Smart Garden 05/11/2026

The Grelinette: the garden tool that changes everything

The broadfork (grelinette) is the signature tool of no-dig gardening: it loosens the soil without ever turning it over — and that "without t… Read more Germination 05/11/2026

Lemon tree (Citrus limon): germinate a pip and grow it

Growing a lemon tree (Citrus limon) from a pip is the great classic of indoor sowing: the pips germinate easily and produce a handsome green… Read more Germination 05/11/2026

Orange tree (Citrus × sinensis): germinate a pip and grow it

Growing an orange tree (Citrus × sinensis) from a simple pip is one of the most rewarding sowing adventures — and it is an indoor crop you c… Read more Vegetables 05/11/2026

Onion: autumn sets or indoor sowing, the two routes

The onion (Allium cepa) offers a double calendar few gardeners know: it can be sown under cover from winter, but hardy varieties can also be… Read more Vegetables 05/11/2026

Basil (Ocimum basilicum): warm sowing, growing and harvest

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is the most requested herb in the vegetable garden — and one of the most frost-tender: an annual killed at 0 °C, it… Read more Vegetables 05/11/2026

Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum): when and how to sow it warm

The bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a fruit vegetable in the nightshade family — the same family as tomato and eggplant. Cousin of the chil… Read more Vegetables 05/11/2026

Tomato Seedlings: When and How to Sow Them Successfully

The tomato is the indoor sowing par excellence: demanding on heat, greedy for light, but very reliable once three settings are respected. Th… Read more Vegetables 05/11/2026

Shallots: autumn planting for grey varieties, it's now

The shallot is probably the easiest condiment bulb to grow in the vegetable garden. And the good news: now is when it happens for the most f… Read more Smart Garden 05/11/2026

Artichokes: Protect Them from Frost with These Expert Tips

Introduction Protecting artichokes from frost is essential to guarantee a bountiful harvest in spring. Low temperatures can cause considerab… Read more Vegetables 05/11/2026

Asparagus: How to Grow It Like an Expert

Introduction Growing asparagus is a rewarding gardening practice that requires patience and care. This perennial plant, known for its delici… Read more