The quince – whether apple quince or pear quince – is still a decidedly exotic species in many places. These plants are easy to care for and quite undemanding, enrich the kitchen and, with appropriate care, offer a rich harvest. And the look is not to be despised either. A compact yet airy growth habit, fluffy leaves and…
The annual romaine lettuce started its triumphal march through house gardens all over the world from the countries of the Mediterranean. In earlier times the heads of lettuce, up to 40 cm long, were always tied together so that the inside remained beautifully tender, today gardening enthusiasts can choose from an attractive selection of new varieties…
The Boskoop is one of numerous old apple varieties that belong to the winter apples and the so-called Renetten, a cultivar of the cultivated apple. This apple tree is very vigorous and forms a spreading crown. The apples have a firm, juicy and later crumbly flesh and a typical fruity-sour taste. The Boskoop is a relatively large apple…
Like onions, shallots belong to the leek family. The two plants are also similar in appearance and taste, even if the shallots are somewhat milder in taste and are usually smaller. In your own garden, shallots can almost never be grown by sowing their own seeds. Here you can find out how it is propagated and what needs…
The pineapple sage not only impresses with its bright red flowers in autumn, but also beguiles with a tropical scent that is reminiscent of pineapple. As if that weren’t enough, the edible flowers and leaves enrich Asian dishes and make a fruity tea. In view of these exciting attributes, it hardly matters that pineapple sage is not…
As a rule, three types of mint are referred to as nano mint, the actual Moroccan mint from the Middle East, the Moroccan mint from North Africa and the peppermint ‘Nana’, a hybrid of peppermint, whereby the latter can only be propagated vegetatively. The Moroccan mint ‘Mentha spicata Morocco’ is a curly mint and, unlike other…
Hobby gardeners in the local area do not have to do without the juicy, sweet pleasure of freshly picked nectarine. The nectarine tree is particularly found in home gardens within the wine-growing regions with their mild climate. Since these fruit trees can be cultivated excellently in pots, gardening enthusiasts do not have to do without…
If the lawn suddenly shows brown spots, this shortcoming affects the overall appearance of the garden. Since the damage can be traced back to the most varied of triggers, the hobby gardener cannot avoid doing a thorough cause research. The following overview aims to make a contribution to quickly tracking down the problem and eliminating it. First…
The elevated status of the terrace as an extended living room under the open sky is impressively taken into account by a natural covering. Cold concrete or stone tiles do not achieve nearly the same effect as wood with its warm, elemental appearance. Depending on factors such as the available budget, the time frame and the extent…
With the arrival of the colorful autumn time, the high season of a plant that has many faces begins. When looking at the bottle-shaped or spherical fruits, an autumn mood immediately arises and in combination with branches, dried flowers or berries, wonderful decorative arrangements can be created in no time at all, which you can enjoy…