Flowers That Make the Cut
Ah! Those beautiful bouquets of cut flowers that florists create before our very eyes—filling us with wonder, while emptying ourContinue 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.
And My Favorite Tomato of the Year Is…
Ever since I discovered that there are over 4,000 (some would say 10,000) different varieties of tomatoes in the world,Continue Reading
Hardy Geraniums Are Missing in Your Garden!
Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned collector, there’s plenty to enjoy with perennial geraniums. Growing them is doublyContinue Reading
The Return of the Rockery?
When I teach plan design, I always take a few minutes to review the history of landscaping in Quebec. IContinue Reading
Perennials With Decorative Foliage to Enhance Your Garden!
With the wide range of colors of certain perennials and so many possibilities of shapes and textures, when foliage playsContinue Reading
Bees’ Favorite Plants
Attracting pollinators of all kinds is a critical mission in this decade, driven by climate change and ecosystem disruptions. AndContinue Reading
What’s the Secret to Get Tons of Tomatoes This Summer?
Generally speaking, growing tomatoes in the vegetable garden is very simple. It’s often what we recommend to beginners because itContinue Reading
What About a Pear Tree?
As with all fruits and vegetables, a freshly picked pear, eaten immediately, is nothing compared to one imported from anotherContinue Reading
A “New” Bug on the Boxwood
In the province of Quebec, boxwood (Buxus spp.) has become very popular. This is partly thanks to the arrival ofContinue Reading
Hot Peppers Are So Hot
It tickles, it tingles, it burns, it inflames. We sweat, our faces red as a lobster. We suffer a little,Continue Reading