Looks beautiful Mark! I love that we are in different hemispheres because I can gleen information from you and take notes for when we get ready for our season. Blessings brother!
Thanks JM! That's also why I like watching gardening videos from other climates and parts of the world because there's always something to learn no matter what! :)
Nicely done Mark! That was fun to watch. It's getting cooler here in SW Florida (zone 10a). My beds are going through a similar transition as well. I hope you enjoy your growing season.
Thanks Tim! I just watched your wine/mead stabilisation vid - very cool. Yeah, Florida is practically the same climate as us here... I've been over there once in the 90's would love to go back one day! Cheers :)
Hi Brian, yes I get a lot of gardeners from the USA wish they could buy them. I know there are Australian businesses trying to get into the raised bed market in the US... There's this product on Amazon bit.ly/2lulqEC which is very similar to mine but apart from that it's pretty scarce ATM. What you could do is buy a small corrugated water tank and turn it into a raised bed or request a tank manufacturer/retailer to make one on order? Anyway, best of luck! :)
Boy I love your videos! Having so many problems this year, I missed a lot of planting and harvesting videos, and watching you through the winter here, will be a huge plus for me. I especially liked this one. I've been wanting to toss my "greens" right on top of my beds too, but since so few do that here, I wasn't sure if I should try it. Now that I know it works, I will be doing that from now on. I've read a lot about it, but methods are so different in so many climates here, you never know unless you try. So, I'm now going to try.! I also love the way you just toss the weeds into the grass. That one I did know. I had someone that cut the grass and weeds at my beach property, and it has fed the ground for years now, and that area is now going to be where my new raised beds are going. It hasn't been touched for over 60 years other than to cut the grass, and I can't wait to see how the soil is in the spring. I do know that it has a LOT of top soil that would not be there, had it not been for the grass and weed cutting over so many years. The other soils there are all sand, and mine is as dark as coal. Great video!!! Sheila PS I'm so happy to hear that you took time off to be with your wife. I love to hear about it, when someone lives, what is really important to them.
Thanks Sheila! I'm glad you liked the video and yes you don't tend to hear/see many people throwing their garden waste directly back into the garden bed because I suppose many compost it first. I do like to rest a bed this way after pulling out so much green as it really does help the little animals left behind to feed and in turn work the soil whilst the bed is not in use. Cheers :)
I just searched for your channel and the word "weeds" and found this old video. Look how young you are! Your personality has certainly popped out more since you made this. PS: I'm your neighbour. I live in The Middle Pocket NSW Northern Rivers. I'd love to come and visit you one day. Although, I suspect you'll never read this. Lucy 2024
I was curious about the importance of water when resting a bed, however i see now without water the weed seeds will die and if you're resting a bed for a month i feel the microbes and worms should be okay. Also the rain water could come in around the bed to keep those beneficial microbes watered, fingers crossed!
I greet you. I know the language a little, and sorry for my mistakes. My country is not used to growing in elevated beds. I will try to do it. (Amateur). I want to ask you about how much height is good to be easy. Round beds look fantastic. Thank you.
Hello! Personally, I prefer the raised beds at about 80cm (or just under 3 feet high) is a good size for not having to bend over too much but also not too high. All the best :)
I purchased them online they come flat packed in four segments and you just screw them together. These Colorbond round raised garden beds are pretty popular now in Australia.
Awesome update thank you for sharing have a blessed day
Looks beautiful Mark! I love that we are in different hemispheres because I can gleen information from you and take notes for when we get ready for our season. Blessings brother!
Thanks JM! That's also why I like watching gardening videos from other climates and parts of the world because there's always something to learn no matter what! :)
Nicely done Mark! That was fun to watch. It's getting cooler here in SW Florida (zone 10a). My beds are going through a similar transition as well. I hope you enjoy your growing season.
Thanks Tim! I just watched your wine/mead stabilisation vid - very cool. Yeah, Florida is practically the same climate as us here... I've been over there once in the 90's would love to go back one day! Cheers :)
Lots of good information there Mark. Still waiting for winter to arrive here been a very mild fall.
Thanks Dale, I'm sure your winter will hit soon! :)
Mowers make the best mulchers & would be 10 times the fun being a ride on :D
Cheer Mark.
So much easier sitting down and driving Rob LOL cheers mate!
Lol 14,000 subscribers? Wow now it’s September 2021 and you have 1.2 MILLION! Great job!
Soon, you're using your army spade gizmo. I went and bought one because of you :)
Soon= ooh
Well.....You are starting summer, and we are starting winter : ( Oh well at least the greenhouse is kicking butt! Cheers, Buddy!
Yes Keith it doesn't matter winter approaches for you because you can grown anytime! :)
Just found your channel. I love your round raised beds(corrugated metal). Wish I could get them in FL, they'd be great in my garden!
Hi Brian, yes I get a lot of gardeners from the USA wish they could buy them. I know there are Australian businesses trying to get into the raised bed market in the US... There's this product on Amazon bit.ly/2lulqEC which is very similar to mine but apart from that it's pretty scarce ATM. What you could do is buy a small corrugated water tank and turn it into a raised bed or request a tank manufacturer/retailer to make one on order? Anyway, best of luck! :)
Boy I love your videos! Having so many problems this year, I missed a lot of planting and harvesting videos, and watching you through the winter here, will be a huge plus for me. I especially liked this one. I've been wanting to toss my "greens" right on top of my beds too, but since so few do that here, I wasn't sure if I should try it. Now that I know it works, I will be doing that from now on. I've read a lot about it, but methods are so different in so many climates here, you never know unless you try. So, I'm now going to try.! I also love the way you just toss the weeds into the grass. That one I did know. I had someone that cut the grass and weeds at my beach property, and it has fed the ground for years now, and that area is now going to be where my new raised beds are going. It hasn't been touched for over 60 years other than to cut the grass, and I can't wait to see how the soil is in the spring. I do know that it has a LOT of top soil that would not be there, had it not been for the grass and weed cutting over so many years. The other soils there are all sand, and mine is as dark as coal. Great video!!! Sheila PS I'm so happy to hear that you took time off to be with your wife. I love to hear about it, when someone lives, what is really important to them.
Thanks Sheila! I'm glad you liked the video and yes you don't tend to hear/see many people throwing their garden waste directly back into the garden bed because I suppose many compost it first. I do like to rest a bed this way after pulling out so much green as it really does help the little animals left behind to feed and in turn work the soil whilst the bed is not in use. Cheers :)
Ah, I knew there was something shifty about you. You're a Carlton supporter!
LOL yes Carlton (and Brisbane - I coach the junior lions U11's next season) wife goes for the Hawks... :)
I just searched for your channel and the word "weeds" and found this old video. Look how young you are! Your personality has certainly popped out more since you made this.
PS: I'm your neighbour. I live in The Middle Pocket NSW Northern Rivers. I'd love to come and visit you one day.
Although, I suspect you'll never read this. Lucy 2024
good update, take care
Nice one Mark.
From Marco
Hi Mark. Nice touch with the mower. Keeps thing neat and tidy.
Thanks Pete!
thank you very much. At last I will rest! I will start working, of course as an amateur. I greet you from Greece. Thanks again.
I was curious about the importance of water when resting a bed, however i see now without water the weed seeds will die and if you're resting a bed for a month i feel the microbes and worms should be okay. Also the rain water could come in around the bed to keep those beneficial microbes watered, fingers crossed!
Hi Mark Great update mate !! Your not making mistakes, your just keeping it real for us !! Keep up the great work bubby, Seeya Rob
Thanks Rob! Yes keeping it real mate :)
I greet you. I know the language a little, and sorry for my mistakes. My country is not used to growing in elevated beds. I will try to do it. (Amateur). I want to ask you about how much height is good to be easy. Round beds look fantastic. Thank you.
Hello! Personally, I prefer the raised beds at about 80cm (or just under 3 feet high) is a good size for not having to bend over too much but also not too high. All the best :)
How did you make those circle raised beds?
I purchased them online they come flat packed in four segments and you just screw them together. These Colorbond round raised garden beds are pretty popular now in Australia.
Carlton? come on mate.. I thought u were better then that :p
And the Lions... Although, both teams are pretty awful LOL