Traditional gardening has accustomed us to categorising living things in a binary way. Thus we divide friends and enemies, which we happily call parasites, pests or weeds. Garden shops are full of products designed to eradicate them (always temporarily). However, these animals and plants, if you stop for a moment, can be a real threat to the environment.
The best way to save time, effort and maximise the potential of the space is to be organised. This is a fundamental fact of permaculture. You may have heard of zoning or design in this context. It is a determining factor. But in this article I would like to go a little further...
After discovering your ecosystem, it's time to travel to the center of your earth. Sun and water, that's what plants need! That's what we usually hear. And it's quite true. But we often neglect, in every sense of the word, the fundamental element that...
And what if at Easter you started making your own chocolate? Tasty and easy to make, the 3 recipes we suggest will delight young and old alike. To make Easter eggs Ingredients (4 people): - 500 g of dark, milk or white couverture chocolate - 500 g of...
Do you find your home cold and impersonal? Do your rooms lack character and comfort? Rest assured, it doesn't take much to make your rooms more welcoming. We have 8 simple tips to help you bring warmth and softness into your home without breaking the bank. 1. remove the...
Morning poetry Most people don't think that "winter" and "garden activities" rhyme. It is true that the bare trees, the hard and cold ground, the dead nature that the season imposes would tend to support this point of view. But it doesn't. In winter In the garden Observe the earth From...
Re(discover) your garden In this new blog, we will, together, travel in the vast and wonderful lands that the concept of permaculture opens up. Whether you've never heard of it or you're a seasoned permaculturist, this blog is for you. These posts will allow you to discover, in a didactic way and in a way that is both didactic and...
It's been the trend for some time: these pretty terrariums, real miniature gardens, which you can enjoy at home. Easily transportable and ideal for those who don't have a green thumb, they are very simple to create. As a gift for a loved one or simply for yourself, they will fit perfectly in your home. Material - One...
We don't always suspect the dirt that some of the objects we use every day contain. Brushes, electronic devices, handles, washing machine, dishwasher, plants, pillows... are nests for bacteria, microbes and germs. All of these things we should clean them all more often. Wondering how to do it? We show you...
Hiring and working a gardener, a childcare worker or an illegal housekeeper to take care of the house, who has never thought about it? The temptation is great, because the economy it represents seems, at first glance, interesting. Yet you have to know that you are taking risks and you are putting yourself...
