Chocolate Doesn’t Grow in Stores?
I hope you’re in a good mood and open-minded as you read this article, because it’s not all rosy. InContinue Reading
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Gardening book of the month: July 2023
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion. How to Become a Gardener Find empowerment in creatingContinue Reading
The Goldenrod, Wild and Beautiful
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
10 Perennials for an Almost Maintenance-Free Garden
A few weeks ago, my sister-in-law asked me to come and look at her garden. She needed some advice. TheContinue Reading
What You See From Your Paddle Board
Summer, heat, happiness! And life… on the shore of a lake! Oh, the lucky ones! It is while strolling onContinue Reading
In Praise of What Doesn’t Look Ripe
Urban agriculture can be practised in many places, but it is often practised in public spaces. We cultivate in frontContinue Reading
American Toad: Not So Warty, a Laidback Gardener’s Friend
I say “wart” and you immediately think… toad! This little creature, often disliked because of persistent myths, is in factContinue Reading
How to get rid of Japanese beetles?
Accidentally introduced from Japan over a century ago, Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) have become a veritable scourge for gardeners andContinue Reading
Tips for Saving Water This Summer
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Québec Tightens Screws on Pesticides
On June 21, 2023, Quebec City, my home town, announced the adoption of the Regulation respecting the registration of contractorsContinue Reading