A Spring Full of Flowers, for Pollinators
We hear a lot about pollinators these days. And for good reason: a large part of our wildflowers and foodsContinue Reading
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Where did the dandelion go?
A few weeks ago I was doing a little research on a glorious plant well known to all, the dandelion.Continue Reading
Trees with Invasive Roots
I regularly get questions from home owners worried by the presence of a tree near the foundations of their house orContinue Reading
To Each Their Own Pot!
A few years ago, Urbainculteurs offered training in urban gardening that spanned the entire season. From the design of theContinue Reading
Plants Make sounds… That Animals Can Hear!?
For the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing over and over about this new discovery that stressed plants make sounds.Continue Reading
The African Milk Bush: Euphorbia Grantii
Euphorbia grantii is a unique, low maintenance succulent native to East Africa, namely Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zaire.Continue Reading
When Is Commercial Compost Really Compost?
Homemade compost really is compost… but what about the other products sold under that name? Photo: Paul Maguire, depositphotos It’sContinue Reading
Banana Peel Fertilizer: Yay or Nay?
INT. SIMONE ST-LAURENT AND CLAUDE CAYER’S APARTMENT CLAUDE is in the kitchen. He cuts banana peels into small pieces andContinue Reading
Add Native Shrubs to your Garden!
Last week, I wrote about small urban trees and including a wonderful small native tree, the Alternate-leaved Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia).Continue Reading
Analyze This!
If you’re starting to take gardening seriously, you really should have an occasional soil test done. It’s important to understandContinue Reading