Chapter 2: Creating a Yew Tunnel in the Sunken Tropical Garden

[@judiscallan769]

Your children are going to grow up knowing their father has done all the wonderful landscaping they enjoy as adults. Amy, you're the glue that's going to hold it all together. You're both artists in the beauty of this place. 😊 ❤

[@lindamitman4538]

Marc’s wearing shoes!!! I love the vision for the garden. Hopefully the wall can be left to look rustic but supported enough by plantings not to fall down further.

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

I think it’s still sandals!

[@MrJerryoseattle]

So interesting to see Marc and Jon in the process of creating what I was recently privileged to walk through. It truly will be a very special experience to see and enjoy as it continues to evolve and grow. Marc has such a creative and beautiful vision for this special property. I’m so appreciative that you are taking the time to share this aspect of your lives in a more detailed way than was possible on the main channel. Your gift of this extra time and effort is appreciated. And, I think understanding your vision for the gardens helps me see why you make the choices that you are sharing on your other channel. The two channels together are a unique insight in to the immense tasks before you. Well done all!

[@gillianwheeler4380]

Definitely Marc is a master on the digger. So much trust. It will be beautiful x

[@alicestevens6183]

I'm loving this new channel. Great decision.

[@michellenithuama4717]

So lovely to see the yew trees in their new home. Excited to see it take shape.

[@tannisslimmon]

It's wonderful to see the grand garden plans start to take shape!

[@lizstevenson7801]

Marc and John work well together, they have the same vision of what the gardens will eventually look like. It did look jolly cold there though, Clermont is now showing he takes after Dad with big men's toys. Thank you all 💕🇦🇺

[@sabinegoetz1448]

Hello Amy & Marc 🌼 I have tremendous respect and admiration for your dedication to resurrecting the land and Chateau. I've been following for years as you persevere through challenges and successes. I'm enjoying this Lost Gardens vlog, as well as The Chronicles vlog. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey 🌼

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

Thank you very much!

[@qbm1498]

It’s amazing how planting in a different place changed perspective on those lovely 🌲 trees 🌲. Thanks for another wonderful vlog 💚

[@GoldenLady9779]

I smiled when I saw the monkey trees and palms. Well done, Marc and John.

[@kathsmith4924]

the trees look far better now ,marc is very visionary about his planting

[@shell1951]

I had my doubts when you were speaking of removing the yew trees, but the effect of the clear steppes is spectacular...

[@chrischaplin9758]

We love visiting the Lost Gardens of Heligan in the UK where a huge long-neglected and VERY overgrown garden was brought back to life over many years. The title of the vlog immediately made us think of Heligan, but this project, I am sure, will be on at least the same scale, if not more dramatic! What a wonderful vision to develop gardens as well as plant a vineyard and live sustainably. And all while restoring a beautiful chateau and raising a family, oh and not forgetting all the other buildings!

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

We were definitely inspired by that project!

[@Denika1388]

I love the old wall as it is… beautiful and stepping back in time. Bamboo can be extremely invasive! Yet sound so beautiful when they sway & clack in the breeze.

[@deniereynolds6119]

Oh Clement is such a cutie and Daddies helper. Bamboo is so invasive I’d never plant them again.

[@michaelschwaiger8071]

I’m sure Marc will find a cunning way to reign the bamboo in (maybe metal sheets or stone slabs in the ground)

[@themainer1267]

@@michaelschwaiger8071 No form of cunning can reign in bamboo. Famous last words. I pray he doesn't make that unforgiving mistake in what is beginning to be an amazing garden.

[@cheriesharp234]

I'm praying you don't plant bamboo. I've seen the results of bamboo and it's not good. Please rethink that idea. X

[@noonsunelt3191]

Yes, the future of the the planet is to be overrun with bamboo. Nothing eats it, nothing lives in it, nothing can compete with it.

[@susangladstone357]

Marc has more skill with a digger than I’ve ever seen, using it in an exacting fashion! Bravo 👏

[@nettybubba7730]

Marc is a pro on the excavator. Much better placing for the Yews. Will help make a little micro climate.

[@GabrielOsson]

Great job Marc & John👏👍!

[@michaelschwaiger8071]

That’s such a brilliant idea to use the yew trees in that way. It will create a great effect when you pass through the dark tunnel and suddenly enter a very light tropical garden with palm trees!

[@laurenglass4514]

There are palm trees and trees that look tropical in that way. So I understand there are many ways to make gardens in England and other microclimates look lush and tropical but “palm trees” is such a generic term that many of that we think about would not belong .

[@irishwoman3975]

A Yew tree tunnel, a lovely idea.

[@shirleyw8531]

I agree with John, I didn't like them up at the top theyy looked too manicured but now they look more wild as if they have always been there

[@maggirae1961]

Your commitment to the vision longterm is amazing--the difference between you two and other chateau owners I see is that you have made this your home not just an enterprise. Bravo!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love where the trees were relocated. Marc has a great sense of what he wants and how the sunken garden will look. Clement was so cute with his digger 🥰 Thanks for sharing this wonderful journey 😍😘

[@hmeyers5114]

😢 Just missed the premiere. I am so excited that my favorite chateau has *TWO* channels! I love your eco concepts, and the way you respect the history of the chateau while creating a self-supporting venture. Like Marc, I geek out on horticulture and sustainable agriculture. I can't wait to see your ponds finished. Here's hoping the machinery arrives sooner rather than later. 😘

[@RealBrunoF]

It obviously was a little colder than a video I watched this passed winter as Marc isn’t wearing his sandals! I really think this channel is a nice change of pass. Both channels are well done!

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

He is! He’s still in his sandals!

[@sandyBE]

I'm😊😊 sure Marc is enjoying having someone with the same mindset to work with

[@hmeyers5114]

@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres 🤦‍♀

[@sue7190]

If you make another trip back to the UK, try to visit RHS Wisley and take a look at the exotic garden they created about 4 or 5 years ago. It is incredible. Last summer there was an amazing crop of bananas.

[@gloriasmestad3803]

Nice to see some of the landscape plans taking shape. Will be looking forward to seeing the palm trees, and some of the other plans taking shape.

[@airenesmiler6624]

Having a digger to make the bones of the garden looks like so much fun. I love the monkey puzzle trees, my favourite. Technical note, I love the music chosen for the video.

[@katepage7505]

I wondered what type of tree those were!!

[@arabellacameron7620]

You are going to enjoy all the planning. Like the idea to keep the wall old with a rockery.

[@sandyBE]

I went to visit my son in the Uk and they r busy building up their little garden and we planted some Red Robin trees to give the bottom of his garden some hight and colur and they worked a dream just a thought to bring in some color 😊

[@kandplamb]

Marc, you are amazing with your digger. Two trees at once! I really like what you're doing. And having Amy xome out and talking through what you've done is excellent planning.

[@Tea-nOpals]

This project is going to be epic! I ❤ landscape and gardens and old architecture. Oh! and cute children!

[@johnoleary528]

Wow! Really like the idea of giant bamboo. I have great memories of visiting a garden in county Kerry in Ireland which had an extensive bamboo section. Up until then I didn’t realise that giant bamboos existed --- and cultivated for construction use in Asia. Love the line of yews, cant wait to see how it progresses. 😊

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

Thanks John!

[@pennyneal2456]

Oh you have what I call “monkey tail” trees. I was fascinated by those when I was young. 💕🇨🇦

[@valerierosato9247]

Tremendous amount of work….. but… ohhh… the outcome!…… great work Marc and John!!!!!👏🏻👏🏻🙂

[@michaelwieneke1992]

Thanks for the video, Marc & Amy. Looking forward to being a part of the journey, as your gardens evolve and come to life!

[@margotdieu3932]

The Monkey Puzzle looks so good in the sunken garden!

[@potterkelly487]

Marc’s vision I admire, excited to see it progress and grow! Boys and diggers!

[@elisabethnejedly9684]

Well done Marc and Jon. Thank you for taking us along.❤️🙏

[@ferndeen4209]

Finally a lovely channel on true garden restoration/creation! So exciting! Is that a monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) I see? What fun! I know of the yew tunnel you mentioned, how extraordinary to be able to create one. Wish you the best!

[@dotlaing1085]

Superb job..Jon and Marc…it’s an awesome project. I am loving watching the progress. Clement is so adorable ..using his digger ❤️….ah… Thank you….Dottie x

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

Thanks Dottie!

[@janeblandford852]

The videography, music and content are so good. I love what Mark is dong with these trees.....brilliant!! Mark is so good on the digger....it is like another hand....well done! Amy, I love your laugh....it is so joyful!! Thank you for a great vlog!!

[@cherylsharkey1520]

Another great video- love your vision and knowledge

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Love Clement with the shovel and his little digger! 🥰

[@denisemastromina7821]

Very exciting I am in awe of how you did all that with a digger it was like an extension to your arm .... Amazing.... and are those all the palms you bought last year I thought there were more? In looking forward to seeing the garden unfold week by week.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Marc your vision is taking shape and will be a lovely place to walk through. Those trees look so healthy and lush. You have the most beautiful land with stunning views. I am enjoying this channel and look forward to the next video. xx

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Wow that is amazing you can dig those trees up and haul them around with a digger and drop them then replant them. They do look amazing in the woods. Love pine trees. Is Clement speaking French to you Mark?

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

Yes Marc and the kids communicate in French and I speak to them in English.

[@kathyevans2968]

Everything you do is epic! I can imagine you both enthusiastically bouncing your ideas off each other! John is a great & helpful neighbour. Did Marc put on boots & gloves after everyone’s shocked comments after seeing him wearing his sandals in the snow?

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

Nope! He’s still in sandals here!

[@kathyevans2968]

@@LostGardensofChateauRosieres my husband is like that too! He’ll wear shorts though!! Every vlog, I think how you’re both so genuine & very likeable!!

[@paulettebarber7219]

Fantastic! Thinking of a tropical garden in winter is fun. I’m sure it’s going to be beautiful. And leaving some of the wall alone will add to the experience lots of plants can be worked in. Can’t wait to see the progress!

[@nadezhdabraun51]

One of my thoughts when hearing you planning the garden is having some kind of plant with red leaves. I live in South Korea, and the contrast in leaves between the Korean maples/Japanese maples and the green foliage is really beautiful. However, from what I understand both of these species require water, and I know your region is quite dry. But perhaps Marc knows of a species that has similarly beautiful red foliage that can deal with dry conditions?

[@HilarySwan-pv2oi]

What a lovely vlog, informative and very calming. Great choice of music too xx

[@DenisPeel]

This is great, really looking forward to seeing how the garden develops. I envision stately tree ferns, soft mossy pathways and epiphytic orchids dripping from ferny branches as the mist rolls through at twilight and the forest creatures come down to drink at the pond silhouetted by the last dying rays of the setting sun. Or something to that effect.

[@shirleygraham6229]

Look forward to seeing it grow. Best wishes.

[@Rbmc2611]

I get excited every time I see your next video. I love following you and progress. Can’t wait to see your vision as it progresses.

[@BarbaraatQueensAvenueTarot]

You should try a banana tree. They grow here during the warm months, are gone after frost but come back as long as they're well mulched. Also, there are some elephant ear plants (bulbs) that are pretty hardy too.

[@daynight4902]

WOW

[@janetmackinnon3411]

And the work goes on.... Congratulations.

[@lindagage7315]

It's going to be beautiful, well done!

[@kathrynturner8271]

Having the yew trees grow in a more natural setting and allowing them to appear more untamed will be much more in keeping with your ethos and create a surprise awaiting visitors in the sunken Rousseau - esque tropics. Well done Marc & John. Great vision & expertise. 👏👏 Clement will have big sandals to fill !!!😅

[@barbaraholt7957]

Love this new channel! This is going to be an amazing journey. Can’t wait to see your vision come to life.

[@mdshovel]

Clough Williams-Ellis comes to mind 🤔

[@penelopecarpenter5166]

Wonderful,outstanding and glorious,such a visionary,cannot wait for the next bit

[@barbaramurfitt6295]

Loved this vlog. Looking forward to seeing more of your plans for ‘the garden’

[@moiraeverett9860]

What a wonderful project - I can't wait to see how it develops!

[@rodolfogarcia4359]

Well Done!

[@t.n.9720]

Love the trees 😊

[@harrietdevine1295]

I completely agree about leaving the wall - it will add to the beautiful atmosphere you’re creating. Wonderful to see Marc’s ideas taking shape ❤

[@lorelebeverland5585]

WOW, you handled that digger like an expert and I did notice you did have a seat belt on. Well done.

[@brendaharrisireland]

Loved every minute of that. The filming drew me in so well. I just love your enthusiasm Marc. It’s also great to see your project progress.

[@Randy8923]

The garden is going to be beautiful. I enjoyed watching your plans coming together.

[@marilynwade9448]

I love the natural look of your forrest.

[@sallyscanlan7269]

Mark you are so inspiring, I am off out into my garden 🪴

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

It will take a while but it’s developing nicely ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alexmoses2177]

Two people do so much and an experienced assistant must be good for psyche and collaborative working. Must confess to wondering what would becomecof the removed yew trees. -. Now I know.... Brilliant! ALEX XX

[@susanmcconnell6041]

Marc is getting very skilled with that little digger!!!! 😊

[@Sciayam]

Marc, you are skilled with that digger, amazing that you can replant such big trees. I will follow to truely understand your vision, best of luck

[@angelavorhees5946]

Marc, love seeing your visions for developing the gardens. I like the idea of leaving the wall crumbling somewhat to make a natural looking "ruins" to plant around. Clement was totally adorable, as he always is. Spotted some of the palm trees already in place. Wondered where they had gotten to. Great job.

[@diannechapman5856]

Very clever work on the machine, Marc!

[@sth.777]

I can't wait to see how the gardens develop! Marc, you mentioned perhaps planting bamboo in your tropical garden; isn't it an invasive species? I know from other areas in the world where bamboo is a plague, hard to control. I don't know how/what it would do in your climate zone - it might be cool enough to keep it in check, but then I don't know how hardy bamboo can be.

[@aprillanders8018]

Loved watching this episode!! My husband and I always bought run down farms and brought them back to life ! It is very rewarding!! I love working outside more than in of house. My husband and I used to be farmers. Great job guys!! Lots of love from Tennessee!!!

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

I can't believe you've renovated more than one farm. I think this one will be enough to kill me!!!

[@miajoyce11]

😅ambitions abound-good luck-should be a wonderful parodies one day

[@melissaspeirs1204]

Love your sunken garden. It will look magnificent in summer ❤

[@jdrew5367]

Well done Marc! In time we will see your wisdom. Love the lush pine trees. Thank you

[@Daytona2]

That must have been a satisfying rearrangement 😊🌲 As I love garden archaeology, I'd be interested in the land use over the centuries. Although I think you mentioned before that it was just vines & then forestry ? Was this the old driveway, or was that somewhere else ? Perhaps weave answers into future videos. Love the font that you/Adonis have chosen.

[@rudymazar5266]

Great ideas .. it is super that the big trees can be transplanted.

[@barblallier9413]

This is beautiful already,,,love love it,,and yous too from USA ❤😊

[@kimisays2040]

How about rhododendrons and azaseas by the triangle wall area by the pond (the potential rockery)

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

A beautiful video! Well done!

[@lmdyment]

Sounds like great plans. That irrigation plan will also be great to give them a great start for the summer.

[@srigging]

I would give my complete trust in Marc & his landscaping & garden visions. ❤

[@pennymay5721]

Love the monkey puzzles

[@cherylholasek2193]

Such beautiful trees I hope they take. They are pretty tuff so if they receive water they should do fine. 😊

[@rikkibiermann465]

I must say Marc, your digger skills are impressive! Rikki Biermann, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@kokoerper]

I am really enjoying this new way of telling your story--it's wonderful! I hope you gain many new subscribers very quickly. Wishing you all the best.

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Will be a very interesting feature; how will you train them to curve over? If I understand the tunnel effect properly. Ahahahaha too funny that Clement doesn't get the gloves and it didn't escape me that this was January and your in sandals!

[@genelane2243]

I heard you mention giant bamboo as a windbreak. Think twice, or thrice, before proceeding. It will spread faster than you will ever be able to keep up with it.

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

Don’t worry we’ll be installing bamboo barriers and we have a digger to pull out any invaders pretty easily!

[@dianeparry1260]

Wow, you make this look so easy. 😊

[@jerrielindsey5939]

This departs from your vision. I would love to visit a place that highlighted rare, imperiled plants of your region of France. Like to see these works unfold.

[@LostGardensofChateauRosieres]

It in no way departs from our vision, which is to be diverse, ambitious and create a sustainable and beautiful estate with historical reference. This ticks all of those boxes!

[@tinamcdonough9910]

Just found your garden vids so will be binge watching a bit. I remember you from Channel 4. Very interesting idea for a tunnel and I love your Monkey Puzzle trees. Be careful with choosing bamboo plants as they can overrun and destroy buildings, walls and other plants. Personally I would choose something else.. X