Preparedness garden

Is the carrot annual or biennial?

This type of soil is finely grained and nutrient rich.

Did you know there are about 20 different species of earthworms in Norway?

All plants need nutrients to grow; we divide these into micro- and macronutrients.

The term "friland" (open ground) means the plant can be grown outdoors directly in the soil under the open sky. The plant does not need a greenhouse, pots or cover.

Fig: Ficus carica

Norwegian nature offers an exciting variety of edible wild plants, berries and mushrooms.

Grape: Vitis vinifera.

Culinary herbs are fresh or dried leaves, stems or flowers from plants used in small amounts to add flavor, aroma and color to dishes.

The time it takes to grow food varies depending on the length of the plant’s life cycle and which part of the plant you intend to eat.

Pomegranate: Punicum granatum.

Did you know that potatoes are not seeds but tubers that store nutrients?

You can buy seeds in stores or collect them yourself. Seeds are alive and “sleeping,” but they must be stored correctly to retain their ability to “wake up” and germinate.

Svedjerug (slash-and-burn rye) is an old grain variety introduced in the 17th century by Finnish immigrants.

Farming soil is a very nutrient-rich soil type that food crops thrive in.

Space is often limited in small gardens; on balconies and in cities. Vertical gardening can be an effective and simple solution.