Frozen currants
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How to freeze currants

2021-07-01 0

Freezing currants is a great way to preserve the delicious fruit. Both red currants (Ribes rubrum) and black currants (Ribes nigrum) can be stored in the freezer for between ten and twelve months, as can […]

Making nettle swill
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How to prepare liquid nettle manure

2021-06-25 0

Swill made from plants acts as a natural tonic in the ornamental and vegetable garden and is very popular among hobby gardeners, as it is very easy to make yourself. One of the best-known is […]

Frozen strawberries
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How to freeze strawberries

2021-06-24 0

Strawberries are popular with adults and children. They are an integral part of the summer kitchen and refine sweet dishes as well as savory. You can use fresh berries in cakes, desserts, juices and sauces, […]

Green asparagus
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How to freeze green asparagus

2021-06-22 0

Whether freshly harvested from the garden or bought from the weekly market: You can’t get enough of green asparagus (Asparagus officinalis). It not only tastes spicier and more aromatic than the white asparagus. Green asparagus […]

An allotment garden
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Save money with an allotment garden

2021-06-17 0

The city dweller’s oasis is the allotment garden, and not just because an allotment garden saves money. With skyrocketing real estate prices, it has become almost impossible to afford the luxury of a home garden […]

Wooden privacy screen
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DIY: Build your own wooden privacy screen

2021-06-11 0

Who wants to protect his garden from prying eyes, usually can not avoid a privacy screen. With a bit of craftsmanship, you can build one yourself from wood. Of course, you can also buy ready-made […]

Wild herbs
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Identify, harvest and prepare wild herbs

2021-05-26 0

Collecting wild herbs is in vogue, either on a foray through the field, forest or meadow. Some people see wild plants only as weeds. Connoisseurs use the vital substance-rich wild herbs for healthy cooking. Especially […]

Tawny mining bee
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Create nesting aid for mining bees

2021-05-06 0

About three-quarters of our wild bees prefer a place on the ground. With these step-by-step instructions, you can succeed in building a nesting box for mining bees. If you want to do something good for […]