Author: James Jones
Without additional fertilizer, many crops would grow rather poorly than well. However, the popular wisdom “a lot helps a lot” is only partly true he... Read more.
The Bokashi bucket is an alternative to conventional garden compost. With the help of effective microorganisms, you can produce your own organic solid and liqui... Read more.
Growing soil, also called sowing soil, is very easy to make yourself. This is not only sustainable, but also saves money! In this article we will show you what ... Read more.
In spring we hobby gardeners have our hands full: Bed preparations, maintenance work and the first sowings are on the agenda. To make the most of the gardening ... Read more.
In nature, there are no “pests”, because every little animal, no matter how small, fulfills its purpose and is part of the food network. Normally, a... Read more.
No-Dig’ or ‘No-Till’ is a soil-friendly method from permaculture. Without much intervention, prior knowledge or effort, you can create a no-di... Read more.
In order for your plants to be strong enough to fight off diseases and so-called pests, they must be healthy. Gardeners can help their plants to stay healthy lo... Read more.
The slender variety of white cabbage offers many advantages: pointed cabbage is particularly tender and well tolerated. It is also ideal for smaller gardens, be... Read more.
Gooseberries are native to Europe and well adapted to temperate climates. The hardy, robust shrub is easy to care for and the perfect addition to your garden be... Read more.
In the vegetable garden, the pea with its filigree tendrils and butterfly flowers is a real eye-catcher. But not only that: The legumes contain a lot of fiber, ... Read more.
In winter, fresh vegetables from the garden is rare, yet there are some specialists. The kale can stand in the bed all winter and is also particularly rich in n... Read more.
It is hard to imagine a balanced diet without beans. In the vegetable garden they are easy to care for and even improve soil fertility! In this article you will... Read more.
Chard is becoming increasingly popular in the hobby garden and not without reason! The healthy leafy vegetable can be harvested over a long period of time and e... Read more.
Leek (Allium porrum), also called leek, like the onion, belongs to the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). The leek is actually a biennial plant. Through breedin... Read more.
Artichokes are very popular with many gardeners due to their special appearance and delicate taste. They are not only popular in vegetable gardens, but also in ... Read more.
Arugula is one of the simplest crops of all. Whether in the garden or on the balcony, the undemanding rocket feels at home almost anywhere. With its nutty, pung... Read more.
Everyone knows him, the wise guy who says such things as, “The strawberry is actually not a berry at all, but a gathering fruit!” or “So techn... Read more.
Cabbage is in season all year round in Europe and already played an important role in the diet of the Europeanic tribes and Romans. Its high vitamin C and minera... Read more.
Nowadays, in more and more gardens you can see a small greenhouse. The so-called greenhouse effect is used for this purpose. But what to do if you have no space... Read more.
Right now there is a lot of hype about the so-called soil pot press, also called soil baler. Especially in America, the trend of “Soilblocking” is g... Read more.
You want to diversify your garden and at the same time do something for insects, birds and other animals? You would also like to harvest berries, fruits and nut... Read more.
Gardening is a great activity for young and old. We have therefore put together a few ideas for gardening with children. Of course, we have also thought of all ... Read more.
The soil combines air, water, rock and organic matter. But not only that, it is alive! Countless microorganisms and small animals live in it, which are indispen... Read more.
Gardening is one of the most beautiful hobbies ever (at least we think so). There is hardly anything more beautiful than standing in the garden and marveling at... Read more.
Gardening in the city comes with its own set of challenges. Not all plants do well with the sometimes difficult environmental conditions. Low light, little wate... Read more.
Urban gardening has really become a buzzword lately. But what does it actually mean? And where can I garden anywhere in the city? In this article, I want to giv... Read more.
Healthy soil is the key to a successful gardening season. Because the soil in your garden is not just any mud. It is alive. An unimaginable number of tiny livin... Read more.
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has long been used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also useful in the garden as a fertilizer and... Read more.
A lychee tree is still an exotic in the local latitudes. Nevertheless, you can grow the plant yourself from seed. Therefore, you should not dispose of the seed ... Read more.
A nectarine tree is a popular Mediterranean plant in the local latitudes on the balcony, terrace or even in the garden not only because of its decorative flower... Read more.