Canadian Scientists Develop Hockey Puck Tree
Photo: Superior National Forest, Wikimedia Commons & pikpng.com By Larry Hodgson In the April 1st edition of Science News Monthly, scientists Mélissa BordeleauContinue 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.
Recycle Your Used Potting Soil!
Don’t throw out your used potting soil: reuse it! Photo: pistilsnursery.com By Larry Hodgson As you repot your houseplants intoContinue Reading
Backyarding Personality Types
Backyarding—the trend to use the backyard for everything from teleworking and working out to relaxing and recreating—has a different purposeContinue Reading
Ten Cool Season Vegetables
A wide variety of vegetables lend themselves to early spring planting because they do well or are tolerant of coolerContinue Reading
Growing Luffas in a Cold Climate
Luffas are a challenge to grow in short-season areas, but if you’re interested in trying, read on. Photo: naturallivingideas.com ParContinue Reading
Urban Bee Overload
There are more and more beehives in urban centers. Photo: Manoushka Larouche, mielmontreal.com By Larry Hodgson For the last decadeContinue Reading
Using Coffee Grounds as Compost: Are They Good for Plants?
Photo: Shanegenziuk, Wikimedia Commons By Ruby Collins Most people rely on a cup of coffee to get them going inContinue Reading
Videoconference: Ornamental grasses that take your garden to a new level
They are beautiful, easy to grow and yet not that well known. Ornamental grasses, the decorative big brothers of lawnContinue Reading
Cuttings in Water: Maybe Not the Best Idea
The roots of this Begonia ‘Cracklin Rosie’ are far too long: pot it up without delay! Photo: Behnam Mancini, Wikimedia Commons ForContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
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