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Nature volunteering in Alsace: how to help the ConservatoireA day’s conservation work, regular site visits or wildlife monitoring: the CEN Alsace offers several ways to get involved. Here’s how to choose a commitment and understand its purpose.
Mulching the vegetable garden in winter: finding the right balance with slugsLeaves, straw, depth and moisture: practical pointers for protecting the soil without applying a one-size-fits-all recipe. And what trials tell us about slug barriers.
Houseplants: prepare wick watering before you go awayA wick can connect the potting compost to a water reservoir. The system should be tested before you leave and adapted to each pot: neither a lack nor an excess of water disappears automatically.
Asters and Japanese anemones: choosing the right spot in the gardenBefore pairing these perennials for their colours, consider their light requirements, soil moisture and the space they will need. Planting in autumn also prepares the garden for the seasons ahead.
Houseplants: can a wick water them while you’re on holiday?A piece of string, a reservoir and water: a capillary system can help while you’re away, provided you test its flow and avoid waterlogging the roots.
Cassava in Martinique: how to make informed choices in the face of chlordeconeWhen growing or buying cassava, its origin and knowledge of the soil matter. The JAFA programme provides free support to Martinique’s gardeners.At Les Mesneux, chrysanthemums continue a market-gardening storyNear Reims, GAEC Kleinau combines vegetable growing and horticulture. As All Saints’ Day on 1 November approaches, the flowers recall an activity that has been part of the family business from the outset.
Rat’s tail radish: why its fruits are harvested above groundRat’s tail radish is grown for its young siliques, the fruits that contain the seeds. This distinctive feature changes which part of the plant is harvested and when it is picked.
In the vegetable garden in October: sow or transplant lamb’s lettuce for winter?Lamb’s lettuce grows when the vegetable garden slows down. At the end of October, sowing and planting out plugs each have their advantages: timing, watering, protection and precautions for gardeners in Luxembourg.
Autumn garlic: check the soil before planting in the vegetable gardenLate October can suit garlic, but drainage and variety matter as much as the date. Here are some pointers for choosing between open ground, pots and delaying planting.
Potted lemon tree and olive tree: two different approaches to overwinteringWaiting for the first frosts is not right for every Mediterranean plant. Species, shelter temperature, light and drainage should guide your choice.
All Saints’ Day: choosing a pot plant beyond chrysanthemumsPansies, cyclamens or heathers: the plant’s precise name, its resistance to frost and its flowering season all help you choose a pot plant you can look after.