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In this episode we take a look at the various forms of pest control that I employ in the Brew City Garden. We take a look at a few different types of pesticides and their application. Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygard… Join our Facebook group “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective”…
In the process of stress testing our newly installed electric fence to ensure our chickens would be safe from predators (such as foxes) our trail camera snapped some interesting and unexpected video. Trail cam used was this Bushnell seen on Amazon USA https://bit.ly/2mtjb6T and I got mine here on eBay https://bit.ly/2Ai8IVN for Aust viewers. Trail…
Save 30% @ MIGardener Seed Store with code “FALL30” using this link: https://migardener.com?raf=ref3455642 In this video I perpetuate the game of “garden tag” after being tagged by a channel called “Nichols Retirement Empire” You can find his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy3l899qygVFexC18Y1m7A The Garden Tag game consists of 5 questions and helps get other channels some exposure…
In this episode I give you the full tour of the Brew City Garden to show you how well everything is growing and just how well the straw bale garden is working out. Thanks for joining me on a rainy day in the garden!! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygard… I am happy to make…
In this video, I narrow down all the vegetables and fruit that I grow into the 5 easiest ones. Great for beginner gardeners wanting to build their confidence, these 5 plants will guarantee that you get a great harvest, every time! Strawberry How-To Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-Rzg6dAoSM&t=90s Zucchini Growing!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sYFvikclZ0
In this episode we plant some long overdue okra. This is the first okra I’ve ever tried to grow. I wonder how it will turn out. We also get a sneak peak at the summer squash and some flowers. I also ask for help identifying some leaf spot that seems out of place. Thanks for…
In this episode I show you how to determine if your garlic is ready and my “epic” garlic harvest for the 2018 season! Get ready for a huge surprise! Thanks for watching. C’ya! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygard… I am happy to make these videos without compensation because I enjoy contributing to the community.…
In this episode we see the most explosive growth yet! Compare to the tour in episode 20 that was filmed 10 days earlier and you can see just how fast the Brew City Garden is moving now! Unreal! We are getting into the thick of summer and this tour shows exactly why this is, by…
In this video we sow the lesser known South American herb “Papalo”. It’s a heat loving alternative to cilantro! This herb has a very poor germination rate so we will have to keep a close eye on the progress. However, I’m REALLY looking forward to adding this herb to the Brew City Garden! Check out…
In this video we took care of ton of work in the Brew City Garden! Tomato trellis was hung, tomato buckets were topped up with last year’s straw and we sowed our carrots…….again. LOL. I also show you how to transplant into the sides of the bales so you can utilize the bale’s full growing…
In this quick video I cover how to fix loose bales and tipping bales. It really is a simple fix! 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 here and earn cash back on your online purchases: https://www.ebates.com/r/OPPESD?eeid=28187…
This video VLOG gives an acreage and channel update of the tasks needed to be done and our vision for Self Sufficient Me on our organic permaculture homestead. 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 plants: https://bit.ly/2yRFNGQ Shop for plants…
In this episode we finally get to our great chard experiment to test the germination and growth for two different methods of sowing in the straw bales. I also show you what a nitrogen and magnesium deficiency looks like and remedy the problem. Thanks for watching!! I am happy to make these videos without compensation…
Today I want to show you a valuable resource that you may have available to you and you may not even know it. Many municipalities have certified compost yards that are available to the public. You just might want to take a look around in your area to see if you can get some high…
In this episode I cover the different methods of irrigation that can be used for straw bale gardening. I also show you the method I use and why I use it as well as offering a resource to locate the correct materials to build a watering system. I am happy to make these videos without…
In this episode I show you how I set my trellis posts, cross braces and trellis netting for the straw bale garden. I also tackle the issue with rabbits munching the bean sprouts! 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…
I just want to give a quick update on how the garden is doing now in mid-June. The weather is (finally) about to really warm up and the garden is getting ready to EXPLODE with fresh new growth! This just a quick, simple garden update with more to come in the next few days. Thanks…
In this episode we take a quick garden tour to check on our transplants and newly sown seeds. Some plants look great! Others; not so much. There’s new life in the garden and it’s a beautiful thing!! I am happy to make these videos without compensation because I enjoy contributing to the community. However, I…
In this episode I cover how to sow larger seeds direct into your bales. I also discuss the importance of using transplants for planting in the sides of the bales. We also seem to have an invasion of birds, snakes, squirrels and,………..mushrooms?? I am happy to make these videos without compensation because I enjoy contributing…
In this video we check on our bales after days of constant rain, finish prepping some half barrel containers, pulling a few weeds and trying out an awesome new garden tool! Please like if you enjoy this content. Feel free to comment or ask any questions below and subscribe to my channel to join the…
Is it possible to live off just your own chickens and vegetable garden? In this short video, I explain how it is possible to live off keeping chickens for eggs and by growing your own fruit & vegetables. Subscribe to my Blog/Website: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/subs… Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme Help support the Channel and buy a…
100k Subscribers! Wow… Thank you, EVERYONE, this is a big deal and means a lot to me. The fact that 100k of you have enjoyed my content enough to subscribe to my channel is truly amazing and I feel humbled by it. My youngest son and I watched this live as it clicked over to…
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 plants: https://bit.ly/2yRFNGQ Shop for plants on eBay Australia: https://bit.ly/2BPCykb Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on certain subjects) Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelfSufficie… Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe Subscribe to my…
This video outlines my five most important reasons why I believe you should grow your own food and are my main motivating factors for being as self-sufficient as possible on our small acreage homestead. Homesteading, food gardening, and to some extent prepping is something we should all be considering. Thanks for watching! 🙂 Help support…
Not just a normal sprouts in a jar video I also trial feeding sprouts to our quail and review a sprout kit plus a fermenting kit from Wholesome Supplies. Wholesome Supplies Website: https://www.wholesomesupplies.com.au/ Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://goo.gl/ygrXwU Shop on Amazon for sprouting kits: https://bit.ly/2oVz9sj Shop for…
In this video, I take you on a walk around our self-sufficient property/homestead and show you elements of our food garden and poultry enclosure. Thanks for your ongoing support of my channel 🙂 Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://goo.gl/ygrXwU Shop on Amazon for plants: https://bit.ly/2yRFNGQ Shop for plants…
Well, I rotted most of my spaghetti squash crop. Opps! That was a lot of garden space to devote to such a big fail. But, I’ve learned that I need to rethink how to store my squash for future years, and some tips for how I could have done it better. Come and learn from…
This is a literal VBlog taken from my Website about how food fermenting is rising in popularity as people are beginning to understand the importance of inner health, especially in the gut/stomach. Fermenting gear on eBay Australia: https://bit.ly/2CWDNLF Fermenting gear on Amazon USA: https://bit.ly/2DchuoI Fermenting gear on Amazon UK: https://bit.ly/2CUFl8R Online Australian retailer mentioned in…
Here’s a fruit tree plant review on the Davidson Plum, which unusually bears its fruit on the trunk of the tree! Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://goo.gl/ygrXwU Shop on Amazon for plants: https://bit.ly/2yRFNGQ Buy Davidson Plum on eBay Au: https://bit.ly/2CGKULp Shop for plants on eBay Australia: https://bit.ly/2BPCykb Blog:…
Feel free to watch the whole video or skip forward to the following discussion topics… 1:14 – Optimism: I start by showing our corn crop and chat about why I’m feeling optimistic for the new year and why we (gardeners/self-sufficient people are often optimists) & so we should be. Show climbing spinach and Jerusalem artichokes.…
