Lavender has the botanical name Lavandula Angustifolia and grows as a subshrub. It is a relatively easy to care for herbal plant, but it is dependent on very specific conditions in terms of location and soil quality.Sun and warmthLavender originally comes from the warm regions around the Mediterranean, the plant is particularly widespread in the south of France. In its homeland, the plant prefers sunny and dry locations on south-facing slopes. Although Lavandula Angustifolia and some other la...
Herbs can easily be grown on the balcony in balcony boxes or large pots. In principle, annual and perennial plants should not be put together in pots. It is better to plant each category on its own, as this will make significantly less work in the fall after the growing season and will not damage the roots of the perennial plants in the process. In addition, it is important to note which light and soil conditions the individual herbs prefer. In principle, herbs that grow very quickly and over...
Wild garlic occurs naturally in nature, but the plant can also be planted in the garden at home. In the course of time, the opinion has gained acceptance that wild vegetables should no longer be eaten after they have bloomed, as they then become poisonous. However, this thesis is not entirely correct, although the taste changes with the onset of flowering.edibilityBear's garlic is a domestic plant and has a particularly delicate and spicy taste that is subtly reminiscent of garlic. Fresh wild...
Herbs and spices give dishes the necessary pep and round off the taste. So it's no wonder that they are also becoming increasingly popular with hobby gardeners. The only problem is that you usually have a large harvest, but only a small amount in the kitchen. Consequently, they have to be stored and preserved. In addition to drying, freezing is an option.Make durableHerbs are characterized primarily by their intense aromas. It is well known that these flavors come into their own when they are...
Your own herb bed enriches the garden or balcony not only visually, but also practically. Especially when plants like the Moroccan olive herb thrive in it. Proper care is essential in order for the cultivation to bring a high-yielding harvest. But how should the gardener prune Santolina viridis? And what happens after the harvest? Are the spicy stems suitable for drying? The gardener will find answers to these questions as well as four different instructions for propagating the olive herb in ...
Parsley is one of the most popular culinary herbs, but it is rarely grown in the home garden because it has a reputation for being quite difficult. It is not necessarily at all, it just does not germinate in various places for various reasons. In the article you will learn how you can track down these reasons, when rather the planting of Young plants are worthwhile and why calm and patience always lead to your own fresh parsley at some point.CharacteristicsGrowing parsley from seeds is worthw...
The real spice bush is a rarity as it is not often seen in the gardens. There are only a few varieties, although the shrub impresses with both its beautiful flowers and its fragrance. The plant is particularly attractive near terraces. It is very robust against diseases and pests and maintenance is not overly complex.Profile: spice bushLatin name: Calycanthus floridusSynonym: Clove pepper, specialty shrubHomeland: Southeast North AmericaGrowth: upright, bushyHeight and width: 3 m high, 2 m wi...
A lot of good for us humans lies dormant in the silver-green leaves of the sage. The intense aroma gives our dishes a touch of spice. Its essential oils are extremely healing: a sage tea soothes sore throats in a gentle, natural way. Unfortunately, it can only be freshly harvested in the garden in summer. But thanks to gentle drying, sage is available to us all year round.Preserve sageSage does well in our home gardens. Over the years it can develop into a handsome shrub with plenty of green ...
Today herbs in their most diverse forms of use are experiencing a real boom again.Herbal tea, for example, can be found in almost every household. Whether it is supposed to have a certain effect or because it just tastes good, many people regularly drink herbal tea.The effect of the tea depends on the herbs usedOne could almost say that there is a herb against every ailment. The time of herbal teas begins as early as infancy. Here fennel tea is the ultimate. Tea blends with fennel have a posi...
Knowing about herbs is not only beneficial for cooks, hikers can also use one or the other herb as emergency medicine. To get to know the most important summer herbs, we recommend taking part in a herb, forest and meadow hike. But you can also uncover the secret of herbs on your own with an identification book or with the help of a smartphone app.Seven summer herbs for a "green sauce"Not only does the “Frankfurt Green Sauce” end up on the plate in Hesse, it is also served with jacket potatoes...
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