In Gardening, You Can’t Always Count on Rainfall
Eventually, every gardener does have to do a bit of watering. So, let’s look at some effective ways of doingContinue Reading
Category: Gardening
The Cachepot Revolution: Changing the Way We Grow Our Houseplants
I wonder just how many people have even noticed the change? Because there is a sea change going on inContinue Reading
The Family Swimming Pool War
Many readers know I live in Quebec. Yes, that northeastern province of Canada better known for its maple syrup, caribousContinue Reading
What to Do With Damaged Trees in Your Backyard
Trees are some of the best gifts that nature has provided. Some species are so tall that living organisms canContinue Reading
Hollow Tree? No Need to Panic!
It is not unusual to find a hole full of rotten wood in the trunk of a living tree or even toContinue Reading
Caring for Bulbs After They Finish Blooming
I have been writing a weekly horticulture column for the French-language newspaper Le Soleil de Québec for 37 years. IContinue Reading
Lawn Maintenance Tools Guide: How to Care for Blowers and Lawnmowers
This one is for all the homeowners who take interest in maintaining a lush and attractive lawn. No matter howContinue Reading
Good News About Monarch Butterflies!
Over several years, the media have been warning home gardeners that a favorite butterfly, the monarch (Danaus plexippus), is inContinue Reading
Wishbone Trees
Splitting a wishbone may bring good luck to the person who gets the larger piece, but when a wishbone-shaped treeContinue Reading
How to Move … Without Losing Your Plants
I’ve been writing a weekly horticulture column for the French-language newspaper Le Soleil de Québec for 37 years. My son,Continue Reading