Permapotes, for vegetable garden lovers!

When you see the price of a raft of strawberries in the shops, growing them yourself can be very economical. And then, what a joy to be able to pick them directly from your garden with the certainty that they're...

It's a familiar scenario in the vegetable garden: you've sown or transplanted some beautiful cucumber plants, watered them conscientiously, they've started to climb their trellis or run across the ground, the first flowers have arrived... and then nothing. Or almost...

At the moment, tomatoes, the queens of the vegetable garden, are growing fast. While their yellow flowers herald a tasty harvest, you spot tiny aphids at their feet. You need to take action quickly.<br /> Aphids: what damage? There are...

The aubergine is a vegetable that we love to plant in our vegetable garden. It is the main ingredient in moussaka, a Greek speciality, or in ratatouille. But it can also be made into fritters, tarts or caviar. But it...

Aphids, flea beetles and other small beasts that are greedy for plant resources are useful in our gardens, but there's no question of letting them proliferate either. When they become a little too invasive, good old-fashioned black soap can be...

Sprouting is as much of a gardener's hassle as runaway seedlings. Everything looks promising and then, all of a sudden, the seeds arrive and blow away your hopes of a harvest. Most lettuces go to seed at the end of...

Growing vegetables organically during a period of drought presents particular challenges. However, with careful planning and appropriate practices, it is possible to succeed and produce healthy, tasty vegetables while adhering to the principles of organic farming. The health of the...

Originally from China, the kiwi fruit has spread throughout the world. Although it prefers the heat of summer and the mildness of winter, this liana with its juicy fruit acclimatises easily. Ideally, plant one male and three females to ensure...

Soil preparation is a key point when you start growing crops in the garden, and this is particularly the case in permaculture. One of the fundamental practices for improving soil structure and encouraging plant growth is mulching. This technique involves...

Thinning out young plants is an essential step after sowing, whether in the ground, in pots or under cover. Why should you do this? To give the other plants room to grow and develop. But how do you go about...