Thought of the Day
Marriage is like gardening. The best gardener is one who knows that the grass is rarely greener on the otherContinue 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.
Root-Pruning a Pot-Bound Houseplant
The roots of this asparagus fern have so compacted the soil that the soil holds no more water and theContinue Reading
Garden Tutor Online Course Wins Green Thumb Award
The Garden Tutor Online Course and Kit by Botaniworld has just won a coveted Green Thumb Award in the Gardening ToolsContinue Reading
Imperfect Heritage Tomatoes
Heritage tomatoes can have their flaws. Photo: nuvomagazine.com Question: I always plant several varieties of heritage tomatoes all in a rowContinue Reading
Indoor Gardening All Year Long with Microgreens
Rambo radish microgreens A guest blog by Parker Garlitz Traditional outdoor gardening is a wonderful hobby that is fun, healthyContinue Reading
U.S. Postal Service Issues Wild Orchids Forever Stamp
Plant-loving philatelists might find this of interest: the U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the beauty of wild orchids with stampsContinue Reading
The Clivia That Refused to Die!
Clivias have the reputation of being tough, tolerant houseplants. I can certainly confirm that! Photo: www.whiteflowerfarm.com In February 1990, whileContinue Reading
Miss Willmott’s Ghost
Miss Willmott’s ghost (Eryngium giganteum). Photo: www.ballyrobertgardens.com She’s tall, prickly, wears an eerie Elizabethan collar and appears icy blue inContinue Reading
Are Apple Seeds Really Poisonous?
Ill.: www.pngitem.com & clipart Station, montage laidbackgardener.com Hello Laidback Gardener, You’re pretty good at investigating myths having something to do with plantsContinue Reading
Geranium or Pelargonium: Old Names Die Hard!
Name the mystery plant! Photo: www.crocus.co.uk Quick! What is the name of the plant in the photo above? I’ll bet 9 gardenersContinue Reading