82. My Yard!!!!!

[@jrpipik]

I come here for the legendary bassist, but Lee is such a warm, welcoming presence, I end up loving these non-musical videos just as much.

[@TC-ef9dh]

I'm just the opposite I don't even play the bass and I still come here every day

[@MelissaThompson432]

Right? Lee is such an old friend, even if you've never met him....

[@williamzeigler8760]

I absolutely love your back yard and your dogs. I'm a dog person too.I'm a musician also and have been since the days of my school band and I'm 68 years old. Love you bass playing.

[@2listening1]

I live your car and trailer coolers ! 💛💛💛💛💛

[@notbraindead7298]

Your property reflects your sense of art much the same way your music does. The very traits that your music has, your yard has. Color, movement, excitement, beauty, serenity, passion, hard work. I see it all in your yard, as I hear it in your music. Thank you for the guided tour.

[@RickBeato]

Beautiful Lee! Giving me some ideas for my backyard :)

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

heck yeah you're down there in that big A. got to get you some peach trees growing Rick..😋😋

[@m1nn1s]

Nicely controlled fig tree, done some 'pruning' on one of those a while back.. 🌿💖

[@sharonj8758]

Thank you so much for inviting everyone into your beautiful yard. What a quirky, tranquil & welcoming environment you have created.....reflective of its owner. You make everything so interesting; a born storyteller. A wonderful musician, raconteur and human being. I have gained so much from watching your videos. Thank you. xx

[@Tethys213]

What a beautiful backyard. I'd never leave home.

[@loucontino4804]

I worked all over Manhattan for 30 years and many a day never even got a chance to get out of a building for a bite to eat. At 60 I'm outta there and love every minute I get in my backyard. Just to hear the birds sing is a joy of life.

[@kathykay2010]

Thanks for the tour of your oasis of love and life! I love your dogs Lee. We are grieving the loss of both of our dogs Jazz and Journey to old age last month. It's good to see you and your dogs happy and well. Thanks for the music too. Blessings to you and your family...

[@lelandsklar6363]

kathykay2010 It is so hard losing our dearest companions. Lost Mr. Peabody and Chumley last year. Miss them every day.

[@kathykay2010]

@@lelandsklar6363 Oh...I'm so sorry about the loss of Mr. Peabody and Chumley. They are all so precious and unique and when they leave they take a large part of our heart with them. I know our beloved pets are pure spirit and their spirit does survive bodily death so we will see them again. Knowing that gives us comfort that, "They are not gone forever, they are just away."` ~kk~ Hug your pups for us Lee. Take care dear...

[@edwardkenny2356]

You'll never need professional therapy... your yard provides that. My wife and I also have been in the same house we bought in 1976. Thanks for the tour, Lee. It's beautiful and comfortable.

[@victorhawkins3461]

Sheesh, Mr. Sklar, I feel more at ease with life simply having watched this vid. Thank you!

[@MarkBlevis]

Wow! Amazing yard. It looks like a great place to chill and be with your thoughts and/or with good people. Thank you for having us over.

[@grapemac]

What a sanctuary! Love how magical you have made it!

[@tonyspada2744]

My Yard is My Sanctuary.Every morning I get to get out of my studio and play with my lawn,and plants. It is as you know very satisfying !! Beautiful Garden Lee :)

[@5chevin5]

I have watched every minute of every video, and being a bassist it’s been a privilege to watch closer how you play. With that said, this might be my favorite so far, a peek at your corner of the planet is a pure joy to the day, thank you for sharing.

[@ethnicmusiclover]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful space. Love your Knuckleheads. They are adorable treasures. Love dogs.

[@RonHeusdens]

Now that we know how your yard looks like it’s kind of miraculous that you still get your daily videopost done☺️

[@lactobacillusprime]

Absolutely love the cow statue :) Your yard is other worldly. Amazing colours and very well kept. Kudos!

[@davemcfarland775]

Don’t be surprised if my wife shows up at your front door with her suit case...😂 Her absolute favorite type of garden/ backyard. Well done!!

[@perfumetherapie]

Wow, what a treat! Thanks for giving a glimpse of your oasis 🙏❤️

[@MistaSCARY]

I spent yesterday in my backyard in the sunshine ☀️, doing some early spring cleaning, and some bird watching while reading the book of Hebrews in God’s Word. It was so Peaceful 🕊 You have a lovely backyard. ❤️

[@incub8]

Thank you, Lee. That was a privilege to have you share that.

[@redhaegar]

So, this is how one of the best bass players lives: with cattle and dogs.

[@uncledavesbadbass]

Holstein's I believe

[@sebawake2000]

The ones that stayed away from drugs....

[@chybug1916]

Wow, what a beautiful space!! Thanks so much for sharing, I have a whole new appreciation for “yard work”😊

[@StewartRocco]

Beautful, Leland. Our yard is our sanctuary, the best therapy.

[@larrybyrom8711]

I think I'm starting to understand Larry a little more after seeing this. He drives me CRAZY about the details of our yard. I guess it's a musician thing about being a perfectionist. LOL Thank you Leland and God Bless your Wife!! LOL

[@joeperry9814]

Beautiful. Having been laid off has also given me a lot of time to spend in the yard. Has also been my mental haven. Being a therapist and musician it provides the perfect setting for mindfulness and musical activities for the family and the neighbors.

[@EphemeralProductions]

This dog sculptures are CUTE!!! I love them. :). Great backyard sir.

[@AlexandreTasca]

It must be very cozy to look at this garden on a rainy day in the afternoon or on a cold night with lightning and thunder.

[@johngalt1361]

Not much thunder and lightning in LA, although there is occasional fire and rain, and sunny days that I thought would never end.

[@debvalle7466]

I think my blood pressure went down watching this. Such an extraordinary labor of love! Really beautiful, and Marcello and Rosanno are abfab 💖

[@moongroove]

This is such a 10 minute lil "cup o' tea -stretcher- zen" experience. Highly (throat clear) recommended. Thanks for calming me down today, Lee. Peace.

[@crasheenarino]

When I grow up, I wanna be one of Leland Skalr's Basset hounds. That garden is unreal. Well done.

[@downmattp]

Yard doesn’t really do the beauty of it justice to British ears until we see the amazing gardens! Birds providing a nice background musical accompaniment.

[@jackybrown3917]

Another day in paradise for you every time you go out there trimming. Thank you for sharing not just your music, but also your home and your wonderful boys. As always an absolute joy.

[@samuelhawkins6064]

Looks so tranquil no wonder you lived there 40 years a great place to rest the mind I'm sure

[@JustinHenderson0]

Lee, I know this is four years after you posted this video, but I must commend you for this. Your attention to detail translates from your musicality to your horticulture. You have a beautiful home :-)

[@glennturnbull8568]

Lee, in England, that’s a garden! And it is a garden, lovely.

[@andersglemne1955]

Dear Mr Sklar, Thanks for a fantastic posting.Your videos has taken me through the covid in an easier way and this last one is soo nice as well as your backyard. It goes without saying that your music videos is world class and the stories related to each and every one of them fantastic for any music lover .Keep up your postings please

[@HrSamstag]

All I wanna do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes, Rosanno. I really envy you to have an orange tree in the middle of a garden, here (Austria) this isn‘t possible. It‘s really a beautiful garden.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I lived in Florida, and I had a neighbor with a garden full of camellias and gardenias upon which he lavished the same kind of attention Lee does on his lawn.... As long as I didn't touch his plants, I was allowed to enjoy his garden, and I did. (He didn't have any Fiberglas or concrete livestock, however....)

[@davidmarais1048]

Man, what a paradise! Not only an exquisite bassist but an Olympian green thumb too. Stunning, Lee. You have a beautiful home, Lee - so deserved - and its lucky to have you as its caretaker!

[@alisagarbrick6347]

The yard is amazing and of course I LOVE seeing Rossano and Marcello :-)

[@gregmackinnon3663]

What a lovely garden you have! Loved the story of the fig tree :-)

[@deborahsmithzeevi7016]

What a beautiful colorful wonderland you got there! Great of you to share this retreat with us 🥰

[@baxter3998]

Absolutely beautiful you live in a garden of eden.

[@paulrevelli]

With a yard like that I could easily forget everything that's going on right now and the rest of the world outside. Just a perfect spot, Lee. You should do a house concert when things settle down. You know you want to! Thanks for sharing.

[@ronfreeman5857]

What a lovely human being...if we were all like Lee, what a wonderful world it would be... and imagine the lovely gardens!!

[@angryshoebox]

Echoing what others have said, gorgeous yard. Perfect place to hang out during lockdown. Overall, it's better that the dogs drink from the fountains instead of a toilet bowl, lol.

[@seakevry]

Thank you for the tour everything is beautiful.

[@NesconProductions]

Beautiful! You've certainly earned it. Best wishes!

[@paulpulati9613]

Thanks for the beautiful garden walkabout! It was great to see another side of you.....wonderful. As another gardener/musician, I was blown away by your 'project.' Such an incredible place to live and work, and so well-deserved. Thanks again.

[@MattTee1975]

Was totally looking forward to this. It's everything I hoped it would be.

[@kathiehenderson1851]

Oh, Leland, I finally see your yard. What a paradise!! I love the way you care so much about it!! So many beautiful areas, and all the colors, it’s absolutely dreamy! Yes, you need one of my Plumeria trees!!!

[@binkydognose]

Paradise. Well done and well deserved. I can relate in that my humble yard has absoluitely saved me for the past several years.

[@dldave1978]

This whole Covid mess is insane but I love getting to know these musicians I’ve admired since I was a kid a little bit better. Thank you!

[@seanmcgeeney4570]

First and foremost Lee, You have really made my day, as I thought I was the only eejit that cuts around with a pair of scissors! Hahaha In my humble opinion, nothing does a better job. Your lawn is beautiful. I love the boy's water feature drinking bowls. Our two boys have a large fresh water container to drink from, but they insist on drinking the water from the pond, which I'm just waiting for one of them to fall in, especially Gordon the Lhasa Apso. He outstretches that much, that he's literally balancing himself on his paw nails to reach the water. I'm surprised he hasn't fallen in a long time ago!! Your oranges look wonderful. Thank you so much for giving us a tour around your stunning garden. My very best to you and Maureen, and the boys, and I hope you are all safe and well. Blessings from Ireland

[@jeffdavidson7860]

I just found this gem. Wow. What a garden! You are quite the green thumb. Very meticulous care of each and everything that grows here. And those dogs!!!!

[@michaelgregory2231]

I've driven past your place on a few occasions and always wondered what the grounds looked like with all your immaculate attention and now we see! Your fastidious nature permeates all you set your hand to and the results are excellent! My wife is cut from the same cloth and our back yard here in Sacramento is a much smaller version of yours, with many elements in common. Thank you for this wonderful view!

[@jessicabailey6792]

Maybe one day do something on your movie posters. I see Laurel and Hardy and Audrey Hepburn. Would be fun to see more.

[@drdr76]

Beautiful, peaceful back yard!

[@arpeggio62]

Mr Sklar , I am a professional Landscape Designer and I have to tell you what you have there is Magnificent , Coruscating and Stunning Landscape . As I always say " It's all in the Maintenence " Keep up the Great work . I have Always enjoyed your music work for many Years . God Bless you Brother ! Cheers , Anthony

[@timclissold8585]

Such a warm and charming man ,a real gent, wish I knew you personally and jammed together ,👍🏻👍🏻🖕🤘🥁, legend

[@SicilianDream]

Amazing yard, Lee! And the «goofballs» are the cutest pair 😊 I treasure all your posts, and this let's us ”get to know you” on another level. You come across as one of the most simpatico dudes in the business, with a lot of grace, heart and humility. I've had the pleasure of hearing you in concert with Toto in Norway, and hope to see you again sometime. Btw, I’m a hot rod buff so hope to see yours when the radiator shop reopens! 🏁 Take care and stay safe 😊 Best wishes for you from Lars in Trondheim, Norway 🇳🇴

[@denverbroadway7916]

How nice - thanks for sharing Leland👌🏻

[@owenr7398]

It may have already been mentioned, but it seems fitting that a bassist would have bassets!

[@ron3040]

Hi Lee, Thanks for sharing your beautiful stories, perfect bass lines and now also your beautiful garden. Like many I'm looking out for your daily posts and it only gets better every day! Please do come over for a cup a coffee next time: You've got friends also in the Netherlands 😉 Love ya man! 😎

[@futsaldino]

Beautiful yard Leland! 👏👍 Understand now why your always in your yard! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🙂

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

I’d call that a garden, if you want to see a yard I’ll show you mine here in Liverpool England lol.

[@dinoschachten]

Woooow. That's really soothing, idyllic, peaceful, lush and cozy! And it looks like a TON of work, too...

[@Kurtis-Schubert]

"The yard is really kind of the dogs place" Spoken like a man with his priorities in order.

[@dilbertleadbetter8481]

Your back yard alone is so therapeutic Lee, I would spend all day out there weather permitting.

[@01yojimbo]

Great back yard! Shows the work and love. Thanks for sharing!

[@daledassel5658]

Yard work is somehow very relaxing and peaceful. I have two doxies that provide ample entertainment. And the squirrels add to that too. Im 65+ now, so I do really enjoy that time in the yard.

[@garymonteleone1731]

Leland- You’ve made a beautiful oasis in your backyard ! That is exactly the yard I want except with a pool. Beautiful. Well done sir. I’ll bring the cheese and baguette.........thanks for posting !

OMG.....Persimmon, fig and orange trees? Spectacular flowers and an explosion of incredible colours. This reminds me very much of where my family is from in Italy. Of course, Marcello and Rossano are like two little Rembrandts and finish off this masterpiece. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. This was most enjoyable. Cheers from Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦

[@lornestein7248]

Absolutely Stunning - The colors just explode. Enjoy this time off. You really made it beautiful. Congrats!

[@woozi4u]

Your Bassets are beautiful! They look so soft, too. Such shiny coats. Bassets are the cutest puppies ever on the planet!

[@ivanisrael4442]

Lovely place Lee. I can see why you spend so much time in your happy place.

[@rk41gator]

Nice little house and estate. I can't imagine the wonderful conversations that have taken place on those patios. Such a very pleasant environment. I have some friends who will love this horticultural adventure. Thank you.

[@RGP0503]

The yard is absolutely gorgeous! I had a basset hound once and she “followed her nose” everywhere. We were constantly tracking her down. Amazing work. I love the orange tree. “Just another day in paradise”.

[@musicismagic3001]

Oh I LOVE the pooches and the backyard is absolutely heavenly!

[@permaquilter9111]

Love the yard, LOVE the dogness!

[@peterboyle2711]

Love your garden, its beautiful. My wife trims the edges of our lawn with scissors also.As usual a very calming and informative video.

[@AllanKoayTC]

Bass Gandalf's private Shire.

[@brianjohnson8918]

That's a 'yard' like Mt. Everest is a 'hill'. Complete with urban livestock! What a work of art.

[@nattarg]

What a lovely place to be! I would love to see a tour of your hot rod when its done.

[@andytaylor5476]

Absolutely beautiful home, garden and dogs! No wonder you are working on your yard all the time! Everything looks so well tended. Thank you

[@mariaroncalli863]

What a labor of love! How beautiful! Bravo!!! I wish I had a bit bigger a backyard for my 2 dogs to be able to run around like that... but they are content just the same and this video has inspired me to make my backyard as nice as possible! I have always wanted to have a weekly musical neighborhood evening, where we would gather just to sing and play together (Covid-19 permitting) and if I manage to improve the yard maybe that’s where it could happen!

[@dividedsky77]

Beautiful yard!! I completely understand how a place like this would be good for the soul. Nothing better than connecting with nature and surrounding yourself with beautiful plants. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@johnpick8336]

Little wonder that your hands are worn outr taking care of this beautiful space never ends ? Thank you for sharing

[@Empyrean55]

A beautiful garden and beautiful home! Thanks so much for sharing another passion of yours with us?

[@TheChrist117]

Lovely! What a beautiful space to be lockdowned in. Your bougainvilleas - wow. At least with the cows in the yard, you're ok for manure then? Thanks for sharing this, Lee.

[@aseainfo]

What a beautiful sanctuary to enjoy when you are home. Just watching this video allowed me to calm down and center. I really like the personality you gave the yard. All the way down to the pink flamingos. Also, that hammock looks amazing so be sure to just enjoy it sometimes. Thank you for taking us on a journey through something other than music that really sings to you.

[@PeerHond69]

That's what i call a lovely garden!

[@jessicabailey6792]

Cute doggies! Love the plants. Beautiful and peaceful looking space.

[@MrBielok]

Yep! Your yard... Love it. And a Laurel and Hardy poster... My kinda place

[@thomasmorrison3279]

Beautiful garden. I can't believe such a legendary bassist is this down to earth. Great job. Keep putting out the videos.

[@Zombie-Tog]

Just beautiful....my kind of “escape” garden...well done! 👍

[@Chakirisan]

That is a full time job taking care of all that foliage... Plants are such a zen activity, tactile and so rewarding when they flourish. Amazing yard, thank you for sharing.

[@joepalooka2145]

HI Lee from Canada. Beautiful home and garden. I love your friendly guard dogs---- do they lick the burglars to death?

[@chriswalker5979]

Thanks Lee. Lovely to get see your garden. I enjoy the irony between your rock/grass grooming and your well-kept, but certainly growing-right-to-the- edges beard!

[@cirestamey9243]

Your home is absolutely beautiful!

[@brentheathersimons7042]

Truly beautiful! I think I would just hang out in the hammock with the pups! :)