2022: Year of the Verbena
Verbena can rock any spot in the garden during the hottest days of summer! From the National Garden Bureau EveryContinue 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.
Can You Use Conifer Wood Chips as Mulch?
You can use almost any anything left over from woodworking as a mulch, and that includes conifer shavings. By LarryContinue Reading
My Space for Life Garden
I noticed the following information about the My Space for Life Garden program at the Montréal Botanical Garden. I feltContinue Reading
First Plants Grow in Lunar Soil
Scientists take the first step along the road to extraterrestrial gardening by learning we can grow plants in lunar soil.Continue Reading
Did I Plant a Monster?
In the spring, Japanese butterbur has none of its impressive summer appearance. But unimpressive or not, it could still turnContinue Reading
The Outdoor Office is The New Office: Tips to Tune Up Your Space
Tired of those fuzzy videoconference call backgrounds and working indoors? Maybe it’s time to move your office outside to yourContinue Reading
There’s More to A Salad Than Lettuce
5 Ways to Enjoy Salad Greens! Ashleigh Smith of True Leaf Market Salads have been a raw and healthy stapleContinue Reading
When White Mold Appears in Seedling Tray
White mold in the soil of your seedling tray can be a cause of panic, but is actually harmless andContinue Reading
Let Your Shovel Be Your Guide
If you’re digging a planting hole, you have no need for a tape measure. You already have the tool youContinue Reading
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Sow Your Own Mini Butterfly Garden!
Here’s a little family project for this summer: Sowing your own butterfly garden! By Larry Hodgson Summer is fast approaching,Continue Reading