Citron, the hand of Buddha
Citron, of which the Buddha’s hand is a variety, is a citrus that produces very original fruits and blooms in a manner much appreciated by perfume makers.
Fruit tree
Growing fruit trees is the key to a life full of sweetness and vitamins. Here are the varieties you can think of growing in your area.
Moringa oleifera, a fast-growing tree with edible leaves
The most commonly cultivated species, Moringa oleifera, is a smallish tree that grows fast. In temperate climates, it can only survive indoors.
Beurré Hardy pear tree, early and abundant
The ‘Beurre Hardy’ pear tree is one of the earliest fruits for harvest in orchards at the end of summer.
Plum tree, how to have great plums
Plum tree is magnificent from spring to fall, and offers abundant harvests of plums.
Raspberry bushes, delicate fruits
Raspberry is easy to grow and the harvest is abundant.
Picholine olives, a taste of Provence
Picholine olive is a special olive variety native to southern France. Consumers are often unaware of the fact: olive oil from Nîmes was awarded in 2004 the title of “controlled designation of origin“: Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in French.
Fruit flies, how to fight them
Very small flies score the fruits with their ovipositor to deposit their eggs inside. These eggs will hatch inside the fruit, and the larvae will eat
Pomelo or Grapefruit tree – advice on caring for it
The Grapefruit tree, sometimes called pomelo, is a citrus plant with fleshy and tasty fruits.
