Horta CASACOR - Marcelo Bellotto. Estrategicamente localizada em frente à Estação de Tratamento de Resíduos provenientes do restaurante, a proposta é que estes sejam utilizados como adubo na Horta CASACOR, ilustrando ao visitante um caminho de sustentabilidade. O público terá a oportunidade de conhecer uma horta estilizada que irá abrigar diversos tipos de espécies - como chás, plantas medicinais, frutíferas, hortícolas, ervas aromáticas, plantas afrodisíacas e pancs. No centro do espaço, um inusitado jardim suspenso itinerante, que pode ser desmontado e transportado com facilidade para diversos locais (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)
It’s not difficult to have a
vegetable garden at home – and we’re here to prove it to you! If you think you need a large space or frequent care for your plants, forget it right now: at least that’s what
Silvana Novaes , director of
Vasart , says. . According to her, to grow a vegetable garden at home, "you just need to find a small space that receives sunlight daily, so that the species can develop healthily." She adds: "once the location has been decided, it's time to choose the pots and
select the desired species , grouping them according to their needs. This way, they can
live together in the pot in harmony." Easy, right? Check out more tips below to get started. a vegetable garden at home!
Gardens in simple and small houses
Apartamento repleto de plantas da estilista Isabela Capeto. (Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
The biggest complaint of those who want to have a vegetable garden at home but are still hesitant to start one is the lack of space – but this is not necessarily a problem. For those who live in simple and small houses, it is preferable to opt for
pots that can be placed on windowsills. windows, walls or balconies . Here, we have already taught you how to grow plants in small spaces – but in case you missed it,
check out 12 garden ideas that fit in apartments .
Varanda do Casal (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
Which species to plant in your home garden is a question that can generate doubt, but we are here to help you. Among the
most recommended species to grow at home , here are the ones that the expert most recommends: rosemary, mint, basil, sage , parsley, chives, chervil, thyme and oregano – it all depends, of course, on which herbs you can’t live without. Here, we explain in more detail
which plants adapt best to your home and are best to grow. in your garden , be sure to check it out.
Demystifying watering
Uma varanda projeto de Alex Bonilha. (Ronaldo Rizzutti/CASACOR)
No secrets: to know the right frequency of watering for your plants, it is worth
studying the species and following the best indication . If you are still in doubt, however, a simple and quick method to solve the problem is
to put your finger in the soil , like this: You will know that every time it comes out clean, it should be watered. If you are still unsure, seek help from specialized stores.
More golden tips!
Daniele Karenine e Patrícia Macêdo - Chão de Chananas. O jardim, inspirado nos tradicionais quintais produtivos do sertão nordestino, estima as confraternizações familiares, integra hortas e frutíferas e prioriza o uso de plantas nativas, mais resistentes ao clima da região e com baixo consumo hídrico. O projeto valoriza o potencial ornamental das plantas espontâneas, destaca a flor símbolo da cidade de Natal (Flor Chanana) e traz o conceito de paisagismo conservacionista. (Felipe Costa/CASACOR)
How to plant correctly? Silvana explains: "to plant, start with a
drainage layer at the bottom of the pot, expanded clay, pebbles or even small trays made of chopped Styrofoam" – the latter is also a good recycling tip. She continues : "then, you should place a
drainage blanket , a layer of sand or several sheets of newspaper, to filter the water that drains". Finally, she concludes, it is necessary to "
place a thin layer of substrate for the seeds chosen and finish by filling the empty spaces with even more substrate".
