To grow in the time of climate change

Grow your own

Drought, heavy rain, threatened insects, and soil depletion. Climate change affects our cultivation in many ways, including the one that takes place in our own gardens. But what can we do? Here we take a closer look at how we, to some extent, can mitigate the effects on a small scale.

Written by Liselotte Roll

Swedish garden inspirer, journalist and author of books about nature, cultivation and animals, such as "Soil", "Grow for insects" and "Chickens as a hobby".

Our most common pollinators

It is not only the "tame" bee that pollinates plants so they can reproduce and produce good harvests. Wild bees, butterflies, flies, and even beetles can also pollinate. Here are some of the invaluable gardeners we cannot do without., Have you ever stopped in a sea of flowers you know that it is teeming with insects, a bee buzzing by, a butterfly taking off from a newly blossomed poppy. Like feathers, insects move pollen grains from one flower to another so they can reproduce and develop fruit and berries. Every third bite of food we take is actually pollinated by insects. There are some plants that are pollinated by wind and water, but pollinators are always the key to a functioning garden.

Help the pollinators in your garden and get a bigger harvest

Bees, hops, butterflies, beetles, and even flies pollinate almost everything we eat. Without them, we are in trouble - because unfortunately, almost all insects are decreasing significantly. But there is still time and opportunity to make a difference. Here we tell you how you can help pollinators in your own garden or on your balcony. A large part of our plants need extra help from pollinators, they are a crucial link in the ecosystems and provide us with both harvest and plants that can produce oxygen, bind carbon dioxide and ultimately break down into new soil.

Cultivate climate smart - make your own fertilizer water

Fertilizer water can be a pure miracle cure for tired vegetables and flowers, as it provides a quick replenishment of important nutrients. In this article, we tell you more about some of the most common types, and how you can easily make fertilizer water yourself.

Be climate smart - let the weeds be useful

Do you hate everything called weeds? Then maybe it's time to think differently. Removed weeds like nettle, ground elder, and dandelion are an incredible resource. Many types of weeds are pure delicacies, and almost all can become fantastic plant fertilizer.

Vitamin-rich fruits and berries you can grow yourself

Fruits and berries that are packed with healthy vitamins can be grown at home. Here are six beautiful vitamin bombs for your garden.

Flower meadows – a paradise for pollinators

Flower meadows are not only beautiful—they're also vital for many pollinators. Unfortunately, nearly all natural meadows have disappeared today, and with them, many plant and insect species. But it's not too late to make a difference. Here's how you can help.

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