Odla vitlök – Sätt på hösten, skörda till sommaren
Den allra första grödan jag satte i jorden när jag fick min kolonilott var vitlök. Det är en vacker liten […]
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Quick hot composting – Ready made compost in 18 days (Full article)
There are many ways to create compost, but if you want it to go fast and at the same time
5 principles for successful companion planting (Full article)
Companion planting: Did you know that by growing several types of crops on the same area, you can both increase
Make your family self-sufficient in veggies – How many square meters are needed? (Full article & videos)
Self-sufficient in vegetables – How many squares are actually needed? More and more people are interested in growing their own
Future of farming #1 – Build topsoil with Carbon farming
Can a farm with cows, chickens and vegetable production create a positive footprint on climate and ecosystems? Yes … This
A Designer’s Guide to Starting a Local Food Community: Part 3
This is Part 3 of the 3-part series of workshops conducted by Lisa Shields. The first workshop was focused on
A Designer’s Guide to Starting a Local Food Community: Part 2
This article follows after last week’s release of Workshop 1. This article is on Workshop 2, on how you can envision your
Do you want greener and tastier cities? Build an Edible Parklet!
To those of you who haven’t heard about it, a parklet is often an extension of a concrete sidewalk, which
A Designer’s Guide to Starting a Local Food Community: Part 1
Ever wondered how you could start a farming movement in your neighbourhood? Do you know how to measure existing interest?
8 Tips to Buy Groceries in an Environmentally Friendly Way
Did you know that you can reduce your energy footprint by almost 50% if you consciously choose environmentally friendly ways
Do plants grow in the wind?
You might have observed that when you go hiking in high mountain elevations, plants don’t grow very tall. This is
5 easy spring vegetables
Have you ever wanted to jumpstart your growing journey this season but just don’t quite seem to find the time?
Start farming at your school
“Hello Andreas, have you seen this video? Anything useful for your teaching?” That was the short message from an old
Farming techniques for schools
Hydroponic indoor farming We (Andreas and his students) farm in water with complete or partial artificial lightning. The nutrition for
EAT or RIPE Green tomatoes?
“Many urban farmers face the autumn with fear, knowing that the first frosts can suddenly appear and destroy your last
Extending the season
Many people think the season is over now as the first frosts begin to get closer and the days are
Snowmelt Harvesting
Ahh yes, Spring is here. It is that time of the year to breathe in the warm air, feel the
How to Make a Hotbed
What is hotbed, you may ask? A hotbed is an efficient way of creating a warm microclimate needed to raise
Sowing Seeds in the Snow
It is March – there is still snow on the ground and the soil is frozen. How can a farmer
How to Choose the Most Profitable Crops
Want to make a decent living off your farm? Many people around the world are taking the steps into commercial