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Gardening (and life) west of the 100th meridian

Posted on July 10, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

There is a saying out here in the bone-dry West: “whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting”. There is some debate as to where the American West begins. Myself, I view 100⁰ longitude (or the 100th meridian) as the … Continue reading →

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I’ve had enough of summer. It’s time to move on to autumn.

Posted on August 10, 2019 by John Kevin Hickey

Those who know me well can tell you that I’m a glass half empty kind of guy. Actually, it’s more like OH MY GOD, THERE’S ONLY HALF A GLASS OF WATER LEFT! WHAT IF I CAN’T FIND ANYMORE? I’M DOOMED!! … Continue reading →

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This week in the garden: August blooms (or lack thereof)

Posted on August 6, 2019 by John Kevin Hickey

The month of August is when gardens in the temperate zones take a breather. Below is a section next to the driveway. This is one of the few areas of my yard where something is actually happen. Feather reed grass, … Continue reading →

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