Lifestyle and agriculture updates in Germany and Switzerland

Various lifestyle and agricultural reports highlight seasonal trends in gardening, cooking, and farming. In Dormagen, Germany, Hof Kallen is expanding its business by selling up to 12 percent of its potatoes through online channels to reach a wider customer base.

Gardening advice focuses on biodiversity and maintenance. Experts suggest planting specific flowers like Scabiosa columbaria and wild carrot to attract butterflies and bees, while noting that citrus peels can serve as a natural deterrent against snails. For harvesting, nutritionists recommend picking fruits and vegetables like apples and tomatoes in the cool morning hours to ensure freshness and longevity.

Culinary features include recipes for summer salads, tomato-mozzarella spreads, and traditional German hunter sauce. Additionally, a gourmet event titled ‘Sonne, Berg & Sterne’ is scheduled for September 13 at Sonnenberg, Switzerland, featuring star chefs like Luca Haase.