Gardening tips & advice - page 4

2 August 2025 Diseases and pests

A plastic hen house: a useful tool against red mites

It's a real pleasure to be able to eat your own vegetables, but also to be able to collect fresh, organic eggs. Although chickens require very little maintenance, they are nevertheless the victims of multiple parasites that can disrupt egg-laying,...

30 July 2025 Growing vegetables

What to do in August in the vegetable garden

If there's one thing that most characterises August, it's the sun. In the vegetable garden, some vegetables are already overwhelmed by the heat and drought. So watering is obviously a major activity in August. But every gardener knows that there's...

26 July 2025 Preparing the soil

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 sceptical? Let me convince you of the benefits of your pee. =) Why...

23 July 2025 Diseases and pests

How do you get rid of ants in the garden?

At first glance, ants seem harmless in the garden. But in reality, their small size makes it easy for them to get in everywhere, and they can become a nuisance because they ensure that aphids, which are very harmful to...

19 July 2025 Growing vegetables

Yellow and bitter cucumbers: why? And what can you do about it?

You're proud of your garden cucumbers, but now they're taking on an unusual yellow colour and an unappealing bitter taste? Rest assured, this annoyance is fairly common, especially in summer, and can be corrected with a few simple steps. In...

16 July 2025 Diseases and pests

Cabbageworm and other pests: how to control them?

From spring to autumn, the vegetable garden is a land rich in crops. Unfortunately, all those tempting plants tend to attract greedy pests. Cabbage growing is no exception to the rule, and it can suffer many misfortunes throughout its growth....

12 July 2025 Growing vegetables

Proper vine cultivation and pruning for maximum grape yield!

No, I'm not talking about producing your own wine, but simply about being able to taste a succulent grape produced... at home! Looking for a few tips on how to maximise production from your vines? Follow the guide!Choosing a variety...

9 July 2025 Growing vegetables

How to plant and care for strawberry plants?

When you see the price of a raft of strawberries in the shops, growing them yourself can be very economical. And then, what a joy to be able to pick them directly from your garden with the certainty that they're...

5 July 2025 Growing vegetables

Why won't my cucumbers grow?

It's a familiar scenario in the vegetable garden: you've sown or transplanted some beautiful cucumber plants, watered them conscientiously, they've started to climb their trellis or run across the ground, the first flowers have arrived... and then nothing. Or almost...

2 July 2025 Diseases and pests

Aphids on tomatoes: how to avoid them and get rid of them?

At the moment, tomatoes, the queens of the vegetable garden, are growing fast. While their yellow flowers herald a tasty harvest, you spot tiny aphids at their feet. You need to take action quickly.<br /> Aphids: what damage? There are...

28 June 2025 Diseases and pests

Why are the leaves on my aubergines curling up?

The aubergine is a vegetable that we love to plant in our vegetable garden. It is the main ingredient in moussaka, a Greek speciality, or in ratatouille. But it can also be made into fritters, tarts or caviar. But it...

25 June 2025 Diseases and pests

Black soap against flea beetles and aphids: how to use it?

Aphids, flea beetles and other small beasts that are greedy for plant resources are useful in our gardens, but there's no question of letting them proliferate either. When they become a little too invasive, good old-fashioned black soap can be...

21 June 2025 Growing vegetables

Lettuce bolting: how to prevent it

Sprouting is as much of a gardener's hassle as runaway seedlings. Everything looks promising and then, all of a sudden, the seeds arrive and blow away your hopes of a harvest. Most lettuces go to seed at the end of...

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...

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

7 June 2025 Pruning and maintaining

Gardening tips & advice - page 4

A plastic hen house: a useful tool against red mites

What to do in August in the vegetable garden

Why use urine in the garden?

How do you get rid of ants in the garden?

Yellow and bitter cucumbers: why? And what can you do about it?

Cabbageworm and other pests: how to control them?

Proper vine cultivation and pruning for maximum grape yield!

How to plant and care for strawberry plants?

Why won't my cucumbers grow?

Aphids on tomatoes: how to avoid them and get rid of them?

Why are the leaves on my aubergines curling up?

Black soap against flea beetles and aphids: how to use it?

Lettuce bolting: how to prevent it

Should vegetables be sown in this drought?

How/when to prune kiwifruit?

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

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

When are the potatoes harvested?

Grass cuttings: a good amendment for the vegetable garden?

The potato tower: does it really work?

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