Bealtaine Cottage ~ A Real Cottage Garden Before and After

[@amyjones2490]

We are taking 30 acres of degraded farm land and are working "with her" to make it an Eden. Its certainly been a struggle with the very cold very dry spring we are having but every moment is a joy to us.

[@timjerzyk940]

Very nice. Thank you for doing this

[@angelarios8545]

link?

[@sephanisbetart298]

Love listening to all the birds today! Thankx for the walk!

[@pianorama]

Beautiful. The birdsong and running water bringing life and more life.

[@angelarios8545]

thank you for sharing. the birdsongs are lovely! I'm so glad I found your page.

[@terryrustad1800]

A truly spectacular transformation : ) 🌟

[@stompthedragon4010]

Just simply in love with this.

[@DottieStanley]

I love these older videos so much. Jack was such a wonderful boy. I am so glad that you have Patsy with you now. I learn so much from your work here. Thanks again.

[@trudyfortenberry6446]

I could just sit and listen to all the birds

[@alisonkershaw2035]

It is incredible not only have you created a stunning garden you have extended and enhanced wildlife. Thank you!

[@susier7766]

Good morning, Colette. I love your new intro. Peaceful, gentle Mother Earth. I'll have to say "you've got that midas touch - everything you touch turns to gold".

[@yvonnebirch6026]

I am in awe of your creation with ‘Her’ . Blessings to you Colette 💕🌷

[@littlemisssunshine3338]

Ive not gone on the Internet for about a year till today. Its so lovely to see how Bealtina has grown and is still thriving 😍. You have inspired me so much you'll never know. Thank you 😊 💓. For everyone watching please watch a life changing documentary called Seaspiracy. We must respect the land and the sea for it is all Mother Earth 🌎

[@niamhfox9559]

I’m glad you can’t resist filming the plants, gardens are good for the soul even through youtube!

[@guitargirl7452]

I never tire of watching your videos Colette. They are a balm for the soul. Wonderful! Love and blessings to you and Jack 💓xx

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

I love how you paid attention to all the microclimates and different elevation and most importantly to the watershed.. You took the time to read the landscape and work with the forces of exposure water elevation, a mark of a master designer...most are too impatient to listen to the land and try to impose their vision before making an agreement with the land. Kudos Colette

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you Valeria XXX

[@claudinevandamme4809]

I loved it again, your voice is so relaxing and all the beautiful natural sounds , birds , natural streams and just nature at its best!! Bravo madame! ! Thank you so much .

[@goodshepherd3438]

Beautiful garden just gorgeous. LOVE the sound of the birds. From a 77years old lady from Canada

[@doublet8107]

Colette, you're amazing! I'm a new devotee. I am inspired and so enjoying your beautiful videos of your "Eden". I LOVE birds and their song and I don't know that I've ever heard such a gorgeous orchestra of bird song anywhere else! I've referred your site also to two other gardening friends just today. I appreciate and respect greatly your decision not to run ads as well. Book order to come. I am so grateful to you and sending you love from the west coast of Canada.

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you so much!

[@margheritafiore2705]

È stupendo sei immersa nella natura e tutto stupendo un grande saluto dall'Italia

[@dwaynecuster]

Ferns are one of my favorite woodland plants and Bealtaine has so many now. They are beautiful. And to think, there weren't any ferns when you bought the cottage in 2004. Amazing!

[@bealtainecottage]

Mine too!

[@aswinthasteketee5771]

So relaxed now 😊❤️. Thank you, needed that after a busy day. 🌳🌲🌻🌷🪴

[@bealtainecottage]

You’re welcome 😊

[@grumpy_poo]

I really love the smell of hawthorn blossom.... It takes me way back to my childhood... but being in the city and locked down I haven't tracked any down this year... Then a couple of weeks ago it came wafting over my garden..'that' smell.. from a rogue seeded hawthorn a couple of gardens away ....delicious... Your doggie goes before you.... knows exactly where it wants to go...

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

I love the sounds, so natural and clear. Relaxing.

[@martaprado6238]

Its true, Colette, its impossible not to film every detail of your paradise. Every little flower, leave, animals... each of them is a sign of Nature's gratitude for what you've done every second of all these years, just like a heartbeat. All our gratitude and joy! ❤🐝🌿🐶

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you so much!

[@doreenmaggio3624]

Good beautiful Day to you Dearest Collette and Darling Jack . Every time I see the before and now pictures well it, knocks me off my besom 🤗🌱🌴🌳🌱🪵🌿🪴🍃🍂🌞🌝🐾 You bring such Joy and I sincerely eternally grateful ahhhhh My favorite The Rowan 💚💚💚🌳Blessings Dear Collette XXX P.S. thank you for sharing the documentary it was heart felt and inspiring . ✨

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you Doreen!

[@harrytustin5260]

It has been a cooler May here in S.E Kansas and so wet. Our extended forecast is rain. We are hoping our drainage will not be interupted all could be lost, potatoes and tomatoes are major concern. Listening to you this morning is so relaxing, we pulled our chairs up close to the monitor to watch and listen so lifting. Thank You Colette.

[@bealtainecottage]

Fingers crossed!

[@jturtle5318]

How did they turn out?

[@diamondslashranch]

I’ve got some tiny green tomatoes. I’ve never used chemicals but you have taught me to follow my heart in the planting. I’ll be eternally grateful for that.

[@yolandagarza8489]

Hello sweet Colette and adorable Jack😊. The transformation is unbelievable and gorgeous, this is a good example of Mother Earth rewarding, those who love her and caring for her beautiful Land,.This is a video of True love for our Mother Earth, Thank you for sharing your love for Mother Earth with us😍😙.Love and Peace from Texas USA🙏✌🇺🇸

[@nellmanning8547]

So peaceful, so beautiful....I love it

[@elainerichards6406]

Hi Colette, it's amazing how everything grows and flourishes at Bealtaine! Wonderful to see how the micro grains grew so fast! And the bumble bee going about it's business pollinating, another threatened species sadly, how incredibly important they are! Take care,Blessings to you and Jack.

[@PleasantPrickles]

I hiked in a state park today just fifteen minutes from my home in ‘Maryland USA. I can remember visiting the same park in my childhood in the 1970s. It is gorgeous woodlands beside a series of rushing waterfalls through the bedrock river bed. I can remember going there forty years ago and droves of sunbathers were spread out all over the rocks with their boom boxes, scattering their litter and trampling the ecosystem, (they also occasionally fell into the falls and died). Today I was pleased to see that humans were prohibited from walking on the bedrock island, and instead were directed over a suspended bridge, with a sign that explained it was a fragile ecosystem to be preserved. The rocks were covered in lichen, not sunbathers. We saw lizards scampering under fallen decaying trees, and there was a tree trunk precariously gnawed to a pencil point, surely evidence of a beaver’s work. Then, of course, thousands of species of plants and bugs abounded, un-endangered by hiking boots. Hawks, geese and cranes flew overhead, and a vulture perched on a cliff across the river surveying the rocky shore. I definitely see a difference in environmental awareness in the course of my lifetime and I’m hoping it continues in the right direction. 🌱🌱🌱🌿🌿🌿🦫

[@bealtainecottage]

Yes indeed we have improved our attitude towards the importance of life on this sacred planet, but we edge more and more towards what Joni Mitchell sang about in Big Yellow Taxi. We need to live with Mother Earth, not on Her.

[@june4033]

I love listening to the multitude of birds you have in your garden.

[@pyewaket1]

Everything in you garden looks beautiful as if magic has been spread through to bring peace and serenity. 😊

[@user-ed7si9no7i]

Your spring is pure magic. I often think about your digging and releasing the water. Oh to have that. Blessing to you and yours. You are such a wonderful example to them all.

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you so much!

[@VallaMusic]

about 5 minutes into this video I had a wonderful bit of music enter my spirit - time now to compose it all out - thanks for the inspiration !

[@SimoneWhipp]

It looks so lush and tropical Colette that I wouldn't be surprised to see a parrot residing in one of your trees! I bought one of your maps today from you. It will be fun to locate all the places you speak of. Hope you have a lovely evening. x

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you XXX

[@arleneehrlinspiel5232]

What you have accomplished in the time you have had your home is amazing. I applaud how you have restored the balance in nature. Blessings and peace.

[@annvandyck3592]

Thank you so much for the incredible beauty! Big hug to you and Jack😊

[@chariklaki7627]

Dear Colette, I have recently discovered you channel, it gives me such a piece of mind, thank you so much, I noticed that Jack is not appearing in your recent video's, is he alright?

[@francisjohnson665]

Oh to live where the Cuckoo is. I adore Prince Charles . You and Jack have a good weekend too . I am into yard work. Love it . Blessings

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

If I was told that I could visit one more place in my lifetime...this would be it. I fell in love the very first moment I saw your cottage and woodlands, way back...and I have to say, the love affair only deepens with each video. I absolutely agree with you Colette, looking around the world you've created could never be boring. It just feeds my soul. To me, it is perfection. Blessings.

[@SimoneWhipp]

I watched the Highgrove Garden link that you put up Colette and was thoroughly in awe of it. I particularly enjoyed the stumpery and all the info on making plant food from comfrey and about living in harmony with nature and having nature managed wildness. Thank you so much for sharing. x

[@bealtainecottage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterkelly9102]

Hello colette. I've been watching your videos over the last few years and I am finally selling up here in England and moving to a cottage with some land in portumna. Lots of hard work ahead in the next few years. But looking forward to renovating the cottage and land

[@bealtainecottage]

Best of luck! A wonderful adventure ahead!

[@michelewhite36]

I’m so looking forward to seeing the 17th anniversary video. I have really enjoyed reading your first book about the Bealtaine Project. I must now read Silent Spring. You keep referencing it, so I will look it up. Thank you for your many, excellent suggestions.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Colette it's always a pleasure to walk through your gardens. Peaceful and beautiful. Blessings and hugs to you and Jack 💚❤

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you so much 😊

[@gwenabbott4574]

Breathtakingly beautiful Colette. Thank you for sharing!

[@bealtainecottage]

You are so welcome!

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

This is so beautiful ❤️

[@judithjohnson2111]

I saw that interview years ago & was so impressed & so amazed upon seeing his gardens & how it cares for itself. Thanks for the reminder. I want to see it all again.

[@James-h3r8l]

Such a lovely video Colette after my working day....thank you!

[@bealtainecottage]

You are so welcome!

[@wendyallen8017]

What an incredibly gifted lady you are. You have created something so beautiful.it takes a very gifted person so in tune with nature. You have created a little heaven on earth with very little money. Your garden is repaying you for understanding that . Love from Wendy in Australia

[@0204tmar]

Just happened to happen upon your channel last night. What an enchanting place you and Mother Nature have created. A haven, a sanctuary, a place of wonder. I have watched quite a few of your videos now. Truly inspiring. Best wishes all the way from the Southern Hemisphere.

[@gleebar]

Thank you for sharing. My dream is just starting as I will retire this year and start my garden. I'm getting dairy goats and chickens. You have inspired me!!

[@gleebar]

I have one problem, I don't know where to begin. 😊

[@irishcladdagh3]

LOVE SEE YOU & JACK WALKING AROUND 🐾 💚💚💚

[@lordoftheeaglesreaches3710]

You are an inspiration, I've only got an acre but we are trying to make it a wildlife Haven. Goddess bless you.

[@g.g.5516]

I love when your videos are longer, love all of them. Thank you

[@bealtainecottage]

You are so welcome!

[@KMouseff]

I"m glad you don't get tired of filming this abundance of life and beauty, because I can't imagine ever tiring of seeing it. What heaven!

[@GinaW7061]

Many thanks Colette and Jack x

[@joanneogilvie8894]

I have only just found your beautiful site and seen this lovely video. It is so inspirational... such a peaceful haven you have created. What a restful video and such a healing voice you have. I have just put in an offer on a little Irish cottage near Sligo and I hope, if my offer is accepted, I can create a such a tranquil garden, working with Mother Nature as you have. Thank you so much for such beautiful inspiration x

[@blue-green369]

Did you buy the little cottage in Sligo, I wonder?

[@joanneogilvie8894]

@@blue-green369 No, sadly, I was outbid, as I now have been over and over again on other properties. Now there are so few properties like this that I can afford and the dream is slipping away.

[@pamelahowe9138]

I love the peacefulness of your cottage and your birds singing is so nice

[@jansfield5314]

You have created wonders! Amazing inspiration to me and so many! Wonderful thank you Collette

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you so much!

[@katrinamorrison6754]

You have been such an inspiration 🌿 I have said this before, but this year I am really seeing your influence on my small plot of land. It is evolving nicely. Today I will be planting my first Cherry tree and a Jostaberry. My rosa rugosa is blooming beautifully and Mother Nature has gifted me a honeysuckle vine. Blessings ✨

[@bealtainecottage]

I'm so glad!

[@katrinamorrison6754]

@@bealtainecottage ❤

[@debbieconnelley342]

It’s truly unbelievable all the work, and beautiful improvements you’ve made to the property!!! The cottage needed you ❤️....and sweet Jack

[@patriciawagstaffquon1521]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love the bird song ...

[@Elaine-br4lw]

Everything is so alive and happy.💗

[@hattyflame3889]

Absolutely beautiful,you are an incredible lady,amazing,well done,you must be so proud.xx Love and light

[@Peggi109]

You are such a wonderful person. You take such good care of Mother Earth. I recently received the map of Bealtaine Cottage that I purchased from you. It's beautiful. The paper is so heavy and I love the writing. Your gardens are enchanted. Thank you for all of your wonderful video's.

[@joerez5172]

Your garden has so much interest. Everytime I see it I just want to explore it and see what is around the next path.

[@debramartell8531]

Thank you for such a wonderful sharing of your gardens, your Self and your wisdom, looking forward to seeing all of your videos, with blessings from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 🙏🦋🌺🐝🌷

[@lolachlih3136]

I needed this today as its raining here in new york its lovely to see these videos of yours Collette such a nice &breathtaking garden,trees and listening to the birds its sure music to my ears,soul blessings to you & Jack 🌹🌹

[@bfloy1837]

You are truly blessed! Thank you for taking the time to share your garden and passion. From Elizabeth, Illinois 🏡

[@tinaluise9308]

Back to Eden is another mind changing book

[@dawnnicholson9675]

Absolutely beautiful.. This comforts my soul too.. I love your woodland garden's Colette. Many Blessings 🌙🌿🍃

[@bealtainecottage]

So glad!

[@sandrasenergy]

Thank you for posting this. This is one of your best videos yet 💖💖💖

[@bealtainecottage]

Wow, thank you!

[@leemiller9246]

Hi Colette and Jack. Another wonderful video of a beautiful and life affirming place. Bright blessings to you and the boy Jack X

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you! You too!

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Amazing, looking forward to the 17 year video. Very inspiring work. Rerouting the stream worked brilliantly. thanks for sharing Colette

[@lulumoon9]

What an absolute paradise! It's amazing how the land can transform when we take care of her and support her. I love the concept/feeling/attitude of living "with Her," and I recommend the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, as she also expresses this idea. In her culture the viewpoint is rather than living "on Earth," we are living "with Earth." It's a beautiful spirituality very much in tune with yours.

[@heatherleahy-moonen8626]

I have just discovered your beautiful videos Colette and I am hooked. I have been binge watching for a few days now and can't stop. You and Jack bring joy to my soul. My father was Irish bless him and although I have never visited Ireland, your videos make me feel so at home. Oh... I especially love seeing the bees in your garden with their cute little bee bums poking out of the flower petals. Many blessings to you both. Love from Heather in Australia 💖🍀

[@bealtainecottage]

Welcome!!

[@kikitaube-hansen]

Your´e soothing my worries in this world. So thankful, that you put your videos about your life here

[@bakokat6982]

Colette, it is a joy to see your replenished land, and oh the singing of joyus birds! Your trees are a treasure, your love of your land and respect for the earth has created a nook of paradise on earth. I do have a question, when you redirected the stream, does it end flowing into a pond? And do you have to mind the direction the flow so it doesn’t encroach upon your neighbor’s land? Bless you dear lady for sharing and teaching others to listen to the land

[@bealtainecottage]

The direction of the stream has never changed. The work I am embarked upon incurs filling in the pond and ensuring the stream does not flow under the road and into a ditch. There are videos I have made about this...

[@bakokat6982]

@@bealtainecottage Colette, thank you for your reply, I will look back for those videos. I do save each video so I can rewatch them, there is wisdom and peace in them. I am subscribed to your channel, Blessings and love from California

[@wildedibles819]

I love red tips on new growth its so contrasting

[@deborahm6036]

Have a lovely weekend with her! Wonder-full video. Blessings to you and Jack.

[@billyjoethegardenvarietysh9264]

What you’ve done is my absolute dream! When I retire I’m planning on moving to 🇮🇪. I want to create like you! Amazing!!

[@loisalbers3348]

Beautiful! You have created a slice of heaven!

[@petrahartog5934]

I find bumblebees at the start of the season when there are no flowers yet ..and I feed them honeywater. It helps them until the blossoms provide. This truly is a garden of Eden , and I would love to see more started , Colette . I am starting on a poststamp size

[@ronalddunn56]

Awwwwwh.........loved watching your video......soooo relaxing xxxx thank you for sharing xxxx

[@2shotym]

I have just discovered your videos, and I’m hooked! I just love everything you’re sharing. Thank you so much from Northern Alberta, Canada!

[@bimperyl]

Absolutely beautiful video! Well done!

[@mariaisabelmunoz1655]

Tuvimos la primera lluvia en Santiago de Chile . Ya hace frio y la cordillera esta' nevada . Un abrazo a tan bella y magica tierra

[@MrsMMcG]

It’s only getting lovelier Colette. How lucky to be getting lettuces at this time in the season. In California we have to wait because our daytime and nighttime temps vary widely. I think putting them in the hanging baskets is ingenious! It’s my next task 😁👍🏻👍🏻 Bright blessings 🌛🌝🌜

[@wildedibles819]

Wow big change I loved the beginning beautiful being invited to go with you :) Much love xoxox

[@bealtainecottage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wildedibles819]

@@bealtainecottage yes you look so beautiful but I don't mean in physical way You can see your beautiful soul Much love xoxox

[@sheilabrewster6810]

Good morning, Jack+ Colette. It's a Lovely day.

[@shanlynwebb]

I was just telling my son yesterday how Prince Charles talks to plants and how people would laugh. And now it’s proven that nature listens Next day I see my boy outside talking to the flowers 💚

[@bealtainecottage]

Love that!

[@tatianasawant2798]

Aw..loved it😊

[@verayoung5210]

I know ive said it before, but i love your videos, the gardens look truly beautiful and happy 💚

[@OhBudel1965]

You're wonderful. And I have to thank you for keeping me connected to the western part of Ireland where my family's is from...Tubbercurry. My best regards to you from Co. Door in Wisconsin. Cheers

[@bealtainecottage]

You are so welcome

[@OhBudel1965]

@@bealtainecottageColette, if you know any Cosgrove's give them my regards from the states. They're probably family. I jest. All good blessings to you.

[@cindibednarz4474]

Collette, so pleased rot see you in person, makes the video so much more personal. Thanks for sharing

[@bealtainecottage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katieannjones89]

I watch your videos over and over again, Colette. Your garden is paradise, thank you so much for sharing it xx

[@bealtainecottage]

Thanks so much 😊

[@melissaobrien5014]

Really enjoyed watching all the life you have created the a lovely balance with nature. I got my books today 😀 thank you! 📚🌿♥️

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you for your support, Melissa XXX

[@KerryPrice-x3d]

This video was so inspiring Colette. Interesting about Charles will read the silent spring. It may also help me see this differently.Thank you🥀Kerry Australia

[@loisbanks3614]

So Beautifully said Colette. With Her. I agree, Charles has done a lot to promote Her and to me that is his legacy. Looking forward to your Bealtaine in Her 17th year video Colette. Blessings to you and Jack. xo

[@itsmewende]

It is quite amazing how you had the vision to take that empty piece of land and turn it into what it is today, it's just lovely.! I bet the neighbors are too =^) I watched that interview as well a few yrs ago and am amazed that they aren't keeping pesticides and herbicides out. I also love Charles Dowding and see how he's had problems with commercial compost. Here in the states people use it and could care less, blows my mind they don't think about what it's doing to themselves, let alone Mother Earth.!!

[@bealtainecottage]

Humankind will inevitably have to pay the price for arrogance, self-imposed ignorance and egotistical behaviour.