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

01. March 2021

When to Start Planting Cabbage Outside?

How large should the cabbage plants be when we put them outside? Read everything you need to know about growing and transplanting cabbage below!

Svartrötter ligger tillagade i stekpannan.

Pan-fried black salsify

Pan-fried black salsify is absolutely delicious. You can use it as a side to so many dishes. Yum!

En vacker dukning med tygservetter, vackra glas och en vintrig sallad med rotsaker, kyckling och bönor.

Marinated root vegetable salad with chicken

Making salads is such a great way to use plenty of different vegetables from the garden. I like marinating my root vegetable salad and serving it with chicken.

Sara i snön med fröpåsar i handen och ett rött hus i bagrunden.

25. February 2021

Q&A: Sowing Seeds in Early Spring

Want to know more about sowing seeds early? Read my Q&A to find the answers to common questions about it!

22. February 2021

Q&A: Homegrown Winter Carrots

What's the difference between winter carrots and early varieties, how can we avoid carrot flies and is it possible to store carrots long-term? Read my Q&A down below to find out!

Två såtråg med jord och fröer på toppen.

19. February 2021

Guide to Broadcast Seeding in the Garden

Broadcast seeding is my favorite method of sowing in the garden. It's especially perfect for growing microgreens. Learn everything you need to know about it here!

13. February 2021

Tips on Starting Seeds Indoors

It's time to set up my little sowing station here at home! Do you want to know more about starting seeds indoors? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know.

En hand vid ett stort grönt broccoli-toppskott.

09. February 2021

Sara's Favorites – Baby Matsuri Broccoli

This is one of my favorite broccoli varieties, Baby Matsuri. The plant is low-growing and surprisingly compact. And of course, the broccoli heads are absolutely delicious!

Gröna växter under starka lysrörslampor.

03. February 2021

Store-Bought or DIY Grow Light?

A lot of people want to know more about using grow lights in their gardens. Should you go for a store-bought solution or perhaps a DIY grow light? Learn everything you need to know about grow lights here!

01. February 2021

Tips on Growing Early Carrots

It's time to do an early carrot sowing in my garden! Do you want to try it too? Check out my tips below!

Plantor av sockerärter vid en blå tunna.

26. January 2021

Growing Snow Peas in Winter

Tired of winter? Why not start the growing season early by sowing snow peas in your greenhouse or polytunnel!

24. January 2021

11 Tips on Winter Gardening

Part of my winter gardening routine is to sow new seeds. Sounds strange? Well, there are a few things you need to think about to succeed. Read my 11 best tips here!