The Laptop Gardener

Winter Garden Concerns
How is this unseasonably warm weather affecting plants that are trying to hibernate in the garden? The sunny, warm temperatures are delaying some plants from getting fully ready for the winter. The importance of plants getting preparing for the upcoming winter should not be underestimated. Winter is a harsh season.

Unseasonably low temperatures within [...]

The drought in Texas is continuing as they approach 60 days of triple digit temperatures so far this year.  A heatwave finally descends on the Northeast United States after a colder and rainer summer. Will the weather ever cooperate again? Seems that the garden is having a tougher time than ever before. And annuals are [...]

Leaving the Garden for a Guilt-free Vacation
Even though gardeners have a strong bond with their garden, there are occasions when it is necessary to spend time away from home – visiting other people’s gardens is always a good excuse for me to travel.
Summer is one of those times when the cottage, camp, road or even [...]

Hardy Plants to Create a Tropical Looking Garden
One of the hot trends in gardening for the last couple of years has been to create a lush, Southern tropical oasis right in your own back yard.  Transforming a ho-hum garden into a tropical paradise by using masses of brightly coloured blooms or attractive berries set off [...]