The parsnip had long been forgotten. We want to make the root popular again and reveal what you have to consider when growing in the garden. Parsnips ( Pastinaca sativa ) are becoming increasingly popular right now. No wonder, because they contain valuable ingredients such as vitamins and minerals and can be used in many…
Batavia lettuce is not difficult to grow: With our expert tips on planting and care, you are guaranteed to have a rich Batavia lettuce harvest. Batavia lettuce ( Lactuca sativa var. Capitata ) brings variety in the garden and on the plate. The salad with the special leaves and the different colors is a change…
Fresh herbs from the garden season dishes twice as well. The time of harvest has a great influence on taste and aromas. Find out how to properly harvest your herbs here. There are a few things that are critical to properly harvesting herbs. Time of day, weather, and season, for example, have a significant influence…
For peppers to develop their full aroma, they need sufficient nutrients. We show what you should pay attention to when fertilizing paprika in beds and pots. Paprika ( Capsicum annuum ) should not be missing in any vegetable patch. We owe it to the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus that the plant from the nightshade family…
The boxwood is one of the most popular topiary trees. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the timing, procedure, and technique when cutting. The boxwood ( Buxus ) can now look back on a long career as a popular topiary. Buxus, growing as a shrub or small tree, already adorned…
Those who have successfully grown spinach can look forward to a rich harvest. Here you can find out everything about the right time and procedure for harvesting. If you grow spinach in your own garden, you don’t have to wait long for your vegetables. After only six to eight weeks, the spinach is ready for…
Actually, the bougainvillea should bloom splendidly – but there is no bloom. We go on the search for clues and check what could be the cause. The bougainvillea – gives every garden a southern flair and impresses above all with its radiant bracts, which can appear in a wide variety of colors. The plant kept…
Gooseberries live up to their name and cutting measures are all the more unpleasant. Nevertheless, a skillful cut of the gooseberry is always very good. The gooseberry should be cut back annually [Photo: Barabasa / Shutterstock.com] In addition to berry bushes such as raspberries ( Rubus idaeus ) or currants ( Ribes rubrum ), gooseberries…
The potted lavender stands out thanks to its flower shape and intense color. We show what you have to consider when growing in your own garden. The lavender ( Lavandula stoechas ) belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae ). It is related to the famous real lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) and the Speiklavender (…
Propagating the fig tree is quite easy if you are the know-how. We explain how the fig tree can be propagated using cuttings, cuttings, and the like. Your neighbor has a beautiful real fig tree ( Ficus carica ) in the garden and you would like one too? No problem, just ask your neighbor for…
