In this first episode of Marty’s Garden’s 10-part self-sufficiency series, I begin the transition to a more self-sufficient lifestyle by setting up a real backyard garden on my 800m² suburban block in Mullumbimby, NSW.
After years of focusing on worm farming and edible gardening, I’m now building a complete low-cost, regenerative system that grows real food, saves money, and works with nature.
Whether you’re into composting, worm farms, seasonal planting, or just want to live more simply — this series will walk you through the steps to build your own self-sufficient garden, no matter your climate or block size.
👉 Watch Episode 2 (next in the series):
🌱 Or watch the full 10-part playlist from the beginning:
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good day it’s Marty Wear here from Marty’s Garden and have I got some awesome news for you guys yep this is massive and it’s all coming to you from my garden here at Mullen Bimi in New South Wales Australia but before I break it down I want to start with a big thank you for everyone who’s been following me here at Marty’s Garden you guys have been amazing there’s been lots of change i want to talk about that in this video coming up because I’m excited it’s cold it’s winter but I’m excited and I think you’re going to be excited too now I do need to really acknowledge the past the videos have been a bit all over the place and I’m sorry if it’s been a bit confusing i really appreciate your patience things have really changed a lot since this channel started 15 years ago i was constantly on the move with renting and cost of living but things have settled down a lot now just like my little girl here she’s trying to settle down she just had a feed i’ve been trying to find the right path forward since moving here to this block at Mullen Bimi so now I’ll be focusing on self-sufficiency and lowcost living real practical stuff from my 800 square meter block here in Mullen Bimi i will be showing simple backyard projects with simple backyard gardening and growing tips composting worm farming and ways to live more sustainably so added into this formula will be for real people that want to save real money just like us so if you’ve been here for a while thank you i’m really excited about what’s coming next so let’s grow something better together and I’ll see you at a video real soon bye for now
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Awesome ❤❤❤
This video marks a new chapter for Marty’s Garden — I’m shifting toward self-sufficiency, low-cost living, and practical backyard projects right here on my 800m² block in Mullumbimby. If you’ve been here a while, thank you for sticking with me — and if you’re new, welcome aboard!
Watch the full journey in my new playlist: Grow More, Spend Less
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlU4gJMLH4v6LAe9lPfwTPtg-yEzJclgK
What kind of self-sufficient projects or topics would you like to see first? Let me know below
Good job marty…well done with the editing
Love it!!
Thank you for thanking me, Mart! Like the look of your latest videos very much. They've nearly always been good but now really professional and top class. May the new focus bring up even bigger, brighter and brilliant success. Love, Dad.
thanks mate good on ya tasmania
Awesome stuff Marty, looking forward to the next chapter, Kind Regards Anthony@Cornubia😀
Always up for any advice you give!
Looking forward to ALL the tips and tricks! ☺️
Been following you for years Marty your getting better and better all the time looking forward to the next chapter.
Hang in there Marty.. id like the self sufficient angle. Produce out here at Coonabarabran is very expensive but my fave part of the day is going out before dinner and picking whatever ive got and cooking whatever lol.
Hi Marty, I have been following you for about 4 years started with worms. I have learned so much from you look forward to the new chapter can't wait
That all sounds great Marty. Just what us home gardeners want and need. Good on ya and lucky us followers.
Really looking forward to this new path
hi marty your channel is great. looking forward to more cheers
💚 Ready for the next step in the journey?
Watch Episode 2 of the new series here:
👉 https://youtu.be/DoOo36xYSK8
I’ll show you exactly how I set up my backyard garden to become self-sufficient — and how you can do it too.
Let’s grow something better, together 🌱
Hey mate. Mick here in Wagga Wagga. I'm on a similar sized property, my biggest challenge is clay soils. Any tips?
Looking forward to this series, thanks Marty.😊