Off Grid Life | Would you live like this?

Episode thirty-seven, in which we're butchering roosters and experiencing a magical misty morning
This is a vlog about our struggles and joys of living off the grid in the forests of Jämtland, Sweden.
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[@alonalanski7119]

I lived like this first 10 years of my life in the middle of Siberia. I think I had the best childhood in the world. And then my parents decided to move to the city. I felt like my life was ended. Semi-retired now and slowly moving toward off grid direction again. Love your channel. Ivar is the lucky kid!

[@kathym6603]

I hope the wonder of your creation is real to you. It is real to me.

[@backwoodsgirl8519]

The world we live in is so beautiful but when you see it from above it just puts you in awe!

[@charlesabaday6815]

Simply breathtaking videography.

[@victoriarawlings689]

Love the chicken with lots of little legs shot!😍 like a studio ghibli cartoon for some reason

[@MTfromtheD]

Ah to be young again. Yes I would live like this if I was younger and not disabled. Watching your vlogs has inspired me to start painting again . They give me peace of mind at night. Thank you.

[@zuperblue1]

stunning photography of the mist over the trees

[@ejlhejlh6689]

Absolutely! I used to up north before i had to move to the city for work. I miss it.

[@enlightenedbranch4994]

The into drone views are out of this world! Wow! I love the new garden.

[@billiehatcher4375]

To answer your question, no, not at this time in my life. I am 80 years old and your life seems much like the stories my mother told me about her life with my grandparents on an 80 acre cotton farm in Fort Smith, Arkansas so. Many years ago. Everything seems so hard. Given the state of the present world, and if I were young, I might do what you do also. I certainly do admire your independence, and I really enjoy your videos!

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@mellycc2823]

I just discovered your channel and I love your videos so much! I really admire your courage and talent. The life you have chosen surely isn't always easy, but seeing examples of life off the grid like yours, makes me think that maybe something important is missing in our comfortable life. My father comes from a small equatorial island in Africa and he grew up very poor, he always tells me of the times when he had to grow his own food and build barely everything he had because they had no money for buy it. He fought hard to have a comfortable life, but he always tells me that the richest man is not the one who has the money, but the one who is able to live on his own hands. Obviously I would never discount the comfortable life that my parents offered me, but I think that having the possibility to choose to live in a more conscious way and more in contact with nature, with the possibility of enjoying only the best of Progress in case of need, is the a very beautiful and courageous way to live. Thank you for sharing your way of living with the world, I wish you a lot of happiness! (sorry for my bad English)

[@Talasbuan]

Your english are excellent! Thank you so much, and I think your father are right, a rich life comes from more than money :) Im glad that you like our vlogs! Have a wonderful week!

[@mellycc2823]

@@Talasbuan thank you for your nice reply! Have a nice week too, wish you the best!

[@themurrrr]

I will never tire of the drone shots ♥️

[@norm9375]

I would love to live like this. And hopefully, someday soon, I will. Thanks for another beautiful video 👍!

[@Talasbuan]

I hope sooner than later for you, good luck :) Thank you for watching!

[@leppicknives9830]

I just felt you Tova when you showed your gate to the garden. So many things that I have made and had to later tell everyone that it is my creation not Keimos. :D One thing is precisely the gate to the garden. He said then that ”It’s not gonna last”. Well... it’s sixth summer now with the same temporary gate. Best regards to you both! -Tessa

[@Talasbuan]

Hahah, lovely! It's fun we are so different me and Mathias, im doing it quick fix style and not so well maybe and Mathias are putting very much time to get it the best possible ;D Have a lovely week!

[@frankvosphotography9106]

Ok you two. Stop with those insanely beautiful droneviews! I am getting so jealous... 😉

[@Talasbuan]

Haha, sorry, will never show them again ;)

[@juanitasullivan3372]

@@Talasbuan Wait! What!!???! LOL

[@scottstreet1]

@@Talasbuan Haha dont frighten us ! lol xx

[@lgh86]

You guys are amazing I'd love to live like this but far too stuck in my ways

[@BrainStormAcres]

Thank you for sharing your journey. We live off grid in northern Arizona USA. We have different challenges here, but know what it is like living in your climate - we lived in Maine and dealt with cold winters. We love seeing your progress.

[@Talasbuan]

Did you move to Arizona bc it was easier to live off grid there? Climate and such? Thank you so much!

[@BrainStormAcres]

Talasbuan thanks for replying. We moved here for several reasons: we could afford to pay cash for this place, it is a small town (a few thousand people), there is not a single dominant religion, there are several universities within one hour drive, and we have 4 seasons. This is the hardest place to grow plants we have lived, but there are many other benefits. We hope that your spring is good for you and your place. Good luck with your journey.

[@c.cummings7653]

Regular TV pales when compared to your videos; not only is it enjoyable to watch the lovely scenery, the enchanting animals and most of all to hear of your life and struggle in such surroundings. You are blessed.

[@briandavis28]

Loving you guys here in the USA!!! Great video work. Thanks for sharing your lives with us.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you Brian!

[@franmullins3208]

Love your videos, love watching your way of living. Both of you are so blessed with the beauty of nature around you.Doing an awesome job and thank you for sharing. Sending love from USA🌴🌴

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Fran, means a lot! Have a wonderful week!

[@rsoubiea]

i would still be in love with the area and would like a cabin someplace like this like my family had when i was a teenager. it was a blessing to be surrounded by such beautiful nature growing up.

[@rickgreen9936]

You two are fun to watch. Can sheep be called (Tova's kulning)? Early morning drone footage, fantastic! Mathias done with school, Tova done with school, the fäbod not too far off.

[@Talasbuan]

Haha, Thank you Rick! We can call the sheeps, if they are nearby so they can hear it :) Not to far off the fäbod dream, only a lot of building to do now, :D Have a lovely week !

[@meshelleroberts8234]

Simply love your channel! I think what you two are doing is honorable and show great stewardship of Gods gifts. I would venture to say your channel will soon explode in popularity.

[@sevensound4075]

Thanks for video. From Turkey. I love your life.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much!

[@juanitasullivan3372]

Oh yes I would live like this! I have 27+acres about 20 minutes from where I live right now in a rental A Frame. I've been doing some work on it. Glad you showed the butching of the chickens. Many don't realize that someone, somewhere is doing that before those chickens hit the freezer section of the grocery store.

[@SHeroK2]

Really cute how the hen got a lot of feet suddenly 😄.

[@greenrage2484]

It was nice to see your parents helping you.. They seem to be no strangers to working.. :) It was certainly a huge help for your friend to move the earth pile with you.. It is a big job. Culling out the roosters is not a job anyone likes, but it is wonderful to have them added to your fresh meat. Do you do any canning? Putting the meat into jars, is great to have for later on in the winter. If you cut the meat off the bone, you can still make bone broth, and you can put that too into jars for later... Great job-Great video.. :)

[@AmandaLewis]

So tempting to live this way! Hard work but so rewarding I imagine✨🌱

[@davidelson8749]

Yes I would live like this, half my life I do. I love to watch this at the end of every day. I have chickens and a garden and live in Cartwright Labrador. Love this blog.

[@lewiswheeler6444]

I just subscribed and I love this channel!...just happened upon it by chance yesterday! The guitar hanging on the wall has me wondering which of you plays it (pretty sure it's not Ivar, haha) best wishes from Texas, USA!

[@garyrussell5419]

Another great video. The camera work with the drone is as good as i have ever seen. Waiting on the next one.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Gary!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Outstanding video, I truly respect the way you both live and am happy you have chosen to share it with the world! I also really appreciate you going over the separation system you have for your hens and the chicks :)

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much! Do you have chickens? :)

[@cindiallain8542]

Answering your question if I was much younger, yes in a heartbeat. I love the quiet. Thank you

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Live hard and deep while you can. Things can change on a nailhead and you must give dreams up or reimagine then. Today I chain plied homespun flax I bought rather than grew as I want. I used to have rural life now I am the lady with white doves and big garden in small yard.

[@Talasbuan]

Yes, life can take unexpected turns, i guess one must make the most of what one have. It sounds like you have though, birds and a garden! No chickens? :) Have a lovely week Cheryl!

[@mariab83]

Trött o stressad sitter jag här, med en lång to-do-list. Tack för era videos, de hjälper mej hela själen

[@Talasbuan]

Tack så mycket Maria, vad fint att höra

[@SnowinSummer37]

I’m SO happy you got a drone again!!! (don’t worry our secret) 😂 Absolutely breath taking landscapes too!!! Less roosters makes for a quieter Homestead ... until the goats come back home for food. Haha!!! That was too funny! You did well keeping the heart and liver. Keep the feet too as they make a great base for chicken stock or broth. En gång till! Yah!!! Congratulations!!! 🥰

[@Talasbuan]

Hahah, thats good, hush hush :D Now its much quieter and the hens are more happy. We are saving the heads and feet for a broth, saving up in the freezer so we can make i big batch later on :D Have a lovely week Sandy!

[@SnowinSummer37]

I love you both from 🇨🇦

[@JohannaHolland]

Really like your imaging, eye candy! Swedish tourist board should sponsor you :). I would love to see how you treat the sheepskin some more... I have no idea how that is done, although I have one here :)

[@Talasbuan]

Haha, that would be something :D We are planning on doing a How to video with the tanning, so we will see when we can finish that one ;)

[@kenyor2087]

Love watching you guys from Canada, remember that when I was a child living in Turkey my mom was filling pillows with chicken feathers.

[@SwirlingSoul]

Such *gorgeous* drone footage right at the start, I love it soooo much! Now Imma gonna go watch the rest. ❤️ Edit to add: Hahahahahaha! The multi legged chicken at 6:07 , that's just hilarious. As for butchering, I am totally happy with how you show this. From a distance for the actual killing, and that helps me deal with it. I'm the most sensitive soul around, and I didn't think I could handle it, but after the warning I decided to watch anyway. I think you have a very decent and respectful way of filming this. The thing I would be the most scared about with having to kill a chicken, (or any other animal) is MISSING when aiming for the chop. Or doing a half assed job.... and then ending up with a wounded but not dead animal! That would scare the daylights out of me. So you gaining confidence is wonderful.

[@martijnheeroma5492]

Sold my house, moved to Sweden to live off-grid, eat my own chickens and sheep but using electric tools, thanks for the video, greetings from Nederberga.

[@Talasbuan]

Awesome! Are Orsa treating you well? :)

[@artwithmycoffee]

Your videos are gorgeous and your music is perfect. I know you struggled with it when you first began. But you have done a wonderful job with it! 👍 it’s fun to see all the things you are learning to do. It’s great that you have been taking classes to learn, but it is also great that you are not afraid to try new things even if you don’t know that much about it yet. I really enjoy your vlogs!

[@leroisolitaire]

Another great video ! Very well done. Glad you got thé sheeps back.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Stephane!

[@nancypatterson868]

I know I am seeing this a couple years after it happened but you butchered your roosters exactly like we do ours. You looked very confident. Isn't it great to eat what you have raised yourself? People that live in the city are at a disadvantage with their food sources. I love your channel! I am watching from the very start. Can't wait to get to the current vlogs.

[@Talasbuan]

Yes! It is very satisfying! The city folks miss out. I honestly have no idea how most people survive on the food like stuff they eat. It also feels great to have gained the knowledge and confidence to harvest ones own food. /Mathias

[@Villentrerenmertha]

As a vegan it is difficult to watch these kind of things. But I did. Because I really understand and accept what you are doing because you are treating the food you get with big rescpect to the life you take, you don't waste it. And your happy animals are living the best and life they can. World would be beautiful if everyone has behaved like you. :)

[@Talasbuan]

I understand what you are saying. I was vegan for 10 years but unfortunately it ruined my health. Now I eat mostly meat. /Mathias

[@Villentrerenmertha]

@@Talasbuan woaw, that's a suprise. :)

[@carlkligerman1981]

Music puts me in mind of Nils Frahm. Beautiful videography, as always. Regarding your question it’s only a matter of time before we all need to become self sufficient, I believe, but it is true that people have forgotten the noble beauty of living in harmony with nature.

[@tonitish5505]

My man, you are a cinematographer. Maybe you should have done an internship for that! Your vlog is beautiful and I love watching you both. May God bless your lives.

[@LadyMorgaine100]

I have the chance to become a house next year, I have my own energie with solar, and my own fountain. It is this simple life what i love. And you inspire me so much what else i can do. I love this channel. THANK YOU

[@Talasbuan]

Sounds amazing, I'm happy we can inspire some! Thank you!

[@Chickmamapalletfarm]

I could / would/ have lived similar to this, although I have always had electricity and running water, but I think I could adjust to this more simple life easily. I would LOVE the work, I love living with animals, and enjoy raising my own meat and food.

[@scottz1313]

Great content and videography as always ...want to see you guys with 1M ...hang in there

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you Kevin, that would be something :)

[@kholtzen1]

Envious of your lifestyle. Great video and I really enjoyed watching. Keep up the great work!

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Kurt, means a lot!

[@kateglondon]

Your film work is amazing! wow this intro blew me away really special and so beautiful.....I'm really enjoying your vlogs. I love Sweden, and yes would absolutely like to live off grid!! Kate from London UK xx

[@corylenihan2736]

more please, thank you, you guys are doing great.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you Cory!

[@guubagaaba8391]

what an intro !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! soooo beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yep , watching again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hallyandhidalgo]

Yes. Yes I would. With the addition of my horses. : )

[@Talasbuan]

Would love to have a horse too!

[@jokemartien]

Love your videos, love watching your way of living.

[@alialg1621]

So peaceful and beautiful the time with you guys 🌸

[@kimmurphy6864]

I would love to live life like this. Just waiting for someone who wants to join me...... even as just a companion 😃😃😃

[@evanshomestead1313]

DREAM COME TRUE !!!

[@rollandjoeseph]

Great video as always! And I agree the drone video is awesome, I'd like to see you controlling it maybe in a future video? Just a thought. Cheers guys

[@Talasbuan]

Thats an idea, will try to do that sometime in the future! :D

[@marlenereimchen9141]

Love the drone shot. That's my job when we butcher our chickens. I clean up the feathers the pluckers leave behind and do the gutting. I don't think you can do anything any differently. I was just wondering if you keep the gizzards. Glad your sheep came home.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you! Yes, we have started to save them now, dou you have any good recipes?

[@marlenereimchen9141]

@@Talasbuan no I just boil them with the hearts for a long time until they're soft and then add onions, garlic, some salt and spices and make a gravy and enjoy them. My mom used to do them that way when I was young. I probably boil all the nutrients out of them but they can be so tough otherwise.

[@philiproseel3506]

Yes, I would enjoy cabin life, although the butchering would take some getting used to.

[@tvojaSuja]

your soil looks realy good.

[@evanshomestead1313]

A chicken butchering/processing video would be amazing from you folks!

[@Talasbuan]

Will try do make one as soon we can then :D

[@rsoubiea]

mathias, you look so much healthier now than you did in your first vlogs.

[@elviraunwin8364]

Love your video it’s awesome 👍❤️

[@misterwizz5690]

'....in a heart beat'!

[@89kasperbandholm]

im pretty sure i would love to live like that

[@beachfiredude]

Thanks a million Another wonderful tube 👋

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much!

[@lifewithlafs1663]

Are you self-taught regarding your cinematography, videography or did you go to school for that? It’s incredible!

[@bobsilleck6797]

No, I don't think I would. It's the subsistence level that would bother me; especially slaughtering for food. (I've worked on a kill floor so not squeamish.) Just think society has advanced enough to where we aren't constantly preparing our next meal. I'm vegetarian & eat enough to survive without thinking about it; time saved to spend on more important things. I do love the slow pace & you two (+baby) are beautiful people. Good luck with your adventures. ☮️💚😌

[@cmmc3400]

I studied this life choice when I was young, a way to escape the life I hated for one I loved. Souther grandparents proved this was all possible. Then as the 70's rolled out so did much of my youthful wishes and pride. Nearing the 80's I found myself living this life but unhappy because of the man I chose to live it with. As the 90's stated I knew my literal escape from him meant that I would have to put away the dream and be like everyone else, dead inside by living the life I never wanted. I raised her and she is her mothers daughter but better. I did well I think. Now, I am glad that the last twenty years was lived in balance between both worlds, but, now I dream again as I am too old and ill to even stay the night at a pleace like that, one I love so well. Thank you for sharing. Blessings....

[@Talasbuan]

Hi Michelle, im so sorry you couldn't live the life you really wanted, but you have maked the most out of it and raised your daughter good. I hope that your health will improve and that you maybe can make small outings soon. We wish you all the best and a happy summer!

[@cmmc3400]

@@Talasbuan Thank you so much, your reply is important to me! Blessed be.

[@101life9]

It is awesome with all you do. Clean food, clean environment and a very simple lifestyle even with lots of hard work (to me😅). Do you love it? If not, you can always ditch it😂

[@SHeroK2]

It is crazy how high these drones can fly!

[@debbiemarie8159]

Here in the states, the hatcheries offer Swedish Flower chickens. They call them heritage birds. The price is quite dear, I'd like to know before I order.

[@Talasbuan]

Is that the only swedish heritage breed they have? If it is "Skånsk blommehöna" it seems to be a nice heritage breed. Flower is blomma in swedish This is a webpage in swedish, but there you have the names of all the Swedish heritage breeds and pictures. kackel.se/lantras_hons.html

[@debbiemarie8159]

Thank you. This was very helpful!

[@tomrausch7014]

Would I live at all? No. Soft American with Multiple Sclerosis in a electric wheelchair the last ten years. I’ll just have to sit back and watch you build your life the hard, but satisfying way.

[@Talasbuan]

Im sorry to hear about your illness. Wish you a crisp and colourful autumn! /Tova

[@eabbott13]

Gorgeous drone footage at the beginning of the video. What kind of rabbits do you have? I have a Holland lop and a mini-lop. Rabbits are so fun. Do you grow your own food for your animals? If you don't, are you able to purchase organic feed in Sweden? Here in the U.S. organic feed is pretty expensive compared to non-organic. I would love to live like you two - what a beautiful, serene life.

[@Talasbuan]

We have a swedish heritage breed called Gotlandskanin, a smaller rabbit but don't need as much food as the bigger ones. We have our own hay but we buy the chicken food, whole grains. Its more expensive with the organic stuff but so far we can afford it :) Thank you so much!

[@dianallora3298]

Peace ✌️

[@josemanueldacostadiogo5574]

Yes in Portugal more Sun less snow, shep Land and if I was 25 with one Lovely Partener i will do it now to wold, does wo can can do it = all the best to all.

[@101life9]

I would not live the way you do. In the first place, I don't like snowy winter with such drastic temperatures. I prefer much warmer climate like Georgia USA. I volunteer in an organic farm. It is fun for me. I may consider off grid in Georgia 😅 not in Sweden though.

[@anetteseong987]

Yes,i do like this is life:)

[@ayoubovcvlog1992]

Hh really from video to video you start wake-up my dream to be exist in real life even I have some whole in my road but I choose this life with this delicious taste ( love nature. Honest.) Thanks for your time. And share your life with us

[@summerwood619]

Nice video

[@bigrhom55]

You can use rabbit poop right away, it will not burn your vegetables like other manure

[@faithbooks7906]

How did Tova learn to work with sheep skin? I love all your videos!

[@Talasbuan]

At the school me and Mathias met, we had some classes there and then later on i went on a month-course with tanning. SO much fun! Thank you Faith!

[@rsoubiea]

my relatives who are from sweden have lived in uppsala, Stockholm and hammerdahl. excuse my misspelling.

[@victoriarawlings689]

I would like to know what you do with so many roosters (Cockerels in the UK😉) at once - without a freezer. Just curious. I know you often show meals. A long slow cook I guess? (Watching all of your lovely films chronologically)

[@Ogur1981]

Would love to, but with two kids I need running water and electricity. Heard some alternativ people got reported to socialen and had a lot of trouble with them for it.

[@Talasbuan]

That is something we think of and are scared of as well, weird though that the majority here lived liked this only , what, 80 years ago!

[@MultiTarfa]

Tror tvärtom att många barn skulle må så mycket bättre att leva såhär än i den stressade förorten med stora barngrupper, stressade pedagoger etc. Människor idag har kommit längre från naturen idag.

[@STeALtHsVidz]

I would love to live like you do, but sadly I can't afford to buy land in Sweden or I would do. Instead I will be leaving the UK to live in Bulgaria in the next couple of months with my trusty Sheepdog Hilde. :) Yours is my new favourite channel, such a beautiful place you have, and such a simple life. How much land do you own, if you don't mind me asking?

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you, we have access to some land but not much. Have you found a place already i Bulgaria? Give Hilde a scratch from us :D

[@rsoubiea]

i think a scalding machine is a homesteaders best friend. they should make a solar powered one or battery powered.

[@elena_007]

Wonderful videos! I would love to know the technical side of your production. Which camera and drone do you use? How much time to you spend on this?

[@margaretroberts6258]

You two are amazing!! Did you grow up living like this or did you choose when you became adults? Also, do you have any predators for your sheep and chickens?

[@lettyserrano8425]

Yes! I would live like that the only thing is that I won't be able to butcher the animals it will hurt me so much

[@daviddanielstephenson2833]

I think the answer to the question is yes, but there are so many people who do not have the land nor the real life skills to even begin living in a more regenerative way. Living with nature also comes at great cost, especially if you want to go it alone as they say, but eventually they need to interact with those on grid to get the things they cannot make themselves, . We tried living a more simple way here with a garden and greehouse and workshops, tools etc for twelve years or so and managed to create a collection of trades and or skills needed using real life skills gained in our first 30 years, it was hard at first but it does get easier if one lives a little closer to civiliastion and the experts who are willing to teach you the basics or more of their crafts for free, all we had to do is turn up to watch and learn, we now do these things for others. The regenerative machintions are truly coming home to roost in the Netherlamds today by governmental policies removing the avenues that will force many off their own land, many will not be able to make the adjustments in a shorter time, but some might manage it if they have saved up enough resources and gained the right real life skills.

[@andreasm249]

Very nice video you create! Whitney are you studs?

[@Torbis101]

Would I live like this? I would totally give it a try. I LOVE the country/outback feel & nature is sooooo beautiful. It feels right. But having said that, I would find it very hard physically. I would definitely need to be very well prepared. And as I am no longer that young anymore, I would need a lot of help & thought to get things done. I would also require a spouse who would agree to this.

[@petter5721]

Vackert 👍🏻

[@Talasbuan]

Tack!

[@vengadorsky]

love this channeeeeeeeeeel < 3

[@Talasbuan]

♡♡♡

[@richardofsylmar]

I would love to live the life you two are living area.

[@asiam7436]

I will watch anything you video. I would like to learn how to butcher the animals even if I might not ever get a chance to do it. Thanks so much

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much, are you still traveling?

[@asiam7436]

Talasbuan Yes, I sold my condo and travel living off grid with my van. I have solar to run a small refrigerator and use a solar light. I have a Nemo shower tent, with a solar shower. The tent is also used as a privy. I cook using propane. In the United States we are allowed to camp in national forests for free. We are fortunate to have many beautiful places to park. You have to move from the area every two weeks. You can see a photo of my van at the end of my most recent video. I’ll be adding videos every once in awhile.

[@Talasbuan]

@@asiam7436 oh my, I didn't understand that you sold your apartment and all, just thought it was a trip! Soo brave and marvellous! A part of me also want a van and travel and stay where I feel to stay! I will check it out for sure!

[@asiam7436]

Talasbuan it must be hard for farmers to take a vacation.

[@bramvandermey8779]

it is a nice experiment, but no i would not live like this. I would like to live out of town( but not uncomfortably far away) but I have come to appreciate what conveniences we have and do not want to give those up. I don't want to give up electricity ( I do have solar panels), I like hot water (natural gas) and central heating and cooling. I like being able to look at your videos in the convenience of my home. I do make my own bread, I buy large cuts of meat, cut and package and freeze them for one time use ( my dad was a butcher so that helps), make my own buttermilk, but that's about it. I am semi retired and like to visit my kids and having a bunch of animals unattended would not be good. And even though you are not connected to the grid where you live, you still use electronics to get the message out ( very nice videos too), you use a freezer in the village to store your meat, you use power tools and a tractor, even though it's not your own. And I'm sure you visit the dentist when necessary and I hope you will have Ivar vaccinated against some of the bad stuff out there. I commend you for doing what you are doing but if all farmers produced food like that, about 90% of the world's population would not be able to eat and starve. Again, nice experiment and it makes for good entertainment.

[@melissasinclair9303]

Would raised beds be better for colder climates?