A Slime Mold in the Garden
I was checking on my greenhouse one morning when I saw it. Right there, impossible to miss, a bright yellow,Continue Reading
Author: Audrey Martel
Audrey Martel is a biologist who graduated from the University of Montreal. After more than ten years in the field of scientific animation, notably for Parks Canada and the Granby Zoo, she joined Nature Conservancy of Canada to take up new challenges in scientific writing. She then moved into marketing and joined Leo Studio. Full of life and always up for a giggle, or the discovery of a new edible plant, she never abandoned her love for nature and writes articles for both Nature sauvage and the Laidback Gardener.
The Nitrogen Rush! Where’s My Lettuce!?
In late April, I sow my lettuce and spinach with the usual springtime enthusiasm. You know that feeling—that little thrillContinue Reading
Not Another Article on Companion Planting! (Or What Science Has to Say About It)
Yes, I know. It’s a tired topic, and many have already addressed it… But let me explain before I go!Continue Reading
When Lettuce Bolts: The Fatal Rush to Seed
Last year, I had planned to host a dinner party and serve a nice salad as an appetizer. Everything lookedContinue Reading
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
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
La Concepción Historical Botanical Garden in Málaga: where trees meet the mountains
My partner and I have a well-documented problem: we can’t go on a trip without including at least one gardenContinue Reading
Fiddlehead: Spring in a Bite
Every year, once the snow has finally given us a break, I find myself standing in the mud by aContinue Reading
Plants That Shouldn’t Be Transplanted (And It’s Not Because of the Shock)
Last week, we saw that transplant shock is a trial our tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants go through with some grumbling,Continue Reading
Transplant Shock: Your Tomato Plant Is Going to Act Like a Diva (And That’s Normal)
You’ve spent weeks pampering your seedlings. Perfect lighting, careful watering, and carefully monitored temperatures. And then, you transplant your littleContinue Reading