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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.

27. September 2022

Garden Tool Belt SARA - Perfect for an Outdoor Lifestyle

This smart garden tool belt is my new favorite accessory in the garden. You can wear it several different ways! A garden bag, leg holster and tool belt all in one. Now shipping to the EU and the US. Read more about it below!

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

13. December 2022

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!

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?

How to Grow Wild Garlic in Spring

Wild garlic is a delicacy that's easy to grow at home. Did you know that you can grow wild garlic throughout the year, as long as the ground isn't frozen? Keep reading to learn more!

How to Grow Cilantro Microgreens

I just discovered something new and delicious to eat - Cilantro microgreens! Now I'm sowing cilantro to harvest the shoots and small leaves. It's tasty, spicy, and easy to grow indoors during the winter and early spring.

How to Grow Basil in a Pot

Did you ever try to grow basil in a pot? If you haven't, you definitely should! Simply do a broadcast sowing in a pot and harvest plenty of delicious leaves all spring and summer. Basil can be eaten fresh or frozen and is a fantastic herb to grow a lot of at home.

Growing Vegetables Indoors: What Temperature?

We often talk about how important the light is when we want to start growing vegetables indoors. But what about the temperature? Learn how to find the perfect vegetables for your indoor conditions here.

Growing Pea Shoots in Pots

Pea shoots is the perfect vegetable to grow early in the season. You can actually grow pea shoots in pots even in winter! Keep reading to learn how.

Growing Bulb Fennel Indoors

Bulb fennel is easy to grow indoors for tender little plants you can use in salads and sandwiches. Here are my best tips on how to grow it at home!

Skillnaden när man övergöder en tomatplanta

Fertilizing Tomatoes - Can You Overdo It?

What happens when you start fertilizing tomatoes every day? Here, you can see what happens to a plant that was given plenty of fertilizer, compared to one that hasn't received any fertilizer at all. Keep reading!

Nyskördade stånd av grönkål till julbordets långkål.

Blanche Kale Before Cooking or Freezing

Kale is one of the best leafy greens of the colder season. Just remember to blanche kale before you use it for your winter cooking. This is how!

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!