The healthy herb is all the rage and is on the rise. Find out where to buy purslane and what to look out for here. Purslane ( Portulaca oleracea ) is an old leaf vegetable. Even the ancient Egyptians are said to have appreciated it. It is easy to grow in your own garden and…
You can never have enough blooming and frugal plants. We show how the propagation of coneflowers works with cuttings and the like. The coneflower ( Echinacea ) is an ideal garden perennial because it is easy to care for and its flowers add value to every bed. It is also suitable for inexperienced gardeners who…
The shallot is a variety of the kitchen onion and easy to grow in your own garden. We show everything you need to know about harvesting and storage. Harvest shallots: just pull them In order for the onions of the shallot ( Allium cepa var. Aggregatum ) to find their way into the kitchen, they…
They should be fruity, sweet, and seedless! We take a close look at the colorful variety of red, white, and blue grapes for cultivation in the home garden. Grape lovers get their money’s worth in the supermarket all year round. As soon as the vineyards in Europe have shed their colorful autumn dress, the harvesters…
When do you plant potatoes and what is the correct procedure for piling potatoes? With us, you will find out how to plant and successfully grow potatoes. Potatoes ( Solanum tuberosum ) are easy to grow in your own garden and are an important part of any self-sufficient garden. In addition to planting, piling up…
Mulching is a tried and tested gardening practice that has many positive effects. Mulching is particularly recommended in hydrangea beds. You can find out why this is so and how exactly you do it here. Mulching involves spreading a layer of organic, rot-free material on the ground in the flowerbed. The cover of the soil…
The correct filling of a raised bed is essential for healthy plants and a rich harvest. We explain which layers belong in a raised bed and what purpose they serve. After building a raised bed, the filling is the last step before sowing and planting. A system made up of different layers has proven its…
Healthy physalis can also be cultivated with us. Everything you should know about growing physalis in your own garden can be found here. The physalis ( Physalis peruviana ) or Cape gooseberry is becoming more and more popular in this country. This is not only due to their beautiful appearance, but also to the great…
Dill is popular with fish dishes and pickles. Here you can find out what to consider when growing the cucumber herb in a bed or pot. Dill ( Anethum graveolens ) has a long tradition of cultivation and use as a spice and also as a medicinal plant. The umbelliferae (Apiaceae ), which originate from…
Rosemary is one of the most popular Mediterranean culinary herbs. However, some care measures are required for successful cultivation. Pour rosemary and fertilize It is essential to avoid waterlogging when growing this aromatic subshrub. Nevertheless, the rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) should not be neglected when it comes to watering, as one can do, for…
