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Feeding on basil: rescue supermarket basil

Basil in the pot is now available at every corner. Here you can find out how the sensitive protégé can hold out longer on your windowsill.Basil from the supermarket can be restored to its former glory [Photo: Ann1bel / Shutterstock.com]Everyone has probably already had the experience that the recently purchased potted basil loses its leaves. The replication of fresh, new leaves can no longer be expected in the first place. Instead of bribing with growth and new, aromatic leaves, that falls ba...

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Harvest and preserve basil

Basil is not only popular in Italian cuisine - we also use the herb a lot. We show what you have to consider when harvesting and how to store basil properly and make it durable.Basil is demanding to cultivate, care for and harvest [Photo: Angela Bragato / Shutterstock.com]Whether in the classic green pesto, on the pizza or in a cocktail - there is hardly any herb that we associate with summer and Mediterranean flair as much as basil (Ocimum basilicum). It shouldn't be missing in any herb gard...

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Planting basil: location & procedure

If you want to plant basil, you should choose the right location. Here you can find out how to proceed correctly when sowing and planting basil.Basil can easily be grown in the garden and will delight the hobby gardener for several years [Photo: NayaDadara / Shutterstock.com]The popular, spicy herb has its origin basil (Ocimum basilicum) probably in India or Afghanistan. However, it is famous for its frequent use in Italian cuisine, where it has been used since the 12th century. Century is kn...

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Growing sage - from sowing to harvest

Growing the Mediterranean medicinal and culinary herbs in your own garden? We'll show you what to look for when growing sage.The sage is a real sun worshiper [Photo: YuliaDerid / Shutterstock.com]Even if his home is the Mediterranean - in our cooler latitudes it can sage (Salvia officinalis) can be cultivated just as successfully. This is not only worthwhile for the kitchen, but also for your health, because its pronounced healing powers have been known since ancient times. Hence its generic ...

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Thyme: grow, harvest and store

Thyme is very useful as a medicinal and aromatic plant. We will show you what you need to consider for the correct cultivation in your own garden.In addition to the real thyme, more than 200 other species belong to the genus of thyme [Photo: Joanna Gawlik / Shutterstock.com]The real thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a heat-loving subshrub originating on the European Mediterranean coast. In addition to him, more than 200 other species belong to the genus of thyme (Thymus). The diversity is correspond...

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Lavender tree: Lavender as a sapling for beds and pots

When you think of lavender, you probably think of broad beds full of purple flowers. We show that lavender can also be planted as a tree in beds and pots.A high-stemmed lavender is guaranteed to attract everyone's attention [Photo: H-AB Photography / Shutterstock.com]The lavender tree (Lavandula) can hardly be found in the gardens at home. The designation as a tree or a perennial is actually nonsense in this context, because from a botanical point of view, lavender is one of the subshrubs. Th...

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Hardy lavender: These varieties survive the winter

Lavender is associated with warm temperatures, but there are some hardy species and varieties that can survive our winters. We introduce you.Lavender originally comes from the Mediterranean region, but some varieties also survive our winter [Photo: Maria Uspenskaya / Shutterstock.com]The genus lavender (Lavendula) belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and includes around 30 different species. Of the Real lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) and the Speiklavender (Lavendula latifolia) are of the...

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Wintering lavender: tips for pots and beds

The lavender is used to the Mediterranean climate, but can also survive our winter. We show what to consider when wintering lavender.In winter, the lavender should be protected from the cold and precipitation [Photo: Sara Lindberg / Shutterstock.com]lavender (Lavandula) originally comes from the warm Mediterranean region, where it can be found in mountainous regions or near the coast, depending on the species. Of the Real lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is therefore usually far more resista...

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Growing poppy lavender: location, care & Co.

The potted lavender stands out thanks to its flower shape and intense color. We show what you need to consider when growing in your own garden.The Schopflavender impresses with its large and brightly colored bracts [Photo: aniana / Shutterstock.com]Of the Coppy lavender (Lavandula stoechas) belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is related to the famous Real lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and the Speiklavender (Lavandula latifolia). Nevertheless, the crested lavender stands out thanks ...

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Cupped lavender flowers: interesting facts about care

The potted lavender actually impresses with its extraordinary flowers. But what do you do if the flower does not bloom? We have advice for you.Schopflavender is particularly noticeable because of its pronounced bracts [Photo: Jeanette Teare / Shutterstock.com]Of the Coppy lavender (Lavandula stoechas) stands out due to its colored, large bracts at the tip of the spike-shaped inflorescence and is a delight in the home garden. Different varieties cover a wide range of colors, including white, l...

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