One Year Transformation Timelapse Abandoned Land to Abundance

A year transforming a small farm in Portugal; building beds, planting trees, harvesting and preserving fresh produce, and creating a habitat for wildlife.
Three years ago, we fell in love with an overgrown piece of land and an old stone ruin in Portugal.
All that we've done in the last year to create an abundant garden.
We've achieved much more than we imagined.
Welcome along and join us as we continue to restore the land and old stone house.
Meraid and Dan
"Evening" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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[@Humbledoor]

All that hard work has resulted in your forever garden....so happy for you both!

[@NearbyVeggies]

What a lovely way to describe the garden. 😊

[@crivensro]

Watching your timelapse made me realise how much incredible and hard work you have put into developing your gardens. Congratulations! I am so impressed and happy to see the paradise you created! I have been following your progress and adventures for a very long time and I enjoy every minute of it! Sunny greetings from Switzerland!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. We also forget how much we’ve done and I am so pleased you enjoyed looking back too 😊

[@valentinaestacio6693]

@@NearbyVeggiessra adoro vos vêr eu queria esses paraiso sra tudo dá trabalho ! mas e orgulho esses trabalho waww adoro vêr vós etc sra meu pai dizia sem trabalho é a doenca e a mizéria , sra esses maracajá 😋😋😋 e tudo etc 😋😋 sra esse trabalho tudo eu fiz sra ,sejam felizes ,,,,🇨🇦🙏🙏📿📿💐💐💐😘🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹estou em terra errada ,👎👎👎🤪😛

[@HeloisaVidigal]

For me, as a gardener beginner, this video is like a masterclass! Just love! Obrigada!

[@NearbyVeggies]

That’s really kind. Obrigada 🤩

[@iwasthere.]

Ah, the magic of permaculture and the people who practice the principles! Its happening. Bravo! You and Dan have inspired me here in northern California and as we pack up our 27 year life in a little village into a shipping container, preparing to move in mid October to a little town in the Algarve, I'll take time to unwind near the sea, take in the culture, feel retirement and learn to converse before the primal call of the garden and mother earth call me back to the garden. I'm loving your vision, passion, great energy, growth and the transformation you've created. Wowza!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Enjoy your relocation. Thank you 😊

[@avivat3010]

Meraid and Dan, you've created a bit of heaven on earth. A garden of Eden. With all of the hard work and healthy eating, may you enjoy the fruit of your labour for a very long time! (I was thinking that your gut health must be exemplary!)😄

[@NearbyVeggies]

We are delighted with how things are going. 👍

[@avivat3010]

@@NearbyVeggies I'm very happy for you!

[@Nulife23]

Beautiful! What a wonderful garden....lots of hard work and it paid off. Love watching your videos. Thank you so much!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@grahamalastairkrebs2241]

Just want to add. I love your video's because when you work, there are no pesty dog's and cat's all in the way.

[@NearbyVeggies]

we do have a cat. 😊

[@maudeestrella8196]

What an incredible amount of work and what amazing results. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@bergannon6585]

What an amazing, hard working, rewarding 3 years 👏🍾. Well done. An example to anyone who dreams of doing the same. Also Colette, at Bealtaine Cottage Ireland and Mossy Bottom. Love your work ethic. When the house is finished, your estate will be priceless. Blessings to you both. Love from Ireland. 🌹❤️🌹

[@NearbyVeggies]

Wow, thank you ☺️

[@leacruz7311]

Awesome garden because you know what you are doing!

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re getting into the swing of gardening in this part of the world and the rhythm here. 😊

[@grahamalastairkrebs2241]

What Grace you two are receiving from God. And I know you appreciate it, by the way you speak about it. Enjoy it. Some of us are sitting in a small little house and garden, and can't do what you do, but we can enjoy your video's and see what can be done. 🙏🙏

[@NearbyVeggies]

What a lovely thought. Thank you 😊

[@ElaineCurry-mr8vy]

Beautiful garden. Love to see how your land has been transformed by your hard work. May you have many years of success. Love watching your videos. 😁

[@NearbyVeggies]

Many many thanks 😊

[@paisley293]

Well done!! And cheers to you Meraid and Dan! 👏👏👏🍷🍷May God grant you many, many years of healthy and joyful living in Portugal. 🤗

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you very much 😊

[@larhumba4233]

I ate 2 Natas tarts with my tea while watching your video in your honour! So lovely to have a catch up and see how far you have developed the land. I can't believe you even grow black eyed peas, your garden has everything! My favourite way to eat those is the Cyprus way of boiling, then add a dressing of olive oil, salt and lemon juice. You can also add pieces of squash in with the beans. Especially lovely to eat in the Summer with spring onions on the side and crusty bread. Have a good week! 🥰👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

3 ingredients that work so well together. 👍

[@davidfellowes1628]

Leading by example, is the best way to describe you both. Magnificent

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@billyinwaves]

This video is much appreciated by me. It's one thing to grow stuff, using the local climate, but it's another thing to have so much produce, and to preserve the excess for winter use. It's that last bit I have no skills in. But your composting and soil work is exemplary. What a joy this garden will be, once you finally move in to the renovated house, continuing to change and develop - even when your home is complete .

[@NearbyVeggies]

Gardening is the best part for us 😊

[@pocketofpeaceyoga]

Thanks for taking the time to record, edit and share what you’ve done with the land. It’s most impressive 🙂

[@NearbyVeggies]

So nice of you. Thank you 😊

[@Susan.I]

What lovely fruit and vegetables!!!! They will surely nourish your bodies and tastebuds!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Absolutely 👍

[@eva-lissvensson7235]

What a wonderful place you have create ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sharontibbo2510]

Just look at what the two of you have created! Such a special garden, the varity of plants blows my mind. The design of the gardens highlights the diverse topography. Your consideration of the watershed in the different gardens is something I think I would have struggled with (when I was younger). 3 years seem to have flown by, It was lovely to have a recap of the progress, Thank you. I am sure that you cannot wait to have the house finished so you can have an easier time preserving the fruits of your labour. Although I must say you have been doing a cracking job of it by the looks of things. 🙋‍♀

[@NearbyVeggies]

The garden is what we love. ❤️

[@SamueldeFaria-bw1fm]

All the hard work you've putted in the quinta is paying off. Don't cut all the mimosas. When they flower the perfume is just amazing. I'm jealous of your quinta in a good way. It looks so good. The work in the remaining roof is still going, I see😊. I'll be waiting for the next week video❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

That's the plan!

[@charlenequinilty7252]

The garden has really transformed. Beautiful

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@user-bm9gu1yg6x]

I so enjoyed watching this video. Thank you

[@NearbyVeggies]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 😊

[@strasaku]

It is extraordinary to be able to follow your toil. So much knowledge and power to make your own paradise. Thanks for sharing....

[@NearbyVeggies]

Our pleasure 😊

[@carold.m.3001]

There is so much love in your garden! Everything done with love flourish!!! Congrats!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pedroleal7118]

Happy to see you're doing well, in the land of plenty. Hope it continues as you wish, take care!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, you too 😊

[@arleenfotiu6095]

I love you guys. You do an excellent job of teaching the ways of slow, contented living on the land.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@lirei-g6t]

So much hard work ! But the rewards ! love watching everything you do 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@judyfudge2458]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video.All your hard work will be rewarded in abundance.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks a million 😊

[@mickfrancis8481]

Fantastic video, complemented by amazing music. Perhaps a video detailing how you preserve the abundance of vegetables, herbs and fruit?

[@NearbyVeggies]

Great suggestion!

[@simonholley4110]

This gardening content is why I like this channel.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@suziqt8389]

It's amazing what you two can accomplish....thanks for sharing

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks for watching!

[@JK-yf9sx]

Woohoo! The video of making those chuchkhelas was my all-time favourite. I enjoyed seeing it again, thanks 😄

[@NearbyVeggies]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jaydegier3892]

What an amazing video Dan and Mariad showcasing all the amazing hard work that you have both done, it is a credit to you both. It is a joy too watch your videos and thank you for sharing your journey with us, Coen and Jay

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Dianne-fb2fp]

‘Isn’t it Amazing’!! You are amazing! I really love your vision and hard work to realise your dream. Beautiful. Not just the garden but all the decisions hard work and time with your beautiful restoration- dedication and vision. Lol to you

[@NearbyVeggies]

Wow, thank you!

[@miriammuskal5402]

The hard working gardeners have the best veggie garden

[@NearbyVeggies]

The best we can 👌

[@The4wildboys]

Stunning Video… Lovely to see you in the garden with your magical hands 🙌.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paulettebarber7219]

It really has change a lot since the beginning. So nice to see all your hard work paying off with a beautiful garden❤❤❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@roselynwilliams2]

Just amazing! I have loved following you both on this wonderful project. Well done. I can't wait to see what's next.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much

[@moyracook9407]

My friends what incredible gardeners you are. Skill and your joy in growing things I hope you enjoy your home as much as I enjoy watching you

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@nazaresalgado2633]

Vocês sois adoráveis, vocês sois um exemplo a seguir eu adoro vocês foi um dos melhores vídeos que vi boa continuação beijinhos

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigada 🤩

[@lesleyturner1025]

Fabulous garden, yous have done so much and worked so hard to get it to where it is! Well done you both ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@MrSHG66]

Your channel is better than 'Gardener's World' and 'Grand Designs' combined! It's tremendous to see just how much you've achieved in the garden over the past year or so, and I can't wait to see what comes next. Oh, and those parasol mushrooms looked delicious - hope you get loads more this year.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We did chuckle at this. Not quite so grand as those people 🤣

[@lindasoaft9303]

So impressive ❤ enjoy all your videos and love seeing the fruits of your labor! Thank you for sharing your garden over the years! You are both an inspiration!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@martinehug-simon3811]

I m speechless looking at this garden. So beautifully planted and arranged. Shared your knowledge but learnt so much today. Thanks

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@stephaniewilson3955]

You have achieved such a lot!

[@NearbyVeggies]

We are really pleased with progress.

[@nancymiller7294]

Your garden and flowers are lovely and should be on a magazine cover.

[@NearbyVeggies]

That’s really kind. Thank you 😊

[@maggiemorgan8422]

Mmmm the tasty walnut grape treat. So good! Chuchkela was lovely x

[@NearbyVeggies]

So good!

[@TomBTerrific]

You both seem fit, willing and capable as shown by the results of your efforts. Happy for you both although you never rest on the farm you certainly feel fulfillment as you harvest and enjoy the fruits of you labor. Thanks for allowing us to witness your success.😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

We take plenty of rest though showing all the sitting around thinking 🤔 about what we’re going to do next might not be as interesting 😊

[@kathrynanderson1419]

Thank you for this beautiful video. The work in your garden confirms your decision to move to Portugal was indeed the right decision. ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@kathleenpitt1981]

What a transformation to your garden, and house. Imagine soon you will be able to step out of the kitchen and pick a few morsels for your dinner. Or a spot of tea on the veranda while enjoying the sunset. Soon!

[@NearbyVeggies]

We hope so too

[@lynnehodgskin7478]

You have done so much and worked so hard to make your own little paradise! Beautiful!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much!

[@isabelinhagomes9076]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful garden❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@davidhowe6023]

I love watching your videos, inspirational stuff, what you have achieved is awesome, well done!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@joansmith3492]

Love how you garden! that is how is is meant to be done. all of it, so so beautiful and sustainable

[@NearbyVeggies]

So nice of you 😊

[@stephaniepelc1618]

The transformation is amazing!! You were blessed with many crops, but you did work really hard to achieve that. 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

We did indeed work hard at the preparation but the maintenance is easier. 👍

[@lisa-ul4vi]

WOW! You two are amazing, what a beautiful garden.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you ☺️

[@phyllisbishop9099]

Love what you are doing. Climate rather like ours in SouthAust. Also is some of your background music "the Poges". Love it all

[@NearbyVeggies]

Different music I think 😊

[@anaalmeida1424]

Parabéns têm feito um trabalho extraordinário a horta está linda e a casa também vai ficar linda um abraço aqui do sul de Portugal.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigada ☺️

[@nulliusinverba4970]

So beautiful! So much work and such wonderful rewards 💜

[@NearbyVeggies]

It really is! Thank you 😊

[@deborahwillis1396]

A wonderful record of progress and evolving for you to look back on. It’s looking abundant ☀️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@Anita-he8pc]

Thank you for sharing! You are such an inspiration! Warm greetings from Bulgaria! 🇧🇬

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much!

[@42by10]

I'm going to have to remember to come rewatch this is Spring. It has gotten me excited for planting things, but we just started Fall here and I'm going to be harvesting right away!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Fall here too and now we’re back to harvesting squash and sunflowers 🌻

[@42by10]

@@NearbyVeggies It's potatoes and sweet potatoes for me! Both came from spuds I didn't eat fast enough and they started sprouting. The sweet potatoes are actually second season from the original!

[@debraanderson3395]

Absolutely beautiful. You have both made an amazing garden. Proud of you ❤❤❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much!

[@zircon1664]

Olá vizinhos, we are just across the border of Coimbra district and in to Guarda district living very near to Gouveia. Adoro o que tens cultivado 🙏❤️

[@Aotruba]

Thank you for sharing such entertaining video 👍🥰👍 Looking forward to your next video 🌟😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you too

[@nancyspence2965]

Your garden is looking smashing! So much abundance ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mesutozsen903]

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[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@bassalh2025]

First like from Ireland 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

You rock!

[@lindagage7315]

Wow you have done an excellent job! With everything! Well done

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. Cheers.

[@almareynoso6579]

Wow pomegranates!! So juicy. And a lots of veggies 🥦

[@NearbyVeggies]

Lots of vegetables indeed 😊

[@user-hd2mt9xh2p]

Lot of work done

[@asgeirandersen]

YES it's incredible the work you did. It's a success.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@DreamofaHive]

I am glad you are reaping the bounties of all your hard work. You really have made a major transformation. The garden is becoming even more beautiful! It was lovely watching and remembering little bits of previous episodes. Whatever happened to your little bath pond? It won't be long now and you will be able to wake up and go to sleep right beside your beautiful garden. Many more food adventures to come and I for one will enjoy watching :) Well done both of you xx

[@NearbyVeggies]

The bath pond was only a temporary holding space for the wildlife until we cleaned the well and waited for it to refill. We have bigger plans for that area this year. 😉

[@geraldinegallagher2895]

Loved seeing all your efforts again, great wee complilation. Great passion for growing your own food. Well done 🎉

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@COMEDYCOOKINGSROKSRAE]

I really like your video, the scenery is beautiful to watch

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@everlyw4834]

After following your journey this was lovely to watch and inspiring. Can’t wait to see what you do next ❤❤❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much!😊

[@essietangle9931]

Reviews are fun and it was good to see bits of the house too. Hope the roof is going well.

[@NearbyVeggies]

More to come

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you for sharing this video. CONGRATULATIONS of what you both did and I guess the next video would be the house🎉🎉

[@NearbyVeggies]

You got it!

[@yingfenchen1]

Amazing work. Beautiful!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you

[@mistresskaliko5596]

Impressive EDITING WORK 👏👏👏👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks 🤗

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys 🙏 good work wow what a lot of material you put on the ground and the veggies look so good 👍😊 you guys are master gardeners.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much

[@Lucylou14]

Love your recap videos. Amazing what you’ve gotten done!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@Beth-kg1lz]

You both amaze me with your boundless energy! I love to garden but don’t have half the energy you have! Also it must be nice to have a partner who also likes to be in the garden pottering. It all looks amazing❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

We are blessed to have each other and we do like to work separately as well ☺️

[@rafaella6385]

Congratulations, very well done🥳🥳🥳

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you! 😃

[@claudeross126]

Incredible, fantastic results 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@melanierawlings35]

Your map is beautiful! It is cool to see how your land has progressed.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you!

[@denisecarrick5220]

Impressive progress.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@principalsirmsyadav]

You both are great 🎉😢❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@elenikatseni8772]

You are amazing. Both of you 🐝

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Skattie]

So happy for you❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. ☺️

[@jokevasconcellos6930]

Beautiful work....lovely informative bideo.🎉❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@damdekmyhomeដំដែកផ្ទះខ្ញុំ]

Great work

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@ruthannleder4783]

Looks incredible. ❤️❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@Coyotehello]

Very satisfying to see how all this has evolved, but for you I am thinking it might even be therapeutic to help realize how far you have gone so far. Congrats!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s really encouraging looking back at progress for us. Thank you 😊

[@albertrussell4224]

beautiful episode

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@maneuschwander6394]

You should have a few sheep around your trees and meadow area, would be good for weed/grass control and also meat for the freezer. Less labor for Dan! :)

[@NearbyVeggies]

If only Dan ate sheep 😅

[@Skattie]

Charles Dowding would be proud of you ❤

[@elizetvillarejo8600]

LOVELY..

[@NearbyVeggies]

😊

[@EileenBecher]

You guys are very impressive

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you