Welcome to our small homestead in Sweden

This is our small farm in Sweden. It is 17 acres (or 7 hectare) whereof half is forest and half is arable fields. For the time being we only use a small part of the fields and a neighbour cuts the grass to maintain the fields. But we have many plans and projects and you are welcome to read about them here.

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Favourite Perennials

While some gardeners like plants that are rare or special in one way or another, I appreciate plants that are hardy and have a long flowering time.

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orangery

The Orangery

In Sweden, most houses have a garden room where 2 or 3 walls are of glass. We decided to build a garden room instead. We call it the orangery

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Stone

Stone Work

I love stones. In fact, my youngest sister says I am stone-crazy. Over the years, I’ve used a lot of stones in the garden.

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cherry-blossom

Dreaming of a tranquil summer

Spring is the busiest time of our year. There’s seeds to sow, plant s to grow and garden beds to make or remake. Yet, I dream of spending time in my hammock with a good book.

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vegetables

How Much Food Can We Grow?

I have been in a program to register the production of food in a private garden. I have spent 180 hours tidying, planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting fruit and vegetables.

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Pumpkin-bread

Pumpkin Bread

Baking with pumpkin has become a new favourite of mine. The cakes are very moist and can store in room temperature for several days.

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Garden dream

My Garden Dream

I have always dreamt about having a garden. A space with lush foliage and mature trees. Lots of flowers through the entire summer as well as things to harvest. And, a place to sit and relax.

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Flowers in June

It has been a hard winter, particularly for our trees and shrubs. However, those that have made it are starting to bloom.

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duck

Help; We’ve Got Ducks

Despite telling everybody that we’re never going to have animals on our farm, we now have 12 young ducks. We’ve had them for 3 weeks, and they are doing fine. expanding and reconfiguring several flower beds.

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We are

A couple that rapidly is reaching the age of retirement. We currently work in Norway and the farm is our retirement plan.
Favorite stories
cherry-blossom

Dreaming of a tranquil summer

Spring is the busiest time of our year. There’s seeds to sow, plant s to grow and garden beds to make or remake. Yet, I dream of spending time in my hammock with a good book.

Read More
vegetables

How Much Food Can We Grow?

I have been in a program to register the production of food in a private garden. I have spent 180 hours tidying, planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting fruit and vegetables.

Read More
Pumpkin-bread

Pumpkin Bread

Baking with pumpkin has become a new favourite of mine. The cakes are very moist and can store in room temperature for several days.

Read More
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