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 […]
Chicory is grown as a shoot from the chicory root. The white leaf rosettes are harvested in winter and taste tender and aromatic bitter. This is how to successfully grow the vegetable. Chicory (Cichorium intybus […]
Artichokes are special vegetables not only because of their fine taste. As ornamental plants, they are also extraordinary phenomena that amaze garden lovers. Origin of the artichoke The artichoke (Cynara cardunculus subsp. scolymus) is a […]
Gardeners already have their hands full in April. Because in this month, seeds are diligently sown and planted, laying the foundation for a successful season in the kitchen garden. Here is what needs to be […]
The musk mallow is an old medicinal plant, comparable to mallow. In the folk medicine one makes no difference between the different mallow species. The healing effect is expectorant and anti-inflammatory and helps e.g. against […]
Almost everyone knows stinging nettle, and there is hardly anyone who does not sooner or later come in contact with their burning properties. Therefore, it is also often avoided. But due to its important medicinal […]
The lesser galangal is native to the island of Hainan in the South China Sea and is also grown throughout Southeast Asia. Similar to ginger (Zingiber officinale), the bulbous rhizomes of the plant are being […]
Cleavers is a frequently occurring weed with us. Previously used the herb as a substitute for animal rennet to produce mainly cheese. In folk medicine one uses cleavers especially in kidney and urinary complaints, as […]
For most garden owners, the ground elder is considered a nuisance weed that is so stubborn that you will never get rid of it. Ground elder used to be very popular in folk medicine for […]
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