What to Do About Scabby Potatoes?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I grew three bags of potatoes this year and two-thirds have been attacked by scab. It’s anythingContinue 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! Sprout Lands: Tending the Endless Gift of Trees By William Bryant LoganContinue Reading
Lady Bug: Friendly Insects Delivered to Your Home
By Larry Hodgson Using predatory insects to control pests in houseplants is an effective, environmentally friendly and completely safe alternativeContinue Reading
Saving Squash Seed: No Hanky Panky Allowed!
Par Larry Hodgson Squashes are masters at crossing with their neighbors. Even varieties that are very different in appearance, suchContinue Reading
4 Bulbs That Require Early Planting
By Larry Hodgson Usually, there’s no particular rush to plant fall bulbs (tulips, narcissus, hyacinths, spring crocus, etc.). They arriveContinue Reading
A Mystery Perennial
By Larry Hodgson Question: I’ve been growing a beautiful perennial for several years, one that I grew from seeds picked upContinue Reading
Rumors are swirling that there is a bulb shortage, is there?
Recently (July 31, 2021), I published an article encouraging readers to order their bulbs early in 2021, as it lookedContinue Reading
Québec City to Host Mosaiculture Exhibition in 2022
By Larry Hodgson The world-famous International Mosaiculture exhibition will be setting up shop for the summer of 2022 in myContinue Reading
The Plantain Hosta: More Like a Lily Than a Hosta!
Par Larry Hodgson The first time I saw a plantain hosta (Hosta plantaginea) in Ladew Topiary Gardens some 35 years ago, I thoughtContinue Reading
4 Helpful Gardening Tips
By Harry Wilson Harry Wilson is the Head of Digital Marketing Department at Globex Outreach. He helps clients grow their onlineContinue Reading