Resisting Nature or Living in Harmony With It
Nature obeys fundamental and immutable laws. Nothing is left to chance, as we have already said, and everything depends onContinue Reading
Category: Editorial
20 Resolutions for 10 Years of Laidback Gardening!
This year, the Lazy Gardener blog celebrates its 10th anniversary. Although the first articles were published in 2014, it wasContinue Reading
The Changing of Seasons: In the Garden as in Life
The end of October in the North marks an important turning point in the year, for nature and people alike.Continue Reading
Elements of Gardening
Why do I garden? Maybe it’s something handed down from my ancient ancestors, but I know my mother’s side ofContinue Reading
Where Are the Limits of Gardening?
Philosophical question: what does gardening include? I love writing surprising articles on different aspects of ecology. Sometimes I even goContinue Reading
Memories of My Father
This Monday, Quebec is celebrating its Fête nationale. I always have a lot to celebrate on this day, and thisContinue Reading
A Gardener’s Repose
Whew! What a year! I confess I’m a little out of breath. After more than a decade as a landscaper,Continue Reading
Protecting Landscapes
I grew up in Quebec City, on the edge of the cape overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the city ofContinue Reading
Murphy Strikes Again!
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Are Seedlings Suitable for Laidback Gardeners?
My mask of the perfect laidback gardener holds up very well from the time the snow melts until it returnsContinue Reading