The Many Faces of the Pumpkin
This week, thousands of families in the region will be carving pumpkins for Halloween. Most will choose a classic pumpkin:Continue Reading
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The King of the Forest Standing… Small
Small trees have become a necessity over the past 30 years. And we’re not talking about a young red oakContinue Reading
Ripe: 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. Ripe:Continue Reading
CYANIDE in Your Apple Juice! – Halloween Special
We continue our Halloween series with a fall classic: apples! Have you made your applesauce after your green ketchup? AreContinue Reading
Discovering Botanical Families: Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbits ignore conventions and disregard the boundaries imposed on them by vegetable patches and gardens. Invading every space around themContinue Reading
Pelargonium and a (Not So) Scientific Experiment
As I wrote in my article on growing scented-leaved pelargoniums, I had a lot of fun trying to list allContinue Reading
This Fall, Are We Laidback or Working?
It’s decision time for amateur gardeners. Will they carry out all the traditional chores of their ancestors, or will theyContinue Reading
Over 150 Species for Fall Sowing
In the fall, while most gardeners put away their tools and close up their gardens for the winter, nature continuesContinue Reading
When the Garden Becomes Artsy!
By Julie Boudreau Adding a touch of whimsy to your garden is easy with ornaments or artwork. Whether it’s aContinue Reading
Answers to your Questions: Two-Tiered Flowering, Mushrooms, Pruning, and Pelargoniums
Flowers With Intriguing Tops Question I spotted some double coneflowers that look like someone grafted them on top. These plantsContinue Reading