One thing I learned in a semi-dry soil is to put water into the planting holes, let it sink, then plant up, water again. Plants should be firmly pushed into the soil. Hat bale mulch is a good idea in Spain. Shade cloth over new plantings should help roots develop.
You may need to plant marigolds around to deter pests, or put up bird feeders to get them to eat the pests. Lavender should grow well, they're good for attracting pollinators.
🧡🧡💙💙💜💜💚💚🤍🤍You are brave and I hope everything goes well for you all... mistakes are made at the beginning but every year it will be better. From Malaga, a big hug family.
La niña es una preciosidad!!! La finca poco a poco, el lugar donde planteis hortalizas, quitad alguna piedra, añadid más sustracto, y las ramos picadas con la máquina, como teneis chimenea guadad la ceniña es muy buena para la tierra, las borras del café, cascaras he huevos, le dan calcio a la tierra y poco a poco esa tierra será mas fertil. Os deseo lo mejor desde Galicia. ❤️
¡Gracias por todas las útiles sugerencias! También tenemos una "granja de lombrices" (worm farm?) y la hemos estado usando como fertilizante recientemente 🪱
Hi, I am new here and I like how your video is done. Well done! I don't know if someone wrote here about planting trees in semi-arid areas. I planted more than a hundred trees in a similar location (not so arid) and there are important rules: after planting remove all branches, and just the trunk remains. Remove all fruits first two years. Water less frequently with larger quantities (20 liters at least every time). You must reduce nutrient consumption, and increase water intake under the roots - it is the way trees would better survive. I wish You the best of luck from the Czech Republic. Jaroslav
Thank you for sharing all that really helpful information! It’s always nice to get extra advice. Especially from people who have been doing something similar! 💚
Well done with your start on the regeneration of the land and tree/food planting. Can you share your permaculture plans with us, its sometimes a little difficult to work out where the plantings and buildings are. Amazed at how much Isabel(le? has grown in the time. Regards from Australia.
The cabin? It is still fine and we use it for storage mainly at the moment. We plan to finish off the last bits next year because we would love to introduce Isabelle to camping and sleep up there sometimes. We have moved across the cooking stove, but need to make it a bit more child friendly in there before we stay overnight.
We’re further down in the south of Catalunya, in the Baix Ebre region. But likely the terrain is very similar along the coast. It’s not that far away. ☺️
As a fairly recently hooked subscriber.... to see that overview is brilliant. You have both come along so far and so well. Great to see. I have so many questions too but wont bombard you with everything ha ha Did I see 1 of your earliest videos where you harvested possibly a half a bucket of Olives and were going to try fermenting them? If I didnt dream that... how did you get on with those? Is the Fire Ban applicable to the use of Petrol Powered tools? And honestly lastly but not least.... am sure you have both thought about and done this, but once the IBCs run low/empty.... do you rinse out the Silt/sediment that gathers at the bottom of the tanks? I just think that would be a nightmare if any of that got in to your irrigation sustem and started blocking lines? I swore I would keep it short but apologies.... just great to see how far you both have come along and just reminded me of questions I had from your very first video
@SmithsdaleFarm pruning is essential. Most of the time the best option is renew the trunk, cut down the old part and let new branches to growing. I have seen than some trees have many young truncks , leave just one. In 2 or 3 years you can produce yout own olive oíl. If you had livestock, you coul add manure. I have my finca near Lleida. I invite you to visit It and have a look in this region, thera are also many homesteads for sale
We just posted a video today that shows what we are doing at the moment with the trees. We are aiming to get down to one trunk but thought it would be too much of a shock to do it all at once? We were thinking to take the bulk out of it this year, then trim them down to 3 or so trunks next year then select a final one the year afterwards? Or do we just need to be more brutal and take it all at once leaving the one trunk now?
Leave just one trunk, and form de tree ( formar la cruz) at 1,5 metres. In two years you Will crop olives. Most people use the tradicional way to get rid of cut branches. They burn them. It,s ecological and the quickest way
Loved the filming but dont you think it could be more engaging uf you ralked directly to the camera...more storytelling and inviting for people to subscribe ?
One thing I learned in a semi-dry soil is to put water into the planting holes, let it sink, then plant up, water again. Plants should be firmly pushed into the soil. Hat bale mulch is a good idea in Spain. Shade cloth over new plantings should help roots develop.
You may need to plant marigolds around to deter pests, or put up bird feeders to get them to eat the pests. Lavender should grow well, they're good for attracting pollinators.
We soaked the bales before breaking them up & then again afterwards when we first put them in. But good idea for the second round of planting!
🧡🧡💙💙💜💜💚💚🤍🤍You are brave and I hope everything goes well for you all... mistakes are made at the beginning but every year it will be better. From Malaga, a big hug family.
Thank you 💚
We hope it will just get better and better over time 🤞
Amazing editing and summary of the year on the farm. Thank you.
Thanks. We’re glad you enjoyed watching it ☺️
It was a nice calm watch on Sunday morning in UK, I liked when you added Spanish names to different plants - very informative:) Enjoy your Sunday.
Thank you 💚 We’re glad you enjoyed it!
La niña es una preciosidad!!!
La finca poco a poco, el lugar donde planteis hortalizas, quitad alguna piedra, añadid más sustracto, y las ramos picadas con la máquina, como teneis chimenea guadad la ceniña es muy buena para la tierra, las borras del café, cascaras he huevos, le dan calcio a la tierra y poco a poco esa tierra será mas fertil.
Os deseo lo mejor desde Galicia. ❤️
¡Gracias por todas las útiles sugerencias! También tenemos una "granja de lombrices" (worm farm?) y la hemos estado usando como fertilizante recientemente 🪱
Fabulous filming! Tremendous work! Isabelle looks brilliant in that yellow hat and green jumper- proper little Catalonian farmer!
Thank you 💚 We’ll make a farmhand out of her yet! 😁
The farm is looking very good. By next year, it will look even better. Awesome job you did 👏 👍
Thank you. Hopefully it will just keep getting better and better with time ☺️
wow, such a good job and the video is so nice! I loved the calming music. Bless you, Love, kim from Germany
Thank you 💚
We’re glad you enjoyed the slower pace style editing and music in this one ☺️
Waw, that year flew by! You achieved a lot already, congratulation!
It really did! Time goes so quickly, especially with children!
Looking good guys, here’s to the year to come
Plenty to keep us busy…! 💚
Wonderful work
Thank you 💚
Amei rever toda a jornada de vocês. Vocês são inspiração.❤❤❤
Obrigado. Estamos felizes que você tenha gostado de assistir 💚
Hi, I am new here and I like how your video is done. Well done! I don't know if someone wrote here about planting trees in semi-arid areas. I planted more than a hundred trees in a similar location (not so arid) and there are important rules: after planting remove all branches, and just the trunk remains. Remove all fruits first two years. Water less frequently with larger quantities (20 liters at least every time). You must reduce nutrient consumption, and increase water intake under the roots - it is the way trees would better survive.
I wish You the best of luck from the Czech Republic. Jaroslav
Thank you for sharing all that really helpful information! It’s always nice to get extra advice. Especially from people who have been doing something similar! 💚
Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey!
Thanks for watching!
Well done. I am sure the video does not show all the hard work you guys have put in. Good editing, very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.
Thank you 💚
Well done with your start on the regeneration of the land and tree/food planting. Can you share your permaculture plans with us, its sometimes a little difficult to work out where the plantings and buildings are. Amazed at how much Isabel(le? has grown in the time. Regards from Australia.
Yes that’s a great idea. Maybe we can use some drone shots to give some perspective and describe the areas a bit 🤔
Great video, thank you and good luck with the next year ❤❤
Thank you 💚
Lovely progress
Thanks 💚
Great video, beautiful baby ❤ good luck ❤ merry Christmas ❤
Thank you. And to you 💚🎄
Wonderful new moment 🥰🤗💝💯👍💫🎄
Thank you 😊💚
Loved this! ❤
Thanks Harriet ❤️
What happened to the wooden structure you built on the land?
The cabin? It is still fine and we use it for storage mainly at the moment. We plan to finish off the last bits next year because we would love to introduce Isabelle to camping and sleep up there sometimes. We have moved across the cooking stove, but need to make it a bit more child friendly in there before we stay overnight.
Looks like Garraf area ;) Benvinguts!
We’re further down in the south of Catalunya, in the Baix Ebre region. But likely the terrain is very similar along the coast. It’s not that far away. ☺️
Even better! Looks like you found a really nice spot 💪🏼
As a fairly recently hooked subscriber.... to see that overview is brilliant. You have both come along so far and so well. Great to see.
I have so many questions too but wont bombard you with everything ha ha
Did I see 1 of your earliest videos where you harvested possibly a half a bucket of Olives and were going to try fermenting them? If I didnt dream that... how did you get on with those?
Is the Fire Ban applicable to the use of Petrol Powered tools?
And honestly lastly but not least.... am sure you have both thought about and done this, but once the IBCs run low/empty.... do you rinse out the Silt/sediment that gathers at the bottom of the tanks? I just think that would be a nightmare if any of that got in to your irrigation sustem and started blocking lines?
I swore I would keep it short but apologies.... just great to see how far you both have come along and just reminded me of questions I had from your very first video
I liked the overall feeling of the video, but not the cutting of the baby pine 4:25 😪🌲
At Spain we need more trees.. Please dont cut a tree each winter for home deco.. Nice land!
We're in Spain?
☺️ We live in the south of Catalunya; the Baix Ebre region.
@SmithsdaleFarm I live in Granada I have farm in the mountains ☺️👋
Oh lovely! Congrats ☺️
Hey guys, i can give you some piece of advice for growing olive trees. By the way , in which área of Catalonia are you located, i supose in the south,
Yes please share any advice you have 🙂
We are in the South, in the Baix Ebre region.
@SmithsdaleFarm pruning is essential. Most of the time the best option is renew the trunk, cut down the old part and let new branches to growing. I have seen than some trees have many young truncks , leave just one. In 2 or 3 years you can produce yout own olive oíl. If you had livestock, you coul add manure. I have my finca near Lleida. I invite you to visit It and have a look in this region, thera are also many homesteads for sale
We just posted a video today that shows what we are doing at the moment with the trees. We are aiming to get down to one trunk but thought it would be too much of a shock to do it all at once? We were thinking to take the bulk out of it this year, then trim them down to 3 or so trunks next year then select a final one the year afterwards? Or do we just need to be more brutal and take it all at once leaving the one trunk now?
There is much information in RUclips about growing olive trees. I recomend "poda Alcaudete" and "Rafael navarro
Leave just one trunk, and form de tree ( formar la cruz) at 1,5 metres. In two years you Will crop olives. Most people use the tradicional way to get rid of cut branches. They burn them. It,s ecological and the quickest way
Loved the filming but dont you think it could be more engaging uf you ralked directly to the camera...more storytelling and inviting for people to subscribe ?
This is just a 1 year Timelapse. Our usual videos are much more like that ☺️
Sorry the back ground music is much too loud I can’t hear what you are saying!
We have written out the subtitles (and added them in several languages) for anyone who might want or need them 🙂 Hope that helps.
quant heu creat, inclús un nen!
Gràcies. Ha estat un treball molt dur 💪