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5 March 2025 Growing vegetables

What type of potting soil should I choose for my seedlings?

Soil can be of different types depending on its composition. Different types of soil are suited to different crops: you don't grow cacti or orchids in the same soil as fruit trees or flowers. When you're planting seedlings, you also...

26 February 2025 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...

24 February 2025 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 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...

22 February 2025 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...

21 February 2025 Landscaping

Companion planting: why does it matter 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...

8 February 2025 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 Preparing the soil

Why watering an unheated greenhouse in winter matters, even without crops

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...

5 February 2025 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...

1 February 2025 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...

31 January 2025 Permapotes

New Permapotes update: improvements to organise your vegetable garden 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....

29 January 2025 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...

22 January 2025 Cooking

Squashes, red kuri squash and pumpkins: how to store them for longer

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...

18 January 2025 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...

17 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...

15 January 2025 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...

11 January 2025 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...

8 January 2025 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...

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