Progress on our Cottage Renovation ~ Building a Homestead in Spain

[@sugarbomb26]

Having just recently discovered your channel, I am hooked and am binge watching your video's Harriet! Your home and environment is absolutely stunning! You are an inspiration and lovely to listen to and watch and I am amazed at what you can do and accomplish. I'm an ex Londoner who now lives in the USA and am a passionate gardener and I also grow my own food on the side of my house using natural organic principles. Please keep on making these videos if you can, they are food for the eyes and soul.

[@martinturvey8129]

Same!! 😀

[@dorothyallen3614]

I too am binge watching all her videos, amazing what they have accomplished ❤

[@asgeirandersen]

yes I discord that channel of Harriet and Mauro I'm following here from south of France

[@Yurei_Dokuro]

Ni idea tenia que los frutos del rabano también se comen, aca en Uruguay solo comemos el tubérculo. Tendré que probar.

[@valhalla340]

9:45 i currently use since years exaust fry oil, it works and not harm animals. Only smell lighly, better painting it in winter

[@johnlander3194]

Try basic boiled linseed oil, for your wood protection,cheaper and very effective,

[@genesmith4642]

Enjoying all the surprises the house and land have to offer

[@syrenadurager]

turn your eggs during incubation , might have better luck. I remember my gran doing this. love the videos, they are so down to earth and refreshing to watch. Thank you.

[@laurad2136]

Great job! How about using the nodig method to get rid of the weeds? I.e. cardboard (perhaps a couple of layers) on top of the weeds, a layer of compost on top of the cardboard and direct sow (the plants will push through). Perhaps you already know just thought of it when you were weeding 🤗

[@raulruizramirez3590]

Solo quiero comunicarte un par de cosas, no se si lo habeis echo ya porque en el video no se ve. El cable que atraviesa la pared que lleva un tubo flexibe blanco de de estar hacia abajo, en la posicion que se ha visto si llueve se llenara de agua y pasara a la caja de la toma de tierra. Segundo, la estructura que soporta los paneles solares deberiais sellar bien los tornillos porque habeis perforado las tejas y si no se sella tendreis goteras siempre que llueva. Disculpad si os he molestado, pero me ha parecido bastante importante. 😉

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Gracias Raul, no sé cual es el plan con esa caja que vimos en la pared, porque el trabajo está medio hecho pero lo tendré en cuenta a la hora de terminarlo! Creo que sí que sellamos bien los tornillos en la estructura de las placas :) Gracias!

[@Aphidman1]

I like how you assemble your videos, and especially how you show your projects even though you're not sure how to do things. Most of us have to figure stuff out as we go, so your depictions are realistic and inspiring.

[@maryegerton6848]

I know this is off topic, but I really love that round cement table. I must have one. 😃💚

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hahah you know what, it's been growing on me too! I think the previous owner of this place was a bit of a cement genius 😂

[@rajexecutivemoreedthaniasi6971]

Spain is a beautiful country

[@kathleenlerchenmuller9469]

For protecting wood from pests and such, look up the Japanese method. Not sure of the spelling 'shoshugi ban'. The protective covering for your wires is called conduit. At least it is in the US. Can you use any type of radish for preserving? You guys do great work as always. I made my 1st no dig bed. So much easier than digging.

[@FrankDohrin]

Thank you very much again for your 'beautiful-roof-clip' !! Love and appreciate you very much for just being yourself, Harriet.

[@ruthquinn6229]

Wow, ,it’s all coming together so beautifully sweet Harriet. You deserve to feel so proud of your progress. Love little tofu. What a sweetheart. Blessings and welll wishes. Xx

[@r0ck02]

Loving the progress. Just a tip for your next roof, the fixings should be through the high part of the corrugation as the water runs down the troughs making the fixings more susceptible to leaks. I look forward to your continued projects.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Oooh that's a good point. Thanks! Longer bolts needed all round then :)

[@javiermartinalvarez792]

Que bonita musica, me encanta todo lo que haces, para mi vuestra vida se asemeja mucho a estar en el paraiso aunque casi nada se regala en la vida, es un regalo estar donde uno quiere!!!

[@pgregory6357]

Best. Roof. Ever.

[@CrankyBubushka]

Great job on the chicken coop roof!!

[@pessimistpojken]

Lovely update. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you for letting us live out our countryside dreams vicariously through you and Mauro. Les deseo un verano suavecito, lleno de alegría!

[@jacquelinesilvabravolatam9952]

the roof is perfect! be proud!!! yo me saco el sombrero con tu gallinero y tu techo. y sigue adelante no mas.!!

[@madhatter909]

it's the best roof in the world!

[@mfrodyma1480]

One if the best videos on youtube!! You guys are really building up your soil. Plus, you seem to be having fun. You both don't seem to mind laughing at yourself. "improve and tweak!"

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

thank you!

[@geoffcapper5025]

It's all going along very nicely, and the gardens are looking great, you're getting a lot done. It's always nice to see Spring & Summer in other parts of the world as we head into Winter. Used oil is carcinogenic and can contaminate your land and water with heavy metals, so it would be better to find another solution. Linseed oil or shou sugi ban as others have suggested, normal paint, or even leaving it raw if you think you'll be rebuilding in a year or two. Sanding the surface of the timber will greatly reduce the amount you need to apply, but... sanding... blergh! Look into Tek screws for attaching roofing, much easier👍 Hope you both have a great Summer!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you for the hints! Tek screws, I'll look at that. Take care!

[@patriciawilson6524]

Always love your videos. You are amazing ... talented.

[@juliasommerfeld5997]

Love the calm and relaxing style of your videos. You guys are very sympathetic, love to watch your videos when I am in the city not at my own loved property. :)

[@patricefruscione4735]

Also, the treatment for your pallet wood, why not buy a bigger tin because u will always be using it as you grow your homestead.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

haha yeah, should have done that. Was in denial about how much I'd need!

[@soniahofmann4969]

Harriet you make everything look so easy I just don't know where you get your energy wow you're an amazing young woman and one more thing don't ever even consider using a petroleum product close to your animals I can't believe anybody does that soak them in water linseed oil there are so many things you can soak them in no petroleum products good luck

[@ginacrusco234]

Harriet, your pickling technique is amazing with the variety of savors from jar to jar! They all seem mouthwatering.

[@barbarasattler9138]

I would think twice about using used diesel oil on the coop. It may contain dioxin. The roof looks great.

[@suesparks4301]

Hola Harriet and Mauro, great progress and always love watching your uploads! I also watch make do grow channel and they used linseed oil inside their coop, natural and non toxic. The outside box has 4 securing points which need to be pushed in and turned with a screwdriver to make waterproof. Good luck and enjoy your journey 😁

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you Sue! Ah I wish I'd thought of/known about linseed oil before. Ah well - always learn something for next time!

[@mauricebrown9094]

Sometimes it is much better to purchase a bigger can of paint/stain even though it is much dearer. You might be using pallets for more projects in the future. And even pallet wood soaks up stain / paint on the first coat.. Congratulations on your first roof. Just one thing you might want to consider to add another two roof beams just set back on the ends, this will help stop the wind catching the roofing material and lifting it off and putting undo stress on your screws. Just a thought. There is always life in soil otherwise the weeds wouldn't be growing so well. Situate your beds in the direction of as much daily sun as they can get. If you really want a food forest in the future ( instead of beds then put down your cardboard & wood chips and makes pathways and plant accordinally.. You can do it girl. I think that cable cover from that power box needs to go right through the hole you drilled in the house and then use something like spray foam to plug the hole so none of your rats get in..

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! I will think about those roof beams, I think I know what you mean and shouldn't take a moment. I even have the spare beams!

[@rosadeleon8210]

I love you videos, thank u for sharing

[@101life9]

Harriet, for first timer DIY, that's a great success! And a wonderful green thumb 👍. You chose a great time to embark on self sufficiency journey. Very encouraging and inspiring . Keep up the good work.💝💝 Thumbs up 👍

[@Acidsophy]

Great joooob!!!!! Thanks for the recepy and inspiring us all!!! The best way to learn things is doing it, by mistakes (or having luck). Enjoy the nice weather!!!! Keep it uuuup 💚💚💚 😋😋😋😋

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@margaritamanresacapo2540]

Me identifico contigo , en esta situacion aunque trabajes mucho , siempre queda mas por hacer , no te fustres ni te agobies , todo llega y el camino es lo enriquecedor , un abrazo a los dos y a Tofu y a los preciosos gatitos .

[@sherry9088]

So proud of all the work you both are accomplishing. Truly enjoyed your video! See you next week! ❤

[@Mountainviewfarm2022]

It's looking great you have a lot going on now and you seem to be smashing it 😉 loving watching your progress 😀

[@troy..spain...1672]

Good update and lovely relaxing music. Keep up the good work and enjoy the sunshine

[@jeannebrandt3218]

It is the best roof in the world! Great job!!

[@robertofernandezfernandez3265]

Da gusto verte trabajar,eres una artista!!

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Lovely video as always and good luck with the hatching!! Its all coming together nicely. We've had so many ducklings hatching this spring, far more than normal and hardly any chickens! Love seeing around your finca. Cant wait until the next video.

[@iankolazpitasobron1520]

Amazing work and progress👏👏👏🤗

[@tinyapothecarykitchen]

Love the chicken coop! Great job! Very inspiring! :)

[@daffs0]

Brilliant video thank you for sharing 😁

[@allenemery4665]

Definitely the best roof in the world

[@rickardenstedt]

Hi Harriet, so warm and green arround your finca now! You've achieved so much! That grounding rod is good, but do you have a Residual Current circuit breaker RCCB. That's on the AC 230 volt side. There are mobile ones to buy for 15 Euro. Regards Rickard from Sweden 🇸🇪 😀

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hi! I believe we do have a circuit breaker on the AC side, I remember our electrician mentioning that. Hope you are doing well!

[@rickardenstedt]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead Good! Yes thank you, I'm doing well, I'm out camping with my van and kids att the moment.... sadly i can not send you a picture here. 🚐🌄⛺🌛🌠 Rickard. 🇸🇪

[@santiagonavesgomez8332]

I wish you good luck

[@aidenjohns8248]

Great Video good too see positivness in these times and so jealous, this might sound obvious or crazy?... but Diesel comes from trees, it's organic.. a handy tip for painting sawn timber is get a weed killer sprayer a small one will do, the ones with the pump on top, most woodtreatments are water today and can be watered down, as long as you keep the pressure high it saves days paintinga fence, so i know it works, and i used creosote and red diesel worked s treat..

[@electra-sqmehs]

Gran Trabajo!Quedó genial! Para la protección de bichos (carcoma,etc) en la madera, puedes utilizar vinagre o agua oxigenada los mata y si la madera va a estar expuesta a frío( heladas), mejor aún,para impregnacion puedes aplicar cera de abeja específica para muebles de madera,mejor no uses productos químicos y agresivos , te han recomendado la gasolina , es muy tóxica y soltara continuamente sustancias toxicas para tus gallinas y para vosotros( tóxico ambiental).Espolvorea el gallinero y al rededor con tierra de DIATOMEAS ecológica, evitarás bichos, y para el campo también es un fertilizante. Gracias por tu vídeos.Mucha💪😘para todos.🐕

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Gracias por los consejos 💚 Un abrazo! 😊

[@SuhailiMalik]

Hello Harriet. It's lovely to see the progress on ur farm. Can't wait for the chickens to hatch and we'll be having little chooks soon. And it's so nice to see that u have Amaranth in ur garden. I barely see them in anyone farm while it is the easiest plan to germinate and grow. It could be harvest in just 20days. It tastes sweet not bitter at all. It has a red variety too, very beautiful. I have some in my small garden. Ur video made my day when I couldn't go out to my garden today coz there's a monsoon rain here. Take good care Harriet! Much love from Me(Lily) and my cats(Ayu and Nigel) ❤️ ❤️

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Harvested in 20 days, wow I had no idea - that's for the leaves I assume, I actually didn't know you could eat the leaves so that's exciting! I was growing it for the seeds. Hope your monsoon rain eases up soon!

[@svenvandermierde4565]

Great progress! Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but it might not be a bad idea to add a rain catchment system to the chicken coop. That way at least some of their drinking water can be provided locally. You could even go as far as adding a simple gravity-fed automatic chicken watering system (KZbin has loads of videos on the subject)

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thanks! It's part of the plan with that big roof, hence why I wanted it to overhang so much. It will be my first attempt at doing a gutter too - excited!

[@johnlander3194]

Conduit is essential in outdoor installation,

[@mariechristodulaki6788]

best roof!

[@vickycabanasseijas2193]

El aceite usado para los palés funciona bien, pero después para pintar encima es muy gracioso, ¡Desaparece la pintura! jajajaja. Yo lo probé con unas jardineras y las quería blancas, pero después del aceite, se han quedado negras, tal y como las dejó el aceite.

[@margapina6571]

Buen trabajo pareja💪👍👋

[@cosimamaiellaro1259]

Volevo farti i complimenti xche sei una donna che sa fare tutto ,sei bravissima 👍 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@lluvi9785]

Buen video, gracias

[@happysing9070]

Nice

[@PJFelice]

Hi just came across your channel and interested in permaculture, love everything you are doing and looking forward to doing the same in the next year or so. One subject that I've heard about in Spain is bureaucracy regards building regs, what is your experience? Have you done a vlog on this subject? Regards Paul

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

With building regs and anything like that, be very careful listening to what people online say, there is lots of misinformation out there. Especially since things very a LOT between different regions and even different towns, when you are buying a rural/old/ruined property that wasn't previously lived in. The only way you can really be sure what you will be allowed to do is to speak to a specific town hall about a specific property that you are interested in. We did talk about this a bit on one of our q&a vlogs which I think you commented on too, but we basically say the same thing there.

[@colleen2386]

What was the "attic" above the chicken coop for? Great job on your first roof by the way! Also nice to get your electricity and solar panels sorted better. Good for you both. Thx for the video

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! Just storage space for anything chicken-related really - I'm actually not sure it'll be that useful but we didn't think the chickens needed more vertical space so we kinda came up with this idea!

[@colleen2386]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead that is a really good idea especially now that it has that roof!

[@carolmcmillan1108]

Looks wonderful progress👌 thanks for the recommendation of the woodchip book I ordered and received this week and it’s a great resource 👍 and I never thought of pickling the radish seedpods they look delicious is the pickling liquid put in cold or warm and do you water bath them after ? 🙏 love your video journey 😊

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! The vinegar is added cold. I boiled the jars first just as an added precaution, and then add the radish, vinegar and flavourings. I don't boil or waterbath the jars once they're full because I'm confident the vinegar inhibits bacterial growth.

[@evonneanderson7488]

see ya

[@RVBadlands2015]

What are you growing that has peppery seed pods.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Radishes seed pods!

[@mariateresadolsbeltran6601]

Me encantaría que fuera el video en castellano. Me encanta...

[@mickybcn7453]

Hay subtitulos en castellano si quieres.

[@patricefruscione4735]

So how do you process those canned radish seeds? And, how long of a shelf life do they have?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Just cold vinegar poured over the seed pods. I soaked the pods in salt water for 24 hours to improve flavour and crunchiness. The vinegar is a good preservative, no need for a water bath. I usually keep in a cool place and eat within a couple of months but not sure what the "official" guidance would be on vinegar preservation.

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Hi, I'll see you later or next day in but not right now

[@MBoville]

Hi Harriet. I think you are suffering from Schedule Chaos. It usually happens to those who start as self-employed, when it comes to putting priorities in order. Normally what we do is put in front what brings together urgency and importance, then what is urgent but not important, and then what is important that is not urgent, and determine which hours of the day are for work, and which are for rest, and the food and sleep routines, which should be just that, routines. Good for physical and mental health. I hope you find it useful.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Schedule chaos, that sounds about right! Thank you for your tips :) "urgent" and "important" and definitely useful categories for me to think about more!

[@MBoville]

I'm Happy to help you!

[@dvidgonzales8376]

When you are old you may think about how luck you were to have memories of sarandipity on you own turns. In the United States it is very easy to get Medicare a have a million dollars of free medical insurance. Being content and patient in your backyard I bet will always be fun for you.

[@rickardenstedt]

Hi again, where do you find your cool clothing, is it second hand? Rickard 🇸🇪

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

hehe I'm afraid most of it was new when I bought it... but I'd say most is 5-10 yrs old or more now!

[@rickardenstedt]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead well, so it's second hand now any way... nothing wrong with new or second hand, i have many old clothes as well. At least they're comfortable. 🤠

[@javiervicedo5213]

Hola, sigo vuestro canal. Por favor podéis poner el subtítulo en castellano? Gracias

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hola! Todos los videos tienen subtítulos en castellano, cuando activas los subtitulos luego haz clic en el engranaje para elegir el idioma 🙂

[@kevinomalley1521]

cable protector cover thing = Conduit :)

[@kevinomalley1521]

Let me know the Spanish word for it as a material? Never know when i might need it when we move. Conduit in the UK anyway!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

hahah conduit. I'll remember that! Conducto in spanish, maybe?

[@kevinomalley1521]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead yeah makes sense...de plastico o metalico

[@madhatter909]

Use a roller, you'll be finished in half the time!😁

[@encarninavarroartinez240]

Perdona y se k me entiendes porque hiciste un blog en español ya k hablas en inglés los subtítulos los podrías hacer en español y te entendería mejor ya k mi nivel de inglés es bajo te os sigo desde k comprasteis la masía y me gustan nuestros vídeos yo soy de Mallorca un saludo

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hola, todos los videos tienen subtítulos en español, cualdo activas los subtítulos luego haz clic en el icono del engranaje y puedes elegir el idioma. Espero que eso ayude! :)

[@vianonamitchell4114]

❤️

[@margaritasilva3814]

Hola como estas tienes que guardar semillas de chile concepción cariños

[@auroraalonso1125]

👏👏👏

[@LizMcNamara47]

Little rubber watery thing = rubber washer.

[@lauramariabarreiro5834]

👍

[@spiritualhumanist]

Do you have mushrooms on your short list ?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Mauro's interested! Maybe in the future!

[@davidfellowes1628]

With all your land why bother with roof mounted panels. Ground based systems are cheaper and easier to add further panels in future.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

That's what our installer thinks too 😂 But our south facing field near the house is our best growing field and I don't want to sacrifice any of it, or any of the fruit trees in it.

[@davidfellowes1628]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead Have a look at the north boundary to your field and see what might be possible. The great thing is this can be done incrementally. I just put in a 64-panel ground system in the UK, averaging 75kWh per day. But, the key to self-sufficiency is to have enough battery storage. Love watching your progress. Very impressed.

[@isabelescribavillalba5947]

Tu pareja podria hablar español asi lo entenderiamos aun asi disfruto de ver como avanzais

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hacemos algunos videos en castellano! Y todos tienen subtítulos :)

[@paquimera9972]

En español por favor...o traducción escrita

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Todos mis videos tienen subtitulos en esoañol... solo hay que activarlos

[@ninemoonplanet]

I agree with you on adding petrochemicals, oils, etc anywhere near animals, especially chickens that will peck at any insects crawling on the wood. Unfortunately "food safe, animal, child safe products are expensive. I used some on my raised beds siding (wood) and spent quite a lot on the preservative. You two have achieved a lot more than you even expected. The gardens are looking very productive. I didn't know those radish seed pods were both edible and could be pickled. I have family that like radishes, so now I can surprise them with those pickles if my radishes bolt on me. 👏 You're doing far better than I could..

[@coby6417]

🌟👍🍀💐

[@100Noddy]

You can use old engine oil as a wood preserver.

[@jorgeferreira2950]

Hi, jf you use the diesel and oil mix. You willhave no need the expensive stuff . Good luck 👍💗

[@javiermartinalvarez792]

Que significado tiene tu tatuaje de una cabra en tu brazo?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Desafortunadamente no significa nada realmente.... es una especie nativa a España que ahora está extinta y quería hacerme una colección de tatuajes de mamíferos extintos pero al final solo me hice este 😂

[@javiermartinalvarez792]

@@LittleSpanishFarmstead☺️☺️☺️☺️🦔🦄🦥 aun tienes tiempo.....

[@saeedandalusi7579]

Evidently chickentown 😁

[@johnlander3194]

Even cheaper for fencing etc is old car oil cut with diesel

[@darrelllingman63]

Get some bees.

[@trevorwindle8980]

Was going to comment then you don’t want to hear it lol ile only butter your egos 😳

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

we always wanna hear it! 😂

[@jldrake3424]

❤

[@shaunnarochelle]

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