This is the story of four childhood friends from the Vendée who founded a company around their common passion: gardening. They are all convinced that "gardening is not that complicated" and intend to prove it with their Dr. Daffodil & Mr. Garlic app. Launched in 2021, it explains in all simplicity how to sow, plant, maintain and harvest plants. "Our goal is to demystify gardening, make it more fun and, above all, accessible to everyone. Because it's really not rocket science," says Daniel Yamba, one of the co-founders.
A veritable encyclopedia, their app includes 150 species and nearly 4,000 varieties. Each plant has its own sheet that indicates when to plant it, when to harvest it, how to care for it... "We also want to make it clear that it is possible to sow where and when you want. Even in the city," the 400-year-old continues. Balcony or garden? In a container or in the ground? Exposed to the sun or not? Users only have to enter their criteria and in a few clicks, they know what they can grow at home. Nearly <> tutorials accompany them in each stage of cultivation.
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Take care of your plants in a natural way
Users of Dr. Daffodil & Mr. Garlic can also learn about the most common diseases for each species. "We teach them how to spot them and how to care for their plants. We offer them remedies and preventive treatments," says Daniel Yamba. But there is no question of talking about pesticides. The four friends share their tips on how to get rid of diseases in a natural way. Downy mildew in your vegetable garden? Spray a decoction of garlic or a baking soda preparation and you're done.
They also explain that it is possible to keep pests away by opting for companion farming, in other words the association of plants. Apprentice gardeners, for example, learn that it is a good idea to plant marigolds near your tomatoes to repel aphids. They act as a natural repellent. "On the contrary, you shouldn't plant your tomatoes next to eggplants because they are from the same family," warns the thirty-year-old. They can therefore transmit a disease to each other. »
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A digital gardening notebook
In addition, the app is intended to be a real digital gardening diary. By creating an account, users can replicate their garden with all their plants. In this way, they benefit from personalized advice. "They also have the opportunity to take pictures at each stage of their crops' development to track their progress. From one year to the next, it allows them to know what worked and what didn't. »
The Dr. Daffodil & Mr. Garlic app has 120,000 downloads and 40,000 users to date. "It's not just for amateurs, but also for experienced and even experts!" says Daniel Yamba. It is free and ad-free, but it is possible to make purchases since it is linked to the website created in 2019 by the four co-founders. They sell vegetable, aromatic and floral seeds that are "all reproducible" and certified organic. They also offer themed gardening kits to easily get started with the vegetable garden.