Tips for the vegetable garden - gardening tips & advice

15 October 2025 Tips for the vegetable garden

Broody hen: how to help your hen hatch her eggs

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...

4 October 2025 Tips for the vegetable garden

5 varieties of lettuce to grow as winter approaches

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...

10 September 2025 Tips for the vegetable garden

How can basil be stored for months after harvesting?

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...

27 August 2025 Tips for the vegetable garden

How to store garden carrots after harvest?

Although its influence on our health remains to be proven, the carrot is still the second most widely consumed root vegetable in France. Much loved by children for its sweet flavour, it's also ideal for livening up our winter dishes...

17 May 2025 Tips for the vegetable garden

Squash, courgettes, melons: what are the risks of hybridisation and is it dangerous?

It has to be said: we love our brightly-coloured winter vegetables, such as pumpkins, squash and gourds, which we love in gratins or soups. They all belong to the cucurbit family. But this family also includes courgettes, melons and cucumbers....

3 May 2025 Tips for the vegetable garden

What to do in the vegetable garden in June?

With temperatures rising and the days getting longer, June heralds the first signs of summer. In this article, discover everything you can do in your vegetable garden, from sowing to harvesting, planting and maintenance. Sowing in June If you've done...

26 February 2025 Tips for the vegetable garden

Why is it important to sow peppers and aubergines very early?

Chillies, peppers and aubergines have, at least, two things in common. They're delicious in ratatouille and you need to plant them early. These three vegetables from the Solanaceae family originate from Central America and love the heat. This taste for...

8 January 2025 Tips for the vegetable garden

When to start the first seedlings in the vegetable garden?

After the winter months when activity in the garden was much reduced, the desire to start new seedlings is great. Are you looking forward to being able to enjoy delicious vegetables in a few weeks? It's decided, you grab your...

28 December 2024 Tips for the vegetable garden

What to do in December in the vegetable garden?

Growth slows in December, but there is still useful work: protect overwintering crops, harvest what is ready and prepare for next season. Adapt tasks to the weather and keep off wet or frozen beds as much as possible. Plan next...

13 November 2024 Tips for the vegetable garden

What else can we harvest from the vegetable garden in November?

Carrots, cauliflowers, broccoli, leeks are among the many vegetables that a wise gardener can harvest at the start of winter. As the sun disappears and the temperature drops, winter vegetables don't wait. The main winter vegetables Salads If he has...

9 November 2024 Tips for the vegetable garden

How to store your squash throughout the winter?

You have decided to plant squash and now the harvest has arrived, are you now wondering about the best method to preserve your succulent vegetables? Follow our advice and techniques to benefit from optimal conservation of squash, pumpkins and pumpkins...

16 February 2022 Tips for the vegetable garden

When to plant zucchini and tomatoes in the garden?

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a very popular fruit in our latitudes. It grows in summer temperatures. There are hundreds of varieties of tomatoes, from the smallest, cherry tomatoes, to the most fleshy, beef hearts for example. Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo)...

6 November 2021 Tips for the vegetable garden

How to store squash throughout the winter?

You have decided to plant squash and now that the harvest has arrived, you are wondering about the best way to preserve your succulent vegetables? Follow our advice and techniques to enjoy optimal storage of squash, pumpkins and pumpkins from...

7 October 2021 Tips for the vegetable garden

How to stop the spread of tomato blight?

When you have a vegetable garden, mildew is one of the most dreaded diseases in gardening but even more so when you practice permaculture! However, we reveal you all the techniques and the tricks which will help you to come...

11 September 2021 Tips for the vegetable garden

How do you store basil for months after harvesting?

Widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, basil adds a fresh, slightly lemony flavour to your summer dishes. 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 you've...

Tips for the vegetable garden - vegetable garden tips

Broody hen: how to help your hen hatch her eggs

5 varieties of lettuce to grow as winter approaches

How can basil be stored for months after harvesting?

How to store garden carrots after harvest?

Squash, courgettes, melons: what are the risks of hybridisation and is it dangerous?

What to do in the vegetable garden in June?

Why is it important to sow peppers and aubergines very early?

When to start the first seedlings in the vegetable garden?

What to do in December in the vegetable garden?

What else can we harvest from the vegetable garden in November?

How to store your squash throughout the winter?

When to plant zucchini and tomatoes in the garden?

How to store squash throughout the winter?

How to stop the spread of tomato blight?

How do you store basil for months after harvesting?

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