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Bild på en frodig rödkål i en blommande köksträdgård.

Growing vegetables in dry conditions

It's been insanely hot this summer and my vegetables are starting to suffer. But don't get too discouraged yet. There are plenty of things you can do to be successful even if you're growing vegetables in dry conditions.

Plants that cause burns and blisters

We had an accident a few years ago when my kids got burns and blisters from some of the plants in my garden. The plants that cause burns might not be the ones you think though!

Närbild på ett vackert purpurfärgat kålhuvud.

How to: Growing napa cabbage (Chinese cabbage)

This is the first time I'm growing napa cabbage of the variety Scarvita and I have to say I'm very impressed with the result. I just love pink, so harvesting fresh pink cabbages is of course a big thing for me!

Ett knippe med purjolök i små plantor ligger på jorden.

Planting leek in dry soil

It's so dry and hot outside! Does this mean that you won't be able to grow your favorite vegetables right now? Of course not! This post is about planting leek in dry soil, but I use this method for many other vegetables too.

Growing lettuce in the summer heat

It’s time to harvest the dill and put it in the freezer. But before that, I’d like to share a picture of the companion planting I’ve done here and tell you more about the different kinds of lettuce I’ve used.

Growing snow peas in pots

No space left in the garden beds? Don't worry! You can actually grow a lot of vegetables in pots too. Why not try growing snow peas in pots on your balcony or patio this summer?

En lastpall med två monterade pallkragar ovanpå.

How to use pallet collars in your garden

For those of you who are completely new to gardening or live in a country where pallet collars aren't used as much – this is the post for you! I'll go through everything you need to know about how to use pallet collars in your garden here.

Self sufficiency: Growing a lot of vegetables

I love growing a lot of vegetables! My garden beds are filled to the brim and we actually manage to munch it all down, all year round.

Guide: Planting and growing beans

I think that every respectable gardener should be growing beans in their kitchen gardens. Beans are not only tasty and easy to cook with but also very healthy and rich in protein. But which beans should you pick then? I'll go through my favorite beans and how to grow them in this guide.

Grow String Beans Early

An early sowing of string beans is always a fun experiment. Anything can happen! Try growing string beans for an early harvest too. This is how I do it.