Living Off Grid on a Small Farm. Winter Work on our 1.5 Acres of Land.

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Living Off Grid on a Small Farm. Winter Work on our 1.5 Acres of Land.

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6 ай бұрын

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We are Carissa, Iwan & Frankie the sausage dog, and in 2020 decided one night over a bottle of wine that moving from North Wales to Portugal would be a good idea. Within a month we were on the road to Portugal to find the perfect piece of land to call home. We picked up Albi, Joao and Simao the cats along the way, as well as Diogo the podengo and a flock of chickens.
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@davecleggett9371 6 ай бұрын

Internet-watchers heaven! Beautiful videography, calming, peaceful and tranquil. Love the inter-play with your pets, makes gardening so much more fun! Thank you for the uploads!

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

@beverlydavis4363 6 ай бұрын

We also enjoy watching your weekly videos.

@Liz-cy6gc 6 ай бұрын

Your choice of music for your videos along with Martyn Doolard’s are just BEAUTIFUL!!! One of my favorite channels. Thank you for your inspiring, adorable and kind channels out there!

@domnicadragan377 6 ай бұрын

Mine too👍

@elizabethtighe3071 6 ай бұрын

I just love watching your channel. I love your furry friends, the cats are so inquisitive always with one of you. I love what you are doing keep up the good work.

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@HeatherCairncross 6 ай бұрын

Great cat ‘helping’ action today! Excited to see how abundant the garden will be with all your careful planning. Thanks for another beautiful video.

@meglange3595 6 ай бұрын

Like the other folks here I love seeing a little animal helper in every frame. It's clear to see why you have such lovely pets, they get so much love 🥰. It was fun to watch Iwan up pruning in the pear tree. And he really is becoming a master of the vines 🍇. Carissa, your little wattle fencing has totaly inspired me to save everything and to build all sorts of natural things, which I do so much prefer to store bought. 😊 Take care and have a lovely week. 🥰 ♥️🌿

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

@abigailgerlach5443 6 ай бұрын

My condolences on you loss. I'm glad you were able to go home to be with your family. I'm jealous that your Spring comes earlier than ours. Last year, our final snow of the season was mid-May. Growing some vegetables is challenging in so short a season. We get lots of cherry tomatoes, courgettes, pumpkins, summer squash, lettuce, green onions etc. Have a good week! Blessed Be!

@Shibalvr 6 ай бұрын

Thought I was seeing things when watching another channel’s video earlier today and boom there’s Diogo and Frankie! 😂😂 Great friends to have!😊😊

@magicwendy210 6 ай бұрын

your pets are so cute and funny always helping you with everything 😁😆

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Haha João was in full supervisor mode this week! Hope you’re well!

@larrymunden1753 6 ай бұрын

Joyful watching the dogs, cats and chickens roaming the property. ✌🙏

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

So glad you think so!

@JudySnyder-dv5ld 6 ай бұрын

You have the most aesthetically pleasing videos, with the music, plants, animals and flowers.

@annmcnamara8 6 ай бұрын

Hi Carrisa and Iwan I love watching your Vlog . Especially now your planting your seeds Blue skies are amazing we haven't had much of them Lately in Ireland just 1 storm after another. It was so good you got back home to be with your family Sad about your GRAND MOTHER . I am sure she was a lovely Lady. R,I,p

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Ann! ❤️

@tonynunes4965 6 ай бұрын

Your videos are a real work of art and a balm for the soul. Beats the personal worth / benefit of watching most commercial productions by miles. You're both doing super well with the plants and the land. Good on you for harvesting the cut grass and meadow to feed the gardens. Iwan: you may not have had a formal education in viticulture or horticulture, but I've been gardening for decades and your judgement on what and how to prune sounds bang-on to me.

@user-bc5gl4tb2v 6 ай бұрын

I find that if the peas grows on a trellis, it is easier to harvest. The stems are very flimsy and do break easily when harvesting. Greating from South Africa

@rachelfrees1268 6 ай бұрын

The farm is teeming with life. It is very satisfying watching Iwan prune the grapevines and Carissa planting food and flowers. You show us how you use everything growing, prune/cut it and then use that to go right back in the earth.👏👏❤

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

So glad you think so! Lots more pruning to come 😅

@johnglenham4099 6 ай бұрын

Just got my sausage dog t shirt well pleased ,will be ordering another soon.

@leeworley5160 6 ай бұрын

Black kitty a good pruner! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@sheilajoseph9953 6 ай бұрын

Great vlog. Joaal project managing the vine pruning 😂 Dogs, cats, chickens all super happy down to your loving attention. Hope you have an abundance of crops this year. 💚

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Sheila!

@CampOutWest 6 ай бұрын

Looks like you've had some great weather lately ❤ Loveeee your shirt you are wearing in the square space ad 👌🏻cant get over how big the double yolker was 😅 i wonder if we will ever get one from our girls! I bought artichoke seeds this week, i cant wait fo plant them 🎉 can't wait to see how your garden does this year 🥰

@brendaroxde6471 6 ай бұрын

If your waiting for the potatoes to sprout, it’s best to keep them in a paper bag and eave it inside to promote the sprouting . Your cats have many olive trees to climb up & down , hence you don’t need an artificial cat climbing tree . I have started following you since a month , I swear I never have watched that long video like yours before but believe me I see it with so much pleasure . I admire and love your paradise together with the kitty & 2 doggies . Take care 😍😍😍😍😍

@AmusedPineTrees-wh1ed 6 ай бұрын

Yes potatos in a bag in a cupboard......dark place to sprout. In New Zealand the pansy you planted in the terracotta pot is called Primrose, beautiful variety of bright happy colours. Condolences to you both for Iwans Nain. Love from New Zealand

@allenemery4665 6 ай бұрын

My kind of video. I float away and all of a sudden I’m there with you guys. Absolutely beautiful

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

So glad you think so!

@ddenice963 6 ай бұрын

My favorite off grid family. The black kitty helping was hilarious 😂 😂. So sorry for your loss, the fur babies were really glad you guys were back home. Oh and I am sorry but I did laugh when you fell, but glad you were not hurt. Such an inspiration at how hard you guys work………

@sf55514 5 ай бұрын

I came back to say the thumbnail picture is so nice. You might consider having it printed and framed for your wall. It really is excellent.

@vukojebina1944 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful vid as usual Clarissa. All you need to make your life complete/perfect is to wean that guy you live with, off Liverpool FC 😃. Good luck with that 💋💋

@claudia_ese8788 6 ай бұрын

pruning with the help of a playful cat probably doesn’t make it easier but for sure more enjoyable 🐱 . So much fun to watch, as is the whole video. Thank you.

@sf55514 6 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos everything about them. I know you hear that a lot. ❤ To all. When I saw your thumbnail picture of Diego by the open door it gave the impression he is waiting on us to watch. Excellent.

@reneecalvert4153 6 ай бұрын

Hello new subscriber. Love the work you've done too you're home, All the animals are so happy 😊 beautiful country ❤

@dragonfarmreptiles7357 6 ай бұрын

You definitely choose the perfect relaxing music to go with the calm relaxed video style

@seancoleman8528 6 ай бұрын

I find you both very relaxing

@AlisonSimonsmeier-tm1uc 6 ай бұрын

Loved that you showed us the plants that can be grown this month . Am just learning about climate , conditions here , and like you , really hope to grown all my own food . Thank you for really encouraging me to do this …. You’re soooooooooo peaceful, feel so calm when I watch your filming . Have just become a patron yea ….

@corinevink5164 6 ай бұрын

A lovely video and I think the babies missed you a lot.

@eunicehenderson9095 6 ай бұрын

I see you pulled a Nick, except I don't think you slipped on an orange. Love the black cat finally got some screen time.

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

😆 nope it was a vine that got me! careful, it’s dangerous out there 🍌

@Feeoryne 6 ай бұрын

WOW!!! Your chopping wood skills have improved greatly!!!

@glennathornhill8994 6 ай бұрын

Favourite part of my Saturday!!

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

❤️❤️

@carolbulmer8253 6 ай бұрын

Hi, Carissa and Iwan. Thank you for this lovely video. Iwan, pruning the pear tree and the grape vines were big jobs. Carissa, I really like the way that you repotted the primrose! See you next week❤️❤️

@velyndabertomen 6 ай бұрын

The cut grape vines make really lovely wreaths. Just soak them in water for a bit so that they're nice and flexible and then weave them into whatever shape suits your fancy

@ritafoster4958 6 ай бұрын

Your photography and beautiful music selections make this channel my happy little haven! ❤️🇨🇦

@kattygabby3519 6 ай бұрын

Diogo and Frankie were starring on Project Portuga!! Be well!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@thebookfairy73 6 ай бұрын

Diogos little jumps when he runs i cant 😍.

@lorrainewoodcock520 5 ай бұрын

Loved the chickens inspecting the pruned vine 😊

@janmccann8081 6 ай бұрын

Lovely video, as usual! A delightful combination of gardening, music, cats and dogs and chickens, enviable weather, and excellent filmmaking. Greetings from Devon.

@neutonrenda2303 6 ай бұрын

It looks so peaceful working outside, planting, pruning and doing the garden chores. Great video.❤

@faithvansanden82 6 ай бұрын

Another great video, nice to see the veggie patch coming on x

@rubyjools 6 ай бұрын

Sorry guys im having trouble hearing/understanding you properly this week? 🤔👂🏻 And not pansies but Primulas! Or Primrose (Primula vulgaris) will come back every year if planted in the ground 🌸

@CLFL14256 6 ай бұрын

two of my observations as well. Especially Ewan when he was explaining about pruning

@denisemeredith2436 6 ай бұрын

They look more like Polyanthus to me - they can be left in the ground.

@tess1176 6 ай бұрын

She said "these and pansies"

@ChristineKelly1000 6 ай бұрын

@@tess1176thought she said “these are pansies”

@alfrednyabango9097 6 ай бұрын

I'm intrigued by both your accents? They don't come across as Welsh? You seem to have two different accents?

@Winnie-hq5hs 6 ай бұрын

Planting peas in january! It's like a fantasy when you live in cold and windy Denmark. I can't wait for spring. Joao is such a lucky cat that he found you as a kitten❤ It's a joy to see him helping with the pruning and be a typical, happy kittie in the garden😊😊😊 See you all next week

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

I know right?! We still can’t get used to winter being so nice! Haha I’m sure he thinks we’re the lucky ones.. he’s probably right! 🐈‍⬛

@anderslindberg5761 6 ай бұрын

Another Dane watching your lovely videos.

@jeanrichardson2044 6 ай бұрын

The pruning inspector gave the purr of approval, perhaps a whisker short.......

@august2108 6 ай бұрын

Here in eastern europe we usually have snow for easter, though with the changing of the seasons (no seasons) we can never be sure that will happen, yes I did see Dioggo and Frankie in a guest appearance with Uncle Nick, I hope they did'nt lose any socks !! Take care you two..

@jackie4286 6 ай бұрын

Nice to see Frankie for a moment. She seems less active now, but not not less loving?

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

She’s definitely less active when it’s warm, we’ll take you on a dog walk next week to show you the more energetic side 😅

@projectportugal 6 ай бұрын

Loving the music ❤ great episode guys

@SusanZiegler 6 ай бұрын

I love Iwan's games with the cat! Or is it the cat's games with Iwan?

@HeidiPriest 6 ай бұрын

Condolences to you, glad you home and the kids are back home, very strange seeing them yesterday at nicks ❤

@suzieq2958 3 ай бұрын

Hope you saved the long strappy branches for Carissa's raised beds, Ewan 😊 Edit, oh yes 😃

@lidanaude8022 6 ай бұрын

I would want to see more of your artwork for sure! You are one hardworking woman! The seeds are going to be just splendid. So nice to see how organized you are with everything! Blessings!

@jamiesmith1343 3 ай бұрын

I know it's hot in the summer, but it must be nice to plant seeds and some plants in the winter months. We have a cold season here and can't plant in the winter. My dream is to have a greenhouse connected to the house so I can have tomatoes and peppers up to Christmas, and maybe something exotic growing all year round. I am learning a lot from your gardening sessions. Thank you for sharing your journey, it's informative and wonderful fun. My mum was British so it's nice to hear your accent. Reminds me of her, she was a great gardener.

@petercarbutt3706 6 ай бұрын

Have u not thought of putting a container next to stone rebuild Finish it of like Indigo Escape Would look stunning

@64cuspofchange 6 ай бұрын

Its a beautiful morning here in Los Angeles Ca.and im still in bed all warm and cozy watching your video and feeling so happy that you guys are living your dream 😀 i love how your cats and dogs pal aound with you everywhere 👍..but now i must get up and start my day with positivity thank you for sharing your life .

@mrbloke 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story and putting all that time into making beautiful videos❤

@shannonlynne1558 6 ай бұрын

I could watch all day. 💜

@neutonrenda2303 6 ай бұрын

Looks like you have a shadow, following your every move pruning lol.😂

@barbaranielsen2888 6 ай бұрын

I love the peace and Tranquillity of your life!

@jimmyconnolly3461 6 ай бұрын

God love the hen that layed that egg.

@biddiemutter3481 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Have a great weekend and I don’t think I will ever tire of your vlogs

@kathiesalamacha895 2 ай бұрын

Love your cat

@channiere 6 ай бұрын

My therapy for the week , sat with coffee Sunday morning . Thank you so much

@victoriakopp1483 6 ай бұрын

Is it so calming watching your videos. Sorry Carissa i had to watch you fall down twice 😅. Hope you weren't hurt, but I did laugh. I always look forward to Saturday to watch you guys. Have a great week.

@Toomanydogs7 6 ай бұрын

I forgot to mention if you buy a silicone caulk for the joints on the roof it does not crack. Along with Dap water proof paint on the concrete patch should be water tight. 😊

@jimmyconnolly3461 6 ай бұрын

Bravo. That was wonderful, as always ❤️xx

@rosemaryjasper1121 6 ай бұрын

Great video, nice to see like many of us your animals like to be included in any garden adventures! Takes twice as long to get the job done but , in truth I wouldn’t have it any other way! ❤

@anniemac3075 6 ай бұрын

Good to see Joao supervising when Diogo isn't around! The yellow pansy isn't a pansy, it's a Primrose if it's single stem to each flower & a Primula if flowers are sharing a stem I think.

@susanbatho9693 6 ай бұрын

Was hoping your large egg had a double yoke! I find your videos super relaxing to watch. Love the progress on your land.

@user-gx1uq2lw8z 6 ай бұрын

I have that greenhouse. For extra shelving I put timber along back wall. Just rested the timber on the existing shelving left and right hand sides.

@celiapereira5223 6 ай бұрын

Your videos are such a joy to watch, thanks for sharing 👍💯🤗

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Very glad you think so!

@deehalpern8988 6 ай бұрын

Such happy hens. They make smile. ❤

@lindagage7315 3 ай бұрын

Looking good!

@miriammuskal5402 6 ай бұрын

I'm Always happy to watch all your progress best wishes for all the best outcomes on all your hard work ❤

@user-qx9xd1nz2e 6 ай бұрын

Love your familly, you should try plant medicinal and tradicional Portuguese teas, like "erva principe, cidreira, tilia, lucia lima", and others you can cultivate in your garden. Bless you

@TheFLYLADY 6 ай бұрын

I love the music and your calming voice!

@inabates8919 6 ай бұрын

Condolences on your loss Iwan ❤

@isolinasilva1551 6 ай бұрын

É sempre com um gosto enorme que assisto os vossos vídeos e acompanho o vosso dia a dia no meu país! Adoro. Cuidado com motoserras, machados, roçadoras. Trabalho num hospital e nesta altura do ano acontecem muitos acidentes com esses equipamentos. Principalmente cortes nas pernas e lesões nos olhos. Usar sempre proteções!

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Obrigada! 🙏❤️ beijinhos 😘

@andypayne1571 6 ай бұрын

It's amazing to see the planting your doing, I can't wait to start a few things but it's not Portugal weather here so it's patience. Everything looks so green and healthy.

@jdrew5367 6 ай бұрын

Looking good ❤

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@SonyaTainton 6 ай бұрын

Busy, Busy, Busy.......and yet so harmonious Your eye for detail is astounding! The furkids are too - love the interaction Just curious about the birds of prey. Is it lambing, calving? season?

@klbennef 6 ай бұрын

For ease of picking, some train their vines horizontally on fences...very beautiful also!!

@drawingXpressions 6 ай бұрын

The music in this one... sooooooooooooo perfect for every scene!

@margaretbacon7874 6 ай бұрын

The birds could be starting their migration back to where they spend the summer 😊

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

There’s lots of bird movement at the moment. The storks have just returned and are nesting

@csilviageo 6 ай бұрын

Bom dia, bom dia. Amo vê os gatinhos. São fofos.

@Jen-fantasyandfiction 6 ай бұрын

The cats were very interested in what was going on today.

@neutonrenda2303 6 ай бұрын

That poor chicken must've blown and o ring laying that.😂

@TheGoodlifeoffgrid 6 ай бұрын

Lovely work and video you have done so much lovely work on your land and home 😊

@barbarakloise6790 6 ай бұрын

Hi that plant you called a pansy is actually called a primrose. Pansies are totally different. Nice to see you planting! Your pets are so cute. Really enjoy watching them all.

@inekeroos9264 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely videos ♥️

@Doitgood52 6 ай бұрын

A couple of sheep would keep the grass cut for you 😊

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

One day!

@brazoliveiracamargofilho8440 5 ай бұрын

Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷....estamos d lados opostos do planeta 😊 ,porém somos iguais, vivemos e gostamos das mesmas coisas e modo d vida.impressionante,,somos realmente seres humanos irmãos.gosto muito d assistir como vivem e fazem.... obrigado por compartilhar sua vida,se estivéssemos pertinho gostaria d ser amigos...se for possível legendar em português seria ótimo. .viva bem hj e fiquem seguros..

@jotann6430 6 ай бұрын

Condolences for your Nain 🙏🏼

@janemulvaney2163 6 ай бұрын

Love your video content. Fell upon you by watching @campoutwest and now follow a lot of Portugal home stead folk and already planning my retirement! Love the calmness and pace of your work and the garden is gorgeous. Are you going to get a cockerel? Would love to see baby chicks!! Can’t wait to see the barn conversion too. How’s the plans going ? Xxx

@paesDalmeida 6 ай бұрын

what a great dive!🤣

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

🤣

@walkingyana 4 ай бұрын

My dream home

@FrankieOffGrid 4 ай бұрын

Ours too!

@deborahwhite2339 6 ай бұрын

Awesome vid as usual. Always love the doggies and kitties. Have you tried to grow turmeric yet? 🙂👍👍🇨🇦

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! We did try it in the first year but didn’t have enough patience to not eat it 😅

@deborahwhite2339 6 ай бұрын

Turmeric Milk at bedtime:2 cups dairy or dairy free, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, pinch black pepper, 1 tbsp of maple syrup or honey. in a sauce pan, over med heat, bring to a simmer. simmer for 10 min so the flavours combine. Then drink. I'm gonna try it tonight.@@FrankieOffGrid

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@nickytanton107 6 ай бұрын

Let us know what it is like, I saw nick and Andrea drying out turmeric on project Portugal 😊

@arjanvogel6444 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, from the prunings you can make new tree's and maybe also from the vines make 30 centimeters sticks and bundle them up and put them half way in the ground and wait till leaves are starting to form then if they have roots plant them out, it's always nice to be with you guys so relaxing and your animals playing around wonderful 👍😊.

@analopes626 6 ай бұрын

Hei Iwan about the pruning I use to follow this Chanel JSacadura very professional, easy and I believe he is Portuguese and sending from Portugal. He has a really nice English, with a very easy and clear way to explain stuff. A lots of cool stuff.😊

@FrankieOffGrid 6 ай бұрын

Great! Thank you!

@JudySnyder-dv5ld 6 ай бұрын

My parents used to grow the corn and peas together, so the vines would grow up the corn stalks. It worked well.