good garden soil is essential for growth and harvest
Gardening advice & tips

How to prepare the soil for planting and sowing vegetables

2023-08-02 0

Understanding Soil Types Gardening success hinges on comprehending soil types, each with unique challenges and opportunities for cultivation. Let’s delve into three major soil types: Identifying Sandy Soil Sandy soil, with its gritty texture, is […]

Chili Pepper
Vegetable plants

Chili Peppers: The Ultimate Guide to Growing

2023-04-28 0

Understanding Chili Pepper Varieties and Heat Levels Chili peppers come in a vast array of shapes, sizes, colors, and heat levels. Understanding the differences between the varieties can help you choose the right pepper for […]

Endive
Vegetable plants

Endive – planting, care and harvest

2023-02-17 0

Endive is a leafy green vegetable that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. Its unique taste and versatility make it a popular ingredient in many dishes around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just […]

oak leaf lettuce
Vegetable plants

Oak leaf lettuce – planting, care and harvest

2023-02-15 0

Origin Oak leaf lettuce (Lactus sativa var. crispa) is a form of leaf lettuce and, like it, belongs to the composite family (Compositae). Unlike lettuce, it does not form a head, but more or less […]

elephant garlic
Vegetable plants

Elephant Garlic – planting, care and harvest

2023-02-13 0

Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum subsp. ampeloprasum), a species of onion, is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from hearty soups and stews to roasted vegetables and […]

cardoon
Vegetable plants

Cardy, Cardone – planting, care and harvest

2023-02-10 0

Cardy is a vegetable closely related to the artichoke. Bleached, the stems are a delight. Here is how to plant, care for and harvest the cardoon. Cardy (Cynara cardunculus), also called cardone, cardoon, or artichoke […]