Are Seedlings Suitable for Laidback Gardeners?
My mask of the perfect laidback gardener holds up very well from the time the snow melts until it returnsContinue 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.
A Vegetable Garden in Winter
There’s nothing like picking fresh vegetables from your own garden to make you forget about the cold and snow ofContinue Reading
Parlor Palms
Palm trees have been a part of home decoration since the Victorian era. In fact, nothing says “tropics” as clearlyContinue Reading
Gnats Are a Very Minor Annoyance
You’re sitting quietly reading your newspaper (or this blog) when, all of a sudden, a tiny black insect starts flyingContinue Reading
The Survivors: Sansevieria
Commonly called snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue for its long, pointed leaves, the sansevieria (Dracaena trifasciata) is an old standbyContinue Reading
Taking Cuttings: Little Miracles
When you think about it, it’s pretty amazing to be able to cut off a piece of a plant toContinue Reading
Nature Didn’t Make Cacti and Succulents on a Whim
Nature did not make cacti and succulents on a whim. They are the product of a long evolution that tookContinue Reading
How to Stimulate Dracena Ramification
Question My Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia (often known as Dracaena marginata) is 3 ft (1 meter) tall, but has noContinue Reading
In Praise of the Cold Frame
There used to be a time when you could scarcely find a house that didn’t have a cold frame leaningContinue Reading
Your Christmas Tree Can Still Be Very Useful
As the holiday season draws to a close, many people set aside this week to take down their Christmas decorations.Continue Reading