Juicy Fruit Gum to Control Moles: The Debate Continues
I recently noticed a few unpleasant replies to my father, Larry Hodgson’s, article Garden Myth: Juicy Fruit Gum to ControlContinue Reading
Author: Mathieu Hodgson
Mathieu manages the jardinierparesseux.com and laidbackgardener.blog websites. He is also a garden designer for a landscaping company in Montreal, Canada. Although he loves contributing to the blog, he prefers fishing.
The Battle of Spring
For years, my father and his wife argued about the spring cleaning of their garden. For my father, spring-cleaning aContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in April ?
No matter how laidback you are, there are still some limits! You can put off certain things, like houseplant care,Continue Reading
Common Seedling Problems
While producing seedlings indoor can be a truly reinvigorating activity, especially for those of us who as still dealing withContinue Reading
Invasive Plants of the United States and Canada
Since the arrival of European settlers, a phenomenal number of plants have been imported into Canada and the United States.Continue Reading
Online Gardening Classes
With spring around the corner, why not brush up on your gardening knowledge with these online horticulture classes? Joe GardenerContinue Reading
Hybrid, Open-Pollinated or Heirloom Seeds: The Choice Is Yours!
Spring is the time to buy seeds, and if you haven’t already, it’s about time you did. When you’re outContinue Reading
Gardening Book Releases: February 2024
With spring rapidly approaching, here are a few horticulture book releases from February 2024 to inspire you for the upcomingContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in March ?
Spring officially begins on March 20. Days of 12 hours or more stimulate plant growth, and gardeners’ brains, which haveContinue Reading
Take Birds Under Your Wing
Someone recently asked me why the bird population in their garden had dropped dramatically. I was tempted to be alarmist,Continue Reading