Building a custom planter box
My balcony has an odd shape, and I’ve found it difficult to get planter boxes that utilize the space well. I’ve tried many different variations of smaller boxes but was never really happy with them.
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Author: Anita Karlson
Volunteering at the Nordic Permaculture Festival in Iceland 2017
Studying and trying to learn as much as I can about permaculture, I decided to sign up as a volunteer at the Nordic Permaculture Festival this year. The festival was located in Iceland and that suited me just perfect, as I have wanted to visit Iceland for many years.
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Help – My Rhubarb is Flowering!
It is perfectly normal for the plant to produce flowers, and under certain conditions, it just does. Some varieties are more prone to producing flowers; this is often the older, heirloom varieties. If the plant is stressed for some reason, either a too warm or a too cold start to the year, or experiences pest damage, it is also more prone to producing flowers.
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Stratification of Seeds for the Colder Climates
Many think that seeds are something you only sow in the spring. And for most of the annual vegetables, this is also the right time to sow. However, when you start working with perennial plants in a cold climate, the question of stratification will soon arise.
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