Gardening
Grow thyme, thyme is a small perennial shrub that forms dense and compact bushes, it has no problems colonizing poor, dry, and stony soils and for this reason, it is a decidedly simple aromatic plant to grow in the garden and with multiple uses in the kitchen. It is part of the Lamiaceae family, just …
Grow marjoram, among the aromatic herbs, marjoram is a very interesting cultivation: it can be grown simply both in the ground and in pots. It is a plant of Asian origin, now fully widespread as a Mediterranean aroma, used in all European cuisine, in particular in French and Italian cuisine. It also has medicinal properties, …
Grow rosemary, is one of the most classic aromas used in traditional cuisine, excellent both to flavor meat and cooking vegetables (legumes and potatoes especially). Whether in a pot or the garden should not be missing a plant at hand than any kitchen. It is a very resistant plant and consequently very simple to cultivate, …
Grow oregano. It is a very common aromatic plant in Italy. in Mediterranean areas it is found as wild spontaneous grass, especially in sunny and drought places, it lives quietly even in the mountains up to 1200 meters high. This herb has been known for centuries as an aromatic plant, already used by the Greeks …
Grow salvia, sage is one of the most used aromatic herbs in the kitchen and also one of the most cultivated on balconies and gardens, it is a perennial and evergreen plant, of Mediterranean origin, rustic, and very simple to grow. It is worth growing it and always having it fresh at hand, it has …
Grow saffron, saffron is a very precious spice, perhaps you will be amazed to know that it can be grown without problems in the garden. The latitude of Italy, like that of Spain, Greece, Iran, and India are perfect for growing the crocus sativus bulb, from which saffron is obtained. Having been a state monopoly …
Grow zucchini, the courgette (Cucurbita pepo) is a plant of the cucurbit family that cannot be missing in a home garden: it requires many nutrients from the soil but if cultivated correctly it offers a rich production of excellent vegetables, and then in addition to the fruit you can also cook the delicious courgette flowers, …
Pumpkin cultivation, pumpkin is a vegetable that should not be missing in the garden, given the generous production of vegetables it guarantees. It is a plant of American origin, of the cucurbit family, its scientific name refers to the size that the fruit can take: Cucurbita maxima. This vegetable is harvested in autumn and keeps …
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Helichrysum is an aromatic plant typical of the Mediterranean scrub that easily grows spontaneously in the coastal areas of central and southern Italy. Its intense perfume evokes the sea and the sun, however we can introduce it in our garden even without necessarily being in seaside resorts. Due to its medicinal properties it is a …
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Onions are an indispensable vegetable in the kitchen: many recipes and sauces could not be done without this vegetable. This is why it is also a vegetable that cannot be missing in a self-respecting vegetable garden, a flowerbed dedicated to the cultivation of onions is a must. As a plant the onion (Allium cepa) is …
