We Only Have ONE Plan for 2023
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- Hi, we are Harriet and Mauro and in February 2021 we bought an abandoned smallholding in Castellón, Spain. In these videos we share our life as we restore and improve our little stone house, learn to grow and preserve our own food, and bring our 4 acres of farmland back to productivity.
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Music in this video:
The Winter - Sebastian Winskog
Bright Up My Day - View Points
Down the Garden Path - View Points
Even If the Sky Is Falling Down (Instrumental Version) - Candelion
Nainsook - Peter Sandberg
Big Sur - Roy Edwin Williams
The River's Gonna Cry When You're Gone - Loving Caliber
Octagon - Christophe Gorman
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Good luck with all your goals, Just keep in mind that if you are pregnant, milking 2 goats, moving manure and building a new kitchen are going to have their challenges. Don't over plan or plan to overdo. Take it easy and have a great 2023. Good luck with the goats and baby planning!
I dunno... I've never had kids, but have you been watching Becky from Acre Homestead this year? She was a powerhouse despite being pregnant for the first time! But I guess it's a lottery how your body reacts. Could make no difference to what is possible, could make a lot. I guess a baby is worth the slow down :-).
@@kirstypollock6811 Yes I watch Becky but she overdid it, even though she is a superwoman and I don't think she has goats to milk every day either.
Even Josh took over the chicken duties while she was pregnant.
I’d be thinking about insulation, so important for warm weather not only cold weather! Good luck on your plans and dreams.
@@barbararuthsmith2882 pregnant women are capable of WAY more than you're giving them credit for. Pregnancy is not a weakness.
You two are adorable together. We all love you Harriet but not enough people comment on what a great guy Mauro is. He has a lighthearted relaxed demeanor and a great laugh. 😉 You both work hard, just in different ways. I have been binging on your videos for the past month. Almost caught up. Can’t wait to see what this year brings. 😍
Hehe aw yes he is!
I really love the way Mauro supports you 100%. ❤ without his support you would not be able to dothia… Mauro is a great partner/guy ❤
Baby ducks, baby goats, and baby human! Crossing my fingers for these lovely goals :)
I love the fact that you realise and relish stepping back from the expected commercial life, is a good thing. You are brave and inspire me with each video, thank you 🥰
Good luck with baby goals ,Elaine 👍
Thank you Elaine 💚💚
Your husband loves you so much, his English is really good
It turns out that having two goats in milk, once you are good at it, doesn't take much time in your day at all. If you have refrigerator space, you only have to deal with making things like cheese and yogurt and ice cream once in awhile.
Thank you, that's nice to hear! Well, "good at it" - let's hope it doesn't take too long to figure things out 😆
I saw a great video where the lady made a ton of cheese, sour cream, butter, yogurt etc, all in 2 hours! Yeah she had a yogurt maker and a slow cooker and a fancy mixer, but she made like a month's worth. So I think it can be fairly efficient.
@@LittleSpanishFarmstead clearly you're smart and motivated, it won't take you long to get on top of it, it's what you do. You seem to thrive on learning.
Si crees en lo que haces normalmente siempre sale, y si no lo intentas ota vez, yo soy de campo del interior de la isla, asi que te tengo mucha empatia cin lo qué haces, saludos desde gran canaria un abrazo inmenso para los dos, 🤗🤗🤗
Congratulations for all the things you achieved this year, it's amazing! As a mother of a little child, I wish you luck with this big project and I would also like to warn you that babies put your life upside down in a way you can't imagine right now, so you better do all you can to improve your house before the baby arrives. I'm looking forward to see the kitchen renovation
Just letting you know how much I adore your videos 😘
Me to. One of my favorites. I love there home and property.
Aw, thank you. I appreciate it!
Happy New Year! You've done soooo much. I've watched a few of these Spain/Portugal off grid, self sustainable homestead channels this past year. And I've gotta say, you two are the ones I'm sure won't starve this winter! Your steady approach and hard work is paying off.
Thank you Patty! Haha, well we certainly have our leafy greens and pumpkin needs covered for this winter - still so much further to go with the garden though!
Fruit tress are quite easy to prune, basically aim for the dead and diseased branches firsts, and then stand back and try to picture in your own mind the way the fruit will hang, obviously there should not be touching each other to prevent bruising, and branches from rubbing on the fruit. So aim for a good spread of the main branches first coming from the trunk (do not remove all the smaller branches of the main branches you leave on the tree) try and keep it evenly spread, some lighter pruning can be done during the growing season, and remove any bunching up of fruit which can collect debris from above. Remove any diseased leaves branches and burn. Once you have a good layout the following year is much simpler. The extent of pruning will obviously be down to how long the tree has been untouched. Good luck!!
23rd jan 2023, we have been amazed at your video`s, here we both are at 65 and 64 and wanting to do the same, although not as big, house, veg plot ,and chill - now there`s a plan - keep up the cracking work - stay safe
So happy for you two. Your homestead is coming along and I'm living vicariously through you two
You are so lovely people! I admire very much your efforts to build life from scratch. Good luck with everything you planned to do this year!
Good job!!! Hi from Colombia 🤠🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴
Happy new year!!!
Happy new year to you too!
Hallo, ich bin heute morgen auf euren Videokanal gestoßen.
Ihr könnt in der Küche als behilflich ein Brett unten an die Türe dran schrauben.
Regale und ein Küchenschrank eure auch nicht schlecht.
Hut ab vor euerer geleisteten Arbeit, Hut ab vor der Arbeit der Frau !!! Wow !!!
Viel Glück beim Schwanger werden !
Happy New Year. You have done a great deal on your farm. Good for you. Best of luck in 2023. It’s great to see this abandoned farm being brought back to life.
Thank you, Happy New Year to you too!
Omg this intro euth subtitles is so sweet, It touch the bottom of my heart
If you can borrow some sheep (not goats) from somebody, they can be used to naturally prune fruit trees. Goats will eat too high and eat the bark, but sheep will just take the greens. It quick, effective and cheap if you have a sheep guy.
Praying for you and that you are blessed with a little one. Also for goat babies ❤️I love this channel
Happy new year Harriet and Mauro. I have been following you for a long time and love your videos so much. Harriet your uncomplicated way of showing your way of life pleases me very much. We live a bit further south in Spain than you do and it has inspired us to look for a similar piece of land too. When we have found it we will be happy to visit you to inform ourselves.
I wish you good luck for 2023 and that may come what life intended ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you, that is so kind of you! Best of luck with your land search, I am sure you will find something just perfect for you. Happy new year 💚
You all are a beautiful couple! You all have done a great job this first year on the homestead especially Harriet the place seems to be flourishing and lush good luck and much success in all your endeavors. Hope God bless you with a healthy and beautiful baby whatever the gender!! GOOD LUCK SND MUCH HAPPINESS TO YOU BOTH!!🙏🙏👍👍💐💐
Think of a passive solar setup for your kitchen. All that masonry will serve as a great heat sink if you could swing it.
Yippee a baby, I had to watch this twice to make sure I heard you right!!!!!🤩
The eggs lady hahahahaha...La dona dels ous.
Goats and ducks! The things I wish for in my future as well 😍
Your channel just popped up on my timeline, I love what you are doing
Enhorabuena por haber hecho lo que habeis hecho.
Os felicito, y tambien por la idea que teneis de tener un hijo.
Que suerte tendrá de tener unos aitas como vosotros.
Zorionak
You re right simple goals are the best ! So great what you already done! 👍👏
Hello from Hong Kong guys!
Utube videos can be used as a learning tool for construction.
We’ve been following you for a few months, by binge-watching your videos, and we have loved what you’ve been doing and how your skills and expertise (not least in video making) have developed.
We’re looking forward to seeing more of your efforts and the very best of love and luck with your 2023 goals (including expansion of your family 😉❤️).
Aww thank you, that's really kind of you!
It would appear that you are more concerned more about what the "Question" is! And that's a good thing! Most folks only worry about what the answers are! Another favorite channel is a NY TH-camr, "Andrew Camarata." He's spoken about making lists and setting goals! "Always make new lists and set new goals with less focus on achieving past goals more!" Not getting stuck! Lol!
All the best bringing a little being earthside this year
Feliz 2023! Sí que habéis logrado muchos de los proyectos. Debéis sentiros muy orgullosos de ello.
You have done an enormous amount of work Happy and productive 2023.
What a programme for 2023!
as much as the plans sound ambitious i think given how much you managed to get done from basically nothing last year shows you'll probably be able to do a lot more than you expect now you've got so much infrastructure laid down and knowledge to be putting to use. Although obviously (i'm sure i don't need to say it but) if you're planning for a baby that should be the main focus and you'd do right to step back from the workload, even then you've got a whole year ahead of you to learn and grow and see what opportunities present themselves
Dream couple! Happy 2023 -- it sounds perfect. xx
A BABY!!!!
I am so excited for you guys
Happy New year!!
Amazing progress this year! Hope 2023 brings you everything you both want! You work so hard and deserve it! 😄👍
Thank you 💚
I have just recently stumbled over your channel and have since watched almost all videos. I find them truly inspiring and motivating! Thank you so much for this insight of your interesting life. I will definitely keep following your journeys and try to be more active with my garden as well!
I wish you a happy new year and lots of great adventures for 2023!
Happy New Year from Texas. I have loved watching the channel. Y'all have done so much to improve your land & I think it is taking beautiful shape. I wish you two the best at all the goals for the year. Think about building a milking stand before you start milking the goats.
Thank you - yes, I had that in mind. One of the reasons we needed to build them a proper stable. Should be a fun little project!
You both done a fantastic job, so enjoyed your journey with the farm
En el último video q Vi mostraron lo rápido q se descompuso el plástico de las bolsas, me asombro, claro no sé cuánto fue su tiempo de descomposición
What about creating/installing an outdoor wok cooking area? You are growing lots of vegetables, wok style cooking is good for vegetables...
It's part of our plan this year!
Buen día! Buen año!
Mauro y Harryet os sigo desde el principio de nuestro proyecto lástima estoy en Madrid yo tengo animales y huerta por entretenimiento si estuvierais más cerca os echaría una mano e echó bricolaje 40 años seguir así tenéis buenas ideas feliz 2023
It was a busy year, and it was a pleasure to see how far you've come so quickly. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year! I only have one piece of advice. Prioritize the home improvements so you have a safe and secure place for the baby. You’ll need a big working sink for bathing a baby since you don’t have a bath tub. 😊 best wishes to you both!
That's a good point. And hot water into the kitchen, too!
Happy New Year! Your accomplishments are amazing! Luck in 2023.
Feliz año Nuevo Harriet y Mauro! Buen balance del año pasado; realmente han trabajado mucho para sacar adelante y mejorar su lugar. A estas alturas ya deben sentir el regocigo por haber tomado la mejor decisiòn al cambiar su modo de vida. Los felicito porque dan un hermoso ejemplo con su dedicaciòn y aprendizaje constante. Que se cumplan todas sus metas y expectativas para 2023! Abrazos desde Argentina.
Happy New Year :)
Well done, what a great recap of 2022! You've gotten so much done and as the saying goes, "Rome wasn't built in a day". Enjoy the process and take it as it easy!
Am I watching, yes I am watching, happy new year to both, good girl, good work, 👍
Happy New year to you both and will be following you with the goals (especially for the plan to have a little one) for 2023 and enjoy the amazing environment you have found yourselves. ❤
Aww thank you 💚
Really inspiring stuff! Best of luck for 2023! Concrete floors suck, even when they're tiled they'll always feel cold. I ended up building a wooden frame set onto the concrete (with a thin cork and plastic barrier between them) and insulated the spaces between the wood with cork board (25mm thickness) then put marine plywood on top and then I'll put my final floor on that (hardwood in one part, tiles in another). When it's all done I'll lose about 6cm in height but if you have the space and the money (the cork and plywood are pricey) I'd recommend something like that. I had to chop off the bottom of my door to make space for the higher floor (it opens inward), but if you're replacing your door anyway then you could adjust for this. Just an idea! I'm so so happy I took this extra step. Feels so cosy and my place is still essentially a creepy barn. 😁
Thank you! 💚 I think we are erring more on the side of wood now as well so I appreciate the additional vote of confidence from someone's who's already done it! Tiles aren't cheap either so if we have to spend the money I think wood could be worth it. So much warmer and cosier!
@@LittleSpanishFarmstead Glad to hear that! If you want to see photos of what lurks beneath my floor or need any advice, let me know!
Love your channel. Discovered it a few months ago after hurting my back shifting stone, so gorged myself and lived vicariously through your labour's.. Harriet you make me laugh often as I relate so well to some of your mistakes. I have loved my goats and milking, some days it seems horribly arduous but once I'm with them all is well. Thanks for sharing your story...I'm 7 years in and your story has helped to realize how much work and problem solving the process is. Often I can be self critical at not doing certain things faster or more successfully. Have a great 2023!
Aw thank you, hope your back heals soon! I appreciate the positive words about the milking, I am sure it will soon convert itself into one of my favourite farm jobs :)
Have you considered induction plate for cooking, since you have your solar panels and going for off-grid self-reliance? It is a big consumer, sure, but also the most efficient way of converting electricity to cooking. Better than gas, with all the benefits of gas, too! You can expand your solar battery capacity and plan around that.
Yeah that's a really good point, it could be super useful. I'd have to check the wattage but we have friends who use one, during the sunny days. I was thinking an electric slow cooker could also be a good option.
If you can buy a drone - it would be so cool to see birdeyeview shots to give us a better impression of all your work.
We'd love that... or at least to borrow one!
Also, if you’re keen to keep gas, have you considered a home biogas system? Then you can use some waste and get gas in return for convenience
You have some great goals for 2023. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. When you mentioned about wanting to concentrate on getting your kitchen done and also get away from gas it made me think of another video that I follow on TH-cam. They don’t talk in the videos but it shows them cooking and doing things all the old ways with old clay ovens and other outdoor cooking things that are not only functional but beautiful as well. The channel is called “ Villageria”. I think you will be able to get some great ideas on how to build your own ovens, etc. and their land and gardens are wonderful. Happy New Year to you both and thank you again for your videos.
Thank you, I hadn't heard of that channel but now I'm gonna check it out. Happy new year to you too 💚
how about a door that opens half way up?? Glass at the top. You can open the top up during the day????
I admire all the goals you've set yourselves and look forward to seeing how you get on -- but that first is truly a game-changer! You're starting on a baby project! Mazel tov!
Thank you Gina 😄
You covered a lot of projects last year. Congratulations!!!!!
Pat yourself on the back. You have done a sterling job!
What a beautiful farmstead! You guys have created a wonderful and intentional life!
Happy new year :) Can't wait to see what this year brings for you. All the best!!
You’ve had an amazingly productive 2022 - best of luck in 2023!!
Falto hablar de cuándo se pondrán en campaña para la llegada de los niños ...
Happy new year and I must say: really amazing progress. Wish you very best and more project done in 2023!
hi guys, it feels happy to see you more happy with your next plans)) I have learned a lot because of your journey, appreciate your sharing, your being humble and keeping doing things. Feels I want to have a visit and use your bell tent as the air bnb)))
Aw thank you Natalia 💚
I was just saying how adorable your baby would be if you had one one day!😍 Children are a blessing. Super excited to follow you on your journey this year!
Haceis una gran labor tenéis las ideas muy claras y luchais por un ideal con mucha constancia, y sobretodo Harriet que estas mucho tiempo sola trabajando duro, eres una gran mujer.
ENHORABUENA POR LO CONSEGUIDO HASTA AHORA 👍🖖
Well done for achieving your ‘goals’. Be ruthless with your almond trees, the wood you’ll have from them is beautiful to give to a woodworker. Are you going to get a guard goose? One goose will protect your flock of chooks and ducks. ❤️✨
Oh yes, a guard goose would be great!
Great retrospective!! It’s been so fun watching your channel last year; looking forward to continuing this year. Cheers from snowy New York
Happy New Year 🎊🎆 and that all your dreams come true 💕
You have achieve so much. Think big. But don't judge yourself if you don't achieve it all. You have already done so much more than the people who say , "We would love to buy some land and live off grid, you are so lucky! " You have made some brave choices. Well done
A baby! Yay!
Mauro possesses one incredible woman! I love your willingness to try (& maybe fail), overall attitude & fearless work ethic with regard to your farm! Great progress!
Heated flooring, wool for insulation.
Feliz año,que en este nuevo año2023 se cumplan todos vuestros deseos y sueños,que lo tengáis lleno de cosas buenas.....salud,amor,
felicidad y prosperidad.
😘
All the best for the new year from the barren wastes behind those mountains 👍😁
Happy new year to you both.🎉🎉 Great achievements in 2022. I love your vlogs x
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey,suggest you watch on TH-cam Self sufficient me before you get ducks , hopefully you will reach your goals in 2023 ❤️
Lovely video. 👏 You also somehow look more laid back. More chilled. In a good way of course and I really like it. From my point of view as a follower, you look like you are enjoying the life you are living rn. Fingers crossed with the plans!
PS: I hope Mauro will find a work/life balance. I know that remote job may looks easy, but I know it is not. Especially if you do Software Engineering, where you have to really focus and some people needs to get to the "flow". 🤞
Seguir así, ya vais subiendo, feliz 2023!!
Joining everyone else in wishing you all the best for the coming year. I love your channel and look forward to seeing what you do in the coming months. Regards from Australia
All the best guys...👍👍
Gracias os he podido entender feliz año ser felices
Honestly when I was watching your first videos I wasn’t sure if you would make it. You seem timid and not very sure of yourself. WOW! Was I wrong, you are very tenacious and resourceful. Can’t wait for next year …. Do you thing you would have time for a tour of the ruin? Might be a fun video. You might be able to use a drone to map your farm with overhead pictures. Have you thought of growing amaranth and quinoa they are both drought tolerant and need very little care, you can eat the leaves in salads and give flower s full of seeds to chickens and ducks. If you plant along fence lines. They come back from seed all the time. So getting as many perennial food plants growing this year, will make food available with little work once the baby comes along. Artichokes, asparagus, potatoes New Zealand spinach. That one kitchen door is a pretty big opening, maybe you could create a little porch area outside it and make a regular door size opening, porch area could also be added storage area.
I always enjoy your videos.
Happy New Year.
Good luck on the BABY PROJECT.
Happy New Year! I hope you achieve your goal in 2023! It's our goal too!
Hi Guys. Happy New Year. I hope all your plans work out for 2023. But don't forget to make time for yourselves and maybe Baby.
Remember that the jobs that are planed will still be there in 2024 if you can't do them all this year. But good luck anyway.
I love your channel and you both work so hard. Look forward to seeing your progress. Take care 🙂👍👍
Thank you Ken - Happy New Year to you too and thank you for the kind words 💚
Muchas gracias por compartir vuestro camino 🙏 Es genial ver todo el progreso que habéis conseguido y lo motivados que estáis 💙 ¡Mucha suerte con lo que viene!
Y me ha encantado escuchar a las ranas de fondo 😍
Well done!❤
cabinets and shelves
Harriet you are not scruffy you're very cute I would refer to you as everything and very natural you're following your passion and it's reflected in your personality and your eyes your eyes are always full of passion I love your work ethic and you are not scruffy on camera or off camera I'm sure... I can't wait for you to have your baby... what a lucky baby it will be to be raised by you and Mauro... I wish you both the best of luck in 2023👍🥂🐕🐱
Hai Harriet and Mauro . GOOD new year with all your projects! Looking forward to the map you are going to make.When you walk around ,as a viewer you don't know where is what? It is always nice to look at what you are doing!!! greetings from Clarisse
Feliz 2023
It takes two to fulfill your dreams. You both have come a long way. We , Enjoy the progress of your Spanish farm. Happy 2023. 🫶🏻
Congratulations on all you've done - a lot actually. And for 2023 , fantastic !