A Land Tour of My Half Acre Off Grid Property in Portugal - Part 1

It's been awhile since I've given a tour of my 1,800 m2 (half acre) off grid piece of land here in Central Portugal... so here we go!
I've owned this property since September 2020 and it's come a long way! Check my original land tour video to compare - • Tour of My Half Acre o... - but a lot has happened and I want to share the work along with my plans.
I have a lot to say so this off grid land tour is a two-parter! I hope you enjoy the video! Thanks for watching, please consider subscribing if you haven't already. 🙂
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[@raquelfernandez463]

Kirsty.I Can't wait for your Dad,Mom to Come and Help you.They are both great in what they do for you and the make me Happy to see them and you always to.Thank you for taking Us around your Land.I Pray the People that Come to Help you do a great Job with you.Please thank them from me for Helping you.And thank you for Posting.And Please Send my Love 💕 to your Dad,Mom.for Helping you alot.❤ Raquel.Have a Beautiful Day.🤗.I Pray your Dad, Mom make it Safe to your house.God bless you all.❤.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

You'll see them soon! 😀

[@lfuentes4098]

I like that flat area on your lower terrace. I feel your friends could visit and camp on your land there. Or maybe even host volunteers if you’re open to that. I think your poly tunnel would be great there. This way the terrace with your house could be a more tranquil space with less crowding.😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I also always thought of it as a nice future camping area!

[@NATALIE_W_]

Your pink flowers are Mesembryanthemum or commons name pig face. Comes in a range of colours from yellow, orange, pink, white, red etc, in the succulent family so super easy to propergate from cuttings. Super hardy drought tolerant plants as they originate from south Africa.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Pig face! I love it and I need more colours, thanks!

[@sappir26]

Their berries are edible and can be made into jams, etc,,,look them up on Google to see more under: Everything you wanted to know about pigface 😊 ​@@PortugalfromScratch

[@leonasimmons162]

This land is beautiful. Needs alot of attention.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes it’s a lot to care for.

[@HiFoodies24]

May your whole life be filled with laughter and joy.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you!

[@ritamailheau771]

You have a good handle on the pace of things. One person developing a homestead takes time. Your land has a lot of promising features. Well done.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Very true, thanks!

[@mbd6054]

You picked a wonderful place to call home. It's utterly charming, with the rural roads, and such fertile land. You've really brought the land back to life. Thank you for a very interesting tour. :)

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It really is lovely here and I'm excited to be adding fruit trees into the mix with the olives! Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@annaroseferris]

Fantastic tour!! If you are looking for any other privacy shrubbery Feijoa trees (pineapple guava) are incredibly delicious, evergreen, drought tolerant trees and you can make a hedge with them. They fruit in the late fall w pomegranate so …. Extending your fresh fruit season. Oh also….. w all that fruit on the way you might set up w your mom a sun drying station for fruit. Such a great way to preserve it and …. It probably gets hot enough there 😂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh very good to know, thanks!!

[@D.I.sgusted]

William wants his pear tree back! I planted my quince tree this week and I’m calling it Kirsty!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha, please do!

[@LoaK-ny5ro]

Oh, and I also would like to add that those pea-like plant that grow on your lower terrace are awesome because they catch nitrogen from air and fix it to the ground so even if the peas are not edible you can just mulch the plants into the ground and you will have better soil. Yay!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

That's my plan, thanks!

[@ktcee803]

Leaf curl - you've probably got Blue gum eucalyptus trees there. Break off some branches from that variety of gum and lay the branches in the trees with the leaf curl. The eucalyptus will stop the curl disease. I'm pretty sure it's the blue gum variety. (I'm in Australia and we use this method. Works well)

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Interesting idea, thanks!!

[@deborahbasel184]

The garden is just missing flowering shrubs and flowers. For bees and other beneficial insects. They will come with time as each level of garden gets more established.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Definitely!! Coming soon, I hope!

[@user-wv8st1cb2k]

If we get a vote I’m going for extending your patio into the current garden and moving your garden down to the terrace that was flooded. You can never have enough space to party 🎉

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha, very true!!

[@NashipurSinha]

You are incredible! Pretty sure it's not easy to do it all alone. I hope you are having a good time with your parents.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! It's a lot of work but luckily it's fun!

[@user-xn4ff3ee5p]

I love your attitude to it all ! You enjoy your land as you should. It's a very pretty piece of land.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@anniemac3075]

I just potted some basil bought in the supermarket, a cheap way to start a load of plants. Just as well you have help coming to clear the garden before your Mum arrives!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes it's a great trick! There were about 10 plants jammed into that one pot and they're doing well so far!

[@anniemac3075]

@@PortugalfromScratch It's incredibly wasteful isn't it, but great for folks like you & me to grab a pile of baby plants!

[@flowerphotos6440]

Great video. Wow so much fruit coming think of all that preserving you can do. The new mango maybe do better next to a building to give it some protection. Perhaps a nectarine tree might be nice. Looking forward to part 2 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh I'd love a nectarine tree!

[@flowerphotos6440]

@@PortugalfromScratch passion fruit would be nice too can't remember if you have one already. Just about to watch Part 2 🙂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I had one early on and killed it. But I'd love another in the future sometime!

[@eleanorluckhurst9192]

Great tour and I understand your lovely property a bit better. How amazing to have a variety of fruit to enjoy. tx

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I'm very excited!

[@daffs0]

Great walk around that a lot bigger than I thought, it’s wonderful For your leaf curl look up Liquid Copper Fungicide but it’s only used when tree is dormant Your apple tree may have green or black fly try using spray bottle with water and one drip of washing up liquid shake and spray it works on mine or get live Ladybird Larvae Looking forward to part 2😁

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for the tips! Yes the land does seem quite huge at times!!

[@EarthenOldLady]

I’m not sure if this applies to Apple trees, but I have read that ants like to carry aphids up to where they will feed. The aphids bore in and leave sticky sweet residue behind that the ants then eat. The ants don’t damage the plant but the aphids do. Supposedly you can keep the ants/aphids out by putting a ring of petroleum jelly around the trunk of the tree.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Oh ya I think I've heard that too... the ants farm the aphids, apparently. Thanks!

[@loissaedder2214]

Ants definitely farm aphids. So where you see aphids, there will usually be a lot of ants tending them.

[@loissaedder2214]

Jeez you wouldn't walk around thru tall grass like that in Australia coming into spring/summer. Ticks would be the least of your worries. PS taking your time deciding what you do, or don't do, with your land is a good idea.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Oh man, I know! 😬 I’ve been to Australia a few times and I’d definitely avoid the long grass! Luckily Portugal doesn’t have many scary creatures.

[@raquelfernandez463]

Have fun with your Mom, Dad being there with you.And your Friends to and thank them for helping you to from me Raquel.It's alot of hard work but I know you will get it done.Always with God's Help Amen.Love Raquel.And Please give your Mom, Dad a Kiss for me.Thank you Kirsty.Love Raquel.🤗.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It's been fun so far, I'll share it soon. Thanks!!

[@colinsmith4241]

I’ve really enjoyed the tour of your land. Looking forward to seeing the work of your volunteers. Great work x

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thank you! Volunteers should be Friday's video!

[@adamosman7284]

Sinead is lovely girl and we miss her too,have a good time Kristy

[@PortugalfromScratch]

She is but she and Sanchia will be back soon enough!

[@private15]

Peaches should be thinned to one peach every 6 inches. And apples and pears should be thinned also as too many fruit will be very small and risk breaking branches on the tree. That’s what we did on the 20 acre fruit farm I grew up on. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Amazing info, thanks!

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Lovely tour of your land. 💚

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I'm happy you enjoyed it! Part two out later today!

[@Equestrian79]

Tx for the information sharing 30% legal add-on authorised to original legally habitable barn footprint. This would explain your original lean-to incorporated in your land plan regist. as potential habitat extension. Cool stuff!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Actually that lean-to thing on my place IS part of the footprint. It's on the documents even though the structure had no walls and was outside. Who knows how this all works! 😆

[@Equestrian79]

@@PortugalfromScratch So barn + lean-to = total + 30% on top possible - onwards and sideways (as opposed to upwards) then 😁

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

I loved the tour of your land. You have some wonderful fruit trees and they are looking healthy and strong. Yes, I was wondering about ticks. Lots of ticks here off the coast of BC.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm a bit worried about one of the peach trees... but things are looking amazing otherwise. So much fruit!

[@charmainkilloran86]

Those tall flowers you showed looked like a wild sweet pea. I would be careful about thinking they are edible, because sweet peas are toxic. They have tendrils like a pea and smaller hairy pods.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@joanbroadway759]

Wow! 30 olive trees! You got your money's worth in trees alone! It looks like you're going to have a huge fruit harvest this year. Lots and lots of canning and pies in your future. Say hi to your mom and dad for me. I hope they made at least a short appearance in a few of your videos. I really enjoy seeing them.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yep! So many great trees! My parents just arrived so you'll see them soon. 🙂

[@63Clocks]

Thanks for the tour! Looking forward to part 2 💖.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robine916]

That pear tree looks like a saguaro cactus, lol. Almost like it was trained for an espalier situation along a wall or building.💖💖

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha ya, it's funny looking! I'm hoping this will be the year it goes 3D. 😁

[@robine916]

@@PortugalfromScratch 💕💕

[@Reet64]

I’m glad all that rain has had a positive effect and n the garden.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It rained again today! It's been nice.

[@justoneacre7873]

We call those beautiful pink flowers “pig face” in Western Australia. They also come in the most beautiful red and yellow.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh I need to get my hands on some yellow ones!

[@gingercotter9827]

I saw a worm of some kind on your peach tree😮!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Oh no! I'll investigate... thanks for the heads up and well spotted!

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

Hey Kirsty! Those wild pea plants with the beautiful pink flowers down by the pear trees are Sweet Peas....they look amazing on a gazebo, trellis etc. Great climber! NO parts are edible! Get some of those sticky lint rollers, and roll down your clothing after being out in tall grass....it cleans off any ticks that may have jumped on board. The land is beautiful. Such great fruit trees. Your hard work has paid off. Cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

@@PortugalfromScratch you're welcome!!

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

A wonderful idea to share chickens and have them in the lower terrace, where they will have both sun and shade, and keep the grass down. Middle terrace, like you say, parking and maybe more trees interspersed with lower story - permaculture style - fruiting bushes? What about raised beds, for potatoes, asparagus, etc? Easier to keep the weeds down.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Raised beds would be essential on that middle terrace because of the giant stone that goes through much of the area near my compost bins. But I think I can squeeze a couple more trees on there around it... let's see!

[@user-ek7tz6qf4v]

I so enjoyed the tour! Your land always seems much bigger than 1/2 acre, especially as you walk around it pointing out all the growing bounty and beauty.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It really does and it can feel overwhelming sometimes! The top terraces are much smaller, though. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! 🙂

[@elspeth8876]

Hi Kirsty, where I come from ants are definitely a problem for trees. They suck the syrup out of the leaves which can severely affect the growth and vitality of the tree.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ok thanks, I'll aim to solve the problem!

[@havechopstickswilltravel2990]

Hi Kirsty. The pea shoots are edible. They are quite valuable in the Chinese cuisine. Pick the shoots early in the morning. Rinse. Sauté with olive oil and crush garlic, add oyster sauce or soy sauce and black pepper or chili flakes. -Tina

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh amazing, thanks! Do you know the name of the plant?

[@havechopstickswilltravel2990]

@@PortugalfromScratch I do not. It is in the legume family.

[@annadaurie2435]

If you put coffee, grinds around your tree without touching the base. The ants hate coffee grinds.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ok thanks!!

[@jennichristie5264]

On a flat area you could have a pétanque court!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I don't even know what that is! 😁 Tell me more!

[@jennichristie5264]

It’s also known as Boules or Bocce, similar to bowls in application tho thrown rather than bowled. The heavy metal balls that you loop thru the air to land as close to the ‘Jack’, a small target ball. The person who lands closest wins. People often aim for opponents balls to move them away or the target hall to move it away. It’s a hoot to play with friends. People often use a stony crushed base as the playing court. You could also play quoits on the court where you have an upright stick in a board and throw circles of woven rope onto the stick (ideally). As the evening proceeds the results are hilarious.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ah! Yes I know bowls, it's fun!

[@bibatuga5501]

Hey there! I'm always stoked to watch your videos. You've got a lot of work ahead. We also have a farm in the same area (Castelo Branco). First things... you'll need to create some paths (trails) on your property so you can easily get around and make the most of all the land. No need to mow down all the "weeds" unless you're planning to plant something. Also, your peach tree won't last long if you don't treat it for peach leaf curl. And lastly, those little fruits will be gone in no time if you don't keep an eye on them, the birds love them!😂 Oh, and cherry trees do really well in our area. Keep up the good work!💪

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I'm pretty sure the birds have attacked my almonds! Any tips for treating leaf curl? I think the grass cutting is more about the fire risk but I'm not in a huge rush to do it all. Thanks for watching!

[@polgarauk5606]

I loved the tour so far and the fact you included some of Sinead's land and plans, I think they sound fabulous and very interesting 😊 Your land so far is gorgeous and definitely a bargain 😊 So many fruit trees to choose from but my favourite has to be the Pecan tree it is also my favourite nut and Pecan Pie is just 😍🤤 At least I got to watch this on the day this time 😂 The sickness has ripped it's way through my house with only my son seeming to have escaped it's clutches so far (he never gets ill 😂). See you tomorrow 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Oh no! I hope you all recover soon! I'm so excited that the pecan survived its first winter... I really was nervous. I'll need to keep it watered during the brutal summer... it's always tricky growing certain trees but I'll take extra good care of Peter Pecan!

[@elainekaufman2264]

You may want to thin the fugi tree of little apple so the branches don't break and you have fewer but quality fruit

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ok I will, thanks! I haven't given this tree much love at all so far.

[@deborahlee8135]

I's strim around the fruit trees. Competition under citrus is not ideal for their health, though your orange would suggest that is BS it is somewhat more established 😂 Leaf curl needs to be dealt with before the leaf burst. Donut peaches is what wecall those in Australia. ❤ Nashi are beautiful with cheese and crackers. 💧💧 You seem to have a good supply of water. Almonds might be nice to add? Aha! Snap! I write as i watch the video and you just showed the almond 😂 If there are lots of ants .... watch out for aphids, sap sucking insects on the new growth, ants will farm them 😢😢😢😢 The grapes may have been watered from the leak? I'm intetested in knowing more about your alcoholic strawberry tree 😂😂😂 what was its name again please? I've been looking at addng what is known here as an Irish strawberry tree. I think looking at transferring your veg garden to a lower terrace and having the current one more for trees and entertaining

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes I need to liberate that orange tree, for sure! The tree is called a Arbutus unedo and has many different names. I'd love to have my garden up top stocked with more perennials eventually. 🙂 Thanks for the ideas and tips!

[@leesakolkert5055]

Plant a lychee. Very refreshing fruit. Beautiful video thanks .

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh yum!! Thanks!

[@AmusedPineTrees-wh1ed]

Doyenne du Comice, beautiful pears, as the name implies french variety cultivated in the 19th Century. Envious of your fruit trees. Pairing up with your bestie on neighbouring land and combining skills etc sounds like a fantastic plan. Thank you for giving us a tour of the land. Forgive me but I'm curious about in inside of your tiny home, of course u may be too busy but would love a quick tour of that sometime in future. I often wondered about the blue tarp hanging on the side but heard you say it is going to be a window. My fault as i was watching spasmodically but now subscribed.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes the inside of the house will get its own tour soonish, I just need to tidy up a bit and I want to make it a good one with flashbacks to early work, so it might take some time to put together.

[@annadaurie2435]

Loved the tour. Thank you

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-ti8bj3mp8l]

Looking good!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@deborahwhite2339]

Looking awesome! The permaculture students will take the load off you garden wise. I am hardening up my starts. I still have a few more to pick up next week. I am not growing potatoes this year as I had quite the potato bug infestation. Anyway, I can't plant some things in that soil (raised bed) because of potential contamination by said bugs. But I can plant everbearing strawberries. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

My mum got some strawberries in the ground a few days ago and has already made a huge difference to the garden. It's very exciting!!

[@gardentours]

The way you're dressed looks like summer 🤗🌞🌝

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes! It was super hot last week but cold now!

[@michelleellis8201]

Loved the tour! Looking forward to more land and garden videos 😊❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Glad to hear that... tune in tomorrow for more! 😁

[@user-yq4rv9ox1s]

I just love you!! 🤗🦋 Thank you for being such an inspiration!! 🙌🏻🥰🇺🇸

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha, thanks! 😀

[@sandramckenzie653]

You have lots of fruit. Is it only for your use or are you able to sell or trade for other products. You are so lucky to have such good produce with very little care. So happy for you that you are living your dream. More flowers would look so beautiful along with your fruits and garden products. Sunflowers are a great addition and a healthy food source. 👏👏👍

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I love sunflowers, they're my favourite! I've got some on the way. I prefer to barter for things so I'd trade the fruit or make it into something and trade or maybe sell that, like I do with my jalapeños. Let's see! 😀

[@100Noddy]

Thank you for the tour, everything is looking lush. I like to let areas of grass grow longer in my Cornish garden. seems such a shame to cut all those lovely flower, presumably you will have to cut for the fire season? Do tell about your car. I recall you bought it for a few hundred euro. Did you just get lucky, or is it still possible to pick up an old small runaround for 100's rather than 1000's? Lovely to have your folks over again and your buddy as a full time neighbour, that is thrilling, hope you will give us updates of Sinead's project from time to time.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yes I have to cut for fire eventually but I guess as long as I can walk around there's no rush. But I still can't access some parts so the strimmer will be out again soon. The car was €400 and then I blew up my engine like an idiot and had to buy another one for €800 to put into the same car. But it's still going (knocking on wood) and still a bargain. I haven't looked at cars so I don't know the prices but Sinead will be shopping for a ruck or van soon enough so we'll find out prices. Yep I'll be giving lots of updates... we'll share a lot of things on the land so I'll be working a lot with her at hers and mine, no doubt.

[@bigythomas3264]

Land tour lovely by the way not seen mikey and ginger thank you

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I know! They were hiding in this one but you'll see them tomorrow!

[@quesnelgirl]

Enjoyed the land tour. We have pecan groves in s. Georgia..pecan trees take 10 years to bare fruit which is one reason they are so expensive. The variety you have maybe different but thought you would like to know.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ah that could be correct! I really have no idea... ah well. I guess I'll have to be twice and patient!

[@DonnaHenderson-km8fe]

I will deal with curly leaf issue

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yay!

[@juanitakauffman6336]

I enjoyed your. It seems bigger than it is in acreage.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

It seems huge to me, too! 😁

[@ruthnoronha8206]

The ants are fine unless they are transporting aphides. The aphides damage the leaves. Keep a watch on that and see what they do. Ants don’t waste their time doing anything unimportant.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks, I’ll take a closer look!

[@portugal1969]

❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

🙂

[@babausa6010]

the type of neem tree you have might be a curry leaves tree.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes maybe! I have no clue.

[@100Noddy]

💜

[@PortugalfromScratch]

😁

[@LoaK-ny5ro]

Hello there! About your concerns regarding ants on the apple tree. The biggest problem (other than them eating of your fruit God forbid :-D) is really under ground. If they decide to live among the roots of your tree they will probably cause problems because they dry out the root system. Not sure what you can do about it if you don´t want to use regular anti ant-products but I don´t think that the substances in those products will pass over to the apples in a way that will be harmfull for you.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ah thanks for the heads up!

[@ManuelPineiro-dr1oc]

Uruguay

[@PortugalfromScratch]

🙂

[@rosefrank148]

Great tour. With your skill in making maps are you perhaps going to map your land?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I already have and of course I forgot to share it but I'll add that to my upcoming Q&A post.

[@Cici447]

Fun enjoyable tour….thank you for sharing! Scary Well, hidden in the tall grass with no safety top?….what happens if animals fall in, person falls in by accident because they don’t see it or know it’s there?? 😱😬😵‍💫😥

[@anniemac3075]

Yes, Portugal is littered with open wells, very dangerous especially disguised by undergrowth. Animals frequently fall in & no way to get out. 😢

[@PortugalfromScratch]

There's a fence around the well, it might be hard to see due to the grass. I'll be cutting that soon, though.

[@anniemac3075]

@@PortugalfromScratch Glad to hear that, very scary otherwise.

[@Cici447]

A Niagara Falls Captain of the fire department and his dog died in the Vineland area here in Niagara region a few years ago. They were out walking, his dog fell in old well or hole, he tried to rescue it, both didn’t come out. It was the first time I had ever heard of anything like that. Wonder how many of those old wells, holes, are hidden in our Niagara area. Sad to think of no way to get out! I have seen others on KZbin also have open wells. Please be careful when you work around it, possibly not alone….o.k….I’ll stop doing the mom worrying thing!! lol!🤪🥰

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes and you should see my neighbour's well... just a single small wire around it. That's very sad to hear.

[@user-yq4rv9ox1s]

Please find out if those green beans are edible!! I’m very curious!! It will be great if they are!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@PortugalfromScratch]

At the very least I think they fix the nitrogen in the soil, especially when I chop them up and let them fall on the ground and mulch back in... I think!

[@josiebriggs4922]

I don’t know how correct it is, but my plant app Picture This says that those flowers are Hardy Iceplant, a species of Sheepfigs???

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh I'll look that up, thanks! I need to get that plant app. 😁

[@ruthlarson6334]

Who should we have called if you seemingly disappeared down sinead’s waterhole marshlands without resurfacing?😂.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I know! It's a bit scary down there but fear not, there's a neighbour within shouting distance! 😀

[@emummy2]

at 12:26 I think they are sweet peas, the flower, and NOT edible but very pretty.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I think so too, thanks!

[@marciaward3045]

💚💛🧡

[@PortugalfromScratch]

🙂

[@ManuelPineiro-dr1oc]

Hi

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!

[@wafamughrabi8723]

A nice tour,but those ants on the tree are a nuisance and they can harm the trees if they carry aphids up the trees.In my country,people and farmers paint the tree trunk with a mixture of lime and copper. sulphate mixture,but small home orchards use sticky duct tape tied around the trunk to prevent them from crawling up the trees.Try them

[@wafamughrabi8723]

You can also do a trellis from left over wood for your vines

[@wafamughrabi8723]

Those red flowers are called ice plants.They close at nigh&open again at sunrise

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I love them!!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for the info!!

[@7TerriPod]

Hi Kirsty, I was just wondering ,instead of poo 💩 buckets,Why wouldn’t you dig a big hole and put it there?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I guess I could but it's better to catch it and let it compost down and reuse it. 🙂 Seems weird but look up 'humanure'... it turns into glorious stuff for trees!

[@roneldastrydom2077]

Hi, what can I use comfrey for?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

You can make a great fertiliser, comfrey tea, by soaking the leaves for five weeks, I think, in water. Plus it can be used medicinally but I'm not sure how. And the leaves are great for chop and drop fertiliser and also crowd out weeds at the base of trees... lots more I think that I don't know!

[@roneldastrydom2077]

@@PortugalfromScratch Thanks❤️

[@lfuentes4098]

What does the leaf curl mean?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Bad things but I don't actually know yet! All I know is that when people se it, they look concerned and say to take off the leaves and take them far away... 😬

[@NATALIE_W_]

Leaf curl is caused by a fungus that attacks and distorts the leaves of peach and nectarine trees. The damaged leaves hinder the trees ability to effectively photosynthesize. Basically causing plant to starve...

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ya and it's bad... I'll need a solution.

[@josealves4278]

E nunca mais vem o galpao 😂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

The toolshed? Soon! I talk about that a bit in tomorrow's video... 😁

[@thelandofmint]

Real grapes have seeds, GMO grapes/any fruit or veg don't have seeds. Hold tight to those grapes. Fortunately here in Europe we stilk have real fruit trees and vegetables, unlike in the USA or Canada! 😢

[@PortugalfromScratch]

We are fortunate!

[@thelandofmint]

@@PortugalfromScratch indeedy! Keep the smile beautiful lady 😘 hugs and purrs from my cats Kiwi and luna, the 16 chickens and 2 cockerels, the 2 goats and the 10 cats I feed outside my house and if course me, Sue 🥰...all critters have names too😁❤💚

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh thanks so much!! 😁

[@RedScareClair]

Incorrect.

[@fayewhelan7209]

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[@PortugalfromScratch]

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[@mrsmunchin]

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[@PortugalfromScratch]

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