There are many things that have impressed me about this plant. I don’t know about you, but I didn’t like okra as food. Maybe because every okra I’ve tasted has been store-bought, frozen, of almost unknown origin and age. Things changed when I grew okra in the garden for the first time and used it […]
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Many people do not know that the cucumber plant has both male and female flowers. With the help of insect pollinators, the female flowers are pollinated by pollen carried to them by the male flowers. It is the female flowers that give us cucumbers. If, for whatever reason, there is no pollination, what we observe
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We find out what the ideal garden type is.Garden types. A historical journey through the gardens of modern Greece and their use.What is the ideal garden type and why. Our opinion on what the ideal garden is is pretty much a personal matter. Some people want to have a beautiful garden where everything is neat
Autumn (September, October, November) are the months when we plant lettuce and onions in the garden. You can find lettuce seedlings at nurseries and farm supply stores in your neighborhood. Lettuce To plant lettuce, dig a small hole by hand. Place the lettuce seedling inside and dig it in. Press the soil so that it
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Aha!! The magic artichokes in September! Surely you know that until 200-400 years ago, artichokes were only the privilege of kings in Europe. They were grown in the royal gardens. True to their appointment, at the beginning of September, they began to sprout leaves again. The hitherto dry plants came to life again. The summer
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In February we have a lot of work in the garden and the fields! February, the last month of winter, is a month of preparation for spring! So before Spring arrives, we need to catch up on some urgent arboricultural work. February in Greece and Europe is a month with a lot of rainfall, frost,
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January is a quiet month in the garden. We can’t offer much to our gardens or fields. However, there are some things we can do, either to protect against the cold and frost, or because it is the season to do some cultivation or planting. Also, it’s a great opportunity to take advantage of the
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What can I do to prevent the water pipes from bursting from the frost in cold winter days? This question is on our minds every time we have a frost and the temperature drops below zero degrees Celsius. The water pipes will freeze When we have freezing conditions the water pipes in the garden freeze
December in the garden is traditionally a month characterized by tranquility. Nature moves at a leisurely pace. It prepares itself to face the cold weather to come, but at the same time it gathers strength for the burst of spring that will follow. Let’s think about what to plant December, like January, is a good
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Which vegetables do we plant and sow for Autumn and Winter? Autumn and Winter are a gardeners paradise. They can grow so many useful and delicious vegetables! This is helped by lots of rain and that there are no hot days like in summer. Most of you know this, so this is a respectful update
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In this article I describe how I transplant seedlings (Broccoli, Cabbage) in the garden. Yesterday I bought seedlings from the local nursery store. I got broccoli and cabbage. I selected the seedlings to be healthy and with a well developed root system. Choose healthy seedlings Because watering will be done automatically, I first spread the
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A Hardiness Zone is a geographically defined area in which a specific category of plants can grow, based on the climatic conditions prevailing. The climatic conditions that a plant can tolerate include the ability to withstand the minimum temperatures of the zone. See the table below. Zone Temperature (Celsius degrees) – 10 11 4 10
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Compost bin costing less than 6 Euros? Almost free of charge. Is it possible? Yes it is, if you do it yourself (DIY) using cheap materials! Compost is an ideal source of nutrients for our plants and vegetables. If you want to make your own compost, you will find a variety of compost bins on
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Growing and producing your own food in a garden is not a clean process, but it gives you peace of mind, clean and healthy food along with invaluable psychological balance. On the other hand you may have a garden for photoshoots and show off in design magazines, that doesn’t produce anything and costs a lot
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Tips for growing caper plants. The caper plant (Capparis spinosa) is a perennial deciduous shrub. Capers, is the immature bud of the plant, which is harvested and preserved as food. Capers are used as appetizers, in salads, or in omelets. Their distinctive flavor makes them a sought-after appetizer or garnish. Their expensive price, however, makes
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Sow seeds inside coffee lids? What kind of idea is that? Where could something like this be useful? 3 were the problems I had when sowing seeds directly into the soil: I think I have found a solution using coffee lids. The lids that they put on top of coffee paper cups when you buy
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