Squash – how to grow your own

Strawberries are a favorite for many—and for good reason. They’re easy to grow, packed with antioxidants, and you don’t need much space to enjoy a few sweet handfuls during the summer holidays. With the right care, you can expect a generous harvest of 1 to 1.5 kg of berries per square meter.

Cucumbers you have grown yourself are something truly special, and if you take good care of them, they grow at an incredible pace. Here’s more about this fantastic vegetable and how you can easily get a large harvest.

When we talk about pumpkins, there are several different species and types. The most well-known are perhaps the large orange pumpkins that are becoming more and more common in people's homes at Halloween in the form of hollowed-out lanterns, or the smaller decorative pumpkins that only weigh a couple of pounds each.

Dill is a traditional herb in Scandinavian cuisine. It is central to many traditional dishes, such as gravlax, shrimp sandwiches, crayfish and summer new potatoes. Dill has been used throughout history and was mentioned as early as 1500 BC.

Basil is an incredibly rewarding herb. It goes well with a wide range of dishes and is also easy to grow. This makes basil a natural addition to the kitchen garden and kitchen counter for both beginners and more experienced growers.

Carrots are a root vegetable that we are very familiar with here in Norway. Not only do we use them for our own cooking, but they are also popular with both rodents and horses, and are often used as a treat or reward.