Regenerative practices
No-dig method allowing the soil to regenerate over time
Free from chemical pesticides
Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
Crop diversity & pollinators
Annuals, biennials, and perennials highly attractive to wild pollinators
Recognized for Agroecological Excellence
A 2025 study by Charly Hergert showed that Nordiska Örter outperforms the Swedish horticultural sector in both social and ecological sustainability. The farm stands out for its commitment to women and youth leadership, living soils, crop diversity, and a chemical-free approach to growing herbs.
Gardens as Agroecological Lighthouses: A Case Study in Sweden with the Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation (TAPE, 2025)
Healthy soil
Healthy soil is essential for producing high-quality herbs and potent remedies. It provides the nutrients needed for optimal growth and synthesis of essential oils. In a thriving, regenerative soil system, beneficial microorganisms enhance nutrient uptake, promoting strong, aromatic herbs with maximum medicinal properties.
Ethical & ecological foraging
At Nordiska Örter, a selection of herbs is gathered in the wild nature around Uppsala. Our foraging site is located 40 minutes from Uppsala center, nestled 5 km into the forest away from the main road.
We harvest wild plants with deep care for nature. That means:
- Never overharvesting and rotating between spots year after year
- Harvesting a mix of plant sizes to avoid selecting only one type, so all sizes can keep reproducing.
- Keeping track of foraging sites to monitor how populations change over time
This way, we ensure that the herbs we gather stay available—wild and thriving—for generations to come.
High-quality drying for potent remedies
The herbs are dried within a few days of harvest at low temperatures to preserve their natural color, aroma, and potency. This gentle process ensures that you get herbs full of life—vibrant, fragrant, and effective.
A nourishing place
The herb garden is situated at Ulleråker Gård, urban farm and café in Uppsala. Savor fresh organic food right from the farm. At the café you can enjoy plant-based, homemade meals, herbal teas and refreshing drinks made from what we harvest in the garden.
It's a space for rest, connection, and community!
Diversity That Feeds the Land
The herb farm grows a wide variety of plants from different botanical families, including the mint family (Lamiaceae) and the carrot family (Apiaceae) attractive to wild pollinators like bees, butterflies, and flies.
The garden includes annuals, biennials, and perennials, creating a long flowering season from May to November. This continuous bloom supports a wide range of beneficial insects throughout the growing season.
Growing herbs alongside vegetables attracts pollinators and beneficial insects that aid pollination and control pests, supporting organic farming without harmful chemicals. This creates a thriving, resilient ecosystem that supports both plants and wildlife.
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