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@rentiaanger 13 сағат бұрын
Hi Craig, if you could get hold of some crusher dust, it would work very well in supporting the pipe as well as leveling out the road. Sterkte😊
@tamakoa-homestead 7 сағат бұрын
That's a genius suggestion, thank you so very much!!! They actually just finished up some road works in the area last week and removed all the heavy machinery but left behind a massive pile of crushed dust so I'll have a chat to the foreman and see if he will give me a bakkie load. You are right, that will work incredibly well as it settles and is compacted over time. Dankie, het die sterkte wense nodig 😂
@pampotgieter7611 2 күн бұрын
Hope it works! A lot of hard work. You certainly had a workout. When things need to be done. We have to the take action. Thank you for sharing Craig. Now to wait for the rains to see how it works. .
@tamakoa-homestead 14 сағат бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Pam, I love hearing from you 🌻 Yes, it was hard work and I'm really happy to report that it all paid off. We have had some good rains and the water is flowing beautifully. My next video is actually how we have been able to collect and start storing water, which is really exciting 🌻
@pampotgieter7611 12 сағат бұрын
@@tamakoa-homestead Great to hear all your hard work was worth the effort. And the rain was channelled to where it was intended for it to go. There is always a solution to a challenge. I have had plenty of proof that in my life every situation big or small. We indeed have much to be grateful for. Gratitude a garden is. 🙏👍🙏👍
@garyleonard4009 5 күн бұрын
I have joined your other channel. It's absolutely awesome what you are doing and I am definitely going to buy you a coffee soon. Learning a lot of things about my food garden. Thanks 👋🇿🇦
@tamakoa-homestead 14 сағат бұрын
Hey Gary, wow, thank you for those incredibly kind words 💚 I'm so happy you love what I'm doing and I am at the brink of starting my house build which is going to be really exciting to share, so hopefully what I share he s even more valuable 🌻
@neutonrenda2303 10 күн бұрын
The binding wire is a great temporary fix.👍
@tamakoa-homestead 10 күн бұрын
Oh awesome, I'm thrilled to hear you think that would, or could, work on the damaged shed because it made sense in my head 🌻
@neutonrenda2303 10 күн бұрын
I live between Cape Town and Malmesbury, so I know how much the wind can blow at certain times of year. My biggest tip is to use screws in place of nails, it doesn't work loose with some movement. 👍
@tamakoa-homestead 10 күн бұрын
Oh wow, this is incredibly valuable insights you have shared here, thank you so very much 🙏 I have wondered about nails vs screws but wasn't sure the extra time the screws would take would be worthwhile. That being said I have to agree that would make for a much stronger structure! Thanks so much for sharing 🌻
@tamakoa-homestead 10 күн бұрын
Have you ever experienced storm damage on your homestead? How did you handle it and were you able to repair the damages? I would love to hear from you 🌻
@holisticlivingsouthafrica 13 күн бұрын
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@tamakoa-homestead 13 күн бұрын
Love that you love this 💚
@pampotgieter7611 11 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh Craig. So you get snow there. Just the mountains around us had snow. We have had really bad wind. Thank you for sharing ❄️🏔️☄️
@tamakoa-homestead 10 күн бұрын
@@pampotgieter7611 we do indeed, which is incredibly exciting! I am holding onto that dream of one day sitting in the little house with a fire going and a cup of hot chocolate looking over the snowy mountains above us. There has been ground level snow in some years so learning what to grown and when to plant is most certainly going to be an adjustment 🌻
@mossfairy3060 14 күн бұрын
Congratulations. It looks amazing ❤🎉
@tamakoa-homestead 14 күн бұрын
Thank you so very much 💚 it's absolutely breathtaking and I cannot wait to share more in the coming weeks, months and years with you 🌻
@thatomarema7634 15 күн бұрын
Please make a video about fire prevention. Fynbos is notorious for wild fires. Will be following your journey ❤
@tamakoa-homestead 15 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks for leaving me a comment and yes, 100% that will be such a valuable video to make! I have some plans and I will make that video and share my thoughts in spring as we gear up for the summer fire season 🌻
@tamakoa-homestead 17 күн бұрын
Has your homestead been through a natural disaster, such as a flood? I would really like to hear your homestead story and how you overcame the struggles that came with that 🌻
@eternity7477 18 күн бұрын
Goodness, you guys were hammered. So lucky the bridge didn't get damaged.
@tamakoa-homestead 17 күн бұрын
Yeah, it was rough but not nearly as rough as this latest storm that came through 😔 it ripped our storage shed to pieces but yes, luckily no damage to that bridge otherwise we would have had huge issues 🌻
@eternity7477 15 күн бұрын
@@tamakoa-homestead Oh man. We are watching from JHB where all we get is very cold weather. It seems really rough this year.
@tamakoa-homestead 15 күн бұрын
Yeah, it's SUPER bad and I'm actually heading to the farm tomorrow because I got pictures from a neighbour that our shed blew into pieces 😭 I'll share that here as well, but yes, it's been really hectic!
@eternity7477 23 күн бұрын
It is mightily admirable that you built the road by hand without machinery.
@tamakoa-homestead 21 күн бұрын
Oh wow, what a wonderful and inspirational comment 💚 thank you so much for seeing the value in what we did by doing everything by hand and enjoying the process. I can't wait to see how everything unfolds 🌻
@eternity7477 25 күн бұрын
I wish someone in South Africa will show progress with building a straw bale home. I am envious as to how beautiful your land is.
@tamakoa-homestead 24 күн бұрын
Aw, thank you so very much 💚 I plan on opening it up for people to visit and stay so I can hopefully inspire others to do the same! I know Numbi Valley is just down the road and they built a clay house and often share very openly how they built it and give workshops and tips. Maybe reach out to them? As we don't live on the land (yet) doing a house like this will be very difficult and take incredibly long but maybe we will do it somewhere in the future. Also just need to keep an eye on the price of hay as it's become incredibly expensive lately (R200+ per bale). Best to start chatting to farmers and locals to see what you could do 🌻
@eternity7477 23 күн бұрын
@@tamakoa-homestead I saw some recently for sale in the Free state for R50/bale. According to online calculators, for the size of house I want to build I will need about 200 bales. I just saw you on another video where you said people asked why you wanted to make such a change "at your age". I hope you didn't mean you are too old. I'm 65 and am about to change my life totally. One too many armed robbery in JHB... Love your channel and videos. I hope you grow exponentially.
@tamakoa-homestead 15 күн бұрын
Oh wow, that's an incredible price and would make building with straw really worthwhile! No, not at all regarding my age. It relates to the fact that I am so young and that I should be slogging at my job and investing every cent to survive my retirement. People think I'm crazy to want to go against the system at such a young age with a family, but that's where I really hope to inspire others to make a chnage and that it's possible. Well done to you too for making this change. It's a bold decision but an incredibly worthwhile one 💚
@blessingbuthelezi6175 Ай бұрын
An eye opening indeed, one needs to urgently put mitigation plans! 🤔
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Yeah, it really is eye opening and things like this happen so quickly. It's most certainly the saying of prevention is better than cure and there is still a lot that needs to be done 🌻
@larabartlett3483 Ай бұрын
Hi there! Found your channel last night, binge watching them all! (Bly julle in Denneoord??!!)
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Aw, thanks Lara, really appreciate it and I hope you enjoyed the videos so far 💚 Ja, ons is in Denneoord, is jy ook in die George omgeweing?
@larabartlett3483 Ай бұрын
@@tamakoa-homesteadja ons is ook in Denneoord, jy het juis die blare naby ons opgetel😂
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Haha, dankie vir jou bydrae tot die wonderlike kompos hoop. Ek tel nogsteeds blare op elke Woensdag so miskien sien ek jou een of ander tyd in pad 😂😂😂
@amadej-ki2ro Ай бұрын
If I were you, I would first hire an excavator and do the earthworks, maybe the terraces and the ponds, directing the water.
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Great suggestion, thank you 💚 we are quite remote and on a mountain slopes so I'll have to see how we can get one up there, but I do think this is probably the best option 🌻
@amadej-ki2ro Ай бұрын
@@tamakoa-homestead 203 / 5.000 I wanted to say that you do the ground work first, but not a little here and a little there. I would suggest inverted terraces, so that the water remains on the ground, the excess water would be channeled into the pond. or several ponds.
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Yeah, you are spot on with that! I am probably going to get a first water reservoir up and out first tiny house so we have somewhere to live and then focus on the earthworks because that is a mammoth task but we need to make sure we have a place to stay and water by then. Love your suggestions and contributions, thanks so much 🙏
@pampotgieter7611 Ай бұрын
Yes me too, I didn't realize you have a second channel. So I have joined.
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Yaaaay, thanks for following this journey too 💚 I'm looking forward to sharing a while different side of me and my family and that you enjoy getting to know us all a bit better. Maybe one day you can. Come stay with us once we have the houses set up 🌻
@pampotgieter7611 Ай бұрын
I have just seen this video now! WOW! .SO beautiful? The children are going to love it. I grew up on a ranch, and Iam so grateful that I did. Looking forward to see how it unfolds. 💚🌿💚♻️💚🌿💚♻️💚🌿💚♻️🌿💚
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Aw, thanks Pam 💚 yeah, I really want to give my kids the opportunity to grow up with freedom and to really experience true childhood. I'm so glad you got to experience that too and I really hope you enjoy following our journey 🌻
@darrenadams5219 Ай бұрын
I like your videos i would love to someday start my own homestead
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Thanks Darren 💚 I hope my journey can keep you inspired to reach for your dreams. I'm going to be sharing all the sacrifices I have had to make to achieve this reality and I really hope and pray you can also get your own homestead one day 🌻
@NaMalinga Ай бұрын
Stunning piece of land 👌! How big is it?
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Thank you so very much 🙏🏼 Yes, it's really beautiful and there is an incredible amount to do but it will be amazing and I can't wait to open it up to share it with others too! It's not massive at just over 1.8ha which is around 4.5 acres 🌻
@NaMalinga Ай бұрын
@@tamakoa-homestead Thanks for responding. Doing research for when I buy as well in the near future🙏.
@pampotgieter7611 Ай бұрын
I didn't see this video when it was uploaded. WOW! SO beautiful.
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Thanks so much Pam, so glad you enjoyed this video 🌻
@Log1cB0mb Ай бұрын
When are you getting a 4x4 bud?
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Haha, I actually got one and 1 week after having it the entire engine disintegrated 😱 I'm picking the new one up in the new week because we wouldn't be able to get onto the land without one after all these rains we've had 😜
@danielmakhubu5931 Ай бұрын
An overflow dam will look good .. I think it will add to the overall scenery of the homestead. Just to make it extra enjoyable to stay at
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me and I think you raise a really, really good point which is also the enjoyment aspect. I think I'm going to take your advice and go with a smaller, more functional pond and then possibly an above ground DIY reservoir. Thanks again for your great input 🌻🌻🌻
@michaeleverton4882 Ай бұрын
🙏🏻 Wishing your family well and a prosperous homestead life style, 🙏🏻 I imagine an overflow dam on the stream would be suitable for water requirements, ... Suggestions, - Put some Suitable fish species in your dam and river system, the dam will need a deep enough area for them too. Not carp as they will stir up the bottom sediment and make the water cloudy. And no barbel - catfish. Plant some trees and brush close to sides of dam, for shade on the water form the hot afternoon sun. Plant water lillies in shallow areas, to attract insects and shade for fish. Plant arum lilies at edge of water areas. Get some of those coastal plants that rank on the ground, - sandy soil, - they have thick fleshy leaf stems and have pink and white flowers. They grow well in better soil, - ground. The related angling potential is there on what you can do. Keep cool and safe, 🙏🏻
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
I absolutely love this, thank you so very much 🙏🏼 I think what you describe will add so much to the land and surrounding area as well as biodiversity! Do you think tilapia would be an option? I know they are a very nutritious fish that could give a really great addition food source?
@michaeleverton4882 Ай бұрын
@@tamakoa-homestead , - Can try talapia, blue bream - kurper, but the cold winter water may be too much for them that far south, (?) Ask other farmers around there that have dams, they may be fish in them, (?)
@michaeleverton4882 Ай бұрын
There is a coastal bush that grows in sandy areas before the sand dunes etc. It has grey stems, the tiny leaves grow from higher up on the plant, it has tiny off white colour flowers that give off a particular scent. They shud grow better in inland soil/ground. There are certain herb plants that snakes, rats etc don't like, can look them up. Plant them around your house etc later on,!
@sharongtoddlifestyleandfas5361 Ай бұрын
Yikes snakes! That for me is the downside of homesteading but nonetheless the positives outweigh the bad I guess. Can you get an anti venom kit you can keep alongside a first aid kit? Just a thought if they make such things. Would be useful to have in hand in a homestead.
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Yeah, I must say I am super aware of snakes just because of how many venomous ones we have 😞 luckily all our hospitals have antivenom on hand and very good snake bite protocols. That being said it still freaks me out with the kids and animals because of how little time you have with them. We will continue to pray for protection over our family and have faith that everything will be okay 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@sharongtoddlifestyleandfas5361 Ай бұрын
Oh wow those mountains are breathtaking. Your homestead is going to look amazing. Thank you for sharing. Joining your Patreon to learn more on homesteading.
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Thank you so so very much 🙏🏼 your support is deeply appreciated and I really hope that our homesteading journey can help you with yours. I have just published a new video on a trip we did up the mountain that was pretty cool that I think you might enjoy 🌻🌻🌻
@sharongtoddlifestyleandfas5361 Ай бұрын
Beautiful scenery, I am blown away by it all. Living your videos. I have become a huge fan. Keep up the inspiring content.
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Aw, thank you Sharon, your comments are so appreciated and inspires me to keep going and sharing knowledge and experiences with you. Looking forward to helping you achieve everything you want to with some inspiration 🌻
@sharongtoddlifestyleandfas5361 Ай бұрын
Your content is wonderful and inspiring. I am an early homesteader too. Stumbled across your channel today and I am binge watching all your videos. Great teamwork with your little boy by the way!😀👍
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Thank you so very much 💚 you comments are so kind and deeply appreciated. I'm so glad to hear you find my content wonderful and inspiring. It really means a lot to me! I am also incredibly lucky to be able to spend quality time with my little ones and teach them skills they would otherwise never be able to learn 🌻🌻🌻
@sharongtoddlifestyleandfas5361 Ай бұрын
Brilliant content. Just subscribed. I am on a homesteading journey too so thank you for your very valuable content.👍⭐️⭐️
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Oh wow, thank you so very much and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoy the content that I am sharing. Where are you based that is giving you the opportunity to start an incredible homesteading journey? 🌻
@sharongtoddlifestyleandfas5361 Ай бұрын
@@tamakoa-homestead Hi. I am based in the UK but I have acquired land in the mountains of the Eastern Highlands in Zimbabwe. I am developing that slowly. It’s 2 hectares on top of a mountain so your content is really inspiring as it’s so similar to what I hope to develop and retire to someday. Just joined your Patreon for further homestead tips from you. Thank you for sharing.
@josephineng2507 Ай бұрын
V informative. Thank you. I’ve no experience to offer. I personally prefer an earth dam which I assume is digging down but of course I don’t have the knowledge or experience to offer.
@tamakoa-homestead Ай бұрын
Thank you so very much and thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment with your thoughts. I also really like the idea of an in-ground reservoir. I'm not scared of hard work but geez that is going to be back breaking work without heavy machinery. Let's see how this all plays out 😁🌻🌻🌻
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
What are your water storage solutions and what would you suggest I do in my situation of choosing between above ground or below ground? I would love to hear from you 🌻
@kristinagraour2891 2 ай бұрын
Just found your second channel. Love getting in early on a transformational journey! Good luck to you; looking forward to watching the progress. P.S. "My son is stuck in his own shirt" was my big laugh of the day 😂
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you so much for joining me on this new and super exciting journey 💚 there is going to be some incredible transformation and I hope you continue to enjoy where things go. I must say that was quite a moment where he got stuck in his own clothes...he is forever getting himself stuck in things 😂 sure there will be lots of these captured in future episodes 🌻
@elisepakeman1352 2 ай бұрын
Sadza and badza will have it cleared or loaded in your bikkie. Geluk.
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Baie dankie. All die harder werk sal die moeite wert wees op die einde van die dag 🌻
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Have you managed to capture a swarm of bees on your farm or homestead? I would love to hear how you managed that and how successful our beekeeping has become 🌻
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Have you had to clear a road or build your own road on your farm or homestead? I would love to hear from you and hear your story 🌻
@elisepakeman1352 2 ай бұрын
Ja, nearly 60 years ago. A double rondavel in Zimbabwe, with thatched roof. Had to leave it all behind for a better future in Oz 40 years ago. Can read Afriks and speak a little but fail on writing. Parents both Afrikaans.
@danielmakhubu5931 2 ай бұрын
The scenery gets more and more exciting with every video
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Ah, thanks man, appreciate your comment and hopefully when we have our tiny houses up and things set up you can come stay and experience the beauty for yourself 🌻
@mountainviewhomestead9954 2 ай бұрын
Well done guys.
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏🏼 appreciate you taking the time to leave us a comment and look forward to sharing how our homesteading journey evolves over time 🌻
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
When you started off your homesteading journey, how did you spend your first night? I would love to hear your story 🌻
@selfsufficienthomesteading8287 2 ай бұрын
Bliss!
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
It's so amazing 😍 hope to have you come join us one day!
@oeneil 2 ай бұрын
What is the width of a firebreak in South Africa? The width of firebreaks depends on where it is to be made: Fynbos/Natural veld on agricultural land - 2,5 m x the height of vegetation (minimum of 5 m). Road verge (provincial and district roads)- 3 m on either side to be maintained annually. Labour housing, farm infrastructure and homesteads - 10 m.
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
This is really insightful and useful to me, thanks so much for sharing 🙏🏼 I will be joining my local FPA soon and I'm sure they will also give me some local guidance on requirements but yes, your comment makes me realise I need to have much bigger safe spaces around the little houses 🌻
@oeneil 2 ай бұрын
@@tamakoa-homestead You welcome. Thanks for great content. I know on some farms people have fire breaks of at least 15 - 25 m just to be safe incase of runaway fires that can jump smaller fire breaks due to very high wind speeds . Keep up the good work. All the best!
@marionpenney4801 2 ай бұрын
We have been doing our own composting for years. We add leaves, lawn clippings, veggie and fruit peels and shrub cuttings, which my husband cuts into small pieces. We also added wriggler worms which breakdown the compost in next to no time. We have three big bins and each one produces "black gold" every few months which go straight into the garden. Our plants and veggies thrive on this compost. We also give away worms and worm tea to encourage folk to produce their own compost. It is so rewarding producing healthy organic veggies! Happy gardening to you and your family!
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Oh wow, this makes my heart so happy 💚 I love hearing how others are embracing the wonders of the natural world and co vetting their waste into high quality compost and food for their plants. I really love hearing what you have achieved and without seeing it, I can imagine your garden must be a gorgeous place to be. Well done and keep up the great work you are doing 🌻🌻🌻
@kathyashwell8854 2 ай бұрын
So good to see!!! My son pruned our Rhus Pendulina yesterday as it was starting to cast shade on the solar panels. My grandson and I spent hours shredding the small to medium branches and we cut up the thicker wood for the fire. We layered shreddings with horse manure from a dear friend's stable and our third compost heap is now almost half full! We never send any garden matter off our property and never have buy compost or firewood. It's a win win!
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Oh wow, it sounds like you and the family have been busy and very productive! It's so great to hear how you can do these with your generations of kids and that they get to learn and understand all the benefits that the natural world has to offer. As you say, it's a win-win with the massive added bonus of great quality, clean co lost for your garden and vegetables 🌻
@tamakoa-homestead 2 ай бұрын
Do you create your own compost from scratch? What is your best mix and do you also use autumn/fall fallen leaves in your compost pile? I would love to hear from you 🌻
@SagebrushRambles 3 ай бұрын
HISTORICAL•NORTH AMERICAN (as provided by the federal Homestead Act of 1862) an area of public land in the West (usually 160 acres) granted to any US citizen willing to settle on and farm the land for at least five years. You do not have a "homestead." The very definition of a homestead is a 160 acre plot of land in the US.
@tamakoa-homestead 3 ай бұрын
Luckily time has evolved and we no longer live in the 1800's 👍 Also, such a pitty that most American Homesteaders are actually not Homesteaders at all as their land is smaller than 160 acres and reside outside of the Western States...
@tarrynbester4202 3 ай бұрын
Where is the link for the coffee?? You deserve more than that! So proud my friend!
@tamakoa-homestead 3 ай бұрын
Aw, thank you Taryn ❤️ Can't wait to have you guys over, which will hopefully be sooner rather than later. The link should be in the description but here it is for you too 🌻 buymeacoffee.com/TamakoaHomestead
@SagebrushRambles 3 ай бұрын
New sub. I'm looking forward to following your journey.
@tamakoa-homestead 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing and I hope you enjoy watching our journey unfold. Thank you for supporting our channel 🌻
@selfsufficienthomesteading8287 3 ай бұрын
You go Craig and family!
@tamakoa-homestead 3 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks Tanya 💚
@tamakoa-homestead 3 ай бұрын
Have you set up your own homestead from scratch? How did you find clearing the land to be able to build your own homestead home? I would love to know what your tips, tricks and experiences were? 🌻
@blessingbuthelezi6175 Ай бұрын
Not easy, costly & physically draining especially doing it yourself but worth it with every progress achieved.
@lisaomahoney4182 3 ай бұрын
Congratulations guys! Looks amazing 👏
@tamakoa-homestead 3 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks so much Lisa 💚 LOOOOONG way to go but it's a start and we are ready to take on the graft that lies ahead and can't wait to share it all with you 🌻🌻🌻
@neliaschmidt2638 3 ай бұрын
Like a excited gardener, do I know, nee... what will I do with all the produce... ons sal n plan maak 😂😂😂
@tamakoa-homestead 3 ай бұрын
Hahaha, you are so right 🌻 that's something I need to get into asap (my veggie garden) but everything at this early stage seems asap to be honest 😂😂😂
@neliaschmidt2638 3 ай бұрын
#freedom imagine a little boy just running free ❤❤❤
@tamakoa-homestead 3 ай бұрын
This is EXACTLY why we are doing this. Children have lost their essence, their freedom and ability to just be kids. I want my children to learn through exploration and experiences, not purely what a curriculum written 15 years says 🌻