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In this video, I show how isolation is not something that concerns me much on our small homestead acreage food garden property. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier $25 AU enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions etc ASAP). Using the links below also…
In this video, I give you 5 ways to QUICKLY become more self-sufficient! Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier $25 AU enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions etc ASAP). Using the links below also helps support my channel: Help support the Channel and…
In this video, I give you 5 things that we are doing NOW to prepare for LOCKDOWN so we can be as self-sufficient and prepared for future events. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier $25 AU enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions etc…
Buy high-quality metal raised beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com – Preparedness, prepping, SHTF – it all can seem a bit like a maniacal obsession with the end of the world. At the same time, there’s real value in becoming even a LITTLE more self-reliant in our modern society – that’s what growing your own food is all about!…
In this video, I give my opinion on how growing your own food such as fruit and vegetables in the backyard or even a balcony can help in a pandemic. The interview with Creator Generation mentioned in the video is: https://youtu.be/eMh9JqqG5bo Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme Using the links below also helps support my channel:…
Many of you have expressed your concern for us and our property due to the devastating fires raging across Australia at the moment. In this video, I give an update on our situation here in South East Queensland. If you would like to donate here are my recommended organisations: RED CROSS (this is a Govt…
In this video, we showcase some of the best bits of Self Sufficient Me’s most-watched videos for 2019. Thanks for your support! 7 Vegetables Easy to Grow in a Hot Summer https://youtu.be/h4CSSXcj9EI 5 Tips How to Grow a Ton of Sweet Potato https://youtu.be/lbc1rnEfbcM 10 Organic Ways to Control Pests in the Garden https://youtu.be/hXlSicZE9jI What Happens…
In the episode of Brew City Gardener I show you how to grow your potatoes in straw using the lasagna garden method. Some may refer to this as the “Ruth Stout” gardening method. Whatever you call it; it yields amazing results so make sure you subscribe to see what we harvest in late summer! Check…
What else is there to say? Spring is officially here and I just had to venture outside for some quick commentary and an (ugly) garden tour. Thanks for being a part of the Brew City Garden! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Sign…
In this episode I have to give respect to Joel Karsten; the “Godfather” of the straw bale gardening technique and give thanks for introducing the world to a whole new way to garden. Check out Joel’s Tedx Talk here: https://youtu.be/bTXdelF5xH0 Find Joel’s Books and Bale Buster Products here: https://strawbalegardens.com/ They can also be found on…
This episode is a (late) response to Prairie Plant Girl’s tag in the “Why Do You Youtube” challange. Check out Prairie Plant Girls channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFodKNzWU-NXZCsGhHE51jg Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Sign up for Ebates here and earn cash back on your…
In this episode I pull my yacon rhizomes out of cold storage and see how well they did. The results indicate that I still have some work to do to perfect my technique. Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Sign up for Ebates…
Please take some time to head over to the Simply Garden channel to subscribe and give well wishes to Jim and his family. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKc7etiHoLvTDiJDEVIxlQ Our prayers are with you.
Tobacco Seed Giveaway: (ENDED) Happy 2019, Brew Crew! I just wanted to pop my head out of my hybernation hole and say hellow. We are gearing up for the 2019 growing season and I’m testing my grow set up and getting ready to sow my first seeds. Make sure you stick around to see all…
It is a wet soggy mess here, lol!! This is the second wettest year on record. Daily chores are a lot more difficult when slogging through mud. Our lettuce is starting to look good and some of our direct sow greens are starting to sprout. Our seedlings we have started in flats are starting to…
In this episode we sow our fall plantings of garlic for next year’s harvest. This year I’m changing things up a bit. In years past I have always sown my garlic traditionally in a soil garden bed. This year I am using the amazing power of straw gardening so we can compare results and see…
In this episode we check to see how well our potatoes did in our used straw garden. The results were a bit surprising to say the least. Check it out! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Sign up for Ebates…
In this episode we take a look at the straw bale gardens and containers as we slide into late summer and prepare for fall. All-in-all everything looks pretty good and the harvest is steady. Kick back, relax and take a stroll through the Brew City Garden. Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/…
In this episode I share a hidden treasure that I came acroos while searching for high quality seed garlic that is actually affordable! Make sure you order your seed garlic in time for the upcoming fall planting time. Thanks for watching! NOTE: I am in no way obligated or afilliated with this vendor. I just…
In this episode we start to consider the coming end of the growing season here in zone 5b. However, it’s not quite that time yet and there’s plenty of work to do. We check out some new seeds and harvest some as well. We check on a thriving colony of aphids and discuss how to…
In this episode we cover the late summer garden and the effects of too much rain and some personal misfortunes. The good, bad and ugly of the Brew City Garden! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygard… Join our Facebook group “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/24007… Purchase premium quality MI Gardener…
In this episode we take a tour through the straw bale garden in late August to see how everything is doing. The production is unbelievable but some things are doing better than others. Either way we are getting LOADS of fresh produce to harvest. LOL. Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygard… Join…
In this episode we take a look at some resources just in time for our friends in the southern hemisphere to get prepped for spring. It’s also a great resource for our friends in the north to get their gardening fix during the long winter. Please check out the links below for more details! Straw…
In this episode I show you what powdery mildew looks like and some possible way to deter and remedy the issue. I also discuss the approach that I’m taking to deal with powdery mildew in my straw bale garden this year. Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygard… Join our Facebook group “The…
In this video I give you an update on the PAPALO progress and taste test! This stuff is really unique and actually very good! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygard… Join our Facebook group “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/24007… Purchase premium quality MI Gardener seeds for just $1 a pack…
In this episode I give some ideas for starting your fall garden plantings and I show you what I am putting in the Brew City Garden for a late harvest this year! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygard… Join our Facebook group “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/24007… Purchase premium quality…
In this episode we take a soggy wet tour through the Brew City Garden to reap a huge harvest of the freshest produce you can get. Check out the squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant and many more! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s…
In this episode we help the neighbor identify a pest in his pollinator garden and discuss how to manage the problem. If you have ever dealt with Japanese beetles you know just what a problem they can be. Stick around and we will work on a solution! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!:…
In this episode we take a stroll through the garden to see how all the different plants are fruiting. We’ll go ahead and harvest a few things while we’re in the Brew City Garden. Then we’ll try to wrap everything up just before Mother Nature waters the garden for us! What a beautiful day! Thanks…
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