The first year I grew the garden (everything), the water bill came to 250 Euros from the 30 we used to pay. And that was a big shock. The cost of water for irrigation was something I hadn’t honestly considered as a new grower. Suddenly the tomatoes I grew in the garden turned out to […]
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Growing pomegranate trees will reward you in many ways as they provide us with delicious pomegranates. Scientific name: Punica granatum, genus PunicaceaeCommon name. Punicaceae. The pomegranate is a shrub native to southern or western Asia, which in ancient times was transported to the Mediterranean area where it has adapted very well. Tradition has it that
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Everything you need to know about growing tomatoes! Tomatoes are one of the favorite vegetables (or fruits?) of summer. I have a hard time imagining a summer bushel that doesn’t have tomatoes in it. It’s not too late to plant your own tomatoes. Try growing tomatoes and you won’t regret it. The aroma, the taste
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What does Tinos Greek island have to do with cultivations? Tinos is one of the most beautiful islands I have visited. A Greek island of endless art exhibits and a testimony to the love of its inhabitants. I don’t say “museum”, but a showroom, because “museum” refers to the past, the old, the forgotten. But
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Learn how to braid the onions and garlics you grow in the garden to make them last longer. Braiding onions and garlics is an old practice. Braids of onions and garlics are easy to handle, store in a dry place in a warehouse. Braids provide good aeration and prohibit garlics and onions to rot. To
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This text on the harvesting and preservation of dry onions was sent to me by Mr. Vassilis Yachalis, an experienced onion grower. I thank him very much for the information and advices he gives us. When to harvest the onions Onions are harvested (to keep it dry) after the leaves have withered and wilted. This
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At this time of year (January-February) I sow onion sets to grow onions. This text about growing onions from onion sets was sent to me by Mr. Vasilis Yahalis, an older gardener from Greece. I thank him very much for the text, and for the advice he gave me. And because these are words drawn
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Please read carefully this article about how to grow Aloe Vera plants! Aloe Vera can be grown both in the ground and in pots. Aloe Vera is a plant that is presented by some as a plant with almost magical properties and by others as an overrated plant whose use carries some risks. Aloe Vera
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Want to know about growing pear trees in the garden or in pots on the balcony? A useful article about cultivation care, pests, diseases, deficiencies. The production of pears in Greece in the past exceeded 120.000 tons. Figure 2. Pear blossoms. Nowadays there is a shortage of pears in Greece, and our country imports mainly
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In this article we will deal with cultivation and sowing with the Moon calendar (lunar phases). In the old days, before the invention of the personal clock, the most reliable way to tell time was the sun, moon and stars. Even today, we don’t know exactly who were the first to conceive of the moon-based
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How do I grow cabbage in my garden? Read the article and you will be able to grow your own delicious cabbages. It’s easy! The cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata), belongs to the same family as cauliflower and broccoli (family Cruciferae). It is cultivated for its leafy head, actually the spherical cluster of immature leaves,
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How do I grow cauliflowers in my garden? The cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), belongs to the same family as cabbage and broccoli (family Cruciferae). It is cultivated for its flower head which is edible. The flower head is white or slightly yellow in color. Cauliflower is a close relative of broccoli. Suitable climate for
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Want to know how to grow carrots? Scientific name of carrots: Daucus carota, οικ. Umbelliferae. Description of the carrot plant The carrot originated in Asia but is nowadays cultivated all over the world. The carrot is an edible species grown as a vegetable and belongs to the family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae ( Carrot or Parsley
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How do I grow broccoli in my garden? Broccoli is the super food you can easily grow in your garden! When I was a kid I didn’t like the smell of it when it was cooking. Now, a little older, I can’t imagine winter without lots of broccoli on the table. It makes a wonderful
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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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Basic knowledge about the cultivation of maize. When do we sow corn?What are the sowing distances of corn?Why do we sow several corns together?How is corn pollinated?What are the growth stages of corn? These are some of the questions I will try to answer in this article. Introduction to Corn – Maize The scientific name
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American Indians used to successfully grow corn, squash and beans together. They called this way of farming “the three sisters” because the three plants took care of each other and all grew together in harmony. You too can use this knowledge and grow corn, squash and beans together. Corn provides a natural scaffold on which
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Goji berry plant For many people in Greece the Goji berry is a completely unknown plant. But in the health food world, in recent years, I would say that they are one of the most popular fruits. Mainly athletes and sportsmen, but also people in general who follow a healthy diet, use them despite their
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Eggplants Eggplant plant Eggplant is a tropical plant. It loves heat. Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables. I can’t get enough of eating it fried, boiled or roasted. I love moussaka made with eggplant, fried eggplant and eggplant salad. Dedicate a portion of your garden to grow your own eggplants. It’s not difficult and
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We’ve had enough of frozen peas! Time to learn how to grow peas in our garden so we can taste our own fresh and delicious peas!!!! Pea seeds To start growing peas, you will need to purchase pea seeds. You will find them in agricultural stores, or from friends and acquaintances. The seeds are likely
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