How Old Is My Plant Really?
During a short road trip with my partner, we had one of our trademark biological-philosophical discussions. The kind of deepContinue Reading
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Mindful Gardening: Banq’s Gardening Book of the Month
You can borrow this e-book from Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ). Subscription is required and is free. MindfulContinue Reading
Controlling the Whitefly: Quite a Challenge
Every fall, gardeners bring many plants indoors—geraniums, banana trees, hibiscus, fuchsias, and others—that cannot survive outside in our regions. Unfortunately,Continue Reading
Microplastics in the Garden: What You Need to Know
Plastic has crept into every aspect of our lives, and gardens are no exception: pots and planters, nets, tarps, wateringContinue Reading
15 Forgotten Plants for the Shade Garden
Here’s the story of 15 beautiful shade plants, too often overlooked because some very popular ones actually… keep them inContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Capricious Clematis and Flowery Gifts
Clematis With Short Flowering Periods I have three clematis: ‘Niobe’, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ and ‘Jackmanii’. They flower profusely, but for noContinue Reading
Plants That Color: When Your Garden Becomes an Artist’s Palette
September is well underway, and with it comes that slight melancholy we feel when we have to go out beforeContinue Reading
Such a Beautiful Fall Flower
The Japanese anemone (actually three species: Anemone x hybrida, A. huphensis. and A. tomentosa) is among the last perennials toContinue Reading
Resisting Nature or Living in Harmony With It
Nature obeys fundamental and immutable laws. Nothing is left to chance, as we have already said, and everything depends onContinue Reading
The Fascinating Sex Life of Plants
We were taught this in school: bees collect pollen from one flower and carry it to another, ensuring pollination. OnceContinue Reading