Sara Bäckmo - Sara's kitchen garden

25. September 2020

Using bokashi compost in your garden

One of the best gardening decisions I've made is to start using bokashi. This method is so effective and easy. Give it a try!

A hole in the ground an a bucket of bokashi compost in it.

En tallrik med stekta små tomater och pasta.

Fried tomatoes with pasta

These sweet, fried tomatoes are almost too good to be true! I make mine with chili and garlic and serve them with a bowl of fresh pasta. It's the perfect lunch or evening snack!

Squash dip with bell pepper and chili

This creamy squash dip goes so well with everything! This is how I make it.

23. September 2020

Ripen tomatoes indoors

Don't put your tomatoes on the window sill to ripen. I ripen tomatoes in a cool and dark space instead. That way, I get enough tomatoes for months since they ripen gradually over time.

Påbörjat bygge med reglar framför ett hus.

21. September 2020

Garden DIY: How to Build a Greenhouse Part 1

My dream is finally coming true. It's time to build a greenhouse in the kitchen garden! Made from old windows and new wood.

Köksträdgård med massa växter och blommor framför ett rött litet hus.

17. September 2020

My Fall Gardening on Oak Hill

I took a week off working in the cottage garden, and I basically came back to a new season. It's time to start thinking about fall gardening! This is what my garden looks like in mid-September.

06. September 2020

Tips on Growing Lettuce in Summer

It's the middle of summer, but it's not too late to sow new seeds. Why not try lettuce? It grows quickly and you can start harvesting it already in a few weeks. Here are my best tips on growing lettuce in summer!

bild på massor av små plantor i olika nyanser av grönt

12. August 2020

Fast-Growing Leafy Geens

After garlic comes... Fast-growing leafy greens! I just harvested the garlic in one of my cottage garden beds and now it's time to plant lettuce, parsley and bok choy.

Bild på ett land med kål som står på rad i en sluttning.

12. August 2020

Why Is My Cabbage Splitting?

Two of my lovely cabbage heads look damaged all of a sudden. Has this happened to you too? This process is called cabbage splitting. Read more about how you can stop it below!

Ett knippe mynta ligger på en bit drivved.

12. August 2020

Harvest and Dry Mint for Tea

I often harvest and dry mint for tea here in the kitchen garden. The fragrant leaves and hot water is all I need to take a nice break from the computer.

En svart plastkruka med två gröna plantor och halvtorkat gräsklipp över jorden.

15. July 2020

Using Mulch and Bokashi in Pots

It doesn't matter where I use it, mulch just works everywhere. I put it in my beds outside and any raised bed too. But don't forget that you can also use bokashi in pots together with mulch!

15. July 2020

My Top 7 Favorite Vegetables and Berries

Some plants make an impact that others just can't seem to do. Perhaps because of the way they look, or because some varieties just taste a lot better than others. Here are my top 7 favorite vegetables and berries this year!