Blog : the vegetable garden guide

Kale cabbage has been all the rage in the kitchen for some years now. This very old variety of green cabbage was already eaten by the Romans. It is also known as kale, feather cabbage or semi-dwarf kale. Its leaves...

This symbol of the Mediterranean looks great, so to embellish your terrace, garden or vegetable patch, you've succumbed to the charm of the olive tree. This beautiful tree with its grey trunk, green-grey foliage on top and silver on the...

The days are getting shorter and shorter and the temperature is dropping day by day. You're picking your last vegetables of the summer: peppers, aubergines...You'll soon have finished your preserves for the approaching winter and you're putting the brakes on...

Crop rotation is a key strategy for maintaining healthy, productive soil while avoiding disease and pest problems. It is part of a sustainable gardening approach and promotes plant diversity, soil health and bountiful harvests. By understanding the principles of crop...

The leek leafminer fly, which originates from Eastern Europe, first appeared in France in the early 2000s. At present, it is mainly rampant in the northern part of France, but is gaining more and more ground. This diptera also known...

Growing a cherry stone in your garden is entirely possible. It can be done easily with your pitter provided you follow the right steps and get the right equipment. We provide all the advice relating to planting your cherry stone...

Growing a fruit tree in your garden such as a pear tree requires knowledge about the shrub itself, but also about the diseases and pests that affect this tree. We take a look at everything involved in growing and maintaining...

Growing a lemon tree can sometimes be complicated, especially if you don't have the right recommendations! We're doing the rounds to bring you all the advice and help you grow a lemon tree easily...<br /> Growing lemon trees in your...

Vines, also known as Vitis vinifera, are woody plants that originated in Europe. A necessary step in cultivating your own wine or tasting delicious grapes, planting vines is an attainable dream as long as you follow a few basic principles....

Some breeds are known for brooding, like Australorps or Cochins. Although there's no point in forcing your hens to brood, certain behaviours can encourage them to do so in an ideal environment, when they decide to! So, how do you...

The species Hydrangea macrophylla, from its common name hydrangea, is a superb floral shrub easily recognised by its superb lignified stems and small, colourful flowers ranging from white, pink, mauve or even blue. This plant flowers in summer from June...

Very easy to grow, lamb's lettuce is a salad that finds its place on many menus. It requires very little space to grow and is easy to sow in your vegetable garden. However, to ensure good growth and a fruitful...

Rich in fibre minerals and vitamins, salad has a special place on our plates and in our vegetable gardens, whatever the season. As we approach the winter, let's find out together which 5 varieties of salad to grow and our...

If you want to bring colour to your outdoors, purple flowering shrubs are a remarkable first choice! These flowers are renowned for adding a dreamy note. Purple, mauve and crimson have always been synonymous with melancholy, nostalgia and humility. Discover...

When you have a vegetable garden, mildew is one of the most dreaded diseases in gardening, but even more so when you practise permaculture! However, we're going to reveal all the techniques and tips that will help you get rid...

In the garden and vegetable patch, you're always discovering new things. New flowers, pollinators we knew little or nothing about... Nature is full of beautiful things and we never stop wanting to bring colour from elsewhere into our gardens. However,...

These last few days, it's been hard to ignore the strength of the wind. Sudden gusts, bending branches, overturned garden chairs... and in the vegetable garden, it's mainly young shoots, fragile vegetables and even the soil that are suffering. When...

When it comes to looking after your garden, pruning ornamental shrubs is an essential task. Indeed, regular pruning helps to maintain the health of the plants, encourage their growth and preserve their aesthetic appeal. But when is the best time...

You've understood the benefits of attracting these hymenoptera and want to know which blue flowers can help you do so. Here's a list of 10 melliferous and non-melliferous varieties that can help with your project! What are the blue flowers...

Widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, basil enhances your summer dishes, thanks to its fresh, slightly lemony flavour. Whether you're a fan of traditional pesto or prefer it in tomato salad, it's almost always perfect for enhancing delicious garden vegetables. If...