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Virpi’s first citrus trees died—then she discovered how to make them bloom and bear fruit
Planting sunshine
Virpi’s first citrus trees died—then she discovered how to make them bloom and bear fruit
Maija-Leena’s atmospheric garden on a shoestring: “I’m very frugal and try to save on everything”
Maija-Leena’s atmospheric garden on a shoestring: “I’m very frugal and try to save on everything”
An enchanting autumn haven
Maija-Leena’s atmospheric garden on a shoestring: “I’m very frugal and try to save on everything”
No bare soil in Nina’s garden: “When the soil is healthy and diverse, the plants stay healthy too”
No bare soil in Nina’s garden: “When the soil is healthy and diverse, the plants stay healthy too”
It all begins with the soil
No bare soil in Nina’s garden: “When the soil is healthy and diverse, the plants stay healthy too”
Finnish artist builds a monastic ruin from reclaimed bricks and an entire miniature city from old boards—in his garden!
Finnish artist builds a monastic ruin from reclaimed bricks and an entire miniature city from old boards—in his garden!
A world within
Finnish artist builds a monastic ruin from reclaimed bricks and an entire miniature city from old boards—in his garden!

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Inside Jerome’s lush indoor jungle: a hundred houseplants in one apartment
Inside Jerome’s lush indoor jungle: a hundred houseplants in one apartment
A tropical oasis
Inside Jerome’s lush indoor jungle: a hundred houseplants in one apartment
Biochar is the miracle product coveted by gardening enthusiasts—how to make it yourself
Biochar is the miracle product coveted by gardening enthusiasts—how to make it yourself
Gardener’s secret weapon
Biochar is the miracle product coveted by gardening enthusiasts—how to make it yourself
How gardener Heli makes her yard flourish despite clay soil, drought, and harsh winters
How gardener Heli makes her yard flourish despite clay soil, drought, and harsh winters
A lush oasis in a dry patch
How gardener Heli makes her yard flourish despite clay soil, drought, and harsh winters
In this garden, peonies outshine the lake view—over 200 new varieties join grandma’s heirloom peonies
In this garden, peonies outshine the lake view—over 200 new varieties join grandma’s heirloom peonies
Cottage garden makeover
In this garden, peonies outshine the lake view—over 200 new varieties join grandma’s heirloom peonies
Use a worm compost to turn waste into soil, even in an apartment—Get our tips for vermicomposting!
Use a worm compost to turn waste into soil, even in an apartment—Get our tips for vermicomposting!
Let worms do the dirty work
Use a worm compost to turn waste into soil, even in an apartment—Get our tips for vermicomposting!
Turn waste into soil and mulch: Kimmo’s lasagna-style compost method
Turn waste into soil and mulch: Kimmo’s lasagna-style compost method
Homemade treasures
Turn waste into soil and mulch: Kimmo’s lasagna-style compost method
Don’t hate wasps—they’re useful in the yard, says expert (and offers tips on how to lure them away from the patio)
Don’t hate wasps—they’re useful in the yard, says expert (and offers tips on how to lure them away from the patio)
Exactly!
Don’t hate wasps—they’re useful in the yard, says expert (and offers tips on how to lure them away from the patio)
“I promised I would make my mother’s final garden”—in Maje’s backyard, generations of memories meet her playful spirit
“I promised I would make my mother’s final garden”—in Maje’s backyard, generations of memories meet her playful spirit
Where memories blossom
“I promised I would make my mother’s final garden”—in Maje’s backyard, generations of memories meet her playful spirit
Gardener Chatarina Munck’s expansive garden is abundant, relaxed, and stylish: “There’s always room for new ideas”
Gardener Chatarina Munck’s expansive garden is abundant, relaxed, and stylish: “There’s always room for new ideas”
Homestead garden
Gardener Chatarina Munck’s expansive garden is abundant, relaxed, and stylish: “There’s always room for new ideas”
Merja discovered her passion for gardening in the US—and introduced a lush American style to her yard in Finland
Merja discovered her passion for gardening in the US—and introduced a lush American style to her yard in Finland
A layered garden
Merja discovered her passion for gardening in the US—and introduced a lush American style to her yard in Finland
Obelisk for the garden—see Thomas’s instructions for crafting a stylish and sturdy climbing support
Obelisk for the garden—see Thomas’s instructions for crafting a stylish and sturdy climbing support
Handmade!
Obelisk for the garden—see Thomas’s instructions for crafting a stylish and sturdy climbing support
5 x budget-friendly upcycled garden ideas—grow a thriving veggie patch from store-bought herbs
5 x budget-friendly upcycled garden ideas—grow a thriving veggie patch from store-bought herbs
Upcycling ideas
5 x budget-friendly upcycled garden ideas—grow a thriving veggie patch from store-bought herbs
The village’s famous flower garden had become badly overgrown—then it was rescued by a novice gardener who “couldn’t tell parsley from nettle”
The village’s famous flower garden had become badly overgrown—then it was rescued by a novice gardener who “couldn’t tell parsley from nettle”
New beginnings
The village’s famous flower garden had become badly overgrown—then it was rescued by a novice gardener who “couldn’t tell parsley from nettle”
This flower park is a scientific test site—“I’ve never heard of anything like it”
This flower park is a scientific test site—“I’ve never heard of anything like it”
an unusual attraction
This flower park is a scientific test site—“I’ve never heard of anything like it”
The surprising primrose—30 primrose varieties bloom in biologist-gardener Heli’s garden. Check out these growing tips!
The surprising primrose—30 primrose varieties bloom in biologist-gardener Heli’s garden. Check out these growing tips!
for people and pollinators
The surprising primrose—30 primrose varieties bloom in biologist-gardener Heli’s garden. Check out these growing tips!
A bountiful eggplant harvest ripens in Jonna’s greenhouse: “In my experience, hydroponics multiplies yields”
A bountiful eggplant harvest ripens in Jonna’s greenhouse: “In my experience, hydroponics multiplies yields”
Tips from an enthusiast
A bountiful eggplant harvest ripens in Jonna’s greenhouse: “In my experience, hydroponics multiplies yields”
10 reasons to love pelargoniums—from cuttings to colorful blooms
10 reasons to love pelargoniums—from cuttings to colorful blooms
A Finnish summer favorite
10 reasons to love pelargoniums—from cuttings to colorful blooms
Charlotte ditched her lawn and created a garden so spectacular it became a visitor attraction—and her new job
Charlotte ditched her lawn and created a garden so spectacular it became a visitor attraction—and her new job
Award-winning garden in Sundsvall
Charlotte ditched her lawn and created a garden so spectacular it became a visitor attraction—and her new job
Build your own stylish brick bed for plants—see our illustrated guide!
Build your own stylish brick bed for plants—see our illustrated guide!
Sheltered home for plants
Build your own stylish brick bed for plants—see our illustrated guide!
Alliums are enchanting early-summer bloomers—here’s how to grow different varieties for decoration or eating
Alliums are enchanting early-summer bloomers—here’s how to grow different varieties for decoration or eating
How to grow alliums
Alliums are enchanting early-summer bloomers—here’s how to grow different varieties for decoration or eating
Gardening superstar Claus Dalby: here’s how he combines plants and colors in his garden of 2,000 pots from spring to fall
Gardening superstar Claus Dalby: here’s how he combines plants and colors in his garden of 2,000 pots from spring to fall
A Danish container garden
Gardening superstar Claus Dalby: here’s how he combines plants and colors in his garden of 2,000 pots from spring to fall
Permaculture: Grow food by mimicking nature—how to create a diverse, easy-care and self-sufficient garden
Permaculture: Grow food by mimicking nature—how to create a diverse, easy-care and self-sufficient garden
20 gardening tips
Permaculture: Grow food by mimicking nature—how to create a diverse, easy-care and self-sufficient garden
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