Quebec Seed Growers’ Favourite Seeds, Part 2
Yesterday, Quebec seed growers presented us with unique, meaningful or favorites seeds. Here are some more! Grandma Nellie’s Yellow MushroomContinue Reading
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Quebec Seed Growers’ Favourite Seeds, Part 1
Across Quebec, Canada and the world, the seed festival season begins in January and continues until March, when it’s timeContinue Reading
Russian Sage Is Real Sage, but It’s Not Russian!
By Julie Boudreau The world of Latin nomenclature never ceases to amaze me… and confuse me! Every year, plants areContinue Reading
The High bush Cranberry: Star of Mother Naturel’s Winter Garden
Looking for a little color in winter? Vitamin C? Fresh fruit? I’ve got the solution for you: high bush cranberry!Continue Reading
Winter Berries to Attract Birds
In the heart of winter, when the landscape is blanketed in snow, attracting a diverse array of birds to yourContinue Reading
Buchozia japonica: The February 2024 Houseplant of the Month
Sometimes there are plants that you discover by chance and which delight you. The snowrose (Buchozia japonica) is a plantContinue Reading
Garden Tours: The Height of Laidback Gardening
With spring just around the corner, it’ll soon be time for that favorite sport of the truly Laidback gardener: visitingContinue Reading
Gardening Book Releases: January 2024
I love gardening and horticulture books and probably buy more than I can actually read, which is quite a bit.Continue Reading
The secret to good potting soil (or why you should NOT pay $1.99 for your bag of potting soil)
By Julie Boudreau Last fall, a little something happened to me that inspired this text. In a garden center, uponContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Creating an Indoor Pond
Question I want to create a water garden in the house for my two fish and my turtle. I’d likeContinue Reading