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.

by Julie Boudreau October 15, 2022 6

Trees

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

by Julie Boudreau October 8, 2022 2

Bulbs

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

by Julie Boudreau September 24, 2022 2

Fall color Garden visits

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

by Julie Boudreau September 3, 2022 11

Climbing plants Gardening

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

by Julie Boudreau August 13, 2022 1

Native plants

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

by Julie Boudreau July 30, 2022 4

Garden History Garden project Gardening Landscape design

Why Not Put a Cottage Garden in Front of Your Bungalow!

I’ve always had a soft spot for cottage gardens. And that’s not surprising. Show me a garden where plants growContinue Reading

by Julie Boudreau July 23, 2022 5

Gardening

Herbs That Come Back, Year After Year

When you’re a laidback gardener, it’s normal to make more and more space in the garden for perennial plants: theContinue Reading

by Julie Boudreau July 16, 2022 33

Birds Gardening Perennials

Five Flowers Irresistible to Hummingbirds

By Julie Boudreau This spring I saw a male ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) going through my haskap (honeyberry) flowers inContinue Reading

by Julie Boudreau July 9, 2022 5

Garden festivals Garden visits Public Gardens

Celebrating Reford Gardens and Their Creator, Elsie Reford

With spring’s fresh temperatures and regular rain, the renowned Reford Gardens will be at their best this summer. But there’sContinue Reading

Author: Julie Boudreau

The 1001 Techniques for Planting a Tree—Part 1

Like this:

Ode to Minor Bulbs… NOT Planted in the Lawn

Like this:

My Gift to You: A “Fall Garden Prescription”

Like this:

Use a Climbing Plant to Hide From Your Neighbor

Like this:

In Love With Blue Verbena

Like this:

Why Not Put a Cottage Garden in Front of Your Bungalow!

Like this:

Herbs That Come Back, Year After Year

Like this:

Five Flowers Irresistible to Hummingbirds

Like this:

Celebrating Reford Gardens and Their Creator, Elsie Reford

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this: