Those who know the herb lemongrass probably know about the huge range of products it can be used to make like citronella to keep the mosquitos away, cosmetics, creams, food flavouring etc.
However, not many people realise how easy lemongrass is to grow and how it can be used in the garden not only as a feature plant but also as a weed suppressant and mulch for other plants. This video explores the later.
Flavoured salts are a great way to give an extra boost to recipes or finished dishes without adding extra calories or fat. Even better, making
I knocked this recipe up to flavour our cured olives last weekend from freshly grown ingredients out of our backyard and the taste was sensational so I
There are a few rules, do’s and don’ts to making compost in this way, so I thought I would start with one bin (of the
The short answer to "can I keep quail and chickens together" is NO. However, I do understand why people would ponder the thought of keeping
With the ever-changing retail landscape and growth of online shopping, local nurseries are no longer omnipresent. So for beginner gardeners in particular, the path to
A guest post authored by Lauren Schwartz of www.lawn.com.au There’s more to self-sufficient gardening than ornamental plants and decorative sculptures. A productive garden is a
Self Sufficient Me is a blog about self-sustainment by growing our own produce (plant/animal), and self-fulfilment by looking after our health (physical/mental) through exercise and slowing life down a little.
