Another Week Building our Off-grid Smallholding in Spain

[@steveallen1635]

Your land has a magical/fairytale feel to it! I think it's the ponds, trees and terracing!

[@tomkinsky771]

Hi Harriet, one improvement on those cylindrical stakes for the guy lines might be to change them out completely, either for the thick metal screw-in type that are made for tying off a dog, or 1"x1" oak stakes made for landscaping applications, if they sell those in Spain. Cool idea on the Ecoflow, will look into that!

[@bobyaxelord7968]

I really like the Ecoflow's portable power station cause they are so nice for outdoors recreation

[@donaldmayfield9159]

That Delta is exactly what I need as a portable power source when I am out on adventures.

[@synwavvinedo]

Omg, that food at the end looks so delicious!! I can’t wait to try some of these dishes myself.

[@josephbruce5080]

I enjoyed the video. I also use the chopsticks for mixing stuff. Thanks also for the link on the power station.

[@lucimaria-x3b]

El té de ortiga es muy bueno para enjuagarse el cabello, da mucho brillo. Hermosa toda vuestra tarea. El entusiasmo es contagioso, gracias.

[@eugenesayles7160]

I am really impressed with that power station and I think I am getting one for myself.

[@decero3064]

Igual estoy en la.mia recién empezando🤗

[@maitemaitechu1685]

Sois fantásticos!!!!!se ve hermoso !!!! Estoy aprendiendo mucho con vosotros, felicidades,abrazos🙋😘😘💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌻💖

[@jasminekim3111]

I love how you can lift the power station up that easily and they work well for your off-grid life!

[@iankolazpitasobron1520]

Que bonito lo estáis haciendo todo. Enhorabuena

[@bobbalbirnie2478]

The cabbage looked awesome, should make for some great sauerkraut! A word of caution on placing the black plastic sheeting down so close to the exterior perimeter of the tent unless you have the tent on a mound so that the interior is higher than the exterior land. When the rain runs off the roof of the tent the plastic will enable the water to run back into the interior of the tent rather than into the surrounding land and will flood the interior of the tent. Good luck with your property development, thank you for sharing your journey with us so we can learn with you. Be well.../B

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! Hmm yeah, was thinking about that. The bottom zip of the tent sits about 2 inches off the ground so the water shouldn't go IN but it might run UNDER the tent, which I guess could cause mould if it doesn't dry quickly.

[@tomkinsky771]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead Maybe you could punch a few small drainage holes in the black plastic on the outside of the tent, to take care of that issue? Not ideal of course since some weeds could pop up through those holes, but since you've already put so much effort into setting the teepee up ther it might be worth the tradeoff... :)

[@mfrodyma1480]

Wonderful video!!! Thanks, I love the simple food prep!!! Back to basics and focus on simple flavors from the land.

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Fabulous cabbages. Cant wait to see the coleslaw. What a beautiful vlog and music!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@101life9]

Lovely and cozy Teepee..so inviting. Lunch? Yummy 😋...it makes me feel so at home. Love it 😀😍❤

[@johnnymoore6730]

Thanks for sharing the video. I was not also aware that there are power stations as powerful as the Delta.

[@FueradecampoMike]

Qué bien! Cuantos avances!! Jeje ¡seguro que salen plantitas de las semillas del lápiz! ❤️✌️😊 un abrazo!

[@akindofmagick]

Great idea!

[@danyoutube7491]

It looks lovely there, and what great looking cabbages. I occasionally forage nettles here in the UK, and they are my favourite thing to forage as well (it never occurred to me that they would grow in a hot, dry place like Spain). Partly because as Brits we are familiar with them from a young age, so I have confidence in identifying them, but also because they are rather tasty and I know they are good for me.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Lots of my neighbours commented that it was surprising to see nettles on our property. They seem to be growing most where I've been fertilizing liberally with urine-tea hahaha. I guess they like the nitrogen!

[@diegosantos6258]

I enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work !

[@tinyapothecarykitchen]

Lovely video! I think I'm going to have to add cabbages to my garden this year! You made me hungry! :)

[@lisabarajas1269]

Nicely done!

[@bertslijkhuis3032]

Congrats with 10k subscribers!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thanks! 😃

[@garymorris6819]

Looks like you can charge that Delta with any power source which is great.

[@mauricebrown9094]

Just beautiful.

[@mrs.jillaroo6907]

Hi Harriet, Loving the ecoflow! How great is that!! It's a generator but without the noise, the fumes, and the fuel cost!! It's going to be amazing for your guests in the future but I bet you'll love using it around your property. So handy and portable! Very happy for you that you also got it sponsored. It's amazing w h at can be done isn't it these days! As for the bell tent, I remember you moved some sand to elevate the tent area already, do you think the height is high enough with the black plastic? I couldn't tell from the video if you managed to get the plastic in a slope slanted away from the tent or not. Water has a funny way to go where it shouldn't, it even defies gravity..!! I really liked how you built these little shelves. They are so cute and handy.And that food looked so delicious! Happy belated birthday Mauro!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you!! It is very handy, very lucky to have it! I hope the the bell tent is a little elevated, yes (and therefore the plastic somewhat sloped), but I was waiting for the next rain to see how the plastic behaves before going all-in! I am sure some water will get under the tent, but waiting to see how much/whether it drains away quickly/etc!

[@tomkinsky771]

Mrs. Jillaroo, that's a great comment about the Ecoflow acting like a mini generator.

[@mechanics4all405]

use the cut pipe to make wicking beds for growing easy

[@ginesfranciscoiniestagimen9484]

Eres una Makina😀

[@clickswiipemarketing7518]

Oh dear so sorry to see all your stuff wet! You are so good humoured about it I would not be a happy bunny!! Off to Spain next month for a month hope the weather is better! When we were over in march we had a really bad sand storms!! Xxxx

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! Hope you have a great time in Spain and are lucky with the weather!

[@geralonso1997]

con todo mis respetos el agua con la que la limpia las plantas no es adecuada, con un balde plástico, 25 lts y 3 gotas de lejía de potabilizar agua ,5 lts 1.60 € , para evitar transmisión de parásitos y bacterianas, los depósitos pueden taparlos con malla de ocultación o anti-hierva, a si evitan las algas, se suele clavar unas puntas de acero cada mtr y luego alambre galvanizado de extremo a otro para que el plástico no toque el agua luego rodea de alambre el borde de plástico y depósito y lo cinca con alicate o tenaza evita se vuele si hace mucho viento.... para el horno de la cocina aun buen limpiador de hornos dejarlo 8 h y aclarar con agua y bicarbonato , elimina olores, sustrae químicos y desinfecta, para cocinar ortigas solo es la hoja se hierve para eliminar el efecto urticaria y se tira el agua o se utiliza de repelente de insectos solo para las plantas, las hojas se lavan y ya sirven para condimentar , un saludo ... como se hacen; Separa las hojas una por una, siempre con los guantes. Remojarlas para que desaparezcan los pelillos que producen ese escozor... aunque para evitar completamente los riesgos y un posible malestar estomacal leve... lo mejor es escaldar las hojas de la ortiga. Para escaldar las ortigas, coloca un cazo al fuego con agua y cuando rompa a hervir, introduce las ortigas. Pasados 40 segundos o un minuto, sácalas y refréscalas en agua con hielo, para cortar la cocción. ¡Ya están listas!.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hola! Agradezco algunos comentarios que has hecho aquí arriba, pero sobre lo de limpiar las hortalizas en agua con lejía... cada uno puede hacerlo que quiera, claro, pero yo no soy de esterilizar las cosas antes de comerlas, incluso entiendo que es más sano ingerir un poco de microbios, si sabes como se ha cultivado el alimento y con qué tipo de contaminantes puede haber tenido contacto. Además, en la fermentación de ácida láctica, que es lo que hice en el video, el desarrollo de las buenas bacterias y la ácida láctica que producen mata a las otras bacterias que pueden estar presentes. Un saludo!

[@geralonso1997]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead , puede usar bicarbonato 1 cuchara por litr esperar 10 minutos (no es tan eficiente)tiene razón solo en parte, si bien mueren ciertas bacterias que no soportan el medio ácido, los huevos de diferentes insectos y los virus vegetales no se rompen la membrana nuclear, (muerte bacteriana o viral) ...adhiriéndose a las paredes del estómago, con cierta irritación que rompe la membrana estomacal haciendo que ciertas bacterias atraviesen esa membrana y introducirse en la corriente sanguínea, puede ud consultarlo en las últimas investigaciones .... ( Helicobacter pylori: its discovery and relevance for medicine) Helicobacter pylori. Descubrimiento. Nobel 2005. Úlcera péptica. Úlcera duodenal. Úlcera gástrica. Gastritis. ( el rotavirus), no quiero aburrirla con más datos, 3 gotas de lejía potabilizadora en 10/20 litros de agua se evaporan en temperaturas superiores a 17º apenas ingiere cloro 1% de las 3 gotas------- ¿Por qué se debe desinfectar y no solo lavar las verduras y las frutas? Listeriosis,Shigella,Toxoplasma gondii; Un parásito común en los animales, sobre todo, en los gatos

[@geralonso1997]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead por supuesto ud es libre de hacer las cosas como quiere,yo soy de campo, solo es una sugerencia, los autores de libros de agricultura o autosuficiencia nadie habla este apartado, siendo muy importante. Un saludo y perdoné si la he ofendido no es mi intención. ...... However, according to a study in pregnant women, if the parasite passes to the fetus through the placenta, it can cause serious malformations. Some Conditions Caused by Toxoplasmosis in Newborns

[@azuelectra]

🙈madre mía cuanta agua!!...Ahira con el sol y el aire se década! Ese tipo de batería (generador solar es a la que yo hacia referencia en otros comentario de anteriores vídeos. Se utilizan mucho para camper ,camping o Tyn house.Tambien puedes usarlo en algún momento puntual (como ya he visto en el video),para cuando la precises en tu casa. Además posiblemente puedas tener conectado el panel solar mientras haces uso de cualquier enchufe ,usb,etc así siempre la tendrás cargada y lista para su uso. Yo estoy buscando una que no emita campo electromagnético para mi nueva vivienda

[@carolivio2150]

Hermosos !!!!!!

[@mtoralf]

Beautiful

[@johnpierce2390]

You may need to put some drainage holes in the plastic are it will hold water

[@Bunbasty]

Hola saludo para los dos estuvo genial el video muy bonita la casa de camping y la estacion de energia portatil solar me gusto mucho es un resuelve cuando se vive aislado corta muy bien los tubos de pvc muy buen ingenio de los dos y bueno la estufa quedo nueva a cocinar se adicho saludo desde la isla del encanto puerto rico. ¡Te deseo mucha suerte!

[@roxanedumont7977]

Hello, Ilove your videos, thanck you for charing your journey :) I'm looking for a Bell tent too, can you share were did you bought your's? Thanck you so much

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

I bought it on Vevor.es I cannot give a fair review though, I have heard from others that these tents get tatty after a while being exposed to UV rays and the elements... So far mine is doing well but have only had it a few months!

[@justlooking4202]

Not sure if you already mentioned it but tipi's like that need to sit on a wooden platform or it'll keep happening.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Yeah, tbh I'm not sure how many seasons this tent will last - if we're happy with it and wanna continue with it long term we'll think about a base!

[@salvadormar1965]

Buen video como siempre Supongo que por el entorno estáis en la zona de Denia , Benisa ,Calpe Eso creo yo soy de Alicante con los vendavales que se levantan en esta zona ese tippie tiene mal futuro , mucho mejor una vieja caravana.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Estamos cerca de Castellón :) Creo que solo vamos a tener el tipi montado cuando hace falta usarlo, para prolongar su expectativa de vida sobre todo, pero por el viento también.

[@deatraparks4739]

hello i wanted to say i learn something each time i see your videos..like when you share cooking also. may i ask what brand or kind of motar and pestle do you have? i think these are hard to find i do appreciate and admire your figuring out and learning all of these different projects----thank you--your friend deatra--ps i can never open the hearted comments--sorry

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you Deatra! Gosh not sure about the pestle and mortar, it's old! But it's a little too smooth, not great for grinding - a rough stone one would be better in my opinion!

[@peterwilberforce2890]

Longer spikes and a heavy stone on top

[@beniymireia1588]

No tenia ni idea que se pudiran comer las ortigas 🤤

[@amsfountain8792]

Interesante lo de la batería. Eres muy mañosa y trabajadora.

[@Heartful.Living101]

Hi guys! We were Looking for a tent like this for our guests too.. could u provide the link for the online shop please?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hiya, I bought it from Vevor.es I can't vouch for how hardwearing it is, though, we we've only had it a couple of months. There might be better brands out there!

[@peterwilberforce2890]

Longer spikes wood and some heavy stones on top

[@ginacrusco234]

Your teepee looks so cozy and romantic all aglow at night!

[@thomashughwallace9418]

Could you explain as an English woman, how did you get residency there long term? was it difficult? Or are you married so you automatically get Spanish nationality? How would you recommend getting around the idea of only being allowed 3 months , now brexit is done and now no-longer part of the E.U.. Keep up the good work guys.. well done for all your efforts. Un abrazo de Londres :)

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Will answer this in our q&a video in a couple of weeks!

[@thomashughwallace9418]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead legend. Would like to do these as you down in Vejer de la frontera in Andalusia. Worth a trip down to the Cadiz coast. Tom.

[@mireiapadernblesa361]

La nacionalidad española siempre debe solicitarse, no se otorga a un extranjero jamás automáticamente.

[@pgregory6357]

Love your videos. Where did you get your teepee?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! I bought it on Vevor.es, a Spanish site.

[@eljardindemalba9688]

Me encantaría seguiros más, pero no entiendo el ingles y no hay subtítulos en español..

[@geralonso1997]

Activa subtítulos en KZbin pon español, así de fácil.

[@mireiapadernblesa361]

Yo se muy poco inglés y me sirven, con los subtitulos en inglés, para practicar. Animate a estudiar inglés al menos un poco, es de una utilidad máxima

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Tiene subtítulos, hay que activarlos y hacer clic en engranaje para cambiar el idioma.

[@punjabseth260]

👌👌👌👌🌼

[@coby6417]

🌟👍💐🍀

[@stewartwilliams2086]

the worst thing about finding a boiled worm in cabbage is finding half a worm

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

😆

[@isabelherrera8647]

Hi Harriet, pls don't place bells on the cat collar, it's harmful!!! Bell noise can be detrimental to the cat health!!!

[@monicabrito8523]

Hello, are you vegetarian?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

We mostly eat vegan unless we know where eggs/cheese etc comes from.

[@doloresperez2139]

creo deberías lavar y desinfectar mejor los vegetales

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Para la fermentacion de ácida láctea no hace falta una limpieza súper profunfa porque el ácido acaba con las bacterias malas, pero que cada uno haga como quiera 🤷‍♀️