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Yield calculator for vegetables: calculate area requirements and harvest quantities

Yield calculator for vegetables: calculate area requirements and harvest quantities

You can use our yield calculator to calculate your space requirements and vegetable yield. It's the easy way to get started with self-sufficiency!
The ice saints: Farmer's rule or myth?

The ice saints: Farmer's rule or myth?

In this article, we get to the bottom of the ice saints. We explain the farmer's rule and give you tips on frost protection for plants.
Gardening in November: what to do

Gardening in November: what to do

Find out what gardening work is due in November in this article.
Gardening in September: sowing, planting & care

Gardening in September: sowing, planting & care

Find out what gardening work needs to be done in September and which vegetables you can plant, sow and harvest.
Creating a natural garden: ecological and sustainable gardening

Creating a natural garden: ecological and sustainable gardening

Ecological gardening has never been more important than in times of the climate crisis. Here are some tips on sustainable gardening and creating a natural garden.
Garden in July: what to do

Garden in July: what to do

This article gives you an overview of gardening in July and which plants you can harvest, sow and plant.
Gardening in June: what you can plant and sow

Gardening in June: what you can plant and sow

Find out here what you can plant, sow and harvest in June. There are also tips on what else to do in the garden.
Create a milpa: Planting the three sisters (+ planting plan)

Create a milpa: Planting the three sisters (+ planting plan)

What is a milpa? Find out here how mayans farming works and plant a milpa. There are also tips on care and different types of milpa.
Building and planting a herb spiral: A guide

Building and planting a herb spiral: A guide

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.
Vegetable garden in January: how you can prepare yourself

Vegetable garden in January: how you can prepare yourself

Here you can find out what to do in the garden in January, which plants you can propagate and how else you can prepare for the new gardening season.
Garden in December: tips & tasks

Garden in December: tips & tasks

Here you can get an overview of the tasks due in December.
Gardening in March: preparation & cultivation

Gardening in March: preparation & cultivation

Here you can find out what gardening work needs to be done in March. You can propagate, sow and plant these plants!
How to make a vegetable patch for beginners

How to make a vegetable patch for beginners

Have you been bitten by the gardening bug? Do you want to harvest your own fresh vegetables? In this article, I'll guide you step by step through the process of planting your own vegetable garden.
Planning and planting a cottage garden: layout & ideas

Planning and planting a cottage garden: layout & ideas

Here you will find tips for creating and planting a cottage garden. We have also prepared a planting plan for your inspiration!