Two Mirabelle Trees and a Man with Shovel Withdrawal
Two mirabelle trees hidden inside an overgrown hedge became the start of a much larger project involving tree stumps, shrub cuttings and a vision for a future woodland garden.
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I Should Have Taken the People of Skåne and Småland Seriously
People warned me about thrips. I smiled and assumed they were exaggerating. Then I ended up covered in tiny crawling insects and hosed myself down, clothes and all.
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Harvest Season Has Begun
After a rough start with aphids, frost and a few botanical mysteries, the harvest season is finally here. From mystery fruit trees to homemade preserves, the pantry is slowly beginning to fill.
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I Was Just Going to Clean the Deck
What started as a simple weekend of cleaning algae off our deck somehow turned into painting, rebuilding the railing, installing a glass wall, restoring a wood-fired hot tub and creating a whole new outdoor living space.
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How Have Chickens and Turkeys Managed to Survive?
Life with chickens and turkeys is never boring. From a rooster trapped in a cardboard box to a Bronze turkey that disappeared in plain sight, these are the moments that make life on a small farm unforgettable.
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Scrap Lumber, Cat Netting and One Very Happy Napoleon
Building a permanent DIY catio wasn’t possible yet, so we came up with a temporary solution using scrap lumber and inexpensive cat netting. It turned out to be the perfect summer spot for our indoor cat, Napoleon—and an unexpected hit with our other cat too.
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Three Months in Skåne – Dampness, Wind and Turkeys
On the 1st of September, we moved to Skåne, and now—just over two months later—we’re finally beginning to settle in. Everything still feels new: the scents, the light, the wind (good grief, the wind!), and the dampness that seems to have decided it’s here to stay. We’ve also started adopting the Scanian way of life,…
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Our First Month in Skåne
It’s been a little quiet here lately. The days have flown by as we’ve tried to take in all the new impressions. We’ve now been living in Skåne for a month, and we continue to be amazed by how different life is compared to what we were used to before. So here’s a look at…
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Ctrl + Alt + Skåne – Pressing Restart for Real
Follow our journey as we leave northern Sweden behind for a small farm in Skåne. Gardening, chickens, home renovation, preserving the harvest, recipes, and a brand-new beginning.
