Winter Work making Firewood
The trees on our property is a mixture of spruce and deciduous trees like birch, European ash, and common aspen. Spruce,
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.
The trees on our property is a mixture of spruce and deciduous trees like birch, European ash, and common aspen. Spruce,
Frank drove a tractor for the first time when he was twelve years old. Ever since then, he’s harboured a secret
This autumn I have treated myself to huge amounts of flower bulbs. Bulbs are expensive to buy, both in Norway and
Growing vegetables was my main motivation for buying a farm in Sweden. I have had a vegetable patch before, both in
Apparently, woodchips seem to be the big thing for gardeners and growers these days. We started out with a small garden
Planning a garden is not my best quality. Don’t get me wrong, I love planning. Drawing and making plant lists are
Raspberries were the first plant we planted in our vegetable patch. I was eager to get anything growing and planted 30
Grass covered the entire area in front and back of our house. However, the layer of soil was thin. The driveway
In 2017 my husband and I bought a small farm in Sweden. It was an act of spontaneity that changed our
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.
Baking with pumpkin has become a new favourite of mine. The cakes are very moist and can store in room temperature for several days.
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.