Easy Clematis for Laidback Gardeners
Clematis have the reputation of being capricious… and there’s a lot of truth to that. Sometimes one will grow beautifully while itsContinue Reading
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Book Look
Pat’s Favorite Gardening Picture Books Back when I was teaching first grade, I always included time to introduce stories intoContinue Reading
The Highs and Lows of the Biodome’s Rainforest
Recently, I went to the Montreal’s Biodome. It’s funny, because most people go there to see the animals, but forContinue Reading
How to Get Rid of White Grubs in Your Lawn?
Who hasn’t seen grubs in their lawn? These large “C” shaped worms eat the roots of the grass to theContinue Reading
How to Bring Your Indoor Plants Outdoors
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French andContinue Reading
Victoria Day or Gardening Day?
Ah, the Victoria Day long weekend, or as we call it here in Quebec, National Patriots’ Day! (No politics here,Continue Reading
My trowel collection
One of the most unpleasant things about gardening is breaking your trowel in the heat of the moment. Yes, thereContinue Reading
Let’s Bring Back A Forgotten Spring Beauty
When I first moved to Quebec City 40 years ago, I was astounded by the vast carpets of white flowersContinue Reading
Acclimatization
I never thought I would write an article on acclimatization. Since I have been in the horticultural world, I haveContinue Reading
In Mother Nature’s Garden: Lilacs
Have you ever eaten lilac? I have, out of curiosity. I can confirm that the taste has nothing to doContinue Reading