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From garden to plate: When harvesting becomes a philosophy (including my recipe creation: Oriental garden feast with young calabash)
Discover my "Oriental Garden Feast": A Shakshuka-inspired original creation with young calabash, tomatoes, za'atar, and kefir. Read more...
The tiger nut: An ancient superfood makes a comeback
Sweet, nutty, and naturally gluten-free: the tiger nut is a fascinating all-rounder. Learn all about the history of this ancient superfood, discover delicious recipes, and find out how easy it... Read more...
Exclusive News: New Express Delivery for Your Plants
From now on, I'm offering you a brand new express delivery service! For you, this specifically means: Delivery as early as the next business day, directly to your doorstep. Read more...
Plant of the Month, September: Japanese Loquat
A tree that blossoms in winter and bears fruit that tastes of summer: Discover the fascinating Japanese Loquat for your winter garden in my new post! Read more...
The Plant Worlds are turning four! A small discount gift for you
Sometimes it's worth putting down the spade for a moment and letting your gaze wander: I'm celebrating 4 years of Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek! In my new blog post, I muse... Read more...
Plant of the Month June: Forget the craft store – simply grow your own jewelry! 🌾✨
For June, I'm putting a true marvel of nature in the spotlight: Job's Tears is my plant of the month! Instead of classic grass seeds, this spectacular ornamental grass produces... Read more...
The Ice Saints are over: Here's how to get your vegetable plants to really take off now!
Patience pays off: the "Ice Saints" have passed, and the vegetables can finally move outdoors permanently! However, to ensure that the move outdoors for tomatoes, cucumbers, and co. doesn't end... Read more...
Plant of the Month, May: Chocolate Mint – Guilt-Free Indulgence!
Chocolate mint is an absolute marvel of nature. It looks like a classic mint, but as soon as you brush its leaves, you're enveloped by the irresistible aroma of dark... Read more...
🌍 100 Years of Sir David Attenborough: The Voice of Our Earth Celebrates an Anniversary
Celebrate 100 years of Sir David Attenborough with me! His unparalleled documentaries have taught us that plants are not just a silent backdrop, but rather they trick, fight, and feel.... Read more...
Liquid Gold from Above: How to Harvest Rainwater and Help Your Plants (and the Climate)
Hot summers, long droughts, and sudden heavy rain: climate change has long since arrived for us and our plants. How do I keep my green oasis healthy despite these weather... Read more...
Green wonder in your own garden bed: Discover my special cucumber variety!
Growing your own vegetables is a small, everyday kind of magic. From early May, I'll once again have strong cucumber plants ready for you! In my new post, discover a... Read more...
Plant paparazzi wanted - Your photos are worth money to me
Show off your plants – because gardening is best shared! 🪴 You put something in the ground, nurture it, and wait for nature's miracle. It's a quiet process that we... Read more...
From screen terror to brilliant roommate - Bob... the Blob: The smartest "thing" without a brain is looking for a new home
Allow me to introduce myself: Bob... the blob! Neither animal, nor plant, nor fungus – but the largest single cell on Earth! I am a 500-million-year-old slime genius that solves... Read more...
Plant of the month for April: The groundnut (Apios americana)
Once the lifesaver of European settlers, today an absolute insider tip for the home garden: the American groundnut (Apios americana) delights in summer as a fast-growing, flowering climbing wonder and... Read more...
Mmh, strawberry season! 🍓 Discover my exclusive quartet for your garden
Finally, the time has come again! Forget watery supermarket fruit – bring the pure taste of summer straight to your own garden patch or balcony. I have put together an... Read more...
Spring awakening on the windowsill: Here’s how to get your new tomatoes, peppers, and more off to a great start!
Spring at last! Your new tomato, pepper, and cucumber plants have arrived – but before they move into the garden, they must survive the critical time on the windowsill. In... Read more...
Plant of the Month for March: Sweet grass (Hierochloe odorata)
Have you ever heard of a grass that has an intense scent of vanilla and woodruff? Bison grass (Hierochloe odorata), often also called holy grass or sweetgrass, is a true... Read more...
Important in spring after receiving your plants
Here you will find a brief overview of the most important steps for the initial care of your new young plants after unpacking, as well as specific instructions for chili... Read more...
School gardens - A valuable enrichment.
Vegetable gardens in schools, daycare centers, and care facilities promote nature experience, environmental education, knowledge about nutrition, and social skills. Through sowing, tending, and harvesting for themselves, children learn how... Read more...
How I declare war on pests.
Nematodes, lacewing larvae, and predatory mites combat fungus gnats, aphids, and spider mites in a natural way. Beneficial insects are harmless and self-regulating. A near-natural garden supports additional helpful creatures... Read more...
The Green Dot
Der Grüne Punkt supports proper disposal and recycling, reduces waste, and conserves resources. Environmentally conscious action protects nature and the future alike. Read more...