An Ode to Stones
I have a big rock. I love it. It’s my rock! It’s there naturally, covered by moss and surrounded byContinue Reading
Category: Landscape design
Story of an Alley
I am lucky enough to live in a neighborhood of Quebec City filled with alleys: Limoilou. These spaces, which areContinue Reading
Small Trees for Urban Gardens
Planting trees in an urban environment seems like an obvious choice to me. I’m surprised every time I come acrossContinue Reading
A Little More Yucatan in Your Yard
Last week, in A Little Bit of Yucatan in Your Yard, I presented some of the plants I came acrossContinue Reading
A Little Bit of Yucatan in Your Yard
Like many of you, the last few years have been quiet on the travel front. My girlfriend, her family andContinue Reading
Long Live Messy Gardens!
Having been a horticulturist working in the field of communications for more than 20 years already, I’m often asked ifContinue Reading
Gertrude and her Color Schemes
For a gardener, winter is a time for planning! You get a break from weeding, but it’s also the periodContinue Reading
The Toil of a Laidback Gardener
I have, in a way, inherited my father’s garden which is now my step-mother’s. I have become the gardener forContinue 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
Fresh Off the Press: Autobiography of a Garden
A Fascinating Story and a Unique Personal Memoir Patterson Webster is a visual artist, experienced gardener and popular speaker, lecturingContinue Reading