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Christmas tree: 3 ideas for edible decorations

d-of-year celebrations, are sometimes represented on decorative plaster or wooden figurines. But if you want to make a gourmet Christmas tree with edible decorations, it's best to use real candy to hang on the branches of your Christmas tree. Not only will these decorations take everyone back ...

17
Dec
2021

The edible chrysanthemum: an amazing vegetable plant

What is this plant? The edible chrysanthemum is a vegetable plant in the same family as ornamental chrysanthemums. Its botanical name is Chrysanthemum coronarium. This plant is native to the Mediterranean basin and East Asia. In fact, it is highly valued in Japan and China, where it is called Sh ...

06
Oct
2021

The camerisier or edible honeysuckle: an amazing shrub

he camberberry? This small fruiting shrub, whose botanical name is Lonicera caerulea var. Kamtschatica, has many vernacular names. It is nicknamed edible honeysuckle, may berry, blue Honeysuckle or Siberian huckleberry. The latter name is a reminder that this fruiting shrub is original to Siberia ...

27
Apr
2022

Mushrooms: beware of poisoning!

1- Be aware of the risk of intoxication. All mushrooms, even those that are edible, can cause digestive disorders if consumed in excessive quantities, undercooked or spoiled. Their consumption can lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. But there are also around fifty dangerous mus ...

01
Sep
2014

White lupine: a decorative and edible plant

e lupin seeds? The white lupine, which belongs to the same botanical family as the bean and the pea, is cultivated in many parts of the world for its edible seeds. The seeds of lupine are large, flat and creamy white in color. They should be harvested in June and July before the plant's pods dry ...

13
July
2022

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant sunflowers

our garden from caterpillars. To attract birds to the garden all you need to do is leave the flowers full of seeds in place. 5- All varieties are edible Although some varieties of sunflower are grown more for ornamental purposes, it should be noted that all varieties of this plant are edible. ...

24
Sep
2021

Garden: 5 good reasons to put flowers in your garden

improve both the quantity and quality of your fruits and vegetables, simply privilege honey flower varieties such as sunflower, yarrow, blueberry or edible chrysanthemum. 3- They help to fight against harmful insects Not only do flowers attract beneficial Insects to the vegetable garden, but th ...

29
Sep
2021

Hydrolatherapy : 5 hydrolats to drink to heal yourself

1- Drink orange blossom hydrolate to sleep well Orange blossom hydrosol is one of the most well-known edible floral waters because it is often used in baking. But did you know that this hydrosol is also very effective in helping you relieve and find sleep? If you have trouble falling asleep, you ...

26
Jan
2023

Colocasia: the elephant ear plant

make sure to water it regularly and fertilize it twice a month with nitrogen fertilizer, which promotes the growth of stems and leaves. She produces edible tubers. In tropical regions, the species Colocasia esculenta is cultivated as taro for its edible tubers. To be safely consumed, the tuber must ...

08
Mar
2024

The mimulus: flowers full of colors.

nt because slugs and snails are fond of young plants. These flowers that love a certain humidity can also be attacked by powdery mildew. 5- They are edible and beneficial. It is often ignored, but plants of the Mimulus genus are edible and have a salty taste even after cooking. It is said that Nati ...

29
Mar
2023

Creamy Radish Green Soup: An Easy Recipe

ion 15g of butter 1 pinch of coarse salt Preparing vegetables. To cook this radish leaf soup, start by preparing the vegetables. Even though they are edible, it is important to sort and clean the radish leaves well. 1- Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into cubes. 2- Retrieve the radish le ...

12
Apr
2023

The perpetual vegetable garden: which vegetables to plant?

Finally, adopting perpetual vegetables in one's garden allows discovering original vegetable species such as Good King Henry, for example. This is an edible wild plant whose leaves are harvested as needed to cook them like spinach. 3- What vegetables to plant in a perpetual vegetable garden? The veg ...

10
May
2023

Garden: 5 Good Reasons to Plant a Guava Tree

utiful tropical tree from the Myrtaceae family. This tree, whose botanical name is Psidium guajava, is also known as sand plum or apple guava for its edible fruits. In tropical areas, this tree can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has a persistent foliage of a beautiful dark green. With its erec ...

07
Dec
2023

Rosehips: Overview and Health Benefits

n the fruit have earned it the colloquial nickname "itchy bottom". They are rightly feared as they cause itching upon contact with the skin. They are edible and can be used in cooking. The fruits of the dog rose or Rosa canina are edible, but be careful: they must not be confused with those of the b ...

18
Jan
2024

The hibiscus: a beautiful summer blooming.

arshmallow", has been known and cultivated since ancient times. This plant was grown in Egypt and Southeast Asia as an ornamental plant, but also for its edible fruits. This flower has medicinal properties: it was once used to soothe coughs and heal sore throats. Hibiscus syriacus is the national ...

02
Apr
2008

Zucchini flower fritters: the real Niçoise recipe.

lowers under a stream of cold water to remove any dirt and place them on absorbent paper. 2- Cut off the stems and bases of the flowers that are not edible. 3- Finally, open them up to remove their orange-yellow pistil. You should only keep the calyx of the flower as shown in the photo below. Fryi ...

11
June
2008

The vanilla tree, the plant that produces vanilla

d vanilla - Vanilla tahitiensis produces Tahitian vanilla which has special aromatic qualities. These species are the only orchids whose fruit is edible. They bloom from September to December and produce yellow-green flowers. In their natural environment, vanilla orchids climb trees like vin ...

15
Sep
2010

The nutmeg tree: the tree that gives the nutmeg

der Daniel Note: Mace also used as a spice has a flavor and fragrance similar to nutmeg, but less pronounced. As for the flesh of the fruit, it is edible and is usually eaten candied. Growing tips The nutmeg tree is a tropical tree that requires an average temperature of 22°C. Originally fro ...

24
Apr
2015

The Japanese apple tree: a spring flowering shrub

e following year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Schönette (@schoenette) These fruits must be cooked to be edible. You can either pick them to make jelly that you sweeten with sugar and vanilla or leave them on the tree for the birds. Indeed, these frui ...

14
Apr
2022

Tomato diseases: symptoms and solutions

crop is to cut out all affected parts, or even remove a diseased plant completely. Finally, note that fruits slightly affected by mildew are still edible: simply remove the affected parts with the tip of a knife. 2- Powdery mildew A disease well known to winemakers and gardeners, Oidium also ...

02
June
2022