Malus sylvestris belongs to the wild apples. These are very popular with insects, birds and also wild animals. The trees or large shrubs provide food and shelter. Unfortunately, they are no longer often found in nature or in gardens. In some federal states, they even belong to the endangered, native tree species, although they look very good due to…
The jackfruit tree is a rare beauty, better known for its large fruits. With a circumference of well over 60 centimeters and a weight of 35 kilos, these enrich the diet of people and animals in Asia. Occasionally, the fruits can also be found in local fruit shops. Even if the harvest fails to materialize in our latitudes…
Cherry plums are particularly beautiful to look at in early spring, when countless white blossoms adorn the tree from the end of March. The trees are suitable as solitaires and flowering shrubs, but also make good impenetrable hedges. Wild fruit hedges guarantee an abundance of birds in the garden. However, the fruits can also be processed differently. How to…
Cantaloupes are sweet, delicious, and some types are healthy too. They are available in a large selection, so that everyone can find their favorite variety. Cultivation is easy and the plants are not particularly demanding when it comes to care. However, some things should be noted. This includes watering and fertilizing, cultivating in individual containers and running on scaffolding…
The Passiflora edulis has made a name for itself among hobby gardeners as a fast-growing climbing plant. The passion flower plant owes its worldwide popularity to the delicious fruit known as passion fruit. In the local latitudes, the tropical ornamental plant in beds is usually cultivated as an annual. As a container plant, on the other hand, it…
The pitahaya comes from Central America and is a fast-growing and densely branched climbing cactus. The shoots can be a few meters long even when kept in containers. Impressive are the huge and fragrant flowers and of course the delicious fruits. It is good to put the plants outside in the summer. They need lots of sun. Care is not…
The ray pen is an interesting climber. The flowers are inconspicuous and the fruits are small, but they taste almost like those of the large related species. More and more fruits grow over the years. The good thing is that not all of them ripen at the same time, so you can harvest around 3 to 4 weeks. Mini…
The tropical papaya does not come to mind for a hobby gardener when he is looking for an eye-catching container plant. Cultivation can certainly be successful, because the sun-kissed Carica papaya feels in good hands in a warm conservatory or bright living room. Here she lets her pretty flowers appear along the long trunk, followed by large,…
The specialist trade offers high-quality seed for melons, which mainly comes from America. Of course, you can also use your own seeds, for example from the previous year’s harvest. Watermelon or cantaloupe seeds from purchased fruit are only a good choice in exceptional cases, as there is no guarantee that the variety in question will be suitable…
Grapes are also obviously considered a delicacy among garden pests. Consequently, many species settle on a grapevine. The hobby wine grower often lacks the experience to discover them in time. But that could save his harvest. So keep your eyes open and check the vines, leaves and fruits for abnormalities at an early stage. Then you can even succeed in…