I really don't understand the lack of common sense when it comes to you plum tree. Gather all the plums that were on the broken branch and place them in a basket. Hold that basket out with your predominant arm for 24 hours a day, through rain and wind and you may find an answer as to why the branch broke.
@PortugalfromScratch22 сағат бұрын
It’s ok, you don’t have to understand. 🙂 I rarely do!
@miriammuskal5402Күн бұрын
Beautiful garden
@PortugalfromScratch22 сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@jerrielindsey5939Күн бұрын
Great to make progress on your closet. Having a place for everything is so important to keeping things organized and tidy. I find that it is relaxing to have my spaces free of clutter.
@PortugalfromScratchКүн бұрын
I agree! I’m not done yet but making progress. 😁
@fionaworrell45352 күн бұрын
Are those trumpet trees not highly toxic to cats?
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
And people bit we both stay clear. 🙂
@letsbefrank62692 күн бұрын
Hi, when will you do pointing above the front doorway? Are you still going to put in a larger front window? Will you be putting in a carport for your car? 😊
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Pointing not sure, window hopefully soon, carport probably not anytime soon. 🙂
@paulrogers33852 күн бұрын
Amazing family and friends. With all the greenhouse and garden tent/tunnel destruction I have seen on youtube, thst one is definately with getting.
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Yep it's an amazing one for not so much money! Coming soon. 😀
@cathythomas26922 күн бұрын
I think that the whole cottage is looking great!
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@sailaway10152 күн бұрын
My parents had a large yellow plum tree in their yard in Portugal. Plum trees seem to love the Portuguese weather. Plan for more harvests and ideas to do. I can still remember ripe plums being sooo sweet off the tree...
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
I've never liked plums that much so hopefully I start to enjoy the fruit straight off the tree, too!
@sailaway10152 күн бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch let them ripen nicely, you may be pleasantly surprised..
@PortugalfromScratch21 сағат бұрын
Yep they're a bit hard and tart still. 🙂
@sailaway101519 сағат бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch As a heads up, the skin is always a little tart. I used to squeeze them and suck the inurds out of them....watch for the pit.😂
@alannaclifford11933 күн бұрын
:) plums like dark dry places to ripen......... box in paper bag with a paper towel would be good .
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
Thank you, I'll try that!
@paulrogers33853 күн бұрын
An interesting video for viewer information (interests me)...(maybe others too) would be an informational video(with a friend helping) following you around while you shoot footage. I have not seen anyone explain the struggle of setting up camera shots, moving cameras, doing the work, explaining the work and then the editing process.
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
Ooh nice idea, I think it would be a fun one and I really do put a lot of work into the video side of things so could be informative, too!
@raquelfernandez4634 күн бұрын
Kirsty.You did a good Job like always if you didn't finish you will get it done when you could.And I am Happy you got your Car fix and it wasn't a lot of money.And happy to see Sinead was at your house.Do what you need to do and that is good you cut your plum tree.And good job on the inside of your house.And making plum Jam,and doing other things to.And staring to make a Dresser for your Stuff,and next a Shelf all at your time.All a great Job.❤. Raquel.🌺 Please say hello to your Dad,Mom can't wait for them to Come back.Mom will be Proud you are taking care of Terce and she is Looking Beautiful.And she is Proud of you course your her Daughter.🌺See you wed,Friday.Have a great week.🤗.
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! I'll get to everything in time... but sometimes if can be frustrating when things go slow. A shelf or something for my clothes would definitely be a life improvement!
@donnahenderson26768 сағат бұрын
Hi Rachel from Kirstys mom and dad. Thanks for following Kirsty. Hopefully back next May we are meeting her in Scotland in September so maybe you will see a bonus clip of family and friends from Scotland
@D.I.sgusted4 күн бұрын
Maybe find someone with some pigs, they would love a bit of excess fruit, failing that buy a still and make some palinka!
@NashipurSinha4 күн бұрын
You could try picking the raw plum in the brine. It will be interesting salad addition if it works.
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
It looks like the plums are all ripening nicely but that's something to try for next year, thanks! Pickled green tomatoes are delicious!
@LALover-bj3gx4 күн бұрын
LOVE this so much! Your place is really coming along and that deck…🩷 You really won the parent lottery, B and D are simply the best!
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
I really did! Thanks!
@Jeanetteinnes4 күн бұрын
Bananas release a ripening gas.. try putting some plums in a paper bag!
@D.I.sgusted4 күн бұрын
Ethylene
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
I've heard that too... need to get a banana and a paper bag! 😀
@Jeanetteinnes4 күн бұрын
Larry is gorgeous and the garden is fantastic 😊
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
He is and the garden is doing quite well!
@Shibalvr4 күн бұрын
Yes! sake!!!😊😊😊
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
Ooh!! Yes!
@deborahwhite23394 күн бұрын
The closet looks great. The battery cart works better with bigger castors. Plum preserves so yummy! So did your friend's yurt get all put up? I wonder how liveable they are with the summer heat. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
The plums are ripening up nicely so I'll start thinking about making plum sauce and wine, I think. The yurt deck is under construction but she's trying to first decide on insulation for her floor. Hoping to have the yurt up in late June or early July.
@ginasharer79844 күн бұрын
oOOo, japanese green plum wine, sooo good! Everything is looking great!
@PortugalfromScratch3 күн бұрын
Ooh wounds good! Thanks!
@onthebay664 күн бұрын
So many unripe green plums that will make a nice tart jam as you did. It will be so good on toast, stirred into yogurt, and in many other capacities! Love your vlogs, you work hard with good results, love it when your parents visit. from Hamilton ON
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
The jam is quite sweet but tasty at the same time… great for sweet and savoury. 🙂
@sherylmiller16404 күн бұрын
Is there another name for comprey I have looked for seeds to plant some? Yours looks so beautiful and useful
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Comfrey… the best variety is bocking 14 as it doesn’t spread out of control but you can still separate it to create new plants. It’s an amazing plant!
@shehazi6954 күн бұрын
Hi Kirsty, it’s incredible how quickly your crops grow! I can’t help thinking that a food dehydrator ,either hand (sun) made or electric might be a great investment for you to preserve your bumper crops?
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
I definitely need a screen to dehydrate in the sun… yet another small project on my list!
@mbd60544 күн бұрын
The lime plaster is looking great, and the colour is surprising and lovely. That's one super plum tree. Everything coming from the garden looks delicious. Even the tractor-car is doing well. Lovely video. Thank you. :)
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks! I could also add pimentos into the lime to make colours… it’s beautiful stuff!
@stevejohnstonbaugh91714 күн бұрын
I see you have a post under one plum tree branch. That is how you want to care for a fruit tree that is overloaded. As soon as you see branches starting to droop, prop the branch up. Your prop can be lightweight wood. You can cut a notch for the branch to sit in on one end and a point on the other to embed in the ground. (OR drive a nail in till it is firmly seated and cut the head off with your grinder to make a 'point') :) GREAT harvest! Are you going to plug your your Bluetti into your solar power system? The Bluetti should have the ports, electronics and cable so you can make the connection. Then you will have ~doubled your battery capacity. The Bluetti will likely solve your 'out of power' limitations.
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
I definitely should have propped more branches earlier, as well as thinning. Next time! I just charge the Bluetti when the sun shines and that helps me out but after several rainy days I run out.
@stevejohnstonbaugh91712 күн бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch I'm sorry, I had hoped it would carry you over once it was in your controller closet so you could plug in a jumper cord and seamlessly expand your primary battery capacity. Best wishes!
@PortugalfromScratch20 сағат бұрын
I should set that up but even if I remember to charge the thing when ver the sun shines (by plugging it in) it still won't be enough to see me through shorter, rainy winter days. Maybe one more and I'd be good. 🙂
@stevejohnstonbaugh917120 сағат бұрын
@@PortugalfromScratch It seems to me that you can connect your Bluetti directly to your hard wired system to perform as a seamless battery expansion. If this can be done - you won't have to remember to plug and unplug. I think the Bluetti is smart enough to make those decisions for you, automatically expanding your hardwired batteries run time. But I'm not an electrician. Maybe you have a friend who is expert on these things?? Hoping you can find a way to be less concerned about adequate household power. :)
@wandamartin65034 күн бұрын
Plum jam sounds wonderful. Plum preserves are yummy as well. Great work on the cart and closet.
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks! I have so many plums!!
@barbaranielsen28884 күн бұрын
Great Job! We also have those trumpant Trees here. They are amazing. They can look dead. Then it rains once and they are marvelous and oh the fragrance of those flowers
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
I think I’ve killed that plant multiple times, only to have seen it spring back to life!
@candaceirwin80774 күн бұрын
Green pickle plums
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Everything is ripening up now but I’ll try this next year with the thinned fruits!
@Ceilidh4444 күн бұрын
All of the little jobs add up. It’s all coming together. Closet looks great. ❤
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Slowly slowly… thanks!
@janemsxrayspecs98434 күн бұрын
Plum chutney is the way to go ❤
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Yum!
@paulrogers33854 күн бұрын
Tiles look great, kudos to you. I have worked construction have never and will never do tile, i know my limitation of patience
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Haha ya it was a test but I’m happy with the results!
@anniemac30754 күн бұрын
The battery trolley is great, well done. You really need to get on top of charging the Bluetti & everything else with solar every opportunity you get I think.
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Ya sometimes when it’s been sunny for weeks I forget to keep it charged!
@mafish79624 күн бұрын
❤❤❤
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
🙂
@jackvanleeuwenkamp47064 күн бұрын
Plumes will ripen in a cardboard box in a dark corner. ❤️🇨🇦
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
They're ripening! 😀
@elainekaufman22644 күн бұрын
Plum wine?
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
I just ordered the yeast!
@minenawabi87584 күн бұрын
You can make plums pickle too very good videos .
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@mrsmunchin4 күн бұрын
❤
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
😀
@avivat30104 күн бұрын
Hey Kirsty! Great mish-mash video! Your plum tree looks like it will live to see another year. Woo hoo! Yes, if we think we can live life without or scared of making mistakes it's unhealthy and an illusion, I think. I can't wait to see your recipes for those plums. Your closet looks amazing. The cart's reno did the job and looks great. It's so hard to make small spaces functional, but you're doing it!! Thank goodness your car passed the test. I'm glad that Sinead is there with you.
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks ! Yes it's always scary every year when car time rolls around. I'm happy it's passed once again!
@madelinegoldingay64405 күн бұрын
Always enjoy your videos you are a joy to watch. The closet is a really good idea and is looking good. Plum jam is my favourite jam and not always on the supermarket selves here, so I have decided to make my own. I seem to remember the sugar is the same weight as the fruit. Best wishes.
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yep the jam has so much sugar! It's super sweet but very yummy!
@ManuelPineiro-dr1oc5 күн бұрын
Saludos
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Hi!
@Onheretoomuch5 күн бұрын
Hi Kirsty. Pickled green plums. A Middle Eastern easy recipe.
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@susanlecuirot15735 күн бұрын
I’m sure if you put the plums in a dark cardboard box they will ripen. Worth a try? X
@lenneam37454 күн бұрын
Was coming to comments to say the same thing - another channel had done the same thing and it looked like theirs had ripened. Also, what about sour/ green pickled plums? Worth a try
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
They're ripening, thanks!
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
I'm out of green plums now because they're all ripening nicely, but next year I'd love to try pickles, thanks!
@63Clocks5 күн бұрын
The battery closet is looking good Kirsty 💖
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@michelleellis82015 күн бұрын
Congrats on completing the closet and being able to get all the electronics into their proper place! Pleased to hear your car passed another year as well! Hope you can find takers and recipes to make lots of good plum stuff! 😊❤
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks! I still need to make the table and shelves but I'm getting there slowly!
@virginiajorgensen86145 күн бұрын
Great job getting the battery cart done. I’m glad that you were able to enjoy the evening.
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Thanks, me too!
@susanaquezada76715 күн бұрын
Excelente Kristy Now, finish it!
@PortugalfromScratch2 күн бұрын
Soon! 😀
@eleanorluckhurst91925 күн бұрын
Innovator, creative, rises to the challenge and a person with patience and confidence to get a job done well. That's my reference for Kirsty. lol. I enjoy your videos, Kirsty.