Sara Bäckmo - Sara's kitchen garden

09. December 2019

It's all about the cabbage

I can't wait until next year and all of the beautiful cabbages I will get to harvest. Here are some of my favorite cabbage pictures!

På tallrikar ligger vakcra äppelhalvor med amndelmassa, nötter och glass.

Baked apples with almond paste filling

These luxurious little baked apples are so delicious, and the perfect treat for any holiday party.

Fläderbärskapris i brukar, ett delikat tillbehör.

Delicious elderberry capers

These elderberry capers are the perfect topping on any pizza or pasta dish. So delicious!

En yta i tunnelväxthuset full med gröna växter

06. December 2019

Growing leafy greens in winter

It's cold and dark outside, so what could be better than preparing for spring? I do it by growing leafy greens in winter.

04. December 2019

Guide: Winter-sowing beets

I tried winter-sowing beets this year. I did it in two different ways and got lots of beautiful plants in my garden. But did I get any edible beets?

01. December 2019

Buying glass jars and bottles

Many of you have been asking me about my lovely new glass jars and bottles. This is where I got them.

Två mjölkpaket med fruset innehåll i en frysbox.

28. November 2019

Garden DIY: Reusing milk cartons

I'm reusing milk cartons to freeze lots of things from my kitchen. It's really convenient, try it!

En hand håller en påse fylld med hackad grönkål.

25. November 2019

How to freeze kale

If you want to preserve your vegetables longer, you might just want to freeze them. I often freeze kale leaves here at home. This is how I do it.

Bild tagen ovanifrån på markduk, träflis, tidningar och jord.

19. November 2019

Garden DIY: How to use cardboard in the garden

I'm using store-bought soil and cardboard in the garden today. The plan is to build a completely new growing area!

Bild på en odlingsbädd som täckts med löv.

18. November 2019

How much mulch do I need?

It's time to cover my garden with mulch. But the question is: How much mulch should I use?

15. November 2019

Carrot fly infestations: How to prevent them

Why are my carrots covered in brown spots, and what has been burrowing in them? The carrot fly maggots can cause a lot of problems. This is how you prevent future infestations.

En skottkärra fullt med bladmögeldrabbade växtdelar från tomat.

14. November 2019

Late blight part 2: Late blight and composting

Can you really use bokashi to get rid of late blight? Part 2 of my article series about blight goes through everything you need to know about late blight and composting.