You NEED to know this | Our Portugal Farm Renovation

[@ranns160]

Your little guy is getting a golden education. Hands on and accepted by the grown ups. Love it.

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

It's wonderful that little Crusoe delights so much in eating fresh fruits and veggies! 💗💗💗

[@TheNewbys]

He absolutely LOVES his fruits and vegetables Shauna. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@EnglishMadeleine]

I’m not a ‘Sunday Lunch’ person and, being retired, I don’t always know what day of the week it is so I’m always delighted to realise it’s Sunday - when I can eat my sandwich with a smile whilst watching your vlog. Really enjoyed todays inspiring video. 😍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Madeleine. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@Alfablue227]

I thought I was the only one that totally lost track of weekdays now that I am retired! Believe me, here in 🇵🇹 I get 🙄🤔stares every x I exclaim (while frowning) "It is Sunday"! 😱😳

[@cheriesharp234]

@@Alfablue227 my son phoned me this morning, he sounded tired and said he was still in bed. Won't you be late for work said I. Mum its Sunday! So youre are not on your own lol. Xxx

[@Alfablue227]

@@cheriesharp234 I am sooo thankful😁

[@paris0551]

That was fabulous, I loved farmer Crusoe listening so intently. This is such an important part of us living on the planet, respecting it rather than abusing it. We’re all so used to cheaper foods that are not necessarily the best for us, or the land. If we ate better quality food, that is food grown in good soil, I’m sure we’d all be healthier as no contaminates could get into the food. It’s always good to know where your food comes from. Lots of luck on this journey, it’s so exciting to think what can happen. Highs and lows I expect, but that’s part of heading into the unknown, take care x

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend. You are quite right, it is always good knowing where your food comes from. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@Latexhandske]

A big thanks to Sir Ian for just taking care of the soil. Love all, serve all Take care family 💗

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Meinart. He has taught us so much - we can't wait to implement all of these things on the farm. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your constant support! Sending hugs to you 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@Latexhandske]

@@TheNewbys It`s people like Ian that is so important in this world. Think global, act local. In my mind, he`s up there with Sir Patrick Stewart, Sir Sean Connery, Dame Helen Mirren and Dame Edna 💜

[@TheNewbys]

@@Latexhandske today agree old friend. We need people like Ian. Some real hero’s in your list there. 👍👍👍

[@creative227]

This is fantastic! I’m so happy you are committed to living a permaculture life for ALL our children. Since I retired almost two years ago I have dedicated my time to learning and practicing a regenerative lifestyle. My little five acres is my responsibility to nurture and treat with respect. I have fallen in love with soil and am so excited to wake up every day with the opportunity to show it the love it deserves. I have started a worm bin and it’s fascinating as well. It’s a ring side seat to the life of soil. At some point you guys should try it. Once you understand the needs of the worms it’s really very easy and takes very little time. The reward of the castings as well as the experience of watching the worms do their important work is so rewarding! Love you guys! 😊❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Kathy, we will definitely look into a worm bin. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! Sending love to you 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@mariamanuelasilva9416]

I am the proud daughter of a mother from Minho. My holiday memories are of small farms just like yours filled with all manner of produce and my mother showing me how and why all different types of plants grew together to give the best yield. So delighted you are discovering the joys of the best county in Portugal, with fantastic soil, climate and people!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Maria, those farms sound incredible! Thanks for watching friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@lynhardie6291]

How very exciting! I wish I was back in my twenties again, to plant and plant and look after the soil. My dad was a sugar famer. He would be very interested in the 'new' farming methods. I remember he used to plant fields of beans for a. To put nitrogen back in the soil, and b. Feed his staff! He also used to leave fields to 'rest' I live in the city but I have a worm farm and we harvest rain water, we use it to water the plants! I'm very excited to see what the Newbys are going to be up to when you get back to Portugal! Lots of blessings from a hot, dry Highveld no sign of rain yet!!!🇿🇦

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Lyn. Such a good idea to harvest rain water. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@joywhitley3141]

Yes!❣️ I have two large planting pots. I sewed screening to a ring that fits the tops (to keep mosquitos and critters out) that catch water from our gutters. Our plants really thrive on it.

[@jojolav4676]

Me too❣

[@kathyhasser4626]

Wow, how I interesting, I could have spent days there . Love Crusoe being right in the middle of it all. Tara, hope you’re feeling well, John, your enthusiasm is awesome to watch your eyes light up learning! Enjoy, stay safe! 🤗

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Kathy 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@bhavnasharma6910]

Beautiful episode, really inspiring and educative. This fram looks spectacular and nothing is more satisfying than visiting such a paradise.Thanks a lot for showing this wonderland 🤗

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Bhavna. It was such an interesting and spectacular farm. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@justnix4487]

wild flowers and grasses would look fantastic around your lawn. first time I ever went to the Cotswolds was after the lockdowns and was breathtakingly beautiful just what I needed to shake out the cobwebs and start living again🥰 great knowledgeable vlog I really enjoyed 🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend, we are so appreciative of your support 😊🙏❤️

[@cialee4275]

..Hello #theAmazingNewbys..i miss you guys...Crusoe is really so lucky to have a parents like you ....

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Cia 😊🙏❤️

[@noteworthyfiction]

Loved John talking about how having Crusoe has just made him want to settle and hang out with him. 😍 Also love Crusoe listening and playing with the dirt. Such great folks!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Nicole 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@djturnerue]

this farm kid loves you.....farm homestead born and raised in the 1950s....so happy to see your life......

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@joannemazza1657]

Hello John, Tara and Crusoe, guess when you recorded this video news of the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II was not known yet, my condolences and pray all is well with you and your families in the UK. It was great to know there are regeneration farmers around few but around to learn from them, key is rotation and irrigation, even leaving the land to its own regeneration with no planting for one year as to give it rest, as mentioned in the Word of God to do it every 7 years. Hope you are well Tara you getting closer to your delivery date, prayers are with you. Enjoy this restful time with Crusoe and John. 👍🙏🥰💖🌺👏

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Joanne, so kind of you. We have learned so much from them - we can't wait to return to the farm and implement it all. You are quite right friend, not too long now! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your constant support is so very much appreciated! Sending hugs to you 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@carolelevy4362]

“The Biggest Little Farm” on KZbin is perfect for you guys to watch, absorb and be inspired by. Love your family and what you’re doing. ❤️ from Carole in Australia.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Carole 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@firstmate015]

Permaculture is the way to go, grow and thrive going forward. Thank you for sharing and caring about our planet and the organisms that keep us all alive. Looking forward to seeing how you implement what you learned on your farm in Portugal. Clover, baby, clover. Name your baby Clover if it's a girl. Can't wait for that announcement.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Pat. We will keep you posted 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@sandrahohmann1898]

Hi Newbys I enjoyed tonight's vlog. In Australia with food prices continually going up people are slowly turning from fresh fruit and vegetables to frozen foods. So I found tonight's vlog very informative and motivational. Good to see Crusoe eating fresh fruit / vegetables each week. Crusoe should grow up to be a healthy boy. My friends and myself have been slowly growing some vegetables and herbs in our yards. Good luck with your future endeavours. Can't wait for you to launch your merchandise.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Sandra. Our little man absolutely loves fresh fruit and vegetables. Website and merch launches next week- so exciting!! Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@Loesters]

Food and energy prices are the same in the Netherlands. It is crazy!! People are falling left and right. Scary times. We live in a city envirement. We have a garden as small as a stamp. I do not know how we are going to deal with this all. I hope you are ok and I wish you well. 🧚‍♀️

[@lucyyoung5307]

Very interesting, lots to learn with my gardening. I’ve been rather sad with the news of the Queen. I have always admired her and it’s hard to think of the world without her.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Lucy. It is sad news friend. Great to hear from you, we are so appreciative of your support! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@jselectricals7918]

Hii

[@helengibbs3862]

There's nothing like eating a fresh cucumber from the garden or sitting in a garden eating fresh vegetables love today's vlog can't wait til your back home 😊

[@TheNewbys]

We agree Helen, nothing like it! Thanks so much for watching friend😊🙏❤️🌾

[@alanmaingard7126]

Brilliant video guys! Now the real journey starts! Once you pick up even a little bit of knowledge particularly in regards to soil alone, you are off! It’s a rethink of everything but the biggest positive steps forward. Patience, knowledge, bite size pieces - you will get there! In the end you save so much time applying what you’ve learnt! Have a great week guys! Much love 💕 🇦🇺

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Alan. We will definitely make sure we tackle the next few projects with patience and bite sized pieces! Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@hannahperlotto139]

Wow! This was so good to listen too. This is how we all should be starting to live. This is real living! We have taken so much and not always give back. I love the fact that weeds is not just weeds it helps the earth getting back. How sad that we have been let to believe that killing weeds with poison is okay!!! Good luck you beautiful family. Thank u 💕

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Hannah. It is indeed real living friend, something we can't wait to implement on the farm. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your constant support! Sending hugs to you😊🙏❤️🌾

[@debbiedusterhoft2870]

In the beginning when you got to the farm and Tara was sitting at the picnic table Crusoe wandered a bit and stood staring out at the land warmed a persons heart. He was as interested as much as you two were. Crusoe is a little sponge absorbing so much knowledge that he will use for years to come. This whole video was interesting but Crusoe has my heart. Take care and have a blessed week.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Debbie, our little man is absorbing everything. Thanks for watching friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@veronicaschilling7924]

Tengo esa misma opinión sobre este muchacho.... siempre me ha impactado cuán consciente es de todo! Creo que es un Alma muy evolucionada. Adoro observar cada uno de sus movimientos y donde pone su atención. Felicidades

[@veronicaschilling7924]

Me refiero al pequeño Crusoe 😊💖💛💙

[@janiceburgess5906]

Never again will I complain about the clover in my lawn. Such an inspiration. Can’t wait to see you putting it into practice back at the farm.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching Janice, we are so appreciative of your support 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@tinahardy9361]

Love, love, loved this one. I was brought up on in the country on a farm. We also had 2 greenhouses one for veggie plants one for flowers. The veggie one was the size of a football field the other was half the size. I loved it miss it very much. We had cows, horses, pigs, chickens, and ducks. Of course a dog. I really miss it. We had our own smoke house which was our well house also. My mother could douse for water so we could always find a great source of water. Love Sundays!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Tina. Wow that sounds incredible. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@elisabecas]

This is indeed exciting! FarmED is such an interesting project and I would like to see something like that here in Portugal to educate people. Can't wait to see what you are going to do with your little peace on heaven. 🙂

[@TheNewbys]

We can't wait to return to the farm and implement everything we have learned! Thanks for watching friend, we are so appreciative of your support ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulsunderland9204]

Thanks both that was a lovely episode

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Paul 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@_B_E_C_K_Y_]

Wow what an amazing place, I live in Witney and have family in Chipping Norton so this is right on my doorstep and I never even knew. I will definitely have to visit now I know about it! Thank you so much for making me aware that I have such a wonderful place just up the road x

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend, you definitely need to visit them! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@NatTayHill]

You all are a breath of fresh air!!! I love to see your excitement. If only the world could have more people like you!! Love from South Carolina, USA

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Natalie 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@NatTayHill]

@@TheNewbys answer back everyone puts you far above the rest. You are creating lasting bonds with your community by doing so. Keep it up. It means more than you know.

[@miriammuskal5402]

So nice to see what you're doing in the UK Keep on keepin on

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Miriam 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@pauletteparker7225]

👋 all, I think this place of farming is a great resource of knowledge and training to take back home and start your own. I Love the natural way of doing things for family, the earth and mankind. More should follow.🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Paulette! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@makeroomtogrow]

Loving this direction for you guys. ❤️ I knew from the love i see you sharing that this is the way you would go eventually!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Theodora 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@adarodriguezsaenz5671]

Hermosa familia cada día veo más grande y más lindo a Crusoe que bonita granja que nos compartieron Saludos

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Ada😊🙏❤️🌾

[@hazzardoustime1968]

I’m so excited that you are going to use regenerative and permaculture practices on the farm. I have been watching tons of KZbin videos on this subject and thought your farm was a perfect candidate for using ponds, swales, and berms to capture water and create a food Forrest. Justin Rhodes has a a regenerative farm and has a good channel to learn from, and Roots and Refuge farm just moved to another state and are building their new farm from scratch and are using regenerative practices too. Their mission is to teach people how to grow their own food, so are a good resource. I am trying it on a small scale at my urban home in Oregon, trying to build up the soil and create a better, healthier place for my daughter.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend, we will definitely have a look at that channel. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

Wow, I love your new intro, and learning something new about you two. I am a lover of regenerative agriculture, on a large or small scale, so this was super interesting and motivating. You may also like the British film, A Farm for the Future by Rebecca Hosking, do look it up if you haven't already. I did a long distance walk through the Cotswolds a few years back, and it is breathtaking country.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Monika! We will definitely look at that film, thanks friend. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Wonderful informative video! I never knew about the clover or oaks trees. It’s such a balance I have no doubt your farm will be a success. I watched Jeremy Clarkson’s farm documentary found it fascinating. Hope you are all well! See you next Sunday ~Cara 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Cara! We learnt so much from FarmEd - can't wait to incorporate all these things on the farm. Sending love to you and John. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@judiebarker365]

I've missed you both so much Tara and John and how is Crusoe so missed watching him run around the farm in Portugal and his adorable laugh. I do hope baby has arrived safe and well love Judy xxxxx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Judie, we send all our love back to you ❤️❤️❤️

[@peggyamparan4642]

That was so fascinating and even I got excited for you both ! Everyone there was so welling to help you both understand what little time you had with them. God bless those that opened there hearts ♥️ to you both what a blessing 🙏take care and can’t wait for more to come from all of you ! ♥️♥️🙏😇 love Peggy

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Peggy 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@patriciasingletary5659]

​@@TheNewbys,this is Patricia and have just starting watching you guys and really love it.I grew up on a farm and still live in the country. Your adventures seem more exciting than mine.I am almost 70 years of age ,with 2 living children and 11 grands.Keep up the goodwork and enjoy those babies.❤

[@joanaJaneiro1982]

So happy to see more and more permaculture initiatives in Portugal! Taking care of the land and creating abundance for all, it’s all that matters 🙏🌳💚🍏

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Joana ❤️❤️

[@MarishaJ30]

I love this channel so much! Farm Ed is so amazing and inspiring. This focus on sustainability is JUST what is needed these days. This knowledge and encouragement helps us all feel like we can be part of preserving our lovely planet - one choice at a time. I feel so lucky to have found your channel. You demonstrate how doable these new adventures are. This info on sustainable small scale farming is SO BRILLIANT! Thanks so much for this week’s offering.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Marisha, this was such a lovely comment to read. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@rachelfrees1268]

What a wonderful teaching video. My hope is that many, many young men/women see these videos and possibly fall in love with our earth and train in agriculture. Teaching farms like this one is very special to show how to help heal our beloved planet. Crusoe bless you.❤️‍🩹

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Rachel 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@jselectricals7918]

Hello your garden is super

[@collinbompart2790]

What an interesting episode! I am so glad that I subscribed to your channel for were it not for that, I would not have heard of regenerative farming. I am not a farmer but I did study some agriculture at school and we did learn of crop rotation and nitrogen fixing bacteria and plants but I love this regenerative agriculture movement. My daughter started her university journey this week reading for a degree in agriculture. I do hope that she would learn about this type of agriculture and how to implement it within our climate. Thank you for the inspiration. Best wishes to you all.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Collin, we absolutely love learning about permaculture! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@clairetolmie3247]

Hi Tara, John and Crusoe! Very nice to see you inspired and raring to go! Our petrol mower died a couple of years ago and the grass grew long and wild, we saw so many butterflies and insects it was amazing! We've since bought a hover mower and don't cut the grass very short and leave the long grass around the edges. My lawn was the only one that didn't die in the drought this summer and there's still plenty of wildlife around. Adaptive gardening is definitely the way to go!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Claire, wow that sounds incredible. Definitely something to look at, thanks for sharing friend. Crusoe sends lots of hugs! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your constant support is so very much appreciated! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@dhoward5757]

The new intro is great, it's 5 a.m. here in Colorado and was pleasantly surprised to see your video, always a joy😘 King Charles now.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend, we are so appreciative of your support 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@luisaleonardi666]

Wishing you all the best while waiting for the new baby. You are always so sweet and inspiring wherever you are and whatever you do. Enjoy your time with lovely Crusoe

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Luisa 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@markwantling2893]

What a great day wish I was there . The information was brill . I'm 58 loved gardening all my life from an early age and now learnt something new . Let's get back to Portugal 🇵🇹 😆

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Mark 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@quirkydrift]

Very interesting, I studied agriculture for 3 years in the 1980,s and it was frightening how much of it was concentrated on the chemicals being used without much concern about how that was affecting wildlife and the natural eco systems or the environment, so this film and what you are planning to do with your own farm is not only interesting but also very important. Fantastic well done 👍👍👍👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Nigel, it is so interesting and sad how much it affects wildlife and nature! We have so many exciting plans for the farm, we can't wait to return. Thanks for tuning in friend, we are so appreciative of your constant support ❤️❤️

[@michellemcdonald7521]

I cant wait for the merch to be available, I dont support a lot of utube this way but you guys are special and so genuine, thanks for sharing.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Michelle, we are so excited for the launch next week. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@aalexander2257]

Great Farm. Thank you great video😘💝

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@rhondallyons9842]

Thank you so much for sharing with us! How exciting! I really like the idea of the clover in amongst the wheat! So fun watching little Crusoe because he is so cute and so sweet! Ian was good with him too!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Rhonda, we learned so much from them. Our little man just loves learning something new. Always great hearing from you friend, thanks so much for your constant support 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@kkmhj]

So excited for you all-especially in welcoming new life into your sweet family!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Kim 😊🙏❤️

[@maggiemaymightnot]

Great to see Crusoe enjoy every thing even the talks and advice given he appeared to be taking it all in. Three of my four grandchildren like nothing better than to go into my garden and eat the tomato’s cucumbers blueberries you name it they eat it as they walk around just like your boy. Good day.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching Margaret 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@melindataljaard2753]

Love your videos. You 2 are just awesome. And the children so cute!❤❤❤❤❤

[@normamurray4450]

I absolutely loved this vlog! Crusoe, still the little man. I have been indulging in Organic veggies and fruits for many years after I had a reaction to sprays on fruits...the waxy stuff that is full of chemicals, so I can relate to all of this healthy gardening. You two are so ambitious, so I anticipate, with Crusoe's help of course, you will produce some pretty special foods when you return to Portugal to start your life with your special little family at your side. You leave me with a warm feeling. Thank you!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Norma, we are so appreciative of your support friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@cheriesharp234]

Laying in bed with the dreaded Covid, so no better way to be distracted for a while than seeing you all. Xxx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Cherie, we hope you feel better soon friend. 😊🙏❤️

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@SettleinSpain]

Wonderful to see more people spreading the news about permaculture practices. I'm doing a course right now to help our land succeed. It's so important to build our soils, the crazy thing is that today's food not only destroys the soils and the planet but it is less nutrient rich and less good for us. With better practices we can feed the world with less food that would be more nutrient rich and help us to grow and thrive. I don't know how we get the big agri businesses to change their practices. But we can all do our little bit. Thank you

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching Settle in Spain, every little bit counts! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@rouveforbes7165]

Exciting times! Your property is full of potential ; multiple mini eco climates , abundance of insects and wildlife . In the 80’s my father established an organic farm in Tasmania with the guidance of friends Michael Rhodes and Bill Mollison ( permaculture). New beginnings !!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Rouve, we are so excited to see what we can do on the farm. Thanks for watching friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@violetsands]

I can honestly testify that a little to no dig method plus leaving things to die down over winter without tidying it all up and not using pesticides and artificial fertilizers has been the very best thing i could do for my garden. I grow vegetables alongside flowering plants and i try my best to include as many native single flower plants. My garden and vegetable growing has gone from strength to strength plus i have a garden teeming with insects and wildlife. Everyone comments on how lovely my garden is and i really do vey little to it - just a little bit of taming now and again. I am really looking forward to seeing how you take all this invaluable knowledge and learning and create your own bit of paradise.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for sharing Tash, that is definitely the way that we would like to do things. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@mariaaparecidafinamorlambe6583]

Perfeito , maravilhoso nós adoramos e a natureza ainda mais!!👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Maria, we are so glad you enjoyed this episode. Always great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your constant support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@AwayToMeBus]

Loved this! I really enjoy documentaries that focus on how we can change our ways and fix the damage we've done. Kiss the Ground, which you mentioned in a previous video, is one of my favorites. I grew up on a crop and dairy farm and my father died a miserable death from multiple cancers I know came from all the chemicals he used on a daily basis. I'm looking forward to watching you guys do it the right way. I'm so glad you're sharing your journey with us and teaching us as you learn as well.

[@TheNewbys]

🌱❤️😊🙏🏼🇵🇹

[@sandyisbester5318]

This is so inspiring. I can't wait until the website is up next week. There are so many ideas running through my head on how to make my 1.6 acre homestead be a wildlife sanctuary and produce food for my family. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely week x

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Sandy. We are so just as excited for the website to launch next week! Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@ChristyatNepenthe]

So much learning going on here! Crusoe will me a master farmer before long!! Enjoyed your adventure today!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Christy, our little man just LOVES everything that involves the farm. We are so glad you enjoyed this episode friend. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your constant support is so very much appreciated! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@bodgerliz5138]

Really pleased you are getting into regenerative and agroecological ag. So, the way to go. And glad you are going to express what oldies like me would have love to have done with our lives and opportunities. So I look forward to watching your progress on your farm in the future. Long live the soil.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@AlexandraHarmanas]

Such a great episode! Crusoe is getting so big and developing such a cheerful and cheeky personality, love the apple game ha ha ha So many exciting projects, I can't wait to see your farm transformation.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Alexandra, our little man is growing up so quickly! Thanks for all your support friend ❤️

[@karenviggers7592]

Amazing video. The joy and excitement on your faces was great to see. Cant wait till you are back at the farm in portugal. Sending big hugs to the ever gorgeous Crusoe 💙🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Karen! Crusoe sends hugs to you friend. Thanks for watching ❤️😊🙏🏼

[@topcattrader3607]

That’s a great new intro 👍. Some amazing ideas this week, it’s fantastic to see you and Crusoe being inspired by thoughtful farming ….. it’s the future 🥰🇬🇧

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@siareddy]

Absolutely love watching you guys!!little Crusoe the chicken and duck are adorable 😍!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Sita 😊🙏❤️

[@siareddy]

@@TheNewbys waiting for the new baby!!

[@rominademattei1266]

Que lindo chicos!!! Ese es el camino que debemos seguir, es la única salida! Cuidar el suelo y la agricultura regenerativa! Saludos!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Romina 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@wilmajohansson1304]

I followed you guys less than two weeks ago and already caught up with all your Portugal farm videos! I live in Portugal myself so it feels like this could actually be my future. Never been so excited to do a similar project before that’s for sure!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Wilma, we are so happy to have you along for the journey! We wish you all the best with your future projects! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us friend, your support is so very much appreciated! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@patricianathan4676]

You are able to buy plug plants of wild flowers to put in your lawn or you can buy clover seed and start them off just like any other seeds to then plug plant your own in the lawn . 37 years ago it was the good life I and my family wanted. Its a fascinating journey and you are more than half way there with established fruit and natural tree's on your farm, it's hard work but very rewarding and your little ones and you will be healthier and more content with life. WCL

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Patricia. We will definitely look into that. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@sallydeslandes7990]

So pleased you are embracing premature and regenerative farming. We have a small strip of lawn comprised.of grass, clover and a few other plants that have self seeded. The little birds of several species love it and feed on the seeding grass if we let it grow a bit.and generally peck around for insects etc.If you have a bird bath nearby with a branch to perch on and a bush to nice in , they will love it! A lawn is also essential for running under the sprinkler in summer!

[@sallydeslandes7990]

A bush to hide in!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Sally, that is a great idea friend. Great to hear from you, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@tripletgirl2484]

Very interesting and inspiring! Ian is such a wonderful educator!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching friend, we are so glad you enjoyed this episode. We learned so much from them. Can't wait to get back to the farm and implement everything. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us friend, your constant support is so very much appreciated! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@mariagillinson8527]

I use Bokashi to grow my garden and I don’t use any chemicals at all and I find that all the wildlife gravitate around my garden. Wild bunnies have their babies… it’s lovely!

[@TheNewbys]

Incredible Maria, that is definitely something we want to try! It sounds incredible, thanks for sharing friend. We always love hearing from you and reading your comments. Sending you lots of hugs 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@florieleclerc4954]

Very interesting video! It's a real pleasure to accompany you every sunday. Have a beautiful week! See you next sunday. 😍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Florie. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support! See you next Sunday 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@sharonmaddox3390]

Absolutely fascinating I hope the entire world was listening this is definitely the way to go. Xx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Sharon 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@moore81154]

My partner and I have always had a veggie garden. I grew up in country NZ in a time that everyone had a veggie garden. My partner is English and he had an allotment. We now live in Perth Western Australia and have sand not soil so composting is essential. It’s very difficult to grow veggie in the heat but our best growing time is spring, winter and autumn. We do manage leafy green in summer with shade cloth. We have a fig tree, Lemon, lime, mandarin and a feijoa tree all on a small block. Our neighbours come by for their lemon and limes regularly as they fruit most of the year. We love our little garden and their is nothing as nice as going to the garden to pick fresh herbs while you are cooking. Good on you for all your do and I really enjoy watching your vlog. Thanks

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for sharing friend, sounds like you have an incredible veggie garden, Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@cindypatterson8157]

Fantastic guys...were not too far from Eds Farm

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching Cindy 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@ritabock6066]

Beautiful, I can’t wait like you guys to see the progress on your farm in Portugal when you go back… Crusoe always paying attention and discovering new things I love him hahaha such a cuteee boy !!! Good luck on your new arrival.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Rita! We will be back in the farm pretty soon now! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️❤️🙏

[@karenombler5629]

How interesting, thank you for letting us come along with you to learn.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Karen! ❤️🙏

[@fathiarebai8063]

Bonjours un bon moment avec vous dans la nature votre fils il et adorable il aussi la nature que dieux vous protège

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Fathia 😊🙏❤️

[@sandraengstrand2784]

What a beautiful place, thanks for showing us FarmEd! Crusoe was taking it all in and seemed seriously impressed (and entertained)!! 💕🌱🌱🌱☀️ So good to have a little time to reevaluate your plans moving forward! And what a joy to see you both so excited and eager to get back to your beautiful home! ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Sandra. Our little man absolutely LOVED it there. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello Sandra how are you doing?

[@shirleysmith5394]

Thank you and Thx to Ian. What a great resource and I enjoyed every minute including Caruso in the "Class Room"

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching Shirley 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@norabrice]

Crusoe is such a ham! Thank you for taking us along with your journeys 💖 Very excited to see what you all get us to next for the farm

[@norabrice]

Also, I am curious as to what your favorite vegetables & fruits are. Maybe you guy's can sort out a garden map & share with all of us, combining the new areal footage? That would be lovely.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@TheNewbys]

We will definitely look at doing something like that for you friend!

[@louiseclark7967]

Hi guys! Love the new beginning! Love the idea of organic, sustainable farming for our planet and ourselves. Keep teaching, you are doing an amazing job! Cant wait to see where this journey takes us...Take care Love from Connecticut, USA

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Louise 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@jeannebaine5884]

Such an excellent vlog, thank you for carrying us along.♥️☘️♥️

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching Jeanne 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@JennieJane00]

You guys are amazing!!!✨☀🌻

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Sarah ❤️❤️

[@schwab_squad]

Fact 😀

[@sharonnorvell3397]

Well, that was fun and educational. Thanks for taking us along!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for watching Sharon 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@grandmajulie9656]

Simply put fantastic loved this week guy’s xxx 😘

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Julie 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@schwab_squad]

Totally Beautiful. Looks like the UK is a proper travel destination aswell 😀 Great to see how you grow even in your agricultural expertise. See how the Newbies inspired us in our new video 👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friends! It is a really beautiful place to visit. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! Crusoe sends lots of hugs to you all ❤️😊

[@schwab_squad]

So your next years will bring sustainable food. There're great times ahead

[@nikkicat71]

Good video today. Your Portugal farm is going to flourish with all the knowledge you just recieved. 😊❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@angcam42]

So exciting 😀🤗💐👍 I just pray weekly that my pot plants in my apartment will stay alive 😂 so it's very interesting to hear what Iain was saying.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Angie! haha as long as they have some water, they should survive haha! We learned so much from them, can't wait to return to the farm and implement everything! Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your constant support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@deanebrownfield6866]

If you take care of the soil organically, it will will take care of you, as an organism forever. Yes, it is harder at the beginning, there is so much to learn, but eventually it will be the the most environmentally and financially, viable way to live. It took me a few years to learn how to make and create organic living soil, composting and the other zillion things that will become second nature. Can't wait to follow you on your journey.The best to you and yours.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Deane 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@leoniewellesley6684]

I'm always excited to see your videos pop up! Thanks!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Leonie 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@melaniepoulton6738]

Wow that was amazing-thank you! Very inspiring and I learned so much.It's truly wonderful that there are farmers so devoted to what they put into the earth and what they take from it. I've been to the Cotswolds, but never realized how much this time of year it looks so similar to the part of Ontario, Canada where I live. Crusoe looked like he was having a great time and that cucumber was a wonderful treat! Take care of yourselves and I look forward to checking in with you next week!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Melanie, we are so glad you enjoyed this episode. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support! See you next Sunday😊🙏❤️🌾

[@drthomason7043]

Lived for a short time, at the OldPO Hole on the Wold and visited. Norton on the Water, Chipping Norton. It was about 20 years ago and such a beautiful area. Soak up all that knowledge, go well. Thanks for sharing, Manaaki te Atua 💞

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@carolinewelham4998]

Hello Tara John and Crusoe what a truly wonderful visit to that farm I thoroughly enjoyed watching it , the problem with the de line of birds and insects is the loss of trees and hedgerows ,and when I was growing up the hedgerows had blackberries and raspberries growing in them and wild strawberries on the ground and mushrooms to which my grandfather used to take us for walks and collect these take them back for my grandmother to make pies and Jams , this was in wales a wonderful childhood and my grandfathers very long garden to which he grew just about everything . He would dig a hole the size of a bucket where all the peelings egg shells all kitchen waste plus fluff and dust from the house and the bucket under the wooden seated toilet at the bottom of the garden . Even now I have a popcorn bucket in my utility which I bring into the kitchen and all the waste goes into it then I dig a hole and bury it just like grandad but I cannot keep digging hole non stop as I only have a patch as it is orchard and all stones, but the little bit I do have I am putting nutrients back into the soil and less waste into the wheely bin. The more I watch Crusoe the more I want to hug him and can understand John wanting to spend as much time as possible with him he is so Comical fresh cucumber looks good and I had to laugh in one of your clips on your farm when Crusoe is holding the hose and moves it towards John I cracked up sorry John but it was funny . You have many happy years to come on your farm and a wonderful life for your children when the other makes an appearance and that means many more times for us to join you and watch Crusoe growing up thank you so much stay safe my friends ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for sharing that story with us Caroline, sounds incredible. Hopefully we will also be able to make more pies and jams with the fruits from the farm. Our little man absolutely loves watering the lawn and his dad! Crusoe sends lots of hugs! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your constant support is so very much appreciated! 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@tenajones2841]

You guys are gonna be BUSY! Such an informative and education this week. Thank you…boy I wish I could’ve had the opportunities you all have right now. I’ll have to start small and do what we can in our own backyard. Looking forward to more !

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching Tena. It is never too late to start friend😊🙏❤️🌾

[@lindadavis3728]

It was Interesting to learn and understand how others are choosing to maintain the soil and such valuable information and so much more information will be available for the preservation of land thru the kingship of King and Queen . Watching Crusoe independently exploring and running to keep up with mom and dad is a story in itself. I love his examination of the soil and how gently he touches the clover with as it is being explained to mommy how valuable the clover is it , is as if he understands very much what is being discussed and isn't he only two years old?

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Linda. It was such an informative visit - we all loved it! Yes the little man is only 19 months old. Great to hear from you friend, we are so appreciative of your support!😊🙏❤️🌾

[@Buildingenjoyment]

Awesome that you share your experiences with us.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for watching friend 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@luquaresma]

Very nice farm experience, permaculture is a very intelligent way of farming. I don't know if you ever see these videos, but if you didn't, it is worthwhile. There are many interesting. Have fun in England! Love from Portugal!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Luciana 😊🙏❤️🌾

[@luquaresma]

@@TheNewbys ❤️