The ABC of Semi-permaculture
By Julie Boudreau Permaculture is a concept that continually comes up in discussions. Whether we talk about mini-forests, food forests,Continue Reading
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Answers to your questions: getting rid of white clover in a lawn? Really?
Question I’d like to know how to get rid of white clover in a lawn. I have a large lawnContinue Reading
Natural Beauty, or Problem in Sight? Webs in the Lawn
If you’re a gardener who marvels at nature’s little wonders like me… well, you’re probably being judged when you raveContinue Reading
Weeding Paved Surfaces
It’s not a very exciting subject for gardeners, but almost everyone has a driveway, a small sidewalk or a pavedContinue Reading
Coleus: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
A classic for summer terraces, coleus can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Although sold as an annual, it doesContinue Reading
Love Your Enemies
Every spring, as nature awakens, we all look forward to seeing the first flowers appear in the garden. What’s certain,Continue Reading
The 45th Anniversary of Les Jardins Du Grand-Portage: A Story of Family and Friendship
Some twenty years ago, I set up on a farm in Saint-Apollinaire, Québec. My girlfriend at the time and IContinue Reading
My ‘Stella de Oro’ Daylily Disappoints Me. What Can I Do?
By Julie Boudreau The ‘Stella de Oro’ daylily, often named ‘Stella d’Oro’, is probably one of the most popular perennialContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: How Do I Replace an Old Lawn?
Question Can sod be installed over existing old lawn after most weeds have been destroyed? Will the sod be allowedContinue Reading
Where Are the Limits of Gardening?
Philosophical question: what does gardening include? I love writing surprising articles on different aspects of ecology. Sometimes I even goContinue Reading