Author Profile

Jean Carr

Jean Carr is the creator of GardeningCalendar, this website. His 35-year career in high technology encompassed multi-year expatriate assignments based in California and Paris, culminating as President and CEO of an aircraft tracking management company. In retirement, as a firm believer in the multiple benefits of gardening and botanical gardens, he champions and promotes the role of gardening, gardening groups, gardens, and botany in addressing well-being, quality of life, and biodiversity.

Articles by Jean Carr

Canadensis Native Tree Project

Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. – Warren Buffett The best time to plant…
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Growing Eastern Redbud Trees from Seed

This page will describe our experience gathering and raising Eastern Redbud. In 2022, I successfully grew two Eastern Redbud trees from seed, but I…
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South East Asia Highlight: NoonNooch, Elephants and Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

Exploring Nature’s Bounty: A Day at NongNooch Tropical Botanical Garden Nestled about 90 minutes south of Bangkok lies NongNooch Tropical Botanical Garden. The land…
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Dive into the fascinating world of botanical gardens and explore their hidden treasures.

Botanical gardens are captivating and diverse spaces where the beauty of nature is carefully cultivated and displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors.…
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Images from the 2023 Ottawa Water Garden Tour

The 2023 Ottawa Water Garden Tour featured 11 water gardens on a self-guided day-time tour around the Ottawa area. Also included was an evening…
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Climate Change Adaptation for Gardeners

Unfortunately, climate change is threatening the gardening experience. There have been changes and more changes are coming. Fortunately, gardeners can play an important role…
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