Muskedalen is the name of a homestead located in Våler municipality in Østfold, Norway. The homestead is surrounded by Våler's wild and varied nature. The small farm was first cleared in the 1760s and operated until 1941 and was used as a holiday resort until the millennium. The homestead has now been cleared again and is operated as a permaculture farm, with an emphasis on developing and testing cultivation techniques.
The homestead seeks to be at the forefront of permaculture design adapted to the Nordic climate, and will demonstrate a holistic farm design based on permaculture principles that produces food and varied crops. Muskedalen aims to be a place of activity and facilitate powerful and focused learning experiences.
The homestead has an area of 11 hectares including the forest. The nature is varied with small hills, valleys, plains, ponds and watercourses. There is a rich wildlife here, and forests with nice hiking areas. The homestead is under continuous development, and with ever-changing and evolving research on the ground in practice, there is continuous work to develop efficient and productive systems.
April 20th 2026 and spring is in the air. The rain has filled up the small pond. Pre-cultivated vegetable plants have been pricked out in the tunnels. The first fields outside were sown on April 13th. The hugel culture has been replenished with compost, plants have been pricked out and potatoes are put.
April 20th 2026 and inside the small greenhouse, plants are pre-cultivated that will later be planted out, or placed on the growing bench outside.Potatoes are also suitable for light cultivation.