Scarring? No Worries, I Have Pot Marigold!
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold or common marigold, is a first-choice plant for cuts, burns, scrapes, insectContinue Reading
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I’m an Exemplary Citizen… and an Outlaw!
Around here, every year at this time, municipalities begin to implement their summer watering restrictions. You may have heard ofContinue Reading
Climate Change and Our Gardens: Organic Matter
Climate change can be a real headache for gardeners. We have to cope with unpredictable weather conditions: prolonged droughts, torrentialContinue Reading
Why Artificial Intelligence Will Never Replace a Real Gardener
By Julie Boudreau Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking up more and more space in our daily lives. It arouses bothContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Capricious Clematis
Question I planted a Crimson King clematis in the spring of the previous year. The following summer it wilted completelyContinue Reading
Why I’ll Never Work on a Cranberry Farm
Following my article on holiday traditions and cranberry jelly, many of you begged me for more information on this littleContinue Reading
Extensive Lawn Management and Biodiversity
Lawns are in the news a lot this year, as they are ubiquitous in all landscaping schemes, especially in NorthContinue Reading
Celebes Pepper: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
Piper crocatum holds a special place in my heart, and I’m delighted to present it as a plant of theContinue Reading
Capillary Action: Like an Oil Lamp
Did you know that up to 80% of plant water requirements are met by groundwater? Without this water supply, howContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in July
I can remember the days when I was a market gardener. Early summer always offered a welcome break from fieldContinue Reading