#14 Building a garden bed, a visit from volunteers, and a hike through the valley

I'm doing a hike up on the other end of the valley, until I reached snow. I started building the first garden bed. A few volunteers visit me and help out with carrying stones. And finally a further explanation of the cabin built.
0:00 A hike up the valley
6:44 Unloading more wood
11:35 Water connection
16:22 Building a garden bed
24:02 Campfire with visitors
25:38 Moving some stones
28:05 Filling the garden bed
32:15 Installing the fridge
24:51 Drawings, and further explanation about the roof
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Music in this video: Greg Thomas - Here We Are

[@thedomamato]

This series honestly deserves some sort of award. Please do not stop uploading Martijn.

[@juhokahari4839]

+1 Yeah cant wait whats going on like after 2-4 years :D

[@AntonioCLeite]

I agree @The Dago, I’m crossing the days at the calendar, waiting for the next. Well, I’ve started watching them all over again.😉

[@outdoorhannah]

So true! I cannot wait for the garden to bloom.

[@nunodeazevedo]

No doubt, loving it

[@torbendinesen7121]

we can even help keep his channel running, watch his upload and like them then he makes money on it.

[@dansutherland70]

These films are the best thing about KZbin right now. Thank you. They're like a balm for the soul amongst all the madness of life.

[@Originalman144]

I agree . Very tranquil

[@breezinbyyou]

Yes. What you said.

[@maryannknox7158]

Yes indeed

[@dellamcdonough4673]

Just wonderful, have been near this area the peacefulness of nature brought intense joy to my heart and soul. His cadence of being there likewise. Amazing man.

[@AntonioCLeite]

I loved the way you referred to Mr. Doolaard’s incredibly experience “a balm for the soul”. Indeed!

[@federicaalbarello6197]

I'm italian, and I'd like to show all italians your videos, so that they can learn how to live in difficult times putting all your effort , time, creativity, money, calmness eccc..... to plan a more sustainable and independent lifestyle, other than complaining and worrying about what's happening around, doing nothing or just wanting their old life back and staying in that shitty comfort-zone. Congratulation Martijn for your hard work ! You are an example to follow !

[@i_ami_am6375]

Tanto vero.

[@plainnpretty]

He’s living a simple sane way I’m glad he’s sharing it thank you

After watching Martijn's videos for a while, I came to realize that there are a few vloggers that ruin it for most other video producers. Completely unintentional of course, but their way of using cameras and sounds sets a standard that makes it almost impossible to really appreciate other similar videos anymore. Itchy Boots is a very good example; Martijn's narrative style is another. Because in his videos, the speech maintains a constant sound level, the music supports (sparingly) instead of disturbing. The video is logically structured, he makes reasonably long clips, does not linger too long with the drone images. No unmotivated pan or tilt, nor zooming in and out. The camera is stable and he does not cheat when he has to go a long way back to pick it up again after a shot. Plus the picture quality is always excellent! In short, a school example of how to best tell a story with camera and sound!

[@cynda99]

You said, very well, everything I was thinking. 🙂

[@ourwetdogs5232]

Surely Martijn is not doing all the filming and vid work himself? If so he is on another level of accomplishment beyond what I already credit him with.

@@ourwetdogs5232 A doubting Thomas, how refreshing, Not!

[@wvantuyl]

Well said. He is rasing the stakes so high.

[@pjoutdoorservices775]

I don't know how you managed to write it so eloquently! but that's exactly what was going through my head I was trying to find what the key things are that make his videos the quality that they are and you found them all.

[@vvvvv432]

My wife watched a couple of minutes while in full screen and asked me:"Is this a movie"? that's a valid question due to the quality of the shots and especially the drone ones!

[@eloimauri6235]

A very similar thing happened to me! Except she asked: is this a documentary?....And then I turned around and I saw no one cause I actually don't have a wife

[@addo2419]

@@eloimauri6235 😲😂😂

[@vvvvv432]

@@eloimauri6235 excellent, nice! go get one! :P

[@MrFrampo56]

@@eloimauri6235 No, that’s because you murdered her 12 years ago. Remember?

[@mikewilliams235]

Procrastinating my life away watching someone else live the life I want aghhhhh :)

[@makeart5070]

Seeing that old fountain still running in the ghost town, ready to supply fresh water to anyone that needs it, was really an amazing sight

[@shastagreen8866]

Maybe some Ukrainian refuges could settle there?

[@TankJr.]

@@shastagreen8866 Fucking troll.

[@indeepjable]

such might lead to it being no longer a ghost town, and potentially having a stable population and activity

[@stuartfury3390]

@@shastagreen8866 good idea we'll just steal other peoples property!

[@Jc2260]

I thought the same thing!

[@lorenzomoffa1420]

As italian, I'm so proud of those guys helping you out with the stones; love watching your videos, enjoy Italian alps!

[@pjoutdoorservices775]

Was it you that left the bottle of wine? lol :)

[@Originalman144]

Mr. Lorenzo Barbera d' Alba :)

[@elizabethblane201]

It's nice to see that there are still young strong men in the world. Real men.

[@lorenzomoffa1420]

@@pjoutdoorservices775 no, it wasn't me (sadly, I'm not from Piedmont)

[@addo2419]

Yes, it was very kind and friendly of those Italians to come and help him! and with all that nice food! lol

[@matteor.7439]

I'am italian and i must thank you because you made me discovered a "little", remote, part of Italy with such popular culture, maybe abandoned but full of the resonance of the past, and it is very rare; also thank you for these beautiful videos. A tv troup wouldn't do it better.

[@francescocamerini7199]

Troppo bello capire le imprecazioni dei ragazzi ahaha

[@Zoro__13]

@@francescocamerini7199 mi sto spaccando dalle risate 😂😂😂

[@takacsp2]

The quality improves from video to video so much, it is incredible honestly. Well done, props to you man! Hope you keep doing these.

[@Sara-gc8nn]

what you think "quality improves"?? from first video is same good quality, he has great videos from 7 years ago, from bike adventures.

[@nonlinearf1]

@@Sara-gc8nn yes, always good quality

[@takacsp2]

@@Sara-gc8nn I wouldn't argue with the good part but since then he has improved in several aspects. Both story telling and visual setups are beautifully put together and crafted which in my opinion was not present in his past videos on this level. This is a very commendable thing since he keeps perfecting his craft even further.

[@Sara-gc8nn]

@@takacsp2 you can be right

[@westpacificmarketanalytics2384]

Seeing the youth come out for an outing, locals lending encouragement, so uplifting to your project and goals of preservation of their heritage .

[@IFavoriteII]

appreciate the length of the videos, always a treat

[@tautvydasbertasius2375]

Mate I don't know how you do it but the cinematography of all your videos is amazing. But then again it might be easy when everything around you looks amazing. Whichever the case everything is beautifully shot. Great videos!

[@jordysteyaert8055]

Indeed, and he does everything on his own as well. It's amazing.

[@marvinschumacher1435]

Seeing you perfectly align the wood for the garden bed was the most meditating thing I actually saw the entire week

[@dude374thetenthman.5]

My favorite show on KZbin. Very cool that people came to help you.

[@rw9207]

When you guys are trying to move the stone slab, I kept thinking, "That's what the roof is made of". The weight of that roof, begs belief.

[@thainguyen236]

yass, me too. And not just 1, there are hundreds of them above his head. And what is more impressive? The way people lifted them up there.

[@tampadan7128]

Just fantastic watching your work every week. There doesn’t seem to be anything you can’t do. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@AE-kx4jo]

You’re quite the renaissance man, you know a bit of everything. I was surprised with how well you used sketch up, very good model.

[@guillaumejust9867]

it’s google sketchup ?

[@KoeKk]

@@guillaumejust9867 Sketchup is made by Trimble

[@AliBaba-mb1pu]

He is a graphic designer by trade.

[@janicewood6779]

I could watch a new episode everyday…. Well done Martin . From Yorkshire, UK.

[@auldfouter8661]

You can put a lot of dead twigs and old leaves in the bottom of a raised bed- it saves on the volume of soil required and rots down over the years to form soil and feed the plants.

[@jordysteyaert8055]

Why do you put two spaces between each word ?

[@auldfouter8661]

@@jordysteyaert8055 why does it bother you?

[@smashICE1]

@@auldfouter8661 it makes reading harder

[@robertfrost6246]

@@smashICE1 It makes it a little easier for me. I guess my old eyes can resolve it more easily when spaced apart.

[@smashICE1]

@@robertfrost6246 why not increase font size with ctrl and + that's build in every browser. and on a smartphone you can increase font size system-wide.

[@Mar--Mar]

The echo from when he was hammering the stake into the ground was something else. Marvellous!

[@aprilfox1057]

Mine too, here in Hampshire, UK. Thanks Martin, great escapism from the ever maddening world we live in. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@FallinTravis]

So agree with you, buddy. Greetings from Germany, which became a ghost town, when you are looking for freedom and peace.

[@elizabethblane201]

You take us away, Martijn, far, far away, from the modern world. It's a restorative, rejuvenating journey each episode. Thank you.

[@danieleriksson3170]

Put the stairs down under the skylight and in front of the windows. That way even more light. And separation between kitchen and living room.

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

I'd go big with the skylights ... maybe 2 or even 3. Considering the walls I wouldn't be too concerned about a breathable membrane for the roof, just waterproof would do, I'm not an expert but I just can't see your home noticing a breathable roof membrane. Either way respect your choices and the design seems well thought through and I guess you don't want to stray too far from the traditional design or alarm the planning authorities too much ... but even so I go for as much light in the roof as possible maybe on downside part of the roof from the road, I'd be staring out at the mountains for hours sipping coffee, it's wonderful terrain.

[@rosariomusumeci3615]

@@MakeAllThingsBeautiful I agree with you. If Martijn is planning to turn this old barn into a residential home then it is essential to put as much as possible natural light.

[@hugogreen4916]

Maybe even have part of floor with glass , so that light goes to the ground floor?

[@paulakelly563]

Great idea ! Plus The bathroom and maybe one or two doors ( if he’s including a mini hall ?). Could also be glass bringing as much light down ! Or course his. Stove heater will take space too ! Light is so important !! As much as you can get !!

[@martinhertsius9282]

Idea: That lead pipe looks large enough to fit a plastic hose inside it. Maybe you could push it through the whole distance; then you don't have to dig up the old pipe and/or cover the new one. :-)

[@h.stephenpaul7810]

To put a plastic pipe inside the lead pipe would reduce the flow of water considerably. Get rid of the lead pipe. Not good for your health. Don't try using it for anything else.

[@jarydadair1891]

The mirror scene gave a completely different feel to the entire video, felt like an old western movie or something. Love watching these and getting inspired. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@TheStarBlack]

I thought exactly the same! The way the light fell was so filmic.

[@twiglet2214]

@@TheStarBlack Me too - it was a classic shot and reminded me of the story of the Buddhist monk that went in to the bank to make a substantial cash withdrawal.The bank clerk said " Can you identify yourself please ? " to which the monk took a small mirror from his bag,looked in it and said " Yes , that's definitely me ! ".....

[@lynromero8002]

Yes! And the last time we saw him shaving was using the side mirror on his car door. 😊

[@judyeuller7602]

You are an amazing man. I am humbled by your multiple skills.

[@dannyburrell4014]

Things are coming along nicely. I live in South Carolina in the US. Our planting season is in about two weeks in my area. I am trying a three sisters garden which was used by the Indigenous people of North America. I’ll plant corn and after two weeks plant a climbing bean which will use the corn and the beans will put nitrogen back in the soil for the corn. The third of the sisters will be butternut squash which will provide ground cover keeping weeds down and the leaves have small spines on them which will help keep animals out. Really enjoy your channel.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Your garden technique sounds fascinating! I was looking into the use of ollas for my drought resistant garden here in South Australia which is considered the driest state of the driest continent. Good luck with your garden! 👋🏻👋🏻🐨

[@dannyburrell4014]

@@jennifercampbell7698 the Native Americans like your Aboriginals are amazing people.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

@@dannyburrell4014 Yes they are. Their use of indigenous plants and their land management and hunting and tracking techniques and Dreamtime stories are amazing. We are starting to revisit their fire management techniques to reduce wildfires here in Australia. We can learn a lot from them about caring for our land and animals.

[@dannyburrell4014]

@@jennifercampbell7698 same here with our indigenous people. They have lost more knowledge than we will ever learn.

[@haydengrice2895]

This is easily my favourite series on youtube. Keep it up Martijn!

[@robertopontone]

As Italian hearing all the “comments “ from your help crew was quite funny 😄

[@zapataboy9377]

300kg in 6 ce la facciamo?? Ahahah

[@SaraAlexi]

@@zapataboy9377 I too laughed. I only know a couple of words but you Italians swear so musically.

[@oliviadiale8382]

I enjoyed the swearing too...! We Italians need to swear a little...

[@abhishekjha1884]

This is the type of content I watch youtube for, You bring the calmness that's much needed in this chaotic life. What makes you different is how surreal it all feels, It's like we are there with you on your journey, not just showing the final result but also the whole process. I love your content, and I hope you all the best in life, Thank you for blessing us with this content.

[@marionecula9771]

You could keep the tongue and grove lumber uncover when sunny. Cover it when rain , fog ,etc. From experience , the tarp traps the moisture under. Condensation. I like your vlogs , but more , I like your project. Its almost therapeutic. Can't wait to see the roof slates coming down.

[@paolomininni8896]

At the end of chapter 1 there's a beautiful view of Mon Viso with its 3841 m peak, which is also the source of the river Po (longest river in Italy)

[@AAAAAAndreyAndreev]

im an architect and im supper happy and impressed you went with sketchup and you are doing it yourself! Trimble should definitely sponsor you

[@raykemry954]

Your place makes my heart drool with envy . What a grand place to serve your time while we are here.

[@aledrom]

You. are. my. hero. And I know I'm not the only one.

[@chrisrendel7263]

Beautiful video 🍾. I am a bit concerned about the trailer situation. Since it has already been bent past the limit where the steel alloy deforms, the overall strength has weakened severely. Just be careful with the weight on the trailer now. 👍🏽 Keep it up. :)

[@bowiekt]

Martijn, my goodness, off grid, off grid, off grid! The places you take me to, the ideas that are possible, your skill at being positive, even if you don’t know how.. thank you! The world is pretty rough right now as we all know…and actually i think i can still find my place of comfort without constant media and loss. My dad taught me you can do anything without saying it. He pulled an engine from our car in the 60’s, built a green house with hydraulics in the 70’s, we hiked to the top of San Jacinto and saw our shadow at sunrise across the massive valley on the top of the crossing mountain top. Built a now close to 40 year old business out of nothing. .. a maverick? He passed to early, at 69, on the 4th of July which is endearing because he loved America’s history and built our family business around it. Follow your heart

[@JonDunnmusician]

Cinematography @ 6 minutes is hauntingly beautiful & transformative

[@balistero30]

the best moment is when he wash his face, min. 15.34 .... Is so original, so good filmed....the sun light, the mirror... stuning !

[@debbieroland2807]

I feel like you are living every man’s dream. Love the views of the mountains.

[@bevann93]

I really worry about your back sometimes!! Look after yourself!

[@tombillotto6335]

Thank you, Martijn. Yours is one of my favorite things to watch, here in Charlotte NC USA.

[@T1M6]

Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I'm 74yrs old and don't sleep well so I enjoy watching these videos very much it's as if I am there . The ending shot with beautiful music 🎶 ...I found very emotional. Your family must be very proud of you. Keep well and thank you. x

[@artur.adamski]

One concept from me: maybe twin doors in cabin is a good way? Outer wooden and inner from glass? This tip means: one window more in building. : )

[@gregquante8864]

Your cinematography is incredible. The audio is a big part of the video. You must spend a lot of time thinking about your shots. Great job!! Love your channel

[@pamlacey136]

I enjoy your video each week to see what you are doing next.

[@kateh4030]

The quality of the filming, and the interest of the content is better than most TV. And the amount of talking is just right. You explain really well what you are doing and why, but there's plenty of space to just watch and enjoy. Thank you, your channel has rapidly become a real favourite.

[@sillllysami]

Those drone shots had me breathless. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Always a pleasure to watch your videos, very replenishing for the soul.

[@maxtheflsh]

How does he get the ones where he’s walking/ driving holding no controllers

[@Doddz321]

@@maxtheflsh You can set a drone to follow you at a distance/altitude.

[@mycameraview]

YES, go for a masonry stove; I'm sure Johannes can help you to make an Austrian-style Kachelofen 😄

[@hugogreen4916]

Maybe with back boiler pipes through which water can flow, giving you hot water. I well remember such a system in a Scottish Croft on the isle of Mull

[@margotmargot4426]

or a stube.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

That final drone shot. Wow. 👍😘🏔️

[@herbmcgoon4877]

The best,a lot of work,but l can only imagine the happiness and satisfaction in your soul after a day's work 🙏🙏 your such an inspiration 🙂even a 70 year old like me.God bless

[@shirleyhawkins1307]

I am totally obsessed with this journey. I am in awe of everything you are accomplishing, Martijn.

[@slickmilk]

Another amazing video by Martijn! I’m always amazed by the scenography but also your natural narrative in your video. I can’t imagine how long it takes to shoot all the content and then to edit it. Well done mate and keep it up! 💪

[@glendavertner8906]

It's amazing what you have do to your property. This program reminded me of the Loveland Castle, Loveland, Ohio USA. It was built on a steep hill side along the Little Miami River by a World War I Veteran. It was built from stones from the river and concrete bricks he made using milk cartons for the forms. He built stone terraces for his garden. He also built in little alcoves where he put kerosene lanterns in the winter months to keep his plants from freezing. With all the stones you have on your property and your hillside, this might be a permanent way to build future garden beds for you and generations to come. Have a blessed day, stay safe and healthy. Glenda Vertner, 80 yrs old, Milford, Ohio USA

[@dcpowergirl]

I don’t watch TV but I watch KZbin on sailing, skoolies, outdoor living…KZbin put this video on my home page, I clicked the first episode and was amazed I finished watching it and wanted to watch more…. I asked myself why l liked it, I am not a builder…it must be the simplicity, the slowness, the scenes, the ability for a man to build something from nothing …the absence of peer pressure and arguments …. A world that brings peace and harmony…thank you for sharing this experience

[@thainguyen236]

Don't know why but as as an absolute introvert, I feel inner happiness while he has visitors coming to help and setting campfire and giving gift.

[@rl6852]

I know what you mean.

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Thank you for showing the designs so far for the house! The masonry oven sounds amazing and perfect.♥️

[@alexandertsigaridas5411]

What I love with your channel is, that you'll show just enough of everything, but never too much to become monotonous or boring. Some others are filming the landscaoes for 10 minutes, another 10 minutes showing every single nail they put in the cabin and after that, I've switched it off and never go back to these channels. Keep going then!

[@helenabiesma5560]

I had a friend who said the shrinkage of timber was the joy of it being alive !!!

[@sinematographers3344]

The only content on YT that i go full screen on my TV. Great work Martjin. Your shooting style is uncannily close to my own. Seriously proud of your achievement, many will have no idea the effort and patience req to achieve this level solo..

[@noseeum6385]

I think you have a more accurate picture of your talents than I do at this time. My humble opinion is that you are, more than most people, astounding in talent and depth of skills, meticulous to a fine degree, and gifted with the ability to pursue dreams. Also, kind enough to share them through this medium. Thank you for your enormous efforts to do so.

[@beatrizmicci3738]

Very hard to find words to describe all you are sharing, Martijn! Again and again, Thank you! And of course, waiting for your next video!

[@marcusgroves2030]

My wife and I have been captivated watching you every week, what you are doing is truly inspiring. I have to keep reminding my self that there is no film crew and you tell such a great story, it is like we are there with you every week, I am totally in awe of the way of life you are living, makes me want to move from our oh so safe life in the uk and go live a simple and sustainable way 😊 Thankyou again Martin keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing the crane in action, some of those roof slabs look mighty heavy!!

[@junehitchcock170]

Martijn - the hilltop villages are so peaceful. Thank you for sharing.

[@auldfouter8661]

Living in Scotland I'm amazed how that 1200 metres up in the Alps , there isn't a howling gale most of the time !

[@giorgiodifrancesco4590]

The Alps shelter from the wind.

[@elaineayres1989]

The drone view of the Alps is awe inspirational. I’ve restarted watching from episode 1 after we reached episode 114.

[@ollietheartist1719]

The shot of you in the mirror washing your face was my favorite. Like a painting. Lovely.

[@sandratweedale2579]

The drone shots are amazing. That switch back road is wild. Love trying to find you on the trails from the drone perspective. Always looking forward to the next episode. Stay safe, my back aches just watching each video 😱. From a fan in Ottawa Canada 👵🏼🇨🇦

[@joelhatt2274]

woooo woooo, the third person to view and the first to comment. Just want to say thank you Martjin, you are an inspiration to many of us. Love your content.

[@barrybuffalo7691]

Do people actually care who viewed/commented first lol

[@senghunter1010]

I know you know what you are doing but please take care of your back so this adventure can continue for all of us and you.

[@barbbraun543]

Another wonderful episode! I agree with many others, you are a man of many talents. From Ocean City, New Jersey, USA, thank you for sharing.

[@padmagyurme2087]

Respect man ! 🙏 Good job with heavy groundwork and good filming and editing ! I see the effort ! Thank you for sharing with us ! 🙏

[@chiarachiara8453]

Love that mirror frame, it goes well with the wall!

[@relocatetoItaly]

Love coming back to your videos. It amazing how technology has transformed people's lives. I. Generations past people were happy to live in those mountain villages tending their animals and living a quiet life, but know everyone has migrated to cities to earn a living. Wifi means you can bring us to unaccessible places.

[@chiapagringa]

I agree with all these praiseful comments. Your work is a joy to watch. And the scenery is breathtaking. Thumbs-up 👍 from Rochester, New York.

[@Pilot333]

In love with your channel!!! Everything is so relaxing and inspiring. Nothing plastic about it, nothing entertainment. Everything real... (although being realistic you must be walking up and down with the camera a 100 times to give us the feeling we are watching you (smiley)).... And then your visitors... no over the top introduction just organically they slide in the story line.... Like life itself. Thank you so much for your content!!!

[@adeleneil2899]

Brilliant. Watched all 14 videos in one sitting. Thank you…. Beautiful work. Fantastic project. Made my Covid isolation most enjoyable.

[@davidsaxby5400]

Keep well. I’ve just tested positive today also, I feel your pain. True these amazing videos help somewhat.

[@GuyCruls]

as more and more local people become aware of the potential of those abandoned hamlets, through your restoration work, it is likely that young people will be inspired to follow in your tracks. growing communities...

[@voicewithin5429]

Hi, good day to you. I like your your ingenuity and that boundless curiosity you have. Do you have family? You are really enjoying your solitary life in the mountains. I've been watching your channel couple of months ago. Take care always.

[@roberthoney3774]

Hey Martijn, I enjoy your films so much. Just go on in this way. I wish you good luck with your plans and ideas. Keep realising your dreams!

[@brittawrolson5936]

A wonderful idea to volunteer some help while doing some hiking in the mountains!👍🏻👏🏻more people need to help each other like this!

[@rudolfboukal1538]

In such crazy times for the world, it is such a relief to look at something that is sane. I look forward to your show every week - it calms the mind, and helps remind myself to stay busy with living. Thank you for such a wonderful gift to so many! Your adventure inspires and brings to us all something "good" in a time when "good" is lacking. Peace to you - to all of us.

[@fasteddy07]

Martijn, your videos are the best commercials for a Jimny that I have ever seen!

[@MD-wk3gj]

Martijn, what if you did a large floor grate, like you might see on a New York sidewalk, right in the middle of the cabin? Then your skylight could illuminate your basement and the heat from the stove you described could rise up. Might be a creative way to accomplish two tasks in one.

[@MartijnDoolaard]

Reading all this. Like the ideas 👍🏻

[@evadyck5663]

That's what I was thinking too.

[@michele21auntiem]

i lived in a farmhouse with a grate like that to heat the upstairs. It worked!

[@joydot7620]

It works in theory but building upstairs must remain immaculate - you’d be surprised how much downward drift will eventuate

[@MD-wk3gj]

@@joydot7620 I’m not sure if there would be a concern given this building isn’t that large (I’m guessing 10’ x 20’ - 3m x 6m) I had a log cabin with the second floor open with a loft and never noticed any downdraft but, I’m no expert.

[@colinham9148]

To make good compost make two piles, fill the first with grass, wood chips, leaves, ash from the fire and add some worms making sure they are covered, after 6 months turn the first pile in to the second opening to airate the mix, start adding more waste to the first location and leave over winter covering with a tarpaulin to keep the heat in. once you have gone on for a year you will get nitrogen rich compost and a supply each 6 months. any organic mater from your cooking also throw into the mix.

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

Most worms enjoy coffee grounds too. Perhaps they too like the java jive!

[@egalegal1666]

@@joellenbroetzmann9053 Cardboard too 😉 they love Cardboard some layers cardboard on the ground an they will come

[@egalegal1666]

6 month is too long for my taste If you have a full chamber and you turn the pile once every 4-6 weeks it will compost much faster so you have hot phases more often and also a much better oxygen supply which very is important with ash should be careful because of the high PH level! too much ash does more harm than good! in the garden, for example, a teaspoon per plant is quite sufficient Ash is good if you compost a lot of sour material to raise the PH but of course only use ash from untreated wood

[@twiffy10]

Excellent! I can now enjoy my coffee and breakfast on this cold Sunday in Sydney.

[@suepeterson5675]

Your photography is beautiful. The drone shots are excellent. You are a master in its self to take on this challenge of restoring these mountain cottages by yourself. Your work is a learning process for everyone. Thank you so much for sharing. Stay healthy , take care. 👍👍

[@timsm201]

Martijn good work. As a carpenter myself I would keep the larch board’s tightly wrapped in packs the same as they came off the trailer I hope they don’t twist and bow out in all directions stacked individually Tim

[@tutekohe1361]

That water pipe looked fairly large, maybe 1” i.d. An option to not have to dig a new pipe in could be to push a 3/4” pipe up the inside of the old pipe. It will still flow more than enough water, will provide protection for the new pipe and will eliminate the Lead hazard.

[@evadyck5663]

Pex is much better than lead, and it can take a fair bit of freezing. It's also great to work with.

[@judybonner8682]

I am enjoying watching you fix up your mountain home. It is so beautiful. I look forward to watching your garden grow and your continued improvements to your place.

[@cristiancassetta]

This is so much better then 95% of Netflix stuff!! Thanks Martijn, stay strong!

[@terrygauvin3961]

Love your video one of the most interesting out there to watch so original 👍 thanks

[@lukedavid4393]

Isn't that just paradise. Thank you Martijn, another beautifully edited video.

[@TheWolfmanMachinima]

This landscape and its people are so beautiful. I walked a part of the GTA years ago with two friends. Through ghost towns full of cats, recaptured by the wilderness. It was magic. Somewhere in this area (we could see the Mont Blanc in the distance on the french side) we met an old couple, both in their 70s at least. Strong and healthy people. They waved from afar once they saw us and invited us to have some coffee. They only spoke piemontèis, at least we barely understand a word. But they were so nice. They lived there in a small cabin most of the year with some cows in the stable right next to them. No comfort, pure and spare. Probably the most happy people i ever met. We bought some selfmade cheese and continued our trip. I will never forget this day. I hope they are still there on their mountain, happy and healthy :)

[@AntonioCLeite]

Martijn, you are quite a fascinating man. First time I came across your KZbin channel, I started watching all the videos of your most recent enterprise, the one regarding the cabins you’ve bought in Italy’s alps of Piedmont region. I love nature and the way you relate and face it, is quite remarkable. If you decide to transform one of the cabins into an Airbnb let me know. 🤣 I would love to walk through that trail from beginning to end. I am a Brazilian but live in New York City for thirty years. My wife and myself we love Italy and we have been to a few Italian regions already, but not at piedmont. We were in Sud Tirol right before the pandemic, our latest trip to Italy, unfortunately. Listen, it would be a pleasure and an honor for us to be able to meet you and to have a good bottle of Chianti together, enjoying a good conversation and a true sarau of varied topics talking about life. As you travel a lot, if you eventually head towards New York City and want to face the challenge, let me know, drop me a message.

[@thomastraynor9299]

Holiday houses in the middle of that valley, such a lovely spot. Martijn you are simply amazing what you are doing. What an achievement. Love your videos. So professional.

[@swissdadmakes3367]

What a beautiful yt series, thx soo much martin, i enjoyed every sec of each video, keep them coming and stay safe there, cheers from switzerland

[@ovgoeldi]

this staircase is a masterpiece.

[@racebanning6390]

A WONDERFUL PLACE TO CALL HOME, AND GREAT COMMUNITY HELP. SO BLESSED!