You are truly in your element in the garden. You are doing such a great job. Your strawberries are beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your time with us.

Hoping Darren is well and joining you soon

Such a beautiful peaceful piece of land❤ It's no wonder mother bird moved in. You have done so well with rejuvenating the garde

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Hi Christine, hope you're well. Thank you...I'm loving my time in the garden and feel I've eventually started making progress 👍

A tiny bird has found a tiny home to live in! How sweet. Lots of hard work Elaine, but I appreciate how you feel about you land and it’s quiet and beauty!

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!😊

Your updates from your land are so grounding and blissful. Nature is the most exquisite being 🪴

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

I agree fully 👍

@Equestrian79

2 ай бұрын

@@PensionersinPortugal The tit (bird) parent at the end of your video going in to feed newly born chicks chirping away under the wall wooden slates is awesome btw 💚

Glad you sorted car, it's definately a good old one.😄 How cute a little bird maybe making a nest, if so once eggs hatched and fledglings flown nest,look at securing the edge on each side of door. Elaine you have worked so hard in your garden and now reaping the benefits. Hope Darren Max and family well in uk. Take care. 💚

@pama.6410

4 күн бұрын

Thought she already did that.

That was great that it was a bird, not a mouse, that moved in. And I'm glad your car is fixed. I use another method to get rid of weed seeds. About a week or so before I plant & after I've pulled out the weeds, I water the soil then wait a few days. The weed seeds will sprout. Then I get a rake & drag it through until the little weeds are uprooted. The weeds are killed that way. Then I plant my veg plants or seeds. This method doesn't prevent new weed seeds from blowing in & sprouting so I add mulch, about 3 inches, so the new seeds can't reach the soil. Hope this helps.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

That's a great set up 👍

Just realized this is two months old. Are you posting videos. First from you I have seen in a while. Great work clearing the beds!

Your bread must be really good 👍 You're strong and determined to see things well done. Being by yourself is showing up all your strength and,maybe, some hidden qualities. ❤❤❤

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

So happy you’re back on the land....and on you tube❤

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Hello Elaine...keep up your positive look on life, it is very endearing to follow your progress. Much ❤.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!👍

Lovely Calming Video, glad it was a bird and not a mouse ❤ xx

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Me too 😄👍

Elaine, you are an amazing woman to be doing this work on your own in Portugal. Hopefully, this comment will reach those in the community to help you bring your lovely property back to where you left in returning to the Uk. Hopefully, help will be on the way. We love you dearly Elaine. Take Good Care of yourself. Sending you much love❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate your support, take care and enjoy your weekend 💕

Yes indeed, it is peaceful and beautiful. I like the flagstone steps. Thanks for sharing. I saw the bird go in.

Don’t those wild flowers look fab thank goodness the car is ok for the moment dear little bird are there babies too!

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Definitely 🐣👍

Lovely and peaceful glad you sorted car out strawberry feast coming soon for you 😊

Such a beautiful place. The bird song and meadow flowers are so wonderful. The black plastic will certainly break things down, great idea. Thank goodness for honest mechanics!

Hi Elaine good to see you are progressing with clearing the land you look happy it’s such an amazing peaceful place the strawberries 🍓 are coming on and that bread gosh looks delicious take care xx

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 💕

Wow, you've gotten so much done already!! Bravo! I put down cardboard over the weeds and that's helped in the garden alongside the side of my house. I get those pesky thistle weeds with huge thorns. I want the critters (raccoons, opossums and skunks) that come to visit me in the evenings to have a clear path to walk on, so the cardboard has helped them too. Your bread looked beautiful. I don't know if I'd have any self control with that bread 🍞 in my presence. So good to hear about the car. What a lovely Moma bird taking care of her babies.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Hey Lauri, I agree. I put cardboard down all around the garden beds, then straw/hay on top....it certainly helps 👍. When I make bread now, I make 2 small loaves and give 1 away....less risk 😄😄

extreme heat will kill weed seeds, I am not a fan of plastic though as it breaks down too easy in the sun...I would spread it closer to the pond to help establish things growing around it, "weeds" have a purpose, unless it is an invasive species...if you plan on planting a tree or bush near your pond you could also use it as mulch...your property and village house look great from all the work you have done

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

You've done a lot of work.😊 The bread you made, is it hard crust one the outside and soft on the inside? What kind of trees did you get? It's so nice to see you there and so happy to hear your car is OK! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸🇬🇧🇵🇹👣🍍🤗

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Yes crusty out, soft in 👍 A hazelnut tree from friends and very small orange from my neighbours garden 💕

Hi Elaine, solarising the weeds in plastic is a great way to reduce their volume. You can also make weed tea. This is great way of extracting goodness out of weeds.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Will it work with mainly flowers and grass?

Good morning Elaine. I did a ton of weeding today too but nothing compared to the loads you have done. What a joy to see another video. Your bread turned out beautiful! My sauerkraut has been on my counter for two weeks and will be ready tomorrow. I am trying Keto so I will have it with some bratwurst. I watched some videos and just bought one of those little DASH MINI “Chaffle” waffle irons (all the rage right now) and will add some sauerkraut to my chaffle mixes. You might be interested in purchasing a Chaffle Mini Dash iron for yourself. It uses 350 watts, very small, fun to use and is so versatile! I’m glad you have reliable transportation! Thank you so much for making my day, and for sharing your sweet little resident….precious. Have a good week and take care.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

I have to admit, I've not heard of a chaffle iron, I'll have to look it up....hope you enjoy your food. Have a good weekend 💕

Bread looked yummy. love watching your progress on the land. Choice of music is so relaxing.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Aww that was ahmazingg! Love your content, keep posting ❤

Muy buen vlog 🎉

My goodness you have worked hard, no one could ever accuse you of slacking Elaine! Darren is going to be amazed when he joins you, I bet he and Max are really missing you, and I bet you miss them, but you are a tough woman and getting on with it, the rain has been torrential all over the world, hope it stays dry for you to continue your work, look after yourself Elaine love from Manchester, UK xxx

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Hi Suzanne, thank you and yes we've all had quite the crazy weather. Hopefully I can get all around the garden house done by next week, then start strimming the larger, open areas 👍

Birds inside wow didn't know they made that kind of entry. Maybe better than a mouse, 😅You were brave to travel by yourself in the first place then to have car break down at home. Oh my! Your bread looked delicious glad you showed us that since you started it last video, my mouth was watering. Keep on keeping on 😊

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely message Kathleen 👍💕

Bread looks lovely well done all looking great x

Elaine ! Well done on going to Truck's mechanic , he is the best ! Breads look delish , just like the saurkraut . Lovely to see your progress on uncovering your gardens , and the little (coal) tit in the wall . Take care and see you in the next one ( greet Darren) love from Danmark ❤

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ineke, I will pass on your best wishes to Darren 🥰

Wow clever bird

Just finished watching your video, everything is looking beautiful. It’s awesome you can make sauerkraut, I used to garden can & freeze things from our garden, but never did make sauerkraut. I am too old for that anymore but nothing can compare to the wonderful taste of home grown food. Happy for you that the car was able to be fixed without costing so much. We are driving a 14 year old Toyota van we bought brand new in 2010, it has 324,000 miles but we just hope it keeps going as vehicles are so expensive now. We do have to have work done on it occasionally but it’s been a great vehicle. Wishing you a blessed week, and remember to take time to rest, relax, & take time for yourself. I understand you wanting to stay busy but life is too short to not take time to smell the roses and I think you realize that as you were talking about how calm and peaceful it was there. Hopefully Darren can join you soon.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support Patricia, I'm definitely resting between jobs 👍, I find myself just standing watching the blue tits going in and out 😄 I think some of the older vehicles are much more sound than than the brand new ones. Makes sense to hang on to what you know the history of 👍

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support Patricia, I'm definitely resting between jobs 👍, I find myself just standing watching the blue tits going in and out 😄 I think some of the older vehicles are much more sound than than the brand new ones. Makes sense to hang on to what you know the history of 👍

Could you review where you planted the loquat from your previous videos? I can’t believe the birds hadn’t eaten those lovely strawberries. You did a great job weeding the beds!

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

I found it quite easily, it's still alive, but was swamped by taller flowers 👍

A little bit of me time. Enjoy it.❤

Bread looks amazing. Looks like you have taken the rain with you. We had a lovely day yesterday then storms last night.❤️❤️

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Probably haha!!! It's rained at some point almost every day.....we have to take what we're given 👍

@minkgin3370

2 ай бұрын

It has certainly seemed more like April in the UK this week than May. A beautiful day then a wet one, then a beautiful day then a wet one !

Thanks for sharing another video with us. Quite a brutal tour de force u did in the garden. U will very soon will have it all under control again.

O pão está delicioso 😋

Am currently sitting in my friend’s Motorhome just north of Alnwick watching you Elaine. I just said ‘hark at that rain’ only to realise it’s your rain and not ours 😜 So pleased you managed to get your car sorted your mechanic sounds just the chap to call on, certainly knows what he’s doing for sure. Love to all xx

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Haha!!!! I love the sound of the rain, reminds me of caravan holidays as a child 💕👍

Super content. Yes, very peaceful indeed 👏🏻. The black plastic to cover the weed pile and yhem off should work well, considering the summers you get.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

I'll give it a go this year and try to cover the plastic somehow so it doesn't disintegrate 👍

@RosemaryS2127

2 ай бұрын

@@PensionersinPortugal I think it will be worth the effort. You could cover the black plastic with a tarp, maybe.

I would love your peaceful piece of land too!

Lovely😃

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤗

Well done, Elaine, so good to see you back. Looking forward to seeing Darren. In the old days, I drove with a spare battery and a set of jump leads!!

So happy your car was an easy fix! Car troubles are a real pain! It’s a good thing you can get away to the land for relaxation. So calming to sit & listen to all of the many wildlife you have. 💜

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

So true!

Nice to see you looking so relaxed and happy. ❤🌻

Warmth & rain make everything grow so fast, it's hard work for you getting on top of it all. Sweet little bird, fancy nesting in such a small space but perfect for her babies to be safe out of sight. Keep up the good work Elaine, & enjoy your independence for a while. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Definitely 👍💕

🙏❤️👍

Just a few days and already things are ship shape

You’re amazing 🎉doing a great job with your clean up👏. Don’t overdo yourself and get some rest in between. Looking forward to seeing your next video.

Elaine, still waiting for your cookbook. Love seeing you enjoying yardwork.❤

How sweet.🐦‍⬛

THE BIRD HOUSES YOU PUT UP WERE NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR SPECIAL BIRD. LOVE THE SOUNDS ON YOUR PROPERTY

Wonderful video, thanks for sharing. I’m loving the birds nesting. Best wishes to you

Wow, look at all that progress! You've been busy. I was the one hoping your garden house hadn't turn in to a mice palace🙈, but that cute little bird...aww, she found a cosy nesting place secured from the threats outside 🐦soon there will be baby birds💙 Lovely music Darren!! xx

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Evening Katarina, I hear them very loudly. I've been fascinated by their activities this week, watching the parents come and go... Take care xx🐣

Goodness me but you’re being really productive 😊 and strangely enough the birds here also don’t eat the strawberries 😂 I think it’s because there are so many insects 💁😀

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Hi Jane, I agree, I think the birds we get are all carnivorous, catching on the wing 👍

Bon dia from Fundao

Gosh Elaine you are getting on with the work.Your bread looks delicious and the strawberries have done really well since you cleared the weed's.Take care of yourself and hopefully you won't be too long without Darren and Max

Oh wow listen to all those baby birds, I wonder how many she has in there. Amazing. You are really getting on with the garden Elaine, I just love the sounds all around you and the wild flowers through all the grass, just beautiful. Bread is coming along nicely, looks great. Have you ever made Kimchi? couldn't believe how tasty my homemade stuff was and I was in control of how spicy I made it (mild,) lol. Look how brave you've been going off shopping on your own, sorting the car out, well done you. Love to Darren and hope he's doing well back in the UK with Max. Xxxxx take care

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Morning Liz, thanks for your support and comments, lovely as always 😊 I love kimchi, it's one of my future projects to try making 👍 Take care 💕

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good work Elaine 😁💪👌.

Great video. Very impressive how you are flying solo at this time. You are handling everything marvelously. Well done. Do you still have video bird feeder? I bet it would provide some fantastic videos.

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I'll have to look at how I can set it up and if I can get it to work.....Darren does this technical stuff....😄

Hope the birds paying rent😂❤

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

👍

The black plastic over weeds is frequently used to sterilize the soil when left for a few months. My only concern for you is would it possibly heat up enough in your heat to ignite? Perhaps check with locals on using it. Elaine, you are in your happy place in Portugal on your land. You can do this. You will find you will be able to handle things as they come up.

Hello I am in fundao where are you based regards Stephen

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Near Sarzedas, Castelo Branco, about 1 hour from Fundao

What is that creature?

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

It's a blue tit, common here and UK too. They're so attentive and hard working 🐣

How much salt for one cabbage?

@PensionersinPortugal

2 ай бұрын

I had a total of 1 kllo, cabbage and carrot, so I used 1.5 tablespoons salt 👍

@farmerconnie8172

2 ай бұрын

@@PensionersinPortugal thank you❤️❤️