Ants: The Insect Frenemies of the Garden
Messages have been pouring in over the last few weeks from panicky gardeners who’ve discovered ants in their gardens orContinue 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.
Gardening Book of the Month
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion. All New Square Foot Gardening By Mel Bartholomew, withContinue Reading
A Mini Chainsaw for Aging Boomers
By Larry Hodgson My wife surprises me sometimes. Well, a lot, really. Like yesterday, when a medium-sized box showed upContinue Reading
Does a Cold, Rainy June Mean a Cold, Rainy Summer?
A common belief suggests that the month of June determines the weather for the rest of the summer. Is thereContinue Reading
Caring for Orchids: A Beginner’s Guide
By Cora Brown Most horticulturists and plant enthusiasts believe that plants are sentient beings; they can feel, think, and respondContinue Reading
Toxic Plants Don’t Make Other Plants Poisonous
By Larry Hodgson Question: I have a big, beautiful brugmansia I lug outdoors for the summer. It grows in anContinue Reading
Dracaena Varieties for Every Space in Your Home (A Species Guide)
Tough Indoor Trees for Tough Indoor Conditions By Mason Roberts Dracaena is a genus of plants whose members range fromContinue Reading
How to Control Cutworms
Cutworms: it’s amazing how much damage to our vegetables and flowers such a small insect can cause. By Larry HodgsonContinue Reading
Patio Plants Need “Shorts and Sandals” Weather
A novice gardener placed her palm outside for the summerback in frosty April. Why is it not growing? By LarryContinue Reading
A Guide on How to Start a School Garden
By Natalie Mae Mitchell Are you thinking about starting a school garden? If so, you’re in for a treat. NotContinue Reading