October 2020 - Sara Bäckmo

Month: October 2020

30. October 2020

A Tour of my Flower Garden

I have been working on my garden for ten years now, but just recently started to truly appreciate another aspect of it. The flower garden!

28. October 2020

Why Won't My Japanese Quince Grow Fruits?

Don't be surprised if your Japanese quince fails to produce fruits. There are a few things you need to know about pollinating the bush!

Köksträdgård med ståtlig ljusgrön salladskål mot bakgrund av rosa blommor.

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!

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.