i suffered with severe depression after losing my darling 4 years ago.Thanks to you i have taken up veggie gardening and fully enjoy it. Thank you Mark

@pipellis6672

3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes from a Welshman gardening in France. Be happy, enjoy happy memories and great veggies.

@stellaq3306

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Very fulfilling.

@ms.farmgirl

3 жыл бұрын

MIchael, Loss is difficult no matter what type it is. Also staying "indoors" and without being in the sunlight, too long contributed to depression. The more light and open air exposure the better for your overall mental & emotional health. Gardening is one of the best organic healers we find in existence. That is why Depression/Anxiety of Gardeners/Farmers is so low it is nearly non-existent, unless they are in financial “make or break” factors situations. If your livelihood [$$] is on the edge then it puts them in a different category. Just general Gardening/Farming is the best Mental Health exercise known to mankind. Even if people are only Gardening in containers on their patio's, or on their sidewalks and paths. it is still excellent sunlight exposure [Vitamin D] and a calming effect on the psyche. I wish you all the luck and success in your GREEN THUMB future.

@michaelougarezos8963

3 жыл бұрын

@@ms.farmgirl Thank you Suzzy i am feeling much better now but i will always belong to my wife in this world as i know she is waiting for me in the next life.

@jamaicaninthekitchen4358

3 жыл бұрын

Hi I try juicing celery and see it it helps your depression ,you can add other greens as well,I I heard a herbalist saying it helps to calm the body

I like his no bullshit gardening approach. its all about common sense, easy to do steps. Love it! Thanks mate.

@denisebrady6858

4 жыл бұрын

Try getting an answer to a question because we can't

@roflstomps324

4 жыл бұрын

@@denisebrady6858 What?

@denisebrady6858

4 жыл бұрын

@@roflstomps324 Rolf I have asked numerous question to Mark & have never once received a reply & this also goes for another gardener that emailed me. We live in Brisbane Northside which is Sub-Tropical near Mark & just have no idea why no answers as I have given him my Email / Mobile number etc. If you now why please let me know. Cheers Denise

@roflstomps324

4 жыл бұрын

@@denisebrady6858 I don't mean to sound mean or obtuse but why would he? What's his obligation?

@jazylou584

4 жыл бұрын

@@denisebrady6858 Hi Denise, If you see the large amount of comments below us, I think it would simply get lost amongst the rest. He is but one person. I wouldnt take it personally. I think hes giving us a beautiful dose of knowledge that we can utilize in our own garden. Abit of research goes along way also. He doesn't live anywhere near me so I have to figure out things that suit my area, zone etc. Good luck, maybe post your questions again in a local garden forum?

You know what I like about your videos? It’s the fact that you don’t ramble on about nonsense for 90% of the video, and give the helpful content at the last 10% of the video. You get right into it #👍🏼 and make the entire video pleasant and satisfying to watch, without any unnecessary sciences 🙄. Always my go to guide whenever I need a second opinion “other than my own 🤣”. Good man👍🏼👌🏽. Keep it coming

@rockingrogershomestead

Жыл бұрын

I definitely ramble on. I need to get better about that as well as just working on better content.

@FootFungusTreatment_Tao

Жыл бұрын

Once the yard waste is in place, add layers of newspaper or cardboard to smother any weeds or grass that might come through. This is an inexpensive way to create a barrier and prevent weeds from growing. After that, it's time to add soil. Look for bulk soil in your area, which is usually cheaper than buying bags of soil at a store. Be sure to mix the soil with compost to add nutrients and organic matter to the bed. Another way to save money when filling raised vegetable garden beds is to use organic straw bales. Remove the wire from the bales and use them as the bottom layer of the bed. Straw is an excellent organic material that will break down over time and improve the soil. In the following years, simply add more garden soil and maybe some straw mixed in to keep the bed healthy and productive. By using these simple methods, you can fill your raised garden beds without breaking the bank.

@horationelson298

10 ай бұрын

But when he does ramble i love it 😂

@suewapp3001

9 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your videos, information is great, I am envious if your area to garden. Inspirational info and so much practical info.

Off topic, but I feel like he would give a good hug, he has such a gentle manner

@tannisjohnson6456

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a good hugger

@laura91939597

3 жыл бұрын

🥰

@Phahel7

3 жыл бұрын

My mate recently said he's the Dad you wished you had

@toinettehenry4025

3 жыл бұрын

Think he's giving good info. Easy 2 understand. Demonstrates as he goes. Will watch him again. Ur American friend. Txs 4 ur time & info Tee

@jonathanwiggins5366

3 жыл бұрын

100%

I must say it's nice to have Russel Crowe giving me gardening tips.

@pollitolatino77

3 жыл бұрын

😆

@joycekennedy5252

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@davidjonas4040

2 жыл бұрын

Im new to this channel and a vid about gladiator tomatoes, his favorite kind. Made me laugh.

@purpleluna8413

4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know who would ever though Russel Crowe would give up the movie business for gardening 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anyone else just discover this man today and are now on their 10th or so video? Addictive!

@nataliedowd5568

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Yes!!!!

@marykill4923

3 жыл бұрын

@@nataliedowd5568 me too

@jaxcortez5100

3 жыл бұрын

I discovered him from the Epic Gardening channel who recommended him on one of his videos. Now I’m addicted to watching them both.

I'm about to start trying to use raised garden beds. Before watching this, I naively assumed that I should fill the entire thing with with the bagged high quality dirt. Good thing I saw this before getting started, that will save me a lot of money.

@jayecurry1369

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, I think everybody thinks that before they learn better.

@RichardJohnson-cg2ix

3 жыл бұрын

Me too Great ideas.

@burritosamigos4548

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@rebeccaketner816

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Also in SoCal you have to prevent gophers from going up into the bed by starting with 1/2# cage wire

@quintinmarsters1609

2 жыл бұрын

I just started. I removed old bark a few weeks ago. I could of used at the base. Great video.

My wife thought worms were bad and used to take them out of the soil,i explained to her how they broke down organic plants and bugs and turned them into nutrients for plants,and showed her your videos....now she gathers them up and puts them around her favourite plants....thanks Mark.

@Helga-fe5xl

Жыл бұрын

No way! 😅

@kina7128

10 ай бұрын

😂

@bonsatago9220

8 ай бұрын

That was rather adorable, good on you two 👍🏾❤️

@wrongfullyaccused7139

4 ай бұрын

The intestines of the earth

Can someone give this guy his own tv show....legend!

Wow the log drainage is like an underground ecosystem full of nutrients for the plants especially when their roots touches it.

@angelau1194

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Sepp Holzer in Austira he farms up a mountain and uses Hugelkulture (the log drainage) you should see the stuff he grows! Love Mark's channel too : )

@Baffi_

4 жыл бұрын

Hugelkulture !!!

@Hugo-lm7ed

4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh it doesnt act like a drainage like rocks do but the opposite. It holds moisture

@jaredbackus1416

4 жыл бұрын

For years to come by The time that stuff breaks down it'll be black as night full of nutrition and goodness

@eskay3345

3 жыл бұрын

Those wood roaches scare me . It’s a phobia

I love how he loves the earthworms. A real gardener with a great heart 💜

@nk-dw2hm

3 жыл бұрын

That was one of the most energetic worms I've seen!

@dontall71

2 жыл бұрын

My Granpa used to say that earthworms were the best workers he ever had. They never complain and work for free, 24-7

@ih82bfake

2 жыл бұрын

That gives me some worm feelings!

@tracycrider7778

2 жыл бұрын

@@ih82bfake yasssssss💜

How does anyone dislike these videos? It's like learning from a dad. Homegrown knowledge

@TheMurlocKeeper

3 жыл бұрын

Some Karen probably got offended that he mentioned cow manure on the internets, lol! Haters gonna hate. :P I can't imagine anyone not liking this guy. They must be sad, soulless creatures.

This man is a legend.

@Laachyy

4 жыл бұрын

bet protams :)

@jeyofronda5973

4 жыл бұрын

Well he is Russell Crowe.

@MrPaulviles

4 жыл бұрын

When he eats a banana he becomes Banana Man!

@muthusingaramramanathan55

4 жыл бұрын

jeyo fronda P

@theorangebaron1595

4 жыл бұрын

YES!

"A full thumbs up" coming your way

@shawtop

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4qlz9aapqXbocY.html

@ProfesserLuigi

4 жыл бұрын

I only had half a thumb to spare, sorry.

Based on my limited knowledge of Ozzie culture, I imagine Mark was quite the beast on the old rugby field back in the day.

@TheFourthWinchester

3 жыл бұрын

Probably was more into cricket.

Gotta be one of the best gardening and gandeners on all of YT. Friendly demeanor and great knowledge, well delivered too

One thing I recommend for anyone who has voles, moles, or burrowing mice is to put hardware cloth down first, put the bed frame on top of it, then add the soil. I fought in the Great Mole War of 2006 and lost badly, lol!

@jimandmissylima9789

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, we fight with burrowing mice, tiny squirrels and moles in Southern California.

@seedylee

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimandmissylima9789 yes my gophers are annoying. get the right hardware cloth width, i think i got 1/4 inch, not 1/2.

@travis5452

4 жыл бұрын

I hear that stainless steel lasts a lot longer, but how long will the less expensive material last?... It can be hard to find 48 inches wide with 1/4 inch mesh. (Or even 1/2 inch.)

@robotnik77

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe put mesh wire on top of the black cloth, then your mix? but if you have a family of raccoons, then that increases the problem 10x. They can climb the box.

@Lengsel7

4 жыл бұрын

Nail/fasten it to the bottom.

That slow mo dirt flip made me laugh and almost choke on coffee. These videos really are some of the best ways to learn about gardening, I will definitely be mirroring some of the techniques i've seen on your channel this year. I want to grow enough food to be self sufficient for a year, but the growing times in The Great State Of Maine are not very optimal. You have helped many more people than just me travel on the path to healthy living, so thank you for making these videos and allowing people like me to learn from your experience.

@rachellee5797

4 жыл бұрын

Maine grows rocks right? :p

@earthyring4393

4 жыл бұрын

@@rachellee5797 Your not wrong about that, seems like there's rocks everywhere here, but wild harvested stone makes for good looking and essentially free landscaping material. Also, Maine does ship tonnes of dirt/stone and land fill to places like Massachusetts every year, so you could say we have a thriving rock market.

@queenelcene638

4 жыл бұрын

@earthy ring 👩‍🦳🙋‍♀️👁read and👍both of your comments. I concur on the 1st and enjoyed your classy, informative repost, to the joker. Good on you, and good on Maine, for creatively filling the State's coffers. Cheers from Michigan, the 2 mitten State!

@devinwordell9544

4 жыл бұрын

Looks away from garden for a night, wind blows all the pinemeedles for miles around into your garden.

@AmericaFirstNow

4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. zone 5 here.

🦻I appreciate the attention to your subtitles, “leaves crunch”, “soil falls into wheelbarrow”, “spade scrapes against the wheelbarrow”, “spade crunches into soil”, “birds chirp”, “water sprays”.

I called a company that removes trees and asked them if they had wood chips that they were wanting to dispose of. Their shop isn't that far from my house and they have tons of the stuff and can't get rid of it so they brought their truck over and dumped it into my back yard. I just filled up the wheelbarrow and filled the beds about 3/4 of the way full and then put topsoil from my yard on top of that. It's been about 8 years now and the level has gone down a few inches but I've replaced that with some other top soil from a landscaping company that removed the sod from a neighbor's back yard in order to install an irrigation system. The sod came with about an inch of soil under it so I just folded it into a compost pile until it degraded down and then put it on top of my garden. The wood chips soak of the rain and slowly release it into the soil above but it doesn't rot away because of the low oxygen environment.

@Annekarla

3 жыл бұрын

I signed up on line for “chip drop” 1 week later A very large pile of mulch was dumped in front of the house of chipped cypress. It was wonderful! Free!

Reminds of my old man's advice every time we would lay sod, "Green side up, son."😁

@morningwoodfarms713

3 жыл бұрын

😆

Bless for making this, I’ve been trying to figure out how to fill my raised beds on next to no money and this video saved my wallet

@pvp6077

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@caroleshaw9822

2 жыл бұрын

Same here Rey. I have a little tin garden bed and really wanting to set it up and get growing....Now that I know I can put off cuts in the bottom, that is really going to help me on the finance side of things. This video was very inspiring to watch. Thank you!

What an awesome Australian channel, no bullshit, no click bait. Good on ya mate!

This man is a hero. He recycles pallets.

This is probably the best channel I've discovered by accidents in the last few years. You've earned this sub 👍

Howdie from the States! In a word, gorgeous! So much great information even tho we live half a world apart, the tenets of growing work everywhere. Thanks for the big tip on filling a raised bed on the cheap.

You are a brilliant gardener! People only need to watch your videos and take your advice to reap the benefits of great harvests!! Thanks so much for your videos, you are a real blessing to folks just getting started becoming gardeners.

Sir, you are a true gem! Thank you so much for all the incredible information you share. I’ve learned so much just in the last couple of weeks from watching your channel and I know without people like you being so willing to share decades worth of hard earned knowledge, I’d be so lost on how to even start growing my garden. Best of luck to you and your family!

@FootFungusTreatment_Tao

Жыл бұрын

filling raised vegetable garden beds doesn't have to be expensive. By using yard resources such as grass clippings, leaves, and branches, along with bulk soil and compost, you can create a healthy bed that will provide a great harvest. Using organic straw bales as the bottom layer is also an excellent way to save money and improve the soil. With a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can have a thriving garden without spending a lot of money.

You are such a bright spot in a dark time. Thanks so much, you make this bearable and give us something to do and hope for:)

Love your channel. I live in an apartment with a tiny balcony so a lot of your projects won't work for me but your tips on filling the base of containers with woody waste, direct sowing seeds, and mulching are all adaptable for balcony gardens and working really well! (Used tea leaves make really good mini-mulch for balcony planters hahaha)

Love this idea! Using the yard resources to fill is genius! For those who don’t my Neighbor friend is building a 3ft tall raised bed and going to add organic straw bales (wire removed) on the bottom layer. There’s a farm nearby where they’re $4 ea. It’ll completely break down by the next season. It saves in cost the first yr so next yr they just add more garden soil and maybe straw mixed in.

@kathynix6552

9 ай бұрын

Straw bale gardening is a thing

I have spent a thousand hours in the last year, reading and watching tips tricks do’s and dont’s to the point where I thought, djeezz it proves that nature for the most part decides whether or not your crop is gonna grow or not, else there wouldn’t be so many different techniques. However you say it in a way that makes sense. You “are” nature. I totally love your work and explanations. your info feels different. Thanks a lot. I want a t-shirt. Greetings to you my fellow earthperson, Julian

Always have a soft spot for Aussie from my days in Vietnam. Have been a fan since I moved to southern Oregon. Building my raised now. Thank you

I’ve been getting so much from your channel for a few years now and I just wanna say keep up the good work, I’m so glad to see so many people catching on to your channel during this crisis. Thank you for everything you do and stay safe!!!

Who needs the tv when knowledge like this is available?? Thanks mate god bless

I turned my old cabinet into a raised bed under my little 5x5ft greenhouse. Increased the space and made it easier for me to spread out my plants. :D Looks like I'll have fresh tomatoes till December, especially if I put my weed growing light out there in the fall. lol

Love your channel. You're what got me into starting my raised beds and backyard gardening this year.

So pleased to have found this channel, thanks. Just the well presented knowledge I needed to start us off with some raised beds. Great groundwork, it's going to be a better year in the garden

Gee all that woody sticks leaves at base of bed. I think thats why your garden is so successful. Using nature so well Love it!:)

Your videos are some of my absolute favorites to watch. Thank you so much for offering such great content on gardening!

Love your videos, keeps me motivated with my own garden. It's looking better than ever before, and now expanding! Please keep posting 😁

I love gardening and I follow fellow gardeners. Mark, "Self Sufficient me" is marvelous. He loves gardening, he talks from know how, he has experience, uses simple language everyone can understand. Rest assured, outside there, some one is practicing from your tutorials. Be Blessed.

@FootFungusTreatment_Tao

Жыл бұрын

There are many yard resources that can be used to fill raised beds, such as leaves, grass clippings, and even fallen branches. These materials can be collected for free, and when they break down, they will add valuable nutrients to the soil. Composting is another way to create a nutrient-rich soil amendment from yard waste. This can be done by simply piling up yard waste and letting it decompose over time. Composting can take several months, so it's important to plan ahead and start early. Another way to save money on filling raised beds is to use organic materials such as straw bales or hay. These materials are relatively inexpensive and can be used to fill the bottom layer of the raised bed. As they break down over time, they will add organic matter to the soil and help retain moisture. If you're worried about weed seeds in the straw, you can add a layer of cardboard or newspaper on top before adding the soil. This will prevent weeds from germinating and help to suppress their growth. By using yard resources and organic materials to fill raised beds, you can save money and create a healthy, productive garden.

I like these straightforward , knowledgeable, practical, and cheerful "self-sufficient me" garden videos!

I'm half watching just for the accent. The Aussie accent is the coolest there is. _G'd day, mate._ Oh, and thanks for saving me time and money. I would have filled mine with high quality $$$ soil.

You're videos are always reliable and straight to the point. Keep it up Sir and God bless you always💓

Mark, you are awesome ! Love your knowledge and how much you like working with earth. It is very helpful to know how to build raised veggie beds. I’m going to do it for my parents house. Thanks again for this video.

I've raised a garden but I want to start with a raised bed this year, and this is a genius idea to get started. Thank you Mark!

Thanks for a great, easy to watch, and informative video. I knew I had to add layers but I didn't know the proportions. Will be using these tips in my veggie beds in the UK!

It's almost like you read my mind! I've been struggling for the last few days with trying to fill my garden beds without shelling out hundreds of dollars and by far this has been the most helpful solution. I've been watching many of your videos these past few weeks and have learned so much. Thanks a ton and keep that finger green!

Love your work Mark!! You’re an awesome source of knowledge and inspiration

Just what i was looking for....got a backyard full of old tree roots,so raised beds are the go,thanks for all your hard earned advice.

Found this video after working for hours to try and fill one of three big beds with soil from our woods. We're about halfway done. This is so helpful! I know what I'm doing tomorrow! Thank you from NE Wisconsin!

"Oh crickey, look at those worms!" Love the channel, thanks for the info as I'm building a raised garden bed in Arizona!

Sincerely dude...you're my Dundee! I love you. Praises and prayers to your family.

I had a wonderful raised bed some time ago. For irrigation, I used clay pots with the bottom sealed. You "plant" the pots in the ground and fill them with water. The water transmigrates through the clay walls very slowly, but keeps the bed soil moist. It is very efficient in the consumption of water and takes very little time to fill up the pots. You just need to cover the top to avoid evaporation and mosquitos.

@JustMe-gs9xi

2 жыл бұрын

you must be in a hot climate???

@migueluribe4249

2 жыл бұрын

@@JustMe-gs9xi yes, mostly warm. You can do the same in a green house. If pots freze, they will brake. In winter you can take them of the grownd. They work realy well.

Thanks; great info. I'm just filling a raised bed tomorrow and am glad to see I can use whatI have on the property.

I really appreciate your videos. Just started this last year. I started prepping for a garden right before Covid hit and had a really successful first garden. No raised beds yet... but they are on the way.

I actually didn't watch your video about how you build a raised garden bed but I'll go watch it now. " Big thumbs up to you my friend"

I like your raised bed, i think it has a nice rustic feel. And it's given me inspiration for how i'm going to deal with a small slope I've been needing to level but didn't know what I would do with the extra dirt.

I just loved your talking to the 🪱 worms😄. I do the same, save every one I see and carry them to my compost and potting soils with the message; here you are my pals, go, work and multiply! They’re my best little friends.

This is a wonderful video. My raised veg garden will be on a smaller scale, but I appreciate learning how to layer it with a variety of materials - some that I already have! I love the care he shows for his worms. It's true, though - healthy insects are a reflection of how successful a garden bed is. Thank you so much, for making this very helpful video, Mark (from Self-Sufficient Me)!

I just started my first raised garden bed and I'm filling it up today. Timely video. Thanks!!

@Selfsufficientme

4 жыл бұрын

All the best with your new raised bed John! :)

I find your Tutorials very educational and I find them practical.

You a man who given our garden new life impulse fantastic job you are doing I learn a lot today from you thank you so much for this!

this is my first year using my raised bed. you sir, have inspired me. I started building it in oct of 2019. i might have to add another 300 lbs or so of soil. I used up tons of compost filling it! I added a video of my garden and raised bed after I built my gourd tunnel! Thank you so much Self Sufficient Me

One of the absolute best personalities on KZread! Keep up the great work Mark! Even though our growing zones are completely different I've gained a ton of valuable information and I thank you for that. Cheers from the east coast of Canada!

@Selfsufficientme

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicholas! Cheers mate :)

😂😂😂love the Aussie humour. “A much younger me of yesterday”. Love it. In all seriousness this is so informative!! I just started doing this veggie garden thing. Maybe one day I can get on an off the grid lifestyle!

Wow. You are a very hardworking man. God bless you Mark

Can't wait to try this out! The soil here is pretty bad and rocky, there's remnants from where the previous owners of the house tried to do a traditional garden, but it didn't appear they had much luck with it. Definitely will be looking into some raised beds, and hopefully I can find a good way to keep the deer out.

Such a great video. Im always trying to figure out how to not spend a fortune on filling my garden bed. This is genius.

One of the best things about this channel is just to see how much he enjoys what he's doing. That's my favorite part.

Rugged no nonsense approach, love it. Will be putting everything I have learn't from watching your vids into my own garden this coming year Mark. Thanks heaps mate.

Hi Mark. Just discovered your Channel and really enjoying it. I’m in Brissy so not far from you. My world is very hectic with work and multiple children (that I know of) but thank you for sharing and allowing me a slow down to enjoy your good advice, humour and antics. My dad was an incredible avid gardener and I may have a green tinge in my thumb but wish I had more time. One day soon I Hope. In the words of my dear old man who is no longer with us ... you could grow grass on a billiard ball. His ultimate compliment for a gardener such as yourself lol !

How perfectly well-timed! Im ready to fill my first raised bed today! Greetings from Chicago, USA!!

@_g7085

4 жыл бұрын

Hello from a raised bed gardener in the Chicago south suburbs. Hope it worked out for you : )

We made some raised beds from old tires last year and had great crops in them. Right now we are in the process of building 10 raised beds. They are all going to be hugelkulture style. Once done it will be a lot better for our worn out backs....as long as we survive building them! Lol

Brilliant! Hugelkultur in raised bed! I have a greenhouse raised bed to fill & didn't think of this but, definitely going to do this. 👍👍

Love your videos. I’m just starting my home garden and you make it seem less intimidating. 😁

whenever i see worm, i feel a good support to my gardening, they're the natural soil keeper , love this video, give me ideas on my gardening . thanks

No BS approach and well edited. Glad to see a typical Aussie giving us a great tutorial. 👍🏻😁🇦🇺

We've just bought a couple of Birdies planters (his and hers, veggies/flowers) and great info from you here. Thanks Mark.

I have a 12 foot trailer full of soil to shovel today. Maybe we need a self sufficient work out video.

@Selfsufficientme

4 жыл бұрын

Good for the biceps! ;)

@matthewtwright84

4 жыл бұрын

@@Selfsufficientme you ain't kiddin. I might have to take a post raised bed filling muscle picture in my new self sufficient me shirt when it gets here.

@SSODP

4 жыл бұрын

@@matthewtwright84 I've got Myself a 'ramp' out of some scrap wood, drive the barrow on it and then simply empty it, no need to shovel back and forth save your back - Work smart ! Cheers

@jaredbackus1416

4 жыл бұрын

@JW L yes stay away from those. Regular wood lasts a long time Enough time for you to throw your change in a can to save for the next round of chemical free wood. Even better is rough cut lumber!!! I use pallets my self Make sure they have "HT burned/stamped onto the sides HT=heat treated Safe for your garden

Mark thank you so much! You’re teaching me how to garden from scratch! I aim to grow as much of my own veggies and fruits and possible. You’re the best!

Great guide to raised bed veggie garden. I need to improve how I fill up the base. You inspire me to do more for my veggie garden.

Thank you so much for making gardening so effortless. I have learnt so much in a short time.

Again thank you for the excellent content, I like how the dedication and commitment to excellence naturally shines through! :)

Your conversation together at the end just put a smile on my face today. Very sweet with each other, and I'm living for your videos!!

A BIG thank you from South Georgia. I just love all your videos. I even bought a couple of your very nice T shirts. And I signed up on the waiting list for the raised beds at Birdies. They are Just what I have been looking for. Stong and beautiful!

Good advice. I have been doing the same with my raised garden beds and saved a lot of money. It also helps to reuse some garden waste

Hey, I just came across your channel and this was the exact thing I was wanting to know after watching like 5 of your videos. Thanks!

Glad you made this video so quickly.

Thanks for the wonderful advice. I am going to do raised beds for the first time this year!

I am learning something new on everyone of your videos, soon I will have my own garden, you’re amazing, thank you for sharing 👍💯

I learn something new in every video of yours I watch, it's amazing ✨✨😁

Love your work! Would be good to see more videos on growing fruit trees in pots as I only have a court yard.

The timber raised beds are great, I'm making 6 at the moment and the uprights are 100 to 150mm above the edge so that if the beds need netting or covering I can bend a bit of 20mm poly over and with 20mm saddles attach it to the uprights. Almost instant cover support.

I'm so happy I found your channel I recently moved and for the first time I have a little bit of land to work with and make my own food forest. Your channel has been such an inspiration I love watching you and how passionate you are about being self-sufficient. I just wanted to stop binge watching your channel so I could tell you how much I appreciate you and how much you helped so far. 😊

I love your videos, man. No bullshitting, straight to the topic with some interesting facts and humour, and I love how you try to do gardening in harmony with nature (f.e. worms). Keep up the good work, wish you and your family the very best! Cheers from Hungary

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Brilliant. I came looking for ideas to fill up the raised beds I am doing this year and after reading about using rocks and gravel, I kept looking and found you. Just brilliant! You have me as a subscriber now. thank you!

Thank you for showing us your gardening skills. We are very thanful we watch your video .thank you for sharing that others like us can learn to become sustainable and self sufficient of growing gardening. Have a wonderful day!God bless you! from Michigan!