Your home and garden are your personal paradise. Here you will find useful tips, practical applications and interesting insider stories for your oasis of well-being. An undamaged environment that is pleasant to live in begins outside your front door.
Your home and garden are your personal paradise. Here you will find useful tips, practical applications and interesting insider stories for your oasis of well-being. An undamaged environment that is pleasant to live in begins outside your front door.
EM ceramics have antioxidant properties that can help you in your home and garden. You can use them to revitalise drinking and irrigation water, store food, improve the quality of pond and pool water and strengthen your plants. But how does it actually work? In this article, you will learn from Barbara Enengel what types of EM ceramics are available, how they work and how you can use them in your everyday life.
Autumn is just around the corner, and most amateur gardeners pack up their tools and say goodbye to the gardening season. But for those who want to enjoy fresh vegetables all year round, growing vegetables in winter is an exciting option. With the right planning and the use of Effective Microorganisms, you can also harvest your own vegetables from the garden in the colder months. We have put together a few tips for you here.
Autumn is a wonderful time to explore nature and to take advantage of the healing powers of plants. As nature prepares for winter, the plants draw their strength back into the seeds, fruits and ultimately the roots. Like nature, we too can prepare for the colder time of year. By collecting, processing and enjoying them, we can recharge our batteries and find peace. In this article, we will show you which plants can be collected in autumn and how to process them.
In einem Gewächshaus können Sie Pflanzen das ganze Jahr über in einer kontrollierten Umgebung kultivieren. Um das volle Potenzial auszuschöpfen, gibt es einige Dinge, die Sie beachten sollten. Mit diesen Tipps – einschließlich des Einsatzes effektiver Mikroorganismen nutzen Sie Ihr Gewächshaus optimal.
Without a doubt, the (mostly) red fruits are one of the undisputed favourites on the summer plate. To enjoy your own harvest well into the autumn, you need to pay attention to a few things. Our tips will help you keep your tomato plants healthy.
The sun is merciless, the thermometer rises to over 30°: shady spots offer both us and many plants a welcome respite from the heat - many plants even flourish in the shade. Make the most of the sun-free spots in your garden or on your balcony. We'll tell you which flowers, perennials and shrubs thrive particularly well here. And because a dip in your own pond is also refreshing, you will find tips here on how effective microorganisms can help you keep your pond clear all year round.
A splendid garden full of flowering plants and crunchy vegetables is the dream of every hobby gardener. But this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare when slugs and snails feast on the plants that have been painstakingly tended and cared for. Discover practical and sustainable tips in this article that will keep your green oasis slug-free - without any chemicals.
Even if winter seems a long way off in the summer heat, now is the perfect time to set the course for a rich winter harvest. If you want to enjoy fresh vegetables from your own garden all year round, make sure you choose the right varieties and sowing times. With a little planning and commitment, you can harvest a variety of winter vegetables that cannot be found in the supermarket.
Summertime is harvest time - and not just in the garden. A veritable treasure trove of wild herbs awaits you in meadows, hedgerows and forests, which are available free of charge and in the highest quality right on your doorstep. We will show you how to recognise these herbs and use them creatively in your kitchen.
A colourful vegetable garden is the pride of every gardener. In this blog post, we show you practical and sustainable strategies for protecting your vegetable plants from pests. From natural defence methods to proven horticultural techniques, we'll show you how to keep your plants strong and resilient.
For many people, the balcony is a place to relax - a little oasis of well-being in stressful everyday life. Balcony flowers are a real classic and ensure long-lasting blooms in summer. In this article, you will learn how to plant and care for your flower boxes in a climate-friendly way. Maximising the splendour of your flowers is not rocket science, you'll see!
Flowers on the balcony are a real perennial favourite! They enchant both owners:in and passers-by. With a few tricks and tips, your balcony will also be in full bloom this season.
In summer, plants can survive without watering despite the heat and drought if the soil is well mulched and contains enough life. Bernadette Schützenhofer does without watering all summer and still harvests the best vegetables.
With a few simple tips, you can turn your balcony into a little Garden of Eden. Whether you want to harvest fresh vegetables, grow herbs or simply create a place to relax - here are some inspiring ideas for your balcony.
By Susanne Schütz and Anne Lorch
When we dream up visions, we discover completely new facets and possibilities. They give us the strength to abandon established and proven habits. Even seemingly absurd fantasies about the future motivate us and help us to create new guidelines and behaviours, even though they seem to completely contradict the current zeitgeist.
Strength Lies in Experience
The Weiermair family farm is located in the idyllic town of Adlwang in Upper Austria and is currently home to about 320 pigs. Johannes Weiermair took over his parents’ organic farm in 2011 and has initiated several changes since then. The former mixed-farming operation has been exclusively dedicated to organic pig farming since 2020. As is so often the case in life, such a transition is always accompanied by ups and downs. In this interview, the passionate organic farmer discusses the challenges the family faced and how he continues to tackle them today using common sense.
A New Perspective on the Future of Agriculture - A Conversation with Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Windisch
The idea that progress is inevitably synonymous with growth is deeply ingrained in many people’s minds. However, in the face of an agricultural sector grappling with increasingly scarce resources, mounting climate pressures, and ecological limits, a new way of thinking is gaining ground: farming in harmony with nature.
Arjen Stouten runs Huyskweker Stouten V.O.F. in Oosterland, the Netherlands, together with his family. On approximately 1 hectare of greenhouse space, the family-run business professionally cultivates high-quality summer flowers, as well as a wide assortment of bedding and balcony plants and various perennials. A particular focus is on balcony and patio planters, as well as hanging baskets with built-in water reservoirs. The company sells directly to private end customers throughout the Netherlands and a small part of Belgium.
Small changes in our daily lives can make a big difference
We’ve all been there: that half-eaten cucumber was forgotten and is now going moldy; the unopened cream cheese has quietly passed its best-by date; and instead of buying just one bell pepper, you bought three because they were on sale. Food waste happens largely at home—and, above all, it creeps up on us. Nevertheless, enormous amounts accumulate in Austria. Yet even small changes in our daily routines can make a big difference in how we handle food.
No summer is complete without a barbecue! A fun get-together, a wide variety of dishes in a relaxed atmosphere—for many, firing up the grill is simply part of the warm season. What we put on the grill should be anything but a trivial matter: When you consciously choose seasonal vegetables and high-quality meat from Austria, you’re not just enjoying a meal—you’re also supporting local agriculture and regional economic growth.
August is the perfect time to enjoy nature to the fullest. Whether you’re hiking, at the lake, in the garden, or on vacation—the sun is a part of many wonderful summer moments. At the same time, your skin is exposed to particular stresses during this season. UV rays, heat, wind, and saltwater or chlorinated water can strain the skin’s natural barrier and strip it of moisture.
With the right skincare, you can help your skin stay healthy, supple, and radiant all summer long. Three factors play a key role here: protection, hydration, and regeneration.