Food Prices Are About to Surge… Start Growing NOW

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. Try my HomeGrow App here: https://studio.com/mark-valencia/homegrow List of top products I recommend: https://selfsufficientme.com/support-me/ Self Sufficient Me Online Shop: https://shop.selfsufficientme.com/ 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 Birdies Raised Garden Beds Australia: go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://birdiesgardenproducts.com/SSMEbird Use code SSMEbird at checkout for 5% off. Birdies Raised Garden Beds New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code SSMEBIRD26 for 5% off your first purchase. In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient Vego Garden 5% Sitewide Discount: Use code SELF_SUFFICIENT_ME5 Link https://get.aspr.app/SH1qQK Vego Garden Special Offer: Use code SELF_SUFFICIENT_ME30OFF Link https://get.aspr.app/SH1qQd 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/ CorroGarden Raised Wooden Planters: Go here http://corrogarden.com.au/ssm and get 5% off your purchase. 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. 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. For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://tinyurl.com/4ryk83vk and use code SELFSUFFICIENTME10 to get a 10% discount on checkout! 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