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Seedlings : 5 common mistakes made by beginner gardeners
If you are a first-time gardener, it is normal to make beginner's mistakes when learning to plant. Cultivation is a complex concept! That's why we'll help you avoid making the most common mistakes in your vegetable garden!<br> What are the...
When and how to prune rosemary in your garden?
Aromatic herb that we like to grow in our garden, this plant is very appreciated for its taste in cooking but also for its medicinal properties. However, it is necessary to control its size and growth to ensure an optimal...
5 anti-slug ideas to get rid of slugs in the garden
You are against insecticides and you notice that small invertebrates proliferate and ravage the plantations of your permaculture vegetable garden? There are effective and natural solutions for those who have a garden and who want to get rid of pests...
When to sow spinach in the ground?
If you wish to harvest beautiful spinaches in your permaculture vegetable garden, it is essential to plant them during the most favourable period. Find all our councils to know when to sow spinach in full ground!<br> What you must know...
Garden idea: 10 small shrubs with purple flowers to plant in the garden
If you want to bring color to your outdoors, purple flowering shrubs are an outstanding first choice! These flowers are known to bring a dreamy note. Purple, mauve and crimson have always been synonymous with melancholy, nostalgia and humility. Discover...
Onions VS shallots: the differences between these two vegetables
If only from a culinary point of view, knowing how to differentiate onions or "onions" from shallots is essential. We take stock of the situation to help you distinguish one from the other!<br> What is the difference between onions and...
Growing turnips in your garden : everything you need to know about
The turnip is a member of the sun-loving vegetable family! It is a very old root vegetable that we love to harvest in our organic gardens. Nevertheless it is the target of many pests and diseases. Focus on its culture!<br>...
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)...
When to plant hydrangeas and how to care for them?
The species Hydrangea macrophylla, of its common name hydrangea, is a superb floral shrub that is easily recognized by its superb lignified stems and its small coloured flowers ranging from white, pink, mauve or blue. This plant blooms in summer...
Growing onions: is it better to sow seeds or plant bulbs?
The onion (Allium cepa) is easy to grow. There are several options for planting it in the garden: from bulbils or from seedlings (seeds). Let's see what these two techniques consist of and which one is best for you. Sowing...
How to make your orchid bloom again?
It's winter, and there's not much left to do in the garden. Why not take care of our houseplants? The orchid is one that now comes in all colours. Its pretty flowers are ideal for bringing a little cheerfulness to...
5 beautiful yellow flowering shrubs to beautify your garden!
Are you looking for yellow flowering shrubs to enhance your exterior? We have selected for you some species that will definitely enhance the beauty of your garden or vegetable garden and create an incomparable splendour! Focus on 5 brilliant flowers......
5 tips to attract a hedgehog to your garden
Adopting a hedgehog in your garden is a good idea as this small mammal is a predator for many pests in the vegetable garden. It is therefore an effective way to fight against them in an ecological way. However, it...
How to create the plan of your garden in a few clicks!
Hello Permapotes! If you haven't yet designed your vegetable garden plan for this 2022 season, I just released a little tool to allow you to create it easily from your PC or smartphone: Create my vegetable garden plan. Don't hesitate...
Raspberry bushes : how to prune them?
If you have raspberry bushes in your garden, you should plan to prune them once a year. It is a shrub that can grow up to 1.50 m above the ground, with small thorns on the stems. The fruit is...
Is it worth making a hedgehog shelter in your garden?
Considered to be harmless animals that promote natural pest control in the wild, hedgehogs are small omnivorous mammals that feast on caterpillars, slugs and other gardeners' enemies. Although it is forbidden to keep hedgehogs as pets, you can welcome them...
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...
Why don't my leeks have much white?
Leek whites are particularly popular with many consumers of this commonly grown garden vegetable. Perhaps you are having difficulty harvesting leek whites of a good size. In order to ensure that this coveted part of the plant gets the best...
"Grain of rice" in leek, how to avoid allium leaf miner?
The allium leaf miner, which originates from Eastern Europe, appeared in France in the early 2000s. At present, it is mainly common in the northern part of France, but it is gaining more and more ground. This dipteran, also known...
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...
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