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Basin plants: understand this watering method in 8 questions

1- What does it mean to drench a plant? The term bassing a plant means placing it in a basin, sink or other container filled with water. The bassing technique, also known as soaking, is very effective in rehydrating the root ball when it has completely dried out. 2- What are the advantages o ...

15
Feb
2023

World Water Day: 5 gestures to preserve this resource.

s by hand • when you rinse vegetables in the sink. To limit your water consumption, remember to use a glass when brushing your teeth and a soapy water basin when washing dishes by hand. When rinsing vegetables, simply place a basin in your sink to catch the muddy water that flows out. You ca ...

22
Mar
2023

Stroll around the Thau Lagoon: five towns to visit

. A visit to the Musée de l'étang de Thau will allow you to learn more about the trades of the 'peasants of the sea' and the activities of the Thau basin. Copyright : Matthieu FAURE Mèze Then take the D613 to Mèze, the oldest town in the Thau basin! 'Mèze' means 'middle', which cor ...

12
Feb
2013

Coutellia: the art knife show in Thiers.

exhibition for over 20 years, dedicated to art and traditional knives. The choice of this location is not surprising since Thiers has been a cutlery basin for over six centuries... Even today, 70% of knives made in France come from the Thiers basin. The industry has 92 artisanal companies and 20% ...

15
May
2013

"The World Cutlery Meetings: a new event in Thiers"

A new event dedicated to cutlery. Cutlery basin for over six centuries and home to the Cutlery Museum, the town of Thiers in Auvergne aims to establish its status as the French capital of cutlery on the international stage. In Thiers, knives have been manufactured since the 14th century. As early ...

12
May
2016

Bed linen: how to wash a pillow?

spin. How to do a hand wash? If your pillow is not machine washable, you may be able to hand wash it. In this case, simply dip the pillow in a basin of warm, slightly soapy water and scrub gently. Then rinse the pillow thoroughly under the shower. It's easier to rinse it with the shower head ...

19
Aug
2022

Garden: Planting Lavender in 5 Questions

warmth. 4- How to plant lavender? To plant a lavender bought in a pot, start by gently removing the plant from the pot and soaking it in a bucket or basin of water to moisten the soil. Meanwhile, dig a hole twice as wide as the plastic pot that contained the plant. For planting in open ground, rem ...

07
Apr
2023

Museum in Paris: why visit the Petit Palais?

eable on the day I visited these places, I noticed that Parisians and tourists had come in large numbers to enjoy this garden arranged around a central basin and surrounded by a magnificent peristyle. Despite the crowd, this garden exudes a sense of calm and serenity, thanks to the harmonious blend ...

04
July
2024

Kayak Cross: 5 Things to Know About This Spectacular Discipline

not ranked based on their time, as in other Olympic canoe and kayak events, but based on their finishing position. They all navigate together in the basin and must jostle to cross the finish line first, making for an especially intense and spectacular race. 2- The departure takes place several mete ...

05
Aug
2024

Visiting Provence in the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol

Pagnol for filming several scenes of the movie Manon des Sources. If you visit it, don't forget to also go to the Stag Cave located just above. The writer had a small Basin built there to collect spring water. On the edges of this basin, you can see the handprints of Pagnol and Orane Demazis, his c ...

02
July
2015

Space: 5 events expected in 2022

over. The rover, named after the researcher who determined the structure of DNA, is expected to take off in the fall of 2022 toward Oxia Planum, a basin near the Martian equator. Its mission will include searching for traces of past life and studying the Red Planet's atmosphere. But before ...

13
Jan
2022

The Japanese apple tree: a spring flowering shrub

out 70 cm in diameter and add compost to your garden soil before placing your shrub and filling in the hole by packing the soil. To finish, form a basin around the foot and water it copiously. A tree of easy maintenance The Japanese apple tree has this advantage that it is low maintenance. ...

14
Apr
2022

Explore Quimper, the city of art and history of Brittany

summer property, and the locals love to visit it. There is a beautiful garden and a fascinating history dating back to the 17th century. The Neptune basin, the canal and many other things have been restored for the tourists. The gorges of Stangala Quimper Looking for something other than museum ...

09
May
2022

Tourism: 5 things to know about the Ourcq Canal

hose construction began in 1802, was inaugurated in 1822. So it celebrates its 200 years of existence this year. Over time, this canal of the Paris Basin has served several functions. Originally, its purpose was to provide Paris with drinking water. It was Napoleon who decided to create a cana ...

17
Aug
2022

Arugula salad: 5 things to know about this stinging salad

s made between the cultivated species (Eruca sativa) and wild arugula or Diplotaxis erucoides which grows spontaneously in the northern Mediterranean basin from Spain to Italy. Although they are two different plants, they share the common features of belonging to the brassica family and having cut l ...

03
Mar
2023

The Luxembourg Garden: 5 things to know about this must-see Parisian park.

din du Luxembourg, children are having a great time as it is possible to attend a puppet show, ride a pony or rent a remote-controlled boat to sail on the basin. If you are looking for free activities, know that this haven of greenery houses a playground with swings and slides. The Senate's websit ...

27
Mar
2023

Whiting of Meudon: recipes and uses.

the paste dry for 24 hours before using it. The mirror shine cleaner The famous white powder is also known to magically shine mirrors. For this use, dilute 100 g of Marseille soap in a basin of hot water and add 100 g of Blanc de Meudon. Mix well and let cool. Simply dip a clean cloth in this mixt ...

03
May
2023

Homemade baked wedges: a very easy recipe.

from your garden, you must of course wash them carefully before cutting them into wedges, that is to say, into quarters. 1- Soak the potatoes in a basin of clear water to remove most of the dirt. 2- Then brush them under a stream of running water with a hard-bristled brush like your dish brush. ...

26
May
2023

House: 5 cleaning tips with lemon

d drying with a dry cloth. Guaranteed shine! To clean stainless steel kitchen utensils such as cutlery or water bottles, simply soak them in a small basin, in a mixture of 10 cl of lemon juice and 50 cl of warm water. Let the objects soak for about fifteen minutes, then rinse them thoroughly and dr ...

23
Aug
2023

Health: 5 Tips to Combat Cold Feet

tice, you simply need to: • dilute 5 drops of rosemary, cypress, mint, or ginger essential oil in a tablespoon of vegetable oil or cow's milk. • fill a basin with warm water. • pour your essential oil mixture into the water. • soak your feet for about fifteen minutes or as lo ...

20
Nov
2023