Off Grid Paradise: Permaculture Living in a Jungle Food Forest

We are sisters, Julia and Anastasia — caring for a regenerative farm on Bundjalung Country on the East Coast of Australia. We have a dream to build a self sustainable future and regenerate the land for generations to come. Join us as we learn to build, farm, garden, and care for the animals and land.

We live and farm on the land of the Arakwal and Minjungbal people of the Bundjalung Nation and these practices of regenerative living, agriculture and permaculture owe their roots and theories to Indigenous knowledge — they have been practiced by Indigenous People around the world for so many years. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Country we live on, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waters. We thank them for protecting this rainforest and its ecosystems since time immemorial.

Music by Josh Lee Hamilton
"Heart is Ready Instrumental", "Golden", "With The Wind" and "No Fun"

0:00 An Off Grid Paradise
1:19 Permaculture Gardening
2:56 Visiting a Banana Food Forest Under the Cliffs
4:43 Planting a Cover Crop
6:16 From the Rainforest to the Sea
9:22 Planting a Tree and Cuddling Goats
11:21 Banana Extinction and the Role of Organic Farming
12:26 The Farmers Market on the Beach
13:29 An Exciting New Project

[ricardochong]

I remember when Anastasia gave up on using the shovel, now I am glad to see your duck pond dream come alive again. Today, June 25, I turn 70. Never had children but if I did, I would pray that they had turned out just like you girls. All the best to you.

[innerpeacewithdenise]

Oh thank you so much for taking us this time to the Byron shores and market. Having lived there for 12 years and now back in England, I have missed that place so very much. The market was still in the old field where the new bus stop now is when I was there.
Oh my heart! I am so very grateful that you bring Byron and the surrounding rainforest hinterland hills and its incredible sounds back into my world. Though I love where I am now, it fills that Byron shaped gap in my heart again, I have so much love for the land there. It truly is so very, very special.
Biggest of hugs to you 3. I have so much gratitude in my heart for you all. Thank you 😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️

[carlyhampton]

I have been a fan of your videos for quite some time, but don't think I've ever left a comment 😄 I love what you guys are doing on your farm and how you are inspiring people all over the world to live a more slow and sustainable life connected to nature ❤ 🌿 I feel so motivated by your videos, not only to be more eco friendly, but also creative, to elevate the quality of my own videos and making content that has a positive impact on the world 🌎 thank you for all you do 🙏🌻

[dannybrown]

Another excellent video with my morning coffee.
I love how you express appreciation for the aboriginal people in your videos.

[MrGaryCampanella]

I always appreciate you acknowledging the indigenous people who care for the land from time immemorial. We should never forget.

[carlsutherland]

SO peaceful, Julia it's good to see you working in the video.

[IgorOcash]

does my heart good to see young people doing actual physical work. This is so rare in the US that I just had to point it out and applaud it.

[hubertnicolas]

Hello Anastasia, Hello Julia. You are already the goddesses of the forest. But you are also mermaids of the ocean. It's nice to see you had a rest for a while by the sea. You are working so much for your farm.
This video is really interesting because it show a real technical meaning to help the soil the be healthy but in respect of the nature.
And it's very important in the way you want to grow your project.
Good job, as usual, and very always very artistic.
I believe that you are really becoming two very exceptional women by the way in which you carry out your project.

[matt_aviz]

As I was making breakfast and watching this while the sun was rising here in my little neck of woods in Florida, toward the end with the aerial views I could hear the birds singing, I started thinking, "Wow! She really captured that audio so well. It sounds so realistic!" Then, I realized that because it had rained last night, there were more birds than usual tweeting in the trees around my home, adding to the effect. 😄

[franklaferriere]

The beautiful ladies of the land are back.

[robertnewberry]

The beauty is overwhelming. Always amazed and a little envious as well.

[mannybravo]

Hello, y'all!🪱
Have a terrific winter, Julia, Anastasia, and mom!
It's great seein' y'guys take care of the mountain!
Sending best wishes!

[ma]

Your videos keep getting even more beautiful than they already were ☺️
They make me so calm, happy and excited about living close to nature 💚🌿

[donwestbury]

I have a hard time believing you two live such a wonderful life. You two are beautiful both inside and out with talent in your arts that are amazing. I would pay to vacation with you two for a week and live like you do.

[sofieeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

I absolutely adore the calming vibes from each video but especially this one🌈 and the fact that you never forget to voice how important it is to keep doing our best when it comes to bettering our planet. Oh and the duckies are gonna love the pond🦆 i am so exited to see the final result. Keep doing the amazing things that you are doing - Sofie from Denmark

[treasurechest]

I had relatives that farmed bananas near Murwillumbah many years ago. They may have known your granddad. Beautifull part of the world. I like your attitude to the land, well done.

[markwojama]

Precious beings taking care of a precious land of a precious world 💚💚💚🤗🤗🤗

[acecarroll]

I am always amazed with you and your sister. You two are so beautiful and so natural. And you love the nature thank you so much love to you and sister

[dragoivanov]

Great natural paintings and two tireless and talented, you love animals in one word caring about everything. GREETINGS FROM BULGARIA!

[locxon]

when i get home after a hard day's work when i watch your videos i feel peace and relaxation, listening the birds, the music and your voice. is stunning i love your videos i send greetings from SF CALIFORNIA blessings !!!!