Birdfeeding - how to succeed

The inner part of nature's everyday drama unfolds in your garden - attracting all the forest's small birds with food. It is a fascinating, exciting, entertaining, and - for certain small birds - a life-saving act to feed them through the coldest period of the year.

November - this is what you can sow and cultivate

Gray or snowy? November can bring different weather, from place to place and year to year. Regardless, there is a lot that can be done in the garden. How about preparing for spring grafting of apple and pear trees, or taking winter cuttings? In addition, in some places you can still harvest seeds, divide perennials, plant new ones, autumn sow or prepare for winter sowing.

Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica)

Japanese skimmia is a perfect winter plant for your outdoor pots. The plant brightens up your patio or balcony throughout the autumn and winter with its shiny evergreen leaves and pink or white flowers – or bright red berries that some varieties have. Scientific name: Skimmia japonicaFamily: Rutaceae

Make your own soil and mulch from autumn leaves and grass clippings

Despite the fact that soil and potting soil are some of the most fiddly things there are, it's not difficult to make your own – and it's a nice compliment to store-bought soil. Here are some of the methods that transform autumn leaves and grass clippings into garden gold.

Winter covering of plants

When winter is on its way, some plants need a little help to withstand the winter, especially in the colder parts of our country. Depending on where and how they are planted, we need to use some different tricks.

Autumn in Tanja's sustainable garden at Ekeberg in Oslo

Top five fall plants that can withstand frost

Always dreamed of a winter garden? You don't need a heated greenhouse to have plants that can survive year-round. With the right type of insulation, many plants can thrive even in subzero temperatures. Avoid frost damage and learn about the plants that can withstand frost the best here!

Create your own autumn wreath of heather

Celebrate the fall with a fall wreath of heather. Here you have a simple step-by-step guide, so that you can make your own, whether you prefer a pink dream or more classic fall colors.