Plants on a Balcony? Not in Small Pots
The urban gardener’s biggest challenge is successfully growing flowers and vegetables in a soil less environment. Whether it’s a rooftop,Continue 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.
Plants for your geek garden!
By Julie Boudreau It’s pretty easy to suppose that I have a great passion for plants, gardens, natural environments andContinue Reading
What Is Frass?
Insects are the future! We often hear this statement, especially when it comes to food! And indeed, edible insects areContinue Reading
Understanding Clematis Pruning
When spring arrives, many gardeners feel a moment of anxiety and incomprehension when faced with the tangled mess of branchesContinue Reading
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