Pear ‘Gräfin Von Paris’: pollinator, harvest time & storage

Pear ‘Gräfin Von Paris’: pollinator, harvest time & storage

The ‘Countess of Paris’ winter pear is widespread and very popular with professionals. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the pear variety in the garden at home. The ‘Countess of Paris’ pear is a demanding, but tasty variety [Photo: Manfred Rucksackzio / Shutterstock.com] The ‘Countess of Paris’ pear has a long tradition…

Privy Councilor Dr. Oldenburg: the apple variety in portrait

Privy Councilor Dr. Oldenburg: the apple variety in portrait

The apple variety ‘Privy Councilor Dr. Oldenburg ‘is an old German breed, which is also known under the names’ Privy Councilor Oldenburg’ and ‘Oldenburg’. We introduce you to the apple and explain everything you should know about cultivation, care and the like. The ‘Privy Councilor Dr. Oldenburg ‘carries large, colorful apples [Photo: Sarawut Aiemsinsuk /…

Tomatoes Protect From Disease

Tomatoes Protect From Disease

Tomato plants should not be missing in any garden. Diseases can spoil the harvest. With these tips, nothing stands in the way of a successful harvest. Gray mold infects the tomato tissue and causes it to decompose [Photo: AJCespedes / Shutterstock.com] Many gardeners believe that tomato disease can only be avoided by using the chemical…

Codling moth: Recognize and successfully combat damage

Codling moth: Recognize and successfully combat damage

The proverbial worm in apples is one of the most common apple pests. But thanks to various strategies for combating codling moth, you are not powerless against it. Apples infected with codling moths can quickly spoil the mood of hobby gardeners [Photo: ChWeiss / Shutterstock.com] From the beginning of spring, the codling moth (Cydia pomonella…

Raised bed planting: crop rotation and pest-repelling plants

Raised bed planting: crop rotation and pest-repelling plants

If you plant your raised bed with the same family of plants, problems can arise. Here's how to avoid that. Correct crop rotation is particularly important in raised beds. [Photo: Gardens by Design / Shutterstock.com] Everyone has their favorite vegetables and tends to grow again this year after year. In small gardens where there is…