1 Year Ago We Designed This Empty Land, Here's How

In this video, we take you back to the very beginning, when our homestead was nothing more than an empty plot of land and walk you through the steps we've taken to design this land.
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Contour Map Creator: contourmapcreator.urgr8.ch/
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[@TheDutchFarmer]

Forgot to mention in the video: When you create a contour map of your land, it's likely it won't be 100% accurate (as was the case with our land). Make sure to double-check in the field! Also, this is just a top-level overview of the design process. A lot more goes into this, but I hope it can give at least some guidance! Thanks. Here are the links & resources mentioned in the video: The Homestead Startup Checklist: learn.rootsreconnected.com/homestead-startup-checklist Google Earth Pro: support.google.com/earth/answer/21955?hl=en Contour Map Creator: contourmapcreator.urgr8.ch/ Canva: www.canva.com/

[@dariusmarton]

Thank you for your videos. You have really inspired myself and in turn my wife. We are hoping in the coming years to start are own little homestead based on permaculture in Romania! God bless you and your family!

[@camicri4263]

Thank you, most interesting and comprehensive! Truly appreciate it and I enjoyed it! Blessings 💕🤗💕 You are definitely starting at the right time, when young! Bravo! Parabenç!

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

you missed the best part of goats .... they clear scrub brush perfectly and make it easier to work on new areas

[@aliencactus720]

All interesting and having done a little qualification in Horticulture, looked at all the stuff like Geoff Lawton and the rest, worked as garden landscaper, I think rather than analysis paralysis and extensive planning. Look, observe, layout and drop some plants in the ground works much more fluidly, less concern, rather than being stuck on one design map and charts. If you want an effect of a landscaped hotel garden, then ok - but they also look a little unnatural.

[@user-ze7iz3nf6d]

may God help you and your family to go on bod bless

[@sukanthyranjitkumar8725]

You have scientifically dissected your land and changing the land from barren to lush, at the same time, you are sustaining what you have discovered in your land. This is one of the best off grid Portugal channels I've been eagerly waiting for every single episode. Best of luck Dutch Farmer!!! I wish all farmers were like you!!!

[@jameslyne9657]

Are there any other off grid portugal channels you would recommend?

[@merrylkeymymysteryschool4806]

@@jameslyne9657 I like Project Kamp. But this is great too. So we'll reached. Project Kamp is similar.

[@araara7077]

He has a long way to go HeaLth , his age and energy are his strengths Focused passion..

[@reer5340]

@@araara7077 I'd add knowledge and experience as strengths. You can't run a commercial market garden on wishful thinking alone...And yes, also don't forget 'hard work'...

[@ILTOMBA]

@@reer5340 And the Swiss girl Maya Feliz is also in Portugal and doing a great job.

[@tokomundo9011]

This is National Geographic worthy content. Highly underrated 💯

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thanks for the support!

[@vanessasworder8375]

“Every land has a story to tell…….”how beautiful…..

[@enescakir4264]

Bro is the luckiest person on the earth he has a good family, he built his own ecosystem and have a lot animal. This is what I want simply.

[@kyraiswatching6707]

I know there is a lot of work you had to be done but I was not aware of the sheer amount of information and analysis you had to gather and go through! I mean yeah... it is smart to do this and that but you actually took SO MUCH time to plan everything and be smart about your decisions preparing and planning for future development and possible (hopefully never happening) nature events that could make your life hard. You did a really good job and I am really proud of you! Thank you for carefully explaining this to us so we are not only dreaming about homesteading but also know, that it comes with a lot of logistic planning, which we tend to forget when we see your beautiful homeland!

[@enjaw9479]

I love how you don't just do things, you think about them and do them right and neatly on the first try. This is more than just making up KZbin content. Thank you very much! ❤

[@thenodiggardener]

I think it can be all to easy to assume that dreams just happen, instead of get created, and that the bigger the dream, the bigger the challenges. It can be so easy to become disillusioned with the dream without the proper research, and knowledge to keep building it. You're doing a great job showing that.

[@andymac7045]

Probably one of the best explanation and walk through of how to start from scratch. The detail was excellent without being overwhelming ... It is wonderful to see your dream grow

[@karenlee6501]

totally agree. so well thoughtout.

[@alexbenzler5327]

discovered your channel yesterday. Really chill watching you guys transforming that piece of land! keep doing what u are doing!

[@randyspence242]

me too, must be my peeps based off algorithm. Peace

[@happycamper4329]

I never tire of watching what you create. Just a tip for when you get bees: place them where they get morning sun and afternoon shade. Seriously think about having horizontal hives, rather than vertical - it will save your back! Also, the bees are somewhat calmer in horizontal hives when you do your inspections, as you're not exposing all the brood at the same time. To encourage native bees as well, I would place them down towards the pond. This will discourage robbing by the honeybees.

[@teresarubel2182]

Inspirational to say the least. This post will be one of my base texts for the next 18 months. Thank you.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Best influencer for humanities future , thank you for making videos, to teach us , our future will be beautiful, once the Cabal are gone . ❤ Your English is amazing.

[@Yas-Universal]

Dutch are master farmers ,very intelligent hardworking people. Thanks for lots of tips in this video. Love your content. Very helpful.

[@bluelilly22222]

I never watch talking episodes of a channel's coz its full of ads or something something....but I watched this video without skipping, you had me amazed... So much info, wow👍👌❤....i can see how much you love your land n making those changes is awesome 👍👌❤

[@user-ze7iz3nf6d]

This man is better then many preachers god bless you and you family and help you go on god Man

[@scherpenheuvelstad1686]

This is totally a different level of farming. I believe many people will learn from your experience.. 👍👍👍👍

[@madoromu2022]

It's nice to have a relaxed lifestyle. Spending time surrounded by beautiful nature is the best. I could feel the slow flow of time from the video. Thank you for the very relaxing time!

[@TheDutchFarmer]

It really is! Thanks for the support.

[@realestatewebsingapore7276]

I love this channel..pls dont quit. We support u🎉

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thank for the support! Appreciate it!

[@SzaboB33]

This is so cool! I have an idea to add to your garden (or at least consider): some shelter for wild bees as well, they pollinate different plants than honey bees but it's that how much I know about the subject :D

[@fabrijohanna]

🐝❤

[@mikecorcoran6834]

What a great lesson. Your knowledge will help many who own land to get the most from it. Look into growing Moringa and water spinach. It will provide the best healthy food for all your animals including you and yours.

[@goingintoalltheworld]

Moreno, you are a legend. You are very knowledgeable and articulate. I love the way you share information and keep on inspiring lovers of this kind of lifestyle. I am an architecture graduate and enjoyed watching your version of how you applied universal design principles in the design and organisation of your land. Thanks for bringing back fond memories of when I was at Uni. Thanks also for your labour of love in sharing your experiences with complete strangers. I always look forward to your videos and newsletters. I really appreciate these resources. God's blessings and protection over you and your family. Take care.

[@createandliveyourbestlife]

THANK YOU for sharing , great achievements, great information and honest advice and sharing of the reality of what this type of project needs to be considered and what the joy and amazing life styles and learnings for family’s . BRILLIANT 👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻❤️🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺

[@rickm409]

Great content brother! Your videos are not only informative - but they are also inspiring. Best wishes on your endeavors!

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thank you for your support and your kind words! Appreciate it a lot.

[@Schmuni]

God i LOVE how much you think things through. Humanity needs more of this.

[@Jerry-ds4ye]

Awesome videos and what a beautiful family. God bless y'all...

[@quintadovalepermaculture]

Greetings from the other side of the mountains! And congratulations! Very nicely done and a super instructive video, flawlessly presented. Having been here 15 years already and teaching permaculture for some of it, it's so nice to see people come and create exemplary projects from the start.

[@dawnbrown2125]

Amazing Job it is looking good, the creativity blesses me, I have loved watching your videos and tracking your journey through the last several years. 🥀🌹🥀🌺🥀🌹🌷🌼🌺🥀🌹🏵🌻🏵🌷🌹🌸💮🌼🌻🌹🌷🥀🌹

[@NellBelle]

You deserve all the praise possible, what a lot of work. You and you wife decided to lead a different type of life, I am glad it is working out well.

[@tanju9041]

I cant find the words to say how amazing and wonderful. Not to mention courageous!

[@kaloyankatzarov9284]

Love your channel. It's so wholesome and with my medical exams ongoing it's just what I need. Hopefully some day I'll have the opportunity to follow in your footsteps.

[@sritamabanerjee2793]

This video has brought me so much peace

[@tawfiktaher4557]

I’m impressed and love this… thanks for that education and looking forward for the next 👏🏽

[@lieuwina]

You have given more than food for thought. The planning you did for your land is amazing and the tools you have shown us what one can use is a very useful tip. I have always known that if you buy a piece of land the first year watch all the elements in each season, rain, drought, snow (if you live in a place where it snows) and watch where the water catches or remains muddy etc etc. I wish there were more channels like yours that goes into the nitty, gritty from the beginning and how you planned the lay out. Thank you for sharing and look forward in watching your progression on your property with your beautiful family. Have a lovely Saturday and till the next one.

[@Jesuscger]

WOW! Very nice! In Central Portugal you can have so many fruit trees, from orange to almond trees, from pecan to pear trees, from apple to persimon trees, pistachio, etc, etc, etc.....In the south of Portugal you can add all the tropical fruit trees, like mangoes, bananas, custard apple, papayas, avocados, etc, etc.....

[@kristinngudmundsson4409]

Nice I wish all farmers were like you and your family Thanks.

[@kennethmwangi7521]

I have been following your story, and what you guys have done on that piece of land is nothing short of a miracle, kudos!

[@joshuacomstock8167]

I have always struggling with envisioning a future that combines problem solving, long term fulfillment, and would make a positive impact in the world. I am 25 and have been pursuing a career in computers solely for the money. I do not enjoy it at all. Lately I have been struggling with feelings of hopelessness and despair. I am so grateful I stumbled across your video. You’ve given me hope by showing me a path I’ve never considered before. I sincerely thank you.

[@violetarobic516]

Awesome. I think you should organise seminars. Shared and implemented knowledge is beneficial for all and the country in general

[@pipfox7834]

Geoff Lawton has lots of Permaculture videos. He works in several countries running projects to restore different habitats to make unproductive land healthy and vital. The textbooks on this written by Bill Mollison of Australia, are forty years old - so with the help of youtube, it's being practised on every continent almost!

[@walterheijboer9244]

Liked your rational aproach. You are going to be harvesting

[@clairealtaki5405]

Can't wait, how will u make that land a living paradise 😊

[@smido1284]

1hour videos please…everyday?😁😂😂…can’t get enough of these videos along with valuable information ‼️

[@kenhart8771]

Amazing and thank you for the free useful lecture. Much repect and appreciation of your (hard) work. Such a wonderful contribution and the Portuguese is lucky for your settlement. The right Dutch sprite. Cheers from Denmark

[@pred7949]

you guys are the perfect custodians for this piece of land.

[@juliancasandre2286]

Pure permaculture at its best from dutch farmer, soon I will move to Tomar region with the same tools and resources.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thank you! Wish you all the best!

[@ourhighlandhomestead]

This was very informative and engaging. Thank you! Just found your channel today.

[@liyabbangis3735]

This is one of the very inspiring story of how you created your land into a productible one

[@magdamundt9483]

Many people despise this kind of project as "nonsense hippie stuff". On the other hand, myself, I'm all hope when I see how well-thought and how much knowledge you seek to make it successful. And so many others on the same criteria are successful!! WELLLLLL-DONNNNE!!! I've learned so much, and cheered so much YOU and others like you! I wish I had all this experience available when I was 30 years younger and still physically able. Thank you for the hope you bring me for the future of my chidren and grandchildren and... May they be as wise as YOU!

[@charlottehall5191]

This guy knows his business

[@missglenellen]

Wow, how impressive and inspiring. I have almost an acre of acidic, peaty and rocky land behind my house here in the Southwest of Ireland, once eaten bare by sheep, an ecological desert. My wish is to bring it back to life, to provide a bit of wild life which is still here some place to enjoy. I even found two melted water pipes, it probably was burned regularly, as it is still done here.

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

You did a lot of work in the last year! And why have I never thought of using Canva to make my property plan?!

[@JabezKaiser]

I love your channel. Informations are provide wisely and a lot to learn about towards self sufficient. Would you consider to put your knowledge into a book? I can’t wait to get one of you do!! 😍

[@jackstone4291]

Great video. Bit boring but sometimes those little boring bits are the best and realise their importance once it’s all in place and it works well.

[@patriciamidal1934]

Very knowledgeable. Love your channel. It's good to understand nature and turn it into an oasis.

[@josefchodounsky8173]

Most intimidating is that you are not sweating while working! You are smiling, cloth are clean and you can do everything. Are you robot? :D

[@Sams_Uncle]

Bro, You are doing Mind blowing job! We are inspired by your wisdom and hard work. Thank You for sharing your journey with us!

[@ashfaqahmed267]

A gem of a person ❤

[@KielerMatrozen-to5ly]

Excellent explanation of the permaculture design. I am a student of Geoff Lawton. I completed my Design Course Certificate in April 2022. This Video is an excellent summary and a good review for me. Thank you very much.

[@georgeattig8088]

Fantastically informative video!! The BEST channel for explaining in simple terms how to homestead in a sustainable off-grid way. Definitely an educational tool at all levels (individual, family, university, etc.). Just fantastic ❤❤❤

[@ednzou9726]

Brilliant video, very informative. Thanks and more progress for you 👌

[@lourdesmurilloquintana5123]

You are doing an amazing job...it looks great and the description on how you did it it is very clear and informative.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thank you very much. Happy it was helpful!

[@WravTil]

Fantastic video. Interesting and informative, so much thought and hard work to achieve so much. You and your wife and 2 small children plus the guy with the digger at the start have done far more in a year than the big group of idlers at Project Kamp have done in over 2 years. Keep it up.

[@fmlbrad]

5:08 I work in estimating at a construction company and have been testing out this contour creator that you used here. At least in my area it seems that the accuracy is not all that great as it uses Google earth elevation api. It’s close- but trees, brush and other obstructions can cause anomalies in the contours, sometimes berms and swales/ditches can be ignored as well. Still a very cool tool and may work better in some regions of the world.

[@aleasoares7187]

Hi there! This is awesome! We are also at the center of Portugal...love it here. Wish you the best

[@rowanwhite3520]

Awesome video with lots of great information! I think it's one of the best I have seen on this topic.Thank you!

[@DonnaKWeaverAuthor]

This is absolutely fascinating!

[@JJimsky]

Geweldig om dit te zien! Great to see the progress!

[@neppson6702]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@twigandroot]

I Love seeing how connected all the elements are! great work

[@kevin3434343434]

I love your approach! Thanks for sharing.

[@BlueSky-if9zn]

So much great information. You present all of this wonderfully, could be a great educator.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@charleslee8644]

Well done and may the good Lord bless you and your family. Charles Lee from Malaysia

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thanks for the support.

[@gaetanproductions]

another great video of your project ! Bravo

[@dominiquebihan2200]

i like tour channel and i am impressed by the achievement and the work accomplished. But please the sound is too low. Difficult to get everything of what you said.

[@pipfox7834]

Hi you can also turn on closed captions to get the dialogue. Press cc button

[@cham9984]

Such great information, thanks so much for taking the time to educate and let us come along your journey!

[@Hongaars1969]

I’ll keep my comment simple - bravo to you, and the channel and wishing you success. Eager anticipation for each future upload. Thank you.

[@maxyazdani]

So happy to see you uploading more videos! GO AHEAD!

[@doracaetano4603]

First the design, then the execution. Well done. Ficamos a aguardar pelo próximo episódio. Boa semana Moreno 🌿

[@lagringa7518]

Excellent information, thanks. 👏🏻

[@richlijacanacua]

Wgat a big progress! Thank you for the ideas and tips!

[@pollopacheco1891]

Thanks 🙏 love your talk!😊

[@babyclarinetist2010]

This was exciting enough to me I just signed up for a permaculture design course. Thanks for getting into the details and sharing your process with us!

[@twigandroot]

Best of Luck on your PDC, I'm very happy for you and excited. It's like drinking knowledge from a water hose!

[@manis1438]

Thank you for such a detailed explanation.

[@danbeard1168]

so much good advice in this video . thank you.

[@carolepivarnik9316]

Really enjoy watching your videos and learning how you made design decisions. Totally impressed by how much can be accomplished by a couple of determined, hard-working, informed people!

[@lakminiwithanage3211]

Well done, great work, very good planing.

[@fredericroques9279]

So pleasant and interesting to watch ! THANK YOU !

[@abbhinaw]

Real Engineering. Good one.

[@growlith6969]

I'm drooling over those rock slabs on the hill. I would love to have a property like that and make my own mountain bike features.

[@SpanishLibertarian]

Very inspiring man!!

[@futurecaredesign]

Wow. This is a great introduction to Permaculture as a design methodology! Thanks! I'll be referring people to this specific video for that reason.

[@Caleuche3]

Brilliant video! Thank you!

[@Julia-zd4cs]

Great job! Your postings remind me of The Little Big Farm movie.

[@normancoutts]

Information and inspiration in equal measure. Excellent. Thanks.

[@1976deleukste]

Super leuk om te volgen. En echt fantastisch hoe het er nu uit ziet vergeleken met een jaar geleden. ❤

[@neutonrenda2303]

Love watching your content, you perfectly understand how to work your property. It is looking absolutely wonderful, an oasis among the surrounding area.

[@Benzy670]

This was really interesting and educational, and you presented it very well. Fantastic video!

[@DC9848]

Wonderful video!

[@diklongley01]

Very engaging project you are taking on. Excellent video production, and your narration is clear and provides a simple easy to understand explanation. I'm keen to see the next few months progress.

[@tristankiet7548]

This so educational... thank you