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
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.
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
Thought of the Day
Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in the garden.
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