Impressive Homestead Produces Tons of Food & Uses Solar Power, Rainwater & Bio Gas

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[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

We are so incredibly humbled that Exploring Alternatives has shared our lives with such a beautiful video. I could see our kids one day sharing this with their kids ❤ Thank you Exploring Alternatives for this gorgeous video.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you for sharing your story with us! It was such a pleasure to collaborate with you all!!

[@mosimosi630]

I want this life it’s so beautiful

[@sofiaondemand]

Do you have a channel

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

@@sofiaondemand we sure do youtube.com/@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus?si=3ctD_K_Ex2LuPPOo

[@countrymousesfarmhouse497]

​@@sofiaondemandthey do. Go to the description of this video and there's a link. Hit subscribe while you're there , it's beautiful content ❤❤

[@jenniferjennifer2257]

The boys look very happy and capable. That’s the dream within the dream 💕

[@WTFwuzdat]

Did you say you both also work full time jobs? Holy crap. Unbelievable. What an accomplishment this homestead is! ❤

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

We sure do. It's taken many years for us to be at this point though. We definitely couldn't do all that we do now, back when we moved (we were also working then and pre-kids). Early years, it was a lot of time, hands-on to build and set up the things that would make it manageable for us later.

[@carolewarner101]

What an amazing place to raise your boys...great childhood for the boys and 2nd childhood for mom and dad!

[@WillowsGreenPermaculture]

A wonderful way of life! 15 years in - that’s fantastic! Great to see the kids involved - the best education! Cheers from homesteaders in Canada! ❤

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching y'all

[@arabellakarrington8211]

Amazing video. I loved watching your children, how happy and proud they are to show us the vegetables and eggs. You two are wonderful parents to have such beautiful children who take part in in your lives. Just lovely.

[@MichelleNegus]

Love the way you get the kids involved, we located in NZ with our own piece of paradise 😊 with kids helping out

[@frankweldon5993]

This is the definition of working with nature. Not against it

[@peterjensen1455]

Extremely impressive. Your boys are learning and helping. Well done.

[@danasuz763]

Wow, the children are wonderful! Such a lovely family with a cool lifestyle!

[@adrianmacfhearraigh4677]

Beautiful! Looks perfect. Well done. Enjoy the fruits of all your work. It proves that if we serve life with care, respect and responsibility, Life will most definitely reciprocate.

[@samjames6030]

That is so interesting how everything has been worked out for the benefits that are given back. It's really nice that their children help with outside chaos which gives them the incentive to realise all hands on deck works better. It shows you that everything which has been done was to intergrate everything to have a beneficial effect on areas of the garden to keep them under control by their chosen outdoor animals, as well as the contribution of the chickens who eat the grass as well. It is all well thought out and a pleasure to see their hard work unfold.

[@danythrinbell1596]

it is but is not sit in the verandah and drinking coffee, it is a hard life that is not suitable for the ones that like to sit back and relax it only suits people that got interest for a real life

[@DavidWilliams-ju2ln]

Loved the presentation! Thanks to the family and Exploring Alternatives.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much :)

[@andrewpinto1778]

God bless all of you. Watching your video was like a breath of fresh air. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully, everyone can start doing things in their own backyard and have a better, simple, rich, healthy in every way and live life through their own experiences.

[@tabitha-sk5kc]

Very nice. Its obvious the amount of work that you have put into this. Your kids seem so happy.

[@monkeyper]

The visuals and explanations at 3:44 made complex topics easy to understand. Amazing work!

[@firsttimemommy3735]

This is what you call living life to the fullest!! Great job on all your hard work. They say if you love what you do your not actually working! Amazing!!

[@nemesio888]

This is an incredible family! Sustainable living at its finest. Thank you for sharing your home with us :)

[@bencinnamon]

Genuinely impressive

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Agreed! Thank you for watching :)

[@MissAnneShirley]

They are living the dream! Looks so good!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Happy you enjoyed the video :) :)

[@justinpeterdebeer]

Such a beautifully detailed overview of a working homestead. I'm sure all the working systems are on everybody's wish list when starting out. They've created a wonderful property and life.

[@bjstark5069]

This is living how I dream of....maybe someday! Thank you for sharing. Working a regular job, for someone who could care less about you, driving long distance in horrible traffic with rude people, and living even in a small town here, is awful, and suffocating!

[@BeeKay4444]

Wow! What an impressive undertaking! I love that the children are involved as well. Teaching them REAL LIFE skills to take on in their lives. So so much laborious work to keep up that homestead particularly both working outside of the home too. Very inspiring and I hope to recreate some ideas that I can here in Canada. I will definitely be subscribing to your YT channel.

[@sangeethaunbalagan4005]

Amazing lifestyle! You make it look simple but truly appreciate all the thought and effort thats gone into creating this homestead. Very inspiring!

[@deborahcobb9064]

So absolutely wonderful. What a way for a child to grow up!!!

[@Kennedycruise4589]

Hello Deborah 👋 How are you doing today?

[@lindaallen2412]

I am amazed at how much you do, how do you find time to both work full time and do everything else you are wonderful and a real inspiration to all

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

We actually get this question a bit, so in a few weeks will share a vid on what a day looks like around here. On the weekend is when we usually get stuck in and with all 4 of us doing things it adds up.

[@mywildholm]

We absolutely love these guys! They've built such an amazing homestead there on the edge of the Bush! So much to learn from them...

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

Lots of love right back at you guys and your incredible island journey 💕

[@annhemmings2739]

So inspiring, it's a brilliant upbringing for kids.

[@rachelnetti]

These kiddos have such a beautiful life

[@Mbusowabalondo]

Since I came across your channel I have been watching it again and again so inspiring ❤❤

[@EchoesoftheFarm]

The boys look very happy and capable. That’s the dream within the dream

[@bethhubbs9937]

What a sweet family. Thanks for sharing their story. Very inspiring. Wishing them all the best from California. :)

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you so much!

[@brummiecraig]

amazing. we all could learn many lessons from this couple. 👍

[@blbmnm5939]

really enjoyed watching this, thank u and best wishes to these wonderful ppl

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed the video :)

[@rentedspace7462]

I’m so excited to see a local channel that o watch on your amazing channel. For those who have not already started to watch Bushedge homestead Australia please do so. Rachel and her family are amazing and down to earth and they make videos so we can all love the amazing life they do. Congratulations guys xx ❤❤❤❤

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

Awwww... you are too sweet ❤

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thank you Matt and Danielle. Your channel is unique. You always share interesting stories. ❤

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much, hope you're both doing well :) :)

[@cathylynnpietranton]

@@ExploringAlternatives yes we are thank you for asking 🙂❤️

[@debireed6128]

Adorable boys.

[@12acresfarm]

I love this! Such a beautiful setting. Your veggie garden is amazing too. Great to see more Aussies on YT. 😊🌱🌻

[@Gelliny]

what a beautiful home you have!

[@honeykat1]

Looks like a lovely place... but an even lovelier family!! Those boys are so engaged (and engaging), informed, invested, interested! I hope (as you said in your message below), that your homestead continues to flourish, and that your kids' kids will be able to share the same pleasure in the future. Kindest greetings (and also to Matt and Danielle), k

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for your comment! We're so happy you enjoyed getting to see Rachel and Russell's beautiful homestead! They've truly created something amazing for them and their kids :)

[@gillgoode7470]

A beautiful family homestead. A lot seems very relevant to Central Portugal too…similar abundant fruit and veg, wildfire risk and plenty of rain seasonally.

[@bradlafferty]

You treat your livestock to a good life! Nice. Good solution to avoiding flooding your vegetables by using boxes instead of swales! Great homestead!

[@skimusic3773]

Thank you for years of consistently great videography and intelligent commentary!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Wow, thank you so much! We're really happy to hear that you've enjoyed our work through the years! Have a great day :)

[@NitaZeng]

This is beautiful and peaceful. I love the nature. Fresh figs, cherry tomatoes. You remind me of what i left in Africa. Your Children will be creative and intelligent. There is a lot to learn from nature.

[@FarmVibe1]

The flowers [13:45] is so beautifull. Your farm is my dream.

[@AnnieMcCarthy-m1f]

Great video, so informative and really well put together. Excellent work!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much :)

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

It is great what you are doing !!!

[@cindyblair1283]

Beautiful homestead and beautiful gardens you have!

[@gardentours]

It's a wonderful place and so nice to see how the kids are involved 👍 and they're definitely proud ro be involved 🤗

[@AREDEE365]

What a childhood those boys are getting!

[@louisacuriel4651]

Just beautiful!!!.

[@pauldodman4371]

Sensational you guys. Great to see the results of your hard work. Fantastic video

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

Thanks Pauly 💖

[@drissaudia1323]

A great way to live, not so far from Melbourne. I love how you are teaching the kids to grow and pick their own foods. 💚🧡💙👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bethhubbs9937]

Fowlcatraz. LOL. Love that! :) (11:12)

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

Hehe. I gave that sign to hubby for a birthday gift a few years ago, as we called the area Fowlcatraz given all the predator defences 😀

[@axesandaprons]

Beautiful homestead. Shows how patience is key 😊

[@ExploringAlternatives]

It sure does! thank you for watching :)

[@christysantos3852]

I have totally respect so many things I want to do, I started fermenting this year it turned out pretty salty but just learning.

[@CynaG]

That’s kind of life that I’ve been wanting to live, yes building foundation of what they have right now is quiet and super hard work but the results was innermost satisfying, sufficiently living, away from the crowds , corruptive environment and booming world noises, simple and yet peaceful is what counts

[@SwervinErvins]

This homestead is an absolute dream. And that biogas setup is brilliant! A place to put your kitchen scraps that gives you liquid fertilizer and cooking gas?! Wow. Please share the how-to with us!

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

We filmed a video on the HomeBiogas back when we started the channel, so is pretty 'rustic' 🤣 but it gives a bit of an overview of the system.

[@Scotty7268]

I must investigate a drier, as I had dried Persimmon when I visited California - very delicious!!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Oh that sounds yummy! Love persimmons!

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

Persimmons in the dehydrator are one of our favourites too. Like candy... but it's fruit! 😋

[@lythipua]

These are all things I want to thank my family for showing me

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

That's so beautiful. I hope our kids feel this way in the future too 💖

[@t.j.m3987]

Yes I had several farms an it just fed the wildlife an bugs..I gave up. All the best to you

[@pensivesparrow]

Beautiful family, beautiful property. We are not too far from the ranges, just getting started, lots to learn. I have subscribed to your Bush Edge channel to get some Aussie focused content. 😊

[@ashj2413]

Amazing work. Thanks for sharing.

[@SoCalFreelance]

Fresh fruits and vegetables, yummy 😋

[@angelafedida5024]

So glad I found this video. I also live in the Dandenong ranges and although a much smaller property I am learning to produce as much food for our family as well. Will definitely check out your you tube video.

[@simplysimple7628]

Where I live, it’s very humid and wet. Never goes below 60 degrees outside. Extremely hit summers. Tough to grow lots of things. The rain and humidity makes it difficult to grow cucurbits and nightshades. Heavy disease and pest pressure. Stone fruits won’t grow hear. Zero chill hours. Might get some fruit but not of good quality. Sour and bitter fruit. So to watch videos of people biting into apples, pears, peaches, etc. makes me so darn jealous 🤦🏽‍♂️😆

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Very interesting! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Glad you enjoyed it :) :)

[@Christopher-be1qc]

Yummy so excited to start myself cheers

[@timothy4weigel]

You guys are great. ❤

[@SonyaBayham]

The figs are the size od apples. Yumm.❤

[@ExploringAlternatives]

They look so good eh? Thanks for watching!

[@justme-uw6bz]

This was lovely to watch, well done guys. I used to live in Croydon/Kilsyth area so I know your area very well, we used to go up there on the weekend.

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

Not too far from our part of the world at all!!! 😀

[@justme-uw6bz]

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus I'm now out Healesville direction.

[@grayisgood]

Fantastic, thanks. :)

[@markkemp9253]

Hi from guyra nsw, first time seeing your channel, looks like a nice life style. And good for the kids.

[@luciachjd2772]

It would be so cool if you ran a summer camp for a week or two for kids! I guess you would just need to build some little dorm rooms & I could teach them! & make some $ 😊

[@chriscanadahello]

i love watching homestead videos, i live in a big city downtown, 7 million people but i still do the same as what you do, i can't have a cow but i want one but i think my neighbours would be upset, i have my garden and love it

[@AmandaOffGrid]

Amazing!!!!!

[@homemaker345]

Awesome! Beautiful place! 😊

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Great job!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@shannonmartinez8036]

You guys are pretty amazing!!

[@mybooks3160]

Spending time on garden is way better than scrolling Phone ❤❤

[@misterincreds5341]

i thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@taylorbible]

Beautiful land and lifestyle.

[@aishabajwa7596]

beautiful

[@punjabseth260]

So nice

[@andrewmutavi590]

Aint no better way to live😍😍

[@suezaple4950]

What a wonderful family Id love this type of life very impressive regardless of the amount of work ,( which would not bother me) , It would be well worth it look at all that fresh home grown food. Very epic that their sons are learning the value of growing your own food, , its healthier has no pesticides hasn't been altered . I wish I knew more about growing my own food naturally and how to keep pest away i live in Ontario Canada . Thanks for introducing us these folks are amazing . I have subscribed .

[@Kennedycruise4589]

Hello Sue Please can we be friends?

[@dheypatacsil2276]

Wow❤❤❤

[@dakotashireman6404]

Silly American here, Kansas City… love your accent

[@The_Endo]

good kiddos

[@brown-eyedgirl858]

Paradise! 👏🏻🌎🥰

[@peterlawrence738]

The hair shedding sheep work brilliantly

[@edithgreen2168]

Love how you,ll trust in God and love him.

[@RPdyke]

Omg I live near there! Would love to meet up with them 💖 I hope to build a tiny house and homestead :)

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

We actually got together with other like minded people through the Dandenongs Collective swap group, if this is of interest 😊

[@RPdyke]

​@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus Oh sweeeet!!! I'll be following along!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@PepinieraDraghiceni]

Bravo! 👍👍👍

[@etiennelouw9244]

Love what you have done, if I ever get a chance, I will buy a small farm on the edge of Cape Town, South Africa.

[@SIMPLELIFEINTHEFARM]

it is a very nice life, I hope to have that too on my farm.

[@rickyenglish1391]

This is a very good idea to set up on hillside, terrace and step terrace for the situation?.

[@denisebd1000]

Awesome 😊

[@Kennedycruise4589]

Hello Denise 👋 how are you doing today?

[@potagermalo]

Superbe vidéo À bientôt

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Merci :)

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