The monarch migration: A disappearing phenomenon?
English
July 17, 2013
The monarch (Danaus plexippus) is the most recognizable butterfly species in the world. Its annual migration is unique: at the end of the summer,...Read more
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Using plants native to Québec in your garden
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July 12, 2013
For a long time, indigenous plants were considered weeds and were rarely welcome in garden landscapes. Today, they hold a special place in gardeners...Read more
A family of red foxes at the Jardin botanique de Montréal
English
April 19, 2013
For the past few years, the Jardin botanique de Montréal has been home to a growing number of red foxes — Vulpes vulpes . Urban foxes Surprising, you...Read more
From garden to art gallery
English
June 2, 2011
A number of artworks punctuate the trails and theme gardens at the Jardin botanique de Montréal . Imposing, modern, romantic, majestic, historic—...Read more
The food-lover’s garden – A vegetable garden on your balcony (Part 4)
English
May 28, 2011
The fourth and final instalment of this series focuses on two more warm-climate plants: beans and cucumbers. Beans Originating in Central and South...Read more
The food-lover’s garden – A vegetable garden on your balcony (Part 3)
English
May 21, 2011
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we looked at growing vegetables from cool climates in containers. We will now turn our attention to the production...Read more
The food-lover’s garden – A vegetable garden on your balcony (Part 2)
English
May 14, 2011
This series kicked off with the spotlight on lettuce and leaf vegetables in Part 1 . This instalment focuses on snow peas and two vegetables...Read more
