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Planting coriander: location, sowing & propagation

In your own garden, you can grow coriander both in a bed and in a pot. We show you what you should consider when sowing and planting coriander.Coriander can be sown directly or planted outdoors as a young plant [Photo: AkarapongCh / Shutterstock.com]Of the Real coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is one of the oldest medicinal and aromatic herbs. Not only the aromatic fruits of the umbelliferae (Apiaceae) can be used. The peppery, spicy and slightly bitter foliage is mainly used in the kitchens of...

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Growing oregano: location & procedure

Italian cuisine made oregano famous. We give helpful tips on how to thrive in your own garden.The Mediterranean oregano prefers a more permeable, nutrient-poor soil [Photo: DC_Aperture / Shutterstock.com]oregano (Origanum vulgare) belongs to a pizza like the crispy dough. The mint family has its origin (Lamiaceae) in the Mediterranean region. Thanks to its more or less pronounced winter hardiness, however, it is now grown as a spice around the world. Already in the Middle Ages people knew abo...

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Grow tarragon yourself in the garden

When growing tarragon, it is important to know which variety of herb is in the garden. We show what needs to be considered in culture.Tarragon feels good in the bed, but also in the pot [Photo: Michal_R / Shutterstock.com]With its spicy, anise-like aroma is the tarragon (Artemisiadracunculus) very popular, especially in Italian and French cuisine. The classic Bernaise sauce, for example, would be inconceivable without the perennial herb. But it should also help with the digestion of food that...

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Removing dandelions: methods of control

As popular as the beautiful dandelions are with children, many hobby gardeners dread them. We have a few tips in store for removing dandelions.Many gardeners want to get rid of dandelions as soon as possible [Photo: Herzstaub / Shutterstock.com]Of the dandelion (Taraxum) is a versatile herb, which for some is just a weed, for others it is an important medicinal herb. How to use the daisy family (Asteraceae) can best be removed from your lawn and garden, you can find out here in our special ar...

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Harvest and store marjoram properly

Marjoram convinces with its characteristic flavor and also as a medicinal herb. But what should be considered during harvest and how can the herb be stored?Dried marjoram can be kept for years [Photo: Mira Drozdowski / Shutterstock.com]Harvest marjoram properlyAs with all aromatic herbs, the essential oils are the decisive factor for the taste of marjoram. The composition and the content of the oils depend on the one hand on the variety, but on the other hand they can also be influenced by th...

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Marjoram & oregano in comparison

Marjoram and oregano belong to the same genus. But what is the difference between marjoram and oregano and how can you tell them apart?Marjoram leaves are smooth and oval [Photo: Aostojska / Shutterstock.com]marjoram (Origanum majorana) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) can both be found in almost every herb garden. But the two plants have more in common than just their popularity in the garden - in fact oregano and marjoram belong to the same plant genus called Dost (Origanum) and are therefore...

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Thyme: varieties and types

The real thyme is ideal as a medicinal and aromatic herb. But there are many other species to discover in the genus of thyme.Thyme is an integral part of many herb gardens. [Photo: EQRoy / Shutterstock.com]The famous real one thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is the best known species in the genus of thyme (Thymus). However, there are a total of 214 different types of thyme. The small subshrubs differ, for example, in growth form, leaf color, but above all in their diverse aromas. We present some inter...

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Rosemary varieties: differences in growth and aroma

Thanks to its aromatic flavor, rosemary is an all-rounder in Mediterranean cuisine. We will show you the differences between the different types.Rosemary is one of the most popular herbal plantsrosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) belongs exactly like lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and sage (Salvia officinalis) to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and thus joins a group of popular Mediterranean herbs. On the market, different types of rosemary enrich the variety with their own growth forms and arom...

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Greek oregano: differences from pizza cabbage

Oregano is one of the most popular Mediterranean herbs. We introduce the subspecies of Greek oregano with all its advantages and disadvantages.A subspecies was dedicated to the Greek oregano [Photo: Artem Kontratiev / Shutterstock.com]In the case of Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. shepherdess) is a subspecies of common oregano (Origanum vulgare). A subspecies of its own was dedicated to the Greek oregano due to its specific natural occurrence in Greece. This is common for the type of O...

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Planting lemon balm: garden & balcony

The perennial lemon balm is easy to propagate and grow yourself - both in the garden and on the balcony. A rich harvest is almost certain.Not only the smell and taste of lemon balm are convincing [Photo: COULANGES / Shutterstock.com]The lemon balm (Melissaofficinalis) is a Mediterranean herb with an extremely long lifespan. The perennial, fruity plant can stay in the garden for twenty to thirty years without any problems. Thanks to its enormous vigor, it spreads quickly and has to be kept in ...

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