Rediscovering a Forgotten Perennial
Bouncing-bet (Saponaria officinalis ‘Rosea Plena’). Photo: Depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Question: There is a beautiful plant that comes back every year inContinue 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.
Tree Wounds Compartimentalize Rather Than Heal
By Larry Hodgson When a tree loses a branch, usually the wound covers over with fresh bark and gardeners usuallyContinue Reading
The Ever-So-Slow Adoption of New Vegetables
By Larry Hodgson I can recall when my father first grew broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) when I was a boy.Continue Reading
7 Tips on Controlling Tree Roots in the Vegetable Garden
By Larry Hodgson It’s never a wise decision to place a vegetable garden near a tree, because its roots willContinue Reading
How Gardening is Evolving with AI Technology
By George Newton AI technology is becoming mainstream. After appearing and being featured in sci-fi movies for decades, we’re finally,Continue Reading
Penis Plant Blooms in Holland
By Larry Hodgson Yes, a very rare penis plant has just finished blooming at the Botanical Garden in Leiden (HortusContinue Reading
6 Effective Ways to Winterize Your Sprinkler System
By the editorial team at Sprinkler Supply Store Winter is upon us, and before long, we’ll be saying hello toContinue Reading
20 Fun Facts About The Amaryllis
By Larry Hodgson Amaryllis (Hippeastrum cvs) bulbs are in stores everywhere from mid-fall through early winter. Not only garden centers, butContinue Reading
Bigleaf Hydrangeas: a Challenge in a Cold Climate
By Larry Hodgson I can’t help but be a bit jealous of gardeners in slightly warmer climates than mine. WhenContinue Reading
The Panda Plant: The November 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson The panda plant is a classic succulent houseplant and has been available for decades. Certainly, it wasContinue Reading