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Self-Sufficient Garden: Ideas for Your Planting Plan Layout

Self-Sufficient Garden: Ideas for Your Planting Plan Layout

We provide tips for a self-sufficient garden and have prepared a cultivation plan that can serve as inspiration for your garden layout.
Garden Irrigation at a Glance: Irrigation Systems for Gardens, Balconies, and Raised Beds

Garden Irrigation at a Glance: Irrigation Systems for Gardens, Balconies, and Raised Beds

Find out about the different irrigation systems available—from ollas to clay systems with hoses to drip hoses. We showcase water-saving irrigation systems for gardens, balconies, and raised beds.
The Ice Saints: Farmer’s Rule or Myth?

The Ice Saints: Farmer’s Rule or Myth?

In this article, we get to the bottom of the ice saints. We explain the farmer's rule and give you tips on frost protection for plants.
Gardening in November: What to Do

Gardening in November: What to Do

Find out what gardening work is due in November in this article.
Yield Calculator for Vegetables: Calculate Area Requirements & Harvest Quantities

Yield Calculator for Vegetables: Calculate Area Requirements & Harvest Quantities

You can use our yield calculator to calculate your space requirements and vegetable yield. It's the easy way to get started with self-sufficiency!
Gardening in September: Sowing, Planting & Care

Gardening in September: Sowing, Planting & Care

Find out what gardening work needs to be done in September and which vegetables you can plant, sow and harvest.
Gardening in July: What You Can Sow and Plant

Gardening in July: What You Can Sow and Plant

This article gives you an overview of gardening in July and which plants you can harvest, sow and plant.
Gardening in June: What You Can Plant and Sow

Gardening in June: What You Can Plant and Sow

Find out here what you can plant, sow and harvest in June. There are also tips on what else to do in the garden.
Creating a Natural Garden: Ecological & Sustainable Gardening

Creating a Natural Garden: Ecological & Sustainable Gardening

Ecological gardening has never been more important than in times of the climate crisis. Here are some tips on sustainable gardening and creating a natural garden.
Create a Milpa: Planting the Three Sisters (+ Planting Plan)

Create a Milpa: Planting the Three Sisters (+ Planting Plan)

What is a milpa? Find out here how mayans farming works and how to plant a milpa. There are also tips on care and different types of milpa systems.
Vegetable Garden in January: How You Can Prepare Yourself

Vegetable Garden in January: How You Can Prepare Yourself

Here you can find out what to do in the garden in January, which plants you can propagate and how else you can prepare for the new gardening season.
Gardening in December: Tips & Tasks

Gardening in December: Tips & Tasks

Here you can get an overview of the tasks due in December.
Gardening in May: Sowing & Planting

Gardening in May: Sowing & Planting

After the Ice Saints, you can plant and sow whatever your heart desires. We give you helpful tips for planting and sowing in May. These gardening tasks need to be done now!
Gardening in March: Preparation & Cultivation

Gardening in March: Preparation & Cultivation

Here you can find out what gardening work needs to be done in March. You can propagate, sow and plant these plants!
How to Build and Plant a Herb Spiral: Layout and Planting Plan

How to Build and Plant a Herb Spiral: Layout and Planting Plan

Here you can find out how to build and plant your own herb snail. We give you tips on the location and have prepared a planting plan.
How to Make a Vegetable Patch for Beginners

How to Make a Vegetable Patch for Beginners

Have you been bitten by the gardening bug? Do you want to harvest your own fresh vegetables? In this article, we guide you step by step how to create your own vegetable patch.
Planning and Planting a Cottage Garden: Layout & Ideas

Planning and Planting a Cottage Garden: Layout & Ideas

Here you will find tips for creating and planting a cottage garden. We have also prepared a planting plan for your inspiration!