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Their extensive live and naturalized collections, their educational capacities and their scientific research all contribute to the unique character of our museums.
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
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
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
Did you know that certain spruce branches have strange structures similar to a witch’s broom? But no spells are involved: this proliferation of small...Read more
At the Jardin botanique we love celebrating Halloween. For decades now, October has been synonymous with pumpkins, squashes, shows and family...Read more
An anecdote that inspires a blog post. While I was out gardening early in May, my neighbor, Mario, shared the following thought with me: Before I...Read more
My father might have revered public personalities like Guy Lafleur and René Lévesque, but my idol made more of an impression getting his hands dirty...Read more
Each season brings its own distinct fragrances, colours and blooms. The Jardin botanique de Montréal’s abundant collection of shrubs helps create a...Read more
Sounds in the soil, an indicator of biodiversity It might seem far-fetched, but it’s nevertheless what a recent study by a Swiss team wanted to shed...Read more
Spring is fast approaching. In Chinese culture, it’s synonymous with revival. Spring expresses itself through literature, art and architecture, as...Read more