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Some of you may also know Cosmos. They fill the garden with a pretty interplay of various shades of pink and purple, contrasting beautifully with the green of their leaves. These annuals are ideal cut flowers and have a very long shelf life. If you already have phlox or delphiniums planted in you...

The scabiosa belongs to the teasel family and is an absolute must for lovers of blue flowers. Gracefully and lightly, the beautiful, full blooms rest on slender stems, reminiscent of little fairies in floral dress dancing through the flowerbed. Their beautiful, natural effect is particularly effe...

Solomon's seal is also called "fragrant lily of the valley" and belongs to the asparagus family. It is popularly known as "lily of the valley under the roof" because the plants look so similar. Solomon's seal was once considered a magical perennial, believed to have many magical and healing power...

When you think of radish (Raphanus sativus), you immediately think of a cozy beer garden atmosphere with "Radi," beer, and pretzels. However, the more or less spicy root is also excellent in salads or as a topping for bread. Radish contains plenty of vitamin C, fruit acids, minerals, and mustard ...

The evening primrose belongs to the evening primrose family and is an elegant perennial for sunny spots in your home garden. Whether in gravel beds, sunny perennial borders, as a container plant on the patio, or on balconies, the evening primrose cuts a fine figure everywhere.

This golden-yellow mushroom, widely grown in this country, is one of our favorites. Its delicate flavor and striking shape certainly speak for themselves. This delicious late summer and autumn mushroom is virtually irreplaceable for light and uncomplicated summer cooking.

This very healthy and heirloom vegetable is typical of the colder seasons. The parsnip is very robust and easier to cultivate than its close relatives, the carrot. If you haven't tried it yet, you should definitely consider growing this nutritious vegetable in your vegetable garden!

The bright red, yellow, or green of bell peppers immediately conjures up images of warmth, summer, and the south. But this crunchy, sweet vegetable can also be grown here if it is provided with sufficient light and warmth. Their high vitamin C content and sweet flavor make bell peppers a healthy ...

Many gardeners know it as a stubborn, troublesome weed. However, this particular species stands out for its bright, pure, and invigorating orange blossom color, which is extremely rare among perennials. However, other colors are also available through breeding. Whether in natural gardens, along w...

Daffodils ring in the gardening season with bells and trumpets. Hardly any other bulbous flower brings such a beautiful spring glow.

The evening primrose belongs to the evening primrose family and is a true perennial bloomer. This long-lived wild perennial not only looks great in open borders and on patios, but is also a popular cut flower for vases. Particularly beautiful flowerbed combinations are created with sage, speedwel...

Phlox is one of the most popular flowering perennials and a staple in the gardening world. It belongs to the sedge family and is particularly impressive due to its colorful variety and long bloom period. Phlox creates a sea of ​​flowers in any type of garden and is an absolute must-have, especial...

Lemon balm provides a sweet and sour refreshment, especially in the summertime. It spreads quickly in the garden and is easy to handle. Whether used to wake up tired souls, as a conditioner for shiny hair, or as an ingredient in herbal cooking, lemon balm has many qualities to discover.

Zinnias are ideal cut flowers because of their longevity. In the border, they pair particularly well with other perennials and summer flowers. Smaller varieties are also suitable for pot cultivation. If you have marigolds, marigolds, or grasses in your garden, these make ideal border companions.

The ornamental apple (Malus hybrids) is a magnificent small tree that blooms profusely, bears many fruits and is also largely resistant to all diseases.

If you unsuspectingly walk past a garden in the middle of winter and suddenly smell the wonderful scent of flowers, it can only mean one thing: the witch hazel (Hamamelis) has bloomed!

They add a special flair to the garden and boast delicious fruits that are perfect as snacks, but can also be processed into jelly or jam: Grapes shouldn't be missing from your garden! And by the way: There's hardly a fruit whose juice is surrounded by more legends, secrets, and songs.

In the run-up to Christmas, the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), with its magnificent, colorful leaves, is a special gift. During the cold season, it's one of the most popular houseplants. In America, Poinsettia Day is even celebrated every year on December 12th.

With relatively little maintenance, the wide variety of daylilies (Hemerocallis) brings a firework of color to our gardens. Even though each bloom lasts only a day, the perennial produces so many buds that we can enjoy their splendor almost all summer long.

Garlic chives belong to the allium genus and the onion family. They offer the perfect solution and good news for all garlic lovers who don't want to give up their garlic but don't want to give up the unpleasant after-dinner smell. Their flavor is milder than garlic but stronger and more intense t...

Who doesn't immediately think of the 1980s TV show dandelion? On "Peter Lustig," the dandelion represented everything wild – the small plant grows everywhere it shouldn't. However, the leaves that cheekily push through the asphalt are best left uneaten. Fresh from the market or your own garden, h...

The often low-growing and hardy scillas are extremely popular early bloomers. They have a long flowering period and are otherwise relatively undemanding to care for. Furthermore, the blue-flowered plant spreads very rapidly. Today, around 20 cultivated varieties are known, although the range enco...

The Atlantic bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), also known as the English bluebell, wood hyacinth, or bluebell, is an early-flowering bulbous plant in the asparagus family. As soon as the spring warmth awakens them, they timidly reveal their first blue tips.

The American blueberry, or cultivated in the garden, is much easier than our native blueberry, Vaccinium myrtillus. Its fruits are rich in vitamin C and other vitamins, as well as the blue-dyed substance anthocyanin. This plant pigment is said to have anti-inflammatory properties. Due to its deco...

The sweetgum is the perfect place for an autumnal firework! Native to North America, this tree has an aromatic sap that was once used to make chewing gum, which is why it is also known as 'American Sweetgum' or 'Redgum'. It has plenty of space in medium-sized gardens and is an excellent specimen ...

The Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus ) are a true classic among summer flowers – colorful, charming, and uncomplicated. With their playful, "snappy" blossoms in pink, red, yellow, or white, they bring life to beds, balconies, or pots. Children are particularly amazed by the snappy flower shape – th...

As a special form of head cabbage, Brussels sprouts develop unique mini cabbage heads that, when properly prepared, develop a mild, nutty aroma.

What's summer without sweet peas, without that intoxicating scent, those delicate colors! Oh, how fortunate that there's always a piece of fence or a willow trellis somewhere; in a pinch, you can simply stretch some string between the three vertical supports of the canopy, and off you go.

In the interplay of light and shade, this enchanting perennial launches a charm offensive that's impossible to resist. And you shouldn't, otherwise your own garden will miss out on the fabulous world of masterwort!

The sunflower is probably THE summer flower par excellence. Not only do their blossoms resemble tiny suns, they are also extremely important as crops, as sunflower seeds and sunflower oil are widely used in cooking. Therefore, you should also protect your sunflowers from birds if you plan to use ...

It's finally back! As one of the first harbingers of spring in the vegetable patch, rhubarb, with its red-green stalks, takes over the kitchen again in April. Now is the time to enjoy this delicious vegetable, as the sour season is unfortunately short.

The perfect ornamental plant for the foreground of your flowerbed. The spectabile stonecrop (Sedum spectabile) belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is hardy due to this characteristic. This summer perennial is particularly well-suited to rock gardens and large containers. As a slug-resistant, l...

The colorful beet plant is an all-rounder among vegetable plants and offers a wide variety of varieties. Carrots grow particularly well in light, loose soil, both in the ground and in pots. If you want to enjoy the taste of this crunchy vegetable all year round, plant different varieties and admi...

This North American native is perfect for both large and small gardens, and is even ideal for providing light shade on patios. However, if you have children or grandchildren frequently running around the garden, you should opt for thornless varieties.

Peas are among the most popular and easy-to-grow legumes for the home garden. The tender, sweet seeds can be eaten straight from the bush, cooked fresh, or easily frozen. Pisum sativum, a member of the legume family, offers a wide variety of varieties – from crunchy mangetout to classic garden pe...

Like little elves, the blossoms dance above the delicate canopy of leaves in spring. These delicate flowers and leaf shoots give the plant its name. Epimedium is the name given to this plant. Epimediums are woodland plants that thrive in light shade. They are found in the Northern Hemisphere, fro...