Rebels of the Plant World
One day, a wise man introduced me to the thorny debate surrounding the use of the term weed. Whether weContinue Reading
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The Longest Blooming Perennial of All!
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French andContinue Reading
Gardening book of the month: May 2023
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion. No-Waste Composting By Michelle Balz This book will interestContinue Reading
Silver Leaves for Gorgeous Containers (Or My “Snow Queen” Theme)
The last few years have given us many very interesting annuals with gray foliage, and I believe that this year,Continue Reading
Do You Really Have to Divide Perennials?
Many gardening books emphasize the importance of dividing perennials according to a specific schedule. For each variety described, they inevitablyContinue Reading
Landscaping With Native Plants
There are good reasons to include native plants in your landscaping, especially as here in Alaska, we continue to loseContinue Reading
In Mother Nature’s Garden: Wild Garlic
Sensitive subject in sight: a plant vulnerable to harvesting, regulated in Quebec, but not in Ontario, and whose presence isContinue Reading
A Windbreak of Many Virtues
In Quebec, as elsewhere, natural hedgerows were torn down a few decades ago to allow for the expansion of agriculturalContinue Reading
A Few Tips for Gardeners
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French andContinue Reading
A Dandelion With That?
How the gardening world has changed in the last 30 years! “Organic” is now the watchword. Every mention of insecticideContinue Reading