Building a Raised Bed Kitchen Herb Garden Out the Back Door

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  • In this video, I show you how to build a raised bed kitchen herb garden right out the back door of our home. A convenient and easy way to grow herbs at home.
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  • @Selfsufficientme
    @Selfsufficientme  2 роки тому +669

    G'day Everyone, this video is a little longer video than usual... If you don't mind these longer types of videos be sure to smash avo that like button! Cheers :)

    • @jessieb7290
      @jessieb7290 2 роки тому +6

      Which herbs and spices do you have in Australia? Love those types of videos where you teach what we might not have where we are. Especially love the older videos where you cut and eat your own fruit. 👍🏼

    • @jenjoy4353
      @jenjoy4353 2 роки тому +15

      I prefer the longer video to the short ones.

    • @angelzhomestead
      @angelzhomestead 2 роки тому +12

      I love the longer video's. I'm still learning gardening and appreciate all the information i can get.

    • @TransdermalCelebrate
      @TransdermalCelebrate 2 роки тому +4

      Very exciting and educational mate, I’m not an arachnophobe, but great use of the trowel 😄👍

    • @jw4879
      @jw4879 2 роки тому +7

      Thanks for the longer format! Can't wait for a follow up on this bed's progress!

  • @rhysdehaan
    @rhysdehaan 2 роки тому +27

    Some of my favourite extra features to your channel, is you treating the camera as a person, making us feel even more like we're really there. And also when you make fun of politicians haha

  • @joshlovegood9392
    @joshlovegood9392 2 роки тому +168

    Hey mate! Little tip on the Vietnamese mint.. I always struggled with it too, until I found out that they're a marsh/wetland plant.. I grow them in buckets now with soil, making sure it's always moist, and almost boggy. It grows incredibly well, just needs constant moisture. Love the new beds.

    • @thesecondguyontheinternet
      @thesecondguyontheinternet 2 роки тому +11

      Great tip there mate, for drier climates, like here in Perth (sandy soils), I grow Vietnamese Mint with my lemon grass in planters with just a few small holes for drainage, helps to keep the moisture in without becoming too boggy, and stops the lemon grass from spreading out to the neighbourhood.

    • @BBCTopgearfan
      @BBCTopgearfan Рік тому +2

      Don't forget to mulch heavily on top and bottom for marsh loving plants. The excess organic matter on the bottom will retain moisture, think of it like a mini hugel....culture raised bed in a pot.

  • @lizhaydon2250
    @lizhaydon2250 2 роки тому +1

    Now your herbs won't hurt your back. Great video when I'm looking out at snow.

  • @debrawade6656
    @debrawade6656 2 роки тому +26

    🤣😂I was drinking my tea this morning when you used the swear words and just about spewed my tea🤣🤣 Excellent line!!! I have been planning on a kitchen herb garden when we remove a large tree next to house, it will allow sunshine for the herbs. Thank you for sharing and I will be calling Kevin again for another couple of Birdies so I’ll be ready….yep love my Birdies.

  • @jonmabe254
    @jonmabe254 2 роки тому +1

    Sitting here in the U.S. in freezing cold weather ready for spring to come along!

  • @dartagnantaft5918
    @dartagnantaft5918 2 роки тому +96

    Those raised beds really compliment the house as well as being practical. Great video.

  • @lisas5913
    @lisas5913 2 роки тому +2

    I grow a couple for the bees 🐝Cute huntsman 😁

  • @mompuff
    @mompuff 2 роки тому +103

    Thank you so much!! I have learned so much from you!! I’m going to start my raise beds garden this year bc I’m getting older & can’t keep up with weeds!! I’m so impressed in how you use gardening to help you with your PTSD!! I suffer from depression so I’m hoping building my new garden it will help me to get outside!! Much admiration from America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  2 роки тому +47

      G'day! I'm confident you will find gardening helpful. It really surprised me how good garden therapy was, as it wasn't the reason why I started, but I'm happy for the unexpected "side-effect." Take care and all the best :)

    • @stodgysine4424
      @stodgysine4424 2 роки тому +15

      same!! I am starting a veg garden to help with my anxiety and shutin tendencies good luck w your garden

    • @mompuff
      @mompuff 2 роки тому +6

      @@stodgysine4424 Much luck and blessings on your new garden this year!! I’m excited!! 🙌🏻🦋❤️

    • @st1ffp0le
      @st1ffp0le 2 роки тому +4

      Well done mate

    • @st1ffp0le
      @st1ffp0le 2 роки тому +6

      How's ur bees going? Any future upgrade to the cat run? Any future videos for smaller places thanks for all your great videos sending positive vibes from Sydney Australia

  • @LisaVesander.Creative
    @LisaVesander.Creative 2 роки тому +2

    Knowing me, Mark, my poor Hubby will shake his head and sweat at the idea of the herb beds that I want to make up. LOL ! I intend on culinary and medicinal herb beds as well as food, naturally. I will most likely mix them with some veggies into another bed if necessary. Love the shirt mate, that would be great for us.

  • @sd1660
    @sd1660 2 роки тому +10

    Edible flowers such as chamomile, marigold, lavender, etc. might add some color as well as flavor😊

    • @erroneous6947
      @erroneous6947 2 роки тому

      I planted chamomile and valerian first year. Both colonized the whole yard. Can be invasive.

    • @saltycat662
      @saltycat662 2 роки тому +2

      @@erroneous6947 Not surprising since they tend to grow in fields. I heard many have the same problem with Mint.

    • @adedow1333
      @adedow1333 2 роки тому

      @@saltycat662 mint is pretty rude that way. I have a small garden patch outside my front door. The mint comes and takes over the flowers so I have to plant tall varieties if I want them to have a chance at surviving.

    • @rosameryrojas-delcerro1059
      @rosameryrojas-delcerro1059 2 роки тому

      We planted mint a bunch of years ago. It took over parts of the lawn. Mowing was never that bad after that.

    • @gattamom
      @gattamom Рік тому

      Nasturtiums!

  • @richardfoshee3244
    @richardfoshee3244 2 роки тому +1

    That new fishing shirt is TOPS! Very nice looking!

  • @SharonRepici
    @SharonRepici 2 роки тому +61

    I like the longer format! I was happy to see that you followed your own advice and suggestions from others to create a method to hold the bed posts to keep them from sagging and pulling the beds inward. I was surprised you didn't mention them even though you did a great close-up. Would love to see a follow-up next year to see how well they hold up.
    Having your beds so close to the house should also encourage yourself to freeze dry more of your herbs as the season begins to wane. I would really like to hear more about your freeze-drying adventures.

    • @Berkeloid0
      @Berkeloid0 2 роки тому +4

      The last video covered the bed posts in-depth so probably no reason to go over it again

  • @jameskelly9508
    @jameskelly9508 2 роки тому +2

    Bring on the hats 😎

  • @pamelaholmcrawford2306
    @pamelaholmcrawford2306 2 роки тому +15

    Nasturtiums and other edible flowers (marigolds?) would be very pretty with your lovely new beds. I’m sure the frog, cat and fish would love peeking out from them.😊

    • @joanxox4191
      @joanxox4191 2 роки тому

      Pansies are another edible that would look great. 😋

    • @edmartin875
      @edmartin875 Рік тому

      @@joanxox4191 Dandilions.are.also.edible...The.root.can.make.a.coffee.substitute,.young.leaves.are.good.in.a.salad,.old.leaves.are.often.bitter,.flowers.are.a.popular.food.with.many.folks,.raw.or.cooked...

  • @lindab424
    @lindab424 2 роки тому +2

    Oh geez, I screamed when I saw that bloody spider. I hate them and it is the one thing that scares me about setting up my own veggie garden. I enjoy this longer type videos as you are as entertaining as you are informative. 👍

  • @sonnyamoran7383
    @sonnyamoran7383 2 роки тому +36

    I don't mind the longer videos at all. Beautiful herb garden. You've given me some ideas for mine. Thanks 😊

  • @beowulfcollectables
    @beowulfcollectables 2 роки тому +2

    Looks fantastic Mark, looking forward to a new hat 🤠

  • @paulandstephanie1
    @paulandstephanie1 2 роки тому +106

    You have such a beautiful property Mark, you've created an incredible transformation over the years! Have you ever considered putting in a tea or medicinal herb garden? I would love to see that, if you ever decide to! God bless!

    • @MandyOnderwater
      @MandyOnderwater 2 роки тому +16

      I don't believe he has one specifically for that purpose, as he's growing bits of what he needs everywherw. Me and another follower are writing down a list of medicinal plants you can grow in the garden on Mark's forum called Self Sufficient Culture.
      www.selfsufficientculture.com/ams/the-medicinal-garden.25/

    • @paulandstephanie1
      @paulandstephanie1 2 роки тому +2

      @@MandyOnderwater awesome, thanks!

    • @weibie
      @weibie 2 роки тому +3

      I was thinking about a tea garden myself, but I'm not so great at herbs. A tea garden is a fantastic idea.

    • @miss_mish
      @miss_mish Рік тому +2

      ​@@MandyOnderwater good start lots to go. My first thought was you've missed feverfew, Yarrow, elderberry, Heal All, Marshmallow, evening primrose, Clary sage, moringa & Ashwaganda. Other than the obvious they were the first ones I put in my garden in particular Elderberry, yarrow & feverfew.

    • @MandyOnderwater
      @MandyOnderwater Рік тому

      @@miss_mish agreed! I'm hoping to add those in the near future. Cheers!

  • @twalton
    @twalton 2 роки тому

    I didn't think it was possible that this channel could attain even more wholesome dad energy until I saw the long sleeve shirt. Chef's kiss. I love it.

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 2 роки тому +11

    I love your new shirt. So cool. My garlic chives spread faster than mint. All you need now is a little Bistro table and two chairs to sit with your tea and watch the Herbs grow. Thanks Mark love your new kitchen herb beds.

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 2 роки тому +1

    Hi.... Mark nice to see you love watching your videos nice growing vegetables, thank you for showing your video 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

  • @teenagardner3623
    @teenagardner3623 2 роки тому +7

    Great idea, and love your arrangement of the herbs. I'm a 52 year young female in Coastal SC, USA. I love the loud long-sleeved shirt, I'd totally wear it 😍

  • @n7meg
    @n7meg 2 роки тому +2

    Spidie just wants to enjoy your garden with you 😂

  • @tawnnope7196
    @tawnnope7196 2 роки тому +23

    From a little farm in
    Washington State
    5 acres.
    I absolutely love this channel. Thank you for all the great ideas.

  • @HastingsCorner
    @HastingsCorner 2 роки тому

    THE HEAVY BREATHING VARIETY ☠️☠️. I love you Mark 😭😭🫶🏻🫶🏻😍😍😍

  • @douglaspearce1187
    @douglaspearce1187 2 роки тому +6

    Great video, Mark.
    Missus has been after me making something like this and maybe this is the inspiration I need to get cracking.
    Can't believe you "hate" spiders! Big strong bloke like you! 😉
    That's a huntsman. Perfectly harmless. We have them over here in Johannesburg. We call them Rain Spiders.
    Good for the garden.
    All the best for '23

    • @bmiles4131
      @bmiles4131 Рік тому

      I have the shriek and throw response to a spider half that big, but I’m not Australian. The throw part can be problematic, depending on what i was holding. Also not safe for those around me as a spider in a clay pot to the head is not healthy.

  • @Aaron-kj8dv
    @Aaron-kj8dv 2 роки тому +9

    I love this idea, I was actually trying to think of a way to maybe grow them inside but in a clean way where I'm not spilling dirt everywhere. I used to have 2 huge cement pots that I would grow Rosemary and Basil in and it was so nice to grab the scissors, go on the porch and have them ready in like 10 seconds.
    Also, nice legs dude! you look like the incredible hulk lol

  • @rhysdehaan
    @rhysdehaan 2 роки тому +16

    A bit off topic from this video, but I've started growing our own pinapples from tops, which are hard to get down here in Perth, only ever in certain farm markets and in summer. Got 10 right now, and a bunch of raised beds because of watching you!

    • @MandyOnderwater
      @MandyOnderwater 2 роки тому

      I've actually sucessfully grown a pineapple from just a top! I've shared my harvest on Mark's forum Self Sufficient Culture
      Thread 'Harvesting Pineapple 🍍' www.selfsufficientculture.com/threads/harvesting-pineapple-%F0%9F%8D%8D.3470/

    • @rhysdehaan
      @rhysdehaan 2 роки тому +2

      @@gardenwitheden cool 🙂

    • @dylanzrim3635
      @dylanzrim3635 2 роки тому +2

      Its taken 2 years for mine to grow an inch. Good luck

    • @rhysdehaan
      @rhysdehaan 2 роки тому +2

      @@dylanzrim3635 yeah they mainly grow in the tropics. Are you in a cold area?

  • @stickyfacade3388
    @stickyfacade3388 2 роки тому +1

    I love how much you love gardening. You're a big inspiration. I also love how you call out politicians on their bull crap 👍

  • @alysoffoxdale
    @alysoffoxdale 2 роки тому +6

    Looks great - a nice improvement - and more to the point, looks admirably functional! I wouldn't have had the heart to "shovel-prune" those volunteers, either.
    I never have understood people who place kitchen herbs farther than 10 feet from the door. I guess it makes more sense for people who are all about gardening but hate cooking, though, like my mother-in-law, who prioritizes appearance over function in just about every aspect of her life. That just drives me absolutely batshit crazy...

  • @timadams8687
    @timadams8687 2 роки тому +1

    Good day mate . glad to see you wearing your hat. looking forward to getting one if your merchandise shirt specially the new one. love your idea having the garden right next to the house.

  • @skmarrama
    @skmarrama 2 роки тому +5

    Your video was not too long. You are going to enjoy your herb garden! I am sharing this with my sister. Thank you!

  • @elshe13elieves
    @elshe13elieves 2 роки тому +1

    You were much nicer to that Huntsman than I would have been Mark!! God I hate the things 😂😂😂😂

  • @johnknowles6520
    @johnknowles6520 2 роки тому +19

    Hi Mark I have watched your You Tube videos for 3 years now I thoroughly enjoy them. I live alone since my wife passed away 4 years ago. Thank you for helping me pass the time. As you mentioned you would like to use the large tank to water your new raised herb beds. Here is an idea since water seeks it's own level if you already have or can install a tap in the bottom of the tank then run a water line from the right hand side of the tank when looking at the tank you can run the line at ground level to the first tank and then run a line up the side of the raised bed fixing this line to the top of the raised bed then install a shut off valve here and then run drip tape down the length of the bed to where you want the drip tape to water the plants. Now where the water line stops at the bottom of the first tank if you install a tee fitting here you can run another line to the second bed and repeat the same setup for the second bed. The big tank is higher than the raised beds so the water pressure should be adequate to take care of your watering needs for both beds. On the video the big tank looks high enough to do the job. P.S. The small crack where the sidewalk meets the cement for the porch chisel out a small piece of the concrete and the line could be recessed line with the sidewalk.

  • @wayne8113
    @wayne8113 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Mark 👍

  • @WynterDragon
    @WynterDragon 2 роки тому +5

    The garden ornaments are great, you should leave them for the herbs.
    Lovage is an excellent perennial celery replacement, it gets really large though. Mine was about 12ft tall and 3 ft across at one point last year. I planted pineapple sage last year and its my new favorite herb, I just can't help rubbing it and taking a sniff whenever I walk by it.

    • @rosameryrojas-delcerro1059
      @rosameryrojas-delcerro1059 2 роки тому

      Does lovage taste like celery? We love celery but I have never been able to grow it. Maybe I will give lovage a try?

    • @WynterDragon
      @WynterDragon 2 роки тому +1

      @@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059 it does! You use the leaves mostly, but it's great in soups, roasts or such.

    • @rosameryrojas-delcerro1059
      @rosameryrojas-delcerro1059 2 роки тому +1

      @@WynterDragon Okay cool. I am in the Mojave desert (southern NV, USA) and can't have a huge garden, so no celery, but if I can do lovage (tall) instead of celery (short) I can still try that because we like celery. Especially in chicken salad sandwiches and Thanksgiving stuffing. *adds lovage to seed list for spring* Thanks

    • @j.l.emerson592
      @j.l.emerson592 Рік тому

      Try cutting celery too. It's a seasoning type celery. It doesn't grow the typical celery stalks, just very slender stalks & leaves. There are several varieties, some of which have slender hollow tube-like stalks that are sometimes used as straws in alcoholic drinks like Bloody Marys. Cutting celery is supposedly much easier to grow than traditional celery.
      Lovage is a good celery substitute... But! It has a much stronger flavor that some people don't like. And... Lovage grows HUGE & depending on the climate, it spreads aggressively.
      Good luck!

  • @suegibson8914
    @suegibson8914 2 роки тому +1

    Great job Mark 👍🏻

  • @Andy7050
    @Andy7050 2 роки тому +9

    It's great just to listen to you talk about gardening while you garden. Great video!

  • @Wings91
    @Wings91 2 роки тому

    Mate, when we watch your channels videos, a thumbs upis a given !👍🏼

  • @GCaF
    @GCaF 2 роки тому +6

    Next is a table on that terrace... To enjoy the herbs' smell and make fresh salads with the herbs in arms reach. I've also planted herbs next to my terrace/summer kitchen. Love the new look and the accessibility. Can't wait to see the beds flourish!!!

  • @OliviaLovesPugs
    @OliviaLovesPugs 2 роки тому +2

    Who doesn’t love a good, convenient herb garden? I do! I grow and dry a bunch of herbs every year. My mother loves to cook with fresh herbs too, so I fill a plant stand with potted herbs right outside her back door and dry a bunch of herbs for her to use in the winter every year.

  • @rachalnocchi5600
    @rachalnocchi5600 2 роки тому +15

    Oh those beds look so much cleaner and more defined! I look forward to watching your herbs growing, and I think even edible flowers would be very pretty in that location!

  • @janinejackson9477
    @janinejackson9477 2 роки тому +1

    Hello when you lent over your plants your neck was open to the sun. If you are working in your garden bent over your neck is going to get burnt. Can I suggest adding a flap of cotton fabric onto the hat on the edge where your head starts. That would be a perfect gardening hat. Maybe some air holes for coolness at the base of the cap section of the hat.😊😊😊👍just a couple of suggestions.

  • @wildchook745
    @wildchook745 2 роки тому +3

    I love the new addition to the garden, it's gorgeous. I love spiders and hate snakes LOL. Too funny about the Kent pumpkin, it followed you to the herb garden LOL Maybe half or quarter the garlic chives. Nina's one-eye fish is now a hat holder ...Haha! Cute garden ornaments. Again, I love your herb garden.

  • @robertwoodward5392
    @robertwoodward5392 2 роки тому +1

    Re Vietnamese Mint. I am in tropics in rural Darwin. Every year I had lost plants, until I read up on where they grow in Vietnam. In water. So I now stand my pots in water. Success. Had a bumper crop this year and continuing. Also helps prevent ants who suck them dry when in the ground. Noticed small white things this year, nit aphids but might be spider mites. It’s a continuing process, but it is a treasure, especially chopped small with some Soy sauce on scallops on the BBQ.

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for those tips Robert! I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience on Vietnamese mint - that's really helpful 👍🙂

    • @davidarvingumazon5024
      @davidarvingumazon5024 2 роки тому

      @@Selfsufficientme Hi, I've watched your *What Happens When You Use Ash in the Garden?* Video, my question: Can you use Ash from dried leaves, branches and etc as alternative? Also, what certain Ashes aren't allowed?

  • @MyAussieGardenKitchen
    @MyAussieGardenKitchen 2 роки тому +20

    G'day Mark.
    I laughed so much at the "heavy breathing variety". 😂 I've had some of them in the garden and kitchen too. 😂
    Absolutely love what you've done and it's so practical. I've moved the bbq and outdoor chairs from our alfresco and turned it into a big growing area, as herbs and things like strawberries are so quick to access.
    How about hose tomatoes coming up! You've done so well with them and I'm keen to see how you rig up the tank.
    Enjoy those new beds and all the best.
    Daz.

  • @82Julian
    @82Julian 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Master 💪👍 awesome project! the only one!! Pineapple sage is outstanding with roasted chicken!!

  • @gardeningfishingjimw9364
    @gardeningfishingjimw9364 2 роки тому +7

    Great set up Mark for the Essential Herbs which as you said you won't get wet. I did similar at the bottom of my steps but planted Lavender at the front and ran spuds 1st off and now I will be moving all of my herbs into that bed (Birdies of course!!). The lavender will move to the back and the rosemary to where the lav was so I will still get the bees coming in; lemon tree is right next to that bed.
    Tomatoes have gone total nuts and I am still getting good sized carrots and a few beans.
    Oh yeh, try this recipe for chicken....a full chicken breast per person marinated with honey, soy and garlic with julienne carrots fresh beans bacon and small tommies cut in 1/2. Cook for 3 to 4 hours in a slow cooker and serve with some good mashed spuds. Add your chilli if you like it like that. Enjoy.

  • @TransdermalCelebrate
    @TransdermalCelebrate 2 роки тому

    It’s always nice when you rearrange your garden and a random plant pops up ❤

  • @cbdcdiva6872
    @cbdcdiva6872 2 роки тому +18

    Last year I attached pots to my Deck railing with all the herbs! Just steps out the kitchen door to the herb garden and so easy to access for cooking!
    Enjoy your new mini garden!

  • @mrdobalina3451
    @mrdobalina3451 2 роки тому +2

    This is the first thing I did when we moved into our property when I started gardening a year ago. Form follows function.

  • @jiggli-Jane
    @jiggli-Jane 2 роки тому +7

    The sounds coming from all the insects & birds around you is awesome! Those little critturs must know it's the best place to be 😎 Much love from silent England 🤗

  • @SirDydimus86
    @SirDydimus86 2 роки тому +1

    Not sure if this will be seen by anyone that matters, much less Mark (sorry if I misspelled your name), but my friend over at 90 Second Mycology (mushrooms), is having his channel demonetized because YT says his content violates their guidelines, is "harmful and promotes drug use."
    The man teaches a technique that is great for people just getting into the hobby, whether it be for medicinal or gourmet mushrooms.
    As we all know, when starting a new hobby, getting wins under our belt further drive our intrigue and passion for that activity. Growing mushrooms can be a tricky project as it is often costly to get started, but with this gentleman's technique one is able to get started for a fraction of the price with great success.
    We are here to learn to be more self sufficient and mushrooms can be used for a variety of things, least of all, food.
    Please do what you can to help appeal this decision!
    Again: 90 Second Mycology.
    Thank you!

    • @sueyoung2115
      @sueyoung2115 2 роки тому +1

      Most of our antibiotics originated from fungi. Pennicillin, is the best known one, also, the slightly villified Ivermectin. We would have no sauerkraut, parmigano reggiano or porcini .we could make no wine , beer or yogurt. Our gardens and trees would not grow without fungi. Only a robot could justify a decision like that. A.I. has lots of data but zero common sense.

    • @sueyoung2115
      @sueyoung2115 2 роки тому

      The idea if self sufficiency is against the agenda of the new world order and UTube supports that agenda.

  • @BastIsis88
    @BastIsis88 2 роки тому +27

    Mark we're looking forward to your new merch coming out! We absolutely love our back door herb garden too. Very handy to dash out during cooking to grab what we need. From us in Northern NSW

  • @leon9350
    @leon9350 2 роки тому +1

    That‘s Hunts man spider, A very good spider.

  • @nicolemagaric706
    @nicolemagaric706 2 роки тому +2

    I love the longer videos Mark...pls do more

  • @Leelongostyle
    @Leelongostyle Рік тому

    The older I get, the better these raised beds look. I bet you are loving the location of these herbs now.

  • @peppaismyrat
    @peppaismyrat 2 роки тому +4

    I love watching your videos, there’s always something in there that makes me giggle. Your information is always super helpful too 😊

  • @novampires223
    @novampires223 2 роки тому +2

    That would be perfect for asparagus.. Greetings from Oregon Mark, always enjoy your videos, short or long.

  • @eviejacques5810
    @eviejacques5810 2 роки тому +4

    Hi from Tassie love your channel 🙂 definitely want that shirt will be great for gardening here in the cool weather.. thanks for being a great garden dad because of yours and Kevin's channel my garden journey has blossomed keep up the great work so I can keep up the gardening dream 😁

  • @mildredkrisik8888
    @mildredkrisik8888 2 роки тому +1

    I'm with your wife - love those garden ornaments!

  • @benschram
    @benschram 2 роки тому +5

    woah, I didn't realise garlic chives can get so big! I thought they were tiny little grassy things as they don't seem to grow very big for me. Maybe i'll try replanting them into much larger pots and give them heaps of organic cow manure.
    I agree with your views on spiders vs snakes too. ugh! I freak out when I see them around my house.

  • @JacobsonFamilyAllotment
    @JacobsonFamilyAllotment 2 роки тому +1

    Going heaviy in growing in my back garden this year trying to beat inflation. Like the longer video too

  • @Gardeningchristine
    @Gardeningchristine 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent video. I’ve just started alliums, lettuces, celery & micro greens(in the middle of winter) 😂🌱☃️ the herbs haven’t sprouted yet.

  • @onlygrands2012
    @onlygrands2012 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!! I just love watching you and I always learn new stuff.

  • @objectivesovereignty
    @objectivesovereignty 2 роки тому +3

    You'll love the pinsapple sage with it's wonderful scent and cute smallish red/pink flowers. I think you can make a tea with it or add it to other teas. Easy propergate from cuttings.

  • @ETgranny1895
    @ETgranny1895 2 роки тому +1

    Love the bright colored shirt.
    Love your channel.

  • @erroneous6947
    @erroneous6947 2 роки тому +5

    I’ve been waffling on another raised bed (have 3-4’x7.5’) for blueberries. I think a small one under the houses drip line makes sense. Close to the deck. Cool video. On my third year now. And the strawberries and blackberries are producing well. The fruit trees are slow. We’ve had unusually cold winters the last two years in my area. Central Florida. Killed all my bananas.

    • @adedow1333
      @adedow1333 2 роки тому

      Do it! Oh blueberries!

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore8355 2 роки тому +2

    G'day that was an excellent vlog, I am in Adelaide love your garden, I have been vegtable gardening now since November 2019, and decided in 2020 our winter to get a greenhouse to keeping growing tomatoes etc over winter, its working great, only problem is thou I now have some many chillis, but my special chilli plant which I love is my Scotch Bonnett bush, just love it, I think I will be getting one of these raised garden beds soon. thanks for all your vlogs it definately help.

  • @AngelaRichter65
    @AngelaRichter65 2 роки тому +8

    This is a wonderful idea! It's something I'm going to do out our back door as it gets tons of morning sun, I may even put it out front. I'll have to plan this.

  • @mio.giardino
    @mio.giardino 2 роки тому +2

    Those new beds are so nice! So happy that you kept the grapevine.

  • @ceecee-thetransplantedgardener
    @ceecee-thetransplantedgardener 2 роки тому +4

    I grow most of my herbs on my deck - which gets plenty of sun and is very close to my kitchen - for all the same reasons you've outlined. So - great job - and I hope you find as much culinary joy in yours as I have with mine.

  • @slomo1716
    @slomo1716 2 роки тому

    my mantra is WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER. What a WONDERFUL Kitchen garden! LOVE IT!

  • @silviadias7791
    @silviadias7791 2 роки тому +4

    Love the new shirt! Thanks for the new vid, I love seeing all the green growing plants and learning from a master!

  • @rickthelian2215
    @rickthelian2215 2 роки тому

    Looks great Mark, it looks like part of the house😊
    Colourful Shirt Mark👍

  • @donnapearman7295
    @donnapearman7295 2 роки тому +3

    I strongly recommend that you remove the lemon grass from the herb bed, because I can assure you from personal experience,
    that it WILL take over the entire bed! It also gets really thick and sharp.
    The Pineapple Sage also gets pretty bushy and leggy but it is one of my favourite plants and I love to suck the sweet nectar from the red flowers. The leaves are also sweetly aromatic and lovely to brush against.

  • @badeadrian
    @badeadrian 2 роки тому +1

    Finally you bought some lovage 👍 ... Really love lovage in my soups 🙂.. You will enjoy it!

  • @catlvr1478
    @catlvr1478 2 роки тому +6

    Very nice. Looking forward to seeing how the herbs do.

  • @brent5832
    @brent5832 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to have a good new video. Great job

  • @SBoots29
    @SBoots29 2 роки тому +10

    Brilliant use of space and easy to access. I learn a lot from you. Keep producing great content. Cheers

  • @nickyang1143
    @nickyang1143 2 роки тому

    Omg I love that you hate spiders. It's the one thing that kept me from properly getting zen in the garden for years. Funny though, seeing you deal with that giant thing after holding it in your hands 😂😂

  • @gene_takavic57
    @gene_takavic57 2 роки тому +6

    The raised beds are a ripper! You have a fantastic property to grow your fruits and veggies. Enjoy your cool summer, for now!

  • @JohnNy-ni9np
    @JohnNy-ni9np 2 роки тому

    If I was you I would place the raised garden bed outside my bedroom window. Imagine waking up in the morning to smell the aroma of fresh herb right in your bed.

  • @cindyw235
    @cindyw235 2 роки тому +9

    What a great growing space. Congratulations.

  • @nannygranny9534
    @nannygranny9534 2 роки тому

    LOL, love the way you swear!!😂🤣

  • @tarnr5713
    @tarnr5713 2 роки тому +13

    Looks great! Will be interested in an update video at some stage to see how it all fills in. Pineapple sage is my absolute favourite herb to grow, so beautiful and the fragrance is magic - HOWEVER it gets huge and spreads really easily so can be a bit "weedy"

    • @sandrascott2606
      @sandrascott2606 2 роки тому +1

      Hiya Tarn...can you tell me if you actually use the pineapple sage in your cooking? I dithered over buying some in Bunnings just the other day and ultimately decided against it. I'd grow it just for its appearance and scent, but I'd love some ideas for its use in the kitchen....

    • @tarnr5713
      @tarnr5713 2 роки тому +2

      @@sandrascott2606 I've not used it a ton but I like it with roast chicken and slow cooked pork, gives a subtle pineapple flavour. Mostly I just love the flowers and the scent 😍

    • @bmiles4131
      @bmiles4131 Рік тому

      Can use for tea. Few leaves in a salad probably good. But I put it where I’ll brush against it along the walk so I’m resurprised by the smell randomly. Do the same with that gray curry herb.

  • @eddiewilson8119
    @eddiewilson8119 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this video!

  • @billhatcher2984
    @billhatcher2984 2 роки тому +5

    It looks way better can't wait to see how it looks after it fills in

  • @futurehope1900
    @futurehope1900 2 роки тому +1

    Watched alot and learned alot from this true bloke. The only thing I could add to establishing cuttings and tricky to grow seedlings is fresh home made vermicompost and worm tea to really kick the micro scene off. The worm farm is key to my potted herbs and veggies (renting carousel) I don't pay for any soil or fertiliser (get a bag of chook shit local from time to time for $3). Have to keep it all mobile and cheap.

  • @robinhaupt9119
    @robinhaupt9119 2 роки тому +14

    The new beds are fantastic Mark! What a wonderful improvement for you and your family. Thank you for sharing.

  • @pobo6113
    @pobo6113 2 роки тому

    You are correct. Happy wife, happy life. Ha ha ha. You don’t get any better flavor except fresh herbs. 👍👍 love how it looks. 👍👍 I wondered if we can special order garden beds. I would love to. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

  • @seannaesseannaes
    @seannaesseannaes 2 роки тому +16

    Love your videos! Thanks for keeping us updated! I love the idea of just stepping outside grabbing a few sprigs of something then taking two steps and throwing them in the pot!

  • @QuiltedPigPhoebe
    @QuiltedPigPhoebe 2 роки тому

    Glad to see you! The algorithm hasn't shown me anything from you in a while.

  • @ValleysOfNeptune2150
    @ValleysOfNeptune2150 2 роки тому +3

    Can't wait to see the results once it's well established!! Thanks 🙂

  • @Rosethatwantstomove
    @Rosethatwantstomove 2 роки тому +2

    You're always entertaining. It's always nice a different change

  • @joshuasullivan886
    @joshuasullivan886 2 роки тому +4

    Hey Mark, Love the longer form videos! Watch out for the pineapple sage in the garden bed though , it sends runners like mint, not as aggressive but still will try to take over. I learnt the hard way and had to rip it out haha

  • @mfelton7041
    @mfelton7041 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great

  • @desireeugarte9575
    @desireeugarte9575 2 роки тому +8

    I just started an herb garden in a raised bed so this was timely for me. I love watching your videos and look forward to seeing more. Thank you.

  • @HelloTiffy4
    @HelloTiffy4 2 роки тому

    Love the video and I nearly fell out of my chair after seeing that spider!! If I would have had such a close encounter with that beast I would’ve fainted! 😂