Gardening 2024, September

Wash cauliflower perfectly: step by step instructions

Wash cauliflower perfectly: step by step instructions

Insects occasionally hide in outdoor cauliflower. In this article you will find out how to really get rid of them when washing and how to prepare cauliflower

Cooking green beans: Preserving the fresh harvest

Cooking green beans: Preserving the fresh harvest

In this article you will find delicious recipes for boiled beans. This preservation method allows summer vegetables to last for a long time

Proper drying of firewood: storage & duration

Proper drying of firewood: storage & duration

Firewood must not be burned if it is too wet. You can find out how to properly dry the heating material in this article

Cleaning chicory: step by step instructions for washing

Cleaning chicory: step by step instructions for washing

In this article you will learn how to cut chicory into leaves or wash it whole. We also go into how the vegetables are prepared for consumption

Wash Chinese cabbage: How to remove dirt and pesticides

Wash Chinese cabbage: How to remove dirt and pesticides

Chinese cabbage tastes mild and can be used both raw and cooked. You can find out how to properly wash the cabbage and prepare it for consumption in this article

Canning peas made easy: instructions & tips

Canning peas made easy: instructions & tips

Peas can be canned in the oven, in a slow cooker or in a steam canner. A detailed guide. You can find out how to do this in this article

Oak wood drying: Prevents cracking and warping

Oak wood drying: Prevents cracking and warping

In this article you will learn how to properly dry oak wood for DIY projects or as firewood and how to store it so that it does not become damaged

Drying dates made easy: Here's how to do it

Drying dates made easy: Here's how to do it

In this article you will learn how to preserve fresh dates yourself by drying them and how to store the aromatic dried fruit correctly

Growing peanuts: How to grow them in your own garden?

Growing peanuts: How to grow them in your own garden?

Have you ever wondered how peanuts actually grow and whether they can also be cultivated in the garden? In this article you will find the answers

Freezing spices: This is how you best preserve the aroma

Freezing spices: This is how you best preserve the aroma

Spices don't freeze well because they lose their flavor in the freezer. You can find great recipes in which we explain how it can work here

Drying spices made easy: How to preserve aromas

Drying spices made easy: How to preserve aromas

In this article you will learn which spices are suitable for drying and how to dry the spice plants in order to preserve as many of the fine aromas as possible

Pickling spring onions: Two delicious recipe ideas

Pickling spring onions: Two delicious recipe ideas

Since spring onions spoil quickly, it is advisable to preserve surplus crops for longer by pickling them. You can find two great recipes in this article

Washing and cleaning lamb's lettuce: step by step instructions

Washing and cleaning lamb's lettuce: step by step instructions

Lamb's lettuce is a typical winter salad that is very popular due to its intensely spicy aroma. You can find out how to wash and clean it properly in this article

Hanging a bat box: where and how is it best?

Hanging a bat box: where and how is it best?

Bat boxes will only be accepted if they have been hung correctly. We have summarized the points you need to pay attention to in this article

Wash kale properly: This will make it clean and delicious

Wash kale properly: This will make it clean and delicious

In this article we explain in detail how to wash and clean kale. You will also learn how you can prevent the cabbage from becoming bitter when cooking

Freezing honey: why and how it works

Freezing honey: why and how it works

In this article you will find out whether you can freeze honey, how you should do it and how the honey is thawed again after cold sleep

Settling bumblebees: This is how you offer the animals a home

Settling bumblebees: This is how you offer the animals a home

In this article we will explain how you can settle bumblebees in your garden and how to place an underground bumblebee nest so that the animals feel comfortable

Settling hornets: This is how you create a habitat

Settling hornets: This is how you create a habitat

In this article you will learn how you can settle hornets in your garden, what the housing offered should be like and how it is hung

Cooking ginger: preservation made easy

Cooking ginger: preservation made easy

In this article we will explain to you how you can cook ginger yourself. Here you will also find a recipe for pickled ginger, the gari served with sushi

Preserving ginger: This way the aroma is retained for a long time

Preserving ginger: This way the aroma is retained for a long time

Ginger can be preserved in a variety of ways and thus made durable. You can find recipes and different options in this article

Washing ginger: How to do it correctly and effectively

Washing ginger: How to do it correctly and effectively

In this article we will explain to you how to properly wash the ginger root and then prepare it ready for cooking delicious dishes

Drying coffee grounds: why and how to do it

Drying coffee grounds: why and how to do it

Since moist coffee powder quickly molds, it should be dried before use in the garden or house. You can find out how to proceed here

Boil carrots: This way the aroma is preserved

Boil carrots: This way the aroma is preserved

Here you will find detailed instructions for preserving carrots in the oven or pot. This is easy to follow thanks to the uncomplicated recipe

Dried persimmon fruits: How to do it step by step?

Dried persimmon fruits: How to do it step by step?

Aromatic persimmons and their fine peels can be preserved for a long time by drying. You can find out how to do this in this article

Harvesting hyssop: When is the ideal time and how?

Harvesting hyssop: When is the ideal time and how?

Hyssop can be used in many ways. Find out from us when and how to harvest hyssop and process the plant parts

Successfully attracting swarms of bees: Tips for hobby beekeepers

Successfully attracting swarms of bees: Tips for hobby beekeepers

What to do if a colony of bees runs away? - Read tried and tested tips here on how to attract a fallen swarm of bees

Which plants successfully attract bumblebees to the garden?

Which plants successfully attract bumblebees to the garden?

How can you successfully attract bumblebees? - Read the best tips and tricks for a bumblebee-friendly garden here

Hanging a bat box: Tips for the perfect location

Hanging a bat box: Tips for the perfect location

Where and how do you hang a bat box? - Read tried-and-tested answers to important questions about the perfect bat roost here

Butterfly-Friendly Garden: Instructions & Planting Tips

Butterfly-Friendly Garden: Instructions & Planting Tips

How to attract lots of butterflies? - Read here the best tips on how to turn your garden into a adored paradise for butterflies

Wild bees in the garden: attract and encourage nature

Wild bees in the garden: attract and encourage nature

This is how wild bees and bumblebees populate your garden. - Read the best tips here on how to successfully attract wild bees

Building a Benje hedge: How to create habitat for animals

Building a Benje hedge: How to create habitat for animals

A Benje hedge is a valuable contribution to nature conservation. We explain what you need to pay attention to and how to create the deadwood hedge

Raising bees: correct procedure and alternatives

Raising bees: correct procedure and alternatives

An exhausted bee needs the right support. Find out here why honey is dangerous and when sugar water helps

Raising ducklings: tips for successful care

Raising ducklings: tips for successful care

Lonely ducklings are not always in need of help. Find out here why rearing them is not easy and what the birds need

Greening gabions: Creative ideas for your garden

Greening gabions: Creative ideas for your garden

Gabions are becoming increasingly popular. We will show you options for greening and explain what you need to consider when using this method

A living garden fence: How to skillfully green it

A living garden fence: How to skillfully green it

Garden fences are the ideal basis for greening. We show you how to beautify fences with climbing plants, spreading vines, creepers and self-climbing plants

Straightening sloped property: methods, costs and regulations

Straightening sloped property: methods, costs and regulations

This is what you need to know if slope straightening is necessary - building law, required tools, process and costs incurred

Fixing a slope: Effective methods for securing slopes

Fixing a slope: Effective methods for securing slopes

Slopes are at risk of erosion. We'll show you how to fortify slopes with fascines, wicker, dry stone walls and planting stones

Nurture a bumblebee: How to help a weakened bumblebee

Nurture a bumblebee: How to help a weakened bumblebee

Weakened bumblebees are not uncommon in summer. Read here what a sugar solution does and whether this method really makes sense

Setting up a bumblebee house: How to find the ideal location

Setting up a bumblebee house: How to find the ideal location

Setting up a bumblebee house requires some advance planning. You can find out which locations are suitable and not recommended here

Setting up a bumblebee box: How to do it in your garden

Setting up a bumblebee box: How to do it in your garden

Only a correctly placed bumblebee box looks attractive. Find out about the timing, choice of location and correct placement here