Sow thistle is a noxious weed
Ossetia (sonchus) is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae family. Annual, biennial, or perennial herbs, sometimes woody at the base. The genus includes about …
Category: Garden
Decorative eggplant “Golden egg” – growing experience
Initially, I planned to grow these eggplants exclusively as an ornamental plant in a container on the terrace, but it turned out that it is …
How to properly introduce medicinal herbs into the garden?
Most gardeners are not thrilled by the prospect of growing “wild” medicinal plants in their gardens. Wormwood, chamomile, lovage, St. John’s wort and other “pharmacy” …
Perennial arugula is just as tasty, but easier to grow
Arugula is a real star of modern cuisine. From a favorite ingredient of restaurant salads, it is gradually turning into a familiar and obligatory inhabitant …
Halloween is coming – all about decorative pumpkins
We grew our first decorative pumpkins many years ago. And now we can’t do without them. Pumpkins are everywhere: at home and at work. They …
Five Herbs to Support Immunity
The deteriorating environmental situation, chronic stress, sedentary lifestyle and unbalanced diet lead to a decrease in the body’s immune defense. Of course, it is impossible …
The best new varieties and hybrids of pumpkin
Pumpkin, what gardener does not grow it on his plot! Pumpkins, as a rule, are not demanding, grow quite quickly, bloom very nicely, give joy, …
Large-fruited cranberry Red Star
They say and write that such a popular berry for housewives as cranberry is no longer enough to meet the needs of the population, not …
Sugar beet
Sugar beet is a variety of common root beet, belonging to the amaranth family. Common beet has been used as food since time immemorial (1st …
Sugar beet
Sugar beet is a variety of common root beet, belonging to the amaranth family. Common beet has been used as food since time immemorial (1st …
Tomato in a pot – the subtleties of growing and care
Not all of us have the opportunity to grow tomatoes in a garden bed or a greenhouse. However, every home has a windowsill. And if …
Cloning of garden strawberries (strawberries)
In one of my articles I tried to persuade Botanichka readers to take grape growing more seriously. I lived in Georgia for a long time …
Columnar plums
Let’s continue the topic of columnar varieties of fruit trees. Following apple trees and pears, columnar varieties of plums appeared a little later. This direction …
Golden currant and its best varieties
Gardeners are either conservative or innovators. The former prefer proven varieties, tried and tested technologies, and familiar tools. This is a very difficult contingent for …
Moroccan Watercress – Canary Island Watercress
Moroccan Watercress – is a new variety of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) for the central zone, which has been gaining popularity since about 2010. Its other …
Slender columns of apple trees
Columnar apple trees were first discovered in America about 30 years ago. This is a natural mutation. But since then, breeders in many countries have …
How to Warm Up in Cold Autumn – 7 Most Effective Ways
When autumn comes, gardening often turns into a fight against the cold. This is understandable, because after the summer (even if it is not too …
What to do with late purchases of planting material?
If at the end of the season you have unplanted fruit tree seedlings, perennial divisions and other planting material on hand, do not despair. There …
What to do with late purchases of planting material?
If at the end of the season you have unplanted fruit tree seedlings, perennial divisions and other planting material on hand, do not despair. There …
Summer pruning of fruit trees
All gardeners know well that it is more appropriate and safer to prune fruit trees in the spring, usually the end of February and March, …
Such different autumn berries: choosing the most useful ones
As summer smoothly turns into autumn, hedges and landscapes begin to shimmer with the rich colors of ripening berries. Sea buckthorn, rose hips and lingonberries …
The best potato varieties for different regions
Potatoes are now perceived as the second bread, they are always present on the table in one form or another. It is hard to believe …
Growing sesame seeds is not difficult! But how to do it?
Sesame seeds are very actively used in cooking, we see them in baked goods, in Japanese cuisine, and as the main ingredient in many food …
Sweet peppers of Serbian selection – 6 most delicious varieties
There are an unimaginable number of sweet peppers in the world – your eyes will run wild! I think that every amateur gardener, like me, …
The best time to introduce overwintering plants
As nighttime temperatures cool, it’s time to consider moving more delicate or temperamental plants indoors. The right strategy can help outdoor beauties survive the winter. …
There are not only many strawberry bushes, but also berries
Nowadays, there are so many varieties of strawberries that sometimes it seems impossible to choose what would really satisfy all the components – such as …
About phosphorus fertilizers in detail
Phosphorus is one of the most important elements for plant organisms. Many unfairly give it third place in importance, but this is not entirely true. …
Strawberries… like apples
Marshal. This is a mid-early variety of American selection. The berries are tasty, oblong, do not lie on the ground, the largest specimens reach 110 …
10 rules for high-quality freezing of berries and fruits
Freezing berries and fruits is the best way to provide yourself with vitamins for the whole winter. Cold is a natural preservative. Frozen berries and …
Purple Potatoes – Advantages and Disadvantages Compared to Traditional Potatoes
For many gardeners, adding interesting new items to the assortment of traditional vegetables and fruits is a fun way to not only grow interesting products …