Tips and inspiration

Cultivating herbs - perfect for kids

When it comes to cultivating with kids, herbs are a good choice to start with. Herbs can be cultivated indoors all year round, and outside during the summer. Make cultivating a fun activity to do with kids when they are on a break or free from school.

What does the seed bag tell me?

When you are ready to put your seeds in the soil, the seed bag is your best friend that will guide you on how to handle the seeds, how to grow them, and what to expect. Depending on which company you buy your seeds from, the seed bags may look a bit different. However, most bags have similar information. In this blog post, we walk you through all the information to be found on seed bags from Nelson Garden. Let’s go!

How to create your own lettuce ball

Growing lettuce in a ball? It might sound weird, but we promise you it is not! Salad balls are not only fun to do and look at, but are also practical. Why? If using a hanging planting pot when cultivating, the lettuce is out of reach of snails and pests that love to nibble on the green leaves. Another practical aspect is that you can harvest your lettuce without having to bend down.

4 DIY gardening projects to do with kids

DIY projects are a fun activity to do with kids and perfect for when they are out of school or on breaks. Combining DIY projects with cultivating is a perfect match! It encourages kids’ creativity and introduces them to nature, outdoor life, and nutritious food.

How to freeze vegetables and berries the right way

Enjoying crops from your own harvest in the middle of winter is an amazing feeling. To make it possible, the freezer will be your best friend! We will guide you through how to freeze vegetables and berries in the best way possible. Enjoy!

How to dry herbs (+ make dried herbs into a gift!)

Herbs; we can’t think of a better way to season food! By drying herbs, you can enjoy herbs all year round. Dried herbs also make a nice gift to give away if you are. The best part? It is really simple to dry herbs, and we will teach you how!

How to make newspaper pots for seed starting

Cultivating with biodegradable products is not only environmental, but it is also super practical for several reasons. Firstly, it spares you time while replanting, as you place the entire paper pot into the new soil. Secondly, the paper protects the roots of your plants while replanting. Thirdly, it saves you money!

Make your own chili salt - two recipes!

Cultivating chili usually results in a big harvest. If you have been cultivating chili, you may find yourself wondering: what should I do with all these chilies? Our suggestion - make your own chili salt!

Why gardening is good for your health

Most of us know how being in nature benefits our health. But how and why? In this blog post, you will find out exactly how beneficial nature, gardening, and green plants are for our health.

What to do with tomatoes: freeze, dry, tomato sauce

Cultivating tomatoes often result in a big harvest. Sometimes, the harvest is so big that you don’t know what to do with all of your tomatoes. But don’t worry, there are lots of ways to preserve your tomatoes, like freezing, drying, or semi-drying them. There are also several recipes, like tomato sauce, you can make of your harvest.

Build a seedling shelf

Maximise your space for starting seeds with a seedling shelf – check out our step by step guide on how to build your own.

Choosing a mini greenhouse to suit your seeds

The best mini greenhouse for you depends on what you want to grow, but more importantly how much you want to grow and how much time you want to spend gardening.

Korean courgette pancakes

These Korean pancakes are ready in a flash and make a perfect summer lunch when you don't want to spend much time in the kitchen but you still want to enjoy your home-grown harvest.

Taco lettuce wraps | Serves 2

Lettuce leaves are perfect for tacos, both as a filling and as a “tortilla/taco shell”. Makes a refreshing meal on a hot summer day.

Scrumptious summer Swiss roll

A scrumptious summer Swiss roll is quick to whip up, and you can vary the filling to suit your tastes and what’s in season.

Herby carrot pasta

This recipe for herby carrot pasta is perfect for days when you want a quick and easy meal.

Tying a spiral bouquet

We show you how to tie a spiral bouquet step by step.

The ultimate guide to plant food - when and how to add it

Springtime is known as the season where everything sprouts. This requires a lot of energy from the plants and sometimes they might need a little help. Therefore, you might ask yourself: should I add plant food to my plants? If so, which type of plant food should I choose, when should I add it, and how do I do it?

Make your own compost in 8 easy steps

Want to take your gardening to the next level? Try making your own compost at home! Small twigs, withered flowers, and leaves - here is your complete guide on how to create your homemade compost!

Which bird feeder should I choose?

There are many types of bird feeders and each has its own unique purpose. Which bird feeder is best for you depends on which birds you want to attract to your garden, and on where you are planning on hanging it. We’ll guide you to the perfect choice!

Prepare your garden for winter

Before winter is arriving, there are some things you can do in your garden during fall to get a headstart in spring. For example, improve the soil in your garden and in your flower beds, take care of your tools, and protect your trees and shrubs. This way, you will thank yourself in spring! Also, preparing your garden for winter is an excellent excuse to be outdoors and enjoy the much-needed autumn sun.

How to prune currant bushes and apple trees

Pruning your trees and shrubs is not a necessity. They will grow and bear fruit regardless. But if you want a bigger harvest or nice-looking shapes in your garden, it may be worth pruning the branches once a year.

Overwintering dahlia tubers

Dahlias can’t survive winter outside, so the tubers must be dug up in the autumn and stored in a frost-free place until the spring when they can be replanted.

Sowing grass in autumn

Sow a new lawn in autumn when conditions are excellent for grass seeds to germinate and grow.

Grass School – sowing a lawn

You can sow a new lawn from spring to early autumn. Autumn is the best time to lay a lawn. The warm soil and humid weather cause the seeds to germinate at record speed.

Fertilising an established lawn

You’ll get a much bigger harvest if you fertilise your plants. But which fertiliser should you choose and which plants require more or less nutrients?

The ultimate guide to use manure as fertilizer

Did you know that providing your plants with the right amount of manure and nutrients will give you a greater harvest? However, choosing manure can be tricky. We’ve gathered our best tips to help you on your way.

The ultimate guide to cultivating with grow lights

Grow lights are crucial when it comes to cultivating plants indoors during the darker months of the year.

How to store your seeds in the best possible way

Got some leftover seeds from last season’s cultivation? Don’t worry! By storing them in the correct way, you can save them and plant them as soon as it’s time again. We’ve gathered our best tips so you can store your seeds the right way.

Green manuring – why and how?

Green manuring means planting crops to protect and improve the soil.

6 Tips For Growing Great Tomatoes

Growing tomatoes does not have to be hard or take that much time - and you do not need a greenhouse or a garden. You can cultivate potted tomatoes from a window or on a balcony. To be able to enjoy a ripe tomato, warm from the sun, right from its plant is incredible! Would you like to try growing your own tomato plant from a seed?

How to sow in propagation trays

Propagation trays do not only save you time and space but also give you robust plants with strong roots. A propagation tray is great for smaller cultivations!

Pre-cultivate: 6 easy ways to do it

Pre-cultivation is important for plants to develop and grow properly. There are several methods for pre-cultivation - but which one is the best one? Regardless if you are a beginner or a pro, here are our best tips on how to pre-cultivate. We will also give our best tips on which plants go best with which method.

Why you should use plant food for your tomatoes - and the ways to do it

Tomatoes grow fast and are therefore in great need of nutrition. A seed has enough nutrients to grow on its own, and there are nutrients in the soil. But if you want a big harvest of tomatoes, you should consider adding plant food. Plant food can either be purchased or made your own.

How to: Grow in pallet collars

Everything becomes easier when you grow in pallet collars! It's easy to clear weeds, it's easy to keep track of vermin, it's easy and convenient to cover the crops with fiber cloth, and what's more, the soil warms up faster in the spring.

6 plants to cultivate during summer

Most plants need to be pre-cultivated during spring, in order to be harvested during the summer. But if you did not have the time, forgot about it, or realized during the summer that you want to start cultivating - don’t worry. Here is a complete list of plants that can be cultivated during the summer!

Why you should cultivate vegetables for decorative purposes

Fertiliser school – How to choose the right fertiliser

You’ll get a much bigger harvest if you fertilise your plants. But which fertiliser should you choose and which plants require more or less nutrients?

Cabbage varieties - the best way to eat them

Cabbage is very popular among health and food enthusiasts. Not only is it nutritious, but cabbage is also great since you can grow and harvest cabbage in batches throughout the summer. Also, cabbage comes in many varieties. But what do you really use pak choi, kohlrabi, and turnip for? Find out what some popular cabbage varieties taste like, and how to best enjoy them.

Cultivating and gardening in late summer

Leave the idea behind that gardening and cultivating is only for spring and early summer! Lettuce, kale, and carrots are only a few of the fall favorites that are perfect to cultivate in late summer. This time of the year is also a perfect opportunity to give your garden land some love. Protect it from weeds and add some nutrients to keep it healthy during fall and winter.

3 ways to grow parsley

Parsley is a herb liked by many - and we understand why! With its fresh taste and green color, it makes most dishes come alive. When cultivating parsley, the seeds may be a little slow in the beginning, but once they germinate; parsley is extremely easy to grow!

Fall cultivation - when to sow and what seeds to plant

Fall might be arriving soon, but keep your gardening gloves on - the growing season is not over! Even though summer is the prime time for cultivating, the soil remains warm and the temperatures are still high enough to continue cultivating during autumn.

How to succeed when cultivating during fall (+ checklist!)

Some might think that the growing season ends at the end of summer. But don’t put your gardening trowel in the toolbox just yet - cultivating during fall is not only possible, but it is also efficient as you will get a headstart harvesting in spring. There are several plants that are well suited to be sown during autumn; we will teach you what plants, and when and how to cultivate them.

Seeds to sow early in the year

Long germination time or long development time mean that some seeds need to be sown already in the first months of the year. Here you will get tips on which varieties you can sow during the first months of the year.

Beginners guide to grow lights

Here's how to find out when it's time to turn on extra plant lighting and how to choose the best lighting.

Vermiculite or perlite?

Vermiculite and Perlite are both light, gritty grains, but although they look similar, they have different characteristics. When and how should you use them?

Nettle water – How to

If you have nettles and are tired of making nettle soup, use them to do something good for your plants instead. Nettle water may smell terrible but it’s worth its weight in gold and your plants will love you for it.

The right way to water

To give your plants the best possible conditions for flowering and bearing fruit, you need to know how to water and feed them before, and during, the growing season. Here are our best tips on what to think about when watering.

How to successfully grow basil in 7 easy steps

Growing your own basil, and watching the plants develop and grow is amazing. Basil is not only beautiful to look at as a decorative element at home, but it also tastes and smells fantastic. The best thing about basil is that it is a really simple herb to cultivate! There are different kinds of basil, and they come in several different colors and flavors. To mention a few, there are red and green basil, lemon basil, cinnamon basil, and Thai basil. Experiment, and you will find your favorite kind.

Growing sweet peas

For many people, the fragrance of sweet peas epitomises summer. If you’re looking for early, rich flowering, you should start preparation and care in good time.

Growing tomatoes

Growing tomatoes doesn’t have to be difficult or take up much space. In our tomato guide, we help you to grow tomatoes from seed to harvest.

Growing chilli peppers

Growing chilli peppers isn’t difficult – here’s a step-by-step guide on how to grow them successfully. The key is to start early and to place the plants in a warm and sheltered area.

Growing dahlias

Dahlias are magnificent delights that look wonderful in flower beds and bouquets. Start them off indoors for earlier flowering.

Growing sunflowers

Sunflowers are easy-to-grow summer flowers offering great variety. Start seeds indoors in March then plant out after the last frost, or direct sow in April/May.

The simple solution for growing great kale

Growing kale is both fun and easy. Before you start your cultivation, there are a few things about kale that you need to know in order to cultivate a large, healthy harvest. One thing is that kale loves nutritious soil, so make sure to provide them with that. Another thing is that kale is easily infested by pests. If you want healthy and delicious kale, protect them from the insects with the easy solution that we will present further down.

Cultivating spinach in the best way

Spinach might be one of the best vegetables to cultivate! Why? Because it is delicious, it can be eaten both fresh and cooked, and you can freeze it. Further, you can grow spinach in a lot of different ways. Here, we will assist you with a guide on how to cultivate spinach in the best way possible - come along!

How to cultivate lettuce

Lettuce has several benefits: it is easy to cultivate, grows quickly, and tastes good. No wonder it is a favorite! Here, we have gathered answers to all you’re questions about cultivating lettuce; when, where, and how to cultivate, what to think about when choosing soil and nutrition, and how to harvest. Additionally, we have listed all our favorite varieties of lettuce!

Growing geraniums

Geraniums are a classic houseplant that you can sow from seed or cuttings. Here we guide you through the whole journey from seed to plant.

Growing physalis – golden berries and cape gooseberries

The sweet, tart berries of the physalis wrapped in papery lanterns are a fun addition to the late summer harvest. This is one of the few exotic fruits that you can easily grow yourself!

Growing pansies from seed

Pansies are easy to grow, cold hardy, and edible too. These dainty little flowers are suitable for both balconies and flower beds.

Growing cosmos

With their delicate flowers and dill-like foliage, cosmos are much tougher than they look. They are a must for anyone dreaming of having endless home-grown cut flowers this summer!

Grow flower cress

Flower cress is a joy to grow! Strong growing and abundant flowering without demanding much, what more could you wish for?

Growing marigolds

It’s hard to think of an easier-to-grow summer flower than a marigold. It flowers readily almost wherever it’s planted. Here are our tips to help you succeed.

Growing squash – The art of growing gourds successfully

Squashes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the garden. Squashes are great because they grow like crazy and produce a large harvest. Here are our top tips.

How to succeed with Coleus

Flame nettles, aka Coleus, are growing increasingly popular. Easily cultivated and with colourful leaves, they’re rewarding to grow both indoors and out.

Growing Chinese cabbage – how to succeed

Chinese cabbage, also known as Chinese leaves, is crispy and delicious eaten raw or cooked. It can seem difficult to grow until you crack the code, here are our tips for success.

Use pallet frames for different purposes in the garden

Did you know that you can also turn a pallet frame into a greenhouse, a bed for germinating edible plants or summer flowers

5 tips on plant lighting and indoor growing

With the help of plant lighting, you can grow edible plants in winter. Is plant lighting always necessary for successful indoor gardening in winter? We answer your questions.

Potted plant nutrition in winter

Your potted plants need light, water, nutrients and warmth to grow. During the winter, growth tends to stop, and so does the need for nutrients.

Overwintering geraniums

Overwinter your geraniums in a cool spot and bring them back to life when spring arrives. We’ll help you succeed with your overwintering.

Waking up geraniums after winter

Here are some tips on how to bring your geraniums back to life after a long, dark winter.

How to Propagate Plants from Cuttings

Do you want more plants at home? Propagating plants from cuttings is a fun way to both save money, decorate your home with plants, and as a way to relax and be creative. Here, you will learn the most common techniques for propagating plants from cuttings, and get useful tips along the way to your new green home!

Cultivate indoors during winter

Cultivating indoors and being able to harvest fresh vegetables and herbs all year round may sound like a dream for many, but it is fully possible - even in the middle of winter.

What plant food should I use?

If you want your cultivation to really thrive, adding plant food is a wise thing to do. There are lots of options when it comes to plant food, and you might find yourself wondering: what type of plant food should I use? What type of plant food do my plants need? Should I use liquid or solid plant food? We have the answers for you!

Experiment: Do grow lights really work?

You’ve probably heard about grow lights before, and probably know that it is a good investment for your plants. But how big of a difference do they really make?

Hydroponic cultivation with Harvy

With Harvy, you can grow hydroponically without soil and without prior knowledge - all year round. It's so easy, anyone can do it.

The basics of hydroponic cultivation - what to grow without soil

Hydroponic cultivation means growing without soil, and is a perfect solution for the indoor gardener with limited time and limited space. You can grow just about anything without soil.

Grow herbs in your kitchen

With a little herb cultivation on the windowsill, you can enjoy freshly harvested and self-grown herbs all year round. Most herbs can be grown indoors - including popular herbs such as parsley, dill, and basil. Provide them with water, nutrition, and light, and they will flourish!

Cultivate without soil - A guide for Hydroponic Systems

Explore Hydroponic Systems and learn how to cultivate without soil using only water, sunlight and nutrients.

Cultivate indoors and enjoy fresh greens - all year long!

Learn how to cultivate fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs and sweet fruits all year round.

5 reasons to grow sprouts

We have great news for you – it is possible to eat your own freshly harvested vegetables all year round!

How to grow sprouts at home

Growing sprouts has become popular which is no mystery. The best thing about sprouts is that they are very easy to cultivate, and that they grow so fast. Also, they are full of wonderful substances such as vitamins and minerals!

Sprouts or microblades - which should I choose?

Are you curious about growing your own food at home in the kitchen window? Then you should try growing sprouts or microblades!

When should I turn off the plant lighting?

Plants that don't get enough light grow long and lanky. So don't be too quick to turn off the plant lighting when the daylight returns.

Cultivate the soil

Good soil is a prerequisite for successful cultivation. Both structure and nutrition are things you can influence to cultivate a soil that is full of life. Here we give you tips on how to get good soil. / Here we give you tips on how to cultivate good soil.

8 easy-to-grow vegetables to sow directly

Sowing the seeds directly outside is suitable for those who do not want or have space to sow indoors. Here we give you tips on easy-to-grow vegetables to sow directly.

Compost in an apartment

Of course, you can cultivate your own soil even if you live in an apartment. Let tomato vines and coffee grounds be part of your own cycle. Here we suggest two possible methods.

The ABCs of transplanting

Have you started lots of seeds? Here are some tips on how to make your plants sturdier and stronger by gradually repotting them in new pots.