Gardening book of the month
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion! Growing Under Cover: Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant,Continue 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.
The Year Tulips Saved the Dutch from Starvation
During the Second World War, tulips helped save the Dutch population from starvation. By Larry Hodgson Did you know thatContinue Reading
When a Red Ball Cactus Loses Its Top
By Larry Hodgson Question: When I received this cactus, it had only a central stem with another colorful cactus on top.Continue Reading
Plants That Will Help You Relieve Your Knee Arthritis Pain
Discover 6 plants that may offer relief to arthritis sufferers.
How to Lift and Store Tender Bulbs for the Winter
By Larry Hodgson Even if you’re a beginning gardener, you probably have some notion that some summer bulbs, such asContinue Reading
An Obstacle Course for Squirrels
By Larry Hodgson If you’re like me, squirrels are both friends, as you can have so much fun with theirContinue Reading
What Vine Is This?
By Larry Hodgson Question: A few years ago, I planted this climbing plant in my garden in Montreal. To my surprise,Continue Reading
What Do People Think About Plants in the Home Office?
The following article is based on research carried out by the Flower Council of Holland on the interest for plantsContinue Reading
Brugmansias Don’t Like the Cold
By Larry Hodgson Question: I have a young brugmansia that will be spending its first winter with me. It’s planted inContinue Reading
Why Are All the Neighborhood Birches Dying?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I would like to know what has been going on in recent years with white birches. WeContinue Reading