Above all, hobby gardeners who grow decorative pumpkins themselves are often faced with the question of whether the rich harvest is only for decorative purposes or whether the pumpkins can also be used in the kitchen. But usually only the squashes are suitable for consumption. As the name suggests, ornamental gourds should only be used for autumnal…
Raspberries are delicious, healthy and easy to care for. In addition, they take up little space. When choosing varieties, one should not be guided only by taste and berry size. Above all, the resistance to common diseases such as cane dieback or gray mold on the fruit is important. In this guide you will learn how and when to…
Garden paths contribute a lot to the atmosphere of a garden, especially the shapes and the materials used. What should you choose, gravel or wood, natural stone or clinker? All materials have their advantages and disadvantages. When choosing, make sure that the paths match the style of the house. Don’t use too many materials for different paths! Less is more,…
Sweet, aromatic and healthy: The delicious berries of the strawberry bush (Fragaria) belong in every fruit and vegetable garden. The strawberry plant, which belongs to the rose family, is a perennial herb with soft or silky hairs and a thick rootstock. Depending on the variety, the three- to five-part leaves are characteristic. At the base of the yellow…
At Halloween they are back in the house entrances or on the terraces and sparkle creepily. The hollowed-out pumpkins in autumn, which are also becoming increasingly popular in this country. However, the vegetables do not keep for long if they are not properly prepared and can become moldy or dry up. To avoid this, there are a few…
In earlier times, the parsnip enjoyed the same popularity in our latitudes as the potato does today. The winter vegetable is easy to grow and very nutritious due to its high starch and sugar content. Over the centuries, however, parsnips have been supplanted by potatoes in home cooking and gardens and have largely been forgotten. With the increasing…
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As soon as spring begins, the first birds start building their nests, the delicate scent of sloe blossoms and the fluttering of colorful butterflies caresses you, peach trees and wild cherries are so lavishly covered with white or pink blossoms that tears well up in the eyes of every true romantic … Not a trace…
If you’re a pond owner or enjoy being in nature, you’ve probably stumbled upon frog spawn at some point. The egg accumulations of amphibians can be recognized immediately by the enclosing egg jelly, which, depending on the species, holds between 50 and 10,000 eggs, from which numerous tadpoles can develop. Here you can learn how development, rearing…
Watercress is a swamp or aquatic plant that is valued by many hobby gardeners. As a hardy perennial, it is preferably planted in the garden pond or stream. The evergreen, herbaceous plant is also very popular as a healthy vegetable, rich in vitamin C and a tasty addition to salads and soups. The Nasturtium officinale, as its…