Answers to Your Questions: Purslane and Maple
Invasive purslane Question How can I get rid of the purslane that has invaded our vegetable garden? Even two applicationsContinue Reading
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Can You Eat Canadian Cactus? Yes, You Can!
One evening around 9 p.m., I was lazily browsing Facebook before going to bed when I came across an invitationContinue Reading
Harvest Beans Early and Often
Snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris and its close relatives) are usually harvested when they are still young and tender and when they “snap”Continue Reading
Demystifying the Watering Needs of Plants
One of the essential resources for life is undoubtedly water. Studies show that this resource is and will be increasinglyContinue Reading
Gardening During Periods of Drought
Several municipalities are turning off the tap for gardeners by banning their residents from watering their gardens. So what canContinue Reading
New Pesticide Regulations in Quebec
This article explores recent changes to the Code de gestion des pesticides, Québec’s pesticide management code. Even if you liveContinue Reading
A “New” Bug on the Boxwood
In the province of Quebec, boxwood (Buxus spp.) has become very popular. This is partly thanks to the arrival ofContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Thuja Seeds and Transplanting
Thuja Seeds The cedars at my cottage are magnificent and produce lots of cones. Can these cones be sown, andContinue Reading
An Athlete, Engineering Genius, Living in Frog Spit!
Have you ever wondered what that strange white foam is that appears on your plants in spring and summer? ThoseContinue Reading
Warning: Eggshells May Actually ATTRACT Slugs
A persistent myth claims that eggshells, when crushed coarsely, are very sharp and that slugs would be lacerated when crossingContinue Reading