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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...

6 November 2024 Growing vegetables

What to do in November in the vegetable garden?

At the start of November, the cold is setting in and the first frosts will soon arrive. You can continue to take advantage of the shorter days by planting a few vegetables or shrubs, taking cuttings of aromatic plants, making...

2 November 2024 Cooking

How to store vegetables without a fridge?

A refrigerator is very useful but it is possible to do without it to preserve your vegetables for a long time. They can be kept in the ground, in a silo or on a shelf. As a general rule, they...

30 October 2024 Growing vegetables

Where to plant rosemary in the garden?

Rosemary is an aromatic herb particularly appreciated in the garden, just like or chives. It is a shrub that grows in the Mediterranean arc in the wild. It is easily recognized by its characteristic scents. Its benefits are well known.<br>...

26 October 2024 Growing vegetables

Where to plant basil in the garden?

Among the aromatic herbs very popular in cooking, basil figures prominently. It seduces with its round leaves, its aromas and its ease of cultivation. It can be combined with other aromatic plants such as thyme, parsley, oregano but also goes...

23 October 2024 Growing vegetables

Where to plant chives in the garden?

Chives, also called civet or civet, is an aromatic herb very popular in the vegetable garden. This easy-to-grow perennial grows in clumps of thin leaves that have the flavor of a fresh onion and are milder than garlic. At the...

19 October 2024 Ornemental garden

Cutting hydrangeas: here's how to successfully prune them to see them bloom

Hydrangeas, or Hydrangea, are superb shrubs that bloom for a good part of spring and summer in the garden and make magnificent bouquets of dried flowers. They still need to be pruned correctly to enjoy optimal flowering. When to cut...

16 October 2024 Ornemental garden

Planting shrubs in October, is it already the right time?

When October rolls around, many gardeners ask themselves the question of planting shrubs. However, it is a decision that depends on several factors, and it is best to take them into account to succeed in your gardening project. By taking...

12 October 2024 Growing vegetables

Green tomatoes: 3 tips to make them ripen very easily!

Ripe red tomatoes are the ones we appreciate for their sweet taste. But the process that leads to this coloring is complex. Once autumn sets in, tomatoes have a much harder time ripening, especially if they are not grown in...

9 October 2024 Growing vegetables

Why are my garden melons not sweet?

Melons, these juicy and sweet fruits, are a summer delicacy for many people. However, it can be disappointing to grow melons in your vegetable garden only to discover that they are not as sweet as you hoped. Several factors influence...

5 October 2024 Growing vegetables

How to easily collect tomato seeds after harvest?

in your garden is a brilliant idea, especially since it saves you from eating the tasteless varieties sold in stores. If you started this year, consider saving some tomato seeds from your harvest for next season. It's easy and quick,...

2 October 2024 Preparing the soil

How to prepare your vegetable garden for winter?

The drop in temperatures, the first frosts and the reduction in sunshine are the first signs that characterize the approach of winter.... and I won't teach you anything by telling you that this period of the year is not really...

28 September 2024 Growing vegetables

What to do in October in the vegetable garden?

Regardless of the weather, there is always something to do in the vegetable garden and even in early autumn! The main challenge of this month of October, which slowly announces the end of the gardening season, is to prepare your...

25 September 2024 Growing vegetables

When to plant garlic in the vegetable garden?

Originating from Central Asia, garlic is increasingly found in daily menus. It is mainly used to flavor dishes and adds flavor to meals. However, many gardeners fail to grow garlic properly. You have to plant the right varieties at the...

21 September 2024 Diseases and pests

Why are my tomatoes splitting in the greenhouse?

The tomato is undoubtedly one of the most popular vegetables. Healthy, tasty and easy to grow, it flourishes just as well in a pot, in the clumsy hands of a beginner as in a greenhouse in the ground. Covered by...

18 September 2024 Diseases and pests

Thrips, these insects that cause white spots on the leaves of my vegetables

When the gardener sees white or silvery gray spots on his vegetables, he despairs. If it does nothing, then little by little zucchini and other vegetables dry out. The cause of this scourge is sometimes due to tiny insects, thrips....

14 September 2024 Animals

Why are my chickens no longer laying eggs?

Your hen is not laying or no longer laying? Here are the causes that can explain why you cannot find an egg in your henhouse. With all these measures and precautions, you should quickly find eggs in your henhouse. 1....

11 September 2024 Diseases and pests

Why are my eggplants turning brown/yellow in the vegetable garden?

When growing eggplants in your vegetable garden, it can be disappointing to discover that your fruit turns brown instead of retaining its beautiful purple or violet color. Browning of eggplants can be the result of several factors, ranging from fruit...

7 September 2024 Growing vegetables

10 tips to make your broccoli and cauliflower grow bigger!

Growing broccoli and cauliflower is a crucial step to getting healthy, flavorful vegetables in your garden. Both of these vegetables belong to the cruciferous family, which also includes cabbage, kale, and radish. They are rich in essential nutrients such as...

4 September 2024 Growing vegetables

What to do in September in the vegetable garden?

In September, while we are still enjoying this relatively mild weather which heralds the last days of the summer season, the time is ideal to begin preparations in your vegetable garden, in order to welcome the cold of December which...