Marauders in the garden
This season, at the Stadsboerderij Osdorp urban farm where we grow herbs, flowers and vegetables for the weekly community dinner, various marauders have required a lot of time, effort and cleverness from our garden team so far this season.
Read MoreFree the seed! (part one)
Two local seed-related initiatives and a beginner’s guide to your first season of seed saving
Seed saving at any scale is a practice that makes the aspiration towards “seed sovereignty” a concrete experience.
Read MoreFree the seed! (part two)
A beginner’s guide to your first season of seed saving
Seed saving at any scale is a practice that makes the aspiration towards “seed sovereignty” a concrete experience.
Read MoreWhat spring tastes like: dandelion cake
I used to think that dandelions were blooming in great quantities everywhere for most of the year. They give off a vibe of ordinariness and permanence – just part of the landscape.
Read MoreMindful Watering in Times of Drought: Permaculture Approaches
The Netherlands is facing an exceptionally dry spring. Climate extremes are a practical reality in our gardens, presenting us with new challenges each season.
Read MoreFinding my Dreamland
My dream is to find a beautiful piece of land and live a self-sufficient life there in harmony with nature. Just being surrounded by nature would already be a dream, but actually producing my own food and wood, at least for a big part, that’s the final destination.
Read MorePond building in Sweden
Documenting failure is also important. Sadly, I was weak and gave up on a liner-free natural pond, but look how pretty! It will still host wildlife, and that was the goal.
Read MoreFrom tiles to tomatoes
The transformation of a backyard into an edible oasis
As I sit here in my garden soaked with the warm March sun, listening to the first insect buzz of the season, my heart is filled with gratitude for the wonders of nature.
Ecologisch Tuinieren in Potten en Bakken
Eetbare steden creëren: voedsel verbouwen zonder tuin
Heb je weleens met een verlangend hart naar die prachtige moestuinen gekeken en gedacht: "Dat wil ik ook, maar ik heb geen tuin"? Je bent niet alleen!
Read MoreRangoli soup recipe
This nutritious and colourful soup recipe using many different beans came from our tradition of creating a rangoli design using beans as colours. We bring out this art form to celebrate seeds every year at the Reclaim the seeds festival in Amsterdam. This year the participants were really creative!
Read MoreA beginners guide to choosing seeds for your garden
Although temperatures are still quite chilly, I can feel that spring is just around the corner. Days are getting longer and the call to spend more time outdoors is becoming insistent.
Read MoreTien jaar Bloei en Groei in Amsterdam
Deze week zetten we één van de meest geliefde partnerorganisaties van Cityplot in de schijnwerpers: Bloei & Groei.
This week we are putting the spotlight on one of Cityplot’s most beloved partner organisations: Bloei & Groei.
Spiced And sautéed Jerusalem Artichoke
This recipe using Jerusalem artichoke was adapted from an everyday side-dish recipe from Kerala, India, that Cityplot gardener Suzanne grew up with. It is usually made with green plantains, taro root, jackfruit seeds or even potatoes!
Read MoreA few things I’ve learned about outdoor education for children
I was talking with my partner about how important it is for kids to spend time in nature and how we should try to facilitate this for our son, also during school hours.
Read MoreReclaim the seeds 2025
Reclaim the Seeds is a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging seeds and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. It brings together farmers, gardeners, activists and community members to advocate for a fairer and more resilient food system.
Read MoreFrom concrete to green canopy: exploring urban food forests
Walking through Amsterdam's streets, I often find myself wondering about the possibilities hiding in plain sight. Every unused space, from forgotten corners to bare walls, holds potential for urban food forestry.
Read MoreKimchi recipe by Yeon Choi
A tried and tested traditional Korean family recipe kindly shared with us. We have been using this recipe in our own kitchens and many fun workhops over the past ten years!
Read MoreThe zero-budget garden
Many times I’ve heard people complaining about how expensive gardening is but there are ways of spending no money and still growing a wonderful edible garden.
Read MoreSpice up your harvest
January is a great time to start your gardening. Get some spiciness going with this step by step guide.
Read MoreGet down get dirty
There are so many levels and hidden meanings in the name of this course that Cityplot has been offering for 14 years.
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