Sara's Kitchen Garden – Organic Gardening and Self-Sufficiency Blog

30. November 2020

My Showstopper Flower Bed

Look at my new flower bed in my cottage garden on top of Oak Hill! I'm going to use the flowers for beautiful arrangements and bouquets.

En liten röd stuga med blomsterrabatt framför.

Homemade Swedish mulled wine (glögg)

This homemade alcohol-free mulled wine was made with juice from fruits and berries from my garden. It's the perfect Christmas drink!

Lamb shanks with oven-baked Jerusalem artichokes

This is one of my favorite savory recipes, roasted lamb shanks with Jerusalem artichokes and a garlic sauce. Yum!

En back med morötter blandat med löv, nergrävd i jorden.

28. November 2020

Storing Carrots in a Root Clamp

I can't believe how convenient it is to store vegetables in a root clamp. I make them in my greenhouse and bury carrots and other root vegetables I want to keep here long-term.

26. November 2020

Can You Eat Vegetables After They Freeze?

Can your vegetables really survive frost? Well... it depends! Keep reading to learn what happens to your vegetables after they freeze.

Tre pyttesmå plantor av basilika under växtbelysning.

23. November 2020

My 3 Best Tips on Picking a Grow Light

Did you get a grow light for your indoor projects, but finding it hard to get it working properly? Here are my 3 best tips on picking a grow light for your winter sowings!

Ett litet barn håller en grön tennisbollsstor melon i handen på en av bilderna på ett bokomslag.

21. November 2020

My fourth book – Growing with kids

I'm so happy that my new book is out! If you have been following me for a while, you might know that I try to get my kids outside as much as I can while I do my work in the garden. This book is about just that – Growing with kids.

18. November 2020

How to Grow Bok Choy Microgreens

Bok choy (pak choi) is a great option if you want to try growing microgreens at home. You can start harvesting in just a few weeks! This is how I grow bok choy microgreens in my own garden.

16. November 2020

My Favorite Cold-Hardy Vegetables

This beautiful bed is a colorful mix of cold-hardy vegetables. Kale, leek and my favorite leafy greens! Learn more about fall and winter gardening here.

14. November 2020

Growing Pea Shoots in November

I'm giving it a go! Yellow split peas are cheap and cold-hardy, that's why I want to try sowing a new batch of pea shoots now in November.

11. November 2020

What to Sow in November

I love growing vegetables all year round! This is what I sow in November.

Ett genomskinligt tråg med jord och gröna blad med vita stjälkar.

09. November 2020

How to Grow Microgreens at Home

Have you heard of microgreens before? It basically means growing plenty of leafy greens and harvesting them early. These tiny leaves are absolutely delicious!