Soaking plants is a watering technique that consists in soaking the pot in a basin of water. This allows the plant to rehydrate thanks to the phenomenon of capillarity. If you want to use this method, we explain how to soak plants in 8 questions.
If you like to make colorful summer salads, you probably know about red, yellow, green or even black tomatoes. But have you heard of blue tomato varieties? We suggest you discover the amazing blue tomato in 5 questions.
These golden yellow flowers are the harbingers of spring: in bud or sometimes even in bloom as early as December, the mimosa illuminates the beginning of the year with its long, fragrant bloom. This tree, dear to the hearts of the people of the Côte d'Azur, is reputed to be fragile and difficult to acclimatize. If you dream of having one in your garden, here are all the tips you need to know to repot and maintain a mimosa.
Notice to orchid lovers! Every year, in February, a thousand and one orchids are exhibited in the large greenhouses of the Jardin des Plantes. This event is the occasion to see gathered flowers of a rare beauty.
Did you know that wormwood, which is used to make the famous liqueur of the same name, is also a valuable plant for natural gardening enthusiasts? Used in infusion or decoction, it constitutes a natural repellent as well as an excellent remedy with insecticide and fungicide properties.
When temperatures drop outside, we are often reluctant to open the windows wide at home. And yet, it is essential to renew the air inside your home in all seasons, especially in winter when viruses are circulating. We explain why it is important to air your home every day, even in winter.
Have you heard of the kiwifruit also called baby kiwi or Actinidia arguta? This small fruit, cousin of the kiwi, is a mine of vitamin C and polyphenols. Good news for those who want to make a cure: this mini kiwi is rather easy to cultivate in our latitudes!
With the new year, you may be feeling the need to renew and clean your home. What if you start by putting your dressing room in order? If clothes fall out every time you open the door, it's time to sort through your possessions. Here are 5 tips to make room in your closet.
Did you know that there is a plant whose flowers have a chocolate scent? This plant of the Asteraceae family is called chocolate flower or chocolate drop. We suggest you discover this pretty perennial with surprising characteristics.
If you dream of a new kitchen but lack the space at home to create the room of your dreams, adding a veranda may be the solution! Contrary to what we sometimes imagine, it is quite possible to install a kitchen under a veranda with good insulation and sufficient ventilation. If you are not completely convinced, read the following article! We explain why you should choose a veranda to install your new kitchen.
