Radishes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in private vegetable gardens. They taste fantastic and when the weather is ideal for flowering, they exude a summery flair. But what happens to the fruit when radishes bloom? Are they then still suitable for consumption? The answers are below. heyday In order for the Raphanus sativus var. sativus to start flowering,…
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…
The tree tomato, also known as the tamarillo, belongs to the nightshade family like conventional tomato varieties. Otherwise there is no botanical relationship between them. The exotic tree fruit has its origin in the Andes regions of Central and South America. Today it is mainly grown in South America, Africa, New Zealand, India, Australia and some parts of…
The importance of edging beds for the visual aura of private green areas only penetrated the consciousness of creative garden architects late – but all the more intensively. For centuries degraded to the sober demarcation between paths, lawns and beds, the bed border now plays a dominant role in garden design. Hobby gardeners who do not want…
Bangkirai (often also spelled Bankirai, Bankirei, Bangkirei) is a tropical wood. It belongs to the South Asian genus Shorea, as do Red Balau and Meranti. Bangkirai belongs to the so-called “Yellow Balau”, the lighter woods (in contrast to “Red Balau”). The distribution area of this wood extends from the Philippines to Java. Bangkirai Bangkirai is very hard and…
Spinach is tasty and healthy. Green vegetables can be used in a variety of dishes. Many people are unaware that there is a large selection of different varieties that also bring considerable yields in the allotment garden. Which harvesting technique is the best? When does the harvest season start? There are a few things to keep in mind when harvesting…
In autumn, most of the garden has already been harvested. In the shops, the variety of fresh and locally harvested vegetables is increasingly limited to winter vegetables such as turnips and cabbage. Things get tight, especially with fresh salads. The lettuce plants that are still to be harvested, such as radicchio and endives, usually contain a clear bitter…
Cottage gardens are planted according to the personal taste of the garden owner, but there are some very typical plants and flowers that definitely appear in them. These are both annual and perennial plants, shrubs and ornamental trees can also occur in them. Low perennial plants The boxwood plants mentioned at the beginning are kept low…
Unfortunately, flowing water in the garden rarely occurs naturally. We humans usually have to help out a bit. A stream in the garden is artificially created in many cases. But that doesn’t matter, if it’s well made and designed, it looks completely natural. From gentle splashing to powerful rushing, everything is possible, depending on how you create a stream. It…
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…