Asparagus: Now a Summer Crop Too!
Asparagus spears (Asparagus officinalis) are one of the earliest spring vegetables, but did you know that you can harvest asparagusContinue Reading
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Revive Fading Annuals
Gardeners usually expect annuals to bloom all summer … and that wish generally does come true. However, some species, suchContinue Reading
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Grapes for Cold Climates
When I first moved to Quebec City 45 years ago, in AgCan zone 4 (about USDA zone 3), I was told youContinue Reading
My Favorite Weeds!
As a gardener, I’m supposed to react to the presence of “weeds,” those plants that arrive spontaneously in our gardens,Continue Reading
Vacation Care for Lawns
If you’re planning to head off for 2 or 3 weeks for a well-deserved vacation, don’t forget you’ll need toContinue Reading
Pergolas (Should) Keep You Cool
A pergola in the backyard is the ultimate ornamentation: it is very Italian and very chic, ideal for the proud gardener whoContinue Reading
Filling the Blanks in the Veggie Garden
As you harvest your root and leaf vegetables, your summer garden can start to look a bit empty. But thatContinue Reading
Sleuthing Bugs in Hard-to-See Places
Tired of getting down on your knees to check for insects under your plants’ leaves? Or your knees just can’tContinue Reading
The World’s Longest Zucchini?
Giant zucchini season has begun! Every year, I start to receive photos of giant zucchinis, as long as a baseball bat andContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Salt Makes a Good Weed Killer
Actually, this is both true and a myth. Salt really does make a great weed killer (herbicide), as it willContinue Reading