Why do flowers produce nectar?
English
June 27, 2023
Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by an organ called a nectary. A bit like the discounts at a grocery that incite us to buy, the role of the nectary...Read more
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Demystifying the status of threatened or vulnerable plants in Québec
English
May 16, 2023
It’s spring, and you’re looking for native plants to add to your garden. On a visit to a nursery, you notice a plant with pretty white flowers. It’s...Read more
Pruning crabapple trees during the dormant season in the Japanese Garden
English
February 15, 2023
To have beautiful crabapple trees in bloom in spring, don't overlook the importance of pruning during the dormant season. Discover the advice of the...Read more
Willows that work flat out until the first snowfall!
English
November 16, 2022
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
Willows: allies with multiple callings
English
January 19, 2022
Written on March 6, 2019 Our society is facing a number of environmental challenges, including soil and water pollution caused by human activity...Read more
Why do leaves change color in the autumn?
English
September 22, 2021
Have you ever wondered why the leaves on trees take on all sorts of colors in the autumn before they fall? This will possibly surprise you…but we don...Read more
Combating invasive plants
English
June 16, 2021
The Jardin botanique de Montréal is known around the world for the expertise of its researchers in phytotechnologies, the science that uses plants to...Read more
New insectivorous plants at the Jardin botanique!
English
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!
English
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
A tree in wintertime
English
January 15, 2020
What do trees do to get through the cold season? They start preparing in the month of August! It’s a fair question: how do trees manage to be reborn...Read more
