gardening

  1. Mandy Onderwater

    TURN Children’s PLAY GYM into Something USEFUL

    Such smart thinking! What have you turned into something else over the years? Goodness - what a big snake! 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...
  2. Mandy Onderwater

    5 Tasks You Should Do EVERY DAY in the Veggie Garden

    What are your top tasks to do in the 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 enables mentoring from Mark via an exclusive VIP email where...
  3. Mandy Onderwater

    Don't Make This BIG MISTAKE With Your DIY Raised Garden Bed

    Oh my, there sure were some obvious problems going on! Thankfully Mark learned from it, and is sharing this knowledge with us. What are your tips for building raised beds? Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the forum? Support Mark on...
  4. Mandy Onderwater

    Planting a Fruit Tree on TOP of an Old STUMP!

    Welcome back Mark - looks like he has been busy! Very exciting information and I'm sure we would all love to see what that stump will look like a couple years from now. Hopefully all incorporated into the soil. And for those of us that made it to the end... I bet we are all excited to see more...
  5. Mandy Onderwater

    How to FIX and STOP a Raised Garden Bed From Caving Inwards

    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 enables mentoring from Mark via an exclusive VIP email where he will answer your questions etc ASAP).
  6. Mandy Onderwater

    Recommend Seeds of the New Year

    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
  7. Mandy Onderwater

    What Happens to Woodchips in the Base of a Raised Garden Bed?

    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...
  8. Mandy Onderwater

    The EASY Way to Grow Tomatoes That Actually WORKS!

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

    5 Tips How to Maximise Harvests In Your Vegetable Garden

    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...
  10. Mandy Onderwater

    Choosing the Best Position for a Vegetable Garden

    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...
  11. Mandy Onderwater

    10 Vegetable Crops I'm Growing in October

    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.
  12. Mandy Onderwater

    Growing Food in a Muddy Bog Raised Bed | Taro and Arrow Head

    We were wondering what had happened to this garden bed! Tune in and see how it went! Have you ever grown plants like this? And how did it go? Click HERE for the previous video
  13. Mandy Onderwater

    How We Recycle ALL Our House Wastewater Into The Garden

    In this video Mark show us how he recycles his wastewater - including toilet water! What an interesting and inspiring video! :O
  14. Mandy Onderwater

    6 TOP Crops to Grow at Home to Save You From STARVING

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

    Every Serious Gardener Should Have One of These | Rolling Sifter

    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?
  16. Mandy Onderwater

    5 Ways to STOP Animals EATING or DESTROYING Your Food Garden

    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.
  17. Mandy Onderwater

    I Grew One of the Rarest Citrus Fruits in the world? I Think... | Citron

    Do you have any hints and tips on using this fruit? Let Mark know in the comments below!
  18. [WiP] Tips & Tricks guide to container gardening

    General Gardening [WiP] Tips & Tricks guide to container gardening

    Contents: - Repotting your plants - Types of containers and their pros and cons - Soil temperatures - Companion plants - Watering This is a guide to container gardening, written by and for the community. What does that mean? What it means is that this is a collaboration with people in...
    • Mandy Onderwater
    • Article
    • 16 min read
    • community gardening guide tips and tricks
    • Category: Random
  19. Mandy Onderwater

    How to Grow Ginger From STORE Bought Ginger in Containers

    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?
  20. Mandy Onderwater

    Question A garden guide [Help requested]

    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...
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