Helga Taimeaed

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New sidewalk

New sidewalk

28.01.2026
Once established, garden corners do not always succeed as originally planned, or the function of the area changes over time and a need for reorganization arises. That is why a path leading to the summ...

January

28.01.2026
(Published in Postimees supplement "Maaelu" January 2015) Finally it arrived – that wonderful silence and light with a saving blanket of snow. The vigilance regarding the suitability and cold resistan...
Gardener's holiday

Gardener's holiday

28.01.2026
(Published in Postimees supplement 'Maaelu', December 2015) November and December are the times when gardeners enjoy a well-deserved break. I am often asked what I do in the winter. I answer with comp...
Roof story

Roof story

28.01.2026
They say be careful with your wishes, because sometimes they can come true unexpectedly. I started building a long-standing dream, a green roof, on the outbuilding “thanks” to the storm Monika that hi...
End-of-summer delights in a permanent bed

End-of-summer delights in a permanent bed

28.01.2026
(Published in the Postimees supplement "Rural Promoter" September 2015)     Sometimes I hear flower lovers complain that there are too few flowers in their flower beds from the end of July. When I ...
Simple and elegant prairie candle

Simple and elegant prairie candle

28.01.2026
(Published in the Postimees supplement "Promoting Rural Life" November 2015) Since the nice, warm autumn continues outside and bulbs can still be planted, I would encourage you to experiment with one ...
Grateful treats for the eyes and stomach

Grateful treats for the eyes and stomach

28.01.2026
Origin The Allium family, which belongs to the Liliaceae family according to the older classification and the Alliaceae subfamily of the Amaryllidaceae family in the newer system, grows mainly in the ...
Raspberries for the home garden

Raspberries for the home garden

01.12.2020
If you plan to plant some raspberries in your garden in the spring, it is worth doing some thorough preparation. If possible, choose a north-south orientation for row planting in a sunny spot, with fi...
Blueberry for the home garden

Blueberry for the home garden

28.01.2020
To grow semi-tall blueberries (Vaccinium x atlanticum) in your home garden, you should choose a warm and sunny spot that is protected from cold winds. In winter, the wind should not blow the snow away...