We Bought Abandoned Land in The Countryside
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Can't wait to share this exciting new chapter with you guys and document the entire process of how we're going to convert this abandoned land into a thriving off grid homestead. Want to start growing your own food? In my free guide I go over 6 steps to help you go from beginner gardener to year-round abundance. Download here: www.rootsreconnected.com/
Awesome, congratulations 🎉 Can't wait to see the progress.
Can't wait sir please make a video love's from India🇮🇳🇮🇳 ❤
@@robertcornelisse8664 Thank you!
Congratulations 🎊, this is going to be awsome to watch. Thank you for the content. 🌲🌺🦋🌻🐝🍇🧅🥔🥕🌽
Is the yellow soil clay?
65-year-old woman here, starting a new project a flower farm alone...I will be looking out for your video for sure. .
Can't believe the Dutch Farmer has become the Portuguese gardener. As a Portuguese gardener, let me make myself available for anything your need. I'll be happy to help.
Portugal is such a forgotten place, if you go into the interior, it's like living in paradise.
It indeed is! Beautiful, affordable, nice people, warm climate... good place to be;)
I am so happy for you guys. I am German and I recently bought some land in the state of Bahia in Brazil, 40 Hectares. The goal is also to use 4 or 5 Hectares for living and the homestead in general with some cattle, sheep etc and for the rest of the land basically make it a sort of park. Gorgeous place. I am super excited. One more year in Germany and then Brazil here I come. Wish you all truly the very best in the new journey, I will be following for inspiration.
We are starting to develop our family's land here in the Philippines into a farm. Would love to see how you are transforming your land as well.
Boah mega nice. Viel Erfolg! Das ist unser Traum, allerdings müssen wir erst mal den Abschluss jeweils zu Ende bringen und Kapital aufbauen
@@freeottis About €180 thousand Euros. The land is very fertile and the climate very pleasant. If everything goes according to plan I am finally leaving Germany in the beginning of next year
@@freeottis No, I really wont miss Germany, despite our great achievements, life here has become somewhat "surreal", to own land is a nightmare and the amount of control government has is disgusting. I chose Brazil because I LOVE the country, it is similar to Germany in the cultural and social rules in many aspects but different enough to make it a better opition to what I am looking for in my future, so... I cant stress enough how much I love it. Been actually inpiring other friends here in Germany to do the same, to look for a way out. Just having pretty well mentained streets doesnt pay for the social growing unrest I feel in the population.
That's a great plan.. Wish you luck. ❣️
I’m in South Africa and my wife have bought land. We’re just dealing with clearing it now. Will be following your development.
Best of luck to you. The South African climate seems like it would benefit from similar practices
@@robrod7120 definately, our climate is good. In my town we’re going through a bad two years of little rain. We’re also spending time trying to clear some invasive trees. Not living there is the liability currently. But we soldier on
Thank you and good luck!
it's like seeing my dreams coming to reality through your work. I always wanted to be a farmer but ended up being a doctor as the opportunities were not too promising. Not that i don't love and appreciate my job, it's just that there is something missing in my heart. I would love to wake up early on my farm, feed the animals, do tons of hard physical labor and most importantly being self sustained. Over the years as we became economically much stable, i started realizing that we have started way consuming way more than what we give back. Back to people, back to nature. I know and do respect the hard work you are doing and wish you and your family all the best for the future. Best Wishes from Germany
me too, I am a dentist and still have a dream to become a farmer oneday
Same here. I am a Nutritionist hoping to become a farmer one day 🤗
Same here. I am a software engineer. I sit in front of the screen almost for 12-14 hrs most of the days. I feel detached from the nature and always have the heavy feeling of rat race and dissatisfaction.
Same here, I’m a Metallurgist turned Project Manager in the Financial Services sector. I dream of being a farmer one day.
When I was 26 I moved from the Netherlands to Croatia, best decision I could have made. So much untouched nature, amazing air quality, less people, less buildings, more peace. Just healthy living, mentally and physically. I could never go back. All the best to you guys, it looks amazing already!
Looks beautiful, peaceful and clean. No pollution, 5g towers, etc. I hate living in the USA sometimes
At 75 with asthma and severe arthritis, I will not be starting a farm though I will be cheering for your success. The lavender looks great and flourishes on impoverished soil. Could you use it as a cash crop so you would have an income source to buy seeds and plants? Even a retired accountant knows you can't grow or barter for all your needs. I am fascinated by your water projects. I live in Texas USA where water is a precious resource. Will you build cisterns, rills, terrace? Please post videos! I'm excited for you.
Congrats for your new & big land at Portugal.
Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy life ahead!
15k for 3 hectares is best price I heard for land so far, congratulations, I think you made a great purchase.
The abundant use of „abundant“ made me smile for quite some time - that said, I’ll definitely follow you on your journey! This is such an awesome project! I’ve never seen water storage like this around here (Majorca) and I can’t wait to see what else you’ve in store for us! Congratulations, well done so far, wishing you nothing but success!
Whew that land is going to be a big challenge! Glad you are going into it with eyes wide open. It will be interesting to see what works and what adjustments you'll need to make as you learn about the local climate and soil. Good luck!
Congratulations! How exciting for you all. I look forward to seeing how your farm develops over the coming years.
Hi Liz, thank you so much! Appreciate it. Looking forward to share the journey with you;) Wish you all the best!
Olá eu só portuguesa. Sou do distrito de Cuimbra mas vivo no Alentejo sul do país.adoro ver os vídeos dos istramgeiros em Portugal Ademiro a vossa curarem de pegarem numa quinta abandunada e aos poucos transformá-la num paraíso . Os solos portugueses são magníficos para produzir alimentos. Isprementem semiáre batata doce .da-cê muito bem nos solos portugueses.e é muito muito boa.
I love this direction far more than the commercial farming.... This I will definitely tune in for!
I love the idea of a self sufficient homestead! I am also dutch and was wondering if you would ever invite volunteers to your homestead?
Really appreciate your guts, hard work, and yes letting water seep into ground.
Love what you doing.
Thank you!
Que bueno volver a verlos! Hace rato que no aparecían y ahora entiendo el porqué . Un abrazo gigante y la mejor energía para este nuevo proyecto que está arrancando.
Thank you so much!
I'm single and in Canada; this is almost impossible to realize here, everything is do darn expansive. Thank you for pursuing your deam and being so inspiring!
Whilst your beautiful abandoned piece of land may not tick all the desirable boxes, clearly you have the knowledge, resources and vision to regenerate it. Your priority of slowing water run-off with swales and using them to grow your 400 tree food forest (and spuds), is a fantastic achievement. I'm very interested to see which trees flourish in your climate - very similar mine here in rural NSW 🥵
So happy for you guys!!! Can't wait to see how you transform this piece of land.
Same here!! Thank you so much!
Welcome to Portugal. Bem-vindo. Wish you the very best and looking forward for your videos.
Muito obrigado!
I’m so jealous . You have no idea .
Congratulations to you and your family , I can see that you all deserve it .
Enjoy ….
Congratulations for this life-changing move! As a no-dig grower in southern Italy I completely agree that the most difficult obstacle is facing the summer drought and hot temperatures. Double or sometimes also a triple layer of mulch could be necessary in order not to let the moisture evaporate from the soil. Good luck with your journey, I will follow your progresses with great interest! Marco
Ciao Marco! Che bello sapere che ci sono orti in Italia the utilizzano il no dig method. E' il metodo originario di Back to Eden di Paul Gautschi corretto? Io lo farò molto presto nel mio nuovo orto :)
@@nataliamantaluta ciao Natalia! Io ho conosciuto il metodo no-dig tramite Charles Dowding, che a sua volta trae spunto dagli insegnamenti di Ruth Stout, Fukuoka e altri. Farlo nel nostro clima mediterraneo obbliga ad adottare alcuni correttivi fondamentali ma nel complesso direi che riesce egregiamente anche qui. Al momento penso di essere uno dei pochissimi ad attuarlo in Italia e per di più lo faccio solo a livello amatoriale. Spero si diffonda sempre di più nei prossimi anni! Un caro saluto e in bocca al lupo con il tuo orto no-dig :)
I wish to you and your family good health so you can fulfil the dreams that you have!
The Moreno family, what an incredible inspiration you are. As you say, sheer hard work, dedication and belief is what it takes. Looking forward to watching the progress and learn a thing or two along the way. With much love, Ellen, Melbourne, Australia
Hi Ellen, thank you so much for the kind words. Much appreciated! Wish you all the best, Moreno
God Bless you and your family Abundantly and that your land give fruits 1/100💜
Wow a dream life 😍 to get a place, build a house, to get a husband, children and dogs 🥰, garden and growing own vegetable.....
This is going to be an exciting ride! Many Congratulations to you and your family...the land is so very beautiful. Can't wait to see what it is going to become.!
Congratulations to you both and your beautiful daughters! Cant wait to see how then next 12 months work out for you. Best of luck!
You are living my dream . I may not realize mine but I celebrate too that yours are being fulfilled. Thank you for showing the realization of your dream . It will continue to take shape with time , gifting you with surprises and joy along the journey.
AHHHH..... yes, I shouted. I watched your very first video's, then it dropped off watching. Then this popped up. I can't tell you how happy I am for your family. This is fantastic!
What an exciting phase! Looking forward to watching and learning from your process!
Congrats on the move and I cannot wait to see your content from now on! Best of luck and can't wait to be inspired by you and your family and to learn new things. 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
Thank you so much for sharing man…
We are leaving France form almost the same reasons you named… so please keep us up date .. you are inspiring !
This was the most awaited video ever...at least once a day I would look for any notification...and finally you are here...and looking forward to this...
Thank you so much for the wait! Appreciate the commitment. Hope you'll enjoy this new video and the videos to come. All the best!
Best of luck on making your dream a reality. I also love plants and gardening and admire your grit. I have never attempted to do anything on the scale you're embarking on but know how much hard labor even a small project requires. Once again may you and your family be blessed in this venture. Looking forward to future videos.
Congratulations! This will be a great new chapter of life and watching it unfold over time will be both educational and a big inspiration. My wife and I bought a property in the US and the transition to farming course. While it's scary and at times quite overwhelming, watching Moreno and family will keep me motivated.
Thanks Moreno, looking forward to following this journey!
Wow, looks awesome! Not only can you live every day with the satisfaction of knowing that you are working on your dreams, but it is also so rewarding that it allows you to have this time together as a family. Keep the good videos coming!
Amen. We wish you all the best and look forward to following your journey!
Combinação de árvores diversas da região, inclusive as frutíferas, seria uma boa aposta. Ver sistema de agro-floresta. Parabéns!
Moreno, I'm so incredibly excited to watch your journey and to learn along with you. Thank you so very much for sharing and BIG congrats on your move as you establish this phase of your lives. Kudos to your wife as well! 🥳
Thanks a lot Syl! Appreciate it.
Congratulations 🎊👏👏👏. Thanks for sharing your journey ❣️🧁🧁🧁
This is a dream worthy to fight for, may god bless good health to you guys.
Welcome back! Watched your commercial farm series and learned about no-dig gardening. We bought a piece of land in Portugal a few months ago so will continue to watch your journey as we go through ours. We are in rural Algarve region. Similar rugged land and hoping to turn it into a permaculture success. Best of luck to you but I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Thank you and good luck to you too!
For best success in that life surely you guys need the help from wildlife itself like bees. Trees. And all those important aspects of a healthy land.
Looks fantastic! Well done. How beautiful to spend time with your family doing what you like.
So happy to see an update. Love your dedication and knowledge you are passing on. Thank you
Wow you have put so much thought into you farm. I'm super impressed.
Congratulations, Moreno! Happy for you and proud of the accomplishments you have seen over the past decade. I am excited to follow your journey and to watch the property change over time. I think you made a wise choice with your lifestyle and I'm sure. you won't regret it.
Thanks Darin! We're happy to start the next chapter in our lives!
I love this. Veel succes!
Trees attract rain, that mist contains moisture as well. All the best to you and your family.
Thanks, Moreno. You're the epitome of lifelong learners.
CONGRATULATIONS!
All the best!
Thank you!
Congratulations on your new adventure. I can't wait to see what you have coming up and all the new inspiration. You've achieved so much so far! Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously.
Thank you!!
Wow, I’m so excited for you!! That’s a beautiful property and I can only imagine how excited you and your wife are! I hope you share the process here, we’d love to follow along!
Will definitely share the process here! Thanks
@@TheDutchFarmer Make sure you plant a looot of trees. Are you going to do that? Trees definitely help for soooo many reasons. So with all that land, also how good it will look, trees are magical and does their own assistance to bring more water to the land too. Right? Maybe bring the kids more involved with the work too.
I am pretty sure they would like it and in time, even more so, be grateful for all that work. Bye.
This type of life is the best you can get. Satellite Internet also makes it easy for you to stay updated with the world and not miss the best movies.
The earth is beautiful, and it provides everything that a person needs. thanks, very good videos.
Thank you!!
@@TheDutchFarmer Good luck in everything, happiness, love and inspiration...🙏🍀😇
I’m in for the ride!!! Looking forward to “growing” with you. 🥰
Bem-vindo a Portugal
Muito obrigado, pela partilha de informação e conhecimento.
Boa Sorte
Please be careful withthe fires!! Ourcountry has been subject to criminals who have no scrupuls! Build with that protection in mind! Im happy to see the land apreciated!
Oh yeah, the birds' calling is music to my ears
Hey Moreno! Portuguese "permaculturist" here following you for a long tie. Thank you so much for standing out Portugal and specially for making succh a great project where arid soil are abundant.
Thank you, thank you and thank you!
By the way, wich region of Portugal if I may ask?
Hi Michael, we're close to Castelo Branco. Hopefully we'll be able to create an inspiring and resilient homestead here :)
What is a Permaculturist and what is the Main things they, you, do that it important for you and the life? Asking for personal opinion.
@@sannhetenskalseire8873 ahah, great question. It was just a way of identifying kind of what I do. I do have a Permaculture Design Course but I have a little organic farm where what I learned in that course plays an important role in the way of thinking it. Clearly I dont like too much the label "permaculture" because it becoming kind of a trend but it actually ends up defining a way of thinking life I guess
@@miguelmarques205 I was asking what that is bcz I do not know and yeah I do not use some of the lame words like "Karen" this and that. Some words like "lol" is not bad, but some are, like the ones I listed. So whatever on that. I asked like, how is Permaculture good and wondering if it is really sustainable or if it is like one of those things, like gas, that there is less or no benefits and only getting spoken about as "good" and carbon neutral bcz of this and that. I do not care to follow a "trend" in anything, especially fashion, only if it would be like some thing that was really carbon neutral and good and then you do it. Maybe that makes sense.
I love this! It looks beautiful your land, and your plans sound so good. Congratulations guys!!! I am so excited to see this transition and to see videos about a homesteading, as this is also what our family does… on a smaller scale :) whoop whoop big up the Dutch farmer and his girls 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you Felicia! Appreciate it!
Congratulations! You have picked a beautiful piece of land. I wish you and your family the very best of luck towards realizing your dreams!
Looking forward to following along and watching your progress
I am so happy for you guys. I have been a subscriber for a long time and I go back to your videos many times for inspiration even during the periods you are not posting so much. I can’t wait to see what you do to the property.
I am Portuguese and I would love to do a course at your farm some day if you ever decide to have one.
Also if you ever need any advice or info about building and permits I would love to help you guys. I am an architect with 10 years experience, I worked in city councils which was a great insight to the ins and outs of Portuguese building codes and I have a massive passion for natural and off grid buildings. I would love to answer any questions you might have.
Welcome to Portugal!
Thank you so much! Appreciate it.
That is quite cute. If the offer is legit and not someone who wants to be a leech. People definitely need to learn LOTS more about agriculture from when kids are Kids and there is no doubt all the people would be better for it. People can life without the use of money, like the past has proved, because the main Needs in life is FOOD and the bonus is Love!
Love is not and might not be a need, but it is pretty great to have it, love for nature has to always come First.
@@sannhetenskalseire8873 It's a true offer :)
I have helped a lot of people on Expat facebook groups over the years.
In some instances I have gotten a client out of it after people decide to move ahead with a project that needs an architecture project. But I have helped way more people with questions, advice, assessments of their land regulations, etc without receiving a penny. It's a bonus if later I am the one that can have the privilege to design something beautiful for their family and help their projects get approved and built.
I have a true passion for nature and for people. And as an architect I would love if more people built with more natural alternatives.
I am even starting a Phd in September researching natural builduings with the aim to create the regulations for the techniques and materials to be accepted by Portugal and the EU.
And I already have the experience of working with a lot of expats who came to portugal to live a rural life and to rehabilitate farms. I have clients from an aray of nationalities. There are a lot of people moving here from europe but also from the US, Israel, Abu Dabi, Palestine, I have seen it all.
I am trully a fan of Moreno and his farming practices. If nothing else one thing is for sure, when he opens a course at his farm, which I hope he doese, I will be there. And I will be the one paying money to him and not the way around. Someone being fairly rewarded for a service provided is never a leech.
Congratulations! What a stunning piece of land. Wishing you and family much success in transforming that landscape!
Thank you! It's lovely up here!
Goodluck to your journey. Building a good family in an ever hardworking, satisfying environment. That's a real life
Congratulations for taking on this great opportunity to enjoy tremendous countryside and beautiful weather not to mention the fresh air . I look forward to seeing the transformation .
Hey man nice to see you again, good luck with this amazing new adventure.
Thanks a lot!
This is super exciting! Can't wait to see how your lands progresses and what you do to transform it! This is my dream :-) I would also be interested to see how you live off grid.Hope you will be sharing some of that too.
He did not say they would live "off grid" though like, I think that is when people live mostly self sufficient and kinda out of contact with too many people. So.
You both have worked so hard for this and look you made it happen! Oh my I'm over the moon excited for you and so looking forward to watching you grow with your new property. May you be blessed with abundance and enjoy your new journey. 🌱❤🌸
thank you so much! Appreciate it!
Congratulations, looking forward to learning so much more from you.
Oh wow! What an incredible place you have found there. I could hardly focus on what you were saying because as a nature enthusiast, my mind was focusing on all that beautiful bird song in the background. I also hope you maintain as much of those stunning flower meadows as possible. Congratulations and I can't wait to follow you as you shape your dreams on that landscape.
Thank you! Looking forward to share the progress with you!
Congrats. You folks are awesome with a great way of life, especially in the world we live in today.
Thank you!
Thank you! I’m so excited for this transition of content and very happy for you and your family!! Congrats on the land purchase!
Thank you very much!
Welcome to my country.
Portugal is a well known touristic country,
But for those whom want and know face challenges, is a land to stay for life.
Be happy.
We moved from the Netherlands end of last year. I was so surprised how easy it is to homeschool here indeed. In the Netherlands you would have to get a lawyer involved every year to push back on government overreach. Was well worth it for that reason alone!
you still need to be careful, I know some people who had their neighbors calling the authorities with made up stories, no idea why but it does happen all over.
@@oleksandrdanylov6076 Yes, that is something I can imagine happening. You always have somebody that pisses in the river upstream I guess.
En hora buena!!! Muy interesante el nuevo contenido que vas a crear, es muy inspirador para aquellos que estamos en búsqueda de vivir en el campo. Bendiciones para tu familia y tu proyecto!
Wonderful for you to realize this dream…all the best! May it be so!👍🦋👍
This is so exciting!! What a beautiful homestead you all are creating! Hopefully we can visit you again sometime at this new place. 😊
Massive congratulations guys :-).
We met you in Foz do Arelho (we were also looking for a house and travelling with 7 animals 😂).
We moved to our house & land in February, like you ours has no trees and the soil is very poor so I’m really looking forward to your videos.
Good luck x
Hi Jo! I remember :) Congrats on finding a home! Exciting times ahead with lots of great projects!! Wish you guys all the best!
Uau! Can’t believe you have chosen my country and region to move in to! I’m sure you will have a lot of interesting content! Like I’ve already contacted you in the past, due to very hot summers everything is a challenge! Enjoy! Boa semana!
Thank you! We've noticed the challenging climate already. Incredibly hot!
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
We want to buy our land as well.
Now, it will be easier for me, knowing someone did it before!
This is sooo exciting to watch your new start. Love your channel and am very pumped to tag along and learn ... thank you .
All the best to you and yours !!
Hi Moreno. Great to see you back after the long absense. Now we know why 🙂 Looking forward to following your new adventure. I am currently searching for land in Southern Spain and hope to travel in parallel with your journey. Best of luck!
Hi Paul, come visit us, we are in southeastern Spain near Tarbena, and there is a little community of permaculturists, there is land for sale all around
Awesome! Wish you good luck! Hope you'll find what you're looking for!
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I was looking for farmland from Belgium to Germany too - but it’s way too expensive. Moreno I understand you very well on that.
…ended up buying 41 Hectares more then 1000 Km from here for way lower price and started this Off Grid channel finally after 6 years of preparation.
@@tessakennedy7156 Hello,Tessa I would be interested in knowing a little more about u all .I'm from Spain
Looks like a wonderful opportunity. I hope that you will share non-gardening or food related aspects of setting up your new home. I’m interested in doing something similar to this if I find a partner whom shares this lifestyle. I would enjoy knowing how you tackled decisions concerning the basic infrastructure and building choices. Items such as drinking water, electricity, insulation, cooling, ventilation, and so on. The addition of recipes and food preservation sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone.
That's indeed what we had in mind! Can't wait to share this journey with all the projects we're going to do! Thank you!
Good luck to all of you! Hope your dreams and plans come true!
You inspire me, Dutch farmer Moreno. You encourage me by doing what you do. I believe I too can realize this type of life, which I always wanted from childhood. A simple, nature filled life off grid ❤❤✌🏾
Ooohh that is so nice. yeah, more people should, it is like heaven on earth. No wonder so many wants it. Good luck and surely when dedicated enough you would find a way to do it. Good people will do it Right too.
Congrats . Great passion in what you do . I admire it a lot and am working in a similar plan another few years from now . Thanks for sharing
I like your name. Also, good luck a lot for you and seek help from bees and so forth bcz they would be like your best friends to make a land prosper, insects and trees amongst many other things from nature. I think that be great.
Congratulations! I wish you and your family the best on this new journey! Also, maybe you should start a few beehives? Sounds like you might have enough wild flowers to sustain some bees.
Thank you! Bees are definitely on the list!
Oooh yeah, definitely, there can be mostly be a raging success if Bees and more Trees are involved in this. Sure, humans can do some, but nobody can beat mother nature. So.
He needs bees, trees, plenty of insects and so on.
Thank you for everything you do❤
Your channel is new to me and sounds quite exciting. Thank you for posting, DA
Bem vindo !! :) Great work and surely plenty ideas to accomplish, one of them could be to organize hands workshops for people desiring to learn which could stay in tents, And could be from farming (small, medium to large), but also learning to cook meals based on vegetables. Surely this will happen in time so you become a lightouse beacon of green way :)
Abraco
Wat gaaf! Gefeliciteerd met dit paradijs en ik ga met heel veel plezier deze reis volgen!
Thank you!
you are finally back! ;)
Thank you for choosing my beautiful country to live and I do hope that you be very successful.
I usually never comment on anything, but this.. WOW, congratulations from my heart! We also own nearly 3 hectares in Hungary and going through all this with two little boys :) Keep up the good work, and all the best to you and your family!
Congratulations, The Morenos for this amazing achievement! I'm proud of you, and I certainly look forward to being part of this incredible journey. Starting from scratch is always intimidating, but isn't this what life is? Give it time and nature shall surprise you. I saw a video from India where they transformed a desert into a wildlife paradise; yours, compared to the Indian video, seems like a walk in the park. You shall make it, this I'm 100% sure, as such, I'm with you on this journey, all the way!
Thank you! Let's hope that'll be a walk in the park;)
What is the Indian video called?
How awesome for you all. I started my no dig garden last year & it was a huge success. Will be expanding more this winter (I’m in Australia)
Looking forward to more handy hints & ideas. Many thanks xx
That's awesome! Go luck growing :)