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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?

October is a transition month: harvest the last summer crops and prepare the soil for another season. There are still opportunities to sow and plant, depending on the variety, your region and the weather. Prepare the soil Autumn is a...

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?

September combines the last summer harvests with preparations for autumn and winter. The soil is often still warm, but nights are getting cooler. Use vacant beds for suitable follow-on crops and adapt your plans to the weather, your region and...

31 August 2024 Diseases and pests

Yes, diatomaceous earth to treat cat fleas, it works!

Fortunately, there are treatments to eliminate fleas in cats. Diatomaceous earth is an effective way to get rid of it. Its advantage lies in particular in the absence of harm to the animal treated with this product. Origins of diatomaceous...

28 August 2024 Growing vegetables

Split tomatoes: why do they crack and how to avoid it?

It sometimes happens that, during the fruiting of tomatoes, we observe the bursting of certain fruits. We can then see splits or cracks on the surface of the tomato when it becomes ripe. Fortunately, there are several methods to protect...

24 August 2024 Diseases and pests

How to protect tomato plants from diseases and pests

Tomatoes are popular garden crops with many varieties and flavours. Diseases, pests and growing problems can nevertheless affect the harvest. Examine symptoms carefully: a fungal disease needs a different response from water stress or damaged roots. Recognising fungal diseases Early...

Dried, powdery and gray tomato leaves: it could be botrytis!

21 August 2024 Diseases and pests

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Why are my garden melons not sweet?

How to easily collect tomato seeds after harvest?

How to prepare your vegetable garden for winter?

What to do in October in the vegetable garden?

When to plant garlic in the vegetable garden?

Why are my tomatoes splitting in the greenhouse?

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

Why are my chickens no longer laying eggs?

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

10 tips to make your broccoli and cauliflower grow bigger!

What to do in September in the vegetable garden?

Yes, diatomaceous earth to treat cat fleas, it works!

Split tomatoes: why do they crack and how to avoid it?

How to protect tomato plants from diseases and pests

Dried, powdery and gray tomato leaves: it could be botrytis!

45° in the greenhouse this summer, how to avoid it, and what consequences on the plants?

Is it useful to destroy ant nests? If yes, how?

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What causes wilting and yellowing leaves on my tomatoes?