The Pawpaw Fruit, Not Bad!
Finally, I tasted it! The famous breadfruit tree! Even though I’ve been growing it in the garden for almost 15Continue 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.
Easy Perennial Collection: Nepetas or Almost False Catnip
It always comes back to the same thing. Thousands of gardeners are looking for ways to garden… less! Yes, theyContinue Reading
What to Plant on a Windy Balcony? Part 2
After having explored, in a previous text, the challenges and some possible solutions for the art of gardening on balconiesContinue Reading
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
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