Why I would blacklist giant butterbur as an invasive alien plant
When we think of invasive plants, we often imagine the common reed or the Japanese knotweed, crossing the oceans aboardContinue 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.
Living the Shinrin-yoku Experience… in Your Backyard!
For some time now, we have been hearing a lot about this new Japanese trend, Shinrin-yoku. Freely translated as forestContinue Reading
Winter Greenery, Thanks to Microgreens!
Last week, I presented my sowing material to you and praised the mushroom tray as the perfect container for sowing.Continue Reading
My Sowing Kit (or Ode to the Mushroom Tray)
When I say that I have grown from seed Canadian rhododendrons, primroses and rare alpine plants at home, people oftenContinue Reading
The walking iris, a surprisingly easy houseplant!
When we talk about houseplants that are easy to grow, also called plants for beginners, we often mention Spider PlantsContinue Reading
Seed Germination: Taking it to the next level
Anyone who has begun to take an interest in gardening inevitably ends up trying to start seedlings. We start withContinue Reading
Long Live Messy Gardens!
Having been a horticulturist working in the field of communications for more than 20 years already, I’m often asked ifContinue Reading
How to Differentiate Haworthias and Gasterias?
The interest in succulents often begins with the purchase of a few “too cute” little plants simply identified as “assortedContinue Reading
Gertrude and her Color Schemes
For a gardener, winter is a time for planning! You get a break from weeding, but it’s also the periodContinue Reading
Loving Mini Agaves
About ten years ago, I found two beautiful potted agaves by the side of the road to give away. OvercomeContinue Reading