garden

Who wouldn't want a kitchen herb garden?

It's a brand new year. I was excited to hear about everyone's plans for this year! This was my first time ordering seeds online, and so far I'm very happy. What are you planting this year? :D

What a great way to save money and aid in developing your soil! Have you tried this before? How did it go? Top 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...

I'd love to hear everyone's conquests towards self sufficiency. What are your goals for the new year? I'll go first.... I hope to set up my raised garden beds and to expand how much I grow. On top of that I'd love to learn more about (solar) drying my herbs, veg and potentially fruit. I want...

What a great experiment! What are your tomato experiments, and what where the results?

Loving the collaboration between Mark and some other great gardeners. Incredible tips and DIY's. Which of these tips helped you the most? What are some tips you would love to share with other (new) gardeners? Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way...

What handy tips would you add to this? And what did you wish you knew before you started your garden? 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...

We'd all love a monthly update on what Mark is growing, wouldn't we? Here's the top 10 crops Mark is currently growing in October.

I've been loving everyone else's gardens, but haven't given an update on mine. We've had a couple dark, rainy days sp forgive the photo quality. I am currently a container gardener, and the plants that I put in the ground are a first-time try ever for me. I call some plants "experiments" as...

What are your top crops to grow? Here are Mark's top 6 crops to grow at home, along with handy information why:

What a great invention - and significant upgrades! I bet it comes in great use when sifting produce from dirt, and as Mark demonstrated, you can use the garden hose to rinse them while you are at it. What would you use it for?

What animals tend to run rampage in your garden, and how do you combat them? My potted garden always fights canetoads and frogs that love to dig into the soil. I 'combat' it by keeping my plants off of the ground when I can. It really minimizes the chances of them digging in my pots.

What have you grown outside of season, and how did that go?

Oh wow! What are your experiences in growing ginger - have you started it from store bought too? What else have you grown that was store bought?

Good day all, hope we have all been having a good time! I have a question. I've been contemplating making a beginner guide for gardeners. Or perhaps even a tips & tricks to gardening article thread. It will all be here available on the forum for anyone to read, and to be directed to when they...

Another reason to be motivated to be more self sufficient. The lettuce could be leafy gold at these prices! Here are luckily some handy tips towards growing lettuce. What are your plans this year to adjust to the high living costs?

Why did Mark start to be more self sufficient? Here's some insights to Mark's experiences, life choices and family. Lets.... get into it!

Another interesting video, this time about how the rain has affected his garden. What plants died and what plants thrived?

Do string trimmers, or as we Aussies know it whipper snipper, damage Birdies garden beds?