Herbs and Spices

I think we are all aware of the positive impact of herbs for our body and health. Spices are indispensable in any kitchen, and of course in any garden. They can be used dried or fresh. Also, the herbs are indispensable in our diet, especially in the form of teas. Some of the spices and herbs should not be left out in our vegetable garden, because they fend off pests and prevent certain diseases. Not having a garden is certainly not an obstacle...

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Red Currant

Who likes Red Currant? I love it, especially for desserts. We also know black and white, but this topic is intended for Red Currant. At this point I just want to remind you that all three kinds are very healthy. So if you don`t have it in your garden yet you should get at least one kind of it. Red Currant contains vitamin C, A, E and carotene, from which the body produce vitamin A. However it also contains calcium, potassium, manganese and iron. Currant...

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Plants in Pots / Buckets

I love Plants in Buckets. We put them on balcony or terrace trough the season and then when the winter comes we have to move them into a bright room with temperature between 5 and 15°C. We have to keep in mind that evergreen plants need more water. We have to water them every two weeks. Some of the plants can spend the winter in warm room. We should watering and fertilizing them regular. Sernoa repens Sernoa Repens thrives on sunny...

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Interesting Facts about Fruit

We all know that the fruit is very healthy. With regular consumption of fruit our body absorb important vitamins. Here is the list of some interesting facts about fruit that you might don`t know: APPLES - There are over 7500 different types of apples - If you eat an apple, this is more reliable way to stay awake than drink a cup of coffee. The natural sugar in an apple is stronger than caffeine in coffee. - Apples are great source of fiber and...

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Strawberries

Moreover, Strawberries are extremely delicious they are also very healthy, because they contain iron, sodium, calcium, potassium and phosphorus, vitamin A, B1, B2 and vitamin C. Those, who do not have your own bed of Strawberries, make sure (before you buy them) that they do not contain any pesticides. Tasty Strawberry Snack Strawberries are a great afternoon "snack". As we already mentioned, they are very healthy, but they contain only few...

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Deciduous Shrubs - undemanding

Since this blog is designed for beginners and for those who want organic garden and beautiful surrounding with as little work as possible, I will now give you some nice examples of undemanding deciduous ornamental shrubs. The shrubs are listed according to habitat. Forsitia Forsitia blooms in early spring with yellow blossoms. In the summer it does not attract special attention with its long green leaves. Forsitia is undemanding according to...

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Outdoor Potted Plants

Lets say something about the outdoor potted plants that I have at home and they work very well and I think that are great for beginners. GERANIUM Geraniums are outdoor potted plants great for balconies that are on the south side. Geranium with single blossoms grow up to about 80 cm in length. Geranium with double blooms are fuller but they grow few cm less. Geranium are richly flowering and undemanding potted plants.    ...

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