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Use a worm compost to turn waste into soil, even in an apartment—Get our tips for vermicomposting!
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Where memories blossom
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From cuttings to seedlings
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Homestead garden
Gardener Chatarina Munck’s expansive garden is abundant, relaxed, and stylish: “There’s always room for new ideas”
A layered garden
Merja discovered her passion for gardening in the US—and introduced a lush American style to her yard in Finland
Handmade!
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Upcycling ideas
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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”
Flowers for pollinators
Maikki created blooming no-dig meadow beds in her garden: “To me, meadows represent freedom, relaxation, and surprise”
an unusual attraction
This flower park is a scientific test site—“I’ve never heard of anything like it”
Horticulturist’s instructions
Grow zucchini in a large pot or tub for an early harvest—but don’t plant it in a bucket
for people and pollinators
The surprising primrose—30 primrose varieties bloom in biologist-gardener Heli’s garden. Check out these growing tips!
pre-sprout and enjoy
Pre-sprouting gladiolus speeds up flowering—and here's how to enjoy the blooms for longer!
Tips from an enthusiast
A bountiful eggplant harvest ripens in Jonna’s greenhouse: “In my experience, hydroponics multiplies yields”
A spring surprise
Hyacinths bring color and fragrance to a spring garden—some even year after year! Save your potted hyacinths for garden planting, too
Quick and easy
Create charming arrangements with store-bought ‘Tête-à-tête’ daffodils and grape hyacinths—3 easy ideas!
Come on in
Mesmerizing Virginia creeper arch: hand-bent from rebar, still standing after 12 years!
Seed starting
How to sow tiny flower seeds evenly? Find the tools in your spice cabinet and pencil case
Creative ideas
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Award-winning garden in Sundsvall
Charlotte ditched her lawn and created a garden so spectacular it became a visitor attraction—and her new job
Sheltered home for plants
Build your own stylish brick bed for plants—see our illustrated guide!
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