G'day Everyone, thanks for hanging with me today, and if you are watching this back after the live stream thank you also! My aim is to improve my live streaming through more practice and perhaps introducing better equipment and contingencies (for things like bad weather or wind) in the future. The main thing is "having a go" or "getting into it" so I appreciate you bearing with me and I hope you'll join me next live stream which (unless something happens) will be on the same day and time next week - Thurs 9:00 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time. Cheers :)
@theisgood0
3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! I am learning so much as a young gardener. I wanna know your opinion on perlite?
@unclognh
3 жыл бұрын
Lead in your garden veggies I'm calling horse $hit on that claim.
@peggybuti1896
3 жыл бұрын
Watching you after you went off air! So sorry to learn about lead!
@peggybuti1896
3 жыл бұрын
I make sure to buy hoses that you can drink out of to water my veggies with.
@TheRubberKitty
3 жыл бұрын
no real journalistics these days... a lot of them are just meme presenters
@dk2614
3 жыл бұрын
Rubbish is a good word for the Media. Too bad we can't compost it.
@bun4bun
3 жыл бұрын
DON'T!! It'll make your garden toxic
@lc3484
3 жыл бұрын
It's a shame that the media tells us to rely on the government for everything. What will they try to feed us when there's a food shortage. 🤦
@suburbanyute340
3 жыл бұрын
i heard bokashi can compost meat...
@bogie8
3 жыл бұрын
@@lc3484 its almost as if the media is a tool used by the government or other private entities to keep a foothold on the population
@blueecho9792
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao 😂
@rscbmr1023
3 жыл бұрын
They want to panic everyone so that they don't garden for themselves. Because of you, I am growing (this year) beans, peas, carrots, cucumbers, tomato's, peppers, lettuce. I'm so excited to see how it goes, so far so good. I"m in SW Ohio USA I bought all organic soil so I wouldn't get into this. I've also started a compost pile. Thank you for all of your videos!!!
@reighngold
3 жыл бұрын
If the fruits and veg from my garden are deadly... I can't imagine what the stuff from the stores are like LOL.
@bethetruth6428
3 жыл бұрын
the mind boggles.
@closertothetruth9209
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly and i worked in the industry, the synthetic petrochemical fertilisers, round up paraquat, sulphur. heavy duty residual insecticides, Those veg and fruit farmers had constant nagging health issues especially wives and kids, sniffles, puffy eyes headaches. And i kid you not one quartz like looking fertilizer smelled like kero when wet, then i met a guy who worked at the factory in sydney that made the stuff he told me the induction video prior to working for that company said if you dont wear the ppe you can get serious liver problems, from liver failure to cancer. Where i now live in the wheat belt it wreaks of roundup, etc and days after they spray, it kills gallahs, bees in the thousands die in our backyard which is 5kms away from the farms. The media is fake news. On the ABC 4 corners show maybe a decade ago they showed if you grew veg on the sydney harbour bridge it would still be less toxic than commercial farmed produce.
@universalmagicman7032
3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly hahah :)
@ericaawake9503
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly.. Do they think we are stupid?
@Ed19601
3 жыл бұрын
When i was young, 60 years ago i lived close to a canning factory. I avoided canned food for most of my life. In the states that lettuce you buy has most likely been sprayed with mexican sewer water
@erichaskell
3 жыл бұрын
I believe no one cares how hi tech your equipment is, its you that we care about.
@DrMoonStars
3 жыл бұрын
It's true!
@gardengatesopen
3 жыл бұрын
So true! ❤
@d.r.moundshroud818
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@58fcorley
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it better. LOL
@briannelson3830
3 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of my dad and I love him for that
@theseahagg
3 жыл бұрын
My soil is tested annually. Soil tests are helpful in keeping our gardens and by extension, ourselves, family and friends, healthy. My age is 70 yrs and I have gardened throughout my life. I am healthy, active, need no medications yet. Corporate influence is everywhere for prepackaged products. I purchase organic when I buy, and never mind most of the the sensationalistic, often intrusive, massive marketing ploys. Between work in my garden and eating what I grow, social contact with family and friends, Life is, quite naturally and primarily, a joy for me.
@hildastrangwayes9162
3 жыл бұрын
May our Creator give you a very healthy long life.
@theseahagg
3 жыл бұрын
@@hildastrangwayes9162 And you as well. Thank you so much.
@sandrabulluck1896
2 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@joemcbrien1192
Жыл бұрын
where do you get testing done?
@phifediggy9659
3 жыл бұрын
For anyone that is worried about this I reccomend planting sunflowers or Indian mustard in your beds one year, cut it down and throw it out. Both plants are great at drawing heavy metal from the soil.
@Polaris88Reid
3 жыл бұрын
Bingo
@09echols
3 жыл бұрын
And corn
@calmblueocean7243
3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@ANoteToSelf
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I didn’t know this and was planning on planting sunflowers before my veggies anyway.
@HashPhantom
3 жыл бұрын
Should be illegal not to grow hemp for this very reason
@annawilson125
3 жыл бұрын
Mobile, Alabama, USA here and my husband and I absolutely LOVE your channel and all of the advice you give on growing! I have learned so much over the years from watching you, so thank you!!! You are doing great on your LIVE videos, so don’t fret! ☺️ Keep up the good work and keep ‘getting into it’!
@trevorhowat9271
2 жыл бұрын
G’Day from Australia 👍
@objectivesovereignty
3 жыл бұрын
You can remove heavy metals from the soil by growing sun flowers and then removing the spent plant after the growing season , into the bin. Not compost bin LOL.
@eltonbreshani876
3 жыл бұрын
In addition, I read comfrey plants have an excellent 'detox' effect on soil :)
@objectivesovereignty
3 жыл бұрын
@JD Holy crap dood, you just blew my mind. I did not know about the radiation with sunflowers. Cheers.
@karenreaves3650
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea thank you for my future garden, I only have a patio garden at this time.
@zmartkooky244
Жыл бұрын
There is a series of plants you can use to filter soil... and water! You can run rain water through a series of plants that will absorb chemicals: basil, chives, mint, oregano, resemary, sage, thyme, lavender; these all grow on just water. Resulting water can then be passed by regular sediment filter, then activated charcoal, and finally boiled to kill germs.
@EChord1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for digging into the research. Too many people just buy the media headlines and they’ve mis-reported/mis-represented research (and everything else) for decades.
@davidthelan9304
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. Just a thought on the news report about the toxic levels. It sounds like scare mongering to me to get people back to buying their fruit and vegies at the shops instead of growing their own. Due to the pandemic BS> people flooded to buying their own and started growing in the back yard again as you well know. so sales have dropped in the main shops. In my opinion people should grow even more in their yards and close down some of these giant shop conglomerates. Bring back the corner mum and pop shop.
@sandrabulluck1896
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Amen! 🙏
@cutpricetech
2 жыл бұрын
WELL SAID!
@WeFareFartherThanDreams
Жыл бұрын
Always be more self sufficient. businesses and the government can suck it.
@creekcomber
3 жыл бұрын
My garden efforts getting better this year, you helped encourage healthy lifestyle and less stress, thank you, from Missouri USA
@InLovewithJesusChrist
3 жыл бұрын
You havev a wealth of knowledge and I enjoy the Live streams. They are friendly and interactive. We need more friendly people in this world who do not mind sharing their time and expertise.
@jpbaje
3 жыл бұрын
TIP: Do a post in the community where subscribers can post questions for the daily live
@rhonalow3271
3 жыл бұрын
At 14:00 minutes in ....MSM are hopeless!! ONYA Mark and every “story” they cover MUST be taken with a pinch of salt. Stopped watching tv decades ago decades ago and now rarely read a newspaper, and still living a healthy and very happy life growing my own vegetables, preserving, baking my own bread etc. Thanks for all you do! Definitely sceptical about msm ....more truth in people like you ❤️🌻
@whome8154
3 жыл бұрын
Typical media...only give you a snippet of the truth to make people panic! Thanks for this video it will help many! This needs to be shared on facebook
@paladinsmith7050
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone should be deleting Facebook.
@whome8154
3 жыл бұрын
@@paladinsmith7050 I agree but for the people who have seen it all over facebook need clarification...most people dont know how to research for things of are too lazy, many of these people are on facebook
@cinamontoast2555
3 жыл бұрын
@@whome8154 facebook is trying to put ads in vr headsets, they cost 200 dollars at least and 700 - 2000 dollars on average
@mattiestaubin
3 жыл бұрын
Government wants to keep people dependant on it. I prefer to be self sufficient! Thanks for all you do, I have learned so much from you even though our climate is very different. I'm from Minnesota, USA
@jerimiller5452
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, we watch your videos because of YOU. This channel has no BS, just efficient information. Thank you!
@guylamullins3602
3 жыл бұрын
Here in the US we spray herbicide to rid our yards of unwanted grasses and dandelions. Then we spray fertilizer that’s chemical. I don’t see the point in it. Dandelions, red clover and certain grasses are good at phytoremediation. They’re also good at adding nutrients to the soil too. I find it odd how agrochemicals are not a worry but dandelions are a huge problem. Some local universities will promote the use of roundup but discourage leaving dandelions. I leave my dandelions, switch grass and clover. I find them less of a threat than glyphosate.
@haplo_84
3 жыл бұрын
I sowed dandelions😂
@daniellejames8028
7 ай бұрын
You are the most educated on this that I've seen. Preach this as much as you can please. Thanks 🙏
@hikerlindacanadianrockies8478
3 жыл бұрын
Here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the city only allows Community Gardens to grow food in raised beds (a huge fundraising commitment for community gardens). This is not based on any known history of the land in question, or even on any testing of soil. This is simply on the assumption that the land "could" be contaminated, and they're afraid of getting sued by community garden participants if it turns out to be. Meanwhile we have to get topsoil and compost trucked in, to get started, in huge quantities (and who knows where this topsoil comes from or whether it's ever been tested). It's insane.
@treesha3427
3 жыл бұрын
You need to find why ....What are they protecting you from ? ..."Could be contaminated" sounds a lot like " We know damned well some serious contamination has occurred here in Calgary and we'll minimise our liability by institution of legal statutes, ......."
@ANoteToSelf
3 жыл бұрын
That’s so ridiculous, but that’s exactly what I’d expect from Canada. Why isn’t the first inclination-if the soil IS contaminated- to just suggest gardening in pots/containers. Everything is about control I guess.
@TheMurlocKeeper
3 жыл бұрын
I would suggest looking into "wicking beds". These are sealed watering systems that do not involve the plants reaching the (possibly toxic) soil. It is basically a raised garden bed (a decent height) that is first sealed with black plastic. Then you use some sort of bulker in the first (lower) half of the bed. This can be something like ag pipe, (agricultural pipe), aluminium cans, rocks, coarse gravel...anything like that. Then you lay down a layer of mesh - shade cloth is excellent for this - over that, and THEN put your soil. When you fill up the bottom layer with water (there's drainage pipes to ensure it doesn't come above a certain level) the soil should just be touching it, and it can "wick up" the right amount of water it needs. Plants too can go find the water and keep their roots moist without risking being too soggy and having rotting issues. The water is all sealed from the air too, and so there's minimal water wastage. You also have a pipe in a corner somewhere that goes down to the lower layer, so you can keep it topped up from above easily. In this way, you can have as many garden beds as you like in your own yard, and not have to worry about anything you grow in there being contaminated. :) If you city complains about it, you can tell them to go shove it...because nothing is actually touching the soil! :P
@trishacavin305
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like they don’t want any messy but productive gardens??
@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena
3 жыл бұрын
@@trishacavin305 No Canadian laws are really restrictive as the government just wants control over its people especially when looking at knives that has everyday use like box cutters. There laws are also strict as in literally the letter of the law they look at when say a law regarding storage of something like say a gun if the box is nailed shut and or stored in concreate so no one could possible get in it if they were not supposed to no it has to have a padlock as states in the law even if the storage is literally better than what the law says, if you don't follow the letter of Canadian law you literally get jail time even if you basically did it but better as even if the judges agree with you they want to stay by the letter of the law as written
@gaglag1953
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the UK had the franchise on negativity and sensationalism. I have found the ideal solution. Stop watching the ‘news’ and stop buying newspapers. I took this approach many years ago and it works for me. Love your videos and live streams Mark. Keep up the good work and spread your knowledge. GagLag53 (Allan)
@coolstil
2 жыл бұрын
Best way to grow garlic ?
@whynottoday7304
2 жыл бұрын
We would say we had the franchise here in the US. I guess I could say it’s comforting to know it’s universally practiced, but it’s just sad.
@RocksteadyFire
3 жыл бұрын
The wind noise never got to a distracting level. Your mic was doing a good job. Love your channel.
@Juanrivers2022
3 жыл бұрын
And yet they tell us pesticide riddled gmo produce is way healthier than garden raised produce.
@eekk6230
3 жыл бұрын
You inspired me to start my own garden
@calmblueocean7243
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's cool! 😀🌱
@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena
3 жыл бұрын
Video games has inspired me to start a farm but i will settle for a garden for now. And no not from Stardew Valley probably from a game in the early 2000's
@LeverActionLarry
3 жыл бұрын
The media has done that here in the states as well, they run stories how growing your own food costs too much money and it's much cheaper to just buy at the store.
@TheGuruStud
3 жыл бұрын
Even if true, it's inedible from the store unless it's very expensive (typically speaking).
@hamzahaytham3940
3 жыл бұрын
He made a video before about this topic some time ago
@MegaGnerd
3 жыл бұрын
For old Brisbane area's it is true though, contaminated soils from yesteryear
@r-type4945
3 жыл бұрын
On top of getting healthier and tastier food it has its physical and mental health benefits too. You're more outside, take care of things, get fresh air, sunlight, get to touch soil and sort of exercise while doing your work.
@kevintheweedman
3 жыл бұрын
I grow enough to freeze my vegetables and eat in the winter. Going to flash freeze potatoes for the first time in a month
@dawnbowie352
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to have your input live or edited. Don't worry about the tech... It's a learning curve. I've watched enough of your videos that this year I'm beginning my own raised beds and patio pots for veggies and herbs! I credit you for giving me courage to try and permission to try again if I don't do well on my first go. Your garden has inspired me. Be blessed and keep educating us on how to feed ourselves better. Much respect from NE Indiana, USA! 🇺🇸
@RandyFelts2121
3 жыл бұрын
None dare call it conspiracy. You know it I know it we all know it.
@58fcorley
3 жыл бұрын
Hello from Lubbock, TX. I didn't get in on the live feed, but love the video. I don't even listen to the media anymore. They love to alarm and keep everyone in fear. I've learned a lot from you about home gardening and appreciate all your tips.
@treesha3427
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark .... We thrive on your wisdom, though our climate is dissimilar.
@treenstreen
3 жыл бұрын
So over the media and news outlets blowing things out of proportion. Sensationalism at it's best
@trishthehomesteader9873
3 жыл бұрын
That's what they do.🙄 Fear mongers.😣
@Ishmaler4
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s call it what it truely is Propaganda perception control to push an agenda.
@Ishmaler4
3 жыл бұрын
@Brandon G social engineering could not be possible without the capitalistic mindset with the controlling of resources to gibe the illusion of scarcity along with the idea of over population. Then you have evolution ideologies that breeds more of a coincidental world view selfish attitude to consume and live out thy will. Money is the tool that links it all together it becomes that which appears as the only way to freedom and abundance of you have more money. So you see my freind though you see that money is indeed a foundational tool it’s not the course of evil rather the root by which all or most evil gets channeled from. Like all roots they all converge at some point I would highly recommend you look into where all this money leads to. By following these roots of funding and laundering etc you will find the engineers of this world wide society being manipulated by their brainwashed perception of money to create the brave new world of their own doing. The clever and genius of this long term agenda is overwhelmingly mind blowing once you see it face to face as it were.
@jimn1236
3 жыл бұрын
Sound is great in Georgia USA let’s get into it. missed the live but love your channel!
@michellebrown4068
3 жыл бұрын
Missed another Live :O The watch is good, thanks for giving us good ideas, and growing :) The Bahamas!
@RockawayCCW
3 жыл бұрын
Even if you do have some contaminants on your land from previous owners, if you are using organic methods your produce will still be less contaminated than the industrial produce from the grocery store.
@SuperStruct
3 жыл бұрын
Pls keep streaming I missed this one and I bet a lot of people did, but this is the perfect time to stream, I'm in California and this would be an awesome time to watch right before or with dinner.
@annburge291
3 жыл бұрын
Australia has many laws to discourage people from growing their food. . Many inner city suburbs in Melbourne do not permit vegetables in front gardens, fruit trees in the nature strips are chemically treated so they will not produce fruit, people are fined for having fruit trees overhanging s back alley ways ..
@lisanowakow3688
3 жыл бұрын
I think you are correct in your analysis. I also think that in years to come the view on home grown may continue to be denigrated when it shouldn’t be.
@karenreaves3650
2 жыл бұрын
I think that has already turned around.
@suebrittain4548
3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. My husband is FINALLY going to get his vacant lot prepped for a garden. And to think my mom didn't want me playing in the mud! Can't wait. All your info is helpful.
@jurgengosch3915
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My garden beds are going strong here in the northwest of the US, and it's great to get a new idea or two from you.
@Swampwabbit77
2 жыл бұрын
From South Carolina and really appreciate all you do and share with us. I've taken to heart a lot of your advice and this is my second year switching from tilling to raised beds using 60", 40", 35" pieces of corrugated and force main sewer lines that I've collected from construction sites and it is a whole new world to me and are loving it. Lots of errors and lots of frustrations but realize this is a learning curve for me and that things will get better over time. It's why you're so appreciated and needed by those of us who are just starting out with raised beds. Always enjoy. Gods speed & Thank you.......
@mattgreen8827
3 жыл бұрын
It’s really scary what kind of contamination can be in your soil and groundwater, as a environmental professional we cleanup tons of soil and thousands of gallons of groundwater a year. It never hurts to test your soil and groundwater and many places will do if for free or at a big discount.
@hitreset0291
3 жыл бұрын
For the home gardener to combat/overcome potentially toxic soils, try wicking beds. Look it up. I currently have 3 wicking beds (6.5sqmtrs in total) with each one's design slightly different in order to see which one works best. Combined they grow a bucketload of veggies/herbs. All 3 beds have very low risk of toxins entering the beds because of my ability to 100% control its soil inputs. Easy to build. Easy to maintain. Easy to weed. Love'em.
@ericaawake9503
3 жыл бұрын
The government is the one who's poisoning your soil...wake up!
@karenreaves3650
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericaawake9503 Yes they were. The only Chemtrails in the USA now are HCQ they sometimes look like wings. In California they dump industrial sludge on farmland. High levels of lead in baby food. The Jabs are horrendous always have been. We know exactly what is going on, you have no reason to behave like everyone but you are stupid.
@grandmothergoose
3 жыл бұрын
I live and grew up in a lead mining town. Almost every yard, street, dust in the ceiling of the average old house is highly contaminated with lead. And yet, we can grow and eat fruit and veg here without problems. The reason for this is that plants don't tend to take up such trace metals into the plant itself, certainly not in high enough quantities to cause us a problem. However, it is required that all fruit and veg be washed before eating, and always wash your hands after touching garden soil, and always wash your hands before touching food. This is basic hygiene no matter where you live, as heavy metals aren't the only things in soil that can cause us harm, as soil is also full of bacteria, fungus and other microbes which are healthy for the soil, but not so healthy for us to consume.
@hikerlindacanadianrockies8478
3 жыл бұрын
As far as contaminants go, also, there are so many recalls of vegetables here in Canada for e-coli and other bacteria, many from American agribusinesses that grow lettuce in locations a few km away from cattle processing agribusinesses (I won't justify these places with the name "farm", as that isn't what they are). So I'd rather try to grow what I can at home.
@marilyncummings2441
3 жыл бұрын
Recalling vegetables here in the states also and eggs.
@lostpony4885
3 жыл бұрын
Its good to grow our own private ecoli. Imports cost money.
@unravel523
3 жыл бұрын
Right Girl. Here (DK) the government just decided ik´s ok, to water grops with waste-water - from toilets in citys - both greenhouses and fields!!! I freaked out and now my garden is a jungle ;D There´s all sorts of poison loaded in toilets, medicin, cleaning products, you name it... So grow as much as you can, for your safety, and joy
@nowwhereisthetruth2475
3 жыл бұрын
the cure for the excesses of capitalism like the above lies in National Socialism. Family, Health, Home Grown Food and a custodial attitude towards the natural world. We must reign in the destructive elements of capitalism.
@baneverything5580
2 жыл бұрын
They`re spraying human sewage on farms as fertilizer.
@SedonaMTB
3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your commentary on the media about AU gardens. Very important to expose them.
@adamiam7556
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this. Can you make a 2min edit that can be easily shared on social media? Your message is amazing and much needed. Thanks again 💚
@janebadon3988
3 жыл бұрын
I could listen to you day and night! I’m finally getting real about growing, and I’m rather envious of your set up with the corrugated metal bins the height you have. Saves the back for other things. Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your shows. From Fairhope (near Mobile) Alabama💞
@malakiscorner
3 жыл бұрын
Because of watching you it has inspired me, i was getting disappointed because i couldnt get a good raised bed to actually work. So i bought a birdie raised bed this week and will try your method. I did get my garlic and strawberrys to grow from last years planting. Im soo excited
@closertothetruth9209
3 жыл бұрын
We were at a meeting nearly a decade ago where commercial farmers said people should not be allowed to grow their own food. I admit alot of home growers use too much chemicals out of laziness, and use stupid treated pine as garden borders , and use newspapers containing carcinogenic ink for mulch which to me is crazy shit.
@ANoteToSelf
3 жыл бұрын
Of course they said that-it’s a conflict of interest for farmers if we grow our own food. But what are we supposed to do if there is a food shortage? Just wait on them and starve? Plus, it’s not like they don’t use an insane amount of chemicals to force their plants and to control pests. I don’t get the treated wood borders for gardens either, but I’ve heard(from a lot of people that use paper/newspaper in the garden in America) that the ink in our newspaper and other papers is soy-based and shouldn’t harm you. I haven’t looked this up, only heard it from a bunch of American gardeners so who knows 🤷🏼♀️ it’s always interesting and I think safer to question everyone’s motivations in this day and age.
@downunderveggiegardendiaries
3 жыл бұрын
Newspapers use non toxic ink these days.
@closertothetruth9209
3 жыл бұрын
@@downunderveggiegardendiaries which countries though hope youre 100% right , my freind was an editor spoke of a certain cancer the workers around the printing press would continually get , and like many say in the US they would trust a crack whore before theyed trust the government bodies that are meant to protect us , in my exp in industry everything is a half measure favouring industry not genuine health concerns , ive worked around it all and seen the BS, our old teacher a professor of oncology and toxicology said you cannot trust anything they say.
@kathlynblack3517
3 жыл бұрын
FYI I had a lot of problems with slugs and snails eating my brassica family plants. I built a circular, slightly raised, bed and placed a small (1/2" approx) copper pipe in a circle, on the ground, around the outside of the bed. So far, in two years, I have NOT had snails or slugs eating my brassicas. I also have a few brassicas planted in my regular mixed vegetable bed, but they still get holes all in the leaves. The ones in the circle bed have grown big and beautiful without a bunch of holes. The experiment really did work.
@chantaltulliez8066
2 жыл бұрын
I grow my lettuces the same way and no snails or slugs get to my lettuces...
@miriamking966
Жыл бұрын
Such sense Mark. You would need to test the food grown which they havent. You are doing awesome with your knowledge, answering all the questions. Can hear you clearly regardless of wind.
@relacionsustentable2319
3 жыл бұрын
great job adding some moderators for your live shows👍 and you are doing great keep it going, watching you from Isabela, Puerto Rico
@lanceowens5902
3 жыл бұрын
Hay this is for everyone!!!!! I'm from the foothills of Eastern KY farm raised. I have been gardening most of my life an I started watching several different of the people on the different channels . And by trying things differently that I had done the Way I was taught an have become a better gardener because I was willing to try these different things. Open those minds I don't fear failing you can learn a lot from mistakes. That said love your videos mark keep it up. An good day right back at you my friend !!!!
@silverskyranch
3 жыл бұрын
aw man, was cooking/eatting dinner and missed the livestream. Hopefully will be able to catch the next one. Time to watch the re-run!
@angelikaszabo1962
3 жыл бұрын
I found your website/blog and signed up for your newsletters! Yay me! You have so much on their that I have been looking for info on! I am so excited to start reading your articles! Keep up the amazing job your are doing! Happy gardening from Alberta, Canada.
@wildforestorganics7298
3 жыл бұрын
Lead is only soluble in soils with a pH of less than 4.5.
@laurabartoli5909
3 жыл бұрын
Yep and majority of fruits and vegetables grow in a narrow window around neutral pH.
@kimkearney5914
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think the wi d is too bad, i only hear it occasionally. Love your positivity & trials with growing. Thanks for sharing.
@cimarronpasshomestead5998
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent mate! Thanks! for sharing these topics. Definitely needs to be discussed.
@rscbmr1023
3 жыл бұрын
You will always have those that complain they are unhappy people that just like to complain. If those watching can't get over a little wind they need to get a grep on what is really important in life.
@sulkoma
3 жыл бұрын
I was under the understanding that all plants are toxic in one way or another, just that our bodies are capable of putting up with the toxicity rather than letting it negatively impact us it's like a defence mechanism for each plant, like an immune system almost
@carl8568
3 жыл бұрын
Cooking solves much of that issue.
@TheMurlocKeeper
3 жыл бұрын
Coffee is an excellent example! The plant actually produces caffine because it is excellent at killing insects, but humans think it's yummy...because we're frikking insane like that :P Wheat and other grains are also slightly toxic to our system, for similar reasons to the coffee plant. Some can just handle it better than others. This is why it can be better for those who are sensitive to wheat products to either buy or to make their own sprouted grains, and then grind them fresh, to make your own sprouted bread. Once the grain starts sprouting even a little bit, the toxic substances disappears, and it much more digestible. I think it was this website I was reading it on. Think this is the right story on it, but can't remember, lol! It's a great website nonetheless though. wellnessmama.com/3807/sprouted-soaked-fermented-grains-healthy/
@zmartkooky244
Жыл бұрын
“Everything is a poison, nothing is a poison. It is the dose that makes the poison” ― Paracelsus
@thisbagisnotatoy9639
3 жыл бұрын
To the person from Wisconsin: I live in Breckenridge, Colorado (in the Rocky Mountains❄️) and successfully grow citrus in our living room in large pots in a south-facing window. Our lemon tree produces more each year. We also have a Kumquat tree that has not yet produced, but the tree is happy and we expect to see fruit before too long. I also have an olive tree that, funny enough, hasn’t produced yet because it hasn’t gotten the chill it needs. It can be done if you have room for plants inside! 😊🍋🍊
@chuckintexas
2 жыл бұрын
Woooaaa- Growing Citrus _INDOORS_ ?!? 1st I've HEARD of this. I'm a _HUUUGE_ citrus fan ! My WIFE got some SMALL orange trees (one of two survived) like "Cuties" you can buy from the store, for our back yard, and it produces on a MASSIVE scale each year. You're saying I can enjoy a good return on INDOOR Citrus ? Wow ! Is there a variety you'd recommend ? I'm going to look into that. Sincerely- _THANKS_ !!
@redhen689
Жыл бұрын
I’ve grown lemons and dwarf bananas somewhat successfully in Pennsylvania. The lemons have been good. I don’t think I have the ideal setting for the bananas, but it’s fun to see the “Lady Finger” bananas form.
@acidicvideos8733
Жыл бұрын
@chuckintexas it's been a year. Did you grow some citrus indoors?
@thisbagisnotatoy9639
Жыл бұрын
@@chuckintexas absolutely! It’s a Meyer Lemon tree that I got from Lowe’s- the ones they sell in the little colorful metal buckets each year. They can take a while to start putting out fruit, but if you’re patient you should see some eventually!
@psychologymajorptsd62
3 жыл бұрын
Hey boss! I LOVE that you do so much research, and encourage others to do the same, so you don’t assume the worst like they’d like us to. My opinion (I didn’t do any research, but I do know a few things): commercial farms use WAY more potentially harmful chemicals than most home growers, repeatedly (every crop, every year).
@catieranshaw3636
Жыл бұрын
Hi, my name is Catie and I am from the USA . Please don’t slow down. If people can’t get it, they can simply just rewind and listen to you again you have so much good information for me to use although I don’t have tropical weather plant a tropical garden. I 😊❤
@annburge291
3 жыл бұрын
Heavy metals have a positive charge. They can be bound up by adding biochar or ziolite volcanic rock powder which has a negative charge. By adding a fungal based compost like what is produced by a Johnson Su bioreactor or a no till system, the fungi will take up the heavy metals rather than photosynthetic plants. In general, it's better to avoid eating any mushrooms grown in contaminated soils. Another method is growing deep rooted plants that you don't eat such as comfrey.
@zmartkooky244
Жыл бұрын
You can also use electrodes! Just connect neutral to the soil. And one can make their own soil from organic matter and a few worms.
@jenniferm3572
3 жыл бұрын
Keep waking up people...We can turn this around one day!!
@Mopsie
3 жыл бұрын
If we start now it’ll take 50 years to get it to non toxic levels
@jenniferm3572
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mopsie oh. I was talking more about people waking up and not believing the media hype machine. 😁
@aluink
3 жыл бұрын
I"m late to the party, but Mark, I love your channel. Thank you for all your enthusiasm. From my son (8years old) wanting to watch everything you have, to me thriving on your energy, thank you. thank you. thank you. I'm at the point where I mostly don't care what you're posting about, I just care about connecting with you and our mutual love for nature, gardening, homesteading, and everything that extends from there. You channel is so valuable to me. I love you mate. Like a brother. Like family. I wish words could more adequately depict how you mean to me and my family. Thank you. Thank you so much. Cheers mate! Sincerely.
@things1601
3 жыл бұрын
Hi from Guildford UK! Struggling getting seedlings going with late frosts this year and squirrel digging up outdoor sown seeds
@bencowles2105
3 жыл бұрын
We test our soil every year. And our levels are way below the safe levels. Then again we are an organic farm and don't use pesticides that have those chemical in them unlike nearly all industrial farms that do have those problems. Also you can seed your soil with certain types of mushrooms and the mushrooms will draw the toxic metal salts out of your soil if they are there. Soil testing can make a huge difference and tell you if you have a problem. In the states a county extension office can run those tests for free. Not sure about Australia but I have heard they have a similar program.
@pamelamaynecorreia1688
2 жыл бұрын
We live in near Edmonton Alberta Canada it’s -38 right now, we have a hugely successful garden and feed a family of five. My sister puts in potatoes here too so she has a winter supply. I love your vlog even though we can only grow for 4 months. I have produce and preserves all year from the garden. My husband and I planted ten fruit trees this summer and wonder why we didn’t do it ten years ago when we moved in. I’m looking forward to trying your worstershire recipe with the plums. I think most people are just scared, lazy and looking for an excuse not to grow. Here’s to more vlog from you I thoroughly enjoy your perspective. You are truly an enabler! We are going t try the tomatoe tunnel this year. All best in new year. 2022 !,,
@megancarr918
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark for being happy like myself, it is sadly refreshing. I appreciate all of your videos and even if I catch your LIVE video after you have gone LIVE! I have learned so much from you, I think this is the first year that I will have fruit from my trees. If it was not for you MARK, KEVIN (Epic Gardening Channel), AND RICHARD (Grafting Dragonfruits Channel), I would not know where I would be...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! :)
@justinpruitt3895
3 жыл бұрын
Your are my therapy
@calmblueocean7243
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Gardening is cheaper than therapy, plus you get tomatoes! 🍅
@victoriyak8129
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just got acquainted with your channel and I am extremely happy and amazed. One request, and that is, please subtitle your words for the deaf as well.
@chuckintexas
2 жыл бұрын
@Self Sufficient Me - LOVE your WORK, man ! We've JUST gotten situated on a small piece of property (3/4 Acre) and I am FINALLY realizing a LIFE-LONG DREAM - *_a GARDEN of my OWN !!!_* Ok, I've agreed to SHARE with my wife, kids AND GRAND CHILDREN ( _;=)) !_ ) After ALL - that's kinda _THE_ POINT, right ? ANYWAY - I LOVE your WORK! I have a COUPLE of channels on the topic I've discovered and enjoy, but YOU there describing YOUR approach, your operating methodologies AND your climate as SO similar to ours here in Southern/Central Texas, are a REAL resource ! That you bring enough HUMOR to the topic to make it fun EVEN for my WIFE to enjoy _right along WITH me_ is a HUGE _HELP_ !! Said a bit of a prayer for you, your family AND your continued _prosperity_ as I typed this, and wanted to just say HI and let you know I - we - are _out here_ ! Thanks, my new friend , and - ALL the BEST to YOU and _YOURS_ from Texas ! - Chuck .
@janetvogeler7842
2 жыл бұрын
Just a bit upstate from you, and wishing you a great growing season! Got my peas in yesterday, and can’t wait to plant everything else ; I get so excited every spring to get my hands in the dirt . Good luck Blessings !
@ericchase1496
3 жыл бұрын
Eric from North Carolina. Absolutely love your videos, I have learned a lot, keep up the great info. 👍
@contracabal
3 жыл бұрын
Great main topic. Very informative. I find the same issue with what has become click bait media sensationalizing one little detail in a broad piece of research. I'm happy to hear I didn't mess up too much using treated lumber in the raised beds I made at my old property.
@calmblueocean7243
3 жыл бұрын
Hi from sunny Melbourne, sorry I missed this live but loving it on replay! 😀👍🌱
@laurabartoli5909
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for talking about this. I read comments regarding that news article in my FB gardening groups and got a little worried. Important also to take into consideration that plant uptake of heavy metals is associated to extreme pH levels, a soil with normal pH would limit that uptake anyway as the metals would not be in a soluble form.
@younghorseVRH
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the research Mark.
@cariesnyder7167
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing what we all knew. Someone has to speak up.
@sandrawallace1001
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I missed the livestream yesterday. (I knew I shouldn't have cleaned the house!) I feel compelled to comment on the news story mentioned at the top of the feed. I spent more than 40 years as a reporter and editor for radio and newspapers and I can tell you, if that story had crossed my desk, it never would have seen print in that form. At the least, it needed to be rewritten and I suspect I would have decided there might have been a story, but that wasn't it. Unfortunately, today's journalism is too often more interested in getting clicks on their social media sites than being extra careful about keeping things in context. Not all, however - there are still publications that do the work as it should be done. But I totally understand and share your frustration. OK - rant over! Carry on with the good gardening info!
@kathyhirsch379
Жыл бұрын
We do t have news reporters from a long time,,, they getting payed to read 📚 😄 gov. Crap or when they get payed by kill gates and spreding the new world orders bs,,, what do you expect 🤔 😒
@bradcarby3765
3 жыл бұрын
The early part of this livestream referring to the lead levels in soil is so dumb (Not Mark's part). It in no way relates to the lead uptake of plants and that shouldn't be implied in the media. I am both a home gardener and a farm worker and I can tell you without doubt that I would rather have my home grown produce with the possibility of microscopic amounts of contaminants than the highly sprayed, chemical laced produce from the farm I work at.
@trishthehomesteader9873
3 жыл бұрын
Hello from Idaho!🙂 I was planting this afternoon and you came to mind. I'd let the chicks free range while I was back there. I was thinking of the times I'd seen you and your chickens in the garden. They had a blast and they're entertaining company.😁 Thanks Mark! 💜
@marandamartin9377
3 жыл бұрын
That is so exciting. We are moving up there next week around the Weiser area. I am not sure if we missed the boat on the growing season this year. May I ask what you are growing? What general area are you in? When does your garden die off ? Thank you
@trishthehomesteader9873
3 жыл бұрын
@@marandamartin9377 Hi Maranda! Welcome to your new home! You've definitely Not missed the growing season! Give yourself time to settle in. Maybe put in a few plants now; tomatoes, peppers, summer crops. You'll still have plenty of time for a fall crop of peas, beans, lettuces, carrots, beets ... I'm in NW Boise. Weiser has traditionally been a good growing area so it should be able to find a great community there. What may be different for you up here is how dry it is. There's lots of ways to deal with that and I'm sure you'll find one that suits you best. The spring and fall are mostly a surprise. We have a tendency to watch the overnight lows pretty closely.☺️ Best of luck and have fun!🙂💜🌿🌱
@marandamartin9377
3 жыл бұрын
@@trishthehomesteader9873 Thank you for your advice and kind words. We are so excited for our new beginning, to be surrounded with amazing, minded people, and thrive! Blessings :)
@trishthehomesteader9873
3 жыл бұрын
@@marandamartin9377 I should say that this time of year is a marathon until fall. Today I'm harvesting mint, catnip, lemon balm, oregano and red clover. It can be crazy but I wouldn't have it any other way.🙂 A bit of the country in the city.💜
@jenniecullen6978
8 ай бұрын
Mark, It's funny that you were talking about a supermarket add appearing directly after the backyard contamination report. Next minute I had an add for Woolworths. Incredible but true.
@kitrobbo1696
3 жыл бұрын
G’day Mark For bringing out the truth on contaminated soil for the home Gardner I haven’t listen to a lot of the stuff on the news about it in fact I don’t watch national news channels any more because I just tried to frighten the life out of all the people and most of it is just crap anyway good on your mark regards kid
@jeffreycurtis9075
2 жыл бұрын
Man, just getting into the live chat, Mark, people from ALL parts of the world are with us. How super cool!!!!
@tracestevens1773
3 жыл бұрын
Your video is coming over great and no sign of wind velocity showing. You have a very stable sound system. No worries! Your sounding great all thru your video. I love your accent! Tms poet Ohio
@bron-sconcess.10
2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you at the beginning of it all (the streaming). That was a year ago, you've relaxed into it and then came the rains! But you know it is great to watch, listen to you, learn. 🌿
@k.p.1139
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, Thanks so much! The Cherry's -Surinam Cherry, Brazilian Cherry - Eugenia uniflora, We grew up eating those here in Florida. VERY sweet, large pits. But very good!
@bogie8
3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather used to have a bush in his backyard, he was from Brazil but moved to Florida. I was happy to find a huge bush in my neighborhood sprouting the cherries, but I'm not sure if my neighbor would like me picking them.
@karenreaves3650
2 жыл бұрын
Hi from Winter Haven Florida.
@yeevita
3 жыл бұрын
Just read chat and everyone should understand why the media is the way it is. Gardening shows used to be about gardening. Cooking shows used to be about cooking. Animal shows used to be about the animal. Then they discovered people watched shows more when they write the shows with more conflict. People today would consider Julia Child’s cooking show boring. As long as people consume sensationalism, the media will feed that. Those of us who care about non-dramatic facts just have to observe ourselves, others and the world around us to see what is real.
@jessicamedwedew7167
2 жыл бұрын
People have always consumed sensationalism. But it's becoming worse, we are becoming less and less reserved in our opinions. Even more desensitised as time goes by. So media needs more ridiculous ways to create sensationalism. Especially since the rise of social media and advancement on tech and apps. We need to get back to basics. We have lost our way.
@joedimassi9783
3 жыл бұрын
We can hear you mark it looks like a nice day 🙂
@rossrhodes1963
3 жыл бұрын
In Perth we have a couple of suburbs that are contaminated with heavy metals and some of the older persistent chemical compounds. These used to be industrial areas that were turned into housing estates in the 70s and 80s. In these suburbs it is not recommended to eat the eggs of backyard chooks or to grow root vegetables unless they are in raised garden beds.
@vizzisvlogs5695
3 жыл бұрын
It's great Mr Mark.Thanks for everything from "Self Sufficient Me".
@duke2011ful
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the US and love this guy! So down to earth and real. Something we are missing in so many areas. He is right on stating the news twisting facts around to their own agenda. Sad.
@darkknight145
3 жыл бұрын
Have they ever tested the shop bought compost? I'd imagine that compost would have very high levels of contaminants as it comes from a rubbish dump.
@bricksbeersbeards9368
3 жыл бұрын
Quality work, the breezes moving through were great, I don't know who would have a problem with that, I think it was great. Inspiring me to 'get into it', and get my garden going (timing is tough for me, at the foothills of Rocky Mountains in Colorado, this time of year - 80 degrees F 1 day, 40 the next!)
@MageSkeleton
3 жыл бұрын
Seems like it was a cool "hang out Q&A". Would be cool if you were able to do a walk around the plants while you streamed. If you can't yet i know it takes some good hardware to be more "mobile" to do that.
@pattybowden506
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your encouragement and teaching. Been watching you about 3 years, now.
@amyjoyelbourn8086
3 жыл бұрын
Gday from the Hunter Valley. Sorry mate, missed the live. The sound is totally fine by the way. Love your videos. Keep 'em comin'
@kristindelarosa5047
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the grapes in pots advice. We are trying it again this year! I know this is a year old, but keep up the great work and motivation :) Your channel is getting better by each vid
@StrahaoftheRace
3 жыл бұрын
When I was studying environmental chemistry at Tafe many years ago I tested my own backyard soil for lead and it was quite significant. The house was built in the 1920's next to Comsteel in Newcastle. The only place that gave a higher reading was at Argenton near the Lead smelter at a school. Around 1997.
@karenreaves3650
2 жыл бұрын
It is important to know your land to address your own needs. Love the raised beds for this reason, only way to organically grow your own food.
@tinanguyen758
Жыл бұрын
How do you get your backyard soil tested? Do you mind to share it I'd like to get mine done. Thanks
@StrahaoftheRace
Жыл бұрын
@@tinanguyen758 I was only able to do this because I had access to analytic equipment as as student (I chose this as an assignement). The only way you could get it done yourself now is to pay for it. I wouldn't know where to look now. Maybe front up to a Tafe or University chemistry department and ask for some student project.
@marifloyd1543
2 жыл бұрын
I just found this channel and I am so glad I did, I absolutely love watching someone who is smart and sensible. I despise the channels that talk down to everyone, or over everyone's heads. This is refreshing to say the least, I'll be watching a lot more, I promise!! Very good information here for sure. We do a garden but we are just starting with fruit trees, fruit bearing bushes, and experimenting with citrus trees. That's actually how I found the channel, looking up starting fruit bearing plants and trees, but I've stayed and kept watching because of the good advice in all aspects of gardening.
@jurgengosch3915
3 жыл бұрын
Netting my beds is a pain in the neck, but squirrels are ruthless in my area. For snails and slugs, I use iron phosphate, which is non-toxic to pets and people and breaks down into plant nutrients.
@lisahare4363
3 жыл бұрын
For them to think that urban soil could be contaminated and buying produce would be better!! Isn’t farm soil that supply supermarkets far worse and would more than likely be contaminated Media can be very damaging today! Keep up the good work Mark 👍
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