The curry herb is cultivated in the garden for its pretty yellow flowers. Few of its owners know that it also has healing powers and a wonderful aroma. Some even consider it poisonous. As a result, they miss out on its benefits, even though it thrives within reach. Would you like to change that? Here are a few ideas on…
The connoisseurs among the hobby gardeners have known for a long time; Olive herb belongs in a well-stocked herb and kitchen garden. The spicy plant with the botanical name Santolina viridis from the genus Heiligenkraut, also known as cypress herb, grows between 10 cm and 60 cm high, forms beautiful yellow flower heads and is hardy. Therefore, it…
Lily of the valley and wild garlic plants look very similar at first glance. Both have broad, lanceolate leaves that are a rich green. They sprout in similar locations and at the same time, which is why there is always confusion. However, there are clear differences, not only in the smell. In the following text you can read what…
In everyday life we encounter the ingredients of spearmint everywhere. It unfolds its refreshing and at the same time hearty-sweet aroma in chewing gum or toothpaste, as well as in steaming tea or as a seasoning. Fresh from our own herb garden, the Mentha spicata spoils the palate and nose much more intensively. When its distinctive spikes blossom…
Anyone who is familiar with plants and has an affinity for gardening knows that there are many factors to consider when planting a plant. The question of the right substrate alone cannot always be answered so easily. Sometimes conventional potting soil contains too many or too few nutrients, sometimes the soil is not permeable enough or is…
A wide variety of dishes can be refined with kitchen herbs. That is why they should not be missing in any garden or on any windowsill. They can be used both fresh and dried. All herbs mentioned can be cultivated both indoors in pots and outdoors. They can be sown and partially propagated by cuttings or root suckers. In most…
Stinging nettles (Urtica) mainly grow wild, but are now also being used in Germany’s gardens because they are becoming increasingly popular as a real superfood. The slightly nutty-tasting seeds in particular are versatile and are used to refine dishes as well as for health purposes. Important details must be observed when collecting wild nettles and harvesting your…
Comfrey is a low-maintenance and ornamental perennial that is all too rarely found in our gardens. People who occasionally deal with muscle and joint pain, tension and back pain are more likely to have a comfrey ointment in their medicine cabinet. According to appropriate information, the Symphytum officinale, as the plant is botanically named, could also be…
Tons of garlic (Allium sativum) end up in German kitchens. A few years ago, it was only available as an imported product, but the “witch onion” is finding its way into the local fields and increasingly into the vegetable beds. It is easy to care for, but when you grow it yourself, the question often arises as…
As an evergreen container plant, laurel unfolds Mediterranean flair and brings the Mediterranean sun into the cooking pot. In order to survive a Central European winter safely, the southern classic cannot rely on a home advantage. This guide explains the winter hardiness of laurel north of the Alps. Read this guide to learn how to overwinter laurel properly….