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Stories rooted in a passion for the beauty of nature

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Stories rooted in a passion for the beauty of nature

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The Rise of the Potted Summer Garden

This journal explores the idea of the potted garden: a way of shaping outdoor spaces using pots — not only to support plant growth, but to define structure, guide movement, and create atmosphere.
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Terracotta herb pots on a wooden kitchen table.

Living ingredients, beautifully displayed

From kitchen tables and sunny windowsills to terraces and small courtyards, herbs and edible flowers find their place with ease. Close at hand, they bring both flavour and greenery into daily life. A living pantry within reach, shifting gently with the light throughout the day.

A Postcard From: @storbybonden

In a quiet corner of Copenhagen, an urban garden has been shaped into a series of connected spaces. In this edition of A Postcard From, Nanette Bang, known as @storbybonden, invites us into her garden, where structure, flow, and atmosphere come together. Read on for a glimpse into a garden that unfolds gently, room by room.

The Rise of the Potted Summer Garden

This journal explores the idea of the potted garden: a way of shaping outdoor spaces using pots—not only to support plant growth, but to define structure, guide movement, and create atmosphere.

Where Light Returns and Growth Begins

Spring is the season of renewal – where light, clay, and living greenery come together in quiet harmony. Handcrafted terracotta pots provide the perfect home for growth.

A Postcard From: @dinasdigs

In this spring edition of A Postcard From, Dina McMahon invites us into her greenhouse, a light-filled space where the season slowly begins long before it arrives outdoors.
Holiday table setting with Bergs Potter terracotta pots, candles, and greenery

A Holiday Table Where Life Gathers

When winter draws in and daylight shortens, the table becomes a stage. It’s where candles are lit, pears are placed in a quiet row, and a single flower can hold the room.
Sage green Bergs Potter Lily pots with sandstone saucers styled by yellow bathtub

Where Lily Lands

From morning rituals to mindful workspaces, the sculptural Lily pot brings its floating form into the flow of everyday life. This autumn, Lily finds her place. First imagined as a floating bloom—a tribute to H.C. Andersen's Thumbelina—the sculptural Lily Collection has settled into its real-life surroundings, bringing soft form and vivid colour to the spaces of everyday life.
Autumn light Bergs Potter pots in soft golden glow

Last Rays of Light

As autumn unfolds, the light softens. Days shorten. Shadows stretch. The year turns inwards – and so do we. Outside, trees shed their summer skin. Inside, we begin to gather. Plants find their way to new corners, drawn towards windows where the last rays of the day still reach.

Behind the Designer: Anders Forup

The Florita series, a stunning collection of vases and a decorative platter. Created by Anders Forup, the Danish designer and owner of the renowned jewellery brand Handcrafted CPH, this series pays homage to the rich tradition of Danish ceramic art while infusing it with a modern sensibility.
Anna Kubel carrying garden flowers in summer meadow

A Postcard From: @annakubel

Tucked away on a historic farmstead north of Stockholm, Swedish creative Anna Kubel lives a life steeped in nature, nostalgia and quiet beauty.
Bergs Potter raw rosa terracotta pots in outdoor setting

Untamed Spaces

There is a special magic in the untamed. The greenery's insistence on breaking through cracks and crevices, sprouting between paving stones, and stretching rebelliously toward the light defies our control.
Laura and Nora's garden/backyard. Bergs Potter Lucca pot

A Postcard From: Laura and Nora

Discover how Laura Muthesius and Nora Eisermann, the creative minds behind DesignTales and St. Oak, turned a once-neglected backyard into a lush, inviting retreat.

A Postcard From: Viktoria Askerow

In this edition of A Postcard From, we are delighted to feature Viktoria Askerow, the creative force behind the Instagram profile @tthese_beautiful_thingss.

Awakening Spaces: A Spring Ritual

As spring tiptoes in, there’s a quiet magic in the air—the kind that beckons us to refresh our surroundings and embrace the beauty of nature's awakening.
Bergs Potter Københavner terracotta pots in the factory. Drying process. Galestro clay from Tuscany

From Clay to Craft: The Art of Bergs Potter Terracotta

What makes terracotta pots so special? How do they go from raw Tuscan clay to timeless companions for your plants? What defines a high-quality terracotta pot, and how can you tell the difference?

A Postcard From: October Details

We’re thrilled to introduce Sarah Bojesen, the creative mind behind the Instagram profile @Octoberdetails. Based in Denmark, Sarah’s Instagram feed reflects her passion for autumn and minimalism and her love for plants.
Bergs Potter. Celebrate an aromatic Christmas with stunning and fragrant decorations. Explore how to incorporate herbs and spices into your festive Christmas decor.

Aromatic Christmas

Transform the home into a festive delight with our "Aromatic Christmas" theme. Creating capturing decorations that tantalise all the senses, bringing the rich, comforting aromas of traditional Christmas spices and herbs into your living space.
Discover how to capture the simplicity of Scandinavian Christmas with minimalistic decor, terracotta pots, and festive touches for your home. Bergs Potter

Capture the Simplicity of Scandinavian Christmas

Embrace Scandinavian style for a festive holiday in your home, using raw terracotta pots for enchanting arrangements.
Escape to a potted paradise garden. Discover the allure of clay pots, lush greenery, and fragrant plants that create a captivating botanical oasis. Bergs Potter

Potted Poetry

Gardens and homes undergo magical changes as the late summer sun’s golden beams dance upon the lush vegetation. Nature’s beauty is at its peak this time of year, drawing us to plants and flowers.

Preparing Your Pots for Winter

Our raw terracotta pots are naturally frost strong due to the high quality of our unglazed clay. If properly taken care of, they can withstand many winters outside in the cold.
Emelie Wrangmo’s Swedish rectory blends history and elegance with the iconic Bergs Potter Daisy pot. Minimalist approach to Scandinavian home decor elevates this timeless terracotta piece

A Danish Queen in a Swedish Rectory

The majestic Daisy has moved into teacher Emelie Wrangmo’s old rectory built back in 1863. The vicarage has been completely renovated in a classic style with care and respect for the historical details.
Bergs Potter. Helena Collection in Rose Quartz and Pearl Grey. Indoor interior

A Healing Haven for the Home

With the right combination of plants, create a tableau that’s not only visually stunning but also brings healing to mind and soul. In this journal post, explore simple tips to make a green haven at home that promotes well-being, reduces stress, and fills your space with the calming magic of nature.
Spring with Bergs Potter terracotta pots. Offering balance of moisture and airflow, help herbs, flowers, and vibrant blooms thrive.

It’s Terracotta Gardening Season

Soon the weather will allow us to grasp the wonders of growing creatures. Explore why terracotta gardening is a wonderful way to make the greenery thrive, and see our guide for choosing terracotta pots.
Hoff Collection terracotta pot/planters. Scandinavian inspired interiors. Sophistication and minimalism. Bergs Potter.

Scandinavian Silhouettes

The minimalistic, modular Hoff collection has moved in with the whimsical and dreamy mind of Creative Director Laura Short in the Danish city of Aarhus.
Radiant daffodils in terracotta planters.

Dazzling Daffodils

As winter gives way to spring, nothing signals the arrival of the season quite like the sight of daffodils. These cheerful and dependable bulbs will enliven any garden, and planting them in clay pots offers many advantages.

Chasing the Light

From the window sills in the countryside home of Swedish photographer Christina Strehlow, our Planet series interprets the scenic Scandinavian daylight.
Sustainable and stylish French-style plant pot Simona from Bergs Potter, ideal for natural home interiors.

A French-Style Pot for the Conscious Hearted

Just across the channel from it’s origin, the Simona pot has moved into the green home of the creative couple, Jeska and Dean Hearne. We’ve peeked inside their conscious space on the southern coast of England and gotten their five tips on how to shop for a greener future.
Bergs Potter Helena Pot, an artisan-crafted terracotta planter adding handmade elegance to home decor.

An Artisans Desire for Sewing and Sowing

We’ve peeked into the home and studio of toy designer and plant parent Elena Iliyasova in Oxford, England. Discover how she balances running a handicraft business in a fast-paced world and uses gardening to fuel her enterprenurial spirit.
Cover images of top 10 must-read plant books for summer 2022, featuring expert gardening advice and inspiration. Simona

Must-read Summer Plant Books

Summer has officially arrived and for many of us, this too means public holidays and time off to enjoy all the little things. If you, like us, fancy a little reading during the summer, we have here collected our top 10 picks of this summer’s must-read plant books.
Close-up of a terracotta pot with natural freckles, showcasing the unique character developed during hot summers.

Why a Hot Summer gives Your Plant Pot Freckles

Understand why terracotta pots periodically develop freckles – and get to know the characteristics of our natural ‘summer babies’.
Anna Kubel’s lush family garden, featuring Bergs Potter’s pots, representing a sustainable and traditional Scandinavian gardening style. Garden passion.

A Garden Passion for Generations

We have peeked into the home and garden of Swedish photographer, stylist, Elle Decoration blogger, and a mother of two girls, Anna Kubel, to get her view on how to pass down the passion for growing things...
Bergs Potter Emilia in Ø35 Rosa raw terracotta

Can you Grow Dahlias in Pots?

The answer is yes. Dahlias grow quite well in pots, if keeping a few necessities in mind. Swedish Elle Decoration blogger, Elin Lannsjö, shows us the way to transform her small cottage garden into a lush, flourishing oasis with help from terracotta pots.
Elin Lannsjö’s dahlia garden in her Swedish cottage, featuring Bergs Potter’s Emilia pots and a sustainable, natural gardening style.

The Home Where Dahlia Grows

On the Swedish west coast, we find the Emilia pot in the cottage home of Swedish ceramic designer and Elle Decoration blogger Elin Lannsjö.
History and craftsmanship of Bergs Potter's Københavner Pot, from its royal origins at Fredensborg Castle. Glazed pot.

Get to the Root of the Københavner Pot

It derives from royalty. It has more than two names. And it is our very first! We want to take you to the roots of our most popular pot – ‘The Københavner Pot’.
A collection of leafy green plants thriving in classic Bergs Potter terracotta pots.

Krissy O’Shea – Fond of Food & Flowers

We’ve got a sneak peek into the home of Boston-based photographer and floral stylist Krissy O’Shea and got to ask her a few questions about her passion for plants and her relationship with Bergs Potter.

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