Snow, the Gardener’s Friend
You were hoping that winter was over, weren’t you? After a long break in winter temperatures and the melting ofContinue 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.
Sweet Pepper and Chili Pepper: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Sweet pepper and chili pepper: your taste buds tell you instantly they are two different things. One has a mildContinue Reading
Spring Promises to Be Early
I have good news for everyone! I can already tell you that spring will be early… at least in theContinue Reading
Why Repot Houseplants?
Early spring is the ideal season for repotting houseplants. That’s because plants just beginning a new growth cycle (the case inContinue Reading
Waking Up Your Houseplants
You think it’s still winter? Think again: it’s spring… at least for houseplants! After a long winter of semi-dormancy whereContinue Reading
Growing Vines on Trees: Why Not?
Tired of looking at naked tree trunks in your wooded garden? Why not spice them up with the attractive foliage andContinue Reading
Finally, a Herb That’s Easy to Grow in the House
Over the past decade or so, many authors have tried to encourage you to grow herbs in your home. AnContinue Reading
Frost Damage to Houseplant
What happens to houseplants when you move them-4°F (-20°C). How they would fare after their (admittedly very short) exposure toContinue Reading
Growing an Avocado Indoors
There are many tropical fruits that can be grown from a seed – oranges, lemons, mangos, date palms, coffee plants, etc. –Continue Reading
Don’t Plant Your Tomatoes Too Quickly
The gardening season is fast approaching and many gardeners are already looking forward to getting their hands in the ground.Continue Reading