First Weeks Living Off-Grid on our Spanish Farmstead

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  • @nataliaghidirim1655
    @nataliaghidirim1655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why I found your channel stimulating? First of all I like your raw of being yourself, not flirting with camera, being opened to your unknown and not trying to teach or convince anything. Not asking or purposefully giving, just sharing with less to no judgement. Across other utubers hungry for growth I find yours as real documentary. Thats all is healing. Like I can relate to sound of your channel's truth.

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, it really makes me happy to hear when people enjoy these videos 💚

  • @shaunnarochelle
    @shaunnarochelle 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    so nice to see you in the early days! you have gained confidence on the camera but havnt lost your humility and authenticity ❤

  • @davidgonzalezaguilera4418
    @davidgonzalezaguilera4418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Planting citronella, lavender, parsley, rosemary, basil, laurel, sage will help to repel mosquitoes and flies

    • @mai7452
      @mai7452 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never knew all those plants could repel mosquitos, except lavender, was told that one a while ago! Though I will definitely keep that in mind as I hate mosquitos!

  • @kristinregine4798
    @kristinregine4798 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are doing a good job. enjoy your life where you are.

  • @susanyates4233
    @susanyates4233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have just found your channel, and my word, you have worked hard to make your home habitable. I look forward to further videos, and send my best wishes. From Susan in UK.

  • @asgeirandersen
    @asgeirandersen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    yes I'm exploring your channel Bravo

  • @antonialuna8668
    @antonialuna8668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Felicitaros por vuestro proyecto y agradecer los subtítulos en español. Gracias

  • @anamaria2053
    @anamaria2053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Harriet, Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Your farm is beautiful

  • @lauranicholson354
    @lauranicholson354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have beautiful energy. Both of you. 🥰 You have a great life and set up. Amazing hard work as well 😉 love the natural spring water 💧 ..

  • @soniabrasola5007
    @soniabrasola5007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    tu finca es preciosa, idílica y habéis hecho un buen trabajo. La única pega es que tengáis que estar separados por trabajo porque al final uno/a se aburre de la tranquilidad y hasta del aire puro.
    Besos y adelante!

  • @michelelavender1967
    @michelelavender1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a honey,love these two,could watch this all day,the great escape into lovliness,thankyou,make some more

  • @tiagoT_
    @tiagoT_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    excited to see this project evolving. love it 💚

  • @agnetaahlgren134
    @agnetaahlgren134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your life! 😀👏

  • @Juanfernandez-sm8jl
    @Juanfernandez-sm8jl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍 Wow, what a wonderful experience,,, very happy to see you happy,,, I think everything is getting on,,and in the next 6 months most of the things will be finsih and the house will be more confortable!! from Malaga, Andalucia best regards 👏👏👏👏👏 (Love the video)

  • @mariaaniceto6719
    @mariaaniceto6719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Una finca muy bonita y estais haciendo un trabajo espectacular, 👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @donbentley250
    @donbentley250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Binging to catch up! Love what you're doing.

  • @amyc271
    @amyc271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoyed this video Harriet 😊 you get such a better feel for a place from videos compared to pictures and words! Look forward to seeing more 😊

  • @dvidgonzales8376
    @dvidgonzales8376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Arizona at the turn of the century my grandfather did one farming and use the palm frawns as roofing for a large cover possibly a bus stop.

  • @summer21forever
    @summer21forever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful place to exist😍 I love your videos.

  • @alvaalvarado2587
    @alvaalvarado2587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good luck in your journey, it is difficult, but everything is achieved, mucha suerte, seguiremos esperando

  • @SmithsdaleFarm
    @SmithsdaleFarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! Congrats on jumping right in! You’re going to build a beautiful life there 💚

  • @BakerWild
    @BakerWild 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, it looks like a tranquil place you guys have there.

  • @louyvic
    @louyvic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Madre mía cuanto trabajo! Quiero decirte que es más fácil y más rápido pintar con rodillo y no con brocha. Felicidades por vuestro terreno y todo lo que estáis consiguiendo 😊

  • @rising_waves
    @rising_waves 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know if you guys will like this idea, but you don't have to buy furniture really. You can built it out of concrete and bricks. So making the base for sofa for example and then only ordering or buying cushions. Same for bed base, shelves, even island kitchen table can be a hug structure made out of cement and with slelvings inside. This way your "furniture" is cheaper and lasts forever. The only thing you won't move it with time :) it's kind sealed to the walls and floor. I just love cement and all you can do it it 😂😍

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a good idea! I actually was thinking about making shelves with bricks and planks. We're trying not to buy new stuff if we can help it, so we were happy to find a load of old furniture being sold off from an old house.

  • @dvidgonzales8376
    @dvidgonzales8376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can use silicon from a tube around building paper,stucco wire, plastic tape to keep water out that is code in Los Angeles county.

  • @lisabarajas1269
    @lisabarajas1269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful place!

  • @rickardenstedt
    @rickardenstedt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Harriet and Mauro.. i don't want to sound like an expert because I'm certainly not. Just want to say that. You mentioned that you don't find time to make videos. There is no general manual or way to become popular or to get many subscribers and views. IF... that is what you want!? Some people just want to show family and friends what they're up to. Although i , with my little experience with TH-cam, ( I've done videos but got bored) is that more frequent videos provides more viewers.... I noticed you have a talent both to place the camera correct and talking in the videos , it is very good and educative. Also very pleasant. The most important though , is that you feel comfortable making videos, and than it's of no importance how often they are made or sent. Never make a video for someone else, only for yourselves. However now you made me curious and interested of your life at the finca... I'm looking forward to the next video ofcourse. Well, that's a long message, but you're living my dream actually and recently i only found similar videos from Portugal. But Spain attract me more, partly because i speak the lengua...🙂
    I'm 100%Swedish but I've learnt Spanish over the years, sort of 😄
    Good continuation of the year now. Regards Rickard from Sweden 🇸🇪

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gracias por tu comentario amigo! hehe
      You are right about the videos. Our main aim is to show people what we're up to so that when we are ready to start offering volunteer visits etc, there might already be some people out there who know what we're about and are interested! And to connect with people doing similar stuff. I enjoy making them but I don't want it to feel like a job or anything. Anyway, I'm really happy if some people find them interesting or if it helps people get an idea of what life is like here!

    • @rickardenstedt
      @rickardenstedt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LittleSpanishFarmstead Qué bien! Soy el primer voluntario 😅 En mi próximo viaje a España espero que tenéis tiempo para mostrarme su finca. Hasta entonces seguiré viendo sus videos claro. Estoy planificando irme en el verano con mi hija. Seguimos en contacto!
      Sinceramente Rickard de Suecia🇸🇪

  • @dvidgonzales8376
    @dvidgonzales8376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use latex motar from a box but also type 2 motar mixed with sodium chloride from a gallon plastic container which begin setting up immediately.

  • @jmoli5434
    @jmoli5434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Harriet! Me vuestro vuestro blog.
    Estáis dejando la finca preciosa.
    Una sola cosa, los subtítulos se ven fatal.
    Me encanta seguiros. 😘

  • @daffs0
    @daffs0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video 😁

  • @conchitazuastitobes9349
    @conchitazuastitobes9349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gracias x poner subtítulos en Español😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Casi tengo los subtítulos listos para los otros videos! Perdón el retraso!

  • @100Noddy
    @100Noddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are doing a great job. I follow a lot of channels of new off-gridders, especially UK expats. The way you are doing it is more attractive to me, in that you have a traditional house that you are bringing back to life with minimal experience and no flash cash or ready made TH-cam income of the new rich vanlifer turned homesteader.

  • @moanahughes3593
    @moanahughes3593 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those b... fronds do make good stakes, otherwise they a nuisance...very productive piece of land, no chance of boredom, well done

  • @patri7455
    @patri7455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gracias por el video, se puede vivir más en contacto con la naturaleza como demostrais, es cambiar el chip.

  • @rustyjauus2134
    @rustyjauus2134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Graciassssss por poner subtitulos en Español por que entiendo la importancia de vuestro trabajo y lo bien que lo hacéis respetando a la Madre Naturaleza.
    Me voy a Permitir daros algo que yo haría, es adoptar dos gatos castrados os, ayudarán alejar a los roedores de vuestro hogar además de dar muy buena energía si son bebes vivirán en armonía con vuestro perro.
    Adoptar dos burros son verdaderos limpiadores del terreno y además de abonar vuestro terreno en unión con la Madre Naturaleza y evitar maleza.
    Unas gallinas en libertad tendréis vuestros propios huevos, se comen restos de verduras y abonar el terreno.
    Felicidades por recuperar la pila para lavar vuestra ropa y con jabón natural que podéis hacer vosotros y además de recuperar muebles con historia.
    De todo ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Felicidades por vuestra iniciativa es un buen futuro.
    Si tenéis pinos tener cuidado con los nidos de la Oruga Procesionaria son muy peligrosas para las mascotas les puede causar la muerte y en el humano produce gran reacción de urticaria e incluso teniendo que acudir al médico.
    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🦋🌲🐱🐕🐔🐝 Armonía y respeto 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 me he unido a vuestro canal.

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hola Rusty y muchas muchas gracias por las sugerencias y el ánimo!! 💚 En cuanto a los animales que sugieres, están en nuestros planes y esperamos poder integrar algunos este año. Comenzando con gallinas, pero a mi me encantería también tener burros o cabras. Habrá que calcular cuantos animales podría soportar el terreno que tenemos, pero seguramente nos ayudarían un montón. Lo de los gatos, dices gatos castrados, yo siempre había entendido que son las gatas hembras que cazan más, que piensas? Tal vez sea un mito eso!

    • @rustyjauus2134
      @rustyjauus2134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Buenas tardes Harriet, gracias por responderme y agradecer mis sugerencias.
      Me alegra saber que os gustarán.
      Los animales os van ayudar mucho y recibiréis de ellos lo mejor además de aportar energía y cuidados a vuestra casa.
      Los burros son maravillosos inteligentes y agradecidos y hacen una gran trabajo en el campo.
      Esta Burrolandia en Tres Cantos (Madrid) rescatan burros, se les puede ir a visitar e incluso ellos os puedan ayudar e informar en todo sobre el cuidado, e incluso cuantos podéis tener en vuestra casa y como os pueden ayudar en el campo.
      Se que la, adopción es gratis e incluso lo llevan a vuestra casa pero antes tendréis que pasar una entrevista donde se os informa de los gastos que podéis tener, yo si alguna vez pudiera adoptaría a dos burros mínimo para que se hagan compañía.
      A este lugar acuden colegios, e incluso venden productos con leche de burra.
      Mis gatos están castrados son adoptados y aceptas que así sea, te diré que su instinto de caza sigue, lagartijas, aves etc.
      Los gatos tienen celo cada 3 meses y bebes con lo cual llega un momento que no puedes controlar la natalidad.
      Los machos si no están castrados tienen peleas muy importantes saliendo heridos que después pueden derivar en heridas infectadas y te diré no es nada, agradable oír como se pelean.
      Yo llevo adoptando animales desde los 7 años y comprendi la importancia de castrar por bien de ellos y los cachorros, por que es horrible la cantidad de ellos hay abandonados de raza o no raza.
      Estáis haciendo un trabajo espectacular y es el futuro humanidad.
      Todos los animales que he tenido y tengo el Universo me los ha puesto en mi vida y todis ellos me han enseñado grandes cosas.
      Mis paseos por el campo, y aprender de todo.
      También podréis tener colmenas de abejas para vuestra miel, cera, y polinuzar 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝.
      Me he suscrito por que ahora entiendo lo que explicas, tristemente no hablo inglés.🌲🐔🦋🐝🌾🌻🐾🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Piano_sessionfree
    @Piano_sessionfree 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    las reparaciones que hagáis en los muros de la casa deberíais de hacerlas con mortero de cal. Mucho más barato, respetuoso con el medio y evita humedades en los muros.

  • @nataliaghidirim1655
    @nataliaghidirim1655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like... if I am allowed to share it here. It feels like I dont need a professional therapist, what I need is to find just couple people being true to themselves, to their values, to find it possible to stop a rat race, find the ground in simple but very real true chores. Feels better

  • @rickardenstedt
    @rickardenstedt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe you could make a video of your solar panels, regulator and batteries... system... I'm very interested of that😀🥰

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ooohh yes thank you for the idea! I was thinking maybe of a video of our whole 'off-grid' setup!

    • @rickardenstedt
      @rickardenstedt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LittleSpanishFarmstead hi, Harriet , yes i belive that many people are interested of your solar panel set up. I don't mind listening and learning about all the facts, although i actually do have a little experience having solar panels on my self built Van. But there is always more to learn. Regards Rickard 🇸🇪

  • @JANAINA176
    @JANAINA176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Harriet. Just found your videos....watching all of them...what sort of dog is Tofu? I´m thinking to buy one for my 10 years old daughter and loved Tofu´s look!
    Saludos!

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi! He's a long haired chihuahua.... best kind of dog hehe 💛
      Un abrazo!

  • @happysing9070
    @happysing9070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @veronicaw4485
    @veronicaw4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think your both wonderful.
    I'm nearby....near Castellon.
    Would love to cone one Sunday, when I'm free from work and help you.
    Let me know if that's a good idea for you.
    Xxx

  • @PJB2002
    @PJB2002 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, good to see how you are getting along. Can you just remind me of the area of Spain you chose to live, and why? Also can you tell me what the average summer and winter temperatures are? Finally, how expensive is land tax and the frequency of the charge? Hope I'm not asking too many questions! All the best. Paul

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are in the Castellón province. The tax is about €100 a year, that's the only land tax or "council tax" equivalent if you are in the UK. Average summer & winter temp varies a bit by how interior you are and altitude, you are probs best looking online at climate graphs but you can definitely get frosts and even snow as you enter the interior.

    • @PJB2002
      @PJB2002 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your prompt response.:)

  • @janedoe7928
    @janedoe7928 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tek sad sam otkrila ovaj kanal, pocinjem sa gledanjem. Ova polica za knjige mi lici na oltar, tacno cu propratiti je li stvarno popunjena knjigama nadalje. 😁 mala šala.

  • @michelelavender1967
    @michelelavender1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PS,love your hair

  • @phmv99
    @phmv99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If it hasn't already been suggested, have you thought about a hydraulic ram pump (to pump the water to a higher level without needing a power source).

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, yes it was suggested and I think it's something we will definitely look into! More videos about the water coming very soon!

  • @RVBadlands2015
    @RVBadlands2015 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did you put on the delicious sandwich.

  • @jobliss3932
    @jobliss3932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If it's just grey water from the shower surely it could drain into the existing drainpipe? It is after all only water and its a lot less hassle than a squeegee. Especially when the plumbing is already there!

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm the problem is that the drainpipe we have goes off into the neighbours field for some reason, and also the hole in the floor isn't in the right place. I think we'd have to dig the floor out to fix that. But yes I wish we could have used some of existing piping...

  • @rising_waves
    @rising_waves 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you planning to harvest rain water? That can help as well 🌷

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes we would definitely love to! I was amazed to discover that people can manage all year round on just rainwater harvesting, even in a relatively dry area like where we are (17 inches per year).

  • @jerryf581
    @jerryf581 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found your channel. Let me get this straight. You're creating a gray water drain outside the door............when you already have a drain inside in the floor?

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  ปีที่แล้ว

      There isn't a drain from the kitchen, this channel is for the kitchen water. In the end I did use the drain in the bathroom floor, the wet floor idea wasn't a good idea, but the drain drains out to next doors land so i wasn't sure we'd be able to use it

    • @jerryf581
      @jerryf581 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LittleSpanishFarmstead You probably covered this in more recent videos, that I haven't got to yet, sorry!

  • @zoelawrence568
    @zoelawrence568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does soap effect the grey water? I can't imagine worms or plants appreciating soap, but it's an inevitable part of grey water. I've always wondered

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think it's great for them, we have like a really gentle natural soap but still try not to use it in abundance. Tbh it seems like the water mostly flows down the side and out along the bottom, it doesn't pass through much of the worm substrate, I have to water the substrate with normal water to keep it damp, so I don't think the worms are too exposed. The benefit is mostly just the little food particles which get trapped in the substrate and the worms can clear up.

  • @elenamoreno3831
    @elenamoreno3831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Subtítulos en español por favor,

    • @rickardenstedt
      @rickardenstedt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Es una oportunidad aprender el inglés amiga. Esfuerzo! Animo , sinceramente Rickard de Suecia 🇸🇪

  • @rickardenstedt
    @rickardenstedt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi guy's, are you totally off grid? I mean, not paying an electric bill. Regards Rickard from Sweden 🇸🇪

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! Yes we are totally off-grid, no mains water, gas, electricity or cable

    • @rickardenstedt
      @rickardenstedt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LittleSpanishFarmstead wonderful not having a bill every month. But exciting and challenging also. I have the thought of spending the winters in Spain and the summers in Sweden in the near future. To building up a social network is important for the good feeling of a place... that's why i still don't know where to buy a property yet. But this way, watching and get inspired of hard working persons like you two... it feels good, thank you. 😊 Regards Rickard from Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @hughdunit
    @hughdunit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing, love your personality.. very watchable and helps with you being lovely eye candy too xx

  • @neuslatorre3362
    @neuslatorre3362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lastima que no entiendo nada. Pero es precioso.

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gracias, y si te interesa, este video tiene subtítulos en castellano

  • @zoniamoyaalvarado129
    @zoniamoyaalvarado129 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pienso que primero debías informarte como hacer las cosas en los pueblos hay personas muy buenas que te orientan te aconsejan como hacer muchas cosas y hasta te ayudan sin cobrar pero también te aconsejaría que hay cosas que tienes que hacerlas aunque quieras hacer lo más natural para cuidar la naturaleza primero instalar las placas para obtener luz instalar agua por alguien que lo sepa hacer así no pierdes tiempo y que puede ser peligroso como lo del agua caliente eso alguien que sepa lo hace rápido y no gastas en algo que no da resultado lo de la asequi si lo puedes hacer tu usar manguera es mejor que usar regadera yo hago muchas cosas por que me gusta pero lo que no se lo consulto y pido ayuda que siempre hay personas que te Dan la ayuda que nesecitas y otras que hay que pagar

  • @raquelblancouzquiano3470
    @raquelblancouzquiano3470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Castellano podría ser?.
    Me encanta vuestros vídeos pero creo que sería mejor en castellano.

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gracias! Hemos hecho un video en castellano y el plan es hacer más.

  • @hercules3782
    @hercules3782 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great, but you dont seem to be tje person who can do this long. Lots dream and think its easy. I hope ylu last. But i dont think you stay that long , its the way you speak about things tjat puccle me, Nd you not up for it. You think. But yiu will soon leave.

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why don't you subscribe and follow along and see if you're right 😊

  • @mclife9492
    @mclife9492 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy watching !