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Indian mint

Indian mint (Coleus amboinicus) eliminates common cold naturally

Radek Štěpán 08. 11. 2022

Autumn is beautiful and some of us love it, but there are definitely days when you get a runny nose, cold or similar unpleasant ailment. Yes, it is very annoying, but attacking the pharmacy and trying to find the miracle…

Sauerkraut

Your own homemade sauerkraut is slowly getting done, but make sure to take care of it regularly

Radek Štěpán 07. 11. 2022

Have you tried your sauerkraut yet or are you still waiting for it to settle down? We started to marinade and press our cabbage at the beginning of October and we have tried it today, and it was excellent. This…

Peppermint

Mint – a cure for many problems

Radek Štěpán 06. 11. 2022

What herb can you find in almost every garden? Mint? Yes, you guessed right. Mint literally grows out of water and if you just let it be it can take over a huge space. Thanks to its multifunctional use it…

walnut leaves

The cursed and glorified walnut leaves need to be addressed

Radek Štěpán 05. 11. 2022

Nut trees gradually lose their leaves and they keep piling and piling underneath. Piles of leaves should not be left rotting under trees. It is a good idea to deal with this problem quickly and remove them. Many people rake…

Thuja

How to easily propagate yews for spring planting

Radek Štěpán 02. 11. 2022

We shall not discuss the benefits or harms of thuja now. Simply put, thujas are suitable for some gardens and for some not, and if you like thuja hedge and would like to multiply them, we shall advise you how…

Chaenomeles

Flowering quince (Chaenomeles). If you grow flowering quince maybe you should not follow general recommendations

Radek Štěpán 31. 10. 2022

What is the fuss about? It is an ornamental tree, so it should be pruned in the fall after blooming. Right? This is the exact advice I got when I was purchasing a Japanese quince for my garden. And you…

Ginger

Ginger: Grow an endless supply easily

Radek Štěpán 28. 10. 2022

Ginger is a very useful plant. It can help you to fight the first signs of cold and it is also used during pregnancy or stomach problems. A good idea is to have ginger handy and ready at all times.

Mini kiwi

Mini kiwis are worth planting: They taste great

Radek Štěpán 27. 10. 2022

When people think of an exotic fruit, they may think of kiwi. Would you not agree? Yes, this fruit is great and exotic and it is available in stores all year round. But many of us simply do not want…

Rosemary

Process rosemary before the first frost hits

Radek Štěpán 26. 10. 2022

Rosemary, (Rose de Marie) came to us from the Mediterranean. The Romans called it the “sea dew,” because it thrived on slopes near seashores. In its homeland it grows up to 1.5 meters tall, but in Central Europe it is…

Garlic

Garlic time is coming: How to get big and healthy cloves

Radek Štěpán 25. 10. 2022

Your own, strong and home-grown garlic is a very potent remedy that will help you to fight many ailments. Growing garlic is not so difficult. The most important thing is to time everything perfectly and follow certain important steps. First,…