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Clay soil is made up of tiny particles that hold water well, but drain poorly. It's sticky when wet, and very hard when dry. Clay soils often have an alkaline pH, above 7 (though, this can vary per region). Many fruit trees require a pH between 6 and 7. Certain nutrients like iron, manganese and...

In this wonderful video, Mark gives us some TOP TIPS on how to fill your raised garden bed WITHOUT SOIL. Listed below are some of the things he used. Leftover pottingmix Use your leftover pottingmix over and over again by using it to top up your raised garden bed. WIth some added nutrients you...

Welcome back to a brand new video! In this video Mark shows us what happens when you bury seafood waste in the garden. Lets.... get in to it! :thumbsup: Those of us that watch Mark's other channels, know that he also has a fishing channel called Self Suffishing Me. This means that he does...

In this video Mark shows us how you can fill a raised bed without using soil... and plant directly in it! :thumbsup: How have you filled your raised beds, and what is your favourite technique? Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the forum...

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What an informative video! How long does your compost take to break down? Is it faster than Mark's 18 months? Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the forum? Support Mark on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier...

Which ways are you currently practicing - and which ones are you aiming to practice over the new year?

Here we were thinking he was going to show us more of Bella... What a great invention however! It would help out both experienced and new composters, helping us all get over that learning hurdle. Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the...

Oh no! We are glad Mark's finger healed this fast! Tune in to see how to improve your compost bays, made to last. Can't say I enjoy the feel of manure in my hands - perhaps because I know the cows on a personal level, haha.

Here's some handy tips on how to improve your 'sandy' soil! On top of that Mark shows off some of his plants. Enjoy!

Hi I am fortunate to be growing all the things I need and want to grow on my block here in Sunnybank Hills in Brisbane. I have purchased the Maze 256 litre tumbler recently and very happy with it. Now shredded paper is my interest area in composting. So, I am going to search the forum for...

I really want to supplement my indoor plants with compost but I have too many bad experiences with pests invasions (particularly aphids, gnats). I read about sterilization via solar, oven and microwave. What are your thoughts on it and is there any other methods?

Hi I’m Lena and this is my garden

Heya Peeps, I am going to start composting a pile... and I was wondering where I should put it ... like a shady spot, sunny spot, complete shade... etc... I have some pallets and other stuff I can build it from ... I am just unsure about what is a good spot ... as some people i see have their...

I was wondering about the how many compost bins i would need, but then remembered that you can dig scraps into garden beds ... so i was wondering how many 'beds' i would need to be able to have one to 'compost' and the other to grow? Can any one see any issues with this other than random veges...

Hi! I'm Viana from the Philippines. I've always wanted to get into gardening but found it really intimidating especially since I don't see much YouTube gardeners from tropical climates. I was wondering what would you recommend for me to plant that's easy, and doable in a small space? Also...

I guess I have made up my mind because I do use the free mulch/compost from our local tip in my garden around the fruit trees but not in the vegetable patch. I'm interested in everyone's thoughts - is compost or mulch from the local council tip safe to use? Here's a video I put together on...