Laurus nobilis, the real laurel, is a medicinal and spice plant. The evergreen shrub or tree can reach stately proportions and grow up to 10 m high. In our Central European climate, the plant is unfortunately only partially hardy and remains significantly smaller. The aromatic smell of its leaves is characteristic of the laurel tree. The flowers are rather…
Herbs are one of the essential components of the kitchen, are used in cosmetics and body care and are often planted in the garden or kept in pots on the terrace or balcony. One of the most important grooming steps that some people overlook is the cut. Even if the plants are harvested regularly, the pruning measures…
Not all commercially available mints are hardy. That is why they are often cultivated in buckets. This is also good for the varieties that are frost-resistant, because mints have a property that has driven many garden owners to despair. They spread incredibly fast. The plants form underground rhizomes or stolons and migrate throughout the garden. I have a peppermint planted…
Tarragon – for some a promise of the consecration of high cuisine, for others a rather unknown spice. That you might be banned from your household forever the first time you try it, because you have to be careful which tarragon you plant. However, the right variety will more than meet your expectations. Here you can find…
Aromatically scented and flexible in use – lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) has also found its way into German gardens for several years. The lush green stalks, whose scent is reminiscent of lemons, are quite wild and can be easily cultivated even by beginners. However, one should keep in mind that the plant, which originally comes from Asia and…
Fresh herbs from the garden straight to the table has become a popular trend in this part of the world. Anyone who has cultivated basil in the garden bed will notice that it also blooms in summer. But now the question arises, is the herb still edible or should the flowers be cut off? The following article deals…
The natives of South America already used the stevia plant to sweeten their food and drinks. However, it was not until 1899 that the herbaceous perennial with the botanical name Stevia rebaudiana was scientifically described and gradually became known in Europe, also under the name sweet herb or honey herb. The stevia plant is a true miracle…
For beginners in dealing with plants who are a little unsure about the circumstances of a sowing, the trade has long since come up with the perfect solution. A ready-made “herb cup” with seeds and all accessories, and of course precise instructions on how to go about growing parsley. When the small plants are so far…
Chervil will quickly become your favorites in the herb garden because it is so easy to grow, it is available early and it tastes extremely delicious. Here you can find out the most important things about sowing, caring for and using the chervil. Growing chervil Chervil, especially the annual garden chervil that is grown here most…
Millions of basil are bought in pots every year. As potted plants, they are also a decorative eye-catcher for every kitchen. It is a pity that in most cases the basil dies quickly. If the first brown leaves appear, it can be assumed that health problems are already in full swing. Here the cause must be found and remedied….