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How to grow savoy cabbage

In May, I harvest my first savoy cabbages. I grow savoy cabbage that matures in the polytunnel several months before the cabbages in the outdoor beds are ready. Keep reading to learn how!

30 May 2024

An update from Sara!

A lot has happened since I last updated! Read more about what's new in my life and garden here. I hope you want to keep following my gardening journey!

En yta i tunnelväxthuset full med gröna växter

14 December 2021

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.

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!

01 February 2026

Gardening Calendar: What I sow in February

Sowing early means an early harvest too! The plants might not be big and fancy this time of the year, but they still taste really great. This is what I sow in February.

16 January 2026

Grow Cabbage in Winter - 25 Varieties

Don't let the winter cold stop you from sowing new seeds in the garden. Did you know that you can grow cabbage in winter by pre-cultivating it outdoors? Keep reading to learn how.

01 December 2025

Sowing seeds in December

I love sowing seeds in December and early January. It's the middle of winter and so calm and serene outside. Sowing seeds in the winter cold will help me get an early harvest in spring too!

24 October 2025

How To Grow Celery at Home

Did you know that you can grow celery that's even more delicious and fragrant than the ones you find in the supermarket? You just need a little bit of skill and luck to succeed. Here's how.

10 October 2025

Fertilize Indoor Plants: Leafy Greens & Herbs

How often should you feed your indoor plants? Do they even need fertilizer at all? Even the tiniest greens need a little extra nutrition now and then. Here are my best tips on how to fertilize indoor plants.

Massor av tomater på bricka och i en skål.

12 September 2025

Freeze tomatoes - 8 simple ways

To freeze tomatoes is such a smart way to store them, and there are many ways to do it. Here I share eight simple methods to freeze tomatoes.

Bild på den långa djupbädden inramad av trädetaljer.

09 August 2025

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.

19 June 2025

How to: Pruning tomato plants

Pruning tomato plants is a great way to get a big harvest of ripe tomatoes in no time. This is how I do it.

18 June 2025

Beginner's Tip: Harvest Snow Peas Often

I harvest snow peas often to get a large harvest over several weeks. This is how I do it.