Flowers That See the World Upside Down
I once read a comment advising you to cut off the unsightly flowering stems of hostas, as their flowers areContinue Reading
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Perennials for Non-Stop Bloom
Most perennials bloom for about 2 weeks. That means that, for a garden that is constantly in bloom, you have toContinue Reading
Yellow Patches in Your Lawn?
It’s normal for lawns to turn yellow during a drought, but if your grass is turning yellow in patches inContinue Reading
Who Gardens in a Condo?
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Larry Hodgson Receives Honorary Doctorate
On June 21, Université Laval posthumously awarded an honorary doctorate to my father, Larry Hodgson. He was recognized for hisContinue Reading
What to Plant on a Windy Balcony? Part 2
After having explored, in a previous text, the challenges and some possible solutions for the art of gardening on balconiesContinue Reading
Ornamental Grasses That Stay Put
Ornamental grasses have never been more popular… and for good reason. They have attractive summer foliage that dances in theContinue Reading
Vines for Vertical Growing
This season, try adding a vertical element to your garden. You’re probably already growing peas, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, and maybeContinue Reading
My Baby Plum Trees and Their Tough Start in Life
This is my fifth summer in this house and I haven’t done my landscaping yet. I spend much more timeContinue Reading
Gardening book of the month: June 2023
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion. Gardening Your Front Yard: Projects And Ideas For BigContinue Reading