Pepino, kiwano, melothria... No, this is not an abstract set of sounds! These are very real vegetables that can be grown on your own plot. Of course, you will have to run around looking for seeds, but the whole winter is ahead, so there are chances...
If your plot has young apple trees, pear trees, currants or other fruit trees and shrubs, don’t forget to prepare them for the upcoming winter. Until plants reach five years of age, their ability to withstand negative environmental impacts is quite low. Moreover, young plants often suffer from sunburn, heavy snowfall, and hungry rodents. And it is only up to us whether the seedlings will cope..
You can fight these pests throughout the season. But now, in the fall, when vegetables were removed from the beds, and the garden was freed from fruits, you can safely exterminate unwanted guests. At this time, the drugs will not harm either plants or humans. In the article we will tell you what pests and how you can get rid of in the fall...
For autumn planting, you should choose those fruit trees and berry bushes that take root easily and quickly. It is important not only to choose the right varieties, but also to follow the rules of agricultural technology for each crop, which we will discuss in this article. If after harvesting and putting things in order you still have energy left, it’s time to start expanding and updating your ga..
Grapes are a heat-loving crop that requires special attention from the gardener. The autumn care of the plants determines their further development and the harvest in the next season. Until the cold weather begins, you should not start sheltering the grapes: the first frosts are not dangerous for the vine—they help the plants harden. To ensure the grapes overwinter successfully, they must be ..
At the end of the season, our “tired” greenhouses need as much attention as the soil. No matter how reliable their construction is (be it a wooden frame covered with film or glass, or a polycarbonate structure), without proper care their service life can be significantly reduced. Greenhouse soil also requires special attention at this time, because the high humidity and heat characteristic of a gr..
Sowing greens in autumn, shortly before frost, offers gardeners several advantages compared to the traditional spring planting method. Firstly, winter sowing significantly speeds up the harvest. While seeds planted in spring are just beginning to awaken, autumn-sown sprouts are already actively growing and gaining strength...
Bright, sunny marigolds (Tagetes) often adorn flower beds and beds. Experienced gardeners know about the beneficial properties of these flowers and plant them throughout the site to scare away various pests and improve the land. The medicinal properties of marigolds have been known since ancient times. The essential oil contained in the plant is a powerful natural antiseptic. Therefore, marigold i..
Zucchini is a problem-free vegetable crop that produces huge yields even for novice gardeners. But how to preserve zucchini for the winter, when you no longer have the strength to preserve it, and the multi-colored “woodpile” doesn’t even think about ending? In order to delight your family with culinary delights based on this healthy vegetable all winter, you don’t have to dig your own cellar or b..
Supporters of organic farming use biological preparations throughout the season to protect plants from diseases and pests. They do not accumulate in plant tissues, are harmless to humans and the environment. But is it worth using biological preparations in autumn?..