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

dressing up a staircase railing thanks to its fast growth. Note: The most common species found in garden centers is Ficus elastica Robusta with dark green leaves. But there are also varieties with variegated foliage, such as 'Decora', 'Doescheri', or 'Schryveriana'. It is a sturdy plant ideal for b ...

05
Sep
2023

Composting

both a technical and ecological perspective. Waste to be used. Nitrogenous waste: plant waste, gardening waste (hedge trimmings, lawn clippings...), green leaves, perishable household waste (vegetable and fruit waste). - Carbonaceous waste: shredded branches, dead leaves, straw - Used coffee ground ...

30
Jan
2007

The edible chrysanthemum: an amazing vegetable plant

pectacular for the ornamental or florist's varieties, this annual Chrysanthemum produces small yellow flowers (sometimes edged with white). Its light green leaves are thin and finely serrated. It is an annual plant with deciduous leaves that blooms from July to September. How to grow it? The ...

06
Oct
2021

Bruschetta with leek: an easy recipe

making it ahead of time and freezing it for future recipes. 1- Wash and sort the leeks carefully to remove all the sand. 2- Remove the hardest green leaves, then finely chop the white of the leeks and the soft green parts. 3- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the sliced leek ...

11
Feb
2022

Salvia microphylla: 5 questions about small leaf sage

of the Lamiaceae family appears as a small shrub with upright branches 80 cm to 1.20 m tall. As its name indicates, this plant has small oval dark green leaves that give off a characteristic smell of sage when crumpled. Its foliage is persistent. 2- When does it bloom? The main interest of th ...

31
Aug
2022

How to prune lavender?

erations 2 and 3 on the same day, by practicing severe pruning after flowering. Simply remove about two-thirds of the length of the stems, making sure to leave green leaves below the level where you cut so that your lavender plant can produce new shoots. On the other hand, in regions where it freez ...

11
Aug
2023

How to take care of a tradescantia or wandering jew?

common indoor plants is Tradescantia zebrina, also known as wandering jew. You can also find Tradescantia fluminensis at garden centers, with light green leaves and purple undersides. These two species come in multiple varieties, with leaves in various colors: green, pink, cream, bronze, silver, o ...

25
Oct
2023

Centella asiatica: a plant with exceptional anti-aging properties.

edients are contained in its leaves. Centella asiatica is an annual herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is characterized by slender stems and green leaves with an oblong shape and a soft texture. Its leaves are edible and can be consumed crushed, in salads, or as a herbal tea. They are trad ...

06
Nov
2023

Garden: 5 Good Reasons to Plant a Guava Tree

this tree can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has a persistent foliage of a beautiful dark green. With its erect and bushy bearing and its large green leaves, this fruit tree will give an exotic look to your garden. Its flowers and bark are highly decorative. Not only does it produce delicious ...

07
Dec
2023

Leptospermum or manuka: a decorative and fragrant shrub

led "the king of honeys". Like other plants in the Myrtaceae family, such as myrtle, clove, and eucalyptus, this shrub is aromatic. Its slender dark green leaves emit a distinctive smell when crushed between one's fingers. 3- It is not demanding regarding the soil type. The leptospermum is a rather ...

07
Feb
2024

Scrambled Eggs with Sprouted Seeds: A Spring Recipe

ch and color to this spring recipe. 1- Trim the tops off the radishes, but don't throw them away! You can make a delicious radish leaf soup with these green leaves, which are milder in taste than one might think. 2- Wash the radishes and slice them into thin rounds as shown in the picture. Scrambl ...

27
Mar
2024