Extensive Lawn Management and Biodiversity
Lawns are in the news a lot this year, as they are ubiquitous in all landscaping schemes, especially in NorthContinue Reading
Author: Edith Smeesters
Edith Smeesters is a biologist and a pioneer in ecological horticulture in Quebec. She has given countless conferences and workshops and written several books on the subject for over 20 years.
She founded and has been president of several environmental organizations, such as Nature-Action Québec and the Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides. She was a key figure in the creation of the Pesticide Management Code of Quebec, which has been in effect since 2003.
She has received several awards for her involvement in the environment and is a member of the prestigious "Cercle des Phénix".
Nettle: Edible Plant and Fertilizer
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is a herbaceous perennial native to Eurasia that has now spread throughout the world. AContinue Reading
Chervil: Easy to Grow
Common chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium), also known as French parsley or garden chervil, is a little-known vegetable in Canada. Yet it’s deliciousContinue Reading
Let’s Encourage Pollinators… and Not Just Honeybees!
In recent years, the decline of bees has awakened our collective environmental conscience to the danger of pesticides, but mostContinue Reading
Overseed Your Lawn With Biodiversity
The vast majority of lawns in North America have been installed with sod, and this is 100% Kentucky bluegrass: aContinue Reading
No Mow May? Really?
Following the launch of the Dandelion Challenge in 2021 (Quebec’c version of No Mow May), several municipalities have launched campaignsContinue Reading
Urine in the garden
The subject is a bit taboo, I know! But even Larry talked about it in 2020, after much hesitation, followingContinue Reading
End of Season Gardening
I may be a bit of a laidback gardener, but I love to exercise outside in the cool autumn weather.Continue Reading
Fall Lawn Care
Lawns were very green this year, thanks to the abundant rain we received throughout the summer in parts of Canada.Continue Reading
Making Compost for Ourselves and Our Garden
Since the advent of organic waste collection, many people have stopped making compost at home. They find it too complicatedContinue Reading