Ecological Succession Explained: Why Do Some Plants Arrive Before Others?
Two years ago, I cut down a diseased fir tree in my yard. This year, I have a grove ofContinue 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.
Curiosity in the Garden: Peanuts Grow Upside Down!
Do you remember those little flaky peanuts you used to buy at the campground convenience store? You know, the onesContinue Reading
Why Is Corn Hairy?
Even though it’s a very common vegetable in our country and we have a lot of it, one question/irritant remains:Continue Reading
Something’s Crawling in My Garlic, and That’s a Good Thing!
A while ago, I was harvesting my garlic flowers—you know, that little moment of happiness when you try to getContinue Reading
My (Not So) Peaceful Coexistence With Grouns-Nesting Wasps
I have to tell you something that happened to me recently and made me think about the limits of ourContinue Reading
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
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
Tree or Parasol? Science Has Decided!
Have you ever noticed that the shade of trees is cooler than under of your parasol, awning, or even yourContinue Reading
How to “Heal” Your Home Compost
For years, I looked at my compost bin as if it were a magic box. I threw in my vegetableContinue Reading
Fake Nails That Move? No! A Bug To Discover!
I was taking a walk on the bike path near my house the other day with my partner when heContinue Reading