Diseases and pests - gardening tips & advice

31 October 2026 Diseases and pests

How can you get rid of flea beetles in the vegetable garden?

Known as ‘flea beetles’, these insects are a real nuisance. As the temperature rises, they eventually take over the whole vegetable patch. Cauliflower, turnips, radishes, potatoes… A whole range of vegetables end up with holes in their leaves after a...

19 September 2026 Diseases and pests

How do you get rid of gnats?

Fruit flies are one of the many nuisances faced by any gardener. But if you arm yourself with patience, they are by no means inevitable. Attracted by the vegetables in your vegetable patch, as well as moisture and heat, fruit...

14 February 2026 Diseases and pests

How do you combat powdery mildew?

Oidium is a fungus that generally attacks courgettes and other vegetables in the Cucurbitaceae family (squash, cucumbers, melons, etc.). Although it can sometimes be found on leaves as early as the beginning of summer, it generally only becomes a problem...

17 January 2026 Diseases and pests

Why is my hen losing her feathers and losing weight?

Do you have a henhouse in your garden and notice that your hens are losing weight and feathers? No need to panic! In addition to the moulting phenomenon that occurs during the autumn seasons and leads to the inevitable shedding...

10 January 2026 Diseases and pests

5 tips for attracting hedgehogs to your garden

Adopting a hedgehog in your garden is a good idea, as this little mammal is a predator of many garden pests. It is therefore an effective way of controlling them in an environmentally-friendly way. However, it is important to remember...

10 December 2025 Diseases and pests

How do you get rid of rats in the garden?

They're everywhere, they're numerous, intelligent and gluttonous... they're rats! If you've got an outdoor space, chickens or a simple compost heap, you've probably already come across a long tail scurrying around. As much as we love animals, rats are unfortunately...

1 November 2025 Diseases and pests

"Grain of rice" in leeks: how to avoid leafminer?

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...

27 September 2025 Diseases and pests

How to stop tomato blight from spreading

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...

24 September 2025 Diseases and pests

Flatworms in the garden: can they harm vegetable gardens?

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,...

6 September 2025 Diseases and pests

Bordeaux mixture against mildew: why avoid it in the vegetable garden?

If you've ever done a bit of gardening, you may have heard of Bordeaux mixture. This mixture of water, lime and copper sulphate is a fungicide used to prevent certain diseases that can infect plants in your garden. However, although...

3 September 2025 Diseases and pests

Why are all the apples falling from my apple tree?

In compote, jam, jelly or natural, apples are the queen of our orchards. Eagerly awaited, they are harvested, depending on the variety, from July to October. Unfortunately, some years the fruit falls prematurely.<br /> The traditional "June fall" Novice gardeners...

9 August 2025 Diseases and pests

Growing carrots: why do my carrots split?

A vegetable often found in the vegetable garden, carrots are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. However, like many vegetables, carrots are subject to multiple ailments. One of the most common is splitting roots. In fact, it's a complication that develops...

A plastic hen house: a useful tool against red mites

2 August 2025 Diseases and pests

Diseases and pests - vegetable garden tips

How can you get rid of flea beetles in the vegetable garden?

How do you get rid of gnats?

How do you combat powdery mildew?

Why is my hen losing her feathers and losing weight?

5 tips for attracting hedgehogs to your garden

How do you get rid of rats in the garden?

"Grain of rice" in leeks: how to avoid leafminer?

How to stop tomato blight from spreading

Flatworms in the garden: can they harm vegetable gardens?

Bordeaux mixture against mildew: why avoid it in the vegetable garden?

Why are all the apples falling from my apple tree?

Growing carrots: why do my carrots split?

A plastic hen house: a useful tool against red mites

How do you get rid of ants in the garden?

Cabbageworm and other pests: how to control them?

Aphids on tomatoes: how to avoid them and get rid of them?

Why are the leaves on my aubergines curling up?

Black soap against flea beetles and aphids: how to use it?

Are woodlice harmful to the vegetable garden?

How can I attract ladybirds to my garden?

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