Growing 3 Acres On My Own... Watch Me!

Yes, I work alone on 3 acres...Everyday Life in an Old Cottage in the Woods amid rhythms from the Celtic world, West Of Ireland. Books written by Colette O’Neill include:
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[@BeeHavenAcres]

Dearest Colette, I have been watching your videos for the past few years and have never commented. We are about the same age and like-minded. I live in the midst of nature on a small farm and appreciate all of the care you give to your land. Thanks for being an inspiration to so many!!

[@bealtainecottage]

Wow, thank you

[@sueterra3911]

You have enriched my life in the best ways possible. At 70-ish I am beginning to actually love my life because I've adopted some of your views about a simple, more in tune with Nature kind of existence. Neighboring homes are VERY close by (like 30 feet away) and they all hire landscapers, so I am that crazy old lady who cuts her own grass AFTER it grows tall and forms its seeds. Neighbors don't approve, and I laugh. Anyway, what you said about doing small bits of work at a time then seeing big results IS TRUE! I'm so glad that I've finally learned that, now that I have the time and temperament to do my work with pleasure, rather than under pressure. I thank you. This video inspired me to finally open the box that contains a greenhouse kit gifted to me by my daughter. I'm stoked. (American, for excited.) Sending love and Light.

[@marianfrances4959]

Hilarious! My neighbors are disgusted with my compost bin! 🤣🙃

[@sharenp3839]

I’m one of those crazy old ladies too lol

[@victoriawitte7672]

Me too, most people n this neighborhood have lawn service people out to cut grass, edge, rake. Not me, I do all that plus trim shrubs weed my flower beds (many), mulch and plant them. I'm out there all the time working! It amazes me that people will pay someone to come in and cut what is really a small amount of grass. Then of course the lawn service people do it on their schedule whether it needs it or not. Grass out there 4 inches tall getting another trim----wouldn't want it to get out of hand! It will have been totally rainless for 6 weeks but that grass gets cut anyway and huge clouds of dust are raised in the process. I don't know about these people shelling out money, for what is undoubtedly a convenience, have for brains! I plan on going on with this as long and I can-----just seems like a sensible way to go.

[@peaceandquiet1983]

I just joined the club. Haha My yard is a hot mess with dead sunflowers and weeds. I let the grass die and put in a very beginner garden 2 summersago and learned so much since then.

[@adventuresafternoontea]

This is such a beautiful comment to read x

[@lupitamihita1261]

I’m facing huge garden chores after a year of neglect but I hear you when you say a lot can be accomplished by just starting and doing the jobs little by little and not getting overwhelmed. I saw huge improvements yesterday by pruning a few roses out my back door. The rest of my quarter acre doesn’t seem as daunting.

[@jillychandler]

I hope you enjoy doing the rest of your clearing, with the wildlife in thought, and you can enjoy each step at a time. Love from Devon, England. xxx

[@lupitamihita1261]

@@jillychandler Yes. Thanks for reminding me of the wildlife in my garden. I do try to be mindful.

[@henriettahenson]

We have a massive grape vine it was, a twig 26 years ago when I planted it... It gives so many grapes which feed the birds.. And a certain Mr ratty 🤣oh well the tree rats need to eat.. Colette I have a forty ft fig tree we just harshly prune it in the autumn leaving the fruit which will ripen next year if the birds ECT don't eat them before then 🤣and funnily enough I have a bay tree that is higher than our cottage ... Our garden is walled and I think everything is. So protected....in South West Devon .💕🙏🏼💕

[@jensummer3549]

I love that you are putting yourself in the videos more often. I enjoyed seeing the poly tunnel and listening to you narrate with the rain in the background. Lovely! Thank you, again, for another wonderful video! ❤

[@annehilton2038]

Wonderful Collette enjoy your day everyone God bless 🍃🍂🪴🍁🍄

[@JR-kz2xn]

So soothing listening to the rain on the poly tunnel and the birds singing in the background. It is all just so lovely. I wish to mention that since I happened upon your channel, I found that I have more patience and grace when it comes to what, I not so long ago, referred to as a chore. I had lost my desire to work with the land. I have since found my joy in nature again. I missed it so. Yesterday, I was moving black dirt in my wheel barrow. (Lots of black dirt) I had filled the barrow and stopped for a moment and looked at my surroundings and out loud I thanked God for allowing me to live in such a beautiful place. The colors, right now are stunning. I was just taking it all in. The next moment I grabbed the handles on the barrow to move the load of dirt and the wheel fell off!!! There laid the barrow, on its side and all the dirt I had just shoveled into it, laying back on the ground next to it. I didn't get angry at all, which was a surprise. I just went and grabbed a wrench, put the wheel back on and carried on. I think that was God's way of saying to me, "Nothing good, ever comes easy." 😂 Have a wonderful day Colette and may the wheel stay on your barrow!! 😊

[@miaj5118]

Haha good analogy!

[@bealtainecottage]

Blessings aplenty xxx

[@krazedvintagemodel]

This was a wonderful Sunday morning visit. The sound of the rain and your voice in the distance made the perfect accompaniment to my coffee and crochet. Thanks Colette and Mother Earth! Peace and Blessings to you!🌻

[@adenodeorain9771]

I feel at home when I watch these videos! I'm in my 20s and never really got on well with others of my generation because of my interests. It's so cosy here. I could listen to you chat forever, and the rain hitting the poly tunnel in the background was just perfect :)

[@amadahyrose]

KZbin has helped me fix cars, a washing machine, and various small appliances. I'm thankful for that and that it's where I found Bealtaine Cottage! ❤️

[@sarahgorsline1340]

love the rain

[@daggy1778]

Dear Colette........you enrich my life and it has already rubbed off on me because of the garden because of the design of the garden I know work very differently always with the awareness of everything for Mother Earth......Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany ☘☘☘and also my prayers go to cresslough,co.Donegal for all the people who lost their lifes by the horrible accident

[@bealtainecottage]

Such a sad event...we must all keep them and their community in our hearts at this time.

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Same here. Just take it all on job at a time. Know yourself and enjoy the work you do in the garden.

[@lyndaturner6686]

It was so relaxing listening to the rain on the polytunnel and watching you doing your chores

[@andrearenee7845]

Oh, that lovely sound of the rain hitting the roof in the greenhouse. Nothing quite like it.

[@philodowd8080]

The sound of the rain is wonderful

[@kimhayden5244]

I love your home and all you have done these past almost 20 yrs. I think since you found the faerie spring well the good ones have secretly been helping you and I think they will continue as long as you are there. What a wonderful gift you gave them and they are returning to you. 🤗

[@goldenfd475]

The sound of the rain on your poly tunnel takes me back to my days living in a Pembrokeshire long house that had an old asbestos roof. When it rained it sounded very similar and when the gales blew the roof lifted as it was sitting on the 4'thick walls, being kept in place by weight only with only a few pretty hefty rocks to add a bit of strength. I do think the sound of rain is very powerful; in fact any of the sounds water makes when it is in motion I find really soothing and comforting.

[@melanieadams9898]

You’ve really inspired me. I’ve lived in my new house only 4 months, but I’ve already planted 20 trees. You’ve reminded me that life is about more than being completely miserable working at a job I hate. Life is about embracing and appreciating all that is around me. Thank you!

[@bealtainecottage]

thank you Melanie for reminding us all XXX

[@suziethompson5890]

The poly tunnel reminds me of a terrarium, I love how everything grows all year long in it ❤️ I always enjoy your videos 🤗🥰

[@andrewhall8619]

These videos are so relaxing. I have quite extreme anxiety. Watching your videos Colette just calm me down and ground me. You do so much more than prescription tablets can ever do x

[@bealtainecottage]

Great to hear this Andrew!

[@kristydavies1665]

I think the poly tunnel has become the perfect potting/propagation place.

[@loisbanks3614]

The sound of the rain on the plastic is comforting. This video made me think of those by gone days when you would have your coffee and chat to us from the poly tunnel with Jack at your feet. It really is still holding up beautifully!

[@lauriehessler8639]

This should satisfy all the naysayers that say you don't do the labor yourself. I've followed you for many years and I know you have done all the work yourself. About a year and a half ago I made a huge move of almost 1000 miles. I wanted to downsize my house and simplify my lifestyle at last. The house I purchased was a huge fixer upper. Everything was either broken or dirty or both. When I was feeling overwhelmed I would remind myself of what Desmond Tutu said about how the only way to eat an elephant was one bite at a time. I still have things to do with my new house but I have made great progress. You're absolutely correct about breaking big task down into small manageable ones.

[@gail-elizabethengland7853]

You inspired me to go out and cut back the grapevines. So, I stopped the video and got the job done. Thank you and Blessings to you!!!

[@zoea2812]

It was so nice listening to the rain hitting the tunnel. Hope you are having a lovely Sunday.

[@LuEllen956]

Good morning Collette. The sound of the rain along with your voice are so serene at 5:27am this morning. The beginning of a relaxing New York day. Thank you.

[@bridgetannanelson6921]

How I love the sound of rain, especially when tucked up in bed at night. Your poly tunnel is about the same size as my garden... I dream of more land to plant.

[@vaijayanti_prememalcolm8160]

As we get older I’m rewilding area of our 1.5 acres

[@gardentours]

The rain sounds so nice. I enjoy working under the roof of my terrace in the garden when it's raining ☔️

[@mikeinportland30]

Peach trees are always so darned fussy so it's not you...even pampered in a poly tunnel. It's a wonder how they have survived through evolution! The one I have left drives me crazy sometimes, but it does still give me delicious peaches every year so it stays🤷‍♂️

[@amandahyde8900]

The rain sounds so calming through my headphones...

[@deewise552]

Your poly tunnel is amazingly resilient. Certainly not Chinese made! Your plants & trees are quite happy tucked in there. Good for the wrens too! 😃

[@harvesthomehermitage5133]

I love your peaceful videos, Collette. The sound of the rain, the little birds twittering, and the tinkling of the wind chimes- it was so very relaxing!

[@123uschie]

Hello Colette your comment of a job is never too big -just break it down into parts and it is always manageable is so true ,that is how I work and it makes a daunting task so much easier. Looking forward to seeing that jumper you are making ,the colour of the yarn is beautiful.

[@plantingseedsoflove8]

The white rose stands for purity and innocence. It also represents the feminine energy. Its related to intuition, the moon, the color silver and transformation. Love watching your transformation Collette. Blessings Always Dear Ones. 💚🌍💙💗💜🌛🌕🌜🌟

[@bealtainecottage]

Love that ❤️

[@rebeccawhite7448]

How lovely and pleasant to watch on a Sunday morning. Much love Collette from Kentucky 💚🙏🏻😘

[@labnurse1]

Blessings to you too. Be well and thank you for posting a video. I look forward to these every week

[@carolwhite6979]

I have always thought your tunnel was the most magical place. A bit wild and wonderful growing all sorts of lovely herbs, fruit and flowers.. a sanctuary from the storm. i imagine candles and fairy lights in the trellis, snd wind chimes entertaining the wee wrens!

[@JesseMoore]

Nice rain sound! It's been very dry here, record setting really.

[@emb54]

What a lovely way to spend a rainy day. I've always loved the sound of rain. For as long as I can remember, even as a child, laying on my bed with the window open listening to and watching the rain. Thank you so much for bringing us along. Blessins.

[@bealtainecottage]

You are like me…a pluviophile

[@lindaedwards7840]

Good evening Colette , as always a pleasure to listen to your advice. Hugs and Blessings . 🌹💚

[@sixeses]

Colette, I saw the Le Creuset tea kettle you bought at a charity shop, on sale new for $115, so you got quite a deal.

[@tbrown2302]

Colette, Last summer I bought two of the new miniature peach trees that only grow to six feet tall. This year we had five lovely peaches! They would work well in a poly tunnel which is on my wish list.

[@pamelacourtney8998]

Those are a good pair of loppers you have . Loved the sound of the rain so much that I dozed off twice while watching. So peaceful. Blessings to all ❤

[@brianrose5306]

Seems like things are growing very well in there

[@vivianking8980]

Hello Friend, I would like to say, for me, the poly tunnel is my favorite area of Bealtaine Cottage. I could spend a few nights in there "). Every space there is wonderful for sure, yet the tunnel seems to pull me most. Thanks for sharing all of you. In Joy

[@NorthernCitrusParrot]

I like the idea of keeping the filming and narration separate. It works well...

[@ruthfowler390]

I've got my headphones on, and if I close my eyes, it actually sounds like I'm standing in the tunnel... Lol.. Blessings to you too, and thank you for your video. 💕🦋💕

[@traceygodfrey6432]

I just love the sound of rain on the tunnel. So super you have somewhere dry to go and work.

[@marysmyth8288]

Dear Colette, how I loved to hear the sounds of Torrential rainfall, brings sweet memories of Home Ps: To be honest I am an enthusiastic follower on Utube , and mostly because I found your channel Which delights my ❤️ heart . And there you are again, working diligently as ever . Mary Canada 🍁

[@barbarabranstetter1784]

Love the sound of the rain on your tunnel. We haven’t had a good rain since June, I miss that sound. 🌧☔️

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

There is something so calming hearing the rain on the tunnel and pottering ...so satisfying to watch so it must be so lovely to enJOY in real life ...Blessings to You Colette!! Great hints as per usual! xxx

[@lizdaugherty5607]

Good fall morning you busy little bee 🐝 love the sound of the rain. I really like your wind spinner in the tunnel. I have been looking for one like that as I enjoy looking at them.windchimes and windspinners are my thing in the garden 🧡🧡🍃🍁🍂

[@bettecannavino4047]

Love the rain sound yes saw the white rose. To prune a peach tree where I live you prune the center branches to encourage growth to the side branches.

[@yettawat1564]

Hello! Now that the rain has finally come here in the Pacific Northwest (US) I am planning to spend my Sunday digging up the weeds from my side beds and laying down bark mulch to insulate the ground for the winter and make things prettier. I LOVE working in my yard since I've not had one as an adult until now in my mid-50s. Your channel and story is so inspiring!!! I am hoping to plant some trees for shade, beauty and birds in the next few weeks before the ground hardens. If I don't get to it, then I'll do so once the next planting opportunity comes. I just love hearing the rain on your tunnel in this video. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us :).

[@ladyTiger0714]

We must be on the same wave length, much earlier I trimmed back some sage brush, which we allow to grow wild as the are excellent for the horn toads when the burrow underneath, their primary food source are the harvester ants. We don’t used pesticides to exterminate the ants otherwise it will kill the ants.

[@parry3231]

And it would also exterminate you and the birds and everything else that you have been blessed with in the garden and in our world. Thanks for not buying poisons and using any in your life ❤ 🙏 ✨ 👍

[@amyjones2490]

It’s been so dry here in s. Michigan this fall. I envy your rain but glad for you. What a great start to the week!

[@sharenp3839]

Love the rain, send some my way! Will you put up a new poly tunnel for plants eventually? Have a lovely week.

[@bealtainecottage]

Perhaps...

[@dianestevens2659]

Your videos have encouraged me to plant more trees on my little 1/3 acre block to provide shade, fruit and somewhere for the birds. Our weather in Central Qld, Australia is very hot summers up to 45 deg C, winters are not very cold around 16 deg C. I hope to create a peaceful sanctuary and get so many ideas from your videos. I also have an older style home and trying to make it more cottage -like. Thank you Collette for sharing your lovely cottage and garden.

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

I am so glad you mentioned that exquisite white rose in the tunnel.. I was admiring it as it was presenting itself.. what a nice surprise!

[@graceinthegarden9151]

The sound of the rain is so soothing. NE MISSOURI is in such need of a soaking rain. Thank you for sharing your lovely place.

[@tinaweeks438]

I loved hearing the rain on the tunnel, I was laying in bed with my eyes closed just listening to your welcome and familiar voice and the rain, thank you for sharing, blessings to you Colette 🙏

[@peaceandquiet1983]

That trellis arbor is excellent! Iplan to take starts I have and do a privacy "wall" in front with same idea.

[@terryditchfield9494]

Hello, I love the rain. I would put a cot out there and sleep just to enjoy the rain!! I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@davidnyc487]

I love the sound of the rain so relaxing 😌

[@elainerichards6406]

Good morning Colette, enjoy the rest of your Sunday! Many blessings ❤️

[@melmcguire6099]

I just want you to know that I absolutely love your videos. It makes my day to watch them. Thank you! Blessings to you and your beautiful home.

[@sherriemachart7592]

i love the rain.. you have the most calm and pleasant voice, i just found you channel and i love it

[@foodartfreedom]

I have only been watching you since the summer and you have given me so many ideas. I have 5 hectares in south west France, most of it is going back to nature and the rest I do with permaculture. Since watching you I have decided not to sell up, I miss my friends back in uk , and do things that I want to do in your way. Thank you you are wonderful and so is the goddess of course. XXX

[@MrRoastedSnow]

Greetings from Enniskillen Colette, always a delight!

[@lisabayliss7872]

Blessings to you Earth sister. Today I have sat and watched a few of your videos and I feel blessed to have found your channel. Your home and the land you care for radiates peace, love and a soulful sanctuary. Thank you for caring so much and thank you for allowing us to peep into such a beautiful place full of wonderment and natural magic. You live as I dream of living and you're inspiring me dearly. I am lucky enough to have a home with a garden, though it's a new home and I haven't been able to break ground yet... I transferred half of my old garden in pots and planters with me and nature arrived so very quickly. I left the other half of my garden behind for the nature that used that garden as home. I couldn't bear taking it all when they'd become reliant on what I put there for them. So here I start again. It's small, but mother will guide me and we together will plant for wildlife and food. In December is when I can start and though the weather maybe against me, I will work with it to start creating and transforming a new build garden into a gateway where the creatures can come and visit. Maybe one day I will be blessed with more land to be able to surround myself like you do. I'd love to be in the land womb too ❤ Ireland calls me, but if I came from the UK I wouldn't want to come back ✨ one day.... one day it will come about I return to where I'm drawn too on a soul level. Thank you for being you and sharing such super videos.

[@hilltopvt]

Breaking big jobs down into little ones is a timely reminder - thank you for your calm wisdom. The proof is in your amazing accomplishments. Looking forward to seeing the jumper fix!

[@nancyperry1378]

Great video with the rain and birds. 20 bay trees I dream of one. Loved listening in Colette, blessings and love, n

[@beccaramsay7234]

The rain is a beautiful sound!!! Love all of your hard work

[@sandyralston5814]

That rain sounds wonderful! We haven't had any in weeks.

[@FM-uk8rs]

Your Home is like Paradise 💗

[@claudette1490]

At r age!! There r lots to do...... It keeps one going..... I just like your videos..... Blessings always, b- safe. & Healthy...... 🥰😁💛

[@christinebarone2151]

You are a dynamo !!! I think if I lived near you we could be best friends. Lol. You are an inspiration.

[@mysticmimi3924]

This was such a nice video that I watched while relaxing in bed before I fell asleep. The rain was beautiful sound. Many blessings 🙏

[@marianfrances4959]

Bit by bit...how true! Factory cereal is awful! I always say, if oats were good enough for my grandparents (and horses!) they're good enough for me. Cdn Thanksgiving blessings to you. 🇨🇦🙏🍁🍂

[@triciabergland5067]

❤❤❤ life, as it happens . . . love being with you in these moments 🙏

[@kikitaube-hansen]

Thank you for this soothing, lovely video. Made me calm down after reading politics this morning. Should quit this once in a while. And I enjoy every video you make

[@OLaura3552]

Always wonderful to hear your voice and to see you video's! Thank you Colette!!

[@elig5709]

Wow! I could watch this video over and over and over again! Better than any meditation video artificially made on this platform ever! Absolutely LOVED it! Thank you Colette!! 🕊🌟❤️

[@bealtainecottage]

Praise indeed and I thank you 🙏

[@miaj5118]

I have a wee gardening business in NZ and watching your videos has given me a new love for what I do with appreciation for Mother Earth and all her abundance. My little help towards assisting her makes me so happy and i get to live by it. Thankyou again and again for your inspiration devotion and energy x

[@bealtainecottage]

Wonderful!

[@lyndaburman3232]

Your tunnel is massive ! What a great space ! Be so relaxing sitting or working in there to the wonderful rythm rain... Thank you for sharing ❤️✨

[@roybellinger6769]

Fascinating as always and very enjoyable.. lovely job as always..dont over do it.. blessing to you too

[@aswinthasteketee5771]

This was so peaceful to me. I love the sound of the rain and seeing your tunnel getting all tidy. Thank you for sharing. 😊❤️☔🍁🍂

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Greetings from across the pond Colette. Congratulations on creating another excellent video with superb production values. Not surprising however - from a strong self sufficient offgrid women such as yourself. Thanks for sharing and have a great week. .🌹🌹😉😉😉😉

[@patriciachippendale2022]

Hi from Oz there is always so much to do I graph things out just like your self I don't get overwhelmed little buy little and it gets done thankyou for sharing

[@dwaynecuster]

Hearing the rain and watching you in the tunnel is meditative. The tunnel is a little magical place all its own! Especially the back area that's more "wild." I planted crimson clover in my patio garden and community garden plot. It'll be a nice winter ground cover. Thank you for a nice Sunday morning video my friend! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@moonmother.]

🌿💚🌳 Thank you Colette, and many blessings to you. Much love xo

[@levinawalsh2015]

Loved this Colette 🥰. Exactly my way of thinking about big jobs that need doing. Little by little & the job gets done👍. Really excited to see your jumper😀. Blessings to you & have a Great week ahead. ☘🍂🍃.

[@sheilacasper2030]

YOur videos are very calming. Thank you.

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Colette, I know the story behind the poly tunnel your grandson would help you clean re plastic that is. It has evolved throughout the years for sure. The rain sound is perfect no worries and the rose still climbing and blooming, bliss. Looking forward to seeing the finished jumper, agree love those wee hand warmers great for using up bits of wool, oh if I knew how to knit perhaps one day? Lol or perhaps knitted by yourself to purchase just a thought? I know you usually don’t reply but is someone else could comment on this question, I live in southern Ontario Canada can we grow Bay Plant in this climate? Thankyou 🐝🇨🇦

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Here we had to clean out brush that no matter how I watered it was one who did make it.All the others did.

[@missglenellen]

I once even distilled the cutoffs of my bay tree, makes a wonderful hydrosol. The (commercial) essential oil works almost miracles with viral infections and swellings, it’s kind of a lymph draining remedy.

[@bealtainecottage]

Very interesting!

[@paulaniclinseach8672]

I don't know how I missed this video but it popped up today and I enjoyed it immensely! Especially the rain on the polytunnel!, I had my first polytunnel put up in Sept this year and I have to say it's an absolute joy! I just want to be outside all the time, and yesterday I was replanting winter cauliflower and beetroot which I had grown outside but it was being attacked by a family of slugs, and it stated to rain and the noise on the roof of the tunnel was wonderful! It really is the simple things that bring us pleasure!💚