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Cold frames are a great way to start gardening even though the weather isn’t really cooperating yet. Under the protection of glass, fleece or plastic panels, early seeds are nice and cozy and warm. This way you create a transition between winter and spring and can start gardening and harvesting sooner! What is a cold […]

The right fertilizer and timing Fertilizing blueberries is not that difficult, but you still need to consider a few important points. The blueberry is a little diva when it comes to the correct acidity of the soil. And unfortunately, this can change due to inappropriate fertilizer. We will show you what you need to pay

So that your olive feels really comfortable with you Silvery green leaves and a gnarled trunk – how beautiful is an olive tree? It doesn’t need as much care as you might think. The quaint trees are easy to care for and with our 5 tips, you’re sure to become an olive tree care professional

In order for it to grow healthy and strong and produce lots of lemons, you need to repot your lemon tree and give it new soil. With these 3 simple steps, it’s guaranteed to work. We’ll show you how to do it and what to look out for. Why and how often do I need

The lemon: the path from the core to the tree In order for it to grow healthy and strong and produce lots of lemons, you need to repot your lemon tree and give it new soil. With these 3 simple steps, it’s guaranteed to work. We’ll show you how to do it and what to

When buying an olive tree, whether for ornamental or fruit-bearing purposes, there are several important points to consider. Here’s a guide to help you make an informed decision: 1. Variety Selection: Olive trees come in various varieties, each with its unique characteristics, growth habits, and fruit production. Determine your goal—ornamental, oil production, or table olives—and

Blueberry plants have special requirements for their soil, but otherwise are very easy to care for. In summer, they bear thick, blue berries and are therefore also called blueberries. In autumn they decorate the garden and balcony with colorful leaves. We present 7 points that matter when you want to buy a blueberry plant. can

For a bountiful harvest and healthy plants, you’ll need to reach for your pruning shears every now and then and prune your raspberries. Fortunately, this is done quickly and is quite simple. Pruning summer raspberries and autumn raspberries is slightly different – but that’s the only difficulty. Why do you need to cut raspberries? Raspberries

Finally plant and harvest your own watermelon Watermelons are super delicious and immediately put us in the summer mood. You can easily grow them yourself in your own garden and there are even dwarf forms that you can grow on your balcony or terrace. We’ll show you what to look out for when planting your

With our instructions you can soon harvest your own mini watermelons! Mini watermelons are wonderful! The bright red flesh and the squeaky green color make a good mood and spread summer feeling. The fruits are super tasty, juicy-sweet and full of vitamins. And best of all, you can even grow them on your balcony! We’ll

Watermelons from your own garden are a fine thing. Who does not love the juicy sweet melons that spread summer mood with their bright red flesh? However, just as great as their fruit is their hunger for the plant to grow the large melons. In this article we explain how to fertilize your watermelon so

Everything you need & know You bought yourself a raspberry plant? Good decision! Now it’s all about how best to plant the raspberry in its new location in the garden or on the balcony. We’ll explain everything that’s important when planting raspberries. Planting raspberries: In rows, individually or in a group Create your own small

Recognize the different types of soil and know which plants grow best where In order for the plants in your garden to grow well, it is important to know what kind of garden soil you have. Depending on the composition, the properties of the soil types differ and determine the quality of the soil. We

One of the most beautiful plants for the balcony and terrace is the lemon tree. Therefore, take good care of it and pay attention to its needs. If it feels comfortable, you will enjoy it for a long time and can enjoy the delicious smelling flowers and tasty fruits. 1 The suitable location In this

Fertilizer is an essential element for the proper growth and development of plants in the organic garden and garden. There are many types of fertilizers for plants, but if we want to get a 100% organic harvest we must dispense with chemical fertilizers or synthetic fertilizers and replace them with natural fertilizers or organic fertilizers

Recently we talked about an initiative to install green roofs on buses that brought multiple benefits to the city and its citizens. Well, today we are going to discuss in more detail the subject of green roofs: green roofs and walls. We will see what benefits they bring and what materials and species are being experimented

Vertical gardens were invented thousands of years ago. Already in ancient Babylon there were vertical gardens or hanging gardens. It has also been very common, throughout the history of gardening, the use of climbing plants such as ivy, jasmine or Virginia creeper to cover facades. However, in recent years the development of new construction systems

Urban agriculture is an alternative to change the food and lifestyle of urbanites. Today we will see why and what are the main benefits of urban gardens. Gray Cities VS Urban Agriculture  Those of us who live in cities eat food that has been able to travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometers, coming from

In today’s article we are going to talk about spiral vegetable gardens. This type of gardens are starting to be seen a lot and they are really attractive. You may not know at first what we mean by the term “spiral gardens” but you will find out throughout the article… So let’s get to it!

In today’s post we will see how to recycle: Old wooden benches, old ropes or strips made with plastic bags, sticks, pipes, metal bars, pumpkins and old clothes. Wooden pallets, plastic drums that can be used to make a vegetable garden or a vertical garden, containers of different types or even… a recycled washing machine!

In organic farming it is essential to use appropriate substrates and fertilizers, organic substrates and natural fertilizers that do not contain chemicals and that allow plants to grow healthy and strong. Characteristics of ecological substrates To be able to say that we are using an “organic substrate”, first of all it must lack any type

What is a seedling and how is it done? There are many advantages of making a seedling at home and doing a later transplant. Today we will see what types of seedlings are and the steps to make a homemade vegetable seed. A seedling is a container where the seeds of the plants are sown

We are going to continue deepening in the topic of fertilization, dedicating today’s post to worm humus, worm compost or vermicompost. As we have already seen in other articles, there are many types of organic fertilizers that we can use to improve or fertilize the soil. Ecological fertilizers such as manures, garden compost, mushroom compost,

Today we are going to see some ideas to make a mini vegetable garden at home. There are many options of containers for mini vegetable gardens, so even if you live in a city and don’t have a garden you don’t have to give up having a home urban garden. We will see several types

The spider mite, like aphids, reproduces very quickly and can cause severe damage in a short time. In today’s article we will see what damage spider mites cause on tomatoes and other vegetables, as well as the keys to prevent and eliminate spider mites at home with ecological remedies.  First of all, you must be

Today we will talk about a topic of great interest for those who want to grow an organic vegetable garden: natural rooting agents. Rooting, growth hormones or biostimulants are different names for the same thing: a type of product used to improve the growth and vigor of plants. What are natural rooting agents? Natural rooting agents