1 Year Ago We Designed This Empty Land, Here's How

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2023
  • In this video, we take you back to the very beginning, when our homestead was nothing more than an empty plot of land and walk you through the steps we've taken to design this land.
    🛠️ Tools and Resources Mentioned:
    The Homstead Startup Checklist → learn.rootsreconnected.com/ho...
    Want to plan and design your homestead? Join the waitlist → learn.rootsreconnected.com/ab...
    Google Earth Pro: support.google.com/earth/answ...
    Contour Map Creator: contourmapcreator.urgr8.ch/
    Canva: www.canva.com/
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Komentáře • 353

  • @TheDutchFarmer
    @TheDutchFarmer  Před 9 měsíci +127

    Forgot to mention in the video: When you create a contour map of your land, it's likely it won't be 100% accurate (as was the case with our land). Make sure to double-check in the field! Also, this is just a top-level overview of the design process. A lot more goes into this, but I hope it can give at least some guidance! Thanks.
    Here are the links & resources mentioned in the video:
    The Homestead Startup Checklist: learn.rootsreconnected.com/homestead-startup-checklist
    Google Earth Pro: support.google.com/earth/answer/21955?hl=en
    Contour Map Creator: contourmapcreator.urgr8.ch/
    Canva: www.canva.com/

    • @dariusmarton
      @dariusmarton Před 9 měsíci +4

      Thank you for your videos. You have really inspired myself and in turn my wife. We are hoping in the coming years to start are own little homestead based on permaculture in Romania! God bless you and your family!

    • @camicri4263
      @camicri4263 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thank you, most interesting and comprehensive! Truly appreciate it and I enjoyed it! Blessings 💕🤗💕 You are definitely starting at the right time, when young! Bravo! Parabenç!

    • @kaboom-zf2bl
      @kaboom-zf2bl Před 8 měsíci +1

      you missed the best part of goats .... they clear scrub brush perfectly and make it easier to work on new areas

    • @aliencactus720
      @aliencactus720 Před 5 měsíci

      All interesting and having done a little qualification in Horticulture, looked at all the stuff like Geoff Lawton and the rest, worked as garden landscaper, I think rather than analysis paralysis and extensive planning. Look, observe, layout and drop some plants in the ground works much more fluidly, less concern, rather than being stuck on one design map and charts. If you want an effect of a landscaped hotel garden, then ok - but they also look a little unnatural.

    • @user-ze7iz3nf6d
      @user-ze7iz3nf6d Před 4 měsíci

      may God help you and your family to go on bod bless

  • @sukanthyranjitkumar8725
    @sukanthyranjitkumar8725 Před 9 měsíci +301

    You have scientifically dissected your land and changing the land from barren to lush, at the same time, you are sustaining what you have discovered in your land. This is one of the best off grid Portugal channels I've been eagerly waiting for every single episode. Best of luck Dutch Farmer!!! I wish all farmers were like you!!!

    • @jameslyne9657
      @jameslyne9657 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Are there any other off grid portugal channels you would recommend?

    • @merrylkeymymysteryschool4806
      @merrylkeymymysteryschool4806 Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@jameslyne9657 I like Project Kamp. But this is great too. So we'll reached. Project Kamp is similar.

    • @araara7077
      @araara7077 Před 8 měsíci +1

      He has a long way to go
      HeaLth , his age and energy are his strengths
      Focused passion..

    • @reer5340
      @reer5340 Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@araara7077 I'd add knowledge and experience as strengths. You can't run a commercial market garden on wishful thinking alone...And yes, also don't forget 'hard work'...

    • @ILTOMBA
      @ILTOMBA Před 7 měsíci

      @@reer5340 And the Swiss girl Maya Feliz is also in Portugal and doing a great job.

  • @tokomundo9011
    @tokomundo9011 Před 9 měsíci +34

    This is National Geographic worthy content. Highly underrated 💯

  • @vanessasworder8375
    @vanessasworder8375 Před 8 měsíci +13

    “Every land has a story to tell…….”how beautiful…..

  • @kyraiswatching6707
    @kyraiswatching6707 Před 9 měsíci +84

    I know there is a lot of work you had to be done but I was not aware of the sheer amount of information and analysis you had to gather and go through! I mean yeah... it is smart to do this and that but you actually took SO MUCH time to plan everything and be smart about your decisions preparing and planning for future development and possible (hopefully never happening) nature events that could make your life hard. You did a really good job and I am really proud of you! Thank you for carefully explaining this to us so we are not only dreaming about homesteading but also know, that it comes with a lot of logistic planning, which we tend to forget when we see your beautiful homeland!

  • @enjaw9479
    @enjaw9479 Před 8 měsíci +13

    I love how you don't just do things, you think about them and do them right and neatly on the first try. This is more than just making up CZcams content. Thank you very much! ❤

  • @alexbenzler5327
    @alexbenzler5327 Před 9 měsíci +88

    discovered your channel yesterday. Really chill watching you guys transforming that piece of land! keep doing what u are doing!

    • @randyspence242
      @randyspence242 Před 9 měsíci

      me too, must be my peeps based off algorithm. Peace

  • @enescakir4264
    @enescakir4264 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Bro is the luckiest person on the earth he has a good family, he built his own ecosystem and have a lot animal. This is what I want simply.

  • @thenodiggardener
    @thenodiggardener Před 9 měsíci +8

    I think it can be all to easy to assume that dreams just happen, instead of get created, and that the bigger the dream, the bigger the challenges. It can be so easy to become disillusioned with the dream without the proper research, and knowledge to keep building it. You're doing a great job showing that.

  • @andymac7045
    @andymac7045 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Probably one of the best explanation and walk through of how to start from scratch. The detail was excellent without being overwhelming ... It is wonderful to see your dream grow

    • @karenlee6501
      @karenlee6501 Před 8 měsíci

      totally agree. so well thoughtout.

  • @happycamper4329
    @happycamper4329 Před 8 měsíci +6

    I never tire of watching what you create. Just a tip for when you get bees: place them where they get morning sun and afternoon shade. Seriously think about having horizontal hives, rather than vertical - it will save your back! Also, the bees are somewhat calmer in horizontal hives when you do your inspections, as you're not exposing all the brood at the same time. To encourage native bees as well, I would place them down towards the pond. This will discourage robbing by the honeybees.

  • @goingintoalltheworld
    @goingintoalltheworld Před 9 měsíci +8

    Moreno, you are a legend. You are very knowledgeable and articulate. I love the way you share information and keep on inspiring lovers of this kind of lifestyle. I am an architecture graduate and enjoyed watching your version of how you applied universal design principles in the design and organisation of your land. Thanks for bringing back fond memories of when I was at Uni. Thanks also for your labour of love in sharing your experiences with complete strangers. I always look forward to your videos and newsletters. I really appreciate these resources. God's blessings and protection over you and your family. Take care.

  • @rickm409
    @rickm409 Před 9 měsíci +35

    Great content brother! Your videos are not only informative - but they are also inspiring. Best wishes on your endeavors!

    • @TheDutchFarmer
      @TheDutchFarmer  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your support and your kind words! Appreciate it a lot.

  • @mikecorcoran6834
    @mikecorcoran6834 Před 9 měsíci +15

    What a great lesson. Your knowledge will help many who own land to get the most from it. Look into growing Moringa and water spinach. It will provide the best healthy food for all your animals including you and yours.

  • @SzaboB33
    @SzaboB33 Před 9 měsíci +11

    This is so cool!
    I have an idea to add to your garden (or at least consider): some shelter for wild bees as well, they pollinate different plants than honey bees but it's that how much I know about the subject :D

  • @teresarubel2182
    @teresarubel2182 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Inspirational to say the least. This post will be one of my base texts for the next 18 months. Thank you.

  • @realestatewebsingapore7276
    @realestatewebsingapore7276 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I love this channel..pls dont quit. We support u🎉

  • @kaloyankatzarov9284
    @kaloyankatzarov9284 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Love your channel. It's so wholesome and with my medical exams ongoing it's just what I need. Hopefully some day I'll have the opportunity to follow in your footsteps.

  • @user-ze7iz3nf6d
    @user-ze7iz3nf6d Před 4 měsíci

    This man is better then many preachers god bless you and you family and help you go on god Man

  • @scherpenheuvelstad1686
    @scherpenheuvelstad1686 Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is totally a different level of farming. I believe many people will learn from your experience.. 👍👍👍👍

  • @sritamabanerjee2793
    @sritamabanerjee2793 Před 3 měsíci

    This video has brought me so much peace

  • @Yas-Universal
    @Yas-Universal Před 2 měsíci +1

    Dutch are master farmers ,very intelligent hardworking people.
    Thanks for lots of tips in this video. Love your content. Very helpful.

  • @teslaandhumanity7383
    @teslaandhumanity7383 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Best influencer for humanities future , thank you for making videos, to teach us , our future will be beautiful, once the Cabal are gone . ❤
    Your English is amazing.

  • @maxyazdani
    @maxyazdani Před 9 měsíci

    So happy to see you uploading more videos! GO AHEAD!

  • @twigandroot
    @twigandroot Před 9 měsíci

    I Love seeing how connected all the elements are! great work

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina Před 8 měsíci +6

    You have given more than food for thought. The planning you did for your land is amazing and the tools you have shown us what one can use is a very useful tip. I have always known that if you buy a piece of land the first year watch all the elements in each season, rain, drought, snow (if you live in a place where it snows) and watch where the water catches or remains muddy etc etc. I wish there were more channels like yours that goes into the nitty, gritty from the beginning and how you planned the lay out. Thank you for sharing and look forward in watching your progression on your property with your beautiful family. Have a lovely Saturday and till the next one.

  • @kennethmwangi7521
    @kennethmwangi7521 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I have been following your story, and what you guys have done on that piece of land is nothing short of a miracle, kudos!

  • @tanju9041
    @tanju9041 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I cant find the words to say how amazing and wonderful. Not to mention courageous!

  • @NellBelle
    @NellBelle Před 9 měsíci +2

    You deserve all the praise possible, what a lot of work. You and you wife decided to lead a different type of life, I am glad it is working out well.

  • @JJimsky
    @JJimsky Před 9 měsíci

    Geweldig om dit te zien! Great to see the progress!

  • @walterheijboer9244
    @walterheijboer9244 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Liked your rational aproach. You are going to be harvesting

  • @pred7949
    @pred7949 Před 9 měsíci

    you guys are the perfect custodians for this piece of land.

  • @Jerry-ds4ye
    @Jerry-ds4ye Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome videos and what a beautiful family. God bless y'all...

  • @carolepivarnik9316
    @carolepivarnik9316 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Really enjoy watching your videos and learning how you made design decisions. Totally impressed by how much can be accomplished by a couple of determined, hard-working, informed people!

  • @tawfiktaher4557
    @tawfiktaher4557 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I’m impressed and love this… thanks for that education and looking forward for the next 👏🏽

  • @1976deleukste
    @1976deleukste Před 9 měsíci +1

    Super leuk om te volgen. En echt fantastisch hoe het er nu uit ziet vergeleken met een jaar geleden. ❤

  • @bluelilly22222
    @bluelilly22222 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I never watch talking episodes of a channel's coz its full of ads or something something....but I watched this video without skipping, you had me amazed... So much info, wow👍👌❤....i can see how much you love your land n making those changes is awesome 👍👌❤

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love watching your content, you perfectly understand how to work your property. It is looking absolutely wonderful, an oasis among the surrounding area.

  • @cham9984
    @cham9984 Před 8 měsíci

    Such great information, thanks so much for taking the time to educate and let us come along your journey!

  • @violetorganic3950
    @violetorganic3950 Před 8 měsíci

    Great work. You guys are true adventurers and you have great knowledge of the outdoors.

  • @Sams_Uncle
    @Sams_Uncle Před 9 měsíci +2

    Bro, You are doing Mind blowing job! We are inspired by your wisdom and hard work. Thank You for sharing your journey with us!

  • @Schmuni
    @Schmuni Před 7 měsíci

    God i LOVE how much you think things through. Humanity needs more of this.

  • @kezwall4506
    @kezwall4506 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Loved this update! Your videos are full of so much information, your knowledge is astounding. Looking forward to watching your journey, it is soo exciting. What a great life for your family. Thank You

  • @normancoutts
    @normancoutts Před 8 měsíci

    Information and inspiration in equal measure. Excellent. Thanks.

  • @claudiomendessobrinho6766
    @claudiomendessobrinho6766 Před 8 měsíci

    Congratulations .I wish you best of luck!Enjoy your land .

  • @doracaetano4603
    @doracaetano4603 Před 8 měsíci +1

    First the design, then the execution. Well done. Ficamos a aguardar pelo próximo episódio. Boa semana Moreno 🌿

  • @rowanwhite3520
    @rowanwhite3520 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Awesome video with lots of great information! I think it's one of the best I have seen on this topic.Thank you!

  • @kevin3434343434
    @kevin3434343434 Před 9 měsíci

    I love your approach! Thanks for sharing.

  • @madoromu2022
    @madoromu2022 Před 8 měsíci +2

    It's nice to have a relaxed lifestyle. Spending time surrounded by beautiful nature is the best.
    I could feel the slow flow of time from the video. Thank you for the very relaxing time!

  • @kristinngudmundsson4409
    @kristinngudmundsson4409 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice I wish all farmers were like you and your family Thanks.

  • @Cflownow
    @Cflownow Před 8 měsíci

    Wonderfully articulate content. Quite helpful for the novice buyer of “raw land”.

  • @createandliveyourbestlife
    @createandliveyourbestlife Před 5 měsíci +2

    THANK YOU for sharing , great achievements, great information and honest advice and sharing of the reality of what this type of project needs to be considered and what the joy and amazing life styles and learnings for family’s . BRILLIANT 👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻❤️🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺

  • @ashfaqahmed267
    @ashfaqahmed267 Před 5 měsíci

    A gem of a person ❤

  • @gartenfee8416
    @gartenfee8416 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great job with your peace of land! Really inspiring, thank you

    • @TheDutchFarmer
      @TheDutchFarmer  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for tuning in and for the support! Appreciate it.

  • @valenaengberg1954
    @valenaengberg1954 Před 5 měsíci

    thank you so much for the explanation of the altitude map, ive been dreaming of being able to do that, it really helped me a lot.

  • @liyabbangis3735
    @liyabbangis3735 Před 8 měsíci

    This is one of the very inspiring story of how you created your land into a productible one

  • @diklongley01
    @diklongley01 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Very engaging project you are taking on.
    Excellent video production, and your narration is clear and provides a simple easy to understand explanation.
    I'm keen to see the next few months progress.

  • @fredericroques9279
    @fredericroques9279 Před 9 měsíci

    So pleasant and interesting to watch ! THANK YOU !

  • @georgeattig8088
    @georgeattig8088 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastically informative video!! The BEST channel for explaining in simple terms how to homestead in a sustainable off-grid way. Definitely an educational tool at all levels (individual, family, university, etc.). Just fantastic ❤❤❤

  • @Jumpingjoep
    @Jumpingjoep Před 8 měsíci

    Living the dream Moreno. Heel goede en praktische uitleg. Ik hoop dat er velen je voorbeeld volgen en de wereld stukje bij beetje wat mooier maken. Keep up the good work!

  • @neppson6702
    @neppson6702 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very informative! Thank you!

  • @lagringa7518
    @lagringa7518 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Excellent information, thanks. 👏🏻

  • @markforrestsm
    @markforrestsm Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant video, informative, well structured and presented. Wishing you the very best in your journey with the family and I look forward to the next installment! Regards from South Africa

  • @ednzou9726
    @ednzou9726 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Brilliant video, very informative. Thanks and more progress for you 👌

  • @pollopacheco1891
    @pollopacheco1891 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks 🙏 love your talk!😊

  • @gaetanproductions
    @gaetanproductions Před 6 měsíci

    another great video of your project ! Bravo

  • @moniquesparla4343
    @moniquesparla4343 Před 8 měsíci

    wat zijn jullie inspirerend bezig, dank je wel ….

  • @quintadovalepermaculture
    @quintadovalepermaculture Před 3 měsíci

    Greetings from the other side of the mountains! And congratulations! Very nicely done and a super instructive video, flawlessly presented. Having been here 15 years already and teaching permaculture for some of it, it's so nice to see people come and create exemplary projects from the start.

  • @patriciamidal1934
    @patriciamidal1934 Před 5 měsíci

    Very knowledgeable. Love your channel. It's good to understand nature and turn it into an oasis.

  • @manis1438
    @manis1438 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for such a detailed explanation.

  • @richlijacanacua
    @richlijacanacua Před 5 měsíci

    Wgat a big progress! Thank you for the ideas and tips!

  • @Hongaars1969
    @Hongaars1969 Před 8 měsíci

    I’ll keep my comment simple - bravo to you, and the channel and wishing you success. Eager anticipation for each future upload. Thank you.

  • @janevergathii5335
    @janevergathii5335 Před 6 měsíci

    It’s very beautiful cnt wait to make a change to my piece of land

  • @douglasmurphy8418
    @douglasmurphy8418 Před 9 měsíci

    Your awesome. I am starting my own project in New Zealand Southland. Love your design.

  • @dawnbrown2125
    @dawnbrown2125 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Amazing Job it is looking good, the creativity blesses me, I have loved watching your videos and tracking your journey through the last several years. 🥀🌹🥀🌺🥀🌹🌷🌼🌺🥀🌹🏵🌻🏵🌷🌹🌸💮🌼🌻🌹🌷🥀🌹

  • @andriesmaritz2055
    @andriesmaritz2055 Před 6 měsíci

    GREATE job, you have created beautiful small farm and I love watching your progress. All the best & kind regards from New Zealand.

  • @aleasoares7187
    @aleasoares7187 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi there! This is awesome! We are also at the center of Portugal...love it here. Wish you the best

  • @marinmarinov1020
    @marinmarinov1020 Před 9 měsíci

    I found the landscape of your property very beautiful.

  • @ourhighlandhomestead
    @ourhighlandhomestead Před 4 měsíci +1

    This was very informative and engaging. Thank you! Just found your channel today.

  • @zenclimber
    @zenclimber Před 8 měsíci

    Great video, you been an amazing job designing your property and describing way you did and the principles of permaculture.
    😊

  • @Picci25021973
    @Picci25021973 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank You for the wonderful free tool for contour map!

  • @WravTil
    @WravTil Před 9 měsíci +11

    Fantastic video. Interesting and informative, so much thought and hard work to achieve so much. You and your wife and 2 small children plus the guy with the digger at the start have done far more in a year than the big group of idlers at Project Kamp have done in over 2 years. Keep it up.

  • @tristankiet7548
    @tristankiet7548 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This so educational... thank you

  • @kathleenmead9259
    @kathleenmead9259 Před 8 měsíci

    spectacular...thank you!

  • @BlueSky-if9zn
    @BlueSky-if9zn Před 9 měsíci +1

    So much great information. You present all of this wonderfully, could be a great educator.

  • @DonnaKWeaverAuthor
    @DonnaKWeaverAuthor Před 9 měsíci

    This is absolutely fascinating!

  • @NepaliBanda_
    @NepaliBanda_ Před 15 hodinami

    Watching from Nepal 🇳🇵 thank you for sharing ❤

  • @PlowAndPantryHomestead
    @PlowAndPantryHomestead Před 9 měsíci +9

    You did a lot of work in the last year! And why have I never thought of using Canva to make my property plan?!

  • @lourdesmurilloquintana5123
    @lourdesmurilloquintana5123 Před 9 měsíci +4

    You are doing an amazing job...it looks great and the description on how you did it it is very clear and informative.

  • @Kaczyfunny
    @Kaczyfunny Před 9 měsíci

    Im glad you are back. You made me hook up on offgrid channels :-)
    You have a great skill to explain what are you doing. Also i love you accent. I wish you and your family happiness and a thriving farm :-)

  • @SusieMonk-jh8tj
    @SusieMonk-jh8tj Před 8 měsíci

    Simply fascinating. Awesome. Best of health and good luck with your project.

  • @KnackFarmer-theanswerismeat
    @KnackFarmer-theanswerismeat Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant video - very informative! I've done a contour map of our property - works a treat!! Well done!

  • @craigstar1226
    @craigstar1226 Před 8 měsíci

    wow what a project! very inspiring. i am currently doing my PDC in Queensland. This really is the future.

  • @hunterbourque9872
    @hunterbourque9872 Před 3 měsíci

    This has to be the best video I have ever seen. Thank you so much 🥲

  • @Caleuche3
    @Caleuche3 Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant video! Thank you!

  • @kenhart8771
    @kenhart8771 Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing and thank you for the free useful lecture. Much repect and appreciation of your (hard) work. Such a wonderful contribution and the Portuguese is lucky for your settlement. The right Dutch sprite. Cheers from Denmark

  • @burner3637
    @burner3637 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you. Extremely educational! :)

  • @Pete-nl8ok
    @Pete-nl8ok Před 9 měsíci

    I'm a believer in figuring out your land and then work it to your advantage. You must also be willing to change as your land changes. You have great ideas and should see a lot of success. Thank you for sharing!

  • @boysrus61
    @boysrus61 Před 9 měsíci

    Your land looks beautiful.

  • @123marlo
    @123marlo Před 5 měsíci +1

    I must admit I love everything that you guys are doing plus I see it’s a lot of hard graft but you’re getting there and that takes time and patience but I hope you make it through another winter plus merry Christmas and a happy new year and love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃👍❤️💪🎅