Growing vegetables - gardening tips & advice

30 October 2024 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>...

26 October 2024 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...

23 October 2024 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...

12 October 2024 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...

9 October 2024 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...

5 October 2024 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,...

28 September 2024 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...

25 September 2024 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...

7 September 2024 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...

4 September 2024 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...

28 August 2024 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...

17 August 2024 Growing vegetables

45° in the greenhouse this summer, how to avoid it, and what consequences on the plants?

Summer is finally here with these longer days, but also with its very hot temperatures. We hear it everywhere, in France, summers will be increasingly hot with episodes of heat waves. If you never say no to a little heat,...

10 August 2024 Growing vegetables

5 tips for storing garlic throughout the winter!

According to our grandmothers, there is nothing like garlic to drive away evil spirits... You too, have certainly already heard about "green and not ripe" on the virtues of this vegetable plant with its strong smell and spicy taste! So,...

7 August 2024 Growing vegetables

How to make leeks fat?

Anxious to reduce your consumption of ultra-processed industrial products in your diet, you are newly invested in the cultivation of vegetable plants for food. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, leek is a vegetable appreciated as much for its subtle and...

24 July 2024 Growing vegetables

Why are my carrot seedlings not emerging?

Growing carrots is certainly not the easiest to do. These tend to have rather slow and irregular germination. In general, obtaining beautiful roots only takes place in very good quality soils. Sunshine and soil preparation You should know that carrots...