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
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.
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
Another Advantage of Growing from Seed
Seed display in a garden center. Photo: jardinerie-toulousaine.fr Hi, I was just reading your article Why Bother Starting Seeds Indoors? and thoughtContinue Reading
Pots Made From Cow Pats
Photo: www.agweb.com When you’re shopping for biodegradable pots with permeable sides for seed-sowing, something you might well need in orderContinue Reading
Plants That Speak of Love!
Forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica). Photo: seedcorner.com On this Valentine’s Day, the celebration of love and affection, I thought it would beContinue Reading
A Gardener’s Pet Peeve
A typical vegetable seed packet. Lots of useful information, but nowhere does it show the plant’s height! Photo: www.frugalupstate.com I’veContinue Reading
In Your Flower Garden, Stay on the Path
Stepping stones set in a garden allow you easy access. Photo: ediblelandscapingmadeeasy.com It’s best not to put your feet inContinue Reading
The Herbal Houseplant Nobody Knows
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Photo: laidbackgardener.com I’ve been growing cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) as a houseplant for so long (probably about 30Continue Reading
Garden Myth: Miraculous Banana Peels
Photo: theweekendagriculturist.wordpress.com It’s hard to miss the media hype about banana peels and their practically miraculous properties in the garden.Continue Reading