Surplus tomatoes can be preserved well. Here you will find all information about drying, pickling, preserving, and freezing tomatoes. Who does not know it: In the spring the eyes were bigger than the actual “hunger for tomatoes”. And suddenly you have countless tomato plants in your own garden, the harvest of which quickly exceeds…
In addition to various types of vegetables, tomatoes can also be successfully grown in raised beds. Here you can find out what you should consider when choosing the variety and growing tomatoes on the raised bed. A raised bed not only makes gardening easier and protects your back, but can also be implemented in problematic…
Perennials are inherently perennial plants that outlast the winter. However, they tolerate cold and frost differently. Everyone who works in the garden knows the term “perennial”. But what distinguishes them from bushes or trees and why is there nothing left of the plant in winter? The perennials are herbaceous, perennial plants whose aboveground parts of…
Blackbox gardening is one of the new trends in gardening. But what is black box gardening all about? Why is this method worthwhile, how can it be operated successfully, and which plants can be used? If the plant chooses its own location and there is little or no work to be done in the garden,…
To develop their full bloom, hydrangeas need to be properly fertilized. When, how, and with which fertilizer you should fertilize your hydrangeas, you can find out here. Hydrangea includes in our gardens of the absolute classics and has thereby lost none of its charms. To benefit from your flowering dream, it is important to regularly…
Hydrangeas will only thrive and form their beautiful flowers with the right amount of water. We show what you have to consider when watering hydrangeas. In the case of the hydrangea, the name says it all. The deciduous shrub loves a good supply of water. The botanical name hydrangea is derived from Greek and means…
The ‘Rote Sternrenette’ used to be the classic Christmas apple because of its almost perfectly star-shaped peel points. The old variety is still very popular today because of its good taste and robustness. The red star reed forms conspicuous lenticels on its shell [Photo: IZO / Shutterstock.com] The ‘Red Star Renette’ used to be widespread…
You know sage from your garden. Few people know about its diversity of species and varieties: peach sage, honeydew melon sage, and others. The sage ( Salvia ), which belongs to the mint family, is one of the most versatile herbal plants that can be grown in your own garden. Scientifically known as Salvia, the…
Organic fertilizers promise a sprouting garden with a clear conscience. We take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of organic fertilization. Organic fertilizers often give off an unpleasant smell but are still on everyone’s lips. The ominous brown mixes seem to be a boon to garden fertility and nature’s health. In this article,…
The hot chili comes from hot regions, but can also be grown here. We give tips about planting, caring for, and wintering chili. Gourmets with a green thumb cannot avoid growing their own chilies ( Capsicum ) in the garden. Chilies have been giving dishes the right kick in Asian and Latin American cuisine for…
