Reclaiming my property | DIY driveway | What to grow on swampy soil

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  • @PC-zg3eo
    @PC-zg3eo 16 дней назад +8

    Jael, you are such a hard worker. I think you are going to indeed reclaim the land. Someone not interested in agriculture would not probably not fare well but I think you are going to make this property more valuable than you can imagine. 🙏🏾

    • @lyndaodhiambo7417
      @lyndaodhiambo7417 15 дней назад +1

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much. It is all I have. I'm determined to make it work and your words really encourage me. ❤️

    • @ritaranee4787
      @ritaranee4787 12 дней назад

      You could make a drainage pond to keep fish

  • @mercywandera5317
    @mercywandera5317 16 дней назад +10

    Watching these videos makes me want to make the big move to the village life tomorrow.
    I admire

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад +1

      I'm glad you're enjoying them. I will you the very best of those plans

  • @margaretandei6186
    @margaretandei6186 16 дней назад +10

    Wooow! Just can't wait to do this in my land. I love farming

  • @tonnyndundahse69
    @tonnyndundahse69 16 дней назад +6

    So refreshing, you can consider digging a water pan if the space allows then use the water during dry season for your garden

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Oh,this is a good idea. Thank you.

  • @redsak5311
    @redsak5311 16 дней назад +4

    Jael you are rich in so many ways. What a lovely garden

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Thank you so much. I count them blessings every day 🙏

  • @rachelwagema2285
    @rachelwagema2285 15 дней назад +2

    Your attitude towards your property makes God turn it to gold❤

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      I love this. Yes,I believe one day it will be just as I always dreamed

  • @annmarywamaya5025
    @annmarywamaya5025 15 дней назад +2

    ❤❤ perfect example turning lemons into lemonade🙌

  • @mimi-pb5gn
    @mimi-pb5gn 9 дней назад

    Hi Jael great job trying out different plants to see what works & what doesn’t. If your land is not even you can create a natural pond by having small French drains that direct water to all meet at the pond for water harvesting for the dry season & you can then add ducks & they are good for your garden & don’t destroy like chickens but add value as keeping pesticides & weeds at bay. ❤all the best

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  3 дня назад +1

      Thank you for these new tips. I'm considering the French drains. Someone mentioned it here

  • @MONICA.319
    @MONICA.319 15 дней назад +1

    What a great harvest of arrow roots, the Best feeling ever, i enjoyed learning about diffrent types of trees.. Happy that you can see with the experiment and know what plants trive in your land. Soo happy to witness your hard work praying off. More blessings jael ❤

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад +1

      Blessings to you,darling.

  • @user-pn1dp2ee9x
    @user-pn1dp2ee9x 16 дней назад +4

    Ilove you lady the way you work,ieven can't work like you.congratulations

  • @cindyrichards9471
    @cindyrichards9471 9 дней назад +1

    Try planting some eucalyptus trees, they are good at drinking excess water.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  3 дня назад

      I have a few already. Thank you so much

  • @THEDUKEOFBOISANGA
    @THEDUKEOFBOISANGA 11 дней назад

    I love your positive energy in everything you do. You spark meaningful inspiration to many people . Thank you

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  11 дней назад

      You're welcome. Thanks for the kind words

  • @yvevela7822
    @yvevela7822 16 дней назад +4

    Jael bonjour. Good luck with the building of your driveways. Yes Cypres trees are beautiful indeed. We have clay ground also, and our fruit trees grow nicely, if you want to know which trees I will tell you next time. I keep a journal of the dates we planted what. The Taro roots looked good.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      I will appreciate more ideas on crops and trees I can grow here. I'll be waiting

    • @yvevela7822
      @yvevela7822 16 дней назад

      @@jaelochanji On our clay ground we have Cherry trees, Apricots, Peaches, Figs, Apples, Pears, Prunes and Berries (blue berries, black berries, red berries), even tomatoes, paprika, watermelon and melon we have grown but don't anymore because when the weather is too dry they don't grow well and needs lots of watering.

    • @yvevela7822
      @yvevela7822 16 дней назад

      Jael you will have to try and test which grows on your kind of clay ground

  • @aggiebaibe6494
    @aggiebaibe6494 14 дней назад +1

    Jael, one thing I have learnt over the years as a passionate nature lover is, when ur planting a tree seedling, n u remove all the soil from the roots with water, as in after taking the plastic off, u place it in a bucket or cup of water n all the soil comes off, the roots straighten n when u plant it it really takes a short period of time to blossom compared to the ones planted with compacted roots. U should try it.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Makes some sense. I'll try this next time.

  • @user-ts6wr1un8g
    @user-ts6wr1un8g 16 дней назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this update, Jael. Yes, I do remember when you planted the tarro. Great to see the fruit of your hard work. Please keep hope alive and never give up. God bless the fruits of your labor and may he fulfill your dreams.🙏🙏✌✌

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад +1

      Thanks so much, darling. He surely rewards hard work. Blessings

  • @richman_254
    @richman_254 10 дней назад

    Get an excavator to dig the driveway. Also consider rearing geese. Nice video

  • @samueloyombra8622
    @samueloyombra8622 16 дней назад +3

    Thank you Jael for this video, especially during this rainy season. How sloppy is your land? Have you thought of digging a deep trench along the parcel to drain the water downstream? Are there any experts in the channel to help out? Can she bring soil from somewhere to raise up the entire ground? But also remember that water is a very valuable resource. How else can one harness and exploit this resource without just draining it away to waste?

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад +8

      I have a trench along the fence to drain the excess water. I intend to put up a fish pond somewhere in the property. Harvesting rain water will also reduce the flooding. I'm building a tank soon.

    • @ritaranee4787
      @ritaranee4787 12 дней назад

      A nice pond

  • @wandabryantsmith2004
    @wandabryantsmith2004 16 дней назад +1

    I like following your farming adventures. You keep trying plants and trees and I enjoy the journey with you!

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      I'm always so happy when they stand the soggy soils. One day this swamp will be a forest. Thanks for sticking around. ❤️

  • @blasioshitsirishibachi9739
    @blasioshitsirishibachi9739 3 дня назад

    The swampy nature is actually blessing! You just dont know. Do proper reclaiming and you shall enjoy.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  2 дня назад

      Sure. I'm trying my best. I know it will turn out great

  • @janendombi196
    @janendombi196 13 дней назад

    Jael you really know you want i love that

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      😁 oh yes. I have some big dreams for this property.

  • @60pluslife
    @60pluslife 16 дней назад +3

    Wow! The Nduma is ready! So fast. Keep for me, I am coming soon 😅

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      There's plenty. You will definitely get some

  • @justloveit5178
    @justloveit5178 13 дней назад

    Hi Jael, thanks for sharing another wonderful video.
    How nice are those arrow roots, enjoy some for me I love arrow roots, iwe ni ya kushemusha, fried or roasted, I just love them. Be blessed dear ❤😊

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      They are so good. I love to stew them.

  • @sonstous4692
    @sonstous4692 16 дней назад +1

    Hi sis..Well, I feel so welcome to your channel. Even more so, with this vid. Me too, I love trees and all they do for us and the world. I enjoy seeing trees planted. After all, we are people of the Earth. Wonderful to have trees, we could use more! Thank you so "very" much!!! 😇

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      😍😍😍 thank you so much.

  • @ubaachieng4668
    @ubaachieng4668 13 дней назад

    Maybe you can try growing the trees that don't love the swamp on dirt mounds.

  • @thecrochetnichekenya9229
    @thecrochetnichekenya9229 11 дней назад

    The pumpkins will do well.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  11 дней назад

      I hope so. Let's see how it goes

  • @Everblessfamily
    @Everblessfamily 12 дней назад

    This is awesome ladies you should invite everbless family tv to help you guys there subscribed from Jamaica

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Thank you. We need your energy here 😁

  • @moiraminayo1692
    @moiraminayo1692 13 дней назад

    Good afternoon jael you are a hard working lady keep it happy. God bless you

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Thank you so much, darling. Bless you,too

  • @tonnyndundahse69
    @tonnyndundahse69 16 дней назад

    I admire her hardwork and excellent planning, planting trees is the best thing you have done, cant believe those blue gum are only a year old

  • @carolagola752
    @carolagola752 14 дней назад

    I can't wait to see your complete house,so inspirational

  • @mafydavempire
    @mafydavempire 16 дней назад +1

    Hi sis congratulations to all the success in your home karibu sana. I am very happy for you and I thank GOD ALMIGHTY for providing the resources. Thank GOD for your life because you are very blessed.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Thank you so much, darling. Blessings

  • @tsitsi330_zw
    @tsitsi330_zw 16 дней назад +1

    Hi Jael. I like all the trees you have planted on your land. Great work you are doing.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Thank you so much! I love to preserve and welcome nature to my humble abode

    • @tsitsi330_zw
      @tsitsi330_zw 15 дней назад

      @@jaelochanji ❤❤❤

  • @elizabethmack5407
    @elizabethmack5407 16 дней назад +1

    Good seeing you again I had been missing you have a bless day

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Nice to have you here,always. Sending lots of love

  • @roseotieno9749
    @roseotieno9749 13 дней назад

    Congratulations, on the great work you are doing. ❤

  • @lindakabogo1858
    @lindakabogo1858 15 дней назад

    Good job ladies. I love people who do things accurately...preferctly it has been a journey trying to understand engineering.

  • @lorettamallinga5114
    @lorettamallinga5114 16 дней назад +1

    I always enjoy your videos.

  • @carlagemin2846
    @carlagemin2846 16 дней назад

    Wauw good encouragement. Thank so much.❤

  • @MsClaireKe
    @MsClaireKe 16 дней назад

    Good job Jael❤❤

  • @victorianameneverner8922
    @victorianameneverner8922 16 дней назад

    Indeed don't give up

  • @genevievegk
    @genevievegk 15 дней назад

    Finally here..been long what a transformation..congratulations on your new "profession"❤

  • @irenemuya7305
    @irenemuya7305 16 дней назад +1

    The bananas are really doing well. 👍👍

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Oh yes. And they're so sweet always

  • @DorothyKinya-fc3mu
    @DorothyKinya-fc3mu 16 дней назад

    Your hardwork is being rewarded in a beautiful way,am manifesting this for myself

  • @Uloma2024
    @Uloma2024 16 дней назад

    This is so interesting. I am learning

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад +1

      I'm so glad!

    • @Uloma2024
      @Uloma2024 16 дней назад

      Now I am considering planting trees

  • @charlesmuriungi4547
    @charlesmuriungi4547 16 дней назад

    Thank yu jael for this vedio I actually requested..in the last episode

  • @carolinecongo1179
    @carolinecongo1179 15 дней назад

    Wow, learning so much from you Jael. May your efforts pay back. Enjoy your home girl.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      I'm learning a lot from you,too. Keep the tips coming

  • @Newtonsgalore
    @Newtonsgalore 16 дней назад

    Those papyrus family plants do well in the swampy area.nice driveway

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Thank you. Let's see how turns out

  • @dorothyymiruka3615
    @dorothyymiruka3615 16 дней назад

    Nice video there Jael. Wow, you really have green fingers. You are blessed ❤️

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Oh yes. My grandma always wanted me to plant her vegetables because they did very well when I planted.

  • @makenna3j198
    @makenna3j198 16 дней назад

    You are such an inspiration, watching you from Mombasa.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад +1

      I'm glad to be one. Thank you so much,Makena

  • @mariediauma5766
    @mariediauma5766 16 дней назад +1

    Thanks sharing with us wonderful lifestyle😍😍

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад +1

      You're welcome, darling Marie

  • @estherekirapa-yp2wz
    @estherekirapa-yp2wz 16 дней назад

    Hii Jael nice to see the progress that is going on your piece of land.

  • @rosemuema3850
    @rosemuema3850 15 дней назад

    Your trees are thriving Waw... Village life is beautiful.. Arrowroots came out soo well.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Oh yes. They surprise me every time

  • @angelamuchomba8004
    @angelamuchomba8004 16 дней назад

    Wow wow Congratulations Jael ur doing well
    ......

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Thanks,Angela. One step at a time

  • @KerryMogeni-xl8bk
    @KerryMogeni-xl8bk 15 дней назад

    I really lov ur hardwork n always busy around,keep going❤❤

  • @stellak.6268
    @stellak.6268 14 дней назад

    Hello, I know willows grow near water and just did quick research and indeed willows help with swampy land by breaking up the clay underneath and drawing water deeper. Try it! Willows are also beautiful. Apparently some grasses do the same. I googled 'what plants to grow to improve swampy land'

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Wow! I didn't know about willows. What a beautiful tree. I don't know if I will find it here,but I'd love one in my yard

  • @bettygachao9596
    @bettygachao9596 16 дней назад

    Enjoy your cuo of tea with your fust harvest if arrow Roots. Musy be a nice feeling

  • @smilenovember7287
    @smilenovember7287 16 дней назад

    Watching from South Sudan juba 🙏❤️

  • @JourneywithKasitti
    @JourneywithKasitti 10 дней назад

    Pumpkins will grow too.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  10 дней назад

      I'll be so happy. Let's see how it goes

  • @elizabethmwalo8424
    @elizabethmwalo8424 16 дней назад +1

    Jael why don't you grow the trees around the four corners of your fencing, except where you have constructed your house.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад +2

      Yes,dear. There are so many trees along the fences,only that they're still young and may not be visible in the video.

  • @peresngugi6925
    @peresngugi6925 16 дней назад +1

    Mungu azidi kuwabariki wanadada❤️

  • @jannymakenn8156
    @jannymakenn8156 15 дней назад

    Plant few cedar swamp trees to help soak up the water

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Oh thanks for this. I didn't know about cedars

  • @victorianameneverner8922
    @victorianameneverner8922 16 дней назад

    🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @charlesopudo7192
    @charlesopudo7192 16 дней назад +1

    Pls use Garden Gloves, and Gumboot.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      I honestly enjoy touching the soil with bare hands. The gumboots, I agree

  • @florenceologi9124
    @florenceologi9124 14 дней назад

    Jael can you try arrow root? It does well in such place

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  14 дней назад +1

      Hey Florence. You must have skipped some parts of the video. I have arrow roots. I even harvested some.

    • @florenceologi9124
      @florenceologi9124 14 дней назад +1

      @@jaelochanji seen and saw it at the end ,kudos dear

  • @mercyndiema9998
    @mercyndiema9998 16 дней назад

    Pine is good, only that it does not allow other things to grow around it.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Oh yes. It takes up all the water and nutrients.

  • @parmoyangidut8788
    @parmoyangidut8788 16 дней назад

    Longtime❤❤❤❤❤

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Thank you for checking in. ❤️

  • @hedykarim3614
    @hedykarim3614 16 дней назад

    Make some swales and divert water .

  • @mickietash
    @mickietash 16 дней назад

    So blue gum trees are best for absorbing water? Like in a swampy area? Do their leaves fall off often?

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  16 дней назад

      Yes,they're good for waterlogged soils. The leaves fall off in the dry season.

  • @gordonotieno2637
    @gordonotieno2637 13 дней назад

    You receive so much love but the love birds hate you.

  • @joanmuturi6707
    @joanmuturi6707 12 дней назад

    try plantain also

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Sure. I'm trying to find the seedlings. They're not common here.

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Sure. I'm trying to find the seedlings. They're not common here.

  • @user-pn1dp2ee9x
    @user-pn1dp2ee9x 16 дней назад

    Jael is that another(anew) plot?

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад

      Yes,different from where I live

  • @JeremiahMbui-me7ff
    @JeremiahMbui-me7ff 14 дней назад

    A huge Dry well ?

  • @priscarndiritu334
    @priscarndiritu334 9 дней назад

    Have you considered digging/building a dam. And then cut the drainage to it. Then you will never lack water, and then you can raise fish. Amd then thank me later.😂

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  3 дня назад

      😅 very good idea. I want to use it for keeping fish

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 16 дней назад +1

    Kenya?

  • @kodhealfayoaruwa9197
    @kodhealfayoaruwa9197 16 дней назад

    'Ptivacy' for mating ladybirds😜

  • @Magnolia5
    @Magnolia5 16 дней назад

    Blessings Jael🥰. Please be encouraged! I think you are doing a fantastic job with what you have to work with. I pray God continues to send those across your path who will continuously give you a helping hand. It’s wonderful to have a knowledgeable big sis to give you advice and a helping hand. I believe one of your end results awards will be “this is what happens when you take what is considered nothing and make something of it!!!” Your homestead is already looking so much better than it did after the fire! The arrowroot and banana trees are looking great! Continue to move forward with your vision as blessings overtake you on all sides. Mungu akubariki! 💜🥰🙏🏾👏🏾🫶🏾🙋🏾‍♀️

    • @jaelochanji
      @jaelochanji  12 дней назад +1

      Amen to that,sister. Barikiwa sana