A field guide on how to identify and propagate Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis), a hardy zone 2 perennial shrub that is native to North America.
Wild roses, unlike the modern cross-bred species, are always pink! They're among the most beautiful...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Threeleaf Goldthread (Coptis trifolia), a hardy zone 2 perennial shrub that is native to North America.
Goldthread is a small clover-like understory plant commonly found in the boreal forest.
It has...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Canada Yew (Taxus canadensis), a hardy zone 2 perennial shrub that is native to North America.
At first sight, you could easily mistake Canada Yew for other conifer seedlings when spotted...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), a very hardy zone 2 perennial shrub that is native to North America.
Common snowberry is not a species I see very often while in the boreal forest....
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Dwarf Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera repens), an evergreen zone 2 perennial shrub that is native to North America.
Dwarf rattlesnake plantain is a rare plant in North America, as a matter...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Dewberry (Rubus Pubescens), a very hardy zone 2 perennial shrub that is native to North America.
Hardiness Zone: 2-5
Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand.
Water: High.
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
How to Identify...
Clay soil is a tricky soil type to work with before you become familiar with it.
It's hard to dig in, the drainage is almost non-existent and it's so packed it sometimes you doubt your plants...
"Where's the shrimp compost?" The famous question!
Every year before the tree planting season starts, I work as a horticulturist in a garden center in Montreal.
At this point of the year (April to May), the plants...
Every year, before the tree planting season kicks off, I work as a horticulturist at a garden center in Montreal.
At this point of the year (late April to May), the plants have barely come...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), a hardy shrub that is native to western North America.
How to...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America.
How to Identify...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate American Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America.
How to...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a hardy shrub that is native to the boreal forests.
How to Identify Twinflower...
