Can we AFFORD it? A VERY unexpected day in Portugal.

[@TheNewbys]

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[@gsbenson01]

I agree, looked like a giant ice cream scoop!

[@gsbenson01]

BTW, the giant Olive tree would look fantastic in your driveway circle!

[@glynisrisdon4559]

The link can't not be reached 😢

[@franziskabertram3286]

Just a thought: If you show such a very special place like this tree nursery, maybe add their website, name, adress somewhere? Maybe someone in your audience is in need of a tree (unfortunately not me) and they even ship to the rest of Europe. They seem like an awesome family owned business that knows their stuff. And were very kind to give you a tour. Thank you very much for taking us along and planting trees is always awesome.

[@Pete211-]

Tuote antaa hyvät yöunet ja opettaako puhumaan myös Suomea ? ✌🤭

[@KT_37]

I studied architecture and truly believe the architecture of the home has to represent the people who will live there. So in my mind a Newby home has to represent England, Africa, Finland, Portugal, Scotland, and all the adventures the Newby family has and will take around the world. With every project I am spotting a little more and more of all the countries and adventures. So to the Newby family you are doing an amazing job on your home!

[@TheNewbys]

Love this friend. Thank you for sharing ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

[@ambertyler5844]

Absolutely ❤

[@sitaingram407]

Agreed!!

[@sitaingram407]

Love the visit to the gardens for the olive trees. The drive back home was the best!!

[@SueLight-to6gk]

Agree with you 100% 🎉

[@DominicDSouza]

We wanted to make a small donation towards your Olive trees. You give us so much joy and we really appreciate it. Love from Dominic & Polina D'Souza, Washington State, USA. ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Dominic and Polina! Wowzers!! That’s amazing a magical and very generous gift. We thank you very much friends. We will 100% be putting this towards buying olive trees. (Sneak peak into the future… we might have found some very interesting trees that we will almost certainly be moving ahead with, more to come on that! AMAZING! Thank you thank you!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@murialpack5350]

Yaaaayy!!! 😁😁😁

[@alidabotes6264]

What a kind & generous gesture!

[@lorimc-kw1oi]

Having good neighbours and good workmen makes a huge difference. You are all doing an amazing job! 🇫🇷

[@TheNewbys]

It does indeed Lori! Thanks so much for your lovely support 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@sandramorton5510]

I love Joao's answer at the end, hilarious. I admit those 500 year old trees are magnificent, thank you for showing us.

[@TheNewbys]

😂🙏🏼

[@davidmendonca3907]

Been watching you guys for several years now… and always excited for Wednesdays and Sundays when new videos are released. Born & live in Canada 🇨🇦… but parents are both from Madeira Portugal! And what you guys are doing with the family is a total dream!! Thank you so much for allowing us to be apart of your life in Portugal… I’m sure it’s exhausting at times… but know that it is truly appreciated and you are living my dream… a dreams of many! 50 year old tree for the grand entrance is a must ❤ TY!

[@isabelxavier6890]

@sandramorton5510 His name is João!😉

[@sandramorton5510]

@@isabelxavier6890 Thank you.

[@cboyle707]

About the build. Sorry I always thought it was a restoration project. But I didn't know it was to incorporate the United Nations (of which I am a huge fan.) 😂 So please, do as you like. As an American, I fully understand the term "eclectic." And sometimes I'd like a little more tradition around me. You two do the most beautiful work and your videos are fabulous. I will continue to like and "subscribe."❤

[@sonnetteconradie2046]

Those Olive Tree Bonsai's were incredible. Such biblical trees. May your trees bring you much peace and enjoyment..🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Sonnette 🌳❤️🙏🏼

[@deborahberkey4294]

The olive bonsai were amazing. We all learned a lot about the transplanting trees. Love seeing the boys. Sawyer’s personality is shining through, he definitely has a mind of his own and he lets you know it. Love it. ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@TheNewbys]

Ah amazing Deborah. Sawyer definitely has a kind of his own! Thanks so much for watching friend 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@MJMCJ2002]

The attention and concentration of Sawyer and Crusoe watching Senhor Agostinho and his digger is heart melting. We can see how Crusoe has grown up so much in the past year when you put bits of old videos on. And see Sawyer running so straight and fast when a couple of months he was just a tiny little baby. Also love how handy John is and how perfectionist he is. You are an adorable family. Love, Maria.

[@TheNewbys]

They absolutely loved having him visit Maria! Thanks so much for watching 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@aliciathom9633]

We are in southwest Turkey and bought and planted thirty young olive trees ten years ago. They have always produced fruit. Some trees have grown really well. A couple seem to have not grown at all, but we get between 20-30 liters of our own oil + olives to cure, every year and I absolutely love having our own olive grove! We also planted 15 pomegranate trees and juice most of the fruit, freezing it to have all through the year. Best pomegranates I have ever tasted!

[@TheNewbys]

Oh wow Alicia. That sounds great! Pomegranate trees sound amazing, we would love to get some ❤️🙏🏼🌳

[@heraldocosta1469]

@aliciathom9633 Bring back good memories, walking in the streets of Istanbul and have fresh juice from pomegranate anywhere. Thank you

[@didielenanzih6883]

I couldn't agree with you more. It's your house. It's what makes you happy. You are doing a great job❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Didie 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@cindyann5314]

Another jam packed episode. Most KZbinrs would have made 3 or 4 episodes from your footage. You are so generous to share so much with us. I look forward to Sunday mornings with your family and mid week surprises. I feel like I’m having morning coffee with you☕️☕️ As always I click the links as it is so simple to help show my support.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend. We appreciate your support and love spending your morning coffee with you 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@susanlauchlan3539]

Joao's answer was priceless!! And oh, so practical!

[@betisa5187]

João 😉

[@MichelleSchulte1964]

I had no idea about the trees! Turns out your never to old to learn something new...even at my age! Another great video - happy planting!

[@TheNewbys]

We are so happy we could teach you something new Michelle 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@murialpack5350]

This video was so, so awesome! 😁 Can you start an olive tree fund and let all of us buy you guys one of those old trees for the circle? 😁😁😁

[@TheNewbys]

You are too kind Murial ☺️❤️

[@michelleblandine]

Don't tease John he won't sleep 😂😂😂

[@maryanntownsend2889]

I’m all for it. I’ll contribute is someone starts it😇

[@maryanntownsend2889]

It’s time for Netflix to start a mini series with the Newbys🥰

[@GrannyVeesBedtimeStories]

Wow ! Those olive trees 🌳

[@Jadichoo]

Wow I’ve never seen a moving prickly jungle in my whole life! Seriously you guys are the best. The best each Sunday morning to watch, with much surprises, while I am having my coffee. In fact I’ve been watching your show since the beginning, however many years that was. I too would like to see your olive trees mature to a beautiful 500 yrs lady. But sadly I don’t know if I will last another 5 years. That 5 years that I look forward to each Sunday morning to see all the wonderful growths in your farm. It has also brought much inspiration to what I do in my little yard here in Alberta, Canada. My grandchildren live many thousands of miles away in another country and I don’t or hardly get to see them growing up. Instead seeing your two lovely child growing up each week is filling the void that I miss in seeing my own grandchildren grow up. You don’t know how special that is to me. The growth in your farm from all the projects you undertook, and now the trees, have brought so much joy in my life. So much to look forward to each week. Thank you so much for this and I am sure it has brought even greater joy to yourself in your adventures. Keep up the good work Newbys!

[@mika72.-Bois]

Can you ask your children to send you videos of your grandchildren via email? And have audio visual calls too?

[@Jadichoo]

@@mika72.-Bois I do have video calls with my grandchildren sometimes but it's never the same thing as interacting with them live. Young kids have attention span of only a few seconds when talking to you. I certainly don't get to see my grandchildren grow as much as I get to see Crusoe and Sawyer grow.

[@ruthholbrook]

Doing something different was great, and a trip to a garden centre is a real treat. I know those 500 year old trees were magnificent, but here's a thought : They only got to be 500 years old because at one time someone valued a 5 year old tree. Oh building styles. Every country has so many styles of building inspired by so many other countries, but isn't that how our own styles came into being? Where would our traditional oldest buildings be without roman arches? You have your Moroccan tiles on everything too, so you already had a multicultural style. It is after all your dream. We've seen the down side and hard challenges of sticking to it, enjoy the upside too.

[@cgp1442]

Putting the largest tree you can afford in the center of the circle would be a great architectural feature. Add a ring bench seating around it, or a decorative tiled wall with wall cap to sit on, as well as up-lighting, and you've got a beautiful statement when first pulling into your property. You can get smaller ones (not 500 year olds) for the farm production.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@JoZiggy]

Noooo, not a ringseat' let the beautiful tree trunk be seen and touched in all its glory! A seat would block it- and you would be looking away from the tree!!

[@jakefuze4254]

Your guys enthusiasm on those beautiful trees really made me feel gushed,john looked like crusoe jumping around not able to hide his exuberance,like kids in zoo for first time. But this got me wondering if it takes 500 years for the trees to grow that size, then how old was the one that was there on ur farm.❤❤ Luv u guys..😊

[@TheNewbys]

John was in seventh heaven Jake! Thanks so much for watching 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@thelampfamily6290]

🌞😀😀Good morning Newby Family! I had the biggest smile on my face this entire episode 💕 from John explaining how you’re making design decisions like why you built a different style porch on your Portuguese farm ( you’re putting your family’s stamp on the history of your property) to the boys so cute with helping and playing with their toys to the olive tree purchase. You should totally buy the 50 year old tree for that circle :) The rose plant by the porch will be lovely! Love it all - wishing you all a great week ahead.

[@TheNewbys]

Good morning Lamp Family! We are so glad we could put a smile on your face today. I also think the tree is a great purchase haha Thanks so much for watching 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@Monrieux1]

Me2 I was ROTFL during the last segment.

[@angelagentry562]

I just LOVE that your boys are so close in age. They will be so close and the best of buddies! Well done with that 👍🏽 ❤

[@heathermorgan2265]

Tara I think you will have to start a go fund John's tree for the middle circle

[@TheNewbys]

😂😂

[@bkestler1]

May I say that as a birthday gift to both your boys I’d be very happy to put $10 in a fund for one of those amazing olive trees for the center of the drive! If you build it they will come. Over the last few years you have given so much of yourselves to us. I know many of us would be honored to give something back. 🌳

[@TheNewbys]

You are too kind friend, thank you for the generous offer 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@leotatem4879]

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. When John started to admire the large olive trees with the “Oh, wow!”, I heard your son in his voice. I really enjoyed the tour of the olive farm; it was unexpected and interesting. Cheers!

[@joannemazza1657]

Happy beautiful Sunday Newby family, love the idea of planting trees in the area you selected, that rainfall will nurture the trees and you will have less water overflowing. Sure Joao is right you can buy yourself good olive oil, but those trees are for your children and grandchildren. You are leaving them a legacy. Wish we could grow olive trees here across the pond in cold country, olive trees sign of Peace, Longevity and Friendship. About the extension for the Stone House and the cement ramp you built I would paint the same colour as your terracotta tiles, it would fit in the surroundings and definitely paint also the wood shed as well. All in all something Newby right???? Your friends Luca, Sara and Luce LeAw can give you pointers on how to care for olive trees. They are back in Sicily on their olive orchard. Truly Olive oil and fruits are way to go and very good for you. Cheers🌱🌿🥰🙏🙏🙏👱👶💖🌺🌄🏡🇵🇹

[@TheNewbys]

Happy Sunday to you too Joanne! We absolutely love olive trees friend. We will definitely get in touch with LEAW and get some tips on the olive trees. Thanks so much for watching and we can't wait to see you again on Wednesday 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@joannemazza1657]

Right on see you next Wednesday Lord willing and BTW happy birthday to Crusoe who will be 3 years old. Will see your birthday party you are planning for him. ❤❤❤❤❤👱🥰

[@DeborahWatts-s4d]

I purchased an olive tree six or so years ago in a 4” pot It may have been 10” tall. It is now in a 20 gallon pot container and is 6 feet tall. It is also producing olives. Don’t be afraid to of the smaller plants as they can surprise us at how fast they can grow. The 500 year old trees were so magnificent. What an honor to even own one. Love you guys 😊😊❤ Deborah. North Carolina

[@carolwilder2289]

What part of NC are you in? I am in the Piedmont-Triad area and I would love to plant an Olive tree!!

[@DeborahWatts-s4d]

@@carolwilder2289 Hi Carol. I live in the Raleigh area. The olive tree has survived the last 3 winters in a large pot outside. My son has just a couple weeks ago planted it in the ground for me. So far it’s doing great 👍. Not that much different zones for you and I. I’m originally from Winston-Salem

[@gailcripps3667]

Love it. Building a house a priority. Then 500 year old trees.

[@rebeccaB649]

We love watching Crusoe and Sawyer’s reaction to the diggers as it reminds us of when our youngest was a Bob the Builder fan. They are so precious ❤ Loving all the changes coming to the homestead.

[@karlam7253]

Hello Newby's! I enjoyed the trip to the tree nurseries. 🌳 I think an old olive tree 🌳 would be beautiful in the middle of the circle! See you next Sunday!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Karla! We are so glad you enjoyed this episode 🌳🌳🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LynnBFoster]

Sawyer is such a little darling, just like his big brother

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so so much friend ❤️❤️

[@LindaDutchy1988]

I'm impressed by little man's steady filming. He's going to be a professional in no time. Sawyer is looking more and more like his big brother ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Linda ❤️❤️

[@eldcar72]

Eclectic creates interest in ur home, it tells a story of one who lives there.. Now off we go to get olive trees.. too much fun..And I have to mention ur boys are loving ur farm, love seeing them running all over the farm…

[@sonjajordaan1983]

I laughed out load with that car ride. That is absolutely my husband and me. We do things like that. Enjoy your beautiful trees.

[@TheNewbys]

😂🙏🏼🌳

[@Pam._G]

I did too!! Hilarious!!! 😂

[@almamartinez-quagliata439]

I have been in a car full of bathroom furniture like that but sitting in the back by the trunk lol

[@GavBowers]

The old proverb: "Blessed is the man who plants a tree who's shade he will never sit in".

[@christinemurphy7204]

Yes!!!!!! Those amazing trees that are 500 years old in the middle of the circle woukd be soo special expecting when you drive into the area!!!!!! They are amazing!!!!! Wow

[@annettesharrock1236]

Love that Crusoe is free wheeling cool😁 John you were like a boy going into a Sweet Shop😅Your face when you see the VERY old tree was a picture😂 Loved the tour and how old and what they have to do with the Olive Trees the explanation was fascinating.. CAN not wait to see them planted. Thankyou for Sharing John Tara Crusoe and Sawyer😘

[@TheNewbys]

He was in seventh heaven Annette! We are so glad you enjoyed this episode friend. Sending you lots of love ❤️❤️

[@francinel.1606]

John, I adore Jeremy Clarkson's Farm too. At the beginning of the vlog, Crusoe putting his protective arm around Sawyer was spectacular and learned from you both. Wishing your trees, an easy transplant, may they grow tall, wide and provide much fruit. As always, my Sunday Coffee is all the more enjoyable spent with The Newby's

[@LifebyBertie]

Misty mountain views, who doesn't love that...more B-roll please!!! What a great little trip out to buy trees, it's nice that you do that and maybe if you find the time we could see some more of your surroundings. I think Portugal is slowly becoming a bit more liberated towards different building styles, I love to see some variation here and there. Especially if you buy pre-exempt you have a lot more possibilities, you also have a lot more work on your hands ;)) Love how that little corner is shaping up, I think yellow would indeed look nice on that wall. Have a good one you guys!!! Cheers Bert 🙏🏻❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Bert. We are so happy to hear you enjoy the B-roll! 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@JudiHughes-gk3sy]

The olive trees are a great investment. Regarding your analogy, the new car would eventually become an old car, the 1st class ticket, while very nice, will become a fond memory but the trees will last forever. They will bring you great joy watching them mature and you will produce your own olive oil to use & share with friends. A real win win. Good on you!! Landscaping is always expensive. I've found doing a little at a time helps ease the wallet pain.

[@AnjaDesign117]

You guys do love a cliffhanger don't you? I hope you guys do get one of the older trees for that circle. It was soo cool to go with you and see those trees. I was amazed. I love watching video's like that. Building the house the way you want it, with the tiles from other countries, the porch and such things, is a reflection of the family that lives there and the adventures you have. See you next Wednesday, have a great weekend , much love to you all.

[@TheNewbys]

We can’t wait to share the rest with you Anja! Thanks for watching and for all your support. See you again on Wednesday 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@heidijohnson6954]

I loved seeing those huge olive trees! They were magnificent! Maybe one day you can get one for the center of the driveway, it would look so cool! I do love seeing Crusoe put his hand on the back of Sawyer, he is an amazing big brother and my heart just melts at how loving he is. I also think whatever you do to your property is your business and it looks great with all the new things going up! Much love to you all! ❤🌳🌴🏡

[@TheNewbys]

We would love that Heidi! Thanks for all your support 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@annreed1382]

Laughing so hard when those olive trees were loaded in your car and your conversations through the branches as you both drove on home. 😅. Also loved learning a little about olive trees at the nursery. And before all that Sawyer's answer as you held him John, asking him if it was nap time. A very definite "no" and a shake of his head. 😊. Love watching his individual personality flourishing. Thanks again ..loved watching.❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching friend 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@mmegraham]

Oh, my! The entrance to the stone cottage is so beautiful already! What a transformation. Your mutual vision, persistence, and work ethics are such a marvel. Maybe just ONE frying-pan Sasquatch olive tree for the circle drive . . . :)

[@amandacarol2228]

In a world of cookie cutter aesthetics your family has created one completely your own. Everything John said about the porch rang so true, and I love how the wall was inspired by your last vacation. You should definitely keep designing your home the way you have been. Your love for Portugal is obvious and will shine through, but you are travelers and you wanted your boys to have the world to explore. What better way than to have some of your travels be part of your home. Then you can embrace that Portuguese lifestyle while reminding yourself where you’ve been and make yourself excited about where your going next.

[@kayfleming9821]

Absolutely loved this episode, particularly the segment on buying your olive trees - SO fascinating! It did leave me a bit weepy though, thinking of those in a war-torn area who are losing their olive trees knowing how long it takes for new trees to begin bearing again. Thanks again for this peek into farming life in Portugal! May your new trees grow and thrive!

[@telmacjcruz]

I'm Portuguese working on cruise ships, so like you I've been in so many countries, therfor I believe you should do your home with all the best memories from around the world. Thank you for choosing Portugal to raise your family. Love your content.

[@karenhenderson2624]

Tara- we have a similar greenhouse. My husband used a silicone sealant on the panels both inside and outside, every seam. We haven't had a problem since. You might want to give that a go.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Karen. We already tried that! Will see what we can do 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ginkodragon]

I love your porch! The climbing roses will look so beautiful! What kind of roses are they? Your house is your dream! It is fanciful and embodies who you are! It doesnt have to conform to "Portuguese" traditions! After all, Portugal, like many other countries had adopted many different styles through the ages, but had developed Manueline style that included Gothic and Moorish influences! My sister and her husband put in about a dozen young olive trees just a few years ago. At 3 years old, the trees are producing fruit! They are now harvesting olives and taking them to press into oil! They are planning on selling their olive oil, but right now, they are getting more oil than they can use or give away! The oil is the best taste and smelling olive oil! They bring us a bottle of oil each Christmas! We save it for salads and dipping!

[@jmmt1968]

I love the idea of all those young trees surrounding a mature one in the center. I think that would look spectacular and provide some useful landscaping by strengthening the soil and putting some of that rain to good use.

[@MeinartHansen]

Don`t ever stop building your own dream! We do have a big part of Greece in your flat. You can never have to many trees 💖

[@FalconRiverArtemisArchery]

John is such a true Green Man… I hope you went back for a bigger tree! This was such fun, thankyou!

[@summertyme9046]

Oh WOWWWWWWWWWWW! Y'all get that tree you wont spend a day regretting it. The ones you got today are very symbolic. Way to go #TeamNewby!!!!!

[@lieuwina]

Thanks for taking us with you on this ride, what an adventure. Those olive trees 500 years old and seeing the (Ice-cream scoop) for trees was absolutely the highlight. That young chap that showed you around was amazing. Yes a 300 year old tree would look magnificent in the centre of the circular drive. Loved this video very much and Tara and John I love the version of your singing the mighty jungle with olive trees swallowing you guys up. Ha Ha. Have a lovely week end.

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

I love the porch in front. You'll be glad you have it when it's raining and your trying to get the key in the door.

[@annesavage1211]

Wow. Those trees are amazing 😱. I am like you John, I just love trees. They make me calm and happy. ♥️♥️

[@TheNewbys]

They are incredible Anne! 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@SFNativeGal]

I’m hysterically laughing as you drive off with the Olive trees!!! There’s no doubt you will have a well aged tree!! Your excitement will certainly help pay the extra as you enjoy for years to come the beautiful centerpiece in your circular driveway. Get it before the increase their prices. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful Olive trees with us. You reminded me of my trips to Greece and the hundred of olive trees scattered across the country. And then! To enjoy eating their olives in their Greek salads. I actually put black and green olives in the big pot of chili I make. Yummy! Thank you so much for the present joy that brings about past memories❤️

[@TheNewbys]

😂😂 we are so glad we could put a smile on your face friend! Thanks so much for watching 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@florentinalily]

A magnolia Grandiflora would look great in the middle of the turning circle.. you could look down on the flowers from the house..

[@meeples7599]

How lovely of Claudio to give us all an education! Can you put one of the special old ones into the cost of your home build/landscaping budget?

[@Beverley-s8i]

Well said John! Your home. Your dreams. Your build. And nobody else’s business ❤

[@aislingbooks]

Smiling through the whole video - such a joy to watch

[@clairebedard3948]

Good morning from New York State! Love to watch you on Sunday mornings xo

[@TheNewbys]

Good morning Claire! Happy Sunday. Thanks so much for watching and we hope you enjoy 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@clairebedard3948]

@@TheNewbys HI Tara, beautiful to watch your connection to the trees. I saw some very old olive trees for sale in the South of France last Fall, selling for 15,000-30,000 Euros. Incredible. You guys should get some of the somewhat affordable 50 year old olive trees, I can tell you would feel very happy to have that... xox

[@fayemurphy4732]

Loved your olive tree video so much. I could feel your energy and excitement especially when you saw the large decorative ones. Having a decorative olive tree for the driveway circle would awesome!

[@KjeldJohnsen-q1g]

Googles AI says: Replanting a 500-year-old olive tree is a delicate task, but it can be done with care. Here are the steps you should follow: Assessment and Preparation: Inspect the Tree: Examine the tree carefully. Look for signs of disease, dead branches, or other issues. Trim away any unhealthy parts. It will need a good drain. Choose the Right Time: The best time to replant an olive tree is in late winter to early spring. quote ended. Always a pleasure to watch your Videos

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for sharing friend 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@melaniepoulton6738]

Wow I really enjoyed learning about the olive trees-the Bonsai trees were so cool-and yes one would look great in the middle of the driveway. Can we talk about how beautiful your driveway is? The stone work looks as good as the day they did it. I love Sawyers answer when John asked if he wanted have a sleep "No" The boys are at such a great age right now-loving everything they see and experiencing it to it's fullest. Thanks for another great week-I'll be dreaming of large bonsai olive trees

[@alexmarcus9009]

Porticos are a very practical addition, especially when trying to get in the door when it’s raining 😃. Aesthetically, I think that they add a lovely touch.

[@TriciaBrandt-ql6fr]

Best episode yet! Loved watching the boys laughing and playing. John hugging the 500 year old tree was heart warming. Love watching you all each and every week. Makes for a wonderful start to the week ❤️.

[@spookythunder3430]

LOVED y’all taking us around the town and to the tree shop!!!

[@annbardue3473]

Four trees, four Newbys! Olive trees are so beautiful. For the circle maybe a willow? Might help with the water issue. Or something that will turn lovely orange and reds in the fall? So many ideas…. Fun vlog today!

[@ingridcatalano4706]

Crusoe is such a sweet brother protecting little Sawer and both of them watching so interested at what's going on!!!! I've never seen such place with so many olive trees, so old and growing in that weird forms!!! Very interesting!!! That driving home in the jungle was very funny!!!! Your videos are really great I enjoy them very much!!!! Thanks, see you!!!!

[@dennisolive4741]

The olive trees looked amazing! Someone there knows the art of bonsai very well! In California we have an old olive tree that makes beautiful black olives. It definitely needs some serious pruning to be able to get into the center of the tree to be able to pick the fruit easier! That's a job that needs a professional. It's my son's land so it's his decision when this will happen. The tree looks like it could be anywhere from 50 to 100 or more years old. It looks like you could use a strong truck and tractor on your farm! It was funny watching you carry those trees in a small car! I'm sure you are well aware of this problem. Good luck! It's all coming along very nicely!

[@dianesueehrlich6295]

You are both so amazing and adventurous. I can’t tell you how lucky you are to be able to have a wonderful life in a beautiful place. Thank you so much for your videos as I would never be able to do what you have accomplished on your land. It lets me see in yours eyes!! Also just love how Crusoe takes care of Sawyer, priceless!❤

[@gigomesdasilva5447]

🫒 I simply loved the episode, especially the visit to the Garden Center. I, too, fell in love with those magnificent, ancient olive trees. If I could, I wouldn't think twice! The Olive Tree is more than just a tree. The Oliveira is a hymn to peace and its fruit is pure gold! Even the flower is delicate and beautiful, I just love them! 🫒💯 The boys are looking fab, take care folks! 🫒🫒❤️❤❤❤🫒🫒

[@JoAnnLovell-Kristoferson]

Your enthusiasm for continuing to build your arboretum and gardens is infectious. Thank you for taking us on a tour of the garden center. It would be very cool indeed if at some point, a generous donor could find it in their heart to provide you with an older tree for your driveway circle

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for the support friend 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@tracyleverich486]

Really enjoyed opening aerial shot 2/25/24 . I’ve watched The Newbys for 2 years and never saw the beautiful water outside the gate to property 💚.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Tracy 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@clairetolmie5640]

Hi Newbys, the look Tara gave John when he wanted a big tree was a classic😂 and by the end of the visit i could see she was persuaded! Looking forward to seeing your huge tree in the turning circle one day! 😂 Great fun my friends!

[@kathleensabourin556]

I loved this episode! Favourite moments are John being so excited about trees, the boys watching Senor Agostino and Joao's comment at the end! You've gotta love a practical man! 😂❤

[@billely6508]

Texas here, love watching the boys. I planted 3 olive trees 15 yearss ago. I have flowers, but never an olive.

[@marjoriefinlay3303]

Loved the outing. Great garden center. John your feeling the passage of time. Plant a big enough older tree that you will be able sit under its shade before you die. My heart was beating fast looking at all those trees.

[@SharonHoyes]

As someone who gardens I absolutely loved the absolute joy you showed in those older olive trees. This was one of the most fascinating videos I’ve seen in a while. ❤

[@myriamfontaine9559]

Those little trees look beautiful. They will be a great addition to your landscape and will not stick like a sore thumb

[@oekipoeki5902]

You guys are barking mad, what larks! So much fun. Wonderful.

[@donhowley8150]

To speed up growth insert a perforated drainage pipe at an angle under the roots

[@stev9021]

The portico looks beautiful! I’m Portuguese and it’s your home! You make your home your style! Portugal has a huge history with their connection to India! The tiles look beautiful imbedded in the beams. All you on top is a Portuguese tile 😊

[@acm65]

Bom dia, Newbys!Great episode, as per usual. I always look forward to my Sunday mornings specifically for your channel. John is so much more diplomatic in explaining the porch cover. My answer would have been, “Because I want to.” I think I was as excited as you two in getting the new trees! Love your farm and the life you’re carving out. What an inspiration! I’ve yet to step foot in Portugal, but the more I learn of the country, the more I yearn to be there. Thanks guys!

[@TheNewbys]

We’re so happy to hear that friend! Thanks for spending your Sunday with us 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@barbaraerlank8029]

I love the enquisitiveness of both the boys. They get so excited. This will be remembered for their lifetime . Bless your family for the training and love given to all. Such a happy family. 🎉

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Barbara, we are so proud of our boys. Thanks for the support and for watching friend 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@cynthiahennessy7]

I think this is my favorite episode! I am a lover of spending time in plant nurseries just to look at plants and be around them….not to say I don’t come home with something beautiful to place in my yard. 😉. Your ride home with tree in your faces is familiar too. 😂😂. How wonderful!

[@kristinb.rnholt7040]

Can’t say how much I love watching you, I’m smiling all the time 🤩🤩🤩Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@sandrakarls8466]

I was just gone for a week and sooo much happened! It is a joy to see, how much fun both of you are having in this "plant shop"! I would have been carried away too, with those different aged trees! So beautifull! I probably would have left my wallet at home on purpose, took just an amount of money with me and no credit card!🤣🤣 It was very interesting to listen how all of this works with digging them out , again and again until they are at their forever home! And Tara, my thoughts were the same! The pots first into the car! At best you can leave the trunk open and tow it ! But you are very diplomatic in letting the men have their way, thinking they know what they´re doing, hihi! But the important thing is, the trees got home in one peace, and you, too! So what, if you got a few scratches? At least John got some, too! The best was Joao´s comment! Buying the olive oil at the shop🙈🙈🙈. Well, for now not the badest idea! So, not buying in a shop, but supporting someone local with really good, selfmade olive oil until you can show Joao your own one! I´m sure this won´t be too long!😉 Great episode, like always!

[@TheNewbys]

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[@leonieduplessis4467]

Wow beautiful olive trees, you must see Sarah en Luca olive trees in Sicily they very old

[@grahamredfern814]

What an amazing video. I love John’s enthusiasm. Such beautiful trees and any one of them would look great in the centre of your circle. You’re right Tara, it would be a privilege to have one but you guys deserve it for your caring attitude towards the land and the look of the new buildings.

[@DominicDSouza]

What a wonderful episode. It gives us so much joy to see you on your farm but today's episode where we came with you to see the Olive trees was just beautiful. Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your journey. ❤

[@tezthornton8770]

4x2 wood on top of the green house windows it's the only thing that stops ours getting blown off.

[@bethp7292]

I loved the video.. The tree farm was awesome, so happy we got to go along! John, I love your vision. You are able to see something completed. You have great ideas. The boys are the cutest! Thanks for the great videos!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Beth!

[@kattygabby3519]

Sawyer is my little shining star with his winning cameos!! Crusoe is taming the camera!😊 Sweet!❣️🙏🏼❣️

[@tara0redwine]

Hearing Sawyer saying NO so clearly when John asked if its bedtime cracked me up! They're so cute! Love John's imagination when building. I love all the projects you both do!

[@StBridgit]

I would suggest moving the little tree further from the door, so you aren't constantly having to trim back branches to use your porch & stairs. It's coming along very nicely!

[@davecleggett9371]

We bought a 100 year-old (estimated) Olive tree from the Portugal plantation 8 years ago - cost £400 inc delivery here in UK. Brilliant example, made a Mediterranean patio look authentic. Costly, but worth it.

[@kdclothes]

I love the little porch. It is storybook and beautiful. The trees. I know how John feels and I know how Tara feels. WOW. If you bought a couple of trees that were 50 years old, they will yield fruit. I love those 1,000 year old trees. On the drive up to my village, on both sides of the old road are Olive groves. most are about 500 years old. I feel really connected to them when I go on a hike and sit on the ground with them. Humbling.

[@TyMark]

i was mesmerized by those fields full of ancient olive trees. i am fascinated by huge trees. they are majestic - commented, liked, clicked the link. lets do it folks 🌳

[@Olderthantime-ic]

I loved this video. I planted 1000 olives on a dry farm in Australia, they were all about 15" tall. We lost some to birds nipping them off from the base but in four years we had trees as big as the ones you bought and olives to take to the crush. They don't really take long to grow.

[@ingerdroog6409]

What a fun episode on the Newby’s farm planning! I found myself smiling broadly while watching John was consider the purchase of a beautiful, and very old olive tree for the centre circle❣️😁 You are right of course, having such a tree at the entrance is a wonderful idea! Maybe choose one after the build is completed, as “the cherry on the cake”?

[@TheNewbys]

We’re so glad you enjoyed this episode Inger! Love the cherry on the cake idea 🫒🌳🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹