August 2021 - Sara Bäckmo

Month: August 2021

En lång böna ligger ihopvirad i en hand som håller upp bönorna framför kameran.

30. August 2021

Red Noodle yard-long bean

This yard-long bean variety is called Red Noodle, and I couldn't think of a more fitting name. I grow it in my polytunnel here at home in zone 3, and I have had great results so far. This is how I do it.

Närbild på gröna kålplantor i pluggbrätte.

23. August 2021

How to use a plug tray

I decided to use a plug tray to grow leafy greens that I can put in the shady spots in my garden. I really recommend this method! I grow plenty of different vegetables this way, for example, sprouting broccoli.

En rad med vackert grön sallat i små upprätta huvuden.

21. August 2021

Vegetables you can grow in shade

This bed only gets around an hour of sunlight in the early mornings. But the leafy greens are thriving here! This is what I grow in shade in my kitchen garden.

En enorm växtkraft med höga växter och blomspiror mot en blå himmel

18. August 2021

Video tour: An amazing mulched garden

This lovely mulched garden is absolutely overflowing with beautiful flowers and vegetables. Watch this video tour to learn what's possible with a simple trick like mulching.

En hand drar upp en liten morot ur jorden.

15. August 2021

When should I start harvesting carrots?

A new gardener just asked me this question about carrots: "How do you know when it's time to start harvesting carrots? Are there any surefire signs?" The answer is yes! Read this article to learn what they are.

12. August 2021

Companion planting: Which vegetables should I use?

Companion planting is not only effective, it can look really nice too! Try these combinations in your own garden. They work really well for me!

10. August 2021

How to: Planting basil cuttings

I skip the water phase when I take care of my basil cuttings. Straight into the ground is my more my style. Basil cuttings produce many plants and leaves, and you can keep harvesting them for a long time. This is how I propagate my basil with the help of cuttings!

En blå tunna är fylld med mörk mylla och små melonplantor.

09. August 2021

Growing vegetables in compost

Forget about those large compost piles that just lay around. Why not build smaller piles that you can use instead? Try growing vegetables in compost!

Bild på den långa djupbädden inramad av trädetaljer.

07. August 2021

Growing all year round: My guide to summer sowings

Summer is coming to an end up here in the north, but I still wanted to make a few more summer sowings that I can harvest later in fall.

Ett prydligt odlingskvarter med flis i gångarna och långa raka bäddar med rader av grönsaker i.

05. August 2021

How to edge your beds

Nice edges can make a huge difference to the look of your garden. It's a lot more convenient to edge your beds properly too since you won't trip over landscape fabric or get it stuck in the lawnmower. Perfect!

En ståtlig fänkål som odlas i täckmaterial av gräsklipp.

04. August 2021

My 28 best harvesting tips

What should the snow pea look like when it's ready? And is there a surefire way to know when a corncob is ripe? Here are my 28 best harvesting tips that answer these questions, and many more!

Två lila svedjrovor ligger på en sten i skarpt solljus.

02. August 2021

Growing turnip in my garden

Growing turnip this beautiful just makes me feel so happy! This particular variety was very common in the past here in Scandinavia, but we haven't forgotten about it in my garden.