ty and takes a red, dark pink or yellow tint depending on the variety. To note: the blue tomato should not be confused with the black tomato. Blue varieties are distinguished from black tomatoes such as Crimean Black by their anthocyanin content, antioxidants also found in blueberries and black c ...
and slightly alkaline soil that stays cool. Remember to water it regularly if necessary. If your garden is windy, also be sure to tutor the taller varieties so that the stems don't bend under the weight of the flowers. To note: the cultivation of this plant is so simple that it is often used t ...
rvested in the woods, was only introduced quite late into gardens, around the 16th century. Which variety of strawberry to choose? There are over 600 varieties of strawberries, among which non-remontant and remontant varieties must be distinguished, capable of producing fruits almost continuously. ...
ers' Seed Week dedicated to them in September. These 'homegrown' seeds are currently booming. They are not registered in the official catalogue of varieties (because they are less stable over time than conventional or hybridized varieties), but that does not prevent you from buying them. 2- T ...
ame from a wild plant that grew on European coasts. Over the centuries, cabbage has undergone so much breeding that there are now many species and varieties, which thrive in all temperate climates. Cabbages, which belong to the large Brassicaceae family, are a must in the vegetable garden thro ...
o Conservatory and the Dahlia Color which is a dahlia conservatory. This contemporary garden consists of wonderful beds of dahlias where the different varieties form patches of color. There are more than 5000 tubers of 400 different varieties, which allows visitors to discover an unsuspected biod ...
iolets belong to the same family as pansies Violets are herbaceous perennials in the same family as pansies, the genus Viola. Different horticultural varieties of Viola odorata are referred to as violet. Many varieties of flowers in this family have been bred by humans, including the famous Viole ...
ival invites ever-increasing numbers of visitors to discover the gastronomy of the tomato, its growing methods and the extraordinary diversity of its varieties. This festival combining gastronomy, Gardening and unusual discoveries is held the second weekend of September at the Château de la Bour ...
new roses André Eve The next stop on the rose route is Chilleurs-aux-Bois. This is where you can admire the André Eve exhibition of old and new roses. 600 old varieties and award-winning new creations are presented in a 5000m2 garden. In the heart of the rose garden, you can visit a garden ...
will help you have better crops. If you want to 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 ...
es. The flowers, often bicolored, decline a whole pallet of colors (white, pink, mauve, red, purple...). They can be simple or double according to varieties, and the height of the plant can go from 20 to 60 cm. Regardless of the variety chosen, the flowers usually have beautiful patterns as th ...
ys. It is also a very good source of vitamin A, B and C. 4- They are very rich in antioxidants Thanks to their beautiful colors, the different varieties of plums are very rich in antioxidants that fight against cell aging. One of the 5 health benefits of plums is that they are among the fr ...
wers are in season right now, here's a non-comprehensive list of fall flowers: - sunflowers in early fall - asters - roses (for some varieties) - dahlias - chrysanthemums - grasses - Japanese anemones - autumn camellias - echinaceas If you are hesita ...
ldwide. Like most of them, it is originally from Australia 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 varieti ...
in fruits and vegetables. This measure concerns products from conventional agriculture as well as organic agriculture. In practice, more than 30 varieties of organic and non-organic fruit and vegetables will no longer be able to be sold in cellophane. These include: bananas, apples, pears, ...
an interesting food reserve for the birds in winter. To note: the Japanese apple tree is not self-fertile. This means you must plant two compatible varieties within 80 yards of each other if you want your tree to bear fruit. Ask at the time of purchase at the nursery about which varieties to choo ...
planting, you will only need to water sparingly and mulch. Beware of overwatering which can cause the plant to rot. 5- What are the most beautiful varieties? There are many varieties of Salvia microphylla in horticulture. This decorative sage native to Mexico is grown primarily for its flower ...
elf may become unfit for consumption as a result of hybridization with wild squash. This hybridization phenomenon can occur when bitter and edible varieties co-exist in the same or neighboring vegetable gardens and are cross-pollinated. The risk of your squash becoming poisonous increases if y ...
without moderation because all these cucurbits are rich in minerals and trace elements like magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and manganese. Favor varieties with a beautiful orange color: they are rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that notably helps prevent certain vision disorders. ...
l fruit is relatively expensive compared to other exotic fruits. Unusually about durian, shopkeepers distinguish between several more and less prized varieties and the price goes up to a crescendo. You have to be prepared to pay a certain amount of money to taste the best specimens! 3- It is for ...