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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • #lifeinthecountryside #diyprojects #reclamation

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  • @PC-zg3eo
    @PC-zg3eo 4 місяці тому +7

    Jael, you are such a hard worker. I think you are going to indeed reclaim the land. Someone not interested in agriculture would not probably not fare well but I think you are going to make this property more valuable than you can imagine. 🙏🏾

    • @lyndaodhiambo7417
      @lyndaodhiambo7417 4 місяці тому +1

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much. It is all I have. I'm determined to make it work and your words really encourage me. ❤️

    • @ritaranee4787
      @ritaranee4787 4 місяці тому

      You could make a drainage pond to keep fish

  • @tonnyndundahse69
    @tonnyndundahse69 4 місяці тому +7

    So refreshing, you can consider digging a water pan if the space allows then use the water during dry season for your garden

  • @margaretandei6186
    @margaretandei6186 4 місяці тому +9

    Wooow! Just can't wait to do this in my land. I love farming

  • @mercywandera5317
    @mercywandera5317 4 місяці тому +9

    Watching these videos makes me want to make the big move to the village life tomorrow.
    I admire

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому +1

      I'm glad you're enjoying them. I will you the very best of those plans

  • @redsak5311
    @redsak5311 4 місяці тому +4

    Jael you are rich in so many ways. What a lovely garden

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much. I count them blessings every day 🙏

  • @EricAbega-n1e
    @EricAbega-n1e 4 місяці тому +4

    Ilove you lady the way you work,ieven can't work like you.congratulations

  • @annmarywamaya5025
    @annmarywamaya5025 4 місяці тому +2

    ❤❤ perfect example turning lemons into lemonade🙌

  • @MONICA.319
    @MONICA.319 4 місяці тому +1

    What a great harvest of arrow roots, the Best feeling ever, i enjoyed learning about diffrent types of trees.. Happy that you can see with the experiment and know what plants trive in your land. Soo happy to witness your hard work praying off. More blessings jael ❤

  • @yvevela7822
    @yvevela7822 4 місяці тому +4

    Jael bonjour. Good luck with the building of your driveways. Yes Cypres trees are beautiful indeed. We have clay ground also, and our fruit trees grow nicely, if you want to know which trees I will tell you next time. I keep a journal of the dates we planted what. The Taro roots looked good.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      I will appreciate more ideas on crops and trees I can grow here. I'll be waiting

    • @yvevela7822
      @yvevela7822 4 місяці тому

      @@jaelofthevillage On our clay ground we have Cherry trees, Apricots, Peaches, Figs, Apples, Pears, Prunes and Berries (blue berries, black berries, red berries), even tomatoes, paprika, watermelon and melon we have grown but don't anymore because when the weather is too dry they don't grow well and needs lots of watering.

    • @yvevela7822
      @yvevela7822 4 місяці тому

      Jael you will have to try and test which grows on your kind of clay ground

  • @bentaodipo
    @bentaodipo 3 місяці тому

    You have been very inspiring to me! I cant stop watching your videos. I am tempted to start something new Jael!

  • @user-ts6wr1un8g
    @user-ts6wr1un8g 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this update, Jael. Yes, I do remember when you planted the tarro. Great to see the fruit of your hard work. Please keep hope alive and never give up. God bless the fruits of your labor and may he fulfill your dreams.🙏🙏✌✌

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much, darling. He surely rewards hard work. Blessings

  • @rachelwagema2285
    @rachelwagema2285 4 місяці тому +1

    Your attitude towards your property makes God turn it to gold❤

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      I love this. Yes,I believe one day it will be just as I always dreamed

  • @mimi-pb5gn
    @mimi-pb5gn 4 місяці тому

    Hi Jael great job trying out different plants to see what works & what doesn’t. If your land is not even you can create a natural pond by having small French drains that direct water to all meet at the pond for water harvesting for the dry season & you can then add ducks & they are good for your garden & don’t destroy like chickens but add value as keeping pesticides & weeds at bay. ❤all the best

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for these new tips. I'm considering the French drains. Someone mentioned it here

  • @aggiebaibe6494
    @aggiebaibe6494 4 місяці тому +1

    Jael, one thing I have learnt over the years as a passionate nature lover is, when ur planting a tree seedling, n u remove all the soil from the roots with water, as in after taking the plastic off, u place it in a bucket or cup of water n all the soil comes off, the roots straighten n when u plant it it really takes a short period of time to blossom compared to the ones planted with compacted roots. U should try it.

  • @60pluslife
    @60pluslife 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow! The Nduma is ready! So fast. Keep for me, I am coming soon 😅

  • @wandabryantsmith2004
    @wandabryantsmith2004 4 місяці тому +1

    I like following your farming adventures. You keep trying plants and trees and I enjoy the journey with you!

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      I'm always so happy when they stand the soggy soils. One day this swamp will be a forest. Thanks for sticking around. ❤️

  • @samueloyombra8622
    @samueloyombra8622 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you Jael for this video, especially during this rainy season. How sloppy is your land? Have you thought of digging a deep trench along the parcel to drain the water downstream? Are there any experts in the channel to help out? Can she bring soil from somewhere to raise up the entire ground? But also remember that water is a very valuable resource. How else can one harness and exploit this resource without just draining it away to waste?

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому +8

      I have a trench along the fence to drain the excess water. I intend to put up a fish pond somewhere in the property. Harvesting rain water will also reduce the flooding. I'm building a tank soon.

    • @ritaranee4787
      @ritaranee4787 4 місяці тому

      A nice pond

  • @janendombi196
    @janendombi196 4 місяці тому

    Jael you really know you want i love that

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      😁 oh yes. I have some big dreams for this property.

  • @elizabethmack5407
    @elizabethmack5407 4 місяці тому +1

    Good seeing you again I had been missing you have a bless day

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Nice to have you here,always. Sending lots of love

  • @sonstous4692
    @sonstous4692 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi sis..Well, I feel so welcome to your channel. Even more so, with this vid. Me too, I love trees and all they do for us and the world. I enjoy seeing trees planted. After all, we are people of the Earth. Wonderful to have trees, we could use more! Thank you so "very" much!!! 😇

  • @tonnyndundahse69
    @tonnyndundahse69 4 місяці тому

    I admire her hardwork and excellent planning, planting trees is the best thing you have done, cant believe those blue gum are only a year old

  • @tsitsi330_zw
    @tsitsi330_zw 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi Jael. I like all the trees you have planted on your land. Great work you are doing.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I love to preserve and welcome nature to my humble abode

    • @tsitsi330_zw
      @tsitsi330_zw 4 місяці тому

      @@jaelofthevillage ❤❤❤

  • @moiraminayo1692
    @moiraminayo1692 4 місяці тому

    Good afternoon jael you are a hard working lady keep it happy. God bless you

  • @mafydavtv
    @mafydavtv 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi sis congratulations to all the success in your home karibu sana. I am very happy for you and I thank GOD ALMIGHTY for providing the resources. Thank GOD for your life because you are very blessed.

  • @carolagola752
    @carolagola752 4 місяці тому

    I can't wait to see your complete house,so inspirational

  • @lorettamallinga5114
    @lorettamallinga5114 4 місяці тому +1

    I always enjoy your videos.

  • @justloveit5178
    @justloveit5178 4 місяці тому

    Hi Jael, thanks for sharing another wonderful video.
    How nice are those arrow roots, enjoy some for me I love arrow roots, iwe ni ya kushemusha, fried or roasted, I just love them. Be blessed dear ❤😊

  • @roseotieno9749
    @roseotieno9749 4 місяці тому

    Congratulations, on the great work you are doing. ❤

  • @lindakabogo1858
    @lindakabogo1858 4 місяці тому

    Good job ladies. I love people who do things accurately...preferctly it has been a journey trying to understand engineering.

  • @mariediauma5766
    @mariediauma5766 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks sharing with us wonderful lifestyle😍😍

  • @irenemuya7305
    @irenemuya7305 4 місяці тому +1

    The bananas are really doing well. 👍👍

  • @DorothyKinya-fc3mu
    @DorothyKinya-fc3mu 4 місяці тому

    Your hardwork is being rewarded in a beautiful way,am manifesting this for myself

  • @carolinecongo1179
    @carolinecongo1179 4 місяці тому

    Wow, learning so much from you Jael. May your efforts pay back. Enjoy your home girl.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      I'm learning a lot from you,too. Keep the tips coming

  • @dorothyymiruka3615
    @dorothyymiruka3615 4 місяці тому

    Nice video there Jael. Wow, you really have green fingers. You are blessed ❤️

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Oh yes. My grandma always wanted me to plant her vegetables because they did very well when I planted.

  • @rosemuema3850
    @rosemuema3850 4 місяці тому

    Your trees are thriving Waw... Village life is beautiful.. Arrowroots came out soo well.

  • @genevievegk
    @genevievegk 4 місяці тому

    Finally here..been long what a transformation..congratulations on your new "profession"❤

  • @richman_254
    @richman_254 4 місяці тому

    Get an excavator to dig the driveway. Also consider rearing geese. Nice video

  • @cindyrichards9471
    @cindyrichards9471 4 місяці тому +1

    Try planting some eucalyptus trees, they are good at drinking excess water.

  • @KerryMogeni-xl8bk
    @KerryMogeni-xl8bk 4 місяці тому

    I really lov ur hardwork n always busy around,keep going❤❤

  • @estherekirapa-yp2wz
    @estherekirapa-yp2wz 4 місяці тому

    Hii Jael nice to see the progress that is going on your piece of land.

  • @thecrochetnichekenya9229
    @thecrochetnichekenya9229 4 місяці тому

    The pumpkins will do well.

  • @bettygachao9596
    @bettygachao9596 4 місяці тому

    Enjoy your cuo of tea with your fust harvest if arrow Roots. Musy be a nice feeling

  • @victorianameneverner8922
    @victorianameneverner8922 4 місяці тому

    Indeed don't give up

  • @makenna3j198
    @makenna3j198 4 місяці тому

    You are such an inspiration, watching you from Mombasa.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому +1

      I'm glad to be one. Thank you so much,Makena

  • @Everblessfamily
    @Everblessfamily 4 місяці тому

    This is awesome ladies you should invite everbless family tv to help you guys there subscribed from Jamaica

  • @carlagemin2846
    @carlagemin2846 4 місяці тому

    Wauw good encouragement. Thank so much.❤

  • @angelamuchomba8004
    @angelamuchomba8004 4 місяці тому

    Wow wow Congratulations Jael ur doing well
    ......

  • @blasioshitsirishibachi9739
    @blasioshitsirishibachi9739 4 місяці тому

    The swampy nature is actually blessing! You just dont know. Do proper reclaiming and you shall enjoy.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Sure. I'm trying my best. I know it will turn out great

  • @peresngugi6925
    @peresngugi6925 4 місяці тому +1

    Mungu azidi kuwabariki wanadada❤️

  • @stellaKAU
    @stellaKAU 4 місяці тому

    Hello, I know willows grow near water and just did quick research and indeed willows help with swampy land by breaking up the clay underneath and drawing water deeper. Try it! Willows are also beautiful. Apparently some grasses do the same. I googled 'what plants to grow to improve swampy land'

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Wow! I didn't know about willows. What a beautiful tree. I don't know if I will find it here,but I'd love one in my yard

  • @charlesmuriungi4547
    @charlesmuriungi4547 4 місяці тому

    Thank yu jael for this vedio I actually requested..in the last episode

  • @Bonita16
    @Bonita16 4 місяці тому

    This is so interesting. I am learning

  • @elizabethmwalo8424
    @elizabethmwalo8424 4 місяці тому +1

    Jael why don't you grow the trees around the four corners of your fencing, except where you have constructed your house.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому +2

      Yes,dear. There are so many trees along the fences,only that they're still young and may not be visible in the video.

  • @smilenovember7287
    @smilenovember7287 4 місяці тому

    Watching from South Sudan juba 🙏❤️

  • @MsClaireKe
    @MsClaireKe 4 місяці тому

    Good job Jael❤❤

  • @JourneywithKasitti
    @JourneywithKasitti 4 місяці тому

    Pumpkins will grow too.

  • @florenceologi9124
    @florenceologi9124 4 місяці тому

    Jael can you try arrow root? It does well in such place

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому +1

      Hey Florence. You must have skipped some parts of the video. I have arrow roots. I even harvested some.

    • @florenceologi9124
      @florenceologi9124 4 місяці тому +1

      @@jaelofthevillage seen and saw it at the end ,kudos dear

  • @charlesopudo7192
    @charlesopudo7192 4 місяці тому +1

    Pls use Garden Gloves, and Gumboot.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      I honestly enjoy touching the soil with bare hands. The gumboots, I agree

  • @gordonotieno2637
    @gordonotieno2637 4 місяці тому

    You receive so much love but the love birds hate you.

  • @giotfcvkkhg
    @giotfcvkkhg 4 місяці тому

    Pine is good, only that it does not allow other things to grow around it.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Oh yes. It takes up all the water and nutrients.

  • @hedykarim3614
    @hedykarim3614 4 місяці тому

    Make some swales and divert water .

  • @I_ampeter
    @I_ampeter 2 місяці тому

    What type of soil do you have in your home? I would like to own some land there. I will appreciate your response to this, thank you

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  2 місяці тому

      I have clay soil. It's not the same case with my neighbours. Apparently, there are only two homes with this type of soil here.

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 4 місяці тому +1

    Kenya?

  • @JeremiahMbui-me7ff
    @JeremiahMbui-me7ff 4 місяці тому

    A huge Dry well ?

  • @priscarndiritu334
    @priscarndiritu334 4 місяці тому

    Have you considered digging/building a dam. And then cut the drainage to it. Then you will never lack water, and then you can raise fish. Amd then thank me later.😂

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      😅 very good idea. I want to use it for keeping fish

  • @parmoyangidut8788
    @parmoyangidut8788 4 місяці тому

    Longtime❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ubaachieng4668
    @ubaachieng4668 4 місяці тому

    Maybe you can try growing the trees that don't love the swamp on dirt mounds.

  • @victorianameneverner8922
    @victorianameneverner8922 4 місяці тому

    🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @joanmuturi6707
    @joanmuturi6707 4 місяці тому

    try plantain also

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Sure. I'm trying to find the seedlings. They're not common here.

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Sure. I'm trying to find the seedlings. They're not common here.

  • @EricAbega-n1e
    @EricAbega-n1e 4 місяці тому

    Jael is that another(anew) plot?

  • @kodhealfayoaruwa9197
    @kodhealfayoaruwa9197 4 місяці тому

    'Ptivacy' for mating ladybirds😜

  • @Magnolia5
    @Magnolia5 4 місяці тому

    Blessings Jael🥰. Please be encouraged! I think you are doing a fantastic job with what you have to work with. I pray God continues to send those across your path who will continuously give you a helping hand. It’s wonderful to have a knowledgeable big sis to give you advice and a helping hand. I believe one of your end results awards will be “this is what happens when you take what is considered nothing and make something of it!!!” Your homestead is already looking so much better than it did after the fire! The arrowroot and banana trees are looking great! Continue to move forward with your vision as blessings overtake you on all sides. Mungu akubariki! 💜🥰🙏🏾👏🏾🫶🏾🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @mickietash
    @mickietash 4 місяці тому

    So blue gum trees are best for absorbing water? Like in a swampy area? Do their leaves fall off often?

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Yes,they're good for waterlogged soils. The leaves fall off in the dry season.

  • @THEDOB254
    @THEDOB254 4 місяці тому

    I love your positive energy in everything you do. You spark meaningful inspiration to many people . Thank you

  • @Newtonsgalore
    @Newtonsgalore 4 місяці тому

    Those papyrus family plants do well in the swampy area.nice driveway

  • @jannymakenn8156
    @jannymakenn8156 4 місяці тому

    Plant few cedar swamp trees to help soak up the water

    • @jaelofthevillage
      @jaelofthevillage  4 місяці тому

      Oh thanks for this. I didn't know about cedars