Protecting Landscapes
I grew up in Quebec City, on the edge of the cape overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the city ofContinue Reading
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What to Plant on a Windy Balcony? Part 1
Across America, and probably worldwide, condominium towers are springing up like mushrooms! The result of this relatively new residential realityContinue Reading
The Perfect Onion for the Laidback Gardener!
If you find growing onions from seed or sets too demanding, try the Egyptian onion, also called tree onion, top-setting onion,Continue Reading
Story of an Alley
I am lucky enough to live in a neighborhood of Quebec City filled with alleys: Limoilou. These spaces, which areContinue Reading
Earthworms: Friend or Foe?
Chances are, if you’re an outdoor gardener, you come across lots of earthworms during the summer months. Little ones, bigContinue Reading
The Perfect Lawn Is a Thing of the Past
With Low Mow May gaining popularity over the past few years, fans of the perfect lawn are becoming a minority.Continue Reading
Murphy Strikes Again!
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Covering Ground With Natives
Creeping groundcovers can be invaluable allies in the garden: plant a few and they multiply and spread, filling the emptyContinue Reading
Hardy Kiwis are Coming to Town
Every fall, year after year, the arctic kiwi (Actinidia kolomikta) that I planted in front of my house, in theContinue Reading
The Lily Beetle: How I Lost the Battle and Won the War
Yes, it’s true! I won the war against the scarlet lily beetle, also called the lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii),Continue Reading