Do-It-Yourself Seed Paper
Yes, you can make your own seed paper. It’s even a fun little project for young and old. By ClairisseContinue 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. Horticulture The Art & Science of Smart Gardening ThisContinue Reading
2022: Year of the Gladiolus
Discover why these classic summer-blooming bulbs are making such a huge comeback. From the National Garden Bureau with addedContinue Reading
Biodiversity. . . It Starts in Your Lawn!
A lawn can be much more than grass! By Edith Smeesters, biologist and author What’s Your Definition of a BeautifulContinue Reading
A Handy Dandy Seed Template
Seed templates take only minutes to make, but last for decades, simplifying your gardening for years to come. By LarryContinue Reading
Try Your Own Straw Bale Garden
Straw bale gardening is popular in permaculture. Maybe it’s something you would want to try in your own yard! ByContinue Reading
Select Your Garden Hero: A Year of the Garden 2022 Initiative
Canadian gardeners, this is the Year of the Garden 2022 throughout Canada and you’re invited to participate in many, many ways.Continue Reading
How to Keep Cats From Pooping in Your Garden
Most gardeners like cats… but the ones that are sure your garden is their own personal litter box, not so much. Learn how to deal with cats behaving badly in this article!
A Mother of Thousands Plant for Mother’s Day
Maybe you should think of making the mother of thousands plant a Mother’s Day gift! By Larry Hodgson Here’s aContinue Reading
When Squirrels Eat Tulip Flowers
That squirrels should eat a few bulbs and a couple of strawberries might be acceptable. But never EVER should theyContinue Reading