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  1. Mandy Onderwater

    Growing Your Own Food is Not What You Think

    In this video Mark tells us about 5 common misconceptions or false expectations that new and aspiring food gardeners have. 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...
  2. Mandy Onderwater

    Why Avocado Trees Die Even in GOOD Soil

    There's always more tips and tricks out there. In this video Mark shows us the real reason why home growers often struggle to grow avocado trees. Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the forum? Support Mark on Patreon...
  3. Mandy Onderwater

    Don't Make this Wine Barrel MISTAKE in Your Garden!

    In this video Mark will show us why his winebarrel garden pots failed, rotted and what went wrong. He will also show us what he's replacing them with. Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the forum? Support Mark on Patreon...
  4. Mandy Onderwater

    My BIG Self Sufficient Projects for 2026!

    We would like to thank you all for your support in 2025 🤗 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 enables mentoring from Mark via an exclusive VIP email...
  5. Recipes from this Forum

    Uncategorisable Recipes from this Forum

    This article will contain recipes from members all over this forum that were placed in the comments. Other articles will still be found individually in the Articles themselves, created by their original recipeholder. Please add or remove your consent by clicking on THIS link. Recipes are in...
  6. Mandy Onderwater

    Question [VOTE] Article thread compilation for recipes

    Hello all, Many people have posted recipes in regular posts, and over time these often disappear behind many messages. I know I've seen yummy recipes over time, but now struggle to find them. Whilst I still strongly encourage posting your own recipes in the Articles thread, I hope you are happy...
  7. Mandy Onderwater

    I Cut 40 Fruit Trees to Head Height — Did I Go Too Far?

    Over 40 trees, wowza! Check out this video on why Mark cut them, how he chose the cuts and much more. It includes some dramatic drone footage for the best biewing experience. Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the forum? Support Mark on...
  8. Mandy Onderwater

    Never Go HUNGRY 50 Raised Beds Veggie Garden Tour

    In this wonderful video Mark shows us what he's got growing in his garden as of March 2025. Some plants have only just started, and some are at the end of their growth, with the changing seasons. The first row of raised bed start with: 1. Betel leaf, garlic, Chinese keys, turmeric, ground nut...
  9. Mandy Onderwater

    5 Easiest Ways to Start a Food Garden From Cheapest to Dearest

    Mark has been growing food for coming on 2 decades. It meant the difference between surviving or going under. In this video Mark will show us 5 of the easiest ways to start a food garden. Starting from the cheapest to the dearest. 1 - In ground Tilling up a piece of dirt and sewing seeds into...
  10. Mandy Onderwater

    4 Acre UK Food Garden TOUR + TIPS: A Self-Sufficient INSPIRATION!

    Mark takes us on a beautiful tour around Liz Zorab's food garden in the UK's Welsh countryside. During the tour you will see the many things she does to stay self sufficient, from keeping sheep to growing a garden. 🐑 She shows how she keeps the rabbits out of the gardens, using a fence. And...
  11. Mandy Onderwater

    What Happened to our Food Garden After 4 WEEKS on Vacation?

    Mark has returned from his holiday trekking through Europe, visiting countries like the UK, Spain and Portugal. He's now home, feeling refreshed and inspired. Mark and his family visited markets, ate lots of food, participated in the Tomatina festival in Spain and much more. Sampling the foods...
  12. Mandy Onderwater

    The Good & Bad of Home Grown Orange Juice

    Oranges are amazing fruits that are hgh in fiber and contain many vitamins, mainly vitamin C. They contain antioxidants, which on it's own can have many health benefits. Not just that, they can help keep you hydrated, help with digestion, may aid in losing belly fat and many more benefits...
  13. Mandy Onderwater

    EASY to Grow GOOD for You & the WHOLE Fruit is Edible!

    Have you ever heard of the pomelo before, or maybe even grown it? What did you think of the taste? Let us know down below :D 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...
  14. Mandy Onderwater

    Garden Showoff 3

    Click here for "Rainy garden show-off 1" (02/09/2022) Click here for "Rainy Garden Showoff 2" (19/12/22) We've had a horribly busy time since my last showoff. There's been a lot happening in life and my garden has taken a backburner. However, I'm trying to get back into it. I'm working on my...
  15. Mandy Onderwater

    I Got SCAMMED! Exposing Fake Food Plants & Seeds Sold Online

    Sadly there are many scammers around. People will often try to make money from basically nothing. In this video Mark talks about some of his own experiences with scammers, and talks about the research he has done. And also how even that can backfire at times. What are your experiences? And who...
  16. Mandy Onderwater

    10 UNSTOPPABLE Edible Plants That THRIVE in Harsh Conditions!

    After a harsh Summer, Mark shows us his top fruits and vegetables that will thrive through the extremely hot and wet weather. 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...
  17. Mandy Onderwater

    Space Saving EASY Climb Trellis || Cucumber & Asparagus Pea

    What is your go-to trellis design? And did this video inspire you to build your own trellis as well? 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 $25 AU...
  18. Mandy Onderwater

    [Livestream] Are Modern Fruits Still Good For Us?

    Here we battle through some sound issues to an interesting topic. We hope you all enjoyed watching this, and tune in to the next! Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the forum? Support Mark on Patreon...
  19. Mandy Onderwater

    The inspiring story behind famed gardener @Selfsufficientme | My Garden Path | Gardening Australia

    Mark and his family were featured on ABC TV last Friday.
  20. Mandy Onderwater

    Mandy's Garden Adventure

    To see part 1 CLICK HERE To see part 2 CLICK HERE I realised that it's probably nicer to navigate if I kept it all in 1 thread, rather than keeping them seperate. So here be one last thread (hopefully) where I can log my adventures. Even I enjoy looking back where I've come from. Frankly...
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