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Do you know Elephant Garlic ? It is an original and perpetual variety which produces an enormous bulb, weighing up ...
Secrets of Perennial leek, this maintenance-free Perennial Vegetable !
You are certainly familiar with the “classic” leek that is grown every year in your vegetable patch. But did you ...
The ‘German Gold’ Tomato : An old variety to rediscover
It is a very old variety from the 19th century which would be of German origin and whose conservation we ...
Growing French Konjac in the vegetable garden
Konjac, with the botanical name Amorphophallus konjac, is a perennial plant of the Araceae family that grows from a spherical ...
Holy Basil : Good for Your Brain and Your Body
With the scientific name Ocimum tenuiflorum (or formerly Ocimum sanctum), Basil Tulsi, also called “Holy Basil” is a very popular ...
How to grow peanuts ?
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea), sometimes also called “Earth Pistachio”, or even “Earth Pea” is an annual plant of the Fabaceae family ...
- Natural gardening -
Permaculture | Plant Sheets | Gardener tips | All articles
Coffee grounds, the gardener’s brown gold !
Coffee grounds are an excellent natural fertilizer that promotes soil fertility, but not only! It also has a repellent effect ...
Fight against aphids, yes but naturally !
Spring isn’t quite here yet, but the aphids are already showing up! Whether they are green, yellow, black, ashy or ...
Willow Water : Natural Rooting Hormone !
To make cuttings, many gardeners use synthetic rooting hormone to promote root set and root growth. But you should know ...
ALSAGARDEN GOOD DEAL :
Nine Star Perennial Brocoli Seeds
A very rare heritage variety to discover and cultivate in your vegetable garden…
- Garden cooking & Recipes -
Plants & gastronomy | Edible flowers | Garden kitchen | Recipe ideas
Mexican Agastache Iced Tea
Let yourself be surprised by this plant native to Mexico with its lemony, minty and sweet taste. Mexican Agastache is ...
Strawberry Carpaccio with Basil Mint Pesto
Strawberries are among the favorite fruits of young and old. Discover our gourmet and refreshing dessert perfectly seasonal with delicious ...
Strawberry Popcorn : An unusual variety!
This year we tested an original variety in our vegetable garden: corn-strawberry popcorn. Autumn has come to an end and ...

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Strawberry fountains : Record yields in small spaces !
Do you like strawberries? Only here: Growing strawberries requires a lot of floor space, ...
Willow Water : Natural Rooting Hormone !
To make cuttings, many gardeners use synthetic rooting hormone to promote root set and ...
Fight against aphids, yes but naturally !
Spring isn’t quite here yet, but the aphids are already showing up! Whether they ...
Coffee grounds, the gardener’s brown gold !
Coffee grounds are an excellent natural fertilizer that promotes soil fertility, but not only! ...