How to Rejuvenate an Old Lilac?
For many, the blooming of lilacs is the quintessential heralding of spring. This perfume that travels. These bouquets we enterContinue 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.
This Tree Is Your Tree!
By Julie Boudreau In highly urbanized environments, such as large cities or industrial districts, it is not uncommon for aContinue Reading
Geranium or… Geranium?
By Julie Boudreau Everyone loves anecdotes, even gardeners! There are two very popular plants called geranium. Two plants very differentContinue Reading
Bougainvillea: Questions and Answers
Despite its tropical appearance and although it requires a little special care, bougainvillea is not as difficult to grow asContinue Reading
Primroses Ignored by Nursery Growers… and Yet
By Julie Boudreau I’ve probably already mentioned somewhere on this blog that I really like primroses! Spring being my favoriteContinue Reading
Vegetables that can Infiltrate the Flower Beds
Keeping a beautiful big vegetable garden isn’t for everyone. Sometimes the only space available is the garden beds. You mayContinue Reading
10 Small Native Plants to Beautify Your Garden in Spring
By Julie Boudreau It’s not a secret, every motivation to make our world a better place always end up withContinue Reading
Noble Oaks
By Julie Boudreau If there is a majestic tree in the forest, it is the oak: strong, stretching its branchesContinue Reading
My Little Spring Treats
By Julie Boudreau Every fall, when the frost arrives and my farmers’ market announces it will close for the winter,Continue Reading
The Most Beautiful Clematis Are Polish!
By Julie Boudreau A few months ago, I praised Russian lilacs. And, if, in my opinion, the most beautiful lilacsContinue Reading