Sale of Invasive Exotic Plants Soon to Be Banned in Quebec
On October 22, 2025, Quebec’s Ministry of the Environment, Climate Change, Wildlife, and Parks (MELCCFP) announced the tabling of draftContinue Reading
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You look out at your garden on this November morning, a steaming cup in your hands, snug in your favoriteContinue Reading
Cape Primrose: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
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Laidback Gardening: What to Do in November?
After a busy gardening season, you may be thinking that you’ve finally reached the finish line. Even laidback gardeners haveContinue Reading
Aeschynanthus: My New Favorite Easy-Care Plant!
Those who are starting to get to know me can attest to one undeniable truth: I change my favorite plantContinue Reading
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Making Leeks into a Year-Round Vegetable
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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