Why not combine good looks with utility in the garden too? The real laurel, for example, is an evergreen shrub that, thanks to its tolerance of pruning, can be easily cultivated into decorative shapes. In addition, essential oils that can enrich our dishes slumber in its elongated oval leaves. Since the spice laurel is a southern plant with…
Hardly any other native plant is used in so many ways as mugwort. The daisy family has therefore been cultivated in cottage and monastery gardens for many centuries. In medicine, the plant has been used, for example, for cramps of all kinds, worm infestations, epilepsy and diarrhea. In modern cuisine, however, its appetizing and digestive effect on high-fat…
Fresh herbs from our own cultivation are a pleasurable experience, the level of which already bought spices and herbs do not even come close. Having your own garden is not a mandatory requirement, because herbal plants can be cultivated in many places, such as in a herb spiral, in the flower box on the balcony or…
In the supermarket, basil lures in a pot with its crisp, fresh leaves and aromatic scent. Hardly arrived on the windowsill of the kitchen, the Mediterranean kitchen herb wilts and dies after a few days. For a long time, this fact was considered a botanical mystery and caused headaches for basil lovers. Knowledgeable scientists and experienced hobby gardeners…
The real elecampane is a versatile plant, which mainly feels at home in cottage gardens. In the wild, the perennial is often found along streams and rivers, although Inula helenium can also cope with dry soil without any problems. The herbaceous plant was forgotten for a long time, but passionate and tradition-conscious hobby gardeners have brought the…
Nasturtiums are not yet a common sight in the garden, which is a shame because these particular plants are a great asset to the garden. And that with the least amount of work. Nasturtium is really easy to cultivate – you can sow in minutes, the nasturtium needs almost no care. sowing The nasturtium is a willing…
Chives are a popular spice for refining salads and other dishes. It also offers an attractive bloom. The seeds contained herein can be used for propagation and thus harvested and sown again. Chives can find a place in the garden bed as well as on the herb window sill in the kitchen, are easy to care for and…
Caraway and cumin are enrichments for the kitchen and health, are often confused with one another and also thrive in the home garden – but they have different requirements. In order for the cultivation to be successful, certain special features must be observed. location for cumin Caraway is an extremely easy-care spice plant and this is…
The Aztec sage, magic sage or Salvia divinorum – as the plant is also called – has made a questionable name for itself. Because the plant has a highly potent, hallucinogenic effect and is therefore often not only cultivated because of its beautiful appearance. This special sage species is also an enrichment for hobby gardeners, which offers…
The bee balm or Indian nettle, also known under the name Monarda didyma, is a fiery plant and can inspire with numerous advantages. Adaptable and easy to care for, it is ideal for beginners in garden maintenance. For fans of exotic beauty, the fringed blossoms, which are available in different colours, are an eye-catching highlight. In addition, the…