Building the ULTIMATE Treehouse on our Portugal Homestead

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John is steaming ahead with our ULTIMATE treehouse build, a Swiss Family Robinson style design set in the pines on our farm in Northern Portugal. It's an exciting project! And Tara takes you for all full updated farm tour.
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[@TheNewbys]

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[@judiemjacobson4613]

Your children are so blessed to have you for parents and to live in such a magical place. I raised a boy and a girl on 135 acres in Wisconsin. They had Hills covered with trees and caves and a creek that ran through the meadow. Their tree house they made themselves and it was just planks basically a floor high up in 100-year-old cottonwood tree. Our property was nowhere near as awesome as yours and yet my children say that they were raised in an ideal place. Kids having the freedom to run and play outside and use their imagination. That's what kids in the United States are missing today

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Judie, that sounds amazing! We have no doubt your kids absolutely loved their childhood. Thanks for sharing that with us and thanks for the support 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@angiesappracone1478]

Hello there ~If l may ~You had a to support yourself at a steady job. Else-where. For sure. And had no time to make it look as their garden in Portugal and all the rest. ..they have been blessed to do this as a hobby . Or as fun projects. Today you tube is their job. Working on the land and their home 24/7. Lucky for the things that have changed for folks these days To enjoy to the fullest. We went to work at our boring jobs and didn’t get that lovely time doing projects.

[@kiranvasudev9749]

This place is heaven...

[@christinejones9799]

​@@TheNewbys😊

[@kindlydude]

Judie, there are still a lot of kids being raised in the country thankfully. City kids if they're poor don't get to venture into nature as much. I used to take my daughter to a community farm in Osceola Wisconsin. We went there on weekends to pick/harvest vegetables from Minneapolis. It was in community with the Waldorf school system. The farm bordered the St. Croix River and also had a creek with a waterfall on it that ran downhill to the river. It had farmland, pasture with native grasses and native wildflowers, and old wood forest that the creek went through. It was idyllic. Parents who raise their kids with awareness still make the effort to share the great outdoors and unspoiled nature with their kids. There's still hope for us all yet!!

[@rogersharondouthwaite5281]

Oh oh, mint will take over even if in a pot. You will have to pull it out weekly. I would put it in a large planter on its own.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for sharing your suggestion Roger 🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@bettybryson9637]

Exactly!!!

[@christinejensen3534]

So true. Love mint but it will own your property in no time. Bamboo 2.0

[@kindlydude]

@@christinejensen3534 😉😂🤣

[@franlortie1815]

Love the birds singing in the background. Their songs are just magical!

[@pamlucas1326]

I love the way the boys wander around the garden on their own with you both having a secret eye on them. They are really becoming independent little men in a safe environment.❤❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

We love it too Pam. Thanks so much for watching friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@bugga100001]

The back ground noise of the birds singing is just beautiful. Makes me miss Europe ❤

[@louiseclark7967]

Crusoe giving everyone flowers, all of the important people: Mom, Dad, and Joao. Such a sweet little soul. And Sawyer with those big, beautiful eyes...just a walking bundle of adorable. Have a great week! love to all ❤🌺🌻🌱🌱

[@TheNewbys]

He loves doing it Louise, so sweet of him. Thanks so much friend, we can't wait to see you again on Wednesday 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@Hollybank5]

As a child, I loved being near my Dad , watching him make, build , repair…. and we lived on several acres so there were swings , room to run , go fishing … a great childhood. And that is exactly what you are doing for your kids!!! That’s what memories are made of ❤. Such a lovely family life you are building !!!! 🥰😘

[@TheNewbys]

That is amazing Holly, thanks for sharing. Sounds like a great childhood! Thanks so much for watching 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@csilveira8951]

Good morning.😊 The sweetest moment for me was, your child wanting to spend time with you, making his way up that little hill & beautiful eyes looking sweetly at you. Everything you both are doing for your family is love.🥰 & lovely. 🏡🍓🪴🌸🐓

[@TheNewbys]

Good morning, thank you so much friend. Your support means so much to us 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@lindamesa5122]

My heart melted seeing Sawyer's bright smile and beautiful eyes begging for daddy's help!? He's at that age now when u can understand what he wants!

[@ValBarber-by1sd]

The treehouse is a delight and I love the way you intersperse the purely fun in and around the more mundane. You are such great editors and creators of the content that means so much to all of us. To watch the boys grow is so great and I have every confidence that with the stellar parenting you give them they will grow up brave and filled with curiosity and zest for life. For me, a 73 year old woman on my own having a window on your world has been greatly healing. I send blessings to you and look forward to many wonderful episodes to come. (at home and abroad).

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Val, this was such a lovely comment to read. Sending you lots of love and hugs. See you again on Wednesday ❤️❤️

[@janelesniak1817]

You are my Sunday pleasure. John reminds me of my Dad. He was a depression baby and could do anything. He also loved flowers. We had the most beaitiful roses all over our yard. God Bless you and your family.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Jane!! 🌷🌷❤️

[@madalenagoncalves657]

You both are creating a "paradise" for your family! Everything you and John put your hands on, becomes magic and wonderful! The area you chose for your home is absolutely lovely because your home is on the middle of NATURE!!❤🙏👏👏👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Madalena! Your support means so much to us 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@auntmaryspals7978]

When I was little, my brothers and Dad had built a treehouse that I could enjoy as a girl later. It was built in a apple tree with a grape vine right next to it. I could sit up there and eat apples and grapes!

[@noelineleary4298]

Hello Newby Family….. the tree house will be fantastic for the boys…. It’s coming along swimmingly….. lovely to see all the spring flowers popping up everywhere too. You have projects going on all over the property…. So cool… Tara & John, you were made for each other, compliment each other… it’s lovely to see. Creating your own small Paradise there for the whole family…. It’s just beautiful. Two little boys loving life whom eventually Will grow into lovely well adjusted & hard working men….. well done…. Love & hugs to you all… till next Wednesday…. Cheers Noeline. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Noeline. Thanks so much friend, we are so excited about the build! Thank you for the lovely comment about John and I, that is so kind of you to say. Sending you lots of love and hugs in Aus 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@noelineleary4298]

Your welcome! 🙏👏👍❤️

[@chantaln6843]

It’s amazing how Crusoe is displaying understanding & comprehension. I reconned he’s so advanced because he’s benefiting from having an older brother. Bravo Crusoe 🎉❤ Meanwhile, Sawyerr’s Commucation skills are just simply, Amazing 🎉❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Chantal!

[@chantaln6843]

@@TheNewbys: I just realized that I got the names of the boys mixed up. Crusoe is the older brother & Sawyer is the younger brother… Sorry about that 😊

[@mrsdsdesk]

Crusoe has gotten so tall! Looking at him next to John, I was blown away!

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

Thank you for the beautiful tour. It’s great to see it all again at one time.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching Kimberly 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@madalenagoncalves657]

Yes, Magnolia tree needs a lot of sun shine to blossom , the flowers are simply lovely when fully grown❤

[@princessfunkytown6459]

As someone who has to have fresh flowers in the house at all times, my eyes are getting quite a great looking at all yours!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@patboyum105]

So glad the two of you are allowing Caruso and Sawyer to learn by showing. So many won't allow the children to be involved for worries for safety. Sawyer is already as interested in learning like Caruso was... Way to go!!!+

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Pam 🙏🏼

[@linahoule1036]

John great job on the treehouse!! The boys are so blessed to have great and amazing parents!! They are so loved!! ❤❤❤

[@Susan-hu9zw]

I can't get over how much your boys look alike. The resemblance is remarkable. Two little cuties pies.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Susan!

[@pamjones336]

Those pretty little orange plants look like Portulaca's . They come in a rainbow of colours. Good creepers for ground coverage, delightful colour.

[@lindaels6849]

What you’ve accomplished on the transition of your property into a magnificently beautiful Wonderland is absolutely amazing 💞. You two are a spectacular couple❗️imbedding amazing creativity and love into your home 🏘️ and the family you have created 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 I thank you for the inspiration and energy you have implanted in not only me, but I’m sure that includes all your loyal viewers!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for this lovely comment Linda 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@lynnemac1402]

Your land is so special, it is so gorgeous and you make it more beautiful with each step you take with your projects. Then your views are stunning, what a privilege to be able to enjoy the property and make it yours with your own style x

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Lynne! Your support means so much to us 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@rosedasilva3716]

I never comment but I need to now . Seeing the kidles grow so health leaving an adventure life exploring the land it warms my heart . Your family is beautiful us well your life stile blessings from the heavens above ..

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Rose, thanks so much for commenting. We love hearing from you and thank you for your lovely comment. It was lovely to read. Happy Sunday 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@ritala7391]

4:05 unbelievable how loud the birds are singing! So wonderful 😃! Also wonderful is the nature around you and all your wonderful ideas for the property! So special and ideal for your kids, and also for you- Tara and John 👏 22:18 so loud the birds😁- fantastic

[@TheNewbys]

The birds sounds are incredible Rita, we love it. Thanks so much for watching friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@EsteeWalts]

Finch

[@lisasolo9762]

I like this family so much and children are so bless, thankyou for visiting India,I never fail to watch your every episode.GOD bless you all.

[@janiceguinot7397]

You are creating an Eden!! It looks so beautiful with the pathways and landscape while being a farm with bountiful crops and gardens. Great jobs❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so so much Janice 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@ImeldaDixon]

Hi Tara the rosemary plants have the potential of growing quite tall, eventually, I have one in my garden and planted it when it was about the same size as the ones you have. the place is looking amazing in such a short space of time

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for the advice Imelda ❤️❤️

[@luisaleonardi666]

Tara,please, and sorry for the suggestion,the fragment where Crusoe is watching the little bird so close to him, would be extremely the case if made as a big proper paper photo. It's really special. Special,just like little adorable Sawyer and you Tara and John with each program you attein.❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for the lovely idea Luisa, I agree! It would make a beautiful photo ❤️❤️

[@Jacqueline-es5yb]

I love that at 25.37 of this video there is a knot hole the boys can spy through but from the outside looks like a smiley winking face! 😂❤ Great job on everything! Xx

[@TheNewbys]

Love that Jacqueline 😂😂 thanks for pointing it out!

[@yaowsers77]

I totally feel you the hang vs power tools, John. I was trying to hit nails at odd angles and it just want working besides wasting a lot of nails and time. Brooke down and got a nail gun. What a game changer!

[@TheNewbys]

Total game changer, makes work a lot quicker and easier. Love it! ❤️🙏

[@EsteeWalts]

Don't forget to plant or sow some Sage and Lovage ! Extremely useful and delicious. Lovage blooms beautifully with a huge yellow umbellifer. Both perennials.

[@sanco511]

Love watching the boys watching their Daddy is the best!! ❤

[@judymcgovern8454]

What a beautiful intro to the vlog. The tree house is really looking good you can see the love you have for creating and building things John, so much talent. The gardens are looking fabulous, certainly brightens your day when you see everything starting to flower. Aww, Sawyer just melted my heart when he turned up at the tree house on his own, he is becoming more like Crusoe everyday. So many exciting times ahead, really looking forward to seeing how you progress. ❤xx

[@TheNewbys]

We’re so happy you enjoyed the intro Judy! Thanks so much friend, we love sharing these moments with you 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@Vanessa-pl3br]

A nailgun, my dream! I'm so bad at that by hand... This "thin" wood is perfect for this kind of build. The property looks so nice and the views are still so beautiful (what amazing it will be from the new house!!!)!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Vanessa! 🙏🏼

[@jackiepeterson.1450]

Loved all the explanations both Tara and John gave us for their building and gardens. Your spring flowering trees and flowers are beautiful. So good to see Sawyer exploring the farm on his own. What a brave boy! 🎉Thank you both for inspiring us to keep up with our spring projects. Another beautiful video!! Well done🎉🎉

[@TheNewbys]

We are so happy to hear that Jackie. Thanks so much for watching and for all your support 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@madalenagoncalves657]

The tree house is becoming a "master piece"!! Congratulations John on your great work!❤👏👏

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Madalena! 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@elainepetras236]

Shingles grain should always run up and down never across. If you get a split from weathering the water will sit in that split now and rot the underlayment

[@LouiseRowntree]

I loved this episode, just wanted to say that the bird coming out of the nesting box looks like a Great Tit to me, how exciting 😊

[@IrisBrise]

Can you please do something nice with the smiley face in the wood of the treehouse 😁 you’re so incredibly busy ❤ wish you a wonderful week.

[@adriennevanhoof6637]

Tara a Magnolia grandiflora is also a beautiful tree to plant in the circle by youre parkinglot,it holds it leaves in the winter and gives big nice smelling flowers

[@manuelafigueiredo7309]

Here in Brazil this little orange flower you didn't know the name of, the ones beside the geranium, is called Onze Horas, which we could translate like "eleven o'clock". Because this is the hour when they usually open, cause the sun starts to be very hot and up in the sky. So these flowers, which you can find in many different colours, open and close everyday and are easy tô mantain! 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Great to know Manuela, thanks for sharing 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@merrill3hall]

We'd LOVE to see an aerial view or map of your property! We have difficulty picturing where all the places you film are and how they fit together. We really love watching your family farm progress.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi friend, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. In some of our intros we have included a map so that you can see where everything is, will see if we can add it in an upcoming video for you too ❤️❤️

[@merrill3hall]

Thank you. I'll see if I can find the map in the intro.

[@deborahberkey4294]

The little flower you weren’t sure of is portulaca. It’s one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing your family’s homestead experience. ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@lieuwina]

Good evening Tara and John, Crusoe and Sawyer, another beautiful video and I wish I was those boys just love the tree house.

[@anneliesjoss]

I think that little plant with the orange flowers is called Portulaca, or Purslanes. If I’m right, they come in a bunch of different, bright colors 🥰. The mint may still grow outside the pot, because the runners get roots too.(at least the mint we grew did. It ended up taking over our whole garden 😬).

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for sharing Annelies, I think you are right. Thanks so much for watching friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@user-qr4cw7qj9d]

How nice to live in a place where spring comes early. Ours is always late. So, I'll enjoy yours for now. The property look lovely with meandering paths bordered by flowers. The tree house is going to be quite roomy for little lads and great place for kid's limitless imagination and adventure.

[@TheNewbys]

We will be sure to share as much of our Spring with you as possible friend. Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@belveder69]

John you are a young fella, you don't need to rush everything, take your time and allow yourself to enjoy the moments, they go by to fast. Also injuries like your shoulder one do recur and can get more painful.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend!

[@helengesell2668]

Hey Jon and Tara, I love how you are raising your kids. Just an idea, our son kept "borrowing" our tools. My father-in-law was helping us renovate our home, and I finally went to our dollar store and got him his own set of small tools. The understanding was that he could only take apart broken things, with grandpa or me, or build with scraps or approved items. Handsaws and hammers had to be used when one of us were with him. He built a lot of stuff, developed a love of mechanics and how things work, and has learned to fix things. His sister, our daughter, also learned. Imagination was encouraged. Both are now capable and happy with their lives, and can fix most anything.

[@TheNewbys]

Hey Helen, thanks so much for the suggestion friend. The boys do have their own tools but find dads a lot nicer 😂 but love the idea of using the handsaws and hammers with our help, thanks for sharing! 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@user-uf1yn2hn1q]

Tara, my Grandmother always used to say that a weed was a plant in the wrong place.

[@TheNewbys]

🌷🌸🌹🌲

[@tinawilliams3059]

Your property is coming along and showing us so much beauty. Love all the flowers and herbs. The boys are just so adorable.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Tina ❤️❤️

[@texartisanstudios]

Regarding your pending demolition and new build, maybe think about a place on your property that is designated for a large dumpster, large equipment storage, like tractors and a place for them to store the materials for the new build -pallets of stone/wood/etc. We call this a "staging area". Should be close enough, but out the way - this will prevent mayhem. I am sure you know all about it. Just a thought. Cheers!

[@TheNewbys]

Great idea, thanks so much for sharing friend! ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@louisemaree2704]

Sun jewels the little orange flower. They are available in lots of colours and are very hardy. Looking so beautiful, Tara. 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Amazing Louise, thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@doriamoreira158]

Hello John, Tara, Crusoe, Sawyer 👋❤❤❤❤ 😮 the farm is looking absolutely beautiful and I love all your ideas. John is doing a great job with the treehouse. The boys are going to love their treehouse and spend a lot of time in there playing so good to see you guys. Everything is looking amazing. Enjoy. Bjs 🏘️🌼🌺🌷🌻🌝

[@TheNewbys]

Hello Doria! Thanks so much friend, we are so excited about this build 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@DianneNash-nh5vu]

Love u all. Thank you!😍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Dianne ❤️❤️

[@Helen77SouthAfrica]

Yes Tara you have been a busy Bee 🐝 looking fantastic sweetie 🫂👋🫂

[@christinejensen3534]

You have succeeded! Your farm is truly inspiring and uplifting. You both have worked so hard to make it beautiful and tranquil and a true reflection of yourselves. Your videos always bring me so much joy ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Christine. Your support means so much to us 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@willemvdspek]

seeing all that building,iam so jealous! im 65 now and i use to build always..its so much fun..thats why i love to watch your video,s. i can,t work nomore so not much to do but i have to watch all your video,s keep me buisy. i try to let my wife to emigrate to greece but no luck,she is from canada and she just love holland..iam now looking to portugal if there is something nice to live...you must dream right? keep building,i love it! greetings from willem and lorraine.

[@TheKaru63]

Orange flowers in new bed are portulaca - love them, very hardy in dry conditions, good also for seaside places here in New Zealand 😊

[@TheKaru63]

Loving ❤the tree clubhouse taking shape!

[@magumagalhaes-dr2ip]

The tree house is becoming fantastic. So many projects and all so amazing and interesting for us to watch evolve.❤

[@TheNewbys]

We love sharing each of these projects and moments with you Magu 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@janconway2880]

I believe you both compliment one another so much and your outlook is so positive, your boys are blessed to have such wonderful parents and the lifestyle you have created for them, I love your podcasts and can't wait for each new one to arrive to see what is next on your agenda, but it is looking fantastic so far.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much for this lovely compliment ❤️❤️

[@cherimawby9709]

Dear John and Tara, thanks for the lovely video this morning, it is such a joy to see you Crusoe and Sawyer 🤗 love hearing about the garden plans 👍 ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@Letsgotexas]

Thank you so much for sharing your life & explaining things. Some channels don’t do that. Love love love the adventure the boys are having & Sawyer is getting so strong. Wishing you the best ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for all your support friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@tenajones2841]

The farm is looking so beautiful! Love the flower/herb bed. Can’t wait to see it all full and producing, it’ll be spectacular ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Tena 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@cindywells626]

I watched this over the weekend and completely forgot to tell you. If you spread ash on the ground in the chicken pen, the chickens will dust themselves, which will help get rid of and prevent mites. It works wonders. Yes, simple ash from a fire!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for sharing Cindy! ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@peterwhite9261]

Save the wood from the windows to make hinged doors for them so you can close them. I am really impressed by sll that you have done in so short a time. I love how the boys are so involved and learning and growing. Watch out for your tools John, I have a feeling the boys are in competition now. Those two boys are really close to each other. I love it. You both are doing an amazing job raising those little tykes. Cheers and best wishes always. Oh, one more thing, I hope you don't bore holes in the nice render and cement. It is so beautiful. Just put plants that will droop over. I like your idea and it will look pretty for a while, but I hate to see all that render and cement bored with holes. You can still make me a believer though. I will be strong.😅❤ Lots of love to you all always. ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Great idea Peter, thanks for sharing. We had a good chuckle at your comment about the boys being in competition now 😂 Thanks so much for watching friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@mlm7598]

Such a beautiful view you are going to have on the property when you get on to the house. The view is breathtaking. I love how your imaginations turn into reality. You are an amazing team. Loved this video. I can't believe Sawyer is getting along so well as he was just born to my memory and here starting to talk and understand and find himself walking all about...............these precious babies are growing to fast! I imagine Crusoe is going to need his own lot of chickens soon. LOL He is quite the little fellow. He will also gain lots of memories of Joelle's teachings. Beautiful family and I love to watch you on Wed and Sundays! Blessings............beautiful plantings in the garden and new spot outside the house.......the climbing rose will be beautiful!

[@TheNewbys]

We can't wait friend, it is going to be amazing. The boys are both growing up so quickly now. Thanks for watching and we will see you again on Wednesday 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@bettybryson9637]

The spring flowers are so cheering and lovely! Sorry to say the mint roots will still run and overtake the garden - through the drainage holes. Or even over the edge of the pot if it’s at soil level. It’s like bamboo, almost imposible to eradicate once it establishes.

[@TheNewbys]

We absolutely love Spring Betty! Thanks for the tip on mint 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@joycady8325]

You've given me some great ideas for planting in my gardens. I love the idea of putting the mint and lemon balsam in the original container so it doesn't take over, thank you! I love small garden spaces, they're so easy to maintain and beautify :)

[@TheNewbys]

Amazing Joy! We are so happy to hear that 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@LindaDutchy1988]

That’s not just a treehouse, That’s a tree villa! It looks amazing❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Linda! 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@monicamestas7566]

The orange flowers next to the climbing rose are iceplant. Love full sun and heat. They should cascade over. And you can snip off three- or four-inch stems and stick in the ground to root, so you'll have more. They're pretty bullet proof. Bear in mind the lemon balm and mint may sprout right out the holes in the pot and send runners through your garden. To me, best would be to plant them in, like, 12-inch pots and set them on a cement slab. The new garden looks good. Love thyme. A very pretty plant; and so many varieties. There's something called pineapple sage, which is a lovely two-plus-foot plant with red flower spikes and smells like pineapple; also bee balm (monarda) is similar, with a real sage-like scent. Both good pollinators. How is the Quince handling the transplant? Sorry for the long post ;)

[@TheNewbys]

Lovely, thanks for sharing Monica! Pineapple sage sounds incredible, we will see if we can find any! So far the quince is holding up, will keep you updated ❤️❤️

[@janpiper3068]

The little orange flower that you didn't know what its was.....is Moss Rose they come in every color imaginable.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend ❤️❤️

[@jacquipettitt3389]

What an exciting time for you all at the farm. So many changes to come, and new spaces to enjoy. Sawyer looks so grown up now, doesn't he? How time flies!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Jacqui, he is growing up so quickly now! Thanks for all the love friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@maeveskelly4686]

Are you going to move the kitchen John built into your temporary house? I hope so. It’s lovely to see you’re moving the plants that could otherwise get destroyed when the main build starts. I love strawberries so applaud the idea of planting them in lots of places. By the way, your tree house is looking mighty so far.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Maeve, yes that is the plan! We don't want to destroy any of John's hard work so will move whatever we can 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@radar2ana]

Tarah, thanks for giving us a tour on your property. Your herbs’ garden, will be very successful ❤the flowers are beautiful! The tree house is coming ou so gracious 🍀

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@carolinewelham4998]

Lovely to have another look around I agree with you I love spring with the blossom and the smell and I absolutely love pansies they are so pretty. The boys are adorable I wish I had been in your area and met you all in person you are amazing and the boys are a credit to you sawyer is just like Crusoe wanting to help his dad more tools will go missing . I love strawberries and you can literally plant them in amongst anything .

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Caroline, it would've been lovely to meet you too! Your support means so much to us friend, thank you 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@user-hd2mt9xh2p]

Tree house looking great fancy Sawyer coming down to you on his own he is really growing up. The garden bed is looking lovely. Great work 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend!

[@jenniferbadenhorst9756]

You're all such an inspiration live the tree house so far and garden is looking pretty 🌼 🌻 😊

[@lindataylor6093]

Love love love spring. Looking beautiful x

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

The tree house is looking very very good and the farm is so pretty , so well done to you both. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so so much Glenys 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@jannavratil83]

Tara, the mint roots will definitely run out of the buried pot ... I've been there, personal experience 🤣

[@midlifecrisis5753]

I love watching all your dreams come true!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend, Your support means so much to us 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@EsteeWalts]

You can all sleep in the tree house! 👌☀🌞

[@mararozsa3756]

Amazing man.i didn't know English guys can be so good in everyrhing like amaxing man husband father.your mum must b so proud of you.

[@lieselotte521]

3 thumbs up 👍👍👍for all your work on your little paradise ! 🧡💚💜

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much friend ❤️❤️

[@lesleypingiori8006]

Wow wow wow I cannot believe how quickly the tree house is coming along - well done John. You make a wonderful team together working hard to make the farm amazing for you and the boys. Tara the plants will look amazing once transported to the other parts of the garden. Looking forward to seeing you all on wed have a good week guys. Lesley xx

[@TheNewbys]

John is absolutely amazing Lesley! So proud of him. Thanks for the support and we can't wait to see you again on Wednesday 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@lesleypingiori8006]

Tara, you're both amazing. I am in awe every single week. I love sharing the journey with you guys. Hop along Lesley in Rome..xxx

[@eleanorcramer7986]

My neighbors’ giant magnolia grows high over my 3story house and driveway. It ‘gives’ or drops at least four different things. Furry bud pods, blossom pedals, then cigar shaped hard flower cores sounding like rocks falling on roof and vehicle. In Fall thousands of hand sized leaves cover my place that will become lace over the winter in proper conditions.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Eleanor, that sounds like one of the most beautiful trees. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@kattygabby3519]

Lovely flower/herb garden plans Tara.❣️Can't wait to see it grow up! What about the chickens though ? ... they've been hanging around there!😊🐓😊🐓

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Kathy! ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@rossbrown1748]

The boys are going to have a great time in that treehouse, great job

[@TheNewbys]

We hope so too Ross! Thanks so much for watching friend 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@RedPhone-mz5lv]

You did the right thing with the mint and lemon balm when you restrict the roots you get better froth and it doesn't spread looks good to

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend!

[@Grandmotherof3]

As for the mint, as it grows, the branches will touch the soil and root there. So planting in the pot probably won’t deter the mint from taking over. Sorry to share bad news. Maybe your mint won’t do this but mine did. Now I love mint so now I plant in pots and place around my patio area!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for the advice friend ❤️❤️

[@praise1615]

Adding a slide to the tree house would be pretty cool.

[@TheNewbys]

Agreed! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@user-ey2uv5ep8v]

Portulacas or moss rose. Tiny seeds can be harvested to spread plants.

[@yaowsers77]

I'm very interested to see how the mint things goes. They really do run rampant but i love mint. Brilliant idea, Tara! Ooo... And the drainage cups! Lol i have a black thumb😂

[@TheNewbys]

I also absolutely love mint friend! Will let you know how it goes 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@lesley2110]

The outdoors is looking awesome with all the flowers......a tad envious you are in Spring as we enter Autumn (which I love) but not so much the Winter even though our Winters are nothing compared to lots of countries 😊......little Sawyer is growing up so fast!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Lesley! We also love seeing all the flowers too. See you again on Wednesday 🌳🏠🔨❤️🇵🇹

[@lindafulcher869]

I tried that with the mint and it sent runners over the top and along the soil which then rooted in so quickly. Now I keep it each year in a pot near my kitchen as I do love to cook with it and make mint tea.

[@TheNewbys]

Love that Linda! 🙏🏼

[@ciciliacurt6227]

My lovely friends did it again a beautiful video ❤❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much 😀🙏❤️