Oregano plants do very well in our landscape. They are drought resistant once they are established, they reseed fairly well, they are fragrant, and they put on nice flowers. The fragrances, flowers, and flavors vary with the plant variety.
We recently harvested a lot of oregano from our yard to dry for use in cooking and in dry flower arrangements. We were so inspired by their beauty that my mom made a video about oregano.
Oregano will add great flavor to your dishes (most notably Italian sauces) and, as a member of the mint family, this herb is also an antioxidant. As it cooks with meat, it will help reduce the carcinogens in that dish. You can't ask for more than flavor and a health benefit.
To play the video, click on the play button below or go directly to YouTube to watch Using Oregano. The volume is up on this video, but it still may be a bit low for some listeners.
