2020 Perennial of the Year: Aralia ‘Sun King’
Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’. Photo: terranovanurseries.com It’s big, it’s bold and it’s golden … and it’s now the 2020 Perennial ofContinue 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.
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Cultivating Environmental Responsibility and Healthy Eating Habits Imagine… You’re preparing dinner. You reach toward the end of the counter toContinue Reading
IT’S GARDEN TIME!
Garden Days celebrate the joys of gardens and gardening, and its many benefits to our physical and mental well-being. WhetherContinue Reading
Top 15 Questions About Growing Strawberries …
Answers to your pepper questions from the experts at the National Garden Bureau. Strawberries are a fun addition that can easilyContinue Reading
Planting Your Victory Garden 2.0
Congratulations on your decision to start your own Victory Garden 2.0! Now it’s time for planting your garden outdoors! InContinue Reading
Vegetable Beds Need Mulch Too!
Why are you still hoeing when a mulch could be doing all the work? Photo: www.myhousedeals.com The age-old tradition forContinue Reading
Aphid Poo Stains Car
Aphids drip honeydew and lead to sooty mold on objects below, including cars. Photo: Clipart Library & Clipartmax, montage: laidbackgardener.blogContinue Reading
What Happened to Vegetable Seeds This Spring?
I found this fascinating article in the June blog of Renee’s Garden, a well-known seed company and am republishing itContinue Reading
Time to Pinch Back Floppy Perennials
Prune in June: it’s a good time to pinch back tall or floppy perennials like these chrysanthemums. Photo: www.wilsonbrosgardens.com AreContinue Reading
Do Fake Wasp Nests Really Work?
One model of artificial wasp nest. Photo: amazon.co.uk You’ve probably seen them in your local garden center or hardware storeContinue Reading