SEASONS IN THE GARDEN
Four seasons – each with its own charm. Discover simple tips, projects, and inspiration suited to the season we're in.
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Things you can do in the garden in autumn
Autumn is the time for planting, tidying up, and slowing down – enjoy the fresh air and autumn colors while preparing your garden for the next season.
Garden visit: Snowflakes and garden joy at Anniken's in Holmestrand
The fire pit crackles as the snow falls. What in the summer is an Italian piazza full of overflowing pots in front of the greenhouse, Anniken has now cleared for a fire pit. Here, the family can enjoy the warmth of the flames under the atmospheric string lights while the garden wears its white winter dress.
Sow indoor all year
Even those who do not have the opportunity to plant outdoors can enjoy the joy of growing and harvesting. During the winter months, one must provide extra light for the crop to germinate.
Sow in plastic boxes during the winter and get hardy plants for the spring
Planting vegetables and herbs in the winter in transparent plastic boxes that can be placed outdoors during the coldest season of the year is not only space-saving - it also produces stronger plants that can withstand a frosty night or two. Join the trend and start planting already this winter.
Christmas roses - facts and advice on care
Something as special as a plant that blooms in snowy weather, that is exactly what the Christmas rose is. You can have it inside, in a pot by the entrance or outside in the bed.
Bird food that spreads Christmas cheer
Wish the birds a Merry Christmas with delicious Christmas bird food, and decorate outdoors at the same time. A little extra love for the birds can create Christmas magic for both young and old.
Decorate the entrance for Christmas
A nicely decorated entrance can put your guests in a good mood even before they have crossed the doorstep. Create Christmas atmosphere at first sight. In the transition from autumn to winter, refreshing the entrance can work wonders. Combine wintergreen bushes and seasonal flowers with lanterns and light strings to brighten up the darkest months of the year.
Frame the entrance with various types of colorful plants
Welcome your guests with an entrance framed by bar plants. There are loads of different shapes and sizes to choose from, and they stay nice throughout the winter.
January – What you can sow and grow
When the garden is blanketed in snow, it’s easy to think that growing has to wait — but luckily, there’s plenty you can do already if your green fingers are itching.
February - What you can sow and grow
Winter is in full swing. For those of us who garden, this is a quieter time, but for those who want to, there’s always something to do.
December - this is what you can sow and cultivate
Christmas is approaching, and gardening may seem far away. But for those who yearn, there is always something to sow and plant. Summarize this year's efforts in the garden and plan for the coming season.
Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica)
Japanese skimmia is a perfect winter plant for your outdoor pots. The plant brightens up your patio or balcony throughout the autumn and winter with its shiny evergreen leaves and pink or white flowers – or bright red berries that some varieties have. Scientific name: Skimmia japonicaFamily: Rutaceae
Five evergreen hedges
Whether you want less visibility or a green shield against the wind, evergreen hedges are something worth taking a closer look at. Evergreen hedges retain their foliage throughout the winter, providing protection even when the snow falls. Here we present five varieties that are worth considering.
Create winter magic in the garden with plants that can withstand frost
When the summer flowers have withered and the cold arrives, you can still enjoy plants that can withstand a frosty night or two. They sparkle beautifully with ice crystals and give the garden a magical feel. Plant them together with evergreen jewels that you can illuminate during Christmas time, or in a beautiful pot by the entrance.
Garden visit: White snow against green leaves at Therese’s
Even though the garden is often covered in white snow during winter, Therese has ensured there are evergreen elements throughout the outdoor space.
Garden visit: Torches, frost, and cozy corners at Hanne's in Oslo
A muted palette of white, gray, and brown tones characterizes Hanne's Nordic-style winter garden.
Garden calendar for winter - what you can do in the garden now.
The garden is resting for a few months now, and it is a perfect opportunity to plan for the next season. This is when you lay the groundwork. Do an evaluation. What worked well last time? What should be done differently now?
Evergreen shrubs - How to succeed
Evergreen bushes are a large group of plants that include conifers. They are an important part of our gardens and outdoor spaces because they are fresh and green all year round. The group is very diverse in terms of both leaf and needle shapes and also colors.
Winter covering of plants
When winter is on its way, some plants need a little help to withstand the winter, especially in the colder parts of our country. Depending on where and how they are planted, we need to use some different tricks.
Garden visit: Winter garden full of light and life at Tanja's
When winter lays a quiet blanket over the garden, it doesn’t mean all life comes to a halt – at least not at Tanja’s. Here, the urban townhouse yard is transformed into a warm, glowing winter garden full of small projects, big dreams, and everyday magic. Step into her cozy world, where fairy lights sparkle, candy jars bloom, birds chirp – and winter takes center stage.
How to make snow clearing easier this winter
When the snow piles up, it can be both cozy and demanding. With the right equipment and some smart habits, snow clearing becomes much easier – and your home, entrance, and garden stay safe throughout the winter. Here are our best tips on how to handle snow and ice, without stress and unnecessarily heavy work.
Sowing calendar
Get tips and advice on what to sow and grow throughout the year – from early cultivation in January to harvesting in late summer.
Garden calendar
Get tips and advice on what to do in the garden all year round – simple tips for spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Things you can do in the garden in winter
Winter is the time to dream and plan – enjoy some indoor garden inspiration and prepare your ideas for the next season.
Everything about garden tools
Keep your garden well-groomed and your flower beds blooming. With the right tools, it's easier to get your garden just the way you want it.
Give new life to Mediterranean plants after the winter
As spring approaches, it's time to wake the Mediterranean plants from their winter dormancy. We'll go through everything from nutrients and light to repotting and placing them outdoors.
Easter flowers – make Easter beautiful with colorful flowers
It's nice to spruce things up for Easter, making it feel like spring. Arrange a beautiful Easter centerpiece in the living room or on the dining table, and decorate indoors with both bulb flowers, colorful potted plants, and cut flowers.
Green tips for an environmentally friendly Easter
Recycle Easter! Eggs, flowers, and much more can be reused for the greenery that grows, both indoors and in the garden. Here are the tips that will make Easter more sustainable.
Spring is here – this is what you can do now
The snow is gone and the songbirds are chirping – spring is officially here. Tidy and prune in the garden, and let the first spring flowers take their place in beds and pots. Bring the spirit of spring to your outdoor spaces!
Outdoor plants in pots for Easter and early spring
Easter is the time of the first flowers and the perfect time to start enjoying life outdoors. Plant frost-resistant bulbs in spring pots and decorate with yellow daffodils and tulips.
How to care for your garden furniture
With proper maintenance and winter storage, you can keep your garden furniture lasting and looking great, year after year. Usually, it doesn't take much!
Spring flowers in pots – decorate your entrance for spring
When spring comes, we would like to decorate the entrance, porch, and stairs with spring's favorite plants, colorful decorations, and pots. Here are our best tips. Make it nice outside when the spring sun shines, and welcome spring. You and everyone who visits you will quickly notice the difference flowers and decorations can make.
Take cuttings from indoor plants
Yearly top cuttings or leaf cuttings are the most common way to propagate potted plants, but there are several methods, such as root and woody cuttings. These methods are primarily used for outdoor shrubs and perennials. Cuttings are more popular than ever, and Norwegians are especially eager to both share and sell cuttings of beautiful plants.
Spring bulbs and autumn bulbus - what is the difference
Tulips, hyacinths, alliums, gladioli, lilies, and snowflakes. The bulb plants are many and beautiful. But what is the difference between spring bulbs and fall bulbs? And how and when should they be planted? Let's dive into the world of flower bulbs.
Plant lighting - facts and tips about grow lights and plant lights
Are your indoor plants looking a bit sickly during the winter months? This is usually because the natural light from the sun is too weak. With the help of plant lighting, you can give both seed-grown plants and potted plants the little extra they need to thrive at home all year round.
Seed school – sowing from seeds indoors
There are many edible treats you can sow yourself. Or perhaps you would like to grow beautiful flowers to make bouquets with? Read more about how to succeed with sowing seeds and how to best take care of your plants.
Propagation and planting of plants
How do you avoid pre-cultivated seedlings being caught off guard by cold, weather, and wind? And when should you actually move the plants out? Here we delve deeper into the topic of hardening off and transplanting.
Start spring early - focus on spring flowers that can withstand frost
After a long and cold winter, there is a strong longing for green and blooming plants, but unfortunately a hard frost night can also occur in the spring. Fortunately, there are flowering plants that can withstand harsh weather. Here we give you some tips on some of them.
March - this is what you can sow and cultivate
Rain, slush, or beautiful powder snow? March weather often swings wildly. Luckily, it's still possible to get a head start on spring, because when the light returns, it's time to start putting seeds in the soil.
April - this is what you can sow and cultivate
Spring is on its way, and the light is growing stronger by the day. Now is truly the time to start pre-cultivating both vegetables and flowers. Out in the garden, you can also get started with the hardiest plants.
May - this is what you can sow and grow
Finally! Sun, warmth, and budding sprouts. Now spring is truly here, and you can sow plenty of greens directly into pots and beds. If you want to harvest a lot this summer, you should get as much as possible in the ground now.
Spring planting - how to succeed
Sow your seeds indoors and turn your windowsill into a nursery for spring and summer plants. Most vegetables and flowers can be sown in March and April, but there are also varieties you can sow both earlier and later.
Build a hotbed - cultivate record early
Are you tired of the winter and want to get an early start on your spring planting? Build a hotbed - a fantastic solution that not only saves space, but also makes the plants compact and durable.
Sow your summer flowers from seeds directly in the garden bed
Direct sowing means skipping the step of starting seeds indoors and sowing directly in the outdoor bed. You get a beautiful bed faster, save indoor growing space, and avoid some of the transplanting and acclimatization of young plants in the spring. You can also sow in the fall for an earlier bloom in the spring. The seeds remain dormant, waiting for the right temperature to begin growing.
Things you can do in the garden in spring
Spring is the time to sow, plant, and start new projects – enjoy the first warm rays of sunshine while bringing your garden back to life.
Garden visit: Late summer in Therese’s classic garden
Sunflowers and dahlias shine in warm autumn tones, giving Therese’s garden a cozy and atmospheric feel. It’s the perfect time to take a deep breath and enjoy everything that has grown over the summer.
How to make your plants survive the holidays
It's the eternal question when the holidays come: How will the plants cope? Don't worry. If you don't have a neighbor or friend who can stop by and water them, there are some tricks available. Read more here about how to make your plants survive the holidays!
Decorate with flowers at summer parties
Spring and summer offer many festive occasions. May 17th, baptisms, weddings, work gatherings, graduations and midsummer. Flowers make it extra nice and create a good atmosphere.
Watering outdoor plants and flowers in the summer
This is how you water outdoor plants in the spring and summer, and how you ensure that plants and flowers in the garden survive when you go away.
Creating a rose garden – how to succeed
Honey rose, burnet rose, or Austin rose – a beloved flower goes by many names, and the rose is considered by many to be the queen of all flowers. But how do you actually create a rose garden? Here are the answers you need.
Indoor plants that can be moved outside in the summer
In spring and summer, it's nice to be able to move flowers and potted plants out to the garden and veranda, after a long winter indoors. A practical, flexible and durable way to decorate – both outdoors and indoors.
An outdoor kitchen for all the summer food
With an outdoor kitchen and matching workbench, you're ready for summer dinners, lunches, and delightful breakfasts. Prepare the food in a functional outdoor kitchen with herbs at hand, and enjoy the garden's green tranquility.
Acidic soil plants – how to create an acidic soil bed
Do you love magnificent rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, Japanese maples, hydrangeas, magnolias, lily of the valley, laurel hedges or blueberries? Then a bed of acidic soil in your garden might be something for you. Here, the acidic soil plants can gather in what they prefer: soil with a low pH value.
Flower beds – Four ready-made designs with plant suggestions
Here we explain how to create a flower bed and give you concrete suggestions for beautiful combinations for flower beds in sun, partial shade, and shade.
Flower beds – how to succeed
A beautiful bed is something you can enjoy year after year. Think flowers, grass and leaves. With a little planning, you can enjoy your outdoor flowers throughout the season - from early spring to late autumn. Here's the way to a lush bed.
Plant borders - elevate your garden to a new level
Planters create harmony and order in the garden - and they reduce the need for weeding. Win-win, in other words!
Our most popular perennials
When the perennials wake up from their winter dormancy, the garden soon comes to life. Create your own beautiful perennial bed with beloved perennials that never go out of style!
Flowers in hanging baskets – how to succeed
Freshen up your balcony, outdoor space or garden with hanging flowers in hanging baskets. Summer flowers in hanging baskets offer endless possibilities!
Summer flowers in pots – let them bloom in sun and shade
When the heat finally arrives, beautiful summer flowers abound at Plantasjen. Let them grow and bloom in every corner of the garden and patio, whether it's in sun, shade or partial shade. Here are our best tips!
Italian herbs
If you like to cook Italian food, it might be a good idea to have traditional Italian herbs available. Italians like to add flavor to their food and they do that best by using different herbs. Of course, it's easier in Italy, when the climate means that herbs can practically grow right outside, but now you can get traditional, fresh herbs from Italy in our stores.
Reuse the soil in plant boxes and pots
Plants need good, nutrient-rich soil to grow properly, but used soil in plant boxes and pots doesn't need to be thrown away; it can easily be made good as new. Here are the tips you need to save both time and money.
Vegetable growing – How to succeed
Growing your own vegetables has become very popular, even in smaller spaces like balconies and terraces. There is a lot to choose from when it comes to vegetables from seeds. More and more varieties are now available as small plants, as well as fully grown plants with fruit already on them.
Grow in a planting box
Whether you have a tiny balcony or a large garden, it's easy to succeed with planting boxes. We show you how to grow your own vegetables, herbs, and berries – simply and low-maintenance.
Flowers for bees and butterflies – 7 favorites
We need bees and other insects to pollinate plants and crops. Unfortunately, bees have been struggling for a long time, but thankfully, there are things you can do to help them out. Start by planting outdoor flowers that bees love!
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.
Things you can do in the garden in summer
Summer is the time to enjoy everything that’s growing – spend your days watering, doing small projects, and enjoying long, leisurely evenings in the garden.
Choosing a hedge – Different types of hedges and what they are suitable for
Planning to plant a hedge around your property? Maybe you've just purchased a plot of land, or want to section off part of your garden? Read on to learn more about the different types of hedges you can choose from, and which ones are best suited for various purposes.
How to care for your garden furniture
With proper maintenance and winter storage, you can keep your garden furniture lasting and looking great, year after year. Usually, it doesn't take much!
Perfect lawn - all year
With the right tools, fertilizer and care, the dream of a healthy and green lawn becomes a reality. Learn more about how to take care of the lawn and keep it in good condition all year round.
JAS - the best time for pruning
July, August, and September (JAS) are good months for pruning most bushes and trees in the garden. This is when the plant is in full growth and we can see the plant's shape with its foliage. For the varieties known as 'bleeders', this is the only time of year suitable for pruning.
Pruning – how to succeed
Pruning of plants is most often done to create shapes or sizes, or to get larger yields and more flowers. Fruit trees such as apple and pear can be pruned regularly so that they give the best possible yield. Other bushes and trees can be pruned less frequently to rejuvenate and even them out.
Spring bulbs and autumn bulbus - what is the difference
Tulips, hyacinths, alliums, gladioli, lilies, and snowflakes. The bulb plants are many and beautiful. But what is the difference between spring bulbs and fall bulbs? And how and when should they be planted? Let's dive into the world of flower bulbs.
Plant lighting - facts and tips about grow lights and plant lights
Are your indoor plants looking a bit sickly during the winter months? This is usually because the natural light from the sun is too weak. With the help of plant lighting, you can give both seed-grown plants and potted plants the little extra they need to thrive at home all year round.
Build your own insect hotel – in seven easy steps
Build an insect hotel and boost biodiversity and harvests in your garden. To grow fruits and berries, pollination is essential—and to ensure pollination, you need insects.
Sow indoor all year
Even those who do not have the opportunity to plant outdoors can enjoy the joy of growing and harvesting. During the winter months, one must provide extra light for the crop to germinate.
Frame the entrance with various types of colorful plants
Welcome your guests with an entrance framed by bar plants. There are loads of different shapes and sizes to choose from, and they stay nice throughout the winter.
Birdfeeding - how to succeed
The inner part of nature's everyday drama unfolds in your garden - attracting all the forest's small birds with food. It is a fascinating, exciting, entertaining, and - for certain small birds - a life-saving act to feed them through the coldest period of the year.
Make Your Own Moss Wreath
Making a moss wreath is super easy. Since moss dries beautifully, it can last a long time. Just refresh the wreath with new decorations as the seasons change.
September - this is how you sow and grow
Beautiful red foliage and the last traces of summer. Now is the time to harvest the final vegetables and fruits from the garden. At the same time, it’s a great opportunity to plant something new—and, most importantly, to plant flower bulbs in the ground for a wonderful, blooming spring.
October - this is what you can sow and cultivate
The days are getting shorter, and the cold is creeping in – but it is still possible to grow! October is a fantastic time for those who want to sow for the fall, plant flower bulbs, divide and plant perennials, roses and, not least, new trees.
November - this is what you can sow and cultivate
Gray or snowy? November can bring different weather, from place to place and year to year. Regardless, there is a lot that can be done in the garden. How about preparing for spring grafting of apple and pear trees, or taking winter cuttings? In addition, in some places you can still harvest seeds, divide perennials, plant new ones, autumn sow or prepare for winter sowing.
Light a candle and make it beautiful for your loved ones on All Saints' Day
Decorate the grave for autumn with plants and lit candles. Around the time of All Saints' weekend, cemeteries and memorial gardens are usually adorned with lights, flowers, and greenery. You can also light a candle at home for those you miss and think about.
How to overwinter Mediterranean plants like citrus and olive trees
When nights grow cooler and frost approaches, it's time to bring in Mediterranean plants like figs, citrus, and olive trees. But simply moving them indoors isn't enough—they want a winter resembling that of the Mediterranean. Here’s how you can easily create subtropical conditions at home.
Garden calendar for autumn - what you can do in the garden now
In the autumn, calm descends over the garden, and you can prepare for winter and the upcoming spring, while also enjoying the autumn blooming plants.
How to care for your hedge
A hedge needs regular care to stay healthy and even. But when is the best time to trim it? Read more here to learn everything you need to know about trimming and maintaining your hedge.
Plant seeds in the autumn and enjoy flowers in the spring.
Sow seeds early and late in the fall - and be greeted by a blooming garden in the spring. Which seeds are suitable for overwintering? Read more here in our guide and get your planting done in the fall before the frost comes.
Enjoy your garden – all year round!
No matter the season, whether you have a large or small space, we hope you find inspiration to care for, grow, and enjoy what’s around you. Remember: there’s always something you can do, and every day can be an opportunity to experience the joy of being close to nature.