Sara Bäckmo - Sara's kitchen garden

24. October 2020

Q&A about Napa Cabbage

Napa cabbage (or Chinese cabbage) is one of the most important vegetables in my garden. Learning how to grow it well is so worth it!

Köksträdgård med ståtlig ljusgrön salladskål mot bakgrund av rosa blommor.

Homemade spinach guacamole

This alternative guacamole was made with spinach stems from homegrown spinach. Good for us and the environment!

En vit gratäng, en skål med bönor i mörkgrönt och lila, en skål med tomater i olika färger. Och ett par händer som hugger in på måltiden.

Mustard glazed cauliflower gratin

This rich cauliflower gratin is a really nice option to meat or chicken for a family dinner. I make mine with mustard and cheese.

21. October 2020

Harvesting my Columnar Apple Trees

I wasn't expecting much from my new columnar apple trees, but I actually got a nice little batch of fruits this year!

Ett knippe med nyskördade orangea morötter.

19. October 2020

Sow Carrots in Summer

I have a suggestion. Why not sow carrots in summer too? You can harvest the early carrot varieties after just a few months!

En bädd i trädgården fylld med gröna små blad.

17. October 2020

Gardening for Beginners: Grow Lamb's Lettuce in Fall

Lamb's lettuce is the winter queen of my garden. It just doesn't seem to mind the colder temperatures. Grow lamb's lettuce late in the season too!

14. October 2020

Growing Beautiful Pink Currants

Have you ever heard of pink currants? I actually didn't know about them until a few years ago. Now, it's one of my favorite berries in the garden. This variety is called Pink Champagne!

Ett land med bar jord mitt i en grönsaksodling.

12. October 2020

My Preparations for Spring Gardening

I really recommend starting preparations for spring gardening already in fall. Check out my to-do list below for more inspiration!

Frodig köksträdgård med rött hus och höga majslantor framför.

09. October 2020

How and When to Harvest Corn

I really enjoy growing corn, since it basically takes care of itself all season long. But there are a few things you need to know about how to harvest corn in your own garden. Keep reading to learn more!

Köksträdgård med blommor och rött växthus bland grönska.

06. October 2020

When the first frost arrives in the garden

Oh no! A pristine white layer of frost recently covered my lawn in early morning. My plants look like glass statues. What should I do about the frost in the garden?

Ett tråg med små plantor som står planterade.

05. October 2020

How To Prick Out Seedlings

We often want to fit as many plants as possible in our garden. But transplanting can be a challenge. That's why I prick out seedlings in my kitchen garden.

30. September 2020

How to Grow Peppers Outdoors

I wanted to grow peppers outdoors in my cottage garden this year. Here are my results!