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Welcome back to our outdoor laboratory, Simple-Earth! In this episode, we make some strides in preparing for the new cabin. First, we secure some chemical anchors on the completed piers and precisely measure out the sill beams. Our trusty TLB visits, saving us some back-breaking work by transporting soil to the pier foundation area, though I still need to manually spread and compact it. Getting the backfill done, before we start on the building is key (access reasons) We also take the first steps for our main cabin build by measuring and clearing a designated area. As a bonus, the TLB helps us initiate regeneration efforts at the “clay mine,” where we aim to capture water runoff, topsoil, and seeds to (start, at least) rejuvenate the land. Join us for episode 2, in this series of building the bigger picture on homestead. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on our self-sufficient farm journey! Tags: #SimpleEarth #FarmBuilding #SelfSufficiency #Permaculture #CabinConstruction Patreon members get extra stuff, and early too. It also helps me create new videos! https://www.patreon.com/simple_earth
A New Homestead Build - Ep2 - Anchors, Backfill and Tiny Slice of (Water) Earthworks
Welcome back to our channel, Simple-earth! In today’s video, we’re excited to take you along on our journey as we shift from our original earthbag dome plan to a more practical and sustainable approach using logs and solid wood. Patreon friends, you have access to a longer, 2.7K version of this episode. {Also welcome new friend member, Hein). Life on the farm is all about adaptability, and sometimes that means making tough decisions. While the earthbag project has its charm, we’ve realized that it demands a considerable amount of time and energy—something we need to balance with our everyday responsibilities here. Safety is a priority for us, and we’ve recognized that building with earthbags comes with certain risks, especially when we’re juggling so many tasks. Join us as we unload sand, mix concrete, and construct footings and piers, all while sharing our insights and experiences along the way. You’ll catch a glimpse of our friendly visit from a cobra, reminding us of the vibrant life that surrounds us. Plus, I’ll check in on the clay mine oat site to see how it’s progressing and share a sneak peek of some secret plans we have in store. We appreciate your support as we navigate these changes and strive for self-sufficiency on our farm. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us on this exciting adventure of growth, learning, and embracing the unexpected! Thank you for being a part of our journey! 🌳 Patreon friends are really the only thing keeping me going; thank you for the support. More info at https://www.patreon.com/simple_earth #simpleearth #selfsufficiency #homestead #cabin
A New Homestead Build - Ep1 - Piers in Progress, Oats and Cobras, too
Join me for a calming tour of our farm following a refreshing rain! In this episode, we revisit the shadenet tunnel for its second season, designed to safeguard our vegetables from birds and frost. Some goat compost, cleanups and no-till work. We also tour back to the dam, for an update, and look at what's happening at crop circle 2 while it was in hibernation under oats. As always, your feedback is invaluable! If there’s a specific topic you’d like me to cover in future videos or any questions you have, please let me know in the comments. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the journey towards self-sufficiency! 🌱 https://www.patreon.com/simple_earth #simpleearth #selfsufficiency #homestead #offgrid
No-Till Survival Grow Tunnel, Hibernating Crop Circle & Post-Winter Dam updates
Join us in this wild ride as the Klein Karoo throws its worst storm winds our way—record breakers, they said, but we survived (mostly intact). The new goat enclosures took a hit, so there’s a bit of impromptu fencing repair, a dash of creative wiring, and a lot of muttering under my breath. And let’s not forget the real kicker: the welded gates that fell apart like a bad joke. When it comes to DIY, it's become clear—if you want it done right, best roll up your sleeves and do it yourself (or else watch your gates wave goodbye in the wind). To unwind from all this madness, we take a trip to Hein and Mienette's place of "Going Galt" fame for a cozy pizza night under the stars—because what's better than pizza to bond over off-grid disasters? Join us for the chaos, the repairs, and the camaraderie. Who knew surviving the Karoo could be this much fun? You can find Hein & Mienette at https://www.youtube.com/@Going_Galt Please consider signing up, to support the channel in a significant way: https://www.patreon.com/simple_earth #simpleearth #selfsufficiency #homestead #pizza #goinggalt
Battling the Karoo Gales - Goats, Bad Gates, and Good Pizzas
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