Facing harsh realities on our Portugal Homestead
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In this episode we learn some tough lessons about fire risk management, and have to face up to the reality of what it means to keep us, our homestead, and our community safe.
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It’s this just a joy watching Crusoe and Sawyer eat directly from the land.
I am a Canadian grandmother who feels deeply for all people dealing with forest fires. Chris and Maria and all Canadian families affected by the fires know that you are in my prayers. The earth is groaning. May Crusoe continue to only know fire as something to enjoy and not fear. Blessings on everyone affected by disaster of any kind. Hugs from Canada 🇨🇦
The opening segment hurts to watch and I could feel your pain.
The rest was pure joy. Your positivity shows in your children. They are happy joyful boys full of adventure! Thank you for taking us along on your journey
My front yard trees were absolutely butchered with out my permission. One was cut down completely. Simply to appease the home owners association. I think yours was truly tragic and I feel your pain deeply. I am sincerely grateful you were all safe from the fire though!!! Much love to you guys.
So sorry to hear that friend! ❤️❤️❤️
You need to get some goats to keep the brush down on your property and others…. they really help.
Tree hacking occurred here recently and I was so upset! It is ok to feel sad and see if anything can be done to help balance the tree. Meanwhile, fire mitigation is critical. As a long time resident of Colorado. All mountain homes require mitigation. Obviously you’ve realized the dry Gorse brush is a problem. The goats are being used by the State of Colorado in dense dry areas. Highly effective. Hugs Newbys. It is heartbreaking to see John filming with teary eyes! 😢❤
@@carolinecorey6473 that actually explains the previous comment! I was confused. Thank you.
So sad the tree guys didn’t look after your tree in a better way. It’s scary watching the news about wild fires. In 2018 there was a huge wild fire along the Roaches in the Peak District. We live about 30 minutes awa and walk along the Roaches at least 3 times a week as part of our excersise routine. It was awful to go back after the fire to see so much vegetation ruined. We have lots of wildlife on the Roaches and I’m pretty sure lots were killed or maimed. All this was down to wild campers building an open fire pit. Such a scary time for you guys but I loved how Crusoe kept saying not scary. He is such a fabulous little guy 💙💙
Hello lovely humans! As a former BC Forest Service wildland firefighter (7 years) and now a professional gardener, I'd like to weigh in on the fuel break they were cutting along your property line. Yes, fuel breaks are 100% important and necessary, especially around power lines. That being said, I've worked with probably hundreds of firefighters over the years, and ones that knew anything at all about how to properly prune a tree were extraordinarily rare.
Fallers and chainsaw operators are trained how to safely fell trees and use saws to create fuel breaks, not how to prune trees. In a wildfire situation, proper pruning methods don't matter - getting the guard created does. You will never win an argument with those guys about saving a tree they think should come down.
Taking that into consideration, it might be wise in the future to beat them to it and get an actual tree surgeon to prune the trees along your property line correctly. That way, they will remain healthy and as attractive as possible, while the fuel break is still maintained. While you're at it, you might also get them to look at the trees in your property to ensure there are no dangerous branches or trees that pose a hazard to your home or your safety.
About the patty pans: they are absolutely still edible when they're big. If the skin is still soft and they are heavy, not pithy, taste them. If they aren't bitter, use them as you normally would, or grate them up and freeze the shredded squash to use in future recipes. I make an incredible zucchini relish that also works great with patty pans (I often mix the two). I think I might have written you the recipe last year in a comment?
Great job with the garden! Remember to keep some strawberries for the grown ups to enjoy, too! You've earned them! Happy gardening!
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Excellent answer.
Totally agree with the above comments. People pruning along power lines are not arborists, they just aim to clear potentially hazardous vegetation as quickly as possible. I have felt the same as you at times when trees are butchered, but that is the way it is. In Australia the power companies can be held responsible for fires started by branches falling across the power lines. It may be the same in Portugal.
And that fire with a wind behind it would not be very far away at all. Once a wildfire/bushfire gets going it generates its own wind and spots well ahead of the main fire, starting new ones. You have had a timely introduction to better understanding the circumstances under which you now live with respect to fire. The advice to have your property checked for potential hazards is also good.
Congratulations to you and your mentor on the abundant veg patch. Cut some of those overgrown veg into bite sized pieces and very gently stew in olive oil with garlic and onion, a few tomatoes, quite a few beans, a few potatoes if you have them, some of that oregano, pepper and salt. (Don't add any liquid other than the oil, the veg will make plenty.)
There are also masses of things you can do with that marrow family when grated: quiche, fritters, bread, soups - just for starters. Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Nth African herbs and spices can make them magical.
The boys' delight in the homegrown produce must be specially heart warming and will give them a life time interest.
Sensible comment... sure I adore trees but if its them or me in a fire then it's them... but either get someone in to do it nicer or do it yourself so they don't have to....
I am totally agreeing on this comment. But... trespassing while they are away with no warning its not done. Like i like to sunbathe in the privacy of my garden with almost no clothing... I am a Muslim and yes a bikini is naked for me. If those men are trespassing while I am there... I would call the police. Sorry... but that I wouldn't accept. And yes letting someone with knowledge pruming the trees is a very good idea and is something I would do always. So they don't have to cut my trees... beside on my property they should climb the walls to get in... 😂... nobody gets in without permission. But when you live in a Forrest, you should take responsibility to make sure everything is in order. So letting cut your trees by someone who knows what he is doing, is a good thing to do. ❤
Wow. And yes your children are amazing. Crusoe "It's NOT scary, it's NOT. It's only fire." My gosh, it floored me. He's so young to be comforting us. God bless. Sorry about the tree, but I agree... in the bigger picture, I suppose safety wins out.
Thank you for your lovely comment about Crusoe friend, we are so proud of our little man. Thanks so much for watching, see you on Sunday 😢🔥🚁💦🇵🇹
I’m absolutely in awe of the way John can look at a bunch of trees growing in an multi-level rocky outcrop and see how he can build a terrace around and through it 🤷🏻♀️and it’s looking great so far. Kudos to him. The pruning of the tree is what it is… everyone will get over it and lessons will be learnt (I.e. not to plant anything or allow anything to grow under power lines) and life will go on. It seems massive right now but in a few years you’ll probably not be worrying over it so much. Love Crusoe’s view on the fire being ‘not scary, it’s just a fire’ which is how a small child should see it. Let’s leave the worry to the adults 😚
Thanks Madeline! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇵🇹🏡
I absolutely love to see Crousoe ,running so care free ,and how gentle he is with all the bugs he finds with the chickens . Best memories. He will be telling to her future family
Fires happen everywhere. You are lucky you simply lost trees and not your house.
John & Tara. My heart sank when I watched the Hydro workers axing the trees. We had a similar situation here on our property. The workers explained its to keep the grow back from the wires. Unfortunately, now we too are left with half trees and they honestly look ridiculous. As a result the remaining cedar left on the tree which has been home to many Canadian birds, wildlife and nesting spots is slowly dying. We have called the city in hopes that they will agree with us and do the right thing now by removing them before they come down and hurt someone or damage property and hopefully replace with new saplings that won’t grow as fast or as tall. I love that you were able to get away refresh and come back to us all with hope and vigor. Your both doing such an amazing job, watching your boys grow, running an online experience for us all and homesteading. The gardens are doing great and the bounty your enjoying is proof of that and Johns handy work on the observation deck is fantastic. Looking forward to being able to continue watching you and the little ones. 😎. Oh yeah , loved the Canadian music content you used in your video. 💕🇨🇦
That correct because of the electric cable. There is a standard clearance require between the trees branches & cable. It’s part of routine maintenance job for electrical contractors.
So devastating to watch majestic old trees going down, but Crusoe's joy while harvesting vegetables and Sawyer trying to eat a cucumber brought hope and light back.
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What a great experience for Joao to be able to teach you while setting up the garden. It's so nice for young people to be able to share their skills with adults who are eager to learn.
He has been absolutely incredible Joan! We are honestly SO thankful to have all his guidance and help 🫛🍅🥒😊🙏🏼❤️🏡
Tara your garden is incredible, I got tears in my eyes as I could feel your gratefulness. Crusoe loves his fruits and veggies and has learned respect and care, I love it!
John you continue to amaze us with your craftmanship and creative vision.
I believe you made your support and concerns for being proactive with preventing wild fires and the necessary pruning. I pray no one says anything negative as it would be unnecessary and hurtful. Thank you again for sharing your journey. Lots of love from USA- Cara
Thank you Cara, it makes me so happy being able to pick our very own vegetables and fruit! Thanks so much for all your support and thoughts friend ❤️❤️❤️
Sending you guys lots of love and hugs!!!
Crusoe you are so cute and full of beans,I am sure your little brother will be doing the same soon.
Take care everyone!!!!
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Better to lose some trees than lose the farm and house... You have no idea how fast the fire can spread from the opposite side of the mountain... And because you are uphill, it spreads even faster... Unpleasant but absolutely necessary... Unfortunately...
Hello Newby's! As a former landscaper I can say that most people don't know that the city, village, or wherever you live have set-backs and right-of-ways for utilities, most people just want trees planted where they want them which, turns out, doesn't always end well. In the U.S. the tree companies give these guys a little tutorial and send them on their way. Unfortunately, we then end up with the modern sculpture type things that NOBODY likes!!! It is painful to look at and REALLY NOT GOOD for the tree's health. I'm sorry that happened, that tree looks to be around a 20-25 year old Oak that most likely sprouted from seed, and I know those are the trees everyone is wanting to keep where you live. In honor of your tree, maybe plant an Oak with the boys and watch it grow right along with them! The garden is going GANGBUSTERS!!!! Lots of love!
Hi Courtney. We love the idea of planting a new oak tree with the boys, thanks for sharing ❤️😊🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Maintaining the right of way around power wires is so important. It is frustrating when the crew does what reduces the risk of fire and maintains access for line maintenance/repair and is not concerned for appearance or impact on the tree health.
I have a suggestion. Consult with a forestry professional. The pro will be able to develop a plan that maintains the right of way and is more agreeable with you.
We have found on our property, if we are proactive in maintaining the right of way, the crews do not come in and ravage things. We have lost a few trees, but no where near what our neighbor did who did not do anything in and along the right of way.
Such bounty from your garden!
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The other problem is that tge city, most of the time, hires "butchers" instead of landscapers/gardners...😢😢😢And they should have informed you of their "visit/intention".
@@janabeckman545what good suggestion! I am going to do it too! Thank you❤
@@andreiamartins7934 we live in the country, and the county workers prefer to cut the entire tree down so they never need to trim branches again.
One tip, you may want to cut the important trees under the power lines in Winter so that you can control their shape and growth, before the power line crew comes, you have to understand that these guys have to cut hundreds of kilometers of vegetation under the lines and that they are not in no mood for Niwaki.
Some years wildfires in Northern and Central Portugal become a huge problem, the average in a year is around 21 thousand. It depends on the amount of rain during Winter and above all during the Spring, because the growth of plants increases geometrically. Then around the end of July and during August, there are groups of arsonists that move around the Mediterranean countries and select an area or regions and pick the most critical days and set multiple fires at the same time in the same days, mostly on August (holidays) they represent around 27% of the fires. They are critical because they select the worst days, suddenly and mostly in the very windy days, hundreds of fires take off, most of them, coordinated in the time and in the areas, selected carefully with several starting points happening within a few hours. I still remember a few years ago one that was set that had a front of 10 km and ran 20km just in 36 hours. That brush with the yellow flowers that you have there is called retama in Spanish or giesta in Portuguese, it is broom, and it burns fast and strong even when green but if it is dry it is a firebomb.
Hello old friend! Excellent detail as always. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇵🇹🏡
That you are safe, is of paramount importance. ❤ João is a treasure, and we are all so grateful to him for all the help. It goes both ways. You are special humans, so you gather other special humans around you. Thank you for the joy of seeing Crusoe and Sawyer munching the strawbs and zucchini straight from your land. Priceless. Big love to you ❤
It's a shame but they are doing to keep you safe, and others.
I just love your family! You care so much for each other, the land, your neighbours etc.
Joel truly is remarkable!
What a blessing he and his parents are!
Also a big thank you for your support to the Portugese firemen and women! 🚒😘
Thanks Renald! ❤️❤️
OLÁ família linda!
A parte que eu mais espero ver é o Crusoé no seu mundo MARAVILHOSO❤
PARABÉNS ❤️❤️❤️
Sim essas pessoas não querem saber se estão a fazer a coisa certa cortam de qualquer maneira sem se importarem muito triste mesmo...
E lá vêm os incêndios para acabar com a nossa floresta maravilhosa....
BEIJINHOS até ao próximo vídeo
To grow your own food,and show your kids the life of self survival,is a blessing not all enjoy.Its healthier,saves money ,and brings family life together as God intended.Congratulations,you made an excellent disition to buy the farm.I enjoy very much this time with your family and feel as part of it.Thank you !
Thanks so much Xiomi 🫛🍅🥒😊🙏🏼❤️🏡
I think it was not only the tree cutting the reason for your sadness, but also the fact you guys saw someone trespassing your property and acting freely without your permission nor your presence.
Just wondering…was that trespassing as legally defined? No notice, ordinance, warning, set standard, etc. for electric company?
Typically there would be a utility right-of-way to give them legal access.
Crusoe is growing so fast , his lovely cartoon voice ❤😂 , he really enjoys cutting vegetables , sawyer ❤ my God time goes fast
Sometimes it's needed to create a barrier cleaning flammable debris...Unfortunately with the wind some fires get enormous proportions. Instead of cutting trees, better clean the bushes around. Lots of Luck against the devastation of fire.❤
Having survived wildfires in our area of TX, I would rather see them destroy a tree than to see a family and/or their home taken out by a fire out of control. A small loss preventing a big loss. Garden looks very nice.
I live in the mountains and seen some fires myself and I’m totally with you on that ..Seen some take out some power lines also and been without power for couple weeks from it ..Lost lots of food from not having no power
I am so relieved they managed to get that fire under control. Seeing the damage that fire caused to Theo and Bee’s property I was terrified for you.
Crusoe saying “look at that” as he harvested the vegetables was so cute.
I was wondering if you scooped out the flesh of the pattypans and made soup. Then you could use the scoured patty pans as a soup tureen. Your vegetables look wonderful, you must be so proud of yourself.
Stay safe. 🌸
Hola chicos. Lo siento mucho. Es verdad que duele cuando hacen esas cosas con los árboles. Espero que el fuego se acabara ahí. Un abrazo, corazones❤
I agree John, it's not why it was done but HOW it was done 😢
Truly happy that fire was put out quickly 🙏
Let's all stay safe from the summer fires🙏
Hi Tara and John, I know it’s sad to loose a tree or part of one as we’ve had to do the same here in Chile where summer forest fires are a yearly event and very dangerous and scary. It’s better to have a corridor protecting your house, electricity, etc. We also have a bag in that season with our passports, cell phone charger etc to quickly grab in case the fire is very close. All it takes is a bit of wind and it gets out of control. I don’t wish that on anyone. Hope that folks on the other side of the mountain are safe and that the bomberos were able to shut the fire down completely.
Tara in regards to your huge paty pans, when they get bigger we let them on the plant to get really big and wait until it detach itself from the plant. Inside it you’ll have all your seeds you can clean and dry so you can keep for next year so you won’t have to buy new ones :). It’s a joy to see Crusoe and Sawyer so happy. Wonderful that Joha is helping.. he must be happy to see the results as well. Hugs from Chile and stay safe.
Don't fret, you came across perfectly clear. It was very sad to see how the tree had been cut with such a lack of care. I agree with you that it was absolutely necessary that they do the risk management and protect the electrical lines. But the tree was almost cut beyond repair. I hope that it makes it thru such drastic pruning. So grateful to every man and woman that risk their lives to put out the forest fires. My husband served in the Army (and Army National Guard) and for a portion of the time he served, he was a combat engineer. And they would be called up to help with floods, tornadoes, forest fires, and such. Using their bulldozers and backhoes to help combat natural disasters. And I never realized how much work has to be put in to stop these things and prevent them from happening again. Wonderful video. Your family is always in my prayers.
The utility companies do the same thing here and most likely worldwide. We have to remember that their job is to quickly and efficiently clear the lines. They do not have the time or expertise to trim them to the landowners taste.
There's no need to apologize, we totally understand how you feel about these trees.
One big consolation....the tree will most certainly sprout again amazingly quickly.
They dig these massive fire breakers to help hold back and contain fires…
May I suggest you guys replace the tiny greenhouse with a big massive one that will support raised beds so you can grow through the cold season … give seedling a strong start with drip irrigation that way you can setup and forget if you want to go away. You can build from brick and mortar and put bug windows and a green house roof.
Brilliant idea! Very American, though. A sprawling garden is more charming and not so production oriented.
@@cboyle707Have you considered constant chem trails a reason for greenhouses?
What a peaceful and contented life. Idyllic. And the song is lovely.
Sending best wishes for avoiding fires. Those patty pans are so big maybe consider stuffing them and making some kinda of bowl out of them.😊
Crusoe 's joy from eating strawberries and harvesting the tomatoes and just running around is a joy to watch plus Sawyer's shrieking from glee! I'm looking forward to seeing Sawyer's personality unfold through the screen. Those patty pans are beautiful and huge!!
I’m in tears! Ontario and Quebec in Canada are facing wild Forrest fires out of control. BC, Alberta pretty much across Canada. Pray for us as we have 27,000 evacuated and God who knows how many animals have perished … I’m devastated. I came to this country for its wilderness. I know new growth comes from ash and fire, a cycle of life and death.
We are so sorry to hear that Maria, sending you lots of love and hugs! That is never a nice thing to have to go through, please stay safe friend 😢🔥🚁💦🇵🇹
Such a horrible time in Canada. So much loss and tragedy. Our hearts and prayers are with you ❤
So sorry Maria to hear of your forest fires out of control it is devastating to say the least.xx
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This is deliberate destruction of nature and it is not a conspiracy theory
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Realmente é muito triste ver poda serem feitas de forma indevidas , mas a alegria de ver colher legumes e frutas e ver essas crianças linda sorridentes nesse quintal , horta linda é muito gratificante!!!! Amei,!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That yellow flower is called Gorse which is highly flammable. Gorse looks very similar to Broome but you can buy Broome in loads of different colours.
Ola a todos voces,, I am PTguese, i really like you guys,,, but u dont really have no idea about how our beautiful country its devastated with wild fires in the last 10 years,,, every summer when i see it i just want to cry,,,, sure that i have a lot of critics about how the government is careless about it,, but this one about cleaning critic areas i have to completely agree. Please dont make a Drama about a tree ,,, a real drama is 50 people dead 2 years ago north of Portugal on a road incircled by fire including 5 fire fighters,,,,, a real drama is what hapened in Canada 2 weeks ago or so,,, So,,,, forget about your half tree ,,, and go visit a real torched /black / devastated area ,,, sense the terrible , and atrocious smell that i cant explain,,, then and only then you will give the proper value to your safe beautiful and green property... take care
... and clean yor terrain the best u can 👍
Ver hoy vuestro día me ha relajado, hermoso ver el campo dando su fruto y ver a sus hijos disfrutando. Me alegro que estéis bien. Duele cuando la naturaleza llora...la amo !. ❤ Un abrazo fuerte para todos ❤❤❤❤
I got tears in my eyes in the first minute, this is so sad. Forest management is important, in Florida we manage ours throughout the year. Years ago without forest management they would catch on fire every summer. Our power company trims trees the same way, I have started paying to have done correctly. Your bountiful garden is so captivating, my garden is very small, it excites me everyday to harvest my own food nonetheless. Best Wishes.
We maintain the right of way on our property as well. The crews are overworked, and often leave ours alone because others are so out of control. Only once in 27 years have we lost trees or were left with a butchered look. My husband was mad, but honestly, that area needed cut back to prevent icy conditions in winter and liw hanging branches hitting vehicles.
Devastating to watch, we spent 3 months travelling through Portugal last year and came face to face with a lot of fires, hectares large. This got us researching a lot and also asking locals.
First nugget of information I'd like to spread is how many deciduous trees have an incredible ability to halt fires, their leaves will start perspiration and almost rain causing a humid environment under their canopies and then of course their shading ability covers the dry grassy ground.
Pines and Eucalyptus especially are the ones to watch out for. Eucalyptus is so incredibly fire hazardous, infact it thrives in it yet these are grown in mass. I even saw some still standing not far from your land dispite fire management. Once Eucalyptus causes the fire, pines who are rich in resin then fuel it causing it to rage.
Brush and gourse are a symptom to a problem. They are pioneer plants who move in where others can't and fix nitrogen into the soil. They also LOVE the sun and can't grow without it so once they are shaded out by larger trees they die out, there is a beautiful documentry on this "Fools & Dreamers" on how Hugh Wilson regenerated a gourse infested land.
And lastly and quite shockingly was the fire brigade set up. This is a touchy subject. We came to learn that they are a voluntary service paid on an hourly rate of around €30p/h. Now this certainly doesn't apply to all firefighter but we witnessed how some fires would be left to burn and get larger before intervining because that would mean more hours spent putting the fire out. Like quite literally standing 5 meters away with a fire hose looking at a small fire and doing nothing. We also had locals tell us that some would even start fires on purpose. It's a sad reality if true and makes a bad image for those who are working honestly to save the livelihoods of their neighbour's.
We loved our time in Portugal and really hope the goverment put some serious action into preventing fires as their current management system is clearly not enough. There are some amazing groups like Mossy Earth taking matter into their own hands, check them out :)
He is the happiest kid i have ever seen on a youtube channel! Well done parents
What a great video. My heart was in my mouth when I saw the fire and I felt your pain when you mentioned the tree cutting, necessary but sad 😢 all the same. Crusoe melted my heart when he was insuring you understood that the fire was not scary ❤ Sawyer and his happy little face never fails to lift my spirits. Miss you all so much and love you more xx
It was necessary but very very sad Mum. We are so proud of our little man, not sure where his accent is from though haha we all miss you SO much. We all sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Crusoe definitely living his best life there, a joy to watch!
We love Joel, he’s the best. God bless you Joel and your family.
He is the absolute best Maria, we really wouldn't have been able to do it without his help! 🫛🍅🥒😊🙏🏼❤️🏡
His name is João or John in English😅
I’ve always thought it’s Giroud 😅
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I live in Northern Portugal by the Sea. I love Trees. When I lived in Ireland I was fortunate to have a Property with Trees. Trees provide us with Shelter and keep the Air clean. They didn't have to Butcher the Trees.
Be Inspired what you can grow and provide for your Family.
That's where your Joy is.
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I just love Crusoes enthusiasm and joy of growing food 💙 and Sawyers delight on his face as he comes outside and hears his brothers squeals 💙 such joyful little boys living their best lives 👌
Sorry... but I'd be going back and dropping that tree near the power lines... and building a fire break around the property, and also the house...
In Australia we don't mess around with fires... our bush fires and the Eucalyptus trees can burn with a rolling canopy at tree top level, spreading bushfires several miles in minutes!
Stay safe... and be your own best first responders...
Fire proof your dwelling and property...
Thank you for your authenticity and honesty...
I realise it's all a learning curve for you all...
Blessings to all ❤
Beautiful vegetables! Great job! It must be so extremely satisfying to harvest! 👌👌👌 Lovely birdsong!
That was heartbreaking, but the garden is growing beautifully.Try roasting or grilling sliced patty pans drizzled with olive oil,crushed garlic,salt&black pepper
Hello guys! Sawyer is now my favourite Newby! Love his cameos ... eating, smiling, growing!!❣️❣️ Crusoe's wisdom!🙏🏻
Glad you love gardening with your veggies Tara. I enjoy my veggies too. I grew some small cucumbers this year and pickled them, yum !!!! I used apple cider vinegar in the recipe. Cheers 🤗
If the patty pan is an heirloom or open pollinator seed you can save the seeds from the over grown ones and plant them next year! Free seed=free food! ❤
Hi guys just saw your video from July 5 about cutting the trees.. I'm portuguese and live in the USA but grew up in Portugal 🇵🇹 north ( minho) my dada and grandfather were lumberjacks for $ and use at home..just to let you know from what I saw in the video..the oak trees can be fully prune to the trunk only and they come back next few years with new branches ..so base on the video being that was cut only the branches that may have touched the electrical lines ..so it doesn't look so bad cut the rest and make it even in 5 years the branches will be back to the same and the power co. Will be coming back to fo it again .. now pine tree are delicate to fires so if you can prune them a bit and keep the bruch under them to a minimum it will help alot if the fire should reach your property..I also have a property which high power lines run through it and every 5 years they cut everything under the lines ..
Also in revenue to the brush with the yellow flowers ( giesta) it grows ..through out Portugal and it explodes after fires..due to the dry parts in the middle it burns very fast ..I suggest you cut as much of it as you can and portuguese law requires that you keep 100m o clear forest and tress proned around the house..as a precaution .. love seeing your videos and glad you made Portugal part of your home ..
I live in the Rocky Mountains and we live with fire danger every day. Make sure you are prepared to bug out in 10 minutes. Better to over prepare and not need it than the alternative. Your pond is looking like an excellent idea.
Wow so many emotions....happy with your garden and delicious fruits, the construction of your nice outside area for the cooking and barbecue place...just so wonderful, specially with the so many cute expressions of the boys...but fire close by is not so cool at all and how they cut the tree either...sure hopping things like do not happen again. I do have the same problem in our area too...specially how they cut the trees in the sidewalks where the lighting is provided...they do it very badly, nice trees totally out of a caring care 😢
I felt your pain for the way they cut the trees.
To prevent it from happening again in the future, pay attention, you can be the ones to prune the trees and avoid this unnecessary damage.
my thoughts as well, patrol the powerline and prune or remove infringing trees yourself
Agreed. Next time friend. 🙏❤️
No need to put the unwashed eggs in the frig, they will last for quite a while without refrigeration.
I love watching your kid’s energy growing up with full of life.
We live in hills of the suburbs of South Australia (capital city Adelaide) and the trees being cut to mitigate fire risk look similar to your situation. But high temperatures high winds steep inaccessible terrain in surrounding valleys mean we must take it seriously city and regional areas. We have a safe evacuation plan a place to evacuate to packed emergency bags so important. I hope the work you've done to bring water around the property and remove so much vegetation is a start to preventing fire on your property. Keep eye on vegetation bordering your land and clear fire break to assist control of wildfire. The lawn will give some shelter and suitable vegetation low to ground too. Got plans for goats or sheep ? Keep on the alert for fire warnings and high wind after dry periods. I have memories of horrific fires much larger than you showed racing up gullys and consuming entire hillsides.
Your garden is a huge success. All the hard work has definitely paid off.
As a townie, who moved to an afforrested mountainous area with electricity lines in the rear field, I was a little naively sentimental about maintenance lopping in the past. I now realise that any pruning is preferential to clear felling which would be cheaper and more efficient for utility companies. The objective is not, or cannot be, to save the tree - it is to keep lines clear. Lopping (however crude) *is* the compromise to clearfelling and *is* the balance between competing needs for which we rely on both. Power companies usually do have the supreme authority to clearfell so I've learned to be grateful that they don't until absolutely necessary. You might consider planting a similar sapling elsewhere to provide future custodians the benefit of what one day this old tree can no longer provide.
Hello friends, I am very sorry for the whole tree situation, believe me, I completely understand your sadness. I would feel mighty blue myself if it were me. Portugal is a country very affected by summer fires and this is a situation that you should get used to, I'm affraid. 😢😢😢
Loved to see how delighted both Crusoe and Sawyer were when eating the yummy products of the land. 🙂 Congratulations on the harvest and the abundance! Be happy ❤
this is the most beautiful wonderful cutest heartwarming video Ive ever watched on u tube, And i mean it. Ive been watching your channel for a year now. I love you guys. Chin up I know life can be hard, you have beautiful children and family, my thoughts are with you, love is all we really need,
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Chop the big ones fine and feed them to the chickens!
Trees in your property if not we’ll taken care of and brush around one should know that’s a fire hazard .Companies as the electric department even in the USA don’t care how it looks as long it’s away from the wires it’s tuff but if you live in surrounding brushes that should be a priority for the Summer months to be clear of all brushing the government keeps warning residents to clean all that because of fires yeah it’s a lot of work but after working so hard you don’t want lose your property I’m sorry it’s all part of living in the farm now a days
Your boys are an absolute credit to the two of you, gentle and kind, ‘it’s not scary, it’s only fire’ - so innocent and so precious. I remember my son saying the same sort of thing to me when a car ran into us one evening on our way home from visiting my parents, ‘It’s OK Mum, we’re OK’, he would have been around Crusoes’ age at the time, he’s 34 now and has a little one of his own but I will always remember how comforting those words were from the little boy I love so much 💕💕. 🇨🇦
I Wish that our electric company would trim the trees at the end of the road back a bit harder as every year they manage to short out or worse bring down the cables during a gale. They do it in winter (Jan/Feb) but by autumn have grown back. That looks like Gorse bordering your property, get it cut down or back hard as it's very flammable even when green or wet. I think a stall at a local village/farmers market may be required as you will have a massive surplus of produce soon if not already.
Sei bem esse sentimento em relação a natureza e ainda mais é a vida de vocês fazendo parte desse habitat, Falta de conscientização de autoridades e seus proletários acaba prejudicando quem está vivendo da terra e o planeta ,na força e fé ❤❤❤❤
Love Sawer chewing that cucumber.
Que colheita linda. O mercado é a sua própria casa Tarara. Alimentos orgânicos e saudáveis.
Sometimes they cut trees indiscriminately with excuses of preventing fires. You must always asked them for the permits to do so.
Unfortunately Portugal and Spain have been for years under the ecoterrorism of wild forest fires intentionally started. Someone somewhere profit from this disastrous acts.
If they cut trees in your property you can keep the trees, have them serrated into planks of any size.
Wow, what an episode, on so many levels. It just shows how quickly natures changes, literally before our eyes. I hope you were reassured by Crusoe’s proclamation that it was not scary. I love how the boys just eat everything, and enjoy it, I remember my daughter as a very small toddler would stand and demand ‘abumber Mummy’ - cucumber - which she still eats today in any form. I was especially jealous of your courgettes, yum. Take care, sending hugs x
Nature can change VERY quickly friend, you are so right! Loved that story about your daughter. Thanks so much for sharing friend 🫛🍅🥒😊🙏🏼❤️🏡
Hello, great videos. I'm really enjoying following you. When I lived in Brazil, the farmers harvested the vegetables late at nite when there was more humidity in th air, and they were more fresh and tasteful than if they were picked in the sun heat
Crusoe and Swayer are so, so precious, they are growing up in an environment that every child should have. You have a great harvest, there is nothing better than fresh organic veggies. Keep up the great work 😊
We live in NW Iowa, USA and that is how they deal with/ trim trees here for decades. We think that they cut them so awfully that you will finish cutting it down yourself because it's too ugly to look at.
We live on an island in Greece, and Every year, summertime brings the terror and devastation of fires. Tara, as you say, the bravery and dedication of the young men and women who fight these fires is awe inspiring.
The electric companies butcher trees near electric lines in the USA as well.. does not seem to matter which state you are in..You see trees with chunks cut out and no thought to what benefits the tree. We are currently experiencing heavy smoke intermittently from wildfires in Canada. I live in the Washingtin DC area and there are days where it is dark and cloudy from smoke rather than rain.
It's difficult to see such beautiful trees come down and you're absolutely right that it could have been done better. It is like they did a terrible job of pruning because you asked them to be careful, to spite you. The garden is amazing and yes you are very fortunate for your Manager. The amount of produce you are reaping is astounding compared to other youtubers, some of whom have 2 years on their properties, so well done as you say. John the railing is really spectacular. The skill and look of the banisters are on point. Really professional looking. The fire is scary, you have only to see the Indie Project to see fire's devastation.
😢maybe they did do it out of spite as you say or maybe they just don’t know how to cut down trees in a sympathetic way. Most Portuguese people earn 740.83 euros a month minimum wage doing back breaking work.I really do want to see the good In people. Maybe they just don’t have the knowledge. In any case it’s very sad indeed💔
I´m portuguese and I agree with you about the tree. If was me they didn´t touch the tree and I woul cut by myself making sure to uncover the cables but not hurt the tree that much. I´m offended with the way they did it. Please, make sure your trees don't cover any cables so that they don't need to do that horrendous job again.
Seeing that fire has made me say what I've wanted to say for sometime now. Pine Trees are huge fire hazards and not good to have in fire county.
@@anneofgreengables1619 yes in Cape Town in fire danger zones they are trying to get rid of them but alas they taking a bit long to do what they meant too.
I understand your dismay about the trees , but the top view you gave of the tree, the lower bows will fill in the next few years,keep chugging.❤
I too, love the trees. But I love people more. At times it hurts to see trees come down, but it is hard to stop a fire, or power wires come a part and are live. It will be hot soon and dry. Clean up is always a must.
What a lovely cheerful little baby boy you have here and light green becomes him. I’m in love ❤
British babies look like lovely beautiful dolls 🥰
Crusoe always put a smile on my face, especially when he said look at that!😂 God bless you mom and dad ❤
I know John how heart breaking it is to see those trees being cut. But in case of scrub fire it saves your boundary. We have this happen in Australia for the good but to us shamefully. A nesity in bush area called fire breaks
Sending best wishes to my favourite family. Very worrying for you. I hope all the precautions will protect you from any future events Thinking of you.
Thanks so much friend. We appreciate all of your support 😢🔥🚁💦🇵🇹
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One of the worst, hottest, fastest traveling bushfires in Australia was during the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009. Over 170 lives were lost. Power lines were involved in the the cause. It is heartening to see how seriously the Portuguese authorities are taking the risk and swiftly taking action to protect you. Trees can grow again, but lives lost can never be replaced. Be safe.
The vege garden is amazing. So cool watching Crusoe eat the veges & strawberries with such excitement, then Sawyer joins in. Such a delight to see them growing up in a healthy enviroment. 🥒🥬🍓
Thanks so much Martine. The Newby boys absolutely LOVE fruit and veggies, so I am thankful we have planted so much haha Thanks so much for watching friend 🫛🍅🥒😊🙏🏼❤️🏡
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I love you guys, in fact, I made my roommate start watching you too. Crusoe is my favorite grownup baby...lol. Thanks for making my day with your videos, I can't wait to see what that little feller Sawyer is going to grow up to be...Crusoe is going to be the gorgeous jock, and then Sawyer is going to be ??? I can't wait to see.
The sound of the chainsaw brought shivers up my spine! It reminded me of a time in the 1990s when I owned a home with a gorgeous backyard. The yard was filled with apple, pear, and plum trees, blueberries, a special Weeping Willow tree, and the fence between mine and my neighbors' property was beautifully lined with fragrant Lilac bushes and trees. It was a park-like private oasis and one of the reasons we purchased the house. I'll never forget one morning I woke up to the sound of a chainsaw, and to my anger and dismay, the neighbors took every Lilac bush and tree down to the ground, roots and all, leaving nothing but a chain link fence and 100% clear view into their backyard and dining room slider. To this very day, I don't know why they did it, but it's one of life's mysteries that somewhat scarred me. The roots were on their side of the fence, so they had a right to do it. But again, why? I deeply felt your pain when you were filming that segment.💔
It's almost time for some fried green tomatoes! 😋 They are best when they are just about to turn colors. 👍😋
Ohh yum yum Ken! 🫛🍅🥒😊🙏🏼❤️🏡
We have the same fire danger here in Oregon. Scott and I have had to cut around twenty trees from around our house to mitigate fire danger. I still miss the smell of the pine out our front door, but I loved that tree so I saved fifteen feet for some project.. With drought, we have lost around 50 trees and our place looks so different.
Ah no Wendy, we are so sorry to hear that. Please do stay safe! We are sending you lots of love and hugs 😢🔥🚁💦🇵🇹
@@TheNewbys Thank you, love and hugs right back.
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Please get that brush cut asap!
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A similar thing happened to a property I owned in Canada but the neighbour was brutal with tree removal and took all of them out so we were left to stare at an empty field. It completely changed the ecosystem and left animals without their habitat. It was heartbreaking.
That is very heartbreaking friend! Thanks so much for watching 😊🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
So sorry about your lovely trees but fire preparedness is crucial 😢 Wow vegetables 🥦