Will Conifers Resprout From a Stump?
Question: I’ve noticed that many trees will sprout from the stump when you cut them down, but conifers never seem toContinue 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.
Garden Myth: If You See Birds Eating Berries, They’re Edible
I can recall my father telling me this as a child. And just recently heard it again on a newsContinue Reading
Father’s Day: Plant a Tree for Dad
Looking for an interesting gift for Dad on Father’s Day (the third Sunday in June)? Why not plant a treeContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Eggshells Are a Good Source of Calcium for Garden Soils
You’re probably heard that eggshells are a good source of calcium and are an excellent addition to compost or evenContinue Reading
A Rubber Plant From a Leaf Cutting?
Question: I accidentally knocked a leaf off my rubber plant and have placed it in a glass of water. Will itContinue Reading
Plant Tomatoes on Their Side
When you start your own tomato plants indoors, they tend to be a bit wimpy: tall and thin with fewContinue Reading
Can Coca-Cola Kill Slugs?
In the desperate need to prove Coca-Cola has some real use in the garden, some people suggest that you canContinue Reading
Why I Don’t Respond to Facebook Comments
About two years ago, I stopped responding to Facebook comments. This has probably frustrated many readers, but what was IContinue Reading
10 Surprising Facts About Sweet Corn
Sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata) is widely grown all over the world except in areas with very short summers. It’sContinue Reading
Keeping Tomatoes True
Question: I’ve read that tomatoes are self-pollinating. Does that mean I can collect seed from two heritage tomatoes growing sideContinue Reading