Not only birds like to taste the berries of the sloe, but we humans can also benefit from the fruits. We reveal when and how to proceed with the harvest and how best to process sloes. Sloes ( Prunus spinosa ) often grow wild and can be found on many roadsides, slopes, or hedges. Birds…
The perennial needs enough nutrients for a rich rhubarb harvest. Here you can find out when, how, and with what best to fertilize rhubarb. There is one thing with the rhubarb ( Rheum rhabarbarum ). Some love him, others hate him. With the right processing, however, wonderful desserts compete, and juice can be conjured up…
When to plant hollyhocks How can you propagate hollyhocks by seeds and what should you watch out for when cutting? The best varieties and tips for caring for hollyhocks. In midsummer, the bee-friendly and towering hollyhocks bloom in many bright colors and adorn our balconies, house walls, or garden fences with their large flowers. Contrary…
Lavender is associated with warm temperatures, but there are some hardy species and varieties that survive our winters. We introduce you. The genus lavender ( Lavendula ) belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and comprises around 30 different species. The real lavender ( Lavendula Angustifolia ) and the Speiklavender ( Lavendula latifolia ) are of…
Which location is best for the angel trumpets plant (also called Brugmansia)? Are angel trumpets hardy? We reveal everything about planting and caring for the angel’s trumpet. The affectionate name of this plant genus alone suggests how much admiration it is met with: Angel’s trumpets ( Brugmansia ) are extremely popular ornamental plants. They are…
Eggplants can be grown successfully in the garden. But when are the fruits ripe and how can you extend the shelf life by storing them properly? Growing eggplants ( Solanum melongena ) in your own garden is still rare. With the right care, you can plant the purple vegetables yourself in a suitable location. It…
Lovage is very popular in local herb gardens. We have compiled everything for you about the cultivation, location, and use of the Maggi herb. Lovage: origin and characteristics Lovage ( Levisticum officinale ), like so many other herbs in your own garden, belongs to the umbelliferous family ( Apiaceae ). Its winter hardiness, several years…
In order for the banana harvest to be successful, the plant must be optimally supplied with nutrients. We show what is important when fertilizing bananas. Actually, bananas ( Musa ) only grow in warm regions without frost. Under the right location conditions, however, they also thrive here with us and spread an exotic flair in…
When is the flowering time of farm orchids? Do farmer orchids differ in their care from normal orchids? We have the answer and introduce you to the most beautiful varieties. From a botanical point of view, farmer orchids and orchids are not related to one another. Visually, the ornate symmetrical flowers of the farmer orchids…
In order for camellias to bloom profusely, they must be properly cared for. We will show you which care measures are essential for camellia. The camellia ( Camellia ) is a true flower beauty. However, if you want to grow large and colorful flowers, you should pay attention to the correct attention so that this…
