Become a Seed Harvester… of the Forest!
Have you ever dreamed of planting a small forest of native trees that you have grown from seed? I do!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.
Visiting Longwood Gardens in Fall
By Julie Boudreau Located in Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens was a favorite of our chief laidback gardener, Larry Hodgson. On severalContinue Reading
Switch to Switchgrass!
Let’s complete this autumn series on ornamental grasses with this last one that is also among my favorites. Native toContinue Reading
Moor Grasses: Fireworks in the Garden
Fall is a wonderful season to talk about ornamental grasses, even if we should talk about them all year round!Continue Reading
A Beautiful Ornamental Grass, Black as a Hawk!
In the wake of discovering interesting ornamental grasses, I present to you one that has been making my heart skipContinue Reading
Bulbs: Buy now, plant later!
Every spring, it’s the same thing: you have regrets. Don’t deny it. I know you. Every May, you walk theContinue Reading
Gardening Like Piet Oudolf
If you’ve ever walked the High Line in New York or walked through Chicago’s Lurie Garden, you’re well aware ofContinue Reading
15 Great Grasses for Sunny Borders
By Julie Boudreau The approaching arrival of fall often makes us realize how extraordinary ornamental grasses are! However, they areContinue Reading
Blazing Stars: Ready for the Future!
Blazing Stars (Liatris spp.) are perennial plants that have been cultivated in the garden since the dawn of time… orContinue Reading
The ABC of Semi-permaculture
By Julie Boudreau Permaculture is a concept that continually comes up in discussions. Whether we talk about mini-forests, food forests,Continue Reading