5 Ways to QUICKLY become More Self Sufficient

In this video, I give you 5 ways to QUICKLY become more self-sufficient!

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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). I started Self Sufficient Me in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online so come along with me and let's get into it! Cheers, Mark :)

[gregorytoddsmith]

It took less than two generations for us to forget how to feed ourselves. Mark is reintroducing the art. Good on ya brother! Cheers from Wyoming!!

[ActiveServo]

But also, this man is just an absolute gem of a human being

[killamasta]

"You may get sick of eating eggs but thats better than starving"
Like how you keep it simple, cheers

[blatzphemy]

Mark needs some kind of international award for being such a great influence on the world.

[mlklizard]

"Let me try to do this quickly so you don't get bored"
Don't you worry. I could literally listen to you talking about gardening for hours.

[homeiswonderland]

I really appreciate the advice, "You don't have to be self-sufficient in everything, just something." I easily get obsessive and fall into the cognitive distortion of all-or-nothing thinking, overwhelming myself and halting progress.

[ozrmus]

In these crazy times... the calm & friendly voice of a dinkum Aussie gardener helping us make good choices for the future is reassuring and infinitely helpful... thank you.

[debbieguthrie]

It's the accent, it's the clever one liners, it's the ease of "you can do this" attitude. A wonderful break from the static around us. God bless you

[bobburnitt]

I thnk having a garden makes people live longer. Not from eating the food, but from the feeling it gives the gardener. It is the most peaceful pursuit. Can be a lot of work, especially in the beginning, but it is peaceful work, the food TASTES better and knowing you grew it is a satisfying feeling. You are a good presenter as well. BB

[metalcatmom]

Even when you fail at something, you usually learn something. My first time growing tomatoes, I got nothing. This is my 3rd time and I have dozens of huge beautiful tomatoes. If someone with my brown thumb can learn, so can everyone else.

[tara]

I feel like your point about how people underestimate their abilities is a super important one. Not only that I think that people almost get blocked by perfectionism and think that cobbling something together is worse than doing nothing which couldn't be further from the truth! If it looks stupid but works, it ain't stupid!

[helenefortiscue-smythe]

I’ve just found you and I think you are going to change my life. I retired nearly two years ago and I’m caring for my 97yr mother and have my wonderful 21 yr grandson living with us. He’s just finished building us four quite large raised beds. Seeds have also just arrived and so a new adventure awaits us. I’m relying on you my friend to walk us through this lol. Subscribed😊🇬🇧

[chelseaspears]

I've been watching you for a little while now, and I just had to leave a comment. You present yourself to me, as such an honest, kind, entertaining, passionate, charming, charismatic, intelligent, knowledgeable & inspiring person. You have taught me a great deal in the numerous videos that I've watched now. You can always put a smile on my face, and a few chuckles here, and there. 🥰 I'm not one to comment publicly very often, if at all. However, I really felt the need to Express my feelings, and opinions for you & what you do. You're doing an excellent job, and you're very much a person to look up to. Thanks So Much!
P.S.- Bad Nematode infestation on old widespread/farmland property...what can someone do in a situation like that? Where to even start? If you have any knowledge on the subject, or any good resources, I would love to hear! Much Appreciated!! Sincerely, Chelsea

[FaerieDust]

Not gonna lie, I get way too attached to animals to be able to raise them for meat - luckily for me, eggs are a great source of protein all on their own 👍👍

[RandyToroni]

Mark, your videos helped me get through 2020, now in 2021 my wife and I have a successful homestead started. Many raised garden beds producing tons of veggies, 15 Chickens, 14 ducks and 2 geese! Thank you for showing us the beauty and love of backyard farming. Gardening is so good for your mental health in these hard times. <3

[hans_____]

We've all been taught by society to not know how to do anything. They want us to stay dependent.

[thombatty]

Current events have rekindled my interest in self sufficiency. I've been using the extra time I have at home to start some small projects on my 1/4 acre lot. Happy to have found this channel, much more relatable than some of the "prepper' info out there.

[soniasettlemires]

When I see good videos like this I usually take my time to appreciate the experts who make these videos possible, it's not easy to help a lot of people make money

[dag]

I asked my grandmother, years ago, how do you know when to slaughter the chicken. She said, " when the kids are hungry enough and the chicken is fat enough" I think if your kids really were hungry, you could do it.

[metalheadrobredbar]

There are times when I wish my family lived like this. Having your own land and a little garden or farm just seems so cool.