Our gardening advice - page 2

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What type of potting soil should I choose for my seedlings?
Growing vegetables
What type of potting soil should I choose for my seedlings?

Soil can be of different types depending on its composition. Different types of soil are suited to different crops: you don't grow cacti or orchids in the same soil as fruit trees or flowers. When you're planting seedlings, you also...

5 March 2025 (0)

Which seedlings shouldn't be started too early (they freeze!)?
Growing vegetables
Which seedlings shouldn't be started too early (they freeze!)?

Spring is back! The buds are here ready to release their colourful, glossy leaves. However, if on your calendar spring is noted on 20 March, that doesn't mean you should start all your seedlings. Each seedling has its own particular...

24 February 2025 (0)

10 varieties of early tomatoes you must plant in your garden!
Growing vegetables
10 varieties of early tomatoes you must plant in your garden!

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables, thanks in particular to their refreshing, dietary and tasty qualities. If you want to grow tomatoes in your vegetable garden, here are a few early varieties that you absolutely must sow to...

22 February 2025 (0)

Where to buy your seeds to sow at the vegetable patch?
Growing vegetables
Where to buy your seeds to sow at the vegetable patch?

That's it, you have decided! This year, you will make your own sowing! You have bought everything you need to plant now you just have to choose your seeds. But, where can you go to buy your precious seeds? There...

1 February 2025 (0)

What to do in February at the vegetable patch? (Sowing and plantations)
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What to do in February at the vegetable patch? (Sowing and plantations)

In February, it was the start of the end of winter and the vegetable garden begins to find colors. This is a little special month, since climatic conditions vary from one region to another. It is therefore time to decide...

29 January 2025 (0)

Here’s why snow is beneficial for your vegetable garden!
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Here’s why snow is beneficial for your vegetable garden!

Dear Permapotes, did you know that snow can be extremely beneficial for your vegetable garden? Not only does it provide winter beauty, but it also has properties that promote plant growth. In this article, we will explore the different benefits...

18 January 2025 (0)

What to do in January in the vegetable garden?
Growing vegetables
What to do in January in the vegetable garden?

In this month of January, many people are wondering. Should we, as the popular saying suggests, “let the earth rest”or get busy preparing our vegetable garden for the sunny days? While it is true that growing crops requires little work...

4 January 2025 (0)

Why don't my leeks have a lot of white?
Growing vegetables
Why don't my leeks have a lot of white?

Leek white is particularly appreciated by many consumers of this vegetable commonly grown in the garden. Perhaps you are having difficulty harvesting advantageously sized leek blanks. For this coveted area to benefit from the best possible development, it is important...

21 December 2024 (0)

What to do in November in the vegetable garden?
Growing vegetables
What to do in November in the vegetable garden?

At the start of November, the cold is setting in and the first frosts will soon arrive. You can continue to take advantage of the shorter days by planting a few vegetables or shrubs, taking cuttings of aromatic plants, making...

6 November 2024 (0)

Where to plant rosemary in the garden?
Growing vegetables
Where to plant rosemary in the garden?

Rosemary is an aromatic herb particularly appreciated in the garden, just like or chives. It is a shrub that grows in the Mediterranean arc in the wild. It is easily recognized by its characteristic scents. Its benefits are well known.<br>...

30 October 2024 (0)

Where to plant basil in the garden?
Growing vegetables
Where to plant basil in the garden?

Among the aromatic herbs very popular in cooking, basil figures prominently. It seduces with its round leaves, its aromas and its ease of cultivation. It can be combined with other aromatic plants such as thyme, parsley, oregano but also goes...

26 October 2024 (0)

Where to plant chives in the garden?
Growing vegetables
Where to plant chives in the garden?

Chives, also called civet or civet, is an aromatic herb very popular in the vegetable garden. This easy-to-grow perennial grows in clumps of thin leaves that have the flavor of a fresh onion and are milder than garlic. At the...

23 October 2024 (0)

Green tomatoes: 3 tips to make them ripen very easily!
Growing vegetables
Green tomatoes: 3 tips to make them ripen very easily!

Ripe red tomatoes are the ones we appreciate for their sweet taste. But the process that leads to this coloring is complex. Once autumn sets in, tomatoes have a much harder time ripening, especially if they are not grown in...

12 October 2024 (0)

Why are my garden melons not sweet?
Growing vegetables
Why are my garden melons not sweet?

Melons, these juicy and sweet fruits, are a summer delicacy for many people. However, it can be disappointing to grow melons in your vegetable garden only to discover that they are not as sweet as you hoped. Several factors influence...

9 October 2024 (0)

How to easily collect tomato seeds after harvest?
Growing vegetables
How to easily collect tomato seeds after harvest?

in your garden is a brilliant idea, especially since it saves you from eating the tasteless varieties sold in stores. If you started this year, consider saving some tomato seeds from your harvest for next season. It's easy and quick,...

5 October 2024 (0)

What to do in October in the vegetable garden?
Growing vegetables
What to do in October in the vegetable garden?

Regardless of the weather, there is always something to do in the vegetable garden and even in early autumn! The main challenge of this month of October, which slowly announces the end of the gardening season, is to prepare your...

28 September 2024 (0)

When to plant garlic in the vegetable garden?
Growing vegetables
When to plant garlic in the vegetable garden?

Originating from Central Asia, garlic is increasingly found in daily menus. It is mainly used to flavor dishes and adds flavor to meals. However, many gardeners fail to grow garlic properly. You have to plant the right varieties at the...

25 September 2024 (0)

10 tips to make your broccoli and cauliflower grow bigger!
Growing vegetables
10 tips to make your broccoli and cauliflower grow bigger!

Growing broccoli and cauliflower is a crucial step to getting healthy, flavorful vegetables in your garden. Both of these vegetables belong to the cruciferous family, which also includes cabbage, kale, and radish. They are rich in essential nutrients such as...

7 September 2024 (0)

What to do in September in the vegetable garden?
Growing vegetables
What to do in September in the vegetable garden?

In September, while we are still enjoying this relatively mild weather which heralds the last days of the summer season, the time is ideal to begin preparations in your vegetable garden, in order to welcome the cold of December which...

4 September 2024 (0)

Split tomatoes: why do they crack and how to avoid it?
Growing vegetables
Split tomatoes: why do they crack and how to avoid it?

It sometimes happens that, during the fruiting of tomatoes, we observe the bursting of certain fruits. We can then see splits or cracks on the surface of the tomato when it becomes ripe. Fortunately, there are several methods to protect...

28 August 2024 (0)