Thought of the Day
I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and findContinue 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.
2022: Year of the Salad Greens
Get creative! Most greens can be served raw, wilted, blanched, sautéed, or grilled. Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profitContinue Reading
Why Does My Apple Tree Only Produce Every Two Years?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I started a home orchard 12 years ago and one thing puzzles me. Most of myContinue Reading
Valuable Life Skills That Kids and Teens Can Learn From Gardening
By Frank Hamilton For some people, gardening is a fun hobby that brings them happiness. For others, it’s a careerContinue Reading
Help Identify Canada’s 100 Garden Moments
This year, in collaboration with Know History, the Canadian Garden Council needs your help in identifying the 100 most influentialContinue Reading
Grow Your Own Kalettes
What do you get when you cross Brussels sprouts with curly kale? Kalettes!
What is Quality Seed & How Can You Ensure That You’re Buying It?
The Basics: From a breeder’s standpoint, quality seed is determined by germination rate, vigor, “trueness to type,” purity, and aboveContinue Reading
Gather Materials Before Sowing Indoors
By Larry Hodgson Usually, you’ll be sowing the seeds of your vegetables, herbs and annuals in the spring, either indoorsContinue Reading
Creating a Garden in the Smallest of Spaces
By Katie Brenneman We’ve all dreamt about owning a large garden with hedges, flower beds, water features, lawns, and patios.Continue Reading
National Bird-Feeding Month
Photo: elenathewise, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Did you know that February is National Bird-Feeding Month? Well, at least itContinue Reading