Understanding Clematis Pruning
When spring arrives, many gardeners feel a moment of anxiety and incomprehension when faced with the tangled mess of branchesContinue 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.
The Rabbit, My “New” Horticultural Challenge!
Two years ago, I began my glorious spring with a grand project in mind: experimenting with organic soybean varieties forContinue Reading
Am I Cultivating a Pothos or a Philodendron?
These are two very popular houseplants. Both are long vines covered in heart-shaped leaves. Pothos and philodendron are also goodContinue Reading
News From My Orchid!
By Julie Boudreau A few months ago, I shared with you my great excitement at seeing new flower stems beginContinue Reading
Seedlings for BEGINNERS
First time? Dreaming of impressing the crowds with your homegrown hot peppers? These basic tips are just what you needContinue Reading
Scototropism, ever heard of it? Well, neither has Google!
A few months ago, I wrote a detailed article on philodendrons and their growing needs. And in one of myContinue Reading
That’s Not A Swiss Cheese Plant!
Swiss cheese plants (Monstera deliciosa) have always been among gardeners’ favorite houseplants. However, many plants have characters that make usContinue Reading
Houseplants You Can’t Kill By Overwatering
You might think that underwatering is the main cause of houseplant mortality. In a way, that’s true: more plants eatContinue Reading
A Short Introduction to the Wonderful World of Cacti
They live in the arid desert. They survive extreme temperature variations. They live well with two millimeters of rain perContinue Reading
10 Plant Things That Interest Me in 2025
Every year, as the New Year approaches, I take a few minutes to write a short list of “things thatContinue Reading