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

19. January 2021

How to do Gardening in the Snow?

Can you really keep on gardening in the snow? I think so! This is how I sow new seeds in winter.

Härligt vacker soppa med rotselleri och svamp.

Celeriac and mushroom soup

This wonderful creamy soup is just the best comfort food out there, especially on cold and dark winter nights.

Fint bröd med färskost på rödvitrutig duk.

Cream cheese with spring herbs

I'm using the fresh spring greens in the garden to season my homemade cream cheese. It's definitely one of my favorite spreads!

En stor kruka fylld med illgröna spenatblad.

14. January 2021

5 Vegetables to Grow in January

Spring might feel very far away. But don't worry! You can grow in January too. Here are my five favorite vegetables to grow in winter.

09. January 2021

Winter Sowing for Beginners

What does winter planting mean, which vegetables should we use and when will the seeds germinate? Read everything you need to know about growing winter vegetables here!

En stor gödselhög och ett litet barn som gräver i den.

05. January 2021

Using Fresh Manure as Fertilizer Part 2

Horse manure is the perfect fertilizer for most gardens. That's why I decided to make an article series about the pros, cons and practicalities of using it. This part of the series is about how to use fresh manure as fertilizer!

En låda med gröna blad under växtbelysning.

02. January 2021

Fast-Growing Vegetables: Ready in Five Weeks!

Fast-growing vegetables is a real lifesaver for me in winter. Here is my latest harvest of bok choy microgreens!

Röda bönor i en hög med beiga skal runt omkring.

28. December 2020

My First Kidney Bean Harvest

Look at these beautiful deep red kidney beans! I grow all kinds of beans in my garden, but this is my first kidney bean harvest. Keep reading to learn more about harvesting and storing beans!

Gröna och röda bladgrönsaker och ett pappershjärta mitt i.

24. December 2020

A Very Merry Christmas to You!

It's finally time for Christmas Eve, and I just can't wait for the day to unfold. I hope that it's going to be just as wonderful as usual. This is how we celebrate here at home, in the countryside in southern Sweden.

22. December 2020

Growing Vegetables in Winter: December Sowing

I finally did a winter sowing in my red grow box! Several different types of leafy greens. I look forward to harvesting them in early spring. Do you want to learn more about growing vegetables in winter? Keep reading!

20. December 2020

How to Store Garlic Indoors

Did you grow a lot of garlic this year? I know I did! It's great, but now I need to figure out a way to keep the garlic fresh. Here are my best tips on storing garlic!

En bred matta av gröna spänstiga blad längs marken.

17. December 2020

Growing Winter Spinach at Home

It's the middle of winter, but I wanted to keep the thought of spring alive. Fresh, crispy leaves in beautiful shades of green... You don't have to wait! Why not grow winter spinach and go for an early harvest instead?