November 14th, 2011 
admin One of my favorite fall perennials is the calico, or horizontal, aster and cultivar (cultivated variety) ‘Lady in Black’. This short perennial is hardy, with no serious problems, is deer resistant, and its many small flowers are a rare late-season treat for butterflies. Asters are in the composite or daisy family. The species name for [...]
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Tags: black-eyed susan, calico, Calico aster, fall perennials, lady in black, ornamental grasse, red-leaved sedum, Russian sage 
Comments Off July 19th, 2011 admin Basil is a well-known culinary herb that’s popular in many Italian dishes. But did you know that there are many other uses of this herb, including its use as a tonic to aid in digestion? The most common use of basil is for cooking, such as in tomato sauce, pesto, or vinegars. But it also [...]
Posted in Montreal Flowers Tags: Camphor Basil, culinary herb, flower spikes, fresh leaves, Sweet Basil, vegetable garden Comments Off March 23rd, 2011 admin Trees dominate our landscapes, forming not only the framework for our outdoor living spaces, but also the overall theme of our surroundings. Alien trees may be beautiful, but native trees offer a unique advantage. They evolved here in northern New England. That means you can be sure they are hardy, are able to tolerate the [...]
Posted in Montreal Flowers Tags: evergreen, flowering tree, Hawthorn, red maple, red pine, shade tree, White spruce No Comments » March 9th, 2011 admin You’ve probably heard the old saying that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. For gardeners, this translates into the cold and snow turning into milder weather by the end of the month, signaling the start of another planting season. March is the month to start many transplants, including slow-growing [...]
November 24th, 2010 admin This is the time of the year I find many home gardeners begin to have concerns about the damage snow may do to shrubs and trees. While it’s true that heavy, wet snows and ice often cause broken branches, snow itself will not hurt landscape plants. In fact, the opposite is true. Snow is a [...]
