Thought of the Day
Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in the garden.
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 Jerusalem Artichoke: Is Any Vegetable Easier to Grow?
By Larry Hodgson When French explorer Jacques Cartier stopped in the little Iroquoian village Stadacona during his second trip toContinue Reading
How to Preserve and Store Homegrown Herbs
By Larry Hodgson This spring you sowed and planted herbs for the first time. Well done! It’s a wonderful project.Continue Reading
When Plants are Named for Celebrities
By Larry Hodgson There’s a long history of giving plants a scientific name in honor of an important person. Such aContinue Reading
Identifying a Mystery Tomato
By Larry Hodgson Question: I’ve sent you the photo of the tomatoes that grew in our garden this summer. Can youContinue Reading
Have Your Hedge and Eat It Too
By Larry Hodgson It’s easier to justify the cost of installing a hedge if it not only provides a visibleContinue Reading
Umbrella Sedge: The September 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson This popular houseplant suffers from a bit of brand confusion: I mean, the botanical name isn’t aContinue Reading
Do You Compost? Use These Tips to Get The Most Out of Yours
Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist explains the common dos and don’ts of composting By Devon Johnson Composting is a great way toContinue Reading
Why Are My Tomatoes Green Inside?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I just harvested my first tomatoes and discovered the inside was still greenish. Is this normal? AreContinue Reading
Plants That Are Both Edible and Poisonous
By Larry Hodgson It may seem strange to think that a plant can be both edible and toxic and yetContinue Reading