Sowing With a Soil Blocker
When I first heard about soil blockers, I was skeptical. As a laidback, minimalist and eco-responsible gardener, I wondered ifContinue Reading
Category: Sowing Seeds
Beginners Guide to Sowing Seeds Indoors
Starting seedlings at home can seem daunting at first. But with a little preparation, it’s an easy and rewarding process.Continue Reading
Starting Carrots Off on the Right Foot
Like some plants in winter, the Laidback Gardener team will go “dormant” during the month of January, to replenish itsContinue Reading
Sowing Perennials in Recyclables
For those who just can’t wait to get outdoors in the Spring, Winter seed sowing is just the thing! YouContinue Reading
Become a Seed Harvester… of the Forest!
Have you ever dreamed of planting a small forest of native trees that you have grown from seed? I do!Continue Reading
Why Use a Seed Mix?
The traditional dominance of lawns in our landscapes and green spaces is in decline, faced with drawbacks such as highContinue Reading
When to Transplant Seedlings Outdoors
Weather forecasts vary by region, so instead of setting firm dates, gardeners often use the average date of the lastContinue Reading
Common Seedling Problems
While producing seedlings indoor can be a truly reinvigorating activity, especially for those of us who as still dealing withContinue Reading
Life Wants to Live, but Not My Seedlings
I don’t know what the weather will be like when I publish this article, but as I write it onContinue Reading
Hybrid, Open-Pollinated or Heirloom Seeds: The Choice Is Yours!
Spring is the time to buy seeds, and if you haven’t already, it’s about time you did. When you’re outContinue Reading