More and more people are growing the hot peppers themselves. Find out everything you need to know about planting the chili, from location to care, here. Like chili peppers belong to the family of peppers ( Capsicum ) and thus also belong to the large nightshade family ( Solanaceae ). Hot peppers are just hot…
Grow white cabbage in your garden. We present suitable varieties and give tips and tricks from sowing, through care and fertilization, to harvest. White cabbage ( Brassica oleracea convar. Capitata var. Alba ), also called white cabbage, is deeply rooted in human history. Researchers still disagree on how long the herb has been grown. What…
Rhubarb is a seasonal vegetable. Due to the increasing oxalic acid content, many people are uncertain how long the stalks can be harvested. Rhubarb ( Rheum rhabarbarum ) is mainly on the menu in spring and early summer – then it is traditionally rhubarb season and therefore also harvest time. In this article, we will…
When they are in bloom, peonies are a real delight in the garden. However, for these to return year after year, peonies need to be properly fertilized. The genus of peonies ( Paeonia ) currently comprises 32 different species – so it’s no wonder that this plant species has earned a place in so many…
A balcony-raised bed transforms open space into small garden paradises. We give tips on what to look for when building or buying a raised bed for a terrace or balcony. Garden areas are rare, especially in cities, and so your own balcony for growing vegetables, herbs, and co. Is increasingly becoming the focus. Raised beds…
The tropical fruit can easily be grown on the windowsill. We’ll show you what you need to know about planting and propagating pineapples. The pineapple ( Ananas comosus or Ananas sativus ) is one of the most popular tropical fruits and can actually be found in every supermarket. The bromeliad family member (Bromeliaceae) can also…
Again and again, you come across mixed organic-mineral fertilizers. We explain what this is all about, how they work, and name their advantages and disadvantages. The mineral and organic fertilizers seem to be opposites. But doesn’t it always say that opposites attract each other? Mineral and organic fertilizers also go better together than you might…
Very few know what a soil activator is. We explain what this is all about and how to use soil activators for healthy soil life. The term might sound a bit strange at first, but it is a very useful thing that you should know as a hobby gardener. In times of low humus soils…
Garden and kitchen waste can be used as fertilizer for your plants and is also good for your soil. Here you can find out everything about fertilizing with compost. The term “compost” comes from the Latin compositus, which means something like “composed”. Compost can be made from a wide variety of organic waste. And as…
Which location is suitable for raised beds? Which plants also feel good in a shady raised bed? We clarify how you can achieve the maximum duration of sunlight and find the right raised bed location. Raised beds have many advantages for hobby gardeners and plants. In addition to being able to work in a back-friendly…
