Christmas Cactus, Easter Cactus or Orchid Cactus?
When you come across one of these strange plants with flattened green stems divided into segments and bearing beautiful flowers,Continue Reading
Author: Julie Boudreau
Julie Boudreau is a horticulturist who trained at the Institut de technologie agroalimentaire in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec. She’s been working with plants for more than 25 years. She has published many gardening books and hosted various radio and television shows. She now teaches horticulture at the Centre de formation horticole of Laval. A great gardening enthusiast, she’s devoted to promoting gardening, garden design, botany and ecology in every form. Born a fan of organic gardening, she’s curious and cultivates a passion for all that can be eaten. Julie Boudreau is “epicurious” and also fascinated by Latin names.
Mothers-In-Law That We Love to Have Over!
If there’s one plant that needs no introduction, it’s the snake plant (Sansevieria sp., now classified in the genus Dracaena).Continue Reading
The ‘Fairy Castle’ Cactus: My Kind of Fairy Tale Castle!
Growing cacti hasn’t always been easy for me. For many years, I deliberately avoided them because I couldn’t keep themContinue Reading
Aeschynanthus: My New Favorite Easy-Care Plant!
Those who are starting to get to know me can attest to one undeniable truth: I change my favorite plantContinue Reading
The King of the Forest Standing… Small
Small trees have become a necessity over the past 30 years. And we’re not talking about a young red oakContinue Reading
When the Garden Becomes Artsy!
By Julie Boudreau Adding a touch of whimsy to your garden is easy with ornaments or artwork. Whether it’s aContinue Reading
It Looks Like A Pumpkin, But…
Gourds, pattypan squash, pumpkins, and squashes… so easy to grow, yet so hard to tell apart! Now’s the time toContinue Reading
Fritillaries: Like Laurel and Hardy
Unusual and beautiful, fritillaries shine by their originality. Between the crown imperial and the snake’s head fritillary, there’s a wholeContinue Reading
Plant garlic!
A little over 10 autumns ago, I planted my first garlic bulbs. About ten different varieties, for the pure pleasureContinue Reading
15 Forgotten Plants for the Shade Garden
Here’s the story of 15 beautiful shade plants, too often overlooked because some very popular ones actually… keep them inContinue Reading