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What spices have you grown (and/or preserved) straight from the garden? What is your process, and how do you use them? 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...

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...

Right after Mark shares his fishing plans for 2026, we get a new video. The man knows how to start a new year well. 🐟 P.S: Leave the trolling to fishing ventures 🎣 Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another way, outside the forum? Support Mark on Patreon...

Brand new fishing video in which Mark tells us about his fishing plans for 2026 🐟🎣 What do you hope to see? 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...

What items have you ordered online, and did they meet the expectations? Let us know in the comments down below :twothumbsup: 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...

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...

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...

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...

Mark is back with another amazing video! This time he shows us what he believes to be the top 5 best herbs to grow at home. 🌿 Do you agree with his list? Which other herbs would you grow? Let us know down below! 👇 Handy tip! Want to talk to Mark directly? Did you know that there is another...

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...

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...

What a legend. And everyone should write their own stories, make their own decisions. Make mistakes, learn, improve. 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...

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...

What items have you ordered online, and which items were a HIT and which items were a MISS? 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...

There are no words to accurately describe just how important mental health is. Many describe it differently, but all come down to the same conclusion; mental wellbeing is crucial to your health. In this video Mark talks about transitioning from a military man to a gardener, taking back control...

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 video we get to see the results on Mark's (and TheWeedyGarden's) experiment on electroculture gardening. [Click here for part 1] We all strive for bigger and healthier plants, so why not try our hands at electroculture? So, Mark placed four of these copper antennas and planted corn...

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...

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...