Fill up your planter two-thirds of the way with soil, and then either place your propagated or store bought herbs in a row ...

In this video, I show how to grow organic food in containers or pots. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane - the ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

The season for growing your own herbs doesn't have to be over when frost hits. Try growing these herbs in your garage, and ...

Fermenting your own sauerkraut at home is simple. All you need is cabbage, salt, water, and time. Just remember to check on ...

How to make a herbal tea or tisane Generally you need either five fresh leaves or a sprig, 5cm (2 in) in length or 2 tsp of dried herb or 1 tsp of seed per cup of boiled water. Place them on a clean ...

Summer may not actually be the best time to grow a thriving herb garden. Here's what you need to know about growing herbs in ...

For the past couple of weeks several species of butterflies have been visiting our garden. One in particular stands out, the ...

Smiling through the overwhelm of the huge late-season harvest, gardeners often deploy the genial phrase, “dealing with abundance.” Although mounds of produce is a gift like no other, it comes with a ...

The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...