Aphids, how to get rid of them?
Aphids are fearsome insects that attack leaves and feed on plant sap. There are natural ways to treat against them. Leaves curl up and become sticky.
Nasturtium
Peppy is the word… for in addition to its enthusiastic growth, the edible seeds have a peppery taste! Uses in the garden and how to plant and grow them.
Cloister garden, gardens of old are making a comeback
Wisdom and ancient charm abound in the cloister garden of old. It somehow recaptures a bit of the lost garden of Eden.
Companion planting: pair vegetables with flower and herbs!
When plants live as neighbors, they’re just like us: often, they really help each other out, but sometimes they just can’t stand each other!
Mashua, the tuber nasturtium
Mashua is a nasturtium root crop selected by ancient Incas. Key mashua facts Name: Tropaeolum tuberosum Common: mashua, tuber nasturtium Family: Tropaeolaceae, tuber veggie Height: 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 m) Exposure: sun, part shade eventually Planting distance: 20 inches (50 cm) Soil: light, humiferous, well-draining – Planting: spring’s end – Harvest: fall […]
Nasturtium vs. Aphids, decoy those pests away!
Whether in the vegetable patch, around fruit trees or near rose trees,
Nasturtium, a cute annual climbing vine
Nasturtium is a cute annual climbing vine that will gleefully decorate your garden.
Climbing nasturtium, an easy flower vine
Nasturtium is a climbing vine famous both for its blooms and for the speed with which it develops.
Grow flowers for food!
Certain flowers are both ornamental and edible. Feel free to try them out, a feast for eyes and taste buds alike!
Direct sowing, sowing plants directly in the ground
Whether for vegetables or certain flower species, direct sowing or sowing in the plot is very easy. It takes place in spring, after the last frost has passed. It’s also practiced during summer for the planting of most fall and winter vegetables.
Annual flower sowing, growing & care, 2-minute video
Annual flowers bring joy as one can follow every step of their life cycle. Learn when to plant them, how to care and water them, and follow your annual flowers up until they bring about seeds for yet another circle of life. Examples of annual flowers are nasturtium, cosmos and sweet alyssum, among many, many […]
