Year of the Garden Bean
Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one annual, one perennial, oneContinue 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.
Urban agroforestry and its potential integration into city planning efforts
Urban agroforestry makes efficient, double use of space. Trees that produce food can line city streets, parks, and other spaces.Continue Reading
15 Fun Facts About Orchids
Phalaenopsis or moth orchids are currently the most popular orchids. Photo: chipandchristianna.com So many of us grow orchids, but whatContinue Reading
Five Good Reasons to Grow Your Garden from Seed
Heirloom flowers such as sweet William (above: Dianthus ‘Jolt’ visited by silver spotted skipper), love-in-a-mist and love-lies-bleeding offer romance, drama,Continue Reading
Yes, You Can Let Vines Climb Trees!
A climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris) growing on a tree: nothing could be more natural! Photo: Dave Epstein, @growingwisdom What isContinue Reading
How Seeds Get Around
Plants have developed ingenious methods to ensure the dispersal of their seeds. Dandelions, for example, take advantage of the wind.Continue Reading
Last Chance Mealybug Save
Ill.: hiclipart.com & clipartkey.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Is a favorite houseplant infested with mealybugs or scale insects? What a disaster! In spite ofContinue Reading
A Sweetheart Succulent for Valentine’s Day
Variegated sweetheart vine (Ceropegia woodii ‘Variegata’). Photo: worldofsucculents.com One of my favorite Valentine’s plant is the variegated sweetheart vine (Ceropegia woodii ‘Variegata’).Continue Reading
In Cold Climates, Snow Is the Best Winter Protection!
Snow: it’s not your enemy, it’s your friend! Photo: wordpress.michelcharleboisrehmat.com While snow is often seen as a disaster by noviceContinue Reading
Good Luck Plants for the Chinese New Year
Customers shopping for plants for the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, February, 2021. Photo: dictall.com & pngtree.com Yes, Chinese New YearContinue Reading