So that fruit trees do not degenerate into pure shade donors, they need, among other things, an optimal mix of nutrients. Only then will they stay vital and adorn their branches with delicious fruits. But over the years the natural nutrient depot inevitably becomes emptier. It doesn’t even have to come to that if fertilizing has a permanent…
Ratatouille, filled or with parmesan, eggplant can be used for a variety of dishes. Eating it raw is only an option for very few, as the fruit vegetables are nightshade plants, which are known for the toxin solanine. For this reason, many gardeners wonder whether it is possible to consume the raw fruit or whether it should…
Fennel is an integral part of many dishes in German cuisine and is often used in soups or stews or drunk as a tea. Very few people consume Foeniculum vulgare raw, precisely because the other types of preparation are much better known. However, gardeners in particular are wondering whether the tubers with parts such as the stalk…
A clematis should grow tall year after year, form dense foliage and lavishly show off its flowers. The climbing artist gladly fulfills these three wishes, but not in vain. Before that, it requires a soil rich in nutrients. Your owner must take care of this in good time, otherwise it will visibly weaken. But which fertilizer is right for…
While these classic winter vegetables were once considered poor people’s food, they have now also found their way into modern lifestyle kitchens. Most of the time, kale, which is also known as brown or kale kale in some regions of Germany, is only known when it is cooked. This vitamin bomb can also be eaten raw and…
Lilacs are popular in the local gardens and have become an integral part of them. But the tree or shrub is poisonous in different parts and therefore caution is always advised if there are small children or animals running freely in the household. The ingredients are mainly essential oils, which are responsible for the pleasant scent of…
Whether as a seasoning herb, vegetable or occasionally even as a salad – leek is one of the most established and popular crops in the home garden. There is not just one leek. Numerous different varieties, many of which have been tried and tested for centuries, allow the harvest to be adapted to the specific needs of…
Botanists know it, but the hobby gardener will be surprised how many different types of onions there are. Most of us are familiar with shallots, green onions, spring onions, and white and red onions. However, these also differ in different varieties in tried and tested and newly bred onion varieties. This is not surprising for the reason that…
Zucchinis are not only healthy, they also have a decorative aspect due to their sometimes unusual shapes. In addition to the classic green, elongated pumpkin plant, other zucchini varieties inspire with their variety of taste and processing. But be careful, because not every type of zucchini is edible. Which ones are and which ones are also suitable for…
The Ribes uva-crispa occurs in large parts of Europe, Asia and North Africa. The soft fruit trumps with a large variety of varieties. In addition to different colors and tastes, there are also thornless types. We present 14 old and new varieties to you in this guide. Cultivation Gooseberries thrive in almost any garden. The berry bush, which is…