Native And Hardy Orchids: The Most Beautiful Species For The Garden

Native And Hardy Orchids: The Most Beautiful Species For The Garden

The beautiful flowers actually look very exotic. But are there also native orchids and species that survive our winters? We educate and introduce native and hardy orchid species. Orchids are among the most beautiful plants in our apartments and houses. But did you know that there are also indigenous or at least hardy orchid species…

What Is The Difference Between Leeks, Onions And Spring Onions?

What Is The Difference Between Leeks, Onions And Spring Onions?

Is there a difference between leeks and leeks? And are onions and shallots the same thing? We answer your questions about the different onion plants. The large family of onion plants ( Allioideae ), also called leek plants, can be a bit confusing. If several dozen synonyms for the same onion come into play, you…

How To Prune Tomato Plants: Remove Shoots From Tomato

How To Prune Tomato Plants: Remove Shoots From Tomato

Pruning tomato plants is a controversial topic among gardeners. We reveal when it makes sense to exhaust your tomatoes and how to do it correctly. There is seldom a topic that divides tomato lovers as much as the pruning of the side shoots. Some advocate consistent skimming, always and with every plant, others just let…

Saffron Harvesting : The Red Gold And Storing It Properly

Saffron Harvesting : The Red Gold And Storing It Properly

Saffron is unique among spices. How do you harvest and store the fine, spicy styles of this crocus species correctly? Find out here. The saffron crocus ( Crocus sativus ) does not bloom until late in the year, namely from October. At the same time and already in September, the autumn crocus ( Colchicum autumnale…

Effective Control Of Powdery Mildew On Zucchini Leaves

Effective Control Of Powdery Mildew On Zucchini Leaves

Courgette plants infected with downy mildew or powdery mildew? In this way, you can fight the pathogen quickly and effectively, regardless of whether you use household or pesticides. Unfortunately, courgettes and other cucurbits are all too likely to be attacked by powdery mildew and downy mildew. In most cases, however, direct control no longer makes…

Growing Sunflowers In Pots: Tips For A Long Bloom

Growing Sunflowers In Pots: Tips For A Long Bloom

Sunflowers in pots should bloom as long as possible. But they only do this under optimal conditions and the right sunflower care. Sunflowers ( Helianthus ) with their large flowers let the summer sunrise even on cloudy days. You don’t even need your own garden to enjoy the always friendly sun children. Because smaller sunflower…

Banana Legs Tomato: Planting & Caring For The Yellow Tomato

Banana Legs Tomato: Planting & Caring For The Yellow Tomato

The tomato variety ˈBanana Legsˈ is one of the elongated bottle tomatoes. Find out how these special tomatoes are planted and cared for here. The Banana Legsˈ is, next to the tomato variety Blushˈ, one of the few yellow bottle tomatoes. We introduce the unusually shaped tomato and give tips for growing it in your…