Gardening 2024, September

These are the reasons why your bearskin grass will turn brown

These are the reasons why your bearskin grass will turn brown

Find out here why bearskin grass can get brown spots, what the ornamental grass needs to look he althy and what you can do about it

Brown dots on the Clusia - what to do?

Brown dots on the Clusia - what to do?

Find out here why your Clusia, also known as balsam apple, is getting small brown spots on its green leaves and what you can do about it

Bovist - edible mushrooms put to the test

Bovist - edible mushrooms put to the test

Some varieties of Bovist are harmless and therefore edible. Nevertheless, caution is advised. There is often a risk of confusion when searching

Growing Bovist in the garden

Growing Bovist in the garden

If the Bovist grows in the garden, it should be picked quickly. While it is young, it is a delicious edible mushroom

How to get your leadwort to bloom again

How to get your leadwort to bloom again

Find out here why your leadwort isn't blooming properly and how you can ensure true blooms with the right care for your plant

Drying Bovist properly - tips and tricks

Drying Bovist properly - tips and tricks

The Bovist is known as a valuable edible mushroom not only when raw but also when dried. It can be preserved in different ways

Bovist's toxic dust cloud - myth or fact?

Bovist's toxic dust cloud - myth or fact?

Bovist dust is not poisonous as it is just a dried out fruit shell. However, you should handle mushrooms with caution

Propagate Bovist in the garden

Propagate Bovist in the garden

The Bovist cannot be reproduced. This takes over the spread all by itself with the help of its spores. The fungus is native to the wild

Breed and propagate Bovist

Breed and propagate Bovist

The Bovist is not a type of mushroom that can be cultivated. Instead, it reproduces very quickly in the wild in meadows, pastures or orchards

Similar and related plants of the wood anemone

Similar and related plants of the wood anemone

The wood anemone appears unique, but it still looks very similar to some related plants. However, special characteristics distinguish them

Clementines: Green spots do not detract from the taste

Clementines: Green spots do not detract from the taste

You can read about whether green-spotted clementines are unripe, what is done to such fruits to make them turn orange and more here

Brown spots on clementines – an indication of poor quality

Brown spots on clementines – an indication of poor quality

What's behind brown spots on clementines? Are the spotted fruits still edible? Here you can find out the causes and whether consumption is dangerous

Tell the difference between clementines and oranges

Tell the difference between clementines and oranges

You can read here how clementines differ from oranges in terms of appearance, taste and their origin, among other things

Pulling plumbago standard stems - here's how to do it

Pulling plumbago standard stems - here's how to do it

Find out here how you can grow a standard plumbago tree yourself, what you should pay attention to and how you can care for it for abundant flowers

Can you eat the seeds of clementines?

Can you eat the seeds of clementines?

Are clementine seeds edible or do they contain toxins? Here you will find out the answers and what you can do with the clementine seeds

Do clementines ripen?

Do clementines ripen?

You can read about whether clementines continue to ripen, why they should not be stored for too long and how to recognize unripe specimens, among other things, here

Watering blueberries - is that necessary?

Watering blueberries - is that necessary?

Is watering blueberries necessary? When does the blueberry bush need additional watering? Which water is ideal for watering? We clarify

The origin of the blueberry: Europe or North America?

The origin of the blueberry: Europe or North America?

Origin of the blueberry: Does it come from Europe? Is there a native blueberry? Where do cultivated blueberries come from? We give the overview

Pamper blueberries with bark mulch

Pamper blueberries with bark mulch

Bark mulch is part of the blueberry care program. The mulch layer keeps the soil moist longer. You can read more positive effects here

Maggots in blueberries - who is it?

Maggots in blueberries - who is it?

Can worms exist in blueberries? What pest is it? Is there a danger to humans if consumed? We give the answers

When the leaves of the blueberry turn red

When the leaves of the blueberry turn red

Blueberries show red leaves - what's behind them? Can the blueberry still be saved? What measures are required? We clarify

Sow blueberries in the garden

Sow blueberries in the garden

Sowing blueberries - how does it work? Can I sow directly into the ground? Do I have to prefer young plants? How long does germination take? We give the answer

Fertilize blueberries with vinegar

Fertilize blueberries with vinegar

Is vinegar optimal for fertilizing blueberries? Does the vinegar need to be diluted? What should I put attention on? We provide the answers to these questions

Eat Chinese cabbage raw

Eat Chinese cabbage raw

Would you like to know whether the well-tolerated Chinese cabbage can be eaten raw? In this article you will find out whether Chinese cabbage is suitable as a raw food

The flowers of chicory

The flowers of chicory

Rarely has anyone seen a flowering chicory. You can find out in detail why this is so, what its flowers look like and when they open here

Eat chicory raw

Eat chicory raw

Can chicory just be eaten raw? We will tell you whether the winter vegetables are edible and, above all, edible when raw

Chicory has brown spots

Chicory has brown spots

If chicory gets a few brown spots, is it still good? Find out here where these spots come from and what they mean for edibility

Difference between chicory and Chinese cabbage

Difference between chicory and Chinese cabbage

Chinese cabbage and chicory are two popular winter vegetables. You can find out what differences there are between them and how big they are here

Chicory root

Chicory root

The root of a chicory is the linchpin without which no yellow, delicious sprout can grow. More information about ingredients and usage

Store chicory

Store chicory

Chicory must be stored correctly from the start, otherwise its leaves can quickly become unusable. More about ideal storage location and shelf life

Tarragon - poisonous or not?

Tarragon - poisonous or not?

Tarragon is considered he althy. But can the herb possibly also have a harmful effect? We'll tell you if there's reason to worry

Celosia loses color

Celosia loses color

Is your celosia fading more and more? The sight is sad, but it doesn't have to last. You can find out where to look for the cause here

Propagate tarragon

Propagate tarragon

The aromatic tarragon is easy to propagate - with the necessary knowledge about possible propagation methods. You can find more useful information here

Tarragon - flowering

Tarragon - flowering

Tarragon is a popular herb that can also grow in our garden. Its leaves are well known, but its flowers are not. We want to change that

Difference between bok choy and chicory

Difference between bok choy and chicory

A comparison of bok choy and chicory reveals some similarities, but also many differences. You can find out more details here

Chicory is bad

Chicory is bad

If the yellow chicory has gone bad, it can no longer be eaten. We'll tell you here when a chicory is really spoiled

Tarragon - seeds

Tarragon - seeds

Does tarragon produce seeds? The answer is both yes and no. Read here when you can expect seeds and how to sow them correctly

Japanese maple and bees

Japanese maple and bees

The Japanese maple is a flowering ornamental tree, so it is a possible food source for bees. Find out if this is the case and when its flowers appear

Japanese maple - leaves

Japanese maple - leaves

Maple leaves are almost unmistakable. Especially that of the Japanese maple. Read what the foliage looks like and what colors it can take on and when

Loosestrife with caterpillars

Loosestrife with caterpillars

Caterpillars can quickly eat away the pretty yellow loosestrife or give it ugly leaf holes. Read what you can do about it