The Golden Rule of Watering
So many gardeners complain they have a hard time correctly watering their houseplants. Yet it is so easy! Just remember theContinue Reading
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Cyclamen: The December 2023 Houseplant of the Month
The holiday season is approaching. Gardens are hidden under snow and squirrel tracks. A soft brown slush covers the streets.Continue Reading
If I’m So Laidback, Why Don’t I Have More Time?
It’s been 10 years now since I finally dared to admit what had been obvious for a very long time:Continue Reading
Lighting: A Helping Hand for Our Houseplants in Winter
Normally, I only accept plants in my home that can tolerate low light. You see, I only have one ratherContinue Reading
Springtails: Small but Useful
By Julie Boudreau Not all small insects that live on our houseplants are harmful. There is one in particular thatContinue Reading
Your Poinsettia is Sick… But That’s a Good Thing!
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A Pickle in the Christmas Tree?
Have you heard of this tradition? I was working on my Christmas conference (which I’m hoping to offer to companiesContinue Reading
Mysterious Carnivorous: A Seventh Themed Garden at the Parc Marie-Victorin
For generations, carnivorous plants have exerted a spellbinding charm! Even the eminent botanist Brother Marie-Victorin was captivated by one ofContinue Reading
Into the Woods
I am fortunate to walk into a forest on a regular basis, as my office is located in the 110Continue Reading
The Orchid Primer
Orchids belong to a very large family, the Orchidaceae, which includes between 15,000 and 20,000 species and over 100,000 hybrids:Continue Reading