Gardens of Light, a gentle cultural immersion
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September 11, 2024
Written on October 2, 2018 The illuminated pathway running through the Chinese, First Nations and Japanese gardens gives off a certain magic, and yet...Read more
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Hand pollination: when a horticulturist becomes a bee
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December 6, 2023
Pollination is a miracle of nature. During the summer season, life spreads because of varied forms of pollination: insects, the wind, animals and...Read more
Plants at the heart of exhibition design
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February 8, 2023
Attracting the eye to counteract “plant blindness” If you show a picture of a koala in a eucalyptus tree to a large part of the population and ask...Read more
International seed exchanges
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January 25, 2023
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
When leaves and flowers reveal themselves in the spring
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April 29, 2020
Temperatures warming up, the snow melting, migratory birds making their way back – all these are harbingers of spring. In deciduous trees, the...Read more
Backstage at the Jardin: Seeing to the health of plants in the greenhouses
English
March 25, 2020
Phytoprotection – exactly what is that? The term, currently used in agriculture and horticulture in Québec, is apparently not an “official term” in...Read more
New insectivorous plants at the Jardin botanique!
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February 19, 2020
Mysterious and fascinating, insectivorous plants have always stirred people’s curiosity and enthusiasm. And recently, the Jardin botanique acquired...Read more
Once in a Lifetime: The Towering Flowers of Agave guiengola!
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January 16, 2020
In our Arid Regions Greenhouse , a striking succulent has been dazzling visitors with its luxurious form and colour for the last 20 years. Now, our...Read more
Evolution isn’t a theory, it’s a poem
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June 19, 2019
The theory of evolution has been called into question in recent times. But regardless, when we focus on it we discover a world full of nuances and...Read more
Latin American vegetable garden
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May 1, 2019
From Mexico to Tierra del Fuego, Latin America consists of some 20 countries. This enormous territory boasts an extremely rich culinary heritage, one...Read more
