Towards Food Self-sufficiency… Thanks To Seedlings
In these troubled economic times, one of the best ways to save money is to grow your own vegetables. WithContinue 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.
Answers To Your Questions: A Fruit-free Sumac
Question We have a few vinegar trees in the backyard. For the 3 years I’ve been here, the trees, theContinue Reading
La vie en r…red
Aren’t you a little tired of green? When you look outside, everything is always green: the grass, the shrubs, theContinue Reading
When Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Invade Homes
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has been wreaking havoc on gardens and crops worldwide, and it doesn’t stop there. AsContinue Reading
How to Get an Orchid to Rebloom
Orchids have a reputation for being fussy and temperamental, requiring precise care to thrive. However, recent insights suggest that phalaenopsisContinue Reading
The Truth About Tomato Suckers
One of the most debated topics among tomato growers is whether to prune secondary stems—commonly but mistakenly referred to asContinue Reading
How to Repot an Orchid
One essential aspect of maintaining a healthy orchid is knowing when and how to repot it. Unlike many other houseplants,Continue Reading
Rose Cuttings in a Potato
This article tackles a popular gardening technique: rooting rose cuttings in potatoes. While this method can work, it’s largely unnecessary.Continue Reading
My Orchid Has Limp, Wrinkled Leaves
Orchids have captivated gardeners for centuries with their exotic beauty and unique growing needs. Known for their delicate blooms andContinue Reading
Do You Know Your Birth Flower?
The tradition of assigning flowers to specific months dates back to ancient times, when they were used in rituals andContinue Reading