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Gardening: 5 tips for repotting a fat plant

1- Repot on average every 2 years Mini succulents and other succulents are often grown in small containers. This is because these plants have a particular fondness for being cramped. Despite this, it is necessary to repot them, on average every 2 years for two reasons: - firstly, succulents ...

16
Feb
2022

Basin plants: understand this watering method in 8 questions

roperly rehydrate plants whose soil is parched. Basking plants is more effective than watering them from above because the water seeps through the pot's drain hole and rises to the surface of the root ball through the phenomenon of capillarity. Thus, the substrate soaks up water exactly like a ...

15
Feb
2023

The Persian shield: a plant with purple foliage

referably in a bed where its foliage will be of the most beautiful effect with other plants. In regions with a colder climate, you can grow it in a pot in a veranda where its beauty will also be noticed. One of the most beautiful foliage in the natural world Among the plants of the genus Stro ...

28
Sep
2022

Garden center purchases: how to choose your plants?

u can see, garden center shopping requires thought and time. If you don't want to be disappointed when you get home, you can't just grab this or that pot off the shelf! Once you've determined which plant you want to buy, you need to take the time to comparison several specimens of the same speci ...

05
Oct
2022

The dierama or angel's fishing rod: a plant full of poetry.

quare meter. Be careful not to bury the plant's collar which should remain on the surface! Note: it is also possible to grow angel's fishing rod in a pot, provided you provide it with a large enough container with a water reserve and drainage at the bottom of the pot. You can, for example, put clay ...

17
Mar
2023

How to repot and maintain a mimosa?

ralia and was imported to Europe by the English in the early 19th century. There are multiple varieties, some of which are suitable for growing in pots thanks to their reduced height not exceeding 3 meters. The most beautiful ornamental varieties are generally hybrids of Acacia dealbata and Acaci ...

20
Feb
2007

Green plants: why put matches in the pots?

A grandmother's trick Putting matches in the pots of Green plants and flowers is not a new idea. Quite the contrary, it's an old and time-honored grandmotherly trick. So, while it may seem surprising to you to plant matches in the substrate of your Green plants or in your flower pots, know that ...

16
Mar
2022

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

at are some examples of epiphytic plants? Among the best-known epiphytic plants, we must of course mention orchids: although they are usually sold in pots, most of them do not need soil. In fact, the vast orchid family includes 70% epiphytic plants. In their natural environment, these flowers of ...

23
Mar
2022

Mirabelle plum cake: an easy recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make this mirabelle plum cake for 4 people: 1 plain yogurt 1 pot of sugar yogurt 2 pots of flour 1 packet of baking powder 2 eggs 1/2 jar of olive oil 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water 300 g pitted mirabelle plums 1 sachet of vanilla suga ...

01
Apr
2022

Salvia microphylla: 5 questions about small leaf sage

of the small-leaf sage lies in its colorful bloom. Its numerous small, brightly colored flowers will brighten up your beds, borders and any sunny spots in your garden. Salvia microphylla blooms in summer, from May-June until the first frost. 3- How to grow it? Small-leaf sage enjoys a warm ...

31
Aug
2022

Spooky spaghetti: a recipe for Halloween

e with a small piece of dried tomato to form a scary red eye. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 4- Cook the linguine with squid ink in a large pot of boiling salted water, pouring them vertically into the pot like spaghetti. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 5- According to the instr ...

24
Oct
2022

Spinach and lamb's lettuce soup: an easy recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients to make a spinach lamb's lettuce soup for 4 people : 100 g lamb's lettuce 125 g spinach leaves 3 medium potatoes 1 small white onion 40 cl chicken stock 10 g butter 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 pinch of salt 1 pinch of curry powder 10 cl of light crea ...

06
Jan
2023

Turkey Colombo with Coconut Milk: A Tasty Recipe

pieces over high heat until the meat is browned on all sides. 4- Season with salt and a teaspoon of colombo spices. 5- Remove the meat from the pot and set aside in a dish for the rest of the turkey colombo with coconut milk recipe. Preparation of the colombo 1- Peel the garlic and onion, ...

01
Mar
2023

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant sunflowers

produce a 40 cm diameter flower. Just stake them well to create an effective plant screen. Even on a balcony, it is possible to grow sunflowers in pots. Choose a pot with a diameter of 30 to 50 cm depending on the size of the chosen variety. 4- It attracts bees and birds to the garden If you ...

24
Sep
2021

Chicken with lemon and olives: an easy recipe

chicken pieces to the pan and pour in the marinade made of lemon, spices and black olives. 6- Heat water in a kettle and add water halfway up the pot. Cover and cook this lemon and olive chicken for about 30 minutes. 7- At the end of cooking, add a teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of choppe ...

10
Nov
2021

Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffle oil: a festive recipe

paration of the Jerusalem artichoke soup is very simple. 1- Peel and wash the Jerusalem artichokes then cut them into small pieces. 2- In a stewpot, dilute the vegetable stock cube in 50 cl of water. To note: if, like me, you are using a low-salt organic stock cube, add a pinch of salt. ...

08
Dec
2021

Potato pancakes: Cyril Lignac's recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to prepare the recipe for potato Pancakes given by Cyril Lignac in the show Tous en cuisine during the first lockdown, that is for 4 people : 150 g of potatoes 4 cl of full cream 40 g of flour 100 g hard cheese (Emmental, Gruyere or Parmesan for exa ...

14
Jan
2022

Scallop cassolettes with coconut milk: an easy recipe

scallops, thaw them the day before in the refrigerator. 1- Peel the carrots and cut them into slices. 2- Blanch them for about 10 minutes in a pot of boiling salted water. Drain and set aside. 3- Peel and degerm the garlic and onion. Chop them finely in a blender. Cooking 1- Heat the o ...

21
Jan
2022

Vegetarian california rolls: the recipe in pictures

Rinse the rice in a colander until the water runs clear. 2- Let it soak in cold water for 15 minutes. 3- Rinse the rice again then put it in a pot with water to the top and bring to a boil. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 4- When the water boils, leave the pan on medium heat, stirring ...

25
Feb
2022

Death is not an end: an exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology in Nice

site of this ancient Roman city, whose remains can still be seen in Cimiez, many treasures have been unearthed. Funerary urns, bones, lamps and a pot containing monetary treasure were discovered on this archaeological site during the 19th century. During subsequent excavations in the 1960s, a ...

21
Mar
2022