Choosing the Best Position for a Vegetable Garden

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Everyone, check out Marty's video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX6lgpibipqid6s and thanks for your support! I have met a ton of you over the past week (mostly in Ipswitch), and I've had a great time listening to your stories about what you are growing and how you are growing it. Good to see so many people "getting into it!" Cheers, Mark :)

[@mistersmith8962]

The best place i have found for a garden plot is in the ground

[@pamcsmysticshop8910]

Love that you are doing collaborations with other KZbinrs.

[@dougs_urbanfarm]

Good on you Mark for giving Marty a hand.

[@martysgarden]

@@pamcsmysticshop8910 awesome day

[@martysgarden]

@@dougs_urbanfarm yes truly amazing to build these beds

[@martysgarden]

I learned so much about setting up raised beds and they made an awesome addition to my space. Thanks so much, Mark for the collaboration and helping me make, place and put these beds together. Happy Gardening Marty! 😀

[@matthewfarrell317]

Love the garden set up, watched you a few times with native edibles. Never understood zones in permaculture, we just filled the block, no zones. But I have seen others zone it out. Its always interesting to see how others do it.

[@martysgarden]

@@matthewfarrell317 yes it’s interesting. I need to build my nursery zone yet and compost bays

[@matthewfarrell317]

@@martysgarden i am going to drop composting in favour of a worm farm. Outside of our raised beds, our food forest, orchard and citrus hedge is all chop and drop, with a back to Eden style. We just don't get enough matter to make it worth it. But I think a worm farm would be better for food scraps. Because we are in Melbourne our nursery zone is grow lights in the old laundry lol

[@martysgarden]

@@matthewfarrell317 combination works great if you have the carbon. In winter they hang in the edge of a hot compost mix then move deep as it cools. I do windrows this way

[@Selfsufficientme]

Good on ya Marty! Thanks for inviting us down and showing us your Marty's Garden in person and your passion for growing food. Cheers :)

[@mowerds33]

If you hybridize Mark, and Marty's shorts you get a nice mid-length pair of shorts.

[@martysgarden]

We call these short shorts stubbies! 😂 Mine knee knockers!

[@TheMaddVanner]

I don't need a lawn. My whole yard is a veggie garden!!!

[@MooncrafterUTAU]

I have a north facing house, on a slope, with a big ass tree I can’t afford to remove. And I still want to turn my front yard into a veggie garden

[@MooncrafterUTAU]

@A R thanks! And yeah especially with our hot Texas weather I’m hoping to use the shade to keep year round salad greens if I can

[@TheMaddVanner]

@@MooncrafterUTAU I have the same in my back yard. So in the back I have raised beds and that's where I grow my herbs and things like that that don't require a huge amount of sunlight. And then the front yard I grow everything that requires a lot of sun.

[@sonnyamoran7383]

I'd prefer no lawn but my dogs need a place for their business. Lol.

[@TheMaddVanner]

@@sonnyamoran7383 I have two dogs as well. In between my raised beds is mulch. And they just go on the mulch. I find it much easier to have to clean up

[@davidpetro7309]

Lamo the disparity of their heights and shorts lengths is hilarious.

[@dorothyyoung8231]

When Mark says, “Let’s get into it!” I know I’m going to learn something and have fun too!

[@mrc3458]

I like the idea of filling the raised bed with bales of straw. A efficient and more economical to fill up the raised bed. Wish I had done that with the raised onion bed I just built, which I spent a small fortune on.

[@martysgarden]

Yes, works really well. I build all my beds this way at the moment

[@fortcyanide5]

If I ever own property it will 100% be the way I fill my raised beds.

[@AlwaysOnline2001]

thank you

[@ImpatientGardenerOhio]

Always struggle trying to figure out how to fill beds and will definitely do the straw bales when I start my garden this spring (USA here)

[@martysgarden]

@@fortcyanide5 faster too

[@kennethlatimer4607]

you always make me smile Mark. we've had some real crappy weather in Florida. your shows give me hope and lift me up in these difficult times. thanks mate.

[@jacquisouza5008]

I live in FL too. Really having a rough start to fall planting. We have flooded twice now. Lol! My poor seedlings ate really struggling.

[@lifeonretreat]

Sending you guys love from Western Australia ♥️ we stand with you x

[@Selfsufficientme]

Hang in there Kenneth! All the best mate :)

[@cs7717]

Marty and you - 2 of my 3 fav Aussie guys!! Much success to you!

[@martysgarden]

Hi CS thanks so much for 😀the kind words. Mark is one of my favourite KZbinrs also.

[@C-TOS]

Mark and Marty has a good ring to it for a gardening series' title.

[@martysgarden]

HAHA,, M&M show ya reckon. Actua😀lly, he said yes to coming on my video podcast. So you will see us again soon!

[@OriYentl333]

Thank you Mark! I also stay in the Southern hemisphere, greetings from South Africa, your channel is the most valuable resource on KZbin for me when it comes to practical lessons I can apply to my garden. Really enjoyed the bit about orientation and sun exposure - a point I have always had numerous questions about.

[@rosalinehendricks2503]

Love the garden tools... certainly look better than my kitchen utensils! Of course love everything else too...🤩

[@martysgarden]

Just started using these tools,,so cool. The gloves that came with them are some of the best I have ever tried as well😀

[@Selfsufficientme]

"Kitchen utensils" was unexpectedly funny... G'day Rosaline! All the best :)

[@sydney8382]

Nice Mark, enjoyed that bit of a change of scenery

[@martysgarden]

Hi Sydney,,very enjoyable for all of us😀

[@rickthelian2215]

Thank you Mark and son, Marty is stoked 😊 Great to see your good work “Self Sufficient Me”, hope it’s been dryer, getting too dry in Sydney now.😊

[@martysgarden]

Hi Rick, awesome to see you here mate. Going to move my live to Saturday night now.. a better time for the audience.

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Rick, thanks mate! Yes, it is drying out fast now here (and to be honest it's a nice change not to be raining) but we'll see how it goes when the summer rains hit... Cheers :)

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Mark I am impressed seeing you help someone in need. RESPECT sir.

[@AngelaRichter65]

I loved this video, seeing how you lay it out in the Southern Hemisphere. My husband put my greenhouse under two pecan trees so the plants wouldn't get overheated in the Texas sun. He paid when I hired someone to move it.

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

👏👏👏🌺🤗

[@mompuff]

Thank you so much for sharing 🤗🦋🤗 It made me very happy specially having your son help you to help your friend is awesome!! What a blessing 🙌🏻🦋🙌🏻 Much love and admiration from Kentucky 🇺🇸

[@Tuinierenopstrobalen]

Love to see the straw method! I use that too, it works brilliantly🥰🍀🥰

[@martysgarden]

It's one of the best ways in my opinion. I build out all my garden this way over time. 😀

[@Tuinierenopstrobalen]

@@martysgarden I have a KZbin channel in Dutch about it, I absolutely love this way of gardening🍀👍🍀🇳🇱

[@martysgarden]

@@Tuinierenopstrobalen wonderful method for sure

[@diannerichard2509]

I never though of using straw but I will in the future

[@ezzy6457]

I love that you've teamed up with Marty! I've been hoping someone would go and give him a hand with setting up some gardens at his new place!

[@sparkysmalarkey]

Finding and creating allies is so important to self-sufficiency, as counter as it seems to the idea, having strong allies will make you better able to survive hardships that may arise.

[@martysgarden]

For sure,,and being able to give to others

[@ireneb3433]

What a great point you make, Sparky's Malarkey 👍

[@joslac5018]

New gardener here. Put in 4 4'x8' beds this spring. Luckily I got the sun part right. Learning so much from your channel on how to tweak and improve. I've learned that to become more self sufficient is not only about growing the actual plants but creating as much of the resources needed for planting and growth. Loved this video! Thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

[@martysgarden]

Hi Jos, all the best with the new edible garden. Great comment on the resources exactly right!😀

[@siamstation]

Not bad for a couple of young fellas. I love the idea of KZbin folks helping each other. I follow both of you guys. Well done guys. Blessings from South Australia ❤️

[@wildchook745]

Good onya for helping Marty with the Birdie beds. You're awesome, Mark! I love the garden tool too. I hope your back gets better soon. :)

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello Mary

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Mary! Thank you, and yes, the back is much better now. Cheers :)

[@cuttinglooselivinglife]

Love it when a big channel suppprts a smaller one, especially one aussie to another. Well done Mark, great vid 👍

[@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871]

Mate that's a great video with you and your sponsors giving Marty a big hand up(I am actually jealous of Marty)! The addition of the raised garden beds looks fantastic aswell, I dare say that he'll get a good harvest out of everything that you both planted and hopefully his already planted out beds. Have fun mate!

[@martysgarden]

Hi mate,,top day for sure. Beds are growing well too!

[@nicoledeloncrais5940]

Honestly Mark ‼️ You are so wonderful, totally fair dinkum and thank you for more than you know. Love your honesty, big heart and tremendous generosity and commitment. Thank you 😌

[@martysgarden]

Very well said Nicole, he is a generous man

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you, Nicole! All the best :)

[@aubreyharper4829]

Your garden looking as bountiful as always, glad to see your advice! 🌺♥️

[@martysgarden]

Thanks it's just over three months old,,brand new space but already giving me lots of food. I will keep everyone updated on the progress😀

[@carladelagnomes]

Looks like you were having great fun Mark! I am encouraged, as I have to put new gardens in a new residence.

[@FunGuyKawhi]

Nice! Can't wait to put this into action

[@martysgarden]

Cheers😀 it was a big day!

[@dazie1357]

So cool 2 channels that I’ve watched for years also watch each other’s channels 👍 it’s like that old song “It’s A small World After All” coming true in real life 🙋‍♀️ a big thanks to both you & Marty for this fun & excitement

[@danniellejones7167]

I love Marty and his story. He's so full of knowledge, he's definitely worth a subscribe 👍

[@martysgarden]

Thanks Dannielle for the kind words. Getting subs from this video and meeting new people,,really nice😀

[@christinalikoski4937]

Definitely would buy those garden tools Been looking for tools like these for years 😉 Great show and tips Hope we see this garden again in the future Australia 💕Christina

[@martysgarden]

Awesome tools, been using them already. Actually the gloves that come with them are some of the best I have ever used as well.

[@christinalikoski4937]

@Jordan A True Jordan totally agree with you Australia 💕Christina

[@lucielou7745]

Follow Marty’s channel ;)

[@martysgarden]

@@lucielou7745 thanks 🙏

[@ulyseesadventures]

“If I lose them I’ll get the metal detector out” WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO!! I loved every second of this!!! Amazing‼️‼️🫶🏽🤲🏽✨

[@martysgarden]

hehehe, these tools are a work of art for sure!😀

[@ireneb3433]

@@martysgarden I laughed when you said "these look better than my kitchen utensils"!! So true for me as well!! Great looking set

[@helenrussell2132]

3 years ago we filled our new raised garden beds using half Hugelkultur method and half soil and compost. The sinkage has been ongoing. I cant even imagine how bad it would be with the straw bales shown. I would not recommend this method. Now the lesson is learned, ever time I plant a new crop its 2 bags of soil, 2 bags compost 1/2 bale of sugar cane mulch , sometimes double the amount, mounded up and over the top of the beds and layered across each bed to 'grow my soil' as well as my plants. Hope this info helps someone. Cheers from Sydney Australia.

[@tomthumb3880]

Good sun from the east in the morning is crucial. Southwest exposure is needed for later in the season.

[@reader649]

I had to remember though looking at this video, that south of the equator as in Australia, the best sun exposure comes from the north vs south in the northern hemisphere. Notice that when Marty is pointing out the compass directions that the shadows are falling toward the south.

[@martysgarden]

Mark helped me find a good spot,,,stay tuned to see how this space progresses. 😀

[@martysgarden]

@@reader649 yes, exactly right,,,shade was on the south

[@reader649]

@@martysgarden Thanks Marty, I guess as they say: everything's relative :)

[@martysgarden]

@@reader649 👍

[@sharonadlam3195]

Another great video, thanks Mark. Loved the look o those gardening tools and was nicely surprised by the cost - great value for money. 😊😊

[@martysgarden]

Hi Sharon, I started using the tools already,,really great!

[@ShortbusMooner]

I'm working on my raised beds- free materials, but have to self-assemble.. 😁👍 EDIT: Thank you for the promo code, I'll be getting some of those beautiful tools!!

[@martysgarden]

Great beds,,awesome quality. These will go for years!

[@thewoody1950]

Thanks for going over to help Marty out 👍🇦🇺👍

[@martysgarden]

Very grateful. Wonderful guy and friend. 😀

[@swamphanger5256]

I can tell Marty’s new spot is gonna help get to where he wants to go with his channel. Good on you for introducing him to your following.

[@McDowallManor]

I was very happy to see Marty. I used to watch his channel but haven't seen a clip for ages.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Always great to watch your content, Mark! I'm in South Florida, USA, & your climate is closer to mine than most of my own country! Good Luck, & Great Harvests to You!

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Patricia, thank you, and yes, Florida is very similar to my climate here. In fact, in the 90's when I visited Miami, it felt like I hadn't left Brisbane (temp and humidity-wise). I'm looking forward to getting back to the States in the near future and I will definitely be touring Florida! Cheers :)

[@pamcsmysticshop8910]

Love the collaboration brings me to other gardeners. Will be looking into getting these types of beds in the spring when i move. Live in Michigan USA will help with lengthening the growing season. It will also help since it is getting more difficult as the years go by to get down on the ground to garden.

[@martysgarden]

Hi Pam,,thanks for watching

[@christiankelley4145]

I love your technique on these raised beds! Well done as always

[@martysgarden]

Thanks Christian, they are already starting to grow which is awesome!

[@footymaccas]

Love your channel I get so many tips - thanks from a gardening newbie 😊

[@Flyforawhiteguy1982]

One of the best videos yet. Love the knowledge and the high speed hands on. Good tunes with alot if information. Good on ya

[@VaryaEQ]

Love the idea of the smallest trees at the front and the taller trees in behind!

[@Ridley369]

Marty's yard is lovely!!! Can't wait to see more, definitely subbing to him!

[@ziggy7077]

This was really helpful to me watching you guys move plants that were already in a spot, because one of my biggest hangups in designing my garden is thinking that once I've set where a plant, other than a tree, goes that it's unchangeable.

[@jodiwebb312]

Ultimate goal for my garden is to turn the whole back yard into a food garden with as many perennials as possible. This was helpful I think location wise I’m on track.

[@martysgarden]

Great goal to have Jodi. As you can see I just started in this space. I had a smaller space before and it was super productive with native bees, fruit trees, herbs all on a tiny block. Create your zones and slowly move out as you grow connecting it all.

[@katrienvh4289]

I love shady spots in the veggiegarden! I always plant my parsley, chives, celery and lettuce in the shade (and other green leaved veggies) and they love it. They grow much better there then in the full sun. Normally here in Belgium we have mild and wet summers but the last years we get very hot weather and I really see the difference in those veggies/herbs .

[@martysgarden]

leafy greens love the shade in summer for sure. I plan to build something like that for summer later too

[@barbebrown7753]

Love! Love! This video! I definitely learned a few things. Thanks guys! Going off to look at the other video. Love from Arizona

[@martysgarden]

Hi Barb. Thanks so much for the kind words, See you over at Martys Garden😀

[@angelaburrell4649]

So good. I loved this episode guys. This looks like so much fun.

[@martysgarden]

It was a lot of fun Angela,,and the plants are growing really well now! I gave them a little extra compost😀

[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

marty i'm a midget also. and us small folks are tougher than we look and thank you SSM to pointing me to ANOTHER gardening channel :3

[@lelleithmurray235]

Good morning Mark! Winds here have died down from miss Nicole,so hopefully I'll be able to start planting my callaloo and basil. Hope they start growing this time!

[@martysgarden]

Good luck with the plantings

[@audreye7078]

Some people are finding the commercial compost has herbicides still active in it from the farm animal rating certain treated feeds..

[@Selfsufficientme]

That's great to hear Lelleith! All the best for getting back into it... Cheers :)

[@lelleithmurray235]

@@Selfsufficientme Thanks Mark!

[@markhinkle2451]

Thanks I always appreciate how you help follow Gardner's everywhere.

[@martysgarden]

Really great guy and family! 😀

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

Wow Mark and your son you are so kind and both top blokes. This was great for you to do this to help Marty. A billion times better than the Block. I have so loved your youtube channel since the beginning. Relaxing, informative, funny, well researched off beat, passionate…you care for your place and the wild life. Mark I hope you will integrate very, very shaded worm farms with the bottom catcher off in all your beds too. I find it is the perfect integrated solution for me ….creating a plume of fertility, does not attract rats, and there is no waste. I have shaded worm farms bottom off, under fruit trees too. Those garden tools were awesome….too.

[@cinderella1295]

Wow, fantastic vlog. that`s emotional, good help and fab. work for a dream coming thru - all looks great ! Gardening is a passion of mine, and you show it in a hearty way ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💝💚

[@dianahowell3423]

Never forget: Old guys rule! Beautiful garden.

[@martysgarden]

We sure do 😂

[@TheBiggestMoronYouKnow]

Mark, holy moly- 😳 Such an obviously caring dude who wears short shorts? Subbed!

[@rosemaryryan6455]

Been watching Marty n you for a long time now. Lovely to see u guys together.

[@junbug9435]

Thanks Mike that was a great video and the garden looks great as well. Happy gardening yall.

[@shinsanhughes629]

Re: Birdies Raised Garden Beds. I have installed 16 of the 4' x 8' high-sided models, all of which sit on bases of 2" x 8" garden sleepers. (I was originally concerned that the bottoms of the beds would be susceptible to rust by sitting on the ground, though I shouldn't have been.) I filled the bottoms of the first four beds with logs from trees dropped on our property, laying them lengthwise along the beds, and the next twelve I used coarse wood-chips. After three years I found a small problem: The bracing rods that prevent the sides from bowing outwards have bent downwards inside the beds as the base material decomposes and the soil above presses down on them. This had the effect of making the sides slowly but very obviously bow INWARDS. I solved the problem by laying a log across the width of each bed, just below each of the bracing rods, which BTW are set a little higher than what can be seen in the video shown here but still at a depth where any digging done will not touch them. (Yes, I did have to spend quite some time digging away the soil to install the cross-pieces.) There are also 8 of the low-sided 4' x 8' beds installed on bases that are 8" high and they are filled with wood-chips only to that level, (The intent being to make them somewhat like a Hugelkulture set-up,) and so far they have shown no significant sign of bowing inward. I fell that perhaps straw-bales would tend to decompose faster than woodchips and would recommend installing a few cross pieces of timber to prevent bowing inwards, particularly for the high-sided beds, but my Mrs reckons that not many people have OCD to the extent I have and would it really matter anyway?

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Shinsan, thanks for sharing your feedback on the beds bending inwards due to soil/medium falling or compacting onto the crossbars/braces. I have spoken about this with Simon (the CEO of Birdies), and as you point out, a fix is to place a log or brick under the bottom brace to prevent it from bending down as the soil sinks, particularly with a hugelkultur type fill. For beds with 3 braces going up the bottom, middle, and top, a possible fix would be to use a piece of 4x2 vertically with 3 x holes drilled and positioned centrally with all 3 braces running through. I think this would give the braces enough strength to not bow down as the medium in the bed sinks and thus not pull the sides of the bed inwards. I will do some experimentation myself and create a video about it. Cheers :)

[@shinsanhughes629]

@@Selfsufficientme G'day Mark. Thanks for the reply. Your idea of using a vertical piece of 4 x 2 with holes drilled to take the rods is a really good idea, especially as logs placed across the bed would also sink as the material under them decomposes. In fact, as I have four more beds to finish filling I will try that method. FWIW, I might mention that in one of your previous videos you talked about the poor quality of soil provided by landscaping businesses and I found the same problem. Fortunately I had five truckloads of leaf and wood-chip delivered from RAAF Base Williamtown and this rotted down to the extent that by using a sieve (mesh cylinder bolted to my cement mixer) and adding the resultant compost I was able to make up a decent mix with which to fill my RGBs. (A finer sieve also produced a really good seed-raising medium.)

[@kylehardy7519]

Big man with little shorts meets little man with big shorts.

[@beautifulfoodgardeningchan4330]

Habah nice catch. Lol

[@martysgarden]

Hehehe, yer! Hows that😂

[@audreye7078]

There's a saying related to what's under that needs covering... just saying

[@ourisolife8613]

Awesome vid! You should definitely do more builds, bed installs, and collabs Mark. I learnt heaps from this vid. It was like putting all your tips from your other vids into practice. I've been planning to get a birdies raised bed for our yard and now I'm more confident to do so, seeing that it can be done!

[@Flyforawhiteguy1982]

Nice addition and videos to your page. May need some work but not much as always. Yall already do a fantastic job. Like your garden, keep in growing brother and thank you for your service.

[@aliengreeter]

1.8 mil subs?! I remember back when it was like 500k, grats on your success!

[@martysgarden]

yes, even I remember that. I was like wow 500K,,actually, I have been watching since day one off and on. We have been subbed to each other for years. So awesome to see an Aussie reach great heights

[@suburbanearth9076]

Starting a new garden is SO exciting!! I’m looking forward to my kids and I’s volunteer work we’re hoping to get going here 😊 last year we started a small veg and herb garden for a local nursing home and plan on expanding to others in the area. I love watching your vids and applying things I learn to grow better food. Thanks so much for all you share! ❤

[@martysgarden]

All the best with the expansion

[@biblicalwealth]

Well done Mark. Marty is a good fella & love the collaboration just like Liz & Huw do over in Wales.

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Off topic but I just wanted to thank you for educating me. Because of you I harvested a ton of sweet potatoes today. 🥰 You taught me how. Thank you. 💛

[@joycethorn2313]

Loved it. Spreading the love. Awesome, inspiring, thought provoking. Good job.

[@ness4019]

Great video Marty and Mark. I had the pleasure of a tour in Marty’s garden today and it looks amazing front and back. I was lucky to buy a load of his magnificent compost too. It’s beautiful Marty, but can’t stop running my hands through it. Best compost ever! Ness

[@treenstreen]

I have the tools you showed at the end! I love them but one ended up being run over by the ride on and was a write off 😭 thanks for recommending them as I had no idea how to find out who made them! Bought at a garden show on the central coast a few years ago. I also love the idea of keeping the end of the bed for a worm farm 👌

[@articmars1]

Its good to see you and Marty working together. He is a really cool dude.

[@martysgarden]

Thanks so much, appreciate the kind words. It was an unforgettable day and learned so much as well. 😀

[@deleo2541]

You’re off to a good start to the new year! Helping a fellow mate! 👍

[@craigstill]

I like how Marty holds his hand above his head and is saying "they won't go any higher than here, 2 meters." LOL. look like he hold his hand up to make him one meter tall when he is next to you.

[@martysgarden]

Yer, so true. I need to hold my hands up to get that high😂. Two metres will be the max for these trees.

[@dennisbeaver5958]

What a great project! Very interesting to see you walk through the site selection! Thanks for sharing!

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Great to see you back Mark , hope your back gets better soon. What’s the name of Marty’s channel please ? Another great video my friend, good luck and best wishes to you too Marty. All the best , from Britain 👍🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@martysgarden]

G'day matey. My channel is called Martys Garden. Have a wonderful day!😀

[@davidge8611]

This is so good! Great to see two of my favourites come together!

[@malcolmquick3708]

Even watching grass grow is more exciting than watching the block

[@martysgarden]

haha,,good one. As Mark said this is better😂

[@jojoe7433]

I love the colab with my favourite Aussie gardeners …. Excellent !

[@martysgarden]

Hi Jo Joe, awesome to see you here😀

[@jojoe7433]

@@martysgarden really enjoyed it Marty.

[@martysgarden]

@@jojoe7433 wonderful

[@borracho-joe7255]

I love the collaboration between you guys!

[@gillinbillin]

Wow love that you popped in to see Marty! Love both your channels 💜

[@jesusisGod1434]

It’s been a while, we want to see your kitchen!

[@lindacianchetti3599]

Beautiful collaboration 🍋🫐🍓🍒🌽🥕🧄🌶🥬🫑🍅🥔🧅🍉🍏🍎🍐🌝😋

[@vaughan7835]

G'day Mark. Great to see the collaboration with Marty! I like his thinking, systems & his use of straw bales as fill. I always used straw or lucerne in my previous, temporary, rental gardens. I don't know whether to trust it being "organic" anymore, so I'm building / adding Hugelcultur beds where I previously cut & cleared huge weed trees, in a new, previously wasted space. I'm really liking that system. My "resources are popping up out of the blue". I'm onto kelp etc off the beach lately. Loving that! Only just planting now after getting everything together. I like what I see!

[@Ezyridr]

You’re an incredible person Mark.

[@traceyh8660]

Omg got my Gardening Tools Australia...WOW they are as tough as!! So happy.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Mark reminds me of an Aussie ex special forces and rugby player I trained Muay Thai with in Thailand. Solid dude, in every respect. I felt like I was sparring with a rhino!

[@river4462]

Your fruit tree orchard blew me totally awaaay. Unreal. Aloha

[@A-V]

Great collab - very nice of you guys to make the trip out to Marty's place to aid in his setup of those raised beds 👍🏻

[@gardentoolsaustralia8467]

Thanks Mark! Love the video. Marty we hope you love your new garden tools

[@martysgarden]

Already using been putting them to good use, great tools!

[@northernstar4811]

Some great tips. Planting near the door like that makes sense.

[@diannebritten1454]

Fantastic doing this journey today

[@martysgarden]

Stoked you enjoyed it

[@TransdermalCelebrate]

We aren’t getting any younger, but we love it 😁❤️

[@mrtron2011]

This reminded me of how I would want to get a raised garden bed and just use leaves, grass clippings and kitchen scraps to full it

[@audreye7078]

Look up huglekulture (sp) its starts with logs sticks then twigs then your compost/dirt.. Hold lots of water but drains well. .. starting without composting your waste takes nutrients aeay.. especially nitrogen and takes a bit longer to get the good bacteria, fungus and worms you need.

[@martysgarden]

The bales and wood mulch was a quick way to fill it. It will also allow the worms to get in their easily and do their thing. I will add worm farms soon to the beds and they will move down into material to breed and feed. In about 6 months to a year it's going to be amazing!

[@ilan6317]

Great video, helped get a few things straight for my first attempt at a tiny bed. Tools look amazing but I think they look to be cast rather than forged. Keep up the awesome work, you earnt my subscription a while ago now. Love your and Marty's passion for the garden and natives ❤

[@carolpbarbalho]

I´ll hopefully start my veggie garden next year! And this video will help me big time

[@reader649]

Great video Mark and Marty. Could not help but wonder about the water heater placement outside in that corner of the house. It must be insulated and waterproofed for outside exposure. Have not seen that before.

[@martysgarden]

Hi Julius,,yes the water heater get wet with the rain sometimes,,,but is fine. Gives off a little warmth for the garden in winter as I place seedlings on top😀

[@reader649]

@@martysgarden Thanks Marty! Good spot then! I thought maybe they make water heaters in Australia or elsewhere that are made for outside use and I was unaware of them. Best to you and Mark!

[@travistwwreck1535]

I have 6 raised garden beds from IBC 1000lt Honey tanks cut in Half .( I only use old Food grade ones, honey, Garlic, are the 2 I get) Cheap for those on tight Budgets about $50-70 a tank so around $30 a bed , Been using the first 2 for 8 years now , still good. Have produced many many crops , and feed my small family many meals . These birdies beds look great but a little too much for a pensioner .

[@brownsugar2083]

I'm sooooo jealous!! I can't wait to buy my first birdie!! ❤❤❤