EXCITING DISCOVERY ON OUR ABANDONED RAINFOREST LAND!

[@curnharding9570]

Hey guys, plantains and bananas bear only one fruit during the life of the plant. After harvesting the bunch you need to cut down the plant leaving about 2 to three feet of the plant left in the ground. This will spur the growth of a new plant. If you leave the plant standing after reaping it will just stay there in limbo for a long time. Subscribed from Jamaica.

[@garceal]

You cut the one that produced (main), and from the cluster of offshoots (hijos), you leave the talest one and you can remove the other for seed to replant.

[@dclements54]

yes, so when you want to harvest the tall trees, just cut the main trunk and let it fall over. No need to to the balancing act with Kristen, even though that was funny to watch.

[@meat-n-taters]

Agree with this advice. Wait till the first bananas are starting to turn yellow. Then chop down the tree and harvest the fruit.

[@jimfisk4474]

A magical rainforest episode. God loves green and plenty of it. Glad you found some drinkable water. I guess bites and stings are apart of it all. Dang little kitty bites. Good Ole bear, this is all beneath him😂 well, keep hacking away and you will have a nice little Plantation there. Thanks a lot and look forward to your next one with bated breath❤❤❤

[@DavidSilva-ps8xm]

What a beautiful area take your time Kristen and Matt as you enjoy your land. Its a. opportunity to discover God’s wonderful creation around you.

[@hi_tekred_nek701]

I live in the country, not an awesome rainforest, but far enough out of town that animals get dumped near us often. This just infuriates me because if we didn't help the poor cats/dogs they would die because they have always depended on people for survival. Humans that dump their pets are not worthy to suck the same air that their pets do. You guys are good humans and those babies and momma are fortunate that you were there to help when they needed it. Keep doing what you do, you are appreciated by all of us for it!

[@chadstinson9886]

People that dump thier pets outside of town should get crabs that can never be cured.

[@itsjust_me22]

@@chadstinson9886 Yes and not the tiny little body crabs but coconut tree crabs all over them for life!

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

​@@chadstinson9886brooooo😂😂😂😂

[@kingscairn]

Sorry, you'll have to just kill the cats , quickly, dont waste your time - simple realities of farming

[@MrHelmuth1]

Do we have to call you now Tarzan & Jane ? Nice to see you so happy with your new adventure ! ❤

[@abimaelgarcia818]

That majestic palm tree on your property is called Palma Real ( Royal Palm) it’s the puertorrican palm tree, original from the island its nomenclature or scientific name is Rohystonea Borinquensis, remember the island was called by the tainos Boriken then the Spanish change it to Borinquen, thence the name Rohystonea Borinquensis, beautiful land with lots of taro and ginger plants, harvest their roots when ready and also remember when harvesting bananas or plantains, cut the plant around 30 inches from the ground, they only produce once

[@benkanobe7500]

Hey guys! A little off topic: I started watching you guys way back as I just purchased my first sailboat. However, I find myself looking forward to this new adventure as much if not more than the sailing. So it just must be you guys!

[@revivalgardening438]

Agreed!

[@nancyneal5853]

Exactly!!

[@rondabaggett942]

Me too!

[@lmarrs9327]

Ditto!

[@bobgeldof1038]

Same here👍👍@@lmarrs9327

[@mowhoknow5098]

Wow only u two can keep sailors watching a farmer clear land, great buy on the land Matt and you 2 are gonna have your own hand built paradise! I’m proud of you both like a parent would be. Keep going, stay safe stay healthy stay loving stay cool!

[@jackstrubbe7608]

By the way, Puerto Rico now has (since 2020) a Master Gardener Extension program through University of Puerto Rico. They can help with plant cultivars, pruning, propogation, etc. I would also advise learning how to dry your fruits, like the bananas/plantains you just harvested! Good stuff.

[@mr.vancouver007]

I've got to give you guys credit for working so hard to get your property to where you want it and for doing everything possible to help and protect the animals 🙏

[@Lehua_808]

I love the transition from sailing to homesteading. I noticed that you guys have tons of wild ginger and taro on your property. Start pulling some of the plants by the roots. Tons of videos on KZbin about harvesting what you guys already have to eat.

[@john13623]

You guys are Vikings. You are engaged in what in my younger days I referred as "naive enthusiasm" which more often than not yielded great results. And even the "L's" produced great experiences. No fear! I'm editing this to add a bit. I'm 80 years old and nearing the end of my time. You two are so full of good cheer, energy and, most importantly, love. You cheer up my day. My wife and I have been married for 56 years and we have had a full life, we don't feel like we have left anything on the field. You're off to the same start. The main thing that I have learned in this maybe too long life is that there is only one important thing - love. You two exude it. I think most folks who tune into your channel couldn't care less about the subject matter - they just want to spend some time with you. God Bless.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Thank you John 🙌 🙏 wevhope to get 56 more years together

[@tigerjongreen]

I’m 80, just yesterday in fact. I agree absolutely in what you say about love being the most important part of life. Best wishes for many more years to come.

[@seanbramble4649]

John, you and the wife should pay Matt and Kristen a visit. Just for a day or two to relive the glory days.🙂;-)

[@victormcdonald6856]

You are the most exciting adventurous couple. Keep the videos coming.

[@lonniekropf808]

Looking good guys. At 21:10, the tree behind you looks like it could be a breadfruit tree. As for the banana trees, some varieties do get quite tall. A banana tree will only fruit once in its life, so the easiest way to harvest is just to cut the whole tree down, it will die and fall anyway, but don’t worry, there’s always new shoots coming up around it. A complete banana bunch is called a rack of bananas. Aloha from Hawaii!

[@erniesworld5400]

Yes it’s breadfruit

[@MrShenron89]

If ya'll are reading OPs comment, there's a variety of ways to eat breadfruit and two of the main ways they cook it in PR is to boil it in chunks or flatten out small pieces and deep fry them. Enjoy!

[@emsevol2712]

Also wondering if the elephant ear is actually taro

[@lonniekropf808]

@@emsevol2712 I was thinking the same.

[@claudehopper9813]

The progress is encouraging , clearing / developing your property is a big task but with your positive attitude you will successed . Go team GB&U ...!

[@ForgeAheadwithMike]

Never thought I'd see someone wearing shorts and cowboy boots in the jungle! It's cool having the different trees around though. And the water source too.

[@utoobuser206]

Gotta say..Kristen does smooth and beautiful filmography and mixing , so i feel that there is a potential business for her on the island . Doesn'thurt to have a side hustle

[@ricopo3522]

Doesn't so much matter how high the bananas get to harvest as you can cut the plant down to get to the bunch: The plant lasts a season will grow to maturity in approx 9 most and die once it has fruited / the banana is harvested. You will normally see at least a few pups- babies of that plant growing at its base so take care not to crush as that is next years crop. Leave one or two pups at the base of dead/ decomposing mama- transplant the rest of the pups to grow/increase your orchard. Another way to expand is planting banana fruit in pots for more trees when they mature. There are varieties of dwarf banana trees which make some of this easier to manage. Congrats- enjoy your beautiful land!!

[@seanbramble4649]

In some species of banana, the pups/ suckers won't grow well in the same hole that the mama plant was so they are usually dug out and replanted in other holes to grow into powerful banana plants.

[@TimTimTomTom]

And make sure to get a decent little chunk of the root corm when transplanting suckers. That way they have some reserve energy, and don't have to work so hard to survive the first month.

[@5ringsaudits]

Kristen, I don't know if you choose the music for the scenes but it is top notch. I consume a ton of KZbin content and I always look forward to your edits because of the music. I can't find anyone that does it better. Videos are top notch as well. This week the lush green forest was popping on the 75 in Sony...

[@HablemosDelHuerto]

My takes on this video (hope it helps): Guaba are “guayaba”. The coffee plants are fighting for sunlight so they will grow very tall (suggest planting some from the ripened seeds). The stream (manantial) water only needs to be filter thorough a regular multimedia filter (no chemicals). You can report the dumping of cats to the police with the video you have. I suggest a solar security camera with an SD card that people see from the road. This will help provide security and deter potential animal dumping. Some elephant ear plants (taro roots) are edible. To get the bananas down, cut the plant in a way that it falls slowly. Keep up 💪

[@djkillachris]

Your clearing tool is called a billhook. I'd recommend ordering a quality one. If you have a way accepting gifts through the mail I'd love to send you one. I'd be repayed by seeing you use a tool I sent. I'm an over the top tool nerd. From axes to pliers I search for the best. Where steel is sourced and how it's forged are details often overlooked. When top grade steel meets experienced engineering it makes working with the tool much more satisfying. USA, Germany, Japan just to name a few are good things to look for when buying a tool made of steel. China does make good steel but finding it is not easy. Good luck you two.

[@ExposingReflections]

Lee Valley Tools ships internationally, and has very high quality products. Not sure about the billhook, but lots of woodsy and outdoor tools, along with tools for the craftsman, like hand planes and gouges. Plus i think you get a year of rainy-day-evening reading catalogs when you order a certain amount. Kinda the Sears-Roebuck of hand tools gardening, carpentry and furniture hardware.

[@moniquevelasco20]

Your land is so lush and beautiful. So many plant treasures around. Looking forward to all your future projects. Excellent work clearing the road fence, but you definitely need a new type of fence. So glad the cats got saved. Keep up the good work guys. Love and be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪

[@carlisnorvell8180]

You need to get at least one goat

[@douglasrobbie9998]

Glad you have walked your property's perimeter. Unless you have found markers, I'd get a 100' tape and compass, start from a known location on property's recorded map and do some measurements. PR's property laws are different than most mainland US and more like "possession is 9/10ths of the law" on something called adverse possession, where someone could use part of your land, improve upon it, and after a certain amount of time could claim as their own. Laws were modified in 2020. When you start looking for a building site, some of the major considerations- water, power, soil conditions for building and for septic, steepness of terrain, distance from road, ease of getting material to site (driveway length, steepness, crossing streams, underlying soil, need for gravel, can big truck/construction machines navigate etc). If you are going to power by solar, then orientation of building for PV roof mounting, shading and place for ground mounts come into consideration.

[@curtiskrebs1439]

Hey Matt I have been watching you guys for a while now, I think I have watched all of your videos. I think this trick with the string trimmer will help you. Go buy a larg carbide saw blade and use it instead of the blade you are using. The carbide blade needs to have as many carbide tips as you can find 10" or 12" it will cut trees up to 5" or more in a single pass. Happy cutting. I bought a 35' coronado center cockpit sale boat that I now live on. Your video's inspired me to go after my long time dream. Thank you for that.

[@susanhighfield8284]

That place is gorgeous. I just imagine a huge wrap around porch on your future house to sit on while it's raining. Having adventures on your own land has got to be the best.

[@hayleeedwards3072]

Yes and make the porch big enough for visitors. My husband and I want to come. He’s pretty handy. He and Matt can go off and get projects done while we visit LoL

[@j1407bmoon]

The elephant ears look like taro leaves to me. If they are, then they're edible. You can harvest the corms and cook them. They're very nutritious. If banana plants are too old they're not gonna give you fruit. Cut down those old stalks above the ground and let new shoots grow from the bases. Keep cutting down old stalks every other year to let new shoots grow for abundant supply of bananas.

[@Da89soup]

You two are going to be in the best physical conditions of your life with all the hard work…. Almost to 200k! Way to go…

[@blackbirdxx4613]

What does.... Way to go... Mean

[@Da89soup]

Way to go= move to France and buy some potatoes. Join a leprechaun cult and fish for tacos with Tom Cruise. Hope that clears that up!

[@xziztortheeternal6471]

Work your fingers to the bone... What do you get??? Boney Fingers!!

[@blacksand357]

@@blackbirdxx4613 Basically it means congratulations, you're doing a great job...

[@NutsNBolts24]

My dad use to put up chain link fencing and then let grape vines cover them. He always referred to it as a seasonally edible fence. My mom also would make really good jams and juice from them.

[@Joe-yb9gu]

Hey you guys! Y’all are such hard workers, it’s maybe because I am over 70 now, but Matt, I think you might want to look into a walk behind brush cutter it’s like a lawnmower from hell. Geared low and slow. Will cut down small trees up to 5 inches in diameter. A friend came across an old 50’s model did the necessary repairs and it was pretty much astonishing at what that thing could do. As much as you have to clear and maintain (stuff grows at an alarming pace in the tropics) it may be worth a look. They are not too over the top priced. Any way love you two and looking forward to seeing your next video.

[@stephenmiriaja4322]

Brush hog

[@DanielDeLoach]

Kristen's reaction to the elephant trunk comment was hilarious....lol

[@Da1Prophessor]

You have a nice breadfruit tree (the tree with the big leaves behind you just before going into the woods off of the road). The fruits are great to roast; they have a slight texture of baked potato but a little dry.

[@edlysantiagoandino9228]

I love your videos, and as being a agricultural professor from UPR Mayaguez PR I can see from your videos the perspectiva of a person with little knowledge of harvesting and traing to life in a tropical land. I can tell It is such an adventure for you🎉🎉

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Come teach us!!

[@deanfulford69]

Matt you are one hard working dude 💪

[@williamgrimberg2510]

Have you two mentioned about getting a few goats? They eat just about everything and with light weight movable fencing they can clear a lot of growth specially when you’re dealing with fast growing plants. They are used for this reason all around the world plus they like rough terrain.

[@rodneyross5282]

You two just are so much fun to watch and listen to. Matt, you always come up with some kind of one liner elephant ears and trunk lol. Cats chasing tail all over the place. Kristin, you and your dream of owning a horse. I grew up on one, costly to maintain lol. I love the look of your property. I can see Matt on a bobcat(skid loader) even a excavator, he will be the master of destruction, Kristin please stay out of the way when he gets on it LMAO. Love to you both have a super blessed week. God please bless Matt and Kristin in all things. 😘

[@paulnorcross5954]

Quality vid...Great music choice, excellent cast. Oscar nominations for best KZbinrs ever.....we love ya.

[@hatterassportmechanic5621]

Good morning g b u family again,it’s always nice to see my two favorite young people doing what they want to,everyone have a wonderful day.

[@philabbey3315]

If i can say one thing, I'm sure you guy's are inspiring others who may be on the fence about adventure. So by sea or by land you are poster for get out there and get er done. Been watching you for long long time love you both.

[@brianwright874]

The most fascinating property. Way bigger than I thought. This can go on forever. Matt funny as hell still. My cat died so good to hear Bear is OK. Love you Guys.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

So sorry to hear that.. we'll give bear extra love today

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

It doesn’t seem to matter what subject your content is…it’s consistently entertaining. I’ll bet you guys could make paint drying content and I’d watch! Lol

[@JimDavisOR]

You guys rock! When you announced you had purchased the property I decided to check out your first few videos and decide if I was going to hang in with your adventures. You both make me simile! You’re so entertaining and your videos are amazing.

[@MrShenron89]

Those yellow fruits are guavas (guayava in spanish). 21:25 the tree directly behind Matt is a breadfruit tree, try to take care of that one as well. The elephant ears you found, those might be Malanga, the tuber portion is edible after you boil it with a little salt (for taste). Ya'll definitely have a bountiful property!

[@SantiVSKATC]

Looks like ñameras leaves, edible root. They need a lot of clean water to grow

[@hugeblue]

10/1/23 - You guys are amazing! So look forward to following you on your journey ! I look forward to your videos every week! Beautiful property!

[@HalsPals]

I've been attaching our bamboo inch by inch to our 4 foot high fence using rebar wire. Had to put support posts periodically since it catches the wind like a sail. Looking good and makes good privacy.

[@TraillRunner]

You two are amazing! Though I've always enjoyed watching you, I am definitely loving this new chapter more than the boating. Keep up the good work and I can't wait to see what you transform your land into!

[@robertevans9354]

Me too I prefer this two to one , the boat was cool but yuck not for this land lover

[@durshi01]

Great work!!! I used to do landscaping and there was one thing I enjoyed when I started using it, especially for clearing jobs. Instead of using the trimmer line you could switch out to a metal tri-blade. As long as you don't have PVC pipes or any type of line on the land you could go crazy with it. It would save you $$$ and time in the long run. Once cleared you could switch back to the line to be safe if you lay a lawn down. Luv you videos. Oh yeah. SCORE on your water, it is probably really clean and full of flavor. Minerals and good stuff.

[@raybrdjr]

I LOVE HOW YOU GUYS MAKE A STORY OUT OF EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES AND YET ITS ENTERTAINING. - MOBILE, AL!

[@rhodealexandre6583]

I hope you got all the shots you need so you do not get sick. Your area was wild for a long time. Good job guys

[@mikeconnor7394]

The best part of your life is starting - thank you for sharing this new adventure! I wish you both luck!!! the property is awesome!!!! Palm Trees!!!

[@edlysantiagoandino9228]

After hearing what you said about Building a fence out of bambu, think about they Get bad easily because of the rain. I am a puertorriqueña that I think life close where you are. I soy this because I can identify your landscape. Anyways, for the fence you should go with what we call "espeques de madera" for a long term solution. They will do well against termites and whether

[@calbo4051]

Perfect music for the moment. You guys have always edited the perfect music for the moment of the video. The crescendo of volume up and down to match scenery shots and dialog is amazing. Drone shots add a lot to the perspective of the adventure and it is not over used. Many channels fall in love with that expensive camera and drone you to death. It is obvious that a lot of work and creative effort goes into your story telling. I think your channel does that the best on YT. Looking Good GBU!

[@ssecor40]

The discovery and anticipation of treasures nature holds for you is priceless! Thank you, Kristen and Matt, 🙂for sharing your dreams with us so we all can escape life's troubles and just take it all in each week. Love you guys, be safe out there and enjoy! ❤

[@seanbramble4649]

They encouraged me to look into purchasing a five acre plot. Now I am really going at it. I hope that I can make the purchase and set up a cabin before year's end. Wish me luck

[@terryhowie3099]

Really impressed with the courage and vision you guys have for this exciting new venture. You have amazing resolve and I look forward to following your journey!! God Bless!!

[@GettingGoundedwithJenna]

Those look like apple banana trees to me. Y'all have gold for land. When you want to use your weedwhacker, I love using a brush cutter blade to get through the jungle. It's the bee's knees. You don't need to worry about going through so much string.. You can even go through small trees, which is great! You can go as slow as you need to. I think y'all have an echo, but you can get a blade in many brands. That iguana is totally a predator. It's after her pumpkins! Cover those babies. Keep being awesome, y'all.

[@Regencyexpress1769]

I’m totally with you guys , land or sea 🌊… it’s time for a surveyor and a mini digger folks

[@scottludlum]

Yes!

[@mushroomcloud1]

I just love you guys....It is all about living your best life. Thanks for taking me along for your journey.

[@MacBailey]

Although it takes a little to spin up, your string trimmer can take a kit that will let you mount a 12inch circular saw blade on it. It will cut through some pretty gnarly vines and small saplings pretty easy. The grass sometimes builds up, but that happens with just the string. You might be able to even just mount the blade under the string cartridge. (it does have left hand threads to take it off)

[@serenecandle]

We are loving this as much as the sailing! We just love you two! You're a special couple!

[@CNubel]

I gotta tell ya. I didn't think I was going to enjoy the videos about the new property. Turns out, I love them. I always look forward to a visit from you guys each Sunday morning.

[@DaveBrandt96]

Thank you kids for being so receptive to rescuing the kittens. We presently have six cats, all of whom we have rescued over the years, and at this point, the youngest is about fourteen. Thankfully, we no longer live in an area where this is a problem as we are now in our mid-eighties, so I'm not inclined to add to the group.

[@BrianPetersen-l2w]

Beautifully constructed video, love the time lapse and drone footage along with the excellent choice of background music. Well done!

[@phatjones6263]

Hi kids, I really like your video quality, creativity and the music that supports your journey...well done!! Exploring this property looks like a serious amount of fun and I love the way you folks are learning gently and with respect to the land. Thank you for letting me in come along, good luck....Peace

[@markellsworth7889]

A huge amount of work to clear some of the areas to get ready to build, but it is going to be a lot of work to keep it clear and harvest some of the rewards. Keep having fun on this adventure like we are watching it!

[@dustoff1472]

What a hard working team. Excited for you all. Maybe check with the neighbors to see who has a bush hog to help clean the big areas you want cut. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Looks like you guys have to battle with nature at the moment lol. Huge difference on the road.👍❤

[@ChristopherBravot]

I JUST STARTED WATCHING YOU GUYS A COUPLE DAYS AGO, AND WITH MATTS HUMOR"I WOULD SHOW YOU MY TRUNK" HILARIOUS!!! AND KRISTEN BEAUTY IM HOOKED, I WISH YOU COULD HAVE A EPISODE EVERY DAY, BECAUSE MY FRIENDS AND I WOULD WATCH IT FOR SURE, MUCH LOVE FROM LAS VEGAS.

[@EK10241024]

Ive followed you for nearly 4 years, on and off. This is an exciting move you two have made for your lives. It's the perfect change for the story, also. I am retired, own properties in Florida, but now am interested wild and tropical like you have. How many acres do you have there, and just how far is it from the ocean?

[@boatrvme8478]

They are an hr from ocean o they said in an earlier vid. They said they got a great deal on land. Im sure its cheaper there than in the states??

[@paullink9319]

Seems our property is favourite kitten dumping ground also. Sadly, the bobcats, owls, foxes and coyotes usually get them before we can capture them. The bigger struggle is more often than not, it's a racoon that ends up in the trap and they tear it apart before we can get it out.

[@terencerattigan4045]

Hi guys, everything seems to going nicely, but hey Kirsten cover up when you go into the jungle otherwise something nasty is going to bite you. Take good care, love you both.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

Never followed a sailing channel off the water onto land. BUT you are the exception. You are both awesome.

[@richs372]

Also, it take about 15 years for a palm tree to grow to it's maximum height of about 40 feet. It is pretty hard to judge the height when you are at ground level, so i'm sure yours looks taller than it actually is. Cheers!!

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Our mast was 50' and the tree is definitely taller😂 but ima get a ladder and measure it

[@kristytriantafilu9729]

​@@SailingGoodBadandUglyMatty just climb it like the mast and coconut tree 😂

[@TheDvanlen10]

Making great progress! Iguanas will be a challenge for sure. If its a plant they find tasty, its almost impossible to keep them out. Chicken wire they just climb over.

[@rlcoop1]

I'm loving this new journey!

[@MrFroglips69]

The more I see of your new homestead the more it loos like you have truly found paradise. Very groovy.

[@keyper555]

Love your videos, and your land, hope it works out for you to make a great place to live and thrive, just a FYI if you didn't know referring to your bee sting. If you get stung out in the wild and can't get any treatment on it right away, pack mud onto the sting area and let it dry, as it dries it will pull the stinger and venom out quickly, if you can't find mud make your own even if you have to pee on dirt to make some, also works for any other stings, bites, punctures etc, Grated potato works very well to and baking soda made into a paste with water. One more thing for both you and your animals, get brewers yeast tablets, feed them to your animals, cats and dogs love them like candy, also take them yourselves daily. brewers yeast puts out a scent in your skin oil that bugs and bees, ticks fleas cant stand and will not attack you or your animals, I got rid of mange on my dog using brewers yeast within a month, my cat and dog loved them like M&M's, just a couple a day.

[@iainwhyte4842]

Tu Meke Really impressed with yor ability to make the most with less. A real inspiration…I’ve always grabbed the biggest machine or bought the flashest tool or resource to get the job done and invariabley I create more damage when I was aiming to create and have a lot of expensive stuff sitting around that a lot of more economically fiscal gear could easily achieve. I love your channel

[@gusroberts]

I wish you guys could post everyday! I know what a video takes from editing and prep though. Keep up the fantastic work. I am a truck driver and I have been delivering lumber to the docks here in Jacksonville that is going on a barge to PR. I always wonder if you guys will get some of that lumber. Thanks for what you do and stay safe!

[@TaraTraeger]

As a fairly new liveaboard and crusier, I loved watching your sailing videos. I didn't think I'd be interested in your land life (although my 70 year old parents are currently doing the same thing). But you're both so entertaining and down to earth, i just love watching your videos! Good luck to you both in your new adventures! Love watching you and look forward to all your future videos! ❤️

[@CLSearles]

Nice job on clearing the land, and beautiful job on saving the cats 🐈 😻 🥃🍷🙏🏽🥃🍷🏠🏡sail⛵️⛵️⛵️❤

[@miltontorres6548]

By the way I live in Puerto Rico in the northern part of the island - Manati. You guys have re energized me in getting back at also clearing my finca and re growing crop. Thanks.

[@jjr6300]

When Kristen was on Matt's shoulders swinging that machete, 😮I was praying she didn't take off your limbs Matt. Safety first 😂

[@kristytriantafilu9729]

Had flashbacks to a four wheeler land exploration 😂

[@albertocaraballo6193]

Me and my wife love your videos. The name of the fruit is a guava in spanish guayaba. You also have some breadfruit trees. You are doing and amazing job with your land. Our best wishes to you!

[@Philc231]

Outstanding job guys , working on your own land is truly a pleasure not a chore . Are any of those vines big enough to weave into a cool fence ?

[@duanemiller5606]

I personally think a gas powered mechanical hedger would do wonders for you. It would work as well as your current favorite hand tool for land clearing yet you’d have a little better control. You might need an ax or a small chainsaw to take out trees that are too big for the hedger to deal with, but it would cut through the vines and most everything else.

[@jorgemonserrate7070]

“After your banana harvest, cut your tree back to about 30 inches and let the stem dry out for two weeks before removing it. Banana stalks only produce fruit once, so it's important to cut them back for new fruit to grow.”

[@mikeengelbrecht]

Good advice

[@shawnmiller3338]

Since the old home structure is so close to the road it might be nice to one day restore it as a roadside farmer's market or as a tourism office or any use that can get people to visit and spend money.

[@theestablishmenta7903]

You guys are ruining all the natural vegetation! Don't level everything you see use paths leave areas as is.. The water from a spring is pure but once you store it then it will require proper filtration

[@megashark5543]

100% agree and don't cut any bamboo its illegal

[@danmccaleb8445]

Their are acres of land nothing wrong with making a path, bamboo grows back extremely fast. Go do something useful

[@megashark5543]

@@danmccaleb8445 Ha's nothing to do with the law genius

[@lawrencedobesh776]

You need a bush hog!

[@FreedomRock44]

You know what there are none of by that extra road and nicely cleared fence.........Chads and Tads!!!!!!! Way to get some both of you!!!!!

[@ralphjelomono9068]

You guys are awesome saving and caring for the drop off critters. I have spent years with rescue operations and kitty TNR and folks like you and your neighbor are a blessing. With typical GBU gusto you worked your butts off and congrats on getting the boundary sorted out. Sounds like time for either a mini excavator or skid steer with a mulching head.

[@RecoveryRocks-p1b]

My cousin is Tank Jackson in Charleston, SC. He raises heritage breed pork (hogs) and does well. Hogs will root up an entire area- something that would likely help you keep your jungle controlled.

[@sparrowdudu]

The tree with the big leaves at 09:41 is a fast growing but weak one; in a storm you will see their branches break. Best to cut down as many of them as possible to let other more beneficial plants grow.

[@BarryBrowning]

"MATTHEW!!" 😄 Thanks for another paradisic (new word) video you two. Kristen, you deal with those "pumpkin predators", Matt, keep that "trunk" holstered!! Be careful. See ya next week.

[@jamisonryon3009]

I am a big fan of "Gabion basket fences" - buy the welded wire and fill it in with whatever you have available or choose to use. Gabions are used as walls as well as retaining structures or raised garden beds. I've seen fences with intermittent sections of plants etc. People use different layers of fill in these style fences to make neat designs also. Check them out!

[@sherrysmith1830]

I really enjoy watching you guys. Create a new life for yourself. Thank you so much for bringing me along with you. I am so happy you have a heart when it comes to fur baby’s.

[@miltoncharles4876]

Ya'll know what? You two are just plain cool. Can not wait till ya'll have a little Matt man &/or a little princess Matty. LOL...Sending lots of love your way. Peace Out.

[@dalewatson7982]

Brilliant, I am there with you guys, I got completely lost half an hour of my life watching you guys ❤

[@travailer594]

I really love seeing your new efforts of surviving in the rain forest. I look forward to seeing all you create thanks guys!

[@rayb3117]

Matt, & Kristen-getting that land prepped by hand is going to takes a few years before you can even look at what style of house you are going to build there.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3167]

Your two are so Blessed to have water on your land that's definitely a plus. Thank you for the upload I'm super excited for you two beautiful piece of land you are hilariously funny Kristen darn those predators ! God Bless you both ❤❤

[@ArthurValencia9438]

A lot of hard work but it will be so beautiful when you are done. This is going to be an exciting adventure to follow. I love it. Art in Calif.

[@rachaelpaiz1738]

Awe, so cool to see how Father is blessing you both! I am so happy for y'all! Now all you need is little ninos.

[@heatherperry2176]

You guys should do a living fence by weaving bamboo shoots together… there is a few really cool videos on bamboo living fences on you tube! Really easy to do and looks amazing as well as grows fast! Good luck!