Food prices are rising, and with global uncertainty, fuel costs, fertiliser shortages, and supply chain pressure, now is a good time to start growing at least some of your own food. In this video, I explain why home gardening is more important than ever and share practical crops and simple ways to get started — even if you only have a small space, a few pots, or a raised garden bed. Don’t wait until prices surge. Start growing now. Check out my Website https://selfsufficientme.com/support-me/ and also my Self Sufficient Me Online Shop: https://shop.selfsufficientme.com/ for Planters, Merch and other products. Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow Or, order my book from Vego (USA Only): https://www.vegogarden.com/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden USA here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://birdiesgardenproducts.com/SSMEbird Use code SSMEbird at checkout for 5% off. Epic Gardening Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount. In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase. In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com/t4xruzils6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout. My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/ Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout. Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping). Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount. For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout! Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP). Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount. Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly. Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout. Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off. My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas) Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark :) *Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. 0:00 Food Prices Are Rising 0:41 Start Growing Food Now 1:54 Three Reasons For Rising Prices 6:56 Don't Panic But You Must Prepare 9:27 How to Make Your Own Fertiliser 12:01 Grow as Much as Possible & Preserve it 13:22 Final Thoughts #foodsecurity #vegetablegarden #selfsufficiency #gardeningtips #growyourownfood
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In 2020 during "C" I took two months off from work. The company was essential. I tried to grow food, I knew nothing. In the fall of that year I built raised beds, added soil and manure. I read and watched videos all fall and winter. So 2021 I was very successful. I even did my own starts. I've been growing a garden each year since. I'm actually addicted to gardening. I learned how to waterbath and pressure can. If I can grow and preserve anyone can. Have a good day.
G'day Everyone, stick it to the "system" and be self-sufficient in something. A few dollars saved by growing some of your own food makes a BIG difference when things are tight... Thanks for your ongoing support! Cheers :) /
you do not have to grow everything. Just grow something
It’s BAFFLING to me how little people pay attention to what’s happening in the world, because it directly affects us all!!
i really hope everyone starts growing their own food in the backyard.
Grow food that most people can't identify as food. Many folks have no clue what food looks like while growing in its natural state.
Why am I gardening? When I was thirteen, I listened to my grandfather talk about the Depression. He was a prolific gardener with a large, bountiful garden every year. I realized the cycle of circumstances and that I would probably face a “depression” in my lifetime. I’ve prepared. Also, I’m been financially wiped out, to zero, three times for different reasons each time. I have the experience of knowing that all of it can happen to me even with the best of plans. Now, the prices in my retirement years are rising very fast for a fixed income. I’m glad I’ve invested time in learning gardening early because the learning curve would have put me behind otherwise. Look, if I can learn pressure canning at 64, anyone can.
To the naysayer's, I say... growing or prepping is like buying life insurance. We hope we never need to use it, but it gives us peace to know it's THERE when we DO!
I've bought tomatoes just twice in the last 8 months. Feeling proud 🙌
Dont laugh, urine is a source of fertilizer that we produce every day! Good source of N,P, K and some trace elements
Don't have a backyard? Im starting a community garden at my church. There will always be a way for us to help ourselves. God Bless and thank you for all you have taught me
Where I live in the US I can start growing in early spring to fall. Where my home is I am not allowed to grow food in the ground, so I went to Lowes ,and bought food grade buckets. In my buckets I am growing tomatoes, bell peppers, okra,squash, and herbs. It can be done just use what you have. This all started when i went to the grocery store and the price of roma tomatoes was 3.60 a pound, 1 bell peppers was 1.27 . I am not paying that so I started growing my own.
I have a veggie garden. but never grow a winter garden but this year I will try grow a winter garden.
I started about 6wks ago & yesterday, my first cherry tomato flower bloomed. I was ecstatic 😂 Been eating a bit of spinach, lettuce & herbs. Cucumber was from seeds, so they need longer. Bought a few seedlings & growing others from seeds. The ginger is growing like crazy, got garlic in, strawberry plants. I only have a courtyard, but happy with what I’ve got going on, so far & more plans. So happy I started, as I’ve been thinking about it for a while.
It’s too bad our politicians have failed us. Starting conflicts that greatly harm the most vulnerable. 😢
I recently moved house. We have 3 veg patches that hadn't been used in years and were desperate for nutrients! I've turned the soil, fertilised and sown some veg even here in Melbourne! I got a worm farm for Mother's Day and am setting up more composting areas. I'm watching the sun and shade to determine what to plant where, but, in the meantime, I've planted some peas, garlic, potatoes, broccoli, onions, lettuce and some flowers. I'm growing my own veg as I question the nutritional value of today's veg in the supermarkets and I also do not want to pay such ridiculous prices! And finally, I find a deep sense of peace when I'm growing my own food! Dirty fingernails = my happy place!
My husband and I finally decided to put our heads down and work like crazy to get 8 beds of garden space fenced in and set up this year. We did it and our crops are growing! As a mom who has to feed four little ones, I’m trying to get more self sufficient all the time.
Just learnt about Moringa, looks to be a life saver.
I started growing spinach. My husband said, "Great. Well that's one meal.". 😅
Hi Mark. I have a teeny tiny container garden. Slowly, I'm trying to expand. I'm old and in poor health, but I won't give up. Please, never stop telling people to GROW! And keep telling us how to do that. Keep showing us different ways to do that. Your teaching, advice, demonstrations of techniques, and the like, have always been helpful, relevant, and necessary! Never more so than now! Carry on, my mentor and friend!