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.

by Larry Hodgson August 18, 2022 3

Perennials

Laidback Gardener Top Pick: Armenian Cranesbill

A Neglected Perennial That Puts On Quite a Show! Common names: Armenian Cranesbill, Armenian Geranium Botanical name: Geranium psilostemon, syn.Continue Reading

by Larry Hodgson August 17, 2022 6

Gardening Ornamental grass

Ornamental Grasses that Stay Put

Ornamental grasses have never been so popular…and for good reason. They have attractive summer foliage that dances in the windContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson August 16, 2022 5

Gardening Herbs

Fun Facts About Fennel

Fennel is a deliciously scented and tasty herb with much to offer the home gardener. But that was a prettyContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson August 14, 2022 14

Garden shows and expositions Garden visits Mosaiculture Public Gardens

A Personal Visit to Mosaïcultures Québec

Yes, I was finally able to visit Mosaïcultures Québec 2022 the other day, more than a month after it openedContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson August 10, 2022 2

Bulbs Fall color Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day Plants with fall and winter interest

Time to Order Colchicums

Colchicum (often falsely called autumn crocus, which is a very different bulb) are beautiful autumn-flowering bulbs. And they’re very hardy,Continue Reading