How to QUICKLY Prepare a Garden Bed for Planting Vegetables?

In this video, I give a demonstration of how to QUICKLY make a garden bed for planting vegetables to grow at home. Plus, I explain the process I go through to see what the garden bed needs to grow a successful crop in the new growing season.
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Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). I started Self Sufficient Me in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online so come along with me and let's get into it! Cheers, Mark :)

[@belv2172]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now. I’ve had real poor mental health, and wanted to let you know how much your passion and knowledge has helped me. I’m back out in the garden, and harvested a heap of spinach, snowpeas and broccoli today. Thanks for putting your videos out. They mean a lot.x

[@ruckboger]

I can relate to this. I've been watching his videos for the same reason and getting out in the garden has made a big difference for me.

[@franciscogutierrez3621]

You got this bel

[@elijahsanders3547]

Gardening is very theoropeutic, and this learning channel is one of the best :) But please remember, the only way to true and lasting peace is though The Prince of Peace, The Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who came for our salvation (e.g. John 3:16, 6:38-40), and who can make us children of God by believing in His name (John 1:12). God bless. The Saviour is waiting with open arms. He loves you.

[@davidcharles3986]

How can you not like this guy. He’s a legend!

[@18Bees]

Great timing. Cup of coffee and some "self sufficient me" before hitting the garden and taking care of my bees. ♥️

[@MrPiragon]

18 Bees all 18 bees

[@nspctor7729]

I bet you grow garlic and make garlic candy.

[@unafilliatedx2310]

Gotta enjoy the little things

[@dewality8768]

Thank you for being such an asset to the bee world. You’re amazing ❤️

[@OO_sunflower_OO]

Is this Emmy? lol

[@chrish1657]

"Manure in the hands, nothing like it." This guy has his priorities straight.

[@andrewl8386]

Would make a good shirt!

[@wascawywabbit0987]

Hard core! The true sign of a professional.

[@saeedkanuga8374]

Best thing about gsrdening , by contact with soil it builds your immune system

[@spyknife]

Human manure is like liquid gold

[@nspctor7729]

@@spyknife I buy a yard of mushroom compost every year and screen it to remove the lumps. Yes it's gold

[@evelgreytarot8401]

I was clinging to you for life and sanity. I'm just going to go garden crazy now. If you're going to lose your mind, do it in a garden.

[@evelgreytarot8401]

@blue222blue If I could get a proper goat, I'd be done with the store completely

[@calmblueocean7243]

Get your hands into the Earth, nothing better to transmute feelings of anxiety 🖐🌱

[@beckymason6535]

Same. 🥕🥬🥦🥒🌶

[@Selfsufficientme]

Be careful... Backyard food gardening is very addictive lol ;)

[@cathyh1680]

@@evelgreytarot8401 I know someone who has goats and the issue with them is that they are herd animals and need other goats to be happy. They are miserable on their own and don't take to other animals such as dogs or ducks. They can also be a bit costly to keep as they require regular de-worming, hoof trimming, can and will eventually get dental problems and arthritis, can get skin infestations and infections amongst other things, and require a variety of different foods. People often mistakenly believe that they live on grass only, but they won't be healthy or happy with that.

[@Mr6Sinner]

Now would probably be a great time for you to begin a series that walks people through starting a garden from scratch and how to pick/create the correct soils for certain plants.

[@tngardener231]

Uriah Siner yes! I’ve had people contacting me who didn’t even know potatoes grow under the ground asking me for help to start a garden. So far we have 3 new gardeners set up for success! People are interested now.

[@bt1vn]

@@tngardener231 clearly i don't know you, however that is awesome, thank you for being a decent person and sharing information to keep interested people happy and healthy. You are a blessing to and for your community. In my opinion we need to support our farmers (in any country) however, when they are producing sub par chemical laden produce for us to eat that is designed to kill other animals, i would much much much rather grow my own. I am just starting my journey, and not because of covid-19, but because partially I'm broke, and partially for convenience and partially for the obvious health benefits of not dousing our food with herbicides and pesticides. I mean, its all good and well to remove these chemicals by washing them, however, how do you remove the chemicals that's hit the ground, soaked into the soil and that has been absorbed by your food. It would be a bit like eating a poisoned animal, washing the outside of the meat will not clean the inside of the meat. Maybe it's not a major issue for humans to eat a small amount of chemicals, but none of these chemicals to be processed by our body has to leave our immune systems better, our minds and organs healthier and we have a greater connection to ourselves through our plants. Gardening has been said to help with depression (think of it like a distraction) it helps give us fresh air, and it has to help our gut and internal bodies to keep us fighting fit and in good shape all round. I am currently trying to motivate anyone that i think would actually give it a go after probably 60 seeds planted i counter over 40 seedling sprouted in just 7 days. This has got me super excited.

[@TNBushcrafter]

@@bt1vn yeah that is part of the problem. Farmers have been bought and paid for to join the conglomerate or perish. There is almost no decent middle ground. Either go huge and become a corporate farm that has to strictly abide by their regulations or stay super small/backyard farmers.

[@debbiebaldwin4658]

Yes please

[@SDaniLogiQ]

its mostly about trusting the gut , the ancestors have done it for thousands

[@LegendMuse84]

Real gardeners FEEL their soil, get in there!

[@dr.threatening8622]

Saw your picture..... You should leave that zero and get with the hero

[@joshandrews8913]

@@dr.threatening8622 You should mind your own business.

[@Rockzilla1122]

@@dr.threatening8622 and you're the hero, yea?

[@dr.threatening8622]

Clowns! Trust and Obey is my wife.... I'm in the damned picture.... White knighting will not work here

[@michael7423]

I love your channel Mark, I’d love to be your neighbor! Thank you for your service to the free world! Stay safe and stay awesome 😎

[@billmanhillman]

The most important channel on KZbin. PERIOD!

[@dottieatwood99]

Horrace and Nancy’s homestead is also good

[@nancyfahey7518]

I've had to recycle and add stuff to my kiddy pools. I weeded and added chicken poop. Still had plenty of earth worms. It wasn't an easy job for this old lady but the plants are happy. They have told me so. They are smiling.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Happy plants are productive plants Nancy! Worth the effort I'm sure. All the best :)

[@DonPandemoniac]

I'm just a guy in an apartment experimenting with growing vegetables and herbs on the balcony and on the windowsill. Even for such low scale projects you are an inspiration. Very informative and massively entertaining to boot!

[@truter5243]

Gardening without gloves might just save your life, especially when working with manure. You're way less likely to touch your face 😂😂 Thanks for the great content during lockdown. Love from South Africa 🌍

[@DovidM]

The rotation plan for raised beds is legume, root, leaf, fruit. The thinking behind this is that any harmful nematodes specific to a crop or common to a kind of crop will decline with such a rotation scheme.

[@nevadaalpacas9362]

Mark the jolly giant. I love it when he says "let's get into it" and gives a big thumbs up

[@lauriemclean1131]

I think what you call "hessian" in Australia is the same thing we call "burlap" in the USA. Just in case anyone had a question about that.

[@catey62]

Yep,your'e right. they are one and the same. in some places its also referred to as sackcloth, for obvious reasons.

[@Silverstreamhomecrafts]

Here (northern Ireland) we say either

[@michael7423]

j dowey / I’ve never heard of either cloth lol 😂 just kidding

[@loopy7057]

Correct. We call it Burlap or Hessian in NZ

[@RonkeStation]

Thank you!

[@rahbruhn-howard8129]

As a busy exhausted nurse, a mum of four and renter, your garden IS my garden... the garden I need right now in april 2020. Thank you.

[@nspctor7729]

Glad I'm not the only one that gets excited over worms. I talk to mine but don't tell anybody. They're like a million rototillers, no gas required.

[@OO_sunflower_OO]

N Spctor reading this I’m like lol weird but then again i feel thesame about mine 😂😂

[@nspctor7729]

@@OO_sunflower_OO As a retired guy they're the only employees I can afford.

[@jamescanjuggle]

I feel the same way about most insects/plants around, Sis hates spiders in the house but I'm happy they're getting rid of flies xD

[@nspctor7729]

@@jamescanjuggle I don't hate spiders. Spiders are not allowed in the house, they can play outside where they belong unless they pay rent.

[@prettypothos4me290]

N Spctor I had to move my garden beds due to shade from growing trees. It would have taken half the time if I hadn’t fussed over the life of every single worm I came across.

[@Doctoranthetardis]

When you said soil with an extra gift in it you sounded exactly like my grandfather in Alaska... I also use to be a manure spreader and would have to clean the trucks I'd get covered head to toe. Best job ever I really loved it!!!!

[@carlmetzger3971]

I thoroughly enjoy "getting into it" with you and your garden. You really got me thinking about getting back into gardening. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Your years of experience comes through without being boring and lame. Keep putting out those raised bed videos. Thumbs up

[@glynbo68]

Out of all of the gardening/self sufficiency chanels ,I'v learnt more from here than any where else on you tube!

[@BringANickel]

Thank you Mark, for going straight to the manure with no blathering preamble about “today I am going to teach you” 😆

[@Berkeloid0]

I find that annoying too! My other dislike is when walking through what they are doing, they keep saying "you're going to want to do this, then you're going to want to do that" - how do you know what I'm going to want?! I might be watching the video out of interest, not because I plan to do it, so I'm NOT going to want to do what you keep saying I will!

[@PaulCollegio]

I'm just starting out for the first time. I started tomatoes, arugula and a large assortment of herbs, all to be grown in containers on my deck. This channel has been extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@Selfsufficientme]

All the best with your new food garden Paul! Cheers :)

[@fallbrkgrl]

I too started mine while I am furloughed from my job. Just wish I had more room, as it would keep me busier. Thank you and stay safe ♥️🇺🇸😷

[@freakshowdeluxe9946]

Just stop at 8min 40 sec. This happiness and light shinning trough his eyes, showing us his „ planted worms“ just made my day brighter. Just like a child during Christmas

[@clorofolle]

The sheer joy in his eyes when he was showing us the lil red worm.... I want someone like him to teach me their ways!

[@mccoyisroyal6271]

recently realized that i needed to learn gardening and how to grow my own food and your channel has been amazing to watch, very entertaining and informative

[@aussielady7539]

Your lucky to be so self sufficient at this time in history 🇦🇺👍

[@adamsolomon8346]

Aussie Lady well put! I’ve been advocating this for a long time just been laughed at

[@aussielady7539]

Adam Solomon , true I live in an apartment with a small balcony, oh I wish I had what Marks got.

[@adamsolomon8346]

Aussie Lady same here! I still grow quite a lot I’ve got an allotment and also grow vertically and think outside the box, if you’ve got facebook or instagram search for Adzy’s goods I’ll send some pics of my pineapple and other exotics I have in england

[@aussielady7539]

Adam Solomon , ok I have Facebook

[@u-no-who]

Don't allow "negative" comments, such as handling "cow maneur" with your hands, to bother you into an appology for it. Those statements come from "yuppies" who find things in gardening "yuckie." It's not their forte. They haven't the passion or the beautiful appreciation one derives from what it takes to watch you garden sprout, grow, and become fruitful; Unlike themselves. You're being yourself, and I enjoy the multitude of your homemade, organic, tips, etc. Commercial products are too expensive to buy all that one needs to care for a garden that does much better than the yuppies with gloves. Keep on rockin! Thank you so much, Linda, Dallas. TX USA.

[@trahtrebor]

I have to admit. I've watched a ton of garden vids. I've learned to watch the gardeners who go big. They can't afford to not use productive methods. But your vids? I get the most practical info and instructions from your vids. Thanks.

[@tauceti8341]

3:00 Shucks You brought up a great point I just made a mistake on. Save your best stalk to go to seed. I just culled basically all my mustards that were going flowering and seeding to make room for peppers. Should of left at least 1 for the birds and the bees. I won't make this mistake with my Kale and Tatsoi though!

[@Andrew-lb1up]

Great video! Now, I hope I am not the only one after reading, "Black Gold," started singing the Beverely Hillbillies song, "Black Gold, Texas Tea. Well, the first thing you know old Mark was a millionaire, kinfolk said, Mark move away from here, Melbourne is the place you oughta be, so they loaded up the truck and moved to Melbourne's CBD." Okay, I tried.

[@Selfsufficientme]

LOL...

[@janicelee5806]

Me too lol.

[@ddeaae]

Mark our family loves you in the USA. Your conversations, graceful smile & even tone is refreshing in this mad world. We appreciate all of your hard work & respect your knowledge we have learned alot. We love your garden & kids love the animals & farming.

[@BluemoonerStudios]

It would be so awesome to see a sped up video of you doing the work of pulling the veggies and prepping the bed!

[@chadmax4087]

I'm so glad I found this channel. It inspired me to start my own garden and now I have seedlings sprouting finally

[@theresaward784]

I do too. I also love Aj’s Green Thumb

[@derekstargazer288]

The only channel that I feel the need and the justification to give a thumbs up! 👍 Keep up the good work guys! you're helping me and my wife a ton as we start our journey in self sufficiency! Thanks for taking the time to show and explain your experiences ☺️

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you for the thumbs up! :)

[@plantsoverpills1643]

Love how passionate you are about good quality soil. Nothing wrong with handling composted manure!! It’s no different than dirt. Somebody missed out on the fun of making mud pies as a kid !!! It’s all part of connecting with Mother Nature!

[@bjoernandersen8287]

Great video, I can see that you are literally married to your garden the way you treat it.

[@franceshurt3517]

Hi Mark, I've been in the process of trying to create a raised garden bed. I have a nasty case of tendonitis in my back so I only have short periods when I can work. This means that the progress is very slow but each of your videos gives me the motivation to carry on, your inspiration is priceless, thank you so much xx

[@dougEdoug169]

Hey Mark! I've been binge watching your videos over the past few weeks and you've inspired me to start my own raised bed garden! Got the boxes built already, all I gotta do is add dirt and seed! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@Selfsufficientme]

All the best Doug with your new garden! :)

[@camiramirez1651]

New gardner here. I love your light hearted, have fun, take risks, life isn't too serious, see what happens kinda attitude, yet still have the experienced knowledge. I'm the same way, measure with your heart type of person and it's nice to see this transferred into the garden. It gives me more confidence.

[@deew412]

How can you give these videos a thumbs down. Don’t watch if you don’t like them. This my favourite you tube channel.

[@iyaloonautende7355]

"So I just part like Moses, I just part the mulch" Hahahaha Golden. Thank you for these videos sir! God bless..

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you Iyaloo! :)

[@tonilynn6819]

I really enjoy your sense of humor😂 Thank you!

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Toni! :)

[@WhyDoINeedAProfile]

I don't even have a garden and I can't stop watching these videos.

[@MrSponar]

Now this is a REAL SCIENCE. Its just people dont realize. Thank you sir.

[@nspctor7729]

A growing concern has just cropped up (pun intended) regarding having a sufficient labor force to start off the 2020 growing season. I suspect the lock downs, closure of borders, availability of parts, chemicals etc. might negatively affect the upcoming growing season. With that in mind... Perhaps growing a garden might not be a bad idea. I can see clothes lines coming back in fashion again...grandma would be proud. Stay safe Cheers, N

[@kathrynwhite8482]

N Spctor in NZ many of us don't even have a clothes dryer, so welcome to the club 😊.

[@KnackFarmer-theanswerismeat]

The lack of workforce to help with harvests has been an issue brewing for a long time, and yes, I agree it's coming to a head now! As long as a local population believes that doing harvest work is beneath them, they risk the very food on their plate. We're fortunate to have our own growing space, the skill and attitude to leverage it - but a large majority of the world's population do not have either. Whether fueled by Trump's war on itinerant workers, Brexit impacting workers from Europe and now Covid-19 shutting all borders globally and in many cases within states and regions, the grocery stores won't be stocked for long ...

[@nspctor7729]

@@KnackFarmer-theanswerismeat Uncertain times indeed. The production, distribution and retail system is so complex that anything could interrupt the just in time supply delivery system. For example, your million dollar tractor/??? is down and needs...say spark plugs. Your mechanic has 5 plugs and can't get the extra 3...then what? China is supposedly going back to work, with one problem. There's NO orders because everything is shut down. Normal is a long time coming. Plant your garden NOW. Just DO IT!

[@nspctor7729]

@@kathrynwhite8482 Smart In big cities like Calgary, AB, clothes lines are forbidden in new developments. Go Figure I'm thinking this will change very soon.

[@TehOldGamer]

@Cynthia CopelandThe local population doesn't believe harvest work is beneath them. They just won't work for slave wages and put up with the conditions that illegals will work under for fear of being deported. My family used to do itinerant harvest work but like the construction industry, and fast food industry in California, the invasion of illegal immigrant labor has destroyed the ability for anyone to make a living at it. If you really cared about your own people you would demand that this slave labor force be kept out so these jobs would be viable. Just like exporting manufacturing to China where they have their own internal slave labor force and zero environmental regulations, we are hiding the true costs of globalism and are now reaping what has been sown by globalists for the last 40 years. Want masks or medicine from China? They have told us to go "drown in the sea of Coronavirus".

[@tedbaylor2622]

Perfect viewing for lockdown

[@user-ej4uo9ju9u]

Just love the SIMPLICITY of these videos & it's AUSTRALIAN love them.❤ Kerry Australia 🇦🇺

[@OverlandUnknown]

I spent 17years in the Aust Army, and I love the army saying you throw in... I love the videos Mark.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Cheers mate! All the best :)

[@davidw3876]

I’m in Kentucky and don’t have land but plan to start some raised beds in my backyard. I’ve garden some over the years but haven’t had much luck. I’m hopeful to have a better time growing food. Really like your tips.

[@marilynryan7822]

Love when I get a notification from you! So much info. Well explained. Your reaction to the comments about no gloves touching cow manure...priceless. Stay well.

[@Berkeloid0]

I also love the way instead of trying to justify it he just shrugged it off like he's happy doing it his way and couldn't care less about a pointless criticism!

[@bt1vn]

Hey Mark, my neighbour gave me a few pallets as i have only just started my garden (im in a share house and need everything to be able to be moved with me) due to boredom with our social distancing stuff. I plan on doing several vertical gardens thanks to your videos with the vertical garden in your pallets/compost system. Before all this i had started with my aquaponics build (thanks rob bob) but finances came to a screeching holt and figured why not start with seeds and then move them to the aquaponics setup when i can; but now i figure why not incorporate several styles of gardening to reap the rewards that each style can provide. Due to no current work i have been binge watching a few channels however i have to admit yours is probably the main one at the moment. I love your content, your enthusiasm, your presentation, personality and i have to admit your occasional dad jokes. Anyway to get to the point after some background info, i was thinking today, while outside, wouldn't it be great if you made a video to show us what you do with your herbs, i mean yes things like rosemary obviously go well with lamb chicken potatoes etc but what about some "different" uses that you use for your herbs, things that aren't so obvious. Maybe even a cooking segment occasionally if you do a bit of the cooking in your household, where its all homegrown produce, starting from you harvesting in the garden. Its just a thought. To the fellow viewers I'm not chasing likes, but if this is something you would like to see also, please give my comment a thumbs up and obviously if you don't have any interest in seeing something like this by all means give me a thumbs down, just so Mark can see how much interest there may be for my idea. I dont expect Mark to make a video for just me.

[@kristineosullivan3600]

As a newbie gardener, just wanted to say thanks so much for your videos, I'm addicted!

[@movednorthhomestead7244]

Don’t comment often - but always watch! Love your channel!! Thank you for all the good info ALWAYS! 🤗

[@MrSa458]

I did enjoy this video I actually just decided to start my own garden in my backyard.

[@kevinmurphy5409]

Me too man. What method? Raised bed? Direct sow? Hoop house? I've got raised beds and a hoop house. Whatcha growing? How much of it is cannabis? (You're doing it wrong if none of it is)

[@MrSa458]

I got it in some pallets pallets and I planted some watermelon some radishes okra and tomatoes. No I haven't planted any weed .

[@ActiveServo12]

Post short quick progress vids to your channel my dude itll be legit ill sub rn

[@MrSa458]

@Amy Sternheim I'm not really sure about witch zone I'm in my pops just grabbed the watermelons from Walmart.

[@MrSa458]

@Amy Sternheim so should I invest in chicken wire?

[@ltlbnsgarden]

You always have the best advise and the delivery of you messages are spot on. You would be able to make me believe that everything in the world is pink today 😉

[@bigbadboy2001]

An Epic Aussie helping Aussies Worldwide in their Gardening Adventures!!! Thanks for all your Help from An Aussie in Portugal!!!

[@CreativeConsciousLiving]

You are so blessed to have access to good manure! Here in the US, we are having issues with livestock manure and even straw bales being contaminated with aminopyralid herbicides from hay that has been sprayed and fed to the animals. This contaminated hay makes it through the animal and even through the composting process and will foul garden soil for several years :-( Plants come up twisted and contorted, or not at all. Who knew that "clean" poo would be something to be thankful for!

[@moinature803]

Thank you. I was just asking myself that very question since I am a beginner at this. I guess I'm going to have to ask questions at the nursery.

[@effiecross2008]

Yes, here in the US unless you have access to cow or horse manure that you know the farmer strictly feeds his own home grown unsprayed hay it's not safe to use cow or horse manure, also unfortunately hay and straw are unsafe. The nasty herbicide is not in ALL manure/hay/straw, but you don't know it's contaminated until your garden is ruined, and from what I understand it takes quite a while before the contamination fades. It really cuts down on options for gardening :(

[@CreativeConsciousLiving]

@@effiecross2008 Yes, it has invited me to rely on fewer outside inputs, and to really begin to create a more sustainable model where I am producing much of my own compost.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Well if it comes out in the animal's manure I imagine it must get into the food supply that we eat also! This is a sleeper issue that needs to be investigated more I think... Cheers :)

[@CreativeConsciousLiving]

@@Selfsufficientme They claim it is not harmful to humans, but they also claim that a lot of other things I don't want on my food are safe as well. I don't believe them :-)

[@ThisOldPanda]

Youve become my new favourite gardener... i cant follow all your guidelines because were on opposite sides of the world and im in a much cooler, weeter climate but still great to watch and have plenty of top tips!

[@dewality8768]

Niel Savage the uk I’m guessing? Lol

[@ThisOldPanda]

@@dewality8768 what made you guess that

[@dewality8768]

Cool and wet sums the UK up very well 😅

[@ThisOldPanda]

@@dewality8768 unless were on lock down in which we get nothing but sun 🤣

[@j.kaimori3848]

You can look through his history for seasonal differences. You might need another channel for Lattitude differences.

[@joshuathomas1867]

Real men get into it with bare hands!!! Great work!

[@paulghetu4837]

He reminds me of the old days when I was with my grandparents at the countryside and helping them with the garden and with the animals

[@autumnmalick2987]

Gets me motivated to makeover my garden

[@nancyfahey7518]

I've got 3 more to go. Makes me want to jump up and get moving.

[@AK2HI]

if someone commented that they thought it was gross you touched cow poop, then A - why are you watching this and B - they definitely don't have a garden. haha

[@wascawywabbit0987]

Pssst! Don't tell them where meat comes from! Also, they probably use silver bells, cockle shells and pretty maids all in a row and wonder why they got nothin'. :)

[@Berkeloid0]

I'd also be willing to bet it's people like that who are always catching colds because they don't encounter enough good bacteria to stay healthy either

[@jeil5676]

They prob do eat vegetables that grow in it too and are partially basically made from it.

[@ikigai47]

and C - poop compost isn't the same as straight poop. smell, texture and micro organisms are totally different

[@tngardener231]

Right? My garden is full of it! 70% at least. Since I’ve introduced poo the garden is remarkable.

[@shantimirpeace]

its so satisfying and joyful not only to work and harvest, but also merely to watch how to produce plenty of various healthy fresh delicious food :)

[@hissyfitz7890]

“Manure in the hands; nothing like it.” 😂 Loved the “LIFE” carved into the cow 🐄 patty. 💩 Thanks again for redirecting me to this video. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 from Cape Cod, Massachusetts - USA. Also appreciate that you keep closed captioning on!

[@mr-vet]

Always a thumbs-up for you, my friend!

[@Joey18083]

It's funny, I am currently redesigning my garden by building no dig beds from rotted down goose manure, and I referred to it the other day as "black gold". Its like you heard me say it from several thousand miles away. 👍🏾

[@j.s511]

By the comments you are in high demand now So nice for you after all these years all the changes and the learning To see you rise to such heights makes me smile God bless mate

[@uppanadam74]

I'm glad you did this video!! Ppl who don't know how to garden are going to go in head first without doing any research as to how to set up gardens and garden beds and not get much of a result out of it!! I have worked on my garden for 4 years now to get anything out of it...and I'm glad I did!! Otherwise I would be at the beginning stages of gardening!! Do your research...as there is more too it then just planting seeds ppls!! :-)!!

[@AK2HI]

you may be in Australia and I'm in Alaska, but our grow season is just starting and I've got some great tips from you for my garden

[@robrod7120]

What part of alaska? I was in petersburg in the southeast last year and was going back up there this year, and was planning on gardening. Although it seems that’s pushed back to at least next year for me, if you have any tips for growing in that sort of climate I would appreciate them greatly

[@BringANickel]

I lived in Alaska for years & didn’t grow it, but we got to help move an 89 lb cabbage at the state fair!

[@AK2HI]

@@robrod7120 yeah I'm in ketchikan, so i can give you some tips, I'm certainly no great gardener but like doing it and have for yrs. I've lived here 30 yrs and had a garden about half that time, mostly the obvious cool weather stuff, cabbage, bok choi, broccoli, lettuce, pea, bean, cucumbers, kale they all grow good in my raised bed boxes. they are about 6' x 4' beds and about 3' deep.

[@mikeedward3161]

Hi there, I agree with you there are some great tips from 'Self Sufficient Me'. I think that he can grow all year round almost all foods/plants, as long as summer is not too hot, or he can give /get shade and water. He will still be able to germinate seeds all year being sub- tropical. We here in England/UK get too cold for many plants/foods and feel so sad when summer starts to decline and our hard work looks like ending with frosts, our window of opportunity is so short but at least in this part of the world He can still get outside winter or summer as long as he minds the heat/mid-day sun. This helps to keep him fit and not held back. Here in the UK with so many people now told to stay at home and threat of food shortage, the seed suppliers have been busy and in this respect may help many inclined to grow much more, help them to exercise and get more air. So gardeners whom only had flowers are now into food plants. However, the allotment holders need to take precaution and not tend to their allotments too close together and perhaps those whom normally sell their grown produce need to rethink / sit this one out for a while.

[@pewdiepieDL3]

Glad to get a new video from you. I’m always looking forward to your videos

[@sca4380]

Your videos are getting me into gardening. I'm currently growing from many pots until I can get some bigger planters. So far I've planted Asparagus, Thai pepper, Cilantro, Basil, Cherokee Wax Beans, and Chives. Especially, wanted to get ahead on Asparagus since it takes 2 yrs to reach maturity. I can tell you've put blood, sweat, and tears into that garden. Best wishes from the southeastern U.S. 👍

[@beverlythomas6109]

Your step by step instructions as to how YOU do gardening is so very helpful to people like me( city girl)..thank you so much!!

[@farmer998]

tip I mix my little seeds with some potting mix and then distribute it to the row allowing you to spreed them apart better.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Nice tip! Cheers :)

[@nataliebeach6515]

So happy I came across your channel. Just about to start some seeds for growing season. Living in northern Canada is hard as we only have about a 3-4 month window for gardening outdoors. I’m confident your content will help me make it a more successful growing season this year 🤞🤞 thank you 😊

[@LionessHiker]

Natalie Beach, you might watch some videos by Charles Dowding. He is in England which is much more like your climate.

[@j.kaimori3848]

You might need to find his content from 6 months ago to match your seasons. But some, like this, is always helpful.

[@nataliebeach6515]

Thank you 🙏

[@preciouseureka625]

Glad I'm not the only one to refer to worms as 'gifts'...and yes I run my hands through the finished worm compost like the treasure that it is....another great video with lots to think about, thanks Mark!

[@Daddywaah]

Re-watching this video again. They're so jam packed full of goodness I can always pick something up the 2nd or 3rd time!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Great video.

[@wearethekristensen2731]

You are one of my inspiration... i always look forward to summer time to try your tips and ways of palnting

[@annabellfutch9943]

Love hearing all the wildlife and insects in the background. Reminds me of my grandmothers house in Northern NSW. Would be so incredibly relaxing! The air always smells better out those ways 😊

[@amynorfleet3440]

Thanks for always bringing such fantastic information and not letting negative comments deter you from being authentic! I love your videos, cow poop and all! 💚

[@Constitutionapologist]

Right on time. Thus will give me the confidence boost I need to plant my seeds. I'm nervous of failure bc of the cv. I have a feeling I need to make this garden count. Love your vids, very helpful. Thank you. :)

[@theuniquebean]

Same. Always had a black thumb but I ordered seeds and am planting what I can on my small back patio. Stay safe, Hugs

[@Constitutionapologist]

@@theuniquebean You too Angel. :)

[@TheSuperHellraiser]

Thank you for your great and informative videos!

[@joshwright7404]

I love that opening joke. In America us EMTs say, "The scene is safe" but it's the same. So funny.

[@beesechurger9838]

Marks THE GOAT

[@chuckpack3327]

Mark, be well mate! Love your videos. If you know someone at risk for the virus share this story with them. I might save them too. Thanks... My mother had advanced pneumonia at 78 years old. Breathing with only half of one lung. Wasn't responding to medical treatment. I was told she might not live through the night. I got a jar of minced raw garlic and blended a heaping tablespoon into a glass of chocolate milk. I gave it to her three times that day. Morning, afternoon and Night. A total of three tablespoons. One in each cup of milk. The next morning the nurses said it was a miracle and that her lungs were clear. No sign of any pneumonia. Hope this helps someone. She lived to age 82.

[@rita_fuko]

10:00 I don't know why I laughed so hard 😂 your face said more than a 1000 words

[@janedonahoe2728]

😂 same

[@Selfsufficientme]

I didn't know what to say at that point lol... Usually, I'm never lost for words hahaha... Cheers :)

[@almsaffr]

About the gloves: I compost in a large plastic container and turn it with my hands because it's easier and I can tell if it's heating up. Occasionally it smells like a toilet and I can imagine most people would find it absolutely disgusting.

[@bt1vn]

If you don't who cares? An antibacterial soap, water, and scrubbing brush and you are good to go

[@janicehuff2217]

I love these videos. I am using containers only for my vegetable garden and this man makes more sense and is not boring to listen to. Keep I up. These are very informative and enjoyable to watch.,

[@davidpetersen6694]

We are on the same page about 99% of the time. I’ve been gardening along the Texas coast for around 55 years. My climate is about the same as the coastal areas south of Brisbane, but with a bit more cold snaps. So what’s that 1% we do differently? Well, I like to compost all weeds at a high temperature instead of directly returning them into the bed. Why? It breaks up any life cycles of pests that the weeds might be harboring. Just a thought. I really appreciate your channel not having ridiculously pristine beds. ( You know what I mean)I also shy away from garden channels that use hundreds of dollars worth of expensive wood for garden beds. I like your 3 compartment compost area. I’ll be using that idea soon. Keep up the great work, mate. Bravo!

[@ThatgirlinSeattle]

I grow Australian Yellow lettuce every year. It’s my favorite lettuce. Very sweet and juicy.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Good to know Pamela! Cheers :)

[@fallbrkgrl]

Where would someone find seeds for Australian Yellow lettuce?

[@roshnireddy2521]

Love the down to earth cow dung in your hands. Also, like Moses, parting... (the Red Sea) Trust in Jesus

[@dystopiagear6999]

Greeting from East Tennessee! Thank you so much for continuing your positive message. We all have to do our part to get through these troubled times. Every little bit helps.

[@reymagea1]

been here almost since the beginning and I Like to get my hands dirty--they can be washed! :) Thank you for talking me through raised bed gardening. (: I showed my grandson one of the videos and he's raising potatoes, beets, carrots and proud of himself for adding to the larder. :)

[@loritanner4478]

EVERYONE should play in their dirt. Dirt is good for you. That's the problem these days, everyone is germaphobes. And probably the reason everyone gets sick all the time. No immunity from germs. So get out there and get dirty. Garden on! 🥕🥔🍆🥬🥒🌶🌽🥦

[@lindamac3846]

Oh yes. i let my kids play in the dirt, eat the dirt (kinda) and they're both healthy as can be. Sure, they got a few bugs early on, but now, NOTHING. Germaphobe is true. if you dont' expose your kids to the real world, you'll pay for it later. dirt, best stuff in the world (next to cow manure of course)

[@Flippokid]

Yeah that definitely showed last year.

[@kingjames4886]

I'd suggest growing something that doesn't require amazing soil like peas or beans to start. in the mean time people can get a compost pile started or get some manure to age and do it right. beans can provide an amazing amount of food for the level of work and resources put into them and have fed many cultures for thousands of years. if anyone's interested I can suggest some bean varieties that will yield dry beans even in my 2-3ish month growing season.

[@TheRainHarvester]

Interested. But by "dry beans" do you mean ones that you let dry out for later? Can you also eat them fresh?

[@kingjames4886]

@@TheRainHarvester by dry beans I mean ones that mature to the state of being a seed that can also be used as a dried bean for cooking. imagine a bag of kidney beans I suppose ;) also just incase anyone is more interested check out a variety called "papa de zapallo", they should be a tiger striped, kidney shaped, semi-climbing bean that will grow a modest crop in almost any climate. I grow them on my tomato cages up here in canada and get a consistent crop every year. they're actually more reliable than the tomatoes.

[@nikitab4098]

You go boy! Love it! Nothing like digging and weeding with bare hands!!! ❤️ It!!!!

[@bubbysbub]

Was wondering what your magic trick to quickly getting a bed ready... and cow poo. Excellent!! Best advice, especially if someone doesn't have a compost pile on the go, cow poo is readily available at nurseries, or the big green bunsoes box, lols. I love me the $3.50 bags of cow poo. But that is such a clever idea for inoculating fresh manure with worm eggs!! I just dump the bags I get from locals in a corner of the yard for a month, but this is a much better idea!! Pile it up and let the worms compost it quick! Noice. Speaking of getting our hands into manure, my 8yo son's favourite job is when I'm mixing soil for containers or beds. We have to be careful, because rental, so we pile everything (as in, anything we can get our hands on- compost, worm cast from neighbours, manures from locals, coir, coffee grounds from the local cafe, even shredded paper- it breaks down super fast in beds and the worms go nuts!) onto a big tarp, and then mix it thoroughly with forks and spades. Except my lad doesn't see the point in that, and will happily wade in barefoot and shirtless with me to mix it with his hands. Inevitably, it's the two of us doing the work with tools discarded, hahahaha, manures be buggered. As long as we wash up on the way in, why not have some fun in the dirt!! There IS nothing like handling good, fresh soil ingredients!! I'm all for it mate!

[@joeygsj4925]

Did you literally write 'Life' in Cow manure haha

[@Berkeloid0]

No, things like that are usually stock photos, in this case, that one came from here: www.colourbox.com/image/3260631

[@goinsvirginia]

Mark we love your passion for gardening. You ve truly found your calling. Your so inspiring too.

[@seza1713]

Love you our videos. Just so straight up. You get to the point without the boring lecture so many other videos do. Yeah. Get ya hands in the cow manure. Good stuff.

[@GettingBentWithBo]

This guy knows his shit. And quite frank gets pretty excited about it 😂