A New Column About Understanding the Balance of Nature in the Home Garden
Hi there! Let me introduce myself. My name is Audrey. I’m a biologist and a new member of the LaidbackContinue Reading
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Vandals Attack Trees in Public Garden
I was horrified by the news. I’m a great fan of the Halifax Public Gardens, an extraordinary public park andContinue Reading
Weeping Willow in Serious Decline
Question There is a weeping willow over 100 years old on the lot we just purchased. It’s beautiful, but weContinue Reading
THE 2022 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR
Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium and cultivars Little bluestem is a tough and dependable clumping deciduous grass. Native to a broad swathContinue Reading
First Quebec Cactus and Succulent Show
For several years, there’s been a huge increase in interest in houseplants and in particular in cacti and succulents. ItContinue Reading
Bringing Houseplants Back Alive
I found this article by my father in Gardens East, a now defunct magazine he used to write for. It’sContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Top Pick: Armenian Cranesbill
A Neglected Perennial That Puts On Quite a Show! Common names: Armenian Cranesbill, Armenian Geranium Botanical name: Geranium psilostemon, syn.Continue Reading
Ornamental Grasses that Stay Put
Ornamental grasses have never been so popular…and for good reason. They have attractive summer foliage that dances in the windContinue Reading
Fun Facts About Fennel
Fennel is a deliciously scented and tasty herb with much to offer the home gardener. But that was a prettyContinue Reading
Gardening Book of the Month
Growing Under Cover Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free Vegetable Garden By Niki Jabbour Looking to grow more vegetablesContinue Reading