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Gardening: why you should avoid using peat

"What is peat?" Peat is a natural material resulting from the slow decomposition of plant debris in a wet and acidic environment. It is used in gardening to lighten heavy soils and enrich them. It is also a frequently incorporated component in the bags of soil that you buy in garden centers. It is ...

05
Apr
2023

Salt-free diet: what to replace salt with?

1- Replace the salty flavor with the acidic flavor Among the basic flavors, the acidic taste is the one that is closest to the salty taste on the tongue. That's why the first trick to replacing salt is to add a dash of lemon juice to your plate. Lemon juice can enhance the taste of a fish fil ...

29
Mar
2022

The Japanese apple tree: a spring flowering shrub

ting branches so that the sun can penetrate the heart of the tree. This modest pruning should be done in late winter, in February or March. Small acidic fruits As we said at the beginning of this article, the Japanese apple tree is not cultivated for its apples. Indeed, its fruits are generally ...

14
Apr
2022

Royal Jelly: A Concentrate of Vitality

he larvae and the queen of the colony. This precious substance is even the exclusive food of the hive's queen. This product, with its simultaneously acidic and very sweet flavor, constitutes a sort of nutritional concentrate. That is why it is often recommended to take a course of it to combat fati ...

05
Feb
2008

The Carob tree: the tree with small horns

r fall. The carob tree is a tree that grows in many types of soils including hillsides with deep sandy or free soil, even arid. It does not tolerate acidic or soaked soils but requires good drainage. Watering must be provided during very dry seasons if the tree is grown for its fruit. However, it i ...

20
Apr
2012

The salak or snake fruit: an unusual exotic fruit

to 8 cm long, covered with brown scales resembling the skin of a snake. Under its thin but hard and rough skin, this Asian fruit contains a juicy, acidic and sweet white flesh. What does it taste like? Those who have had the opportunity to eat salak comparing its taste to that of pineapple be ...

16
Feb
2017

Health: 10 tips to regain energy

mulating effect in case of a slump, you should take between 500 mg and 1 g of vitamin C... In addition, orange juice has the disadvantage of being acidic, which makes it difficult to digest. Thus, it can cause heartburn and gas in sensitive people. To avoid this fermentation effect in the dige ...

08
Jan
2018

Garden: 5 Grandma's recipes that work

the garden by simply collecting them from your kitchen. But beware: this grandmotherly recipe should be used sparingly because coffee grounds are acidic. You must also make sure to: - dry it well before using it, otherwise it can go mouldy - well mix it with the soil (if you just sp ...

13
Aug
2021

The Meyer lemon: a citrus fruit to discover

ounded in shape, and also in taste. When ripe, this fruit has a very thin, smooth, orange-yellow skin. Its pulp is juicy and fragrant, but not too acidic. Unlike the yellow lemon prized in cooking for its acidity, the Citrus meyeri is a smoother and more aromatic citrus fruit. 3- It can be ...

23
Feb
2022

Kidney stones: what diet to adopt?

ivalent to drinking half a liter of water? Also, because they are rich in minerals, potassium and magnesium, fruits and vegetables make urine less acidic, which helps reduce the risk of stone formation. Focus on potassium-rich fruits and vegetables such as potatoes, beans and bananas. To ge ...

12
Apr
2022

The camerisier or edible honeysuckle: an amazing shrub

rt shade in the south of France. Since this shrub does not tolerate limestone, provide it with moist, cool, drained soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. Water it regularly for the first three years while its root system develops. Thereafter, it will be able to withstand some drought. Ma ...

27
Apr
2022

Health: what is a hiatal hernia?

Split your meals so you don't overload your stomach with large amounts of food - avoiding Tobacco and alcohol - limit caffeine - limit acidic foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes - avoid wearing tight clothing around the abdomen - do not go to bed less than 2 hours after ...

13
June
2022

Expired food: which ones can still be eaten?

zed and can therefore be drunk up to 2 months after the expiration date. It may then lose its vitamin and mineral content and take on a slightly more acidic taste. - eggs can be consumed up to 4 weeks after the date on the carton, if their shells are not damaged and have not been made porous ...

25
Aug
2022

Swollen prostate: what should you eat and drink?

cess weight and limit the risk of prostate cancer. Other foods make you want to urinate because they are irritating to the bladder such as spices, acidic foods like grapefruit, pineapple, lemon and orange as well as dark chocolate (because cocoa contains an excitant close to caffeine). Eat a ...

30
Jan
2023

How to make homemade kombucha?

ste the drink through a straw by pushing the mother slightly to the side. Your homemade kombucha is ready when it is fizzy, not too sweet and slightly acidic. When the beverage is to your liking, you can bottle it, making sure to leave 10% of the mixture in the jar with the Scoby. How to make ...

31
Jan
2023

Millettia japonica satsuma : discover the summer wisteria in 5 questions

n all risk of frost is gone. This vigorous climber is happy with any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained, but has a preference for neutral to acidic soils. It will appreciate a location sheltered from the wind and a full sun exposure, except in regions with hot summers where a semi-shaded ...

22
Feb
2023

The butterwort: an amazing carnivorous plant.

sy to grow in a pot, like an indoor plant. This cultivar, resulting from the crossbreeding of two Mexican species, simply needs strong light, a poor, acidic, drained and fresh substrate, and a well-controlled watering. This carnivorous plant should be watered with room temperature water containing ...

14
Apr
2023

Weight loss tip: be careful with lemon juice and vinegar for losing weight.

selves... What are the health risks? Lemon juice and apple cider vinegar not only have in common being two trendy products. They are also two extremely acidic foods that can attack your stomach and teeth with a pH close to 5. In sensitive individuals, these two products can trigger heartburn and gas ...

29
May
2023

The Buenos Aires verbena: 5 good reasons to adopt it in the garden.

na in your garden is its ability to adapt to all types of soil. This perennial plant is not very demanding when it comes to soil pH. It can tolerate acidic, neutral, or alkaline soils, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers light soils, even poor and dry ones. If your soil is heavy or clayey ...

17
Aug
2023

Rubber plant: an easy-to-maintain green plant.

h good brightness. Place it away from drafts as it is sensitive to cold winds. This tropical plant is hardy up to 12°C. It tolerates all pH levels (acidic, neutral, or alkaline soil). When planting, simply put gravel or clay beads at the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage. Ideally, provide ...

05
Sep
2023