The striped tomato variety is a real eye-catcher in the garden. We reveal the tips and tricks for planting and caring for the black zebra tomato. 'Black Zebra' is a stake tomato with pretty green and red striped fruits [Photo: ninikas / Shutterstock.com] This robust tomato variety not only impresses with its appearance, but also…
The spicy tarragon is available in different varieties. We present tarragon from cultivation in your own garden to use in the kitchen. The aromatic herb is particularly popular in Italy and France [Photo: ElenVik / Shutterstock] Tarragon ( Artemisia dracunculus ) belongs to the Asteraceae family . This means that the perennial herb is related…
The tomato variety 'Saint Pierre' is known for its large, juicy fruits. We show what makes the Saint Pierre tomato so special and what needs to be considered when planting and caring for it. The 'Saint Pierre' is a historic, classic red beefsteak tomato The large, red fruits of the 'Saint Pierre' variety catch the…
When it comes to how to properly propagate tarragon, the decisive factor is which variation of the herb it is. We show what options there are. Tarragon can also be propagated from seeds [Photo: Anna-2118 / shutterstock.com] Three variations of tarragon ( Artemisia dracunculus ) can be found in our gardens. In addition to the…
With proper care, tarragon grows lush in your own garden. But how is the perennial herb properly harvested and stored? Tarragon should not be missing in the herb garden [Photo: Michal_R / Shutterstock.com] Harvest tarragon properly No matter which of the three varieties of tarragon ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is grown in your own garden…
In order to be able to enjoy your favorite tomato every year, you can dry the seeds from the tomatoes and win your own tomato seeds. In our instructions, we show you how to proceed correctly when harvesting seeds. By drying tomato seeds you can produce tomato seeds yourself [Photo: Swellphotography / Shutterstock.com] One often…
A distinction is made between late and early carrot varieties. We will give you an overview of the best varieties and give you tips on colorful carrot varieties. Carrots do not necessarily have to be orange, the variety of shapes and colors is great Carrots or the shorter carrots ( Daucus carota ) should not…
Even if the lavender comes from the Mediterranean, it is easy to plant here. We show what to consider when planting lavender. Lavender also feels very good in the pot [Photo: Robert Przybysz / Shutterstock.com] In its Mediterranean homeland, the subshrub from the mint family (Lamiaceae) grows on stony slopes on poor soil. But already…
Chives are one of the most popular culinary herbs that are grown in the home garden. We explain in detail which locations are suitable and how to plant chives correctly. Chives are best planted outdoors between March and July [Photo: Melinda Nagy / Shutterstock.com] Fresh chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) are suitable for many dishes…
Renewing the indispensable plants in the pond after every severe winter is bothersome and cumbersome. The solution: hardy pond plants. Hardy bank plants save a lot of work and are also decorative [Photo: Carmen Hauser / Shutterstock.com] When planting gardens, it is always ideal to use plants that can withstand our weather without much effort….
