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Centaurea cyanus – Cornflower
The little blue flower, which was once considered an annoying weed of the cornfields, became the much-loved decoration of the cottage, vegetable,…
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Garden diary July 2025: We got rain and straw
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After years of searching, we finally found someone in our area who sells straw. Now the garden has straw mulch. Together with the straw, we finally got some rain, and now we’re in almost ideal condition, preparing for the late…
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Watering the overheated garden: When and how?
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Watering the plants is one of the essential chores in the garden during a heatwave. But when is the right time to water our plants? Can we do it whenever we want? Or will the watering affect our gardening results?…
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Krpice sa zeljem (Pasta with cabbages)
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“Krpice sa zeljem” have been an every-week meal in many North Croatian houses for decades. Originally, it was made with thick pasta and cabbages. The simple ingredients made this meal cheap and available for many poor farmer families. In richer…
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Ajvar and dried peppers
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Last week has been a very busy one. After my monthly shopping came in which I bought a bunch of red peppers, it was time to make ajvar and pickled goods from the garden. Ajvar from the oven Ajvar takes…
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Centaurea cyanus – Cornflower
The little blue flower, which was once considered an annoying weed of the cornfields, became the much-loved decoration of the cottage, vegetable, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Although very low in care demands, cornflower still needs care and certain conditions to grow….