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Sowing, propagating and harvesting comfrey

Sowing, propagating and harvesting comfrey

Comfrey is an ancient medicinal plant and also helps us in the garden. You can find out everything you need to know about sowing, planting, harvesting and propagating comfrey in this article.
Bee-friendly plants: Flowers, Trees & Co.

Bee-friendly plants: Flowers, Trees & Co.

Get tips for bee-friendly plants and an overview of trees, flowers, herbs and vegetables you can plant for bees.
Make your own comfrey ointment: recipe, use & effect

Make your own comfrey ointment: recipe, use & effect

Comfrey is a valuable medicinal plant. Here you can find out how to make comfrey ointment yourself and what you can use it for.
Good neighbors for kitchen herbs: chives, parsley & co.

Good neighbors for kitchen herbs: chives, parsley & co.

Here you can find out what location requirements culinary herbs such as chives, parsley and basil have and which vegetables you can combine them with.
Planting, Sowing & Harvesting Mint: How It Works

Planting, Sowing & Harvesting Mint: How It Works

Find out everything you need to know about planting, caring for and harvesting mint here. There are also tips on planting mint in the vegetable patch.
Thyme types and varieties at a glance

Thyme types and varieties at a glance

Here you will find an overview of the most popular thyme varieties and their uses with pictures.
Sowing and propagating basil: the right way to do it

Sowing and propagating basil: the right way to do it

Here you will find tips on sowing, propagating and planting basil. How to grow basil with ease.
Basil varieties & types at a glance

Basil varieties & types at a glance

Find out here which special and popular basil types and varieties you can grow!
How to build and plant a herb spiral: layout and planting plan

How to build and plant a herb spiral: layout and planting plan

Here you can find out how to build and plant your own herb snail. We give you tips on the location and have prepared a planting plan.
Caring for basil & how to repot basil from the supermarket

Caring for basil & how to repot basil from the supermarket

Find out here how to care for your basil plant properly, whether you buy it from the supermarket or sow it yourself!
Overwintering parsley: how to do it successfully

Overwintering parsley: how to do it successfully

Find out briefly and concisely what you need to consider when overwintering and propagating parsley.
Growing coriander: Tips for companion plants & mixed cultivation

Growing coriander: Tips for companion plants & mixed cultivation

Here you can find out what you need to consider when sowing, caring for and harvesting coriander. You will also find an overview of companion plants.
How to propagate, harvest and cut thyme

How to propagate, harvest and cut thyme

Here you'll find tips on planting, propagating, cutting and harvesting thyme, companion plants and overwintering thyme.
Growing, caring for & harvesting rosemary

Growing, caring for & harvesting rosemary

We give you tips on planting, pruning and harvesting rosemary. In addition to good and bad companion plants, you will also find sample bed plans.
Growing & harvesting parsley: Tips for a rich harvest

Growing & harvesting parsley: Tips for a rich harvest

Find out briefly and concisely what you need to know about planting, caring for and harvesting parsley.
Planting, caring for & harvesting basil

Planting, caring for & harvesting basil

In this article, you can find out the best way to grow basil in your garden. There are also tips on harvesting and processing basil.