Most loquat trees need a pollinator to produce fruit, but some cultivars can self-pollinate. Cross-pollination by bees or other insects can improve the quality and quantity of the fruit. Most need a second loquat tree nearby for pollination, but some cultivars can self-pollinate.... I hope yours can.

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Good Evening 🌄💭☕️ OS 😺, Hey 👋 How are y’all? Well, I hope ❤️ and pray 🙏❤️ I did not spot Daisy 🌼 🐈 but now I am wondering 💭 where she was? Thank You 🙏❤️ for giving her food 🥘 and water 💦 and being kind to her, and l👀king after her 🙏❤️😺 We are in the process of doing something similar, we came from the states and bought a house 🏡 in the UK 🇬🇧, it was being renovated, we have taken over the job, we were going great at first, but the issue lately has been finding people who want to work. We are no where near as skilled as you are, so everything gets to be hired out. But it has been encouraging to us to watch your videos and see your journey. Thank You 🙏❤️ for sharing 😺

I’d add to your list travel expenses

Please wear safety glasses. Checkout … The beans … channel Alex was helping gather olives for a friend and wasn’t wearing glasses and one hit his eye ball damaged his eye sight. They are a British couple just moved to Sicily bought their own place.

Is your property very rural? I saw the sheep in the other video. How far from the sea?

Jonathan can you explain a little what’s allowed as far as changes or additions to your building with the city. What kind of limitations? Ofcourse adding rooms without permit. Just want to get a sense of limitations as I’m looking to move to Sisily and just wondering how it works.

On another channel took two years for the pool building permit to be approved. Snail bureaucracy and red tape.

Might be a good idea to locate the fire further into you property that smoke is heading for your neighbours. Might not be pleasant if they have open windows.

Have you tasted the plums? Any good?

I would have relocated both plum trees so your sure at least one will survive the transplant.

Jonathan! Nobody can get back to every message… we understand! I’m just happy to see your progress.

You can't make olive oil with 1 tree, you need atleast 100 kg of olives to be processed so between 9-10 trees, and waiting 4-5 years if you plant them today. To prune the olive tree ask to an italian, don't tkuch it

I have seen backyard makeovers where the well is in the area where they want to set up a lounging and dining area. They added new stone (or brick) to raise the walls up to a height that would then make it high enough to then after capping it, put on a large round tabletop for dining with a lazy Susan in the center. Looks awesome, like its just a large round table with a stone center pillar. Tabletop lifts for access to well when needed. Or another idea is again, raise the walls for your deck plus 2.5 to 3 ft. and add a cap for safety that can be removed easily. Have a pail hanging from a bar with a lever and add a pitched roof like the old style wells. Can have some sweet pea vines growing around it. Would make a nice old style feature.

Team TEA here (Can) and Red Rose is better than Tetley. You might not have had a chance to try Red Rose because like the commercial says ... Only sold in Canada eh! 😂 I remember when I was a kid, my mom used to send boxes of it to a relative that relocated to Cambridge because they couldnt get it there or find anything close to it. Edit: I realized when you were removing the wood and rope from the back door, the hallway was dark but you could still see the salamanders running around the walls and ceiling. You could also see the daylight coming from the opening at the bottom of the door. This leads me to believe that THIS is where they are most likely coming in from. Some stiff weatherstripping might help that.

When burning out a tree stump it's best to chainsaw a cross-cut 'a figure X' as deep as you can in the stump (without hitting stones); soak what's left in some liquid fuel for a few hours, and then ignite.

Loved the video your so interesting to listen to, plus the stray cats so beautiful. The villa will be fabulous can't wait to see the transformation. 🎉😅

It sometimes takes a male and female plum tree to create fruit or plums. If you cut down one the other might not pollinate unless there is a plum tree somewhere close to the property

It's just lovely to see the grass coming in so well. Looking great!

Just a tip for the next time you have to leave for a period of time. Do not mention it in a video, or advertise in a video your safety measures in locking up. Am sure all of us here will still be here when you get back and will enjoy hearing how your trip went, after the fact. Just want you and your belongings to stay safe! Also, in the drought heat in Sicily during the summer, you might want to rethink the glass roof (like a magnifying glass) and go with something that will give you afternoon shade. Perhaps a pergola with vines or a plant that is hearty in that heat which doesnt require a lot of water? I think wisteria is gorgeous but requires work to keep it under control or it can get invasive. Or maybe go with some grapes and you can make some homemade wine or eat the fruit? Would have to look into perennial fast growing vines in your zone to start with.

I enjoy your channel, watching from Ohio USA. I lived in Sicily for two years and much, such a beautiful place to be, loved the food, people and scenery. You may be aware of another KZbin channel LEAW (Leave everything and wander) they are in the North central area of Sicily and just harvested olives. They also have renovated a home. We hope to get back to Sicily in two years to celebrate an anniversary. I am so looking forward to that trip. Cheers.

It always amazes me the rest of the world uses weird shovels.... 😂 The only true shovel is the British builders shovel...😂😂😂

Pruning, no more than a third of the tree.

You had me until you cut that beautiful Japanese plum tree. I watch a guy in another country who asks people to donate fruit trees to plant on his land. We should be planting trees not cutting them down. bye and good luck.

I have an idea. How about opening up an Amazon account making a wish list for all your subscribers to see, and gift you with what you need to make this Villa absolutely beautiful . 😌🇨🇦

Ray mears would have been proud of you with that camp fire. And the brew you had on. Twinnings tea 🤷‍♂️ money bags. And the strimmer a would leave it and get the Shepherd with sheep to do that. And finally tell where you and Al send a face guard😡. Apart from that 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I was fascinated with your talk about the shovels. I watch several renovating in France and Italy programs and am ALWAYS rather shocked to see the Brits killing themselves while attempting to dig in rough ground with square spades. They're fine for cultivated soft ground, but rocky or dry ground needed a point. Incidentally, my favourite shovel is a forged (not pressed), pointed one made in England. My dad got it years ago and it's a keeper! You may find that the angle of the head of yours is just a tad acute. Best wishes from Canada.......and I'm subscribed. 😉

The house is in disrepair and he starts cutting down trees.

You mention you have kids. Are they too young to visit your new home… help with renovations?

It must be so exciting and satisfying to plan and get stuff for the house and see it all coming together 😊

Love your videos so glad it’s got a bit cooler you I hope more people subscribe take care

As as few people have said, get a ground sheet to move your garden waste. Work smart, not hard, lol. Also a bigger mover i think is a must 😊

Some plum trees need 2 trees to cross pollinate. They are not self pollinators. I hope I'm wrong.

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How do you know you've been away too long. when you have to use subtitles, Great to follow you. Ps subscribed😊

I completely gutted my kitchen, and saving money by demolishing it my with my adult kids. I hired professionals, but as part of the renovation, we did a lot of the grunt work. Budget, ha-ha my son fell in love with a huge farmhouse sink

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The way you go about your projects and explaining them calmly is great. I loved the olive oil trip. The gentleman feeding the stray cats was so touching....what a kind heart. As always, love your videos.

As an American, I've used both kinds of shovels for different tasks - as well as others, like a trenching shovel, which has a long, very narrow blade (like approx 10" x 5"). As for the Japanese plum you cut down, in my experience in far-northern California, I grew several from fresh fruit seed, and planted three. One was inadvertently mowed over in early tree-hood, with the other two surviving, growing into beautiful and well-shaped trees, which bloomed regularly, but never bore fruit. I later found out that they require a pollinator, and without a male tree, the female trees will never produce fruit. I hope your remaining Japanese plum is of a self-fruiting variety, and that you will be able to enjoy their delicious offerings!

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Lot of double handling going on should have brought wheel barrow straight in

Bullnose shovel

Again another relaxing and interesting video 👏👏👏thank you Ps are you going to relocate there once is finished or just for holidays, either way the location and property are fantastic well done 👍 👍👍and good luck 😊

I hope you checked if the Japanese Plum trees were self pollinating varieties be cause if not you may have just lost a fruit tree. There are two types, self pollinators and cross pollinators. If there were only two I suspect they were cross pollinators. I hope I’m wrong.

Enjoy your videos and admire your slow, decisive actions on what will be accomplished next!! Of course the ' tea kettle ' warming is classic.... 👌

🔧🏡 Welcome to Operation Sicily! 🌟 In this week’s episode, Sicily Villa Secrets: The DIY Transformation You Have to See!, we dive into another exciting chapter of my journey transforming this incredible off-grid Sicilian homestead. 🌿 From pruning neglected fruit trees to gearing up for a major renovation phase, this week is packed with tips, hard work, and progress! 💡 Questions Answered: 🔹 Many of you asked about the fruit tree pruning-I’ve given the olive trees a good prune this year and plan to trim the tops next year to avoid shocking them too much, especially with the limited rain we've had. 🌳 🔹 Regarding the burning of branches, I’m keeping the larger wood for firewood and composting will definitely be part of the future garden plans. For now, clearing the garden is the priority. 🔥 🔹 On the well transformation, I’m still waiting on permits but have exciting plans to make it a functional yet stunning focal point in the garden. 🚰 🔹 For the DIY tools, the chainsaw and strimmer are proving invaluable for tackling the overgrown areas! ⚙ ✨ Video Highlights: 🪚 Pruning fruit trees that haven’t been touched in 20+ years 🍑 Removing a Japanese plum tree to make way for the future pool 🌿 Visiting a local olive oil factory and seeing how olives can generate income 🍵 Making tea over the fire-my favorite way to relax after a hard day of work! 🌍 FOLLOW MY JOURNEY: 👉 Instagram: @Operation.Sicily - Exclusive behind-the-scenes content 👉 TikTok: @OperationSicily - Fun highlights from my restoration adventure ☕ Support the project: Buy Me a Coffee - Every contribution fuels this journey! If you're dreaming of owning a Sicily villa, Italy farmhouse, or embarking on your own off-grid renovation, this series is for you! Whether you're into DIY property restoration, exploring Italy real estate investments, or just love watching 1 Euro House Sicily transformations, stick around for more! Your support means the world-don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly updates every Sunday. 💬 What’s your favorite part of this week’s episode? Let me know below! 🌟

Why are you working outside when the inside needs so much work? Being able to live there will make renovation so much easier!

The reason why you have two plum trees its maybe a reason to cross pollinate.

If you get a cheap tarp you cn put a lot of trimmings on that and drag it around. Saves trips on moving the lighter stuff. Good to see you back. Hope the trip home was a good one.

Whatever happened to the pregnant cat at your property? Things are moving along nicely. I do agree with the comments that you may need to get a pro to prune the olive trees or study up on it, if you want to do it yourself.