Mulberry, all variants, are not common at all where I live, Norway (southwestern part), but I wanted to see if I could get them to thrive here, it's exciting to get things to succeed, but even more so if it's something new.So I did some research and decided that Black…
In the summer of 2019, I transplanted a fig I got as a gift. The plant didn't have a variant name on the label, but it had a warning that it didn't tolerate frost. Since my wife is one of those that can't stand the smell of figs I was…
Towards the end of February 2020, I received 50 PawPaw (Asimina triloba) seeds from a seller off eBay. PlugsnPlantsI have found no local sellers or nurseries that had them. I soaked the Pawpaw seeds for a day The seeds came with very clear germination instructions, but since I got so…
The seasons are totally out of whack. We really have had no winter to speak of where we live so I will attempt to get a jumpstart and plant some already.This is at least 2 months early and naturally, it can totally fail, but I will not risk planting expensive…
Collect your own seeds This year I've started to collect fruit tree seeds/pits and grow plants from them. Everyone in our household has been told they can eat as much fruit as they can as normal, but they have to save the seeds. Quite a few of the apple seeds…
Hugelkultur, a centuries-old sustainable gardening technique, has gained significant attention for its eco-friendly approach to soil enrichment and water conservation. While the method offers numerous advantages, from enhanced soil fertility to efficient water usage, the road to a successful Hugelkultur garden is fraught with potential mistakes. These errors can not…
A food forest, or food forest gardening, is an easy to care for ecosystem where the goal is to have ecological food production with a layered environment utilized with fruit and nut trees, shrubs, vines, herbs and perennial vegetables while fostering greater biodiversity. Special care to use companion planting so…
Selecting the right vegetables to plant in hugelkultur beds can be as simple or as complex as you make it. For the adventurous gardener, it can be an exciting opportunity to experiment and learn from both successes and failures. While taking risks can be rewarding, it's essential to make informed…
Hugelkultur is not something that is familiar to most people in Scandinavia, but that does not mean it isn't a good idea, quite the opposite actually in my opinion. It's a unique and innovative gardening method that has been gaining popularity in Scandinavia and other parts of the world. This…
Hugelkultur, or Hügelkultur, is a term derived from German, encapsulating an age-old European gardening system that seeks to replicate the natural processes observed in forest ecosystems. This sustainable practice has its roots in traditional farming and gardening techniques, offering a unique approach to cultivating plants that is both eco-friendly and…
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