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Vegetable garden: 5 vegetables to sow in August

n at the end of summer for a harvest starting in October. Note: Since carrots can be grown year-round, it is beneficial for gardeners to stagger the sowing to spread out the harvests over time. You can sow directly in place by digging furrows every 30 cm. Remember to thin out after emergence and p ...

21
Aug
2024

Green manure: definition, sowing and benefits.

en manure? A green manure is a fast-growing plant that is temporarily cultivated to improve soil structure and enrich the land. This method involves sowing fast-growing plants, which continue to grow even in the late season and cover the ground over a large area. These plants are then intended to ...

16
May
2008

What is the difference between a seedling tree and a grafted tree?

What is a franc tree? In gardening, a wild tree is called a tree that comes directly from the sowing of a seed, a pip, or a stone. Most wild trees are wild trees that reproduce by sowing. 2- What are the advantages and disadvantages of free-standing trees? The culture of free trees is cheaper sinc ...

06
Oct
2023

The beauty of the day: everything you need to know about this flower in 5 questions

0°C, you can sow it in place from April until May or June. It accepts all types of soil, although it prefers rich, cool, and well-drained soils. Two sowing methods are possible: • Either in clusters of 3 or 4 seeds, spaced 30 cm apart. • Or broadcast, provided you thin out the seedling ...

25
June
2024

Cosmos: Light Flowers for Your Flowerbeds

s slight chocolate scent ... How to grow cosmos seedlings? You can sow cosmos seeds under cover, in a greenhouse, or directly in the ground. Under cover, sowing is done at the beginning of April. Slightly bury the seeds. Keep them warm and water regularly. You can transplant the seedlings 3 weeks l ...

27
Aug
2010

Poppies in the Garden: Varieties and Cultivation

opsis betonicifolia) with an unreal azure blue! How to grow poppies? As a general rule, true poppies belonging to the genus Papaver are cultivated by sowing in autumn or spring. Since their flowering period is rather short, you can stagger your sowing between March and July. They appreciate well-dr ...

12
June
2015

Millettia japonica satsuma : discover the summer wisteria in 5 questions

ing soil and sand. Keep your cuttings warm all winter by watering them regularly. You can also propagate the species Millettia japonica satsuma by sowing, making sure to soak the seeds in warm water for a day before sowing. 5- What are the other advantages of summer wisteria? Did you know tha ...

22
Feb
2023

Arugula salad: 5 things to know about this stinging salad

in place from March to August If you want to start growing ro(u)quette in your vegetable garden, you should know that this salad can be multiplied by sowing. Simply sow it in place in fresh, fertile soil that you have previously tilled and enriched. This plant does not like to be sown in a bucke ...

03
Mar
2023

Gardening table: 5 criteria for choosing the right one.

Height and dimensions. Furniture designed to facilitate small sowing and repotting tasks, the gardening table must above all be functional. Therefore, the first criterion to consider when choosing one is its height. This raised table will greatly facilitate certain tasks such as cutting and repott ...

19
Apr
2023

For Saint Barbara's Day, sow wheat and lentils

st sprout wheat grains or lentils in beautiful cups. Among the Christmas preparations that bring together young and old around ancient traditions, sowing the wheat of Saint Barbara is a fun activity that usually delights children. Where does this tradition come from? The origins of this tradi ...

30
Nov
2007

Garden: Everything You Need to Know About Petunias

(liquid fertilizer in the watering every two weeks or slow-release fertilizer at planting). • Remove wilted flowers regularly. Petunias are propagated by sowing in February-March at 15°C or by cuttings in August. Note: These easy-to-care-for flowers can be attacked by aphids and slugs! Which va ...

22
Apr
2011

Seed Bombs: How to Make Seed Bombs?

rflies... Wait until all risk of frost has passed. Spring, and especially the months of April and May, are the most favorable times for this type of sowing. All that's left is for you to go for a walk or bike ride with your clay balls in a bag to become a "guerrilla gardener" yourself! How to make ...

30
Mar
2016

Garden: 5 Grandma's recipes that work

e effect against diseases and insects. You can try this grandma's recipe which costs a little more for the most disease-sensitive plants. After sowing or repotting, simply spread the powdered spice in a thin layer on the potting soil. The scent of cinnamon would also scare away ants and cat ...

13
Aug
2021

Garden: 5 things you need to know about farmers' seeds

home gardener, this allows you to: - recover seeds from your plants to resow them - be completely independent from the industry to do your sowing - benefit from varieties that adapt better to their environment, even without pesticides - harvest fruits and vegetables with a bette ...

22
Sep
2021

The laburnum: a small tree with a dazzling bloom

ub can be attacked by caterpillars and aphids. It is also subject to mildew and powdery mildew in case of excess humidity. You can propagate it by sowing in autumn or by semi-linear cuttings in summer. There are several interesting varieties The cytis family, i.e. the genus Laburnum, has only ...

13
Oct
2021

Poet's carnation: sowing, cultivation and maintenance

When to sow the poet's carnations? It is recommended that poet carnations be sown in late spring, in May or June, and transplanted into place in the fall to enjoy beautiful blooms the following year. The Poet's carnation or Dianthus barbatus blooms from May through August. This colorfully named ...

24
Aug
2022

The garden arroche: a forgotten vegetable

rowroot is not difficult. The Good Lady of the Gardens is a rather hardy plant of rapid growth. It thrives in sun but also accepts part shade. Its sowing is easy to succeed since it can be sown in place from March, preferably in fresh, humus-rich soil. You have until the end of September to sow s ...

07
Sep
2022

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

ed in a dry rock garden or a sunny bed. It can also be grown in a pot or window box, provided it is given a sunny exposure and good drainage. Easy sowing and maintenance The chocolate drop really has it all: besides the gourmet scent of its flowers, it is easy to plant and maintain. Berlandie ...

13
Jan
2023

Garden: growing kiwai in 5 questions

in spring or fall and have a harvest 2 or 3 years later. In colder regions, prefer a spring planting. It is also possible to multiply this plant by sowing under cold frame (in spring) or by cuttings by operating as you wish: - semi-woody cuttings in August - woody cuttings from November ...

20
Jan
2023

Drought: how to prepare your vegetable garden for a dry spell?

1- Don't think too big Spring will soon be here and, for many gardeners, it's time to choose what to plant and sow in the vegetable garden. While it's only natural to want to diversify your crops, the drought that has been in the news for several months in France should prompt you to be reasonable ...

01
Mar
2023