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  1. Mandy Onderwater

    Don't Throw Away Potato Peels - Plant Them Instead!

    Have you every tried growing potatoes from peels? What were your experiences? Let us know, down below! 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...
  2. Mandy Onderwater

    A BIG Lizard Ate Our Chickens :(

    Sadly, the majority of Mark's chickens have perished in a goanna (monitor lizard) attack. Goannas have a bacteria, or late poison, in their saliva that kills their prey over time. Their bite kills, whether initially or over time. Mark explains that this was the largest goanna he's seen in his...
  3. Mandy Onderwater

    How I Grew 150+ Fruit Trees in CLAY Soil (Yes, It Works!)

    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...
  4. Mandy Onderwater

    Don't Make This ONE Mistake When Growing Garlic

    Garlic is a food staple in many cultures. It adds flavour, aroma and nutritional value to any dish, and can be eaten both raw and cooked. On top of that, garlic also has medicinal properties, including; anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, activates the immune system, cardiovascular health, liver...
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