1.5 Years Off Grid in the high desert

[@FrugalOffGrid]

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[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

Everyone talks all this crap of doing this and doing that and ur actually doing it man. So much respect. You’re one motivational dude, straight up.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for commenting, have a great day!

[@Elaineeec]

I just want to thank you for inspiring this old lady to dream. If I'm chosen sign my book, "To Nameless old women everywhere, John."

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thank you for watching

[@evoking808]

5 more years of Army and I’ll be fully retired. Got a small lot of land in the north east AZ area. Navajo nation to be exact, thanks to my wife being Navajo. Can’t wait to have goats and chickens and be outside working 16 hours a day on my land. Love watching your videos.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

That will be the day. Cheers

[@P1Gman]

Sounds like Heaven. Love well, brother!

[@Praise___YaH]

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[@BenThe-nx3le]

I live n my car n SoCal; m a senior veteran; shared this w someone I know who lives n her RV up n ur area; and I know a lady who sold her hm n NJ, and bot 65 acres n KY, to become self sufficient! I continue to admire everyone who is able to do this! 💜

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Sounds like you're living a pretty nomadic lifestyle. Hopefully there's a piece of land in your near future. Appreciate you watching.

[@QuakerSteveT]

That pitbull is a happy dog, he seems to really like you.

[@ChrisSlack]

I remember watching the video of you driving out to your homestead trying to find it! You’ve come a long way

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Hey, thanks for watching

[@offgridprosperity]

Nice dude u did it how inspiring. This is what i want to do and also start a movement out of. People need to see how effecient it can be to leave the cities. Cheers to you buddy for living out the dream and putting in the work.

[@marvinwing2459]

Just to give you a word of my failures growing vine crops I had to order good larva or bugs to take care of the vine bores so I ordered these pests to eat them and don't damage the crops they are used in organic gardens just thought I could give you something to think about as a friend love what you have gone will the homestead.

[@texasgirl6450]

I need to buy some land. I've wanted to go off grid for a while. I became a widow at 39. I'm 57 now. I dont have an income at the moment. I've basically given up. I'm stuck in Arkansas, I moved from Texas 4 years ago. Anyway. I enjoy watching your videos. I have 8 dogs at the moment. Rescues. ✌♥️🇺🇸

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Hopefully you can get exactly what you want

[@annapetrosian6696]

Great channel thank u for allowing others know learn that all things are possible

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for watching

[@AZJH8374]

Hi desert is from Tucson to Flag! How's your weather?. Born/raised AZ girl, I can't do cold!! Lol

[@pamzaehler]

I have been watching sporadically for several months, after the purchase of our 40 acres (gotta get a mule). Anyhow, I told the hub about your channel and he surprised me with your book for Christmas! Ha , guess he listens after all!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Tell your hub you want a mule!!! ☺ Tell him I want one too lol. Cheers! Happy to hear you got my book. Please leave a review if you have the time.

[@humblewarrior6585]

Nice place you have out there, good job !!!...I wish you all the Best and greatest success !!!...God Bless You !!!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks, you too!

[@b2dauphine]

Fantastic achievements! Wishing you continued success.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@yoshuareece8785]

That lunch looks good

[@wiskyjack5247]

Beautiful man you're doing it up that is the life I salute you 100% take care of yourself I want to do stuff like this one day just to live in the quiet the peace

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks!

[@nightowl5475]

I think it's incredible how far you've advanced on your own 50 miles away from civilization. It's a lot of work doing all those chores. I know you like living out there and there are definitely some pluses being off the grid and not having neighbors. Do you ever get lonely being all by yourself? I know when the sun goes down, there's a sense of peacefulness being away from the grind. I think you have really done a fantastic job doing all that. God bless ya Brother!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

I don't get lonely. I just love it out here.

[@mattmoehring9173]

Dig it! Subscribed!

[@BoxerDogs]

Awesome dog at 6:35. And it's good that you remembered to share your food with your dog. He really appreciates it.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

I love my dogs more than people.

[@BoxerDogs]

@@FrugalOffGrid You can't go wrong with a dog. They will always be good to you. I wish more people would see that.

[@marlastar100]

All good!... definitely like the dogs on patrol... animals etc.

[@minorfreer4468]

That's cool that's about a property control Arizona and I would like to learn more about living off the creek

[@ladyravenphotography4675]

To Lady Raven, Best of luck in your off-grid adventures

[@MisOjosSePasearon]

Thank you. I want to live off grid soon. Looking for land now. Love your videos

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thank you

[@youniqueboutique2134]

Are you off grid now?

[@ryanm7865]

Inspiring! Thanks for educating us on what you're learning. It is good to see folks who have entry level husbandry skills thriving in a harsh environment. For those of us with limited experience, it gives us courage. Keep the videos coming.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for sharing

[@ginacardarella]

Everything is looking really cool your doggies Are adorable thanks for explaining why you had to tie them up to Gina live your dream.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for following along

[@magesalmanac6424]

You come up with the best animal names! Snoop Hog, I love it 😂☺️

[@kjterz]

To my friend.....helping to inspire you to independence.................

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Appreciate the comment. The giveaway is over but I'm glad you stopped by.

[@linf7954]

Motivational video for a life time 👍

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomstack6871]

to Tom and Becky ,good luck on your new homestead! John

[@angiedarst6820]

If I win the book, please sign it - Ang, you got this...take that first step. Thanks. I love watching your channel as I am getting ready to start my journey out in Arizona.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Hope you're off to a great start.

[@billiegutierrez6338]

Hubs and I are full time Boone dockers love the lifestyle pretty nice set up you have there on your mini farm

[@thepokerpilotapp]

Love you, your channel, and how you live and share your experience with us. Thank you 🙏

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for watching

[@AZJH8374]

Well, that could be Greer or Sho Low. My property is in Pine. I'm ready for so m e trout fishing. T by ats for sure. Nurse Judi in Scottsdale

[@FrugalOffGrid]

I'm not advertising land up the street because I don't want neighbors lol. Any high desert will do.

[@journeywithnichole]

Hi new neighbor! Coming your way very soon. Pretty much replicating a lot of the same but would love to have your book to tell me more of how tos. Single 52 yr old gal going to give it a shot on my own! Thanks . Look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you!!

[@jamesraftery967]

Wow what a great video you’ve got a great place.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Appreciate it

[@EarthlyAbundance]

John, it's astonishing and inspiring to watch how your homestead has grown! Been following your channel from nearly the beginning and you make so much of it look easy, digging that geothermal greenhouse with a $4 shovel! Your attitude and ideas have turned that raw land into a magnificent, FUNCTIONAL homestead and given many others hope in figuring out how to do something similar. :) Cheers! - Chrissy

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thank you

[@Ki7oba]

Enjoyed your vlog… ordered some tea!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Hey! Thanks! I'll get it shipped out.

[@drastixhound9524]

ditch that breakmaker man, you owe it to yourself to do it the right way - you're thriving in it!

[@jeromecaile5603]

Wow! Amazing and inspiring. Thank you👍👍

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks!

[@egalem3046]

To Elaine, Happy Homesteading

[@RedandAprilOff-Grid]

It's looking good out there! You have been busy for sure! 😊🏜️

[@vig81]

Your dogs are more then happy to live freely 😊 You forgot to mention is, eat out there the food tastes much better

[@bloomoose390]

To HuskyBlooMoose, and The Cosmic Island Farm, looking forward to having you as another Arizona homesteader!! From Utah, now in Colorado, and ready to set roots in Arizona!! Love your channel!! Jason “HuskyBlooMoose” The Cosmic Island farmer

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for watching

[@summerland6397]

Looks so peaceful. You have accomplished a lot there. Nice. I was looking at your garden and thinking a worm farm might help you improve your soil in the greenhouses. Help break down that plant matter.

[@arnoldbradley8630]

That's a great point they will help break down the soil and turn in into work castings witch is creat for growing the way your growing..

[@keithgarrett1306]

nice video like what your doing

[@SavageHand]

Great channel. I've watched most of your videos thus far. Let me say sandy lome will grow nearly anything provided there is enough humidity. Im in south Texas and number 1 thing I choose to grow is yellow squash because it gives the most food by weight throughout the year. They do well in mounds but expect them to cover an area of 3-4 ft squared, which could hog up sunlight. But with your idea of growing plants that grow up on the outer walls that leaves a lot of room. Pole beans, cucumbers and roma tomatoes would be ideal. Potatoes and radishes are fine in buckets. I used 1 bucket with a square cut out for my hand to fit and holes drilled out the bottom and placed inside another bucket with holes drilled out. Then I lift the inner buckets and harvest what I wanted. I am excited to see how your new garden comes along, and that plastic tarp draped over should help provide humidity in a dry climate.

[@MrKingplumtree]

Some day I want to help sell your book at my own homestead. for now I am a huge fan of yours. I am frugal yet still have to deal with a bit of the rat race...some day is tomorrow.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

I appreciate you watching

[@ZOEYLLWP]

Great video today, thank you. I'm waiting for my house to sell and then I will be up north somewhere. You could sign it; good luck on the sale of your house and your dreams to begin!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Hopefully that's all working out!

[@kimc5048]

Only just found this channel I live in North Texas so im very interested in how you deal with heat , I struggle due to being from Britain and im not off grid lol Subbed and hit thumbs up now im off the bing watch all videos before this one 😊

[@FrugalOffGrid]

You know what? It cools down here at night all year. That far south I might need a swamp cooler

[@jerihensley8339]

I have homestead for years and am returning to the high desert to it again in Hereford. I would love your book, please sign it to Jeri

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Hi Jeri, this drawing is long over but for my birthday I'm giving all 3 of my ebooks away free. you can download each of them from my website frugaloffgrid.com

[@smishsmash8790]

From frugal john. Wishing vince & lucy lots of patcience with dealing with coconino county on the approval of the septic system. 👍

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Hopefully that all worked out well

[@homesteadobsessions5812]

The Audible option was a really great idea. I'll listen to it on the road soon.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thank you

[@scottbaker9200]

“To my friend Scott!” 😊

[@scottbaker9200]

A fellow redhead living in the desert.

[@renehamilton5422]

Your common sense is great! I want a book!

[@isabellrahim3194]

Good luck to you. ¡

[@susanmoriarty9900]

Love it 😀 and you have the same cookbook with great meal pictures!!

[@gilleslaviolette8147]

Great! Job! John! Keep up the great work! Take care!

[@фредерикмиз]

Just wanted to say Hi John!! Im impressed.. Very self sufficient.😉👍

[@happycat2819]

Enjoy your videos! Please, if we win, sign it, To Phillip and Rene', big fans of the channel.

[@osieljuts]

How kool is that, i watched a couple of your vedios i have 10 wooded acres in conway,mo. i done the Old Mc Donald thing,it keeps you going. l had chickens,goats,calfs,one horse,pigs..i couldnt go anyplace had to set and feed,,,,,im retired now went horse back riding in Arizona,and camped in New Mexico...maybe come see you...joe osiel

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for watching!

[@angiesullens2126]

I live in phx , and im just itching to buy a piece of land somewhere where it actually gets cold here in Arizona I don’t know where yet, I love what you’re doing you’re inspiring me I’m definitely learning from you I cannot wait to make that purchase on a piece of land

[@FrugalOffGrid]

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[@renehamilton5422]

Glass in the green house is important

[@michaeledge8905]

Very cool sir!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for watching

[@larryhutton8776]

Been living off grid in Washington state for 28 years..

[@FrugalOffGrid]

⭐

[@bonniebatson9934]

Thanks for keeping it real. It's not easy, but you make it work to live the dream. Keep on keepn on! Been following since early on and love being able to see you and the homestead continue to grow. Sign To Bonnie (no, not your pig lol) sign, your name and channel proudly! I'm honored to have a namesake, although we don't really favor much😁.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

It's a good name 😆

[@sundancer442]

Nice tour Bro'. :) Cheers ( as always ) from the Sth. Australian desert, Simon ( sundancer )

[@screamingdwarf]

Thanks!

[@raydavis6979]

Would love to get the book. Sign it “To Ray, from John, The Frugal Homesteader!”

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks!

[@linf7954]

Amazing

[@beverlyellis4647]

Great job indeed,i be one step closer working on my land in Arizona,thanks

[@barrymcelhaney190]

got the book .love it

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Great!

[@jessicamurphy2526]

☄️💥wow! Impressive. Wonderful

[@rtanbarter8739]

Hey good job keep it up never rely on government

[@azarelthecreator7098]

Ive got an acre in southwest new mexico in agriculture area but zoning doesnt allow living in an rv without power sewer and well and no tiny homes under 600sf. Needless to say i am staying in my 5th wheel down the road from my land in an rv park while i gather resources to drill a well and setup solar and septic. Im going to be putting an earthbag home once i get the plans signed by an engineer and homesteading. The soil here is rich and anything you throw into it just grows. But i wish i could go about it the way you did but code enforcement even being 10 miles outside of town has made people move from their under 600sf tiny homes out here.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

The full time camping option is great. I'm happy you're working it out. Once you're over that hurdle it should be smooth sailing.

[@shadowbanned4149]

O Bonnie is having a Child terrific News Congratulations /

[@FrugalOffGrid]

She's actually about to have piglets again.

[@eazymoney_93]

Love it man! Simple yet awesome to watch

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alloftheaboveeunicesmith9625]

Maybe you should do a quail shed... Fast food and very nutritious good for body building and improving your health. Great pet food too lol.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Maybe YOU should do a quail shed. Lol kidding. I like my chickens and it's already a lot of work with all my livestock. I may never try other birds. We'll see. 😁

[@alloftheaboveeunicesmith9625]

@@FrugalOffGrid I am hatching as i write this!! 😍

[@brianleonard6885]

Congratulations

[@jafo7909]

Take a look at 31:09 in your filming. What is that object coming in and out of the clouds behind you...

[@QuakerSteveT]

Sign it to Jason and Justine from (you) Congrats man for for getting to where you are!!!!

[@sowgooddeeds]

Just sign your name and put your channel on it. I love your work and dedication keep it up!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

You got it, hope you win!

[@sowgooddeeds]

@@FrugalOffGrid that's crazy! I just got the notification 9 months later that you replied

[@melodiecruz595]

You can sign my copy; Dear Melodie, you only live once, live and be free...your friend, John

[@jessicareeves5979]

If I am selected, please sign as “work smart and achieve what you want” Thank you!

[@MEEANDSTUFF]

I love 7:00 - 9:30

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for tuning in.

[@Silbaugh4liberty]

Snoop Hog!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's awesome!

[@ajhall9718]

Hi neighbor, I too am in the high desert.. I'm just wondering what's the best way to start my compost bin.. I've got a tiny house with a bucket toilet so that's my compost.. no animals for me but need to get a shed built and a greenhouse would help too.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

That depends on the county you're in. I would contact them for specifics. Otherwise without restrictions, you simply add manure, paper and vegetation like grass clippings. It will be compost in no time.

[@renehamilton5422]

Your amazing keep going

[@toceanair1olaiz686]

Awesome I want to do the same thing!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

You can do it!

[@dragally1]

I'm out fairly close to you, I think. I just moved my RV on ten acres and darn near froze to death when the snow came in Jan . How do you handle the winter in a van? Keep the vids coming !

[@FrugalOffGrid]

I have a diesel air heater in my van. Works great!

[@billv6557]

Great book!!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Best book I ever wrote! =)

[@renaelynn6376]

you've got a zoo out there. so cool!

[@btexan2021]

Great channel!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks for the visit

[@meditate4me]

You are inspiring!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thank you

[@kmgreenrph]

Very good video.

[@kathleenreid8332]

Your food looks so yummy!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Thanks! I enjoy it

[@janetmahurin4547]

Would love to win your book. Looks and sounds interesting.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

You can get it free now if you join my mailing list, cheers!

[@yoopermann7942]

question? why dont you put your rabbits in one of your green houses, 1) they will add their manure to the planting areas,. 2) they might add a little extra heat to your plants,, try kale i grew it down in NEW MEXICO when i lived there, collards, mustards, zuccini , yellow crook neck squash, chilis, of course grew well, plus you can dehydrate all of these as well by thinly slicing them and hanging them out of your way,, keep up the great work!!

[@FrugalOffGrid]

I've done it before. I don't have them anymore though.

[@shanaleefuller3261]

HI John, I enjoyed this video. I am most interested in the plants you are growing because I am a vegetarian. If I had a homestead would not have animals except as pets. I enjoy seeing your dogs they have plenty of space to play. You have built up your place a lot. Good Luck😉

[@kerriemortimer8243]

Hi!!!! Im vegan and have just under 7 acres in Golden Valley. Thinking hydroponics but what are your thoughts??!!! 😁Thanks, Kerrie

[@lifesboomin8217]

@@kerriemortimer8243 hey I just got some acres in golden valley too! Make sure to use shade cloth on plants if they have lots of sun

[@FrugalOffGrid]

I just planted another 20 potatoes. I should theoretically harvest nearly 1000 potatoes now. I think vegetarian would be more difficult but possible.

[@donniewilson7391]

You can sign my book to Higher Ground homestead been watching your channel for about six months now

[@1weatherham511]

Sign.... To God for all his Glory...