THE START OF CLEARING OUR 8 ACRES OF ABANDONED RAINFOREST PROPERTY

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[@MadMarv.]

Are you surprised at how many views your getting homesteading the jungle? We're enjoying it a lot. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

We've always been surprised about the views, we're fortunate

[@TheFoodBoat]

Really really enjoying this!

[@gyropilot1]

Almeida tree eat them red

[@gyropilot1]

That shrimp we called it guavara

[@gyropilot1]

Build a tree house

[@missdorado21]

You guys need to bump this channel up to two videos a week for now. This is way more interesting than sailing. Good job!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

I Most Definitely Agree!!! 👍👍😁😎

[@missdorado21]

Don’t watch!

[@wing-it7596]

@@My_Fair_Lady Their is a lot of sailing channels you can move to.

[@glow1815]

Totally agreed. I came across their videos on their transitioning to homesteading two weeks ago. No idea with their sailing adventure videos lol. I'm sticking with this.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

We tried doing five vids a month for all of 2022 and it almost killed us😂😅 we do everything in house so once a week is our max. It means alot to us that u like them

[@elmarco777]

As someone who has built a house in a jungle you need to get loads of gravel on your road as soon as possible. you will need to be putting it down a few time over the next few years. other wise when it rains you won't be able to do any work. it will be to muddy. I have the same red soil and as someone from Canada, it will be slippery than ice. Also if the road is a hill you need to crown the road so that the rain water doesn't run down the road but off to the side. this will stop large ruts from forming.

[@nunya___]

Yes and start with large stone. Mix in smaller.

[@elmarco777]

I'm not sure what country they are in but here in Costa Rica there is not the rock like we can get in north america. they mine the rocks out of the rivers. We have to take care of the road ourselves. we didn't use big rock but it is important direct the water to stop erosion. we lined the road with cement half pipes. that makes all the difference.

[@nunya___]

@@elmarco777 Historically, many costal towns in the US used oyster, clam shells and sand.

[@dennispatrick4999]

Your Backhoe Operator is a Legend.

[@CharleyGeorge]

Goats eat anything and you can rent them out to clear out properties like yours. We had a really famous case of renting goats here. There was this very historic cemetery that got over ran by poison ivy and other really hard to get rid of pesky plant. They didn't want to go through and rip out all the old rose bushes or trees and such. So they rented goats and they ate their way into clearing everything they wanted gone. It worked like a charm and the goats got to eat tons oh stuff.

[@engineeringconsulting5534]

Matt, Get you a used 55 gallon drum; and burn your wood waste in it. After burning take the ache and layer them over your garden patch. Then work it in with a rack. This will add potassium to your soil; an ingredient in fertilizer. Also, you have chickens; scrape up the chicken crap and add it to the soil in the same manner as the ash. This will add nitrogen another component of fertilizer. You have all that you need to fertilize your garden patch. The way my mother taught me to plant is as follows. Always, add three seeds to each hole: one for the earth, one to harvest, and one for the LORD. The best on y'all's new venture. Cheers and Blue Skies. Faithfully, James

[@engineeringconsulting5534]

OK. Early morning spelling isn't great, evidently...ha... That was supposed to be ash not ache, but maybe you can spread out the ache as well...ha...

[@mikemoxley9477]

@@engineeringconsulting5534 be nice

[@kevio6868]

awesome!

[@danielarmstrong1380]

Better yet - google biochar

[@Steve-ec6ed]

You should plant some of that devil's lettuce in the garden for when pops comes to visit😉🤙

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Lol I have already told him to keep it on the other side of the river 😂😅

[@313barrygmail]

I’ll send seeds ???

[@marciahutchinson9444]

You need to collect the guavas and make some jelly, you can Google to find out how to do it. You also need to cut the dry leaves from the banana trees. Whenever the banana is full you need to cut the entire tree down, don't cut off the fruit and leave the tree standing. The almond can be eaten when they are ripe, they will turn yellow or redistributed when ripe.

[@joellynparks7805]

Definitely my new favorite Sunday YT channel

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Thank you!!

[@gregdyer7227]

It's looking good. Getting a tractor with a bucket and bushhog is a must. A small 4x4 tractor would be all you need. Without the tractor you will spend all your time trying to keep the area from growing up.

[@nickmail7604]

"The jungle will heal itself", you will soon be finding out just how quickly that happens! As long as you live there your primary task (once your house and infrastructure are completed) will be trying to stop the jungle from claiming your land back.

[@Chris-zo5ze]

@15:45 It would be cool to get an aerial shot like this, but outline your property border to give us an idea of what's yours.

[@47714]

Your KZbin channel went from good to GREAT! Congratulations!!

[@a.s.clifton544]

Clearing limits are the most important task to keep all you can and see what you want to see. If the “pasture” drains well and doesn’t stay under water for weeks at a time, plant a clover. Just about any clover will spread fast, choke out weeds, and work to keep erosion to a minimum. The homestead is looking good. Bamboo, bamboo, bamboo.

[@Philc231]

Remember if you clear most of everything,it’s going to grow back very fast. Careful of exotic biting bugs . Snakes etc . I do miss your sailing adventures .

[@georgevangordon9728]

It’s very uncommon that all eggs hatch. 90% hatch rate is pretty good if the eggs don’t hatch after 23 days they aren’t going to

[@sailingwanderlust22]

We always put a string down the middle of where we plant the seeds tied to a piece of rebar or stick on both ends. This year I also labeled what was planted at end of row with the seed packet.

[@BOAExplore]

I hired a forestry mulcher to clear 3 acres in the center of my 7 acres... Only took one day. Love what yall are doing with your land. Can't wait to see the house build. I'm planning to use 40 ft shipping containers x3.

[@jastark22181]

No way! Those were Bristle nose Plecos in the stream! I breed them here in Michigan. I didn't realize they were in such fast moving water.... I guess I could give them more flow in their tanks

[@CemeteryShop-yg6gi]

What a great new adventure you’re having! It’s very heart warming to see so many little critters becoming a part of your new homestead. I was glad to see the backhoe guy was doing a great job, and listening to you as he went along. I’ve learned the most important person on a backhoe crew is the guy on the ground. Congratulations on making a smooth transition from full time sailing to homesteading! It would seem that your success with KZbin videos was always more about who you are, not just about sailing. Happy Sunday Matt and Kristen!

[@hatterassportmechanic5621]

Good morning g b u family,it’s great to see these two people every week,be careful and have fun with this,great job kids.

[@tomclause9555]

When you guys stopped sailing, i thought i would lose interest. I now enjoy your vids even more much to my surprise. Your doing what I wish I could. Keep on keeping on!!

[@wallywombat164]

I turned on my Tablet this morning and the first pop up was you pair. As a result, it's gonna be a great day. Property is starting to look like a plantation. ❤❤❤❤

[@ragnorremix8426]

This jungle content is fascinating, even better than the sailing imo

[@UserConn]

This is awesome! My family is moving to a New 20 acre Farm in November. I plan on documenting our experience.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Whew! 20 acres is massive

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

The thing that gives me hope you may survive this new chapter of your life is your ability to get along and learn from the locals. Will be interesting to see the learning process along the way.

[@rbnhood39]

The video just started and I’m in at 168 already. Green Acres is the place to be.

[@deannicol]

Your wife’s choice of music truly makes the videos seem so warm and heartfelt. All part of the little things that make a great KZbinr stand out , great drone shots, great commentary , fab music in background and high quality resolution. All of this with your two personalities draw the viewer in. An interesting adventure your life has taken you on Kudos from canada

[@dcmflydude6320]

We have 6 acres and one of the best tools we bought was an ATV with the little dump bed on back.

[@5ringsaudits]

Kristan, I don’t know if it’s because you’re not living in a washing machine anymore but this was by far your best editing in YEARS! Pat yourself on the back, I know how much time it takes to do this and you got skills woman…congrats on the new property. You have your own lil slice of paradise there AND still have the boat.

[@loisphillips5826]

Great video. Beautiful property you have. Enjoying watching you clear the land. Such cute little peeps, Thanks for sharing,

[@lancehites6697]

Great entertainment for me! Being a retired farmer, you are doing just fine. I observe what comes up in the row as it grows. Out side the row would be something else. Won’t be long and you will know. Love your videos!

[@dannyparrish724]

Put a tractor/backhoe on your wish list. As your farm grows you will realize how practical and useful the equipment will be. Only have five acres in central New York but I use it daily for one chore or another. 👍

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

They're so expensive!! Ima jus get a mule

[@kevio6868]

Are you in Parish NY?

[@geraldmiller6679]

First he needs a professional to do most of the clearing. Tractors are really useful but also expensive. I also use mine daily, but he is not ready for one!

[@dannyparrish724]

@@kevio6868 Actually was born there. Live in Lysander for the past 30 yrs.

[@dannyparrish724]

@@geraldmiller6679 Totally agree. He has youth & health going for him now. Age tends to create the need for machinery. lol

[@BarryBrowning]

Hey Matt and Kristen 👋. Your little piece of heaven on earth is really shaping up. Quite a bit done since last week. Thanks for sharing. Y'all take care, be safe. See ya next week.

[@cristinavesbach9612]

That is amazing about the chix! I can't believe how many hatched. I said eat those eggs when she first started laying for you. I stand corrected.

[@stevestanford6386]

Soil conservation will pay big rewards going forward. Nothing worse than clearing out a section and have it wash away. A rolling chicken coop will make life easier in the the long run for you and the chickens.

[@thomasthornton5737]

😃👍👍👍❤ Congrats for the new baby chicks. Thanks for another great video. 200K subscribers very soon! Bye from Seattle, WA.

[@stevemazz3121]

Chicks, I believe those are puffs or poofs… from Tacoma, WA here

[@kevinclasher3160]

3:00 what i would of done is sow the seeds in pots to a certain size before planting them in the field.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

That's what I'm gonna have to do

[@auroraRealms]

We rented a garden. And we put a bunch of compost and dirt in the garden bed. And then I covered it with a bunch of mulch. For a while after that I though "what did I do, I killed everything and nothing is growing". Then, at some point the plants started pushing through the mulch. A few weeks later that garden was growing non stop. Pretty much a harvest every few days. I think it was mostly mint. It was growing strong until the City came and took the garden back, and put a big cement train station in its place. Leave it to city planners to cement and pave over everything. One of the other gardeners (with two bright green thumbs) told me the wisest think I heard about gardening. "It is a process.There is a process of the plants breaking down into nutrients, and there is a proccess of the plants growing. The garden is always in various stages between those two."

[@linbooma1]

I am so excited for you guys!

[@kevinbechard8425]

The two of you have been my favorite sailing channel since I started watching them. Now with your new project, I am more looking forward to your future videos and watching less of the other sailing channels because they are getting too repetitive. I hope you can share plans for your house on an upcoming episode. All the best from Ontario Canada!

[@DiZZoLabs]

The episode I’ve been waiting for!! Happy to see some equipment there. I was worried for you Matt. 💪🏻

[@frankveronese1290]

Love the way you think about the environment and living things before clearing. Great job!

[@stuartofJax]

Absolutely the right move in hiring someone with the equipment to do that clearing. Not that Larry Laminate couldn’t do it but your time is better utilized with planning the layout. You can’t plan when your stuck in the weeds.

[@80884bpresley]

Awesome video guys!!! Looking great!! Congrats on all the babies!!!!

[@Mr-MH227]

Always followed the sailing videos and now even more excited to watch the land version 👍🏻

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Thank you! Glad u like it

[@johngab4983]

I think the backhoe guy knows what he’s doing Keep up the good work

[@qflower4982]

So cool that you are being aware and concern about your impact on the land.

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

It was crazy, we left the majority untouched but still it's amazing to see what an immediate impact u can have

[@bretc970]

Good luck with the almonds. Damn birds know EXACTLY when to strip your tree bare!!!!

[@gflores7018]

Congrats on the little peeps It looks good on the land Thank you for the video

[@sharonroconnellandcritters]

Love seeing the kitties! Thank you for rescuing them!!!

[@jasongrinnell1986]

I looked up land in Puerto Rico just to see if it’s expensive. I see it is pretty affordable but deciding on what is good land in a good area would be tough. I like the way y’all are going about clearing your land. Y’all are going to have a awesome farm. A tractor is going to be a must.

[@sofalvr]

If you get goats, they will clear the land very quickly. You would have to section off the goat pasture with a fence and rotate their grazing area. Also, free-range chickens eat tons on insects and vegetation. That's how Disney keeps the mosquitoes in check without pesticides.

[@jpennturner]

Goats only eat what they want not what you want, they need shelter and feed, hay, feet trimming, worming, minerals, and protection from vermin, please make sure about proper care, yes half starved goats will clear some brush but be ready for them to escape and eat your garden.

[@sofalvr]

@jpennturner I have a piece of property in upstate New York. I allow my neighbor to let his goats graze on my property and I'm here to tell you there's not much a goat won't eat. Obviously you have to care for them but much of that work you can learn yourself. We also offset much of the other costs by selling goat milk and baby goats. Matt wants to be a homesteader and he seems like the kind of guy that would embrace the process and goats and cows are great farm animals to start with.

[@wallyklw5]

He is a skilled machine operator

[@mikemoxley9477]

Great work clearing the land, a must to be able to make better plans for your future. 😊

[@drawartgallery]

🥰

[@claybornlewis276]

Now that you have opened it up you can see The true beauty of that pc of land you have it's absolutely Breathtaking

[@hywaywolf]

I love how you are progressing. I come from a background of highway construction which involves a lot of government regulation so its was an odd feeling to see all that land disturbance without any erosion control measures up ahead of time. I liked seeing that he was using the debris from the field to build brush berms. I hope you get out there in the next storm to see what it looks like in a downpour.

[@joncarter3817]

What a great piece of property. Really happy for you (a bit jealous). Thanks for taking us along.

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

I Agree TOTALLY! And I'm Way Over Just Jealous, To The Point Of Lookin To Buy A Piece Down There For Myself To Be Their Neighbor!!! 😜😜🤣🤣😁😎

[@joncarter3817]

Good for you - I would be considering also but I'm 77 which is old for a project like this. 70 maybe in a stretch. After all it is the journey not the destination!@@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346

[@donnawarmouth9329]

Matt you need a EMU or Ostrich for sure I love seeing how excited you two get over your new way of life!!!

[@ericstefko4852]

you guys are great people for taking care of those kittens, your kindness is one of the reason I watch your channel

[@cwwiss1]

I did wander about the mosquito's . Great news to hear the bats are eating them all . I'm really excited to see where you take us with this guys. Good Luck.

[@castinn]

The thing that concerns me is that red dirt when it rains. Once it is scraped raw, there are no rootlets to hold it in place when the rains come, especially gully-washer type rains like in a hurricane. Also, red soil is high in alumina, low in about everything else, and is highly weathered meaning it is soggy, wet, clay.

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

I’m so much happier to watch the videos now that you are on the land. 😊.

[@j1407bmoon]

For experienced vegetable growers it's not too hard to recognize vegetable sprouts from the weeds. My mom could tell what plant it is even if the sprout is about a couple days old. Then I started to observe and notice recognizable features.

[@johngafford1302]

Wow! Look how your channel has grown! Love watching your “jungle adventure” journey. 👏👏👍

[@psaub]

I’m so stoked for y’all!! Sup wit da boat?

[@snorton6005]

You have a jungle of "seed bank" in that soil. Look up solarizing the garden plot with black plastic. Then replant once you have the ground prepared. Mulch heavily

[@lisa.fernandez]

Loved Fern Gully! You guys a perfect forest keepers💚💚💚

[@CLCIII]

Starting your garden in starter pots makes everything easier, especially with the small scale that you are doing it on. That way you KNOW what you are planting. Than plant them when 3-5 inches tall chicken wire cage around to protect them from animals wanting to eat them. Hope this helps. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@phileisermann1257]

I was unsure at first if I’d like the transition from sailing to this homesteading. But after watching the last few episodes, I realized I do like this new material

[@joeshandle]

Great job with content and editing. Very enjoyable. 👍🏻

[@Bertus_Nel]

Looking forward to the next Video. Happy to follow this journey with you. One day, I want to follow the same and looking at how you guys go about it is just awesome. Thank you for sharing this journey with everyone.

[@ralphjelomono9068]

Good move having some one who knows the terrain come and clear it for you. Clearing land with a backhoe is tricky and that fellow did a nice job. Working soft, muddy land is a challenge. Congrats on new chicks and I love kittens. Glad princess bear is doing well. Remember Matt, having grazing animals means lots of fencing so think hard on that one. They can be a real pain.

[@TeamDiscus]

You guys should make a big compost. Collect the grasses and other vegetation debris and make a big pile, let nature do it's thing and in a few months you have great soil for the garden!

[@riverakers]

With 8 acres in this tropical rainforest,the potential is out of this world!

[@battlebornpyro8567]

I’m so glad I found your channel in the beginning of this new journey you guys are on! The progress you guys are making is awesome! The land is so beautiful out there! Love the creek/waterfall!

[@Luckylefty118]

Hey ! as a boricua I wish everything work out on the island. and you too could relax and enjoy your land after you get it well you want it to be .. keep strong bro . Let go 200k subscribe is near .

[@mandmmilling3716]

You guys should look into building a shipping container house, especially with the hurricanes.

[@teds8747]

That red soil would be perfect for potatoes and carrots! Getting chicken Hatch rate over 50% is a success! I have 3 of 9 tweeting in my office right now.

[@davetreadwell6419]

Yet again. Great content, and as always mat and his humour. Keep going this is great❤😊

[@gyropilot1]

Important to have the point or spot that mark the property perimeter

[@lilfaded247]

The best part of this adventure is learning as you go.

[@bakkenta1]

Looks like you’re almost at 200K. I think this’ll be more popular than the sailing videos.👏

[@keithbrandon8540]

You have accomplished alot already. Great job, a beautiful area of land. Am sure you will get pleanty of advice re plants etc as people are willing to help as we all want the best for you. Mainly keeping safe and well. Enjoying seeing your progress and loving this new venture.👍

[@hoppas77]

Ive been waiting on this video all week :) LOVE this new adventure! Thanks for taking us along. Are you guys keeping the same name?

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Never changing the name. We did sail here afterall. Sailing led to this entire journey

[@hoppas77]

@@SailingGoodBadandUgly Very cool. Love your answer!

[@Bduh2]

Great progress! Somehow I just can't shake the idea of getting Pete Nelson of Treehouse Masters there but then hurricane season came to mind, never mind.

[@benkanobe7500]

Great to see you guys found a local Pro. So much better than trying yourself. It all looks great!!!

[@allenbythesea]

this is real progress!

[@mrbill8542]

Your property is beautiful--so many great spots for the house-hard to pick just 1 !!

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Those cats when they get bigger , will love snacking on the baby chickens !

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Another great video thanks for sharing.

[@jackieholzinger599]

Hi Matt and Kristin the Indian almond it has to turn red and has to fall off the tree on it’s own fallen almonds the old it gets it’s ester to get to the seed , when you’re cutting the the almond cut it length wise,hope this helps .

[@barrywarren4221]

Doing a great job at the land, clearing out just what you want and leaving the rest to nature, then nature will provide for you. Those chicks will provide you with more chicks, a lot of good chicken meat for the future.

[@geraldmiller6679]

Nature will provide you with a muddy mess if you don’t do it correctly!!!

[@scottjones5221]

🎉 Rockin Roll 🏁 🎉 looks Great ❤

[@randalltheuekauf6043]

❤ You guys excited to see whrts next God bless you both, prayers for wisdom for success 🌈🙏😍🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@bucknaykid5821]

Congrats guys! Things are looking great! Keep in mind you can always put some round tanks by the creek and start breeding and selling those prawn!!!!!

[@chuck3star]

Love watching your new adventure! Do you think you’ll ever go back to sailing?

[@tedspeed3338]

Awesome adventure. Maybe throw a crab trap in the stream every once in a while for a crab/shrimp/prawn feast.

[@richardcooper4206]

I miss the boating content but all the best wishes to you both.

[@VonBluesman]

Pops and Kristen this video is for future reference and in defense that Matt does listen to helpful suggestions no matter what you are thinking in the heat of the moment. 😂 Great job y’all.