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Vertical Gardens: Grow More in a Small Space

We’ve moved to Sweden, and of course, one of the first things we’ve done here is plant our new vegetable garden!

Our new garden differs from our previous…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Urban Homestead
Jul, 23, 2023
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Freezing Summer Veggies

Freezing Summer Veggies
I don’t know about you, but this summer I have been awash in the bounty from my container garden. So many tomatoes, I was forced to make sauce because I couldn’t use…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Urban Homestead
Jun, 30, 2023
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How To Make Calcium Powder From Eggshells

We grow lots of tomatoes for eating and turning into canned salsa and tomato sauce. The secret to growing healthy tomatoes is calcium powder. Tomatoes rely on calcium…

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Urban Homestead
Jun, 25, 2023
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How To Start Seeds Indoors

It’s finally spring, and time to start seeds indoors for your vegetable garden. Of course seedlings are readily bought from a local nursery, an easy way to start a garden….

Fredrika Syren
Gardening, Seeds
Apr, 01, 2023
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5 Things You Need To Know To Create A Successful Vegetable Garden To Grow Your Own Food

An Interview With Martita Mestey

Soil- In order to have plants thrive in a successful vegetable garden, healthy soil…

Christina Rogers
Gardening, Recent Articles, Urban Homestead
Mar, 13, 2023
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Growing Microgreens

Nutritious and punchy in flavor, microgreens have taken the spotlight in the culinary world in recent years. But are they worth the hype? We say yes! Luckily, you don’t have to spend a…