Discovering Botanical Families: Euphorbiaceae
The Euphorbiaceae family is certainly one of the most atypical in our flora, probably due to the highly variable morphologicalContinue Reading
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Discovering Botanical Families: Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbits ignore conventions and disregard the boundaries imposed on them by vegetable patches and gardens. Invading every space around themContinue Reading
How Old Is My Plant Really?
During a short road trip with my partner, we had one of our trademark biological-philosophical discussions. The kind of deepContinue Reading
Plants That Color: When Your Garden Becomes an Artist’s Palette
September is well underway, and with it comes that slight melancholy we feel when we have to go out beforeContinue Reading
The Fascinating Sex Life of Plants
We were taught this in school: bees collect pollen from one flower and carry it to another, ensuring pollination. OnceContinue Reading
When Nature Does Crochet: A Flower That Defies Imagination
I have to admit: when it comes to landscaping, I’m not really a big fan of flowers. At my house,Continue Reading
Discovering Botanical Families: Solanaceae
Summer is in full swing and Solanaceae are taking center stage in the vegetable garden. Gardeners are well aware thatContinue Reading
Ouch, That Stings!
Many plants have thorns or needles… but that doesn’t stop them from being beautiful. Think of roses, spruce trees, andContinue Reading
Discovering the Plant Families: Asteraceae
What do dandelions, lettuce, dahlias and daisies have in common? They all belong to the large Asteraceae family (formerly knownContinue Reading
Photosynthesis for Dummies And/or Orchid Lovers
Without going into detail (which would be rather complex), I am going to give you a brief personal overview ofContinue Reading