This week, in honor of Midsummer, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories on Scandinavian garden design from years past. Remember this one?
Where long daylight hours are guaranteed but long summers are not, it’s a good idea to be ready when the sun does come out. Lifestyle photographer and gardener Mette Krull gathers pots around doors, staircases, and outbuildings to keep everything at hand for those balmy moments spent outdoors. Her plant portraits are hugely popular on Instagram @mettekrull).
Mette lives with her graphic designer husband and two daughters on the island of Funen in Denmark. Her 1903 house has been supplemented by various garden outposts and pots, everywhere. “The terrace is located right outside our kitchen, so we spend a lot of time here relaxing with family and friends,” says Mette. “I have a lot of herbs here, as well as my big, ugly gas grill.”
Let’s focus on the garden:
Photography by Mette Krull.











See also:
- Ask the Expert: How to Grow Native Plants in Containers
- Container Gardening: Sarah Raven’s 7 Tips for Perfect Flower Pots
- Gardening 101: How to Prevent Cracks in Terra Cotta
N.B.: This post was first published July 2016; it’s been updated with new links.
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