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
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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
Caring for Bulbs After They Finish Blooming
I have been writing a weekly horticulture column for the French-language newspaper Le Soleil de Québec for 37 years. IContinue Reading
Lawn Maintenance Tools Guide: How to Care for Blowers and Lawnmowers
This one is for all the homeowners who take interest in maintaining a lush and attractive lawn. No matter howContinue Reading
A Low-Maintenance Garden for the Cottage
If you’re a laidback gardener, you probably find that maintaining the landscaping around your home is already enough effort. But many homeowners also own a summerContinue Reading
A Brand-New Pollinator Garden at the Montréal Insectarium
This year, the start of summer coincides with the inauguration of the Montréal Insectarium’s Pollinator Garden. Espace pour la vie invitesContinue Reading
Good News About Monarch Butterflies!
Over several years, the media have been warning home gardeners that a favorite butterfly, the monarch (Danaus plexippus), is inContinue Reading