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Parsley turns yellow: four tips against yellow leaves

The parsley in the garden can be pretty bitchy. Whenever something does not suit her, she reacts to it and gets yellow leaves. The reasons for this are mostly due to incorrect cultivation.Parsley diseaseThe parsley plants in the garden look gorgeous and glowing green one day and the next However, the leaves turn yellow and as a result the plant slowly starves and dies finally off. If this phenomenon is observed, it is usually due to the parsley disease feared by gardeners. The first sign that...

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Collecting lady's mantle: making lady's mantle tea yourself

Lady's mantle is a rather inconspicuous plant. But already in ancient times people knew about its hidden healing powers. Until now it is still valued as a natural remedy for numerous health problems. It also unfolds its beneficial effects as a tea. A handful of leaves is all it takes. This is how you harvest and dry lady's mantle growing in the wild or blooming in the garden.Lady's mantle and its namesIf the lady's mantle plant doesn't mean anything to you, it can still be a familiar friend. ...

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Drying fresh herbs: making your own spices

The list of culinary herbs is long. There is the right herb for almost every dish. You can enjoy them fresh or dry them and use them to make your own spice creations.Harvest in timeIn order to preserve and use the full aroma and full taste of these aromatic plants, it depends on the right harvest time. Many culinary herbs develop their most intense aroma before flowering and should then be harvested as quickly as possible. The aroma is usually quickly lost during flowering. Of course, they ar...

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8 tips for cutting herbs & harvesting them properly

Herbs are becoming more and more popular, they spice up almost every dish and can be combined as desired. In order to be able to enjoy them for a long time, you should pay attention to a few things when cutting and harvesting.Properly cut herbal plantsRegular pruning ensures that perennial herbs in particular do not become too lignified, that they sprout better, that they are kept in shape and kept healthy. Basically, the cut depends on the growth habit. Consequently, a distinction is made be...

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Flowering time of rosemary: when it blooms in our country

Rosemary needles are an aromatic condiment. Since it cannot withstand lower freezing temperatures, it is overwintered indoors in our latitudes. Older plants shine with their blossoms in spring.originThe culinary herb comes from the Mediterranean region and grows wild there as an evergreen subshrub that can reach heights of up to 2 m. In its homeland, the rosemary bush blooms all year round. The blue flowers are very popular with insects and are often flown to.Care as a culinary herbIn Germany...

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Herb garden on the balcony

Fresh herbs raise the local menu to star chef level, thanks to their unique, sun-kissed aroma content. Where there is no garden available, this does not mean foregoing culinary enjoyment. A variety of delicious species thrive in the herb garden on the balcony. In order to grow yourself by hand, you don't need to worry about a green thumb as long as you make the right choice. In the following, embark on an exciting journey of discovery to the best herbs for balconies and window sills.Overview ...

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Mixed culture: 11 good neighbors of chives

Chives give many dishes the right pep. But the dark green stalks can do even more. In the garden, chives are the perfect plant for a mixed culture. We present 11 recommended plant neighbors.Healthy plants through mixed cultureCertain plant communities come together in the wild. The different plants influence each other. This can have a positive, negative or neutral effect. Those who know the effects of plants and put together plant communities intelligently can look forward to healthy plants ...

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Cola herb (Artemisia abrotanum): Care of the mountain rue

The wildwood has the botanical name Artemisia abrotanum and belongs to the sunflower family. Colloquially, the plant is also known as cola herb and is closely related to mugwort, tarragon and wormwood. The cola bush has been known as a popular aromatic and scented herb since ancient times. With the right care and the right location conditions, the heat-loving plant can also be grown successfully in this country.Sowing & plantingThe cola herb is easy to sow, this process is usually very re...

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10 blooming herbs: which ones are edible with flowers?

Flowering herbs often attract many insects. So they are good for nature. But what about usage in the kitchen? Can the flowers be eaten without hesitation or does the quality of the entire culinary herb suffer as a result? In fact, there are herbs that shouldn't be eaten once they bloom. The following herbs, however, become even more decorative for the kitchen when they bloom.From A to L Flowers are often not only beautiful, but can also be very aromatic in some plants and herbs.Basil (Ocimum ...

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Basil in the pot: care from A-Z

Many households keep basil in pots. Often the plants are taken with you when you go shopping and then completely consumed or die due to lack of care. It is quite easy to cultivate the royal herb even in smaller vessels. If the location is also right, a copy can even be kept for several years and used permanently in the kitchen or otherwise.CharacteristicsGenus: Basil (Ocimum)Family: Mint family (Lamiaceae)Common names: royal herb, basil, basil herbupright herb, annual or perennial depending o...

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