Q&A with @Octoberdetails – Sarah Bojesen

What is your name and Instagram profile?

My name is Sarah Bojesen, and my Instagram profile is @octoberdetails.

Where and with whom do you live?

I live in a tiny village in East Jutland with my husband and our two children.

What does your day-to-day work involve?

After working as a stylist for a decade in both the fashion and interior design industries, I found the courage to explore new paths. These days, I work with children, which allows me to focus on building meaningful relationships in my everyday life.

Your Instagram feed beautifully reflects your life with plants. How did your journey into plant care begin, and how has it transformed your home?

Growing up, my mother was the biggest plant enthusiast I knew, and she had an impressive knowledge of gardening. However, it wasn’t until I had my own garden that my interest truly bloomed. Having my own outdoor space allowed me to cultivate a stronger connection with plants. Since then, I’ve made it a goal to blur the lines between my indoor and outdoor spaces through greenery.

Autumn is a recurring theme in your feed. What draws you to this season, and how do you incorporate its mood into your garden and plant styling?

Autumn is my favourite season — it’s when I feel the strongest urge to reset and reflect, as I’m an autumn child myself. There’s a calmness that settles in the garden during this time, as plants begin to fade and say farewell to the summer. I love how the warm and cosy hues of the season allow me to see my garden in a different light. I often rotate my pots to match the changing colours of the leaves.

What are your favourite autumn plants, and how do you incorporate them into your garden?

While hostas aren’t strictly autumn plants, they are an important part of my autumn garden. I love their colourful leaves, which light up in shades of orange and yellow. I keep many hostas in pots so I can move them around throughout the year, adapting the garden’s look as the seasons change. Their variety is one of the reasons they are among my favourite plants.

Your garden looks incredibly cosy, even though it’s small. Do you have any tips for gardening in small spaces?

Thank you! We’ve optimised our garden by creating several distinct spaces with different functions. Dividing the garden into ‘rooms’ makes it feel larger than it is. Using various surfaces, like grass, gravel, and tiles, also creates the illusion of more space. I highly recommend using pots of varying heights, as they can be easily moved around to make the most of a small garden.

We’ve heard you have a beautiful potting shed! Could you share more about it and how it enhances your gardening experience?

Yes, our garden shed was a natural next step in organising our space. We needed a spot for bikes, toys, and garden tools, and I also wanted a dedicated potting area. We ended up building a two-part shed, and it’s my favourite place to be from early spring to late autumn. There’s nothing like working with plants in pure daylight, and even on rainy days, the sound of raindrops on the roof makes it a therapeutic space to be in.

Autumn is synonymous with warmth and cosiness. How do you style your garden and plants to reflect this mood?

For me, autumn leaves are just as beautiful as blooming flowers, and I find that even flowers past their peak can still add to the overall atmosphere. Hydrangeas are a favourite of mine, as they continue to bring beauty and texture to the garden well into autumn and winter.

You’re welcome to visit Sarah’s Instagram (@Octoberdetails) to stay updated on her latest plant inspirations, cosy autumn scenes, and beautiful home.

Words: Bergs Potter and @octoberdetails. – Photos: @octoberdetails.

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