Vegetable Garden On our Vegetable Garden page, you'll find instructions on growing and caring for a variety of edible plants, along with advice on how to establish or rejuvenate your vegetable plot. Will you grow carrots and parsley this year – or perhaps something entirely different? Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:18:40 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:39:18 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/vegetable-garden Beans in your own backyard: top tips for a bountiful harvest Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:18:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-beans https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-beans 0 Loofahs for the family: “Two months after sowing, they were climbing the curtains” Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:39:16 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/loofah-gourd-luffa https://www.kotona.com/articles/loofah-gourd-luffa 0 Maija holds four Finnish giant-vegetable records: “Growing a pumpkin is like running a marathon and a sprint at the same time” Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:13:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/giant-vegetables https://www.kotona.com/articles/giant-vegetables 0 No bare soil in Nina’s garden: “When the soil is healthy and diverse, the plants stay healthy too” Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:15:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/green-manure-crops-in-the-vegetable-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/green-manure-crops-in-the-vegetable-garden 0 Mint made easy: tips for growing, care, and propagation Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:01:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/mint-growing https://www.kotona.com/articles/mint-growing 0 Tree onion: the sculptural, easy-care onion for harvests from spring to fall Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:22:52 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/tree-onion-cultivation https://www.kotona.com/articles/tree-onion-cultivation 0 Biochar is the miracle product coveted by gardening enthusiasts—how to make it yourself Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:12:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/biochar https://www.kotona.com/articles/biochar 0 The Finnish pastor with one of the world’s largest garlic collections—“I talk to them and play them music” Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:46:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-pastors-garlic https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-pastors-garlic 0 Ripening tomatoes indoors is easy—follow these steps for garden-fresh flavor Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:14:11 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/ripening-tomatoes-indoors https://www.kotona.com/articles/ripening-tomatoes-indoors 0 Lemongrass at home: how to grow and overwinter a Thai favorite Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:22:47 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-lemongrass https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-lemongrass 0 A remote office, a DIY pizza oven, and enchanting flowerbeds: step into Laura and Sampo’s garden Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:37:41 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/beautiful-edible-garden-in-riihimaki https://www.kotona.com/articles/beautiful-edible-garden-in-riihimaki 0 Use a worm compost to turn waste into soil, even in an apartment—Get our tips for vermicomposting! Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:56:53 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/worm-compost https://www.kotona.com/articles/worm-compost 0 How to grow cilantro – simple tips for sowing, caring, and harvesting Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:00:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-coriander https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-coriander 0 How to build a raised garden bed – grow your way with this easy DIY project Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:01:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/build-your-own-raised-garden-bed https://www.kotona.com/articles/build-your-own-raised-garden-bed 0 Harvest and handle beans: don’t forget to boil, and try drying! Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:07:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/fresh-beans-harvest-and-handling https://www.kotona.com/articles/fresh-beans-harvest-and-handling 0 Truffles, apricots, and unusual berries: explore Outi and Nalle’s no-dig garden of 500 different edible plants and a remarkable compost Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:27:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/tallbacka-tradgard-parainen https://www.kotona.com/articles/tallbacka-tradgard-parainen 0 Turn waste into soil and mulch: Kimmo’s lasagna-style compost method Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:21:05 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kimmos-composting-tips https://www.kotona.com/articles/kimmos-composting-tips 0 The lunar calendar can help home gardeners—here’s how to make the most of the moon’s phases in gardening Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:16:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/lunar-calendar https://www.kotona.com/articles/lunar-calendar 0 Growing thyme—get our best tips on caring for this Mediterranean herb Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:16:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-to-grow-and-care-for-thyme https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-to-grow-and-care-for-thyme 0 Brown spots or wilted seedlings: what's wrong with my tomatoes? Sat, 02 Aug 2025 08:00:22 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/whats-wrong-with-my-tomatoes https://www.kotona.com/articles/whats-wrong-with-my-tomatoes 0 How to grow lettuce: best tips and tastiest varieties Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:10 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-lettuce https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-lettuce 0 5 x budget-friendly upcycled garden ideas—grow a thriving veggie patch from store-bought herbs Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:47 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/upcyclers-kitchen-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/upcyclers-kitchen-garden 0 Growing savory in the ground or in pots—this easy herb is a great substitute for salt and pepper Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:29:49 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-savory https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-savory 0 Honeyberry—expert tips for planting, care, and the best varieties Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:54:42 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/honeyberry https://www.kotona.com/articles/honeyberry 0 Beans will save the world and your garden—and maybe even solve my balcony’s curtain problem Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:28:52 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/jenny-brandts-column-about-beans https://www.kotona.com/articles/jenny-brandts-column-about-beans 0 Crown daisy—just as delicious as arugula but even prettier! Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:42:16 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crown-daisy https://www.kotona.com/articles/crown-daisy 0 I buried old steam kettles in my garden beds—now I wait for results! Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:03:37 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/anna-perho-column-on-raised-beds https://www.kotona.com/articles/anna-perho-column-on-raised-beds 0 Eggplant is easier than its reputation suggests—with these tips you will get a delicious harvest Fri, 30 May 2025 06:50:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/eggplant-growing https://www.kotona.com/articles/eggplant-growing 0 Grow food in your yard! 12 ideas for a bountiful and charming kitchen garden Fri, 23 May 2025 12:34:16 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-garden-in-the-yard https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-garden-in-the-yard 0 Grow zucchini in a large pot or tub for an early harvest—but don’t plant it in a bucket Fri, 23 May 2025 06:21:20 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-zucchini-in-a-pot https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-zucchini-in-a-pot 0 Try growing your own chickpeas! They’re especially juicy when harvested while still immature Tue, 20 May 2025 13:32:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/chickpea-growing https://www.kotona.com/articles/chickpea-growing 0 Cool beans! We picked the best bean varieties for both classic and container gardening Tue, 20 May 2025 10:34:55 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/best-bean-varieties https://www.kotona.com/articles/best-bean-varieties 0 Grow yourself some horned melon! This whimsical and versatile fruit can be eaten ripe or unripe Fri, 16 May 2025 09:52:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/horned-melon-growing https://www.kotona.com/articles/horned-melon-growing 0 Greenhouse for harvest, privacy, and shared fun: “The whole family loves our own tomato bar” Tue, 13 May 2025 13:54:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/jennis-greenhouse https://www.kotona.com/articles/jennis-greenhouse 0 A bountiful eggplant harvest ripens in Jonna’s greenhouse: “In my experience, hydroponics multiplies yields” Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:20:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/eggplant-hydroponics https://www.kotona.com/articles/eggplant-hydroponics 0 Growing leeks rewards you with tender harvests—succeed with these tips Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:54:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-leek https://www.kotona.com/articles/growing-leek 0 Veggies, shiitakes, and nuts from their own permaculture garden—plus edible hostas! This Finnish couple nurtures ecology on their property Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:03:31 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/permaculture-garden-marja-and-erkki https://www.kotona.com/articles/permaculture-garden-marja-and-erkki 0 Seeds in a roll! Farida’s space-saving trick took social media by storm Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:21:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/seed-snail-roll https://www.kotona.com/articles/seed-snail-roll 0 Build your own stylish brick bed for plants—see our illustrated guide! Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:56:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/build-a-stylish-brick-bed https://www.kotona.com/articles/build-a-stylish-brick-bed 0 Garden orache: the spinach-like leaf that’s easy to grow Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:33:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-orache https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-orache 0