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Garden: 5 good reasons to use straw.

"She protects your crops from the cold." Straw is a good insulator, as evidenced by its use in the construction industry. It can therefore be used in a vegetable garden to protect crops from the cold. This is the first of 5 good reasons to use straw in your garden. If you live in an area with hars ...

14
June
2023

Garden: 5 Tips to Protect Pots from Frost

ot and the ground, you help water to drain freely. For the more cold-sensitive plants, you can replace the wooden blocks with an insulating layer of straw or polystyrene. 4- Cover the pots with insulating materials. Another of the 5 tips for protecting pots from frost is to dress them in a coat for ...

05
Jan
2024

Vegetable garden: which mulch for which plant?

soil. If you don't dry them long enough or if you lay them out in too thick a layer, this organic mulch may ferment. This problem does not occur with straw which is denser and drier. Among the materials you can collect from your garden and dry, you can also mention grass stalks like miscanthus and ...

26
Sep
2024

Bio-based construction materials: what are the advantages?

s have the primary advantage of being made from renewable plant or animal raw materials. This term encompasses various materials such as wood, wheat straw, recycled cotton, flax, cork, hemp, and cellulose wadding for plant-based materials, as well as sheep wool and duck feathers for animal-based ma ...

03
Oct
2023

Carnival of Nice

e most spectacular floats that have paraded in Nice. On February 14, 1882, His Majesty 'Triboulet' made a triumphant entry into the city: the modest straw and rag puppet, until then an immobile spectator on the Place de la Préfecture, took part for the first time in the procession, sitting on th ...

23
Jan
2007

Composting

ings, lawn clippings...), green leaves, perishable household waste (vegetable and fruit waste). - Carbonaceous waste: shredded branches, dead leaves, straw - Used coffee grounds with filter, eggshells - Biodegradable litter from herbivorous animals - Pieces of 100% natural fabric (wool, cotton) Not ...

30
Jan
2007

Growing Strawberries in 7 Questions

What are the characteristics of strawberry plants? The strawberry is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family that is cultivated for its fruits. Its scientific name is Fragaria vesca. It is a melliferous plant, visited by bees. Strawberries can be recognized by the terminal tooth of the ...

15
Mar
2007

Christmas DIY: how to make an advent wreath?

it to celebrate the last Sunday before Christmas. What is the necessary equipment? Here are the materials needed to make an Advent wreath: - a straw wreath to use as a stand (from florists) - branches of fir, pine, cypress or yew - wire - four red or white candles - four candle bases - m ...

31
Oct
2008

How to save water in the garden?

but rainwater also penetrates the ground more effectively. Another effective action is mulching the soil using grass clippings or other plant debris (straw, ferns, wood chips, bark). A mulch layer about 5 cm thick helps keep the soil moist, moderates its temperature, and limits weeds. The install ...

24
Apr
2009

What are the different Christmas traditions in Europe?

land On Christmas Eve, Poles wait for the appearance of the first star in the sky to start the meal and the party. At the Christmas table, they slip straw under the tablecloth as a reminder that Jesus was born in a stable, and they always leave a seat open in case a guest arrives. ...

03
Dec
2009

The Shamrock shake: a recipe for St. Patrick's Day

akes are decorated with a candied cherry. Since I couldn't find one, I replaced this ingredient with a small red candy. 4- Serve this shake with a straw and a spoon. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot To note: Since whiskey glasses have a generous capacity, if you're not too greedy, you can ...

09
Mar
2022

Chia fresca with watermelon: a healthy drink recipe

6- Stir the drink again with a spoon before dividing it into two large syrup glasses. Enjoy chilled by drinking directly from the glass or through a straw. Copyright : Audrey Vautherot ...

12
July
2022

Festive aperitif: the nolo trend

emary from the Ricochet brand. If you have a juice extractor at home, you can of course offer homemade vegetable juices to be drunk fresh through a straw. And to surprise your guests, why not end the evening in zen mode with a CBD-infused sparkling water from Chilled? ...

15
Dec
2022

How to make homemade kombucha?

re between 18 and 25°C. After a few days, the strain will rise to the surface due to the production of CO2. You can then taste the drink through a straw by pushing the mother slightly to the side. Your homemade kombucha is ready when it is fizzy, not too sweet and slightly acidic. When the be ...

31
Jan
2023

Cat litter: what are the advantages of plant-based litter?

produces a lot of dust, which can inconvenience the cat... or its owners! The plant material consists of 100% plant-based materials such as wood, straw, hemp or recycled paper. This product can come in a variety of forms, such as shavings, sawdust or pellets. Cats generally prefer pellets bec ...

02
Feb
2023

The Carnival of Binche in Belgium: history and traditions

ute blouse and pants decorated with 150 patterns (of stars, lions and crowns) in black, yellow and red felt. When dressing, the blouse is padded with straw in the front and back and decorated with a bell. The Gilles also wear brass bells on their belts, a ruff, wooden clogs and most importantly a ...

10
Feb
2023

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

he third tip for preparing your vegetable garden for a dry regime is therefore to provide a good thickness of mulch, favoring plant materials such as straw, nettles or green waste such as grass clippings. In practice, you should spread on the ground a mulch 8 to 10 cm thick, preferably right afte ...

01
Mar
2023

How to dress for the beach?

ach, all kinds of fantasies are allowed, as long as you don't look "disguised": earrings and colorful delicate necklaces, scarves and headbands in your hair, straw hats like boaters or Panama hats... If you want to have style on the sand, choose a beautiful pair of sunglasses that protect your eyes ...

04
May
2023

Weight loss tip: be careful with lemon juice and vinegar for losing weight.

o consume these two foods safely? If you love lemon juice, it is recommended to always: • dilute it in water to reduce its acidity • drink it through a straw to reduce contact with teeth • rinse your mouth with clear water after drinking it. Attention: never brush your teeth immediately after ...

29
May
2023

Kitchen Garden: Phenoculture or Hay Mulching in 5 Questions

of your vegetable garden, you may argue that hay isn't the only material that can be used. There are many alternatives such as using bark, tree chippings, or straw. However, Didier Helmstetter is adamant: hay is the best option. Hay is a grass that has been cut when its flower begins to form. It i ...

21
Dec
2023