French Tarragon and the Russian Impostor
It sounds almost like the title of a spy novel, doesn’t it? Well, there is in fact more than aContinue Reading
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Groundcovers for Sun
Looking for a groundcover for a sunny spot? Maybe because the lawn isn’t holding up well or because it’s onContinue Reading
Common Herbs With Weedy Ways
Who doesn’t enjoy fresh herbs, those aromatic plants that add such punch to our meals? Or treat our snifflesContinue Reading
A Petunia With Heart
I must admit that I’m not necessarily a big petunia fan. I dislike pinching off all those sticky dead flowersContinue Reading
Coltsfoot: Harbinger of Spring, Medicinal Plant or Aggressive Weed?
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is, in some areas, the very first flower of spring. Its charming yellow flowers emerge very early,Continue Reading
THE DAFFODILS
Today, a simple poem that I must have memorized in my childhood, as I can still remember snippets of it.Continue Reading
Flowers and Personality
What Does Your Garden Say About You? Everyone has their favorite colors… and it’s well known that your choice of colorsContinue Reading
Double Flowers: Bad News for Pollinators
Gardeners love double flowers. And why not? With their dense flowers jam-packed with petals, they really do stand out fromContinue Reading
This Year, Plan a Staycation
With summer coming up, a lot of people are planning their annual vacation: a trip to the cottage, travel abroad,Continue Reading
Small Trees for Small Spaces
Not every gardener has enough space for a large tree on their property. A full-grown oak, for example, can measureContinue Reading