Even if I didn't love to garden i would still watch this guy cause he's hilarious.
@darrellbeets7758
2 жыл бұрын
thats me i currently dont even own a garden
@hussain2870
2 жыл бұрын
Good show!
@qee540
Жыл бұрын
it meants, "Don't but made in Communist chyna". nice answer.
@kobraa55a55in
Жыл бұрын
Right!! I want this guy in my garden!!
@victoryrolston291
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!😂
@terriesmith8219
4 жыл бұрын
These types of videos are so useful to us gardeners. Its good to know what to avoid from direct user experience/testimonials. I truly appreciate this types of videos more so than the successful ones.
@lnunya5873
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I love seeing his successes but it's nice to see a more realistic side and acknowledge the failures too. Thanks for the vid Mark.
@farmerboy2194
4 жыл бұрын
I agree gardening can be a massive world but with a bit of help and guides on what to and not to buy does help the process. Also it gives newbies hope that they can do it and they don't think its all too hard
@mrva99
4 жыл бұрын
Terrie, I agree with you 100% and now I don’t feel so bad about some of my stupid purchases!
@nichochan8681
3 жыл бұрын
As a former city worker who used a weed wacker all day every day that had been there before me, it's smart to buy a harness if you're gonna be doing long hours of work. And invest in a good one, it makes a world of difference for a good durable brand vs something cheap.
@stevesavage4247
3 жыл бұрын
I second that.. the quickly adjustable brush cutter harnesses are a life saver
@ArshesNei8
Жыл бұрын
"Whipper Snipper" is the coolest name too. Hearing that cracked me up.
@petersack5074
Жыл бұрын
@@ArshesNei8 ...we call 'em ' weed whackers ' in Alberta Canada.
@Tak9628
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing it's always good to see someone willing to speak publicly about sub-standard products, so we all can avoid paying them even more money for terrible stuff. Also thank you for mentioning functioning quality products and alternatives
@suecollins357
3 жыл бұрын
My plastic covered hot house is now used as my camping pantry because it flatpacks easily. Much more long lasting use than what it was intended for
@DrCorvid
Жыл бұрын
Kicking idea to repurpose it too...
@1MSally1965
Жыл бұрын
I had two of these. They ended up as storage shelves in the garage until they fell apart and went to the dump.
@Mari-hh6it
4 жыл бұрын
"Or you can just go to the dump, dig around and you'll find mine." I died XDXDXD
@eskimoassasin6764
4 жыл бұрын
You remind me of Russel crow if he wasn't trying to fight everyone.
@fundad2644
4 жыл бұрын
You feel like the funniest grandpa
@eskimoassasin6764
4 жыл бұрын
@@fundad2644 20 is a bit soon to become a grandfather. Although you can call me daddy.
@constancemiller3753
4 жыл бұрын
Russell Crowe gardening guy. hmmmmm. makes winter easier to endure here in coldest days of the north.
@qcwestside4112
4 жыл бұрын
😝😝😝😝
@MissBinkerton
4 жыл бұрын
Lol Glad I wasn't the only one who thought that!
@JulieWallis1963
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so jealous that you can grow mangoes in your own garden! I’m from the uk and get excited if my tomatoes do well.
@djb3500
4 жыл бұрын
Growing mangos is not the same as getting mangos. Bastard possums and bats get the majority and drop the rest in a smelly mess at the bottom of the tree.
@taz3810
3 жыл бұрын
In Italy we started growing mango in Sicily ... and no possums or bats here hehe :)
@samsunguser3148
2 жыл бұрын
Here in the tropics mangoes suddenly sprout near our huge tree. Higher than a building, Idk how tall it is in meters. Birds, ants and bats take a shot at our tree but we still have enough for us. It fruits about 2-3x a year with about a 5-10kg yield, sounds bad but we don't do anything special to the soil there, just watering lol.
@paolo3794
2 жыл бұрын
@@taz3810 they don't know yet
@interestedlen8823
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, you're the perfect antidote to a wet Welsh pandemic-ridden spring. Thanks for the inspiration, honesty, and dry Aussie wit . Dig deep and prosper, mate, to you and to yours.
@charlesmills6621
4 жыл бұрын
Lips on a chicken aren't completely useless. They allow a chicken to whistle a tune, and to give you a kiss now and again.
@Paula-wn6do
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!
@Krazycat321
3 жыл бұрын
That’s Fowl!
@jazpanoz4996
3 жыл бұрын
Krazycat321 @ It is,sicko gags for a peck:/
@Selfsufficientme
4 жыл бұрын
G'day Everyone, EDIT: To be fair, I want to let you know that since uploading this video I have been contacted by the inventor of the Irrigatia watering system in the UK and he was horrified that his system featured in my video but also by the advice I received from the supplier. Therefore, he has sent me their new and improved product for me to review and he is adamant that I will be impressed with the quality - I will test and keep you informed in a future video. End edit. We'll see how this video travels and if there's enough interest we'll make a sequel - I'm sure I can muster another 8 lol... Here's a link to my website selfsufficientme.com/ you'll find lots more on my site that's related to my KZitem content. Thanks for your support! :)
@subandariabubakar4004
4 жыл бұрын
Yes mark..please make a sequel as entertaining as this video.
@ritakalegga1272
4 жыл бұрын
It has touched me. I l have learn many things. Thank you.
@Fazendinha_TAS
4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear more. By the way, have you ever tried or come across the Ryobi shredders? I'm thinking to get one as I'd love to use something electric. Cheers
@lawrencecole6527
4 жыл бұрын
Hello. I saw this video kzitem.info/news/bejne/0Hh6r2eMooGfeJg and at this timestamp it mentioned a man named Dr. Charles Franklin Schnabel who's research has apparently shown improved chicken health and egg production from feeding them some wheat grass in their diet. What do you think?
@sjwis
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, please do another video. Glad I'm not the only sucker in town 😉
@laskobreeze4035
4 жыл бұрын
"This was such a good deal that I got conned twice" 😂😂😂😂😂
@abrotherinchrist
4 жыл бұрын
It's funny 'cause it's true.
@lauratrezise1202
4 жыл бұрын
Step chickens are on youtube now hahaha
@tomfernjerrypita9876
4 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@WD-zk6fg
3 жыл бұрын
That line really spoke to me and my thin wallet!
@sogal4christ
3 жыл бұрын
Omg I bought one of those green houses
@glenduggan8271
4 жыл бұрын
Most gardening videos don't make me cry laughing. I'm pausing typing to wipe away tears as I have flashbacks to the call to action at the end of the video "Give it a dodgy thumbs up". You've invented a new genre - Garden comedy. Thank you so much for this piece of comedy gold.
@rinofranceschini6963
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in fits over the solar water pump... even while writing this 🤣🤣🤣
@julierobertson148
Жыл бұрын
The voice of experience always speaks loudest to me. Thanks for setting things straight.
@pistolcrystal2
4 жыл бұрын
I am so genuinely happy I found your channel. Not only am I learning useful gardening tips, but also enjoying your humor. Thank you
@timothyjames6412
4 жыл бұрын
"Beer and skittles" comes from the English midlands, where pubs usually had a skittle alley out the back (some still do). Skittles is the game from which 10-pin bowling evolved, but usually involved nine pins, which you set up in a diamond formation, then competed to knock down by rolling a ball at them. There was usually a bet on. Hence "not all beer and skittles" = not as much fun as drinking and gambling with your mates.
@paulsharkey7876
4 жыл бұрын
Timothy James thanks Tim
@animemagic6511
4 жыл бұрын
I live in the Midlands and had no idea! Thanks!
@michaelmantione286
4 жыл бұрын
Timothy James no it’s a candy
@Throku
4 жыл бұрын
Good good, here I thought it was the world's most dissapointing non-stop copy cat.
@lindahandley5267
4 жыл бұрын
@Timothy, and here I was thinking it was the skittles candy!
@dtc989
4 жыл бұрын
Mark, I thoroughly enjoy every video you make. I watch many of them repeatedly. You're practical, pragmatic, knowledgeable, and have a good sense of humor. You make your videos completely understandable, and I enjoy learning from you. Thank you, my friend.
@Le_Mouton_Noir
3 жыл бұрын
I have been following you for a long time. I allow myself to tell you that you have a way of speaking that I like a lot and I want you to know that you are a truly inspiring, relaxing person. Regards, From France, Paris
@bencruz563
3 жыл бұрын
You had my blood pumpin with your thumbnail. I thought: 'There's no frikkin way he's bout to bash my stihl.' #1: spot on
@skyz3160
4 жыл бұрын
This was so funny in your sarcasm, had me giggling many timrd, but it also was so very informational ! Excellent video. Please do more like this.
@pentirah5282
4 жыл бұрын
Good advice! You made me laugh. I am an elderly lady living in the UK. I also have bought various garden tools that turned out to be useless. I bought a hand held strimmer - not only did it not cut all that well it, was so heavy for me I used it once and put it in the shed! I also bought a device to scare off pests and small animals - it worked sometimes but most of the time my garden was a haven for the neighbor's cats. Thank again for a useful video. Cheers.
@craigwilson9517
Жыл бұрын
Cats can be easily extinguished with the same chipper Mark was using last. Its messy but very sound. Good luck. Regards Craig Australia
@bethb8276
Жыл бұрын
What I have heard works best for cats is water sprinklers with a motion detector.
@stevenschnepp576
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like the neighbor's cats were trying to scare off the pests for you.
@1MSally1965
Жыл бұрын
Cats are delish!
@1MSally1965
Жыл бұрын
@@craigwilson9517 I absolutely HATE cats! Bird, lizard killers who cough up hair balls and crap in your flower beds. Therefore I absolutely LOVED your comment! I’d like that 20 times if I could!!
@douglaschilton1203
Жыл бұрын
I have to say that, over time, your presentation, scripting, and humor have truly evolved and are very engaging. I don’t have a garden. I have in the past. And I intend to again, soon. I find your videos to be exceptional. Thanks for the good work. “Good on ya mate.”
@andreadalton3489
3 жыл бұрын
This episode is particularly useful for people like me on a low budget and who can ill afford to be ripped off online.Thank you so much and greetings from the UK
@LordBroski
2 жыл бұрын
As a complete noob to gardening (or even maintaining a garden) this channel has been an education. With your enthusiasm and curiosity in every video, I can't resist getting out there to see what I can throw together in the sun. Keep it going!
@dancagle2533
4 жыл бұрын
I have a Sthil trimmer and it's lasted for years. When I learned the mechanics of it, things went even better.
@bobthebuilder2922
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Brands like Sthil and Husqvarna etc. Are brilliant and work
@philipbrinin9830
4 жыл бұрын
I almost bought a cheap chinese chain saw. Instead I went for the Stihl mini boss. So small it looks like a toy, but what i have cut down and cut up with that little beast...
@oldbloke204
4 жыл бұрын
@@philipbrinin9830 Yeah I have the little 170 and I don't think anybody told it that it is only a little chainsaw. Angry little fella that will cut most things.
@Dezemi
4 жыл бұрын
We have stihl and Husqvarna here and everything works as supposed. Never had an issue and they are constantly being used
@MonkeyBusinessMan
4 жыл бұрын
Biggie Blonts Both swedish brands. You’re welcome:) ✌️😎🇸🇪
@comfortouch
2 жыл бұрын
I use the plastic covered greenhouse for my cactus in the winter. It protects them from harsh weather; and with just a couple hours of sun, keeps them warm enough. The plastic lasted about 5 years with limited winter use and not much sun (zone 9).
@redstone1999
Жыл бұрын
I found them great for indoor use. My friend gave me his as he was tired of chasing/rebuilding it every time the wind blew. I set it aside in my evergreen canopy until I got a spot cleared in basement for it. Next day we had a wind storm and pulverized it. I would not have one outdoors and know to have it packed up until ready to build indoors.
@EuSouPrimoDele
2 жыл бұрын
The shredder one was really useful, i was looking online for electric ones but i was thinking they wouldn't do the job and this just proved it! Amazing content !
@TRoth858
Жыл бұрын
Your humor, and of course your knowledge are what sold me on you, and keeps me coming back! Cheers!
@rogerandroid2186
Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Somebody willing to provide honest reviews, even when the product seems to be very disappointing. Thank you.
@heyyall9037
4 жыл бұрын
You my friend, are definitely helping me and my wife smile, through this weird time we are all dealing with! Thank you! I also am imagining a chicken with lips, and it’s not right 😆
@deborahjones3956
4 жыл бұрын
"And the ironic thing is, I don't even like Brussels sprouts." After dissing the Brukale...funny!
@RichardParker2099
4 жыл бұрын
lmao I started cracking up when he said that so disappointedly all serious hah
@stellaq3306
3 жыл бұрын
That one made me LOL!
@animeworldnr1
2 жыл бұрын
I first saw Russel Crowe. But yes I also fell for the multi tool, woodchipper and the plastic greenhouse
@eddyeriksson225
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I live in sweden and most things in my garden are a world away from how you grow things in Australia but Self Sufficient Me is still my favorite farming youtube channel
@mdsk7623
3 жыл бұрын
Too cold
@eddyeriksson225
3 жыл бұрын
@@mdsk7623 when you grow up with it you kind of learn to like the different seasons but yeah, the trafic in the winter I could live without :P
@peterj2226
2 жыл бұрын
well I use the Ozito chipper all the time. It took a while to get used to in terms of the type of material and rate of feeding through material but once you get used to it, it is very good. There is also an adjustment to ensure that it is biting off the chunk of material and not just crushing it. Obviously the beast would be better for bigger properties but its noisier and takes up a lot of space in storage. Truly I think you should have persisted with the Ozito a bit longer. I like the fact that it is very quiet compared to the howling high speed chippers.
@jimmyjamjar10101
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I love my little Ozito chipper. It just requires adjustment to get it cutting instead of crushing.
@jennygee9849
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the thumbs up...we had one of those plastic covered seed raising thingos too...what a piece of rubbish
@danekax1473
4 жыл бұрын
“Hey Dad, I look just like you” hahahaha that part had me in tears
@rubenscott3972
4 жыл бұрын
👌 I think that now
@michaeltoner1993
4 жыл бұрын
so good!
@Der_Kleine_Mann
4 жыл бұрын
Daneka X You are absolutely gorgeous 😉
@jfkr77
4 жыл бұрын
Some of these companies should be held accountable like fines for making junk
@DIYivan04
4 жыл бұрын
It's 2020, if you're still buying crap, you're not using the internet correctly. Thats why we're here, right?
@DIYivan04
4 жыл бұрын
Hank Bridges right. I’m sure good products like Stihl are made in China too. The difference is that brand cares about their reputation so they have better QA/QC and customer service.
@mrMacGoover
4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYivan04 True we have to kick the " I like a good deal" habit which usually translates to " I like to buy cheap shinny garbage from China"
@OliverJazzz
3 жыл бұрын
The EU is actually doing something about this problem, which is great!
@marcushendriksen8415
2 жыл бұрын
Caveat emptor
@katrussell6819
4 жыл бұрын
Nylon curtains from thrift shops make great squirrel-proof covering for fruits and veggies. Takes time to modify them to fit what you need, but they last for years.
@doogmann
Жыл бұрын
i feel you so much , lol , please a second part , your gardening rocks , your presentation is just beautiful dry , most things dont help me in detail cause i live in the northern alps , but the way you learn and solve problems on the go including your humor ,makes me come back everytime lots of love from Austria
@shanonbalser6556
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty and sense of humor. I lived a life with one of those bad weed-wackers
@jasond9452
3 жыл бұрын
I've just bought one of those #8 Ozito silent garden shredder and found that after proper adjustment it worked like a charm and will come in very handy. just keep winding the knob in until it is mulching well. :)
@FallofftheMap
4 жыл бұрын
For those of us watching because we are setting up similar projects videos like this are just as if not more helpful than the how to videos. Please keep the what not to buy/do videos coming so we can learn from your mistakes.
@quietreason9667
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark. I'd like to thank you for your advice. I'm not going to blow smoke, but mate, there were so many gaps in my knowledge about living from my own land, rather than from the grid. I've applied quite a few of your ideas, and they're great. You clearly work bloody hard, and it pays. Considering construction of a chook shed, for quails. You've given a lot of your personality into this, and you're an honest bloke. Thanks for wanting to help others become self-sufficient. Maybe it's the ex-soldier in you, but you're practical, no gimmicks, nothing to sell, a good bloke. Peace.
@johnjude2685
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that you are the Number One you tube teacher but I did think you were one of my top five and I had a steel weed eater for over 20 years it had the plastic blades and love it except around gravel.A near prefect tool and worth every$$$$ .. Thank you for telling us the truth and that what we need.
@anotherfeat1647
4 жыл бұрын
In America the phrase "Lash out" means to attack suddenly, normally in a context of fight or flight suddenly taking over an individual. Context clues are telling me that in Australia it means "to go with the higher pricing but more quality product"
@Selfsufficientme
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it can mean both but typically "lash out" is to spend big. Cheers :)
@Growveguk
4 жыл бұрын
It's actually 'Splash Out' Referring to spending big and 'Lash Out' to turn on another with immediate aggression but i've noticed they are used interchangeably these days.
@cbjones2212
4 жыл бұрын
Apparently it's a British phrase, hey what... "lash out" phrasal verb of lash 1. hit or kick out at someone or something. "the woman had lashed out in fear" 2. BRITISH spend money extravagantly. "I decided to lash out and treat myself"
@Growveguk
4 жыл бұрын
@@cbjones2212 It gets even more complicated here in the UK. To go 'Out on the Lash.' means to visit one or more public houses to drink alcoholic beverages, the term usually infers to do so in excess 😄
@stevedakin6225
4 жыл бұрын
@@Growveguk Nah mate I am English and it is lash out'
@matakaw4287
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative and funny. Some of those products are "as useful as a screen door in a submarine".
@skyz3160
4 жыл бұрын
Hilarious !
@Selfsufficientme
4 жыл бұрын
LOL...
@thesozoguy6175
4 жыл бұрын
“As useful as lips on a chicken” 😂 I’m taking that one...
@tomryan914
4 жыл бұрын
A good dude admits when he steals or borrows a joke. An asshole, "Oh, aren't I clever...?" Knew one---2 faced, backstabber also. Family trait.
@gopher1132
3 жыл бұрын
nothing suckseeds like a chicken with lips
@stellaq3306
3 жыл бұрын
Another Aussie one is: …Useful as tits on a Bull.
@oldgit5948
3 жыл бұрын
Me and whatsername laughed our socks off at that one. Love Aussie humour. 😎
@ruthsmith6920
3 жыл бұрын
@@stellaq3306 , in Texas its, as useful as tits on a boar hog, lol
@M0untainBerry
2 жыл бұрын
For the absolute best green house/ shade house after years of trying out the various ones including the ones you bought, I finally built my own by using bamboo poles, attaching them together with cable ties & covering it with wire mesh. It is hands down the BEST green house I have owned. I got the bamboo from a local fellow who cuts it himself & sells the poles for $2 each. I actually filled in two of the sides with window fly screens my neighbour didn't want. For the rest I used wire mesh & chicken wire that I also got for free. Bamboo poles are light but strong. I am a 68 Yr old grandmother & had no trouble making this on my own. You could build a frame around your fruit trees and cover it with netting. Thanks for your fabulous honest video.
@sandybeach4751
4 жыл бұрын
We actually have that small chipper and think it’s great. We adjust it with an Allen key depending on what size branches you cut. My whole garden is mulched now makes a big difference. It shreds all my corn stalks, fern fronds and any tree trimmings. Can see though that huge one you have is awesome with its motor and so quick.
@Selfsufficientme
4 жыл бұрын
Good to know! Yeah, to be fair it does have pretty good reviews and does an ok job for small stuff that's true. Also, nothing much goes wrong with it. All the best :)
@Sundew907
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. We have the same small chipper and have used it for the last couple of years in our residential backyard. No issues with native plants however there is a trick with fruit trees to let the branches dry out for 2 or 3 weeks before chipping them. Adjusting the anvil is important to get the right cut.
@kathklphotography
4 жыл бұрын
Adjust it? How? I don't have ozito one - mine was abput $450 and it does nothing but crush and bend and the fronds (even dried out ones) get wrapped around the tooth wheel. Or I have to pull the frond through and put in again 2 or 3 times. Hence it sits in shed
@Selfsufficientme
4 жыл бұрын
@@kathklphotography check to see if your model has an adjustment knob or typically a bolt or screw (usually requiring an allen key) that when turned either widens or shortens the gap between the cutting/crushing blades and the chute exit. Shortening this gap might help to get a better shredded result. All the best 🙂
@misscorina
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I’ve got that “silent” shredder too. And it works, but SILENT? That’s such a joke. We laugh about it every time I plug it in and put my ear protection on. I’m waiting for the neighbours to complain about the racket coming from my “silent” shredder but so far no one has...maybe it is silent to everyone but the operator. IDK😶
@beverlyhofer5660
3 жыл бұрын
This was a great video! Thanks for being honest (and funny!) God bless all of your gardening endeavors.
@TheYellowmyth
4 жыл бұрын
"You needed arms like Hulk Hogan to lift it. Luckily for me, I do."
@darkmistico
3 жыл бұрын
he packs a real punch
@sonofaquack6987
3 жыл бұрын
yeah, I was like, "Yeah he kinda does have the same physique", and then he flexed it. Holy. Shit. Wouldn't surprise me if I got knocked out from him in 1 punch.
@gloopsgloops
3 жыл бұрын
Literally flexing on us lmao
@lostpony4885
3 жыл бұрын
Well its all the shoveling. Im gettin slightly less scrawny meself.
@gloopsgloops
3 жыл бұрын
@@lostpony4885 same here. That handheld hoe/tiller thing that you see him use sometimes is my favorite. I highly recommend one.
@mpolanetz
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing about these products. This will help many people who would think that these items are a good Idea. Love your sense of humour.
@chrissiestevens1001
Жыл бұрын
I love that big green chipper! Wow as soon as you demonstrated it I was thinking of the possibilities in my back yard 👍🏻
@TheHarleyEvans
4 жыл бұрын
i like seeing that proper humor is still alive and well in australia, can't say the same for the rest of the english speakling world
@sashikorosu
4 жыл бұрын
I'm offended by this comment
@TheHarleyEvans
4 жыл бұрын
@@sashikorosu good, without a little offense life would be drab
@eddiefoy3701
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHarleyEvans My usual reply (I know he was just being funny) is " OK. You're offended. And? So? Who are YOU that YOU can't EVER be offended?"
@304MTodd63
4 жыл бұрын
Hrumph!
@sarahbasto6520
4 жыл бұрын
This is so true! I spent seven months in Australia and soon after that I went to England and spent three months there. I have no words to express the difference. Your comment couldn't be more accurate.
@ricardodella-ricca9048
4 жыл бұрын
I hear you. When you were trying to get that whipper snipper started, it reminds me of mine. I have gone ballistic many times, full on rage. Throwing the ######## across the yard. Thanks for the laugh.🤣😂🤣😂 I have bought most of the other stuff you have 🤣😂🤣. I even recovered my greenhouse 👍. I enjoy your videos, thank you 🌹
@MusicLover4196
4 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how to garden and all I've done is dug a hole in my weed-infested lawn. You're hilarious. I've subscribed. 😂
@grantdelacy325
2 жыл бұрын
Your channel is my favorite gardening/plants channel.
@kristiannlabuschagne8623
3 жыл бұрын
Love watching Russel Crowe talk about gardening
@virg0_lem0nade
4 жыл бұрын
"you can still buy them online -- or just go and dig around at the dump and you might find mine" HAHAHHAHA
@orangy8549
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@biglwrab9634
4 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly useful, thanks, For a second I thought it was one of those useless life hack videos other channels make, until I saw it was you.
@Selfsufficientme
4 жыл бұрын
Those life hacks or craft channels are very popular though! Not my cup of tea either though... Cheers :)
@p.a.f.mitasol8071
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 Skittles also known as nine pins was a precursor to ten pin bowling ,it was a popular english pub game of the 17th century ,hence 🍺 & 🎳
@sharleendavis7320
4 жыл бұрын
P. A. F. Mi Tasol I always thought it just referred tot he lollies (candy) skittles
@drdoolittle5724
4 жыл бұрын
rubbish, they are cheap sweeties! lol
@emilchandran546
4 жыл бұрын
h bethune nah mate that’s rubbish. You’re on the internet, how about taking the extra 15 seconds to find out for sure. I really hate people who correct others, but are clearly just arrogant twats and are themselves incorrect. www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/230200.html
@dbirdeycapozzi9807
4 жыл бұрын
Ah ha! I learned something new! Words are amazing!
@DavidHands
Жыл бұрын
Haha great video. I had the big heavy whipper snipper and it was used only a couple of times. I have switched to a battery powered one and I will never go back. I put thick line on it and can cut through tree saplings and scrub. No fuel, no smoky loud motor, instant on and off and extremely light. The only minor issue is it goes hard for 20 minutes then battery is flat but I use it exclusively on heavy duty weeds and sticks on a big property in the mountains. Grab a spare battery or 2 and you have the perfect garden tool. Most pros will laugh but they will convert once they have tried a good battery trimmer out. My second favorite toy ( I mean tool) is the extendable chainsaw on a stick.
@MsTazChristi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping us avoid scams and save money.
@brandi8040
4 жыл бұрын
Aww! You have flying fox bats! Those are my favorite type of bat and I hope to visit Australia some day and see a few! - Also! Excellent video! Thank you for it! The plastic greenhouses are the worst. The wind and hail tore ours to shreds within months of us purchasing it. Never again! That wood chipper looks fantastic! I've been on the hunt for one! Love your videos, keep 'em coming! - Brandi
@catey62
4 жыл бұрын
After being stung by cheap garden tools too in the past I have now switched to nearly all Stihl products. last one on my list to get is their hedge trimmer and once I have that it will be all their gear in my garage. like you I found you only get what you pay for.
@Dhhdjdjdj46
4 жыл бұрын
Mate the new electric stihl chainsaws are bluddy incredible, that's the next investment here. Have you got any of their electric stuff?
@Catubrannos
4 жыл бұрын
Echo can be pretty good too. Fiskars are great for manual tools.
@Catubrannos
4 жыл бұрын
@@Dhhdjdjdj46 What's the battery life like as I image they chew up a lot of power?
@Dhhdjdjdj46
4 жыл бұрын
@@Catubrannos the one at work goes all day but we have petto one's too. They go for maybe an hour or two of straight use.
@catey62
4 жыл бұрын
@@Dhhdjdjdj46 I have one of their small 240v electric chainsaw's and it is brilliant. just as powerful as the comparable petrol chainsaws in that size. the hedgetrimmer I want next is also one of their electric ones.
@Ridley369
4 жыл бұрын
Oh this was fun to watch! It's always great to see this kind of content because it's so relatable - we've ALL been there, and bought flashy/cheap crap and then ended up putting our own foot up our butt for it! XD
@rolls_8798
2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this for the second time a couple of years later. this is a modern masterpiece.
@jmfs3497
3 жыл бұрын
I went with Husqvarna 128LD and that's lasted me two seasons so far. Not a problem to start. I bought several attachments, the hedge trimmer and whacker getting the most use. The pole saw attachment is still new to me, but It's been nice, as I have a lot of overgrowth on this property.
@Britlurker
3 жыл бұрын
"Of course plastic coverings don't last in the sub-tropics" - or anywhere else! The UV does for them just the same.
@BeckeyGirard
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure your wife's already told you this you need to stay out of eBay. LOL
@joannecarroll5504
4 жыл бұрын
& probably Bunningstoo - that's the only place to buy Ozito
@Selfsufficientme
4 жыл бұрын
She sure has! LOL Cheers :)
@skeeterburke
4 жыл бұрын
Ebay's not so bad, but definitely read lots of seller reviews first
@sashocoklevski8953
4 жыл бұрын
Similar expirience with 2 Baumer Ag products from ebay :( . Reallity you get what you pay for
@thersten
4 жыл бұрын
@Bean Sprouts damn she hurt you bad huh. 😂😂😂
@beekeeper8474
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that in not the only one who talk to his garden!
@Musashii89
4 жыл бұрын
Lessons learnt are some of the best, knowing what not to is often more helpful then knowing what works
@ladyflibblesworth7282
4 жыл бұрын
Almost everything I try, I cut corners and invest a lot of time finding cheaper alternatives. This often results in a cheap rubbish pile as most of my cost cutting plans result in failure. It all adds up. But 1 in 10 things work and the garden is slowly getting put together.
@jozigirl7114
4 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to teach my husband this principle - being penny wise is often pound foolish
@ladyflibblesworth7282
4 жыл бұрын
@@jozigirl7114 true, you can build a cheap chicken coop with cheap wood, but you will probably end up with a very expensive bonfire
@Aliagriculturefarm
4 жыл бұрын
Nice like your comment from Pakistan
@Kyle_Hubbard
4 жыл бұрын
@@ladyflibblesworth7282 I'm "frugal". Gifting giving holidays are a waste of money in my view, going out to eat, like ever, treating every expensive purchase as an investment, apparently this makes me a "frugal" person. With that being said being smart is investing smart. I always research big investments and I never invest for short term nor do I invest in something that may quickly not make the cut. If something is going to get extensive use then invest more money. Being cheap like that will cost you more long term than you could have saved by thinking long term. You're an adult and you have free will to do as you please but I would implore you to spend more for quality. They do say you get what you pay for, although that isn't always strictly true.
@ladyflibblesworth7282
4 жыл бұрын
@@Kyle_Hubbard Your right but I just don't like to irritate my husband, can't work now we have a baby and wish to continue my gardening but when you have to ask to spend money its hard to think straight :)
@Dr_V
4 жыл бұрын
I like doing things on the cheap whenever possible, so here's my alternatives for this list: #1 Stern trimmer (Austrian brand, not as dandy as a Stihl but a whole lot cheaper and just as sturdy) #2 DIY version with reused glass panels that you can get for free from say a car recycling site (though I don't really see the point of a greenhouse in your type of climate) #3 DIY garden beds from good old wooden planks soaked in linseed oil #4 we don't use such things much around Europe, but I like the insect screen idea #5 useless hybrid, sprouts are tough and bitter, so you didn't miss out on anything really #6 just collect rain water in a raised tank and use a passive (gravity fed) watering system #7 sawdust + green grass clippings #8 make a larger compost pile and dump the whole leaves/stems into it, they only take a couple more months to fully decompose anyway
@anniemcewen9049
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with the way you do stuff, always looking to recycle and repurpose ☺️
@thersten
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have a wood chipper but it wastes gas and if you have the space and not in a rush then might as well compost it. Cheap weed whackers are ok. The light ones are easy to manuever but are weak. The heavy ones chop through anything but wear you out. You pick your poison.
@1MSally1965
Жыл бұрын
Stay with the Stihl Mark! They’re the best and not that costly! I’ve had my weed eater for over 3 years now. I’m a girl so I have the small bent head gas powered one but I absolutely love it! Taken good care of, it starts on the second pull every time!!
@JimmyTurner
4 жыл бұрын
I love how he puts "our money" in air quotations.
@catlover47842
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE shredders!! What u had was a drum shredder - they rather crush than shred but once they are properly adjusted to the needs they should work fine for a long time. I made a mistake and bought a blade shredder. They arent as good to put green stuff thru and clog easier but are better for older stuff. So in the end I bought a drum shredder and now I have 2 sitting in my shed! Not great. Love those videos - they r very informative and always put me in a good mood :D
@bc-guy852
2 жыл бұрын
G'Day Mark - I love your attitude - your life and garden lessons and all I've learned. I'm a new subscriber but am enjoying every one of the videos I watch. Now - I just "like' before I get into them - - don't want to miss liking them - ALL!! Great work -Thanks from BC Canada!
@Mystipaoniz
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Belgium, i looove brussels sprouts, but what i'd love more is having a mango tree in my garden like you have. Mangos are just fruits from heaven, to give us a glimpse of the sweetness of eternity ^^ Love your videos :)
@neiltulloh358
2 жыл бұрын
Ever read that old poem about mangoes?
@DrCrabfingers
Жыл бұрын
You have a Mango tree in your garden in cold Belgium??? I'm amazed. Well done!!
@TheRealHonestInquiry
Жыл бұрын
@@DrCrabfingers I'd is short for I would so they did not have one at the time, it is possible in that climate however. You can find out the different ways to heat a greenhouse for free or cheap (I have videos on that in my Gardening & Permaculture playlist) and stack them together.
@tontonkaldoche3481
Жыл бұрын
In New Caledonia we collect juicy sunny mangoes on every side of the roads 15 degrees celcius is a strong winter day .I love travelling Europe with my pockets full of cash and hidden credit card as a joker !
@franziskani
Жыл бұрын
you could look into Paw Paws (they were never featured by supermarkets because they are vey delicate, so this would be a fruit to grow in a garden. And unlike with mangoes you should have a chance to grow PawPaws. meanwhile they are offered by good specialized shops. - Or apricots or peaches can be also wonderfully aromatic. Take heart in the tropics they cannot have apples.
@TheRTrizzy
4 жыл бұрын
I died of laughter at the "hey dad, i look just like you!"
@liamlians2991
3 жыл бұрын
lol, and the ending "give it a dodgy thumbs up" cracked me up as well.
@TheObsoletist33
4 жыл бұрын
I was cracking up watching this. You're the eternal optimist, mate.
@_Klaus__
4 жыл бұрын
stilh combi saw is the best money i've ever spent. 10 years on the first engine.
@bupkus123
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Also, in the last video of yours I watched you had a t-shirt that said to “...see the world through her eyes.” Right on, brother. Stay healthy.
@PIESvcs
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I'm pleased that you mentioned the Hansa chipper. A friend was in the landscaping business and got out of it. He left his 9 he chipper at our place. But every time it needed maintenance, I asked him if I could buy it off him to update the soft starter mechanism to a hand crank system. The answer was, "No, I might want to use it again." Meanwhile, he did a Mad Max Maintenance modification and I go through many belts. It's been a great machine, but the vintage on the belt drive engagement has been improved. All the best, ER
@lukeh8394
4 жыл бұрын
"Give it a dodgy thumbs up" lmao
@jaxr2958
3 жыл бұрын
I am jealous of your chipper, but my Ozito has been pretty good for it's intended use at 15% of it's price and very low maintenance and reliable. (Maybe tighten up the tension like in the instructions to get it to shred all the way through though).
@karperman14
4 жыл бұрын
Yay, been waiting for a new video for a while :) Cheers to you my friend!
@Aliagriculturefarm
4 жыл бұрын
Nice like your comment from Pakistan
@kmalczewska
Жыл бұрын
Mark, I love you man! You are such a positive person. Greetings from Belgium!
@analyticalhabitrails9857
Жыл бұрын
He is man. He reminds me so much of Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter.
@katrinabeverly5781
Жыл бұрын
Just found this guy while watching another gardener; he is a hoot. Love watching him.
@tussled1
4 жыл бұрын
Did you seriously just give your plant a “good ole boy” stomach punch 😂
@TANQ31
4 жыл бұрын
Dude I was dying when he did that 🤣
@nova31337
4 жыл бұрын
I had to loop it a few times. Absolutely hilarious!
@Liquidforce4441
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel, he is great :D
@pthrelkeld090
4 жыл бұрын
I believe it was a first bump lol
@lokilawson
3 жыл бұрын
Actually, he was boxing its ears.
@Elementaldomain
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, you SO made me laugh. I have a little farm here in the U.S., in the High Desert. Born in 1948, I still run it by myself. Almost every single time I have bought something to save money or time, it has been a failure. Looking back I realized that I often bought these useless things when I was tired, at night, after a long day out in the gardens. I thought I had broke myself of this weakness but just last year spent $300 on another useless thingie. So this year I have made myself a vow. If I see something I "think" I might need, I wait for one month. If I still think I "need" it THEN I buy it. Most of the time I've made these bad decisions, I knew all along that it wasn't going to work and I didn't listen to that Inner voice - LOL. I have to keep reminding myself that most of the time I bought the useless cheapie so I wouldn't have to actually build something myself....90% of what I have here, I built or created myself and it lasts....but sometimes, like I said, late at night, tired.....I don't feel like building or creating something else. Especially in 112 degrees. So another vow I've made is that if I develop an obsession with buying another labor saving device, I don't, not in the summer. For in the summer I can yield to the tiredness, the long days. So I put it on the list.....and build it or create the "savior"........in the winter. And the last vow....which is the hardest.....don't try to grow more than I can take care of. Very much enjoy your videos. Camaraderie in Challenges.
@whisperingsage
4 жыл бұрын
There is one I LOVE. it's the ryobi electric (cordless) chain saw. We have about 5 gas chainsaws we bought used, and they run for these guys, but I don't have the upper arm strength to get it going and shockingly my power lifter hubby doesn't either. So I have been watching and watching ad the cordless tools are getting stronger and better and bigger. Finally the reviews looked good enough on the ryobi 40 amp battery chain saw, we got one, He loves it, ( I will when I am well and mobile enough to try it). But also we have been moving away from gas and toward electric we can charge on our solar system. We love this. ) Gas is smelly and expensive.
@anthimatter
4 жыл бұрын
Nothing compares to the Hansa. You could chip a bloody telegraph pole in that thing!
@Catubrannos
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I thought that looked pretty robust. Made short work of that long grass.
@angelachouinard4581
4 жыл бұрын
Good to know. I'll be needing one this year
@michaelwalsh9881
4 жыл бұрын
Got a nice price point too.
@Skans-Gustav
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for admitting and presenting the garbage you bought, very unusual but great idea.
@catibree1
Жыл бұрын
I live in a different country, in a different climate zone, and I made almost the very same mistakes with similar selling products here... You're great. I love watching you and listening to your very amusing comments. I even have learned a few things.
@jjjohnson8424
4 жыл бұрын
You should be a comedian when you're not in the garden! This episode had me howling!! The "dodgy thumbs up" is gold
@samkitto010
4 жыл бұрын
"the cheap man pays twice"
@EmmaAppleBerry
4 жыл бұрын
Yep buy cheap buy twice!
@BloodstarDE
4 жыл бұрын
Cheap often more than twice as cheap.
@ericchandler90
4 жыл бұрын
Buy once, cry once. It hurts to pay for the good stuff, but you'll never look back when you do.
@bobbyhempel1513
4 жыл бұрын
Only a rich man can afford to buy cheap tools.
@Nate-wu8rr
4 жыл бұрын
But if you pay a quarter of the price would it be worth it? I have things I don't use much that the cheap version has been fine but others that I invest in.
@DIYivan04
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone that owns a Stihl shares this story, and if not, their Dad did.
@nottodaybuddy370
4 жыл бұрын
and then there's those who own a Honda or EGO :)
@kevinellsworth9318
4 жыл бұрын
The story is “ buy all the rest of the trimmers and then buck up and buy a stihl!
@kristinebailey2804
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevinellsworth9318 The Stihl we bought was garbage. Died after two or three uses. Our Echo (recommended to us by a man that repairs weed whackers ) is still running like a beast after two years of use. Stihl is a great maker of chain saws, but weed whackers, not at all.
@albertbatfinder5240
3 жыл бұрын
Remember years ago taking my Ryobi 2 stroke line trimmer to the lawnmower repair shop. Guy said “you should never buy these. Get a Stihl every time.” Behind him were 15 Ryobi’s hanging on a wall. I asked “why do you have so many then?” He said: “they’re the ones in for repair. I have no Stihl in for repair”.
@rickmanley767
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my Stihl weed eater for 20 years. It has the solid shaft drive. Lots of hours, still going strong.
@alexdunstan3781
4 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Just to let you know I’ve purchased a slightly bigger solar powered pump and battery controller with the similar result, the lead battery has a 6 month life. I discovered that by throwing out the battery and controller I now have a permanent water fountain just add sunlight and it’s been working for at least 6 years. Just needs an annual filter clean.
@aka10gu
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! You just saved me $350 on a little chipper/shredder similar to the one you shouldn't have purchased. You're the best! Keep 'em coming!
@siobhancrawford7236
4 жыл бұрын
I've got one of those greenhouses on my allotment. They're ok for our climate here in Scotland but I could see how they wouldn't be useful in Australia xxx
@Aliagriculturefarm
4 жыл бұрын
Nice like your comment from Pakistan
@joannecarroll5504
4 жыл бұрын
I have one here in South Australia too, the same little one with the pointy-up bit at the top. Our climate is supposedly temperate Mediterranean if you believe weathermen, but really it's hotter, drier & windier. Every time the gully wind comes down the hill, it scoops up the little thing & makes it fly across the back yard like in The Wizard of Oz.
@naughtiusmaximus1811
4 жыл бұрын
Had mine about a year in the Bay Area CA. Really only use it for giving new transplants some shade and increased humidity. Good for succulents as well.
@Catubrannos
4 жыл бұрын
They remind me of cheap garden arches we've have in the past. They rust and fall apart. They don't sell them anymore because the reputation is so bad. You have to blame the importers most of the time as they specify that the cheapest materials get used, not the factories that produce this crud.
@deborahhanna6640
4 жыл бұрын
Joanne can you peg it down or put bricks on the bottom panel? The way it is designed it might be better to use it just for pretty houseplants on the front porch.
@ebattleon
4 жыл бұрын
If you want a truly lightweight quality brush cutters you should look at Shindiawa or Echo (both now the same company). These Japanese machines are true beasts and weigh about 60% Sthil or Husqvarna for the same power output.
@KingdomOfApple
4 жыл бұрын
Tanaka also made some awesome brushcutters. I'm not sure if they're still around, or owned by someone else, but their machines were brilliant.
@paulmckee476
4 жыл бұрын
I've put thousands of hours through a 25cc shindaiwa snipper. And apart from occasional general maintenance, I've only replaced one cap on the speed feed head.
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