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Pine marten, noble marten: profile, food and natural enemies

Pine marten, noble marten: profile, food and natural enemies

2025-10-04 22:10

The pine marten is a forest dweller and belongs to the family of real martens. You can find all the important and unique identifying features for the noble marten (pine marten) here

17 wild and perennial early bloomers I sorted by color

17 wild and perennial early bloomers I sorted by color

2025-10-04 22:10

Early bloomers in forests & Gardens - Which ones are there? When do they bloom? - Here you will find the answers and plants sorted by color

16 cat-friendly houseplants

16 cat-friendly houseplants

2025-10-04 22:10

We introduce you to 16 safe and cat-friendly houseplants with brief care and location tips

Mixing plaster - instructions - Mixing ratio tips

Mixing plaster - instructions - Mixing ratio tips

2025-10-04 22:10

Plaster has many uses. We show what you should mix when mixing plaster and what you should pay attention to when deciding on the mixing ratio. With our instructions you can do it

When to sow herbs in the pot/garden - sowing calendar

When to sow herbs in the pot/garden - sowing calendar

2025-10-04 22:10

When should you sow herbs in a pot/garden? All information in our sowing calendar: which time is best

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Preserving tomatoes - instructions for preserving them

Preserving tomatoes - instructions for preserving them

Tomatoes are he althy and delicious. Anyone who has a garden knows the problem that at harvest time a flood of tomatoes ripen and you no longer know what to do with them. We will help you

Growing sweet corn - sweet corn from sowing to harvest

Growing sweet corn - sweet corn from sowing to harvest

Sweet corn is a variant of fodder corn, but the cobs are smaller. Its grains are very tender. There are lots of useful tips here and information on how you can grow corn at home

Growing rhubarb plants - Sowing + care in the garden & pot

Growing rhubarb plants - Sowing + care in the garden & pot

To ensure that your rhubarb plants grow well and produce a bearable harvest, you need to follow a few care tips. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to and what matters

Growing monthly strawberries – care, propagation and overwintering

Growing monthly strawberries – care, propagation and overwintering

Monthly strawberries don't have such large fruits. In return, they deliver delicious strawberries for months. You can find out everything there is to know about caring for, harvesting and overwintering monthly strawberries here

How do I create a raised bed? - Instructions for filling the layers

How do I create a raised bed? - Instructions for filling the layers

A raised bed only serves its purpose if it is filled correctly. Up to 5 different layers are filled. You can find out what you should pay attention to here. Have fun

Is the money tree poisonous? This is something to keep in mind with the penny tree

Is the money tree poisonous? This is something to keep in mind with the penny tree

The money tree - Crassula ovata - is a very popular and common houseplant. The big question is always whether the green decoration is poisonous? Here you can find out what you need to pay attention to

Growing celery in the vegetable garden - instructions

Growing celery in the vegetable garden - instructions

White celery has a permanent place in German cuisine. Of course it is tastiest from your own garden. Here you will find out what is important when it comes to cultivation and care. Tips & Information for you

Strawberries are he althy: everything about nutritional values, vitamins and calories

Strawberries are he althy: everything about nutritional values, vitamins and calories

There is no doubt that strawberries are he althy. They contain many different vitamins and other he althy minerals. You can find details about all the ingredients here

Potassium nitrate fertilizer, potassium s altpeter - all the advantages and disadvantages

Potassium nitrate fertilizer, potassium s altpeter - all the advantages and disadvantages

In order to thrive, plants need not only the right soil quality but also the appropriate nutrients. You can find out here how to use potassium nitrage correctly as a fertilizer

Harvesting artichoke plants - when are they ready to harvest?

Harvesting artichoke plants - when are they ready to harvest?

The artichoke is considered a vegetable for gourmets and is still far too rarely grown in our home gardens. But if you have already grown some, you can find out when to harvest them here

Growing strawberries in the flower box - instructions + ideal varieties

Growing strawberries in the flower box - instructions + ideal varieties

Strawberries are the tastiest fruit for many people. They always taste best when freshly picked. Unfortunately, not everyone has a garden. You can also grow strawberries in a flower box

Growing spring vegetables - table of the most popular varieties

Growing spring vegetables - table of the most popular varieties

The first fresh vegetables from your own garden taste best after a long winter. Here you can find out what the most popular varieties are and what you have to pay attention to when growing them

Growing summer vegetables - list of popular varieties

Growing summer vegetables - list of popular varieties

Summer is the best season to harvest plenty of fresh vegetables from your own garden. Here you can find out the most popular summer vegetables. Tips & Information about growing plants

This is what you should know about caring for tomatoes - 8 tips

This is what you should know about caring for tomatoes - 8 tips

The tomato plants should one day bear plump, red and intact fruits. But until then, these diverse nightshade plants (Solanum lycopersicum) need to be treated adequately. Basically, it's enough to put yourself a little into the tomato soul.

Creating an organic garden - tips about plants, varieties and crop rotation

Creating an organic garden - tips about plants, varieties and crop rotation

Creating your own organic garden is not that easy, but it is also impossible. Here you will find the right tips and information to create your own organic garden

Harvesting garlic - what do you do with the flowers? Is it still edible?

Harvesting garlic - what do you do with the flowers? Is it still edible?

Garlic is very popular in the kitchen and also has very decorative flowers. What do I do with the plant after flowering? Can I still eat the garlic cloves? Find out here with us

Growing eggplant plants - from sowing to harvesting

Growing eggplant plants - from sowing to harvesting

Do you love eating ratatouille, moussaka or melanzane alla parmigiana? Then grow the eggplant yourself. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to. Tips & Information on care

Drying tomatoes correctly - all variants tested

Drying tomatoes correctly - all variants tested

Drying tomatoes is a bit laborious, but the work is rewarded by the unique taste of the dried tomatoes. Only very ripe tomatoes should be used. Tips & Info

Sweet potato plants in winter: this is how you overwinter cuttings

Sweet potato plants in winter: this is how you overwinter cuttings

The sweet potato is becoming more and more common in stores here. You can find out what you need to consider when planting and growing at home (in winter) here with tips & information

Fungal infestation on plants - the most common fungi on houseplants

Fungal infestation on plants - the most common fungi on houseplants

Fungal infestation on plants - what to do? Plants delight us and enrich our lives. We will show you the most common diseases and how you can best combat them. Tips & Information for you