Pascal Yan

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...