Tools I use to farm in Hawai'i (PUNA DISTRICT)

[@damonwraith5745]

Mahalo for the video guys. Always good to get some tips on tool usage! Hope you guys are doing well. Some possible video ideas: 1. General info on tree varieties and your experiences getting them to grow there 2. General video on clearing raw land by hand from start to finish 3. Update on how much of your own food you generate and which sources are the most prolific

[@cutzwithrazzor]

Awesome video, I'm glad I have all those tools minus the wheelbarrow. I too own property in the Puna district, I can't wait to get on the island and start clearing land. If the universe works as I like, should be there middle of September. Keep the videos coming.

[@linguisticliv]

Yay I get so excited whenever I see a new video. Thank you for always inspiring me!

[@teamcautiouslyextreme8072]

Nice to see you again.

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

Always enjoy your videos. Not choosy. Just whatever. Take care.

[@lauranicholas3914]

Good to see you again. Keep those videos coming. Take care.

[@lisettesyummygarden2299]

Good info..

[@thomasreto2997]

Useful info. I have an o’o bar. Now I know to bring it. Breakfast @ tin shack then a Go pro on a bike along gov beach road from say makkuu tidepools or Hawaiian beaches to 4 corners with music would be a nice meditative video🌈😃🤙

[@douglaspruett8848]

Bro have you considered using a hedge trimmer for clearing it can kinda get after some of the smaller strawberry guava and you have alot more control so it basically make accidentally girdling trees a non issue it also works well with cane grass and you can kinda fine chop in aluhe also never have to buy string

[@marjannoory939]

Your farm looks beautiful and I love your puppy 🐶

[@OffGridHawaii]

Thanks! He’s the best! 😊

[@savedandsanctified4126]

congrats your land is getting more and more fertile

[@shaysfamily]

How about a video on any medical plants you may grow and what they are good for (Totally not talking about weed)

[@sarahkitz6901]

I'm jealous !! I must toil at subway tomo and deal with Saratoga tourists, but your hands are in the Hawaiian soil!! Nice

[@teresagreen9074]

Very informative..thank you!

[@adammcgeorge3538]

I’d like to see a video about pruning fruit trees, when, where, why, what you are looking to achieve in pruning and why it helps the tree.

[@OffGridHawaii]

Yes! one of my favorite topics. There is a little bit in one of the freebird videos. I’m not sure which one though.

[@peterbaer8715]

Another great wheelbarrow is the black rubbermaid that you can find at Home Depot, Dells or Ace - cheapest at Home Depot.

[@troywolfgramm2189]

Good info. Thanks!

[@jameswatts7720]

At 7:29, a lesson we all learn the hard way..lol! Good video on tools. Have you experienced any problems with vermin? For those who are new to or coming to Puna, a video addressing this would be good. Those pesky mongoose.

[@OffGridHawaii]

Hasn’t really been a problem for us. But the rats will eat your food and the mongoose will eat baby chickens 🐓

[@homesteadfarms5315]

Oh the rats. They eat our avocados and bananas if we let them ripen too much on the tree

[@peterbaer8715]

Rats will also eat lilikoi and can strip a tamarillo tree of fruit in a few days. Pheasants and other birds, especially cardinals, will go through a rack of bananas in no time. Cardinals will also tear up seedlings and love Hawaiian chili peppers. The doves will eat any poultry, cat or dog food that is available.

[@woodyahh2110]

Get yourself a rotory hammer for digging and drilling holes for fence post's Nice video

[@chriscaporaso442]

just found your video my friend just moved to mt view I am thinking of moving out there the potato fork is for pulling the compost over the plant as you mond it up not to harvest I am a small farmer good luck maybe we will meet some day

[@OffGridHawaii]

That what I use it for 😉

[@AngloFrancoDane]

I borrowed my neighbour's cheap wheelbarrow and broke it, so I replaced it with the top of the line steel one. Now I feel free to borrow it all the time. ;-)

[@docgima]

Enjoyed the video Mike, thanks for the info. Have you ever worked with a Hori Hori knife for small projects?

[@OffGridHawaii]

I had to google to see what it was. I don’t do much weeding but it looks very helpful for getting weeds out. 🤔

[@docgima]

OffGridHawaii My wife uses the heck out of ours for weeding and planting. We just listed our home in Oregon and when it sales we’ll have our downpayment for some land. I’ll shoot y’all an email soon about scoping out some land for us.

[@valeriewaite1929]

And most importantly, every farmer needs a good ol' dog!👍🏽😁😉

[@purpleplanter68]

Yes! I loved seeing Blue’s a lap dog!

[@ericbickernicks3195]

I had a couple of questions! Why did you pick that particular spot in Puna? I’ve noticed you can get some pretty cheap spots in that area where (I think) you guys are. Was it just financial? I realize there’s plenty of rain to grow anything there, but… What would be your dream spot on the Big Island? (to grow fruit trees) Is being closer to Hilo more desirable? (just to be closer to things?) What do you think of Kona? Are there any wholesalers who would buy your fruit? (verses selling it a farmers market)

[@OffGridHawaii]

We like to visit kona side but would rather live on Hilo side.

[@paultorres8995]

HI M AND P... HOW ABOUT A TROPICAL FRUIT HUNTING VIDEO? WE SEEN some FOLKS pULL OFF THE ROAD AND PICKED WILD COCONUTS PAPAYA AN HARVESTED CHICKEN EGGS> WE THINK THE SCENERY < VARIETY AND BOUNTY FOR OFFGRIDDERS WOULD BE AWESOME!!! pAUL N JILL

[@lakitsymmagickal3871]

Not sure if you have stopped making videos, but I have a question and maybe you could address this question in one of your videos should you resume; 1. What do you do with your pet waste? Do you have a process? Thanks

[@ukidi]

What is the banana plant variety at the beginning of the film?

[@OffGridHawaii]

Namwah 😋

[@annchee1329]

Love to see some new vids??

[@homesteadfarms5315]

Have you had much problem with slugs in the garden?

[@OffGridHawaii]

Not really, maybe we’re just not growing anything they like 🤔

[@teresagreen9074]

Do you chickens? If so, hows that going?

[@OffGridHawaii]

Yes, it’s been going good, I been thinking about a video on chickens

[@teresagreen9074]

@@OffGridHawaii Yes please! chicken video 😀

[@bonochibear7895]

Do you all know anyone who knows how to build an off grid home with foundation, septic , solar, etc who may be looking for work later this year? Someone who is skilled at finish work too?

[@kristoffliftoff9316]

Hey man, I would love to meet you I am moving to a small place in Hawaii, Papu cir, unit 1163 Pahoa. How far are you from there and will you please help me in anyway possible I will greatly return the favor in whatever manner I can

[@thors2063]

Need ur help