Lavender is not just a plant that smells like a holiday, but a true green icon of the Mediterranean garden. It is elegant, unpretentious and incredibly grateful – but only if we treat it correctly. Among the most important tasks that determine its health and flowering is pruning. At first glance, it may seem simple – you take a pair of scissors and cut, but what could go wrong? Well, quite a lot actually. A wrong or sloppy cut can mean fewer flowers, more wood and an unattractive bush that resembles a forgotten hedge more than Provence. Let's take a look at how to prune lavender.

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Fresh herbs and vegetables at hand all the time – without the need for a garden, balcony troughs or a whole catalogue of gardening tools? It almost sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? It is. In fact, in a few days you can turn your kitchen into a veritable green laboratory of flavours and aromas, where everything grows – from fragrant basil to tender garlic leaves – with just the help of water, sun and good will.

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Gardening is not just a hobby, but a constant balance between caring for plants and a defense strategy against numerous pests. Aphids, mites, caterpillars, flies and other uninvited guests can destroy weeks or even months of hard work in a very short time. Many people still resort to synthetic pesticides, which, although effective quickly, are harmful to the ecosystem, pollinators and even our health in the long term.

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Have you ever wondered how your plants could grow faster, be more resilient, and be healthier—without the use of chemicals? Imagine a garden that thrives using only natural energy, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. This is not science fiction, but the ancient practice of electroculture, which is now back at the forefront of sustainable agriculture.

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In an urban environment, where green spaces are often hard to find, many are turning to innovative solutions for growing their own food. Balconies and terraces of apartments offer an excellent opportunity to establish small but fruitful gardens. Not only does growing your own fruit bring fresh vegetables and herbs directly to your plate, but it also has a positive impact on your mental well-being and health. In this article, we will introduce you to plants that are perfect for your urban garden.

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Although the peak gardening season is coming to an end, the following few gardening benefits will encourage you to start planting vegetables in the spring. Gardening not only makes your garden look beautiful and provides fresh vegetables, it also strengthens your immune system and sharpens your brain.

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Recent studies on the impact of gardening on life have reinforced anecdotal evidence of how effective gardening is. In fact, research on the psychological benefits of gardening in the treatment of depression has shown excellent results.

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Spring is approaching and we have already started to decorate the balconies and enjoy them. In addition to turning them into real little oases for relaxation in the springtime, they can also become a source of home-grown fruit, vegetables and spices. Balcony gardens are not unknown, but an increasingly popular way of urban gardening. Growing vegetables on the balcony is not overly demanding. You don't need a lot of space for an urban home garden, so that you can later enjoy the food you have grown yourself until summer.

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Growing fresh produce at home has a number of benefits, from the assurance that it hasn't come into contact with pesticides to the satisfaction of harvesting your own food. With OGarden, however, this process has become much simpler.

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Have you heard of "friluftsliv"? It is a new trend in the field of living, brought to the fore by the coronavirus pandemic and replacing the well-known "hygge".

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The Terraplanter was designed for all urbanites who appreciate plants but don't want the maintenance and mess associated with growing plants indoors.

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On International Bare Gardening Day, pull up the weeds, plant the flowers and trim the hedge... "au naturel". The probability that you will get dirtier than usual is higher, but the purpose is completely clear - the International Day of Naked Gardening encourages acceptance of your body and nudity in a non-sexual way.

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Fruits such as tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini are very popular vegetables in our diet, so they should not be missing in the garden either. They need a lot of heat and humidity, because they are very sensitive to diseases, and their health status must be regularly monitored and timely action taken.

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There is nothing better than enjoying your home greens. It often turns yellow or slightly brown in the spring, but usually recovers after heavier spring rains. Of course, he also needs our help in this.

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Polluted air and pesticides have been affecting the quality of fruits and vegetables for a long time. The question of how healthy every vegetable we eat is a very important one, because poisons used to protect against pests are far from innocent, and according to some research, they are even carcinogenic. What can we do to be able to enjoy completely natural strawberries and salad again?

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The most frequently used herbs should always be at hand. For immediate consumption, they can be grown in a larger pot or trough. To make everything easier, this time in our prize game we are giving you as many as 5 convenient prizes with which you can grow beautiful vegetables, herbs and flowers.

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When art and the public good collide, extraordinary stories are often written, and this one is one of those. Markets are nothing new in New York, but they haven't had anything like this before. The Swale, as it has been dubbed, is a vegetable garden on a transport vessel plying the waters of New York. It started its journey last summer, but this year it was presented in a new, improved image.

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World Bare Gardening Day is an opportunity to pull weeds, plant flowers and vegetables...bare. It is true that you get a little dirtier, but the intention is completely pure. It can help you accept your body and nudity in a non-sexual way.

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A balcony in the city represents an extension of the apartment, contact with nature and even a replacement for the garden. In order to produce at least some domestic produce, the planting of flowers and vegetables is becoming more and more relevant. Lettuce plants and bulbs grow in smaller and shallower troughs, while brassicas and fruit plants thrive in deeper ones. So that you can create your own urban garden, this time we will come to your aid. We give you accessories for urban gardening. All you need is the correct answer to the prize question below! Ready? Now?

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Imagine if there was a robot that would take care of your garden 24 hours a day and do all the gardening work for you - from planting, watering, spraying to removing weeds. Too good to be true, right? It won't hold. Such a robot already exists and it goes by the name of FarmBot Genesis, which could completely change the way we grow fruits and vegetables. It is an innovative open source solution from the American company FarmBot, which brings precision agriculture to the home.

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The Slovenian Society of Guardians of Seeds went to Kickstarter to get start-up funds for its gardening meter, which goes by the name of Ori. His task is to determine the optimal distances between the seeds of a dozen of the most frequently sown vegetables or crops, such as tomatoes, lettuce and beans. But that is far from all he can do. In addition to the template, there is also a colored legend that tells us which vegetable goes into which of the holes surrounded by a rainbow of triangles.

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Pinterest has published its famous top 100 list for 2015, which announces the biggest lifestyle trends at the end of each year. Below, we check the top 10 trends on Pinterest in 2015, which predict what we will eat, drink, wear and make next year.

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Even if we live in the city, we can conjure up a fragrant green oasis in our apartment. We create an urban nursery on the terrace, balcony and even the windowsill, which will bring an immense dose of joy to our everyday life.

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On the terrace or balcony, we can easily create a garden where, with just a few skills, we can grow delicious snacks that will certainly enrich our menu. Hobby gardening is also an anti-stress activity that brings an immense dose of joy into our everyday life. Balcony garden... some quick tips.

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