Wireworms: Small Pest, Major Annoyance!
They’re found in our gardens and lawns, but they are most annoying when they show up in our vegetable beds.Continue Reading
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When Lettuce Turns Bitter
If this is your first experience with lettuce (Lactuca sativa), you’ll discover that your main problem will not be insects orContinue Reading
Biennials: So Pretty, So Often Overlooked!
All gardeners are familiar with annuals, those plants that flower for just one summer, then produce seed and die. TheContinue Reading
In Gardening, You Can’t Always Count on Rainfall
Eventually, every gardener does have to do a bit of watering. So, let’s look at some effective ways of doingContinue Reading
The Cachepot Revolution: Changing the Way We Grow Our Houseplants
I wonder just how many people have even noticed the change? Because there is a sea change going on inContinue Reading
Celebrating Reford Gardens and Their Creator, Elsie Reford
With spring’s fresh temperatures and regular rain, the renowned Reford Gardens will be at their best this summer. But there’sContinue Reading
The Family Swimming Pool War
Many readers know I live in Quebec. Yes, that northeastern province of Canada better known for its maple syrup, caribousContinue Reading
What to Do With Damaged Trees in Your Backyard
Trees are some of the best gifts that nature has provided. Some species are so tall that living organisms canContinue Reading
Hollow Tree? No Need to Panic!
It is not unusual to find a hole full of rotten wood in the trunk of a living tree or even toContinue Reading
The World’s Hairiest Aerial Roots
Reminisces of Travels Past For nearly some 30 years, I lead garden and nature tours pretty much all over theContinue Reading