Summer Squash, Winter Squash
As you shop for packs of seeds for your summer garden, remember that there are two distinct groups of squash thatContinue Reading
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Build a House Without Destroying the Forest
In your mind, what is the ideal lot for a new house? Fifty years ago, most people would have replied:Continue Reading
Not All Insects Are Harmful
Many beginner gardeners panic at the sight of the least insect. A common attitude is “Quick! Where is the mostContinue Reading
A Do-It-Yourself Seed Sower
A seed sower is a device designed to help the gardener distribute seeds evenly. There are large models called seedContinue Reading
Rooting Cuttings Step by Step
Growing plants from cuttings is far from a new technique. Ever since plants have existed, they’ve been sprouting from cuttingsContinue Reading
1000th Post!
Yes, this is the 1000th post on the Laidback Gardener page. For almost 3 years now, I’ve been posting aContinue Reading
Banana Peels for Roses: Pretty Much a Garden Myth
As far back as I can remember, the tip has been circulating that you can “feed” your roses by placingContinue Reading
F1 hybrids are not GMOs!
I write about gardening every day and get very little negative feedback… yet every time I include the term “F1Continue Reading
Pink Pampas Grass: Buyer Beware!
Several seed companies sell seeds of pink pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana ‘Rosea’) with misleading information that seems to suggest thatContinue Reading
Seeds to Sow: Early March
It is truly in March that the seed sowing season begins. Of course, I’ve seen many enthusiastic gardeners gushing overContinue Reading