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14 February 2026 Diseases and pests

How do you combat powdery mildew?

Oidium is a fungus that generally attacks courgettes and other vegetables in the Cucurbitaceae family (squash, cucumbers, melons, etc.). Although it can sometimes be found on leaves as early as the beginning of summer, it generally only becomes a problem...

11 February 2026 Growing vegetables

How can I identify a plant I don't know?

In my permaculture vegetable garden, I've already explained that I mulch the soil. This has several advantages: it nourishes the soil to keep it alive, and prevents weeds (and don't say weeds!!!) from growing. Sometimes, however, spontaneous shoots emerge from...

7 February 2026 Preparing the soil

Permaculturists: cover this land that I can't see!

Permaculture enthusiasts are unanimous: covering the soil is probably the ABC of permaculture. Bare soil wears out, and more quickly prone to causing disease to the vegetables growing in it, and loses its minerals yet so precious for the development...

agustina.donnelly

2 months ago

Hello! I'm a passionate gardener excited to share knowledge.

Hey there! I'm super excited to join this awesome community as a new user. My name's Jake and I'm a passionate gardener looking to share all my amazing plant knowledge with you guys. I've been gardening for as long as... (View More)

4 February 2026 Preparing the soil

What tools should be used in permaculture to prepare the soil?

If there's one thing to remember in permaculture, it's that you should avoid turning over the soil, and above all keep it covered once prepared. If you've already created your vegetable plot, or if you haven't yet, there are various...

17 January 2026 Diseases and pests

Why is my hen losing her feathers and losing weight?

Do you have a henhouse in your garden and notice that your hens are losing weight and feathers? No need to panic! In addition to the moulting phenomenon that occurs during the autumn seasons and leads to the inevitable shedding...

14 January 2026 Ornemental garden

5 magnificent yellow-flowered shrubs to brighten up your garden!

Are you looking for yellow flowering shrubs to enhance your exterior? We've selected species for you that are sure to enhance the beauty of your garden or vegetable patch and create a setting of incomparable splendour! Focus on 5 dazzling...

10 January 2026 Diseases and pests

5 tips for attracting hedgehogs to your garden

Adopting a hedgehog in your garden is a good idea, as this little mammal is a predator of many garden pests. It is therefore an effective way of controlling them in an environmentally-friendly way. However, it is important to remember...

7 January 2026 Pruning and maintaining

Looking after raspberry bushes: how should they be pruned?

When you have raspberry bushes in your garden, it's essential to plan to prune them once a year. This is a shrub that can grow up to 1.50 m above the ground, with stems covered in small thorns. The fruit...

milan.kuhn

3 months ago

What vegetables should I plant together for optimal growth?

Hey guys, I have a question for you all! What are some tips for optimizing my vegetable garden layout? I'm a rookie gardener and I want to make sure I'm setting up my plot in the best way possible. Thanks... (View More)

3 January 2026 Landscaping

Is it worth building a hedgehog shelter in your garden?

Hedgehogs are small, omnivorous mammals that feast on caterpillars, slugs and other garden pests. They are considered to be harmless animals that help to regulate pests naturally in the wild. Although it is illegal to keep hedgehogs as pets, you...

2 January 2026 Permapotes

Happy New Year 2026: health, serenity... and a well-planned vegetable garden 🌿

A new year is upon us. It comes with its share of resolutions, desires to do better, to slow down sometimes, and to get back to basics. For many people, the vegetable garden is part of this quest for balance....

22 December 2025 Permapotes

2026 sowing calendar: plan your vegetable garden with the Permapotes application

Every new season is a blank page. And at the dawn of 2026, one thing is certain: vegetable gardening is prepared in advance. Anticipating, observing, organising... it's often these little details that make the difference between a garden that "just...

17 December 2025 Growing vegetables

When is spinach in season?

Spinach is a leafy vegetable in the Chenopodiaceae family, like amaranth and arrowroot. As well as its use in cooking, it also makes itself useful in the garden as a green manure. It can be grown in spring and autumn....

13 December 2025 Pruning and maintaining

How do I cut currants properly?

The redcurrant is one of the small fruit bushes, like the raspberry and blackcurrant, that fits in perfectly with the garden. To give it every chance of producing abundant fruit, it needs to be pruned properly.<br /> Small fruit bushes...

10 December 2025 Diseases and pests

How do you get rid of rats in the garden?

They're everywhere, they're numerous, intelligent and gluttonous... they're rats! If you've got an outdoor space, chickens or a simple compost heap, you've probably already come across a long tail scurrying around. As much as we love animals, rats are unfortunately...

6 December 2025 Ornemental garden

Why plant a dogwood in your garden?

Dogwood is a shrub in the Cornaceae family. Sometimes called hornberry, it owes its name to its wood, which is hard like horn. In fact, it was used in ancient times to make throwing weapons. Well established in the northern...

balistreri.franco

4 months ago

What is causing the yellowing leaves on my zucchini plant?

Hey everyone,



I'm a seasoned gardener here and I'm facing a bit of a conundrum with one of my seasonal veggies. I've noticed that some of my plants are starting to show signs of a disease and I'm not quite... (View More)

3 December 2025 Ornemental garden

How can I winterise my bamboo?

Originally from China, bamboo is a sturdy shrub that can grow at altitudes of up to 3,000 metres. There are over 1,000 species. Those found in Europe are resistant to the cold, but not to long periods of frost. For...

15 November 2025 Cooking

How to cook kale?

Kale cabbage has been all the rage in the kitchen for some years now. This very old variety of green cabbage was already eaten by the Romans. It is also known as kale, feather cabbage or semi-dwarf kale. Its leaves...

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