My Selection of Dwarf Conifers for Low-Maintenance Gardens
I have lived for 20 years in a home with a sandy loam soil garden. In my horticultural vocabulary, IContinue 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.
Cities Where you Can Grow Vegetables in Your Front Yard
Every gardener lives with the illusion that the ground surrounding his property belongs to him and that he can disposeContinue Reading
Plant Tulips, Even if it Snows!
A few years ago, a tabloid journalist made headlines with the story of a landscaper who had rolled out turfContinue Reading
5 Varieties of Squash to Discover
In the land of squash, as in the land of men, you should never trust appearances. My favorite squashes lookContinue Reading
The 1001 Techniques for Planting a Tree—Part 2
Last week, I presented MY tree planting technique to you in detail, while emphasizing the fact that there are probablyContinue Reading
The 1001 Techniques for Planting a Tree—Part 1
There are as many ways to plant a tree as there are gardeners on Earth! This is something I learnedContinue Reading
Ode to Minor Bulbs… NOT Planted in the Lawn
All gardeners have a favorite season. For me, no hesitation: it’s spring! The awakening of nature, soft greens, rhododendrons andContinue Reading
My Gift to You: A “Fall Garden Prescription”
It’s a natural habit for some and a ritual for others: planning a garden visit or two during the summer.Continue Reading
Use a Climbing Plant to Hide From Your Neighbor
Not everyone has a view of a stunning mountain valley or an elegant water feature when they look beyond theirContinue Reading
In Love With Blue Verbena
This spring, the National Garden Bureau announced that 2022 would be the Year of the Verbena. Their idea was clearlyContinue Reading