Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a shrub that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is extremely hardy. Thyme is particularly loved by bees and Greek thyme honey is famous around the world. Thyme can be propagated by seeds but the method that is better and faster is by transplanting rhizomes. To sow thyme, spread several […]
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2011 started with the kalliergo.gr a journey into the unknown. Where the unknown was plants, crops, seeds, plant diseases, the garden, flowers, trees, insects, nature itself. John Sadly, it was preceded by the death of my father John in 2008. A turning point that made me go through his records and try to find out
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The first year I grew the garden (everything), the water bill came to 250 Euros from the 30 we used to pay. And that was a big shock. The cost of water for irrigation was something I hadn’t honestly considered as a new grower. Suddenly the tomatoes I grew in the garden turned out to
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We welcome the new growing season, now that autumn is here… and winter is just around the corner We welcome broccoli, cauliflowers, cauliflowers, cabbages, lettuce, leeks, spinach, beets, carrots, peas, beans, garlic, onions, potatoes, potatoes, endives, apples, oranges, mandarins, pears. Autumn and Winter are a magical time for the garden. You can grow so many
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On a walk in Nea Smyrni, Greece, passing outside the store Figures World, I met dear ET the alien, reminding us to use mask and gloves in a very sweet and effortless way. Remember this is the Covid virus time, all over the world. I don’t usually do this, but I stopped and took a
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This year I decided to conduct an experiment. To try growing tomatoes, peppers, squash, lettuce and cucumbers in clay pots. It all started because of the coronavirus quarantine. I, like many others, missed a month and a half of the March to April growing season. I was unable to plant the seedlings in the garden
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Everything you need to know about growing tomatoes! Tomatoes are one of the favorite vegetables (or fruits?) of summer. I have a hard time imagining a summer bushel that doesn’t have tomatoes in it. It’s not too late to plant your own tomatoes. Try growing tomatoes and you won’t regret it. The aroma, the taste
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For your convenience we have created a garden work calendar. We have collected the most important tasks and listed them by month. Fortunately the tasks that the grower needs to do are fixed for each season of the year. We have also added a guide to the dates you should sow or plant the most
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This text on the harvesting and preservation of dry onions was sent to me by Mr. Vassilis Yachalis, an experienced onion grower. I thank him very much for the information and advices he gives us. When to harvest the onions Onions are harvested (to keep it dry) after the leaves have withered and wilted. This
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At this time of year (January-February) I sow onion sets to grow onions. This text about growing onions from onion sets was sent to me by Mr. Vasilis Yahalis, an older gardener from Greece. I thank him very much for the text, and for the advice he gave me. And because these are words drawn
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December in the garden is traditionally a month characterized by tranquility. Nature moves at a leisurely pace. It prepares itself to face the cold weather to come, but at the same time it gathers strength for the burst of spring that will follow. Let’s think about what to plant December, like January, is a good
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In this guide you will learn how to sow and grow 16 herbs and other aromatic plants in pots and window boxes. Namely: dill, basil, bay laurel, rosemary, spearmint, thyme, garden cress, lavender, parsley, fennel, marjoram, peppermint, oregano, rocket, celery, sage. Herbs are usually aromatic plants that give us their fragrance and healing properties. One
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Rocket, arugula (Eruca sativa) is an annual plant. You can plant rocket seeds from March to September. Although no one will stop you from planting rocket in pots or window boxes, it is best to do it in your garden. Place the seeds at a depth of about 0.5 centimeter and water. Place the pots
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Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) is a perennial, herbaceous, bushy herb. The pot or window box with Oregano should be placed in a sunny location. You can sow Oregano seeds in early spring. Sow the seeds at a depth of 1 to 1.5 centimeter. Water until the soil is moist. Keep the soil moist for the first
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Peppermint (Mentha piperita, Mentha pulegium, Mentha Rotundifolia) is a herbaceous aromatic plant. It is one of the easiest aromatic plants to grow. You can sow peppermint seeds in early spring, after the last cold weather. Use a lot of seeds because many of them are sterile. Spread the peppermint seeds over the soil and water
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Marjoram is a herbaceous herb with many offshoots. It is related to oregano plant. You can plant marjoram seeds in pots (30 cm in diameter) or get seedlings from a nursery store and transplant them. If you choose the seed method, you should plant the marjoram seeds in early spring. There is no need to
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an annual herb. It is cultivated for its foliage and also for its root known as finocchio. You can sow fennel seeds in a pot or window box (5 to 6 is enough) from March to September. Because it has a well-developed root system (finocchio), you should choose to plant it
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Parsley (Petroselinum Apiaceae) is a biennial plant. Although we are used to finding it easily in the markets, you should know that it is a herb that requires patience from the gardener. From the time you plant the seeds, it will take 3 to 4 weeks before they start to germinate. It will take another
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula stoechas) is a herb / plant native to southern Europe so it prefers warm and sunny places and needs the soil to be well drained. It prefers alkaline soils, rich in calcium. Although you can plant lavender using seeds, it is not the best way to start lavender. The seeds are
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