Herbs & Spices 2024, November
By pricking out your home-grown basil, you also increase the chance of getting a he althy and stable plant. We show you how to prick basil
The freshness of peppermint (Mentha piperita) is very popular and is not only used in tea. But what if the peppermint blooms - is it still edible? We give an answer
Lavender is a fairly easy plant to care for. It needs a lot of sun and dry, calcareous and sandy soil. We have more information and tips
Botanically, the stevia plant is called Stevia rebaudiana, but is also known to many by names such as sweet herb, sweet leaf or honey herb. We show you how to properly care for Stevia
Growing comfrey in the garden Comfrey is an undemanding plant that thrives in sun and partial shade. We show what you can do with comfrey & and how to use it
Herbs enrich many dishes; in addition to their excellent taste, they also have valuable ingredients. We show you how to use salad herbs correctly
We often make teas from many medicinal herbs, but mistletoe, one of the most famous medicinal plants of all, is often forgotten. We know how to make mistletoe tea yourself
Watercress: Here you will find out everything you need to know about care when growing, harvesting and using it in the kitchen and medicine cabinet
Lady's mantle is one of the plants that we often encounter in the wild. Here you can find out how to collect lady's mants, dry them and process them into tea. Tips & Information can be found here
Nothing beats a good herbal tea. It is helpful in many situations and also tastes good in between meals without causing any discomfort. We show which herbs help
Herbs like thyme can also be successfully overwintered with the right care. Here you can find out everything about how to get your thyme over the winter, whether in a pot, bucket or bed
Without a doubt, herbs and spices taste best freshly harvested from your own garden. However, you cannot harvest fresh herbs at every time of the year and so preserving them by freezing makes a lot of sense. Here you will find out everything about how to properly freeze herbs and what else you should definitely pay attention to
The pimpernelle that can be found in our meadows has many popular names. Here you can find out everything about the plant and how to care for it properly
Raspberry leaves can be used alone or with other leaves such as blackberries to make a tea. We explain how to properly dry raspberry leaves, how to make tea from them and what effects and risks raspberry leaf tea hides
Sage is a great spice, but also a tea herb and a medicinal plant. Sage is very helpful for sore throats and many other complaints. We'll show you how to properly dry sage and make it last for a long time
The leaves of the laurel are often used as a spice. We give tips on how to properly dry the bay leaves and preserve them
There are numerous plants in the nature around us that we have known for a long time and yet whose usefulness we have forgotten. Learn more about nettle seeds and their benefits
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
Oregano is almost one of the standard spices in the kitchen. You can find out from us here when it is best to harvest it and what else there is to know about the best harvest time
Can I still enjoy the mint after it has bloomed? Until when can I still eat them? Find out here. Tips & Information about mint
The opium poppy originally comes from the eastern Mediterranean. In some places it also goes by the sonorous names of seed poppy, bristle poppy and also the plant of joy
They are indispensable for many cooking enthusiasts: fresh garden herbs. But not everyone has their own garden. You can find out how to properly plant your herb pot on the balcony here
How can you easily grow cress without soil? Find out here and get useful tips and information
Cress is one of the most popular local herbs alongside parsley and chives. Tips for sowing cress seeds and caring for the plant can be found here
Tarragon - cultivation, care, drying and use. When growing it, it is important to remember that tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a sun lover. Further information here:
Grow your own ginger. Find out here how you can grow your own ginger plant from the spicy root
Instructions for keeping blackthorn, Prunus spinosa - profile, care and harvest
With its beautiful cupped flowers, the wild mallow impresses in the cottage garden, along the edges of trees or in the rock garden. Popular and sought-after since ancient times as an ornamental, medicinal, useful and food plant, Malva sylvestris has not lost a bit of its relevance and appeal.
Herbs can be preserved and stored in a variety of ways. Here you will find out how herbs keep their aroma
You can find out here how to harvest garlic and preserve it by drying and pickling it
Planting garlic is not difficult at all. We show how it's done and many other useful tips for growing
Spiced laurel care: cutting, propagating and overwintering - Spiced laurel is best kept in a bucket. Here we reveal what needs to be taken into account when caring for and propagating it
The angelica 'Angelica archangelica' is a so-called folk medicinal plant. Here you will find useful information about the location and application
Borage (Borago officinalis) comes from the Mediterranean region, but also grows here. We show you how to plant it and give tips on care
Dill: Interesting facts about cultivation: care and harvesting in the herb garden, as well as tips for use in the kitchen and medicine cabinet
Stinging nettle urtiaca diocia as a spice and medicinal herb in cooking, cosmetics and medicine. Tips on growing and caring for stinging nettles
Water herbs in the garden, balcony and pots correctly - this way herbs in balcony boxes don't dry out. Everything about watering herbs
Planting basil in the garden. Here you will find many useful tips on the topics of care, cultivation and propagation
Real laurel - location, cutting and overwintering - Real laurel is a popular seasoning and medicinal plant. We give tips on caring for and overwintering laurel trees
Black clover 'Trigonella caerulea': All tips on cultivation, care, harvest and use