A Costa Rican Homesteader’s Dream! AquaCulture, Food Forest Kitchen, Exotic Fruit Jungles + More!

[@GoldenBoy-et6of]

I've been building a food forest since 17 yrs old in Oregon and this is exactly what I want mine to be like! I live in the only zone 9b subtropical rainforest in Oregon so I'm able to grow alot of the same stuff! Videos like this are exactly why I started and this is the best one I've seen!

[@bengtal]

Oregon is amazing dude !!!! keep doing your thing 🙌 I hope everyone gets to do this more and more, and even begin to support each other in our projects. I am 33 and still living with my parents in suburban San Francisco area, and I organic-landscape where I can. My methods revolve around microporous fibers and I rely heavily on Coconut Coir since its the best fiber I know and have access to. I mix large volumes with various composts and plant with that. Keep growing brother 💗

[@smutgod6125]

u can't grow tropical in oregon

[@bengtal]

@@smutgod6125 I know, but its not necessarily a total truth/limitation either... I can imagine things that would contribute to the possibility. Microclimate, and potential of ecological synergy. Obviously a green-house would be the most immediate way to concentrate the heat and moisture desired, but even some really deep landscaping, and inter-planting, including rigorous composting in high-volumes to generate heat. But no you're right, on the surface, and from base-conditions, it is a slim chance. We need like, a coast-wide breeding project, where people cultivate seed and propagate the offspring of their tropical plants, starting far south, and progressing northward. Selecting the best individuals each time. Not even just selection, I think parent plants actually confer adaptations to their offspring seeds in a single generation, based on their experience/conditions. Just some thoughts... there are crazy possibilities, but we are still far from such things... best NOT to try to grow Durian in Oregon, unless GLOBAL WARMING... but Feijoa (pineapple guava) might work. Other than that, he can still have a kickass food forest of northern-hemisphere fruits.... maybe even try growing Paw Paw 💗 I know I'm pretty loose with my imagination.

[@ListenSilent121]

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[@Sk0oBz]

@@bengtal Fijoa should grow easily, it grows in Melbourne Australia, where we have occasional frost

[@barbaramcsloy8476]

I met a man in Modena, Italy, that could have been your soulmate. He knew which herb to plant next to which vegetable to attract the beneficial bugs and repel the destructive bugs. This was 26 years ago. It was one of the most memorable moments of my life. The knowledge this man had was astounding.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

So neat!

[@estebancorral5151]

Too many amazing people from Modena: Luciano Pavarotti, Enzo Ferrari, and the person who invented balsamic vinegar.

[@larryace4683]

He should have written a book

[@corolla8861]

This is by far the most beautiful farm I have ever seen. This guy is living my dream life.

[@shannonkeithley7042]

This is the dream!! All the fruits, the fish, the outdoor kitchen!!!!! Omg

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Un-Real!

[@augustoduran5328]

please visit us, and stay, we have cheap life to

[@keysandquestions]

So wholesome! Just a group of guys geeking out about farming and nature! I love it

[@purpvision7382]

Inspiration. Will provide this for my family. Just like this

[@simplysimple7628]

I mean common maaaan……🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️ Just straight up ridiculously beautiful…… I just can’t get enough of these costa rican people and their AMAZING work. The creativity and tidiness is beyond words. When he was explaining about his house, I could relate to what he was saying. Especially when he said “simple”. Easy to maintain. Pete is killin it for all us gardeners out here in the world dreaming of such a place for ours to behold. Much love and appreciation GREEN DREAMS!!!!🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🙏🏼✊🏼

[@nizamaibric7009]

Oh my 😍😍😍!!!! So beautiful 😍!!! I’m 43 years old and from my childhood I always for some reason believe that’s my home. I would love, love to move to Costa Rica and have a farm. That is honestly my dream. And dreams do come true 🤗❤️

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Seriously a dream

[@augustoduran5328]

Hello, i gad to know some people apreciate our country, we want u here, if ur peacefull and kind people, we want u, to pass the ¨word¨ to the rest of our amaizing world. also you could buy a little land less than a hectare here, for a very cheap price and i guarantee u dont need more than that. also we speak english and spanish, and we have the puravida we need, pura vida!

[@rondo2416]

Wow, my favorite video by far. This property Is amazing & wildly inspiring. In this lifetime I am peacefully cultivating my own land & creating a true paradise for myself and many others for generations and generations to come.

[@SulcataGrove]

Beautiful property and beautiful message - create a paradise wherever you are.

[@euricegomez4048]

I agree ☝️

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Yes indeed!

[@johnobrien6869]

Create a Paradise Wherever You Are ...truly beautiful words. Very Powerful message. Thank You.

[@antman3869]

This is what a passion for life and living can create. Money, time, and life are all transitory. Passion is what builds great things, sustanabity, beauty, and a continuation of those things.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Yes Indeed!

[@SubjectiveFunny]

That guy is living my dream.. What a paradise.

[@Alieombaba]

Wow!! Amazing! My fave is the outdoor kitchen and the trenches to water with the pond overflow.

[@leaborer-dy8bk]

This is how paradise looks like ❤ beautiful garden

[@tonytony3491]

You never had proper ripe bananas until you have ones which have been left to ripen on the tree 🎄🌲

[@Gabistruwwelliese]

Juan Carlos is the sweetest!! And Ilove the place! Just wow! Greetings from Brazil

[@michellechilders-garrison7996]

Wow an amazing property built by an amazing person. He is living his best life.

[@deanne609]

Love this! The outdoor kitchen and food forest is a dream!!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

So Epic!

[@mosesptallah3933]

Wow! Thank you guys for sharing and a Big shout out to Mr. Juan for the incredible work in his farm and tour.

[@galentine09]

Great content Pete! Juan Carlos and his family are truly amazing and really setting the bar for others to emulate.. true paradise 😊

[@shainnorpalmer1802]

Hey am the way up bee ...

[@HawaiiLimey]

Juan has such great energy which is reflected in his work. Bananas though are very heavy feeders and continually spread, they're best kept separate from fruit trees otherwise they'll outcompete their neighbours for nutrients.

[@chessman483]

We don’t find that at all. Our bananas don’t really ever get fed, a little chop and drop. All the fruit trees around them certainly don’t seem to suffer. Our neighbour commented “ these are the biggest banana palms I’ve ever seen” and we live in QLD Australia, the home of the banana.🤔

[@freddking4389]

Well, that fella is awesome! He does indeed have a paradise.

[@william6509]

The videos in Costarica are the best man!!

[@rosiichute4669]

Juan Carlos u hv done a fabulous job on ur farm...it's wonderful to see the lush food plants n the healthy surroundings. Bless u for being a " Pet person" too...

[@wildwindownorway]

your Costa Rican tours always hit different. thanks

[@i2manu]

Juan Carlos is the guy this year,he has wonderful place and family and the heart to share this with his friends ,thats all we aim in this life ,I am catching up slowly but surely

[@vinnettepope8255]

Awesome 👌 👏 👍 garden tour. Beautiful homestead

[@CK-solutions]

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us, Juan. It is beautiful.

[@USA1492]

EPIC!!!! Wow what an amazing place! I have Costa Rica goals here in Florida! 🌴

[@HeavenSentASMR]

Thanks for being organic Pete and teaching and pushing for organic growing we can change the world by changing our own actions.

[@kashwtf]

Wow, very powerful last words 💪🏼 Juan Carlos has a great project, and I am very thankful for sharing his story and giving us a virtual tour of his farm. I am very glad for having found this video for inspiration to start my own farm in a few years - if god allows me to. Pura vida!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@THEGROWITS]

Another awesome Cosa Rica video

[@noelynkoutalo6174]

Inspirational video, am very grateful I found your video. ❤ it! Following from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬.

[@93VIDEO]

This guy is so cooool .... Thank U for the share ... from Paris - France

[@eduardodiaz1017]

HEY Pete, TO YOU AND FAMILY AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS, PURA VIDA

[@LuisGomez-pp2zh]

Tremendo trabajo de Juan Carlos y familia,un lugar encantador.felicidades desde Rep.Dominicana.

[@88Ont]

I love the tropical garden. It’s so beautiful.

[@joanneganon7157]

Thank you Brandon 👋. Juan Carlos and Uncle Pete! So,So Beautiful 💝🐦😊 JO JO IN VT 😆💕

[@rotaneazer5781]

Great video thanks for sharing. من أجمل المزارع 💙💙 From Algeria

[@Shiftheads]

Incredible video and location. That place is a paradise. Thanks for doing these videos

[@africaninvestor7032]

Just stumbled on this video randomly I’m glad I did,I have 12 acres in Africa I have been thinking of something like this but just wasn’t sure now I’ll definitely go ahead,raise my kids on the land

[@NathanielKenaston]

That's cool! Where in Africa? I'm starting mine in Ghana , I've got 60 acres

[@africaninvestor7032]

@@NathanielKenaston in zambia bro

[@NathanielKenaston]

@@africaninvestor7032 very nice! Keep up the good work!

[@jenniferlalic4800]

I love the design of his farm, I love that he is into organic farming . Yes I love it. Great idea with the line of water from the ponds to go to the trees. Thank you for sharing this

[@SutekhDaSteemroller]

right .. that fish fertilizer. so smart

[@GrowGrounded]

Love this guys energy! True soul❤

[@pamelalipsett4327]

Proud of you and your family Juan! Great job! 💛

[@princemarcnt7875]

hello how are you brother i am bangladeshi if you need any worker you can take me insha allah honest honest thank you

[@josephkingori2270]

Juan Carlos, thumbs up man. Great beauty you have created there. Am from Kenya, I will one day be your guest

[@patrickmfune8277]

Wow this has been an inspiring video to me

[@EcofriendlyFarm]

This country is very beautyful, thank your guys ❤❤❤❤

[@copysmith1004]

This is art man!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Yes, it is indeed art!

[@indriahappy1627]

Perfect home, I love your pond too. Design of your land looks so cool

[@musamusashi]

Very inspiring, just starting our homesteading journey on our 7.5 acres in Kenya, and this is a model to surely look up to.

[@shinipapaya846]

Kenya 🇰🇪or Chikenya 🤣🤣

[@musamusashi]

@@shinipapaya846 🤔

[@TPK846]

Your garden is so clean and green , i love garden like this.

[@plants880]

The scenery is beautiful. I love with all my heart in Cambodia

[@jerseygirl5486]

Absolutely stunning!

[@jeff6899]

This guys' work is phenomenal & blows me away in each video.

[@motives829]

My guy is str8 up killing it!!!!

[@melanieallen8980]

cheers from Sydney Australia. 😊

[@augustoduran5328]

puravida hermano!

[@chrisdarby833]

Excellent job guys what a beautiful and fruitful place... thats the kind of place I want to live

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

Blessings to all!

[@AdvExplorer]

awesome food forest and mentality on fruit growing! good work over there and nice structures too

[@nileswright8915]

Just...... awesome! Lubbitt!

[@aracnoloco]

Very cool to have all the tasty fruits at hand. Pura vida!

[@nickngunjiri4282]

All the way from 🇰🇪, this is awesome

[@maryrose4228]

OMG I love to live like this kind of place, heaven 😍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

This is amazing. Truly living the dream!

[@dennyyh]

Paradise...

[@shamrockchris]

My wife and I are building a small farm in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. I feel like my place is so ghetto compared to this amazing property! We have some work to do. Luckily our soil is out of this world incredible! Fruit trees are popping off and it has only been 2 years. Great video Pete, thank you for making such inspiring videos brother!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Keep pounding that dirt!!

[@mcahechame6681]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL Hello, how are you, can I talk to you about farming, raising cows?

[@manthony777]

Chris, don't be so negative dude

[@101TamaraJones]

This is truly the most incredible homestead build I've ever seen. It is INDEED a dream and now this example will be my goal. I wonder if Juan Carlos has made a blueprint of his property with the different plants listed (especially this extraordinary companion planting!)?? Thank you for sharing!

[@mjt2582]

Juan Carlos, what a guy

[@NathanielKenaston]

I love seeing all these different homesteads. Its really helpful as we are starting ours here in Ghana

[@jeangermain3621]

Great friends indeed, success, good health, and long-life!

[@petermaitlall626]

Wow! Really Beautiful. The host looks like really nice guy. Thanks

[@jbamerican_usnavy]

Juan Carlos is a good man.

[@Jack_of_1_Trade]

Oh man I miss Costa Rica. My family had a few farms out there. But the new Generation (my mothers cousins), didn’t want to live that life. I wish my family still had the land 😭

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Man, that is sad :(

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Same here... Nobody in my family, not even my aunts and my uncles want to go back and till the land... But if I go there and start farming, they might come after me cuz my granny changed her mind and now the forest is not ours.. Sad world...

[@jayvang4432]

@@sabrinawanderer7560 find another land, I'll help you till.

[@lovemelovemydog7184]

They want to live 9-5 live.

[@Alejandro_san]

I share your story, Boriqua aqui. My grandfather and my aunts sold their fincas and came to New York, decades of heritage gone. Starting the new finca this year, so their have hope to reignite tradition.

[@afartraditionalsportleague897]

This is one of the farming method, I was looking and thanks a lot

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Happy to help

[@christywhitley6053]

Really appreciate what you are doing and enjoy each of your videos, but this is my favorite so far. Juan Carlos pulled fruit from a tree by an old ditch (29:25), but a tree the same age further from the water had no fruit yet. Want to share w/ him Psalm 1:3 “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit … and whatsoever he does shall prosper.”

[@josephevans5703]

That man is truly blessed

[@lethuyvanbk]

Very peaceful. The scene is truly beautiful

[@TomoyoTatar]

So beautiful

[@wangshak7840]

This is the channel i have been looking for..❤❤

[@naiduvn7424]

Wow , really it's a paradise. You are so great.

[@mrjuliusmars]

Amazing!

[@Moodie684]

I love you set up l will be recreating you set up here in Jamaica❤

[@nello8630]

Amazing video. That's what paradise looks like.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

It really is!

[@Myfamilyfarm268]

The scenery here is wonderful, sir

[@georginafermin8917]

Just awesome 👏🏽 thank you for inspiring me 💓

[@brianakhatolwa]

Absolutely magnificent 💎

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Many thanks!

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

Thanks for another AMAZING video Pete!

[@rindika6905]

I love this firm. This is like my dream. Its just like a paradise. ❤️❤️.

[@carolleota9000]

BEAUTIFUL THANKS FOR THE VIDEO👍

[@sherylhokianga6075]

How Wicked!..Amazing Property!!!

[@NhungDangCC]

Amazing vidoe , I like pineapple a lot, thank you for sharing your video so great. Have a good weekend . Watching from usa

[@lucasvieira8357]

Amazing and beautiful!

[@patriciamidal1934]

Beautiful place ❤❤❤

[@miz180]

thats gotta be the best lemonade ever!!!!

[@FoodNTravel1234]

OMG! This is absolute Heavan; it makes me just want to move there lol

[@oscargodinez4121]

I when to his property just ones , bud I need to go more time definitely I loved .

[@Sammybizness]

One word, Awesome!

[@DomingoVlogs]

Amazing Family!We are also slowly building our food forest, this video is truly inspiring! see you always sir

[@emariejumawan]

I am definitely adore the fruits and veggies there in Costa rica so yummy and fresh and it grows easily☺️I been there last month with my hubby.

[@genevievegreene1595]

This is so very inspiring. I am in Barbados, trying to do a food garden and so far my trees are what I focus on, they are doing good. I am now putting herbs and will try incorporating flowers. My main problems are slugs, monkeys and human trespassers. I don't use pesticides either.

[@gud6823]

I wish I had some monkeys

[@genevievegreene1595]

@@gud6823 you really don't... they are extremely destructive.

[@anthonywilliams-vx4cm]

Barbados from Trinidad.Are there monkeys in Barbados since you are so far from South America

[@genevievegreene1595]

@@anthonywilliams-vx4cm we have the green monkey here yes.