Our gardening advice - page 3

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

26 February 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 new growing instructions (anemone, nectarine, camellia, etc.)
Permapotes
10 new growing instructions (anemone, nectarine, camellia, etc.)

Hello mates, I've just added some new growing sheets to the Permapotes plant list. You can now add them to your favourites and therefore to your calendar! =) Anemone - A colourful flowering perennial, often grown as an ornamental. It...

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)

Why is association important in the vegetable garden?
Landscaping
Why is association important in the vegetable garden?

You're probably passionate about gardening and you may already know that some plants have beneficial influences on others. In fact, by combining the right species, you can promote the growth, health and productivity of your vegetables. In this article, we'll...

21 February 2025 (0)

Why water your cold greenhouse in winter is essential, even without culture?
Preparing the soil
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)

What are the best laying hen breeds?
Animals
What are the best laying hen breeds?

After having set up a small chicken coop, one often wonders which breed of hen should you choose to have good eggs. It is true that there are chickens of colors. Some are said to be ornament, other layingers. So,...

8 February 2025 (0)

February, here are seasonal vegetables and fruit
Cooking
February, here are seasonal vegetables and fruit

Hi permapots! As time is going, here we are already in February, a month that brings with it a new list of seasonal vegetables and fruit to consume directly from your vegetable garden. So take out your tools, prepare to...

5 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)

New update of Permapotes: improvements to better organize your vegetable plan
Permapotes
New update of Permapotes: improvements to better organize your vegetable plan

Hello. This week I published a new update of permapots to improve the vegetable planning experience. It brings several new features and also a big correction to be able to more easily use the Potager plan creation tool on smartphone....

31 January 2025 (0)

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

Squashes, squash and pumpkins: how to store them for a very long time?
Cooking
Squashes, squash and pumpkins: how to store them for a very long time?

You have carefully cultivated a beautiful harvest of squash, squash and pumpkins in your vegetable garden. Now that you've put all your energy into growing them, it's time to think about how best to store them so you can enjoy...

22 January 2025 (0)

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

Permapotes Update – January 2025
Permapotes
Permapotes Update – January 2025

Hello friends, I'm taking advantage of this rather gloomy weather to work on Permapotes... and I've just made a big update day. With this new version, you may find the site much faster than before and you will be able...

17 January 2025 (0)

January, here are the seasonal vegetables and fruits
Cooking
January, here are the seasonal vegetables and fruits

Welcome to this article where we will explore the wonders of January in our vegetable garden. During this winter period, it is essential to choose the right seasonal vegetables and fruits to ensure a healthy and tasty diet. In this...

15 January 2025 (0)

When is the best time to prune your shrubs?
Pruning and maintaining
When is the best time to prune your shrubs?

Welcome to this guide dedicated to the art of pruning your shrubs. Whether you are a gardening enthusiast or an expert in the field, we are here to give you the best advice to shape your shrubs optimally. At Permapotes...

11 January 2025 (0)

When to start the first seedlings in the vegetable garden?
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...

8 January 2025 (0)

12 new plant sheets are coming to Permapotes and happy new year!
Permapotes
12 new plant sheets are coming to Permapotes and happy new year!

Hello everyone, Permapotes already has more than 250 cultivation sheets adapted to many climates. There are now 12 more 😀. I took advantage of my vacation to complete several for plants that you had added to the database. You will...

5 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)

Now is a good time to clean your garden tools!
Pruning and maintaining
Now is a good time to clean your garden tools!

Spring is almost here (yes I know, it's still far away 😅) and that means it's time to take out your gardening tools to take care of your garden. But before you start gardening work, it is essential to clean...

1 January 2025 (0)