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".

by Edith Smeesters August 8, 2023 4

Vegetables

Corn Salad: A Little-Known Little Green

Everyone in France is familiar with corn salad (also known as lamb’s lettuce or mâche in French), but in Canada,Continue Reading

by Edith Smeesters July 25, 2023 6

Mulching

Mulch, a Must for the Laidback Gardener

I discovered the virtues of mulch several decades ago, thanks to a book by Ruth Stout: How to Have aContinue Reading

by Edith Smeesters July 11, 2023 5

Harmful insects

How to get rid of Japanese beetles?

Accidentally introduced from Japan over a century ago, Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) have become a veritable scourge for gardeners andContinue Reading