Pak Choi is a vegetable that is mainly used in Asian cuisine. For a number of years, the seeds, which are easy to cultivate, have been available as part of Asian salad mixes or as individual seeds. The vegetable is also sometimes referred to as Chinese mustard cabbage or kale. As a new vegetable, many are wondering if…
The cherry laurel – also known as Prunus laurocerasus in botanical jargon – is a popular plant for the garden. It is often used both as a solitary plant and as an opaque hedge. But in order to achieve the desired result, a number of factors must be taken into account when planting the laurel cherry. This also…
The tuber and the green of the celery are an indispensable flavoring agent in the kitchen. Celeriac is often used in soups, while celery can be used raw as a green side dish. The raw enjoyment of the celery root and the green is not without hesitation. In exceptional cases, all types of celery can form certain components…
Hostas are perennial and hardy plants. Also known as heart leaf lilies or hosta, they inspire with their decorative foliage and flowers from early summer. They are easy to care for. In addition to the right watering, fertilizing and optimal choice of location, cutting can also be useful. There are a number of things to consider, especially when it…
Each clove of garlic planted in the bed should develop into a large bulb over time. But while the green grows visibly and a bloom may appear in summer, the tubers remain hidden in the ground. So how can we know for sure when it’s the right time to harvest garlic? Adjusting the optimal degree of ripeness ultimately…
The blue berries simply taste delicious and they are always healthy! So the desire to cultivate one or more blueberry bushes in your own garden is understandable. In fact, under ideal site conditions, they could bring good harvests for decades. But these berry plants are demanding, their planting should be planned carefully. Check out our guide for the best…
Funkien, also called Hosta , are also known under the name heart leaf lilies. The plant belongs to the perennial perennials and is hardy. The decorative leaves in particular add variety to the garden, as do the decorative flowers. To ensure that the hostas sprout again quickly after the winter and develop a rich bloom in summer, they need the…
Thick or small piles of droppings on the terrace, the balcony or on the house wall indicate that there are birds here. From the different types of bird droppings, it is possible to determine which birds are nesting here. Especially those who feed with fat balls or even in a bird feeder should not be surprised about…
White, yellow or strong red, the chard literally shines in these colors in the garden. When cooking, however, the colorful stems discolor, which makes them look unsightly, especially in dishes that take a long time to prepare. When preparing with heat, many other ingredients suffer, which, due to the trend towards raw food, raised the question of…
Many people only know wasabi as a hot, green paste that is served with sushi or coated in peanuts for nibbling. The piquant spice naturally comes from Asia. But the plant has now also established itself in European gardens. Planting Eutrema japonicum is not that difficult. If you then take the right care measures, you can soon refine your…