The Lily Beetle: How I Lost the Battle and Won the War
Yes, it’s true! I won the war against the scarlet lily beetle, also called the lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii),Continue 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.
Up Above, It’s Paradise
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
The Bunchberry, Jewel of the Undergrowth
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
The Strange Sex Habits of Home-Grown Fruits
Tempted by the idea of growing your own fruits? It can be very rewarding and is not all that difficult,Continue Reading
After Spring Bulbs Have Bloomed
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in French and English.Continue Reading
Easy Clematis for Laidback Gardeners
Clematis have the reputation of being capricious… and there’s a lot of truth to that. Sometimes one will grow beautifully while itsContinue Reading
How to Bring Your Indoor Plants Outdoors
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French andContinue Reading
Let’s Bring Back A Forgotten Spring Beauty
When I first moved to Quebec City 40 years ago, I was astounded by the vast carpets of white flowersContinue Reading
The Longest Blooming Perennial of All!
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French andContinue Reading
Do You Really Have to Divide Perennials?
Many gardening books emphasize the importance of dividing perennials according to a specific schedule. For each variety described, they inevitablyContinue Reading