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Infusing lavender oil is quite simple and doesn’t require any heavy equipment. All that’s needed is a carrier oil and the flowers from any type of lavender. Read also: Making lavender oil Lavender, an easy plant to grow Lavandin, the most productive lavender 3 steps to infuse lavender oil Lavender flowers, when steeped in another […]

Fermented tea, maceration, infusion, decoction… garden tansy sure shares many benefits! Pest repellent and fungicide, it’s also an interesting flower that fosters biodiversity.

Raised gardening gets a resounding “yes”, doesn’t it? Now, the time has come to select the best layout for raised garden beds. Square, rectangles, curves

Before leaving to go on holiday, a few good tips can ensure that your garden plants will still be in great health when you get back. But in case of dry spell, watering must be both carefully planned and not excessive. Are you traveling away from the garden for a week or more? Start with […]

Adapt your garden to summer climate conditions with eco-friendly watering solutions and practices to give your plants the upper hand on drought.

After the last tasks of fall and before putting them away, it is important to thoroughly clean your tools

Choosing plants based on the climate in your area will make for easy gardening and will help reduce treatments and watering.

The technique to prepare hydrangea cuttings is surely one of the easiest to follow and allows for cost-effective propagation of hydrangeas.

Mahonia berries are an unexpected addition to the many fruits and berries you can grow in your garden! This oft-planted ornamental shrub hides a surprise treat for the fall: its delicious, tart berries! Learn all about how and when to harvest them. Key Mahonia harvest facts Harvest season – late fall Northern Hemisphere – September, […]

Sandy soil is both poor in nutrients and cannot retain moisture. But sand does have major advantages when it comes

In fall, when trees and shrubs lose their foliage, a thick blanket of useful dead leaves forms in the garden. It is the season to unclog gutters and pick up leaves, and use them for gardens and vegetable plots

Chickens in the garden! If you’ve got a little space in the garden, setting up a chicken coop makes it possible to have fresh eggs

Coronavirus lockdowns aim to reduce contact between people. However, many professionals must go to their customers to work to earn a living.

Turn many items throughout the house into perfectly good soil mix! Especially useful to get started on gardening without needing to go out.

In times of virus crisis, people are confined at home to avoid meeting others. When gardening outside, it’s important to follow

The Coronavirus Covid-19 crisis shouldn’t keep you away from your garden. Quite the opposite, a lockdown is a great opportunity

Now that governments are starting to ban insecticides that are the most dangerous to our honey-making friends, a reminder of the situation and the best practices to implement on how to save bees.

Ash can be extremely useful in your garden and for your plants since it becomes an exceptional fertilizer.

Lively, colorful and evolving as seasons come and go, a mixed border is a brilliant combination of perennials, annuals, shrubs and grasses.

For permaculture, a major source of inspiration is old growth forests. Have you ever seen a forest with bare soil?

Peat is fossil organic matter, formed from plant debris. It is the major constituent of soils saturated in water like peat bogs.

N, P, K… does this fertilizer alphabet mean anything to you? For sure, these three elements are crucial for the growth and development of all your plants.

Coffee lovers, these lines were written for you! Instead of throwing your used coffee grounds away, use them in your garden, your plants will thank you for it! If you’re not a coffee drinker, you can still reap the benefits of using coffee grounds. Just ask the neighborhood coffee shop for a bucket or two […]

Flax mulch is a by-product of cultivating flax, and it turns out to be an excellent mulch for all plants. It is the perfect soil cover for flower beds, around trees, in garden boxes and in the vegetable patch.

Landscaping a flower bed always starts with the basic question “What type of soil is in my garden?” It’s important, if only to know which plants will grow best.

Thanks to composting, vegetable peels and other organic matter aren’t worthless anymore.

Slate mulch will make for most striking contrasts together with your plants. This dark gray stone evokes the harsh weather of Brittany or the immediately

The summer season calls for light food and refreshing nutrients on meal tables. Peaches and nectarines can be savored under the shade of parasols.

Just discovered Mahonia berries were edible? Extend the joy and learn all the best ways to keep and preserve

What is compost? Fashion blip or true eco-friendly solution for your plants and garden? Compost is without a doubt the answer to the trending quest for organic produce

Many of us only get to garden in shared gardens or community allotments. Lockdown obligations are strict regarding this option.

Shale is a very decorative mineral mulch that lasts a very long time, and which boasts excellent aesthetic and covering properties.