Vegetables

Sometimes it's just the wrong location. This cucumber plant is in direct sunlight, causing its leaves to droop.

Garden Knowledge 4 Common Causes of Limp Cucumber Leaves

When cucumbers droop their leaves, it can be due to various reasons. myHOMEBOOK explains four causes.

Garden Expert Explains 14 Days of Vacation? How Tomatoes Thrive Without Care

If you follow certain tips, you can leave your tomatoes unattended for two weeks and go on vacation.

Can you freeze onions if you've bought too many and don't want to store them?

Good to Know Can You Freeze Onions?

Freezing Onions to Extend Shelf Life? myHOMEBOOK Explains What Works, What Doesn't, and What to Consider.

Please avoid watering from above. Zucchini leaves should not get wet when watering.

Garden Expert Reveals 6 Common Mistakes When Watering Zucchini

When watering zucchini, many unintentional mistakes can occur that harm the plant. myHOMEBOOK explains what to watch out for.

Should you plant flowers in the vegetable garden, or is that a no-go?

Garden Expert Explains Flowers in the Vegetable Garden Are the Secret Weapon for Your Yard

Often, flowers are only found in designated flower beds. But what happens if they are planted in the vegetable garden? myHOMEBOOK explains.

Onions are tasty and easy to grow, yet I won't be planting a garden bed for them.

Garden Expert Reveals "Why I Won't Plant an Onion Bed in My Garden"

Onions taste good and are easy to grow. However, myHOMEBOOK gardening expert Franka Kruse-Gering still chooses not to plant them.

Not Like This! When Watering Tomatoes, Avoid Getting the Leaves Wet

Homegrown Cultivation What Happens When Tomato Leaves Get Wet While Watering

Tomato plants should always be watered from the bottom. myHOMEBOOK explains why wet leaves can harm the plants.

Rhubarb is decorative and suitable for beginner gardeners.

Ideal for Beginners Planting and Caring for Rhubarb–Tips for a Bountiful Harvest

Rhubarb is versatile, hardy, and easy to care for. myHOMEBOOK explains what to consider when planting and maintaining it.

"Easy Garden" Simple Guide to Building a Bean Teepee

A bean teepee not only adds more greenery to the garden but can also be easily built with just a few materials.

Many mistakes can occur when growing pumpkins.

Garden Expert Explains 5 Common Mistakes When Growing Pumpkins

Pumpkins are a very popular vegetable for home gardening. Certain mistakes can ruin the harvest.

"Easy Garden" What to Consider When Planting Cucumbers Outdoors

Growing cucumbers isn't rocket science, but mistakes can happen. myHOMEBOOK explains what to consider when planting them.

"Easy Garden" With This Trick, Planting Vegetables Becomes Child's Play

With the simple fork trick, delicate seedlings can be gently removed from trays—ideal for many young plants.

Homegrown tomatoes have better quality than store-bought ones if you cultivate them correctly.

Garden Expert Reveals Watery Tomatoes? These Common Mistakes Might Be to Blame

Tomatoes from the garden are the ultimate prize for hobby gardeners. However, they can become watery if certain mistakes are made.

When growing pole beans, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Garden Expert Explains 7 Mistakes When Growing Pole Beans

Pole beans are a great vegetable for beginners, but mistakes in cultivation can significantly reduce yield.

Before Moving Outdoors Why You Should Harden Off Vegetable Plants and How to Do It Right

Tomato or zucchini plants often grow on the windowsill. myHOMEBOOK offers tips on how to harden off vegetable plants.

Proper Care 9 Common Mistakes When Planting Zucchini in the Garden

When planting zucchini, there are several things to keep in mind. myHOMEBOOK highlights nine common mistakes.

There can be various reasons why cucumbers grow crooked.

During Cultivation How to Prevent Crooked Cucumbers

Cucumbers can grow crooked for various reasons. myHOMEBOOK explains why this happens and how to prevent it.

"Easy Garden" How to Easily Build a Mini Greenhouse

It is advisable to gradually acclimate young vegetables to the temperatures outside the home. A mini greenhouse can help on cool days.

With a few tricks, you can speed up cucumber growth.

Faster, Higher, More Yield 3 Tips to Speed Up Cucumber Growth

With the right measures, you can specifically promote and speed up the growth of cucumbers. myHOMEBOOK shows you how.

Celery is a popular vegetable. Growing it can be a bit tricky.

Popular Vegetables How to Plant Celery in the Garden

Celery is popular and healthy. Growing it can be a bit tricky, but it's doable. myHOMEBOOK explains what you should keep in mind.

To ensure zucchini thrive, it's important to pay attention to certain factors when starting them indoors.

For Super Yields What to Consider When Pre-Growing Zucchini

If you want to achieve a bountiful harvest, it's important to consider a few things when starting zucchini seedlings indoors.

Avoid at All Costs 6 Common Mistakes When Growing Carrots

When growing carrots in the garden, several mistakes can occur. Here's what you should keep in mind.

You don't necessarily need your own garden to grow tomatoes. They can be wonderfully planted in pots.

Garden Expert Explains Planting Tomatoes in Pots: What to Keep in Mind

You don't need a garden to grow your own tomatoes. myHOMEBOOK explains what to consider when planting them in pots.

Tips for Your Vegetable Garden Starting Onions from Seeds or Direct Sowing?

Sowing onions instead of planting sets is a bit more labor-intensive, but with the right preparation, it works seamlessly.

If you want to start growing tomatoes, you should choose the right time.

Homegrown Cultivation The Right Time to Start Growing Tomatoes Indoors

If you want to start growing tomatoes, it's important to choose the right time. myHOMEBOOK explains when that is.

Ideal for Novice Gardeners How to Grow Kohlrabi Indoors

Kohlrabi can be started indoors for an early harvest. A gardening expert at myHOMEBOOK explains how to do it.

Did You Know? Don't Discard Sprouting Onions Right Away

When onions sit around for a long time, they often start to sprout. But can you still eat them? myHOMEBOOK provides an overview.

Old yogurt cups are excellent for use as seedling containers.

Resource-Efficient Gardening 5 DIY and Upcycling Ideas for Growing Plants

Whether it's yogurt cups, egg cartons, or cans, many items we would typically discard can serve as plant containers.

Preparing the Vegetable Garden How to Successfully and Reliably Grow Salad Greens

Growing lettuce sounds more complicated than it actually is. myHOMEBOOK explains what you should keep in mind.

With a greenhouse, gardeners can extend the gardening season.

Overview The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Greenhouse

myHOMEBOOK presents the advantages and disadvantages of a greenhouse, including an overview of costs, benefits, and maintenance requirements.

Typical Winter Vegetables 7 Interesting Facts About Cabbage Many Don't Know

Kale once had a significant image problem, but today it's considered a healthy trend vegetable. What should you know about kale?

Spectacular Competition Europe's Heaviest Pumpkin of 2025 Crowned

This year, the heaviest pumpkin in Europe comes from Austria. myHOMEBOOK reveals how much it weighs.

Timing, Varieties, Location Planting Potatoes in Fall Using the "Irish Method"

Even in the fall, potatoes can be planted and harvested the following year. What should you know about this?

Food for the Tubers How to Fertilize Potatoes Properly for Healthy Plants and Abundant Harvests

How, when, and with what should you fertilize potatoes in your own garden? myHOMEBOOK explains what you need to know.

With a few tips and tricks, you can extend the cucumber harvest.

Garden Knowledge Tips to Extend Your Cucumber Harvest

When the season ends, cucumbers typically stop growing—or do they? myHOMEBOOK reveals how to extend the cucumber harvest.

When cucumber flowers are pollinated, they have a good chance of fertilization and cucumber growth.

Garden Knowledge 4 Reasons Why Cucumber Blossoms Fall Off

When cucumber plants lose their blossoms, there can be several reasons. myHOMEBOOK explains what might be causing this.

Sometimes zucchini plants produce flowers but no fruit. This can have several causes.

Garden Knowledge 6 Reasons Zucchini Plants Aren't Bearing Fruit

Sometimes zucchini plants produce flowers but no fruit. myHOMEBOOK explains what might be causing this.