Garden

25 plants for dry and arid gardens

A selection of plants for a very dry garden, all the time. I’ve already written this article about plants that require little watering. But these plants are suitable for a garden that still receives water at least half the year. Unfortunately, I realize that this article isn’t enough for many french southern gardens that haven’t […]

Garden

18 Flowering Shrubs Without Summer Watering

To complete the article on perennials that need no water in summer, I explored the subject of waterless flowering shrubs. If you have a really dry, even arid garden with no rain in winter, I recommend this article: 25 plants for a dry, arid garden. If you would like to introduce Mediterranean trees into your

Home and Decoration

35 ideas for a desk in front of the window

A home office desk in front of the window? 35 photos to help you design your home office. Whether we work from home or not, if only to manage home and family paperwork, we need a home office. It’s a common theme in blogs, and there are quite a few photos on Pinterest too. Ideas

Garden

How to transform an uninteresting exterior into a french-charm home

Discover How to Bring Quintessential French Charm to Your Exterior Imagine stepping into a charming cottage where every nook exudes timeless French countryside decor. The air is filled with warmth and comfort, as if straight out of a storybook. Old stonework and well-developed vegetation immediately add charm to a house. Every year, especially in autumn,

DIY and creativity

Learn to draw and watercolor flowers

Drawing and watercolor painting are two relaxing and satisfying creative activities. But when you’ve never drawn or haven’t drawn for a long time, you don’t necessarily know how to get started. I’m not going to offer you a drawing or watercolor course, because like you, I’m just starting out! So here I list the free

Orchids

5 steps to repot a Phalaenopsis orchid

How and why should I repot a Phalaenopsis orchid? Can I repot in universal potting soil? Repotting an orchid is really easy, and should not be avoided if the plant is not doing well or is no longer flowering. How to repot orchids? 1 – Carefully remove the plant from its pot. Unfortunately, it is

Marseille
Travel

5 Airbnb rentals in Marseille

Looking for a weekend in Marseille? Here’s my selection of 5 Airbnb rentals to stay in Marseille. Marseille, the vibrant Mediterranean metropolis, is full of hidden treasures to explore. Whether you’re drawn to the lively streets of the Old Port, the panoramic views from Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde or the sun-drenched beaches of the Calanques, this city has

Succulents

10 frost-resistant succulent plants

Recurrent droughts and water scarcity, especially during the summer, prompt us to seek out plants that are better adapted to these changing climatic conditions. Perhaps, like me, you’re looking for succulents—both to create a more resilient garden in dry conditions and to infuse a touch of exotic ambiance. Which succulents are suitable for winter in

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