A NEW CHAPTER for our Portugal homestead

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An exciting secret is revealed at the very end of this video, so make sure to stick around until the closing credits! This week we're looking ahead at what we can plant, and how best we can set up our vegetable garden on our Portugal homestead. It's amazing to be working together and to be getting jobs done, and we're excited for the next chapter.
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[@TheNewbys]

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[@LaurieEarly]

They don’t have Italian in their list of languages ☹️

[@annesavage1211]

Walking bare feet is fabulous. You connect to the earth and it is good for the soul. It does not mean you are a wild child, but a 'free' child. Love it!!!!

[@rusanne1232]

It’s called grounding. Super healthy.

[@scarlethenderson6510]

❤

[@bernedicte5860]

plus it's easier to feel the ground. it makes your ankles stronger etc etc

[@LaurieEarly]

I grew up in New York State and spent at least half my early life (thru teens) walking around barefoot. Happy memories of popping cooled tar bubbles at the edges of the streets and lush grass, local beach sand, and even some muddy areas. An occasional stubbed toe was my only enemy-probably walking too fast.

[@annboehler627]

In our home country, our children are exceptionally healthy. The body learns to build resistance to germs.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

I think it's wonderful the kids walking around without shoes , the most natural thing in the world . You both do such a great job with your boys , free , happy children .

[@Kitty_cat2001]

I worry that the children’s feet will spread & when it is time to wear shoes it could be very difficult.

[@kindlydude]

Kitty my mother grew up during the American "Great Depression" & by necessity, she had no shoes except those that were handed down 2-3 times from her older sisters. She was born the year the stock market crashed, they lived in the country & farmed & foraged, and hunted so they never starved. But shoes were seen as a luxury until each child went to school & during the winter to keep warm. They also saved their best clothes for church and school. Let's just say all eight children tanned very well every summer. She once almost walked into a tangle of snakes barefoot & as it was a narrow path near a watering hole & she knew they were water moccasins she simply backed up & took a running leap over them. When you grow up in the country you learn what is truly dangerous & what isn't. If the snakes had been rattlesnakes she would have backed up & retraced her steps. Yes, she had wide feet, but not more than what wide shoes would accommodate. Her feet became like leather in the summer & like John said softened in the winter. I was allowed to go barefoot as a child and did so until we moved to Indonesia when I was twelve. Only because our family doctor insisted, did I wear shoes outside, because he claimed there were tropical parasites in the soil that westerners were not accustomed to. But I continued to go barefoot indoors. I still go barefoot when I garden and I'm in my 60s. I think Tara is on to something about our spiritual connection to the earth. And bathing is also a good idea. I have Chronic Lyme, so I'm not naive about tick-borne diseases or other potential diseases. But neither can we live in a sterilized bubble. It's all a balancing act between risk and freedom ...or danger & joy. 😉☺❣~Tara (Kidndlydude's wife) @@Kitty_cat2001

[@valoriec]

Never let anyone question the way you're raising your kids, or at least don't take it to heart. You two are amazing parents, and your kids are living an idyllic life. You're wonderful. Keep doing as you're doing, and don't let busybodies get you down. There are so many people who don't wear shoes. It's absolutely no cause for concern. Oh, and I think it's weird to ask someone for photos of their kids' feet. Ew. What is wrong with people?

[@mirandaandrea8215]

I agree ! totally weird to ask for pics of his feet! Pathetic! Those people need to give attention to things of real concern re deprived kids, and suffering! I’m sad John felt he needed to justify when there’s is nothing to justify!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much Valorie, your support means so much to us 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@user-sf7uw3ud5n]

@@mirandaandrea8215 I was thinking the same...so very forward to ask for photos! T n J you're raising such happy kiddos that I hope you have a very good laugh at those that are fusspots; I know I certainly have! lol

[@lorimecikalski3079]

I couldn't have said it better myself miranda!@@mirandaandrea8215

[@librarygalcnl]

Hi, I was raised on a farm and walked around without shoes on and learned quickly where not to. I watched out for the “pickies” (thistles). As an adult, I still walk around in my bare feet while I am gardening, and walking on my grass. Greetings from Peterborough, Ontario 🇨🇦

[@kindlydude]

That is how we build our own natural immune system. It's not that we should go out of our way to drink dirty water with bacteria and parasites in it like many of the poorer countries in the world sadly do(not by choice). But staying in a sterilized bubble is also not a healthy way to live. If we are never exposed to the natural environment our immune systems can never develop the defense systems we need when assaulted by more dangerous diseases. Both these babies have been/are being breastfed & probably have better immune systems than 2/3 to 3/4 of children in the west whose mothers found it too inconvenient to give their children nature's super-charged immunity (by breastfeeding) and thus give them the best start in life. @@miephoex

[@gandrade0501]

You are amazing parents I grew up walking, barefoot in my backyard and my mom had chickens goats and we all survived. Let him play let him enjoy himself.

[@susanpoland5919]

Im now 74 and still walk around barefooted. I feel free! I walk down tbe roads in the streets if I can - except wben the weather is HOT snd I feet feel like Im going to BBQ them OUCH! Its so much more healthy as well!

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

For sure!

[@lilyb2617]

💯 I was allowed to run around our big garden bare foot and there’s a lot of good science behind it. An odd thorn compared to a life behind an iPad or TV will do way less harm to this gorgeous boy. I love how you are bringing your children up and quiet frankly that’s not even mine nor anyone else business really is it? 😊🥰 Ps. I still hate having to wear socks or shoes! 😂

[@lynnbfoster]

Omg. What is wrong with people?! Seriously asking for pictures of the bottom of Crusoe’s feet? I can’t even. I grew up in the country on a gravel road and I spent all summer, every summer, without shoes. There was a little country store at the end of the road and I would walk down that gravel road to the store all the time, collecting any empty soda bottles that I could turn in for $.02 each. You’re great parents. Plus, children walking barefoot is good and helps with their arches. Tara, I love your shirt.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for your lovely comment Lynn. We love seeing our boys running/walking around on the farm and having the best time, barefoot or not. Your support means so much to us friend 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@Kayak088]

Absolutely, my kids all summer went barefoot when they were young because they were always outside, I feel sorry for kids that are always inside on electronics they don’t seem happy

[@tarynkriebel319]

Yes, for Pete’s sake, when summer came when I was a kid, no shoes for three months

[@louiseupton1501]

When I was a kid growing up in Rhodesia, I did cross-country running through the bush, ALWAYS barefoot and always came first! If I was made to wear tekkies, I couldn't finish the race. Walking barefoot is the best way to ground yourself and as Tara quite rightly explains, alignment of the spine and it also prevents foot damage from shoes as you're walking correctly without shoes.

[@JSees]

At 19 min, when John is talking about Crusoe's feet in the greenhouse, his sweat on the front of his shirt is in the shape of a heart! You know that is one of Portugal's symbols, right?

[@TheNewbys]

Ah that is amazing friend. We didn’t even notice Haha ❤️❤️❤️

[@gillianmacfadyen623]

Little Sawyer walking is adorable ♥️

[@TheNewbys]

He is growing up so quickly Gillian. Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@lauraquigley6403]

OMG I can’t believe people are concerned about bare feet. I grew up on my Dads 100 acre farm going barefoot for my entire summer. Of course if I was in a barn or a building my Dad made us slip on our boots! It is called grounding these days!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@LadyMass]

I’m just jealous mine can’t because there are too many thorns and bindis around my place 😂

[@chabridgettumusiime8994]

❤❤❤I love be brave Crusoe walking barefoot !

[@cgreen186]

Me too and that was in the 40 & 50's.

[@snakey319]

city person here and always barefoot as a kid, rolling around in great grandma's garden, also hated diapers or feeling of being wet- so had to take them off. Was told by many relatives that I was a toddler nudie, but hated that wet feeling, it went on a long time, even to bathing suits.

[@annelot9714]

People will always find something to be concerned about when it comes to children. We (in the Netherlands) call it the mother maffia.😅

[@NH-gv2sq]

My god, I can't believe people ask about yours sons feet! It's great, relaxing and his feet will thinken up naturally so when he does stand on something sharp it won't hurt as much. He has the rest of his life to conform to shoes! Bless him.

[@deniserockwood1318]

In defense of the Newbys...I and my three brothers grew up in the mountains of California. We had horses, creeks, wild animals like snakes etc., and spaces. We never wore shoes in the summer. We climbed trees, hiked, and rode the horses for hours. No one was ever harmed. I am 70 years old now and still never wear shoes when I am at home. I am also still a working professional. I have no problem wearing shoes at the office. These boys will be just fine. I also have to say it really is a personal family matter. They have a wholesome life, and those who complain should worry about their own families.

[@nualarosth8448]

There’s nothing better than being without shoes. Crusoe would not be barefoot if he didn’t like it ❤

[@ankiking]

If you look up grounding, you will also see all the health benefits of barefoot walking.

[@suepumphrey1559]

I like barefooted. The little boys are growing up just wonderfully! 💜

[@CLFL14256]

@@ankiking there is even a very old therapy called "Kneipp Therepie".People are really weird, there are very safe places to walk barefoot, others not so much.

[@sheilamalone227]

Agreed!! I grew up on a farm, and only wore shoes when dealing with the animals. I could run across the gravel roads, and walk the pastures with out issues. Let the boy be, and live on.

[@petradegraaff1210]

Agree with that! Sooo good for him to walk barefoot 👍👍

[@alisonward3167]

I’m a grown adult and go bare foot as often as possible including when gardening, it’s never done me any harm. I agree with the hippy element as well 😁 as a health professional reflexology is the one alternative therapy that I love.

[@melaniewest3947]

It would be good to have a bench shelf under your table to store tools pots trays compost etc onto.

[@SJC49]

Can’t believe you have been asked for pics of your child’s feet! Your child, your decision. I live in an urban area and would go barefoot 100% if I could. Lucky children to have that freedom!😍🇨🇦

[@paubap1]

Oh my goodness! How amazing to see Sawyer walking!!! ❤ Yes, yes, walking barefoot is great for us. BTW Tara, you look great!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much for your lovely compliment, it means so much 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@annboehler627]

On that note, Tara, you have stunning legs. Stop wearing baggy clothes. You have a lovely figure.

[@teresamartins3551]

Your boys are so fortunate to walk barefoot in nature. Wonderful parenting. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@maryhduke2307]

May be more prone to parasites. But let Carauso decide for himself!

[@tamaraatkinson940]

Greetings! At sixty-five I can still be surprised. Never would I ever guess that a child running around in their yard bare-footed would become a point of conversation. You guys are awesome parents! Keep up the good work. Can’t wait for the new channel! Especially if it has some ‘vintage’ footage of your travels.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for your lovely comment Tamara! Your support means so much to us 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@karenviggers7592]

My son is 33 and STILL walks around with no shoes on. Obviously there are times he has to wear shoes but from the moment he started to walk he hated shoes. I love watching Crusoe tear around barefoot, he reminds me of my boy. 💙💙

[@deemiller4824]

I grew up in the country, the last day of school meant being free for the Summer. It was the day the shoes came off and were forgotten and the feet were free. We climbed trees, roamed in the woods, walked to the beach on hot pavement and loved every minute of it. I now live in Arizona where children don't go shoeless because of cacti, scorpions and fire ants. I feel sad for what they are missing and I feel JOY for Caruso's freedom. Your family is a pure delite. Dee : )

[@pattywhite3988]

I LOVE seeing Crusoe barefoot and being free to be a kid! I’m 60 and grew up in Southern California, we didn’t wear shoes . So many kids now a days are in the house sitting in front of a game system not enjoying nature. Watching Sawyer playing in the water puddle brought me such joy! Keep up the great job raising your boys! Watching the boys interacting with nature is what brings me back to your channel amongst all your other projects.

[@ruthquinn6229]

Bless you John and Tara for knowing the intrinsic soul of sweet Cruscoe. So sad you even have to talk about cruscoes feet, his ‘freedom carriers’ you just keep being the fabulous parents and champions you are. Xxxx.

[@carolmcreynolds7761]

I grew up going barefoot every day all day long. It’s a wonderful feeling being connected to nature. In fact, there’s studies done that children will walk better without shoes. Their little feet are more pliable without the shoes and have a better balance. Life is short, go, barefoot, and experience, the joys of connecting with the earth!❤❤❤

[@sarahhalse5167]

It's wonderful that you all go barefoot and get the benefits of connecting with the earth. People have forgotten how to live and worry far to much about getting hurt.

[@asouthafrican3200]

Your son walking barefoot is fabulous-carefree living! Congrats on little Sawyer starting to walk - I bet he will skip walking and just run to keep up with you all 😊 John is so good at building things, a wooden trellis in the greenhouse from the bed and up along the slanted roof will let your cucumber and tomato plants climb and make the hanging veg easier to harvest. 🤗

[@desireehelberg7137]

At 60 I still walk barefoot around the house and garden. So do my children and grandchildren. I envy your veggie garden. Your pickings have been awesome. Keep up what you are doing. You have even motivated me to utilize my greenhouse properly. I'm super excited . Love watching your life on the farm❤

[@karenrich3581]

My husband always worried about our children playing outside barefoot saying they are going to hurt themselves. So they were never aloud to be barefoot. What a shame. It is lovely to see your children. He is happy everyone can see that. Well done both of you

[@judithclark2823]

Sawyer’s so cute, picking food right off the vine and eating it, just like big brother Crusoe!😁 And taking steps on his own😃 Exciting times ahead 🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Judith. Such lovely boys to hang out with. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@michellestephen7210]

My siblings and I grew up walking barefoot here in Trinidad, we hardly ever got sick. Your boys are growing beautifully and you all are great parents as you already know ❤

[@user-cw5gc6sw5u]

Loved the film this week and think walking bare foot is so important to connect with nature and become grounded. I wouldn’t worry what people think, they are your children…..

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇵🇹🏡 ❤️

[@deborahwhitcomb357]

Earthing (walking barefoot) is one of the most healthy things one can do! 💙 the earths natural magnetic energy is often closed off by shoes, building's with electricity ran through the walls etc.... it is so important to connect to the earth this way! Good job Mom & Dad! 🤗🌎

[@TheNewbys]

Love that Deborah! Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@paulamarques1893]

Being born in Africa and being Portuguese waking barefoot is the most normal thing. Even going to the shops was a barefoot thing. I love your videos. Live your best life and let live.

[@joannemazza1657]

Dear Newby family, yes saw your secret last week, enjoy seeing you all well, Joao what a special young man, he loves your boys, enriching his values of hard work with Crusoe. Going barefoot is the best way to spend summers until the cold comes, barefoot healthiest way of living. My what handsome young John at the end of this video just seeing him then it is worth the watch. God bless you all, hugs and kisses to all of you especially Crusoe and little Sawyer so cute🥰💖🙏🌷🌹💐🐏🐑🐏🐑🐏🐑🐐🏡🇵🇹

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Joanne. Yay! We are so happy to hear that, we can’t wait to share more adventures with you on that platform. Thanks so much for the support friend 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@Victoria-Tola]

Total support for the barefoot approach to life. Having grown up in South Africa and run around barefoot for years, its so great to see your boy with bare feet. Love it!

[@georgeshelton9283]

Oh I grew up barefoot. Ain't nothing better than walking barefoot in a puddle and squishing dirt between toes as a kid!!! I took long baths as a kid , I had to soak to get all dirt off. Your children are precious!!!

[@davidnaudi2601]

My god my mum struggled to keep anything on me all I wanted was my hat. Your great parents

[@elisabete30caldas]

O que mais admiro nos vossos vídeos é precisamente a liberdade com que deixam crescer os vossos filhos. São crianças saudáveis e felizes. Deixem falar as mentes asceptizadas e padronizadas por uma sociedade feita de medos e preconceitos. Não tenho qualquer dúvida acerca do amor que têm pelos vossos filhos e da preocupação pelo seu bem estar. Não mudem nada.

[@jesrush]

Walking on the Earth with bare feet is healthy! No worries!!✌️😊

[@jankennedy330]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. I really enjoy watching your lovely family and how you live🤗

[@stephaniehanuman-dale6279]

I’m so happy you are growing a fall garden 🤗 It’s easier than a summer garden When you asked if tomatoes and peppers were perennials I yelled at the screen “YES they are!”in a climate where you don’t get a hard freeze. Move your peppers/eggplant etc. in the greenhouse to overwinter. Raised planter beds in the greenhouse is a great idea Drill holes in the bottom and line with garden cloth to hold in the soil. I’ve grown celery, lettuces, leafy greens such as broccoli, collards, cabbage,chard, kale, spinach etc.,all the root vegetables such as carrots, rutabagas,radishes,turnips etc., herbs,onions garlic in a fall garden ( seed packets usually say if varieties are cold tolerant) Plant berry bushes and elderberry now if want Scatter wildflower seeds now and they’ll be up early in spring Plant asparagus and artichokes in February ( leave space for them) if you want them Asparagus takes about three years before you can harvest from but is so good and artichokes are a bit of a space hog but are prolific and tasty and If any are allowed to flower the bright blue flowers are a bee magnet 🧲🐝 Make compost tea with your “weeds” to water with It’s “free” fertilizer Barefoot gardening is great and good for you( grounding)!😊🦶

[@TheNewbys]

Ah amazing Stephanie, thanks for sharing your advice on perennials and all the other things to plant. We absolutely love learning from you! Yay, it is making me excited. Thanks for everything friend 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@heidihughes8806]

Such a productive day, another couple of projects ticked off 👍 I can't believe how quickly Sawyer is growing, your boys are just so happy and free..,beautiful 🙂💕

[@vickfonsca]

That boy is amazing and it's notorious he have one big connection with the earth and mother nature. Don't worry he is happy😁

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Vick! ❤️❤️

[@candituck4609]

He is being a little boy and that is good that you let him be. Y’all do good. We definitely enjoy you sharing your life with us in the USA. Keep up the good work. ❤️

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Release the sweaty foot prisoners! 😅! I know the secret! I love how John has a vision and always enjoy watching it come to life! Another fabulous video you made my Sunday! ~Cara ❤

[@cindiedeasey1352]

I so happy to see that John is able to do some building again. I have a T-Shirt that says "I make things because if I don't, I get sad". I totally understand the need to be making things. I am so excited to see Sawyer taking steps and how the boys play together. Blessings to all 4 of you.

[@chabridgettumusiime8994]

❤❤❤you know ! Me too ! Healing prayers at work , he will be stronger in no time

[@doraparker2540]

You should plant collard greens in order to cook "Caldo Verde" for the Winter time. Ask any one of your neighbors for the recipe(is a very popular Portuguese Winter soup) you'll love it.

[@sarahsutherland9642]

It was cute seeing Crusoe feeding Sawyer a tomato!

[@stewlarsen709]

Loved Joao's involvement, Sawyer walking (and smiling!), and everything. Great episode!

[@daphnakoppenjan222]

So satisfying to watch you all working together, to see Crusoe so involved and to see Sawyer walking. Love it ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Daphna! ❤️🙏

[@tigercatartist]

I grew up in the 50's and 60's in Florida in the US. We were bare foot most of the time when we played outside. We also played in the dirt. Actually dirt is good for you. It builds amunities. What Tara is talking about is called "grounding" and it's a real thing. Most kids today don't get to be kids like my generation did. Glad yours do. Congratulations to Sawyer on his new skill. Walking.

[@francesclark363]

Tara is 100% right with earning. That feeling of laying almost naked in the beach sand on a great vitamin D day. You should look into grounding rods for gardening

[@pamlucas1326]

Lovely to see you all again. It is so relaxing watching you all. You are so happy together. After all the awful news lately you restore our faith in humankind. It is great to be alive today.

[@hollymatalon9832]

What you are giving your precious boys is priceless!!! Let them be kids, playing in the dirt, bugs, etc!! The environment is perfect for them. You guys are amazing parents!!! God bless.

[@robinhileman9]

Growing up in Templeton, California we never wore shoes in the summer…running from shade tree to shade tree on the way to the pool…it’s just what we did! I wouldn’t worry about what people say about going barefoot😊

[@jenniferwilding3088]

I went bare foot every summer when I was young all over the neighborhood, I loved it.

[@debracooney3428]

You’re blessed to have Jana as a neighbor and farm mentor.

[@missysisters1364]

I grew up not wearing shoe or sandals outdoors, and still don't at home so I think its wonderful and I have not ever had any issues at 68 years old. You go Caruso😊

[@christined5575]

We raised 4 barefoot children out in the country. They had the same rosy cheeks , bright eyes and love of the outdoors. They were all very healthy and active. Currently they are 4 very successful, prosperous adults who have also raised barefoot children. However, they do love expensive shoes and own a lot of them. Could that be from going barefoot in their formative years? We may never know. Relax. These little boys are obviously well cared for and very healthy. Well done.

[@TheNewbys]

We absolutely love that Christine, thanks for sharing your story with us 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@lindalagarce8996]

Oh wow! Crusoe’s feet are fine! I grew up on our family farm and ran around barefoot all my life! Yes, when going to town I put shoes on. I did that until I had to work and wore shoes more which made my feet more soft. Stickers are a thing of life, continue pull them out and carry on. He’s a healthy, happy boy. Y’all are doing a great job being parents! Hugs, love, and lots of prayers for your family and farm from Texas!

[@TheNewbys]

Amazing Linda! Thanks for all the support from Texas 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@lessmyth]

Walking barefoot is amazing , love seeing him walking with no shoes , my son did it and its exactly as you said its good for him and he likes it .. time and place to wear shoes .. his feet are and will be much better off .. no shoes is great for people to centre themselves .. your both amazing parent and both your children are happy and healthy . Love watching your channel .. keep being you ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Less. Your support means so much to us 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@suenunn9099]

Seeing Crusoe just being a boy is refreshing. Not wearing shoes on the farm is perfectly normal and nothing for concern. There is so much in the world stress about, this isn't one of them.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching and for all the support 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@4711karo]

I grew up in Africa. None of us kids wore shoes(except to school). We would go to school and put them on,, come home and ‘kick them off’. And immediately! We never thought twice about it. Keep going Crusoe, if you are lucky enough to live in a place where you can go barefooted and that,in my opinion, is a precious gift in so many many ways. I’m with you Tara, the energy from the earth is a blessing and a gift and is right there for us all. Why not connect with it. And with our bare feet!

[@themintleaf1778]

Very productive vlog. I am so happy to see more of Joao today. He has a nice personality and lovely smile. He is such an asset and knows so much about land. Your boys stole the show. I am all for your second channel. Tara I have requested this before, when you mention lunch I would like to see you all sit and have lunch. Not just work work work and work. It will be interesting to see you eat everything you harvested also.

[@faithvansanden82]

It's lovely seeing Sawyer pottering about also Crusoe, and having a young man Joel helping on the farm. Good luck with the greenhouse. Take care x

[@elisavaz429]

Actually is João, which is John in english 😊

[@peterwhite9261]

The sheep were a nice surprise. Crusoe walking in bare feet is totally fine. It works for him. It is also good for balance. When and if he hurts himself walking barefoot, he will remember to wear his shoes. Good to see John working with wood. The planter boxes look great. Tara, you and Joel made a huge compost. That will be great for the garden. Joel and family are all part of your family now. Keep well. Lots of love to you all.❤

[@TheNewbys]

Exactly that Peter, if he wants to wear shoes he will. Thanks so much for watching and for all the support. Sending you lots of love 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@paulinefreeman9492]

Yaay little mans walking proper he even got up that little step without a wobble, clever boy xxx

[@franpie2264]

Don't forget to add paper and chopped up cardboard to the compost. The big pile was a great idea Tara. OMG Sawyer was walking, so cute. Sheep poop is also good for compost and around garden beds. Never throw away old wheelbarrows. They make great planters for flowers or vegetables and you can wheel them to where you want them.Walking barefoot is good for the feet and connecting to the energy in the ground of Terra (earth) ☺💖☺

[@kathleensabourin556]

I grew up in Bermuda and spent my childhood running around barefoot and survived and thrived! Regarding oleander, we had a huge hedge of them along our property and we just grew up knowing not to touch them! Having an inside growing space through the winter will be wonderful. I would try starting some tomatoes because you never know until you try if something will work! For outside you could do broccoli, carrots and maybe peas depending on how cold it gets as well as all those good things you mentioned! I will be living vicariously over here in Canada under snow and minus temperatures! I did see last week's special sneak peak and I'm waiting anxiously to subscribe!!❤

[@annettesharrock1236]

Man was never born with shoes on, so I totally agree with you and the boys running bare foot on mothers earth. 😘. Nice job on the greenhouse so organised. My what a big compost patch. Loved watching you guys😘

[@praise1615]

What Tara said about energy from the ground is true…very healing.

[@denisehayes195]

Tomato’s are an annual but you can over winter peppers and tomatillos in the green house. For planting outside try mooli/daikon radish they are good in stir fry’s and also help to break up hard soil. You only have to look at your boys to see that you are getting the parenting right, both are confident and happy, Crusoe’s vocabulary and articulation are wonderful ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Great to know Denise, thanks so much for sharing 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@daniellereijnders6006]

Tomatoes are annual, peppers and chili's are bi-annual. You can still plant/sow kale, cauliflower, broccoli, unions, garlic, lettuce, fennel and spinach. And a few more I forgot about 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Ah amazing Danielle, thank you for sharing! 👩🏼‍🌾😁❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

[@amandarandomtube4793]

Never feel that you have to defend anything about your parenting style. I'm so jealous of Crusoe. If I could run around that place barefoot all day, eat from that garden, learn from you two and the neighbors, play with chickens and Sawyer, I'd be one happy kid! You teach that boy every day to be brave, think big, and explore, which I believe was exactly what you intended, and that's a parenting success in my book ❤

[@pamelawright502]

AND SAWYERS WALKING……YAAY…..He’s gorgeous like his big bro……👶🏼👦🏼💙💙🙏🏼🕊️

[@patriciathomas5123]

Crusoe is such an adventurer and a good big brother, and Sawyer is so smart.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Patricia!

[@carolvenema5962]

Sawyer so adorable walking ❤ Crusoe loves the outdoors and helping ❤ so beautiful to watch love your family ❤❤❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@loissaedder2214]

We grew up on a farm in Queensland in the 50s & 60s with dairy cattle, chooks, pigs. We never, hardly ever anyway, wore shoes. We worked in the dairy milking cows, barefoot. We sloshed thru mud (with cow pee and poo in it) up past our ankles. We even walked to and from school, usually barefoot, over gravel and bitumen roads (no snow and ice though but we did pop bubbles in the tar on the road in summer). We stubbed our toes, we got prickles, we survived without too many issues.

[@gracewalker9869]

YES! That’s is so true with planting your bare feet to the ground, first thing in the morning! Really helps with your circadian rhythms AND balances your hormones!!

[@MeinartHansen]

One thing you need to think about is; when the new(by) house is on paper - do NOT forget the big space for a sauna! Things you can grow in the garden; more berries, rhubarbs, ice cream (?) and some money trees! Have a good one. Love from us 💗

[@gianni1632]

I was really touched today when you asked Crusoe to hold the wood as you screwed it into place. It brought back memories of me helping my dad over 60 years ago when we were building our own home. Thank-you for that.

[@janehardy2746]

I still go bare footed it's such a relief to take my shoes off. Have been like it since about 2 and I'm now in my late 60's

[@gailcollins9331]

Very well said about why Crusoe likes to go bare footed, but how sad you even have to explain it to viewers, they are evidently living under rocks. To be bare footed on a regular basis is just so good for you. All the very best with your venture. Love, health and peace, Gail Czech Republic ❤️

[@helenafigueiras6813]

Olá john, você não tem que justificar nada sobre como deixa os seus filhos brincar ao ar livre descalcos e em liberdade, vocês sao pais protetores e cuidadosos, não é por que o seu filho mais velho anda descalço que vai ter menos saude, pelo contrario ele vai adaptar e corrigir a postura dos pés com mais perfeição... eu nasci em África, Moçambique e fui criada exatamente da mesma forma, nunca tive problemas de saúde, nenhuma doença e tenho os meus pés perfeitos " andei e corri no meio do mato, África". Parabéns pelovosso desempenho, os filhos são vossos🎉❤🇵🇹👍

[@gailcripps3667]

I walked bare footed whenever can. Across fields, how tarmac, played football etc Tara you can mix your planting up, I used egg boxs this year and they were great. If you slice tomatoes and put them in soil in green house they should grow, and you can have them in the winter. Love to you all.❤❤❤❤

[@Cathy.gatti41]

Marcher le matin pieds nus dans l’herbe c’est très bon pour avoir de l’énergie et communiquer avec la terre. Bravo Cruso 😊

[@helencanney7640]

The good thing having the compost area bigger, is that if you ever get a little tractor with a loader, you can use that to turn the compost - so so much easier….! We have gone from one pallet wide to two pallets wide for this reason.

[@sylviawagner2859]

You seem to me to be great parents. Your boys are going to have a wonderful childhood.

[@maudeestrella8196]

Wonderful episode. How anyone can question your letting Crusoe walk bare feet is unreal. All you have to do is look at him; happy and healthy. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@user-hh3iv7dn2l]

I’m almost 70 and walking barefoot whenever possible. And yes I’m a hippy😊… John I’m glad you addressed the question of Caruso’s Barefeet.

[@lynndixonsilva9961]

My brother & I always went barefoot growing up in Phoenix, Arizona .... just like Crusoe, when we landed on a sticker, we just pulled it out and went on about our business! Going barefoot is grounding with this magical earth of ours!

[@djohnson5348]

The sheep were a good surprise, and the compost pile looks great!

[@aloexialoe]

Me parece maravilloso que vuestros hijos estén sin zapatos ❤❤ viene el otoño, me encanta esta estación. Sus olores, su luz..la cadencia en el atardecer. Disfrutadlo. ❤❤❤❤

[@lieuwina]

When we were kids in Rhodesia, we went barefoot everywhere, we even cycled our bikes barefoot and only wore shoes going to town or school. Do not be concerned about Crusoe's or Sawyers feet, they have the best foot wear, leather feet, barefoot is the best. I cannot believe people are concerned about a kid running around barefoot, it is natural for kids to run around barefoot. How is John's shoulder? Little Sawyer walking now is so cute and seeing his triumphant smile at the end of it. John and Tara I would drill holes through the plastic and the wood in your raised beds to help drain the water. Have a great week end.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Lieuwina. Great comment. Johns shoulder is healing nicely. Back at it for sure very very soon. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@jules7239]

Heavens, it must be wearing responding to these repeated questions, but what a lovely response. Your children, your choice (and theirs!)😊 Happy days to you all, with or without shoes! 🎉

[@saracaetano1723]

Your boys are living their best lifes,that's because your the best parent's and how is Sawyer walking already😊I'm si impressed and overwhelmed by how hard you both work,and your boys are learning it all hugs and beijinhos 😘

[@marcelaroge]

Azaleas and Hydrangeas grow great under pine trees. You can have quite a colourful garden!!

[@user-zy4ws2ku8o]

Grounding is absolutely good for a person. You two have patience to deal with arm chair parents. You are raising resilient persons not persons who will not know how to feed themselves or fear based persons. Do you. Thank you for sharing your lives.

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️🙏👍🙏 thank you friend. ❤️

[@rachelfrees1268]

I’m with Tara. Going barefooted is good for your feet. Sawyer walking is joyful to watch. It happened so fast. Caruso knows what he wants in a way that is sound for him. He’s such a joy and so pleasant to be around (on KZbin) 😂

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Rachel! Crusoe and Sawyer send lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏