Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a shrub that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is extremely hardy. Thyme is particularly loved by bees and Greek thyme honey is famous around the world. Thyme can be propagated by seeds but the method that is better and faster is by transplanting rhizomes. To sow thyme, spread several […]
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Want to learn about growing apricots in your garden or in pots in the city? Here you will find tips and valuable information. Figure 1. Apricot flowers. Apricot flowers have the same shape as peach flowers but are white. Apricot is a fruit tree, deciduous and is cultivated in all temperate countries of the world.
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In this guide you will learn how to sow and grow 16 herbs and other aromatic plants in pots and window boxes. Namely: dill, basil, bay laurel, rosemary, spearmint, thyme, garden cress, lavender, parsley, fennel, marjoram, peppermint, oregano, rocket, celery, sage. Herbs are usually aromatic plants that give us their fragrance and healing properties. One
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Rocket, arugula (Eruca sativa) is an annual plant. You can plant rocket seeds from March to September. Although no one will stop you from planting rocket in pots or window boxes, it is best to do it in your garden. Place the seeds at a depth of about 0.5 centimeter and water. Place the pots
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Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) is a perennial, herbaceous, bushy herb. The pot or window box with Oregano should be placed in a sunny location. You can sow Oregano seeds in early spring. Sow the seeds at a depth of 1 to 1.5 centimeter. Water until the soil is moist. Keep the soil moist for the first
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an annual herb. It is cultivated for its foliage and also for its root known as finocchio. You can sow fennel seeds in a pot or window box (5 to 6 is enough) from March to September. Because it has a well-developed root system (finocchio), you should choose to plant it
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Parsley (Petroselinum Apiaceae) is a biennial plant. Although we are used to finding it easily in the markets, you should know that it is a herb that requires patience from the gardener. From the time you plant the seeds, it will take 3 to 4 weeks before they start to germinate. It will take another
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula stoechas) is a herb / plant native to southern Europe so it prefers warm and sunny places and needs the soil to be well drained. It prefers alkaline soils, rich in calcium. Although you can plant lavender using seeds, it is not the best way to start lavender. The seeds are
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Spearmint (Mentha viridis) is a herbaceous herb (aromatic plant). It is a species of Mint. It is one of the easiest herbs to grow. You can sow spearmint seeds in early spring, after the last frosts. Use a lot of seeds because many of them are sterile. Spread the spearmint seeds over the soil and
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial plant / herb that grows to a height of half a meter to a meter. Rosemary’s leaves are collected from spring to autumn. It is propagated by seeds, cuttings and offshoots. You can place the cuttings in a pot from January to March. If you want to start rosemary
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual plant and grows to a height of 20 to 80 cm. There are many varieties. Most common are the the small-leaved and broad-leaved basil varieties. In early spring (March-April), sow a few seeds of basil in a pot or window box and simply cover them with some soil. Basil
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Peach cultivation is one of the most important in Greece, with table peaches accounting for 40% and industrial peaches or concentrated peaches for 60%. Other European countries that produce large quantities of peaches are Spain, France and Italy (mainly table peaches). Figure 1. Peach fruits Picture 2. Peach blossoms Greek name. Ροδάκινο, ροδακινιά (rodakino, rodakinia).
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By urban farming on balconies we refer to the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, herbs, but we also extend it to urban livestock farming or urban beekeeping. Cities, especially Greek cities, although they may seem like an inhospitable environment for growing crops, livestock or beekeeping, in reality this is not the case. There are places in
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How do I sow potatoes in the garden? Potatoes can be grown in the garden, but even on the balcony or terrace in the city. In both cases, you need to make sure that the soil in which they are grown is fluffy and soft so that the potatoes can grow in it and become
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In September I sow broccoli, spinach and lettuce seeds. Start of September or late August is the time to start preparing for the autumn crops. I chose to start the fall season by growing broccoli, spinach, lettuce and beets (beets are not mentioned in the rest of this article). Broccoli is beneficial to health. Spinach
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I build a raised garden of 1 square meter in Greece, with simple materials and test the possibility of growing in this garden. Even if you have enough natural space to grow, the idea of growing in a controlled environment with the ideal soil is appealing. This artificial garden is ideal for growing in the
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How do I grow strawberries in the garden or in pots on the balcony in the garden? Strawberries are one of the most beloved, delicate and therefore expensive fruits. But the news is good. Strawberries are a relatively easy to grow fruit that will reward the amateur gardener. You can grow it in the garden,
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Celery (Apium Graveolens) is a biennial plant with a height of 0.3 to 0.9 meters. There are 2 main varieties of celery: One with a large fleshy root known as celery root, grown for it and eaten raw, in salads, in soups and cooked in various combinations and, a second the more classic, with fleshy
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Sage (salvia officinalis) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters. The Chinese call it “Greek sage” and consider it better than tea. The French call it “Greek tea”. Sage grows well in pots and window boxes. Sage needs sun to grow properly. Does not need regular watering. It
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