Eating From my Garden EVERY DAY for a Year [timelapse]

Hi, we are Harriet and Mauro and in February 2021 we bought an abandoned smallholding in Castellón, Spain. In these videos we share our life as we restore and improve our little stone house, learn to grow and preserve our own food, and bring our 4 acres of farmland back to productivity.
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[@ginacrusco234]

Carrot top pesto, broad bean hummus, dried rosehip tea, ground cornmeal, pea and mint dip...your culinary creativity knows no bounds. How fulfilling to nurture yourselves from the fruit of your own labor and nature's generosity!

[@julieannecook-artist]

Im in awe in what you have produced in 1 yr. Your culinary skills are amazing 👏 Im about to harvest my broad beans & want to try your hummus❤

[@lollygee172]

Such a great lesson to focus on what you love doing, growing and eating! How great that you’re also establishing a community to share and trade with! You’re doing great!

[@jamierothwell6789]

Do you ever watch something and get that lightbulb moment, even if it’s something obvious? Nettle pesto and acorn flour?! 🤯 mind blown and *chefs kiss* 🤌

[@yellowfrogcommunity]

Call me a dreamer.. but I believe the world would be in a completely different place if everyone would do this for a year. Thanks for the motivation!

[@lilirehak5569]

Being a vegetarian, seeing all these beautiful fruits and veggies was like watching a dream. So beautiful and bountiful!

[@sherryc2443]

I think you are intelligent and amazing in many ways. Your videos have been great.

[@barbararuthsmith2882]

Well done! You not only learned how to grow veggies and many other things but learned wisdom along the way. You have so much wisdom for one so young. Have a great 2023 I will be watching!👍

[@sello-lawrence]

That's what we try as well. Every year we are able to eat more from our garden.

[@allon33]

Everyone in the world needs to do this. 😎

[@jarodshuler9566]

If only the world held more people like you who care for the earth and not just for the almighty dollar! So many young teens could learn much more about the satisfying aims of life following you rather than watching endless TikTok videos that promote fake images of happiness....Your work is a gift!

[@deanebrownfield6866]

Last year was fabulous but it only gets better and easier. You will grow what you want to grow and enjoy the farms produce. The neighbors will supply nwhat they do best . That is what makes friends and a community. You are well on your way.

[@soniahofmann4969]

One of the things I admire about you the most and I'm sure it's your best quality is your honesty... thank you so much for sharing and showing us your successes and failures you've been a great inspiration to those of us that follow you...te deseo. lo mejor👍😎🐕🐱

[@IRSA1]

What a superb,delicious array of fruits and vegetables you have been able to grow and eat through last year, thanks to a lot of of dedication and hard work. But you are absolutely right, there is no need to punish yourself into being perfect at growing everything. Better choose your battles and enjoy growing what you really appreciate and make the most of collaborating with your neighbours.

[@kristinregine4798]

your energy and willpower is just stunning.

[@Renewedmusic]

Watching you with the garden has me waiting for the day my job to slow down a bit so I can do my garden again. Not so into leafy stuff but peppers, onions, potato's, tomato's and beans.... Yum!

[@dana5861]

How wonderful! In the times of crisis that are coming upon the earth you are among the queens. Those in the cities will not have food but you will have plenty because you made the change in time. You are an example for everyone.

[@shahlatavakoli2084]

👋👋👋👋👋Well Downe

[@MNHealey]

Exceptionally well done, Harriet! You make us want to live better too!

[@idafisher8327]

You did a real good job eating from your garden daily. Your home and garden is looking good. You should be proud of everything you have done while learning.

[@JDBrown4peace]

What a year you had! And vicariously, what a year you gave those of us watching your excellent account of the relationships you are culturing with other life on this little piece of the planet! Thank you!

[@JLRiason]

Would you be willing to make a video on the types of insects and pests you have to deal with and how you manage them?

[@eldorawillie6108]

Very wonderful you are eating all these vegetables and fruits from your garden. They are healthy and organic no preservatives which is great. You have a beautiful life .. keep enjoying it and don’t forget to give thanks to God for all HIS BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND. 🙏🙏💐💐

[@amandapretti2185]

I adored this video and so did my kids (5 & 7)! It's dreary here in Portland, Oregon, USA and this was inspiring because you reminded me to move with the seasons. It makes me feel better that we're getting just kale and tree collards from our urban backyard garden right now! I also loved that you talked about relying on community for your resiliency and not just focusing on self-sufficiency. That seems both wise and kind to yourself! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Aw thank you, that's so nice to think of you watching it with your kids! 💚

[@deltorres2100]

All looks good..🌱🌱 I crave salads..these guys in this house are Carnivores..lol I’m the veggie person Keep up the great work ..all you do is Awesome

[@helenvwalker7919]

What a fantastic challenge you set yourself and how much you have learned. I really appreciated this video. Thanks Harriet

[@laurenmiller149]

you've done such an amazing job already!! it was really fun to watch how the garden progressed over the past year. and yes!! I would love more cooking videos, be it getting through an entire pumpkin or just day-to-day recipes you find yourself really enjoying. even just sharing recipes in the description when you have time would be a treat because some of those dishes looked amazing!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Aww thanks! Haha I don't think what I cook is very interesting or original but I do sometimes show dishes in the videos. Maybe I can do that more!

[@mompuff]

Hola!! Yay 🤗🙌🏻🦋 You always make my day & inspire me to work on my garden!! Much love ❤️ and blessings from Kentucky 🇺🇸 Los admiro muchisimo!!

[@teresaedwards3659]

Harriet, Of the homesteaders I watch in the U.S.A, this point about being not being able to be 100% sustainable seems to be a common thread lately. However if anyone could get close it would be you! Besides all your other accomplishments I cannot believe the amount of produce you grew!!! The videos you produce are inspirational, educational, beautiful and entertaining. It's so good of you both to encourage this way of living to as many people as possible. Stay well.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Aw thank you, that's so nice of you!

[@emmabertrand5312]

Wow what an accomplishment for your “Challenge“ to not become a challenge anymore but to have it be a way of life! Definitely something to be proud of! And I totally agree about not striving for 100% self sufficiency. It takes away from the importance of community and supporting those around us. We as human beings were meant to be part of tight knit communities where we all come together to support each other. I love how much you have been doing this with your friends and neighbours, it’s very inspirational. No one can do it all but all as one we can 🥰

[@celinachavat675]

Me encanta! Lo siguiente es una sección de cocina, recetas de la huerta, me encantaría también!

[@irisdeier9322]

I would so much love an ebook from you with recipes from farm to table!

[@MauroGestoso]

I like this idea a lot!

[@12ifigenia]

Watching your videos during my vet schools exams really calms me and makes my day! Thank you!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Good luck with your exams!

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Harriet. Anothe great video. Well done. Just like you, I like to start the day with a healthy salad grown from the ingredients on what used to be my lawn, but is now a family garden. Those freshly harvested olives look absolutely delicious and I love the wine collection. 🌼🌹

[@im-a-ke]

Your harvest baskets look so fresh, colourful and tasty. You compose your greens and fruits and veggies to a living picture of garden art and this is also valid for the dishes. Have you thought about printing and selling the images a poster or a calendar? Of course I would rather take the content of the basket than a paper version ;-) Now I am hungry after watching and definitly need an orange juice at least... Thanks for this inspiring compilation, have a sunny and fruitful winter season 2023!

[@vfraser9154]

Thank you for all your diligence and hard work... your humble approach embraces your very own enough-ness and and by doing so, allows us all feel that in ourselves.

[@margaretgarigan]

Congratulations on more than meeting your challenge! What a satisfying feeling it must be. Being part of a barter economy is definitely a great way of being self sufficient. You’re right that self-sufficiency doesn’t have to mean that you yourself produce everything you consume - as you found, that’s not practical or ideal in many cases. It’s about not having to depend on global supply chains, big chain stores, and lots of shipping in order to eat, and you’ve certainly achieved that.

[@veraoliveira5059]

Great-great job Harriet and Mauro!

[@dorothyallen3614]

Absolutely do what you like and eat what your favorite things are from your garden. I believe we are each here to help each other, serve each other and share our bounties with each other; it’s rewarding to exchange or to gift your harvest to others, it’s a lovely way to live. Keep doing what you’ve realized is good for you! May this year be even more of a learning experience all around your beautiful home and may your journey bring the joy of your life within your family. Be well and safe and much love to all ❤. You’ve done an amazing job with your videos, please keep them coming.

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Such a good harvest over the year. Keep on growing Harriet, love your vlogs.

[@janetbecker4282]

Love what you have done with your farmette. Please show us how you prepare your food. In America we don't eat enough veggies. When we grow new things we don't know how to prepare it. Looking forward to you growing that new life. Youur Channel has grown into a productive enjoyable endeavor. Well done Harriet.

[@mariam12206]

Ha sido un año muy productivo, enhorabuena. Tiene mucho mérito, ser agricultor es difícil se aprende desde niños.

[@TexasBeliever57]

Wow, you two should be so proud of yourselves. Y'all created a wonderful year!. I have been very impressed. The layout of everything seems so welcoming. You even got the attention of your local paper, that is awesome. I would love to have neighbors like you & Mario. Are you two thinking of starting any businesses other than you tube from the homestead? I can see you making goats milk soap one day. It's a big seller here in the U.S. Veggies boxes, so many ways to make money to help pay for the materials you need to get things the way you want. You two are truly an inspiration. I may be in Texas, but I tell everybody about Little Spanish Farmstead. Looking forward to seeing the vision you have for the coming year! All the best & God bless

[@MauroGestoso]

Ooooh I like the idea of goats milk soap, I didn't know you could do that. I'll look into it, because I can see ourselves getting tired of goats cheese every day 😂

[@MauroGestoso]

Thank you for your support 😄

[@janinecobb]

Great video! What you say about not being totally self sufficient is very true. Not even our Ancestors were. I’ve been growing food, flowers and medicine for decades and will never be self sufficient. There are just too many variables that are out of our control. Weather, pests, health. Playing to your strengths and supporting your health are wonderful things.

[@meglange3595]

Harriet, this video was exceptional. So glad you did decide to make it. I just loved it. The meals you prepared looked amazing and were actually very artistic and beautiful. You are very much a gourmet cook. Truly inspiring and a video I will definately go back and watch again. I wish you a really wonderful and fruitful year and look forward to seeing how things progress. Take care and thank you so much. 🥰

[@traviskrick3906]

Great video. I am glad you did it. Such a good lesson. Be part of a small community than to rely on government. Love it.

[@pascalxus]

i love all the harvests, so genuine. yeah, it's true you end up with lots of leafy greens because there's always something leafy growing nearby.

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

So proud of you both. Community is important to us all. Share and cultivate your community and your garden. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@kb3716]

Yes, so true. Self sufficiency does not mean isolation.

[@judyshort38]

Ah, the bounty of the earchj! Excellent job and so glad to see you gardening. Carry on!

[@EvelynMaya1]

Thank you for completing the video this was very interesting. I noticed there wasn't much tomatoes did you grow them this year?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

I did but they were a bit rubbish. I made a few jars of ketchup which for some reason I didn't film!

[@annneusidl5794]

Harriet for a novice gardener, you are doing remarkably well. Keep up the great work you and Maro do. Your young, and this is the time to follow and fulfill your dreams! 👊🏻🫶🏻

[@mompuff]

Please share on your next video the newspaper article!! You look very pretty 🤗🦋!! Felicidades!!! 🙌🏻🤗🦋

[@anastasiyamemetova3849]

I have strong feeling that you deserve at least 200-300 K subscribers at this point up to the 1 M (and views). I belive you'll be there! Thank you for your youtube broadcasting

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Aww thanks. 💚

[@susanyates4233]

Well done Harriet, you are an inspiration.

Perdona que no escriba en ingles, soy demasiado malo, pero te doy las gracias porque lo estoy mejorando contigo!

[@pattykelly6621]

Wow. So amazing. What an accomplishment. AND all the things you didnt show in this garden episode, all your other projects in and around the house and land. You both should be very, very proud. Please keep posting your videos. And I'm pulling for you to hit that magic 100k subscriber mark!

[@racebanning6390]

THIS WAS A WONDERFUL LOOK BACK. I FOLLOWED THE WHOLE LAST YEAR, AND WHAT AN EXPERIENCE, WATCHING YOUR SELF SUFFICIENCY EVOLVE. THANKS FOR SHARING , A GREAT ABUNDANCE OF SUCCESS. WORDS WELL SAID, DO WHAT MAKES US HAPPY, THATS THE KEY. ENJOY YOUR YOUTH. I WISH I HAD SPENT MORE OF MY YEARS TENDING TO A GARDEN. NOW IM ALMOST TOO OLD TO DO THAT, AND ITS A BUMMER. HOWEVER SEEING THIS NEXT GENERATION EMBRACING FARMING ON ANY SCALE MAKES ME SMILE. BE BLESSED, FROM IDAHO U.S.A. MAY YOUR GARDEN BE ABUNDANT IN 2023.

[@TheSlowMusicMovement]

What an action packed year! I imagine it would be hard to sustain that level of intensity in the long run so outsourcing some aspects sounds like a smart move - having a bit of a "life" outside of homesteading never hurts either. Looking forward to see how 2023 shapes up - keep up the good work.

[@1b2m]

All the fancy garden veggies you could wish for, but still a jar of good ol' Marmite on the table.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Oh yes!

[@lidijabirsa7768]

Thanks for the lovely vid 🌿🌱🌻🐾🐈🐕❣️

[@suenunn9099]

Your recipes would be great. The food you make looks awesome!

[@ruthquinn6229]

beautiful episode. you are So inspiring and your garden is exquisite. bless you sweet heart.xx

[@vilmagutierrez2759]

Holaaa me gustó el proceso/desafío...y qué buena reflexión final. Saludos.

[@amycoward7241]

Love watching how your land gives back the love you gave it ❤

[@davidwilson1043]

Well done, and learnt some important lessons. There must get a book in here somewhere "eat the year " maybe.

[@homemydubai2811]

You are such a bless and a treat. Thank you for sharing.

[@carolfreeland2531]

You have done amazing things and I think you’re right to come to the decision of doing ‘what you can and like’. Being in community and bartering is the best part of life

[@mickeylev6494]

How did your strength and energy levels change throughout the year eating all this home grown food and working in the garden every day?

[@clarewilliams9496]

This was my favourite video so far :) thanks for showing us everything you've achieved food-wise in 2022... Inspirational and it made me happy to watch!

[@adrianchance]

So impressive. You’ve every right to be proud of your achievements. An inspiration as always. I hope your 2023 is even better!

[@virtualfather4117]

This is my favorite video so far. Maybe a challenge for this year take a picture of one meal a day and list ingredients and method( these would be great for youtube shorts. This would give you a recipe book with a little winter time editing to sell next year. Personally I’m really interested in how you gather from the garden and then prepare. Like you say in your video, what you thought was important at the beginning of last year didn’t seem so important now. You are on the cutting edge of how to transition from city life to country life, and you seem to have a simple a clear ability to communicate how and what you are doing. Thank you for your devotion to sharing with us, especially the stuff that doesn’t always go as you want.

[@Lexi-yj7dz]

Wow 👍 great stuff! Great waffle at the end. Important message 💗

[@patriciapoyanestebanez408]

Un gran trabajo y aprendizaje , ENHORABUENA!!!!! Un abrazo desde Madrid 👍🏼

[@angeldawn474]

I loved to see all that you grew! So inspiring!

[@monicacruz4407]

I love your final comments, so important to not make it a competitive marathon of homesteading 😣 you certainly had enough of a cornucopia for your first year! I’m starting to prepare beds for spring, poc a poc xx

[@mikedeman5351]

The summary at the end . . . . wise words :)

[@sgrvtl7183]

It's great to look back at ALL you have done! great documentation and FUN~!

[@mchlle94]

I think this video really shows how important a community is, how much more you can accomplish together and how fun it can be. Besides that I'm actually surprised at how much you were able to rely on your own garden, keeping in mind that this was your first try and you're still experimenting. Very cool!

[@dvidgonzales8376]

Sometimes the old recipes are the best, back when I enjoyed lamb, white bean toast, red onions, corn Chile pie with out without beans or beef, a celery with peanut butter, you can make your own pea nut butter, artichoke hearts and fish we caught of the ward in santa Barbara California.

[@judiehavard4903]

Use a piece of PVC pipe about 3 - 4 inches around. Cut it a little wider than your hand in length. The cut out a 2 in wide strip from top to bottom. Use a file to sharpen one side. Use the sharp edge to cut dried corn kernels off the cob.

[@arjanvogel6444]

I didn't produce much last year it was much to hod and it did not grow. You did a great job girl please keep on going you are a great inspiration to us all.😇💓💓💓

[@deeannh17]

That was the best video yet! Being in the city, all of it is eye candy. The color of the stone, the dirt and the warm yellow sunlight. And half those vegetables I’ve never seen before or see how they grow. I have never seen fresh plums or almonds in those shells. Anyway, thank you both for great videos!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Ahh thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@elisanavarrohidalgo2032]

Os felicito de nuevo por todas las experiencias mostradas y esas inteligentes conclusiones finales.

[@themoderndino]

Your Garden is incredible! I love what you are doing with your land

[@DimaculanganPunch]

Thank you so much for sharing all of these!! This makes me so happy!

[@beholdyehushua675]

I'm completely amazed at your journey! I just found your Channel about six months ago. You are truly an inspiration, and I am so grateful that I get to watch alongside you and I have learned so much. I live near the mountains and am hoping to get a plot of land to build a tiny home and a garden now that my nineteen-year-old daughter is leaving home. You're giving me hope that I can accomplish my dream. God bless and happy Valentine's Day from Greenville, South Carolina.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

That is very kind of you 💚 You definitely can accomplish your dream!

[@lihicohen2792]

Wonderful video. Thank you!!! Great channel, very inspiring❤❤

[@GFY_66]

Hi! I would really like to know about your polytunnel. How's the quality? Does it hold up in strong winds (do you get any, like up to windforce 9?). I lost my previous one in the first storm once it was up. Cost me a lot of money. Don't want to make the same mistake twice. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@MauroGestoso]

We've only had our polytunnel up for a couple of months and we haven't had strong winds yet, but I'm sure Harriet will make a video about it eventually

[@cathybassett6432]

Your progress is amazing. From a fellow gardener/farmer I'm impressed.

[@mmanderson1031]

This was another great video!! You are an inspiration to us all! Can't wait to see what this year brings!!

[@inkyblisscreations]

So impressive! You are awesome!!😊

[@kitwhite9372]

Great compilation, Harriet! I love seeing your baskets of produce and then the actual meals you come up with. You are very creative with it all. I think your idea of growing what you like and what you can swap is a good idea and leave out trying to be perfect! BTW, have the goats come home yet from their romantic holiday?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! And nope, not yet!

[@Big5ocks]

Well done! From ‘challenge’ to ‘just routine’ - mission accomplished.. totally valid points at the end; I would love to here more about what was easy/hard/fun/painful after a year of trying this!

[@tjblue22]

You have given me so many ideas for healthy meals. Maybe a cooking video when the kitchen is ready. What's your favorite kale?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

I'm only growing cavolo negro so I guess I'd have to say that! I'd love to try more varieties this year!

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, I like your waffles sharing with your neighborhood is very nice getting new friend's in joy ing your foods and drinks together.

[@coderaj6976]

You're living my dream life!Very beautiful video. Keep up the good work ✌️

[@mompuff]

Mauro & Harriet, if you send an email to companies of products you would like to try since you have so many followers they’ll send you the products for free for you to review them!! You can be honest on your reviews you still get to keep the products!! 🤗🦋🙌🏻

[@deltorres2100]

Do you make some sort of frittata with all them eggs?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Yeah we make spanish tortilla all the time! Great way to use up 5 or 6 eggs!

[@carolmcmillan1108]

A successful year all round Harriet & Mauro … and bartering is a great way of life👌 can u please put link to your pickling of radish seedpods on next video🙏🙏🙏

[@anastasiyamemetova3849]

such a great video! it's so cozy

[@LoveLeeMeJenny]

Really enjoyed this one, thanks for sharing!