The wild form of the parsnip has been known for many centuries. The winter vegetable from the umbelliferous family is in season from October/November to April/May. Then you can buy this delicious type of beet fresh at markets or in greengrocers. Also known as mutton carrot or Germanic root, the parsnip has an elongated, turnip-like shape and can…
Maize belongs to the grass family. The botanical name is Zea mays. With an annual harvest of 1 billion tons worldwide, corn takes first place, ahead of rice and wheat. The grain comes from Mexico. Corn is popular with home growers, and many home gardeners cultivate some plants in their garden. When is the corn ripe? When is corn harvest time? Which harvesting technique…
Elder (Sambucus) belongs to the musk herb family. The black elder ( Sambucus nigra ), which is common in Central Europe , can be processed into a wide variety of specialities. Jellies, syrup and tea can be prepared from its flowers, while juices, liqueurs and tasty jams are made from the berries. When is elderberry harvest time? What must be considered…
The wondrous desert rose delights us on the one hand with an extremely rich abundance of flowers and on the other hand appears quite exotic with its bizarre succulent trunk. A great plant for anyone who likes a bit of variety and excitement in their living room. However, this should not apply to the development of the…
Are you looking for fish names that you want to treat the lively pond and aquarium inhabitants to? Like other pets, fish can be given a name that reflects or distinguishes the species of the animal. In addition to well-known, trendy and very popular names, you can create your own and use certain building blocks. There is a…
The aloe plant genus comprises over 500 succulent aloe species. As a medicinal plant, Aloe Vera is one of the best-known representatives of these plants. However, there are also poisonous species. Consumption of these species leads to serious symptoms of intoxication. A precise distinction between the species is therefore important in order to be able to differentiate between poisonous…
Colorfully entwined garden fences and house walls are the trademark of the perennial vetch. This fast-growing climbing plant is relatively undemanding and quickly covers the planting site with pink, white or purple colored butterfly flowers. Depending on the weather and the location, this variety of vetch with its grape-like inflorescences can delight the eye of the gardener…
Where shotgun disease strikes, it puts hobby gardeners on high alert. And rightly so, because the Stigmina carpophilum fungus is characterized by such tenacity that it even overwinters. Its prey pattern ranges from stone fruit of all kinds to ornamental trees such as the cherry laurel. The plant disease owes its name to the circular holes that form…
The melon pear, Pepino the pear melon is enjoying increasing popularity and thus also increasing distribution. And rightly so. Because the plant is an easy-care and exotic enrichment that can stand in the garden, on the balcony or on the terrace. Even newcomers to the field of plant care will not find any challenge in the melon pear…
It loves cool temperatures but no frost, bright light conditions without blazing sun and fresh, moist soil. The cup primula knows exactly what it wants. Those who take their requirements into account will be rewarded with a long flowering period on the windowsill and on the summer balcony. Planted out in the flower bed, the Asian plant beauty…