What is Rice Paper Really Made Of?
Surprise! The rectangles of translucent white paper frequently used in origami, calligraphy, painting and other handicrafts and sold in art materialContinue 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.
Reusing Your Christmas Tree After Christmas
When the holidays come to an end, there isn’t much left to do but take down the garlands and decorationsContinue Reading
Getting Your Christmas Plants to Rebloom
There is nothing wrong with tossing a Christmas plant into the compost after it has finished flowering if you don’tContinue Reading
The Laidback Gardener Blog: A Look Back
If you are a diligent reader of the Laidback Gardener blog, you know that I publish a new article about gardeningContinue Reading
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10 Resolutions for the Beginning Indoor Gardener
In the spirit of New Year, here are 10 resolutions for beginning indoor gardeners that will help guarantee you beautifulContinue Reading
Check Your Bulbs
Here’s something to add to your electronic agenda. During the winter season, have it ping once a month to warn you thatContinue Reading
Red Ball on a Green Cactus
You’ve surely seen one: a small upright green cactus with a bright red ball on the top. Many people assumeContinue Reading
Bring ‘Em Back Alive
Shopping for Plants in Cold Weather It’s probably more tempting to buy a beautiful potted plant in the winter thanContinue Reading
Curing Orchidophobia
A surprising number of people suffer from orchidophobia: the fear of growing orchids. This is generally because they’ve heard that orchidsContinue Reading
No Need to Drown Cranberry Plants!
In North America, the cranberry or American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon, formerly Oxycoccus macrocarpus) is traditionally served with turkey at Thanksgiving,Continue Reading