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Phacelia: 3 good reasons to plant this flower in your garden

is easy to grow Tansy leaf phacelia or Phacelia tanacetifolia is a favorite flower of natural Gardening enthusiasts. It must be said that this annual herbaceous plant, which is a friend of bees, has multiple virtues to appeal to gardeners. Simply browse it during the spring to see this plant grow ...

08
June
2022

Quinoa with winter vegetables: a tasty and easy recipe

egetables and, if you wish, a source of protein such as tuna or a soft-boiled egg. The addition of an animal protein is not essential because this herbaceous plant from the same family as beets and spinach contains nearly 20% protein of very good quality. This small seed that contains the 8 es ...

09
Sep
2022

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

or hydrocotyle because it is an aquatic plant. 2- It is widely used in traditional medicines. While the Western cosmetic industry has been using this herbaceous plant for a few decades, Centella asiatica is a millennia-old remedy in other parts of the world. It is used as a medicinal plant in tradi ...

06
Nov
2023

Colocasia: the elephant ear plant

he colocasia is recognizable by its large leaves. The colocasia is among the ornamental plants favored by gardeners for their foliage. This perennial herbaceous plant of tropical origin is indeed characterized by giant leaves also known as elephant ears. This fast-growing plant produces very large ...

08
Mar
2024

Growing Strawberries in 7 Questions

What are the characteristics of strawberry plants? The strawberry is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family that is cultivated for its fruits. Its scientific name is Fragaria vesca. It is a melliferous plant, visited by bees. Strawberries can be recognized by the terminal tooth of the ...

15
Mar
2007

May Day: 5 Unusual Facts About Lily of the Valley

Lily of the valley always carries its flowers on the same side. Lily of the Valley is a perennial herbaceous plant typical of temperate regions. It is found in the wild in forest undergrowth, hedges, and mountain pastures, up to 2000 meters above sea level. In gardens, it thrives in moist and shade ...

26
Apr
2007

Poet's carnation: sowing, cultivation and maintenance

s capsules or propagate them by cuttings in summer (July-August). Which land and which exhibition to offer them? Poet's carnation is an easygoing herbaceous plant. Its cultivation is most simple as it is content with an ordinary, well-drained soil. You can place it in a variety of locations i ...

24
Aug
2022

The garden arroche: a forgotten vegetable

What is this edible plant? The arrow formerly known as the Good Lady of the Gardens is an annual herbaceous plant in the same family as spinach. Its botanical name is Atriplex hortensis. In the vegetable garden, it is grown for its edible leaves, which come in multiple colors: green, red, yellow ...

07
Sep
2022

Garden: 5 good reasons to adopt the golden lotus dwarf banana tree.

exotic garden in our latitudes, the aesthetic aspect of the golden lotus dwarf banana tree is another argument in favor of this variety. This perennial herbaceous plant has semi-evergreen foliage that resembles that of a banana tree (which is a cousin plant of the genus Musa). Its pseudo-trunk or ...

28
June
2023