Can we just appreciate how strong this man's hands and forearms look? Farmer muscles are just a on a different level.
@dennistaft7868
3 жыл бұрын
It's because of home grown spinach.
@carbine090909
3 жыл бұрын
I'm noticing a scar on his right forearm too
@manicmuffin
3 жыл бұрын
@@carbine090909 He probably had to wrestle a croc out from his garden
@jillhumphrys8073
3 жыл бұрын
You didn't know Popeye was an Aussie did you?
@jillhumphrys8073
3 жыл бұрын
Yes we can!
@Bjarkenb
3 жыл бұрын
"Sweating harder than a sumo-wrestler's crotch" is a line I'm gonna save for later, thank you very much.
@1jw298
3 жыл бұрын
Just don’t use it right before you’re about to eat dinner 🤮
@csn583
3 жыл бұрын
It's a line I wish my brain would NOT save for later.
@centraltexasbackyardhomest8890
3 жыл бұрын
hahahahahahahahahahaha, that just seem to come out of nowhere! Awesome.
@michael7423
3 жыл бұрын
GROSS 🤮 😂 😂😂 it’s what makes Mark so lovable!
@dmacisaac9382
3 жыл бұрын
Hell of a visual 🤣
@lorenstribling6096
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up on a 100 acre farm in Mississippi. We raised cattle and had wild plums and dewberry bushes all over the pasture. The plums were small, about an inch across but they were sweet and full of flavor. My mother made plum jelly and plum cobbler every summer. I spent many hours out picking wild fruit and eating as I went.
@Leboobs22
Жыл бұрын
Bet that farm is all .10 acre cookie cutter house's and welfare apartments now or will be in the future.
@sorci22
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, You have inspired me for the last two years to get off my lazy butt & clean up my garden and start growing again. These last two years have been great getting back to nature. Thanks for all the tips that you’ve given and inspiration I needed to start growing again. 👍
@reggaetony2806
3 жыл бұрын
Gett your ass up now mate
@stevencollin617
Жыл бұрын
Connect with nature and "ground" yourself and see the beauty of nature at the same time , nature is magical ✨️
@Space_Parrot
3 жыл бұрын
This man is like the Steve Irwin of gardening lol!
@teewhy6069
3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Steve Irwin🙏🏾
@pauldixon2305
3 жыл бұрын
that is such a good analogy
@oureclecticlife
3 жыл бұрын
I always say the same thing!! Lol!
@nordicpink
3 жыл бұрын
He sure is. And he greatly resembles Russell Crowe.
@ariannaharp5021
3 жыл бұрын
Like the bob ross of gardening lol
@eakooffire
3 жыл бұрын
Your mum is so pleased and happy with her fruits, I love to see it 💖🙌
@clementm9161
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from France ! Someone recommended your channel to me, and i loved this video :) I really like your AU accent too !!
@ShortOrderCook
3 жыл бұрын
I had a tonne of fruit on the plum trees this year - and they were beautiful! The tree did what you said - the branch broke but this was early in the season and I left the branch but there were heaps of plums and all the plums ripened and not a bug. There's nothing better than plums. I love them!
@reneebrown2968
3 жыл бұрын
The good thing about having the overripe fruit is your animals get to enjoy some too. Though i feed my soured figs to the tree. That's my way of fertilizing my tree.
@CichlidStyleForums
3 жыл бұрын
You probably know, but for those who don't, wasps and fruit fly love to lay eggs in figs. Check the bottom before harvesting, any dark marks that feel softer is likely to be penetrative point. Discarding on the ground nearby will encourage the pupae to get back to the fruit. Discarding well away from the plant will lead to their demise
@celscookinggardeningchanne3557
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip
@Wyvern_2
3 жыл бұрын
my grandmother has a a couple of plum trees, I used to always get the plums when they were green rather than let them ripen, the sour taste in green plums is just the best thing ever! And like you said, add a little salt and it's just a perfect snack. My mouth is literally watering as I'm writing this, can't wait for summer!
@barbarawarren9443
3 жыл бұрын
"Living mulch" - What a great idea.
@StareBlankly
3 жыл бұрын
Seedums work great too! Try sweet violets around the borders of perennial beds to keep grass at bay. Many varieties of Thyme work great in lieu of grass and pollinators love the flowers🥰
@Miri-qq2if
3 жыл бұрын
Your mom is so adorable!!😭😭💗 she looks proud of the harvest!!😊
@happyellf
3 жыл бұрын
We have heavy clay soil and planted our plum tree about 3 feet from a steep little hill. I mulch them with dropped leaves from our oak trees. So far so good!
@brigidgreen3502
3 жыл бұрын
In my suburban backyard I've got 5 plum trees. As a new gardner I thought my cautious pruning and never thinning was burdening the trees. I grew LOTS of plum...s and the birds had the extras. I don't feel like such a bad plant parent now and I also got some new care tips. Thank you!
@2Birds1Stone_
3 жыл бұрын
I am glad to see your tiny mature plum tree...I am two years into a tiny tree edible orchard and it is nice to see what will come! I am youtubing my journey as well and at the very least I will have a nice record of my progress!
@ang350
3 жыл бұрын
Plums look so good.
@marybakalish7683
3 жыл бұрын
I always says this “homegrown fruits or vegetables are the best”. And he doesn’t use pesticide. We love this gardener❤️
@toniatalley1977
3 жыл бұрын
Im getting plums cuttings from my cousin this year! I cant wait to grow me some plums. I love eating them
@littlevalleyhomestead
3 жыл бұрын
You're content is on another level! You have an amazing garden, mark! I've learned so much from you and have about 10 trees in my own orchard now here in wa state, usa. And a large veggie garden just getting started , adding more beds for year 2!
@Matteus2109
3 жыл бұрын
Oh crap. Congratulations on 1.1 million subscribers.
@enicole1203
3 жыл бұрын
Listen. Your channel is great and you're adorable.
@CloudNey
3 жыл бұрын
I second that
@johnconner8831
3 жыл бұрын
The garden is filled with life and positive + energy. Good work, Very relaxing watching your videos
@Heathbar
3 жыл бұрын
This guy got me gardening in every part of the yard I can fit a garden bed!!
@theor7843
3 жыл бұрын
I live in an urban area with no space of my own to grow a garden but I love your videos Mark. Your voice is so friendly and warm and the information you provide is both insightful and inspiring. I hope one day I can have my own garden so I can bring some of your lessons into my own life!
@NordeggSonya
4 ай бұрын
I just found this old video because today I bought a combination plum tree. It has three different plum branches spliced/grafted on to it. I live in Rocky Mountain House Alberta and the tree is guaranteed to grow zone 3. I am so excited! Last year I bought a sour cherry tree and it survived -50 C this winter. I am so happy its covered in little buds. I am building a sort of greenhouse (portable car garage) with lots of insulation so the two trees will be better protected. Mark was a load master on an aircraft I think and he had an accident where he got caught up in some strapping and wound up outside of the plane being bashed against the fuselage. He was caught by his arm and it damaged him badly. Glad to see my fav Oz gardener happy and healthy!
@maltedmilk6888
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to say simply this to you. Thank you for such fun and informative gardening tips and information
@kmw4359
3 жыл бұрын
Favorite memories from childhood: grazing our Plum and Black Cherry trees. Ps - ‘sweating harder than a sumo wrestler’s crotch’? 😂😂😂
@shelleywatkins1497
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao I loved that part, too! 😂🤣
@tess2082
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite memories is grazing the berry bushes :)
@TargaWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Slice the net and use Velcro to reattach so you can go in and out to pull the ripe ones out?
@cylorun
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@DavidWallach
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos, Mark! Lots of great tips and ideas for all kinds of gardeners. GDay from Little Rock, Usa
@boothgoodies6348
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome harvest! Followed your example and I’m successfully growing tomatoes in my Florida winter!
@TheEmmyjean
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed on thinning, for a backyard grower it doesn't matter so much. However, I do slightly thin my peach trees, they're always looking for an excuse to fall to pieces.
@mt-ei6hj
3 жыл бұрын
Graden experts tells alot about things but the basic things noone tells.. Selfdependent is what you are teaching the world..! Happy to see the hardwork u put in and also can see the satisfaction in ur Face..! Good luck..! Love from India..! 🙏
@barbarawarren9443
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from USA ❤ 🍃
@Summerlove2316
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Where in the USA are you?
@mirakunnasluoto7573
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮🙂
@shelleywatkins1497
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for always sharing your tips with us. Love watching your videos! Have a wonderful day, Mark.
@David-by8wt
3 жыл бұрын
Thinning out the fruit do work, especially for growing bigger fruits. sometimes just to get the fruit to mature. However, that depends on the fruit. Thin out the fruit works well on some species of mango. If you have too many fruits maturing on a single branch or tree, they might all not mature before the season finish.
@williepete5585
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve planted 2 Santa Rosas in my backyard. Really stoked about them! Thanks for the show.
@barbara-pigeonbray4579
3 жыл бұрын
I find myself smiling while watching your videos .. Thanks for sharing the fun .
@aishaexo-l611
2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel, I've been your fan since 2015 and inspires me to have an organic garden 😊
@mjk9388
3 жыл бұрын
I like how you've kept your Plum tree small. I'm a big fan of the small fruit tree concept talked about in "Grow a Little Fruit Tree" by Ann Ralph. I have over 20 fruit trees and have found that to be really helpful.
@TheJohn8765
3 жыл бұрын
Yah, dwarf rootstock is a real boon. We had 70-year-old apple trees on the acreage I grew up on and harvesting fruit from a 30+ foot tree was a royal pain (and somewhat dangerous). Dwarfed stocks make everything so much easier from pruning to picking.
@18Bees
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve kept my persimmon trees trimmed. They’re producing a lot of healthy fruit
@mjk9388
3 жыл бұрын
@@18Bees Do you like the taste of the persimmons? I’ve considered buying a persimmon tree, but don’t knows they taste? Is there a variety you prefer?
@18Bees
3 жыл бұрын
@@mjk9388 it’s a fruit I don’t want to do without now. Lov3 them. I got the non astringent variety so no risk of waiting for that perfect ripen point. Astringent variety can be tricky.
@tushfinger
3 жыл бұрын
"lets get into it" - love it
@chachadodds5860
3 жыл бұрын
The Gazania mulch, really is the best tip. I'm going to do this. Thanks for the idea.
@MsTony1402
3 жыл бұрын
What a great idea to keep the tree this small so that covering is easy. I’ve got 2 plum trees (Victoria Plum and Greengage) but I’ve been eating ketogenic over the last 18 months which means no more plum eating for me lol! Having said that I might just eat a couple again when they’re ripe this autumn...
@ElkinsEric
3 жыл бұрын
Greengage is my favorite type!!
@weibie
3 жыл бұрын
What a nice haul! Thank you for the video on plums, I am wanting to plant a few native wild plums this spring (I'm in the US) and that time is fast approaching. The tips you gave are great.
@maggiebarrier7788
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your tips. You explain things very well. I'm now looking to buy this beautiful tree to add to my garden. Thank you!
@punjab9100
3 жыл бұрын
Love you Mark. Hopefully I can live a life like this soon.
@bosammathomas6857
Жыл бұрын
The weather, efforts, fertilizer and passion with patience is so important in fruit plantations
@daveg.5579
3 жыл бұрын
If your climate has limited chilling hours, plant the tree away from structures to avoid radiant heat from keeping the tree warm over your cold season.
@moho5790
3 жыл бұрын
Lol, they don't get a cold season where he is! It's either warm, humid or raining
@daveg.5579
3 жыл бұрын
@@moho5790 He's in zone 9b. A chilling hour is below 45*F. Look it up LOL!
@elisaclouse6655
Жыл бұрын
Awesome advice , thank you for educating us with such ease ❤
@nmnate
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark - around here we have the opposite problem, we're limited by late spring frosts damaging buds / flowers, but have no problems meeting chilling hours. Currently, I have 5 plum trees in the yard, a mix of european plums, Japanese and some american seedlings / hybrids. Stone fruit are really tasty. Cheers...!
@geekchick4859
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah mate, it’s hot up here in Townsville too. I’m feeling ya.
@Summerlove2316
3 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Florida!! Absolutely love your videos!
@henryvalero9235
3 жыл бұрын
From Lil Giant Purchased some land in West Florida. 20 years ago was orange orchard. Only couple of trees still alive. Do you know what kinds of fruit trees, fruits grow well in Florida? Do plums? Strawberries, mulberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples? Thinking will make it all organic homestead. Moving there in few months. Know NOTHING about fruit. Have grown few gardens in my time. Know NOTHING about Florida.
@The_Beach_Lady
3 жыл бұрын
Good morning from southeastern North Carolina ☕️.... that’s a lot of very nice plums!!
@elizabethveness7340
3 жыл бұрын
I am blessed with 2 plum trees at my rental. Some lovely jam from this seasons pickings. Needs a gentle hair cut now. Cheers
@buckaroobonzai2909
2 жыл бұрын
In America here... I am trying to use a lot of ground ivy as a natural mulch. It seems to be working well on my serviceberry tree, and I can even grow potatoes among it. I also often cover the ground ivy with cardboard and then regular mulch so that it breaks down. I like ground ivy, though, because it never grows tall so you can easily walk on it and not really have to mow it.
@oureclecticlife
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, we have had a blood plum growing for about 3 years. This was our first year getting a decent amount of fruit from it. Around 3 of our branches snapped though due to the weight 😩
@manslayer1972
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I love this fella. Where can I find one like this? Funny, he’d feed me. Unbelievable garden and knows everything about gardening.
@TalkingThreadsMedia
3 жыл бұрын
An hour after posting the video... you already have 3633 views! Wow! Thanks for the growing tips. We only have 2 plum trees on our property. Got fruit for the first time in 2019. Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA - 2/6/2021.
@StareBlankly
3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! Thank you as always for a much needed dose of positivity! Looking forward to spring over here (never mind the sub-zero temps🥶😅)!
@timzel
3 жыл бұрын
G'day from The Netherlands 💖
@MrBlackhawg1
3 жыл бұрын
Just love your videos! I can't wait for spring.... just another couple months here in Nebraska!
@GCaF
3 жыл бұрын
So much effort!! Good for you Mark :) - I sometimes forget the advantages of living in a colder climate... especially in the cold seasons - but there's less pests and diseases also because of that. That jam and sauce look AWESOOOOME!!
@d.n.a.shadow6549
2 жыл бұрын
Very important " 2 have all fruit n vegies " they look great n healthy- great program n a great sence of humor " it is alway's good 2 have people like him a great gentleman good n pure energy 2 have a good life full of such special features - future will never get near if we do not see how mother nature will developed " thank u 4 demonstrations as this. BLESSING'S 2 u family n friendship souroundings 🤲🏻💢💢🌟
@roselinprimrose1637
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous someone is growing plum looking forward to this video thank you Mark
@anjurani1793
3 жыл бұрын
G'day from India Love your videos mate
@אדםעלהירח
3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and healthy life! True happiness...
@adams7560
3 жыл бұрын
Useful as always - hoping we can get plums planted at our new property soon!
@becool365
3 жыл бұрын
Plums grow really well in arid climates around the balkans. If you have ever been there it should give a good indicator to the kind of conditions they like.
@ivancho5854
3 жыл бұрын
Plum rakia!
@josephrobinson9318
3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhh I wish I was there man! Those look phenomenal.
@RoyHolder
3 жыл бұрын
Here's a huge thumbs up to your plums, Mark! Is that a double entendre? Lol
@vorden25
2 жыл бұрын
plum sauce, plum cake, plum crisp, plum jam, plum sauce, plum ice cream, plum juice, plums and alcohol I love plums.
@sallyhook102
2 жыл бұрын
My 7 year old son has started coping your catch phrase, ‘let’s get into it!’😂
@Bernie5172
3 жыл бұрын
I planted 2 plumb trees in August 2020. they are growing crazy
@hughcourchesne4351
3 жыл бұрын
Some of the best tips about fruit trees
@trishthehomesteader9873
3 жыл бұрын
Great info. Mark! I'm pretty crazy about that dwarf variety. Something to consider in the future. Seeing you sweat makes me look forward to the summer.☀️ Thank you for what you do! 💜🤗
@taviag4302
3 жыл бұрын
Yep you had me at Tip #1. Birds got all my plums, apples and peaches this year. Save for 3 apples that were hidden in long grass and half the apricots because they ripened earlier (Although the Toowoomba mouse plague got the other half). Oh well, it's my first year getting fruit so I'll know for next year :) Thanks Mark!
@xxundeadxgiirlxx
3 жыл бұрын
always love watching your videos just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to share with everyone :)
@VK-qo1gm
3 жыл бұрын
Those plums look great. 2 things that make perfect sense: not to thin the fruit out & not to hop under nets constantly looking for those few ripened ones, I'm guilty of both, thx so much for that advice. Sumo wrestler... that's a ripper! Cheers
@andrew5792
3 жыл бұрын
We lived in SEQ until 2013 before moving into NSW due to work. One of the things that I was not sad to leave behind was the fruit fly!
@Pixics
3 жыл бұрын
There was a fruit fly infestation?
@kevinaldcroft6291
Жыл бұрын
I have a Victoria plum tree. Last year I trimmed the branches and we have just got the best crop of plums we have ever had. I discovered our local possum likes plums as well.
@affordableliving2756
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Mark. I planted two green gages (type of plum) in 2020 and a Victoria Plum in 2019. Super looking forward to them giving me fruit, if I get half as many as you have in that bowl I'll be very happy. :)
@isidorocastillo2811
3 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks for sharing your knowledge
@MomAsol
3 жыл бұрын
this plums looks so yummy thanks for sharing
@TheBorgCollective
3 жыл бұрын
Funny enough, I have the opposite problem. I need a plum tree that can survive the extreme cold we have, so I'm rather limited as well unfortunately. The recipe for that worchestershire sauce is a must!
@kswck
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, Your videos are quite informative. I just stumbled across this channel.
@kimwalter1269
3 жыл бұрын
Please do your worcestershire sauce recipe! Waiting on sooo many recipes you’ve said you’ll put up on your second channel. Would love to know how you preseeve more of your food :) Love love love all your videos Mark, you’re my favourite tv time x
@runwildbby
3 жыл бұрын
Great work! Keep up the epic vids, my hubs and I have watched them all over the past few months! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@Cowtownmama1951
2 жыл бұрын
Mark....can you share the variety of plum you grew? That size tree is perfect for my yard!
@Homeschoolhearth
3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Your channel gives me peace
@batpherlangkharkrang7976
3 жыл бұрын
Hi...... Mark nice to see you, thank you for sharing your video 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍
@upat65
3 жыл бұрын
Looks good Mark 👍🏽
@nigeljohn6676
Жыл бұрын
I love this guy,.. he's addicted to growing plants galore,... hahahaaa . PS,.. I need to see a good video on growing Spondias dulcis ,.. aka June Plumbs plz.
@helpchef
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and ideas
@BizBrew
3 жыл бұрын
Been watching you for years and got my husband into watching your channel with me so when you said you were starting Self Seffishing Me we looked for it because he likes fishing, but looks like that was a joke we misunderstood, haha🤣
@isabellaabruzzi9611
3 жыл бұрын
G'day Mark, great video. Your mum is ADORABLE!
@guyadam88
3 жыл бұрын
That's a gnarly scar up your forearm mate! Bet there's a story behind that beauty!
@yarnybart5911
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you ew size if fruur. Small sweet fruit us as good as tge large ones. But I did lose a branch once, and it was days before I knew it had snapped. Using sticks to beace branches is feasible on low lying trees but there are too many badgers foxes and rabbits here to expect sticks to stay in place. Great video!
@lilybishop5153
2 жыл бұрын
Love plums with salt. Slightly turning yellow or about ripe.
@hotdiggity6846
Жыл бұрын
I love plums, great vid.
@stevencollin617
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these very useful tips Mark, you are truly inspiring 🙏 Beautiful plums and trees 👌
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