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
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.
There’s More to It Than Just “Vera”!
Aloe vera is undoubtedly one of the best-known plants among gardeners and one of the most beloved by those whoContinue Reading
Anthurium: Heart-Shaped Flowers!
As Valentine’s Day approaches, heart-shaped plants quickly become the stars of tropical plant stores. The beautiful anthurium, also known asContinue Reading
10 Hoyas That Are Easy to Find and Easy to Love!
With their gorgeous, fragrant flowers, one might assume that hoyas are difficult to grow. However, nothing could be further fromContinue Reading
Five Stars for the Blue Star Fern
Ferns are wonderful houseplants. They are lush and relatively easy to care for once you know how. They bring aContinue Reading
Marantas. Oh dear!
If you’re a laidback gardener like me, there are certain houseplants that will never cross your threshold. They’re too temperamental,Continue Reading
Gardeners! What Does The Future Hold For Us?
The arrival of a new year often brings reflection, questions, and resolutions. While last year I shared an exercise IContinue Reading
Christmas Cactus, Easter Cactus or Orchid Cactus?
When you come across one of these strange plants with flattened green stems divided into segments and bearing beautiful flowers,Continue Reading
Mothers-In-Law That We Love to Have Over!
If there’s one plant that needs no introduction, it’s the snake plant (Sansevieria sp., now classified in the genus Dracaena).Continue Reading
The ‘Fairy Castle’ Cactus: My Kind of Fairy Tale Castle!
Growing cacti hasn’t always been easy for me. For many years, I deliberately avoided them because I couldn’t keep themContinue Reading