Eggplant or Aubergine, A Vegetable to Discover
Photo: www.publicdomainpictures.net Most people recognize an eggplant fruit as something they see in the supermarket and probably use eggplants inContinue Reading
Author: Larry Hodgson
Garden writer and blogger, author of 65 gardening books, lecturer and communicator, the Laidback Gardener, Larry Hodgson, passed away in October 2022. Known for his great generosity, his thoroughness and his sense of humor, he reached several generations of amateur and professional gardeners over his 40-year career.
Thanks to his son, Mathieu Hodgson, and a team of contributors, laidbackgardener.blog will continue its mission of demystifying gardening and making it more accessible to all.
Compost
Photo: www.thisoldhouse.com By Terrance Keller Every year, when I turn my compost, I think of my mother, Mary Frances, who diedContinue Reading
Celosia: The July 2020 Houseplant of the Month
This colorful array of cockscombs occupies a special place in the plant range. With its colors and extravagantly shaped flowers,Continue Reading
Plants Japanese Beetles Like
Japanese beetle. Photo: Benny Mazur, Flickr Here’s a list of the plants Japanese beetles (Popilia japonica) like best. If the pestsContinue Reading
Canada Day 2020 in the Garden
Celebrate Canada Day in your Garden! The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, but we will still celebrateContinue Reading
Soaker Hose or Sprinkler Hose?
Soaker hose (top), sprinkler hose (bottom). Ill.: Claire Tourigny, from the book Les 1500 trucs du jardinier paresseux There isContinue Reading
Dealing With Currant and Gooseberry Pests
Black currants and gooseberries. Photo: www.epicurious.com I don’t grow currants or gooseberries and haven’t for ages. I just find themContinue Reading
5 Easy Herbs for the Balcony
You can grow almost any herb in a pot. Photo: harvesttotable.com Traditionally, herbs have always been grown in the vegetableContinue Reading
Gray Water in the Vegetable Garden
Can you use dish water on your vegetables? Photo: Kristin Homan, flickr Question: In these times of water shortage, I hadContinue Reading
How to Water Effectively
Ill.: clipart-library.com This may sound a bit obvious to experienced gardeners, but incorrect watering is a major cause of failureContinue Reading