I don’t know about you but once the festive season is over and life starts again in January, my fingers itch to dig into some dirt! Although there are some outdoor garden tasks you should do in January, it's too cold to get my fingers dirty outside. But I can always...

Ever dreamed of a greenhouse but couldn’t afford the €5,000+ price tag? I built my own 27-square-metre wooden greenhouse from scratch for just €1,310—with no carpentry experience and no permanent foundation (perfect for rented gardens!). This complete guide walks you through every step: from creating a string frame and setting ground sleeves to installing windows and covering with weather-resistant tarp. Four years later, it’s still standing strong through Bavarian storms. If I could build this as a complete beginner, you can too. All you need is patience, basic tools, and a few weekends.

When I look outside my bedroom window on a typical January morning, I can see the nearby woods, sometimes covered in tiny snow hats. January in Bavaria is a month of deep rest—for the garden and for us. While the world rushes with New Year resolutions, nature shows us a different way: the necessity of dormancy, the beauty of bareness, the wisdom of slowing down.
In this reflection, I share how I embrace January’s dark, quiet energy through cozy rituals, winter self-care, and following my garden’s example. From gratitude journals and candlelight to homemade preserves and Gemütlichkeit, discover how to honor this season of rest. Spring will come soon enough—for now, let’s hibernate.

Although our gardens are sleeping right now, that doesn’t mean that we gardeners have nothing to do! Garden tasks in January keep dedicated gardeners busy even during winter's quiet months. Admittedly, it won’t be so many outdoor tasks like weeding and planting, but...

When the leaves start to paint warm hues on the landscape, it’s time to prepare your garden for winter. An autumn garden cleanup isn’t just about tidiness—it’s an investment in your garden’s health and vitality. From knowing the right timing to protecting sensitive plants and creating wildlife habitats, discover how to give your garden the care it deserves before its winter rest. Your garden has given you months of joy; now it’s time to return the favor.

Growing garlic is surprisingly simple—even for complete beginners. The secret to success lies in choosing the right variety for your climate, planting at the optimal time (autumn is best for larger bulbs), and ensuring your soil has excellent drainage. Whether you’re working with a spacious garden bed or just containers on your balcony, garlic adapts beautifully to your space. This comprehensive guide walks you through every step, from selecting quality seed garlic to harvesting and curing your bulbs for months of storage. You’ll learn the differences between hardneck and softneck varieties, discover how to avoid common problems, and master proper storage techniques. Plus, you’ll get the bonus of edible garlic scapes for your kitchen. With just 8-10 cloves per person planted in autumn, you can enjoy homegrown garlic all year long!

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the whole wide world, not only among gourmets but also among us gardeners. And there are so many varieties out there: from teeny-tiny, pinhead-sized beads to enormous, almost melon-like specimens, in colours ranging...

June isn’t just harvest season — it’s a golden opportunity to keep your vegetable garden productive well into autumn and beyond. 🌱☀️ In this seasonal guide, you’ll discover what to seed-start indoors, which vegetables you can sow directly outdoors, and what’s ready to plant or transplant into your beds right now. From cool-season brassicas and summer squash seedlings to carrots, beans, lettuce, spinach, and beetroot for direct sowing, there’s plenty to keep your garden growing. You’ll also find tips on hardening off plants, transplanting fruiting vegetables like pumpkin and peppers, and essential June chores like mulching, harvesting herbs, and fertilising hungry crops. Smart June plantings now help ensure a steady, delicious harvest throughout the rest of the season.

The promises of May are kept in June! Forgotten is the doom of night frosts; now, everything is growing wild, and we can already harvest lots of veggies, herbs, and fruits. Summer solstice is around the corner, and the days are long, hot and busy. Let’s see what...

One day your garden looks perfect, and the next, aphids have taken over. These tiny pests multiply fast and can devastate young plants—but you don’t need harsh chemicals to fight back. Learn how to get rid of aphids naturally using simple household remedies like soap spray, garlic tea, and nettle brew. Plus, discover how to attract beneficial insects that keep aphid populations under control all season long.

Nettle manure is the ultimate free fertilizer for your vegetable garden—and it’s ridiculously easy to make. This powerful plant tonic fertilizes hungry crops like tomatoes and pumpkins, strengthens weak seedlings, and naturally repels aphids and pests. Learn how to harvest and ferment stinging nettles into liquid gold using just water, a bucket, and two weeks of patience. Your garden will thank you!

Ready to grow your own pumpkins but not sure where to start? This complete beginner’s guide covers variety selection, seed starting, spacing requirements, fertilizing schedules, and pest prevention. Discover when to plant for Halloween harvest, how to support heavy fruits, and proper harvesting techniques for maximum storage life. From tiny decorative varieties to massive competition pumpkins, learn everything you need for a successful pumpkin patch!

May brings warm sunshine and the end of frost—finally! Your garden explodes with growth, but success depends on 11 essential tasks this month. Learn how to protect seedlings from hungry slugs, harden off indoor starts for transplanting, fertilize heavy feeders with homemade nettle manure, and time your sowings perfectly. From mulching techniques to pest protection and smart watering schedules, this guide ensures your May garden thrives all summer long.

May is one of the most exciting months in the gardening calendar — the soil has warmed, frost risk has mostly passed, and it’s prime time to build the foundation for a bountiful summer harvest. 🌱☀️ In this guide, you’ll learn which vegetables you can sow directly outdoors (think beans, carrots, radishes, and heat-loving squash), which crops are still worth starting indoors for later planting, and how to time your sowings so your garden stays productive throughout the season. With tips on when to transplant seedlings like tomatoes and cucumbers and how to succession-sow leafy greens for continuous harvests, this article helps you make the most of May’s planting window and set your garden up for months of fresh, homegrown goodness.

Compost is the gardener’s “brown gold”—the magic solution for poor soil, drainage problems, and nutrient deficiencies. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through 8 easy steps to transform kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich, crumbly humus. Learn which composting system suits your space (even apartments!), the perfect carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, how to troubleshoot common problems, and when your compost is ready to use. Turn waste into wealth!