Long Time Horizon's Homesteading

In this video, join us as we navigate through the challenges of a rainy season, finding joy in the beauty of rainbows and fun moments with the kids. From clearing the road for a driveway to experimenting with rammed earth techniques, planting various crops, and enhancing our chicken coop, we're sharing our journey of creating our little slice of paradise. Despite setbacks like pesky grasshoppers munching on seedlings, we embrace the learning experience and continue to grow together as a family. Our garden may be amateurish, but it's filled with love and excitement, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Join our family of 7 and be inspired by the beauty of simple living and the joys of gardening. You can follow us on: Rumble @ https://rumble.com/c/c-5523917 Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/longtimehorizonshomestead/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/semcomama1 YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@semcomama Website @ https://semcomama.co.za/blog/

Before we could start with homesteading projects, we first needed to meet our basic needs: ablution, water and hygiene. Now that all of these have been met, we can move on to other things, like building our permanent chicken run. We had a temporary chicken run up for the time being so that the chickens could range outside of their coop but it was time for a more sturdy and neat fence.

This week, we're sharing how we built our temporary bamboo outdoor shower. We crafted our shower's frame using Y-standards and rebar. Afterward, we flattened bamboo and skillfully wove them into privacy screens, securing them to our frame. The housepipe efficiently warms the water, allowing us to enjoy warm showers in the afternoon, except on cold and windy days. In addition to the shower project, we planted pecan nut trees, and the girls enthusiastically joined in on the fun and learning experience. Come join our family of seven as we embark on more adventures and navigate the ins and outs of homesteading as newbies. You can follow us on: Rumble @https://rumble.com/c/c-5523917 Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/longtimehorizonshomestead/ Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/semcomama1 YouTube @https://www.youtube.com/@semcomama Website @https://semcomama.co.za/blog/

We are back in week 2 where we will be installing our water pipeline and tap! In order for us to start working productively, we need water. There was already a borehole and a main pipeline. We connected into the main feed with a 100m pipe that lays in the veld to connect onto a tap. With a tap we can now wash up after a hard day’s work, get some veggies working and doing productive work. We get a ton of help from the kids of course. More of week 2 will follow soon. Join our family of seven on more adventures and how we get the hang of this whole homesteading thing as newbies. You can follow us on: Rumble @ https://rumble.com/c/c-5523917 Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/longtimehorizonshomestead/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/semcomama1 YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@semcomama Website @ https://semcomama.co.za/blog/

Join our family on a thrilling homesteading adventure as we embark on a sustainable journey, crafting a compost toilet before our big move! Witness the transformation of basic materials into an efficient waste management system that embodies the principles of self-sufficiency. Watch the entire process, from inception to completion, as we construct a sustainable compost toilet for our new homestead. Subscribe for an inside look into our homesteading journey! #HomesteadingFamily #DIYComposting #SustainableLiving

🌿 Week 1: Building a Humanure Compost Toilet Reactor & Chicken Freedom! 🐔 Welcome back to Long Time Horizon's Homesteading! In this week's homesteading adventure, we're rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty. Join our family of seven as we tackle not one but two exciting projects on our homestead in the Kalahari. 🚽 Humanure Compost Toilet Reactor: Watch as we build a sustainable humanure compost toilet reactor with a sturdy dry stone foundation. Sustainability is at the core of our homesteading journey, and this eco-friendly addition is a crucial step in minimizing our environmental impact. 🐓 Temporary Chicken Fence: Our Boschvelder chickens are ready to stretch their wings, and we're creating a temporary fence to give them the freedom to roam. The fence is a stepping stone; once we get water on the property, we'll be able to concrete in the permanent poles for a more robust and lasting structure. 🌞 Meet the Boschvelders: Learn about our indigenous Boschvelder chickens, well-suited for the South African climate. These hardy birds can handle extreme heat and cold, making them the perfect addition to our homestead. Join us in Week 1 of our homesteading journey, where practicality meets sustainability, and dreams take shape. Subscribe, like, and share your thoughts as we navigate the challenges and triumphs of homesteading in the Kalahari. 🌄🛠️🐓 #Homesteading #Sustainability #KalahariLife www.semcomama.co.za

🌿 Welcome to Long Time Horizon's Homesteading journey in the Kalahari! 🏡 From our earliest memories, owning our own land has been a big dream for our family. Fueled by our love for simple and sustainable living, we're sharing our adventure in the beautiful Kalahari. Life got busy, and we felt like we were missing out on truly owning our moments. Then, a few months ago, we found a magical spot in the Kalahari. Packed up and fueled by our shared passion, our family of seven is on a mission. Living in a neighbor's caravan might sound a bit crazy, but it's the good kind of crazy – the one driven by dreams and determination. Every day, we enjoy Kalahari sunrises, settle under its sunsets, and find peace in our work. Join us on Long Time Horizon's Homesteading as we share the ups and downs of our homesteading journey. From planting veggies and gathering eggs to watching our kids have a blast, each video is a piece of our story. We're not just working on our parents' land; we're also dreaming of owning our own someday. Subscribe, laugh and learn with us, and be part of our community as we chase dreams in the Kalahari. 🌄👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🌿 www.semcomama.co.za