What is sown and harvested in February
We plant chard, onions, spring onions, carrots, parsley, radicchio, and lettuce. And we harvest artichokes, sage, and rosemary.
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Vegetable Garden & Garden
Grow a vegetable garden on the balcony or terrace or a garden It's a real panacea for well-being and health. In this section you can read All our useful tips for those who want to try their hand at the exciting world of cultivation: information, instructions, suggestions, images and the most popular methods for sowing, the watering, the cure e the harvest to grow vegetables on the balcony or terrace without wasting waterAlmost all fruits and vegetables can be grown on balconies or terraces and good harvests can be obtained with minimal effort, provided that there is a sufficient amount of light, that is at least 4 hours of full light per day, use pots or containers that are large enough and drain well e choosing the ideal land to give your plants the nourishment they need to grow healthy.
Ivy: properties, uses and contraindications
Its leaves, in the form of a herbal tea, are very useful for rheumatism. In natural cosmetics, it is used in anti-cellulite creams or to give skin a radiant glow.
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How to grow saffron
Full light and well-drained soil. Ideal pH between 6 and 8. And bulbs at least 2-3 centimeters in diameter.
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How to choose plants for your balcony
Consider where the sun and shade reach, as well as the wind and weather.
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The young couple of master apothecaries who produce saffron in Brianza
Former agriculture students, Ivan and Matteo began with the history of a region that has always supplied Lombard cuisine with spices.
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How to recycle garden tools
The rake becomes a tool holder, the watering can becomes a flowerpot. And the old shovel transforms into a designer lamp.
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The best courses to learn how to grow vegetables
From Friuli Venezia Giulia to Sicily. Online alternatives.
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Gardening in January: What to sow and what to harvest
The time has come to plant vegetables. Meanwhile, chard, celery, and radicchio are being harvested. And if you have fruit trees, there are still apples and oranges.
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Modern iron fences for the garden: security that lasts over time.
The key factors to consider: material quality and durability, versatile design, and aesthetics. How to choose a fence.
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The most beautiful plants to give as Christmas gifts
From poinsettias to mistletoe, from orchids to classic holly, all plants that, if cared for properly, can last a very long time.
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How to Grow Vintage Roses
The most popular varieties in Italy. They love sun and well-drained soil. They should be pruned annually in spring.
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What to do in the garden in December
Cabbage, broccoli, chard, and spinach are arriving. Peas, broad beans, onions, and garlic are planted first.
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How to prepare your garden for winter
Work tools need to be cleaned, even with baking soda. Make way for compost as a natural fertilizer. Flowerbeds need to be tidied up. Aromatic herbs add fragrance and color.
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How to grow hymenocallis
The fragrant white flowers are called "sacred lilies of the Incas." The plant prefers warmth, but not direct sunlight. It can also be grown indoors, especially in winter.
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What does lawn maintenance involve in winter?
Clearing leaves, branches, and other debris can lead to mold or fungal diseases. When and how to mow the lawn.
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How to preserve geraniums for the winter
Wrap the plant in brown paper and then place it in a wooden box. Store in a greenhouse or a sheltered, unheated place.
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How to grow blue polemonium
The leaves resemble those of ferns. They flower in June and July. These are the three most common species.
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How to recover a suffering plant
Once the leaves and dry parts have been removed, the plant should be washed thoroughly with room-temperature water. How to save houseplants. And how to revive a plant that seems dead.
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How to grow fuchsia
It loves a tropical climate, and temperatures below 5°C should be kept in a greenhouse. For potted plants, the most elegant and decorative solution is to use a wicker basket.
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How to Grow Sansevieria, the Ideal Houseplant
Water moderately from spring to fall. In winter, only every 1-2 months. The plant requires plenty of light, but not direct sunlight.
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