I'm Leaving...

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Everyone, if you see me overseas in Europe or the UK give me a thumbs up and say G'day! Thanks for your ongoing support! Cheers :)

[@thinkforyourself2662]

Be careful over there it's insane now

[@randomnesspersonified]

Haven't watched this video yet but my first thought was, "Oh good grief, don't bother with the UK" - lol! Well I say that...there are pockets where there is more risk. Avoid the cities, and perhaps favour countryside a bit more, I'd say. London - nah, don't bother, sad to say. Sorry if you've covered it in the video, but living in the UK or even visiting it right now should come with a health warning! Not that we Brits don't want you here, but just be careful where you go please!

[@mcbeed2770]

Sweet Pup. Bella, Beautiful she is. She'll need lots of hugs & treats while your gone. You scared me.Thought you were going away. Glad you are staying. Love your channel.Thx for all you do. Have Fun on Holiday 😇🙏🐾🐾

[@randomnesspersonified]

Also: Don't pick up and display any souvenirs with a British flag - if you do that in the wrong place...and don't criticise the govt or police...

[@user-vt5hx1kz7l]

👍🏼 Hope you enjoy your time here in the UK. If you get time, visit Cornwall, you will love it.

[@vinesonline]

Mark! You scared the heck outta me! Don’t DO that! Also, have a great holiday. Also, I tell all my friends about you. My kids put me onto you a few years ago because they all think you are the twin of their dad (my hubby) haha. We live not far from you and you inspired me during covid to set up my backyard as a food growing/chicken raising/worm farming mecca. You are the man. Enjoy you’re break, and thanks for all you have done - both for your country, and for all of us fan people ❤

[@kirrileepearson9981]

Me too... I saw the heading and thought "noooo, don't ever leave us"... as long as you come back...safe travels!!

[@jimmystovepipe5072]

Glad to hear you're going on holiday and not permanently! Can't wait to see you after you come back!

[@HoneyRowland]

The kids and I discovered you four +/- years ago and we've enjoyed watching. The dad jokes are amazing as my husband who passed was big on them too. You helped us get through some hard times. We are so glad you're staying! We can't wait to get a copy of your book and read it! Holiday up and come back fresh. :) Good luck to you and your family from middle Tennessee in the US! 😊🎉😊

[@karmelcrandall2926]

So glad your not really leaving! I enjoy your out of the box approach to gardening! It's always informative even with bumps in the path! Y'all have a great Holiday with flying tomatoes🍅 and enjoy being a Foodie for a while!!! Look forward to your return from down south in Mississippi!

[@RS-dq2lv]

Don't scare us like that with that kind of title! Glad you're not going to leave permanently, very much enjoy your videos! Thanks for posting & enjoy your vacation! 👍💯❤

[@Saidan79]

That is called intentional clickbait. Very pathetic and scummy tactic.

[@koiboybud-dbee4556]

​@Saidan79 Mark's literally leaving on holiday, so explain how you misunderstanding the correct title is clickbait? It's only clickbait if it's untrue.

[@Edmlady92]

@@Saidan79 Can you stop copying and pasting this comment? It's annoying. If this made you upset, just leave.

[@JakeTheMDog]

@@koiboybud-dbee4556of course it’s clickbait. I’m leaving looks like he’s fully quitting. That’s not the case. Don’t act like you don’t know.

[@koiboybud-dbee4556]

@JakeTheMDog "I'm leaving looks like he's fully quitting." That's how you saw it. As I said, he is leaving on holiday, so it's not clickbait. Don't act like you don't know.

[@davidliner7962]

I will admit that seeing this scared me. I live in the southeast of the US, so lots of differences in growing zones but I've been watching you since I first got back into gardening after retiring from the army. You inspired me to drive on after a long military service and little knowledge of what to do after it was over. Now my whole back yard is thriving in food. Thank you for your inspiration. Have a great holiday and enjoy your relaxation all!

[@dayamitrasaraswati6276]

Whew! Such a relief you aren't leaving us permanently Mark. Have a great holiday. Stay safe in England. 🫂

[@Saidan79]

That is called intentional clickbait. Very pathetic and scummy tactic.

[@cardnutzaussie]

@@Saidan79get over yourself, reaping your comment over and over makes you look like the galah that you are! 😂

[@dayamitrasaraswati6276]

@@Saidan79 Don't know what you mean?

[@peterw7512]

​@@Saidan79i don't think it was the worst clickbait... Certainly not enough to be described as scummy. Especially compared to the usual clickbait.

[@FloridaGrowing]

I hope that you and your family have a restful vacation. We love you. Can't wait to see you back❤ from tropical Florida, USA

[@crazydrummer181]

I found your channel during Covid. Since then, I’ve gotten into keeping and maintaining plants for my porch and around the house. I’d like to thank you for helping me get into that. It’s really nice having my own plants around, both aesthetically and mentally.

[@sueyates3555]

I wish you and your family a safe and fun trip. You deserve it. Thanks for all you do always enjoy watching your videos.

[@BunchOfGreyGrapes]

Oh, I nearly had a heart attack at the title and intro. Have a good holiday!

[@ErikLeed]

Me too hahaha, when i saw the crying I thought it was for real lol. Can't wait for the orchard video;) I just bought a loquat tree and a hardy kiwi!! Bon Voyage, Mark and fam! :)

[@BunchOfGreyGrapes]

@@ErikLeed I'm from NZ and it always feels weird when someone calls the fruit a Kiwi instead of a kiwifruit lol. But good luck with your fruit trees!

[@lindyjourde7411]

Same! 😩

[@kele1264]

Same!

[@michellepatterson9743]

Me too.

[@bubbles3332]

Glad to here you aren't leaving permanently mark you bring so much wisdom and down to earth vibes have fun on holiday

[@Idontparticipate]

Always awestruck by your beautiful forest. So glad you're not leaving for good. Lots of love to you and your family 💛

[@kimstamos1038]

Have a wonderful holiday!! I'm glad to hear you're not leaving! You enjoy some time off, too. Have a safe and wonderful time!!

[@maverick85]

Have a great holiday!

[@garrischutte7943]

Have yourself a wonderful rest! Be safe and have fun. Prayers for traveling safety!

[@michaelcooney7687]

The smart man learns from his mistakes but the wisest learn from other peoples mistakes… So watching everybody’s explained failures is a gift the wisest hold dearest. Much appreciated..💝😎

[@DebraofSENC]

Well said and absolutely agree with you.

[@hairybass480]

That's something I can learn from and it wasn't a mistake. Good on you for sharing the words. Have a great day or evening Internet stranger.

[@laurakm991]

Thank goodness !! I am happy you are not leaving !!! keep up the good work and have a fantastic holiday it is well deserved!!

[@monolofiminimal]

Have fun and eat well!

[@AtomicAbby42]

Love your channel Mark, and I'm glad to hear you enjoy making it. I'm looking forward to your pantry video whenever you get there, because I'm coming up on a similar project. Thanks for everything you share. Cheers and happy holiday!

[@samm3980]

Wow 21 years?! Never knew you served but that's awesome. During my years in the US air force I worked with some Aussies a handful of times and it was always an immense pleasure. Thanks for your work and all the great info. I hope to follow in your footsteps one day. Enjoy the vaca 🛫

[@carolinereynolds2032]

Google Gardening Australia's episode which featured Mark. He talks a bit about his time in the AIF.

[@s-c..]

Gardening Australia has a KZbin channel & the segment can be found there, just fyi.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks for your service Sam! I had the same experience working with the US Military on exercises and operations. They were always fun but professional. Cheers mate :)

[@mrsturnbull4698]

@@Selfsufficientme you know you really dont have to thank us Australians serving in the Miltary we dont do it for you in the USA we do it for us our own country

[@theotherredmeat]

​@@mrsturnbull4698 🙄

[@abarnhart100]

You about scared me to death! Your channel is an inspiration and has been for years! Have fun in Europe. When you decide to hop around the Pacific, I am in Hawaii and would be happy to see you!

[@HomeBrewandGardeningAustralia]

🎵Leaving on a jet plane! Seriously thou, you need to rest and relax and enjoy time with your family. Expecting great content! Have a great time!

[@Selfsufficientme]

LOL...👍

[@Rashonye]

You are literally my favourite grow blogger! Thank you x Have a great break and glad you are coming to the UK, even if I don't get to see you 😊 Have a great adventure!

[@Pro_Critical99]

Omg you made my heart drop i thought you were gon retire

[@Saidan79]

That is called intentional clickbait. Very pathetic and scummy tactic.

[@lawsonfarm]

@@Saidan79 Chill your cheeks. It's not that big of a deal.

[@pjtfd3849]

@@Saidan79how many times ya gonna say it?

[@adryawebb2556]

​@@Saidan79 STFU and quit copy-pasting the same comment.

[@BigSmashKing]

Happy for you to have a holiday. Very happy you are coming back!

[@rosemaryryan6455]

❤ have a great holidays n will be looking forward to your next sessions. Hope you catch up with Liz Zorab. Enjoy every nice new taste n find out so many new things to being back to us all. God bless you n Nina.

[@teresawebster3498]

I like the way your website is set up. I also like that there isn’t a billion ads that popup when I am scrolling through and looking for articles to read. I am really glad that you are taking some you and family time, I hope y’all have a great time!

[@MrsBadger]

Thank goodness you’re just going on hols … hope it goes well for you all 😊

[@dschott1083]

I’m so happy you and yours are taking some time off together. Stay safe and have a great time. 👍

[@luxameepaibool2820]

❤❤❤❤❤Have a good trip in England and Europe , can’t wait to see you after you come back , 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Lydian804]

Hi Mark. I want to remind you once more of the magical calming power of your garden tour videos. Always looking forward to those. Have a nice holiday!

[@kbishop5111]

You are helping people stay SANE! God Love You! Kathleen from AZ...yep really takes work to have our garden, we DO!

[@ethanhunt3226]

I met Self Sufficient Me today! So grateful to meet you Hope you enjoy your holiday

[@michellestanton2875]

Okay, I nearly had a heart attack alright! Love watching your channel both my husband & myself. We both get excited when a new clip comes out. We really appreciate all your hard work & effort in inspiring all us gardeners. Hoping you have a great holiday & relaxing carefree break away & stay safe. ❤

[@Plantasyraices]

Have a great trip. I love Liz and can’t wait to see your visit with her. Safe travels! 💚🤍🤎

[@noname549]

You are just bloody brilliant!! It's always been my dream, to have a walk in pantry. I wasn't aware of your own one, until this video. How cool! I'm looking forward to seeing this video when you're all set up, thank you for being such a wonderful influence.!!

[@BorgesiusBeckles]

Enjoy your holidays, recharge and stay save and healthy.

[@lennardkahn6379]

Have a great holiday mate, thanks for sharing your knowledge and good humour.

[@cherylmosher6026]

Have a fantastic holiday. Breaks are always great for renewal, relaxing and variety. Real enjoy your channel and trying to translate your teachings into Zone 3 🇨🇦

[@tatianakompaniets5317]

Have a fantastic jorney, you are a great inspiration for all of us! Welcome to Barcelona! WE are famous for a good food.

[@athena6984]

Glad you are not leaving 😊 Enjoy your holidays

[@leapingkitties]

Oh thank god b/c you feature veggies I have never heard of and I jumped to who will do that for me now. Have a great holiday. Cheers from Canada.

[@ktnsteve]

Oh, my goodness! The UK is in turmoil 😧 Please be careful and be safe. Enjoy your tomato throwing!✝️🙏🏽

[@mikeedward3161]

@ktnsteve Hi there, yes you are very correct in saying this. Apart from the fact that there is still COVID here doing the rounds still, although the newspapers and tv say verylittle of it. In my part of the world (southeast England) there are people we know of whom have had this for the third time just recently on the third time. I would guess that there are many more places and if you should hire a vehicle, take care not to meet the racers. Now I really do not want to be off putting and seeing the person you are, I would guess there would need to be a great deal going on to achieve that. However, just wanted to say that what @ktnsteve wrote here is correct. Take care and look forward to hearing much more on your return. Regards, Maureen /South of England

[@JulieNidra]

Uk is unsave?? Not true..

[@ktnsteve]

@@JulieNidra - maybe where you are is perfectly safe. Where I am is perfectly safe, but landing at the airport HERE, avoid downtown and that is probably true of London. The rest of the country will certainly be just fine.

[@miguel-h]

True, the title is a little click-baity 😂

[@Selfsufficientme]

Yeah, I know, but I thought you guys would get the joke... Cheers 😁👍

[@eddieslittlestack7919]

Not too click bait-ie for me brother! Enjoy your vacation you two! Greetings from Minnesota, USA.

[@TeleCS]

Great to hear Mark. Hope you have a fantastic holiday. Much deserved if I may say. 👌🏻Greetings from Melbourne mate.

[@thesecretlifeofber5424]

1:40 “you’re so generous with your eyeballs 😶👌👌” 😂

[@martysgarden]

Hi mate, stoked you're getting away for a bit. Our family had an awesome break recently as you know in the Philippines. Stay safe my friend! Don't work too much hehe

[@alexp7615]

I hope you are having fun on your holiday! I love your channel. My family watches your channels because you make it easy to understand what you are doing in the garden. I like that you showed all that you are into positive or negative in the garden

[@williambrown331]

Listening from Murfreesboro Tennessee ❤

[@christinej2358]

Have a fun, safe holiday in the UK! Don’t worry about us, we will all be waiting for you and hope to see lots of pictures from your time away.

[@glenhehir3833]

Bugga ya mate! I’m too old for those sort of scares! Have a ripper of a holiday mate! Cheers.

[@Selfsufficientme]

LOL...Sorry :)

[@Saidan79]

@@Selfsufficientme It is very pathetic of you to resort to such scummy and spineless tactics like clickbaiting not only with the video title, but also the thumbnail. You lost all my respect. You knew what you were doing while setting this video up.

[@questioneverything9535]

​@@Saidan79then move along

[@glenhehir3833]

@Saidan79.. suck it up mate.

[@LARKXHIN]

​@@Saidan79 dude I don't like titles like this either but I've seen enough to hold off on any emotions until watching and getting more information. Chill.

[@sophiedavis1173]

Have a wonderful holiday Mark & family! Take good care... 🥰🥰🥰

[@evanfunk12]

Please travel safe!!! The world is pretty chaotic now. Saw some comments about being extra careful in the UK and Spain, so please keep an eye out. Have fun and be safe!

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

It's all total horseshit. A bit like saying you'll get shot if you go to Disneyland

[@cougarxs1977]

Omg Mark my heart stopped I thought we were loosing you ❤ I hope you have an amazing trip can’t wait to see what you have for us on your return 😊

[@theholmestead5178]

Let's get into it!

[@emean8299]

Enjoy your holiday-vacation!! Have a wonderful time with your beautiful family/relatives/friends😍😍🥰💕🌺💐

[@SmallWonda]

Yipee sounds Brilliant! Go, go GO, MARK & CO!! Being a Brit, & a Spain-lover, do hope you have the best time for me (as I can't travel any more!) Cheers, Mate. Safe travels.

[@bradlafferty]

You all deserve a vacay! Enjoy every minute! Safe travels!

[@CarlLoProduccions]

Have some nice Holiday time, i dream one day having the skills and knowledge you have.

[@teganhenke7627]

We loved the look of the long sleeve shirts for the sun safety. I prefer long sleeve for the garden but it is hard to find ones that aren't heavy and uncomfortable, or that dry semi-quickly

[@Hippycilla]

Wonderful, hope you have a amazing Holiday and safe trip 🎉

[@joemccall8991]

You are fantastic, sir. A real treasure and I hope you and the family have an absolutely wonderful vacation! Cheers!

[@rustic35]

Have a great holiday, Mark! Enjoy yourselves and have some fun without the cam.

[@user-gx5ir2uf7v]

Please enjoy your holiday. As long as you come back safe and sound. x

[@vickihalverson6328]

So happy to hear you are writing a book. I can't wait to get my hands on it.🥰

[@SoberOKMoments]

Wow! We're in Agualonga, Portugal. I feel like a rock star is coming close to where we live! Enjoy your well-earned holiday and be safe in all your travels.

[@szbyzan]

Have an awesome holiday.

[@SuzieC62]

Have a wonderful holiday guys. Eat, sleep, laugh, and have a ton of fun. See you when you get back.

[@y__h]

omg uncle why'd you tease us like that take your time and please have a nice holiday with your family! 🎉

[@user-nh3np8qy1y]

Enjoy yourself! Love your show. And will be waiting for your next video.

[@user-wm5mn7ne9b]

Hi Mark, this is Miloš, originally from Czechoslovakia, now living permanently near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. I have a miniature garden where i am using some of your ideas, such as composting, mulching, recycling, repurposing, reusing, and so on. In my heart, i am a professional adventurer and have traveled the world. Why don't you try the other Europe ... Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, or Bulgaria. Bulgaria has some of the best gardeners in the world. People in those countries like the Australians, just tell them that you are not an American. Have a safe trip and try to stay in touch.

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Miloš, I would love to visit those countries. We extensively toured Croatia, and it was amazing! Hopefully, we will get the chance to do more. We also enjoyed Chiang Mai back in 2016. Cheers :)

[@user-wm5mn7ne9b]

If you need any info about those countries, get in touch with me. Although I am retired paleontologist, my hobbies include history and languages. I speak 8 languages to various degree of fluency and can even teach 4-5 of them. Where are you located? I mean which time zone?

[@sharont2878]

​@@user-wm5mn7ne9bYou speak 8 languages 😮 wow that is fantastic

[@efisgpr]

​@@user-wm5mn7ne9b You sound exceedingly interesting! Start a channel!!! PLEASE!

[@lewisheasman]

Sydney time zone. But he's in Queensland. All the same until daylight savings time. Can't wait

[@veronicavee3499]

Thank God Mark, I love your garden and you and it are the closest I get to visiting my dad's place and walking round the garden with him 😢brissie wayside 20 years ago 🎉so chill, have a great trip

[@wellmet7407]

I follow Liz also. It will be great to see you two together. Safe travels.

[@MegzChannel90]

The panic I had in reading the title! You've inspired me to start a small veggie patch. Have an amazing holiday!

[@pammccanles2122]

Enjoy your trip! It sounds fabulous! 😃 I will be looking forward to all the new changes when you return. 😊

[@objectreborn.artsewing]

I won't give it away here but the news you dropped at around 7:40 made me so happy! I'm so proud of you! 🤗✌️

[@mikimilkicow]

Hope you have safe travels and enjoy your holiday!!

[@susanc-c7817]

Glad ur staying around as u are just normal no BS that is what we all love about you ☘️enjoy the holiday

[@lindahughes5281]

Have a great time. I am so thankful you’re not leaving for good. Cheers!

[@AnnmarieHosein]

Am glad your not leaving enjoy watching you .from Trinidad have a great holiday😊

[@gracesreadsalotayy182]

DONT GIVE ME SUCH A HEART ATTACK😂

[@rosannaarndt2276]

Enjoy Your Break!! Looking forward to your Return & your Book!!

[@FishPit]

Good for you mate. Enjoy your holidays! Hope you enjoy your time here in the UK and the rest of Europe.

[@brightantwerp]

Have a great time. I started keeping quails and got metal raised beds because of you, during covid.

[@enderbenbeans1801]

Have a Great time! enjoy the world, YT will wait.

[@julihoward5436]

Safe travels. Enjoy your holiday.

[@AREA_FIFTY_1]

there are very few channels i will not hate for click bait but you are one of them! have a amazing holiday mate!

[@midwestribeye7820]

Mark, thank you for putting out so many informative and fun content! I can tell you have a heart for helping others and want everyone to be able to be the best version of themselves possible. I hope you and your bride can have a relaxing time and make some wonderful memories. Many blessings to you. 😊

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

A Detailed - How To Book is a Great Idea SSM, great idea.😊

[@jasenanderson8534]

Enjoy your trip, looking forward to those snippets of videos of that experience too. Well deserved break for all your hard work in showing us the way via this channel.

[@pamelacooley6457]

Thank goodness ❤ so glad you’re still keeping the channel. Enjoy your holiday! We all need a holiday.I took one last month.Cant wait to hear about your holiday when you get back.When I went to Europe we enjoyed the foods and sights too.Look forward to quail videos and anything else you have to share .

[@ihopeugrow]

Have fun on your most deserved vacation with the missus!!! Remember: you gotta try everything at least once 😊

[@marciah0312]

Hope you are loving your time off, Mark. I was startled to see this vid's title and my heart leapt for a minute...just enjoy all those delish meals and safe travels. Best to you and yours❣

[@nezantra]

If you are leaving, I am downloading every single video you have ever made. About to watch this one, hoping for the best. He's letting us know about an extended vacation, complete with meeting other gardener youtubers!

[@Saidan79]

That is called intentional clickbait. Very pathetic and scummy tactic.

[@nezantra]

@@Saidan79 who asked? Speak for yourself, an absence will be noticed and I doubt he got more clicks than usual.

[@questioneverything9535]

Thank you Mark for the knowledge you have shared. Enjoy your holiday and be safe!

[@cardnutzaussie]

@@nezantraThank you!!

[@ChrisSmith-eh9bt]

My daughter has just bought her own house - with a garden - so naturally my gift to her was a link to your KZbin channel. Of course being in Victoria, we need to make adjustments for cooler weather, but we are great fans!! Hope you enjoy Pommie Land.

[@sweefu2]

You really had me worried there mate!! Enjoy your trip and time away

[@beeplk7290]

Your channel got me through COVID and got me to try gardening. You scared me, man!! Enjoy your vacation! =D I'm glad to hear you love doing this channel so much.

[@clairewright8153]

Have a great break, some might call it click bait, but Aussies would say things like, had ya going for a minute, pulling ya leg, only stirring ya.

[@UpandSprout]

Ratbag behavior.