Foliar Fertilization: Throwing Money at Leaves
I often see gardening tips or techniques on the web or on social networks that make me raise my eyebrows.Continue Reading
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An Ode to Sorrel
The endless winter is the reason why I love sorrel so much. One of the most important qualities of sorrel is that it is very early.
An Oil Treatment for Woody Plants
Dormant oil, also called dormant oil spray and dormant spray, is a horticultural oil normally applied in the spring at snow melt, somewhere betweenContinue Reading
Making a Garden Journal
Winter is a great time to think about gardens. The seed catalogs arrive earlier each year it seems, so weContinue Reading
When Naming Your Plant Becomes a Headache
Do you love plants, but are a little confused about the different terms used to name them? No problem! Here’sContinue Reading
7 Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening
No matter how often we commit to eating healthy, it can be a real challenge. Whether it’s getting up earlyContinue Reading
Tips & Tricks for Top Quality Seedlings
If you’re like me, you grow dozens of plants from seed indoors every year — annuals, vegetables, herbs, and perennialsContinue Reading
Green Wall Plant Identification Game
When I visit my stepmother in Quebec City, it’s my responsibility to take care of my father’s green wall. ForContinue Reading
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of my surviving alpine plants!
Twenty-five years ago this year, I became interested in alpine plants. It came to me, out of the blue: theContinue Reading
Pruning Shrubs Is Rarely Necessary
Strangely enough, when someone buys a shrub, his first question is often: “When do I prune it? ” But that’s notContinue Reading