When choosing the right vegetable plants, it is crucial what kind of soil you have in your garden. The soil type also affects how often you need to water and fertilize in the summer. To determine the soil type of your garden, there are two crucial variables: particle size and humus content. Particle size is […]

What does this permaculture that everyone is talking about actually mean? This is exactly the question we want to answer in this article. It is mainly about the sustainable use of nature in gardening. Through sensible planning of the garden, enormous successes and harvests can be achieved. Gardening with brains is in demand. Why mulch

As a gardener, it is important to make the garden your friend. You can save yourself a lot of work by working with it and not against it. If you do it right, sometimes you can even make it work for you. In this article, I want to show you how to create a vegetable

What, you can garden even in winter? It’s hard to believe, but even in the cold season you can plant and harvest some vegetables. Especially if you want to provide for yourself, it is recommended to use the winter for your vegetable gardening. In this article you will learn which varieties you can grow and

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 you need to consider when making the growing medium and how best to proceed. Mix 1/3 each of sifted garden soil, sifted, matured compost and sand

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 year, it is crucial that the young plants are ready at the right time. When it comes to growing young plants, you are spoilt for choice: do

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, aphids & co. are kept in check by their natural predators (= “beneficial insects”). Only when a functioning ecosystem is out of balance can overpopulation of a particular species occur.

No-Dig’ or ‘No-Till’ is a soil-friendly method from permaculture. Without much intervention, prior knowledge or effort, you can create a no-dig bed, also called a lasagna bed. This method works with natural control cycles. So you can create new beds without digging and improve the soil in the process. In this article you will find

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 longer with natural means without chemicals. There are several ways to do this, such as plant infusions, teas and sude, as well as rock or horn meals.

The slender variety of white cabbage offers many advantages: pointed cabbage is particularly tender and well tolerated. It is also ideal for smaller gardens, because it does not take up as much space as other types of cabbage. In addition, you can make delicious sauerkraut with pointed cabbage. Why pointed cabbage should not be missing

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 berry hedge. Gooseberries are not only delicious, but also very healthy. The cultivation is worthwhile in any case! What you need to know about cultivation and what to

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, proteins and minerals and are therefore super healthy. In addition, young peas straight from the garden taste particularly tender and sweet. Unlike beans, peas can be eaten

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 nutrients! How you can successfully grow the healthy winter vegetable, you will learn in this article. At a glance Sowing from mid-May – June Planting from

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 learn what you need to consider when growing them and how to find the right variety in the huge variety. Raw beans contain the toxic

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 even looks beautiful. In this article you will learn what you need to consider when growing chard. At a glance Light: sunny to semi-shady Water: even soil moisture

Leek (Allium porrum), also called leek, like the onion, belongs to the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). The leek is actually a biennial plant. Through breeding, the emphasis has been placed on foliage growth, so that no bulb is formed at all. Today’s leek is a cultivated form of the field leek and originates from the Mediterranean

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 ornamental gardens. In this article you will learn what to consider when growing artichokes! Habitat: full sun & protected from wind Soil: rich in humus & nutrients Water requirement:

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, pungent aroma, the salad and seasoning plant enriches many Mediterranean dishes. How you can grow the salad rocket and its wild relatives yourself, you will learn in

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 technically speaking, peppers are not a vegetable at all, but a fruit!”. Most people are probably thinking to themselves “What a smartass” – this article is not for them.

Cabbage is in season all year round in Germany and already played an important role in the diet of the Germanic tribes and Romans. Its high vitamin C and mineral content make it a healthy food that can be used in many ways. Learn here how to best plant, care for and harvest the different

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 (or money) for a real greenhouse? In this article, I’ll show you what the greenhouse effect is and how you can use it – on

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 nuts at the same time? Then try it with a snack hedge from different woody plants. In this article, I’ll introduce you to some snacking shrubs for

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 indispensable for the soil. Every dead plant is reabsorbed into the material cycle by the soil organisms. The dead tissue is broken down into its components and transformed so