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18 June 2025 Growing vegetables

Should vegetables be sown in this drought?

Growing vegetables organically during a period of drought presents particular challenges. However, with careful planning and appropriate practices, it is possible to succeed and produce healthy, tasty vegetables while adhering to the principles of organic farming. The health of the...

14 June 2025 Pruning and maintaining

How/when to prune kiwifruit?

Originally from China, the kiwi fruit has spread throughout the world. Although it prefers the heat of summer and the mildness of winter, this liana with its juicy fruit acclimatises easily. Ideally, plant one male and three females to ensure...

11 June 2025 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...

7 June 2025 Pruning and maintaining

Why and how should you thin out your seedlings (carrots, spinach, turnips, etc.)?

Thinning out young plants is an essential step after sowing, whether in the ground, in pots or under cover. Why should you do this? To give the other plants room to grow and develop. But how do you go about...

4 June 2025 Growing vegetables

When are the potatoes harvested?

The potato (Solanum tuberosum) belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is grown for its tubers. Potatoes are eaten cooked and are used in the preparation of a large number of recipes. They are often served whole or mashed as a...

31 May 2025 Preparing the soil

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...

28 May 2025 Growing vegetables

The potato tower: does it really work?

You have a small garden and don't want your vegetable patch to take up all the space. There are plenty of solutions for optimising the space in your little patch of greenery. In particular, when you grow vegetables that take...

24 May 2025 Diseases and pests

Are woodlice harmful to the vegetable garden?

Hello Permapotes! Today we're going to discuss a subject that's on the minds of many of you: woodlice in the vegetable garden. These little crustaceans that look like mini-armadillos can sometimes seem invasive, but are they really harmful to your...

21 May 2025 Diseases and pests

How can I attract ladybirds to my garden?

There are secret battles going on in our vegetable gardens! Aphids suck the sap from our plants. Ants protect them by feeding on their honeydew. As for ladybirds, they devour aphids, but are, themselves, threatened by ants. Aphids, the gardener's...

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....

14 May 2025 Growing vegetables

Carrots: why do they need to be thinned after sowing?

Thinning carrots, as with spinach or turnips, is one of those thankless garden chores that, while necessary, isn't much fun. But why is it necessary to thin carrot seedlings? <br /> Preparation before sowing Carrots grow best in a sunny...

10 May 2025 Growing vegetables

What to do in May in the vegetable garden (sowing, planting, harvesting, etc.)

The month of May represents spring in all its splendour, as plants adorn themselves with their most beautiful flowers and what seemed dead comes back to life in a joyous symphony of colour and fragrance. It's also a crucial month,...

7 May 2025 Growing vegetables

When to sow and plant tomatoes?

Cultivated since the 18th century, the tomato is native to South and Central America. One of the most popular vegetables, it is also considered a fruit. This fragrant annual plant can be recognised by its yellow flowers, red fruit and...

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...