Practice

Der Herbst ist Apfelzeit – jetzt hängen die Bäume voll reifer Früchte. Ob im eigenen Garten geerntet oder vom Wochenmarkt mitgenommen: Wer seine Äpfel richtig lagert, kann sie noch Monate nach der Ernte genießen. In diesem Beitrag erfährst du, wie du Äpfel richtig aufbewahrst, welche Sorten beson...

Der Hochsommer bringt nicht nur Sonne satt, sondern auch große Herausforderungen für deinen Garten: extreme Hitze, Trockenheit und verdunstungsreiche Tage setzen Pflanzen stark unter Stress. Damit dein Garten auch im Juli und August üppig grün und gesund bleibt, kommt es auf die richtige Gartenpf...

Wenn das Beet im Hochsommer leerer wird und erste Kulturen wie Salat, Erbsen oder frühe Möhren geerntet sind, stellt sich oft die Frage: War’s das schon für dieses Jahr? Keineswegs! Mit der richtigen Planung lässt sich noch bis in den Juli und sogar August hinein Gemüse nachsäen, das im Spätsomme...

Das lange Warten hat ein Ende! Jetzt ist der perfekte Moment gekommen, um mit der Aussaat von Gemüse und Sommerblumen loszulegen. Ob auf der Fensterbank, im Gewächshaus oder später direkt im Beet – mit dem richtigen Saatgut und ein wenig Vorbereitung legst du den Grundstein für eine ertragreiche ...

Plants need three things to grow, bloom, and bear fruit: light, water, and nutrients – and a medium that provides support for their roots. The substrate serves only as a habitat for the roots and for anchoring. Since the problem of nitrogen fixation is solved by fertilizing with straw, straw repr...

"Little tree, shake and shake, throw gold and silver over me!" We've been able to do what Cinderella can for a long time. Only now, we don't want to be showered with precious metals on the balcony, but with fruit.

Abundant harvests, working without having to bend down, and gardening in almost any location – raised beds simply score points on many levels. Thanks to their diverse shapes and materials, they also offer a wide range of uses when designing your dream garden.

Growing fruit and vegetables from your own garden is a dream for many. To prevent this from bursting like a soap bubble, choosing the right location is crucial. We'll tell you how to make your dream come true!

What many people don't realize: lettuce stalks are more than just kitchen waste! Once used, they can be regrown again and again. And what do you need? Nothing more than light, warmth, water, and a little care. And this works not only for lettuce, but also for many other vegetables.

We're in the midst of the most beautiful harvest time of the year. In midsummer, the selection of berries is particularly large. First come strawberries, followed by currants and gooseberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Blueberries can also be picked in between. And how do you know they're ri...

The fig is a wonderful fruit that can be used to create all sorts of dishes. As the climate becomes milder, fig trees can now be planted in our gardens in a sheltered location. They are relatively easy to care for, and in a hot summer, you can expect a bountiful harvest. Read everything you need ...

Whether on the terrace, balcony, or in the garden, these practical planting bags make it easy to grow wonderful vegetables both in the country and in the city. However, there are a few small things to keep in mind.

Self-sufficiency is all the rage. But what's the best way to get started? We'll show you how to easily start growing onion sets in the spring.

To grow, the potato needs only a piece of tuber and a sprout. In difficult times, thick potato slices have even been planted.

Homegrown potatoes from your garden are a real treat! Growing them isn't difficult at all and can be easily done on the balcony in boxes or weatherproof planting bags.