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Översikt i tunnelväxthuset.
06. September 2021

Soil analysis part 3 – Mulching the polytunnels

It's time to take a look at the polytunnels in the third article about the soil analysis I did in my garden. The soil is doing well, but I need to make some changes to improve the overall quality of the polytunnel soil. And I plan to do it with (you guessed it), more mulch!

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Bild på en frodig köksträdgård med mycket kål och sommarblommor.
05. September 2021

Soil analysis part 2: Mulching works!

"Nobody is making any money off these methods. A lot of people might feel provoked by the fact that you can succeed without buying any fancy products." The results are in – mulching works wonders!

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En rostfri skål fylld med jord.
04. September 2021

Soil analysis Part 1: Getting my soil tested

I want to know more about how my soil is doing! So, I decided to do a soil analysis and tested the soil in my polytunnels and in the raised beds outside. This is how it works!

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En svart plastkruka med två gröna plantor och halvtorkat gräsklipp över jorden.
26. April 2023

Using Mulch and Bokashi in Pots

It doesn't matter where I use it, mulch just works everywhere. I put it in my beds outside and any raised bed too. But don't forget that you can also use bokashi in pots together with mulch!

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Bild på en odlingsbädd som täckts med löv.
14. November 2022

How much mulch do I need?

It's time to cover my garden with mulch. But the question is: How much mulch should I use?

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Sara håller ett nyskördat stort grönt kålhuvud i famnen.
22. October 2021

Growing pointed cabbage

I have plenty of lovely cabbage heads in my kitchen garden right now. I made cabbage rolls the other day from my homegrown pointed cabbage. Delicious!

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Saras brunbrända fötter bredvid en grön vattenkanna med hjärtformat lock och en toapappersrulle om pipen.
30. September 2021

4 organic fertilizers for your garden

I use a few different organic fertilizers in my garden, even in winter. Adding some liquid organic fertilizers is a great way to prepare the soil for new sowings. Here are my favorite organic fertilizers.

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En bild på en odlingsbädd med jord och en hög med växtdelar i mitten.
19. September 2021

Mulching my polytunnels

What a challenge! I decided I wanted to start mulching my polytunnels. But this is also one of the most important spots in my garden where I grow so many vegetables. So, how to combine the two? I think I've found a good solution!

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En odlingsbädd täckt med ull vid en stenmur.
04. September 2021

Mulching with sheep's wool

I finally decided to try mulching with wool! This is what my first attempt looks like. I think it works really well, and it looks beautiful too!

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En enorm växtkraft med höga växter och blomspiror mot en blå himmel
18. August 2021

Video tour: An amazing mulched garden

This lovely mulched garden is absolutely overflowing with beautiful flowers and vegetables. Watch this video tour to learn what's possible with a simple trick like mulching.

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En lång bädd täckodlad med gräsklipp och tre rader svartrot som växer i bädden.
31. July 2021

How to grow black salsify: Mulching

It can be very challenging to grow vegetables when it's hot and dry outside. I try to use mulch as a way to protect my plants in summer. This is how I grow black salsify with the help of mulch.

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En stor gödselhög och ett litet barn som gräver i den.
05. January 2021

Using Fresh Manure as Fertilizer Part 2

Horse manure is the perfect fertilizer for most gardens. That's why I decided to make an article series about the pros, cons and practicalities of using it. This part of the series is about how to use fresh manure as fertilizer!

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