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In this video, I give you my best 21 herbs and spices that I recommend you should always grow in your home garden. Go here to get Birdies Raised Garden beds (featured in the video) in the USA: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ and use SSME2020 for a 5% discount. In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird…
Thyme Cuttings Made Easy! As a member of the Mint family, Thyme is very easy to grow from the cuttings of adult plants, and possible even grocery store stems if they are fresh enough! It is not hard at all and doesn’t require any tools or equipment. In this video, I’ll show you how to…
Cilantro, Or Coriander, Grows Amazing Indoors! In fact, I don’t even grow it outside anymore because of the speed of growth and quality of harvests when growing indoors! You can grow the best indoor Cilantro as well! In this video, I show you from start to harvest how to grow your own Cilantro indoors, whether…
Growing Arugula Indoors Is Easy! This peppery salad green, also known as Rocket, is a really quick grower and can be cut and harvested many times, making it one of the most bountiful as well! Arugula’s growing needs are very simple and once you grow a few crops of it indoors, you’ll wonder why you…
Discover native plants to increase wildlife population in your garden https://www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/ and check out the cocktail recipe finder: https://bit.ly/3cMjnGb Whenever possible I like to combine outcomes in the garden. Planting for myself, pollinators, and even other beneficial wildlife. The world of cocktail herbs is vast, so it was hard to select 6 recommendations that are…
Here are a few ideas on how to establish an herb garden for beginners and for the curious. Herb gardening for beginners is probably the easiest plants you can grow. So start your herb growing now. https://youplanttube.blogspot.com/ This presentation contains images that were used under a Creative Commons License. Click here to see the full…
DIY Herb Planters! Lets build a herb planter, the best herb planter you can imagine! In this video, I show you step by step how to build the simplest DIY herb planter box from just three cedar fence boards. You only need two tools, either a hammer or stapler, and a mitre (chop) saw. After…
To Make Lemon Balm Syrup (aka Honey Medicine): 1 cup lemon balm leaves, washed enough water to cover (about a cup and a half or two) simmer for until the liquid is reduced. Then, Two parts liquid to one part honey. Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My…
This video shows how to grow parsley hydroponically using the Kratky method. The Kratky method is a non circulating hydroponic method. That means it is simple to set up, no pumps, no airstones….really a set it and forget it method. If you are not familiar with the Kratky method, check out my video on how…
Veteran gardener and chef, Pat Battle shares the various aspects of establishing a robust kitchen herb garden. Learn how to enhance your cooking with a collection of foundational culinary herbs. From site selection to planting, soil maintenance and pest management, find out how to be ready to plant your favorite herbs and help them thrive.…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Herbs are a versatile addition to your garden, adding color and aroma while also encouraging beneficial insects and even confusing pests. With a transformative effect in the kitchen, herbs can enhance meals, contributing bags of flavour and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. In this short video…
Veteran gardener and chef, Pat Battle shares the various aspects of establishing a robust kitchen herb garden. Learn how to enhance your cooking with a collection of foundational culinary herbs. From site selection to planting, soil maintenance and pest management, find out how to be ready to plant your favorite herbs and help them thrive.…
Veteran gardener and chef, Pat Battle shares the various aspects of establishing a robust kitchen herb garden. Learn how to enhance your cooking with a collection of foundational culinary herbs. From site selection to planting, soil maintenance and pest management, find out how to be ready to plant your favorite herbs and help them thrive.…
In this video, I show you how to hang those long herb planter boxes. Several ways and methods to get those planters off the ground and increasing your vertical growing capabilities. Herb planters are easy to install on walls, fences, railings, and other vertical surfaces. In this video, I’ll show you how. Original Video of…
Grow unlimited Rosemary plants from cuttings! In this video, I describe the two different methods that I use to propagate new rosemary plants from a large mother plant using cuttings. Easy, low amount of skill/work involved. Make sure to check out my pruning a Rosemary video as well, to give you more tips on how…
Grow Basil indoors in using the Hydroponic Kratky method. You can find a full text transcript of this video here: https://tikki.co/grow-hydroponic-basil-using-the-kratky-method/ If you are not familiar with the hydroponic Kratky method, please watch my video on the Kratky method: https://youtu.be/0dyoIiNyvNI Its so easy, and in 9 weeks you have a nice, full, bushy plant. The…
In this video, I give you my 7 easiest and favorite herbs and spices to grow in your backyard food garden completely organic. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://goo.gl/ygrXwU Shop on Amazon for gardening: https://bit.ly/2KYWOki Shop for gardening on eBay Australia: https://bit.ly/2s9Dqd8 Blog:…
Growing thyme is one of the joys of having an herb garden. It spices up so many dishes that it’s a staple…but what if you want more of it? In this video I go over a dead-simple method for propagating an endless amount of thyme from cuttings. No rooting hormone, no special tools. Simply dirt,…
For centuries people have been hang drying herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, and mint as well as many other herbs. It preserves the freshness, quality, and shelf life while only taking seconds to prepare. We will show you how to hang dry herbs today and you won’t ever use an oven or dehydrator again.…
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The quickest and simplest and most delicious pasta dish ever! Adapt how you like, but I know you will love it! When you are busy on the farmstead, this is a great go-to dish that everyone loves!Thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & RING THAT BELL! Freshener Spray Vid: https://goo.gl/pEVGHv ~Appalachia’s Homestead Premium Members…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Delicious, aromatic herbs look fantastic in pots and can transform your cooking. Grow several different types together and you’ll enjoy fresh pickings time and again. A herb planter looks gorgeous and makes a unique, personal gift for your gardening- or cooking-obsessed loved ones. In this short video…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing new herbs from established plants is easy to do and a great way to bulk out your existing herb garden. And now’s the time to do it! Many perennial herbs such as rosemary, sage and thyme are easily propagated by taking ‘semiipe’ cuttings in late summer.…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Fresh herbs can transform meals into something really special, but many herbs die back in winter so it’s worth preserving your harvest before this happens to ensure a continued supply through to next spring. Air drying, microwave drying, freezing, and mixing into butter, vinegars or oils are…
