180 Days Ago We Bought a Wasteland, This Happened

[@TheDutchFarmer]

For those setting out on their own journey into homesteading, I wish you all the best! It's not an easy journey, but with a simple dream, hard work and a passion, everything is possible. Remember, every small step counts. What may seem like small steps in the beginning, can lead to great results in the future. And for weekly actionable gardening tips and practical homesteading advice, join our free newsletter: www.rootsreconnected.com/

[@sylmarie6494]

I’m so excited for you guys. Was the dirt work expensive? That amount of work would be exorbitant here in WA State. Love ❤️ your channel and the progress you’re all making. Great rewards awaits you and your family.

[@paulvandermarck]

Heb je video met belangstelling bekeken; wil op ons land in Z-Frankrijk ook swales aanleggen om water vast te houden; snap niet 100% wat je doet met dat A-frame ... heb je daar ergens een link over (ik snap dat je de contouren volgt en armee / markeert) maar snap niet wat je doet met dat houten frame.... #durftevragen

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

to answer your question: I'm glad you say 'homestead lifestyle', because I think a real homestead is out of my reach. But I do what I can to grow (more and more) 'edibles' and do other activities I consider part of the homestead lifestyle (like making and repairing my clothes). I started that lifestyle step by step. Probably the biggest struggle is: to think 'I can not do that ...', to fight your own negative thoughts.

[@northadriatic5416]

Than you Moreno, great videos and content. My wife, 2y old son and me are starting similar project in Croatia. We had 2 options, 4 hectars land in the mountain (990m altitude) or 1h mediteranian dry climate land. We decided for the small one, as it is closer to the shore, infrastructure etc. We are building a house there. This is the down point, as hous is draining all our money and energy. We have started gathering infrastructure for homesteading/farming, but transitioning from city life and present yob has to be posponed until hous is usable for living. Hope to transfer in next year and start 100% homsteading and farming of the land.

[@hansmueller8986]

To answer your question: fear ..how to earn money...kids education..

[@eastafrica1020]

I've been watching other homesteaders in Portugal and were frustrated when I saw how they struggle with the water issue during the dry months. None of them tried swales and are just complaining of low ground water. I am so happy to see you taking the initiative of water retention in your soil. I foresee great success in your venture although it is going to be a tough journey.

[@strawberries1411]

I saw it done with Life Reimagined, sadly their plans had to come to a stop due to changing laws & regulations..after 2 yrs still waiting. I hope the government will work with the people bringing new insight and knowledge to change the landscape and society in the countryside for the better..

[@terra7066]

Portuguese farmers have always built swales and dams for water retention but Portugal is by the ocean , it looks very dry during summer and it doesn't rain but the humidity is very high , they have to build a tunnel , the hot air in the dark and cooler tunnel will condense water and create a stream to feed the swales , wells and ponds. I just checked the weather for the next 10 days in central Portugal and temps will be between 16ºc during the night and 37ºc during the day , the humidity will be between 90 and 100% by the coast and between 80 and 90 in the interior. There is more water in the air than in the ground , most rural properties have water mines , they just collapsed or are blocked as they need regular cleaning because only stones , no cement , were used to build them and the dirt gets through the walls and celling. Here you can see a water mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIOwhHptn52io80

[@h.rutten2187]

A Dutch farmer is bound to dig swales, Dutch farms use them to regulate the water level for their fields and they’re used to retain as well as drain water, we call them “sloten” plural and “een sloot” singular.

[@WeideVanEnt]

Dutch and water, natural combo!

[@tattttu9]

@@terra7066 pretty sure by the looks of it, they are somewhere in the middle interior of the country, maybe more to the north. The real issue is the northern interior, that area is extremely dry during summer, going bellow 20% on a regular basis, so i believe they will be ok as long as they manage their resources sustainably

[@flamedenise19]

I am half-crying while watching this. When I was still in high school, several people offered to help me go to college as long as it's an agriculture course. I refused, not having any appreciation for it. I wanted to go to the big cities and live the "high-end" life. Shortcut to present, I did finish college and now have a successful corporate career... only to realize that what I really wanted was already offered to me 15 years ago, and I totally missed it. It took me that long to realize what really matters to me! And now, my heart hurts with yearning to be able to start something like you guys have now... Right at the time when I'm drowning in debt and bills and parenting and everything. In the next 2 weeks, I am leaving the city life with my partner and our 1 year old boy, find a little piece of land in the province that we can call our own, with the very little money we have. People around us may think we're crazy, but it doesn't matter. Better take risks now than regret another 15 years of my life. Thank you for your video. It gives me additional inspiration.

[@ListenSilent121]

☀️🌻👍👌👏🌷💐🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 all the best for dreams to be realized !

[@fortlee69]

Best wishes to you! Soemhow I feel you are going to suceed and have a video out for all of us! More power to you!

[@lieuwina]

I hope you have found your piece of land now and I wish you the very best in your adventure and success.

[@hallodan23]

Good luck Denise

[@withsobermind2815]

Wishing you and family all the best and success.

[@timway6839]

This guy knows what he's doing. Mulching bunds, swales, water retention. Definitely cares for the environment. Probably been involved in earthworks among other things

[@eyetok_alot]

he is from holland, people understand water in holland

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and ask The LORD for HIS Salvation for those who seek will find and those who knock the door will be open unto them, no man is good, all are in need of salvation, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen

[@eyetok_alot]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 most youtube watchers are atheist 😁

[@knoll9812]

Appears to research and think about what he is doing

[@timway6839]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 Amen. Wonderful message and thank you.

[@cesartabasa3204]

Wow. One-man show. A driver, engineer, and agriculturist rolled into one.

[@aussiefarmer8741]

In Australia some areas are very arid. What we do is have a 3 metre veranda around the house. This stops the heat beating in the windows and helps cool the house, This also helps asthe extra roof surface area aids in catching more rainwater, which can be stored for later. I would dig a huge hole where you want the house and concrete it making an underground tank and have a suspended slab over the top and then build the house on top of that. This would always have cool flooring in the summer. These are just ideas to kick around. Aussies are very good at managing water in arid areas.. Good luck, you are doing a good job. However don;t go clearing the land until you are ready to use it. Something in the soil is better than nothing. Roots stabilize the soil and plants produce carbon in the soil. Bare ground just dries it out and makes it un fertile.

[@helicart]

They could build the house half underground too and have a glass wall on the south side, which will reduce heating and cooling costs. These things are so simple, but impact the liveability of the house forever. Seems like they don't have a lot of top soil. I wonder about the economics of this block. It's isn't impossible to get it productive, but they will need a lot of organic matter = more dollars. Growing season will be short with hot summers. Many plants will bolt early. They would eventually benefit from using greenhouses to control temps better, but then that's hard on this block with its steeper slopes. Good luck to them. I presume they have a market to sell stuff within 30 minutes drive

[@crystalhealing847]

According to feng shui having water running under a house is disastrous as it takes all the energy away

[@danyoutube7491]

@@helicart Well if plants bolt early, surely one is trying to grow the wrong things- there must be edible plants more suited to the climate than temperate climate veg favourites which are prone to bolting in warm weather.

[@danyoutube7491]

@@crystalhealing847 I know nothing about feng shui, but in Aussie Farmer's idea the water isn't running under the house, just collecting there. A pond rather than a stream.

[@helicart]

@@danyoutube7491 I am all ears to learn from you what edible plants can be grown when temps are consistently above 32C during the day.

[@joaquimbarbosa896]

In most cases those regions aren't necessarely dry, its just lost of native old growth trees increased temperature and decreased rainfall by a lot. That's just one of the reason of why this kind of projects are amazing

[@abigailhumes4608]

Dear Dutch Farmer. Your plans sound delightful! May the Good Lord help you and strengthen you all for the hard work and prosper you for it. Your place is already lovely.

[@YLevy]

I love to see ppl trying to live outside the city living with nature is much better for our soul

[@lomalinke5042]

The amount of work they put into this project and the sheer ingeniousness of it all really takes your breath away. It was super nice to have a few of the gimmicks explained and to have an overall view. I so hope they continue to find happiness in building their homestead. It's a marvelous undertaking and it is so very interesting to watch it grow. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Hi Lo, thank you so much for the kind words. They're much appreciated! Have a great day!

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and ask The LORD for HIS Salvation for those who seek will find and those who knock the door will be open unto them, no man is good, all are in need of salvation, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen

[@lomalinke5042]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 My mom says God is dead. So sorry for your loss.

[@teflTeacher]

Utmost RESPECT! This planet would have a real chance to a better future if there were more modern pioneers like you and your wonderful family. Best luck and all happiness you deserve in your new life.

[@katipohl2431]

Amazing! My biggest struggle is that I don't own land and am alone because I lost my man in an accident. But I am on it and surprising many people. As a graduated biologist and professional gardener it is my dream too to have an own farm somewhere in this world. Thank you for your inspiring videos.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Hi Kati, I'm so sorry to hear that. That's terrible. Wish you all the best and good luck on your journey. I hope that my content can somehow support you and inspire you to keep going forward. Take care.

[@mariechantalasselin1820]

Hi there Kati ! I have land in Baja California Mexico to share with 2 other co-owners ! Lots of infrastructures and permaculture practices started bur need other land stewards to continue the journey. I am located between Sierra and pacific ocean.

[@lolguy-x9n]

@@mariechantalasselin1820 can i join this?

[@soniag4516]

@@mariechantalasselin1820 I'm in California central Valley. Been looking for something similar to what you described. I'm a permaculture gardener with degree in Agricultural Business. Let's talk.

[@katipohl2431]

@@mariechantalasselin1820 that sounds great but I will just be able to leave Germany in 2 years. These days I even started selling flowers because people here like good quality. My main crop is yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius). Long time ago I spent 3 childhood years in Chile where I learned castellano.

[@bondpaz]

I love the way little girl is feeding the ducks. So cute!❤️🥰😃🌈

[@VitorMadeira]

Very good and inspirational video. As a Portuguese native, I'm learning a lot from you on how to do things in my own country. Obrigado e cumprimentos desde Portimão.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Bom dia Vitor! Where do you live?

[@carlosvictor8679]

@@TheDutchFarmer in portimão,algarve same as me 🙂

[@VitorMadeira]

@@TheDutchFarmer indeed, as Carlos said, in the very South of Portugal. 👍 Carlos, você também é aqui de Portimão?

[@williamreeder3660]

Thank you for this and your other great videos The A frame for locating the contours of the land was genius ….

[@hanspkok]

I am also Dutch and will move to Portugal in September. I have bought 2 plots in Soajo in the north. One of the plots is mostly grapevines but also other fruits. Hope to learn from your videos, but it is also fun to watch. Good luck in the (near) future. Cheers.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Hey other Dutchie! Wish you all the best on your journey. Good luck building your own slice of heaven!

[@Teuser737]

Success man.

[@achsahkaleb4844]

while you are still in Holland, we are praying for all Dutch Farmers. so very proud of you. So bly Hollandse bloed is in my are. Love from South Afrika

[@notashroom]

How exciting for you! I wish you the best of luck. Do take advantage of water harvesting. I think that, combined with other regenerative methods, could be what enables us to survive climate change - and the migration it causes - without the return of a world at war, if we can get it adopted widely enough.

[@napsec9807]

Oh for fuck sake, we don't need more rich people from other countries driving land prices up, local experienced farmers already struggle to expand and now retired bored wealthy people come to take their places.

[@leniedejong9224]

Vind het leuk om vanuit Canada te kijken wat jullie allemaal doen. Wij wonen hier bijna 28jaar. Nu allebei retired. 15 maanden geleden is een vriend van ons ook naar Portugal vertrokken. Mooi huis lots fruitbomen. Ik wens jullie veel Geluk met je kindertjes. Op jullie nieuwe dream plekken of the world. God bless.

[@lieuwina]

I was amazed at them making Swales and a pond and explaining as to why they were doing this. The thought, planning and attention to detail in their projects is very inspiring. Thank you for taking us on your journey. Ik wens jou en je gezin heel veel succes. Greeting from the UK.

[@truthserum5202]

To create something from nothing is a beautiful and honorable endeavor. Good luck to your family.

[@victoriaman117]

You can tell this is just the beginning of something amazing. Sending blessings and well wishes to all of you from the Yukon, Canada. Keep inspiring others!

[@approofarm]

This is my dream growing all kind of food and live peacefully in the countryside. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.

[@mischaforceville]

Ik kijk al jaren naar homesteaders over de hele wereld hier op youtube en droom er al heel lang van zelf later ook zoiets te beginnen. Om dan nu Nederlanders te zien die dit ook in het buitenland opzetten is super inspirerend en motiverend. Ik blijf jullie zeker volgen, onwijs gaaf!!

[@jeweloftheisle498]

You are truely Amazing! I hope your children realise how lucky they are as they grow. I’m sure they are going to be extraordinary adults. I wish you all the best in your future. Kind regards from a little island on the east coast of Australia 🥕🌻👍🏿

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thank you so much! We'll do our best to guide them in the right direction. You happen to be on Magnetic Island?

[@jeweloftheisle498]

@@TheDutchFarmer No, Macleay, south of Magnetic, but I have friends there. So beautiful . You have traveled here I’m guessing. I like living here in Australia, away from the world lol. I do like seclusion.

[@martinborberg3235]

What a lesson for the world to live a better life and for the world to live again, congratulations to all of you.

[@brittaschroder1595]

It's breathtaking what you've been able to realize with the tight budget and in such a short period of time. I'm glad to see, that there are people like you and your family. You gave back so much to the environment and the people around you. My greatest respect for the exceptionally great performance. Best wishes from Bavaria Germany

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and ask The LORD for HIS Salvation for those who seek will find and those who knock the door will be open unto them, no man is good, all are in need of salvation, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen

[@JoostArchives]

Prachtige video en inspirerende kalmte wat men bijna aanzet tot zelf loskoppelen. Bedankt!

[@NB-gk5rx]

Typical Dutch sweat and tears! Great job and with such a vision! Super nieuwsgierig hoe het zich verder ontwikkelt! Groetjes vanuit Nederland 😘💞

[@Lord.Dakshinamurthy]

@13:58 this..... nothing beats lookin at the stars....with the sound of soft wind blowing thro the trees....as the moon peeks past the peaks yess....i wud meditate there...

[@nandakumarpalaparambil8577]

vetiver grass would do good on the bunds of the pond, it has deep roots and holds soil well

[@jacquelynhill1598]

Transforming the “dead” back to life. Planning yet implementation with a single minded determination to make it work. What a sense of satisfaction to witness the successful capture of rainwater in your swales! All that beautiful fruit, all those beautiful potential gardens! I salute you! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@smaple1618]

In it you said “I hope this inspires you” Well it did! I own 10.5 acres and it’s set up much like yours is. We just have a lot wetter climate here and colder. But I loved the order you showed in doing things. We too did access first. We are currently working on water. Can’t wait to see more.

[@evstrienify]

Hi! Woah sounds amazing!! Where are you based? Im looking for a good place that is not too hot and dry... Although I think Portugal is beautiful, I think its too hot for me :) How did you find your place? Thank you!!!

[@smaple1618]

@@evstrienify I am in the USA, Arkansas. I found my place through a realtor friend of mine

[@evstrienify]

@@smaple1618 Oh that sounds great! Thank you!

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and ask The LORD for HIS Salvation for those who seek will find and those who knock the door will be open unto them, no man is good, all are in need of salvation, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen

[@s-c..]

Wow! So much done in 6 months! It’s taking me weeks just to get 2 blueberry plants potted, & they’re going in the one pot! I’ll be so interested to see how this plot develops.

[@jmdl9584]

One word comes to mind watching the video: RESPECT!! God bless you and your beloved ones 💕 wonderful, inspiring video. Greetings from Greece

[@darinbennett3638]

Moreno...you are a wise man with a great vision who possesses the skills, abilities, and determination to make it all happen! You have made a great amount of work look like it was simple but I'm sure there have been many long days with a lot of learning curves along the way. Continue to stay focused and you will see the benefits of your hard work pay off. Thanks for teaching us during your homestead journey and for allowing us to 'visit' you each week! Happy for you and proud of you, Moreno!

[@drchabaddelafontaine9304]

Awesome more than inspiring. The filming is amazing and your clear explication of the most important part of preparing the land... I am 77yrs young and I am looking forward to building a beautiful healthy Permaculture Food Forest in Cederberg Area SA... I am going to use Quantec Technology to assist me with the rejuvenation of the land... This technology is extremely useful for discovering natural information about the land and transmitting energy into the soil, trees, water and planting of fresh produce... I am looking forward to your future videos... Sending you love and blessings to you and your family always... Shalom Shalom Shalom 🔯

[@JakeRichardsong]

You explained it well in a short period. You also did a great deal of work in 6 months. Interesting tactics to capture water.

Hi, greetings from Czechia. Thank you for sharing this. The question how to deal with heavy rainfalls and then dry months is very actual also in Central Europe. As written in other comments, it's super to see how you guys work on it.

[@ucokpn3222]

Wow.. very nice moreno. I just find your vlog and inspiring me.. Keep save and stay healthy for you and fam. Greetings from Indonesia..

[@naturalexpression]

You've done so much in 6 months! Incredible and truly inspiring. I moved to Portugal two months ago with the dream of doing just the same thing. The biggest struggle, (aside from finances) is finding like-minded people who have the same dream. I would like community around me and to accomplish homesteading with a small group of people.

[@magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat8779]

Did you find your tribe?

[@naturalexpression]

@@magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat8779 We have been lucky to meet a few people. Still searching and connecting, always

[@alexandermarken7639]

Putting the water back into the ground was how those lands got farmed for hundreds of years. Having said that one of the methods I use in Australia for druight gardening is the Wicking bed, the other method I use is Aquaponics. Wicking beds are easier to do than aquaponics and make using natural fertilizer tea to add nutrients back into the ground very simple. One other point I would bring up is the magnificent way your approaching the task at hand. Drought prone areas can be rehabilitated and the way your doing it is one of the few that work. The natural springs increase and even neighbours will notice the difference over time. Keep it up.

[@andrevdhaak]

Inspirerende projecten! Geweldig om te zien hoe jullie daar een zelfvoorzienend woon en voedsel paradijs laten ontstaan!

[@brocatout]

Quelle sublime vidéo! Un pur moment de détente. Merci beaucoup. Et on n'est jamais vraiment seul quand on est avec notre meilleur compagnon ;-)

[@aureliethesee3022]

Just Bravo! I am at this point where we need to invest our 1acre after living on it for a year with a newborn and 2 puppies (labradors)... Now your video is a real motivation with a clear step by step method. Thank you for sharing this great inspiring work! (from Mauritius)

[@KHOTSOKHOEURN]

Doing something with a clear plan and such a change of mind is really good.

[@mywildholm]

This is amazing! We'll be following this from now on - we have so much to learn. We just bought a 62 acre island on a lake in the Canadian wilderness - it's the dream of a lifetime!-

[@Nerd3927]

This is not the first Homestead video I have seen and I am Deeply Deeply Impressed! Well done!

[@todwod]

Wonderful! What you have accomplished thus far is amazing. I recently left my engineering job and have turned to agriculture and creating a large garden with land restoration for a non-profit on the Navajo Nation. I have adopted your market gardening methods and have taken an abandoned site, and in just under 3 months I have made a huge difference. I love your channel and just wanted to commend you on what you're accomplishing. It is channels like yours that gave me the initiative and courage to leave the research field and go all-in to homesteading and sustainable agriculture. I look forward with excitement to see how your new homestead grows. Cheers mate!

[@deel4770]

Nurture Nature, and she will nurture you right back. Greatly executed. Keep us updated. Blessings.

[@strawberries1411]

So amazing to see what you've already achieved in just 6 months.. it all starts with good planning and putting up the foundations. Great homestead

[@lucialindeboom1382]

How wonderful indeed! Especially with a young family supporting each other and building this homestead for the family!

[@francotaffurelli129]

So glad for you! Amazing work you did in France and now on your own land. Well deserved. Looking forward to see it thriving

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Thank you for this video. Moving soon to a rural area. Starting from scratch with very little money. Praying for all Dutch Farmers that are in Holland. Staan sterk. Great video. Love from South Africa

[@TheWeedyGarden]

Love your job on the swales. Your farm is really looking nice.

[@ertanalisan4832]

I have done the same (much smaller on 1600 m2 piece of land on Aegean Coast of Turkey). I know exactly what hard work it is, and have to say, I have much much much respect for all you have acheeved in a small time frame of 6 months. Wow!!!!

[@MrElmag12]

I'm so impressed with how much you guys had managed to accomplish in those 6 months of very hard work. Well done! 👏

[@Albe3331]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. At 70 and one who has grown their own food, I am impressed how you stayed focused and achieved the outcome you planned for. So many younger members of society give up when they encounter the hard ground, metaphorically speaking, as they reach for their dreams. Has climate change altered any of your plans. I live on the east coast of the US 70 miles west of Washington DC, in the northern Shenandoah Valley at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Several years ago the ground was cracking opening open from the lack of rain. In certain spots you could walk across the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and only wet your ankles. Now it’s raining so much the ground is moist most of the time.

[@Chrissi966GE]

Your project is incredible and reminds me of "Apricot Lane Farms" of John and Molly Chester with the difference that their farm was abandoned and you create it from the bottom up. My very deepest respect for your enthusiasm and knowledge, will to make it and from the bottom of my heart I wish you success in every way! Looking forward your journey!

[@floriandecort3379]

Thank you very much for the wisdom and inspiration, in 20 days I will leave Belgium with my wife for our 10 hectares that we bought last year in Portugal, it is a real pleasure to see the work done on your land, good continue Aho

[@dianaford9040]

I loved this episode!! You’re doing something I would love to have done 40 years ago. Looking forward to your updates. ❤️

[@michellejolly7325]

Incredibly refreshing to see someone that clearly knows what he’s doing!!! Wishing you & your family great success… 👏🙏🏼❤️

[@OneSun11]

Such a brilliant place. I live in a small apartment with a yard. And I have turned the entire yard into a food and flower garden. My next step is to aquire land, build a self sustainable house and expand to growing all the food I eat. Thank you for your videos and inspirations. I look forward to seeing your place evolve.

[@catw5294]

It is so lovely to see an abandoned piece of property turned into a lovely homestead. With just the swales, road, and pond you can already see its beautiful future. Thx for allowing us all to journey with you.

[@MHMichaelHooper]

I am so glad you are back and found your own land! I watched all your older videos and wondered where you went for the past year. Glad to see you in my recommended videos again!

[@Ironrodpower]

Ah yea! GJ guys!. We are doing the same thing but on a smaller plot in town. Building house now.... You are NOT alone! Keep grinding!

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

It's so amazing how much you and your wife got done already! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I look forward to all your new episodes! Stay safe and healthy.

[@curtisloftis6003]

Best wishes on your beautiful plot of land!

[@stargazing777]

I am so happy I have found your project! I was wondering with all the other you tubers that have bought land in central portugal, who was going to finally apply some permaculture principles with regards to rain water harvesting and regenerate the land. I am sure the excellent work you have done requires quite a bit of money and a lot of knowledge and experience. Hopefully you will be a great inspiration to many!

[@rileythornton6797]

You should try a floating garden in your pond (or make another one) and just make a largee scale hydroponics setup that can provide food all year round (assuming heat isn't an issue with the plants)

[@1janclark]

Use The Israel agricultural technics

[@GreenIsTheWayForward]

Thanks so much for showing this longer-term view! Many processes take a lot of time and just aren't that visible if not presented like this. I hope you post similar video's in the future, very educational and inspiring. Greetings from Amsterdam!

[@michaelnash5542]

One lovely thing about your fire pit is that it looks like it would act as a recharge well, capturing the rain that falls on the patio and helping the soil water level

[@dianaogden4975]

I absolutely love watching what you are doing to your homestead. Very inspiring. Best wishes for you and your family.

[@saminemredjomoenawi8636]

DEAR Dutch farmer🏆💎💎💎💎💎💎🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am soooo happy you brought me with you in Your BEAUTIFUL journey. I am sooo AMAZED how you designed a well to captured water and then you put some BEAUTIFUL ducks in it. After seeing all the progress the crown that melted my heart was seeing a peeping duckling out of its cell. Proficiat!!!! BRAVO!! CONGRATS 💎💎💎 I wish YOU DEAREST SIR and Your LOVELY PRECIOUS Lady and children all the best in very Good health. 🏆🏆🏆🏆💎💎💎💎🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@michellemoss1499]

I love seeing the progress you guys have made and in such a short timeframe - kudos to you - very inspirational for our next farm - almost finished rehabilitating our first vineyard - a lot of sweat and tears to be sure.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Hi Michelle! Yes, it's definitely not handed to us. Wish you all the best on your journey! Take care

[@birgittavanblitterswijk6998]

Indrukwekkend! Wat een liefde voor het land, de natuur. En al die kennis, wauw! Veel succes.

[@emmiev1982]

Wauw man, echt té gek. Ongelooflijk. En wat een toevoeging aan de wereld. Heel inspirerend. Veel succes en ik blijf je volgen!

[@adrianvizcaya8078]

Love that you are using your lands topography to your advantage. Kudos on the water swells, retention ponds to store water for the dry season. You can always use natural wild grasses to help store water in your soil as well. I would try to add a couple more smaller ponds on your land to store more water for drought purpose so you are not taxing your natural spring.

[@jameswatters9592]

Wow, absolutely in awe of the planning and work that went into this, major kudos to you and your partner, hopefully we will see more videos on this,

[@sev7789]

Holy smokes. 6 months in and you all were absolutely slaying it! Incredible work 🖐️

[@jenniferstrachan7084]

Wow you have achieved so much in such a short space of time You are so knowledgeable Thank you for sharing your journey I can’t wait to follow your continued progress

[@sarahpedun8769]

This is amazing! The amount of work you got done on your land, the quality of the video and the way you narrated the process kept me wanting more. Hello from Uganda.

[@thomasr2237]

Wauw, wat een gaaf avontuur! Ik kijk nu al uit naar vervolg filmpjes. Heel veel plezier en succes!

[@EcologicalOne80]

You are heroes! So proud of you all. As this movement and community grows, so does my hope and optimism for the future and our children. Much love. Can’t wait to see more!

[@Faisal_Afr]

Beautiful. Looking forward to how you transform this land over the next few years. Best of luck.

[@Buildingenjoyment]

So happy for you that you own your own piece of land. Ownership is the biggest energy boost possible.

[@brianengelbrechtandersen9435]

Thank you for all the inspiration. I've enjoyed watching all your videos and especially this one, since this is what have i dreamt about for quite some time now. Biggest issue is leaving Denmark since we have family and friends here, schoolling of our childrens (im not sure home schooling is for us), but this abundance with self-sustaning farming, warmer climate, independence, more time with family weighs way much more. Seeing how you do things, how you approach the challenges is inspiring.

[@irisvanswol2225]

Geweldig om jullie reis zo te volgen vanaf een appartementje in Den Haag. Droom groots 🍀🌸

[@ChessboyJohnny]

Wat een geweldig avontuur wat jullie zijn aangegaan, en wat een fantastische video om dit met ons te delen!! Een perfecte mix van agrarische kennis en wetenschap, passie en planning! Het geheim ligt denk ik in hoe gestructureerd jullie alles doen van A tot Z, wat zo complex is met alle variabelen van de natuur. Anyway echt flabbergasted door deze video en super benieuwd naar het vervolg van dit levensproject, veel succes!!

[@vilmataduyo8347]

I admire your beautiful family for setting up a homestead that will be self sufficient in the future and for generations.Goodluck and keep inspiring us.

[@Jezza-rb1hi]

Very inspiring & practical with words of wisdom. Love it, and look forward to every step of your journey. God Bless You & Your Family. Have a Blessed Day.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Hi Jezza, thank you! Wish you all the best! Have a great day.

[@yummyguano]

this video has me so so happy and I literally could cry, this is the life I want to have

[@JerseyFerdinand]

Amazing planning. Respectful of the landscape that will eventually blend in that you will think that it’s been there for years. Great ideas and gives many ideas on how to maximize a landscape but working it to both advantages of the homeowner and how the landscape functions as a whole. First time viewer subscribed

[@marconius101]

Living the dream..... Geen gezeik over stikstof, quota's en andere Nederlandse rompslomp.... Fantastisch om te zien hoe mensen de spreekwoordelijke koe bij de horens vatten en gewoon doen.. Ik wens jullie veel succes en uiteraard ben ik nu ook geabonneerd....

[@sandielefant8258]

I'm so amazing at what you've done! You are so thoughtful and I cannot wait to see what's to come!! I love the balance between living and creating. Good for you for making a place of solitude and fun as well as doing the work for your future. :)

[@garykuiken6191]

I've watched this video twice now and I can see myself watching it again .

[@thesemenzo]

Wat een top video ! Enorm inspirerend. Wat een leuke famillie... veel succes !!

[@marB84]

In één woord: Wauw! Wat een bezigheid. Goed verteld en en mooi gefilmd! Een subscription waard. Groeten uit Overijssel.

[@jessicagaige7952]

This was so inspiring to watch, thank you so much! Such a joy to see the beginnings of transformation on the land. Your kids are so lucky. My small family will soon be moving to 2 acres and I can't wait to get started with our own small homestead. I'm curious if you have recommended resources for earthworks and building swales. I know there are lots of books, but would value your experience! Thanks again for the amazing video and cheers to your family!

[@АлексейСергиенко-й8т]

Молодцы! Такие успехи всего за 6 месяцев!

[@Emmepessoa]

Parabéns pela sua ousadia e disposição! Fiquei cansada só de olhar. 🤩👍🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣. God bless you.

[@diogocosta3549]

Very interesting video, I'm curious to see the progress and how your develop your plot of land. Make sure your property is fire proof, or at least fire resistant. As a portuguese, I can't stress this enough. The dry, hot summer months in Portugal cause countless forest fires, and as morbid as it sounds, you do not want to find yourself trapped in your property if your surroundings are burning. I'm sure you'll find a clever way to deal with it!

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and ask The LORD for HIS Salvation for those who seek will find and those who knock the door will be open unto them, no man is good, all are in need of salvation, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and ask The LORD for HIS Salvation for those who seek will find and those who knock the door will be open unto them, no man is good, all are in need of salvation, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen

[@casper8464]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 nah. Jebus is like that donkey with the carrot.

[@carolinejenkins9574]

Wow just amazing how I wish I could live that life wishing you and your family all the love and happiness on that beautiful land thanks for the video 🍓🍒🍐🍊🍍🥦🥒🥬🍆🥑🧅🍏🍠🥕😘