Easy Eating with Burpless Cucumbers
You’ve probably noticed that cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) sometimes make you burp. This is due to the presence of cucurbitacin 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.
Seeds to Sow: Early March
Time to get started! In the Northern Hemisphere, the sowing season really begins in March, then reaches its peak in April. InContinue Reading
When A Trunk Cracks…
A frost crack is a crack in the bark of a tree that appears during the winter, especially on aContinue Reading
Clone a Plant Today through Leaf Cuttings!
It may seem strange to think that a whole plant can grow from a single leaf. This seems the stuff ofContinue Reading
No Need for a Drainage Layer
Old myths die hard and one myth that refuses to die is that houseplants need a “drainage layer”. It usedContinue Reading
Happy Houseplants Need Leaching
One aspect of houseplant care that is often neglected is leaching. This means pouring water through soil to dissolve and flushContinue Reading
Layering a Spider Plant
You can easily multiply a spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), as well as other indoor plants that produce long trailing runners such as strawberryContinue Reading
The Fast Way to Wash Pots
With seed-sowing season just getting started and about to accelerate (March and April are the big months), it’s worthwhile forContinue Reading
Spice Up Your Love Life on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day celebrates love: romantic love, of course, but also sensual and carnal love. On this festive day, why notContinue Reading
HELP Attract Wildlife to your Backyard
What gardener doesn’t enjoy the chirping of birds and the beautiful colors of butterflies? And a smaller but increasing number understand the importanceContinue Reading