122. Getting Items Ready for Homestead Success - Living Alone in Wales (September 2024)

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Video Journal about life in Wales after living in London for 20 years. With dreams of growing food and flowers on a smallholding / homestead. Aiming to become fitter and healthier in my 50s.
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[@maureenmckenna5220]

Another helpful thing I have found is breaking down the cardboard, making it flat and storing it sideways to save space. I put it in a plastic bin. Then, I toss it in the garden to cover patches of weeds, and cover it with dirt. I have even left it uncovered, behind hedges you can’t see from the street, and. It covered it. A little messy, but no weeds is a real plus whatever it looks like.

[@susanelwood5794]

I make my own seed starting mix and potting mix. It saves me a fortune and works well. I sieve all my old compost from my containers-dry it-sieve it-bag it. I use perlite and coir and it gives a light airy mix ideal for seedlings 😊😊

[@mamnan8953]

@susanelwood5794 I was wondering if you could re-use your compost! Your comment helped me enormously thank you

[@susanelwood5794]

@@mamnan8953 you use it over and over again as long as you add some nutrients. I use blood fish and bone 😊

[@mamnan8953]

@@susanelwood5794 You are very kind and thoughtful ❤️

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

I am constantly amazed how much food you can keep in that little fridge. It is like Mary Poppins carpet bag. Lol. You have busy days ahead planting all those seeds. You are well on your way with a find looking wheel barrow and all those different soils. Tally Ho Sean. Love that name Grease Lightening for your barrow. Perfect!

[@KatZiser-ze2dr]

A very sweet wheel barrel. The back garden looked peaceful with the little kitty sitting by the door. Great music, thank you for playing it. 🎶 Good luck with your informal competition. Best wishes and blessings for a happy, cozy September (almost equinox).

[@sueparsons6919]

Never realised till you said about depth of the wheel barrel ,always thought gardens ones were all the same. Learn something new everyday. You did a good job on putting the wheelbarrow together. Afterwards you deserve your cup of tea.

[@pamdawson8598]

Us Aussies mostly have full size fridges and can't understand how you Brits survive with these itsty bitsy fridges. Small fridges are for caravans or beer etc lol😂

[@barbarafarquharson4826]

That gets me as well, I couldn't cope with a small fridge. I don't like shopping and I couldn't be doing it every day.

[@lynnpurfield9430]

I live in Wales and it drives me mad but most kitchens are not given space for big fridges.

[@barbarafarquharson4826]

@@lynnpurfield9430 most new houses in Australia have an alcove space for the fridge. I had to buy a fridge smaller to fit in the house we moved too. Wasn't happy!!

[@Helen44marie]

Most people don't have the small one he's got. They are normally bigger and it's probably because we aren't greedy so no need for a American sized fridge.

[@pamdawson8598]

@@Helen44marie saves lots more trips to supermarkets etc :)

[@susangrindle7426]

Here's hoping the weather is better tomorrow. I once had some seed sowing trays like those. They were quite flimsy once the compost was in. Luckily we had plenty of seed trays knocking about and they fitted in made it easier to carry them. But we learnt our lesson and didn't get any more of that type 😅😊

[@wales123100]

Ive bought some great barrows and other tools from car boots my last barrow was five pounds had it 6 years now

[@darlenebradley6756]

What are the 'car boots' to which you all refer? I'm in the States and that phrase is a little mysterious to me. I'm assuming some sort of sale but a little curious about the setting of a 'car boot' sale.

[@ehpeachylove]

it would be like a flea market here in the states but held in a lot where folks display goods are sold from their vehicles and usually a lot of the goods are on tables or in boxes to sort through or played on the ground.

[@halitimes2]

Steak with creamy mushroom sauce, lovely!

[@DiSWRwow77]

It was a lovely day Weds, I got a full wash out in the morning then a handwash out before heavy hail mid afternoon. Making most of being able use my outside drying line!!

[@user-ks8wh5oz5p]

Glad you got the good weather. In Leicestershire we had heavy showers and wind every 5 minutes throughout the day and cold. Hey ho, luck of the draw😊

[@veronicaroach3667]

I have not done it for many years, but there is nothing quite so satisfying as that line of clean, sweet smelling clothes blowing in the breeze !!!

[@Jay-Leigh]

Another lovely Vlog Sean. We are still enjoying the sunshine over here in Canada. But soon we will fly back in a couple of weeks and be ready for the cooler weather. Love the new wheelbarrow. ❤

[@maureenmckenna5220]

As a senior gardener, my wheelbarrow is very important to me. I throw heavy things is there and I don’t want to fight balancing it, so I have two wheels at the front. They used to make it with four wheels, but two will do. One wheel in the front just doesn’t work for me. The wheels are plastic, and I was also given a metal wheelbarrow, with much lower sides and with two pneumatic wheels on the sides, which needs air, about twice a year, but no problem. Also very good for balancing. Lower sides allow for tossing in heavy bags without lifting them too far up. Much good luck with the one you bought and the seedlings.

[@darlenebradley6756]

I use the plug pots like you bought...I've saved mine from plant purchases and wash them thouroughly between uses. I don't leave them in sunlight for storage, or out in the freezing cold and get several seasons of use from them before they start breaking up. On the wheel barrow, smaller is better (IMO) because they not only take up less space to store, they are lighter and more manuverable than a deep one that one may find, when filled, is impossible to push. The oil coating is to protect the finish until use. I loved seeing the bag of Miracle Grow! Here in the States what you call 'compost' we call 'potting soil'!

[@dianefarnden8577]

Try to keep your red wines in a cool, dark place (about 13 degrees c is ideal) until you are ready to use it. It's best stored horizontally. Bring it out to warm up to room temperature when you are ready to drink it. It will deteriorate if kept out in a warm, sunny, room. £12 for a bag of compost that size is expensive but if you have no means of transporting it I suppose you have to pay extra. Would you be able to get some delivered from the allotment society? Do you have any access to straw to put on top of your potatoes? I assume you will be earthing them up so only the tips of the leaves are showing?

[@ReneeinVirginia]

nice wine tip!

[@annsmith1922]

Perhaps you could call that room where everything goes, The Office, because everything seems to get filed in there till later!👍😂😂😂

[@Jane_and_Meg]

I think we all have a room like that. Our spare room is a bit overloaded atm!🙄

[@jennyhayler7553]

I call ours The Chuck Room

[@jimmystardawg1506]

I started using Jamieson brothers compost soil for my Mary Jane's 😂 😂 I used to use your commercial "grow" medium but would often find it would be infested with frips. Not had any problems with Jamieson brothers so far

[@joythorp4688]

Sean, I think it's time you bought yourself a little van so you an transport all your gardening bits to the Homestead easier. I have visions of you pushing your barrow through the streets to get to the garden. Plus it will help you get further afield on your adventures and show us more of gorgeous Wales😊

[@RandomGreymane]

Given that the homestead is 5 minutes from his house I don’t believe that would be a good reason to invest in a vehicle. A golf cart perhaps, though where would he park it?

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

You can buy metal pull along carts, car booters use them and they are great.

[@joythorp4688]

He can't get out of the Valley in a wheelbarrow or cart though

[@ehpeachylove]

Good suggestion however the cost of a vehicle, gas/maintenance, insurance can be expensive and it all depends on folks income on whether it a benefit or not. Unlike the USA, the bus/ trains are a great mode of transport.

[@zoepatterson3643]

The wheelbarrow looks quaint Sean .

[@randomviking8676]

That William Morris shade really is beautiful.

[@chrissyyoung3260]

Hi Sean I have been in the new forest it’s lovely we sometimes put beef in red wine in the slow cooker

[@marioncannon9924]

Soda bread is so easy to make. Delicious & filling. I used wholemeal flour

[@barbarajones9111]

Darlene, car boot sales in England and wales, is very much like a garage sale in America, except everyone drives to a particular area, and sets their trestle tables up, on which they display all the things they want to sell .

[@margaretg7861]

Nice to see all your purchases Sean and i love the barrow . .

[@joanneburford6364]

Barolo is from the northern part of Italy, probably a pinot noir - quite fragrant. Being brought up on Cabernet Sauvignon in the Barossa Valley, you've got a good drop 🍷

[@ehpeachylove]

That will be a lovely wine with beef. You’ll enjoy that Sean. I don’t see you buy beet a lot so it’s nice to treat yourself. I too only buy a bit of beef once in awhile. Enjoy that steak with some nice sauté of mushrooms. Yum!

[@LauraRidgway-nn8rh]

A small van or car would be ideal for transporting all your wares to the homestead especially when we have bad weather. Autumn is here dark depressing days and being able to get out and about is a must when you live alone in the Valleys. Rheola market on a saturday is a great place for second hand tools and has a meat van. I love a wander around.❤

[@Vlad-bu3mr]

forgetting the food delivery, I love it that's how it should be its not important you are getting ready for that retired life my friend cant wait to join you, even though my move to a quiet life is north Scotland

[@YllaStar95970]

When it comes to the wine, before ever reading the front label, visually, the deeper the dimple of the base, generally the higher quality the wine.🍾

[@isabellabarstead4552]

Never realised that 😮

[@RandomGreymane]

No frost yet here though it’s been below 50F recently at night so it’s on its way. I’m down to the fading sunchokes that may or may not have produced tubers, and a purple sweet potato vine that seems to be surviving despite all. Here’s hoping that produces. I harvested my turnips and got about a half dozen in total this season. I’ll do better next year. I planted too many and too close so I had to cull a lot with nowhere else for them to go. “We plan our garden while it snows.” - the Solstice Song by Molly and the Tinker. (I don’t expect anyone to get this reference.) Today though is vehicle repair - I get to replace a radiator. Yay. -_-

[@bonniewoodard2771]

Saw your video from July 2023 where you said you lost a lot of weight on the Keto diet ... sounds like you decided not to try the Keto diet this time :). I like your less and walking !!

[@juliawigger9796]

My husband died this week, im looking at a full fridge, dividing everything up into the freezer, can't bear to waste food.

[@pamdawson8598]

God bless you and comfort you.

[@Pleasant-j9h]

​@pamdawson8598 oh just to extend a hand of friendship to you Pam from New Zealand..if you need a chat at any time please feel free..thoughts are with you at this time

[@janebass3372]

So very sorry to hear that xxxxx

[@juliawigger9796]

@pamdawson8598 thank you for your kindness 💖

[@juliawigger9796]

@Pleasant-j9h thank you for your kindness 💖

[@sammywalrus]

There you go Sean, that’s the name for your barrow! Greased Lightning ⚡️

[@sarahprice1375]

Your home is getting really cosy now Sean❤

[@ChristineHillier67]

Good morning Sean I think the reason your barrow is oily is to protect it from getting rusty as it is steel,like water off a ducks back you might say! Good luck with the healthy eating,take care Sean 💜

[@sarahprice1375]

I absolutely love the cheery lime green of the barrow wheel and handles Sean ❤

[@Anita-gp1gv]

You do right to treat yourself Sean “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” . Now I make my own Actimel, the Village didn’t have any Actimels in so I make a small drink with Kefir , cherry yogurt, and milk. You just make a small amount in a nice glass or otherwise it sets so you make only what you will drink .

[@diowen2725]

Morning Sean.. another great video... and whst a kind gentle and generous bloke you are.. ( I've been watching Mr Boaty!)

[@oneviewcornwall8200]

Hey! I need to lose 2 stone too ! Wish I had a support group of like-minded motivators 🙏🏻

[@C1223opuv]

If you tuck that Barolo away in your Cutch till its ten years old it could be a really special bottle of wine.

[@user-tg5fo3bn6e]

Happy gardening Sean.

[@MariaBlack-yq1gx]

Kefir! After a week in Gaviscon it saved me from painful acid stomach!

[@mitzikolody4569]

You know the saying Sean buy cheap buy twice ❤

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

I love the music you play (when making the wheelbarrow)… just so lovely , I too prefer a steel barrow, plastic ones are just awful , I do have a little two wheel cart for taking tools around the garden, bags of soul, picking up rocks to make garden beds… very handy little Sherlock cart, use it to bring the firewood in too 😅

[@jillychandler]

Thank you for this lovely video Sean. You have become my guilty pleasure, and I find the day is not quite right without clocking into your channel. I am in the process of de cluttering, as I have so much stuff left over from when I did B & B. The home I am in now is too small to do that anymore, although I have had a lodger or two in the past here, to help pay the bills. Wishing you peace, joy and health. Good Luck with the loosing 2 stone, that is a lot, but great to have a goal I feel, and to do it with other folk, as it keeps us supported. Blessings from Jilly & Madge. xxx

[@KurtMueller-g2l]

Brunelki us a good Italian res. Malbec from Argentina are cheaper and usually fir in

[@carolvenables3970]

I set the mood for the evening, mainly cause i look better by candlelight and lamps 😊

[@charannefenn8780]

I'm sure you look lovely dolly.... I am making candles tonight lol x

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Good video Sean 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@BernardDauphinais]

LOL. Last year I was cleaning kitchen drawers and a few in the dining room as well. I found 8 corkscrews! Can't say I don't know my priorities! 😄

[@markvear4284]

electric bike electric bike electric bike???? Unless I've missed something did you get rid??

[@preppernut]

I used to have a very small wheelbarrow, which suited me just fine. I am five feet tall. It cost $2 at an auction and was used more often for many years than a larger, sturdier one.

[@irenepotter2709]

It would be nicer to see you walking up the mountain and see the wildlife and beautiful scenery or you relaxing in the homestead please

[@JanetHumberstone]

You are going to be busy enjoy it and keep going ❤

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

P.s....i heard that dried banana skins put into a mulch and placed under fruit trees are very nutritional for them, as the banana skins are full of Potassium which Fruit Trees adore.

[@MegaFlorida11]

Hey Sean. Please can you show how your going to put the fleece around your potatoes.? I've planted some potatoes. And I'm a novice to growing veg. Ps I love your kitchen blind will have to get one. Have a nice day.

[@seanjamescameron]

Will do.

[@stevendowden2579]

always a joy sean

[@tybash1]

Sean we say Keeeefer in the US! lol not kafurrr. lol it does make me snicker a bit when you say it! lol

[@teresamoore4126]

Morning.

[@Jane_and_Meg]

Hi Sean, thank you for latest video. I must say your hints and tips are coming in handy re plants so thank you! As luck would have it I have a similar black tray to you so I'll keep that handy! Also my composts came yesterday that was very quick! I also now know how to put a wheelbarrow together though we do have one here which belonged to my partner's Dad. Your one looked a really good one. Good price too. 🙂👍🏻 Well I got my flower bulbs in the other day at that point the soil was still a bit hard even though we'd had some rain but as luck would have it, it rained a lot the next day and yesterday so the water butts should be looking a lot better now! Btw re your grocery shop we are weekly too it is easier especially for my back plus we have an ASDA midweek pass to save on delivery costs every week. Anyway take care and catch up soon. 🙂

[@wendymitchell4004]

The amount of cardboard generated from amazon is crazy

[@debbies2966]

It makes a great weed suppressor til it breaks down though. 👍

[@sandrapaterson8678]

Morning Sean, enjoy your walk. Cant beat fresh air and a bit of scenery 😊

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

Than you so much Sean for all the gardening tips and items to buy including the wheelbarrow, as I'm just starting out, learning to plant veg, plants and flowers. Wishing you the very best. 🙏

[@kimmberlie573]

Will you push the wheel barrow to the homestead? 💪

[@johnthacker8315]

Those handles like that look weak

[@Onehundredonly]

Please vlog your walks in the mountains!

[@andysmedley-mj8fo]

Do you know Terry Walton from the Rhondda, He is on Radio 2 Jeremy Vine show and an allotment gardener

[@seanjamescameron]

Yes we know each other. He was in videos back in the late Winter.

[@Almond001]

I take it that you fillmed the shopping part a week ago because you mentioned the use by date on friday the 13th which you said was next week

[@seanjamescameron]

Filmed this Tuesday.

[@steely666]

The 🌞 Sun doesn't come up or go down.

[@carolearrowsmith2461]

Love Barolo, you'll enjoy that with your steak. You've got me thinking now steak with a big beef tomato and a large mushroom. Used to have fries too, but no longer. Trying to make healthy choices now. Enjoy.🐞

[@MariaBlack-yq1gx]

A lovely green salad with fresh ingredients,

[@mrjiggs3761]

Love that piece of music. John Rogers uses it doesn't he? Whats the name of it please?

[@mamnan8953]

Sean, you love the quiet, countryside and animals, birds etc: May I suggest you watch J P Lamareux

[@Simon-ry1lw]

Ooh red wine with beef casserole 🍷

[@robmedcroft5328]

You need a bigger fridge Sean

[@angelalewis6706]

Sean, if that chicken is Friday 13 you have to eat it today or freeze it. You haven't got a week x

[@seanjamescameron]

It was filmed on Monday.

[@ReneeinVirginia]

I was given rum as a baby, now it's all out Dark n Stormys! 😂😂😂

[@lindaedwards7840]

Hello Sean enjoying the video, As soon as you mention Grease lightning you and I both sang the first line, a duet, 😃 Synchronised minds. 💚🌹 just had to stop your video to send comment.!

[@garymoore581]

Sean how are you going to move the compost to your homestead l would give you a lift but it is a long way to go from the Isle of wight to Wales take care from gary

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Isn't it funny how nosey we are we like an unboxing or a Waitrose shop 😁 but you always like to know what food other ppl buy. I can't have a Waitrose without thinking about the silky knicker bags now 😂

[@paulhallissey676]

Just in case James, is this you maybe?? The winning ticket, bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf in April, remains unclaimed Euromillions ticket not claimed!!!

[@orquideasehistoriasdefrega8742]

I really enjoy your videos where you share your everyday lifestyle. Living in your village seems very agreeable, serene and yet within reach of a bit of hussle and bustle. Maybe it’s your influence but I find I am now preferring my chai tea to my Isis al cup of coffee!!! I like that you are joining internet friends in a friendly challenge to loose 2 stone….I might join in on that smaller rations and more walkabouts plan. Be well dear boy, as always you are in my prayers.💚

[@jillychandler]

Seems carrots are the things to grow, as on the news today, they are saying that the price will go up for them soon. xxx

[@falusitablet8747]

Borolo very heavy bodied. Great to cook with for me..

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

Wooh let me have a nice cup of tea while watching the grocery haul! Yay 😆 Nice to see you Sean 😊

[@smpbiker9233]

Metal will not hold up here in Florida.

[@charannefenn8780]

Hi Sean hope you are well... please can you help me ....Will it be OK to put my bulbs in pots or will they be better in the ground. I live in Scotland and it gets cold here.... plus does mulching always help? ... I used potting soil for my seedlings and I got perlite plus rooting powder for replanting and potting gravel for helping with the soil from clumping. Please can you give me some advice and I would be truly grateful. Since my husband passed away 21 months ago I have had to build lots of things and even a wheel barrow lol. Watch out as I see the uk is due some snow . I'm going to be busy making soap and candles and bath bombs . Enjoy your evening. Xx

[@seanjamescameron]

Bulbs will do well in pots, the bulbs have to be twice the depth of their size but they will freeze quicker when the weather drops so don't go for too big a pot incase you need to move them to shelter. The bulbs can also be put directly into the ground which is what I do.

[@charannefenn8780]

Thank you Sean. I really appreciate your help Take care 🙂 x

[@mandiebutler8823]

I always look on Facebook market place first for wheelbarrow or furniture, never buy new

[@ggwildlife]

It was lovely seeing all the gardening items including new barrow, very exciting times 😀

[@heidirobinson8734]

What time was your shopping delivered? ( 06.15am when you finished putting it away!?).....or was you just having a nap,later in day? Coz if the former.....there are rules re what time deliveries can occur !

[@seanjamescameron]

I booked 6am to 7am slot but forgot it was coming.

[@heidirobinson8734]

@@seanjamescameron wow! Where I live no such deliveries allowed before 07.30..am...so as not t disturb residents or add t morning commuting traffic ! ...

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Suggestion if those pots aren't that strong then put 2 of them in a seed tray. Keeps them together, but then you prob know that already 🤷‍♀️

[@barbarajones9111]

You could definitely do with a bigger fridge 😅

[@WashyGirl]

I like my red wine cool it can get too warm 🤮

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

Your curtains are blowing. Is the window open or have you got very draughty windows?! Good haul of things for the homestead.

[@claudinevandamme4809]

It's also good to cook your meat in...good to buy with a proper cork....it doesn't matter if its for cooking 😊.. vodka?? Haha ..good one!!

[@emerlynch3294]

Sean may I ask how your lights are working out please I have ordered soft white ones to try and save a little bit. Thank you so much for your vedios .

[@alysonwilliams2543]

🍷

[@ReneeinVirginia]

At least the wheelbarrow is metal. We have a lot of crap plastic ones sold in home stores near me. I actually use a little metal one that was my dad's from the 70s.

[@poppystravels4233]

Sean said to Boaty be great if you went up to visit him and explored his lovely area 💯🤗

[@seanjamescameron]

It’s on the list.

[@poppystravels4233]

@@seanjamescameronfabulous can’t wait ❤

[@wendlit]

another super video!⭐️

[@Christine-il8nm]

Cant wait till all your seeds grow and get some bootful food on the dinner table

[@mamnan8953]

I'm just saying peeps. Apparently, now you can keep both red and white wines in the fridge according to a youtube sommelier. I forget, his name now. Sorry, peeps

[@varinafulcher5898]

I wouldn’t want cold red wine

[@motivationalquotes7195]

👍👍

[@paulawarwick1854]

Lovely relaxing vlog sean thanks x

[@EmmaLemonn]

I hope the prize isnt a pork pie because I don't like pork pies! 🤣 #ihopeidontwin

[@kathleensmith6200]

Most people here call them turnips.

[@seanjamescameron]

Turnips are another, different vegetable.

[@kathleensmith6200]

@@seanjamescameron I thought they were the same thing? Apparently I was wrong