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Sara Backmo at Skillnadens Hello gardening friends around the world! My name is Sara Bäckmo, a vegetable grower and garden influencer in southern Sweden. Read more at www.sarabackmo.com.

Join me in the garden and get tips and inspiration for your vegetable cultivation - all year round. Welcome to my English online garden, a translated version of my Swedish garden blog. All of the content on my social media platforms is about how I run my kitchen garden in Sweden. My garden here at home provides enough food for my family of six – all year round.

GROWING LETTUCE FROM SEED IN POTS - Want to grow plenty of lettuce without taking up too much space? Broadcast-sowing in...
28/05/2026

GROWING LETTUCE FROM SEED IN POTS - Want to grow plenty of lettuce without taking up too much space? Broadcast-sowing in small pots or containers is such a simple way to get lots of little plants.

Read more here:
https://sarabackmo.com/growing-lettuce-from-seed/

I sow new lettuce often so that there are always fresh plants ready for the beds. This method is easy to manage, works well for leafy greens and makes it simple to keep the harvest going.🥬

/Sara Bäckmo

https://sarabackmo.com/growing-lettuce-from-seed/

27/05/2026

Did the tarp help at all, do you think? A little cliffhanger for next week… 😁

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26/05/2026

You don’t need to hand-pollinate squash!

GARDEN DIY: CREATING NEW GARDEN PATHS - Good garden paths make such a difference. They help shape the garden, make it ea...
26/05/2026

GARDEN DIY: CREATING NEW GARDEN PATHS - Good garden paths make such a difference. They help shape the garden, make it easier to work in and keep the growing areas more practical.

Read more here:
https://sarabackmo.com/diy-creating-new-garden-paths/

I use a simple method with landscape fabric and wood chips to create paths that are easy to make and fairly low-maintenance. It’s not completely weed-free forever, but it makes a big difference in a busy kitchen garden.

Take a look if you want inspiration for creating paths in your own garden 🌿

/Sara Bäckmo

https://sarabackmo.com/diy-creating-new-garden-paths/

HOW TO GROW LETTUCE AT HOME - Lettuce is one of those crops I always want plenty of in the garden. It grows quickly, can...
24/05/2026

HOW TO GROW LETTUCE AT HOME - Lettuce is one of those crops I always want plenty of in the garden. It grows quickly, can be used with almost every meal and is so much nicer when freshly harvested.

Read more here: https://sarabackmo.com/grow-lettuce-at-home-my-guide/

A few seeds can give you a lot of food, especially if you keep sowing through the season. This guide is about choosing varieties, getting lettuce to germinate in summer and why growing your own can save quite a bit of money.

A helpful read if you want more fresh lettuce from your own garden this season 🥬

/Sara Bäckmo

https://sarabackmo.com/grow-lettuce-at-home-my-guide/

GET RID OF GARDEN SLUGS - Slugs can be terribly frustrating in the kitchen garden, especially if your garden borders fie...
22/05/2026

GET RID OF GARDEN SLUGS - Slugs can be terribly frustrating in the kitchen garden, especially if your garden borders fields, woods or other natural areas. The usual quick tips don’t always help when the slugs keep coming in from every direction.

Read more here:
https://sarabackmo.com/get-rid-of-garden-slugs/

On our property, I need a method that works in a real, slightly wild garden, without spending every evening hunting slugs. This is how I keep the problem at a manageable level and still grow plenty of food.

For anyone tired of losing plants to slugs, this might be a good place to start 🐌

/Sara Bäckmo

https://sarabackmo.com/get-rid-of-garden-slugs/

GROWING MELONS IN MY GARDEN - Growing melons at home might sound a little ambitious, especially in a colder climate. But...
20/05/2026

GROWING MELONS IN MY GARDEN - Growing melons at home might sound a little ambitious, especially in a colder climate. But it can absolutely be done, and it’s such a fun crop to grow.

Read more here: https://sarabackmo.com/growing-melons-in-my-garden/

In this article, I share how I grow melons in my polytunnel, how I start the plants and which varieties I’m trying. Melons need warmth and a bit of planning, but they are easier to grow than many people think.

Read the article if you want to try growing your own melons at home 🍈

/Sara Bäckmo

https://sarabackmo.com/growing-melons-in-my-garden/

HOW TO GROW CARROTS IN POTS - Did you know carrots can grow really well in pots too? It’s a simple option if you have li...
18/05/2026

HOW TO GROW CARROTS IN POTS - Did you know carrots can grow really well in pots too? It’s a simple option if you have limited space or want to grow vegetables on a balcony or patio.

Read more here: https://sarabackmo.com/how-to-grow-carrots-in-pots/

In this article, I share how I sow carrots in pots, where I place them and which varieties I think work best. Growing carrots this way can also be a smart solution if carrot flies are a problem in your garden. 🥕

/Sara Bäckmo

https://sarabackmo.com/how-to-grow-carrots-in-pots/

GROWING SNOW PEAS IN POTS - Did you know snow peas grow beautifully in pots too? You don’t need a full kitchen garden to...
16/05/2026

GROWING SNOW PEAS IN POTS - Did you know snow peas grow beautifully in pots too? You don’t need a full kitchen garden to enjoy a good harvest.

Read more here:
https://sarabackmo.com/growing-snow-peas-in-pots/

Snow peas are quick to grow, easy to sow and a great choice for pots on a balcony, patio or in a small garden. In this article, I share a few simple tips on varieties, sowing and how to help the plants thrive.

Read the article if you want to try growing peas in pots at home 🌱

/Sara Bäckmo

https://sarabackmo.com/growing-snow-peas-in-pots/

GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS: SOWING BASIL - Basil is one of the nicest herbs to grow at home, and a great place to start if ...
14/05/2026

GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS: SOWING BASIL - Basil is one of the nicest herbs to grow at home, and a great place to start if you’re new to sowing. A few small details can make all the difference.

Read more here:
https://sarabackmo.com/sowing-basil/
In this article, I share how I sow basil and what I think is most important to get right from the beginning. It’s a simple crop, but it helps to know how to give the seeds the best possible start.

Read the article before you sow your next batch of basil 🌿

/Sara Bäckmo
https://sarabackmo.com/sowing-basil/

WHAT I SOW IN MAY - May is one of the busiest sowing months in my kitchen garden. I live in northern Europe, and by now ...
09/05/2026

WHAT I SOW IN MAY - May is one of the busiest sowing months in my kitchen garden. I live in northern Europe, and by now I keep almost everything moving at once, both pre-cultivation and direct sowing.

Read more here:
https://sarabackmo.com/gardening-calendar-what-i-sow-in-may/

In this article, I share what I sow indoors, in the polytunnel and outdoors during May. It’s a helpful overview if you want to know what can still be sown and what I usually leave out this time of year.

Read the article if you want a better overview of what to sow in May 🌱

/Sara Bäckmo
https://sarabackmo.com/gardening-calendar-what-i-sow-in-may/

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