self-sufficiency – Page 7 – Gardening Vlogs

VIDEO: How Hard is it to Work Self Sufficient Homestead Growing Vegetables & Fruit?

August 26, 201611

This video covers several topics discussed on our f/nly radio show with Rob Blackmore at Sunshine Coast FM including running a self-sufficient homestead, growing fruit and veg out of season for a reason, mango growing, mulberry growing, and more. Enjoy 🙂 Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelfSufficientMe-260782203958500/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree…

VIDEO: 22 for 22 Day 10

August 24, 20165

Raising awareness for the average of 22 veterans with PTSD who take their own lives each day. http://teamrubiconusa.org/story-of-team-rubicon/

VIDEO: Potatoes and Onions – Allotment Grow How

August 17, 201610

It’s been a while since I was last up at the allotment, today I check on the potatoes and onions.

VIDEO: Farmers markets and marketing

August 16, 20162

Farmers markets seem to be on the rise yet some are getting a bit discouraged in their efforts as vendors. This is a 2 part series. In this part I address the difficulty of sales and a few suggestions as to how to improve. An American Homestead Podcast: Are farmers markets worth the effort? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQThFS82pJM…

VIDEO: How To Ferment Jerusalem Artichoke

August 11, 201628

This video shows how I ferment the Jerusalem artichoke root to make an amazing taste sensation and to help preserve this wonderful organic and super healthy vegetable! Enjoy and as always thanks for your support 🙂 Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelfSufficientMe-260782203958500/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80…

VIDEO: Juicing a Ton of Limes to Make Cordial Best Citrus Juicer VLog #5

August 1, 201627

In this VLog we visit Mark’s kitchen where a whole ton of organic limes are squeezed and made into cordial plus we check out the vegetable garden, ducks, chickens, and several other homesteading things. Citrus juicer used in the video: https://bit.ly/2aadA1y (Australia shop) https://bit.ly/2aacgMs (Amazon USA) Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelfSufficientMe-260782203958500/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-…

VIDEO: Mulching Fruit Trees for FREE VLog #4

July 29, 201626

In this video, we explore using freshly cut palm fronds as mulch under fruit trees and we go through several other exciting things happening on our acreage/homestead. Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelfSufficientMe-260782203958500/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

VIDEO: Self-sufficiency Chat Whipper Snipper Trouble Orchard Tour VLog #3

July 26, 201629

Filmed over several days Mark AKA Self Sufficient Me dude whipper snips, brushcutter cuts, weed wackers, his way around the property until the new tool breaks. Finish with an orchard tour on some of our trees and a general chat about the benefits of self-sufficiency growing your own produce and healthy aspects of living such…

VIDEO: 10k Subs Thank YOU Shout Out Gardeners Self Sufficient YouTube

July 10, 2016November 19, 202126

A big THANK YOU for helping my channel reach 10,000 subscribers! Also, I give a “shout out” to several YouTuber self-sufficient gardeners who I think you will enjoy watching! Ian Knockton: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFe6j4jOKK9SL0zUT9uJHLg Aussie Vegan Gardening Yogi: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIivQ5MubJXsvkjYtvs2hw Allotment Grow How: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRuNfWsKUiiCG1zmqPve7Q Keyplayr61: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXLcuk2DCqhgQJAZISjnnA Raf’s Kitchen Garden: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2eXxjisOm4ZMiJZfuQX5w McDowall Manor: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIO35nR6le1xG0Yi_pVa3Q Blog: www.selfsufficientme.com Forum: www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook:…

VIDEO: First time Sauerkraut fermentation

July 6, 20165

First time sauerkraut fermentation. If you wish to skip the intro the preparation begins at 8:15.

VIDEO: GGC – 56 – A Full Tour of Our New Cabin and Property!

June 13, 201625

After nearly two years in our camper van, we’ve finally saved up enough money and bought ourselves a cabin with some property. In this video, we give a full tour of the cabin, explore the out-buildings, and even walk through the forest and fields where we will eventually start growing our own food.

VIDEO: How to Plant a Fruit Tree in the Backyard with Woodchip

June 11, 201629

This video gives a complete demonstration on how I plant a fruit tree in my backyard with woodchip for mulch around the base as well as other useful tips during the explanations. Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ Link to wood chip video mentioned: https://youtu.be/tUArHDBNCwc -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

VIDEO: GGC – 55 – After Two Years Of Van Life… We Found Our Dream Home!

May 27, 201630

After nearly two years traveling Canada and saving money by living full time in our camper van, we found our dream home: A small log cabin, with enough open space for huge vegetable gardens and enough forest to get lost in. 🙂

VIDEO: 2016 Starting my seeds earlier this year

March 2, 201612

Many challenges over the past year. Still working to reorganize. Gardening is one that will absolutely not be dropped. Trying a bit of early seed stating to see if it will overcome one of the problems I’ve had in past years.

VIDEO: GGC – 46 – DIY Winter Camper Van Mod: The Kitchen Sink

January 13, 201628

For our second winter living full time in our camper van, Paula wanted to be able to use the kitchen sink like normal, even though our plumbing is winterized. She’s so demanding. Here’s the solution that we came up with. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/aguyagirlandacampervan Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/guygirlvan

VIDEO: A little about the SSL

October 20, 201515

Channel “trailer”. Long time in coming. It’s not comprehensive of my intent but wanted to keep it short. Longer than I intended anyway. Think I may be expanding on some of this in the next few weeks.

VIDEO: GGC – 20 – Our minor break-down right before the Newfoundland ferry

October 9, 201529

Part 17 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. The 600 kilometers of rough gravel road through the wilderness of Labrador finally took its toll. Right before reaching the Newfoundland ferry, our van broke-down on the side of the road overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

VIDEO: Tomatoes, Volunteers and Projects

September 5, 20156

Just a little of what is going on. Several plans for the garden after the busy season is over with. Hopefully I will get to them

VIDEO: A basket a bit in the garden and a project

August 16, 20157

Shot this video a week ago. We are now getting some much needed rain and it is coming down nice and easy. Has been going on for more than 24 hours now. Should soak in well and has already filled our empty rain barrels. Has cooled us off as well. A big relief after almost…

VIDEO: A little harvest seed saving and changes

July 19, 201512

Thinned my beets and collect seeds from the peas. A little on the carrots for seed saving and other things. Lots of major changes about to take place here.

VIDEO: Steam juicer comparison my opinion

July 9, 20159

Comparing two types of steam juicers and giving my opinion as what I consider advantages and disadvantages of each.

VIDEO: Yacon sun exposure experiment

June 25, 20156

When hardening off the yacon I managed to sun scald it badly. When I set it out permanently I placed each in a different location that received direct sun exposure at different times of the day. Each has recovered. You be the judge.

VIDEO: Trellis build

June 15, 20155

I need a strong, stable trellis that looks at least halfway decent to train the wild rose onto. I thought of buying one to save some time but the cost was completely unacceptable. So, I’m building one. If you want to see the finished product but don’t want to sit through the build just skip…

VIDEO: Ready, set GO

June 3, 20158

We’ve gotten some of our seedlings out and waiting on the others to grow large enough to survive. NOW, we start on property cleanup and, following that, improvements that will assist in the efficiency of next year. Part of that means chipping and shredding all the cuttings for compost and mulch which will be allowed…

VIDEO: Vertical Gardening – Simple Ideas for a Vertical Vegetable Garden

February 27, 201526

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. If your space is limited and you’re looking for ways to increase the amount you can grow, then vertical gardening could be the perfect solution for you. With a little careful planning you can create your garden so plants that are happy to grow vertically still produce…

VIDEO: Starting slowly but getting there

January 28, 20159

2014 was difficult for our gardening efforts though we did learn some things. The last few months have been filled mostly with reorganizing our home. We have a few seeds started and a few other projects. A direction change for the channel is being considered and will be announced in a future video once decided…

VIDEO: Vegetable Gardening: How to Plan a Highly Productive Garden

January 9, 201524

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing your own food is a great way to save money and eat more healthily so it’s important to make the most of the space you have available. Whether you’re starting a new garden or working with the same space as last year, a few simple changes…

VIDEO: Great Fruit & Veg For Summer in my Subtropical Garden

December 7, 201426

A walk around our subtropical garden showing some of the plants fruit trees and vegetables starring and great to grow at this time of year (the start of a subtropical summer). Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com/ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

VIDEO: Why no gardening videos lately

November 20, 20149

I haven’t been doing much on gardening lately but it isn’t for lack of gardening stuff to do. Needed to get the home in order, Little maintenance and moving around. Cluttered home, cluttered mind. I can’t work in an unorganized area..

VIDEO: Home garden update containers

June 30, 20149

Shot this several days ago. A little on the wicking containers.