Is Light Necessary for Germination?
Photo: www.gardenbetty.com Question: I have a question regarding the germination phase of sowing seeds. Is light absolutely necessary or will heatContinue 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.
Rub Out Insects With Alcohol
Spraying with a rubbing alcohol solution can control insects. Ill.: Claire Tourigny One homemade insecticide that can really do theContinue Reading
Do Trees Melt Snow?
Snow clearly melts more quickly around tree trunks, but why? Photo: www.faculty.luther.edu Question: There’s a sugar maple forest behind my house.Continue Reading
Venting a Cold Frame Automatically
Normally, you open the window covering of a cold frame yourself on hot days to provide ventilation and prevent overheating.Continue Reading
50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Yes, believe it or not, this is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, first launched in 1970 by United States Senator GaylordContinue Reading
Gardeners: Expect Mail Order Complications This Spring
Photo: abcnews.go.com Don’t be surprised if your mail order seeds, plants and tools take more time to reach you thanContinue Reading
The Big Bug Hunt Launches
Over the past five years, The Big Bug Hunt has invited participants to report the bugs found in their gardens. By discoveringContinue Reading
Can We Buy Plants Safely During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
Ill.: www.picgifs.com & www.vecteezy.com Question: During this period of COVID-19 confinement, are plants sold in supermarkets and hardware stores at riskContinue Reading
Plan Your Own Victory Garden 2.0
Information based on the Victory Garden Manual, first published in 1943. During the Second World War, people were encouraged to plantContinue Reading
A Handy Seed Date Calculator
Not sure when to sow the seeds of vegetables, herbs and common flowers? Johnny’s Selected Seeds has a handy-dandy on-lineContinue Reading