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…
Our northern latitudes are not home to sage, but there are many reasons why this herb should take root in our gardens. Sage ( Salvia officinalis ) is a member of the mint family, which includes several other famous herbs such as mint and basil. The generic name Salvia, which is derived from the Latin…
The popular cucumber herb is often found in cottage gardens. This article will walk you through everything you need to know about buying, planting, and caring for borage. Borage ( Borago officinalis ) is a real wonder herb – wonderfully fragrant and tasty, with beautiful flowers that not only adorn your garden but also attract…
Spring onions should not be missing in the garden: We show everything from the harvest to correct storage to preservation by freezing. With the right growing method, you can harvest fresh spring onions throughout the gardening season. Because the spring onion, also called winter hedge or spring onion, is hardy and grows persistently, you can…
Beechnuts can hit the stomach. But there are tips and tricks on how the nutrient-rich fruits of the beech can be made tolerable. The fruits of the common beech ( Fagus sylvatica ), which cover the forest floors in this country in autumn, are called beechnuts. More common in the past, the nutritious and delicious…
Kale has been grown for centuries. We will inform you about the origin, the origin, and the history of this healthy vegetable. The kale, like some other types of cabbage, is derived from the “primeval cabbage”, the origin of which stretches along with the coastal areas around the Mediterranean Sea to Asia Minor. Most of…
In optimal conditions, fuchsias grow quickly in an uncontrolled manner. A skillful cut mediates between lush flowering and neat growth. Fuchsia (Fuchsia) form unique flowers that dance on windy summer evenings like small forest fairies in a pink dress by the green of the leaves. These imaginative plants can grace your garden as green companions…
Bromeliads are tropical plants that are very popular as indoor plants, especially because of their colorful leaves. Some representatives even get by without roots and can be cultivated in pebbles. The bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae) includes many species in different shapes and colors. We present the most beautiful ones and show what is important when choosing…
Not all herbs get along well with each other. We have summarized in a large table which herbs go together and which don’t. Countless herbs are worth growing in the garden yourself. These come from the most diverse regions of the world and would probably never all come together without our help. As in real…