Time to Start Feeding Houseplants
You may have noticed that, after months of little to no growth, your indoor plants are beginning to show signsContinue 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.
Ketchup and Fries from the Same Plant
Last year, I posted a blog on the pomato or tomtato, a tomato grafted onto a potato plant. (See TwoContinue Reading
The Dark Side of Earthworms
When I was a kid, my family used to spend part of every summer at Uncle Don’s cottage on GoContinue Reading
How the Potato Got Its Name
Back in the 16th century, two new tubers were introduced into Great Britain at much the same time: the potatoContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Irrigating Plants with Disposable Diapers
I often hear the suggestion that it’s worthwhile putting a disposable diaper at the bottom of a pot – especiallyContinue Reading
Seed Packs: Every Seed Counts
Are you overwhelmed by the vast selection of seeds on the market? There has never been more variety available toContinue Reading
Now is the Season to Take Houseplant Cuttings
The cuttings of most plants will root more quickly and more surely when the plant is actively growing. That’s whyContinue Reading
A Dripping Tap Waters Plants While You’re Away
You’re going on vacation this winter and have no one to water your houseplants? That’s easy enough to fix! PlaceContinue Reading
How to Multiply an Umbrella Palm
Check in the houseplant book of your choice (other than one I’ve written) or just about anywhere on the InternetContinue Reading
The Real Spring Frost-Free Date for Your Seeds
With the seed sowing season upon us, it can be useful to take a careful look at just when youContinue Reading