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Unusual: 3 good sides of mosquitoes.

1- They provide food for many species. With their annoying buzzing and potentially disease-carrying stings, mosquitoes are among the most disliked insects... And yet, like all living species, they have their place and usefulness in nature. The first positive aspect of mosquitoes is that they are a ...

04
Aug
2023

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

est or fields include: • wearing light-colored clothing that covers the skin (long sleeves, pants, socks) and closed-toe shoes • optionally, applying Insect Repellent to your clothing • carefully inspecting your body upon return to detect and remove ticks. At home, you can limit the proli ...

27
Apr
2009

The Gardens' Meetings: discoveries and activities for everyone.

2200 public or private parks and gardens throughout France will offer various activities focusing on the sounds heard in the garden, from birdsong to insect stridulations! The sounds of water, wind and plants will also be highlighted, as well as sound installations specially created for the occasion ...

31
May
2010

Mushrooms: beware of poisoning!

c mushrooms can closely resemble edible species, and consider any unknown mushroom as potentially toxic. The presence of traces of consumption by an insect or caterpillar does not mean that it is edible. ...

01
Sep
2014

The larch: 5 surprising things to know about this tree

ation, even when it is total, does not cause the death of the tree. It is simply a defence mechanism: the larch protects itself from this voracious insect, before growing new shoots the following summer. ...

17
Nov
2021

Phytotherapy: each honey has its virtues

ies but also antiseptic properties for the bronchi and lungs. Very useful in case of respiratory tract infection, it is also effective in treating insect bites and accelerating the healing of burns and infected wounds. 3- Linden honey The lime honey can be recognized by its lovely golden colo ...

21
Dec
2021

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

joy better living conditions. Because of its ability to live above ground, an epiphytic plant takes advantage of more light and rainwater but also insect pollinators or wind to spread its seeds. What are some examples of epiphytic plants? Among the best-known epiphytic plants, we must of cour ...

23
Mar
2022

Witch garden : which plants to grow ?

hyme is known to treat winter viruses such as colds and to relieve respiratory symptoms - Mint facilitates digestion, soothes coughs, relieves insect bites, skin itching and mouth infections - basil is beneficial in more than one way: it acts against nausea, digestive spasms, painful m ...

01
Apr
2022

Aurone: the most effective plant against mosquitoes

iage. A natural repellent If aurora is a natural mosquito repellent, it's because of its aromatic foliage whose very lemony scent repels unwanted insects. Lemongrass is perhaps the most effective plant against mosquitoes because its leaves have an odor reminiscent of both lemongrass and wormw ...

19
July
2022

Miraculous on TF1: the secrets of a French success

n into a colleague wearing a t-shirt with a ladybug on it. They then started to exchange drawings on post-it notes... Inspired by the little lucky insect, Thomas Astruc imagines a young woman in a superhero costume. Finally, the character of Ladybug is inspired by Spider-Man, Sailor Moon and Amé ...

17
Nov
2022

Bringing in plants for winter: when and how?

not enough to simply move them from outside to inside your home. Before winterizing them, check that they are healthy and have not been attacked by insects. This is because insect pests grow much faster inside homes than outside. To avoid their proliferation on all your plants, it is important ...

25
Nov
2022

How to treat plants with essential oils?

s a natural treatment to fight against pests and diseases in the vegetable garden or on indoor plants. For example, esters have a repellent effect on insect pests while flavonoids slow down the development of fungi. But, unlike other chemical treatments, these oils have the advantage of being quick ...

16
May
2023

DIY: 5 ideas for using pallets in the garden.

lets are consigned, stronger and heavier than non-consigned ones. They are a little harder to dismantle but better suited for outdoor projects as they resist insect attacks and weathering better. Before recycling pallets into garden furniture or anything else, remember to clean them with a high-pre ...

24
May
2023

Natural Gardening: 5 simple and effective remedies for the vegetable garden.

1- Garlic against insects Garlic is an effective repellent, not only against vampires! For those practicing natural gardening without pesticides, it provides a valuable alternative solution against various types of insect pests. Garlic is the first of the 5 simple and effective remedies that you c ...

30
June
2023

The manchineel tree: the most toxic tree in the world

What is the manchineel tree? The manchineel tree, or Hippomane mancinella in Latin, is a very common tree in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. It naturally grows on sandy coastlines and beaches, but it is much less friendly than coconut trees! It truly deserves its Spanis ...

14
Mar
2024