Horseradish is hardy and easy to grow in your own garden. Nevertheless, the pungent root crop has some peculiarities in cultivation. Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) belongs to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae). The thick taproot brings the characteristic pungency to the kitchen. However, if the horseradish root is fried or boiled, it loses its taste and smell….
Healthy ginger is known mainly for its healing properties. Here you can learn everything about planting, caring for, and harvesting the pungent rhizome. Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is an ancient medicine and also known as a spice for thousands of years. Even the people of ancient Asia knew of its circulation-enhancing effect, in addition to…
Perennial lemon balm is easy to propagate and grow yourself. In the process, a plentiful harvest of the medicinal plant is almost certain. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a Mediterranean herb with an exceptionally long life. Twenty to thirty years, the perennial fruity herb can stay in the garden without any problems. It spreads quickly…
Which immune-boosting herbs help us to be armed against colds and flu? We tell you which medicinal herbs for a strong immune system you can easily grow yourself. With the cold season, colds and flu illnesses become more frequent. But to stay healthy in winter, we need a strong immune system to help us fight…
At first glance, the Honeyberry, or Fly Honeysuckle, looks like a blueberry. So what exactly is a honeyberry? We reveal to you the characteristics and peculiarities of the small blueberry. You can often find the Honeyberry also under the names Kamchatka honeysuckle, bilberry, Siberian blueberry, or even Siberian blueberry in the trade. The deciduous berry…
Bee mortality? Not with us! With these ten tips, you can turn your garden into a land of milk and honey for the busy bees without much effort. Everyone is talking about bee mortality. More and more of the little insects are disappearing because they find neither food nor habitat in big cities and arable…
If bees find good living conditions in gardens, this is also true for many other species. You can find out more about the benefits of bees in the garden here. In an ecosystem, many factors are interconnected like cascades. Changing a single cog in the system can cause a wave of unpredictable reactions. We live…
Lemon verbena should find a place in your garden not only because of the fragrance. We reveal what to consider when planting, care. Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) is considered the refreshing herb par excellence. It is also known as “lemon bush” or “fragrant verbena” (French: verveine odorante) and belongs to the Verbenaceae family. Just a…
Growing tomatoes in a raised bed are one of the easiest and most practical approaches to gardening. You also don’t have to be a master builder or know how to use tools to complete such a DIY project. Reliable vendors can also provide you with inexpensive components, simple instructions on how to set it up,…
Banana plants are a real eye-catcher. Some varieties can even tolerate frost in moderation. Here you can learn everything important about the banana plant. Banana plants (Musa) are a genus of the banana family (Musaceae), which includes about 70 different species. The exotic plants, which used to be called figs of paradise, are becoming more…
