We're back 🎉 We've had a busy few weeks at our day jobs and working hard to save up our funds for what's coming up next on the land, so we hope you enjoy this video! This is also our first full vlog using our new mic's, so we hope it's improved our audio quality for you all 😁
I thought the audio was bugged, but it seems like the mic is only audible on the right channel. so when i watched this video only with my left earbud, the voices were muted. Everything else: very nice vlog
We realised when we were editing we set the mic balance up wrong during filming 😂 just glad we got sound and no wind interference like we used to get on our gropro 😂 all a learning curve
Oops. I had that problem on another channel where they just got the rode wireless go mics, where you have a choice of either splitting the input so each transmitter is on a separate channel (i.e. mic 1 is left and mic 2 is right) which gives you flexibility in the edit room to tweak each mics relative volume separately - but they hadn't duplicated each channel for stereo, so like you say you got nothing in one earbud, or the alternative is to send a merged signal so both mics are recorded to L & R. Easier to edit but harder/impossible to fix any balance issues. Anyway audio sounds good here, but i didn't use earphones today so was blissfully unaware of balance issues ❤
It's actually in a little pot, sat inside the raised bed, it's just so full you can't tell, but thanks for the tip! We have wild mint growing on the land already, smells amazing but it's everywhere 🤣
I sound like a broken record but I absolutely love watching the progress you've made! These videos really make me smile! Just amazing what you've done! Excited for the next projects x
Don’t pick to many leaves off the kohl rabi, wait until the bulb is between golf ball and tennis ball size before harvest, the bulb is lovely grated into salads or roasted with potatoes or just steamed..
Thanks for the tips lewis! Can't wait to try them when they are ready. We saw a recipe last night and someone had made a type of 'chips' with them that looked amazing!
An absolutely inspiring journey you've embarked upon. Transforming abandoned land into a sustainable, off-grid homestead is no small feat, and the commitment you've shown is commendable. It's evident that you've invested not just financial resources but also an immense amount of hard work, time, and emotional energy. By taking the bold step of selling everything for this dream, you've given many of us the courage to consider sustainable living as a feasible and rewarding lifestyle. Your video serves as both an educational guide and a source of inspiration. Looking forward to witnessing the continued growth of your homestead. Best wishes.
Pullet eggs are always small. And tasty! The main difference between pullet eggs and 'normal' eggs is the amount of water. Nice to see you back. You have been very busy.
Well done on all the raised beds - it's so satisfying when you start to get an actual harvest, isn't it? A couple of tips on watering to make the most of it: if you water in the evening, it gives the water time to soak in before the heat of the day starts to evaporate it. And try to water at the base of plants rather than just from above. Water droplets on the leaves can just evaporate, and in strong sun, they can act like lenses and scorch the leaves. Good luck!
Excellent progress. The veg garden is looking superb, great tip with the egg ,you could see the joy in your face . The fence makes a big difference really impressive. I am looking forward to the next update
Garden coming along very nicely. When your beans start getting very big and too tough to eat leave them to go to seed and dry out - you can then use the seed next year to have new plants. If you have far too many seeds once dried you can cook them and eat them like kidney beans only they will be a lot bigger. They make a lovely tasting hummus too, albeit a strangely coloured one
Amazed you got so much done considering you're both working on your other jobs too. The fence looks great and well done, whichever hen was first to lay. Hope it was Rosie, that's one of our cats' names. Oh and nice one nephews, your plants are winning 🪴🪴🪴
Thanks Lottie! That's nice of you to say as we feel like we're being slow haha! We have 4 weddings left for the season and then we have 6 months off again to fully focus on the land so we are so excited! The boys did such a good job!
Rocket needs to be well watered to stop it bolting. Mint in its own pot. When u prep veg in kitchen, retain seeds, dry them if wet, plant them next spring. If buying seeds look out for disease resistant, eg carrot resistant to carrot fly
Hi guys. When things get a bit to busy here is a small idea for the garden. Look at getting a rain water collection system. Build a water header butt with a pump on a timer to water the garden at set times. You can then add nutrients to the irrigation system to enhance the growth of the vegetables. This will reduce your workload to simply checking your garden is watered. It will stimulate better growth. Best of luck guys. 🙂
I'm Australian. And I get a huge kick out of seeing Aussie things - like Head Space and our rock bands - pop up in US, UK & European videos. A small country in the middle of nowhere that can export to the world.
Just a thought. When you are shovelling soil, wood chips, mulch or sand etc. from a heap - always operate from the ground level. Amongst other things it reduces the heap’s footprint but when the shovel slides in from below the material above it automatically falls down . By working from the top or part way up of a heap the shovel “bounces” against the edge of the stack. A lot less energy is used when working from below. Just try it!
Hi you lovely couple, so good to see how well you are progressing. Your vegy plot is spectacular! For absolute beginners it all looks pretty professional to me, super healthy plants, boundary fence looks impressive, amazingly beautiful chickens, simply heartwarming video.❤
If you are getting a polytunnel, may I recommend "First Tunnels" we used one of their 12 feet wide tunnels at our community allotments. it was 35 feet long with double sliding doors at each end had twin roof supports and aluminium wind up air vents on one side, all for under £2000. well made and well worth every penny. Do not buy the cheap green plastic covered tunnels with poles that are only 1 inch dia. they are useless and will be wrecked in the first storm. The First Tunnel frame is 2 inch dia and sturdy as a rock...you could even rig a swing from the top of the arch and it would not move. I have no connection with First Tunnels...I am just a very happy customer. Dave
I'll be in touch, I work for a starting company that builds... all I'll say is tiny homes. :). Keep up the amazing work. I totally get it.. every mistake is a 'happy accident', I can bore my friends about different types of wood, types of soil I never knew existed and I'm no Builder; I'm 5ft 7 guy on a good day, need more watering! 😄 ... I can't take credit though- my mother designed everything. I left university on my 21st birthday and continued to study for my Phd (in Applied History) while the roof was being put on a piece of freedom. No regrets- its worth it. Rest when you can!
observations: 1. you need gloves for your workers. they work faster and safer when they aren't worrying about hurting their hands (they may not know this but now you do.) 2. also why on earth do you always park the delivery or take away truck so far from the site. you trying to get your steps in? you work way harder than you need to with all the to-ing and fro-ing. 3. you also need a hose. for watering. (yeah i know it's nice and relaxing to water with a watering can -right now. wait a while. it gets old fast!) 4. why such low fencing? when you're going to the work and expense of putting it in, why not at least 6 or even 8 ft? most dogs will just hop over that ilttle fence (or climb it) and it is absolutely no barrier to deer at all. that said, i do love what you are doing. excited every time for the new video to come out!
Hi, I'm really enjoying seeing what you two have accomplished in such a short time on your land. It proves that what you set your heart on doing pays off immensely. So happy for you both. 😊
Love watching the progress and Maggie’s input on all the projects. We’ve kept rescue battery hens for many years and one of the best devices we’ve used is the Chuxaway pop hole auto opener /closer. It’s run on batteries and you simply set the times you want the pop hole door to open in the morning and close at night. It saves you having to get up very early in the summer and having to shut them up each night. Also if you have an evening out you know that they are safely tucked away.
We love that the weather has been dry enough for Maggie to enjoying staying out side with us on projects (she hates the wet weather so seeks refuge in side when it's bad haha) Oh we have one of the door openers! We love it, it's so handy although the batteries do not last very long haha!
get yourself a cheap 18 sheet paper shredder they are able to shred cardboard great for the compost and base on the raised beds, breaks down far quicker,
Your videos are proof that hard work pays off. It is an absolute joy to watch your successes. They have been well earnt. Best wishes from Australia 👍😀🇦🇺
You can boil the beetroot leaves like swiss chard we usually harvest our beetroot before it gets too big so the leaves are tender too. Really enjoying your progress
Your nephews are awesome, great job planting boys! 🫛🥬🥕🫑🥒🧄 I’m late to the party, but just in case definitely move mint into its own place or your bed will be all mint 🤣 I’m so happy I can binge watch today. Home alone and mama is happy! Your homestead is off to an amazing start! 🩵🐓 (can’t wait to see your herb box) It’s so relaxing working in your own garden 🪴
This is my favorite thing to watch on you tube-i look forward to every new episode, i find it equally calming and inspiring. The veggies are looking so good as is the new fence-.You're a very inspirational couple you should be very proud of what your achieving. Its pretty amazing.
Megan ❤ thank you! You are so kind! We feel so lucky we get to do this and never imagined so many people would be watching and cheering us on along the way, so thank you for your support! We are so greatful to have such a kind and supportive community behind us ❤ xx
@@CampOutWest I know. I've grown all my life, have garden and two allotments, I still get sooooo excited as a seed pops it's head up, or I pick the first of something I've grown, just so exciting, and good for your spirit and your body. Xx
Fantastic gardening. I always leave 1 plant of every variety and let them go to seed. I have a great collection of spinach, chard, lettuce, broccoli, tomato seeds etc. My calendula is a volunteer in my garden yearly too. Enjoy. I have my own little UA-cam no dig garden channel. I think I have 15 subs. I wish I had the confidence to do more. I enjoyed your video and excitement of having a new garden.
Oh that's such a good idea! We will try that too, thank you! Well make that 16 subscribers now! Excited to see what you post ❤ we believe in you and can't wait to see what you post!
The first eggs laid by the girls are called , the fairy eggs. They are always very small or round or soft . Add some calcium to their diet to prevent the aforementioned egg shapes and you should be having larger eggs as the mature as layers. I just use the feed made for layers with the supplements already added.. Congrats. :)
So many more achievements. The garden is coming along great. It looks so tidy and organised with the raised beds. Looked like Maggie was helping with the potato planting. That latest raised planter looks great and obviously works very well. Congratulations on your first egg ( let’s hope them hens get cracking with some more - sorry for the pun). The fencing really looks sturdy and smart - a welcome addition. That ditch is a great idea for draining the land - it may fill up and become a wildlife magnet. Can’t wait to see the plans for the toilet block/laundry. Only a short while ago you celebrated 100k subs now at 120k wow - onwards and upwards. Good luck as always. Dave Birmingham
It was so funny! Maggie kept trying to take the potatoes from the boys 😂😂 she was very interested and sniffing everything. Craig and Dia did an amazing job on the fencing 💪 very excited to start the next build 🎉
It's great seeing the progress, and thanks for sharing your journey with us all. The fencing and bitch look great you get some drone footage to show how its coming along, look forward to your next post.
H'guys for feeding chickens it is good to know that corn has calories however is poorly nutricious. It holds much omega 6 which is inflamatory. Grains the same thing. In the summer they absolutely do not need it if you can let them free range and give them scraps of your own cooking or vegtable garden. The best in the world poultry meat and eggs you can have is letting them sort out their own food in bugs and young grasses, maybe some letuce, they love it. The biggest problem for healthy eggs are the inability to free range, foxes, ferrets and other predators. Good luck 👍
Thanks so much for the tips, we really appreciate it 😊 we have been giving them courgettes as a treat and they've been going crazy for it! We've nearly just finished the bag of corn so wont replace, thanks for the advice
You are amazing!!! I've watched all you videos and wait impatiently for the new ones to appear. Thank you for being normal, realistic people and not 'over the top' crazy or flashy. Your humility and honesty is so refreshing. Thank you.
Hi Jon & Emilie, I just started binge watching you two on your amazing journey and luv it's development thus far and can't wait to be up to date and see what else you've done. It is really rewarding doing stuff yourself - not fuss re numpty folk on youtubeland who critisize you - there will always be those folks that think its a show how to show instead of this is the way you two do it and learn on the go.... The veggie patch is great and like others here when I saw your mint in the bed I said too nope if you don't separate it into a large pot or grow bag you'll end up with it overtaking the bed as it's a mad bush and goes crazy everywhere.... Ps luv the hat.... just wanted to say hi from Debzs from Oz
Very nice I watched the first video on Facebook a while back and saw a repeat of it so went to UA-cam to see if you are on it. Your veggies look fantastic good job.
@@CampOutWest We are also in Wales. We have a homestead in the mountains near Nasereth behind Caernarfon. We're tied to a big mortgage though so we envy you guys. You're doing an excellent job. PS my wife LOVES your amazing style Emily.
There's nothing like your very first egg, you never forget it so congratulations! I was so happy to see a new episode from you two, it made my day!! from Trish in Cape Bridgewater, Victoria Australia xxx
Brilliant progress. You might want to think about moving the mint and lemon balm to their own areas. Mint spreads like wild fire and will soon take over the raised bed. Lemon Balm ( my favourite ) from my experience is 'toxic' to other plants and you'll find they die back just to get away from it. 🤗🤗😎😎
Thanks Paul! The mint/lemon balm are in little pots in the raised beds actually, just placed on top, but thanks for the tip/advice! I didn't realise it could be toxic to other plants either so that's good to know!
Make sure you research what you plant some flowering vegetables need pollenator like bees and butterflies so you can't cover them unless you will be pollinating them by hand.
Wow, thats very expensive that Vegepod is £487 . You can make two 8 by 3 feet raised beds made from railway sleepers with two layers of sleepers on top of each other to give it more high for less than that. I have very similar with the space for the self watering ok you would need two to be the same sized of your one which i have but it was only two for €80. I have them a year now and they are standing up to everything so far. Its really looking fantastic you both got so much done i had to go back to see if i had missed a video. You can make a covering for the raised beds that comes off when not needed as we'll
We saw them on the TV show shark tank before, so it was so great to get to try them out for ourselves. We can see why they are so popular, especially for people that have limited space/no garden or mobility issue. They are the only veg in the garden that isn't currently under attack from bugs haha! We are loving having the garden so much, very pleased we decided to just go for it and plant, rather than wait for next season 🙂
Please consider Aquaponics - its an eco microclimate based food and fish harvesting system made famous by Murray Hallam using recycled water based nutrients from fish waste which plants eat and cleans the water for reuse in a constantly cycled microclimate - feed fish, they poop and grow, plants grow off poop and clean water - you eat food and fish when grown, then restock… love your channel too guys ❤
Great progress on the property. It's looking really good after all the hard work you guys have been putting in. Nice to see the young nephews getting involved too. Get em interested in your project early, that'll bear it's own fruit in the future. What a massive improvement from when you first took over the land. Well done.👍
I built an inexpensive high tunnel that I had great success with. A couple degrees warmer, with no wind to rob the plants of moisture made all the difference. In your climate I expect it could extend your season by a month.
Fabulous ! You are just such an inspiration. Love the joy you are getting out of your labours . Hope the chickens do their bit to contribute to pending harvest of wonderfulness . xx
Vegepods are very popular in NZ but the tops tend to blow away in strong winds. You will need to secure your tops with some type of strapping. Your raised beds look great.
Lovely progress, nice to see you have chickens! We keep chickens too, but in our small back garden. Just a suggestion, get the biggest enclosed run you can afford if they are not going to be free ranged and also as you are very rural, you might want to consider digging in some galvanized mesh to stop you having a visit from a fox. Chickens are a gardener's friend (apart from they will eat everything 🤣)- Their manure is such an amazing fertilizer! Just make sure to leave it for a few months before using it as it can burn your plants 😅
Next time you build anymore raised beds line the inside with plastic sheeting if the frames and wood will last years longer you will find they will rot in a couple/fue years
Another great video, love watching the progress you are making on the land and I find it quite educational....The guys doing the fencing certainly knew their job...Keep up the good work..
Thanks for the update guys. The hens starting to lay is great news. Em I hope the change in life style helps with your anxiety, watching your progress on your property makes me smile, almost as much as watching Maggie eat blackberry's it won't take her long to work out she can get them herself. It didn't take my dog long good luck guys ❤
Another great video. I can't believe how quickly the garden is growing! The hens are adorable ❤️. Really looking forward to the new block. Definitely my fave UA-cam channel xx
Thanks so much Frankie! Your comment has made our day ❤ we are so excited for the shower block and finally being able to shower inside after 15 months of showering outside haha! xx
First crop of your own grown produce the first of much more to come. Your hard work is a inspiration at what can but done Thank you for allowing us to eb part of your journey
You need to hurry up and open to us, I am desperate for a visit. After seeing all the things you have done (it's a lot) I want to come and see them in person. Loved the video, I love gardening I can't dig the garden anymore but we have a couple of raised beds we grow spring onions, radishes, lettuce and carrots. 😁
Fingers crossed we are ready to open for spring, we can't wait to welcome you all 🎉🎉🎉 hopefully the weather will be kinder to us now as it's currently pouring down 😂😂
your is garden is looking great well done also the border fencing is a very good idea especially the double one with ditch When I worked on a farm in the sixties I think its called a mole plough which is a cylinder which used with a tractor you plough lines to the ditch creating drainage tunnels to the ditch have a word a farmer especially an arable farmer good luck
The original plan with the fencing guys was we were going to use a mole plough from that drain all up the land but their tractor is huge and couldn't really do any straight runs with it on our land with all the trees and obstacles. Going to do a series of french drains now with a small excavator, drop in perforated pipe and clean gravel into the ditches as a means to direct to the exhaust ditch we've made
Great progress guys. Emily, you always look so lovely and clean and nicely dressed even when you're doing heavy work. I look like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards when I do it!
We're back 🎉 We've had a busy few weeks at our day jobs and working hard to save up our funds for what's coming up next on the land, so we hope you enjoy this video! This is also our first full vlog using our new mic's, so we hope it's improved our audio quality for you all 😁
I thought the audio was bugged, but it seems like the mic is only audible on the right channel. so when i watched this video only with my left earbud, the voices were muted.
Everything else: very nice vlog
We realised when we were editing we set the mic balance up wrong during filming 😂 just glad we got sound and no wind interference like we used to get on our gropro 😂 all a learning curve
Oops. I had that problem on another channel where they just got the rode wireless go mics, where you have a choice of either splitting the input so each transmitter is on a separate channel (i.e. mic 1 is left and mic 2 is right) which gives you flexibility in the edit room to tweak each mics relative volume separately - but they hadn't duplicated each channel for stereo, so like you say you got nothing in one earbud, or the alternative is to send a merged signal so both mics are recorded to L & R. Easier to edit but harder/impossible to fix any balance issues. Anyway audio sounds good here, but i didn't use earphones today so was blissfully unaware of balance issues ❤
@christophwallner473 thank you I was wondering why I couldn't hear anything
@@FallenHellcatsorry! We hope you can hear us now 😊
Warning! Separate the mint into its own container, if you don’t it will overwhelm the bed it’s planted in.
It's actually in a little pot, sat inside the raised bed, it's just so full you can't tell, but thanks for the tip! We have wild mint growing on the land already, smells amazing but it's everywhere 🤣
@@CampOutWest sorry for presuming, you were saying that you were new to the gardening game!
@@ShanghaiGoat that's ok 🙂 thankful for your tips and knowledge ❤️
Watch for spikes on some Russian Kale
For never growing anything before you have done phenomenally well ❤
Your dog has got the right idea - lying down resting while you do all the work!
She is too cute!
No shortcuts with you two. Love watching you progress🥰
Thanks Imelda ❤😊
I sound like a broken record but I absolutely love watching the progress you've made! These videos really make me smile! Just amazing what you've done! Excited for the next projects x
Kirsty, thank you so much!!! ❤😊
Don’t pick to many leaves off the kohl rabi, wait until the bulb is between golf ball and tennis ball size before harvest, the bulb is lovely grated into salads or roasted with potatoes or just steamed..
Thanks for the tips lewis! Can't wait to try them when they are ready. We saw a recipe last night and someone had made a type of 'chips' with them that looked amazing!
@@CampOutWest yes they make nice chips to, I also sent you a message on instagram about a worm bin, cheap to make but saves a lot of money in future
An absolutely inspiring journey you've embarked upon. Transforming abandoned land into a sustainable, off-grid homestead is no small feat, and the commitment you've shown is commendable. It's evident that you've invested not just financial resources but also an immense amount of hard work, time, and emotional energy. By taking the bold step of selling everything for this dream, you've given many of us the courage to consider sustainable living as a feasible and rewarding lifestyle. Your video serves as both an educational guide and a source of inspiration. Looking forward to witnessing the continued growth of your homestead. Best wishes.
Taking it day by day and loving every moment, lesson and step. Thank you so much for your support and for joining us on this adventure! x
Pullet eggs are always small. And tasty! The main difference between pullet eggs and 'normal' eggs is the amount of water. Nice to see you back. You have been very busy.
Maggie has been enjoying them scrambled with her breakfast 🥰 lucky girl!
ROOTS AND RUFUGE is the best UA-cam to learn gardening on. There’s a lot of teaching in their playlist 😊 Your garden is beautiful! 😊
Oh thanks for the tip! I will check them out 😊😊😊
Mic 🎤 👌 your garden looks great 👍
Congratulations on your 1st egg 😊
Love the new fencing, your property is really taking shape 👌🇦🇺🐨🦘
Thanks so much Kay! Really feel like we're getting somewhere now ❤
You should be congratulation the hen that layed the egg 😅. He didn't 😂
@@elainemcgran8828 😂😂😂 don't worry we thank the girls too! ❤
Well done on all the raised beds - it's so satisfying when you start to get an actual harvest, isn't it? A couple of tips on watering to make the most of it: if you water in the evening, it gives the water time to soak in before the heat of the day starts to evaporate it. And try to water at the base of plants rather than just from above. Water droplets on the leaves can just evaporate, and in strong sun, they can act like lenses and scorch the leaves. Good luck!
Yep yep yep, great tips.
Thanks so much for the great tips 😊 that's great! I will start watering in the evenings instead, thank you! xx
You two are a breath of fresh air. I love how you are trying to take your time and paying attention to detail and making your place so beautiful.
Thanks Rhonda, we really feel like we are getting somewhere now!
Great seeing the progress. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all, very inspirational.
Thanks! Please you enjoy watching 😊
Excellent progress. The veg garden is looking superb, great tip with the egg ,you could see the joy in your face . The fence makes a big difference really impressive. I am looking forward to the next update
I couldn't believe it when Jon showed me the egg! It was like Magic! Maggie loved eating every mouthful!
Garden coming along very nicely. When your beans start getting very big and too tough to eat leave them to go to seed and dry out - you can then use the seed next year to have new plants. If you have far too many seeds once dried you can cook them and eat them like kidney beans only they will be a lot bigger. They make a lovely tasting hummus too, albeit a strangely coloured one
Thanks for the tip Suzanna! I'm excited to see what we can grow from seed next spring. Love the idea of making kidney bean hummus too!
Amazed you got so much done considering you're both working on your other jobs too. The fence looks great and well done, whichever hen was first to lay. Hope it was Rosie, that's one of our cats' names. Oh and nice one nephews, your plants are winning 🪴🪴🪴
Thanks Lottie! That's nice of you to say as we feel like we're being slow haha! We have 4 weddings left for the season and then we have 6 months off again to fully focus on the land so we are so excited! The boys did such a good job!
Rocket needs to be well watered to stop it bolting. Mint in its own pot. When u prep veg in kitchen, retain seeds, dry them if wet, plant them next spring. If buying seeds look out for disease resistant, eg carrot resistant to carrot fly
Hi guys. When things get a bit to busy here is a small idea for the garden.
Look at getting a rain water collection system. Build a water header butt with a pump on a timer to water the garden at set times. You can then add nutrients to the irrigation system to enhance the growth of the vegetables. This will reduce your workload to simply checking your garden is watered. It will stimulate better growth.
Best of luck guys. 🙂
I wrote this comment at the start of the video. However you could do the above suggestion with the rest of the garden (raised beds)
Thanks for the tip! We were looking into a rain water system so this is a great suggestion 😁
How amazing everything looks. Great also to see the fence up. Thanks.
Craig & Dai did such a good job on the fence 👏
I'm Australian. And I get a huge kick out of seeing Aussie things - like Head Space and our rock bands - pop up in US, UK & European videos.
A small country in the middle of nowhere that can export to the world.
Love this Beth :) Both our brothers live in Australia! We love it over there, thanks for all the good stuff you give us in Wales!! 😄
Just a thought. When you are shovelling soil, wood chips, mulch or sand etc. from a heap - always operate from the ground level.
Amongst other things it reduces the heap’s footprint but when the shovel slides in from below the material above it automatically falls down .
By working from the top or part way up of a heap the shovel “bounces” against the edge of the stack.
A lot less energy is used when working from below.
Just try it!
Thanks so much for the tip Peter, that makes a lot of sense! We will try that next time :)
Love your guys videos and am in awe of what you've done. I work for a seed company, if you ever need any seeds or plants, please let me know.
Instead of draining the land, use Swales to migrate the water around the land. A pond will also help retain water for times of drought.
Hi you lovely couple, so good to see how well you are progressing. Your vegy plot is spectacular! For absolute beginners it all looks pretty professional to me, super healthy plants, boundary fence looks impressive, amazingly beautiful chickens, simply heartwarming video.❤
thanks Pat, we are enjoying planting/growing so much! We can't believe how much we are enjoying it. So pleased you enjoyed watching ❤
This is all coming together so beautifully, it’s a real treat to be following the progress you’ve made.
Can't believe it's our garden 😍
If you are getting a polytunnel, may I recommend "First Tunnels" we used one of their 12 feet wide tunnels at our community allotments. it was 35 feet long with double sliding doors at each end had twin roof supports and aluminium wind up air vents on one side, all for under £2000. well made and well worth every penny. Do not buy the cheap green plastic covered tunnels with poles that are only 1 inch dia. they are useless and will be wrecked in the first storm. The First Tunnel frame is 2 inch dia and sturdy as a rock...you could even rig a swing from the top of the arch and it would not move.
I have no connection with First Tunnels...I am just a very happy customer.
Dave
I'll be in touch, I work for a starting company that builds... all I'll say is tiny homes. :). Keep up the amazing work. I totally get it.. every mistake is a 'happy accident', I can bore my friends about different types of wood, types of soil I never knew existed and I'm no Builder; I'm 5ft 7 guy on a good day, need more watering! 😄
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I can't take credit though- my mother designed everything. I left university on my 21st birthday and continued to study for my Phd (in Applied History) while the roof was being put on a piece of freedom. No regrets- its worth it. Rest when you can!
observations: 1. you need gloves for your workers. they work faster and safer when they aren't worrying about hurting their hands (they may not know this but now you do.) 2. also why on earth do you always park the delivery or take away truck so far from the site. you trying to get your steps in? you work way harder than you need to with all the to-ing and fro-ing. 3. you also need a hose. for watering. (yeah i know it's nice and relaxing to water with a watering can -right now. wait a while. it gets old fast!) 4. why such low fencing? when you're going to the work and expense of putting it in, why not at least 6 or even 8 ft? most dogs will just hop over that ilttle fence (or climb it) and it is absolutely no barrier to deer at all. that said, i do love what you are doing. excited every time for the new video to come out!
Love that you feed the dog the brambles. only problem I have now with mine are, they eat them faster than I can pick
Mint and / or garlic are plants slugs and snails hate so plant in between other plants to keep at bay, make sure mint is in its own pot as it spreads
Hi, I'm really enjoying seeing what you two have accomplished in such a short time on your land. It proves that what you set your heart on doing pays off immensely. So happy for you both. 😊
Thank you! Really feel like we are finding our feet and getting somewhere now 😃
Love watching the progress and Maggie’s input on all the projects. We’ve kept rescue battery hens for many years and one of the best devices we’ve used is the Chuxaway pop hole auto opener /closer. It’s run on batteries and you simply set the times you want the pop hole door to open in the morning and close at night. It saves you having to get up very early in the summer and having to shut them up each night. Also if you have an evening out you know that they are safely tucked away.
We love that the weather has been dry enough for Maggie to enjoying staying out side with us on projects (she hates the wet weather so seeks refuge in side when it's bad haha) Oh we have one of the door openers! We love it, it's so handy although the batteries do not last very long haha!
Oh I’m surprised - they usually go for at least a year. Maybe you have a heavy door?
get yourself a cheap 18 sheet paper shredder they are able to shred cardboard great for the compost and base on the raised beds, breaks down far quicker,
Amazing, thanks for the tip!
Your videos are proof that hard work pays off. It is an absolute joy to watch your successes. They have been well earnt. Best wishes from Australia 👍😀🇦🇺
Thanks so much Dot! Really feel like we're progressing now 😀
Those beds are looking great! And almost no pest damage! Belter.
Thanks Katie! Fingers crossed we can keep the pests at bay haha!
You can boil the beetroot leaves like swiss chard we usually harvest our beetroot before it gets too big so the leaves are tender too. Really enjoying your progress
oh I cannot wait to try that! Thanks for the tip Denise! Who knew growing your own veg would be this fun!
You do incredible neat work... nothing out of it's place... everything is sooo well put together and planned... can't wait to see the rest.
Your nephews are awesome, great job planting boys! 🫛🥬🥕🫑🥒🧄 I’m late to the party, but just in case definitely move mint into its own place or your bed will be all mint 🤣 I’m so happy I can binge watch today. Home alone and mama is happy! Your homestead is off to an amazing start! 🩵🐓 (can’t wait to see your herb box) It’s so relaxing working in your own garden 🪴
also, you can increase egg output by adding protein - cooked red kidney beans are ideal
Thanks for the tip 🙂
Like watching the progress on your videos, your well chilled out delivery, sets me up for the day. Thanks.😊
Woo🎉 you’ve both come so far! 👍🏻👍🏻❤️😊
Thanks Georgiee ❤😊
Lovely vlog, the egg layer will be the chicken with the biggest red comb on its head. Well done with fencing. Keep up the good work. WCL
Thanks for the tip! We like it must be Hawk 😊
This is my favorite thing to watch on you tube-i look forward to every new episode, i find it equally calming and inspiring.
The veggies are looking so good as is the new fence-.You're a very inspirational couple you should be very proud of what your achieving.
Its pretty amazing.
Megan ❤ thank you! You are so kind! We feel so lucky we get to do this and never imagined so many people would be watching and cheering us on along the way, so thank you for your support! We are so greatful to have such a kind and supportive community behind us ❤ xx
So good to see the progress on your garden. Nothing like picking and eating straight from the garden
We honestly love it! It's the most satisfying feeling!
@@CampOutWest I know. I've grown all my life, have garden and two allotments, I still get sooooo excited as a seed pops it's head up, or I pick the first of something I've grown, just so exciting, and good for your spirit and your body. Xx
I read that you can usually tell which hen is laying because their red combs are more pronounced and they are more vocal!!
Oh that would be hawk then 😍 thanks for the tip
Fantastic gardening. I always leave 1 plant of every variety and let them go to seed. I have a great collection of spinach, chard, lettuce, broccoli, tomato seeds etc. My calendula is a volunteer in my garden yearly too. Enjoy. I have my own little UA-cam no dig garden channel. I think I have 15 subs. I wish I had the confidence to do more. I enjoyed your video and excitement of having a new garden.
Oh that's such a good idea! We will try that too, thank you! Well make that 16 subscribers now! Excited to see what you post ❤ we believe in you and can't wait to see what you post!
The first eggs laid by the girls are called , the fairy eggs. They are always very small or round or soft . Add some calcium to their diet to prevent the aforementioned egg shapes and you should be having larger eggs as the mature as layers. I just use the feed made for layers with the supplements already added.. Congrats. :)
Fairy eggs!! That's the cutest thing! Thanks so much for the tip, we will try that ❤
Ye are doing amazing. Mint is great but can take over. Maggie is so happy 😊
Love Maggie in the video ❤ she's the cutest!
So many more achievements. The garden is coming along great. It looks so tidy and organised with the raised beds. Looked like Maggie was helping with the potato planting. That latest raised planter looks great and obviously works very well. Congratulations on your first egg ( let’s hope them hens get cracking with some more - sorry for the pun). The fencing really looks sturdy and smart - a welcome addition. That ditch is a great idea for draining the land - it may fill up and become a wildlife magnet. Can’t wait to see the plans for the toilet block/laundry. Only a short while ago you celebrated 100k subs now at 120k wow - onwards and upwards. Good luck as always. Dave Birmingham
It was so funny! Maggie kept trying to take the potatoes from the boys 😂😂 she was very interested and sniffing everything. Craig and Dia did an amazing job on the fencing 💪 very excited to start the next build 🎉
It's great seeing the progress, and thanks for sharing your journey with us all. The fencing and bitch look great you get some drone footage to show how its coming along, look forward to your next post.
The fencing looks great, definitely best idea to get professional fencers in, drain is a good idea too, where does the water in the drain go?
Craig & Dai did such a good job! So pleased we found them!
What an absolute joy to watch your progress. Such an inspiring couple ❤
Thank you so much ❤❤❤
Fantastic it's really coming together now
So excited to start our next project 🎉
Good luck to you two on your wonderfully homestead.
H'guys for feeding chickens it is good to know that corn has calories however is poorly nutricious. It holds much omega 6 which is inflamatory. Grains the same thing. In the summer they absolutely do not need it if you can let them free range and give them scraps of your own cooking or vegtable garden. The best in the world poultry meat and eggs you can have is letting them sort out their own food in bugs and young grasses, maybe some letuce, they love it. The biggest problem for healthy eggs are the inability to free range, foxes, ferrets and other predators. Good luck 👍
Thanks so much for the tips, we really appreciate it 😊 we have been giving them courgettes as a treat and they've been going crazy for it! We've nearly just finished the bag of corn so wont replace, thanks for the advice
You are amazing!!! I've watched all you videos and wait impatiently for the new ones to appear. Thank you for being normal, realistic people and not 'over the top' crazy or flashy. Your humility and honesty is so refreshing. Thank you.
Thank you for saying that ❤️ we try to just be real and ourselves, so that's nice to hear xxx
Hi Jon & Emilie, I just started binge watching you two on your amazing journey and luv it's development thus far and can't wait to be up to date and see what else you've done. It is really rewarding doing stuff yourself - not fuss re numpty folk on youtubeland who critisize you - there will always be those folks that think its a show how to show instead of this is the way you two do it and learn on the go.... The veggie patch is great and like others here when I saw your mint in the bed I said too nope if you don't separate it into a large pot or grow bag you'll end up with it overtaking the bed as it's a mad bush and goes crazy everywhere.... Ps luv the hat.... just wanted to say hi from Debzs from Oz
Very nice I watched the first video on Facebook a while back and saw a repeat of it so went to UA-cam to see if you are on it. Your veggies look fantastic good job.
For healthier bushier plants look into the way you harvest. Invest in a pair of snipping secateurs rather than tearing you'll se the difference.
thanks for the tip! 😁
My wife and I love watching your videos. You two are awesome ❤
Thanks so much Jason! and Mrs Jason 😊❤
@@CampOutWest We are also in Wales. We have a homestead in the mountains near Nasereth behind Caernarfon. We're tied to a big mortgage though so we envy you guys. You're doing an excellent job. PS my wife LOVES your amazing style Emily.
Aaaaarrggghh I commented yesterday I wanted an update and here it is! Am I a witch?!?!
Hocus pocus 🔮🔮🔮🧹🧹🧹🪄🪄🪄
So sorry that you had to sell everything, good luck with your van build.
Now you know how Cabbage White butterflies got their name! 😉
😂😂😂 I can't blame them, I love a cabbage 🥬
There's nothing like your very first egg, you never forget it so congratulations! I was so happy to see a new episode from you two, it made my day!! from Trish in Cape Bridgewater, Victoria Australia xxx
The most exciting feeling! Maggie enjoyed it scrambled with her morning breakfast 🧡
Brilliant progress. You might want to think about moving the mint and lemon balm to their own areas. Mint spreads like wild fire and will soon take over the raised bed. Lemon Balm ( my favourite ) from my experience is 'toxic' to other plants and you'll find they die back just to get away from it. 🤗🤗😎😎
Thanks Paul! The mint/lemon balm are in little pots in the raised beds actually, just placed on top, but thanks for the tip/advice! I didn't realise it could be toxic to other plants either so that's good to know!
wow, what a difference guys
We are so happy!
Make sure you research what you plant some flowering vegetables need pollenator like bees and butterflies so you can't cover them unless you will be pollinating them by hand.
thanks for the tip Clara :)
Wow, thats very expensive that Vegepod is £487 . You can make two 8 by 3 feet raised beds made from railway sleepers with two layers of sleepers on top of each other to give it more high for less than that.
I have very similar with the space for the self watering ok you would need two to be the same sized of your one which i have but it was only two for €80. I have them a year now and they are standing up to everything so far.
Its really looking fantastic you both got so much done i had to go back to see if i had missed a video.
You can make a covering for the raised beds that comes off when not needed as we'll
We saw them on the TV show shark tank before, so it was so great to get to try them out for ourselves. We can see why they are so popular, especially for people that have limited space/no garden or mobility issue. They are the only veg in the garden that isn't currently under attack from bugs haha! We are loving having the garden so much, very pleased we decided to just go for it and plant, rather than wait for next season 🙂
Wow! How those veg grew. Looking forward to your next video xx😊😊
thanks so much Christine! Can't believe how much they have grown!
Good to see your veg growing so well, keep up the good work 🏴👍
Thanks so much Mike! 😊
Brilliant! Loved this episode, it’s all coming together guys, well done!!
So lovely.
You've done brilliantly and worked so hard.
Kudos to you.
Hope yo catch you around someday.
All the best.
Thanks so much Harry 😊
Always relaxing. Loved the very soft background. Look forward and love your calming videos.
That's so nice to hear Valerie ❤
Please consider Aquaponics - its an eco microclimate based food and fish harvesting system made famous by Murray Hallam using recycled water based nutrients from fish waste which plants eat and cleans the water for reuse in a constantly cycled microclimate - feed fish, they poop and grow, plants grow off poop and clean water - you eat food and fish when grown, then restock… love your channel too guys ❤
Great progress on the property. It's looking really good after all the hard work you guys have been putting in. Nice to see the young nephews getting involved too. Get em interested in your project early, that'll bear it's own fruit in the future. What a massive improvement from when you first took over the land. Well done.👍
We loved having them visit! Very excited to have them pick the veg with us and cooking us a nice meal during their next trip 😃
Stunning raised beds and can’t believe how much things have grown. Great idea that new bed with the cover 👍
Isn't the vegepod great! It's made everything grow so much quicker! we'll be eating carrots in no time 😄
Yeayyyy! Step by step closer to your big dreams. ❤
I built an inexpensive high tunnel that I had great success with. A couple degrees warmer, with no wind to rob the plants of moisture made all the difference. In your climate I expect it could extend your season by a month.
Sounds great Ray! We can't wait for spring to set up a full food garden! Very excited!
Can't wait to come and stay with you when you're open! Looks wonderful & you're doing a smashing job! From - your #1 fan 👀
I’m sure in mentioned this before but wood chips bind up the nitrogen in the soil, so not advised to use in garden beds.
Thanks John, we will have a read up on that! Thanks for the tip :)
Garden is doing great!
We are so happy with it, thanks Ginger 😊❤
Fabulous ! You are just such an inspiration. Love the joy you are getting out of your labours . Hope the chickens do their bit to contribute to pending harvest of wonderfulness . xx
Vegepods are very popular in NZ but the tops tend to blow away in strong winds. You will need to secure your tops with some type of strapping. Your raised beds look great.
Thanks for the tip Jean, we will do that! :)
Lovely progress, nice to see you have chickens! We keep chickens too, but in our small back garden. Just a suggestion, get the biggest enclosed run you can afford if they are not going to be free ranged and also as you are very rural, you might want to consider digging in some galvanized mesh to stop you having a visit from a fox.
Chickens are a gardener's friend (apart from they will eat everything 🤣)- Their manure is such an amazing fertilizer! Just make sure to leave it for a few months before using it as it can burn your plants 😅
It’s absolutely beautiful
You guys are doing wonderful things on your property
Wow well done on all the planting yous have done . Yous are doing a fantastic job , cant wait for the next phase 🚽🚿 lol xxx😊
We are so excited to finally how a shower inside and an actual toilet after 15 months of outside showers and a camping toilet haha! xxx
Next time you build anymore raised beds line the inside with plastic sheeting if the frames and wood will last years longer you will find they will rot in a couple/fue years
Another great video, love watching the progress you are making on the land and I find it quite educational....The guys doing the fencing certainly knew their job...Keep up the good work..
Thanks Sandy! Yes Craig and Dai were amazing! You can tell they do it day in day out, amazing job 💪
Thanks for the update guys. The hens starting to lay is great news. Em I hope the change in life style helps with your anxiety, watching your progress on your property makes me smile, almost as much as watching Maggie eat blackberry's it won't take her long to work out she can get them herself. It didn't take my dog long good luck guys ❤
Another great video. I can't believe how quickly the garden is growing! The hens are adorable ❤️. Really looking forward to the new block. Definitely my fave UA-cam channel xx
Thanks so much Frankie! Your comment has made our day ❤ we are so excited for the shower block and finally being able to shower inside after 15 months of showering outside haha! xx
First crop of your own grown produce the first of much more to come. Your hard work is a inspiration at what can but done Thank you for allowing us to eb part of your journey
Thanks Vince 😊 very glad we decided to give it a go planting so late in the season
Ditch is g8. Might be better if u could cheaply cover it to reduce it filling up with leaf litter etc. Doesn't have to be anything fancy
My grandfather used to say "if you want to get ahead, get a hat". It's obviously working for you guys! You're doing great work!
Can I suggest that you have a gate at the ditch end because you will need access to it once or twice a year to keep the ditch clear
Great suggestion Maxine 😄 we have access at one end, Jon was also thinking of adding a step or something similar
I absolutely love watching your videos, well done to you both!
Thanks so much Kate! ❤
You need to hurry up and open to us, I am desperate for a visit. After seeing all the things you have done (it's a lot) I want to come and see them in person. Loved the video, I love gardening I can't dig the garden anymore but we have a couple of raised beds we grow spring onions, radishes, lettuce and carrots. 😁
Fingers crossed we are ready to open for spring, we can't wait to welcome you all 🎉🎉🎉 hopefully the weather will be kinder to us now as it's currently pouring down 😂😂
your is garden is looking great well done also the border fencing is a very good idea especially the double one with ditch When I worked on a farm in the sixties I think its called a mole plough which is a cylinder which used with a tractor you plough lines to the ditch creating drainage tunnels to the ditch have a word a farmer especially an arable farmer good luck
The original plan with the fencing guys was we were going to use a mole plough from that drain all up the land but their tractor is huge and couldn't really do any straight runs with it on our land with all the trees and obstacles. Going to do a series of french drains now with a small excavator, drop in perforated pipe and clean gravel into the ditches as a means to direct to the exhaust ditch we've made
Looks heavenly.
We are so happy with it! 😊
Great progress guys. Emily, you always look so lovely and clean and nicely dressed even when you're doing heavy work. I look like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards when I do it!