Plants 2024, November

Enjoyment in the watermelon season: tips & recipes

Enjoyment in the watermelon season: tips & recipes

When will fresh watermelons from all over the world be available in the supermarket and when will they ripen here? Read everything about watermelon season here

Quince in flower: get to know its characteristics and special features

Quince in flower: get to know its characteristics and special features

The delicate flower of the quince: appearance, short flowering period and properties. Learn details about botanical characteristics of the popular fruit tree

Quince as a he althy miracle: What grandmothers already knew

Quince as a he althy miracle: What grandmothers already knew

Stay he althy through autumn and winter with quince: the origins, ingredients and healing effects of this ancient home remedy

Melon for dogs: is it safe and he althy?

Melon for dogs: is it safe and he althy?

Basically, dogs often react differently to certain types of fruit, but melons can certainly be fed in moderation

Remedy and delicacy: The wonderful world of the quince

Remedy and delicacy: The wonderful world of the quince

The quince is not only experiencing a renaissance as a fruit. Rather, it is being rediscovered as a multifunctional remedy

Raw food with quince: New varieties for pure enjoyment

Raw food with quince: New varieties for pure enjoyment

Eating delicious quinces raw: You should definitely keep this in mind. Under no circumstances is every variety suitable for immediate consumption

Multiply quinces yourself? How to grow your own trees

Multiply quinces yourself? How to grow your own trees

Propagate quinces using cuttings. We show you how you can grow your own quince trees. Refined varieties offer a cultivated alternative

The Brazil nut - nut with the highest selenium content

The Brazil nut - nut with the highest selenium content

No other food has such a high selenium content as the Brazil nut. Just two nuts a day should cover your selenium needs

Coconut palm: care tips for he althy growth

Coconut palm: care tips for he althy growth

Have you bought a coconut palm? Here you can find out everything about how to properly care for your new houseplant

Coconut: Year-round enjoyment from the tropics

Coconut: Year-round enjoyment from the tropics

Do you love fresh coconuts? Here you can find out when you can buy them and how to recognize fresh coconuts

Coconut for Dogs: He alth Benefits and Risks

Coconut for Dogs: He alth Benefits and Risks

Does your dog like to eat coconut? We'll tell you why you should support him in his preference

Monkeys at work: The fascinating coconut harvest

Monkeys at work: The fascinating coconut harvest

Do you like eating fresh coconuts? Here you can find out where the coconuts that we sell come from and how to harvest them

Watering the coconut palm correctly: This is what you should keep in mind

Watering the coconut palm correctly: This is what you should keep in mind

Coconut palms are quite demanding. We'll tell you how to water your palm tree correctly so that it feels comfortable for a long time

Coconut palm on the balcony: This is how you create a tropical ambience

Coconut palm on the balcony: This is how you create a tropical ambience

Under certain conditions, the balcony is also suitable as a location for the coconut palm. We'll tell you which ones are really important

Medlar species as ground cover: Which ones are best?

Medlar species as ground cover: Which ones are best?

Find the right ground cover in the world of medlars. What characteristics distinguish the different types of medlar as ground cover

Breeding medlar: Effective propagation techniques in comparison

Breeding medlar: Effective propagation techniques in comparison

Propagate the medlar. Which methods have proven successful? What should you take into account? Sowing, propagation of cuttings, root cuttings and grafting

Medlar in winter: How hardy is it really?

Medlar in winter: How hardy is it really?

What happens to the medlar in the dead of winter? Is it frost hardy or does it need protection from the icy cold?

Cutting young plum trees: tips for he althy growth

Cutting young plum trees: tips for he althy growth

What should you consider when cutting a young plum tree? Here you will find useful information about the right cut, timing and cutting tool

Successful firethorn care: location, cutting & fertilization

Successful firethorn care: location, cutting & fertilization

The firethorn is a robust and very attractive garden tree. Read everything you need to know about caring for the thorn bush in this article

Remove firethorn: This is how you remove the hedge correctly

Remove firethorn: This is how you remove the hedge correctly

Do you want to permanently remove a firethorn from your garden? Read this article to find out which techniques are promising

Multiply firethorn: methods, tips & tricks

Multiply firethorn: methods, tips & tricks

The root formation of the cuttings can be accelerated by spreading growing substrate. You can obtain these special earths from specialist retailers

Planting an apple tree successfully: location, variety and care

Planting an apple tree successfully: location, variety and care

Selecting the variety and location are the most important decisions when planting an apple tree in your own garden

Watermelon Varieties: Taste, Size and Cultivation

Watermelon Varieties: Taste, Size and Cultivation

Of the more than 150 different varieties of watermelon worldwide, Sugar Baby and Crimson Sweet are mostly grown for trade

Watermelons in the greenhouse: cultivation, care & tips

Watermelons in the greenhouse: cultivation, care & tips

In this country, a watermelon in a greenhouse can produce ripe fruit more easily because it has enough light, warmth and moisture

Watermelon: care tips for a successful harvest

Watermelon: care tips for a successful harvest

Caring for a watermelon requires a lot of attention to the young plants; later only fertilization and regular watering are necessary

Planting watermelons: Instructions for your own sweet fruits

Planting watermelons: Instructions for your own sweet fruits

When planting watermelons, it is important to prepare the seeds on time and in the right location

Refine melon: This is how you can do it step by step

Refine melon: This is how you can do it step by step

When refining a melon, a young fig leaf squash is usually used, the root of which gradually becomes the root of the melon

Watermelon ripe? Here's how to find out

Watermelon ripe? Here's how to find out

How can you tell if a watermelon is ripe? We explain how to use the knock test & when the melons in your garden are ripe

Growing watermelon: How to do it in your own garden

Growing watermelon: How to do it in your own garden

Growing watermelons is also possible in our latitudes if they are grown early enough or in a greenhouse

Watermelons for dogs: he althy refreshment or danger?

Watermelons for dogs: he althy refreshment or danger?

Watermelon is definitely suitable as a treat for a dog, but you should try it out with a small amount first

Rabbit and watermelon: A refreshing treat?

Rabbit and watermelon: A refreshing treat?

Can rabbits eat watermelon? We explain under what circumstances and how much is he althy for your rabbits

Melon in season: When is the best time to enjoy it?

Melon in season: When is the best time to enjoy it?

Thanks to imports from many countries, the melon is in season on the fruit shelf all year round; in autumn it can be harvested from your own garden

Watermelon & honeydew melon: fruit or vegetables?

Watermelon & honeydew melon: fruit or vegetables?

The classification of the melon as a fruit or vegetable is not based on taste, but rather based on the annuality of the plants

Firethorn berries: poisonous or harmless to humans and animals?

Firethorn berries: poisonous or harmless to humans and animals?

Firethorn is not a poisonous plant. Read in this article which parts of the plant are slightly poisonous and how you can use the berries

Firethorn diseases: How to recognize and treat them

Firethorn diseases: How to recognize and treat them

Is your firethorn showing leaf drop and damage to the berries? Read this article about how you can treat plant diseases yourself

Firethorn Select location: Tips for optimal growth

Firethorn Select location: Tips for optimal growth

The firethorn is an undemanding tree that thrives even in unfavorable locations. Read here which place in the garden he prefers

Firethorn in the garden: This is how you optimally promote growth

Firethorn in the garden: This is how you optimally promote growth

What planting distance should be maintained for firethorn? How tall does he have to be before he gets the first cut? Read it here

Preserving plums: quick and easy

Preserving plums: quick and easy

Boil ripe plums after harvesting and extend their shelf life. A short guide with practical tips

Overwintering a coconut palm: This is how you ensure ideal conditions

Overwintering a coconut palm: This is how you ensure ideal conditions

Do you have a new coconut palm and want to know more about caring for it? Here you can find out how to get your coconut palm well over the winter

Growing watermelon: This is how they thrive in your garden

Growing watermelon: This is how they thrive in your garden

Watermelon plants grow similarly to pumpkins and thrive in warm locations with nutrient-rich soil