What are ideal neighboring plants for zucchini? We give tips for the mixed culture of zucchini and introduce good and bad companion plants of the pumpkin plant. In the garden or on the raised bed, the creation of a mixed culture is a natural form of the vegetable garden. The combination of different species avoids…
Thyme has delighted people for thousands of years. We give advice on growing the sun worshiper in your own garden. Thyme prefers a sunny and rather dry, stony soil The real thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) has 213 other relatives, which are also members of the genus of the thyme ( Thymus ). They belong…
Tomatoes are real sun children. They are best grown on a sunny house wall, in a tomato house or greenhouse. Find out more here. Tomatoes love the warmth and therefore protected locations such as warm house walls or places under protruding roofs are very suitable. If you have the luxury of still having a free…
When one speaks of sage, one usually means the popular garden sage (also called spice sage). In our overview, we present the best garden sage varieties. In addition to the numerous types of sage, most of the varieties of garden sage ( Salvia officinalis ) can be found in the local gardens. The variety ranges…
Overview of new and well-tried varieties of white cabbage. These differ mainly in the weight of the cabbage, harvest time and shelf life. The white cabbage is divided into early, medium and late ripening varieties. There are also special varieties for commercial processing that differ from fresh varieties. The numerous types of white cabbage differ…
Compost worms help to quickly turn your organic waste into fertile compost. We explain which worms you can buy and multiply for this purpose. Worms have long been popular with children not only with their winding, glittering bodies. They work as useful composters in compost heaps, large composting plants, or private worm boxes. This article…
Growing black cabbage in your own garden: We present suitable varieties and give tips and tricks from sowing, through care & fertilization, to harvest. Black cabbage is grown mainly in Tuscany. [Photo: Ruud Morijn Photographer / Shutterstock.com] The black cabbage is a special type of cabbage and is often referred to as palm kale (…
Sage belongs in every herb bed. We show everything about correct harvesting, storage, and other conservation methods. This is how sage is preserved! Harvest sage at the right time The taste of the sage before flowering is best. If the plant develops the buds and flowers, the plant uses a large part of its energy…
Caraway impresses with its aromatic seeds and their healing properties. We show how it can be grown in your own garden. Already in the times of Charlemagne, caraway ( Carum carvi ) was used as a medicinal plant for digestive problems and as an antispasmodic. It is known that caraway was used in the preparation…
The roots of the lawn are happy to have more air. That is why aerating the lawn – also known as aerating – is essential for a lush green. In addition to fertilizing the lawn, scarifying and sanding the lawn, intensive care also includes aerating the lawn, so-called aeration. In chronological order, ventilation comes after…
