Keeping a lush, green lawn in a northern climate isn't always easy. Long winters, frozen ground and short growing seasons all put grass to the test. In this guide, I share the lessons we've learned caring for our own Nordic garden, from choosing the right grass varieties and adjusting mowing heights to aeration, fertilising and smart technology. With a little planning, you can enjoy a healthy, resilient lawn that's ready for summer.

What is it really like to live with the midnight sun? Across Norway and the Nordic countries, July brings long days, bright evenings and a unique relationship with time. From late-night walks and outdoor living to the practical challenges of sleeping when darkness never quite arrives, discover how the midnight sun shapes everyday life and why Scandinavians treasure these fleeting weeks of endless summer light.

Discover the Nordic art of metsäkävely, or forest walking—a simple, mindful way to reduce stress and reconnect with nature. Learn how this Finnish tradition brings calm, boosts wellbeing, and helps you slow down in every season. Step into the quiet of the trees and experience the restorative power of the forest in your everyday life.

Picture this: you’re sipping coffee in a sleek Copenhagen café, laptop open, surrounded not by students but by nomads juggling clients across time zones. Scandinavia has quietly cracked the code—blazing internet, eco-friendly cities, and a culture that says yes to balance. Whether it’s kayaking after work in Sweden or networking in Oslo’s co-working hubs, the Nordics make remote work feel less like a grind and more like a lifestyle upgrade

Giving one another space in the Nordics is a really important part of the culture. It shows respect and thought for others.

Lapskaus is a firm favourite in Norway and a well loved comfort food. It's a dish that is simple but delicious and so easy to make

Easter is a time for slowing down a little in the Nordics and enjoying the arrival of spring with some more unusual traditions and habits

Everyone knows that Norwegians love to ski and they seem to be born to it. There are some things about it that might surprise you

Learning new skills gives us a wonderful feeling of achievement and fulfillment and even better if they are useful and traditional crafts

Norwegian ski resorts are rather different to the famous resorts of the European Alps. What can you expect at a Norwegian ski resort?

Appreciating the simple things we have in our lives can raise our level of happiness. Lille Lørdag is one of those ways of celebratiing

Weird food is a matter of opinion, right? One person's weird is another's delicious. So what unusual food can we find in Norway?

Cold and foggy autumn mornings are just begging for the warmth and comfort of a waffle topped with something decadent. Hygge on a plate!

You can never have too many cake recipes, right?!! Mellommatkake is an easy, light cake that is perfect for fill the gap between meals.

You don't always think of Scandinavia when you think of street food, but it's a BIG thing. Join me on a journey through Scandi streetfood

Elderflowers are a summer treat for the forager. Elderflower fritter and elderflower cordial are Swedish classics that I know you will love

Gardening for wildlife is great and benefits your garden in huge ways. It's fun for us as gardeners and can be done in the smallest space.

Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you

Fårikål is Norway's national dish and is celebrated on the last Thursday in September. It's a fragrant but simple blend of lamb and cabbage

Many Norwegians will be spending 2021 holidaying in Norway. I have some tips to inspire you to holiday like a Norwegian