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Grow with Sara at Skillnaden's

Join me in my Swedish kitchen garden and follow the growing season throughout the year. I share practical tips, inspiration and experiences from growing in a northern climate, from sowing and planting to harvesting, preserving and cooking.

Grow Pumpkin Seeds at Home

Did you know you can grow pumpkin seeds in your own garden? Certain pumpkin varieties produce the green, shell-free seeds we love to eat. Homegrown pumpkin seeds are both larger and tastier than the ones you find in stores!

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25 September 2026

Freezing Food in Glass Jars

Can you freeze food in glass jars? Absolutely! Glass jars work well in the freezer and are a handy way to store food in smaller portions without using plastic. Here’s how I do it.
En överfylld keramikskål med blåbärstry.
14 August 2026

Growing honeyberries

Honeyberries are such a treat in my garden. Growing honeyberries is really easy and you can start harvesting them early in the season. This is how I grow my honeyberries!
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01 August 2026

Gardening Calendar: What I sow in August

August is still a busy sowing month in my zone 3 garden. I sow new seeds now to fill empty spaces and harvest more vegetables later in the season. This is what I sow in August.
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15 May 2026

Get Rid of Garden Slugs

Garden slugs are a big problem in my garden. Read about the method I use to fight garden slugs early and late, and still keep growing.
En överblick över en dimmig, prunkande köksträdgård med blommor i orange och gult.
20 April 2026

Guide: Starting a small vegetable garden – Part 1

This small vegetable garden is really easy to get started on and only takes about an hour to build. The garden consists of two garden beds and pathways between them. It doesn't have to be harder than that to start growing your own vegetables at home!
Tagetes ramar in tomatplantor i en djupbädd.
15 April 2026

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?
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02 April 2026

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.
En liten barnhand griper om ett blad och nyper av.
02 April 2026

Gardening calendar: What I sow in April

My gardening calendar is all about showing what I grow here in the kitchen garden, and when. This is what I sow in April!
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05 March 2026

Gardening Calendar: What I Sow in March

It's time to start preparing for the season! I put all kinds of seeds in every available spot in my garden. This is what I sow in March!