Misadventures in Gardening: Should I Call 911?
I suppose every gardener has had their share of misadventures. Things that didn’t turn out quite right or even wentContinue 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.
Miniature Roses: Better Off in the Garden
There was a time, many years back, when I used to collect miniature roses. There are literally hundreds of varieties,Continue Reading
Fish Waste for Plants
When you change the water in your aquarium or fish bowl, why pour it down the drain? It’s rich inContinue Reading
Bello Grigio Reveals Its True Name
A reader, matt d. reed, just informed me that the beautiful Bello Grigio® (Stachys Bello Grigio), my favorite 2016 annualContinue Reading
Plants: Show Us Your Roots!
When you’re out shopping for plants, here’s one step in choosing a plant that is often overlooked, but which shouldContinue Reading
Climbing Plants Seek the Sun
You were told that a climbing plant that interests you likes full sun, but the best you can do is offerContinue Reading
The Little Bulb That Conquered China
If any narcissus has a story to tell, it’s the Chinese Sacred Lily. Odd name for a narcissus, you say?Continue Reading
What Can You Store in a Garden Shed Over Winter?
If you live in a climate where winter means freezing temperatures, it’s worthwhile going through your garden shed before theContinue Reading
Getting Your Globular Cactus to Bloom
The easiest desert cacti* to get to flower in the home are the small globular ones (Gymnocalyicum, Rebutia, Echinopsis, Mammillaria, etc.). PricklyContinue Reading
Overwintering “Geraniums” Without Torturing Them
When I was a very young child, my father always overwintered his “zonal geraniums” (actually, they are zonal pelargoniums: [PelargoniumContinue Reading