The Chateaux Walled garden RESTORATION.
Bonjour à tous, this week the family continues with restoring the walled garden. Now the wall has been rebuilt the next job is to restore the capping stones along the wall, but with so many roots that had destroyed the wall its now gong to be a easy task.
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Your mum is an absolute legend. She works so hard and takes such pride in everything she does.
She really is! She needs a wonder woman cape!! 😊
Epic she is!!
Right? This woman is a prize! Also I have a dachshund who hangs with me in my gardens digging, digging and more….well you know. Such fun doggies. Everything is looking beautiful you hard work is really very visible and just think what these grounds are going to look like in the years to come. Absolutely your pay offs will take a while but all worth it.
I was thinking this while I was watching. She definitely deserves a drink and a bubble bath.
💯 came here to say the same thing. I give her mad props. She does more work than some men do. Sorry to the men here, I don’t mean to offend.
Please Mum, remember to take care of yourself also. You are a great example to your family with the work you do tirelessly. I am saying you are not as young as your son so please take more breaks and dont overextend yourself so you will be around for the end of the project.😊😊❤
The other day my son and I were talking about how far technology has come in our life time and how we can both enjoy things we never could have, when we were younger. I never thought I would be watching families and couples restore chateaus in France and become so interested in each individual, as if they were close friends. You are also personable, admirable and extremely hard workers, whom I have become invested in. Amazing job on the walled garden so far and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for it and your family.
When I started watching the channel, at the beginning I had a feeling that Tracy wasn’t so ‘into’ the project but, wow! what a wonderful woman she is! I love her enthusiasm and hard work, she looks to be enjoying the whole experience. She deserves an award. She’s an inspiration to us all. Loving all the vlogs and seeing the progress. ❤
So cool seeing Jonathan now able to drive the tractor 🚜 on his own and enjoying it too!! He’s getting so tall!!! He’ll be as tall as Terry in no time.😮😮😊😊😊
When this was built, they had dozens of hands to get the job done. You all have done an amazing amount of quality work. Bravo! (Tip: When planning the garden, use flour to lay out and adjust the paths in advance. It's cheap, environmentally friendly and easy to visualize.)
Thank you. Great advice. I was thinking about how we were going to do it 😊😊
Good point made about have more ppl to do the work back then. That idea of the flour is good too.
@Ashley Waters flour is great unless it rains, a spray can, znh colour, is more permanent if necessary Also look at Aberglasney Gardens here in Wales as they have set out beds with a square shape turned into a diamond shape They have edged their borders with small posts 2' high plus sturdy wire threaded through, and grow pears and apples on this. It maximises the growing area. Good luck
It's wonderful seeing the Chateau, so long sleeping, finally coming back awake 。 You all are doing a fantastic job bringing it back 。 👏👏👏
Thank you Ian :) 😊
Exactly, Ian!
İts like an "ode to the house"
Terri, your mother is a beast! How proud you must be of her. Her commitment is unbelievable.
Dear all, my back was aching just watching you bent over and lifting those heavy slabs of stone. I don’t know how you aren’t super sore after all of the heavy work you’ve been doing for two years now. I admire all of you tremendously. The walls are a huge part of the chateau gardens and they look beautiful. Congratulations on getting this big job completed. Hugs xx
Stephanie Garomon -- I know exactly what you are saying. I was sitting here watching them moving such heavy blocks and thinking that at any moment someone was going to throw out their back. Moving such heavy blocks of cement not engaging the abdominals properly and bending the way they do can cause serious trouble to the lower back. I hope they have some sort of therapy at least once every two weeks. The kind of work they do is very demanding and there are just four ppl doing everything. Such amazing family working together on such big project. I can only admire them all for their resilience and determination.
The walled garden is coming together so well. You're all a credit to young Johnathon giving him responsibilities and allowing him to do his part. It's what instils good team and work ethics. Well done. xx
Ive never seen a woman tackle man size work with such enthusiasm. Credit due to you Tracey you’re unbelievable. Lucky Terry having you as his ‘Mam’
Dang! Now I can never ever walk near by or see an old stone wall like yours,thinking of you and all the sweat and tears you've putted into the wall. What a job you did. All of you,even Louis who's laying and walking everyone in the way.Patrick who's digging wholes had the time of his life,surrounded by loved ones. I bet after this job you all slept very well.
I just love your family and how you all pitch in. I know you have heard this so many times but it does make me so happy to see such a dedicated family who give their all for the good of each other and for all of your viewers as well. I for one really appreciate all of your hard work and I look forward to seeing all your new videos each week. Your Mom needs a medal Terry. Maybe you need to treat her to a big vacation and a relaxation for all of her hard work! Cheers to you all....
Delightful video. I love your enthusiasm and pride in all you do. Your laughter together is infectious. The wall is a huge accomplishment! It looks so good. Tracy, you are becoming a French Chateau restoration legend. What an example you set for the next generations! ❤️
Thank you so much Noreen 😊
All those bird sounds in the background. What a paradise ❤
Love love the opening shot! the grey cheateau stones, & darker grey roof tiles against a perfect blue sky is STUNNING! CANT WAIT to see luscious green carpeting the walled garden., & To see it all framed by your GREEN Tree leaves....A MONEY SHOT for sure!
The hardest working family on KZhead, just amazing!
To think of how far you all have come in the past 2 years or more, it is absolutely amazing all that you all have accomplished. I love to see you got some sun and color back in your faces, but most of all, I love seeing you all smiling from your hard work. Tracy, you are a power house all in your own. Johnatan, you're a great tractor driver and supervisor. Paula, you are incredible as well. I love you all and wish only the very best for all of you. You are all in my heart for keeps.❤
I am so impressed, again. The dedication and physical effort is astounding . Tracy you are an amazing woman. I loved to hear that Jonathan was going to get to drive the tractor again. He’s growing up right in front of us. I keep thinking that he will know every inch of the chateau and what it looked like before the restoration, and carry that experience into his adulthood. Can’t wait to see the garden go in! Love to be a part of your family. 🇨🇦🥰
Thank you Lois 😊😊
You 3 are amazing and we can't forget Jonathan and Patrick....the diggers! The walls will go down in history as will everything else you have accomplished and are working on!
Your videos are a high point of my week. I feel like I am right there with you and even find myself talking to the screen as if. Manual labor is what we all could use more of in these chaotic and stressful times especially working together on a project like your family is and seeing concrete progress. I think the sun is a bit stronger in France than northern England...cream. You all are so impressive, each with your own talents. Tracy is a wonder.
Your muscles will have muscles moving all that stone. There's another pile on the next level down - oh my - that's a lot of stone to move. Next job is a big one.. Get out the loungers, fire up the bar-b-que and enjoy your hard work thus far with the beautiful view overlooking the freshly laid capping stones. I can't get over the amount of work you have all accomplished in past 4 months. amazing!
Your mom amazes me! 😮 The garden is a blank canvas waiting for its colors.
Cheers to SUPER MUM!!!!!!❤❤❤Tracy, watch out for your back! Can't believe what you get done, day after day. Your boys need to give you a spa day. or three, or five hundred. This château would not have gotten where it is without you.
Great job on the wall. You are all an amazing team. Jonathan is getting tall. He’ll be a Jack of all trades living at the chateau. Congrats on another project ticked off the list 🎉🎉🎉Thanks for sharing 😍😘
I certainly enjoyed this video without the intro and lengthy outro, more substance, less fluff. I laughed when I saw Jonathon on the tractor, it brought back memories of summers on my Grandparents farm. Nothing builds confidence faster then driving a tractor at a young age. Way to go, Jonathon. :)
All of you are amazing, what you have accomplished is unbelievable. I can hardly wait to see Jonathon's garden this year, I am sure you will need a restaurant on the property for all the produce he is going to grow. All my love to all of you.
Thank you so much Shirley :)
Thank You Shirley S
Fact...it is much easier for me to watch this restoration in Syracuse New York , than to actually be doing this back breaking work you do. But You do a perfect job , no matter what you tackle as a family. This will be beautiful when you are finished . God Bless You .
What a team is this family - incredible! No task is too great for any of you to tackle and what wonderful results are happening every day. As one who owes my fair complexion and red hair to my Scottish and Irish heritage, I was watching you Tracey and Terry, working out there in the sun and saying to myself how come they don’t get sunburnt? And then! - the next morning revealed that you did! Sympathies from one who knows how that feels.😅🥰
Thank you guys I love watching all videos
My favourite part of your videos is that I find myself laughing along with you guys as though I'm there and part of what's going on. I'm not sure if you guys realize how much your channel is needed right now in a world of chaos and frustration and panic. Not to be dramatic, but just taking a break to feel like we are part of what you are doing I think must be really therapeutic for a lot of people. Part saving a château, part helping humanity 😁 Not too shabby.
Thank You Andrea😊 we would love to share this wonderful life with everyone even if it is only on camera xxxxx
Thank you so much Andrea 😊😊
You are so right Andrea!
Yes, I agree. I so look forward to each video and am really loving seeing the progress and each complete “just job” getting ticked off the list. I loved the banter in the early morning this morning to finish the last 5 stones and the video :). You are all doing so well. Thank you so much for sharing. I, too, look forward to a little respite from the busyness of each day that your videos come out to quietly share some time with you all.❤
uw mama is zo sterk als een beer hoe die vrouw nog kan werken ongelofelijk en steeds met een lach op haar gezicht jullie zijn een geweldige hechte familie hoe jullie samen werken en vooral genieten van elkaars gezelschap
Tracy is such a gem! The wall looks wonderful, great job. It's so nice to see Jonathan...he looks so grown up driving the tractor. Thank you so much for sharing, have a wonderful rest of the week! Take care of yourselves, stay well! Lots of love Kathy x (Ontario, Canada) 🌿🌿🌸🌸🌻🌻🌺🌺🌼🌼🥀🥀🌷🌷
Prenez le temps de Bien récupérer après tous ces efforts. Take your time. No rush. Do not get exhausted. It is still a very heavy work. Bravo for everything. 🌹🌹🌹
I’m so inspired by your energy and enthusiasm I live for next videos and accomplishments. Rock on we are behind you . ❤❤❤
It's great to see the stage now set for the installation of the plants and hardscape to bring the garden back to its former glory. Looking forward to seeing the final product.
Thank you Clay 😊
I did not realise until recently that comments help the youtube algorithm, so the more comments the better. An easy way to help this hard working family.
I didn’t know that. Thanks for mentioning.
Amazing! Well done all, but especially you pair! Mother and son what a team! Xx
Thanks Sue 😊
That garden is looking great. Everything is coming along nicely. You are all so inspiring, especially Tracy!!! She is amazing! She is always working hard and always has a smile on her face. She is a real asset to the Chateau. Lots of love. From Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
🙋♀️ Hi there from Australia 🇦🇺…. Just respect you ALL , I’ve never seen such a hard working family & doing such a Stella job to boot. Jonathan is a force to reckon with 😂….he must be the hardest working little man there is, so excited & eager to get in & help & does such a wonderful job at whatever he sets his mind too. You rock Jonathan 😘😘😘. Love you ALL . BIG hugs 🤗 to Tony . 😘
Great job everyone! The wall is beautiful. The garden is becoming beautiful. Blessings.
You’ve done such an amazing job of restoring that wall. The capstones look fabulous. Such hard work, but you’ve done it! Very inspirational-especially you, Tracy! 🎉🎉🎉
Hello to you all. Although it’s physically harder you are all getting more physically fit. Double the benefit of all your hard work. I just did a lot of DIY projects for my daughters and grandchildren’s home. I absolutely love the process. The final results are so worth all the efforts that you can’t help but….smile on.
Wow what an awesome accomplishment by all of you , from a absolute mess to a blank canvas almost ready for the garden .. well done Jonathon for learning the skills to drive the tractor, you are helping by playing a big part of the renovations 😊 .. I would love to see on the very last room being finished in the Chateau that the outside bell upon the Chateau be rang in a form of celebration 🎉 x here in Australia 🇦🇺 we say slip, slop ,slap, seek, slide ... when the 🌞 is out .. slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, slap on a hat , seek some shade and slide on some sunny's 😂😂😂
Fantastic job you guys! Terry, your mom is truly a force of her own when it comes to working. I hope she enjoys hot bubbles in her beautiful cottage bathroom, she deserves it! As for Johnathan, he is learning so much so fast and looks grown up on that tractor. I know Patrick is always there if holes need digging! ❤
Thanks Michelle 😊
You all are precious! I'm so excited about the garden!
Hello All, I have to say, as much as I enjoy seeing the projects inside taking shape, it’s so good to see you all back to work outside. With so much done inside and out and still so much more to tackle, I don’t know how you guys decide what comes next! You all have my admiration for your tenacity to tackle what may come. Here’s wishing you all another successful spring and summer with whatever comes next! Get yourselves a big, big bottle of sunscreen to protect yourselves. I let that slide in the past too and am now paying for it! Best Wishes!!❤
Looks like Mum is losing weight! Looks good, must be all that hard work!
I love how the English get sun burned the second the sun shows up for more than two minutes a day. Garden's starting to look stunning.
It looks amazing, what a big job but then you three only have big jobs.
Another great job. I'm in awe watching Tracey lifting those enormous slabs ...
Brilliant job everyone 🤗👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🍻🍻🍻🍫 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
I love walled gardens You'll be able to espalier the fruit against the walls
🥰 I feel guilty watching you work so hard while I sit back with my feet up. (I was a librarian & prog. manager) I so enjoy seeing Jonathan out there working & driving the tractor, with a happy smile 👋😊 Congrats on the rock work, it looks like it's always been that way... which is an art in itself.👍
Jonathan so cute on the tractor. What a wonderful life he is living
The background music is beautiful and so evocative.
Every time one of you use the phrase “crack on”, I smile. With all of your work ethic, you are all the epitome “crack on”. So, keep cracking on and your loyal viewers will keep cheering you on. The garden already looks glorious.
Thank you Shelley :) it’s just something we’ve always said 😊😊
@@ashleywaters7198 I know. Many people say it but they just don’t do it. Your family walks the talk in spades.
The wall looks wonderful, great job! Now you can really crack on with the garden! Stay hydrated so that you all can stay healthy, too!
I am in awe of the way Tracey handles those heavy capping stones. She is mighty!
You are all amazing with all you've done for 2 years battled the cold wet the living condition I've done it and it's hard work , we picked the worst year to move on our land the gound was solid frozen . Pipes froze no water but you have to carry on other factor's in you're life you have to go though , you look back and think how did we do that you're amazing and hard working . You've done so much and you've made a big difference along with a new life in another country , I don't speak much but I love now you've turned two buildings into you're home . It can take a toll working so hard the worst has been done and the future is looking so good , it should get easier you tackle everything with such zest it's sometimes hard going , but look what you can do as a family and I'd get some stuff planted vegetables and grow fruit the ground should be perfect not been used . You're produce will help run you're ingoings everythinng helps , people could pick their own fruit supermarkets will soon be finished and it's back to home grown with no pesticides . You'll be able to feed you're family and sell to people to help them we get worse before we get better but you'll need to grow , keep up the work I enjoy watching you and young Jonathan what you are teaching him is a beautiful life for the future just magical close to nature my love too you all ❤❤❤
The whole lovely thing is coming together! The wall and the leveled terrace are looking so good. Once planting is done it’s going to be majestic! And the drone shots showing the chateau looks so much better. It’s the the windows, she’s looking prideful, not tired and worn.💖💖💖🎉
I just went back to view one of the very early vlogs from 2 years ago as I had forgotten what the garden looked like at that time. Ash was tackling the trees that had seeded themselves and therefore had to be removed. (I have to say Ash was quite the hottie working those green bib-overalls.) Just remarkable the transformation that has been made in the garden and ALL of the chateau and cottage.
Tracy and Terry had done amazing job on the capping stones It’s wonderful to see Jonathan driving the tractor 🚜 The journey of the Chateau so far has been amazing and carefully preserving the history of the Chateau. Stay safe always Sending y’all some West Central Texas love💜
Fantastic job everyone 🥰🥰🥰🥰
What a team Terry and Tracy the wall is looking amazing. Such physical work and the result is stunning. Great video
Great work Tracy and Terry with the able assistance of Ash, Paula and Jonathon! The edging looks fabulous and now Jonathon is levelling the garden ready for garden layout and planting. A well deserved accomplishment. ❤❤
That was a huge job. Very impressive!
The chateau is beautiful but it’s the gardens that are magical ❤ Looking forward to the garden restoration.
You guys are amazing! The chateau grounds are well on their way. The garden you have planned is going to be so beautiful and a soft counterbalance to all the stone in the walls and building.
Thank you Melina 😊
Jonathan is looking pretty grown-up on that tractor.
Dear all, we have both been travelling in Eastern Europe for a while. So haven’t been able to make any comments. Have just watched the videos of the stone facing on the wall and the videos of the walled garden. You all just amaze us, everything is coming together as you planned. Ash,sorry about the washing up gloves, but after the appearance in the apron when you cooked the first meal on the third floor, we have decided that we can’t compete with that!! We send our love to you all and a special hug for Tracy( she is such an amazing trooper) xxxx🙏🥰🥰
Haha. Thanks Anton :) 😊
The amazing determination to get done all the jobs done you all tackle ,shows in everything you do. I adore the curving staircase up the wall.
You have all done such a brilliant job with the hardscape. The chateau feels like it's finally getting framed properly and able to lift its head high. The vision of how it will look is becoming clearer. In a couple years or so, you'll all be gathered below the gardens, gazing up gobsmacked at the beauty you have all created as the gardens come into their own. Lovely, lovely stuff to look forward to. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much too! 😊😊
Love the "Wife Beaters" vests(that's what we call them in Canada). Come on, let's see the Tan evidence😉😉 You three are just unstoppable. Looks beautiful. 🍁🍁🍁
Awesome job Tracy and Terry! It’s always a wonderful relief when you get a project completed, now you don’t have to worry about it and can move onto the project. Great work all!! 🎉
Fantastic work guys well done it looks amazing .
I love everything you are doing. Hard work doesn’t faze you and you always look like you are having a great family time. That wall is amazing 🤗
I know that I’ve stated it before, but I am absolutely amazed at the work that all of you do with no “real” expertise in any of this stuff. I watch several channels like yours and I love how all of you simply “crack on” with what needs doing. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Paul :) 😊
Fabulous restoration 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
What a lots of wonderful memories Jonathan will have.
Thank You So So Much Madeline J
The difference is absolutely astounding. I thought I was the only one who sunburns in 15 minutes. Ice packs and aloe ❤
What a huge bit of work!! It looks lovely, and I can't wait to see the next steps in creating the garden. We're doing a bit of stone work ourselves, with pieces about a quarter the size of those capstones, and we find them quite heavy! Tracy is an inspiration! Love Jonathan's smile as he drove the tractor.
What an Amazing Impressive Lady Tracy is she is Certainly not afraid of Hard Work 👌👍❤️❤️, This Garden is Coming Alone So Wonderful Well Done To all of you , You Deserve Your Beautiful Purchase, Yes I Remember What it Looked like the Day you Drove in 🙈, Now it’s 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️
As you were finishing the cap stones, I was getting chills. Beautiful end result.
The garden will be rather marvellous. The granite is something else.
Another project well done❤
Yes your mom is amazing. I love the music in the background. And yes I look forward to Wednesday.I appreciate how much work you put in all your videos.🇨🇦
Ash got a nice tan 😂 I can’t imagine mowing that lawn 😣 great work all ❤
Thanks!
Thank you so so much 🙏🥰🥰🥰
I always love when you all work on this side of the chateau as it is visually my favorite side to see. .... and it is just coming out so beautiful!
Well done great job Jonathan doing great too ❤
Go Jonathan go. Loved seeing you drive all by yourself. What a young man. Great job to all. 🎉
A lovely day but I think some sunburn medication might be needed for those shoulders!😳 Terry and Tracy are such a loving mum and son team! Their laughs are so contagious🤗 what a change getting all the capping stones (slabs) set in place. You are an unstoppable force. Super to see Jonathan driving the tractor just as uncle Ash taught him!
Amazing job well done everyone.... thanks for the journey of following your learning about bringing the chateau back to life in many ways cheers Debz from OZ
The wall is beautiful!
Your vision for the chateau is coming together more and more each day. Congratulations on another job completed. I am impressed that you were able to find all the capping stones. I thought some might have been buried in the dirt or broken. The garden walls are looking awesome.
My my Johnatan is getting big on the tractor can't how fast you grow Terry your mom is a superwoman always there helping with a beautiful smile Terry welldone it look amazing Love hugs and kisses Johann South Africa ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Johann :) 😊
Way to go Johnathan you rock on that tractor young man looking good.😊❤
The wall looks fantastic and I loved the inspiring music you played in the video. Once again a job well done!!!
That wall is beautiful, what a tough but professional job you have done. Hats off to your mum she is an inspiration! I love this chateau and following you.