ty and takes a red, dark pink or yellow tint depending on the variety. To note: the blue tomato should not be confused with the black tomato. Blue varieties are distinguished from black tomatoes such as Crimean Black by their anthocyanin content, antioxidants also found in blueberries and black c ...
and slightly alkaline soil that stays cool. Remember to water it regularly if necessary. If your garden is windy, also be sure to tutor the taller varieties so that the stems don't bend under the weight of the flowers. To note: the cultivation of this plant is so simple that it is often used t ...
a fruticosa can last until the frosts if autumn is mild in your area. The flowers appear on the shoots of the year, starting in May for the earliest varieties and up to October for the latest ones. The peak of blooming usually occurs in summer, between mid-June and mid-September. Most shrubby cinq ...
roducer of peasant seeds follows the entire life cycle of the plant, from seed to seed. The first step involves planning the crops and selecting the varieties to be multiplied. This specialist must also determine the number of parent plants needed for production. From summer to the beginning of wi ...
rvested in the woods, was only introduced quite late into gardens, around the 16th century. Which variety of strawberry to choose? There are over 600 varieties of strawberries, among which non-remontant and remontant varieties must be distinguished, capable of producing fruits almost continuously. ...
e same plant as chili pepper. It is often overlooked, but bell peppers and chili peppers come from the same plant, the species Capsicum annuum. In other words, all varieties of bell peppers and chili peppers belong to the same botanical species. If their taste is different, it is only due to a vary ...
your seedlings in October if you live in a region with mild winters. If winters are harsh in your area, opt for cultivation under frames and choose varieties that resist the cold, such as the White Lisbon variety. In both cases, you will be able to harvest white onions throughout the winter and ne ...
ers' Seed Week dedicated to them in September. These 'homegrown' seeds are currently booming. They are not registered in the official catalogue of varieties (because they are less stable over time than conventional or hybridized varieties), but that does not prevent you from buying them. 2- T ...
ame from a wild plant that grew on European coasts. Over the centuries, cabbage has undergone so much breeding that there are now many species and varieties, which thrive in all temperate climates. Cabbages, which belong to the large Brassicaceae family, are a must in the vegetable garden thro ...
o Conservatory and the Dahlia Color which is a dahlia conservatory. This contemporary garden consists of wonderful beds of dahlias where the different varieties form patches of color. There are more than 5000 tubers of 400 different varieties, which allows visitors to discover an unsuspected biod ...
iolets belong to the same family as pansies Violets are herbaceous perennials in the same family as pansies, the genus Viola. Different horticultural varieties of Viola odorata are referred to as violet. Many varieties of flowers in this family have been bred by humans, including the famous Viole ...
A large family of flowers. The genus of Hibiscus has more than 30,000 varieties of annual or perennial flowering plants. It belongs to the Malvaceae family, like mallows. The hibiscus is a shrub that can reach a height of 5 meters and its flowers, either single or bicolored, bloom from March to Oc ...
ably as a standalone specimen to highlight its beauty, for example in the middle of your lawn. If you have a small garden, note that there are dwarf varieties suitable for small spaces. This ornamental tree thrives in ordinary, somewhat humus-rich soil and can tolerate limestone. Preferably plant i ...
ival invites ever-increasing numbers of visitors to discover the gastronomy of the tomato, its growing methods and the extraordinary diversity of its varieties. This festival combining gastronomy, Gardening and unusual discoveries is held the second weekend of September at the Château de la Bour ...
new roses André Eve The next stop on the rose route is Chilleurs-aux-Bois. This is where you can admire the André Eve exhibition of old and new roses. 600 old varieties and award-winning new creations are presented in a 5000m2 garden. In the heart of the rose garden, you can visit a garden ...
will help you have better crops. If you want to improve both the quantity and quality of your fruits and vegetables, simply privilege honey flower varieties such as sunflower, yarrow, blueberry or edible chrysanthemum. 3- They help to fight against harmful insects Not only do flowers attract ...
es. The flowers, often bicolored, decline a whole pallet of colors (white, pink, mauve, red, purple...). They can be simple or double according to varieties, and the height of the plant can go from 20 to 60 cm. Regardless of the variety chosen, the flowers usually have beautiful patterns as th ...
ys. It is also a very good source of vitamin A, B and C. 4- They are very rich in antioxidants Thanks to their beautiful colors, the different varieties of plums are very rich in antioxidants that fight against cell aging. One of the 5 health benefits of plums is that they are among the fr ...
wers are in season right now, here's a non-comprehensive list of fall flowers: - sunflowers in early fall - asters - roses (for some varieties) - dahlias - chrysanthemums - grasses - Japanese anemones - autumn camellias - echinaceas If you are hesita ...
he flowers of this shrub are melliferous and attract bees and butterflies! Its deciduous foliage emits an aromatic scent when crushed. The different varieties of Caryopteris offer flowers in shades of blue, which has earned this plant the nickname "bluebeard" or "blue spirea". It is essential in a ...
