Whether you choose celeriac or celery is not just a question of taste. Both forms are suitable for cultivation in your own garden and also have the same requirements in terms of location and care. However, celery requires significantly less space and can therefore even be grown in small pots or boxes on the balcony. The right…
No grave can do without care, but it can be minimized. If you don’t have time at all, you have to hire someone to look after the grave, but you can’t do without it. The right choice of plants is of great importance. A dense vegetation prevents excessive weeds from forming. The plants must of course be selected based…
Its beautiful white pink flowers usher in spring every year. Many people consider their sweet fruits to be their favorite fruit. The sweet cherry enjoys great popularity all over the world. As a column cherry, it will also find enough space in the small garden, on the terrace or balcony, thanks to its slender habit. For this reason, this…
Wood sorrel belongs to the genus Oxalis. In recent years the wood sorrel with the scientific name Oxalis corniculata has spread en masse in gardens. Here, the kind that loves to spread populates pavement joints, lawns and garden beds. It can be recognized by the reddish overflowing clover leaves and the yellow flowers. Wood sorrel only spreads when the…
Jerusalem artichoke belongs to the sunflower family and is a perennial plant. It is also called the Eternity Potato, as the edible tubers, unlike the potato, are winter-proof and can remain in the ground all year round. The outer part of the plant can reach heights of growth of up to three meters, with an attractive inflorescence…
Lettuce belongs to the daisy family. It is a fast-growing crop that is suitable as a pre- and post-crop and, depending on the variety, for spring or summer sowing. Lettuce is a classic among the lettuce varieties, especially the most widely used green leafy one, which is often referred to as butter lettuce. Lettuce varieties In addition…
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. Pekinensis) belongs to the large group of cabbage plants. It originally comes from China, where it is said to have originated from a cross between mustard cabbage and a type of beet. The annual vegetable has been grown in Asia for hundreds of years. The plant forms solid, cylindrically shaped heads. They can be…
Fresh vegetables from your own garden are healthy and guaranteed to be free of harmful substances. – Classic varieties, for example peas, are particularly popular. The edible seeds of the bright green pods, which belong to the butterfly family, contain valuable proteins and fiber as well as potassium and zinc, sugar peas and vitamin C. The care…
Swiss chard is a traditional plant that has been cultivated for over 4000 years. In the 16th century it was supplanted by spinach from the domestic gardens, but now the vitamin-rich leafy vegetables are becoming increasingly important again. Not only the simple preparation plays a role, because the crop, which is closely related to the beet, is…
Healthy, sweet and wonderfully aromatic – strawberries are one of the most popular types of fruit in home gardens. With good care of the strawberry bushes, hobby gardeners can harvest the tasty fruit from early summer to autumn, depending on the variety. However, there are sometimes considerable differences between the individual varieties in terms of taste, yield,…