Is gardening a sustainable practice?
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September 11, 2023
The answer depends on why and how we practice it. Obviously a garden offers a more diversified living environment for wildlife and plant life than a...Read more
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The 15-pace rule revisited
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August 9, 2023
The 15-pace rule was conceived in 2018 by Larry Hodgson, the Laidback Gardener. This is a gardening philosophy that encourages intervention only when...Read more
Why do flowers produce nectar?
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June 27, 2023
Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by an organ called a nectary. A bit like the discounts at a grocery that incite us to buy, the role of the nectary...Read more
Demystifying the status of threatened or vulnerable plants in Québec
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May 16, 2023
It’s spring, and you’re looking for native plants to add to your garden. On a visit to a nursery, you notice a plant with pretty white flowers. It’s...Read more
Do we really have to let dandelions grow?
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May 9, 2023
Dandelions have been making a major comeback in recent years. After a long period of being snubbed, the common dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) now...Read more
Pruning crabapple trees during the dormant season in the Japanese Garden
English
February 15, 2023
To have beautiful crabapple trees in bloom in spring, don't overlook the importance of pruning during the dormant season. Discover the advice of the...Read more
Plants at the heart of exhibition design
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February 8, 2023
Attracting the eye to counteract “plant blindness” If you show a picture of a koala in a eucalyptus tree to a large part of the population and ask...Read more
Making the Most of Winter at the Jardin botanique!
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January 31, 2023
In our region, winter represents a season of dormancy, short days and lots of time inside keeping warm. Nevertheless, the Jardin botanique de...Read more
International seed exchanges
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January 25, 2023
Every year, Montréal’s Seedy Weekend is a don’t-miss event for plant lovers. It’s a terrific opportunity for showcasing the colossal efforts of local...Read more
Willows that work flat out until the first snowfall!
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November 16, 2022
Did you know that willows account for over 30 percent of all of Canada’s native tree and shrub species? In fact, of the 220 species of woody plants...Read more
