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…
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,…
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…
Probably the best known lice are also the least problematic. Although they usually appear in large groups, they are very easy to see and can be easily removed. The small animals are usually green or black and have a proboscis…
Some plants cope wonderfully with cold, while others are extremely sensitive to low temperatures and like it comfortably warm in winter. This article is all about the terms hardy or winter hardy. You will learn which winter hardiness zones there…
Giving a second life to your Christmas tree after the holiday season can be a sustainable and eco-friendly way to extend its usefulness. Here are several creative ways to repurpose or recycle your Christmas tree: Remember to remove all decorations,…
Composting old, used-up potting soil can be a sustainable way to recycle and repurpose this resource while contributing to a healthier garden. As with any composting endeavor, it’s essential to follow some guidelines to ensure a successful and safe process.…
Research supports that the gases emitted by cows contribute to global warming, but little has been shared about the negative impact of gases from dead trees. This phenomenon is generated by rising sea levels, which causes dead trees to emit…
Good morning to all garden lovers. Today I come to comment on a topic that is very fashionable in the USA, has jumped to Europe and is beginning to show its head in some Spanish cities, it is urban beekeeping, a…
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…
When making an organic garden you have to choose and take into account many aspects and all the elements that will integrate it, such as growing containers. There are many types of growing containers and the choice will depend, among…
As we all know, water is a sensitive issue, so we must learn to use the water resources available to us. One way to make the most of them is by recovering rainwater. In addition to being a great help…
Today we are going to see what are the 7 most famous urban gardens in the world. Nowadays urban gardens are becoming very fashionable. It is a way to bring a piece of the “countryside” to the city. Undoubtedly it is…
In this post I will try to bring you a little bit closer to the reality, goals and why the development in recent years of Urban Agriculture in China, introducing also some of the types of projects that are being…
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…
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…
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…
You may have detected in some of your vegetables yellow spots on the leaves or chlorosis. Below I will tell you what can be the causes of yellow spots and how to solve this problem with ecological and environmentally friendly…
If I tell you to think of an aromatic plant, rosemary will surely come to mind quickly. In today’s article, we will focus on identifying the most common pests and diseases of this plant and how to control them. Rosemary:…
In today’s article we are going to learn how to identify which are the black bugs on plants that appear in the orchard or garden. In addition, it is important to differentiate between black bugs that are harmful, pests, and…
In today’s article the protagonist will be the pumpkin. On other occasions, we have already talked about how to grow pumpkin in the garden, the different varieties, and even, our colleague Sandra, taught us how to create a terrifying Halloween…
We continue with the common problems in the vegetable garden. Today we will see what are some of the most common causes of dry leaves on plants. There are some more obvious reasons, such as lack of water, but there…
Aquaponics is a sustainable system of simultaneous plant and fish production that combines traditional aquaculture (aquatic animal husbandry) with hydroponics (growing plants without substrate but in water with dissolved nutrients) in a symbiotic environment in which the plants benefit from…
Today I want to comment on a problem that appears from time to time in our crops, calcium deficiency and how to solve it with organic methods to not lose productivity in our garden or its organic character. Calcium in…
In today’s post, the protagonists will be the green bugs. Yes, only the green ones… another day we will look at more colors. They are usually well camouflaged, but we, who are on our way to becoming expert entomologists… We…
In this article we are going to give you all the guidelines on how to identify the main pests and diseases that avocado can suffer. We will also tell you what damage they can cause to the tree and the…
You may have found the flowers of your plants on the ground, especially in the summer season. Therefore, in today’s article we are going to find out why the flowers of our plants fall off and what we can do…
In today’s post we will talk about educational gardens, mainly about what is a school garden, what are its objectives and what should be the benefits of school gardens. The proper development of children and their livelihoods is essential, including…
In today’s article we will talk about tomato pests and diseases. We are going to start with a series of articles summarizing the diseases and pests that can affect the different crops in the garden and then we will talk about…
Today I want to talk about black garlic. A new type of garlic, which is causing a furor in the kitchens lately. They are originally from Japan and widely consumed in Korea and the USA. In Spain it has been…
