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
Category: Alpine plants
Let it Rock with Hypertufa Troughs
These containers are great for showing off alpine rock garden plants, succulents, dwarf hostas, dwarf conifers, bonsai, sedums etc. MakingContinue Reading
Why Grow Plants in Troughs?
By Julie Boudreau When you are in the least interested in alpine plants, you inevitably discover troughs. These thick concreteContinue Reading
Discover Miniature Willows
The graceful weeping willow comes to mind first when you say the word “willow”. Next are the large willows thatContinue Reading
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of my surviving alpine plants!
Twenty-five years ago this year, I became interested in alpine plants. It came to me, out of the blue: theContinue Reading
The Longest Blooming Perennial of All?
White corydalis: the perennial that won’t stop blooming. Photo: Michel Descamps, Sysbio The older I become, the more I appreciateContinue Reading
Edelweiss: the Garden Plant Inspired by a Song!
Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale alpinum). Photo: J&Konrad, flickr.com EDELWEISSLeontopodium nivale alpinum Dimensions: 6 to 14 in (10–40 cm) high × 8 to 14Continue Reading
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Overwintering Hardy Plants in Containers
More and more gardeners are growing plants in containers these days: pots, flower boxes, smart pots, etc. It’s very handy,Continue Reading
Death of a Horticultural Pioneer
I’ve just learned of the death of Harvey Wrightman on December 9, 2016. He was the founder and owner ofContinue Reading