The Shamrock… And Other Floral Emblems
Today, members of the Irish diaspora all over the world wear green, a symbol of this verdant country. We knowContinue Reading
Category: Garden History
Geranium or… Geranium?
By Julie Boudreau Everyone loves anecdotes, even gardeners! There are two very popular plants called geranium. Two plants very differentContinue Reading
The Most Beautiful Clematis Are Polish!
By Julie Boudreau A few months ago, I praised Russian lilacs. And, if, in my opinion, the most beautiful lilacsContinue Reading
The Grandes Dames of the Cottage Garden
The history of gardens is full of men’s names: André Le Nôtre, creator of the formal French garden, Capability BrownContinue Reading
The Victorians
Potted plants go back to the very origins of civilization. The Egyptians, the Chinese and the Mayans all grew plantsContinue Reading
Why Not Put a Cottage Garden in Front of Your Bungalow!
I’ve always had a soft spot for cottage gardens. And that’s not surprising. Show me a garden where plants growContinue Reading
Help Identify Canada’s 100 Garden Moments
This year, in collaboration with Know History, the Canadian Garden Council needs your help in identifying the 100 most influentialContinue Reading
Cabbage, Kale and Broccoli: Three Names, One Plant!
By Larry Hodgson Did you know that cabbage, kale and broccoli, as well as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and even kohlrabi,Continue Reading
The Ever-So-Slow Adoption of New Vegetables
By Larry Hodgson I can recall when my father first grew broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) when I was a boy.Continue Reading
The Year Tulips Saved the Dutch from Starvation
During the Second World War, tulips helped save the Dutch population from starvation. By Larry Hodgson Did you know thatContinue Reading