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Garden: growing kiwai in 5 questions

1- What are the particularities of kiwai? The kiwai is the fruit of the Actinidia arguta vine, a plant in the Actinidiaceae family (the same family as the kiwi). It is a climbing plant that can grow up to 8 m in length. This perennial plant native of Japan, China and Korea carries deciduous leav ...

20
Jan
2023

The spotted pothos: 5 good reasons to adopt this plant.

d with silver. The uniqueness of its foliage is the first of the 5 good reasons to adopt it in your home. Although it is very rare for this tropical vine to flower indoors, this green plant is highly appreciated for its aesthetic appeal. Note: it should not be confused with another plant also call ...

22
Sep
2023

"The Graines de Jardin Festival: a free and green event in Rouen."

ommented thematic visits allowing you to (re)discover the treasures of the Jardin des plantes (by registration only). Workshops and visits - Stuffed Vine Leaves Workshop - Gourmet Bouquets - Compose your bouquet garni - From seed to plant - Discovering carnivorous plants - Bees and honey plants in ...

18
May
2016

Sun in the garden: how to measure the exposure of your garden?

e vegetables but will stay in one place less time. Another natural trick is to protect vegetables from the sun with other plants, such as trees or vines. This environmentally friendly solution is also the most complex for modulating shade. You will need to be careful not to create too much sha ...

27
July
2022

Hemorrhoids: 3 natural solutions to avoid recurrence

by easing venous congestion. Among the natural solutions to avoid recurrences, we can therefore mention the following venotonic plants: - red vine - horse chestnut - petit-houx - witch hazel In addition, all plants that continue to drain the liver have a positive action on ...

28
July
2022

Venous insufficiency: 6 tips to keep your legs light

to do an annual course of natural venotonics starting in May. From May to September, you can, for example, take a mixture of plants combining red vine with other plants with a vasoconstrictor effect such as witch hazel, horse chestnut or fragon. You can also massage your swollen feet and legs ...

18
Aug
2022

Vegetable garden: 8 diseases of the zucchini.

1- Zucchini mildew The vine and tomatoes are not the only plants to be attacked by mildew. Zucchinis can also develop this fungal disease when the weather is very humid. Zucchini mildew is caused by a pseudo fungus called Pseudoperonospora cubensis. The disease manifests itself as yellow spots tha ...

07
June
2023

5 tips for buying wine.

, and naturally made wine. In the wine section, there is some confusion between natural wine, organic wine, and natural wine. In all three cases, the vines have been grown without pesticides and the winemakers have sought to limit the use of sulfur. Sulfur is an antioxidant that can cause headaches ...

09
June
2023

The little train of Chalonnes-sur-Loire: a ride through the vineyards of the Coteaux du Layon.

erience Starting from the Tourist Office, the little train of Chalonnes-sur-Loire takes you on a journey through the old quarters of the city and the vineyards of the Coteaux du Layon, along the banks of the Loire. During this one hour and fifteen minute ride, you will discover the history of the t ...

16
Aug
2023

Griffonia: a natural anti-stress

riffonia is a plant from the Fabaceae family whose seeds are used in phytotherapy. This plant, whose botanical name is Griffonia simplicifolia, is a vine native to West Africa and Central Africa. It can reach heights of 3 to 10 meters and produces ovoid pods filled with seeds. Each pod contains be ...

29
Aug
2023

Rosehips: Overview and Health Benefits

ony (Dioscorea communis) which are toxic! It is quite easy to tell the difference between these two species because the black bryony is a herbaceous vine whose stems lack thorns. Moreover, its bright red berries do not have sepals or remains of stamens. Rose hips mature in the fall around October- ...

18
Jan
2024

Chilopsis linearis or desert willow: a heat-resistant shrub

be-shaped flowers, gathered in colorful clusters. The shape of its flowers, with wide-throated corollas, is reminiscent of the blooming of the trumpet vine and the catalpa, which belong to the same botanical family. 3- It comes in several varieties with various colors. The type species of desert wi ...

04
Sep
2024

Ansouis: 3 Good Reasons to Visit This Village in Luberon

products Another tourist attraction of the village of Ansouis lies in its local craftsmanship. You can explore one aspect of it by visiting the Museum of Vine and Wine, which displays more than 2000 ancient viticulture tools. You can also go to the small village market, held every Sunday morning o ...

16
Sep
2024