Mr Moineau’s Pond
Hi, it’s me – do you recognise me? Yes, it’s me, Mr Moineau’s pond. Do you remember when we hadContinue Reading
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Conifers: Plants for All Seasons
Every landscape design needs a certain structure—what is often referred to as the garden’s framework. This can be created withContinue Reading
Japanese Beetle Traps: More Harm Than Good?
I must admit I’ve never been a big fan of Japanese beetle traps. I realise that in the middle ofContinue Reading
5 Secrets to Having Beautiful Delphiniums
To get the most out of your larkspur and make them bountiful plants, sometimes all it takes is a fewContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Repellents for Japanese Beetles
The arrival of summer also marks the return of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), one of the most destructive garden pests inContinue Reading
You Can’t Fake Great Strawberries
My favorite fruit is the strawberry. Sweet, juicy, and incredibly versatile, it finds its way into everything—from salads and cakesContinue Reading
Three Native Orchids, Three Ways to Win Over a Pollinator
Out in the forest, come summer, we happily stop in front of a wild orchid just long enough to snapContinue Reading
One Hot Summer!
I’m still in shock. The impossible happened. Yes, my friends, last summer it got hot in Québec City. Really hot!Continue Reading
Don’t Panic: Solving Common Container Tomato Problems
It’s often in July that the tomato’s reputation as a diva really comes to the fore. Up until then, everythingContinue Reading
Fill Your Garden With Fragrance, Thanks to Lilies!
Large flowers, vibrant colours, and delightful scents. What more could you want from lilies? Lilies (Lilium sp.) are perennial plantsContinue Reading