From the front, the home in Montreal’s West Island looks prim and proper, but as you walk into Joanne Lajeunesse’s backyard, you find a nature lover’s dream – somewhat of an urban oasis. “It brings me happiness, it brings me calm, and it brings me hope,” said Lajeunesse. It started as a hobby 35 years ago for the Pointe-Claire stay-at-home mom, but over the years, she and her husband, Alain, have turned their backyard into their own little sanctuary.
It boasts dozens of species of plants and trees, a pond, a beautiful mosaic depicting the city of Pointe-Claire, and more recently, a small garden built for their 1-year-old granddaughter. “It’s Ela’s garden,” said Lajeunesse. “She’s only one.
Maybe next year, she’ll be a little bit more into it – but she waters it.” Story continues below advertisement On Sunday, their garden was part of a garden tour led by the Pointe-Claire Horticultural Society. Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.
The club is celebrating its 90th anniversary and spent the day celebrating its history. “It’s an occasion to promote the club, to attract new members, to network, to meet,” said Nathalie Hadida of the Pointe-Claire Horticultural Society. Run by volunteers, the club has plant sales, workshops, speakers and a mentoring program that helps gardeners young and old on their growing journey.
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