Disease-Free Fruit Trees? We Want Them!
In a world increasingly concerned about the environment and the impacts of pesticides, it is perfectly normal to seek outContinue 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.
Help! My Garden Looks Like a Pizza!
Some gardens are so colorful, so overflowing with everything that the plants end up getting lost in a complete cacophony.Continue Reading
A Garden That Shows Its Colors—Part 2
Harmonizing colors of garden plants is a wonderful challenge to take on as you gain experience. After studying color theoryContinue Reading
A Garden That Shows Its Colors—Part 1
Color coordination is a pivotal moment in a gardener’s career. The goal is no longer just to create an attractiveContinue Reading
Clematis, classified by pruning group
It’s not always easy to demystify clematis pruning. Here’s a short list of clematis cultivars, as according to their pruningContinue Reading
What Should I Plant to Replace Barberry?
Ah, poor barberry! Always in the spotlight! After an initial ban in Canada and a very glorious comeback, it’s onceContinue Reading
Building a Resilient Garden
Every year, new buzzwords pop up everywhere! They’re sprinkled into conversations, they flood social media, and they’re the subject ofContinue Reading
Guzmanias: Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Don’t start throwing stones at me yet! Yes, guzmanias (Guzmania sp.) are fascinating, like many bromeliads. Their flowers are trulyContinue Reading
8 peperomias that won’t disappoint you!
Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with peperomias ! On one hand, they consider them extremely easy to grow. ButContinue Reading
The ‘Hobbit’ Crassula: From the Jade Tree to the Depths of the Moria Mines
The Crassula ‘Hobbit’ is an unusual little plant that is becoming increasingly popular in succulent collections. Elsewhere, they offer theContinue Reading