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Love this i so admire what you doing .Dig a well get a hand pump to pump it up to a vat then lead pipe toward your house put a filter from vat to house .
Being born in a developing nation where many have no choice other than to be self sustainable: I appreciate westerners in developed countries adopting this lifestyle *thru their own volition*.
I like how honest this couple is. "No, we didn't save money the first year". "Yea, those seaweed crisps KINDA taste like chips". "No, we jumped right in without thinking of nutrition". They are refreshing as opposed to people who seem to flex this lifestyle for IG points only.
Thanks so much.... even in our videos as well we really wanted to be as honest as possible about what it is like. We have learned tons from UA-cam, but most videos performed by an expert seem so easy and then you do it.... well that didnt go as planned. So, we wanted to give ab honest interpretation of what it would actually be like to do this
Yeah and only half an acre too I don't know why anyone with any space does not grow something herbs tomatoes on a porch or balcony if you can I grew up on a hobby farm but my Dad was European and believed in some livestock fruit trees vegetable growing when I was kid in Europe even half an acre they used to do that use all the space even suburbs not lawns gardens.
you can thank the colonizers for that toxic system we have today. The sad thing is, indigenous and peasant families are subject to poverty and discrimination and genocide, unable to continue their traditional ways of life while European Americans like this have the resources and time to commit for a stress-free, sustainable lifestyle while on stolen lands.
Imagine if a few millions people live this way next to each other, do you think it will be sustainable? Resources will be scarcity. It won’t last long. It works with small group of people.
My grandmother did this her whole life, and my mom for most of her childhood. It’s crazy what happened to self sufficient families in basically one generation.
I cannot wait for more people to experience this type of eye-opening change. Indeed we should all be aware of our waste production and our impact on the planet, as well as where our food comes from, especially animal products, and the environmental and ethical costs of it. Thank you for spreading such an important message. Your home and property are beautiful works of love. Best of luck on your journey to total self-efficiency.
@@slavplaysgames If you feel it’s not life, I wish you’d kept your comment to yourself or shared w/your loved ones instead. Ty for encouraging them tho before raining on their parade. SMH.
@@LovinofftheLand Going over to your channel to subscribe right now. Looking forward to getting to witness more of your life, including the ups & downs. Be well.
Honestly this is my dream, I'm 14 and I already know this is what I want. I would hope to go to college or university in Botany, then buy land and just homestead and live off the land. Not only because I dislike being around people and the quiet peace sounds like heaven on earth; but also due to trying to inspire people to do the same.
I would highly advise not going to college. Spend your money on homesteading and getting land/builing a house or buying. Then take free classes and courses.
It's a very good thing that you are passionate about this at your age. I wish I would've known what homesteading was at 14 so I could've accomplished this lifestyle asap. I'm 30 and am just now able to start something like this. So, awesome for you and good luck!
Imagine being able to freelance with blogging or working in tech working from home not having to commute, but saving your money to do this, this is so cool. You guys are goals. I wanna live off grid in a pretty area too.
@@Hundo_Mo am from Tanzania i have 1k hectares of land its a bit farfrom town my self i was wishing to find partner and see how we can work together on this
You need to can your veggies and meats. This way you have what you need in the winter. You need a ball canning book and your canners then some jars, just make sure you buy extra lids for the next year. It's not hard to do and you'll have a huge variety in the winter time. Good Luck to you.
Because it is completely Fake "Influencers". Everyone who does it, or just watches REAL self sustainable Farms, know that this is ridicules. 6 Chickens? a Tiny Batch of Veggies in a Forest, where is try to spot some Growth. NO WAY. Fakers. you need at least 1/2000m²+ and Green house, dozends of chickens, ducks, Rabbits, Fish. To Feed yourself or 2 in this case.
@@nickj1111981 ahh yeah but the flowers must do so at different intervals and the more there is in proximity the better tasting your fruits and vegetables grow. There’s a huge difference when there’s an array of flowers near your edible garden. Fruit trees only flower for about two weeks, vegetables flower for longer but you need to attract the bees as soon as they bloom for optimal growth. I’m really surprised of all their amazing hard work.
@@charlesmang4735 Depending on the breed, many bees are pretty mellow. Also depends on what you're doing and for how long. I wouldn't go inspecting the hive without some cover, but I've handled a bunch that were swarming with no problems (move slowly and gently). I think it's a bit brazen to go without some sort of cover, but I've seen a few experienced keepers do it.
Nice, but not necessary to try make it on your own. Be creative with what you have. And be inspired to work to attain your own land to make it possible. People have done it with less than an acre. Something is better than nothing.
Amazing! Several years ago, we researched moving to Salt Spring Island for the climate, which is much more favourable for living off the land than here in Ontario. I’m a little envious:)
It’s great to see how different experts from various regions adapt and use whatever is on hand. Ontario has its perks and charms, and we’re glad you ended up staying!
when keeping bee's make sure to have a near by water source, they should be in an area thats sunny (unless your in a hot climate area then you will need an area with afternoon shade), make sure the area you have them in the hive is protected from high winds, and at most only check on the bees (peep into the hive) rarely they need their privacy. I have 120 hives, I don't keep bee's for the honey production, they are a dying breed and need protection. If the bee's die out, the planet dies out. Never allow your bee's to go hungry, make sure all their needs are met. you need to check the hives once a week for other pest who might build an infestation and look for disease in the hive. If your a novice at bee-keeping, pls do your research, these lil guys are the life blood of pollination. I love the video, love the content, keep on keeping on and god bless.
@Belgrave Wallace There are many stingless bees you can have them. I saw them on a you tube channel called "Mumbai balcony Gardener" and the woman literally keeping them in her apartment.
Thanks so much for the info. Yes, we have learned so much fro ma mentor in the island and have also taken an online course. These little guys are so important. We have a few videos specifically about our beekeeping journey on our site too. That's amazing you have so many hives
I would not recommend keeping 1 colony of bees. You need to keep 2 to 3 colonies of bees encase you lose the queen in 1 colony, you can use eggs from another colony.
This is so inspiring. We bought land in an eco community in Costa Rica, and we are currently in the design part of planning our house. Our goal is to live at least, almost completely off our land as well. Thank you for this video! I'm getting extra excited to see more people are doing this.
Learning that Hosta's are edible blows my mind. Thanks. Google says, the Japanese have been eating them through history and they taste somewhere between lettuce and asparagus? Awesome.
just get a goat. they will maintain your land for you AND provide an easy source of milk/butter. they reach productive age and reproduce WAY faster than avocado trees.
If you're serious about wanting fruit from an avocado tree, you're better off buying a grafted tree where the scion has been taken from a tree that is already proven to be a good producer with quality fruit. Grafted trees will also start fruiting much sooner than a seed-grown one since the scion is already mature. Seed-grown trees are a gamble and you never know what quality of fruit you'll get after waiting a minimum of 10+ years, that is if they fruit at all. My mother's friend grew one from seed and it's been 15 years with no sign of fruiting yet. I have several 7 year old seed-grown ones but I'm growing them mostly for the foliage. If one or two decide to fruit and it's good fruit, that would be a bonus.
The amount of plants they have in pots was astounding D: they finally found a way to use all of the spare pots that I guess many of us have laying around.
It makes me so happy to see more people trying to get back to the planet 🙏. I produce some of the food that I eat and it is so good for so many reasons
What an incredible feat of self-sufficiency! This homesteading couple's commitment to living off the land and providing for themselves is truly inspiring. Their dedication to sustainable living and reducing their reliance on store-bought groceries is both impressive and admirable. It's amazing to see how they've transformed their homestead into a thriving ecosystem, producing their own food and living off the bounty of their land. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-reliance and the potential for a simpler, more sustainable way of life. Hats off to this remarkable couple for their incredible journey towards self-sufficiency!
I've always wanted to have this kind of life bc of stardew valley and harvest moon like just playing these game is so peaceful, I wonder what it feels like to be doing it irl.
@@pixtlewint5095 I agree with the peaceful vibe - especially the music. The only time I stress is in Skull Cavern 😱 Thankfully that's not something we'll run into IRL . . . exactly.
You did it again! You don't make as many videos as some other UA-cam's, but when you do, they're really worth it! The photography Kama the commentary are all worth the time spent viewing. Never a disappointment. This couple really gave me a reason to think about my lifestyle. I loved it when they talked about how little trash they had after weeks. That's a selling point for me - right now I feel as if I'm drowning in the packaging.
Thanks so much! We do spend a ton of time planning, filming and editing our videos so we're not always able to post once a week. Happy you enjoyed checking out what Stef and Chris are doing. It was pretty interesting to see how much they were able to reduce waste from food packaging! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks so much and so glad you enjoyed the video. Totally agree about how well done their videos are. Definitely provides motivation for us to up our game on our videos too ❤️
Kudos for actually doing and living like the rest of us is only talking about or dreaming about. Big respect for you talking the big plunge, and jump in. We should all learn from you, that is sustainable living. Have you ever considered doing a small scale indoor hydroponic growth? That could yield berries, tomatoes and salads etc year around and become your cornerstone of your sell sufficient living.
Yes. 100%. We want to get switched over to solar before we do something like that that will use a lot of extra electricity though. It is definitely in the plans
I’m not sure how I ended up in this corner of UA-cam but I’m so glad I have. What a neat, honest video. No rules. Just seeing what if. Not completely “off the grid” but a step in the process. And even if that’s not the final goal. Anyways, awesome video.
Food is only one aspect of self sufficiency. Shelter, clothing, and education. So proud of you for the food portion. You should teach a local class for students to learn how to do this.
You seem such a cute, genuine, nice couple. I loved watching your enthusiasm and passion together sharing your adventures. It was really heart warming and I wish you well 🙏🏻❤️
I accidentally found this video. I have been dreaming about the kind of life they have. Not only that, but I bet my husband who is now in heaven will agree with me. I am your new subscriber from the Island of Saipan, a U.S. territory in the Pacific.
These two people are genuinely happy and satisfied with their life and I think money is really nothing at all if you just embraces life and knows how to connect with the nature❤️
I have been folllowing Steph & Chris since very early - they are part of a Facebook page I’m on. I’m so proud of them for making it a whole year - very inspiring!
Regardless of whether this lifestyle in all it's nuances is achievable for everyone else, it's AWESOME to see how you guys have made it your own! Everyone's circumstances are different. But you guys made the most out of what you were given and had the courage to take a giant leap. Kudos to you both for living by your hopes and curiosity! ☺️💖 Best of luck in your ongoing endeavors, I imagine it's a constant learning curve!
This was really informative. I would love to know how many hours per day they spend on general upkeep of their systems. Definitely going to subscribe to their channel.
These are the stories that inspire and influence us. We hope to create a greenhouse system that allows Canadians even in the harsh Arctic to grow sustainably year-round. So far, so good! 🌱🇨🇦
@@MySelfReliance you will have extended growing seasons and a lot of flexibility in crops because of the greenhouse. It might take some experimenting to see what works best for you. We’re looking to expand our R&D and explore for more passive and sustainable solutions for remote growing. We can’t do all the work for people, but we’re hoping to give Canadians amazing tools to be self-reliant and sustainably minded.
1 thing i love is that people doing these projects seem to have a gigantic difference in how they interact with their Significant other. theres always moments in the interview where they will answer a question but do so staring into there SOs eyes. really beautiful
Hey, you two! Thank you for sharing your experience. This spring we decided we needed to resume gardening after 15 years or so. So I set out to do more than I could possibly do given a full-time job as an "SVP" (whatever that is worth"). So I started building beds and planting plants... then I was informed by my bride, Kathy of 35ish years, that she had told her sister that I had always wanted chickens so her sis ordered a dozen... Today we had our 1st chickie lay an egg!! We had our 1st ripe tomato!! We had our 1st 2 cucumbers!! Today I found you two after watching many hundreds of videos to learn how to what we are doing... I know how hard the work is and I hope you're hangin' in. If you are like me you are biting off more than you need to. I applaud you both for mashing together two different dreams and making it work as a couple! Aloha, David (aka Kawika)
Aloha Kawika, That's amazing. It's a lot of work, nutso rewarding. I remember our excitement at getting our first egg as well. ❤ Thanks for following along
Bravo on taking up the challenge. Just an idea for chicken feed you may wish to explore is spent brewers grain if you have organic micro brewery in your area they might gladly give it to you for free or maybe barter for some of your excess eggs.
My first organic seeds arrived today. Going off grid. It is amazing to discover how easy it has been to fill ones life with stuff, and how much work it is to get rid of everything.
I love when people make this a goal if they reach it it gives us all a confidence in this lifestyle if not we still learn so much about what we can do in our own lives!
Congratulations!!! What a wonderful endeavour and achievement. I was initially shocked at your relatively empty fridge before I realised you would be harvesting from your garden along the way, with no need to store as much. After that year is over, if it were me, I would bulk buy some flour, grains and oats and start making my own bread and porridge. That's what I would miss the most!!!! Fantastic video ♥
If our planet would be a home to a people who think and act the same as you guys do, we would not have anything to worry about today and tomorrow.. i love you and thanks for inspiration! 🤗
Foraging will provide variety, hunting - spice. It is amazing what is free and edible out there. Learn plant and fungi by families and latin names its much easier that way.
You can do a root cellar or leave root crops in the ground over winter if you leave them with non treated straw bales on them they will grow through winter and the ground wont freeze so that you can get them. You have to do something about the moisture in the basement it sounds like. It is the proper balance in your basement of moisture, temperature and air circulation. Maybe consult with neighbors.
We are super lucky that we can keep them in the ground over the winter. Get very little frost or freezing here. We are in growing zone 9 in Canada. :) Definitely need to look into the basement situation
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Love this i so admire what you doing .Dig a well get a hand pump to pump it up to a vat then lead pipe toward your house put a filter from vat to house .
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What is their location.
Wow theres not many comments on here. Not as popular as justin bieber ?..
Ive subscribed to their channel. I love their attitude!
Being born in a developing nation where many have no choice other than to be self sustainable: I appreciate westerners in developed countries adopting this lifestyle *thru their own volition*.
Great, you Guy's I will be right over when the supermarket shelves become empty.
I like how honest this couple is. "No, we didn't save money the first year". "Yea, those seaweed crisps KINDA taste like chips". "No, we jumped right in without thinking of nutrition". They are refreshing as opposed to people who seem to flex this lifestyle for IG points only.
It also helps people follow along. If people take a first step like a herb garden and it doesnt work out they'll be more willing to try again
Thanks so much.... even in our videos as well we really wanted to be as honest as possible about what it is like. We have learned tons from UA-cam, but most videos performed by an expert seem so easy and then you do it.... well that didnt go as planned. So, we wanted to give ab honest interpretation of what it would actually be like to do this
Yeah but they said they didn’t have salt. Then she said she put salt on them. So. Which is it ?
Hi Marlene,
We didnt have any salt from a grocery store. The salt that was used we harvested from the ocean :)
I know right? They just seem like rad, down to earth people, that you could hang out with and learn all kinds of stuff from. I love it!
kinda cool to see a lot more young folks thinking this way and going to this way of life
Yeah and only half an acre too I don't know why anyone with any space does not grow something herbs tomatoes on a porch or balcony if you can I grew up on a hobby farm but my Dad was European and believed in some livestock fruit trees vegetable growing when I was kid in Europe even half an acre they used to do that use all the space even suburbs not lawns gardens.
I just told my husband I'd like to do this. I am not happy living the way we do
I guess living in paradise with a load of space and no job helps
do a lot of youngsters do this? would be cool, but not sure if it's a lot tho...
@@draphotube4315 yes it's all ages. Its very different but makes you wonder if you would like it
This is how humanity was meant to live. ♥ Away from the toxic system.
you can thank the colonizers for that toxic system we have today. The sad thing is, indigenous and peasant families are subject to poverty and discrimination and genocide, unable to continue their traditional ways of life while European Americans like this have the resources and time to commit for a stress-free, sustainable lifestyle while on stolen lands.
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Imagine if a few millions people live this way next to each other, do you think it will be sustainable? Resources will be scarcity. It won’t last long. It works with small group of people.
@@teole6364 Yup, you said it yourself, our current way of life is unsustainable
My grandmother did this her whole life, and my mom for most of her childhood. It’s crazy what happened to self sufficient families in basically one generation.
You had great examples! I hope you have continued the legacy!
I can hear how happy they are in their voices! That is how it should be! I am happy and joyful for them! Bless them!
Thanks Charley! Appreciate the nice message ❤
I cannot wait for more people to experience this type of eye-opening change. Indeed we should all be aware of our waste production and our impact on the planet, as well as where our food comes from, especially animal products, and the environmental and ethical costs of it. Thank you for spreading such an important message. Your home and property are beautiful works of love. Best of luck on your journey to total self-efficiency.
Thanks so much Nastya ❤
Very Good..
you guys go ... ill pass ...this is not life
@@slavplaysgames If you feel it’s not life, I wish you’d kept your comment to yourself or shared w/your loved ones instead. Ty for encouraging them tho before raining on their parade. SMH.
@@LovinofftheLand Going over to your channel to subscribe right now. Looking forward to getting to witness more of your life, including the ups & downs. Be well.
Honestly this is my dream, I'm 14 and I already know this is what I want. I would hope to go to college or university in Botany, then buy land and just homestead and live off the land. Not only because I dislike being around people and the quiet peace sounds like heaven on earth; but also due to trying to inspire people to do the same.
I would highly advise not going to college. Spend your money on homesteading and getting land/builing a house or buying. Then take free classes and courses.
I wish you luck
Get a college degree that will allow you to work from home (computer science for example).
Good for you! Do not be swayed!!
It's a very good thing that you are passionate about this at your age. I wish I would've known what homesteading was at 14 so I could've accomplished this lifestyle asap. I'm 30 and am just now able to start something like this. So, awesome for you and good luck!
This is great! Not your usual hippy virtue signalling, just two great people doing it for real. Inspirational!
Exactly my thoughts! 👍
Imagine being able to freelance with blogging or working in tech working from home not having to commute, but saving your money to do this, this is so cool. You guys are goals. I wanna live off grid in a pretty area too.
Amen to this! I need to find a good plot and start building 😅
@@Hundo_Mo am from Tanzania i have 1k hectares of land its a bit farfrom town my self i was wishing to find partner and see how we can work together on this
That's my dream. I'd love to do e commerce from home. Selling things online that I actually like.
You need to can your veggies and meats. This way you have what you need in the winter. You need a ball canning book and your canners then some jars, just make sure you buy extra lids for the next year. It's not hard to do and you'll have a huge variety in the winter time. Good Luck to you.
brother?
Yep and squash that lasts over the winter like spaghetti squash and learn how to keep potatoes over the winter
Any book references you can mention about canning ?
They need homemade vinegar and also fermentation mother for preserving all the vegetables.
Because it is completely Fake "Influencers". Everyone who does it, or just watches REAL self sustainable Farms, know that this is ridicules. 6 Chickens? a Tiny Batch of Veggies in a Forest, where is try to spot some Growth. NO WAY. Fakers. you need at least 1/2000m²+ and Green house, dozends of chickens, ducks, Rabbits, Fish. To Feed yourself or 2 in this case.
Remember bees need food too! They live off of flowers! Would be really nice to see lots more native flowers blooming around there.
Remember trees flower, vegetables flower, hostas flower, and bees can fly much further than a half acre.
@@nickj1111981 ahh yeah but the flowers must do so at different intervals and the more there is in proximity the better tasting your fruits and vegetables grow. There’s a huge difference when there’s an array of flowers near your edible garden. Fruit trees only flower for about two weeks, vegetables flower for longer but you need to attract the bees as soon as they bloom for optimal growth.
I’m really surprised of all their amazing hard work.
I am amazed at how calm the bees were while being handled and that she was comfortable working the hive while wearing absolutely no bee protection.
Actually trees totally suffice, my grandpas bees produce almost 100% pine honey
@@charlesmang4735 Depending on the breed, many bees are pretty mellow. Also depends on what you're doing and for how long. I wouldn't go inspecting the hive without some cover, but I've handled a bunch that were swarming with no problems (move slowly and gently). I think it's a bit brazen to go without some sort of cover, but I've seen a few experienced keepers do it.
First step: have an awesome private beach property with its own personal forest
Nice, but not necessary to try make it on your own. Be creative with what you have. And be inspired to work to attain your own land to make it possible. People have done it with less than an acre. Something is better than nothing.
I live in social housing and grow 60% of my own food. It's possible if you're resourceful.
Land ownership is key to independence, makes it valuable.
@@serleon6165 Agreed!
This looks super glamorous, but they really didn't have the easiest time. Their harvesting chicken video for example lol.
I'm going to manifest this a partner who wants to live off the grid. ❤️
Amen Sis...me too!
We are moving off the grid soon as well we are manifesting it and connections are coming together
Yes love. Same HERE!🙌
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Same here! But if that doesn't happen for me I would love a homestead village with other like-minded women and men. Amen 🙏
This man is living the dream.
You guys are soooo lucky to live in a climate where winter isn’t 6-7 months of the year! Good luck to you both!
Amazing! Several years ago, we researched moving to Salt Spring Island for the climate, which is much more favourable for living off the land than here in Ontario. I’m a little envious:)
It’s great to see how different experts from various regions adapt and use whatever is on hand. Ontario has its perks and charms, and we’re glad you ended up staying!
We ended up on the East Coast in NL, from MB and we absolutely love it!
That's awesome. We are on Pender Island. That's SaltSpring in the background of some of the shots
@@LovinofftheLand nice
This is a great video! Nice to see you on here too Shawn. I follow your 2 channels as well.
when keeping bee's make sure to have a near by water source, they should be in an area thats sunny (unless your in a hot climate area then you will need an area with afternoon shade), make sure the area you have them in the hive is protected from high winds, and at most only check on the bees (peep into the hive) rarely they need their privacy. I have 120 hives, I don't keep bee's for the honey production, they are a dying breed and need protection. If the bee's die out, the planet dies out. Never allow your bee's to go hungry, make sure all their needs are met. you need to check the hives once a week for other pest who might build an infestation and look for disease in the hive. If your a novice at bee-keeping, pls do your research, these lil guys are the life blood of pollination.
I love the video, love the content, keep on keeping on and god bless.
Please start a UA-cam channel with your knowledge 🙏🏽
@Belgrave Wallace There are many stingless bees you can have them. I saw them on a you tube channel called "Mumbai balcony Gardener" and the woman literally keeping them in her apartment.
Thanks so much for the info. Yes, we have learned so much fro ma mentor in the island and have also taken an online course. These little guys are so important. We have a few videos specifically about our beekeeping journey on our site too. That's amazing you have so many hives
@@Ramiz422 stingless bees don’t produce very much honey and need a very warm climate. They’re not sustainable in most of North America.
I would not recommend keeping 1 colony of bees. You need to keep 2 to 3 colonies of bees encase you lose the queen in 1 colony, you can use eggs from another colony.
Well done guys. Going self sufficient makes you appreciate so much more with what you put into your body.
It really does... and it's kind of scary what we blindly put in our bodies before
I love the way they stare at each other.. Feels real deep! much love..
This is so inspiring. We bought land in an eco community in Costa Rica, and we are currently in the design part of planning our house. Our goal is to live at least, almost completely off our land as well. Thank you for this video! I'm getting extra excited to see more people are doing this.
That sounds so cool! I'd love to join a similar community. What is the name and how did you found out about it?
I'm super jealous and definitely available to come visit you guys, lol 😆
I would love to be able to do the same good luck with you're project hope it goes well.
Is it Costa Rica safe to do that ?
Love Costa Rica!
Learning that Hosta's are edible blows my mind. Thanks. Google says, the Japanese have been eating them through history and they taste somewhere between lettuce and asparagus? Awesome.
We didn't know either before this year. They definitely have a slight asparagus flavor. The young shoots are best :)
I just found out maple leaves are a delecasy in Japan they saute them and drizzle honey and spices on them fully edible
I learned last year that Hosta’s were edible but have yet to try them. Would love to see how you harvest and prepare😃👍🏼. Thank you in advance-:)
There’s a ton more wild plants that are edible that we don’t realize. We’re too used to the same old stuff from the grocery store
My deer have known for years and never told me lol
This is amazing! I recommend planting some fruit trees and in a couple of years you'll have never-ending fruit!
I think he mentioned they have Kiwi and lemon trees.
Bless their hearts!! They're a marvelous couple xx
You both are very lucky people to be able to feeding off the land as I wish I could
Y'all would greatly benefit from a greenhouse I feel! Especially attached to your home to keep some plants alive during the winter :)
Plant an avocado tree... you can pull oil out the fruit... will grow well in zone 9
We have one going but not sure if it will produce fruit as we grew it from seed
Avocado tree's need a lot of water and years to grow, complete waste of time. Better off planting sunflowers if you want oil.
It's easier to extract oil from nuts, just by blending them up and waiting.
just get a goat. they will maintain your land for you AND provide an easy source of milk/butter. they reach productive age and reproduce WAY faster than avocado trees.
If you're serious about wanting fruit from an avocado tree, you're better off buying a grafted tree where the scion has been taken from a tree that is already proven to be a good producer with quality fruit. Grafted trees will also start fruiting much sooner than a seed-grown one since the scion is already mature. Seed-grown trees are a gamble and you never know what quality of fruit you'll get after waiting a minimum of 10+ years, that is if they fruit at all. My mother's friend grew one from seed and it's been 15 years with no sign of fruiting yet. I have several 7 year old seed-grown ones but I'm growing them mostly for the foliage. If one or two decide to fruit and it's good fruit, that would be a bonus.
The amount of plants they have in pots was astounding D: they finally found a way to use all of the spare pots that I guess many of us have laying around.
It makes me so happy to see more people trying to get back to the planet 🙏. I produce some of the food that I eat and it is so good for so many reasons
What an incredible feat of self-sufficiency! This homesteading couple's commitment to living off the land and providing for themselves is truly inspiring. Their dedication to sustainable living and reducing their reliance on store-bought groceries is both impressive and admirable. It's amazing to see how they've transformed their homestead into a thriving ecosystem, producing their own food and living off the bounty of their land. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-reliance and the potential for a simpler, more sustainable way of life. Hats off to this remarkable couple for their incredible journey towards self-sufficiency!
The fact that you two thought to give back to nature is so pure 🥰
So amazing !! Love their mindset and go for it attitudes !! Wish more people were as aware as these two.
Simple living off the grid is AWESOME. THAT'S what I call HAPPY LIFE 🤩🤩😍
Love how they’ve managed to play Stardew Valley IRL.
lmao literally, i love that game so much
I was planning to do it the opposite way 😅
Thats all these games ark atlas minecraft it feels the need that you never knew you had
I've always wanted to have this kind of life bc of stardew valley and harvest moon like just playing these game is so peaceful, I wonder what it feels like to be doing it irl.
@@pixtlewint5095 I agree with the peaceful vibe - especially the music. The only time I stress is in Skull Cavern 😱 Thankfully that's not something we'll run into IRL . . . exactly.
Love them ❤️please raise 1000 kids w this mentality
They look good too! Like they’re glowing in a good gut health kinda way
You did it again! You don't make as many videos as some other UA-cam's, but when you do, they're really worth it! The photography Kama the commentary are all worth the time spent viewing. Never a disappointment.
This couple really gave me a reason to think about my lifestyle. I loved it when they talked about how little trash they had after weeks. That's a selling point for me - right now I feel as if I'm drowning in the packaging.
Thanks so much! We do spend a ton of time planning, filming and editing our videos so we're not always able to post once a week. Happy you enjoyed checking out what Stef and Chris are doing. It was pretty interesting to see how much they were able to reduce waste from food packaging! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks so much and so glad you enjoyed the video. Totally agree about how well done their videos are. Definitely provides motivation for us to up our game on our videos too ❤️
You also preserve those raw eggs just look it up on UA-cam. Thanks for sharing your journey and life to show others of how this can be done in life
Kudos for actually doing and living like the rest of us is only talking about or dreaming about. Big respect for you talking the big plunge, and jump in. We should all learn from you, that is sustainable living. Have you ever considered doing a small scale indoor hydroponic growth? That could yield berries, tomatoes and salads etc year around and become your cornerstone of your sell sufficient living.
Yes. 100%.
We want to get switched over to solar before we do something like that that will use a lot of extra electricity though. It is definitely in the plans
@@LovinofftheLand Wow, that is so so cool, you just got a new subscriber.
It’s amazing how they can grow vegetables under the trees
Love this!! Please stay as authentic as you are. So many have gone "Hollywood" because of UA-cam and seem to have lost the entire point.
Good that they can do this, and are actually doing!
I M working on getting to this level it not easy but we are trying :)
I’m not sure how I ended up in this corner of UA-cam but I’m so glad I have. What a neat, honest video. No rules. Just seeing what if. Not completely “off the grid” but a step in the process. And even if that’s not the final goal. Anyways, awesome video.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video :)
I remember my grandmother talking about how they ate only everything they harvested...once I'll have a job maybe I'd save money to buy land
you can bet, your grama had her cellar full of her canning foods...right ??
Try growing some things in pots. You can learn some things just from that.
Don't wait, though. Start learning now because it's a steeeeep learning curve!
@@theurbanthirdhomestead That's the truth. Knowing how to do it and actually doing it is way different.
It's a special thing to have a woman to go on a journey like that with you. Salute to you sir for finding a real one.
They Normaly 90% of the Time just Jump on the Trip, for the New experience. She will Leave him soon, mark my words.
Food is only one aspect of self sufficiency. Shelter, clothing, and education. So proud of you for the food portion. You should teach a local class for students to learn how to do this.
have you looked into possible smoking fish to help prep for winter?
Yes. Will definitely be doing that this year
Yum
@@LovinofftheLand where are you guys based? Amazing work
You seem such a cute, genuine, nice couple. I loved watching your enthusiasm and passion together sharing your adventures. It was really heart warming and I wish you well 🙏🏻❤️
I accidentally found this video. I have been dreaming about the kind of life they have. Not only that, but I bet my husband who is now in heaven will agree with me. I am your new subscriber from the Island of Saipan, a U.S. territory in the Pacific.
it was sweet seeing you eat scrambled eggs out of one plate, God bless
These two people are genuinely happy and satisfied with their life and I think money is really nothing at all if you just embraces life and knows how to connect with the nature❤️
I love what you're doing. Regaining 'lost skills.' Emplamenting current technology. Oh, if we all could do this, what a change we could make!
@Frank Rosslyn Thanks for the correction. I rarely misspel but, jus sumtymes...
I have a feeling a lot of people here in the comments are working toward this lifestyle lol. I know I am.
💚that’s what self sufficiency is about… trying to get as close as possible (little by little). 👏
No flour, probably why you look so good
Well done. I dream of this but my wife and family are not with me on the journey so who knows.
Keep it up.
Flour is good for you
I have been folllowing Steph & Chris since very early - they are part of a Facebook page I’m on. I’m so proud of them for making it a whole year - very inspiring!
Thanks Vaneta ❤
they both look so happy, good for them
Just beautiful what you guys are doing!
Regardless of whether this lifestyle in all it's nuances is achievable for everyone else, it's AWESOME to see how you guys have made it your own! Everyone's circumstances are different. But you guys made the most out of what you were given and had the courage to take a giant leap. Kudos to you both for living by your hopes and curiosity! ☺️💖 Best of luck in your ongoing endeavors, I imagine it's a constant learning curve!
Inspiring! We have the challenge of a short growing season here in Canada. Have to re-learn what our ancestors did. Cheers!
Canning! Long live canning!
This, ladies and gentlemen, is my definition of heaven on earth.
Ironically there's a book on natural healing called Back To Eden. Looking back on our history, I can't help but think, "what have we done?".
I love every minute of being a gardener. Your garden is looking amazing ❤❤.
This was really informative. I would love to know how many hours per day they spend on general upkeep of their systems. Definitely going to subscribe to their channel.
I'm totally stoked on how well you look, health wise living self sufficient off the land & water! Love it💕
Thank you 🙏
These are the stories that inspire and influence us. We hope to create a greenhouse system that allows Canadians even in the harsh Arctic to grow sustainably year-round. So far, so good! 🌱🇨🇦
@Jord The Canadian it’s awesome!
Everything in my greenhouse is growing so fast that I just realized today that I better get seeds started for succession planting now
@@MySelfReliance you will have extended growing seasons and a lot of flexibility in crops because of the greenhouse. It might take some experimenting to see what works best for you.
We’re looking to expand our R&D and explore for more passive and sustainable solutions for remote growing. We can’t do all the work for people, but we’re hoping to give Canadians amazing tools to be self-reliant and sustainably minded.
Yea baby!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Please refer to Russ Finch on youtube he is growing tropical fruit in his brilliantly designed greenhouse in Alliance Nebraska! 🙏🇨🇦
1 thing i love is that people doing these projects seem to have a gigantic difference in how they interact with their Significant other. theres always moments in the interview where they will answer a question but do so staring into there SOs eyes. really beautiful
with the look of how shes looking at him, he's already a winner in life
rock on!
Hey, you two! Thank you for sharing your experience. This spring we decided we needed to resume gardening after 15 years or so. So I set out to do more than I could possibly do given a full-time job as an "SVP" (whatever that is worth"). So I started building beds and planting plants... then I was informed by my bride, Kathy of 35ish years, that she had told her sister that I had always wanted chickens so her sis ordered a dozen...
Today we had our 1st chickie lay an egg!! We had our 1st ripe tomato!! We had our 1st 2 cucumbers!! Today I found you two after watching many hundreds of videos to learn how to what we are doing... I know how hard the work is and I hope you're hangin' in. If you are like me you are biting off more than you need to.
I applaud you both for mashing together two different dreams and making it work as a couple!
Aloha,
David (aka Kawika)
Aloha Kawika,
That's amazing. It's a lot of work, nutso rewarding. I remember our excitement at getting our first egg as well. ❤ Thanks for following along
They live by the sea most of their daily intake comes from the air itself no need to worry much about it, and eggs also contain it.
I hope you do well with your bees. My first year of bees actually yielded 30 pints of honey. I was thrilled!
What a splendid video! What a sane and lovable life you share here!
The gardens, the chickens, how you live is amazing. I love the 🐝 congrats on a great journey!
Bravo on taking up the challenge. Just an idea for chicken feed you may wish to explore is spent brewers grain if you have organic micro brewery in your area they might gladly give it to you for free or maybe barter for some of your excess eggs.
Y’all r living my dream. Self sufficiency is we NEED to be as a society
They aren't really self sufficient bc they're still going to the store buying stuff. Nor did they built their own house foundation and piping.
Nice to learn to our children, so they understand and we have more respect for nature
My first organic seeds arrived today. Going off grid. It is amazing to discover how easy it has been to fill ones life with stuff, and how much work it is to get rid of everything.
The amount of trash we have is crazy...one of the biggest reasons I'm getting my garden started...thank you for your videos!!!
You both are healthy too.. Great life. Thanks for excellent sharing..
We sprouted fodder (barley grain) for our chickens. They loved it! It would be in line with your growing-your-own-food plan.
C'est un beau et noble défi.
Tendre vers une autonomie alimentaire, c'est le but ultime des années à venir.
Merci pour le partage.
You are lucky to have a partner who has supported your passion.
so glad they answered the iodine thing, I was super curious about that, but I love how transparent they are and they seem to be doing pretty well!
I love when people make this a goal if they reach it it gives us all a confidence in this lifestyle if not we still learn so much about what we can do in our own lives!
Great testimony! Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations!!! What a wonderful endeavour and achievement. I was initially shocked at your relatively empty fridge before I realised you would be harvesting from your garden along the way, with no need to store as much. After that year is over, if it were me, I would bulk buy some flour, grains and oats and start making my own bread and porridge. That's what I would miss the most!!!! Fantastic video ♥
They will probably buy a lot of stuff after the year is up like seasonings and such. They wanted to do this as a challenge for themselves.
I'm a beginner for Self Sufficient Living, I'm in South Africa, Grasmere. ❤ The channel so educating.
Impressive effort and dedication. Such a lovely pair. This is major couple goals 💚
Thank you phantomb ❤
Wonderful challenge. Bravo! Thank you for this video ❤️
Wonderful challenge, taking the taste buds to enjoy natural foods, and being content with less. This is inspiring!Thanks for sharing your journey!
Thanks so much ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey with sustainable living. We need more of this in the world.
This is amazing way to go! You have done what most people can only dream of or wont even try!!
Wow! What a marvelous setup! They've really optimized the space. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much ❤
Amazing story and a true encouragement for others, thank you!
Thanks Kelly ❤
I could totally do that. I was raised in that sort of life. And 2 years living up north as an adult also helped. But I could do that. And love it.
If our planet would be a home to a people who think and act the same as you guys do, we would not have anything to worry about today and tomorrow.. i love you and thanks for inspiration! 🤗
Thank you Ervin!
I love seeing people being self sufficient ❤
Foraging will provide variety, hunting - spice.
It is amazing what is free and edible out there.
Learn plant and fungi by families and latin names its much easier that way.
self sufficiency has always been, will always be as it is the ONLY WAY of life.
You can do a root cellar or leave root crops in the ground over winter if you leave them with non treated straw bales on them they will grow through winter and the ground wont freeze so that you can get them. You have to do something about the moisture in the basement it sounds like. It is the proper balance in your basement of moisture, temperature and air circulation. Maybe consult with neighbors.
We are super lucky that we can keep them in the ground over the winter. Get very little frost or freezing here. We are in growing zone 9 in Canada. :)
Definitely need to look into the basement situation
I love this. It's great to have someone who believes and supports your vision. Best of luck you two. Thanks for the inspiration
I can't thank you enough for being my friends love you all