DRASTIC TIMES lead to DRASTIC MEASURES on our abandoned Portuguese homestead! WE NEED HELP!

The land has gotten all too much for us, we need help!

[@dorothyallen3614]

Your beautiful paradise is now opening its beautiful hidden treasures and even more usable spaces for your families use, so glad you’ve decided to chop the thorns down because they are so invasive. Now you can get to those beautiful stone walls and uncover them for their historical charm. What beauty unfolds ❤🎉

[@THESCOTTERS]

It really is! Thank you so much ☺️

[@anniebee2962]

Love Sunday mornings when ur video comes out. I always watch it with my morning coffee n wish i was there. U are all so positive, upbeat hard-working n happy. I'm sure u will realise ur dream house very soon. I wish u all the luck in the world

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thanks so much that’s so kind to say ☺️

[@maudeestrella8196]

Great result. Kayla coming up the ladder cracked me up. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@THESCOTTERS]

😂

[@missglenellen]

Wow, angel's wings gates! and Pudding, so clever and well trained. Well done Betsy!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you! 😊

[@sissilia449]

So impressed with Betsy's training of Pudding, it takes a lot of skill to train dogs, you have to be calm, nurturing and confident all at the same time, well done Betsy! Future vet??

[@THESCOTTERS]

She has done so well! They really have a special bond! Yes I think she would love to be a vet ☺️

[@thesimpleplan]

Really great job. Seems drastic but is essential for rejuvenation and keeping the eco system going. That mulch will be full of sooo much goodness. Enjoy the summer break with the kids. I’m sure the followers would understand if you uploaded shorter videos / less frequent posts during the summer break. Enjoy the time with the kids, don’t miss out on stuff for us. 👊🏼Looking forward to the next episode already and the energy you all bring 😊👌🏼

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much yes definitely feels drastic but like you say very worth it ☺️ We sure will very excited to have them home and for them to enjoy their summer! Yes our videos might be slightly different over the next couple of months ☺️ Thank you for your support!

[@joanbroadway759]

So exciting to be able to explore areas of your land that have never been accessible. The kids will have great adventures going from terrace to terrace this summer. There's no lack of shade or water for you to cool off in during the heat of the summer.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes it sure it and definitely we feel so lucky with all the shade and water! It’s such a lifesaver in the heat! ☺️

[@moniquevelasco20]

What a difference now that all the paths and terraces have been cleared. It looks so good. Great job guys. Love and be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes! Thank you! Makes such a difference ☺️

[@hvanderp578]

What a precious place, trails for walking, happy kids, happy Pudding. Good luck with all yr endeavours family Scotter

[@THESCOTTERS]

It really is a special place! Thank you ☺️

[@gillyt2752]

Loved the vlog and the land looks so much better having some room too breathe, I would find an Arborist to talk too about the forest and what it needs too thrive, wild areas are actually a lot of work and you can see that if not looked after it can almost strangle the land with things like brambles, ivy etc. it all looks green on the outside because it’s all trying to fight for the same bit of sunlight but underneath at the ground level its another story. You are all doing an amazing job bringing the land back to life and you can do so much going forward and I for one can’t wait to follow along and see you achieve your dreams. 🥰

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! Yes it definitely feels like it can breath again! That’s the dream I would love to get a professional in to help us with the forest and I definitely think it needs it, as you say they are all fighting for the light not having enough room! We are super excited for what the future holds ☺️

[@joiejarvis4461]

Love the new areas you are seeing now. It will let you see and plan. I hope the digger man comes soon to start working. I know you are excited to get started. I’m excited with you. Blessings on your adventurous ahead. You will have a lot to share. 😎🥰👏🏻😉

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! Yes us too we are so excited to start! And will definitely have a lot to share ☺️

[@Aotruba]

Amazing forest and terraces. ❤ I would love to see the granite wall exposed! Can't wait once its cleared up! Your veggie garden looks yummy! 😋👌

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! Yes we will work on clearing the granite very soon ☺️

[@lynnbfoster]

It’s getting there! Love seeing your progress on your land and I’m looking forward to seeing the house restoration!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Us too! We can’t wait! ☺️

[@terrencelowery7524]

Hi goats and pigs will keep the tearreses clear.. Enjoy yr channel wish you and yr family every success. Support from south Africa.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! Yes we hope to get some goats and pigs soon! ☺️

[@DieNona82]

Dear scotters, i wish you so much help that you can realize so soon your dreams !! Your kids are so cute and i love your vids from portugal !! Greetings from bavaria !!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! So pleased you enjoy the videos ☺️

[@francescatappi3241]

Have a wonderful summer holiday!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you! You too! ☺️

[@dianestephenson8528]

Need a chipper to mulch up brambles as you trim them away. Amazing gates. They look terrific.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes we sure do, it’s on the list of things to save up for ☺️ Thank you we are so happy with the gates so far!

[@staciamartin923]

I know it’s tempting but forrest have to be managed. Not just left .Not only fires but the health of your trees and future trees and plants .learning about native and getting rid of invasive species . It helps your wild life and actually draws more wild life. It also keeps you perpetually in wood with out depleting your trees . You guys are such hard workers . So glad you have discovered your ancient terraces . You have so many hidden resources just waiting to be discovered . The gates are fantastic that wheel. Will come in handy as someone who was tasked with getting out and opening the gates as the youngest sister.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes absolutely we definitely need to manage the forest that’s for sure we are trying to learn as much as possible about the trees and forest management it’s exciting but definitely a challenge! Yes I think a wheel is necessary especially for the little people 😅😂

[@radar2ana]

You own a very good piece of land ❤nice lawn

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@lindabrooks8242]

The land is still so beautiful! Sometimes clearing is for the best, as you say. Great video!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much yes it’s good to clear ☺️

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Your children are a absolute joy super special memeries❤

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@staceytanner553]

5 years ago, my husband and I moved to Greece and like you, we also have neighbour's giving us fresh produce and we exchange,, I also hate wasting food, especially anything I have grown.. I will try your tomato and chilli jam, as we can't get lime pickle here, i learnt to make it and my love for preserving and pickling began.. love watching your progress.

[@THESCOTTERS]

I have made lime pickle! You much share your recipe!!! ☺️🙏

[@legrandeileen4863]

The gate is smashing, well done, really love it😇😇😇

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@lfuentes4098]

You need to get a excavator in there to help clear the brambles off the walls. While the digger is there he might be able to help you with the brambles. They have special attachments that can break them apart as well.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes that’s very true we do need that to come and help us maybe soon 😊

[@billyinwaves]

It's amazing to have your own undiscovered land. The downside, is that you probably do need your own tractor.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes both very true! 😅☺️

[@matthewgordon-clark2392]

I envy you and the kids the fun and beauty of exploring that land.

[@THESCOTTERS]

We do feel so lucky to be living here 😊

[@paulom875]

Love too see your videos.👍

[@THESCOTTERS]

Glad you like them! ☺️

[@marilynfdavis891]

You are doing a great job of upgrading your property!! Blessings!! 💜

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much!

[@lupitaolson7837]

I'm not getting any house cleaning done 😉 because it's more enjoyable watching you guys. Love it💞💞

[@THESCOTTERS]

Haha sorry to distract you 😊😆 glad your enjoying the videos though!

[@MariaJoseAniceto]

Congrats on the gate and on clearing the terraces. Now the property looks much larger. I've been dealing with the Asiática wasp, too. For about 2 weeks decided to make a few traps and spread them throughout the orchid. It's ridiculous the amount that have been caught. It the problem gets serious at your place, i'll gladly share the info.

[@pathoward5721]

Good job Betsy! ❤❤❤

[@THESCOTTERS]

She loves reading these kind words!! ☺️🙏

[@Susan.I]

I had no idea you were not a carpenter! Being a plumber is important in completing a kitchen or bath!!

[@anaclohessy402]

You are doing amazing with the Portuguese kidos 🎉

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you! 😃

[@carinep.4520]

Looks great. If roots are still in the grown you’ll have to repeat many times. It will be fun exploring the forest.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes very true but hoping it will be a bit more manageable now! ☺️

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

You made the appropriate choice with the brush hogging. Your soil quality already has a high level of organic material so the new mulched layer will just make it better. When you approach a rainy season (or do it now if you can water the area daily) you can broadcast a desirable grasses seed blend (lightly rake it into the soil/mulch blend) in these areas to compete with the brambles roots - because they will be back. And if Badger can go around the edges of the brush hogged areas and strim that last little bit against the walls and at the hillside edge, it will be perfect. Your best bet for the forest is three milking goats. You will need an electrified wire fence around the perimeter and the resolve to milk them every day. The process is strimming a clear pathway for the fence so it does not "ground out" , stepping in fiberglass poles and stringing two lines of wire that will be electrified by a solar fence energizer. Milking goats are the most docile and the least likely to stray. THe quantity of 3 is because that is the minimum for the "herd instinct" and if there supplemental feed, water, shelter and milking station is all in one place, even if they have gone on a walkabout, they should return at dusk. Hoping some of that is useful!

[@THESCOTTERS]

That is all very useful thank you! We would absolutely love to get some goats one day soon but want to be fully prepared for them but it’s definitely the best long term solution for land management that’s for sure! Yes we still need to storm and clear the edges and walls hoping to get that done soon! Love the idea of planting grasses too thank you so much ☺️

[@cathyholt5215]

Your daughter is clever & adorable.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Aww thank you ☺️

[@k.j.2481]

Great job on the clearing of the land. Plus thinning the trees gives the trees so much more light and they're healthier when areas are thinned out. Otherwise a trees root system may be so weak from trying to find water that it tumbles over competing with so many trees. That really defeats nature.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you yes I totally agree I think we need to thin the trees and give the bigger ones a chance to thrive! ☺️

[@cherimawby9709]

Walking along the cleared terraces how gorgeous your property is 🤗 ❤️

[@THESCOTTERS]

It really is we feel so lucky ☺️

[@assuncaomeireles198]

Que vidio excelente adorei. O portao ficou muito legal. Gostei muito de ver a Betsy a treinar o seu caozinho ela é tao adoravel aliás sao todos tao queridos que familia fantástica. A sua propriedade está linda gosto muito dessa floresta mas agora está melhor tinha muita vegetaçao. Que os abençoe muito Adoro esta familia sao incriveís Sejam bem vindos e voltem sempre 🩵🙏👍👍👍 🐕🐕‍🦺🐓🐓

[@THESCOTTERS]

Muito Obrigada, fico muito contente por terem gostado do vídeo, adoramos partilhá-los convosco! Sim, a Betsy é fantástica com o cachorrinho, eles têm mesmo uma ligação tão forte. Obrigada pelo vosso apoio, até à próxima semana ☺️

[@miriammuskal5402]

Much work to be done Best of luck👍

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes there sure is! It’s a ongoing process ☺️

[@pnewc8588]

We just got a new puppy a few weeks ago so I might need some tips & tricks from your kiddos! Great job!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Oh wow congratulations they are just the best little things arnt they! ☺️

[@SanIgnacioBCS]

Very nice spaces. Congratulations!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you!☺️

[@terryallen6688]

Remember. though the roots may still be viable and grow back very soon.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes this is very true 😅😬

[@cherylrosalis1948]

I am guessing there are no snakes or bad spiders there. If that is so, that is wonderful. Seeing you walk around in flip flops scares this old lady.

[@THESCOTTERS]

😅 sorry didn’t mean to scare you! There are definitely snakes and spiders but none that are poisonous luckily ☺️

[@tomprice2501]

Wow just amazing hillside/ gradient. I would look at keeping your long term costs down in irrigation type systems and pumping water everywhere. Finding the highest point on your farm / Quinta/ plot of land, would be to build one large round reservoir to hold at least thirty / eighty thousand litres of water, then place those plastic protected water tanks at every level all the way to the bottom having an overflow pipe starting from your reservoir to each tank. Then from each tank at each level run a plastic pipe (with a ON - OFF Valve) to feed whatever you want to grow against the wall of each terrace. This way everything will be gravity feed from catching all your rainwater from your roofs. Just saying. Yes, tomatoes are doing well, although you have some late blight showing on your leaves. This is the best way to encourage your children to eat fresh fruits and vegetables straight from your garden. Just love it. Kids on holiday, but you have lots of vegetables and fruits to pick/ pickling and freezing. Not all is lost.

[@THESCOTTERS]

This is such a great idea for the irrigation thank you so much! We will look in to that! Yes not all is lost and they are eating them faster than I can turn them in to something 😂 Thank you for your lovely message ☺️

[@codyleeser392]

In the States, we call that machine a bush hog.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Love this name ☺️

[@antoniodasilva1230]

I would use a bramble spray around the stone walls after a few years might get rid of them

[@THESCOTTERS]

That’s a good idea! ☺️

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Great progress on your land. The gates look very nice.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@angelogouveia2487]

Good job guy's, your land looks amazing ❤

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

You have such a beautiful area😊 and your girls are just adorable...smart 😊 and adding to your Portuguese...ice cream=sorvete as it is the very common word in Brazil...picolé = popsicle...and in the summer “picolés” of all kinds are a must...not as a creamy ice cream, juice with the natural fruit taste😋

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thanks so much! 😊 and love those new words thank you 🙏🏼

[@allenwc]

A quick, and easy, way to check square is to measure diagonally across the rectangle, if both diagonals are the same, it is square. Or you could just buy a 3ft framers square . . . at some point, any small farm will benefit greatly from a small tractor. clean up and maintenance are so much faster. and! Love you guys, awesome attitude, great work ethic, keep itup!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Great tip! Thank you! Yes I think maybe one day we will have to get some machinery or maybe goats 😂 Thank you so much and thanks for watching ☺️

[@armandodesousa6375]

Even though brambles are amongst the best green covers for animals and birds , and are native- they have to be controled- your place is ever more beautiful. About the pigs- assuming you have a small section where there is smoe shade from the sun, I would put the pigs where you are to move your vegetable garden. Pigs work wonders at cleaning up and fertilizung the land. You would obviously need strong fencing in place, but with boars about, it is already a prerequisite for a place like your for even having a veggie garden. Até já..

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes I totally agree very important but also they really take over I’m so pleased we can see the land and no what we are working with ☺️ We were thinking to put the pigs in in the forest just as you go in as there is water and lots of shade! Yes definitely need a strong fence 😅

[@mikedevere]

Exactly what I was about to say- goats plus mobile electric fencing and your brambles will be gone. Goats are super fun, too. Goats eat brambles and can be kept short-term on long chains which are moved periodically to allow continuous grazing.

[@THESCOTTERS]

I love goats and would love to get them soon but want to make sure we are ready for them! It they are definitely the plan long term ☺️

[@mikedevere]

@@THESCOTTERS 👍 We look forward to it. Time was everyone with half an acre kept a mating pair of goats using long chains (especially for the male) to keep the garden down and to provide milk. A small barn is all that was needed in the winter and that's northern Europe. Maybe you wouldn't even need that. Best of luck guys ❣️

[@dinac7361]

It looks so much better !!I know whss as t you mean about leaving it as it was big for gore safety I’d essential,not only that you have all that land it’s a shame not to be able to use it ,great wotk

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes definitely! Thank you so much! ☺️

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Badger, I strongly encourage you to continue buying lumber from your local mill. That is a wonderful way to support small business. What you can do to protect your investment is to begin "stickering"the lumber that comes from the mill. This is how it's done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noW2haqahLmqgLs The only thing I can add is store the stack under your open air barn roof. Do not cover the stack. It is all about air circulation. And, I would add stout timbers on the very top that line up with you stickers and place some heavy weights on the timbers. Large clean stones will do nicely. I hope this is helpful 😊

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you for your message, we definitely will be they are an amazing family run business and are harvesting sustainably which is also very important for us too, we are super happy with it so will continue to use them! Thank you so much for the video that’s so helpful and your right I think we will move the wood in to the barn! Super helpful comment thank you Steve ☺️

[@louistorcello3525]

To help eliminate brambles mix 3 litres white vinegar 1 kg salt and a teaspoon dishwashing detergent. Spray all leaves and branches and stems. Best to do on hot dry day. It is good to see you are brush hogging the terraces this will give you great access to clear them establish what to use them for however keep on top of maintenance especially during summer. Beware of leeches near the spring. What a beautiful property rising from the brambles and weeds. If you plan to get chooks and pigs, may I suggest getting their housing and feed bins etc well ready before they arrive. Also remember they require daily care so your travels plans must include someone to care for them. Also, I suggest sourcing a good vet prior to their arrival. Following from Australia.

[@THESCOTTERS]

This is a great tip for the brambles thank you as we don’t want to use chemicals! Yes for sure they will need a lot of preparation and care that’s why we don’t want to rush in to getting any animals just yet ☺️

[@eopoep]

Crikey. You live on a mountain ledge. I had no idea those terraces are so high.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes we do have some very high terraces that’s for sure ☺️

[@jaybug564]

You definitely needed the land clear out with summer you don’t need any random fire being able to really take a hold on your property. Great job with Pudding Betsy! Hope you have a lovely summer holidays!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes absolutely so pleased we had it done! Thank you I’m sure they will ☺️

[@alanwilkins139]

🙏❤️👍

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you ☺️

[@helenomahony6280]

❤

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you ☺️

[@mrspeabody3128]

remove the lids and rings off the waterbottles dogs can swallow or choke on them..

[@cherylemaybury9967]

Pigs will clear your land for you. You should get them and put them in the overgrown areas. 😊

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes they sure will! Can’t wait to get some animals to help us on the land! ☺️

[@tilliewust451]

Hi from South Africa. I hear Badger saying 'lekker'. Has he been to South Africa? Just curious. Love your program!!!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much…ahh really no he hasn’t but we do have some friends for SA so maybe picked it up from them 😅

[@donnaconyers5189]

Wow it all looks so wonderful. Do you know any of the history of your property and what the terraces were used for? Also have you tried using your nasturtium leaves in pestos. I add them to kale and make a nice peppery pesto.

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much ☺️ well we know our neighbours grandmother was born and raised in the house with her siblings and the old road that passes it was a very busy road back in the day that connected the villages which is incredible and the land used for farming but that’s all we know so far! Would love to know more but our Portuguese isn’t so great to get more information from our neighbours but hopefully as we get better we will learn more and more ☺️ Love the idea of the pesto thank you!

[@donnaconyers5189]

@@THESCOTTERS that’s so awesome. So great you guys are reviving it

[@mrs.jillaroo6907]

Hi Badge, Hi Kayla, great job clearing the land the way you did. It was very needed!! Long term maintenance, have you thought of using goats? Not only can you get all the milk / cheese from them, but they can keep clearing the land for you. You can get mobile electric fences and change their area wherever you need a clearing done. Well done on training Pudding :) She is doing so well. I wanted to share a trick I did with all of our dogs, which was specific hand signs with each command. As our dogs got older, they lost their hearing, and only responded to our hand signing. I also found it useful if they ran away across too far or couldn't really hear us. I also found at least with them that body language was in the end even more responsive to vocal command. It's great too,vif you end up in a noisy environment or loud machinery. I think your property is looking amazing, and wish you the best in the house build :) Happy holidays to the kids!!! And the gate looks fantastic! Well done Mr. Apprentice Carpenter / professional plumber ;)

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much for your message, yes we would love to get goats one day in the future but want to make sure we are fully prepared before we commit to any animals! Oh wow I love this idea of hand signals what a great idea and like you say as they get older it will be easier for them! Thanks for the idea! ☺️

[@filomenacarvalho8731]

Lindos. ❤❤❤🇵🇹

[@THESCOTTERS]

Obrigada ☺️

[@Kayak088]

It would be so cool if you teamed up with Simply life reclaimed in Arkansas and did an exchange meeting, your families seem so similar and the lives you are forging with sustainable living. Sorta like a East meets West thing

[@THESCOTTERS]

Wow yes that would be amazing, would love to do some meet ups ☺️

[@belabolita]

🥰😘😘🌼 🚜uhuhuh férias de verao 🏖🌞

[@THESCOTTERS]

☺️🌞🍦

[@annmcnamara8]

Excellent wooden gate that should keep trespassers out

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@LifeWithTheLunas]

10:13 such a fun scene! 😂

[@THESCOTTERS]

😂

[@lisashields3252]

Great video

[@THESCOTTERS]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@kristinagoding7045]

Wow ,your land is massive! ! Enjoy your summer XOXO

[@THESCOTTERS]

It really is! Hope you have a great summer too! We are excited to share what we get up too ☺️

[@kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605]

On up left from shop a modern built house is there seems

[@THESCOTTERS]

☺️

[@karenmarshall7056]

Goats would eat all that down lovely

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes we really hope to get goats soon when we are set up ☺️

[@robinfisher2103]

Not sure your gate is wide enough for deliveries !!!

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes we don’t think so too so not going to hang them till we have had the ground works done ☺️

[@tessmusselman9491]

What’s the song at 19:00?? Everything looks so good cleared up

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you so much! ☺️ ohh I’ll have a look for the name and let you know!

[@gloriadamoff8680]

Would love to know where you are in Portugal…

[@THESCOTTERS]

We are in northern Portugal in the Porto district 🙏

[@luisagoncalves7889]

Podiam anexar o tradutor 👍

[@THESCOTTERS]

Desculpe, mas vamos ver isso! ☺️

[@chrisbevan6390]

pigs will love you forever if you let them do the clearing ours do !

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes I bet we’ll hopefully soon we will get some little pigs to help us out! ☺️

[@auntiemandy5638]

You should stop watering your tomatoes when you want them to ripen for better flavor 🍅

[@THESCOTTERS]

Ohh great tip thank you! ☺️

[@josephinegraham5337]

❤🦘🇦🇺

[@THESCOTTERS]

Thank you ☺️

[@francesedwards5481]

Or you could get a weed eater but that would be a lot of work 23:22

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes great idea ☺️ thank you

[@Susan.I]

The slugs are big and fat!

[@THESCOTTERS]

They are HUGE arnt they 😅

[@lindag8548]

Do you have boots 👢 to wear on your property

[@THESCOTTERS]

We do ☺️ just it’s been quite hot to wear them the last few weeks 😅

[@jacquelinejeffs4079]

Now you need to clean all the crap off the wall so you can see it in work on drainage

[@THESCOTTERS]

Yes that’s the next job ☺️