The inspiring journey of a wetland specialist
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May 27, 2026
Stéphanie Pellerin’s career can only be described as inspiring. Today she’s a specialist in wetlands, but there was never any indication she was...Read more
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Observing migratory birds at the Jardin botanique
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May 6, 2026
The arrival of spring is synonymous with nice weather, budding trees, blooming flowers, and the chirping that heralds the return of migratory birds...Read more
The Forest of Tomorrow: revitalizing industrial wasteland
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April 22, 2026
In east-end Montréal, a discreet but promising transformation is under way. Since 2016, a team from the Jardin botanique and the Institut de...Read more
Street trees: Give them a helping hand!
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March 26, 2026
Street trees provide numerous ecological and social benefits . However , they’re subject to several types of stress that can considerably affect...Read more
Free activities for reconnecting with nature
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March 11, 2026
Spring is on its way back , and this year once again a gentle breeze is enfolding the Jardin botanique’s Frédéric Back Tree House. Every weekend in...Read more
Gardening in tune with the seasons
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February 25, 2026
In Québec, we tend to associate gardening with warmer weather, but we underestimate the benefits of cooler temperatures that other seasons bring. And...Read more
The Chinese Garden in winter: a unique spectacle in Montréal
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February 4, 2026
In winter, the Chinese Garden at the Jardin botanique de Montréal is covered in a blanket of snow, transforming its pavilions and Stone Mountain into...Read more
Medicinal plants: A timeless remedy?
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January 16, 2026
Who hasn’t been tempted to use medicinal plants to cure a persistent cold or occasional fatigue? Especially in winter or in-between seasons. The...Read more
Bringing young people in youth centers closer to nature through urban agriculture
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December 15, 2025
Imagine young people getting passionately involved in growing fruits and vegetables. That’s the magic that happens every summer in Montréal’s youth...Read more
Hamamelis virginiana: a remarkable autumn blooms
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November 12, 2025
Starting in October, common or American witch-hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ), a shrub native to southern Quebec, is covered in delicate yellow...Read more
