The heads of cabbages usually form closer to harvest (mine do, anyway...) You could really use a Gorilla cart to haul your tools and produce around, and an ATV to get up to your fields. It should easily get up that stream, summer or winter.
I asked Mr. Google about your cabbages and here is the results: There are several reasons why cabbage may not form a head Excess nitrogen may cause the plant to form more leaves that are loosely held and do not make a head. Early damage by cutworms may prevent the plant from heading. Club rot in soggy alkaline soils is another reason why cabbage won’t form a head. Cabbage is a cool-weather crop and they need the cool temperature to form heads. Hot or cold weather may prevent the head formation. Lack of water, nutrient imbalance, overcrowding, pests, and diseases are other potential causes
Excess Nitrogen is the usual culprit when you get more leaf than crop. Peas & beans add nitrogen to the soil (from memory), root crops form lots of thin roots if there's too much organic matter (which is usually nitrogen rich?), leafy greens like nitrogen to make big leaves, brassicas like alkaline soil / lime adding to reduce club root ... between these preferences (what crops like / put back into the soil) comes the crop rotations {usually 3 or 4 years), though some crops are less fussy and it depends on what crops grow well in your soul / climate / slope and on what you like to eat as to what crops and rotation works best for you.
"HEY HEY" from Regina Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦 Never ending projects, but that's the beauty of starting a new adventure. Enjoy yourselves as a family, and count your blessings along the way. ❤
Do all the hard yakka when you’re young and fit , because the older you get the more aches and pains you have and the less your body will work to what your brain is expecting of it. You are making wonderful memories. The pride and satisfaction you will experience will out weigh the blood , sweat and tears which is all part of the journey. Best wishes from an Aussie Nana xx
Your land looks brill for grow veg , I'd thought potatoes carrots onions, would keep in boxes in cool place , guest you've gotta watch for them being eaten , sweetcorn will need warm weather , I hope weather doesn't get to cold for you and you don't what Gail force winds , will you have to make chickens a new sheltered house , all the best x 👍👊🍀🍀🍀xx
I’m in elevated southern Arizona - bought 6 acres of raw land, built a house, got a flock of sheep to graze the grasslands & provide good lamb meat for us. Our pastures are sooooo green and lush (not easy in Arizona). Best thing we ever did. Have chickens and ducks as well. Small garden for just two retirees
Do a little here and there and don't stress! Eventually, it will all get done. :) One day at a time. I also live off the grid and build a house, and I take it one day at a time and no stress. Good luck and congratulations
Our cabbages are the same like you I’m new to growing them. Actually cropping the outer leaves you get good cabbage and it just keeps growing so who cares about a head of cabbage. That’s how I’m looking at it.
Make Do Grow is another great renovation channel of a couple who left the UK to live life in Portugal. Very worth a watch if you haven't already. Your veggies look great!The cabbages will form hearts, so don't worry. Also Charles Dowding no dig, says if you plant spinach at the end of July it will see you through Winter. If you sow around June it flowers quickly. Sheep or goats will keep your fields manageable.
Spent the morning watching a deer consume blackberries, grass, and rose petals right outside my window. She could work magic on an overgrown hillside. Northern California lawncare. 😊 😂 😅 You two are totally cute and adorable.
Can you get any earthworks done to change the contour of the land? Not just terracing, but flattening out the top, and making access from the house easier?
@@offgridirishhomesteadAnd growing growing native Irish trees 🌳 will bring you in a nice income, looks good.👍 Contact the forestry people, they're very helpful. And check out the lrish native and heritage seed people.😊
Goats would be ideal. But since it's in Ireland, it's probably sheep. Goats would have that field stripped in two days, maybe less. And fertilize it as well!! Also I'm in the US. New Mexico. We use goats on our fields.
3-4 goats per acre…more if it’s a small sized breed. We have two and thanks to them we have no brush, not even blackberry vines. They are not “grazers”, like sheep, but they do graze some, but prefer the woody brush. We still mow their area in spring, during growing season, but only a few times at most. Also, you must be diligent about what is toxic. The “goats eat anything” is a myth. We have two wethers. They are sweet, like dogs. They are affectionate and will show-off for attention. They have saved us a lot of work. With multiple acres you could rotate them to keep the brush down.
@@Andy-ix2ox No not really. A small herd can handle a large field in just under 8 hours. There are videos of the goats in New Mexico tackling big acres.
I live in Virginia and have traveled to Ireland 4 times. The amazing scenery is incredible but the best thing about Ireland is its Lovely Kind People. I know that you and your Family will definitely be able to make a Wonderful Home in Ireland.
The field the farmer is cutting would be ideal for a kitchen garden with water collection butts at the top so gravity can take it down to the veg beds.
I am enjoying your videos, guys you express yourselves very well. I especially like the bloopers at the end.😂😂😂 I’m glad to see you’re still taking a bit of me time for yourselves with all the work you are doing
So glad you decided to live life while being this busy. We do this in a small way when we have to travel by car . Slow and easy and take some side roads to smell the roses and sea the beaches…..and try the restaurants.
You can only do what you can do. You are both very skilled and hard working to take on a project of this complexity. Take it easy and enjoy this great place ...
If you are happy then you are NOT crazy. If mostly everything you do brings you satisfaction then you are NOT crazy. All good things take time and effort. When you feel a bit stressed….stop what you are doing and PLAY. I personally believe you are on the right path. Lastly, don’t lose the joy of your daughter because all your efforts will mean nothing. Dave
I recommend that you look into companion planting so that what you sow compliments the 0lants near them instead of fighting aga🎉them. I had a Permaculture garden a while ago & it was very successful.
If you have a lawn (that you mow) around the cottage, collect the grass clippings and give them to your chooks. They will be very excited & indulge themselves in pecking in & rolling around in.
From the recent mow by our farmer neighbour, we have collected up a good 1 ton to form 2x huge compost piles. The chooks are spoiled with their feed, so are rarely interested in something as benign as grass. Have tried giving them all sorts from our veg plot, they look at us as if we are joking.
I live in Northern California and all of the hills in our city are cleared by goats! It’s fascinating to watch how quickly they clear the fields, they even trim the trees by standing on their hind legs and nibbling on all the branches they can reach 😊
With the comment of week about the kei-van I am living in cork and have a kei-truck If you where ever interested in getting one your welcome to see mine as there hard to find in Ireland
Woah! That's pretty scary coincident! We will keep it in mind thanks. The equipment shopping list is long at the moment - as much as we would love a Kei-truck for Kayvan. Thanks for following along
You guys are doing great. Your cabbage with start turning in the middle and eventually form a cabbage head...it takes time! Nasturtiums can be prolific, but so good for the soil, and edible too! Great to see you have planted some herbs to attract the buzzies etc. Each year you will plant, and learn more and more. Enjoy xx
We sort of got our land at the same time and I’m just working in structure this year and will start planting in October with garlic and onions, then go full form next year. The cabbage could be the variety but they do need a firm bottom in order to grip the soil and produce a head. Walk over the site at planting and when you think the soil is firm enough, walk over it again. The same with cauliflower. If you have a roller then so much the better.
A neighbour in my area (a built up housing estate) keeps ducks because he grows all kinds of veg in his garden. He uses them for snails/slugs etc. He said the reason cabbages usually dont grow is because of the soil. Its either not being watered enough or your soil is too soggy. He said stick your fingers in the soil and just make sure its moist, and not completely drenched. Also to prune the older leaves.
Save your eggshells. Crush them up and add to your soil-this will add a lot of nutrients but will also cause those slugs to flee 🐌 (mine where going the next day) they do not like them because they feel very sharp to them. There are a variety of things you can do with ask those egg shells your chickens are producing 🥚 🐓
Waiting the arrival of your elephant with baited breath. Tip: chickenwire fencing probably won't be strong enough. Tip 2: make sure it's a good mouser. Mice can do a lot of damage (although not as much damage as an elephant).
Interestingly there is no law in IRL stopping you from keeping exotic pets, including elephants. You need a licence for a dog or a chicken, but not an elephant. Watch this space! 🐘
Well done guys we live in the country originally city folks, and after all the years we would never go back! Just pace yourselves, and neighbours are an invaluable source of knowledge plus contacts - oh btw we got heavy jobs done by farming friends .. worked out cheaper for us in the beginning ! ✌️☘️
Just a bit of advice, any cloven hoofed animal can graze on hills but a horse needs fairly flat land or it will damage their hooves and leg bones becoming painful for them... I just found your channel in my feed so now I have something else to benge watch 😅 I am enjoying watching your journey unfold... I can't wait to see the final restoration of your new home! I'm excited for you all! God bless from the U.S. 🇺🇸
One way to take care of your slug problem is sawdust between the rows and around the garden. It has to be very fine sawdust like the sweepings from woodworking. Two to three inches thick and the size of a normal path should do the trick. The slugs try to cross it and get coated which dries them out.
Its a great suggestion, and I have no doubt it would work well in a dry climate. Pretty much daily rain here, so any sawdust would need to be reapplied everyday.
@@offgridirishhomestead This was done in Oregon which at the time no one could say was dry. It was a 2 foot wide path all around the edge of the garden patch. About 4 inches deep. It was a perfect mud free way do get around the garden.
Watching from Zimbabwe, Africa. My thought is a donkey (or two or three). Love watching your positive attitude, laughing at your long list of to-do's. Keep going. Much luck.
Every time you said your husband’s name I thought you were saying caveman. Now I can’t unhear it! You guys are adorable. I hope the animal is your daughter’s horse. Mine changed my life when I was her age.
My hat is off to both of you for all the work you’re doing. 30 years ago we bought a plot of land I made up a house plan & gave it to a builder & 3 1/2 months later moved in, I feel lazy now thank you!
Hello from Eastern Europe , Moldova . I really enjoy your videos full of joy and adventures of homesteading. Me and my kids are trying to homestead here as well , we are also new to this endeavor as yourselves; ..So it is really fun for me to see the differences in climate and and challenges .... I really think you are brave and wise to escape the convenient life and jump into the much rewarding life of inconveniences... God Bless you !
We love lamb and make a mean BBQ smoked joint. Only thing with them is, they are always finding ways to die, bit more of handful. Maybe at some stage....
@@offgridirishhomestead there is nothing wrong with people ! If you put yourself on a public forum you will draw comments We are entitled to a point of view and she is a dominant talker that appears to love 💘 the sound of her own voice Nothing more and nothing less 😃 !
Love what you guys are doing and watch it here in ..... Thailand. To go up and down your vegetable field you really need a small 4 wheel drive after using first a mid sized dozer for a day to level a small pathway 😉
What is important is that you are realizing your dream. The learning curve you are going through is important. For slugs put copper wire around your plants if you can or broken egg shells around the plants helps a lot.Don't give up!
Hi Guys We are from Australia and have just found your channel and love it. My husband and I sold our house and moved to a 10 acre property. We too are in a caravan and after almost two years are about to start building our off grid homestead. We seem to be traveling a similar track, which I love. Can't wait to watch your next video. 😉😉😉
Wow, two years in a caravan - thats some patience! Maybe its more possible in Aus. Don't think we could survive that. We are hoping to be glamping in our cottage as soon as the underfloor heating slab is installed. Thanks for following along
Just joined and been binging on your journey. Good on you. I liv on an island off the east coast of Australia, I have Northern Ireland heritage. Go forth you guys with love and happiness.🌻
Loved the update! So excited to see things moving along! I honestly don’t know how you’re doing all of these at the same time. It’s always encouraging to hear that you also have regular jobs and manage all that homestead and the channel. I also have a channel but with 2 little boys and a full time job I find it is very hard to upload consistently. We are from Costa Rica but actually lived in Dublin for 13 months until the end of 2019. We missed it very much but don’t miss the weather. On your LIVE can you tell a little bit of your story, how you two met, what was your motivation around traveling and stuff. Can’t wait! Cheers!
Hello Maria, thanks for commenting. It is always a challenging balancing act doing all of these things. Definitely needs to be a labour of love, as it's a poor lifestyle choice if you don't enjoy it! Costa Rica is a beautiful location, we see lots of like-minded offgrid and homestead type folks taking up residence there as it has many positive aspects to support our lifestyle. Thanks for following along. Hope to speak on any future live we do.
Hi guys, you ard both doing great work, with one of you working fulltime and the other part time, it really does not leave you much time, just remember the three 'R's' of renovation, Rest, Rest and some more Rest, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les
Cabbages will heart up in time looks like they are already starting. Can you remember which variety you planted? There are summer,winter and spring types.
Starting your off-grid homestead is an incredible achievement that showcases your bold vision and dedication. Taking on such a significant project reflects your courage and commitment to living a self-sufficient life. Your willingness to embrace the challenges and uncertainties of this journey speaks volumes about your perseverance and passion for creating a unique and fulfilling lifestyle. Your determination to make it work, even when facing the question of whether you’ve taken on too much, is truly inspiring. And I am Floating Village Life.
It’s a beautiful country Irish are some of the nicest people in the world enjoy your life there I’d still be there only the weather sucks I’m starting a homestead in Australia thinking of doing the utube thing . The biggest difference if you drop some seeds on the ground in Ireland they grow . Here they cook and die .
Your doing well for first time Homesteaders and though things feel tough and like too much one day it will all work out and then when you look back at all the work and efforts you put in your new forever home you wont believe at how far you have come Take it in strides do it in sections and slowly but surely you will make it and have your homstead and your home ready dont let the stress get to you
We hear from other followers, Cyprus is a little bit warm at the minute - if you could send some of that heat our way, would be appreciated. Thanks for following along.
Not crazy,just bold to tackle so many projects,just do what you can.Grew up in west country england with parents market garden.on slugs,mix a bit of lime and sulphur powder in soil when planting and when watering cabbage plants,root veg try warm water mix with little washing up.liquid so they slide off 😅❤
Great suggestions, have thrown down some lime already, as the soil and water table is acidic. These blighters need more than washing up liquid, napalm would only just touch the sides ! 😅 We love West country!
Here's a suggestion...you guys have so much fun with your bloopers, and adding a few at the end left me smiling! That would be a wonderful way to end all of your videos! Bloopers at the end every time!
Groomface you're a natural, fab dynamic as a couple. Neil and I are thoroughly enjoying the "journey", I'm adamant I'll achieve comment of the week at some point. Love to you all, Gravy x
You are living in a beautiful part of the world and that part of Ireland in particular. You were so lucky you had no competition for the purchase. Very jealous. Enjoy. I've swum in the lough many times on holidays and it is so pretty.
Luv watching your RUclips videos of how you are getting on with all your projects! I’m from Edmonton Alberta Canada!! My husband was born in UK as his Mom was a warbride. She and he moved to Alberta after the war when he was a year and a half. He’s nearly 80 now. We’ve been back to Cornwall Brighton and Lancing over the years where his family lived. I had always wanted to go to Ireland and Scotland when we went but our time was always short so visiting family was our priority of course. Good luck with all your projects- it’s hard when you are doing so much yourselves. Great job guys!!!!
Oh how we miss Alberta beef! You are exactly right about the problem with visiting such a far away land for such a short space of time. It is exactly how we feel coming across the pond the other way. Also was one of the big reasons we have never emigrated to Canada - we would miss Europe too much. Thanks for following along
Hi from Victoria Australia, l found you today, so binge watching today, love your property, goats would be great in top paddocks/ fields, you are both so easy to listen too, love what l have watched so far.xx
Those outer cabbage leaves are just as edible as the heart of the plant and as good for you, with the benifit that you can remove a few around the edge for supper without loosing the plant. Enjoy.
Ducks would be an excellent addition to the eco system and solve your slug problem
So lovely to have neighbors that will help with the mowing.
I teared up! What a sweet neighbor.
@@jenaemarieAZ Absolute legend of a neighbour - been here all his life too. Great to hear some of his stories
HAVING GOOD PEOPLE AROUND YOU MAKE YOU MOST FORTUNATE N THAT YOUR FAMILY IS BLESSED BY GOD BE HAPPY ALWAYS N CHEERFUL 😍😄🤣😄🤗🙏
Have you considered creating a sunken greenhouse to provide better shelter and aid year round growing.
@@solilgoilthat's a great idea
The heads of cabbages usually form closer to harvest (mine do, anyway...) You could really use a Gorilla cart to haul your tools and produce around, and an ATV to get up to your fields. It should easily get up that stream, summer or winter.
so long as YOU are enjoying it nobody else matters
Truth!
After those smirks and grins, I can't wait to see what you have been up to. You guys are doing so much, it's really good to see the humour as well.👍❤
Thanks a mil!
I asked Mr. Google about your cabbages and here is the results:
There are several reasons why cabbage may not form a head
Excess nitrogen may cause the plant to form more leaves that are loosely held and do not make a head.
Early damage by cutworms may prevent the plant from heading.
Club rot in soggy alkaline soils is another reason why cabbage won’t form a head.
Cabbage is a cool-weather crop and they need the cool temperature to form heads. Hot or cold weather may prevent the head formation.
Lack of water, nutrient imbalance, overcrowding, pests, and diseases are other potential causes
Also likely a deficiency of potash given the abundance of bracken growing in the background.
It's the variety of cabbage you have
Excess Nitrogen is the usual culprit when you get more leaf than crop. Peas & beans add nitrogen to the soil (from memory), root crops form lots of thin roots if there's too much organic matter (which is usually nitrogen rich?), leafy greens like nitrogen to make big leaves, brassicas like alkaline soil / lime adding to reduce club root ... between these preferences (what crops like / put back into the soil) comes the crop rotations {usually 3 or 4 years), though some crops are less fussy and it depends on what crops grow well in your soul / climate / slope and on what you like to eat as to what crops and rotation works best for you.
"HEY HEY" from Regina Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦 Never ending projects, but that's the beauty of starting a new adventure. Enjoy yourselves as a family, and count your blessings along the way. ❤
Regina crew! Thanks for following along
Do all the hard yakka when you’re young and fit , because the older you get the more aches and pains you have and the less your body will work to what your brain is expecting of it. You are making wonderful memories. The pride and satisfaction you will experience will out weigh the blood , sweat and tears which is all part of the journey. Best wishes from an Aussie Nana xx
Thanks Aussie Nana - we hear you! Feeling a few aches and pains already
Why talk about something but won't tell what you doing? I don't get it. Spit it out!
Your land looks brill for grow veg , I'd thought potatoes carrots onions, would keep in boxes in cool place , guest you've gotta watch for them being eaten , sweetcorn will need warm weather , I hope weather doesn't get to cold for you and you don't what Gail force winds , will you have to make chickens a new sheltered house , all the best x 👍👊🍀🍀🍀xx
I’m in elevated southern Arizona - bought 6 acres of raw land, built a house, got a flock of sheep to graze the grasslands & provide good lamb meat for us. Our pastures are sooooo green and lush (not easy in Arizona). Best thing we ever did. Have chickens and ducks as well. Small garden for just two retirees
Sounds like you are also living the dream. Thanks for following along 💚
Do a little here and there and don't stress! Eventually, it will all get done. :) One day at a time. I also live off the grid and build a house, and I take it one day at a time and no stress. Good luck and congratulations
Great approach - thank you for following along.
Courgettes are easy, use your egg shells to deter slugs and give plenty of mulch to your cabbages.Love your vlogs.😘
I’m a American
I like in America
I live in Kentucky
Love watching you all
You all make me so happy
For you all
You have a lot on your plate
Kentucky woot! Appreciate you following along.
Our cabbages are the same like you I’m new to growing them. Actually cropping the outer leaves you get good cabbage and it just keeps growing so who cares about a head of cabbage. That’s how I’m looking at it.
🥬 Interesting - good to know. Thanks for following along.
Make Do Grow is another great renovation channel of a couple who left the UK to live life in Portugal. Very worth a watch if you haven't already. Your veggies look great!The cabbages will form hearts, so don't worry. Also Charles Dowding no dig, says if you plant spinach at the end of July it will see you through Winter. If you sow around June it flowers quickly. Sheep or goats will keep your fields manageable.
Spent the morning watching a deer consume blackberries, grass, and rose petals right outside my window. She could work magic on an overgrown hillside. Northern California lawncare. 😊 😂 😅
You two are totally cute and adorable.
Can you get any earthworks done to change the contour of the land? Not just terracing, but flattening out the top, and making access from the house easier?
Lots of earthworks taking place for sure.
@@offgridirishhomesteadAnd growing growing native Irish trees 🌳 will bring you in a nice income, looks good.👍 Contact the forestry people, they're very helpful. And check out the lrish native and heritage seed people.😊
Goats would be ideal. But since it's in Ireland, it's probably sheep. Goats would have that field stripped in two days, maybe less. And fertilize it as well!! Also I'm in the US. New Mexico. We use goats on our fields.
You must have very big goats in New Mexico, or you have a lot of goats because it would take a serious flock of goats to clear that place in two days.
Goats can be very destructive.
3-4 goats per acre…more if it’s a small sized breed. We have two and thanks to them we have no brush, not even blackberry vines. They are not “grazers”, like sheep, but they do graze some, but prefer the woody brush. We still mow their area in spring, during growing season, but only a few times at most. Also, you must be diligent about what is toxic. The “goats eat anything” is a myth. We have two wethers. They are sweet, like dogs. They are affectionate and will show-off for attention. They have saved us a lot of work. With multiple acres you could rotate them to keep the brush down.
@@yvonnebailey9973use them then put in freezer they are Delish and only second to chickens as the most eaten meat in the world .
@@Andy-ix2ox No not really. A small herd can handle a large field in just under 8 hours. There are videos of the goats in New Mexico tackling big acres.
I live in Virginia and have traveled to Ireland 4 times. The amazing scenery is incredible but the best thing about Ireland is its Lovely Kind People. I know that you and your Family will definitely be able to make a Wonderful Home in Ireland.
Geez u guys have done soo much aleady, brilliant
Thank you!
Milk cow. ❤ you are both an absolutly georgous couple. Im so happy for you both.
The field the farmer is cutting would be ideal for a kitchen garden with water collection butts at the top so gravity can take it down to the veg beds.
Yep, it would be, you are spot on. Unfortunately reserved for the little ones equestrian dreams.
@@offgridirishhomestead Aha!! So it's a horse?! (Irish viewer in Jamaica)
You two are inspirational. I amenjoying the journey with you tremendously.
Thanks for following along!
I am enjoying your videos, guys you express yourselves very well. I especially like the bloopers at the end.😂😂😂 I’m glad to see you’re still taking a bit of me time for yourselves with all the work you are doing
Thanks for the positive comments and following along
So happy your neighbors came to help !! Commenting from Galveston Island Texas America!!! Enjoying watching your progress 🎉🎉🎉on your homestead 🎉🎉🎉
Galveston Island
So glad you decided to live life while being this busy. We do this in a small way when we have to travel by car . Slow and easy and take some side roads to smell the roses and sea the beaches…..and try the restaurants.
You can only do what you can do. You are both very skilled and hard working to take on a project of this complexity. Take it easy and enjoy this great place ...
Appreciate the comment. Thanks for following along.
If you are happy then you are NOT crazy. If mostly everything you do brings you satisfaction then you are NOT crazy. All good things take time and effort. When you feel a bit stressed….stop what you are doing and PLAY. I personally believe you are on the right path. Lastly, don’t lose the joy of your daughter because all your efforts will mean nothing.
Dave
If you get goats....you need good fencing! They are brilliant clearers...but clever escapees..any tiny gap and they are gone...
Brilliant guys good to see use having fun ❤
Looks like hard work but tons of fun! Keep up the good work.
Thanks a mil
Love the vibes! What a couple! A true example of how, when you want something, you can achieve it.
Thanks a mil, appreciate the comment and following along
I recommend that you look into companion planting so that what you sow compliments the 0lants near them instead of fighting aga🎉them.
I had a Permaculture garden a while ago & it was very successful.
If you have a lawn (that you mow) around the cottage, collect the grass clippings and give them to your chooks. They will be very excited & indulge themselves in pecking in & rolling around in.
From the recent mow by our farmer neighbour, we have collected up a good 1 ton to form 2x huge compost piles. The chooks are spoiled with their feed, so are rarely interested in something as benign as grass. Have tried giving them all sorts from our veg plot, they look at us as if we are joking.
I live in Northern California and all of the hills in our city are cleared by goats! It’s fascinating to watch how quickly they clear the fields, they even trim the trees by standing on their hind legs and nibbling on all the branches they can reach 😊
North CA, nice! Yeah the goats can do a little too much trimming at times!
With the comment of week about the kei-van
I am living in cork and have a kei-truck
If you where ever interested in getting one your welcome to see mine as there hard to find in Ireland
Woah! That's pretty scary coincident! We will keep it in mind thanks. The equipment shopping list is long at the moment - as much as we would love a Kei-truck for Kayvan. Thanks for following along
You guys are doing great. Your cabbage with start turning in the middle and eventually form a cabbage head...it takes time! Nasturtiums can be prolific, but so good for the soil, and edible too! Great to see you have planted some herbs to attract the buzzies etc. Each year you will plant, and learn more and more. Enjoy xx
💚 I'm in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 💚 😊
Woot, Saskatoon crew!
We sort of got our land at the same time and I’m just working in structure this year and will start planting in October with garlic and onions, then go full form next year. The cabbage could be the variety but they do need a firm bottom in order to grip the soil and produce a head. Walk over the site at planting and when you think the soil is firm enough, walk over it again. The same with cauliflower. If you have a roller then so much the better.
That's really interesting and makes sense too, with the weight of a cabbage or cauliflower head on the little stem.
Interesting re: firm soil. Thank you
@@offgridirishhomesteadeverybody needs a firm bottom 😊
A neighbour in my area (a built up housing estate) keeps ducks because he grows all kinds of veg in his garden. He uses them for snails/slugs etc. He said the reason cabbages usually dont grow is because of the soil. Its either not being watered enough or your soil is too soggy. He said stick your fingers in the soil and just make sure its moist, and not completely drenched. Also to prune the older leaves.
Interesting - thank you for the advice.
Save your eggshells. Crush them up and add to your soil-this will add a lot of nutrients but will also cause those slugs to flee 🐌 (mine where going the next day) they do not like them because they feel very sharp to them.
There are a variety of things you can do with ask those egg shells your chickens are producing 🥚 🐓
Waiting the arrival of your elephant with baited breath. Tip: chickenwire fencing probably won't be strong enough. Tip 2: make sure it's a good mouser. Mice can do a lot of damage (although not as much damage as an elephant).
Interestingly there is no law in IRL stopping you from keeping exotic pets, including elephants. You need a licence for a dog or a chicken, but not an elephant. Watch this space! 🐘
Well done guys we live in the country originally city folks, and after all the years we would never go back! Just pace yourselves, and neighbours are an invaluable source of knowledge plus contacts - oh btw we got heavy jobs done by farming friends .. worked out cheaper for us in the beginning ! ✌️☘️
Neighbours are invaluable, something we didn't actually realise before moving to rural IRL.
Just a bit of advice, any cloven hoofed animal can graze on hills but a horse needs fairly flat land or it will damage their hooves and leg bones becoming painful for them... I just found your channel in my feed so now I have something else to benge watch 😅 I am enjoying watching your journey unfold... I can't wait to see the final restoration of your new home! I'm excited for you all! God bless from the U.S. 🇺🇸
Thanks for following along
From far flung place. Suggest you look at white rhino as an option to keep your grass trim. They are nice and docile.
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One way to take care of your slug problem is sawdust between the rows and around the garden. It has to be very fine sawdust like the sweepings from woodworking. Two to three inches thick and the size of a normal path should do the trick. The slugs try to cross it and get coated which dries them out.
Its a great suggestion, and I have no doubt it would work well in a dry climate. Pretty much daily rain here, so any sawdust would need to be reapplied everyday.
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This was done in Oregon which at the time no one could say was dry. It was a 2 foot wide path all around the edge of the garden patch. About 4 inches deep. It was a perfect mud free way do get around the garden.
My favourite term from your content must of course be bumblef...... It just makes me smile because of the giggles on your side lol.😂❤
Big thumbs up to your farmer friend and welcome to Ireland!
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Watching from Zimbabwe, Africa. My thought is a donkey (or two or three). Love watching your positive attitude, laughing at your long list of to-do's. Keep going. Much luck.
First comment from Zimbabwe! Thanks for the good vibes, appreciate you following along.
Keep trucking you guys your doing a great job. All the very best from New Zealand
Thank you
Every time you said your husband’s name I thought you were saying caveman. Now I can’t unhear it! You guys are adorable. I hope the animal is your daughter’s horse. Mine changed my life when I was her age.
Kayvan does answer to Caveman.... Re: Horse, its a definite maybe - Thanks for commenting and following along.
My hat is off to both of you for all the work you’re doing. 30 years ago we bought a plot of land I made up a house plan & gave it to a builder & 3 1/2 months later moved in, I feel lazy now thank you!
That is one way to do it! Gives you more time to enjoy the finer things in life.... Thanks for following along
A cow 🐄. Love you guys. May all your plates spin smoothly 😉🌞 from Canada 🇨🇦
From Canada eh! Thanks for following along 🍁 🍀
Hello from Eastern Europe , Moldova . I really enjoy your videos full of joy and adventures of homesteading. Me and my kids are trying to homestead here as well , we are also new to this endeavor as yourselves; ..So it is really fun for me to see the differences in climate and and challenges .... I really think you are brave and wise to escape the convenient life and jump into the much rewarding life of inconveniences... God Bless you !
First comment from Moldova! Bun venit! and thanks for following along. 🇲🇩 🍀
Hell carry on.
Thank you
Welcome home folks! We’re delighted to have ye on board! Can’t wait to see what else ye get up to! Beautiful patch of ground!
Really appreciate it 💚
Cheers for all the side quests,and so forth!😂 Since you're in Ireland, it's got to be some sheep! Your garden beds look prosperous and beautiful.
We love lamb and make a mean BBQ smoked joint. Only thing with them is, they are always finding ways to die, bit more of handful. Maybe at some stage....
Keep up your hard work and you will get their well done all the best john cavan ireland
Thank you John!
Please be thoughtful and let your husband finish his sentences and not cut him off so much.
Don't ever interfere in somebody else's relationship.
Awww dont give up you are doing so well and yr crops look goid it been a rough summer but ye slugs have had it just right lol tc now the oldies 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks a mil!
Your Wife Talks Too Much 😮
And her poor husband never looks happy
Just enjoy the progress and cheer them on!
What is wrong with people? You are both charming.
@@offgridirishhomestead there is nothing wrong with people ! If you put yourself on a public forum you will draw comments We are entitled to a point of view and she is a dominant talker that appears to love 💘 the sound of her own voice Nothing more and nothing less 😃 !
I am amazed just how much you are doing. Just remember to take time out more often and don't over do it. From the UK
Truth!
Love what you guys are doing and watch it here in ..... Thailand. To go up and down your vegetable field you really need a small 4 wheel drive after using first a mid sized dozer for a day to level a small pathway 😉
First comment from Thailand! Some motorised assistance is most definitely in our future. Thanks for following along.
A Homestead is a lot of work, but I think the satisfaction of projects completed and the views and great food are all worth it!
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Hi guys from Australia, enjoying your renovations process,stay well and look after yourselves.
Just wanted to say "Hi" from Texas. I enjoy you smiles, laughter, and positive energy.
Hello and thanks for following along
What is important is that you are realizing your dream. The learning curve you are going through is important. For slugs put copper wire around your plants if you can or broken egg shells around the plants helps a lot.Don't give up!
We embrace the learning for sure. Would be much easier if we knew some of the growing and raising stuff to begin with though!
One day you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labour your both young and fit enjoy your journey
Thanks a mil!
I borrowed 6 goats to eat my half acre bramble patch in Oz, they did a GREAT JOB
They seem to be the winning natural solution
Hi Guys
We are from Australia and have just found your channel and love it.
My husband and I sold our house and moved to a 10 acre property.
We too are in a caravan and after almost two years are about to start building our off grid homestead. We seem to be traveling a similar track, which I love. Can't wait to watch your next video. 😉😉😉
Wow, two years in a caravan - thats some patience! Maybe its more possible in Aus. Don't think we could survive that. We are hoping to be glamping in our cottage as soon as the underfloor heating slab is installed. Thanks for following along
@@offgridirishhomesteadWow! Sounds amazing 👏 Love to hear more about that!😍 ❤
Just joined and been binging on your journey. Good on you. I liv on an island off the east coast of Australia, I have Northern Ireland heritage.
Go forth you guys with love and happiness.🌻
Thanks for following along
Loved the update! So excited to see things moving along! I honestly don’t know how you’re doing all of these at the same time. It’s always encouraging to hear that you also have regular jobs and manage all that homestead and the channel. I also have a channel but with 2 little boys and a full time job I find it is very hard to upload consistently.
We are from Costa Rica but actually lived in Dublin for 13 months until the end of 2019. We missed it very much but don’t miss the weather. On your LIVE can you tell a little bit of your story, how you two met, what was your motivation around traveling and stuff. Can’t wait! Cheers!
Hello Maria, thanks for commenting. It is always a challenging balancing act doing all of these things. Definitely needs to be a labour of love, as it's a poor lifestyle choice if you don't enjoy it! Costa Rica is a beautiful location, we see lots of like-minded offgrid and homestead type folks taking up residence there as it has many positive aspects to support our lifestyle.
Thanks for following along. Hope to speak on any future live we do.
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Hi guys, you ard both doing great work, with one of you working fulltime and the other part time, it really does not leave you much time, just remember the three 'R's' of renovation, Rest, Rest and some more Rest, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les
Thanks Les, appreciate you following along.
I love your videos, writing from Clearwater, FL., U.S.A.
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Thank you!
Cabbages will heart up in time looks like they are already starting.
Can you remember which variety you planted?
There are summer,winter and spring types.
Was Dottenfelder Dauer - we think they are just about starting to head up, possibly... maybe
Starting your off-grid homestead is an incredible achievement that showcases your bold vision and dedication. Taking on such a significant project reflects your courage and commitment to living a self-sufficient life. Your willingness to embrace the challenges and uncertainties of this journey speaks volumes about your perseverance and passion for creating a unique and fulfilling lifestyle. Your determination to make it work, even when facing the question of whether you’ve taken on too much, is truly inspiring. And I am Floating Village Life.
Hey Floating Village Life, thanks for your kind words and following along.
Regards from Calgary Canada, I was born at Saint Andrews Scotland and enjoying your videos
Calgary woot!
It’s a beautiful country Irish are some of the nicest people in the world
enjoy your life there I’d still be there only the weather sucks
I’m starting a homestead in Australia thinking of doing the utube thing .
The biggest difference if you drop some seeds on the ground in Ireland they grow .
Here they cook and die .
In my area, to cut grass on acreage, is around $250 per acre. Farm-type equipment is expensive to buy and maintain. Y'all are doing a great job.
Any equipment is expensive these days! Thanks for following along
Great story telling loving your videos hello 👋 from Christchurch New Zealand 🇳🇿 😀
Thanks for your kind words and following along
Brilliant. Love your Channel x
Your doing well for first time Homesteaders and though things feel tough and like too much one day it will all work out and then when you look back at all the work and efforts you put in your new forever home you wont believe at how far you have come
Take it in strides do it in sections and slowly but surely you will make it and have your homstead and your home ready dont let the stress get to you
Thanks for the good vibes, appreciate you following along
Nice to see the progress, guys. Good to watch. Cheers from Cyprus (Irish South African, living in Cyprus)
We hear from other followers, Cyprus is a little bit warm at the minute - if you could send some of that heat our way, would be appreciated. Thanks for following along.
If your neighbour had a bailer you could stack the bales around the base of the caravan for insulation during the winter months
Nice idea, like it a lot! We are hoping to be camping in the cottage itself by Xmas
Not crazy,just bold to tackle so many projects,just do what you can.Grew up in west country england with parents market garden.on slugs,mix a bit of lime and sulphur powder in soil when planting and when watering cabbage plants,root veg try warm water mix with little washing up.liquid so they slide off 😅❤
Great suggestions, have thrown down some lime already, as the soil and water table is acidic. These blighters need more than washing up liquid, napalm would only just touch the sides ! 😅 We love West country!
You two have such good chemistry 😊
Nice to hear after 22 years together! Thanks for following along.
A ok I understand now . Good look with it.
Loving what your doing ❤
Thank you !
Brazil here 🇧🇷 Loving your guys journey and the true talk and excitement you guys have!!!
Muito bom! we love Brazil - thanks for following along
So fun to watch. Can’t wait till next week. 🇨🇦.
Hello and welcome. Thanks for following along
both of you are just lovely!! great attitude and you don't let the difficulty of life stop your humor.. awesome job.. blessings from Texas
Thanks a mil!
Here's a suggestion...you guys have so much fun with your bloopers, and adding a few at the end left me smiling! That would be a wonderful way to end all of your videos! Bloopers at the end every time!
Noted! Thanks for following along
Groomface you're a natural, fab dynamic as a couple. Neil and I are thoroughly enjoying the "journey", I'm adamant I'll achieve comment of the week at some point. Love to you all, Gravy x
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You guys make me smile. Thank you for that ❤
Don't forget the bees for the honey 🌻🌻🌻 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
You are living in a beautiful part of the world and that part of Ireland in particular. You were so lucky you had no competition for the purchase. Very jealous. Enjoy. I've swum in the lough many times on holidays and it is so pretty.
We are feeling more fortunate than we could have ever hoped or dreamed. Thanks for following along!
Yay for your lovely neighbour with his tractor 🚜 he's making a huge job look easy 😀
He really did! Amazing how much more you can accomplish with the right tools or the right neighbours.
😊 Love these videos! You 2 are funny but with great plans! Will be awesome watching the outcome of your homestead. It is a beautiful place!
Thanks a mil, appreciate the comment and following along.
Luv watching your RUclips videos of how you are getting on with all your projects!
I’m from Edmonton Alberta Canada!!
My husband was born in UK as his Mom was a warbride. She and he moved to Alberta after the war when he was a year and a half. He’s nearly 80 now. We’ve been back to Cornwall Brighton and Lancing over the years where his family lived. I had always wanted to go to Ireland and Scotland when we went but our time was always short so visiting family was our priority of course.
Good luck with all your projects- it’s hard when you are doing so much yourselves. Great job guys!!!!
Oh how we miss Alberta beef!
You are exactly right about the problem with visiting such a far away land for such a short space of time. It is exactly how we feel coming across the pond the other way. Also was one of the big reasons we have never emigrated to Canada - we would miss Europe too much.
Thanks for following along
Looks like that generous farmer enjoyed praticing his reversing. Nice to have great neighbours. Sounds like an invite for a meal to reciprocate
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Hi from Victoria Australia, l found you today, so binge watching today, love your property, goats would be great in top paddocks/ fields, you are both so easy to listen too, love what l have watched so far.xx
Thank you for your kind words, glad to have you along for the adventure 💚
Those outer cabbage leaves are just as edible as the heart of the plant and as good for you, with the benifit that you can remove a few around the edge for supper without loosing the plant. Enjoy.
Great suggestion, going to try to make a 'slaw from them.