The Indigenous Heritage That Grows in Our Gardens
June 21, 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Across Canada, this day is an opportunity toContinue Reading
Category: Garden History
Two Forgotten Great Ladies of Botany
On this International Women’s Day, we think it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the very important, butContinue Reading
The Forgotten Women of Orchidology
The history of orchidology is often associated with explorers, taxonomists, and great male figures whose names have stood the testContinue Reading
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
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