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Get Rid of Garden Slugs

Garden slugs are a big problem in my garden. Read about the method I use to fight garden slugs early and late, and still keep growing.

25 April 2025

Homemade Herb Salt

A truly green and tasty herb salt—ready to enjoy! The very first harvests of spring add such a lovely flavor to just about anything. Here’s how I make homemade herb salt from the vegetables in my garden.

30 May 2024

An update from Sara!

A lot has happened since I last updated! Read more about what's new in my life and garden here. I hope you want to keep following my gardening journey!

A paperboy filled with pots made from paper.

09 May 2021

Create your own paper seedling pots

Looking for a new DIY project for your garden? Why not create your own seedling pots from newspapers!

En överblick över en dimmig, prunkande köksträdgård med blommor i orange och gult.

20 April 2026

Guide: Starting a small vegetable garden – Part 1

This small vegetable garden is really easy to get started on and only takes about an hour to build. The garden consists of two garden beds and pathways between them. It doesn't have to be harder than that to start growing your own vegetables at home!

Tagetes ramar in tomatplantor i en djupbädd.

15 April 2026

How to grow tomatoes outdoors

Do you need a greenhouse to grow tomatoes? This is one of the most common questions I get from my readers. I grow tomatoes outdoors without any issues. Why not give it a try?

02 April 2026

How to Plant Spring Vegetables

Which spring vegetables can you plant in the beds outside when it's still cold at night? And which ones should you avoid? Here are some of my best tips and suggestions.

En liten barnhand griper om ett blad och nyper av.

02 April 2026

Gardening calendar: What I sow in April

My gardening calendar is all about showing what I grow here in the kitchen garden, and when. This is what I sow in April!

05 March 2026

Gardening Calendar: What I Sow in March

It's time to start preparing for the season! I put all kinds of seeds in every available spot in my garden. This is what I sow in March!

27 February 2026

How to grow savoy cabbage

In May, I harvest my first savoy cabbages. I grow savoy cabbage that matures in the polytunnel several months before the cabbages in the outdoor beds are ready. Keep reading to learn how!

01 February 2026

Gardening Calendar: What I sow in February

Sowing early means an early harvest too! The plants might not be big and fancy this time of the year, but they still taste really great. This is what I sow in February.

16 January 2026

Grow Cabbage in Winter - 25 Varieties

Don't let the winter cold stop you from sowing new seeds in the garden. Did you know that you can grow cabbage in winter by pre-cultivating it outdoors? Keep reading to learn how.

01 December 2025

Sowing seeds in December

I love sowing seeds in December and early January. It's the middle of winter and so calm and serene outside. Sowing seeds in the winter cold will help me get an early harvest in spring too!