Cucumbers are popular and beloved vegetables in many kitchens, and they are easy to grow and care for at home. Here’s a step-by-step guide to cultivating cucumbers and enjoying a fresh harvest in your garden: By following these steps, you can enjoy fresh and delicious cucumbers that were grown by yourself in your own garden.
Baking soda is considered an effective and natural method to control fungal diseases that can affect the health of the fig tree. Here’s how to use baking soda in treating fig tree diseases: Gray Mold Treatment: A solution of baking soda can be used to treat gray mold that can affect the leaves and fruits … Read more
Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is a slim and elegant tree that can add timeless beauty to any landscape. With its dark green foliage and distinctive conical shape, the Italian cypress is a popular choice for gardens, patios, and parks. Cultivating and caring for this tree at home can be a rewarding experience, and here’s how … Read more
Propagating an orchid from floral shoots is an interesting method for obtaining new plants. Here’s how to do it: Selection of Shoots: Choose shoots from your mother orchid that have healthy aerial roots and buds in good condition. Ideally, select shoots that have already produced flowers or keikis (small orchids) at their end. Preparation of … Read more
The joy of having a persimmon tree in your garden lies in harvesting it at the perfect moment, when it’s soft and has reached its full sweetness. When to Harvest Persimmons? It’s necessary to wait three years after planting to truly harvest persimmons. In our climates, the fruits can be harvested between October and January. … Read more
Planting an Avocado Seed: Planting a Lychee Seed: By following these step-by-step instructions, you can successfully grow avocado and lychee plants from seeds right in your kitchen, bringing the joy of gardening into your home!
Cold, snow, wind, or rain… in all kinds of weather, snowdrops are in bloom during Candlemas! They symbolize the awakening of nature, the arrival of spring on Friday, March 20th at 4:49 a.m. Snowdrops don’t change; they appear in January and bloom in February. The galanthus nivalis The galanthus nivalis is its botanical name, which … Read more
In the world of gardening and pest control, finding effective and environmentally friendly solutions is essential. One such solution that has gained popularity is the use of red pepper juice as a natural insecticide. Known for its active component called “capsaicin,” red pepper juice has insect-repellent properties that can help protect plants from pests. Let’s … Read more
The height of peppers generally does not exceed one meter when they reach maturity. Therefore, many varieties can be grown in pots. It is recommended to opt for small-sized varieties with a naturally compact growth habit. Among these, we can mention the dwarf variety ‘Demon Red’, the ‘Purple’ pepper, the ‘Basque Gorria’ (or Espelette pepper), … Read more
Guava is a delicious tropical fruit that can be easily grown at home from cuttings. If you’re interested in growing a guava tree in your garden, follow these steps to get started: By following these steps, you’ll be able to propagate a guava tree from cuttings with onion and enjoy your own fresh guavas at … Read more
