The Echinopsis pachanoi , commonly called the San Pedro or wachuma cactus, is a prickly columnar cactus native to the Andean mountain range, where it grows at a variety of altitudes between 1000 and 3000 meters. Despite this, like many other cacti and succulents, it is an extraordinarily resistant plant whose use has now spread throughout the world and requires […]
Planting carrots: how and when to do it
The Daucus carota sativus , worldwide known as carrot, is one of the most consumed vegetables in the cuisines of much of the globe. The carrot we know, however, is in a domesticated form. The original wild carrot, typical of Europe and Asia, has a notably smaller and less flavorful root. It is a biennial plant that is grown […]
Blue hydrangeas: care and how to grow them
The Hydrangea , usually called hydrangeas are a whole genus of plants gardening highly valued for its large inflorescences of bright colors. They are native to Asia, and among their species can be found shrubs, trees and even lianas. Hydrangea flowers can be of various shades of pink, white and blue, although in this article we are going to […]
What are stolons and examples?
Many plants do not depend exclusively on their roots to reproduce, but instead have the so-called asexual vegetative reproduction , which allows them to spread without the need for flowers or seeds. In this article we are going to talk about stolons, which are one of those forms of vegetative reproduction that some plants use. Read on and […]
Cherry tomatoes: how to plant and grow them
The cherry tomato, also called cherry tomato or grape tomato , is currently a very popular plant for food consumption. The species is a mixture between Solanum pimpinellifolium and garden tomatoes. This variety is native to Aztec Mexico, and was not cultivated in Europe until the 16th century, although its popularization has come much later, at the beginning of the 20th […]
Planting lettuce: how and when to do it
A basic ingredient in any salad and any vegetable sandwich or sandwich, Lactuca sativa , known by all as lettuce, is one of the most widely consumed herbaceous plants in kitchens around the world. This plant has a large number of varieties among which we can highlight the iceberg lettuce, common in supermarkets, the French or Trocadero […]
When to prune an olive tree and how to do it
The olive tree, with the scientific name Olea europaea , is a tree that has practically become a symbol of the Mediterranean environment thanks to its more than recognizable appearance and the so-called liquid gold that is extracted from its fruits, olives. This small evergreen tree can live for thousands of years, as demonstrated by Al-Badawi himself, which […]
Aloe vera care
Aloe, also called acíbar, is actually a whole genus of succulent plants, very popular in gardening thanks to both its decorative value and the multiple medicinal properties attributed to it, especially in the case of aloe vera. In this article, we are going to see the care of aloe vera, from how to plant an aloe vera […]
Prune a vine: how to do it and when
The Vitis vinifera , known worldwide as a vine or vine, is a widespread plant both on farms and in home gardening, either for its grapes, raw material from which the wine is made, and its value traditional and aesthetic. Taking proper care of a vine is not easy, and one of the aspects that must be taken into […]
15 plants with red flowers
Red is a color that instinctively attracts our eyes and attention, and it is for this reason that bright red flowers are always a highlight in any garden or room. If you like reddish-toned flowers and want to combine them in your garden with others of various colors, or place them in a unique and […]
Tree tomato cultivation
We are all used to the look and taste of most tomato varieties, but when it comes to tree tomatoes or tamarillos, some of you may not have heard of it as much. The tamarillo, which is also known by many other names such as yucca tomato, Nordic mango or Andean tomato, is a type […]
How to make lentil sprouts
You have probably already tried or seen in the supermarket more than once jars with bean sprouts, a product widely used in salads and dishes of all kinds. What is not so common yet, but is gaining popularity every day, is the consumption of sprouts and sprouts of all kinds of seeds. Join us in this […]
How to make vertical gardens
Every day more botanical fans dare to make their own vertical garden at home . If you have never seen one of these particular ways of having plants, it is about vertical structures in which different species are planted. They are very useful to beautify walls or walls, as well as for those who do not have space […]
14 types of lettuce
The Lactuca sativa , which probably sounds more like the name of lettuce, vegetables is one of the most cultivated and consumed worldwide. The Mediterranean diet includes it in practically all its salads and in a large number of dishes, and the enormous variety of varieties that this plant has makes it possible to consume it throughout the […]