In this video, I show you my 5 top tips on how to grow a big harvest of oregano in a container or garden bed. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se Queensland ...

The winter chill is in full blast, and with it often comes a potential dip in your well-being(enter cold and flu season). But ...

When a friend mentioned that she serves chili over noodles, I was intrigued. We always serve our chili straight up with cornbread or tortilla chips on the side, but I ...

Prepare for spring by repairing winter damage, incorporating cover crops and controlling early-emerging pests.

Learn how to start seeds indoors with vermiculite, heat mats and LED light, plus watering, temperature and timing tips for better germination.

Well, it’s a new year and that’s got a lot of us thinking about resolutions — maybe being healthier, eating better. One ...

Some people use oregano herbal tea for cough or stomach ailments. Learn what has and hasn’t been shown by research and how to make oregano tea.

One out of five seeds germinated, showing a positive result in the germination process. Music: "Back in a Jiffy - Nocturnal ...

I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require much. Just water, sunlight and my best intentions. In the garden, herbs are forgiving plants. They aren’t fussy about soil ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It's not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it's also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won't ...

Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat leaves from the milkweed genus, Asclepias spp., so it’s critical for those butterflies that we try to grow as many of these plants as we can. Collecting ...