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Skillnadens Blog: Vegetable garden

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!
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!
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!
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!
En lång böna ligger ihopvirad i en hand som håller upp bönorna framför kameran.
30 August 2021

Red Noodle yard-long bean

This yard-long bean variety is called Red Noodle, and I couldn't think of a more fitting name. I grow it in my polytunnel here at home in zone 3, and I have had great results so far. This is how I do it.
Närbild på gröna kålplantor i pluggbrätte.
23 August 2021

How to use a plug tray

A plug tray makes it easy to grow plenty of leafy greens in a small space. I use this method for fast-growing vegetables such as kale, arugula, napa cabbage and sprouting broccoli, especially when I want plants ready to fill empty spaces in the garden.
En rad med vackert grön sallat i små upprätta huvuden.
21 August 2021

How to Grow Vegetables in Shade

Shady garden beds can still produce plenty of food. Here are the leafy greens and other vegetables that grow well with only a little morning sun, along with a few tips for making the most of shady spaces.
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.
En hand drar upp en liten morot ur jorden.
15 August 2021

When should I start harvesting carrots?

A new gardener just asked me this question about carrots: "How do you know when it's time to start harvesting carrots? Are there any surefire signs?" The answer is yes! Read this article to learn what they are.
12 August 2021

Companion planting: Which vegetables should I use?

Companion planting is not only effective, it can look really nice too! Try these combinations in your own garden. They work really well for me!
10 August 2021

How to: Planting basil cuttings

I skip the water phase when I take care of my basil cuttings. Straight into the ground is my more my style. Basil cuttings produce many plants and leaves, and you can keep harvesting them for a long time. This is how I propagate my basil with the help of cuttings!
09 August 2021

Growing Vegetables in Compost

Why leave compost sitting in a pile when you can grow vegetables in it? I use smaller composting areas to turn garden and kitchen waste into productive growing spaces. Here is how I do it.

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