Plants for your geek garden!
By Julie Boudreau It’s pretty easy to suppose that I have a great passion for plants, gardens, natural environments andContinue Reading
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Discovering the Plant Families: Asteraceae
What do dandelions, lettuce, dahlias and daisies have in common? They all belong to the large Asteraceae family (formerly knownContinue Reading
The Magic of Bioluminescence: When Nature Makes Its Own Light
I have always been fascinated by the phenomenon of light in nature. I know that bioluminescence exists in several organisms,Continue Reading
Keeping the Magic at Bay: Unicorn-Proof Your Garden
April 9th marks International Unicorn Day, celebrating the return of these fantastic beasts after their great winter migration, a periodContinue Reading
Photosynthesis for Dummies And/or Orchid Lovers
Without going into detail (which would be rather complex), I am going to give you a brief personal overview ofContinue Reading
The Secret of Successful Landscape Design (And Why Many People Get It Wrong)
The same problems often arise when we talk about landscaping and try to create an outdoor space that we reallyContinue Reading
Celebrate Easter With Bulbs!
The displays at garden centers and florists are full of flower arrangements these days. After all, Easter is one ofContinue Reading
What Do We Do With That Darned Gravel in the Lawn?
In Surprise! Snow Can Melt Without Your Help, Larry Hodgson expressed his frustration with spring shovelers who push snow fromContinue Reading
What Is Frass?
Insects are the future! We often hear this statement, especially when it comes to food! And indeed, edible insects areContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: New Lawn to Be Sown
Question I need to replace my lawn. What kind of seeds do you recommend? Are there any grasses that remainContinue Reading