Blog : the vegetable garden guide
Discover lots of tips and tricks to become an experienced gardener !
How/when to prune kiwifruit?
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...
Mulching the garden: what vegetables can be mulched in permaculture?
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...
Why and how should you thin out your seedlings (carrots, spinach, turnips, etc.)?
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...
When are the potatoes harvested?
The potato (Solanum tuberosum) belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is grown for its tubers. Potatoes are eaten cooked and are used in the preparation of a large number of recipes. They are often served whole or mashed as a...
Grass cuttings: a good amendment for the vegetable garden?
We're always on the lookout for manure or compost for our garden and vegetable patch. But what if, in the end, the amendment you were looking for was right under your feet? Yes, these days it's very common to use...
The potato tower: does it really work?
You have a small garden and don't want your vegetable patch to take up all the space. There are plenty of solutions for optimising the space in your little patch of greenery. In particular, when you grow vegetables that take...
Are woodlice harmful to the vegetable garden?
Hello Permapotes! Today we're going to discuss a subject that's on the minds of many of you: woodlice in the vegetable garden. These little crustaceans that look like mini-armadillos can sometimes seem invasive, but are they really harmful to your...
How can I attract ladybirds to my garden?
There are secret battles going on in our vegetable gardens! Aphids suck the sap from our plants. Ants protect them by feeding on their honeydew. As for ladybirds, they devour aphids, but are, themselves, threatened by ants. Aphids, the gardener's...
Squash, courgettes, melons: what are the risks of hybridisation and is it dangerous?
It has to be said: we love our brightly-coloured winter vegetables, such as pumpkins, squash and gourds, which we love in gratins or soups. They all belong to the cucurbit family. But this family also includes courgettes, melons and cucumbers....
Carrots: why do they need to be thinned after sowing?
Thinning carrots, as with spinach or turnips, is one of those thankless garden chores that, while necessary, isn't much fun. But why is it necessary to thin carrot seedlings? <br /> Preparation before sowing Carrots grow best in a sunny...
What to do in May in the vegetable garden (sowing, planting, harvesting, etc.)
The month of May represents spring in all its splendour, as plants adorn themselves with their most beautiful flowers and what seemed dead comes back to life in a joyous symphony of colour and fragrance. It's also a crucial month,...
When to sow and plant tomatoes?
Cultivated since the 18th century, the tomato is native to South and Central America. One of the most popular vegetables, it is also considered a fruit. This fragrant annual plant can be recognised by its yellow flowers, red fruit and...
What to do in the vegetable garden in June?
With temperatures rising and the days getting longer, June heralds the first signs of summer. In this article, discover everything you can do in your vegetable garden, from sowing to harvesting, planting and maintenance. Sowing in June If you've done...
Vegetable garden: what are the easiest vegetables to grow?
With the arrival of fine weather, we want to spend more time in our garden and why not start growing vegetables that will enable us to make superb soups, mouth-watering salads... Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, there...
Can tomatoes, courgettes, etc. be planted before the Ice Saints?
Eager gardeners that we are, it's hard to resist the temptation to plant tomatoes, courgettes and other summer vegetables outdoors, which are actually starting to protrude well out of the pots if you've gone about it a little too early....
Lily of the valley, when and where to plant it in your garden?
What a joy it is to enjoy the white bells perfuming your garden! Lily of the valley is a familiar sight, but it's not limited to May 1st. It's very easy to enjoy it for longer in your garden or...
The false seeding technique: if you try it, you'll love it!
With the rain and milder temperatures, life is slowly returning to the garden! But, this also means that weeds will come and colonise your garden and vegetable patch. This is a real disaster for gardeners, who can spend a lot...
You should plant flax next to your potatoes!
We've all had our troubles in the vegetable garden! And from one year to the next, they're never the same. Diseases, parasites, fungi...all these problems can go so far as to wipe out your crops. There are, of course, solutions,...
When and how to plant leeks?
Leeks are a much-loved vegetable in France. In fact, it is the ninth most widely consumed vegetable in France. Still known as the poor man's asparagus, it also goes by names such as porreau or poirette. Always eaten cooked, it...
How can you prevent seedlings from spinning (and recover them)?
February-March is often a good time to start your first seedlings. Unfortunately, not everything always goes according to plan, especially when you're starting your permaculture vegetable garden. Some seedlings start to wither or even break off, a condition known as...