In this video, I give a demonstration of how to QUICKLY make a garden bed for planting vegetables to grow at home. Plus, I explain the process I go through to see what the garden bed needs to grow a successful crop in the new growing season.
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Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane – the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). I started Self Sufficient Me in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online so come along with me and let’s get into it! Cheers, Mark 🙂
What does “go to seed” mean?
Area clear, what happened, gloves on… such an AJ lol
Have you done a video on how to collect seeds from a plant?
I love your channel. You remind me of my grandfather when I was a young kid. He was a lifelong gardener and had a large property. Thank you for the awesome videos, they are super inspiring.
An idea for you. How about after you start / refurbish etc a bed and have the video up… go back for an after photo or two in a few weeks months. Just drop it in the comments so we can 'see' your hard work pay off.
Hi, does the mulch/wood chippings stop weeds from growing?
Hi Mark, I really enjoy your videosand I'm trying to learn as much as I can from you. I wasn't sure exactly what you meant about inoculating the manure with worm eggs. Did you just mean grow some worms in the manure or something more? Thanks
My garden bed is very clay-ey, I’m very new to gardening. Can anyone help me what should I do to loosen the soil/clay?
What is the tool called that you use? Half shovel…
Anyone know of a good alternative to sugar cane mulch here in the US? I like the structure of it, but can't find it here. I've been using straw, but it's too coarse. i'd like something more fine. There's always fine pine shavings you can get at Tractor Supply or whatever, but I fear the pine will mess with my PH too much.
I love that opening joke. In America us EMTs say, "The scene is safe" but it's the same. So funny.
Love your videos!!! Just what I need to learn now!
I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now. I’ve had real poor mental health, and wanted to let you know how much your passion and knowledge has helped me. I’m back out in the garden, and harvested a heap of spinach, snowpeas and broccoli today. Thanks for putting your videos out. They mean a lot.x
Mark I bet you never get sick. Eating fresh produce from your garden, handling dirt and manure. They way humans used to live.
When i grow my veggies indoors i use store bought garden soil, cow manure, worm castings, small amount of peat moss and perlite. Its fluffy and light and takes 2-4 days before I have to water again for seedlings
Hello! New gardener here in oz. just a quick question, I couldn't find any videos about Perlite.
I have some raised garden pods where they recommend a level of Perlite at the bottom, then potting mix mixed with perlite. Do you have experience with perlite? in terms of it being 'organic' material or how it effects watering or vegs?
Also mulch protects the bed from heat and cold. is it possible for the vegs not to have enough aeration in a small raised bed? Not sure if I should be mulching.
Pls always wear gloves , you might get parasites, germs from bare hands, sorry but quite concern With your health sir , i’m just starting to get interested in plant nursey but I wanna TAKE precautions too, God Bless You !
We are on the same page about 99% of the time. I’ve been gardening along the Texas coast for around 55 years. My climate is about the same as the coastal areas south of Brisbane, but with a bit more cold snaps. So what’s that 1% we do differently? Well, I like to compost all weeds at a high temperature instead of directly returning them into the bed. Why? It breaks up any life cycles of pests that the weeds might be harboring. Just a thought. I really appreciate your channel not having ridiculously pristine beds. ( You know what I mean)I also shy away from garden channels that use hundreds of dollars worth of expensive wood for garden beds. I like your 3 compartment compost area. I’ll be using that idea soon. Keep up the great work, mate. Bravo!
This man is very entertaining 😀 I like him. Subscribed!
Hi Mark, I like your videos. I watch them all, some many times your enthusiasm is infectious. I have contracted it. I am actively looking for a property where I could have garden
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An Epic Aussie helping Aussies Worldwide in their Gardening Adventures!!! Thanks for all your Help from An Aussie in Portugal!!!
i love your work Mark
I just noticed your tank in the compost area
I hope this video was a dig at Mr Clean hands.
You can all so put the leeks in the freezer