Terri, magnificent piece you’ve put together here. An incredibly informative video in such a gorgeous, peaceful setting. Many truths here also, you speak with much wisdom. You’re quite right about the Irish diaspora of the modern West having lost their culture and traditions. I myself am from Australia with a long history of ancestors from Ireland, the earliest of them from Co. Tyrone, however that was in the early 1810’s. Despite never having been to Ireland, my heart yearns for the place. There is a great part of me that struggles to identify with Australia and it’s landscapes, in many ways it feels like the wrong place for us to be. I have a pathway to live in Ireland and I’m very strongly considering it, and this video is a very positive influence on that. Couldn’t agree more on your comments about government control pushed under the veil of feel-good ‘environmentalism’. The true environmentalists of us live locally and sensibly. They are people who hunt ethically, forage, grow their own food, eat a natural whole-food diet and have a healthy respect for our beautiful lands. I’ll be damned if they think they’re going to get me in the mega city, driving an electric car made with cobalt dug up by African children and eating bug burgers ‘for my health’ Thank you for putting this together and I’ll be subscribing for more
I will preface this by saying I am from Wyoming USA. Wyoming is a very large open space with not many people living here compared to other states in America. I am touched to see that no matter where we live in the world, our feelings are so much the same. Autumn is my favorite time of year. It's a time of in gathering. We harvest our gardens. Hunt our game to fill our freezers for winter. And can to preserve our foods. The feeling of having that all together for winter just warms the soul. Our family and friends do come together for hunting season. It used to be more so. But still is on a smaller scale. Cutting up the meat and getting it ready to freeze is a family affair. My father has a large garage area with all the equipment needed to get this done quickly. When I was a child coal was burned here. We live by a coal mine. No one burns coal anymore. Due to air quality rules. We burned a lot of wood. It kept the forest floor cleaner and the threat of fires was less. Now to have a woodburning stove a person has to pay such a high amount of house insurance. It takes away the economy of burning the wood. Sad really. People used to save so much money. We live in a very cold area. We are in the far north. Near the Montana border. I wish they wouldn't take away the things that people need just to stay warm. If you were willing to work hard and in gather for yourselves, your family would always be warm and fed. The leaders of our country are taking that away from us.
That is sickening! They always get you one way or another. And as for the whole carbon argument, burning wood is better than leaving it to rot down. Either the rules are deliberate to enslave people or else the so called leaders are just plain stupid.
Oh Dear Terri, today's video is such a wonderful treat. I closed my eyes and brought forth the beautiful scent of burning turf down in Kerry 50 years ago. I think it was 1990 or so when a whole section of bog was transported from Ireland to Yonkers Racetrack in New York. Demonstrations were given of futting the turf, there was a blacksmith and demonstrations of soda bread making along with a wonderful dance session where the audience was invited up to the stage. My mother said it was the best day she ever spent in the U.S!! Grand memories! So thanks for the reminder. Eleanor
Politicians don’t work for us or the environment. Unfortunately I see it getting worse before it will get better. People are being told they the governments or big companies are being mindful but the actions and results say the opposite. Enough said. Thank you for showing a still piece of heaven on earth. 😂 I love that dog.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m convinced we all need to move back to more traditional ways, not away. Those that want to control how the planet does things will say whatever they can to make us fear anything but their plans for us. Standing our ground to these changes is vital for future generations.🙏🏼❤️🇺🇸
Oh, this brings back warm memories. My mother's parents came to USA from Ireland and we would go to Ireland to visit family. I spent some time in August 1973 helping bring in the turf. I spent a month that summer staying with a cousin. They had no running water or toilet and heated/cooked with turf. Oh how I loved that smell! All our food came from the farm - it was heaven! Think that is why I moved to rural Vermont - it reminded me of Ireland. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Aloha, I go to Ireland every February (for the month) from Hawaii. I love the bog lands. I come for the storms, the smell of peat burning, the seaweed, the cozy snugs.
Just a final comment to say thank you to lol for his totally amazing photograph he is brilliant and brings eveything together and makes both your work so alive
Big corporations do not like anyone to be self sufficient- they cannot make money off us. Your winter heat supply is at your door ❤️ Great video Terri totally enjoyed seeing how turf is farmed .
Yes, I can understand those feelings of honor and sadness about our ancestors ways from the past. Just reviewing our family genealogy in Ireland and the brave and proud people that have gone before us, and it's in our blood now to carry on the legacy they have given. NOW is the time to bring back the greatness of the land and people.
Dear Terri....................first thought of mine was the song........rattlin bog.......... thank you so much for the video................I love the landscape I look forward to Tuesday.......yeah,Ireland I am comming Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘
I really appreciated this vlog. I love seeing your garden and all the things you create at home but I love when you show parts of your beautiful country. I will never see a bog in my life but now feel that I have a better sense of what it is, how it was used and is used and appreciate the history involved. Thank you for taking us along!
I so appreciate your perspective. I watch farming and gardening videos from around the world… starting in spring 2020. They use traditional (which are sustainable) practices; it gives me hope, for some reason, that we can live in peace with the earth and each other.
Terri, I just wanted to thank you for all of your videos and the herbal knowledge you have given to the world! I have learned so much from you! Have a lovely week. Cynthia 💚🌛🌿
Stunning! I had no idea this was even possible! Burning " turf" meant only lawns/ grass to me until now. I searched for more history/step by step instructions. Now I understand " turf" seems to be more like burning " earth" the peat/bog logs that are created! Fascinating! I saw all your logs and thought where are the trees! Lol! I had no idea! Thank you for sharing! This is truly an art!
Danu, this is a beautiful trip to the bog. I have so enjoyed tagging along. Your thoughts about the goings on in our world are absolutely right. The nonsense is ruling, and I hope they will get their comeuppance. God bless you, and thank you again for this lovely memory and knowledge that I will never experience. 🕊💕
Absolutely beautiful. The sky is looking so lovely with a gorgeous shade of blue. Such a serene place. I can imagine how it was many years ago. A family tradition full of memories. Shame on the government. Many thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day 💖
What a wonderful lesson in Irish history. This lovely presentation is one of my favorites. Thank you for taking the time to present your beautiful world to the rest of us!
What a treat this was ! Such a beautiful day, people working together, a bit of history, a bit of insane politics , so much more and of course the wonderful Border Collie for a laugh! Thank you as always❤️
Lovely to see the scenery around the bog. I think it all makes sense to use what nature has provided. Enjoy your lovely fires this winter. Thank you 🏴
It is happening here, with the US government in some places telling us we must stop using wood as fuel to heat. So many folks are finding joy off-grid or partially, and on tiny homesteads 'round the country. I find slow and intentional living to be a balm to the heart and soul. Your videos are a balm as well xxx
It's so heartwarming to see the old traditions kept alive. Traditions that work with the land, keep the health of the land and keep it local, as you so rightly pointed out. That ancient cycle of life, in that the Earth gives and we give back. All about giving, not taking.You have a wonderful life Terri and lucky to live on the land of your ancestors. We are all lucky to have folk like you still caretaking the land, our Mother Earth, as ever.
Hello Terri, Lovely to see this work, you are connected with the land you live with, as you say for centuries this work has been done and yet the bogs are still giving you heat resources. Natural earth working with you, not against you or your environment. Beautiful scenery, never ending sky meets earth,no light pollution, fantastic.thank you all for showing how to live with the Goddess. Hugs and blessings🌹💚
Thank you! This was very interesting on how it's harvested. I was shocked how the bog moved from the weight of tractor. Looks like a very sustainable product. Thanks for the field trip!
Hello terri,Terri, my goodness me, I really really enjoyed your video so much,how wonderful and rewarding, just a wonderful thing to do whaw,,,we heat our home with an open fire ,nowadays we have to buy our logs its very expensive now when we were younger we went collect ing our own firewood with permission from land owner,,,my goodness what a blessing for you,,hello every day the doggies love and blessings 🙏 from me and my ,girls, for now,xxxx
My two favourite smells in the world are a turf fire and a wet donkey! Your beautiful vlog makes my heart yearn to be there on a Connemara bog. New tattoo Terri? Love the celtic spirals.
Thanks for bringing us to the bog Terri. While I live in Toronto and was born here I have been to Ireland many times (my late mother was a Dub). I love the smell of turf burning. Nothing like that aroma.
This reminds me of my time turning turf in a Mayo bog. I've written many a poem about turf, and my personal ambivalent views recognize and honor all sides of the discussion. Whether one agrees with the practice or not, we cannot deny that it is endemic to western Ireland and it can therefore be argued that it belongs to the people. Blessings to the bog!
Thank you for sharing this information. I have always wondered how turf was used and how it was harvested. I watch your videos every Sunday morning with my coffee. I have learned so much! ❤️
I live in Michigan, USA. We have a few bogs that are protected spaces. No one can take plants, animals, or any materials from the bogs. Few are allowed to explore it. Usually educational groups can visit with supervision. They are very fragile environment and hold many endangered plants and animals.
Bogs are amazing environments but I don't believe any more fragile than other types of environments and let's face it, all environments are vulnerable when greedy corporations want to rip the soul out of the earth. As for the bog shown here, it was only two years ago when our government was going to ignore all the "environmental" stuff and allow mining to take place! As for not allowing people onto the bog near you, who are they to do that?
@@DanusIrishHerbGardenlol. WoW. Welcome to the united states. I in fact was shocked tht they were harvesting the peat and questioned it. Because here they have strict regulations fronting like they protect but the corporations are who they give passes too. Then to read your comment and the video it is heart warming to hear the rebel irish spirit. So wishing you luck in your fight. My grandfather's family immigrated from Ireland during the potatoe famine.
Beautiful place, interesting video, thanks for sharing! NB In Scandinavian mythologie the godess Frigg would have her palace, called Fennsalir in/under the bog. 💜
Wonderful to see the old traditions continue. The mind boggles as to the government's decision to stop Irish people from harvesting their ancestral bog's. I'd say you had a good night's sleep after that. Blessings ☘️☀️☘️
Born and raised in the USA and yet somehow this video has made me homesick for Ireland! I often purchase little turf cubes to burn as incense and I’m amazed at how much heat one little inch square cube produces. Terri, I have a few questions..... When you put what is harvested along the side of the road, is that a communal pile for anyone to take from or is it reserved for a particular family? Or do families mark their own piles they make? Is the harvest from private land or public? Such a fascinating episode, thank you!
I used to buy those when I lived in England. Re your questions - People have their own section of bog that they cut the turf on and then they put the turf out on the road ready for collection. It is not communal, people have their own piles.It has to be put out on the road because come winter, the bog will be too wet to be going on to every time you need turf. Once it is on the road, it is brought home by tractor trailers. The bog doesn't really belong to anyone, although the government thinks it is theirs. Hope that explains things xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Thank you for satisfying my curiosity! And I agree anything that can be done locally and self-sufficiently is better for the environment. 😊
This was such a delight and as always an enlightening. One thing that amazed me was the Rolling of the big as the tractor wheeled it way over the surface. Truly beautiful. Thank you.
There is nothing like the heat that peat gives out on an open fire on a bitter winters day, and if you had a back boiler the water was spitting steam hot, and true just like you said, the smell is so comforting, i have so many happy memories too.
You are right Tom. Our little load of turf burns in a stove and in a range and heats the hot water for the central heating and I can cook on it. Three for one plus the comforting smell and knowledge that you got it yourself. xx
That's lovely Terri, thank you as a 4 year old Child my crazy Brother in law use to take us up there and have us jumping the boogs. I was terrified I thought we were going fall down. As a Child thing's seem so much bigger and more scarier 🙈🙈love you video's Terri 👍😉🇮🇪☘️Eire
Yes that is so true all over the world. Control is the name of the game . It's sad. But yes be aware but keep joy in your heart. I love the turf story...we burn wood for our heat.wr don't have bogg.
Dear Terry, thank you so much for keeping alive the Tradition and sharing your wisdom and passion with us. Especially in this chaotic and obscure era, we should be stronger and unite as never before, to protect and save the bright and ancestral heritage of humankind. I hope to meet you someday and give you a big hug. Take care ☀️💚⭐
Thank you for all you do. You are right, it's about control. There is a war on self sufficiency. So much of what is being done doesn't make sense. Thank you for being a light in the darkness.
Great camera work as always… along with the theme music ☘️❤️ I wanted to throw a chunk for that cute border collie! Thanks - learned and enjoyed a lot.
Fabulous video - beautiful scenery! Brought lots of memories of my childhood Summer months in the West of Ireland from Clare to Donegal. On Achill Island we rented a cottage annually - primitive by today's standards - and we had to collect the turf (with the help of the Donkey & Creels) for the fire for both cooking and heat. Thank you
This is so interesting.. so sorry things have has to change.. crazy..I hate the thought of all change to electric .. its not wholly right.. all down to money at the end of the day.. I'm loving all your videos Terry.. thank you. I have made a jar of Dsndilion tucture and had a few cups of Tea 😍 So glad I came across you.. Gave me a nudge 👍😘 And your looks remind me of my Mum 🥰 Keep doing what your doing x Much love xx
I remember the scent of the turf very well, quite unique and natural, and it reminds me of the stories told in front of the fire at our friends farm who's son is a veterinary. Thank you so much.
It is about control Terri. Keeping traditions alive is so important...all those centuries of working the bogs and burning the turf. I love the idea and would be doing the exact same. Beautiful surroundings u can almost sense the peacefulness....such a special place. 🙏
They always say the opposite! Terri , thankyou for a great video. I love the old ways and often sit and think of what my grandparents told me. I find myself going back to that way of thinking more and more.......why? because it made more sense. Love and blessings xxx
What a beautiful gift the bog is. I was fascinated to hear about it and see it’s beauty. I think you are right how we are manipulated to abandon true and tried ways , to be dependent on the grid which these days feel like being held hostage and paying exorbitant ransoms. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼💫❣️
We are being made to become dependant on some other one or some other thing instead of being encouraged to be self-sufficient. You are right about being held hostage and I am sorry for those that are being so. xx
What a lovely video! Thank you for teaching me something new. I didn't know there was a use for a bog. Sorry to hear they (the gov) wants you to stop burning the turf. I don't believe their stories.
I am so glad that you did this video and talked about how this old way of heating your home is not bad at all, and how the modern methods are more about control and do not make any sense. I hope people go back to the old ways. I am european, but live in crazy Los Angeles, where I can not even buy denatured alcohol to make shellac for wood working. Thank you and bless you.
Thank you for the history lesson Terry! I’m always fascinated and love hearing about what my ancestors went thru years ago and you are a good teacher! The doggie looked like he was having the most fun ☺️ Yes, it is controversial what fuel is best. Is it government sway by saying natural gas is best or are they just trying to get people to spend more money their way? Hmmmm…🧐 All the same, you are enjoying what you know and have to be happy and comfortable. 😌 Wishing you a lovely week and I can’t wait to see your next video! ♥️
Thank you so much for this fascinating episode, Terri! I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The scenery is so beautiful and I could almost imagine myself out there with you and the other ladies, drinking in the fresh air and smells of the bog. We need to keep standing up to and saying no to ridiculous and nonsensical control. Enough is enough. Enjoy your lovely turf fires, a gift from the goddess :)
Love this informative video on the bogg. Very interesting. I can imagine the smell of it burning in the fireplace on a cold fall/winter night, snuggled up on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, and reading a good book. I really can put myself there in my imagination. Must be that ancestral cellular memory... ☺️❤️👋
Danu Thanks so much or this. The peace and tranquility of Ireland's magical land.. Breathtaking and informative .Yes I very much enjoyed it. I had seen pictures of this and didn't know what turf was or why .. Blessings
Dat 1 brings back the best memories. The slane, metal rimmed wheels on the ass cart. And gettin a bottle a coke at the ene of a day for emptying many loads of turf for the shop keeper's. But dat coke was the best. Although sometimes we got a pound as well. Great times. Thanks.
The good old days! I remember being on top of the tractor load of turf going home. The only time I ever got coke was in Ireland on the summer holiday xx
Very interesting 🤗 We enjoyed watching this video. It looked very scary how bouncy the bog was when the tractor 🚜 moved. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week 💕
I would love to come and work in the bog with y'all! We cut dead standing or fallen hardwood trees here in our area of Oklahoma USA. I can throw and stack wood for our wood stove.🌿🌛💚
Hi Terri. The black and white dog in your video looks like Colette’s beloved Jack. It has been almost a year since he left. This video is so awesome..I love tradition and the old ways. Seems best to me. Have a great week Terri!
Thank you Terri for this most interesting video. I’ve never seen this type of environment before. Would so love to visit Ireland someday to experience Her mysteries first hand. Blessings to you.
I loved this video so much! I found it very educational and I teared up a little just watching a family working together on the land. Thank you for sharing! 🙏💚
What a fantastic place! I’d love to visit it. Thank you for sharing about the turf and its uses, and about the stories of this beautiful place as well. Have a lovely week! 🌷
Oh I absolutely loved this video!! I find it all so very fascinating!!! I can only imagine the beautiful smell the big turf produces. I’ve never been to Ireland, but my family comes from there, and I’ve always dreamed of visiting. I’m thankful for videos such as yours. Too bad the government tries to get its hands into everything and destroy it if possible. Thanks again, and I loved your beautiful shirt by the way!! It looks like linen 😊 I also love to see your digs, and in this case, only one, but how cute…playing with the turf!! ❤️🌻
Brilliant video Terri. So informative. My ancestors left a couple of generations back and went to Scotland, but did not return so agree with you! Think returning is my job now! I was touring the west for a couple of weeks, just back and was reminded of how beautiful the air is and the water - the loughs are crystal clear. The bog looked stunning in the sunshine with the mountains in the background. Has it's own atmosphere ... Love the videos, much appreciated. Kxx
Terri, magnificent piece you’ve put together here. An incredibly informative video in such a gorgeous, peaceful setting. Many truths here also, you speak with much wisdom. You’re quite right about the Irish diaspora of the modern West having lost their culture and traditions. I myself am from Australia with a long history of ancestors from Ireland, the earliest of them from Co. Tyrone, however that was in the early 1810’s. Despite never having been to Ireland, my heart yearns for the place. There is a great part of me that struggles to identify with Australia and it’s landscapes, in many ways it feels like the wrong place for us to be. I have a pathway to live in Ireland and I’m very strongly considering it, and this video is a very positive influence on that.
Couldn’t agree more on your comments about government control pushed under the veil of feel-good ‘environmentalism’. The true environmentalists of us live locally and sensibly. They are people who hunt ethically, forage, grow their own food, eat a natural whole-food diet and have a healthy respect for our beautiful lands. I’ll be damned if they think they’re going to get me in the mega city, driving an electric car made with cobalt dug up by African children and eating bug burgers ‘for my health’
Thank you for putting this together and I’ll be subscribing for more
I will preface this by saying I am from Wyoming USA. Wyoming is a very large open space with not many people living here compared to other states in America.
I am touched to see that no matter where we live in the world, our feelings are so much the same. Autumn is my favorite time of year. It's a time of in gathering. We harvest our gardens. Hunt our game to fill our freezers for winter. And can to preserve our foods. The feeling of having that all together for winter just warms the soul. Our family and friends do come together for hunting season. It used to be more so. But still is on a smaller scale. Cutting up the meat and getting it ready to freeze is a family affair. My father has a large garage area with all the equipment needed to get this done quickly.
When I was a child coal was burned here. We live by a coal mine. No one burns coal anymore. Due to air quality rules. We burned a lot of wood. It kept the forest floor cleaner and the threat of fires was less. Now to have a woodburning stove a person has to pay such a high amount of house insurance. It takes away the economy of burning the wood. Sad really. People used to save so much money. We live in a very cold area. We are in the far north. Near the Montana border. I wish they wouldn't take away the things that people need just to stay warm. If you were willing to work hard and in gather for yourselves, your family would always be warm and fed. The leaders of our country are taking that away from us.
That is sickening! They always get you one way or another. And as for the whole carbon argument, burning wood is better than leaving it to rot down. Either the rules are deliberate to enslave people or else the so called leaders are just plain stupid.
Oh Dear Terri, today's video is such a wonderful treat.
I closed my eyes and brought forth the beautiful scent of burning turf down in Kerry 50 years ago.
I think it was 1990 or so when a whole section of bog was transported from Ireland to Yonkers Racetrack in New York. Demonstrations were given of futting the turf, there was a blacksmith and demonstrations of soda bread making along with a wonderful dance session where the audience was invited up to the stage.
My mother said it was the best day she ever spent in the U.S!! Grand memories!
So thanks for the reminder. Eleanor
I remember hearing all about that back when I was still living in England - sounds brilliant! xx
Politicians don’t work for us or the environment. Unfortunately I see it getting worse before it will get better. People are being told they the governments or big companies are being mindful but the actions and results say the opposite. Enough said. Thank you for showing a still piece of heaven on earth. 😂 I love that dog.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m convinced we all need to move back to more traditional ways, not away. Those that want to control how the planet does things will say whatever they can to make us fear anything but their plans for us. Standing our ground to these changes is vital for future generations.🙏🏼❤️🇺🇸
You are absolutely right! xx
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For sure ❤️❤️
Oh, this brings back warm memories. My mother's parents came to USA from Ireland and we would go to Ireland to visit family. I spent some time in August 1973 helping bring in the turf. I spent a month that summer staying with a cousin. They had no running water or toilet and heated/cooked with turf. Oh how I loved that smell! All our food came from the farm - it was heaven! Think that is why I moved to rural Vermont - it reminded me of Ireland. Thank you so much for sharing this.
That sounds like my childhood holidays - same as! xx
Loved every second, music, scenic, history, and your tall beauty.
So glad you enjoyed it Brian x
Aloha, I go to Ireland every February (for the month) from Hawaii. I love the bog lands. I come for the storms, the smell of peat burning, the seaweed, the cozy snugs.
You are coming to the right place Kathleen. What a contrast to Hawaii!
Just a final comment to say thank you to lol for his totally amazing photograph he is brilliant and brings eveything together and makes both your work so alive
Aw thanks so much!
Big corporations do not like anyone to be self sufficient- they cannot make money off us.
Your winter heat supply is at your door ❤️
Great video Terri totally enjoyed seeing how turf is farmed .
You have totally got it! xx
Yes very beautiful☘️
Thanks Colleen xx
I wish I could hit the like button a thousand times! 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you for a wonderful video! 🌟🍁🍂🌻🌀😍
Wow! That is so kind of you - delighted to hear that you liked it so much. xx
Yes, I can understand those feelings of honor and sadness about our ancestors ways from the past. Just reviewing our family genealogy in Ireland and the brave and proud people that have gone before us, and it's in our blood now to carry on the legacy they have given. NOW is the time to bring back the greatness of the land and people.
Yes! We have to reclaim our connection with the Earth and all her abundance. xx
I am so happy to see people keeping this tradition.
Me too xx
Dear Terri....................first thought of mine was the song........rattlin bog..........
thank you so much for the video................I love the landscape
I look forward to Tuesday.......yeah,Ireland I am comming
Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘
Maybe you will get out and visit a bog! xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I am in Cork,kinsale, Skibbereen......perhaps
Also I will visit Beal na Blath
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I saw some in Tullamore years ago
Thank you. That was wonderful. I adore stories of Ireland. My father's family came from county cork and I love to learn all their history. Blessings.
Blessings WildWoman, glad you liked it. xx
I really appreciated this vlog. I love seeing your garden and all the things you create at home but I love when you show parts of your beautiful country. I will never see a bog in my life but now feel that I have a better sense of what it is, how it was used and is used and appreciate the history involved. Thank you for taking us along!
You are very welcome Peggy. So glad you enjoyed it. xx
I so appreciate your perspective. I watch farming and gardening videos from around the world… starting in spring 2020. They use traditional (which are sustainable) practices; it gives me hope, for some reason, that we can live in peace with the earth and each other.
We can if the greedy ones stop dominating politics. Good to be hopeful xx
Terri, I just wanted to thank you for all of your videos and the herbal knowledge you have given to the world! I have learned so much from you! Have a lovely week. Cynthia 💚🌛🌿
Thank you so much Cynthia, delighted you find the videos helpful xxx
Wow the scenery there is breathtaking 😍
Isn't it!💚
This is gorgeous. And I love your take on the environmental excuses of the government. Couldn't agree more.
Glad you enjoyed it. xx
Stunning! I had no idea this was even possible! Burning " turf" meant only lawns/ grass to me until now. I searched for more history/step by step instructions. Now I understand " turf" seems to be more like burning " earth" the peat/bog logs that are created! Fascinating! I saw all your logs and thought where are the trees! Lol! I had no idea! Thank you for sharing! This is truly an art!
Very good of you to do some research and glad you were interested. xx
Danu, this is a beautiful trip to the bog. I have so enjoyed tagging along.
Your thoughts about the goings on in our world are absolutely right. The nonsense is ruling, and I hope they will get their comeuppance.
God bless you, and thank you again for this lovely memory and knowledge that I will never experience. 🕊💕
I trust they will! Thanks for watching Barbara and glad you enjoyed it. xx
Absolutely beautiful. The sky is looking so lovely with a gorgeous shade of blue. Such a serene place. I can imagine how it was many years ago. A family tradition full of memories. Shame on the government. Many thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day 💖
Thank you Misty Moon - so glad you enjoyed your virtual visit. xx
I find that I’m hungry for this type of knowledge and I’m grateful that you’re offering it.
Wonderful! I am always hungry for the wisdom of the past. xx
What a wonderful lesson in Irish history. This lovely presentation is one of my favorites. Thank you for taking the time to present your beautiful world to the rest of us!
Thank you Mary. Glad you enjoyed it, it is a special place. xx
What a treat this was ! Such a beautiful day, people working together, a bit of history, a bit of insane politics , so much more and of course the wonderful Border Collie for a laugh! Thank you as always❤️
You are welcome Prisca - the dog is Swim, the star of the show. xx
How beautiful is that area.Thank you Terri
You're welcome Dianne. xx
Lovely to see the scenery around the bog. I think it all makes sense to use what nature has provided. Enjoy your lovely fires this winter. Thank you 🏴
Thank you Christine, we will xx
Interesting, how you Interpret our lifespan: "Just the blink of an eye." Terry, i Like you. Kath.
It is happening here, with the US government in some places telling us we must stop using wood as fuel to heat. So many folks are finding joy off-grid or partially, and on tiny homesteads 'round the country. I find slow and intentional living to be a balm to the heart and soul. Your videos are a balm as well xxx
It seems to be happening everywhere.Slow and intentional living does not fit in with the agenda though.
It's so heartwarming to see the old traditions kept alive. Traditions that work with the land, keep the health of the land and keep it local, as you so rightly pointed out. That ancient cycle of life, in that the Earth gives and we give back. All about giving, not taking.You have a wonderful life Terri and lucky to live on the land of your ancestors. We are all lucky to have folk like you still caretaking the land, our Mother Earth, as ever.
Thank you Amanda - I am lucky in that I live on the same land. Hope you are settled in to your place all happy xx
Hello Terri,
Lovely to see this work, you are connected with the land you live with, as you say for centuries this work has been done and yet the bogs are still giving you heat resources. Natural earth working with you, not against you or your environment.
Beautiful scenery, never ending sky meets earth,no light pollution, fantastic.thank you all for showing how to live with the Goddess.
Hugs and blessings🌹💚
Many blessings to you too Linda. Working with the Earth makes our lives much easier. xx
Thank you! This was very interesting on how it's harvested. I was shocked how the bog moved from the weight of tractor. Looks like a very sustainable product. Thanks for the field trip!
You are welcome Karen! The bog is like a big sponge - very bouncy like a mattress. xx
Beautiful, relaxing melodious life!
It is, on the bog!😀 xx
Hello terri,Terri, my goodness me, I really really enjoyed your video so much,how wonderful and rewarding, just a wonderful thing to do whaw,,,we heat our home with an open fire ,nowadays we have to buy our logs its very expensive now when we were younger we went collect ing our own firewood with permission from land owner,,,my goodness what a blessing for you,,hello every day the doggies love and blessings 🙏 from me and my ,girls, for now,xxxx
Hello Hetty and blessings to you too. Glad you enjoyed it and hope your logs don't get too expensive. xx
My two favourite smells in the world are a turf fire and a wet donkey! Your beautiful vlog makes my heart yearn to be there on a Connemara bog. New tattoo Terri? Love the celtic spirals.
Nothing beats those smells. Yes - a new one, since April/May time. Hope you are well Rozanna xx
Thanks for bringing us to the bog Terri. While I live in Toronto and was born here I have been to Ireland many times (my late mother was a Dub). I love the smell of turf burning. Nothing like that aroma.
You are right, it is so magical, so evocative, it is no wonder that people love it. xx
This reminds me of my time turning turf in a Mayo bog. I've written many a poem about turf, and my personal ambivalent views recognize and honor all sides of the discussion. Whether one agrees with the practice or not, we cannot deny that it is endemic to western Ireland and it can therefore be argued that it belongs to the people. Blessings to the bog!
Blessings to the bog! Much loved and revered here. x
Thank you for sharing this information. I have always wondered how turf was used and how it was harvested. I watch your videos every Sunday morning with my coffee. I have learned so much! ❤️
Thank you for watching Linda and glad to hear you enjoyed it.
I live in Michigan, USA. We have a few bogs that are protected spaces. No one can take plants, animals, or any materials from the bogs. Few are allowed to explore it. Usually educational groups can visit with supervision. They are very fragile environment and hold many endangered plants and animals.
Bogs are amazing environments but I don't believe any more fragile than other types of environments and let's face it, all environments are vulnerable when greedy corporations want to rip the soul out of the earth. As for the bog shown here, it was only two years ago when our government was going to ignore all the "environmental" stuff and allow mining to take place! As for not allowing people onto the bog near you, who are they to do that?
@@DanusIrishHerbGardenlol. WoW. Welcome to the united states. I in fact was shocked tht they were harvesting the peat and questioned it. Because here they have strict regulations fronting like they protect but the corporations are who they give passes too. Then to read your comment and the video it is heart warming to hear the rebel irish spirit. So wishing you luck in your fight. My grandfather's family immigrated from Ireland during the potatoe famine.
Beautiful place, interesting video, thanks for sharing! NB In Scandinavian mythologie the godess Frigg would have her palace, called Fennsalir in/under the bog. 💜
I know of Frigg but didn't know about her palace. Thanks for telling me. xx
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Wonderful to see the old traditions continue. The mind boggles as to the government's decision to stop Irish people from harvesting their ancestral bog's. I'd say you had a good night's sleep after that. Blessings ☘️☀️☘️
Blessings to you Ber - yes I had a great night's sleep - physical work and all the fresh air. xx
Born and raised in the USA and yet somehow this video has made me homesick for Ireland! I often purchase little turf cubes to burn as incense and I’m amazed at how much heat one little inch square cube produces. Terri, I have a few questions..... When you put what is harvested along the side of the road, is that a communal pile for anyone to take from or is it reserved for a particular family? Or do families mark their own piles they make? Is the harvest from private land or public? Such a fascinating episode, thank you!
I used to buy those when I lived in England. Re your questions - People have their own section of bog that they cut the turf on and then they put the turf out on the road ready for collection. It is not communal, people have their own piles.It has to be put out on the road because come winter, the bog will be too wet to be going on to every time you need turf. Once it is on the road, it is brought home by tractor trailers. The bog doesn't really belong to anyone, although the government thinks it is theirs. Hope that explains things xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Thank you for satisfying my curiosity! And I agree anything that can be done locally and self-sufficiently is better for the environment. 😊
This was such a delight and as always an enlightening. One thing that amazed me was the Rolling of the big as the tractor wheeled it way over the surface. Truly beautiful. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, I love that too, it's like being on a giant mattress xx
Amazing! I’m from South Tx., but come spring time, I feel like an Irish Fairy…. daydreams of Ireland and it’s beautiful people.
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💚 maybe you are, Priscilla! xx
There is nothing like the heat that peat gives out on an open fire on a bitter winters day, and if you had a back boiler the water was spitting steam hot, and true just like you said, the smell is so comforting, i have so many happy memories too.
You are right Tom. Our little load of turf burns in a stove and in a range and heats the hot water for the central heating and I can cook on it. Three for one plus the comforting smell and knowledge that you got it yourself. xx
That's lovely Terri, thank you as a 4 year old Child my crazy Brother in law use to take us up there and have us jumping the boogs. I was terrified I thought we were going fall down. As a Child thing's seem so much bigger and more scarier 🙈🙈love you video's Terri 👍😉🇮🇪☘️Eire
Thanks so much for this! I burned turf in my great aunt's cottage this summer & it was just lovely.
Yes that is so true all over the world. Control is the name of the game . It's sad. But yes be aware but keep joy in your heart. I love the turf story...we burn wood for our heat.wr don't have bogg.
Keeping joy in the heart is vital Tammy xxx
Dear Terry, thank you so much for keeping alive the Tradition and sharing your wisdom and passion with us. Especially in this chaotic and obscure era, we should be stronger and unite as never before, to protect and save the bright and ancestral heritage of humankind. I hope to meet you someday and give you a big hug. Take care ☀️💚⭐
You are right - I think we are on a cusp and we most make sure we do as you suggest. Big hugs to you Francesca xx
Right on! Thank you to your family for showing us this. Enjoy your cozy fire this winter. All the best.
Thank you Lois we will xx
Thank you for all you do. You are right, it's about control.
There is a war on self sufficiency. So much of what is being done doesn't make sense. Thank you for being a light in the darkness.
Lots and lots of insane nonsense it seems to me. We just have to stay rational xx
Great camera work as always… along with the theme music ☘️❤️
I wanted to throw a chunk for that cute border collie!
Thanks - learned and enjoyed a lot.
I had no idea about turf...and I agree, the gvt. is all about control, same here in the USA. Thank you for the history lesson, I really enjoyed this.
Glad you enjoyed it Linda, thanks! xx
Fabulous video - beautiful scenery! Brought lots of memories of my childhood Summer months in the West of Ireland from Clare to Donegal. On Achill Island we rented a cottage annually - primitive by today's standards - and we had to collect the turf (with the help of the Donkey & Creels) for the fire for both cooking and heat. Thank you
I remember doing that as a child, wonderful memories. xx
Everything is beautiful beyond words Terri. Hold onto truth☀️🌱
In ancient Ireland Truth was deemed vital for good health! xx
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Thank you for a very interesting video about the bog and using turf.
You are very welcome Jana, so glad you enjoyed it. xx
This presentation touched my old heart. BTW, Terri is a super star whether she knows it or not.
This is so interesting.. so sorry things have has to change.. crazy..I hate the thought of all change to electric .. its not wholly right.. all down to money at the end of the day..
I'm loving all your videos Terry.. thank you. I have made a jar of Dsndilion tucture and had a few cups of Tea 😍 So glad I came across you.. Gave me a nudge 👍😘 And your looks remind me of my Mum 🥰 Keep doing what your doing x Much love xx
Lovely video Terri and so beautifully filmed and crafted too....have an amazing week and thanks so much ❤️💜
Thanks Isobel - you too xx
I remember the scent of the turf very well, quite unique and natural, and it reminds me of the stories told in front of the fire at our friends farm who's son is a veterinary. Thank you so much.
A roaring fire is a great place to sit and tell stories xx😃
It is about control Terri. Keeping traditions alive is so important...all those centuries of working the bogs and burning the turf. I love the idea and would be doing the exact same. Beautiful surroundings u can almost sense the peacefulness....such a special place. 🙏
I agree Pat. Keeping traditions alive makes people more aware of what might be happening and brings them together xx
They always say the opposite! Terri , thankyou for a great video. I love the old ways and often sit and think of what my grandparents told me. I find myself going back to that way of thinking more and more.......why? because it made more sense.
Love and blessings xxx
And Many Happy Returns Christina xx
I had no idea that y'all burned the turf there, that's awesome! It's so beautiful and tranquil there! Thank you so much for sharing this!
You are very welcome xx
Tugs at my heart.
Mine too. An aching and a longing xx
What a beautiful gift the bog is. I was fascinated to hear about it and see it’s beauty. I think you are right how we are manipulated to abandon true and tried ways , to be dependent on the grid which these days feel like being held hostage and paying exorbitant ransoms. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼💫❣️
We are being made to become dependant on some other one or some other thing instead of being encouraged to be self-sufficient. You are right about being held hostage and I am sorry for those that are being so. xx
Fascinating, thanks for sharing this unusual place and the family tradition. Blessings xx
Blessings to you Jamie xx
😯 fascinating, thanks for sharing the bog.
You're welcome Abbie! xx
Well said Terri!! What is happening in Ireland and across Europe is very wrong. I am glad I have my gas cooker and solid fuel stove.
If I was in government I would want to see everyone feeling self-reliant and empowered, not at the mercy of outside influencers😂
What a lovely video! Thank you for teaching me something new. I didn't know there was a use for a bog. Sorry to hear they (the gov) wants you to stop burning the turf. I don't believe their stories.
I am so glad that you did this video and talked about how this old way of heating your home is not
bad at all, and how the modern methods are more about control and do not make any sense.
I hope people go back to the old ways. I am european, but live in crazy Los Angeles, where I can not even
buy denatured alcohol to make shellac for wood working.
Thank you and bless you.
Thanks JP - modern methods do not make any sense. The western world is insane!!
Thank you for the history lesson Terry! I’m always fascinated and love hearing about what my ancestors went thru years ago and you are a good teacher! The doggie looked like he was having the most fun ☺️ Yes, it is controversial what fuel is best. Is it government sway by saying natural gas is best or are they just trying to get people to spend more money their way? Hmmmm…🧐 All the same, you are enjoying what you know and have to be happy and comfortable. 😌 Wishing you a lovely week and I can’t wait to see your next video! ♥️
Wishing you a lovely week too, without worry. xx
Thank you so much for this fascinating episode, Terri! I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The scenery is so beautiful and I could almost imagine myself out there with you and the other ladies, drinking in the fresh air and smells of the bog. We need to keep standing up to and saying no to ridiculous and nonsensical control. Enough is enough. Enjoy your lovely turf fires, a gift from the goddess :)
Yes - a beautiful gift of generosity. xx
Love this informative video on the bogg. Very interesting. I can imagine the smell of it burning in the fireplace on a cold fall/winter night, snuggled up on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, and reading a good book. I really can put myself there in my imagination. Must be that ancestral cellular memory... ☺️❤️👋
I'd say that is exactly what it is. xx
Thank so much. Your video explained so much vocabulary that I knew but had not idea what it truly meant!! Bog. Turf.
You are welcome Wendy, glad it was helpful xx
Thank u ☺️ l’m always learning from your videos🙏🏼I’m in America and love your Heritage🌺
So glad you enjoyed it xx
That was really fun! Really interesting. Thank you!
You are welcome. xx
Danu Thanks so much or this. The peace and tranquility of Ireland's magical land.. Breathtaking and informative .Yes I very much enjoyed it. I had seen pictures of this and didn't know what turf was or why .. Blessings
Glad you enjoyed it Deedrea. xx
Dat 1 brings back the best memories. The slane, metal rimmed wheels on the ass cart. And gettin a bottle a coke at the ene of a day for emptying many loads of turf for the shop keeper's. But dat coke was the best. Although sometimes we got a pound as well. Great times. Thanks.
The good old days! I remember being on top of the tractor load of turf going home. The only time I ever got coke was in Ireland on the summer holiday xx
Very interesting 🤗 We enjoyed watching this video. It looked very scary how bouncy the bog was when the tractor 🚜 moved. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week 💕
So glad you enjoyed it. The bog is like a big mattress that you bounced on when you were a kid, only not quite as bouncy. xx
I would love to come and work in the bog with y'all! We cut dead standing or fallen hardwood trees here in our area of Oklahoma USA. I can throw and stack wood for our wood stove.🌿🌛💚
Great idea and lucky for you xx you can come work in the bog too xx
Today's video was very interesting. Its made me want to learn more. Thanks so much. Have a beautiful week Terri.
Thanks Raven - I hope to and you too. xx
Learned so much!!! Thank you!!!❤
Thank you for taking us out to the bog.
No bother - glad you enjoyed the trip! xx
Hi Terri. The black and white dog in your video looks like Colette’s beloved Jack. It has been almost a year since he left. This video is so awesome..I love tradition and the old ways. Seems best to me. Have a great week Terri!
He is my brother's dog, called Swim. He is a young collie sheep dog and is very like Jack. Enjoy your week too xx
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Just discoverrd your channel and I´m loving all the content as well your personality. Keep up the good work ...Cheers from Spain
Loved this one ! Fascinating ! Thankyou for sharing your beautiful homeland 💚
So glad to hear that Daisy. xx
So great to keep the old skills alive, especially if we start needed them more again in the future. So many are lost to our "modern" lives.
Yes. Now that I am getting on a bit there are few people left that I can ask for advice about such old skills. xx
Thank you Terri for this most interesting video. I’ve never seen this type of environment before. Would so love to visit Ireland someday to experience Her mysteries first hand. Blessings to you.
Blessings Delores! Hope you get the chance one day. xx
I loved this video so much! I found it very educational and I teared up a little just watching a family working together on the land. Thank you for sharing! 🙏💚
So glad you liked it. I'm keeping it as part of the family record. xx
Thank you so much Terri for such a lovely video , it was so interesting and so much history, I watched it twice . Xxx
Good for you Melanie. Glad you liked it so much xx
What a fantastic place! I’d love to visit it. Thank you for sharing about the turf and its uses, and about the stories of this beautiful place as well. Have a lovely week! 🌷
Thank you Natália, glad you enjoyed it. xx
Thank you so much for this amazing video. I have often wondered how the turf was made ready for burning. So interesting x blessings to you x
Blessings to you Gina. Glad you enjoyed it. xx
Oh I absolutely loved this video!! I find it all so very fascinating!!! I can only imagine the beautiful smell the big turf produces. I’ve never been to Ireland, but my family comes from there, and I’ve always dreamed of visiting. I’m thankful for videos such as yours. Too bad the government tries to get its hands into everything and destroy it if possible. Thanks again, and I loved your beautiful shirt by the way!! It looks like linen 😊 I also love to see your digs, and in this case, only one, but how cute…playing with the turf!! ❤️🌻
Thanks Debbie - the dog here is my brother's sheep dog. xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden it’s adorable!!
Thank you so much! The history is amazing; you have such a magical place to live in! Sending love and many blessings🥰💖XO
Thank you Elizabeth, sending love and blessings to you too. xx
Brilliant video Terri. So informative. My ancestors left a couple of generations back and went to Scotland, but did not return so agree with you! Think returning is my job now! I was touring the west for a couple of weeks, just back and was reminded of how beautiful the air is and the water - the loughs are crystal clear. The bog looked stunning in the sunshine with the mountains in the background. Has it's own atmosphere ... Love the videos, much appreciated. Kxx
So glad you enjoyed the video Kate xx
Beautiful video, thank you for sharing. Lovely collie also.
Thank you. My brother's collie Swim xx
Marvelous ☘️
Glad you liked it! xx
This was so interesting. Never seen anything like this.
A yearly activity - a seasonal job. x