Love Letters to My Plants
Last year, I told you about Valentine’s Day with sweetness and love in an article about vanilla. This year, toContinue 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 High bush Cranberry: Star of Mother Naturel’s Winter Garden
Looking for a little color in winter? Vitamin C? Fresh fruit? I’ve got the solution for you: high bush cranberry!Continue Reading
Winter Predators in Your Garden
At the beginning of February, I’m delighted to be back at it again, concocting articles about nature, ecology and gardening.Continue Reading
How About a Little Grape for the New Year?
You thought my Christmas fruit series was over? Well, no! I’m not going to leave you thirsty between Christmas andContinue Reading
The Best Christmas Present: Oranges!
Today, unlike my articles of recent weeks, I’m not offering you a strange tradition or a history lesson with thisContinue Reading
Discover the Ultimate Christmas Condiment: Cranberry Jelly.
To continue this Christmas series on iconic foods, I’ve chosen to tackle a great favorite in North America (and elsewhere,Continue Reading
Baubles and Apples!
Do you know why we traditionally decorate a Christmas tree with red baubles? I’ve done some research, lots of research,Continue Reading
A Pickle in the Christmas Tree?
Have you heard of this tradition? I was working on my Christmas conference (which I’m hoping to offer to companiesContinue Reading
When Mildew Attacks
I have fungus. Well, yes, that’s how intimate we get, I’ll tell you when I’ve got bugs, but also whenContinue Reading
Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Tropical Storms: Should We Simulate Them for Our Plants?
For some time now, I’ve been seeing videos of people making their plants believe for a moment that the climateContinue Reading