No Palm Trees up North, No Maples Down South!
Forgive me, but I’m going to talk about my trip to Spain again. It’s the third week in a row,Continue Reading
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The Roots of Success With Orchids Part 4—Linear Cultivation of Sympodial Orchids
In the previous columns of this series, we explored the fascinating dual personality of orchid roots and how to replaceContinue Reading
Bird Photography, Sure! But at What Cost?
Yes, yes, I’m asking myself this question, and I’m asking you: at what cost? You might be thinking of anContinue Reading
Are You a Realistic Gardener or a Dreamer?
It seems Canadian gardeners are true optimists. You see them in droves during the long weekend of Victoria Day, bundledContinue Reading
Plants Can’t Read Calendars
To know when to sow or transplant our vegetable plants, we rely on all sorts of guidelines: the average dateContinue Reading
Native Ferns of the Northeast in Our Gardens
Ferns are possibly the most overlooked group of herbaceous plants among gardeners. Everyone is passionate about perennials, annuals, and herbs.Continue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Plants That Are Truly Suited to Your Climate
Mock orange Can you recommend a species of Philadelphus that is well-suited to our climate? Answer Try the Lewis mockContinue Reading
Olive Oil: How Is It Made?
For years, I cooked with what I thought was olive oil. A liter for five dollars, the store brand—the oneContinue Reading
Organic Pest Control: A Matter of Timing
Most people who ask me for advice about unwanted insects do so in response to an infestation that’s already wellContinue Reading
Let’s Rise up Against the Horticultural Tower of Babel!
I’ll admit it: I’m not only a lazy gardener, but also a cheap one. So nothing shocks me more thanContinue Reading