The flowers of real chamomile are suitable for seasoning soups and making teas. The young leaves and shoots, on the other hand, have a slightly tart and somewhat sweet taste. The roots neither taste good nor do they have good nutritional value. The spread occurs through humans or through animals. The real chamomile can now be found all over…
Bear’s garlic, which is also called “wild garlic”, is a wild vegetable and aromatic plant and is related to garlic, onions and chives. However, daffodils and lilies are also some of its relatives. The taste and smell of wild garlic are very reminiscent of garlic. It is said to have an antibacterial and blood pressure lowering effect. In addition,…
Depending on the variety, hot pepper plants reach heights of between 40 and 100 cm. Most of the species grown in the home garden are low and bushy. The plant forms numerous thin branches that are slightly woody at the base. Fleshy fruits of different lengths, thin, thick or round develop from their flowers. These can be green, red,…
Due to strict requirements and the breeding of higher-yielding varieties, many old apple varieties have been forgotten. Without the help of lovers who specialize in cultivating old varieties, many of them would have died out. However, other varieties were able to assert themselves in international trade despite higher-yielding and more resilient new breeds. Old apple varieties are rich…
Dry stone walls enrich the garden in many ways. They are mostly built from natural stones that are stacked on top of each other without the use of mortar. A particularly attractive appearance is created when the joints of the dry stone wall are planted with perennials. So that a dry stone wall is not only beautiful to…
As already mentioned, the care of the column fruit can be a little more complex than that of the large fruit trees. If you want to keep the effort as low as possible but still want high yields, you should rely on cut-free varieties. Of course, these still have to be poured, fertilized and repotted or repotted…
The pineapple grows very slowly, is perennial and herbaceous. In contrast to most other bromeliad species, which grow epiphytically, i.e. on trees, the pineapple grows terrestrially, which means that it has roots in the ground. The plant is very sensitive to frost, which is why it cannot be grown outdoors in our part of the world. As a…
Mirabelle plums are bulky, thornless trees. The cultivation is very similar to that of the plum. There are types of mirabelle plums that rely on a pollen donor and self-fertilizing varieties that do not require cross-pollination. The best known are the Nancy, Bellamira, Flotows and Metz Mirabelle varieties. With a height of 1.50 m to 6 m, mirabelle plums…
The chilli plant is very popular among hobby gardeners, even if they are not fans of spicy foods. With its pretty, white flowers and blue stamens, it is nice to look at. With its colorful, pod-like fruits, it adorns the garden, terrace or balcony. One trait is common to all chilli plants; they are easy to grow, easy to…
For the majority of home and garden owners, a well-tended lawn is an indispensable part of the property. During the planting phase, the selected seed mixture decides whether it is an ornamental lawn, a sports lawn or a grass lawn for use. Whichever type of lawn the ambitious hobby gardener chooses, regular and careful mowing…