What to Plant on a Windy Balcony? Part 1
Across America, and probably worldwide, condominium towers are springing up like mushrooms! The result of this relatively new residential realityContinue 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.
Hardy Kiwis are Coming to Town
Every fall, year after year, the arctic kiwi (Actinidia kolomikta) that I planted in front of my house, in theContinue Reading
I Never Get Tired of Russian Lilacs
The beginning of summer is off to a good start when the lilacs begin to bloom! What gorgeous flowers! AndContinue Reading
Eat Your Hostas… and Your Daylilies!
The growing interest in edible plants has stimulated many people to take up gardening. And now, in front of everyContinue Reading
My trowel collection
One of the most unpleasant things about gardening is breaking your trowel in the heat of the moment. Yes, thereContinue Reading
Silver Leaves for Gorgeous Containers (Or My “Snow Queen” Theme)
The last few years have given us many very interesting annuals with gray foliage, and I believe that this year,Continue Reading
Discover Miniature Willows
The graceful weeping willow comes to mind first when you say the word “willow”. Next are the large willows thatContinue Reading
Photograph Your Spring… to Make It Even More Beautiful!
If you’re like me, the first spring flowers do you the greatest good! How we savor them! Finally, back toContinue Reading
Where did the dandelion go?
A few weeks ago I was doing a little research on a glorious plant well known to all, the dandelion.Continue Reading
Add Native Shrubs to your Garden!
Last week, I wrote about small urban trees and including a wonderful small native tree, the Alternate-leaved Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia).Continue Reading