Christmas Plants Around the Globe
Christmas plants differ according to region. Source; laidbackgardener.blog By Larry Hodgson The most popular Christmas plant in North America isContinue 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.
Rolled Up Leaves on a Citrus
By Larry Hodgson Question: I bought a small calamondin orange tree with cute orange fruits a few weeks ago, but it’sContinue Reading
Houseplant Fertilizer: Not That Vital
Popular belief to the contrary, houseplants usually get along quite well without fertilizer. Photo: Valerii Honcharuk, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson IContinue Reading
Houseplants for Negligent Gardeners
Ill.: creazilla.com & dmstudio, depositphotos, montage: laidbackgardener.blog By Larry Hodgson Question: My 82-year-old mother forgets to take care of her houseplants.Continue Reading
Welcome to Winter … Or Is It Here Already?
By Larry Hodgson December 21st is the first day of winter, right? (Or the first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere*.)Continue Reading
Gardening as Stress Relief
By Christina Lee Stress is something we all have to deal with in our daily lives. While some stress canContinue Reading
A Beautiful Wildflower That Can Become A Menace
By Larry Hodgson Question: I’m sending you a photo of a very beautiful plant that I would like you to identifyContinue Reading
Gardening Books: The Ideal Christmas Gift for Gardeners
By Larry Hodgson It is well known that gardeners garden in the summer … and learn over the winter. Indeed,Continue Reading
Cactus or Succulent?
By Larry Hodgson You often hear the term “cactus and succulents.” In fact, I use it myself when I write.Continue Reading
4 Serious High-Altitude Gardening Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
By Soumita Moitra Did you recently move to a mountain resort and are contemplating growing your own vegetables and fruits?Continue Reading