In 1970, Germans consumed just 115 grams of spices per person a year! Today it is more than 320 grams, and that only refers to the dried herbs from the trade, there is a lot more going on in the gardens and on the window sills. There is also more and more choice, the more networked the…
Lilacs and summer lilacs are completely different plants, not even all lilacs are pruned the same – a little “system into the whole” could be helpful. You will get this overview in the article, which is also interesting for experienced gardeners because they get to know new lilac cutting ideas and usage ideas, and with lilac…
Trimming sage properly isn’t as easy as it seems. “Easy to harvest” is true – but the sage is a very special type of shrub and you need to know what to cut and to where you can cut it. You can find out in the article, at which times sage is best pruned (for care and…
Spring onions, winter onions? Yes, both of them twice, and so that it doesn’t get boring, there are also summer onions. You will learn more about all of these onions, and there are also completely different onions that are much more interesting than the usual spring, summer and winter onion. These onions are more durable than the commercial…
Why Thai basil … asks Emil, who knows nothing but parsley as a culinary herb. But maybe Emil is called Émile or is a cooking enthusiast Emil who also knows tarragon and Provence basil (and African tree basil, anise basil, white varnished basil, Greek shrub basil), all of which he has in his garden. If Emil /…
Anyone who creates a garden should make sure that something is in bloom in every season. There are flowering trees for each of the four times. Winter doesn’t have to be dreary. However, too much color shouldn’t come into play. Less is usually more. In addition, the growth of the trees must not be forgotten. Many grow meters high, too big…
Maintaining errors often lead to diseases in orchid plants. Most of the beautiful specimens are simply drowned. Rotting roots from too much irrigation water are the number 1 cause of death in orchids. Leaf fall indicates a disease, but leaf spots, accordion growth, sticky leaves, blooming laziness or a stuck bloom indicate that something may be wrong with…
Orchid pests are common because the conditions are not ideal. However, they are often brought in with the purchase. Because they camouflage themselves well and are discovered late, they can reproduce well and spread quickly. Most of them are also difficult to fight. There are chemical agents that usually work, but the orchids, which have already been weakened by…
Orchids are not only valued by collectors, many plant enthusiasts without a green thumb also love the great flowering plants. The flowers in great colors and shapes inspire many people. With the large selection of species and varieties, however, many can no longer see through. Many orchids look great but are difficult to care for. Better to look at…
Seeds are the kernels of fruit, before every cake or schnitzel enjoyment there is the battle of sorting out lemon kernels – there should be enough lemon seeds in the average German household. As a rule, a lemon tree will also emerge from these lemon seeds if you follow the growing instructions below. However, it does not…