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Mulching the garden: what vegetables can be mulched in permaculture?
Preparing the soil
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...

11 June 2025 (1)

Grass cuttings: a good amendment for the vegetable garden?
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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...

31 May 2025 (1)

The false seeding technique: if you try it, you'll love it!
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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...

19 April 2025 (2)

What natural fertiliser should you choose for your vegetable garden?
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What natural fertiliser should you choose for your vegetable garden?

Are you passionate about gardening and want to grow your own natural vegetable garden in a way that respects the environment and biodiversity? Then you've come to the right place! In this article, we're going to explore together the different...

8 March 2025 (1)

Why water your cold greenhouse in winter is essential, even without culture?
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Why water your cold greenhouse in winter is essential, even without culture?

Winter is a period when watering a cold greenhouse may seem useless when it is not cultivated. However, maintaining a certain level of humidity is important to preserve the quality of the soil and avoid certain inconveniences. Here is why...

8 February 2025 (0)

When to put manure in your garden?
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When to put manure in your garden?

Permaculture vegetable garden, when to add manure to your garden? Manure is an essential amendment but do you still need to be careful to respect the frequency of its use and especially the ideal period for using it in your...

25 December 2024 (0)

How to prepare your vegetable garden for winter?
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How to prepare your vegetable garden for winter?

The drop in temperatures, the first frosts and the reduction in sunshine are the first signs that characterize the approach of winter.... and I won't teach you anything by telling you that this period of the year is not really...

2 October 2024 (0)

Why use urine in the garden?
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Why use urine in the garden?

You thought urine was toxic for your plants? Well, think again! Contrary to what you might think, it is far from being devoid of interest. Are you skeptical? Let me convince you of the benefits of your pee=)<br> Why is...

5 January 2022 (0)

What can be mulched as vegetables in permaculture?
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What can be mulched as vegetables in permaculture?

Soil preparation is a key point when starting to grow crops in the garden and this is particularly the case in permaculture. Mulching plants in the garden allows to obtain good vegetables. Why? Because it allows to save time on...

11 December 2021 (0)

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

It's been a while since I've talked to you about my vegetable garden. My work has taken over a bit lately, but that doesn't mean I haven't been working in the garden! So here is a little summary of what...

1 October 2021 (0)