4 Years Living Alone On My Homestead, city to nature

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  • what's going on with the chickens? 4th year growing food & the real reason I had to start growing food. Welcome to my Welsh Homestead.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 560

  • @libertyblueskyes2564
    @libertyblueskyes2564 Місяць тому +128

    Your personal style has changed so much; so much softer more genteel and natural.

  • @Catherine.harmony8008
    @Catherine.harmony8008 Місяць тому +140

    Thank you for being you Gaz, and much thanks to your mom & team. Keep doing what you do - inspiring humanity with your grounded passion. Keep listening to the nature surrounding you, the flora and fauna; and continue to follow the light that’s in your heart. It’s a beacon of hope and beauty. Where others are noisy and imbalanced, you bring peace and harmony. You are a gift from the stars ✨ and a gift from Mother Earth 🌍. Where you lead, many listens. You have the world learning from you, being inspired by you, and appreciating life with Mother Earth. Thank you. ❤

    • @gazoakleychef
      @gazoakleychef  Місяць тому +15

      Beautiful comment, thank you Catherine

    • @arielajaeger4291
      @arielajaeger4291 Місяць тому +5

      So well said!

    • @VitalMiguel
      @VitalMiguel Місяць тому +10

      Amazing comment. Glad people still communicate with heart. Feel the same as you. I don't waste much time with videos nowadays. But somehow everytime I watch Gaz videos I never close it. You can feel the true joy in him.
      At least that's how I feel about it. Much love to you all and keep doing the best you can.

    • @alisonhendry2928
      @alisonhendry2928 Місяць тому +2

      Beautifully, perfectly said three cheers 🎉.

    • @virginiaparsons3
      @virginiaparsons3 Місяць тому +2

      I'm away on holiday for a few days with my son at the beach.We are both on our phs doing stuff&I put your video on quietly&he said,mum is that the guy that cooks as well lol told him your name&said,yeah him,I recognized his voice so I said goody,can I turn it up lol so we both watched your video 🙂🙂 I was admiring your wooden fence you have made at different hights 👌

  • @TechOutAdam
    @TechOutAdam Місяць тому +89

    when people ask what my dream lifestlye is I just show them Gaz and his lifestyle lol

  • @ellen4356
    @ellen4356 Місяць тому +141

    These garden videos are the most joyous corner of the internet!! Big love!!🌻

  • @wadlynecharles6915
    @wadlynecharles6915 Місяць тому +77

    True "luxury" living...nature and peace of mind!

  • @reachealsears5614
    @reachealsears5614 Місяць тому +65

    It is not weird, we need to start normalizing being guided either by our inner soul or even our guides.

  • @rickypatel2846
    @rickypatel2846 Місяць тому +76

    Gaz, you aren't just a chef, or gardener. You & your team are a whole culture & vibe! ✊🏽
    Seriously though your channel has inspired me beyond words. Its through watching you (and I've followed you since your London days) that I've purchased an acre of land a begun my journey of growing all of my family's food. Much love from nearby Detroit, Michigan.

    • @gazoakleychef
      @gazoakleychef  Місяць тому +10

      Wow thanks so much 🙏 good luck with your plot!! 👏

    • @createwithbarbbl4125
      @createwithbarbbl4125 Місяць тому +3

      I wish you well to follow in Gaz's footsteps. The way of the future.

  • @truthbetold2611
    @truthbetold2611 19 днів тому +2

    Gaz, as you try to root the cutting, take out the flowers so the energy goes to growing the plant rather than fruiting. You may bury as much of the stem as possible in the soil as it will grow roots all along the stem. Beautiful homestead. Thank you for sharing.

  • @2RiverPower
    @2RiverPower 7 днів тому +2

    It's called grounding Chef Farmer Gaz. You said "my bum is on the ground right now." Wherever we live we must connect with the earth. I live in the big city and have to go to the park & walk barefoot to reconnect during summer. Didn't understand why I needed to until recently. You are good people Chef Farmer Gaz What you're doing is what others wish for. Keep on being you. We appreciate and love you. Stay Blessed.

  • @stateofzan
    @stateofzan Місяць тому +22

    Please don’t give up on UA-cam - your videos bring me so much joy and inspiration. ❤

  • @karenokeane6461
    @karenokeane6461 Місяць тому +21

    I can FEEL the serenity through your videos whenever you're filming in the beautiful outdoors. What a tranquil home you've made for yourself.

  • @petegriffiths930
    @petegriffiths930 25 днів тому +2

    I really enjoy your garden episodes. They make me want to grow more and more and more thank you

  • @CinnamonKennedy
    @CinnamonKennedy Місяць тому +12

    I watch all the gardening UA-camrs, but not too many of them link gardening, foraging and cooking in the simple way you do. Also love your enthusiasm 😊 definitely keep going!

  • @patriciawooten4986
    @patriciawooten4986 Місяць тому +17

    I have so appreciated the simple, natural feel of your channel since moving out of the city. We were created to draw pleasure from growing our food and creating with our hands. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @luciewitte3483
    @luciewitte3483 Місяць тому +21

    It was already in my mind, but since I started watching your videos, I have been growing food on my rooftop terrace. I have already harvested spinach, physalis, and aromatic herbs. We will soon have peppers (from an island called La Palma), tomatoes, hokaido pumpkins, carrots, and maybe next year, some passion fruit. Thanks for being such an inspiration. My boyfriend and I are definitely dreaming of living in a larger house with a garden.

    • @gazoakleychef
      @gazoakleychef  Місяць тому +4

      Wow well done 👏

    • @nessidoe8080
      @nessidoe8080 Місяць тому +7

      From someone with a house and a big veggie garden: the way your doing it is the best! Starting out smaller how to grow is not so overwhelming and you're not in danger of burning out your motivation! It's what I would recommend to everyone, don't wait for the garden, grow wherever you can (microgreens don't even need light). And learn how to cook and preserve your food before you also have spend so much time harvesting. Well done 🙌

  • @channel23753
    @channel23753 Місяць тому +24

    Here in the states, people have actually used gourds as birdhouses. Nice homestead. Very inspirational.

  • @amandafreebrey9192
    @amandafreebrey9192 Місяць тому +18

    Grounding, growing your own food then cooking it knowing it’s organic is amazing and wish more people did it x

  • @poekiepoes
    @poekiepoes Місяць тому +14

    What a beautiful and peaceful place you have created for yourself and the animals ❤

  • @phoebedoesit4168
    @phoebedoesit4168 29 днів тому +2

    I keep waiting for Gaz to come out with a plant based garden to table cookbook

  • @cheyennemurray5861
    @cheyennemurray5861 Місяць тому +3

    Gardening is the most amazing hobby/ occupation of them all! 😂 love the vids

  • @nataliefrohmann5715
    @nataliefrohmann5715 Місяць тому +12

    Gaz I absolutely urge you to read Eating to extinction by Dan saladino!! It’s about foods that are going extinct and why we need to preserve them! It just further justifies the fact as to why growing our own food is so important for our future.

  • @teresashomeschoolchannel227
    @teresashomeschoolchannel227 Місяць тому +11

    Love the lupine and foxglove, I love chickens ❤

    • @crownofhair
      @crownofhair Місяць тому +1

      I was appreciating the lupine and foxglove as well 🥰

  • @JaneDeuberInter
    @JaneDeuberInter Місяць тому +6

    This is so beautiful, Gaz.
    Thank you for your openness and vulnerability. You are such a gift to us all.

  • @c.ronthemic7450
    @c.ronthemic7450 Місяць тому +9

    Gaz i have to say i just watched your vegan lasagne video from 5 years ago. Hand on my heart your am inspiration, over the past few years seeing your transformation physically, emotionally, professionally. Just pure hope and inspiration so i clicked on your page to see your just recent video which is this (haven't watched yet) just wanted to commend you in how far you came am sure the gaz 5 years ago is proud. Keep to the good work. And thank you for teaching me how to cook vegan food all those years ago🙏

  • @juliettaingham-tarano1262
    @juliettaingham-tarano1262 Місяць тому +6

    The way w’all supposed
    to live ❤

  • @ann-louisehulter2128
    @ann-louisehulter2128 10 днів тому

    Thank you so much for not just spreading inspiration, but also creating a community where it's normal to love exercising, cooking and growing your own food. I've followed your for over five years and it's such a joy to take part of all of your life-adventures. Keep up the good work!

  • @lindazvirbule6210
    @lindazvirbule6210 Місяць тому +4

    I live in small country Latvia-Europe,we have long winters,but Summer is the best season-all this small bio farmers,I’m so thankful that I can order this fresh,green,seasonal vegetable,green,and so much more 🙏🙏🙏☘️☘️☘️💚
    I agree You -every person/people who grow clean fresh bio food is blessed 🙏🙏🌱🌱🌱
    I have small garden too,but I support my bio farmers,because,it do the best,I growing the food, provides for his family🙏🌱🙌 And I now about this “chicken”
    mushrooms, because they also grow in Latvia

  • @amy_soucy
    @amy_soucy Місяць тому +6

    My Great grand parents were from Wales. I love to see the videos from the area.
    Lovely Gardens.

  • @ThoMichelle
    @ThoMichelle Місяць тому +3

    Gaz I find myself smiling the entire time while watching your videos, thank you for sharing.

  • @Prismatic9008
    @Prismatic9008 Місяць тому +7

    It's so peaceful and dreamy 😍😍

    • @buxus3770
      @buxus3770 Місяць тому +1

      Yes, because its his job. This would be a nightmare if you also need to actually earn money. Nice to look at, but on youtube.

    • @lisahoche4017
      @lisahoche4017 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@buxus3770A plot of land reflects the one who stewards it. We just sold a property that we put so much hard work into. Everyone who viewed the property commented on how peaceful, beautiful and loved the place is. We did not get paid to steward it, nor did we put it on UA-cam.

  • @luc9879
    @luc9879 Місяць тому +2

    The garden videos are my favorites!

  • @Ella.L.
    @Ella.L. Місяць тому +4

    As a gardener myself, I'd love to see more garden videos! They're so relaxing :)
    That's why I started and keep on gardening - it calms me down and helps me so much with my mental (and physical) health ❤

  • @margotburton6172
    @margotburton6172 29 днів тому +2

    Please never stop doing these garden videos, they are my favourites ❤ they're a real moment of piece and hope for the furture. It feels really good to see people living this life. It's my 3rd year of gardening, I love it, and your videos still are really inspiring.
    Big hug from Belgium 🥰

  • @ralfielicious
    @ralfielicious Місяць тому +1

    When you're overrun with yellow courgettes/crookneck squash, dehydrate them and grind them to make courgette flour. Also you can ferment them just like you do with your tomatoes.

  • @danielleeavening
    @danielleeavening 12 днів тому

    Hi Gaz! 🌱 Your videos have been a breath of fresh air for me. Learning about growing our own food and connecting with nature is so important, especially during these challenging times. Your down-to-earth personality shines through. It’s like a cozy Welsh escape every time I watch! Keep inspiring us, and thank you for sharing your passion. All the way from South Africa!

  • @solrunosk
    @solrunosk Місяць тому +4

    The energy and happiness you get from nature shines through these videos 😄 forever enjoying the content you are putting out 🌞🌼✨🌻

  • @dakthesnacc2002
    @dakthesnacc2002 6 днів тому

    Another good use for gourds is as bird houses! If they're big enough you can hollow them out, add some holes, dry them, and put 'em up

  • @MagickMoonGoddess
    @MagickMoonGoddess 29 днів тому +1

    Competition is on! I already have a bunch of sunflowers planted against my fence!

  • @yinnikkuma
    @yinnikkuma Місяць тому +2

    The pathway to the greenhouse is looking so cute!

  • @Butterflyneverlands
    @Butterflyneverlands Місяць тому +6

    Best life! Hey, and best kitchen!

  • @Anna_ForFutureAdventures
    @Anna_ForFutureAdventures 16 днів тому

    Honestly, imo the decisions that just kinda happen without thinking about it are the ones that are most aligned with a fulfilling life 😊

  • @hazel.hunter
    @hazel.hunter 27 днів тому +1

    This video is so incredibly beautiful. Watching you over the last 5 years now, I have to say, Gaz, I have never seen you so full of life and vitality before. Eating plants is one thing (an incredible thing of course), but being in nature, and especially growing your own food is beyond words of joy and peace. I can truly feel your beautiful soul through this video. Thank you for being brave and always sharing 🌿✌🏼🌳 lots of love from Vancouver BC Canada

    • @user-xh4mj6eu3k
      @user-xh4mj6eu3k 26 днів тому

      He looks so well doesn’t he. Bless him ❤❤

  • @lonniebolwerk8164
    @lonniebolwerk8164 23 дні тому +1

    Been growing some blue and white oyster mushrooms from a kit. My husband thinks I'm weird because I love them so much

  • @ronaldolivier3518
    @ronaldolivier3518 24 дні тому

    Blows my mind that UA-cam can be hard on guys like you - you're the reason I subscribe to UA-cam! Love you guys - good luck team! Big hug from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @SarahBarth00
    @SarahBarth00 28 днів тому +1

    It's a lovely escape for me actually watching your garden grow, it's so peaceful

  • @carmenruiz5033
    @carmenruiz5033 6 днів тому

    “Have a gourd day” everyone! ❤

  • @belbrosasfaustino
    @belbrosasfaustino 18 днів тому +1

    Love the gourd puns! 🤣 and thank you for sharing about the “chicken of the woods”! Never knew its name and wish to find and see it in person one day!! That’s amazing!! Please keep sharing 😍

  • @403fruit
    @403fruit 23 дні тому

    OMG!!!!!!!! We have a chicken of the woods that grows once a year in my parents’ backyard and we harvested it this week! I am eating it in a taco RIGHT NOW. HOLY MOLY THE UNIVERSE!!!
    I love seeing you forage! Hope you host some foraging tours in the future! Youd be a great guide.

  • @KalvinPatel
    @KalvinPatel Місяць тому +1

    Gaz, can you make a tutorial on how to get started on growing your own things, especially for those of us with regular backyards? 😂😅 which essential plants etc?

  • @Alise0302
    @Alise0302 26 днів тому

    Love this content. I started my first garden this spring. A small raised bed and had my first harvest today 🎉 my summer squash was so buttery and tender much butter than the store! Keep up the gardening videos. When God made man He put us in a garden for a reason 😊

  • @lot7343
    @lot7343 Місяць тому +1

    I've been following you for 4 years now and you also inspired me to garden! Loving your content it feels really authentic! And I am definitely competing in the 'biggest sunflower' challenge 😊

  • @laura.fulgraff
    @laura.fulgraff 25 днів тому

    Watching your content brings me so much joy. The life you have created for yourself and the passion you’re sharing it with is truly inspiring. You look so content and at peace.
    I currently don‘t have a garden of my own, but I am lucky enough to live in what is to me one of the most beautiful places on Earth and I think there’s nothing more calming for the nervous system than spending time in nature.
    Nothing better than spending the whole day outside and then coming home to cook dinner and watch your gardening vlogs to top it off. The quality of your content is amazing! Congrats and much love to you and your team - please don‘t stop creating 💛

  • @MsRosieBea
    @MsRosieBea 24 дні тому

    The garden is looking gourdgeous 🌱

  • @JH-mt5ov
    @JH-mt5ov 22 дні тому

    I watch your garden videos at the end of my day. Your energy is so calm and kind and positive. Your videos are so peaceful. A great way to wind down from the day :) I love your inspiring garden and food projects. Keep them coming! Thank you for being you 🙏

  • @lilwayne1ize
    @lilwayne1ize 24 дні тому

    I admire you so much! ♥️ Your a very lucky man. Being one with nature. A City was never a place for such an Amazing person like you. So glad you’re living your best possible life. Wish every human was just like you. Thank you for your knowledge and always continuing teaching us! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @deborahpennell2375
    @deborahpennell2375 Місяць тому +1

    Hello from South Australia (Welsh ex-pat here). Thank you for working so hard at your you tube videos, your garden and kitchen bring me much joy… keep going boyo!

  • @nataliakvtk
    @nataliakvtk 24 дні тому

    You can freeze chicken of the woods! Harvest as much as you find, put it into the freezer sliced up and you can enjoy it all winter.

  • @khristinepintor4820
    @khristinepintor4820 11 днів тому

    Hey Gaz! Love your videos as always, just a farmer giving quick advice here, you don’t necessarily have to always prune the suckers off of tomatoes. There are determinate and indeterminate varieties. For determinate for example, they have a set amount of flowers that will turn into the fruit so you would want to leave as much suckers because those are the stems that create those flower clusters on determinate varieties as possible. I do agree though about pruning your indeterminates just to provide a bit more airflow and to create a cleaner, less bushy plant.

  • @jessicaabeling1666
    @jessicaabeling1666 Місяць тому +4

    This is so wholesome, makes me really happy. Please never stop with these videos! 🙏Very inspirational and makes me wanna move to the countryside every single time...😍

  • @cerridwencottagediary9194
    @cerridwencottagediary9194 26 днів тому +1

    I hope they are gourd-geous for you! I could see you being mates with my daughter. She is Welsh, Vegan and currently studying Biology at Oxford Uni working to be a fungi specialist! We have recently started growing asparagus and peaches here in Wales

  • @innershifttv
    @innershifttv 29 днів тому

    Gaz, one of the reasons that I continue to watch you is because you advocate growing your own food. I find the consumerism of the Tesco/Whole Foods haul videos hollow. Being Vegan is part of the solution, however eating local and growing your own is the other half of health.

  • @sarahbooth8870
    @sarahbooth8870 23 дні тому

    Lovely! Just lovely! Vegan veg growing Mum and Grandmum to three beautiful vegan Grandbabies here! Keep doing what you are doing you. It’s wonderful 😊

  • @bridgetlola2302
    @bridgetlola2302 Місяць тому +1

    Honestly Gaz, one of my favourite videos of yours. Just super relaxing watching you go about your day in your beauty of a garden. Would love for this to be a series!

  • @TracyHRodriguez
    @TracyHRodriguez Місяць тому

    I love your garden videos and philosophy overall. When my friends ask what I'm looking for in a partner, I just point to your channel. 🥰

  • @juliettaingham-tarano1262
    @juliettaingham-tarano1262 Місяць тому

    Yes! Please keep sharing your garreen ❤

  • @coljar100
    @coljar100 Місяць тому +2

    Gaz your garden / outdoor vids are the best. very informative but more, very calming... thank you

  • @acsd.katalin7737
    @acsd.katalin7737 Місяць тому

    Thats all is so blessed...Thank you Gaz!

  • @alexkarch7083
    @alexkarch7083 Місяць тому +1

    These garden videos are amazing Gaz! Please continue with them 😁

  • @Erin_Wilson_Studios
    @Erin_Wilson_Studios Місяць тому

    Love following your growing journey!

  • @caroldaniels3554
    @caroldaniels3554 Місяць тому

    Thanks Gaz

  • @crazywaffleking
    @crazywaffleking Місяць тому +3

    wow beautiful farm, and the scenery is amazing.

  • @stevengarrison9960
    @stevengarrison9960 Місяць тому

    The best string to use for tomatoes is Polypropylene String for Supporting Plants you can use it year after year and it doesn't rot or break 🎉

  • @pisees738
    @pisees738 Місяць тому

    The elusive chicken of the woods is still something I’m yet to find. I’m soooooo jealous Gaz 😍💚
    Enjoy

  • @joaofarias6473
    @joaofarias6473 Місяць тому

    These are so chill and peaceful. Thank you so much 😊💫

  • @Butterflyneverlands
    @Butterflyneverlands Місяць тому +4

    Best life! Hey, and the best kitchen!

  • @caitlinbrown8420
    @caitlinbrown8420 7 днів тому

    if those green beans grow, you should make gigantes, it’s a traditional greek dish of the big plump beans in a lovely tomato sauce, it’s warm and comforting and delish!🥰

  • @maltasweet1396
    @maltasweet1396 Місяць тому

    In our neighborhood there are a lot of squirrels which ended up devouring all 9 sunflower heads in a matter of seconds.
    This year, I have planted sunflowers and nasturtiums together. Apparently the peppery smell and taste of the leaves deters squirrels. I am hoping to be able to harvest some sunflower seeds this year

  • @norabrice
    @norabrice Місяць тому

    Very much enjoy all the garden & foraging adventures, Thank you so much for putting them together / sharing them!

  • @wildsaij5678
    @wildsaij5678 Місяць тому

    Love,love, love

  • @catherineallard340
    @catherineallard340 Місяць тому

    Yes,we enjoyed that vidéo! Thanks

  • @Skattie
    @Skattie Місяць тому

    It is wonderful to watch what you get up to ,thanks❤

  • @Gemsurbangarden
    @Gemsurbangarden 29 днів тому

    Does not sound silly at all! Simple life, bliss ❤

  • @Surroundedbyfields
    @Surroundedbyfields 28 днів тому

    Thank you so much, love it and your enthusiasm

  • @teresawright5326
    @teresawright5326 Місяць тому

    Love your garden videos 💚

  • @katievdbshsh757
    @katievdbshsh757 25 днів тому

    Im excited about your paddy pan squash!! Can hardly wait to see how you cook them. My sister introduced them to me 50yrs ago. Seeds are hard to find here in Oregon. I love to eat them!!!. I enjoy watching your growth & changes. Im learning from you still, Im 76yrs old. Paddy Pan squash is so good. I put in a small garden this yr after no gardening about 3 yrs. Contest for largest sunfliwer plant between you & your mom will be fun to watch. Im pulling for your mom to win, cause Im a mom( no hard feelings I hope). I think alot of you-- you are great!!!😊😊😊God bless you from grandma Katie in Oregon,USA

  • @MakesPaintings
    @MakesPaintings Місяць тому

    Your garden is great and I love your enthusiasm, thanks Gaz!

  • @WildPeonies26
    @WildPeonies26 Місяць тому

    Love the content, thank you Gaz and team for sharing with all of us. Big love to all.

  • @enjoyyourlife279
    @enjoyyourlife279 Місяць тому

    Yes, enjoying your videos very much!!! All of them.

  • @kwakcupcake8256
    @kwakcupcake8256 Місяць тому

    Love your gardening clips. Can't wait to see the recipes for that glorious mushroom!

  • @salwhiso6144
    @salwhiso6144 26 днів тому

    ❤ I love this life.❤

  • @compose-yourlife1
    @compose-yourlife1 Місяць тому

    Love your videos! Thank you

  • @saronnpov2687
    @saronnpov2687 26 днів тому

    Love this !!

  • @jandynmarkham317
    @jandynmarkham317 28 днів тому

    I love all your beautiful videos, and I can't wait for the mushroom recipes you'll be cooking up!
    Thanks to you, I have planted 2 tomatoes, several peppers, okra, eggplants, pole beans and some flowers! It's great watching my plant babies grow!

  • @devikatiwari2116
    @devikatiwari2116 Місяць тому

    Your videos are always such a source of joy and calmness, thank you Gaz

  • @missyhem
    @missyhem Місяць тому

    Garden videos are my favorite!

  • @mariamakariou2914
    @mariamakariou2914 Місяць тому

    Your journey is beautiful, I am happy for you!Thank you for inspiring us! ❤

  • @sylvierainville6955
    @sylvierainville6955 Місяць тому

    Love to watch your videos I too started gardening seriously now at the age of 62 here in Canada. I take inspiration from you and other like minded people. Thank you

  • @nicollefisher6110
    @nicollefisher6110 Місяць тому

    Thank you Gaz and team. You inspire me.

  • @GRTVO
    @GRTVO 29 днів тому

    These garden videos are very important and they're so enjoyable. Well done.

  • @teresaramalhocordeiro
    @teresaramalhocordeiro 18 днів тому

    You just made to the Four Horseman Of Wholesomeness: Steve Irwin, Bob Ross, Mr Rogers and Gaz Oakley 🥰