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18 bad neighbors for blueberries

Home page»Orchard & Fruit»soft fruit»18 bad neighbors for blueberries Home editorial team 26. September 2023 7 minutes Table of contentsRaspberries and blackberriescurrantsnightshade familyCabbage plantsMore bad planting neighborsAllium familyFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Blueberry bushes are also popular plants in local gardens as they are very healthy fruits that can be used in many ways in the kitchen. However, caution is advised in the environment in which the blueberries are plante...

  • 04-Oct-2023
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Build your own gabion raised bed: instructions

When looking for an attractive alternative to the classic wooden or pallet raised bed, more and more people are interested in gabions. You can easily build a gabion raised bed yourself and use it for a long time.Video tipTo the pointSet up gabion basketsweigh it down with gabion stonesAttach mouse wirefillplantTable of contentsSelect gabion basketsmaterialsTools and utensilsPreparationBuild your own gabion raised bed: instructionsfrequently asked QuestionsSelect gabion basketsTo realize and b...

  • 05-Oct-2023
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When are mushrooms bad? Recognize spoiled mushrooms

Mushrooms are one of the most popular edible mushrooms. The mushrooms have a long shelf life. There are some signs that indicate when the mushrooms are too old and no longer edible.Video tipTo the pointColor should be white and not gray or yellowishHat is solid and lamellae are maximally light brownLook for a fresh and light mushroom smellAlways remove the plastic wrap from store-bought mushroomsstore in the vegetable compartmentTable of contentsColorcapslatssurfaceconsistencyOdorExtend shelf...

  • 07-Oct-2023
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Winterizing your garden: a checklist with 18 tips

When the gardening season comes to an end in autumn, the gardening work is far from over. Now it’s time to make some preparations for the winter. In our checklist you will find 15 valuable tips to make your garden winter-proof.Video tipTo the pointalready planting onions for next springClean furniture, tools and equipment before storage and, if necessary, replace or repairSecure your garden against storms, frost and snowPruning work on treesPreparing plants for winteringTable of contentsProte...

  • 09-Oct-2023
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Blackthorn, medlar etc.: these 6 fruits need frost

Nature offers a variety of tasty and healthy fruits. However, some only develop their full aroma after exposure to frost or are only then edible. We present 6 such fruits that need frost.Video tipTo the pointSome fruits are only edible after frostserves to break down the tannins it containsdiverse usesespecially as jams, jellies or juicesRosehip is particularly popular as a tea, blackthorn as a liqueurTable of contentsServiceberryCommon barberryrosehipsMedlarsloeRowanberryfrequently asked Que...

  • 11-Oct-2023
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Serviceberry varieties: the 8 most beautiful types

Rock pears are real eye-catchers in the garden. In spring they enchant with their lush abundance of flowers and in autumn with their wonderful leaf color. Below is a list of the most beautiful rock pear species and varieties.Video tipTo the pointoriginally come from North Americagrow as deciduous shrubs or small treesThere are approximately 33 species worldwide with countless varietiesFlowering period April to MayEdible fruits ready to harvest in June/JulyTable of contentsOriginally from Nort...

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Lychee season: when can you buy the fruit?

The lychee tree originally comes from Asia. But the aroma of its spherical fruits has also conquered our palate. They are always available in cans, fresh only in certain months of the year. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the lychee season.Video tipTo the pointHigh season is from November to Marchalso in July and AugustFreshness characteristics: slightly firm, pink-red skin, delicately fragrantStorage at room temperature: approx. one weekStorage in the refrigerator: ap...

  • 15-Oct-2023
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Lychee season: when can you buy the fruit?

The lychee tree originally comes from Asia. But the aroma of its spherical fruits has also conquered our palate. They are always available in cans, fresh only in certain months of the year. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the lychee season.Video tipTo the pointHigh season is from November to Marchalso in July and AugustFreshness characteristics: slightly firm, pink-red skin, delicately fragrantStorage at room temperature: approx. one weekStorage in the refrigerator: ap...

  • 15-Oct-2023
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Persimmon season: when are the fruits available?

Even in our latitudes, persimmons have become an integral part of the menu. The exotic fruits are not only delicious, but also very healthy because of their high vitamin content. The article explains when the persimmon season begins.Video tipTo the pointPersimmons originally come from AsiaThe main growing areas are now southern Europe, Brazil and Israeldifferent seasons depending on the growing regionFruit provides a lot of energy thanks to its high glucose and vitamin A contentripe persimmon...

  • 17-Oct-2023
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Tree with thorns: 11 deciduous trees with thorns

Deciduous trees with spines/thorns are among the reinforced plants. Because the pointed shoots serve to ward off enemies. Birds like to use the trees as nesting places because they naturally keep nest robbers away. You can find out which tree has thorns in this article.Video tipTo the pointTrees form thorns/spines as protection from potential predatorsDeciduous trees have thorns/spines on the trunk and/or branches and twigsform individual thorns or clusters of thornsException: Holly has spine...

  • 19-Oct-2023
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