FINALLY, PLANS REVEALED FOR THE LAND REGENERATION PROJECT. SWALES, AGRO FORESTRY & MORE
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- čas přidán 9. 04. 2024
- It's been a while since we began the land regeneration project on our homestead here in Portugal. This is the most watched project on the channel BUT I haven't shown you my plans, and considerations and explained what our goals are.
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Hi there :) We're Marc & Allys, a couple who left the UK in 2021 to search of somewhere we could build a homestead. This led us to one of Portugal's beautiful natural parks.
Self-sufficiency is important to us, whilst we're not off grid, we're keen to rely less and less on external systems. Follow us as we take on many things for the first time - learning as we go. DIY, Gardening, Growing our own food, Homestead'ing, Studying our land, Learning about permaculture and other farming techniques. We also plan to regenerate our abandoned land and create a thriving ecosystem - which isn't an easy task given we're in Portugal's hottest region (Alentejo!)
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Eucalyptus trees take so much water out of the land. They also catch fire easily and they and Fir trees were responsible for the fierce spreading forest fires in the Mediterranean over the past couple of years.
Portugal & Turkish farms / homesteads in particular are cutting down Fir & Eucalyptus trees to ensure future safety of their homes and land.
You are both doing brilliant work with your land. You will be repaid in the future with all that lovely food. 😊
Nothing wrong with Eucalyptus trees. I'm amazed by the total hysteria in Europe regarding the species.
untrue eucalyptus don't use anymore water than most trees and they use far less than things like cotton and potatoes what they do do is constantly drop leaves which build up around them and being hard tke considerable time to decompose so excluding other plants as for being a fire hazard yes if not properly managed .
Eucalyptus trees are not and have never been part of the European flora, they are invasive (like all types of acacias that are decimating our forests) introduced mainly in Portugal with a single objective, the economic one, to produce pulp for paper production. This has destroyed our forests. Just see that large eucalyptus plantations have almost no animal life, just a few insects and little else. But as it gives quick money to landowners, that's all that counts... there are millions to put out fires that disgrace this country that has become drier every year, just to maintain an industry and business worth millions to put out the fires !
It’s not good for europe as it takes over and catched fire. Lots of other options, so best avoid
You've put a lot of thought into it and I commend you for that. I fully support the planting of native trees and a food forest for yourselves.
You're sounding more and more like a horticulturist, you guys have come on so far, I find you personally massively inspirational. Thank you. 🎖️🎖️🎖️
Marc and Alys I admire you both greatly for what you are trying to do for the abandoned land. Not for money but to try and renew and make the land well again and long term well.
Do I understand the details of your plan umm nope sorry I am not well informed on stuff like that BUT I do get the gist of what you are trying to do. I always knew you had a well thought out adaptable plan for it so just watch and learn and enjoy.
Thank you both for caring when others like myself can't or for the ones that just don't care 😊
When planting out plants/pansies you can put them in a bucket of water so they cover the top of the pot. When the air bubbles stop you can plant them in the ground. You can let the pansies seed and you will have more plants. The grass looks lush you could do with some animals to help keep the grass down. Love what you are doing with the trees and land.
It is amazing the rapid growth on everything after all the rains. My first time being the first person to give you a thumbs up. Love your channel.
I'm the first person to thumbs up this comment haha your right though by the time I see a video it's always been liked and commented hahah
Boa noite! The name of this flower is Pansy.Like its violet cousins, the pansy flower is edible. Therefore, it is part of the vast list of PANC (non-conventional food plant). Pansies can be used to make dishes more colorful and appetizing. Flowers are used in preparations such as desserts, recipes.
Pretty little pansies that Alyce is planting.
Love your plans for the regeneration of the land. Have you thought of planting comfrey, (Symfytum) ? It has a huge long tap root that brings up nutrients that trees can then use. It’s a big plant, can be chopped and left in place to improve soil or made into liquid fertilizer. Lots of info online.
I am excited with you guys about the plan to regenerate your land. You have come so far in such a short time and having a plan in place to carry out work is a huge part of the battle won. Plan very clearly and in detail explained. I'm looking forward to coming postings. Well done!
Now we understand! Well explained too. Love the notion that you are flexible in your approach, working with nature instead of trying to impose your ideas on it. Makes a lot of sense - can't wait to see how it comes along. And it's not 'work' is it - more of an engaging 'hobby'!🤣🤣
Wonderful, what you are doing on that land. Thank you for loving the land and helping it thrive. Blessings to you both
How’s your tropical seeds doing, as the banana trees, and the cuttings in the sand, in the polytunnel, 🙂🌴🌵🌳🌻
hit and miss - some have come up, some not :)
Just a tip when planting use your heel to tap the root in not the front of the foot. They say you can damage the roots if done the wrong way. I got that from all the gardening programs I watched. Gardeners' world are always saying it. 😅. Did you put water into the hole before you put the tree in. 😮
Everyone else in Portugal are cutting do and clearing land of Eucalyptus trees because of the Eucalyptus oil in the trees burns so fast and have caused a lot of damage,
The flowers are pansys probably one of the most common border, container flowers. You can get spring ones summer ones and winter ones
Brilliant! Admirable.
Please don't be embarrassed about WHY you are doing it. You are creating a world, a life, an ecosystem which is new and yours. This is special and is in effect what the whole world needs to do. Respect nature, help it, work with it - for no other reason than that the two of you WANT to do it. ❤ As I said. Save the land. Save the world. Very very impressive❤🎉
Love your channel and your ethos - keep doing what you’re
doing - the world (your bit ) will be a better place god bless you both.
A stake is recommended for a newly planted fruit tree. It keeps the tree stem stable and stops the root system from moving in the wind until the roots have grown an settled firmly into the soil. See it moving at 6:30 of the video. Perhaps move the tag to the bottom of the tree.
I really respect what you are doing to replenish the earth with proper design and care. Mother earth gives back when given love and attention. The planet is heating up and you help fend off that heat. Thank you from the USA...Northwest south of Seattle area.
Absolutely brilliant detailed plans...so Virgo 🤣! You've done an amazing amount of research n studying...🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟to you guys..
It sounds a very interesting project it will keep you going for while, we appreciate the research behind this giant regeneration can t wait to see all the trees you mentioned planted it will look fantastic .
absolute legend! you, geoff lawton and canadian permaculture legacy for presidents
I know from another blogger in Portugal that Mimosa (Australian I believe) is a massive pest. The silky oak are gorgeous aren't they? I thought they were only here in Australia. Your water retention works are fabulous. It all helps. Have seen documents showing similar action taken in the desert areas and in India where the land has gone from tropical to nearly barren. It seems like magic and is wonderful to see. Best wishes
I hope your food forest takes off and does well. Have been looking more into growing one.
Those flowers you planted at the end of the video are winter plants. Good for nov to april...
You are building a really nice homestead. Gona be seet really fast.
Your pansies are lovely, but dead-head them for longer flowering, and to stop them getting leggy. Then let them go to seed later. They will form a seed ball that dries, splits, and flicks seeds for you. As these are probably F1 varieties, you'll get even more colours then too from the throw back genetics. Always fun.
The silky oak tree you show is remarkably similar to what I was told was silver oak, I think I might have silky oak. It is the fastest growing tree I've ever planted. My parents gave me some that came up under their trees that are at least sixty years old, and really tall, beautiful trees.👍
You've compiled a thoughtful plan. I enjoy watching your progress. Pansies are great border plants.
I absolutely love your plans Marc and Allys. Bloody marvellous!
Wow, what an amazing plan, I love the detail of all the plants you are planning. Great progress so far, but after seeing your plans I am excited about what is going to be happening. Thanks for sharing, it's going to be a great learning experience watching the project over time.👍
pretty pansies amazing work you are doing
I really enjoy watching your hard work coming to fruition and the future enhancement of your land you seem to be well versed in land management good luck going forward for you and your partner.
Top work guys. I can tell you’ve done so much research on the land regeneration project and this will pay dividends for the future. It’s going to look amazing and benefit yourselves and the wildlife.
Keep up the good work, it’s great following your progress ✌🏻
Love the pansies!!! And also love Vincas.😊😊
I really admire what you are trying to achieve! The flowers are pansies
I agree with Allys, pink lady's are my favourites too. I would still put your clover seeds out
I'm amazed at what you are doing and all the learning you are doing on this massive subject for land generation. It's great to see you applying these forest garden techniques. I like how you are doing a prototype on your worst land as this will likely have the biggest impact. I'm using David Jacke and Martin Crawford authors as guidance for my forest garden who advise allowing space for your plantings and to avoid competition for healthy plants so I shall have to consider what you are saying here as it's about initially improving your soil intensively. How you do this with a full time job is beyond me. Thanks for sharing.
Love the explanation and watching the progress you are making.
Honey Crisp apples is the best apple I have ever tasted. It was developed and patented from the University of Minnesota in the United States, I have never seen any other apple so refreshing, and all around taste one would hope from any apple.
WOW...even though a lot of work it's a phenomenal project 🎉 wish you Worthy success
Looking forward to see it😍
Excellent explanation. Definitely, a lot of thought has gone into this project and I'm looking to the future to see how it worked, which I'm sure it will. Great job guys, Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼ve
My, that is well thought out and gert lush, absolutely amazing!!! Permaculture is high on my agenda, I will take something from that for my future plans in Portugal, if you don't mind ;) Have a great weekend you guys!!! Cheers Bert 🙏🏻❤
Everything is looking great, well done!
Pink Lady is also my favourite apple!
Fabulous! Thanks for what you're doing and teaching. Good job! Colorado Cherri
You may well know about him but if not look up the channel of The Dutch Farmer, A pro market gardener who set up in Portugal 2 years ago.
I've been following since the start and am seriously impressed how you have juggled the farm and your jobs ,keep up the great work.
Respect! I wish you all the success.
I had 40 acrers, now i have 25 acres , 15 got taken away it was not right but what can a person do. You are doing a great job!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, great research, going to keep this for future reference. 👍👍
in danish we called it " the stepmother plant" every graveyard caretaker plant them in spring -- i use them in potts together with other plants - if you are lucky they will return next year __ like your projekt and the thorght behind it wich you all the best
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good work.
lovely reveal 😉of the project, though in your previous videos it was quite clear 🤣
understand your resistance against eucalyptus, only missing the pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), that everyone is planting as well.
draught tolerant, perennial legume from the family Fabaceae with edible peas, nitrogen-fixing, pollinators and great for chop & drop.
keep UP the good works 😆
Dude youll have to let me know once the pink lady starts to grow as mine hasnt woken up yet i hope its not a dud!!!
As a professional landscaper I’m horrified at your trimming skills 🤣 keep plugging along looking forward to the updates ! A tree tour of all the plantings would be cool ! Lastly any thoughts of putting a roof over the IBC totes to collect the rainwater ? Thanks ! Good video!
If you can find, petunias are also as beautiful and easy to grow, I've had great success in a really hot Cape Town.👍
Beautiful grounds
Pansies ... fyi, they do not do well in hot weather. Early spring and some reseeding in winter. Cold weather tolerant, mine bloom in snow. Best planted in morning sun rather than hot afternoon, enjoy and good luck.
Keep the good work!
super interesting Marc thanks!
Just keep on truckin love your videos
Isn't it amazing how fast the weeds grow, compared with what you want to grow.😂👍
If Allys thinks Pink Lady is the best apple to eat, wait until she tries a Kanzi apple. It is a new one that has only been on the market here in Australia for a few years, and finding it is like finding hen's teeth...
Our properties are similar in terrain and climate. We have perhaps 5 species of native trees, with one or two outliers. Planting for a variety of 30 species sounds nuts! Unless, youre counting each fruit tree variety separately! We also have terraces, but theyre not level flat, theyre angled back towards the hill so they dont have runoff, rather it pools, then seeps in. Weve been on our land 4 years, the house is marginal and there was a cannabis farm here previously. The terraces were the primary growing area, with a nursery behind the house. This left the bulk of the land untouched and native, with many large oak trees for shade cover. We've decided to plant our fruit trees in small clearings under the oaks, as its too hot in the summer for them. The terraces are where we have started out market gardens, we've already got asparagus and artichokes started, with more to come this year. What was the nursery area behind the house is our kitchen garden, weve put shade cloth over it so the plant wont suffer in the summer heat. We also have an area set aside for berries, and are hoping to put olive trees in, perhaps next year. We have plenty of deer to help us harvest, so I cant plant willy nilly, everything has to be grouped together for fencing. Im enjoying watching your progress.
Nice research at the end!!
The rest of the world needs to copy your plan. ✌
As far as I know, the pansies flowers are edible in salads.👍
Great update!
Impressive.
that was a lot of information and it showed how many thoughts and research already went into this project! You are doing right in having an experimental area first to learn from. Love your project and your commitment.
Great Project. Looks like some of the Young Generation, (still Not enough of you, )learn how it should Go. Do you know „the Dutch Farmer“ ? He also goes this way.
I understand the reasons for planting trees close together, but wonder if that will work with fruit trees. Your new apple tree is very close to the Fig tree, which I know can grow very big. Are you doing this so the fig tree will be a canopy to the apple. Or the reverse, as Fig trees prune well and will grow back fast. Just interested but definitely a worthwhile project and you are on the right track.
HELLO. GO ON THE GOOD PATH, BET ON THE TREES WITH THE GREATEST ADDED VALUE! OLIVE TREES ARE GREEN GOLD! NUTS, CHERRIES, ALMOND TREES, ETC, SEE THE PRICES IN THE SUPERMARKETS! HUGS
Great progress. When i see you string trim, I really think you would need less effort scything. Lighter, silent, and just as much back and forth to do. Very little maintenance.
Marc , Allys , you're such Funguys ( sorry! 🤣🤣🤣)
Hope you don’t mind me asking but what do you both do for a living? Because it blow’s my mind that you both have full time job’s and manage to do all the work on the land as well . I think the flowers are pansies Al
Great plan. Are you not expecting any frost at all?
we hope none now!
Those flowers are called pansies. They don't like much water.
When we here in Sweden plant a tree we add water in the hole we dig for the plant. I could not see any water in your holes, am I wrong or are you wrong?
Lovely butterfly (or aspic ?) Lavender. Acidic soil ?
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Crazy isn't the word for it? 🤪
Marc at what point in your Portugal journey did the two of you decide on this land regeneration project?
About a year or so ago! We had this other piece of land so wanted to do something positive with it :)
why can't you seed clover and alfalfa anymore?
Have you had any problems with frost damage on the paulownia trees.?
We haven't quite planted them yet - arriving today actually :)
@rootsdownhomestead I found the leaves can burn quite easily when their young. So, I have started to cover them just in case of possible late Frost on the lowest field.
Surely non-native and invasive Eucalyptus is irresponsible if not illegal to plant for fire danger.
Sound.
They look like a heartsease or some other sort of violet
Plants in pots are Pansy's
The flowers are pansies
Pansy's
the plants/flowers are pansies
British guy speaks of inches of rain, hectares and liters...lol. bastardized metric system !!
jesus christ mate take a antihistamine and breath through your nose 😉😁
Where in the world do you get this mumbo/jumbo, you, unfortunately, don't have a clue about growing in Portugal! 😁
The proof will be in the results. At least he is making the effort, and what I see suggests he is on the right track.
Im a portuguese in Portugal, and actually think he doing a really good job. Everybody would do something different, i think he over do it and complicate to much sometimes (lots of inputs) ...but bet he is gonna have a really nice place in just a few years.