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Walkable Ground Cover
Permaculture

The Ultimate Guide to Walkable Ground Cover

14. May 2025 Anita Karlson
Winter flowers in the snow
FlowersWinter Gardening

10 Stunning Winter Flowers to Brighten Your Garden

24. December 2024 Anita Karlson
Indoor herbal garden
Winter Gardening

Create an Indoors Herbal Garden for Winter

19. December 2024 Anita Karlson
Indoor Pond with water lilies
Winter Gardening

Create an Indoor Pond

5. December 2024 Anita Karlson
Bird in winter tree
Winter Gardening

Create a Magical Winter Garden

28. November 2024 Anita Karlson

Balcony Gardening

Garden Trellis
Balcony Gardening

Garden Trellis Ideas for Urban Gardeners

8. May 2025 Anita Karlson

If you’re short on garden space but big on green dreams, a trellis might just be your new best friend. Tellises offer a smart, sustainable way to grow vertically and save space. In this post, we’ll explore practical, low-impact garden trellis ideas that suit your space, your climate, and your values.

Cucumbers Vine
Balcony GardeningPlant species

How to Succeed in Growing Cucumbers

30. April 2025 Anita Karlson
How to Set Up a Container Garden
Balcony Gardening

How to Set Up a Container Garden

15. April 2025 Anita Karlson
Urban Gardening
Balcony Gardening

Learn Easy Urban Gardening

20. March 2025 Anita Karlson
urban gardening
Balcony Gardening

The Benefits of City Gardening

13. March 2025 Anita Karlson

Compost

bokashi compost
CompostSoil fertility

Bokashi Compost: Easy Indoor Composting Method

15. October 2024 Anita Karlson

Discover the benefits of bokashi compost, an easy indoor composting method. Learn how to recycle food waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden.

Different Composting Methods
CompostSoil fertility

What are the Different Composting Methods

4. July 2024 Anita Karlson
japansk kompostering
Compost

The Japanese Composting Method

9. June 2023 Anita Karlson
Vermicomposting
Compost

Can you do Vermicomposting in an Apartment?

15. July 2016 Anita Karlson

Kitchen Garden

Raised Bed Garden Ideas
Kitchen Garden

Raised Bed Garden Ideas

22. April 2025 Anita Karlson

Urban living doesn’t have to mean giving up on fresh, homegrown food. Raised bed gardening is a perfect solution for people living in the city who want to grow edible plants in a small space. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing setup, here are some practical, sustainable raised bed garden ideas to help you get started.

Carrots
Kitchen GardenPlant species

The Ultimate Carrot Growing Guide

11. March 2025 Anita Karlson
Raised Bed Garden
Kitchen Garden

Create Your Own Raised Bed Garden

27. February 2025 Anita Karlson
Gardening for beginners
Kitchen Garden

Gardening for Beginners: How to Start Your Own Organic Garden

25. February 2025 Anita Karlson

Permaculture

Walkable Ground Cover
Permaculture

The Ultimate Guide to Walkable Ground Cover

14. May 2025 Anita Karlson

If you live in a colder climate, like me, you know how hard it is to maintain a traditional lawn. Between short growing seasons, ample rain fall, compacted snow, and long stretches of dormancy, grass often struggles — and so do homeowners trying to keep it alive. Fortunately, there’s a better way.

Goumi berry
Fruits & BerriesPermaculture

Goumi Berry: The Unsung Hero of the Permaculture Garden

8. April 2025 Anita Karlson
sea buckthorn
Permaculture

Cold Hardy Edible Evergreen Shrubs for the Permaculture Garden

3. April 2025 Anita Karlson
Small Landscaping Projects
Permaculture

10 Small Landscaping Projects for Your Yard

1. April 2025 Anita Karlson
Mosquito-repellent patio planter
HerbsPermaculture

How to Make a Mosquito-Repellent Patio Planter the Permaculture Way

20. February 2025 Anita Karlson
Small Garden Ideas
Permaculture

10 Small Garden Ideas on a Budget

13. February 2025 Anita Karlson

The Self Sufficient Back Yard

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Seeds

Seeds on table
Seeds

Seed Starting for Beginners

23. January 2025 Anita Karlson

Starting seeds at home is one of the most rewarding steps you can take toward growing your own food. For gardeners in temperate climates, it’s essential to plan carefully to make the most of the growing season. If you’re new to seed starting, don’t worry—this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to grow healthy vegetables and herbs.

Growing vegetables from seeds
Kitchen GardenSeedsSoil fertility

Guide on Growing Vegetables from Seeds

28. October 2024 Anita Karlson
Sunflower Seeds: Harvest Seeds from vegetables
SeedsSoil fertility

How to Harvest Seeds from vegetables

18. June 2024 Anita Karlson
Winter sowing
Seeds

Stratification of Seeds for the Colder Climates

22. October 2016 Anita Karlson

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