Transforming the Grand Gardens of Chateau de Rosieres: An Exciting Delivery
An unplanned purchase makes us put aside the Coach House Restoration for a moment to focus on a very exciting delivery.
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Watching Mark with his delivery was like a little kids in a candy store. Typical little boy enjoying the trucks and dirt. Feel better soon little ones so mom and dad can get sleep! Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦
I was so excited ! This, "bargain" will change the landscaping in a beautiful, unusual way. Marks vision and excitment is catching, your humour enjoyable and of course we adore your precious children, even the peacock was impressed ! Love your videos and your family. Well done !
Ah thank you Bonnie - this is a very lovely comment.
The joy on Mark’s face as those palm trees were being unloaded says it all!🤗🌴
He wasn't even that happy on our wedding day!!!
They look like Red Bud trees. I love the sound of the wind going through the palm trees! I hope they take! They are beautiful! ❤️
Thanks Karen! We hope they do too. You're close on the Redbuds... Ours are actually Judas Trees, Cercis siliquastrum, whereas the Eastern Redbud is Cercis canadensis. In French they are known by the nicer name ‘arbre de judée’ which translates as trees of Judea - a place they flourish. Arbre de judée grow really well in our area but they’re very slow growing so it’s rare to have specimens as large as ours. Because of where they’re placed, their size, our climate and the history of the gardens at Rosieres, we know that our magnificent trees are several centuries old.
@@Chroniclesofrosieres wow! Several centuries old! Magnificent! They really do make a statement, don’t they? They are beautiful!💕 BTW, congratulations on getting your videos out at all….with those two beautiful children always in tow. I find them fascinating, and your property and surrounding hills are amazing! Thank you for putting in so much effort.❤️
@@karencurley4293 I planted a Forest Pansy tree. Cercis Canadensis. An absolutely magnificent species.Quick growth over 6 years
I hope the palms are self cleaning and non fruiting otherwise you will have a stinking mess at your main entrance
What a great video. Marc was like a kid in a candy shop. I am so impressed with the driver’s help in getting the forest off the truck. And I’d say the peacock voiced his appreciation for all the excitement. Best day ever, he said. 😃
Glad you enjoyed it! The driver was so nice and friendly. And I think the peacock was a little bit jealous of all the attention going on the trees and not his beautiful tail!
@@Chroniclesofrosieres 😆 the life of a peacock….good luck getting your trees happy and healthy. Looking forward to seeing the exotic garden area.
Cercis are the beautiful pink trees, Judas tree common name. We were crying laughing at the tree delivery…oh my word😂😂😂😂😂
WOW. What amazing trees. Marc’s smile says it all. Love your sense of humor regarding Marc’s last minute additions 😂😂😂 Can’t wait to see them all planted. Hope the kids feel better soon and everyone gets more decent sleep 😴 Thanks for sharing your excitement. It’s contagious 😍😍😍
Rosemarie I long since discovered that a sense of humour is my only option when Marc is let loose with plants…
Mark’s joy is wonderful! What a smile! I can’t wait to see the amazing results.
Plants make him so happy!
Those trees are going to look amazing and add another dimension to the chateau grounds! :) Clement is beyond adorable! xx
You are the greatest!!! I love watching the two of you interact with each other.
Camion parti! Bless him. 🤗 If anyone can get those palm trees looking less sad I'm sure it'll be Marc. The kids are adorable btw.
This was so funny watching them wrestling those trees! I really laughed when the peacock cried and then that crazy tropical music played and ended with a roster cry! 😂😂
Loved the vlog.. One of the few without a load of drone footage! Just simply daily life, and your wonderful sense of humour!
Thanks Karen! We’ve just fixed our drone and I’m learning how to use it 😂. Sorry. I think we kind of need it to show the layout and scope of the estate as it’s hard to picture otherwise. But don’t worry we won’t film everything with it!
@@Chroniclesofrosieres I love your drone footage, I vote for more 🙂👍
Love Marc's grin the whole time he was faffing with the palms. He is so pleased with himself 😁
Isn’t he just 😂
Exciting!! Can't wait to see where they will be planted. The children are so adorable.....take care and hope all will be feeling well soon. 💝
Thanks Jane!
The kids are so adorable! We love seeing you all so happy. Love from Australia
That was really exciting to watch! Mark was completely in his glory. Looking forward to seeing their final placements.
I was also gasping along with you Amy when I saw those trees swaying like that! They are a lovely addition to the grounds! Well done Marc 👏
Thanks Anais!
We call them Judas trees here in Greece. I'm loving the palm tree action! Marc is right they really add something exotic to a grand house. As they're not thick trunked palms they would be better planted in a couple of groups either side of the front of the house rather than singular. It all feels a bit bonkers and wonderful in the right way!
Glad you like it! Good thoughts on the placement. We’re still not at all sure!
In the USA they are call “Red Buds”
That was an incredible video Amy. I could tell you were stressed by the magnitude of the project while being totally supportive. Marc's joy and skill on the digger was matched by the impressive lorry man, who was more than able to coordinate his skill with Marc. The next challenge will be the planting! Marc and his digger will be able to live up to the challenge I am sure. All the best to your dreams.
Thank you Linda! It's great that you enjoyed it and that you're so supportive of our project! We've been trying to start the planting but the weather has been all over the place recently!
👍🍀🇮🇪🇺🇦🇮🇪 New trees 🌲 look beautiful. The trees in the background look like Cherry Blossom to me. I’d say they are approximately 130 years old
Your pink flowering tree are called red bud trees. They grow wild in the Eastern part of the US. YourS look to be very old and should be at the mature height. Love what you guys are doing.
Can’t wait to see how the palm tree will look once you have them planted.Take care, hope the kids feel better soon. Can’t wait for your next video.
Thanks Cindy!
WOW...I totally agree that Great Houses had exotic plants collected from around the planet and I think these will add that touch of historic grandeur and exotic to the Chateau. Great choice and what a bargain to boot! :D
Thank you Marisa!
I agree! There are palm trees all over Cornwall and even in Bath,U.K. so of course why not in France. The vision I’m sure will come to fruition and will be a remarkable addition to the history of the chateau eventually.
absolutely Amaya!
@@Chroniclesofrosieres you're so welcome! Very excited for you all :D
I love the joy in this video. Thank you all.
Love everything you are doing with the Chateau! The grounds and buildings. Always a joy to see you both and always look forward to new episodes.
That’s very kind of you to say - thank you Tom!
Well, it was all very exciting and I can't wait to see when it's all finished. 😍
He's so fluffy I'm going to die it's the reference to the movie the minions 😆 God bless him and his family he's so adorable
Dearest Stanley 💗🐶💗🙏🏼😇🙏🏼💗🐶💗
He lived a good, long life but will be sorely missed.
They are going to be such happy palms when you get them out of pots and into ground looking forward to seeing the end result you two are really funny together. Your blossom trees are amazing .
Thank you!
So happy you got so many palm tree! Amazing how many improvements you have made to the area around the chateau. Janice from Arkansas USA
Thanks for noticing! We do work pretty hard on it all!
I agree with Matthew below. Plant them in groups of 3 various heights of small/medium/large. I think that would look very agreeable :)
That's interesting Chris - Marc wanted to plant them in lines but I also favour the more random look.
The palms will look lovely in your landscape. I believe the flowering trees are a type of redbud tree. I am not sure of their age, but they are spectacular! What a lovely family ❤
Hello! I live in South Carolina. Looking at the trees in the background, they appear to be what we call red bud trees. Not sure, since I can't get a clear view of them up close. I found your channel by accident, and am certainly enjoying your lovely family and enthusiasm, as well as your humor! Thanks for being so real...so many people have such fake "perfect" sites! Yours is a real joy! I will have to binge watch to catch up and see everything you have already done! Much love and hugs to you all!
Welcome! So lovely of you to join us and with such nice comments! These are actually Judas trees. They’re a slightly different species to Redbud but very similar. Hope you enjoy your binge watch - let us know what you think of the old episodes (please ignore my poor editing and filming skills as I learned the trade!)
Well what a fab decision. The trees look so elegant and blend in well with the chateau. Mark looks like a cat who has licked the cream. Can't wait to see more garden plans.
Kid in a lolly shop! That’s Marc! Look at his face from the moment the trees arrive 😁
I am staring at the stunning pink flowering trees 🤠
So glad I am in a premiere viewing today. I love your partnership and work ethic. Your two children are adorable. I love LA belle france.
Thank you so much Christine! You're very kind.
Those pink trees look like red bud trees from what I can see. Beautiful. 🇺🇸🌷
This was fun to watch! Can't wait to see the trees in place. Well done.
LOL Marcs face says it all - he is so pleased with the palms. 😂 Love your background noises Amy. 🤣 I have to say they will be awesome once in place because they really do have a place in history with chateaus.
Wow the trees look amazing, can’t wait to see how Marc moves them into place.
Thank you! First we've got to work out where to put them!!!
I hope Marc isn't too insulted by my choice of words, but the entire time I was watching this, I kept shaking my head and saying out loud "He's just adorable!" "He's so adorable." "That's just too adorable!" Because that honestly was the only proper description for the boyish joy radiating off him during the delivery! Honestly, it could have been an order of the most hideously awful cactuses etc, and you would have had to laugh and agree, because how could you deny any human being the joy those plants gave him?! It would be like kicking a golden retriever puppy lol. And honestly, joy is infectious. I found myself grinning along with him even as I was shaking my head and chuckling at him. I think the joy that was created over that delivery is worth every ounce of hassle it may produce. Such beautiful delight is worth everything! Kudos to you, Any, for realizing that the amount of joy he gets is worth every surprise plant episode 🥰🥰🌴🌴😃 PS: When he kept giving you the side eye during the moments when his sneaky addition of a "few trees" were revealed made me laugh out loud. He was definitely gaging your reaction to see if he got off lightly or was going to sleep in the chicken coop for a couple days!
Loved the arrival, rolling, lifting of these going to be beautiful palms. 😄😄
This is of the most fun and enjoyable vlogs. Amy, Marc and the babies are so adorable; I couldn't stop laughing when Marc's eyes twinkle with excitement and happiness and Amy's funny commentary at the side 🤣
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This adds an exotic touch to your landscape! The pinks trees look like the Eastern Redbuds (Cercis Canadensis) we have in Virginia and across the eastern US. Love their vibrant color welcoming spring! Hope the little ones feel better ❤️🩹
Now that was exciting! I had a big chuckle watching the rolling out of those palm trees and Marc just buying “ couple more” extra small ones! Now you have a whole forest! Will be amazing when you get them into place.🥰🇨🇦
I should have known better than to let him go to a plant nursery alone!!!
The trees look like redbuds.
Nearly!
In the USA they are known as the eastern or native redbud. But We've not seen them as large as yours. Beautiful !
The palm 🌴 trees look quite nice next to the Chateau The two tall ones
Bradley don't encourage Marc - you know he'll just get more...
We live in Florida and I share your enjoyment of palm trees. I hope they all do well for you. I love to put palms in all of my canvas paintings of sunsets. 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴 The pink trees are beautiful.. I need to see them close up.
Wonderful trees , Marc is joyous xxx
I don’t know about others but I’m pretty much happy to watch whatever you film or lives, I have not much of a life due to health issues and I know there are lots of other people inn the same boat. Having videos or lives from people I follow is like a visit and I appreciate every one. I don’t really care about perfectly filmed and edited videos because invariably that means there are less videos. 😂🤣😂🙋🏼♀️🥰
I’m so glad you enjoy them. Thanks you! I’m really sorry to hear of your I’ll health. That must be tough for you. You’re welcome into our home, albeit virtually!
My guess of the established flowering trees in the background: *crabapple, cherry or redbud. The color of the blooms suggests redbud. We have them here in Georgia, U.S. Regardless, trees of this immense size and height, for any of these three species, would mean they are VERY old. Such a unique hydraulic system for the bed of the delivery truck! Ok, redbuds for the win! When Mark drove the digger beneath their branches, I could see for certain. They are MASSIVE! Peacock song! Diggers really are indispensable for Chateau restoration, as are cherry pickers. 🥰👍🏻
Who knew that watching palm trees being unloaded from a truck could be so interesting? As usual, thanks for a great video! 🇨🇦💕
It’s so funny Judy - just before I posted it I said to Marc - do you think anybody will enjoy this because it’s basically just plants being unloaded from a truck 😂. But I quite enjoyed it myself this time!!!
Can’t wait to see the trees in ground !!!
I'm so behind in my editing. They're in and I can't wait to show everybody!
@@Chroniclesofrosieres thank you !
And the music throughout is great!!
Glad you enjoyed it Margaret!
Can’t wait to see them planted! Going to be beautiful ❤️
Bless Clement.he looks so tired.
Didn’t he just. Poor little thing wasn’t well at all.
I love the addition of palm trees. I think the trees in the background you mentioned are called red bud trees in America and Judas trees in Europe and possibly 100 years old. We have a couple in our yard and i enjoy them very much. This was totally delightful. That Lorry driver certainly had his hands full along with Marc. A lot to unload there. I was like you, gasping and making noises as each one unloaded 😃. Sorry the children were unwell, hope they feel better soon. I think the peacock liked the arrival of the palms. 😂
Marc is very happy to get support for his palm tree idea! They are Judas trees yes! Slightly different species to Red Bud. And ours are several hundred years old! We look forward to showing you the garden progress!
I can't wait to see the Palm tree garden at Chateau de Rosieres; lots of fun to see the process; sorry I was not available for the chat....exciting times; glad you could rescue the little chick Amy (I rescued a bird from the jaws of my cat once!♥the children are growing and beautiful like their parents! xoxo
Exciting to see how they are going to grow and flourish!🌴💚
I know! We can't wait to get them planted!
That’s going to be beautiful,can’t wait to see it💕
Thank you! We’re pretty excited!
Beautiful Judas trees; perhaps 30- 40 years old? Anyone else but Marc would not know how to keep this lot alive; but I can see in a dedicated garden they would look fabulous
What fun for a little boy to watch a BIG truck at his own home! The palms will add an exotic touch to your creation! Well done! Hope the kiddos feel better soon!
Thanks Jill!
A lovely family and such dedication to everything in your life 😍
Thank you Michelle! Very kind of you to say.
I love,love,love the Palms❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amazing truck and unloading efforts!! Now the BIG job begins digging holes and planting!! Palm tree 🌴 🌴 🌴 Well done 👍 👋 🇦🇺
It's quite a task we have, isn't it?!
We call those flowering trees “Redbud” in the USA. There are many varieties…large and small…some are weeping. Wonderful trees.
Judas Trees in the background , glorious trees maybe 70 or 80 years old.
Aren't they lovely?! They're very slow growing around here and these ones are huge. They're several centuries old!
This is very exciting! I can't wait to see the new garden. I loved it when we added treas to our yard. Unfortunately after 32 years we only have two left of the original six we planted. The views in the background of this video...so gorgeous! Those Judas trees are so striking against the landscape. By the way, I enjoyed your live video the other day. You are looking quite svelte these days! When will you add Juliette to your intro? She is such a beautiful baby!
I’m glad you enjoyed it and also that you managed to catch the Live the other day! And thanks for the compliment - I’ve lost about 11 pounds in recent months which I’m quite pleased about. Still a way to go to pre-Clément but it’s a start!
How exciting! Sounds like a good deal on those huge Palms! Clement and Juliette are so adorable! 🥰 Hope they're feeling better. The trees you mentioned in the background look like what we call Redbud here in the States. I think they're also called Judas trees? Yours are beautiful! So full of blooms!
Thank you! Ours are Judas Trees, Cercis siliquastrum (which is a bit different to the Eastern Redbud, Cercis canadensis). They grow really well in our area but they’re very slow growing so it’s rare to have specimens as large as ours. Because of where they’re placed, their size, our climate and the history of the gardens at Rosieres, we know that our magnificent trees are several centuries old.
Pure bliss your family
Wow! Very exciting! I love palms, they're such majestic trees in their own way. I'm very lucky that they grow prolifically here in the Far North of New Zealand. I have our native Nikau palm growing wild, and several other palms of different varieties. I love the idea of a tropical garden hidden away in your grounds, it's going to be amazing! I do hope Clement and Juliette have both recovered? Clement was intrigued by that truck, so was I! What an amazing vehicle! It's always a joy to see Marc's enthusiasm for projects, and I do love your attitude, Amy, Much love and big hugs xx
Hi from South Africa.
Thanks for joining us tonight Debbie!
Just watched this episode and I agree with Les or Lee it was, they are absolutely Red Buds. As soon as you panned onto them it was instant recognition. Being from the Midwest in the states these trees are absolutely littered throughout the woods and forests of the Ozarks. What I am amazed at is the size and age of your Red Buds. They must be close to 100 years old to have obtained that height. In the Midwest,(Missouri) they are typically an understory tree so are held to an average height of about 20' max. and have a very snarled trunk structure. They are very beautiful in spring but rather messy when the bean pods litter the ground.
I don’t know whether it was on purpose by GoogleAds, but it was really funny to see a “Redbull gives you wings” ad while they were contemplating whether to fetch the digger to get the big ones off the truck. 🤪😂
Oh that’s so funny. I have had to spend a long time persuading my mother that I don’t choose which adverts she sees - that one seems just too good to be true!
Wow Lovely Trees 🌲
Good to see you both looking so well, despite the children being ill & lack of sleep etc. Summer suits you both. The tree are amazing, perhaps a Moroccan garden is on the cards…
Good idea! For the moment it’s more on the tropical side than Morocco but that could evolve somewhere!
Hi Amy, This video was wonderful!! What a treat to see this huge bounty of palms and to see Marc so very happy. Thanks for pointing out the Judas trees which remind me so much of the Red Buds which are very common here in the Mid-Atlantic of the US. I will be very eager to see how you and Marc decide to landscape with the palms. They will make a beautiful addition to the landscape at Rosieres!
Thanks Anne! Glad you enjoyed it! I went to bed with the video not doing so well but woke up to find it was quite a hit! You're right that the pink trees are Judas Trees (Cercis siliquastrum,) which are very close to the Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis). In French they are known by the nicer name ‘arbre de judée’ which translates as trees of Judea - a place they flourish.
Judas Trees or Cercis. Ce Magnifique!
Wow, amazing trees. Can’t wait to see how Marc manages to move them.
Me too! Especially because I'm likely to be roped in to help too!!!
Enjoyed very much. Removing the trees from the truck kept me on the edge of my seat .Beautiful trees. I agree the trees are at home there if they take. I pray you gave the young man driving a gratuity, He worked very hard. Great vlog!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes we definitely tipped the guy - Marc used to work in a plant nursery so he knew what it was like delivering so many big plants!!
How exciting for you all, what a task ahead too!, the tree are perhaps Tamarix and at least 300 years young.!,! WCL
love the chestnut trees.
How exciting, looking forward to seeing your progress. Good luck and best wishes to you and your lovely family. 😎😎♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you Diane!
Marc's so happy. Glad you had the driver to help. We haven't had much luck in south Texas with palms. Freezes are a killer. Good luck! ❤
These are Chinese palms and are quite hardy so we’re hopeful Judi!
Exraordinary addition. I appreciate Marc's comment on climate change identifying a rationale for palm trees living outside their usual geobioclimatic region! And your loving jibes as you talk, laugh about projects. Vey endearing. Hope your beautiful darling beans children feel better soon🌺🏵🌻🌼
Love your intro and the music - !!!
Thank you!
I just happened upon you. Great opening, something that comes out if a different era.
I have been away for four weeks without broadband , really missed you all 😄
Love the palm trees will bring a bit of the tropics to the château, Marc and Amy you have a beautiful family good luck with it all
Thanks Marcia!
Got to the end of this video & was kinda dizzy, then realized that I was holding my breath! The Big ones close to the building, look good & natural there! Great Idea getting them, which I wouldn't have realized at the nursery! (I have NO vision)
Ha ha. It was a bit tense at times!!! I struggle with vision too but Marc really has an idea for the garden!
Is there anything more exciting and satisfying than planting trees! 👌☺️
Not in Marc’s book!
I think it’s cute how much Marc loves palm trees.
I'd say it's not even limited to palm trees - the man is more excited by trees than anybody I've ever met!!!
@@Chroniclesofrosieres Ha! Have to admit he’s done really well with the apple trees! Your flowering trees look amazing by the way.
I agree about the palms . I live in florida and they are messy snd always need to be trimmed and then they get so large you have to have a cherry picker to trim them …good luck
Judas trees. I hope they grow for you the palm trees.
Your trees look like our American Red Bud.
They’re a related species called Judas trees in English or Arbre de Judeé (trees of Judea) in French. Very similar!
@@Chroniclesofrosieres Thank you for the information. I live at the beach in North Carolina, USA, and not only do red buds grow wild along our roadways, but our beach property is also landscaped with Pindo, Sago, Fan, and Sabal Palms. You're going to love the tropical feel they bring to your chateau.
Beautiful trees...love Pepper xx
Good morning from Canada 🇨🇦 looking forward to seeing you both
Hi Shelby! See you later!
I loved your impromptu live chat the other day .
Oh I'm glad you could join us Angela!