You’re like the Steve Irwin of gardening. I love it! 😂❤️
@Krisly74 жыл бұрын
Thats a perfect description
@twoheadedchicken79044 жыл бұрын
"ah crikey look at that bush " bush: Dendrocnide moroides
@ArtByEmilyHare4 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch I think the same thing!
@Araielle4 жыл бұрын
Haha this was my first time seeing them & I felt he had the same vibe, too! Love it!
@TonyDiCroce4 жыл бұрын
it's his enthusiasm... (and accent of course).
@jackbackband77333 жыл бұрын
There's no airs and graces with this guy. He doesn't need to put any effort in to attract or impress. He's just naturally a sound bloke with a hell of a lot of knowledge for me and you. Don't change mate.
@GashPlague3 жыл бұрын
Quite a joy to see this guy playing around in his garden like an excitable kid
@saferabies3 жыл бұрын
I like straight up youtubers "Heres the info, here's what i like. Hope you like it."
@bfreshsound4 жыл бұрын
I like how he got nearly a full meal, walking around his garden for 15 minutes. :) it's very encouraging for a new gardener.
@akeesee114 жыл бұрын
That is how I eat my lunch usually. How can you beat that?!
@jawjagrrl3 жыл бұрын
I'm excited for you! So many things to try and the taste compared to the store... no comparison. Plus you know exactly how it's been grown.
@shawnparadis18923 жыл бұрын
But how does he do in the winter?
@sarahbaldwin91123 жыл бұрын
@@shawnparadis1892 his winters aren't snowy or anything, so he can still grow certain crops.
@dekumutant8 ай бұрын
@@shawnparadis1892 he lives in a subtropical climate. South east queensland australia. Similar climate to florida
@megatherium993 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched hundreds of hours of KZbin videos on gardening and Mark is by far the most informative, practical, and entertaining. Thanks much to him, I’m growing dragonfruit and fingerlimes in Oklahoma. My first dragonfruit is maturing and I’m pretty sure it’s the same American Beauty variety he’s growing.
@suzanneribas37462 жыл бұрын
How can I get the seeds ?
@hmcredfed18362 жыл бұрын
@@suzanneribas3746 You got to open more loot boxes
@brettkirk94112 жыл бұрын
I've been loving his videos. We just got a house in Tulsa with a nice backyard, and I'm so ready to get started on what I've learned from Mark so far
@alukuhito2 жыл бұрын
@@hmcredfed1836 What's a "loot box"?
@looksirdroids91342 жыл бұрын
Dunno why the hell you felt the need to say where you are from; it isn't relevant in the slightest and nobody cares.
@dolphinsupremacy4 жыл бұрын
I like how excited he gets every time he shows us a new fruit. He smiles like a happy little boy at Christmas and it makes me grin.
@irenesteele81413 жыл бұрын
Could I grow finger lime I'm in Washington State? And where could I find them?
@shawnhunter75813 жыл бұрын
He seems to be a very happy person.
@kristinatidwell65633 жыл бұрын
@@irenesteele8141 I'd ask your garden center but I'd think the answer might be no due to the heat of the atmosphere in Australia. Just verify if that's right.
@jasonscott78033 жыл бұрын
@@irenesteele8141 hi there anywhere you can grow the common citrus varieties you can grow finger limes, good luck and all the best.👍
Thank you, I’ve just started typing them into my mobile!!❤
@NANGSGARAGE4 жыл бұрын
11:00 So he set up the camera, ran out and then ran back in? 😂 Love your dedication man 👍
@Selfsufficientme4 жыл бұрын
Yes that's right and got double wet lol... Thanks mate :)
@kimberlyturner8204 жыл бұрын
Lol
@NANGSGARAGE4 жыл бұрын
lol good stuff man 🏆
@EllieHeard4 жыл бұрын
That's kind of how these videos work. Setting and resetting cameras in order to film action...
@antoniorobles34984 жыл бұрын
@@Selfsufficientme your dedication is inspiring and honestly STRAIGHT up just a JOY TO LEARN AND WATCH !!!!
@rfdsdf13 жыл бұрын
"Can you hear that thunda?" Me: You betta run you betta take cover...
@mehere80383 жыл бұрын
only if: living in the land down under
@anafindlay40363 жыл бұрын
LMAO 🤣🤣
@SuperWhatapain3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@greeneyedlady55803 жыл бұрын
*covah
@cfgore13 жыл бұрын
I remember that..lol great song
@Setolyx4 жыл бұрын
I get so incredibly jealous watching you walk around popping home grown snacks into your mouth!!
@onlyreallove174 жыл бұрын
😁lol😁thats cool you say that!!! He is in paradise, is he not?!?! 💙💜💚💗 Yes!!! I am in LOVE with this!!! 😂🤣😂💙💜💚
@ms.anonymousinformer2424 жыл бұрын
@@onlyreallove17 I am guessing he has done better than most people, during this covid plandemic and lockdown.
@gostboi424 жыл бұрын
Why is he the only gardener that pops up in my recommendations that I want to watch. I don’t even have that much of a interest in gardening, but he makes it nice to watch and learn.
@TheCelluloseKid4 жыл бұрын
Because he's the best.
@AntidoteX24 жыл бұрын
Because of his sincerity and enthusiasm.
@andreasgeorgiou77524 жыл бұрын
this is shyte
@BigHippyBear3 жыл бұрын
It was the fish he buried. Im always reminded of the fish head lol.
@lvs67754 жыл бұрын
Mark is a true teacher. “Let me uproot this whole plant I’ve been growing just to show you the roots” 😆 love the passion and enthusiasm!
@reginaromsey3 жыл бұрын
Here in Portland, Oregon I can buy several different Egg Plant varieties in pretty much any of our larger Oriental (East Asian?) markets. The enormous Uwajimaya (I pronounce it Gwajamaya )and Fu Bon markets are only 2 of the 45 markets here that I have visited. All put the fresh food offerings at my American supermarkets to shame. )
@Draaza3 жыл бұрын
@@reginaromsey If you go to a market in one of the more Asian and especially Indians suburbs you can get all the eggplants of the rainbow. In Dandenong, near Melbourne - which has a very Islamic population with a really interesting variety of ethnicities in nearby suburbs - the Dandenong Markets there have so many varieties of eggplant when they're in season, but it's definitely not something you'll find much variety in at regular supermarkets
@millsmallorca93163 жыл бұрын
I'm from the Philippines, bitter gourd or (ampalaya in Tagalog) is commonly found in our local markets, supermarkets and backyard. One of the easiest vegetable to grow. To remove some of the bitter taste, wash and chop them, then soak in water with dissolved rock salt. Keep it soaked for a about 10-15 minutes then drain well before cooking. Here's a simple recipe you may try, sauté onion, garlic, and tomatoes, add salt and pepper to taste. Then add the bitter gourd. Simmer for a few minutes until it's cooked but still crunchy. Add two bitten eggs, and mix together. Wait for the eggs to cook and then enjoy! Best served with fried fish and white rice.
@sazji3 жыл бұрын
A Filipino housemate made pinakbet with bitter gourd. He used the smooth one that the Chinese markets sell. Bitter, but not intolerably so. I liked it once I got used to it!
@scythescythe8843 жыл бұрын
that sounds amazing @~@
@chrislangton64463 жыл бұрын
I hope you have prevailed through the Typhoon. My brother was hit hard in Cebu
@elenabaca-vigil17472 жыл бұрын
THANX4TIP&RECIPE, PLAN ON TRYN...
@comfortouch2 жыл бұрын
We call it 'bitter melon' here in the states. Both my local oriental markets carry it, along with many untraditional 'American' veggies and fruits, including durian and jackfruit.
@Silverhineko4 жыл бұрын
This guy is so wholesome. I'm going to come back to this channel next time I'm feeling down. It would be impossible not to smile along to this gent.
@wcskeleton13884 жыл бұрын
First Last i dont care about your mom
@nicoleh65194 жыл бұрын
He's like the Bob Ross of gardening...
@catey623 жыл бұрын
I always love his videos as well, he just has the perfect personality for doing them. and so knowledgeable as well.
@ThatsSoGayLIVEGayTV3 жыл бұрын
@@wcskeleton1388 go away and stay away with all your nastiness. You're an *$$, wcskeketon
@borntodoit87443 жыл бұрын
@Lethe.V agree...what a lovely man ...imagine if he was your dad or uncle ...the best hugs he gives ..and the memorable family dinners where he would fun interesting and inspiring I hope a tv series is based on his personality
@notmyworld444 жыл бұрын
This gentleman, with his beard and engaging smile, bears an amazing resemblance to a dear friend of mine who passed away here in the States about 3 years ago. Add to that this fellow's charmingly musical Aussie accent, and I really hang onto everything he says. Sir, I just want you to know you are a blessing.
@ecocambra83554 жыл бұрын
He kinda looks like Alex Jones too lol
@brianlittle63184 жыл бұрын
@@ecocambra8355 He is the anti-Alex Jones...
@monicamayer9774 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am looking for types of foods that stay in the garden and reproduce, having them more as a forever kinda crop
@casualacquaintance11004 жыл бұрын
@@ecocambra8355 lol
@gomezaddams64704 жыл бұрын
@@monicamayer977 the Jerusalem artichoke is one of those and I think they grow everywhere because they were grown in Seattle the first time I saw them and they will take over an area! You definitely want to plant them where you don't mind them just going and going and going or you have to treat them like bamboo and make it so they can't bypass. But they're very good steamed like potatoes. And like he said Bus left in the ground until you need them. They're a little bit like fava Bean some people don't have the digestive enzymes. I have all sorts of problems and I don't have a problem with them raw I haven't had them steam since I was a little kid so I don't remember I just started getting back into them
The eggplant one says "egglant." Can you please fix it? Thanks, by the way!
@AUTIS-LONE-WOLF_SCHIZO4 жыл бұрын
Coecoebrown Lol Egglants
@maldonadohernandezjohanalb58914 жыл бұрын
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@edbeals17933 жыл бұрын
The look on his face when he eats the dragonfruit has me convinced!
@fravineas4 жыл бұрын
i really liked how you treated the spider
@notwithoutmyfather98554 жыл бұрын
He's a real gardener.U have to be friends with the lil insects that help u out.
@navidfarkhondehpay11424 жыл бұрын
@@notwithoutmyfather9855 exactly! spiders are friends :) spider mites on the other hand....
@oatsthedog4 жыл бұрын
I would have murdered that spider.
@isaacwillson86174 жыл бұрын
The spider is just trying to help garden.
@vinlago4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Spiders, frogs and - my favorite - lizards are very beneficial in moderating pests in the garden.
@Arkryal4 жыл бұрын
For those in cooler regions, here are some alternatives: Seabuckthorne - Very tart berries, great for juicing, but you may want to dilute or sweeten. Conelian Cherry - Not a true cherry, but a dogwood with cherry-like fruit. Very productive and disease resistant. Good King Henry - Perennial spinach substitute, young shoots can be eaten like asparagus, and the seeds can be used as a grain. Mayhaw - Like a sweet crab-apple, but fruit ripens very early in the summer when few other plants are setting fruit. Japanese Knotweed - The shoots are eaten like asparagus, very healthy. This plant gets a bad reputation because it grows almost out of control, like a bamboo in form and size, but as pernicious as mint. Banned in many areas, but fine for contained growth. Fiddle-heads - This can refer to a number of ferns, commonly ostrich fern. The young shoots are steamed and make for a good side dish. Ramps - A wild onion/garlic like plant (not actually related to onions and garlic, but used similarly). Grows great in shady areas where other plants struggle. Stinging Nettle - Steaming removes the stingers (they dissolve in hot water) rendering it safe to eat. This is one of the best tasting and most nutritious greens you can grow. Grows with almost no effort (similar to mint in spreading habit). Great for keeping humans from pilfering from your garden, if they don't know how to handle it, the stings are unpleasant. Elderberry - Very tasty, grows very easily, attractive plant. Can eat the berries and the flowers. It is also the primary ingredient in most over the counter flu medications. NOT effective against colds, despite what many claim (they probably cant tell the difference between a cold and flu, or there's a placebo effect, etc). But it does work against the flu specifically, the compound sambucol in elderberry attaches to the same protein receptors on the cells lining your esophagus that the virus attaches to, effectively blocking it. So it's a prophylactic treatment to take during flu season, not a treatment if you already have flu. There have been false claims lately that elderberry works against CoVid-19. Those claims are bullshit, anyone who tells you that should be slapped repeatedly about the face. The virus hasn't been studied long enough to test this, publish results, do any peer review, and while the virus is relatively unstudied, elderberry and sambucol are well studied pharmaceutical staples. There is no known action in these compounds that even suggest effectiveness against CoVid-19. Elderberry should be in every garden for it's various health benefits, but it's not magic, and there is lots of false information about it.Grow it, use it, but do so realistic expectations. Autumn Olive - Another "invasive" with many restrictions. It's actually not all that invasive. The plant doesn't spread all that quickly and is easily controlled. The ecological damage it's caused in North America were because the US Government planted millions of them during the construction of the Interstate road network to help stabilize hillsides. Humans physically replaced native vegetation with it, it did not spread on its own. That is still a problem, but a couple of these in your back yard is of no consequence ecologically. The fruit, though very small, is sweet and very tart. Extremely nutritious. Medlar - fruit ripens very late in winter (well after first snowfall), making it one of the few fruit crops you can harvest at it's peak in the dead of winter. The bletted fruit is soft, tastes like apple, but has a texture like a ripe banana. Sorrel - A peennial green. Young leaves are tender like lettuce, older leaves are a bit tougher and can be cooked like spinnach. It often has a lemony flavor. Bee Balm - The blooms are used for tea, the leaves contain a lot of thymol, they same compound that gives thyme it's flavor, and can be used similarly. Thyme however is best when dried to make the flavors more potant, while bee balm is better used fresh, and has a much more tender leaf, making it preferable for adding a thyme flavor to salads, or for tender, quickly cooked dishes like fish. Very attractive plant, spreads like crazy, attracts lots of hummingbirds.
@skie62824 жыл бұрын
As someone next to canada, thank you! Fiddleheads grow wild around me
@dgbennet4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I came to the comments to say I was planting some Sea Buckthorn (and elderberry). Interesting to hear Japanese knot weed is edible, but seriously be careful with it. It is illegal to allow it to spread, and it can stop your house from being sold if it is planted in your garden.
@eljenison73124 жыл бұрын
Joseph Miller thank you! Some I knew others, not so much. 😊
@hailgiratinathetruegod75644 жыл бұрын
Iam quite sure that the japanese knotweed is by being one of the *WORST* invasive species a terrible idea
@shugies4 жыл бұрын
Joseph Miller cool list!
@mishajones28054 жыл бұрын
This guy is such an engaging teacher. He has such a joyous attitude proudly showing what he's grown and teaching about each one. Really wish I'd had someone like him as a teacher in school.
@ChaosBW3 жыл бұрын
10:55 I wish I could one day live like this and be this genuinely happy
@becr93695 ай бұрын
It becomes an obsession... you leap out of bed in the morning to see how your plants are doing... and yes it make you happy 😊
@arianasalas64204 жыл бұрын
I love how he moved the spider off of the dragon fruit 💜
@georgcorfu4 жыл бұрын
I really like this man. He is gentle and explains everything nicely.
@boldgirl11724 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. People like him are designed from Heaven, he could teach anything and you will understand it
@eduardochavacano3 жыл бұрын
He seem like a very nice person. I meet such people and they mostly have farms. Id be more like the Poison Ivy.
@smileyboi93863 жыл бұрын
And he looks like Russell Crowe
@anushkaghosh46104 жыл бұрын
I'm from Bengal, India and bitter gourd is a fairly regular part of our diet, we like to fry them crispy and then put in a few spices, and they taste amazing.(We'll even add something blander like potato to complement it) Bitter is a taste too, and I think it can be enjoyed if cooked the right way. It's called Uchche in Bengali, and yes they're very easy to grow, we grow them every season. Loved this video, it was really informative and found many new things. ❤️
@nafismubashir24793 жыл бұрын
korola not uchche o aloo panchha na
@martisbvk3 жыл бұрын
He did say Bengal. It’s called Karela in the south.
@nafismubashir24793 жыл бұрын
@@martisbvk still in bangali it is korola
@michaelbyrne82383 жыл бұрын
They are typically always available in Indian grocers in the states.
@KimberlyBarkdoll3 жыл бұрын
Bitter Melon is supposed to be good for diabetes as well.
@SomeBuddy7773 жыл бұрын
I came for the lime caviar, stayed for the spider rehoming, knife swallowing and the gastroenterology lesson. I'll be trying my hand at putting in a garden this year and raising some homegrown fibre sources. Been feeling a little sluggish lately. I'm hoping it all works out okay. 🍆🍠🥗🍎🍍🍑 🍊🍇 🚽
@elenabaca-vigil17472 жыл бұрын
SMART CHOICE! DNT WORRY, IT WILL! G🍀🍀D LUCK!!!
@dadhacks30842 жыл бұрын
Bwuahahaha! 😂😂
@OPIXdotWORLD2 жыл бұрын
agave fibre...also hemp...or linen...
@luciatheron16214 жыл бұрын
Let the dragon fruit split before you pick it. Its so much sweeter in my opinion. Intrestingly the split is dry so the fruit is not spoilt but dont wait too long. Regards from Cape Town.
@AndoresuPeresu4 жыл бұрын
Tamarillo: Here in colombia we call those tree tomato. "Tomate de arbol" in spanish. It is one of the best juices you can prepare. Have digestive system wounds, even in your mouth, eat it and those heal faster.
@jennymullins5934 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the health info on this fruit/veg Andres
@theYTwatcher2004 жыл бұрын
Here in Ecuador we call them "tomatillos" (just few people know them as tomate de árbol). And yes, the juice we make from them is delicious, my brother does not like it but I find it exquisite
@goldengryphon4 жыл бұрын
@@theYTwatcher200 I thought Tomatillos were a completely different plant? We grow them here, in Texas, but they come in green only in the stores. You can find them in purple in home gardens, but I haven't seen a lot of people growing them. They are used mostly in Mexican/Tex-Mex food as a green salsa base, or cooked into sauces for "green " enchiladas.
@AndoresuPeresu4 жыл бұрын
@@goldengryphon i think those are different, as many fruits have very different names in each country of Latin america. Lulo for example is a really nice fruit here in colombia, but its poop in chile. Or, pimenton, pimiento and morrones rojos: all basically the same thing
@goldengryphon4 жыл бұрын
@@AndoresuPeresu I used to study edible plants (hobby, really. always fun to be able to scrounge up snacks), so I know all about "local" names for plants. There's a reason scientific nomenclature is so useful. Yeah, I can have a rousing discussion with someone over "Bull's Blood" lilies, and only later come to realize they were talking about a specie of beet, or some locally grown pepper. Pimento peppers are a fun one. (There's some cross over with that confusion.) In Hungary, there are similar peppers called by similar names that are turned into various flavors of the powdered 'paprika' used for making paprikash. I find it fun to be able to study a plant's history and all the "common" names that get tacked to it. Thank you for your explanation. It did help a lot (especially since I'm planning my seed purchases and ran into Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Tomarillos, Litchi Tomatoes, Husk Tomatillos/tomatos, Huckleberries, Vine Pear, Melon Pear, and something that looks like a pepper, but comes husked like a tomatillo). I'm giving up and heading for bed. It'll be better in the morning. Hope your weekend went well!
@Leavemealone573 жыл бұрын
If everyone had you as their dad the world would be absolutely perfect. Man that smile when you showed off that Aztec corn was beautiful. 💕
@brendaeq2363 жыл бұрын
Dragon fruit “skin” around the fruit can be dried for tea. Dragon fruit flowers can be used for soup broths too.
@EllieReagan4 жыл бұрын
You’re such an encouragement, both in the garden and as a person. Thank you :-)
@Selfsufficientme4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ellie :)
@dystopiagear69994 жыл бұрын
Yes, the positive attitude and having fun is very important! Gardening can have very sobering implications, especially when considering surviving through tough times, but if it's a deadly-serious chore every day.... blech. Being out in the fresh air among the plants and birds and bees is supposed to be uplifting :)
@eileen29064 жыл бұрын
@@Selfsufficientme hello I'm Eileen frm England and I'd love it if you could help me out and send me some of your lovely seeds. Xx
@juanitagrace64jg4 жыл бұрын
@@eileen2906 I'm sure he gets his seeds organically grown and non hybrid so one can save the seeds for subsequent gardens. They can be purchased from a good non hybrid gardening seed catalog like Native Seeds Search or from Rodale's Organic Gardening Catalog ( by the magazine named Organic Gardening. They carry seeds for all different climates, seasons, and soils.
@eileen29064 жыл бұрын
@@juanitagrace64jg thank you so much for the info Ellie and bless you
@mothbythesea3 жыл бұрын
I found a mandarin finger lime growing under a huge bush in our yard when we moved into our home with its overgrown garden and once we freed it, it exploded! I put them in every drink possible and ate them in salads or just plain with a bit of salt. Fingerlimes are awesome!!!
@expandedlabs8526 Жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen those!!! May be propitiate and sell them! I have only seen the lime variety!!!!
@absb.59784 жыл бұрын
The bitter gourd is one of my favorite things to eat. Sautéd with some smoked chicken and served with some rice... It makes me a very happy lady!
@titosirj62624 жыл бұрын
Abigayle B. I eat it like a salad with onions. I add salt by the way.
@brianshissler32634 жыл бұрын
I like your name. Old school and classy.
@cheyennerepp72912 жыл бұрын
Mark has the heart of teacher! Love love your channel! I actually really appreciate seeing Mark eat the fruit on camera, I don't know if anyone else is like me, but sometimes I'm afraid to try new plant products without seeing someone else eat it first hahaha 😅
@IPlayBloxFrots Жыл бұрын
Me too! I had to see someone else eat Moringa seeds before I could try them 😂
@maureensamson48636 ай бұрын
@@IPlayBloxFrots Don't eat too many of those ! Eat the leaves , lightly cooked , the flowers and the half grown pods ( pulp only )
@ReggaetonRosa4 жыл бұрын
This made me smile so much especially when I saw him running! Big personality, never change darling!
@theAnntman4 жыл бұрын
Yep. He got me laughing too. Such an informative and funny guy. Loved him. Haha.
@lvs67754 жыл бұрын
“It’s a relay. Here! Take it!” 🤣
@screamingopossum78094 жыл бұрын
"Here I come" Oh this wholesome man.
@jkmaster20114 жыл бұрын
Dude I love how passionate you are ! And the Aztec corn scene had me smiling ear to ear
@Oh-ou4lp4 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there:P
@diverzionschmerzion16674 жыл бұрын
Corny
@katewizer27363 жыл бұрын
I plan to make a go at growing heirloom corn. I have 3varieties in mind. If I do all 3, I will have to plan them each far from the others to prevent cross pollination.
@riotarbo17623 жыл бұрын
Yes. Liked your dad pun there. I’m growing glass gem corn this year, along with a few others on the property. Eager to try a unique variety.
@pinky25024 жыл бұрын
Mark I love what you're doing with the "10" list but I wish you include the taste and possible uses for the strange fruits and veggies a lot of us don't see ever.
@salmahmohamed60483 жыл бұрын
8:45 Bitter gourd is highly regarded as a medicinal vegetable (most bitter veggies have various medicinal properties). In Malaysia, it's eaten widely and is known to benefit those with diabetes. You should keep at least one plant, you can also use a little bit of it and add it to a green smoothie for a boost. Mix it with green apples, kale, cucumber in a green smoothie.
@justko29094 жыл бұрын
Damn he has a whole bunch of fruits in his garden!!!
@BJMGuy4 жыл бұрын
I love how silly and wholesome this man is. Plus all of the (Aztec) corny jokes
@oggopia4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he reminds me a bit of Jörg Sprave - they've got the same, kinda goofy enthusiasm that makes watching their videos so enjoyable.
@forced2makethisbloodyaccou3554 жыл бұрын
Cheers to the comments section! We help and support one another, just like we should! I saved some rose bushes from the trash. The flowers are red, slightly bitter but make an excellent ingredient to salads and is a tasty snack. The rose hips are an excellent source of vitamin C and are excellent in tea.
@brissygirl49974 жыл бұрын
If your interested Turkish Food Recipes has a good recipe for rose jam. It's in english so you don't need to worry about subtitles or anything, and Aysenur does a good job explaining each step.
@forced2makethisbloodyaccou3554 жыл бұрын
@@brissygirl4997 I'm always in the market for new versions of classic favorites!
@Selfsufficientme4 жыл бұрын
That's a great use of a highly ornamental flowering plant! Cheers :)
@synapse494 жыл бұрын
Roses are red. The petals are bitter. Rose hip tea makes you healthy. And the Turks make rose jam even sweeta.
@cristiaolson73273 жыл бұрын
For my fellow Americans: the tiny guava is commonly called a "cattley guava" if you go looking to buy it here in the states. It comes in both "strawberry guava" and "lemon guava" varieties, and there are several nurseries in Florida and California that produce plants for sale. The lemon ones are delicious too, btw.
@claudiabiancadarocha50593 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you know of a catalogue that sells it to Utah? What about the other plants, are they available too? Thanks in advance.
@cristiaolson73273 жыл бұрын
@@claudiabiancadarocha5059 I get my fruiting shrubs on Ebay mostly. The plants are usually fairly small in order to make it easy/inexpensive to ship, but the cost is generally also fairly low. Wellspring Gardens in Florida (this is where I got my Cattley guavas) and Gray Gardens in California are two of my favorites, but there are a lot of other sellers with good ratings who also ship throughout the country that I have purchased from. You can also order a really wide selection from the Fast Growing Trees website, but you will pay considerably more (they do, however, offer much larger sizes). If you are in Utah though, you will definitely need to keep your guavas potted, as they can't tolerate temperatures below around 30°F, so you'll have to have a greenhouse or at least bring the pot into the house in a sunny window in winter. Fortunately, guavas can be pruned small enough to stay in a 5-10 gallon pot forever as long as you remember to fertilize periodically. I live in southern California, and my house is in USDA Zone 10a, so I have the luxury of being able to grow tropical fruits in my yard year-round.
@claudiabiancadarocha50593 жыл бұрын
@@cristiaolson7327 thank you so much for these great info/ tips! I hope you will always be blessed with a great garden!
@Getorix3 жыл бұрын
Damn dude half a million views. I remember when you were getting like 10% of that. Your passion is quite infectious. And you are a great teacher. Glad you enjoy this so much, because it's a joy to watch.
@Sun-soilproductions4 жыл бұрын
He is so cute when running w the corn while it rains lol
@HowardFBeale-ql6gk4 жыл бұрын
I'm growing Jerusalem artichokes in central Mississippi.
@archenema67924 жыл бұрын
I grow and forage it in Pittsburgh, PA.
@ravensnflies81674 жыл бұрын
ha! making hugle mounds in slidell, la. i wont need the stores any more.
@rickrebel4894 жыл бұрын
DUES VULT
@mastergeebo4 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@sleepybearpermaculture19364 жыл бұрын
Don’t till after ya harvest! They’ll take over your beds.
@kateblack64063 жыл бұрын
I love fartichokes! Such an easy grow and loads of food for a small area. I dry mine and powder to make a flour which I mostly use to bulk out meatballs or meatloaf instead of breadcrumbs. As a curried pickle they're amazing too!
@delso-wk9sq2 жыл бұрын
I have heard that the explosive nature diminishes if you don't harvest any until after a few frosts, something about the starch converting to sugar or vice versa. They are the last thing I harvest and usually a few at a time to throw in a stew towards the end or raw on a veggie plate and I have never heard about the gas until recently. Pickled sounds great! or maybe fermented spiced up? I hope mine come back this year as I didn't dig any up this year.
@cherylbee98992 жыл бұрын
🤣
@matthewfairley41012 жыл бұрын
People are rarely bothered by the smell of their own farts. So what’s the problem unless someone near you also eats artichokes.
@emmaapplegate19704 жыл бұрын
You have a veritable garden of Eden! And your plants are growing so beautifully, especially that ruby dragon fruit....looks so luscious. Thanks for the inspiration. :))
@BleedingSoul43 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Russell Crowe explore his garden side.
@mohammadamanghauri3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@BleedingSoul43 жыл бұрын
@Amy Stewart I didnt know, I never see it in the comments.
@graphene14873 жыл бұрын
@Amy Stewart nice one!
@carriechow15033 жыл бұрын
Is he really Russell Crowe??? He does look like him or vice versa
@mariareyna60444 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. I live half a mile from the Mexico border in South Texas. We still retain a strong sense of Mexican heritage, customs and cuisine in the area. You can find guava, Dragon fruit, pomegranates and cactus pears in most local food stores. I had to go to an Asian store to find sour melon though. I hear it has high medicinal properties. I really enjoy watching your videos. Hope to see Australia one day. Keep growing and be safe.
@trilliarobinson78622 жыл бұрын
Jerusalem artichokes are brilliant roasted, and also make a lovely creamy soup. The flowers have a chocolatey scent, and pick well. If you have animals, sheep and goats also love the tubers, and these make a great addition to their winter food. However, be warned that once you have these beauties, they love to stay and spread, so probably best like Mark had them, in an enclosed bed.
@MichaelCGatesMusic3 жыл бұрын
I was anticipating, "mosquitos, thunder..." and then "this is, thunder, down under!" Moving to 13 acres soon. I can't wait to get busy. Your videos are great. Like hanging out with a good friend.
@TimersAndMore4 жыл бұрын
The Finger Limes looks delicious, this is something i need to try at home. Thanks for sharing these 10 vegetables and fruits.
@joannecarroll55044 жыл бұрын
They look great & they're popular in all the fancy restaurants, but I really don't like them. I'm a big fan of citrus & I guess I had too much of an expectation that they would be similar to regular varieties of limes.
@babyroot34794 жыл бұрын
Another great video. The look of joy on your face when you cut the fruit or peel back the corn husks. Let's me know I'm with "my people". 😍
@grandmothermoon24903 жыл бұрын
I love your positive nature, you're such a fresh breath of air, thank you for sharing your knowledge, your authenticity, and your beautiful soul with us all...🌹
@AndoresuPeresu4 жыл бұрын
Corn: here in colombia it's getting harder to get certain types of corn, however we do know that orange corn makes a better soup ingredient.
@rimmersbryggeri4 жыл бұрын
Monsanto is trying to kill all none designer corn varieties. Theirs also destroy the natural corn when they cross pollinate.
@AndoresuPeresu4 жыл бұрын
@@rimmersbryggeri yes! Freaking law making monsanto the only option. I wish regular Colombians knew about this
@silasmonk24584 жыл бұрын
@@AndoresuPeresu this is why it's so important for the proliferation of homesteaders to carry on. In other words, the average person needs to become more and more familiar with growing our own vegetables. It's also what driving people out of California, the desperation for survival and wanting to grow one's own Foods , that are not corporate foods, not poison Foods
@kezzatries4 жыл бұрын
@@rimmersbryggeri I've never seen this about killing off natural corn varieties from cross pollination, I'd like to read about it, do you have reference please as Mr google came up with nothing.
@rimmersbryggeri4 жыл бұрын
@@kezzatries I saw it in a documentary on swedish television years ago. IT doesnt kill it just mutates it into oblivion. It's kind of the same as what hapen if you try to seed from the cobs you have grown.
@SinghTheMaster4 жыл бұрын
That's my man! His happy face makes my day every time I watch his videos.
@vanhoe04 жыл бұрын
7:55 My father grow this red flesh pitaya on our backyard. I think of it as a "ice-cream fruit" because I like to eat it cold, just cut the fruit in half and scoop the contents out straight into my mouth.
@arozandpeanut2 жыл бұрын
I have a tree tomato (tamarillo) and fejoia (pineapple guava)... love them, so easy to grow. We chop chillies and add water to spray on them for pests. Works a treat because in the early days the bugs loved to eat the tree tomato. Love your vids!!
@kimserio83174 жыл бұрын
I love hearing the thunderstorm! Thank you for sharing these cool oddities with us.
@aleishawatson89083 жыл бұрын
As an Aussie Girl, you are a classic fella! Looking forward to watching more of your content, loving the heat hardy plants, always great when you mention that they are good with the heat like the spinach! Thank you for what you do and you are so much fun to watch!
@noncompliant209cali4 жыл бұрын
I'm not even into gardening I just left a like because he seems like such a nice guy
@yaunceyd96824 жыл бұрын
I'm from stockton also.
@bluennbregaint72143 жыл бұрын
Egyptian artichoke called topinambours in France are a very ancient veg that is actually coming back (in France at least) we find them quite easily in supermarkets here. They are absolutely delicious, have them in the garden too. You did not mention the fact that they multiply underground if you leave a few in place, even more than potatoes do!! Great video, had a few good laughs, thank you.
@imanidial-james3974 жыл бұрын
Just dying to try a ground apple and a cherry guava. And those finger limes look delicious too. I never wanted to live in Australia till I found this channel
@zaubergarden69004 жыл бұрын
I love this man.
@gillianlemire59274 жыл бұрын
I just have to say, you are one of the most charming fellows I've ever seen! And THANK YOU for all of your work promoting food independence!!! Much love from Oregon, USA.
@TheCelluloseKid4 жыл бұрын
I agree whole heatedly and live in Oregon as well, and will be trying several of these foods.
@spenceroliphant26653 жыл бұрын
Best gardening channel on KZbin
@Carol_SG4 жыл бұрын
I just love how happy he is to show us those great plants!
@heathwannemacher33454 жыл бұрын
I really just want to see an airael view of his property. I feel like its huge and just flush with veg and fruit all about. Lucky man. Love all his vids as well
@moanamason24544 жыл бұрын
Just found you're channel, absolutely love the passion, enthusiasm and knowledge in you're presentation. Cheers mate!
@kokoslegend48504 жыл бұрын
He also grows passion fruit, so full of passion.
@deenajohnson14893 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing such kindness to the spider and sharing your happy enthusiasm for growing beautiful food! The video was a joy to watch!
@jimmyshrimbe93614 жыл бұрын
Holy moly! Those finger limes look amazing! Actually, they all look amazing
@rossellanze4 жыл бұрын
Bitter melon is one of my favorite veggies, people with diabetes often eat this too. We also eat the young leaves
@sharonsimunkova47794 жыл бұрын
Leaves are used as tea for people with diabetes too.
@bananapeaches63703 жыл бұрын
I love how excited you are about your garden. I've learned so much already. Thanks Mark. You're tops, I love your quirkiness
@evyedelman42972 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled on your cardboard potato vid and now binge watching. Youre FANTASTIC....love your demeanor and you have a calm soothing voice. Just subscribed 💗🙏🏻
@rahul_aditya4 жыл бұрын
Sir, your passion comes through in your presentation. I am not self sufficient by any stretch of imagination but, I have grown a few citrus plants, 2 Nagpur Mandarin oranges, two kinnow and two kagazi or paper line , an Indian variety of lime. I love your videos, they are both informative and engaging to watch. For bitter gourd recipes you can watch a few indian cooking channels for stuffed bitter gourds, who knows you may even begin to like them. Regards
@Selfsufficientme4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rahul! I think the kagazi is the same as the key or Mexican lime and I have one growing but it's not a very old tree (2 years) - looking forward to trying the fruit. Cheers :)
@corcolaz71764 жыл бұрын
@@Selfsufficientme how i wish my handa is gonna be like you....i love gardening but may hand is hot in plants idont know why but its not growing good as yours or like others plant!!! thats why im.sad!!! all i can do is to removed grasses!!!
@eljenison73124 жыл бұрын
Self Sufficient Me what zones are these plant hardy to?
@HongNguyen-ve6gt4 жыл бұрын
Red dragon fruit is definitely my favourite. I am Asian. It's quite available. It is really sweet, delicious, healthy and quite cheap in my country 👍
@The-Grateful-Hippie4 жыл бұрын
I see dragon fruit a lot but it's the variety with the white flesh and black seeds. I've never seen the red inside variety
@HongNguyen-ve6gt4 жыл бұрын
@@The-Grateful-Hippie i live in Vietnam. We have white and red ones. Recently we have dragon fruit bread. It tastes quite amazingly good. You can search on internet. If you have any opportunity, welcome to our country VIETNAM ♥️
Wow, I've never seen or heard of most of what you showed us. Thanks! Glad to see you got rain. Your puppy is probly looking for the 'magic' toads now! 🤣🤣🤣
@Selfsufficientme4 жыл бұрын
LOL...
@AiNoKime3 жыл бұрын
I grew up eating wild corn and the first time I ate sweet corn I thought they added to sugar to it, blew my mind and I guess I still prefer the unsweet corn.
@dpsingh19222 жыл бұрын
Hi dear i want seeds
@charlesisrael33994 жыл бұрын
I live in Tucson AZ US and that would be figs. To get them in the store $20 for 6 so I have three different ones a Texas blue giant, Panache and the Janet Yellow Seedless fig trees
@anthimatter4 жыл бұрын
Ridiculous prices for figs in Australia too. One of the first things I want to plant when it gets a little cooler. Love them!
@BrightMomentsNOLA4 жыл бұрын
Figs have the remains of a dead wasp inside.
@MrThejudaskiss4 жыл бұрын
Just the thing I needed at 3am in the morning :)
@ebennett74 жыл бұрын
3AM is always in the morning
@MrThejudaskiss4 жыл бұрын
@@ebennett7 Thankyou oh wise one.
@vjm34 жыл бұрын
My friend was born in the Philippines, and when I visited his family they let me try bitter gourd. I don't remember exactly what they did to prepare it, but it took away (or complimented) the bitterness, and I really liked it a lot. Then again I adore bitter flavors anyway. It has a lot of benefits too, and I forgot all about it until I watched this video. Look up more info on it and I encourage you to keep growing it. Search "Filipino Bitter Gourd Recipes" and see what they can do with it.
@jiaunmew8784 жыл бұрын
And if someone can’t eat bitter gourd, they can try to wash the bitter gourd with salt. Cut the in half scoop the seed out and wash the gourd with salt. It would get the bitterness much milder. Because some type of bitter gourd is super bitter. 😊
@nelizajoey264 жыл бұрын
i'm a filipino. saute onion and garlic add shrimps then add bitter gourd and add 2 eggs. don't cover the pot.
@vjm34 жыл бұрын
Thank you, everyone. However this lady prepared her bitter gourd/melon, it was perfect for me. Got me hooked on it. I'll save your tips and ideas.
@goldengryphon4 жыл бұрын
Kitazawa Seed specializes in Asian veggies, and has a section of their catalog devoted to different bitter melons. Great company! www.kitazawaseed.com/ Baker Creek has a fantastic catalog as well. (www.rareseeds.com/) I'm planning out my first garden in years and trying to ease back into it, but all the different plants are making it hard!
@polinesia38254 жыл бұрын
I Just did one and it's an omelet for breakfast. 👍
@lisabird62563 жыл бұрын
My family is from Australia, I could listen to you all day! I live in Texas I feel like our climate is similar
@rodentfather51014 жыл бұрын
seeing him happy makes me happy c:
@earlenemillier57553 жыл бұрын
One more easy to grow crop that you never find in the store: Alpine strawberries. In my Northern California garden I've been eating them all winter, right from the plants. The flavor is wonderful, but they are small. However, they make a terrific addition to a fruit salad, or as a garnish on a salad, and they are incredibly fragrant.
@DanaWebb20174 жыл бұрын
I'm no expert, but around here, Okra is probably the easiest to grow; their good for the digestive system, and they're pretty good fried and I'm sure you can just cook them in water, but they're fantastic pickled.
@Anthonypython4 жыл бұрын
Pickled? never had them like that but it sounds good, Fried is where they end up for me, we never pickled them though.
@robertsparling4 жыл бұрын
Boil them in water and you get a snotty mess. Slimy boiled Okra - gaak. Pickled and fried are great, though.
@caveatemp4 жыл бұрын
I grew up in te north and was DEPRIVED of okra most of my life. I live in the sunny south now and grow tons of it every year. It's best fried or baked.
@robertsparling4 жыл бұрын
@@caveatemp How can you store it? In the freezer?
@DanaWebb20174 жыл бұрын
@@caveatemp Pickled is pretty good too..
@ryanlove82423 жыл бұрын
Dude you're awesome! I love how much fun you have and the fact that you don't give a damn what other people think about it. It's very encouraging as well as inspiring to see what's growin on. Cheers from Aromas California!
@wallytowne40544 жыл бұрын
you are such a fun positive guy, really enjoy spending time with you through your videos.
@user-ov4wu7dw5i4 жыл бұрын
I reached for the corn in the corn relay! =) Love your energy, enthusiasm, and how genuine you were! I can not grow any of this where I live, but I appreciate learning about different fruits and veggies. Thanks!
@baileybb43 жыл бұрын
This guy is just wonderful. So inspiring and really makes me want to become more self sufficient and learn a lot about gardening.
@yattes13 жыл бұрын
Someone give this man his own TV show...😍❤️
@TBonerton3 жыл бұрын
Hr already has one that is accessible to a much wider audience. TV is dead.
@garulusglandarius61263 жыл бұрын
I’d prefer this channel, tv would change everything and the wholesome, genuine presentation would get commercialised. I love this channel exactly the way it and Mark are 👍🇦🇺🇬🇧
@sharonbarton18883 жыл бұрын
This is his own show!!
@davidstudent76983 жыл бұрын
nothing is taught on teevee only mind numbing nothing., that's why a channel like this is so important.
@elenabaca-vigil17472 жыл бұрын
YES, PLZ! SO KNOWLEDGABLE& INTERESTIN+MORE!
@jadisonica10834 жыл бұрын
"Lightning, mosquitos, and Thunder. This is Australia". That gave me such a good gafaw. I love your garden :) It looks like a paradise. Your plants look so healthy and happy. Plus you know where your food comes from. Good one..
@jadisonica10834 жыл бұрын
@chu Harry O.o what are you talking about? The first thing I said was a quote of him. The rest of it is about how lovely his garden is. I have no idea what you are referring to as a "ghost town".
@smc1304 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how similar our south Texas climate is to yours in Australia.
@likeargamanflaming9404 жыл бұрын
Yes! I'm in zone 9 northern Florida. The amazing thing is about the world, and it baffles me, is that here, we have the almost identical types of vegetation here as in Australia. All over the world one can find in multiple areas the exact same zone and growing habits etc. I would have thought that one's own area, city, state, zone would be only in that single area, but no. Zone 9 also has an identical area in Ireland and other areas and yet we're sub- tropical and Ireland is not. Pretty interesting.... Happy gardening!!!
@SteveVi0lence4 жыл бұрын
Their outback is like our hill country
@smc1304 жыл бұрын
SteveVi0lence .... I’m in San Antonio.
@myra69344 жыл бұрын
I’m in DFW so I can’t grow some of those tropical style plants. I wonder where u get these from. I’d love to try a few to see if I can grow them. Most of these I’ve never heard of.
@SteveVi0lence4 жыл бұрын
@@smc130 howdy neighbor!
@maryt81843 жыл бұрын
I looked up Tamarillo, and I think we get a bit too cold for it. But Mulberry trees grow well here, and you would never see those fruits in the store. They are too fragile for commercial growers, but for the home gardener they are wonderful.
@debrasaints38093 жыл бұрын
“Hold that up! See if it can get cooked”. So funny! Thank you for your entertaining and informative videos!
@lolly_bread3 жыл бұрын
Well done Mark. My fave on that list (by far) is Tamarillo. I grow them and love the fact that I'm not paying $1-1.50 each at the store now. I did lose one (of the 2) small trees due to high wind last year coz the leaves are so big they tear - twas devastating. I pasted the seeds from a few Tamarillo's onto paper towel a while ago til they dried, plopped them in some soil trays last month and now I have about 30 small 4-6" seedlings on the go at the moment. If I get several plants out of that lot I'll be super happy. I gourmandize on them with a spoon, and also make relish. I might try roasting some this time (like I often do with tomatoes).
@wildfreya62694 жыл бұрын
🌻I'm in Mississippi and am going to try several of these plants. Especially since they thrive in humidity.
@kristinebailey28044 жыл бұрын
They would do well in South East Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida as well.
@janetleegreen88914 жыл бұрын
Not so much in Northern NY 😥
@dindixie3 жыл бұрын
South Mississippi here, and I've grown a couple of these. The fartichokes (Jerusalem artichokes) do really well, but grow them in raised beds, or their own area. If they are happy, they can become sort of invasive. Depending on how far south you live, you may need a greenhouse or other winter shelter (the dragonfruit and finger limes, in particular). I haven't grown ampalaya (bitter melon) because it is usually available at the Vietnamese markets in Biloxi. Some other things you might consider trying are bananas (which can fruit if grown in a protected southern exposure location), stinging nettle (very nutritious cooked greens; harvest with stout gloves!), mirliton, maypop/passionfruit, uppa ground potato, elephant garlic, egyptian onion, malabar spinach, yard long beans, pawpaw, satsumas, olives, luffa (baby gourds can be cooked and eaten), ginger, mulberries, turmeric, galangal (lesser tastes better than greater), Meyer lemon, loquat, pineapple (either in greenhouse or in pots that come inside when temps dip), pomegranates, persimmons, and moringa. If you have yaupon growing in your yard, you can harvest and dry the leaves for a free source of morning caffiene. (Leaves only, NO berries!, and use gloves so you don't rip your hands up.) Also, if you have prickly pear cactus growing wild near you, the fruits and pads are edible.
@AlanLimaMarques4 жыл бұрын
I have a cherry guava plant here, one of my favorite fruits. It's called "araçá" in portuguese and it's quite common here in brazil
@akeesee114 жыл бұрын
I love that too, but it does get ripe fast and if you don't chill it right away they get infested with worms. Do you have the same issue?
@AlanLimaMarques4 жыл бұрын
@@akeesee11 yeah, you gotta be fast collecting them when they're ready, otherwise birds and worms will destroy it . Same issue
@AlanLimaMarques4 жыл бұрын
@@akeesee11 and i don't usually store it for too long, most of the times i eat it right away
@gabrielleslodowski31502 жыл бұрын
I live in Germany and have recently discovered you. Probably not the weather here to grow the special things you show...but I love your contribution and loads of good tips, even for my little German garden. Thanks Marc.
@michaelcolors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing! I like that you overcame your own taste limitation to recommend bitter melon. From my work with the Chinese 5 Elements, I know that each person has their own unique body chemistry, as well as their own unique comfort foods/addictions. And the honest truth is that each person's body chemistry is different, and therefore we really cannot recommend or discount any food for another person for nutrition or healing purposes UNTIL we actually know what another person's body chemistry is. Blessings to all!
@markmcmonagle67944 жыл бұрын
Everytime I watch your videos I want to go and expand my garden.
@tasneembashir27334 жыл бұрын
I've done exactly that although I don't have a water hose and I have to do a hard job watering my tomatoes
@morgonerlenstar4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@wilderulz4 жыл бұрын
I wish we could grow a lot of these! I know for sure you can't grow dragonfruit where i live (eastern Ontario) but i would love to, that looks absolutely gorgeous
@bmarie732 жыл бұрын
Your enthusiasm for gardening is contagious. I love watching your videos and get so much from them.