Franka Kruse-Gering, Author at myHOMEBOOK

Franka Kruse-Gering

Franka Kruse-Gering is an editor at myHOMEBOOK. She loves spending time in her own garden and writes about it. She has a passion for colorful and, above all, useful plants. In every season, she knows how to make use of them – whether it's jam, liqueur, or a cooling salve for sunburn. She also explores the topic of sustainability and strives to throw away less and reuse more.

With the opening facing up or down? How should glasses be stored in the cabinet?

Everyday Question Up or Down? The Right Way to Store Glasses in the Cabinet

Storing Glasses: Should They Be Upright or Upside Down? Tips on the Best Method and What Else to Consider When Organizing.

Lavender is one of the most popular plants for gardens or balconies. How do you protect it in winter?

Popular Plant Overwintering Lavender in Pots: How to Help It Thrive Through the Cold Season

Lavender can overwinter in a pot, but it needs the right protection. Key considerations include location, frost, moisture, watering, and pruning.

Good to Know What Happens When You Put Wine Corks in a Flower Pot

myHOMEBOOK gardening expert Franka Kruse-Gering reveals why corks can be surprisingly useful in flower pots.

Towels should be washed regularly, especially if they are used by sick individuals.

Inquired How Often Should You Really Wash Towels?

How Often Should Towels Be Washed? Is 40 Degrees Enough? An Expert Explains What Matters in Changing, Washing, and Drying.

Too much water can be just as harmful to plants as too little.

Cause Explained Why Plants in the Garden Can Wither Despite Constant Rain

It rains for days, yet the plants are wilting? How continuous rain can harm roots and what gardeners should keep in mind.

Popular Balcony Plant How to Properly Winterize Ivy on Your Balcony–Here's What Matters Now

Ivy is considered winter-hardy. However, it shouldn't be left unattended. myHOMEBOOK explains what is important for overwintering.

A clear and cold November is said to predict a mild January. Is that really true?

Expert on Farmers' Almanac Rule If November is Cold and Clear, It Will ...

A cold, clear November is said to predict a mild January. But how much truth is there to this old farmer's saying? myHOMEBOOK investigated.

According to the internet, aluminum foil in a flowerpot is said to be extremely useful.

Unusual Houseplant Hack This Aluminum Foil Trick Is Supposed to Help Plants–Expert Weighs In

A trick involving aluminum foil in a flowerpot, found online, promises true wonders for houseplants. But how effective is it really?

Trimming a hedge can be quite exhausting. However, a few tips can make the task a bit easier.

Outside the Closed Season 4 Simple Tips to Make Hedge Trimming Easier

Trimming the hedge isn't a favorite gardening task for many. myHOMEBOOK offers four tips to make the job easier.

Avoid heavy pruning of sage before winter.

Protection Against Frost 8 Popular Herbs to Overwinter Properly–How They Survive the Cold Season

Rosemary, chives, and other herbs require different care during the winter. Here's how to properly overwinter eight popular herbs.

Even as an amateur, you can find truffles in Germany, but there's a catch.

Expert Explains Finding Truffles in Germany–But There's a Catch to Collecting Them

Even amateurs can find truffles in Germany. An expert explains the catch to myHOMEBOOK.

Bamboo grows rapidly, and people often don't know what to do with it. Is it permissible to burn it in a fireplace?

Firewood Alternative? Is It Permissible to Burn Bamboo in the Fireplace? Expert Offers Clear Opinion

Can You Burn Bamboo in a Fireplace? An Expert Explains What Happens and the Risks Involved

Cold Season Sage Is More Than Just for Tea–Here's How to Easily Make Syrup

Many people struggle with colds, especially in the fall. myHOMEBOOK explains how to easily make sage syrup.

On Halloween, some costumes can be a bit bloodier. But can you wash the fake blood out of your clothes afterward?

Expert Explains Fake Blood on Clothing? How to Remove Stains After Halloween

Fake Blood on Clothing? myHOMEBOOK Explains How to Remove Stubborn Stains and Which Products Really Work

The witch's broom in the tree looks as if a witch simply forgot it.

Botanical Causes What’s the Deal With Witch's Brooms in Trees?

Sometimes, you might notice strange formations in trees. These could be witch's brooms. myHOMEBOOK explains what's behind this phenomenon.

Sometimes an egg yolk is lighter or darker. This has nothing to do with quality or the method of raising the hens.

Expert Reveals Why Egg Yolks Vary from Pale to Deep Orange

Why Is Egg Yolk Sometimes Yellow and Sometimes Orange? What the Color of the Yolk Reveals About Feeding, Freshness, Quality, and Farming Practices

Freshly washed bed linens should always smell clean. However, sometimes they end up smelling musty in the closet.

Expert Explains Why Bed Linens Get Musty in the Closet and What Really Helps

Bedding Suddenly Smells Musty in the Closet? Common Mistakes and How to Keep Textiles Fresh Longer

Coneflower is popular and appears in many gardens, but is there anything to consider for overwintering?

myHOMEBOOK Gardening Expert Explains What to Know About Overwintering Coneflowers

Does Coneflower Need Protection in Winter? myHOMEBOOK explains when pruning is beneficial and how the perennial can thrive in a bed or pot.