Blogg - Sara Bäckmo

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!

07. May 2021

Guide: Planting and growing beans

I think that every respectable gardener should be growing beans in their kitchen gardens. Beans are not only tasty and easy to cook with but also very healthy and rich in protein. But which beans should you pick then? I'll go through my favorite beans and how to grow them in this guide.

05. May 2021

Growing lettuce: which lettuce should you pick?

There are so many different types of lettuce that you can grow at home. There’s one for every taste, time of year, meal and growing space. Here are my best tips on how to choose which lettuce to grow.

Ett stort bord med sådder och småplantor i tunnelväxthuset.

03. May 2021

Gardening calendar: What I sow in May

It might actually be easier to list the vegetables I don't sow in May. This is a busy time in my kitchen garden!

30. April 2021

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Growing Blueberries

What could be more luxurious than picking delicious blueberries from your own garden? Read this guide about gardening for beginners to find out more!

27. April 2021

Growing alliums from seeds

How are your alliums doing? Mine are doing just fine and it’s almost time to replant them and start on a new batch. It's actually really easy to grow alliums from seeds. I'll show you how it's done below!

25. April 2021

Best time to take lavender cuttings

Propagating lavender with cuttings is surprisingly easy, and I get really good results too. Lavender cuttings are of course free, which just makes it even better!

21. April 2021

How to get healthy roots

I just love seeing how healthy and vibrant the root systems of my plants often look. Healthy roots are the very foundation for getting good quality vegetables in the end, so make it a priority!

Tagetes ramar in tomatplantor i en djupbädd.

21. April 2021

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?

18. April 2021

When should I start using pallet collars?

My readers often ask me when it's time to start using pallet collars. In my opinion, the time is always right. Start now!