LARGEST fruit garden in France , probably.

[@jenng.7939]

Hey Dan, can you give us an aerial shot so that we can see the relation of this space to the chateau? Thanks!

[@Davepigeon]

Just find it on google maps

[@jayhowie7178]

​@Davepigeon he's talking about the space just created in this video, I would assume.

[@katehobbs2008]

Google maps only shows a schematic, not show real images. I assume you were being sarcastic?

[@claybrinkman533]

​@@katehobbs2008Google maps shows real images, they just are only updated every few months or years, depending on the area.

[@USS_Liberty_never_forget]

​@@katehobbs2008 have you tried changing it to satellite mode in the layers tab?

[@lordnelson2.069]

The Dogs are sure living their best lives ❤😊

[@yverose8355]

With the size of the garden, I would highly recommend speaking to a local beekeeper in your area and setting up a hive or two at the back for some local garden pollenators. You already have wasps so bees should be happy enough.

[@jeanrichardson2044]

I think Dan had a huge 🐝 hive in the Chateau in the early days.

[@rsinuk9697]

Chaumont Honey 🍯

[@ekneinniuk]

Nice idea, nice to have local honey. Did you know that there are many different types of bees and that the bees from beekeepers actually are the competition for the more rare bees that live in the ground?

[@melissataylor5494]

Time to add the orchard to your business plan. Love the new space. Great work.

[@barbie5697]

@@jeanrichardson2044yes he had a local beekeeper come remove it. It was in one of the bathrooms.

[@amyo.garcia2365]

"Brian will be there tomorrow which means the cafes must be closed".... Ha! Ha! good one!

[@margarethrennikoff8262]

He will have stopped along the way. Never fear he will find coffee 😊

[@juliadplume3097]

☕️

[@gracegarza7321]

Funny

[@christikapa3856]

I had to laugh. Brian will be here tomorrow. Coffee shops must be closed😂😂 Good one, Dan. Touché

[@ansis86]

Rotting logs are a vital habitat for so many species, by keeping them around you’re not just creating compost, you’re supporting all the animals who generate it, big and small ❤️

[@Chestnut442]

So true. The more they are left undisturbed the better. They 'house' a valuable segment of the area/s botanical richness (as Dan will know).

[@dorothywonderbread7480]

I think he has plenty of rotten logs to go around

[@MelissaMountainMamaMD]

Dan has been a gardener. He knows 😊

[@Nonniekarn]

Love watching a new garden being developed. Fabulous watching the chateau rise “from the ground” once again. I’m imagining the furniture in the tower room, but I’m only 70 Dan, so carry on and I’m with you until the “welcome home” party finishes.

[@michelebass5997]

Love that the dogs are part of the chateau life and love that you are keeping Brian’s pup for him. We all know that pup claimed him!

[@JustSayin916]

Dan! The progress you've made in one year is JUST INCREDIBLE! Now, every video you post has me imagining you living in the chateau. You are one determined, hard-working guy.

[@leonepitt8188]

So cool seeing how much fun your four legged friends have. Pure joy.

[@avivat3010]

Never stop dreaming Dan! The thing is you put yourself into action to build those dreams. It's amazing for you to share the undertaking with us!! The espalier orchard is going to be beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the roof wrapped!

[@ruthcarter8895]

Good job, Dan! Lots of dreams into reality here! 😊❤

[@veg-hb3kt]

I am so impressed with the soil. No rocks to haul out, and there is no clay. Beautiful for growing a beautiful orchard.

[@fw1421]

Here in North Texas the soiled is soooo rocky! Nothing like this.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@karenniehues4786]

@@fw1421 and West Texas is mostly caliche and clay and rocks!

[@blackoak4978]

It's a hill top in France. There is literally thousands of years of people making use of that land, and the chateau was probably built by someone who would have had an extensive manicured garden. I would assume the soil is probably quite thoroughly worked by this time

[@MarionN-w3d]

​@@blackoak4978It had time to heal though. All the tears of neglect.

[@Supercheeseburger666]

The yard clean up looks great. 👍👍

[@McMillinLass-h8s]

Love watching the garden transformation.

[@michelebass5997]

Love that dig at Brian. He does love his coffee!

[@bondfieldmarcoux833]

Dan 🥰you're a great host and bringer of joy!

[@lindabrooks8242]

Lovin it all! Diggers, dumpers, tractors❤ Always getting the job done!

[@tamaskiss1930]

I don't never say much but been watching from day one. Building my own castle one day was my childhood dream. Thank you for letting me see just what a dream that really was. You are so amazing 👏 🎉

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

You guys are tireless. May Movember be especially kind to you all. You deserve good things and good people.

[@irishdancer2753]

Dan, the gardener has returned! This area will great after all your planting, I’m sure!

[@lhmcd5538]

I’m salivating at the thought of all of the beautiful fruit you will be eating. It’s great seeing gardner Dan making a comeback. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

[@marytaylor9185]

You'll have enough fruit to feed the village!

[@cherrycochrane9677]

Nick deserves a day just sitting about mucking around, he is in his element. Dan you doing a great job including all the future produce this property can in future provide.

[@rachel-b8d]

Love to watch the dogs join in and play. They are so lucky to live in such a gorgeous place with 24/7 action and company! It’s a dog’s life for sure!

[@karenniehues4786]

Wouldn't be interesting to have a pedometer to put on Anna especially to see how far she runs a day?

[@helenf9650]

Lottie’s fur is shorter than her mum’s. Did Dan ever figure out who’s her Daddy 😂??

[@fw1421]

Can’t wait to see the pool cleaned up. Looks good sized.

[@mavep2855]

Walled garden fruit orchard is a fantastic forward plan for your chateau! Great day’s work Dan and Nick. 🍂🍁🇨🇦🧡

[@1231ms54]

Great job cleaning. It sure is nice to see the dogs playing around. Yes I'm glad we can't smell the pool water.

[@CenturyHomeProject]

You did a wonderful job of cleaning and grading the property. It looks so nice and neat.

[@EthanLomas]

Sure did 👍

[@johnwarburton9536]

You and your team are an inspiration to rest of us idle sods.

[@reetpateet8656]

😂

[@jeandavies4550]

Been watching you on tv this evening & I can’t believe how far you have come!

[@debrajames3869]

So happy to see the pups helping out! 😂

[@shecanbudget1170]

Nick looks so happy with the new toys you've let him play with 😊 xx

[@cathymc8365]

Nice fertile ground with lots of organic matter will make planting all the trees and bushes and canes much easier! That stinky pond water will be good fertilizer to water everything in too!. The four-legged supervisors are having a ball!

[@alc7020]

That’s called Hugulkultur layering soil over your piles of rotting woodland debris creates wonderful revitalization of the earth /soil

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

It is incredible to see how far you have come with the chateau. Its so much fun to see Dan and his toys. The level ground looks beautiful and so large. 😂😂😂😂 poor Brian ...all the coffee shops are closed ...well it's great to have him back. ❤😂

[@jillwestgarth9495]

Seriously Dan. Your post lifts so many spirits around the world. Your “mad” vision is taking shape. All those who did not believe? Dan is actually doing it! I love that over the last few vlogs he’s taken the time to be himself and , frankly faff about, (Lancashire for relaxing occupation) enjoy the journey Dan. It’s as important as reaching the end.

[@SharonRidings]

The pups are having a fun day!!

[@jillwestgarth9495]

@ yup. Seriously muddy dogs. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@Myster_Brown]

"All those who did not believe?" Lol, so dramatic. It's not the world against Dan ffs.

[@DenaOShaughnessy]

@@Myster_Brown Actually, if you go back to the very early vlogs, when Dan first purchased the chateau, there were MANY naysayers who did not believe he could do it. He certainly has proven them wrong. Those of us who have been here since the early days remember those negative comments very well.

[@becky8571]

Love seeing the perimeter wall being cleared. It’s beautiful!

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

It'll be nice when Mr Coffee returns from his vacation so you can finish up the turret before the snow hits.

[@laurensouthgate2458]

The landscape is going to be lovely.

[@avioncamper]

Great job Dan and Nick.

[@alicekenworthy9603]

Wow!! … the forest hid the actual size of the floor area so well … your ability to multi task is a definite advantage on a project of this size… it is going to ALL come together and that’s something that I can’t wait to see !!! Orchard / fruit garden … what a brilliant addition to the Chateau Dan 👏👏👏👏👏 Nick is LOVING this job detail ! Durban SA🇿🇦

[@williamsnyder1205]

Big Dan, once again Thank you for taking the time to share this with us all!! We'll see ya tomorrow!!

[@gaelenecole4053]

Good morning team ❤ Yes Brian’s back 🙌 Coffee shops shut 😂🤣🤣 … Looks absolutely huge …now it’s a empty space.. them’s a lot of fruit trees digging holes to make …😃 🤢🤢🤢🤢 good luck with emptying the pool See you tomorrow ❤

[@karenvknight6516]

So lucky to have that beautiful stone wall. Just get rid of that invasive English ivy!

[@eonitawhitfield5734]

Lovely to see the dogs running freely and enjoying themselves 😊

[@catepearce2138]

Wow Dan and Nick, another productive day, seeing the wall exposed and the amount of 'wild' land you still have: how much wildlife have you seen and what plans do you have for encouraging birds, insects etc etc. Your videos continue to entertain bigtime. Looking forward to tomorrow, me and the rest of the world, 🤩

[@henryblicharz5556]

Gosh, I just love to watch you guys and your machines , makes me feel Great , keep it UP !

[@Delores-e9h]

Wow a amazing job, can't wait to see it finished. Love watching the dogs, they cleaned up real nice.

[@cherylcook6284]

Don't forget your children. A friend of mine set out her trees for a soccer field. She had the most popular house in the area. You are fortunate to have so much play space. After you finish the landscaping; rent a log splitter and chipper and make wood chips and fire wood. All that "trash" will be gone in a year. Your project is extremely inspirational!! Thank you for these videos.

[@rsinuk9697]

Great to have a trip down chateau memory lane. Dan and a strimmer. My word how your project has grown. Kudos to you Dan. (And Nick, Brian et all). Love seeing the girls being involved in all that Dad and Uncle Nick do. Fruit garden will be an epic addition to an epic chateau.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

A Freezing Day - Cleared out the "Walled" Garden Area and nice and level as well - it a Massive Area - wow ! Great Job indeed - Progress ! Many Cheers from Australia !

[@JuliaCartwright-]

Your vision sounds super exciting, Dan! I can't wait to see it come to life.

[@susanfurner1988]

Dan , that is going to be one incredible garden !!! I am so excited to see it grow and mature . Thank you for another wonderful update . 💖

[@penneyburgess5431]

Fruit trees are so lovely. What a lovely idea.❤

[@prillewitz]

I think you do a good job removing trees from the vincinity of the outer wall from a safety point of view. Remarkable how the estate has improved thanks to all of your hard work of all of you. ❤

[@rickyt3961]

Thanks Dan! 🏯 looking great 🌱🚜

[@conorsheehan9929]

Dan........ it might be interesting to hear what your neighbours Or the locals in general think about all the work going on at the chateau. It might make an interesting video? All the best Conor

[@melindalewingellis1923]

Oh it’s awesome to see Dan the gardener again, 🥰

[@catherinemushaw1956]

Damn, Nick can certainly run that backhoe with ease! The place is looking fantastic and perhaps in a year or 2 I could take a trip to see this in person ... or not! Love this channel ❤️ 💕. You guys have such a great vision and are very hard workers. May the Creator protect you and keep you healthy. Love, Light, and Peace to All.

[@mhale-mi9iy]

Great big swimming pool! Gonna be a beautiful garden I know!

[@jlotoo850]

The kids will have a wonderful summer there...

[@barbblake8697]

I never really paid much attention to how much land space there is inside the walls of the Chateau. Maybe it was because of all the brush that was there. After you cleared out the brush, it's a huge space. That’s going to be one huge Maze and Fruit Garden. Anxiously waiting for the garden and roof to be done. I hope you guys can finish the turret before the snow hits.

[@natalieogren5138]

It's a grand palace, Dan! I can't wait to visit!🎉 Hoping for that lazy river.🩱🩴

[@verasmith5831]

Glad to see you guys sharing the toys (diggers, plus) !

[@Andbygrace7024]

Beautiful and serene piece of heaven.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Dan,Nick my ground clearing team. Very good job of clearing all the trees and shrubbery to allow for new plantings. Yes, it is very cold over here too. Until tomorrow. Please, take care and stay safe my loves. 🍺🍺🕊🙏🌈❤️🌹👍🌞🇺🇸😇

[@TeleBleet]

The big branches won't really go into compost that quick, but you'll make a really nice spot for insect to live in.

[@marciadynes7628]

Wow Dan amazing will be beautiful exciting ! Ground looks outstanding for planting !

[@tedgalperalper1828]

The size of your project is enormous. It is extremely impressive to see your continuing motivation and perseverance. Those factors will lead you to great deal of success in your life. People seem to buy these château without any of the skill set that you are developing you can be a top notch Château Builder. You can also offer courses on skill set necessary to redevelop aging château. Finally, you could also set up a château maintenance program.

[@milkweeddreams8828]

Indeed it looks cold there, but all that exercise should warm the bones...those walls are amazing...bring on the fruit trees...!

[@jf1a8x1]

“The coffee shop must be shut or something..” 😆🤣🤣🤣

[@christikapa3856]

😂😂 great dig to Brian 😂

[@3orion33]

Ambitious undertaking but with the energy and determination you fellas have it is a reality in the making 👍. Going to be as you say, "amazing!".

[@paulasargent4329]

It’s going to be beautiful

[@NancyLPerry-x2r]

You guys are killing it, perfect soccer field!

[@MaggieWood-g4e]

So, so beautiful in the years to come Your dogs have the best life. ❤❤

[@Draqoni333]

First time I've heard someone call an orchard a fruit garden 🤣

[@naomilamb7406]

Congratulations, 560k🎉 Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦🍁

[@grantlingley1385]

Me too! LOL

[@johnnygamble]

Me three!

[@marionryan582]

That was very enjoyable Dan and Nick 👍👍🤩🤩🌅☕️☕️.

[@Flinn-zg3zh]

Building your own orchard, its realy impressing.

[@robertsmart4628]

Just what the doctor ordered. 😊

[@Виталий-ч4х8ь]

Дэн привет. Как же приятно видеть всю эту красоту замка Шато. С тобой все преображается,в твоем труде столько любви,заботы! У тебя все получится,ты пройдешь этот путь до конца. Удачи тебе!😊😊😊🎉

[@sarahyates6055]

Snow is forecast for the uk next week Dan….get that roof done !😂 Nick in his happy place, with a chainsaw and big digger

[@CaptainCubBossa]

Sad to see the forest go but excited about the new garden 😊

[@christikapa3856]

The forest isn't touched. It's all the brush & small wild trees that are gone.

[@ritacarlson9522]

Outstanding transformation pictures...so very happy I have been with you from the start. Will be watching each day as you make your chateau your personal paradise. 😊

[@susandellet7121]

How exciting a fruit garden really epic development

[@JustSayin916]

Dan! The progress you've made in one year is JUST INCREDIBLE! Now, every video you post has me imagining you living in the chateau. You are one determined, hard-working guy. And .. the few times I've seen you interact with your dogs, you're grumpy. Is that how it is all the time? I bet those dogs are glad when Brian's there.

[@KjerstiNagel]

Grumpy..? Then you haven't seen all of his video.

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Great job clearing out the forest for the new fruit trees! Hav a nice evening.🥂💖

[@paulinewilson613]

Dan and Nick you did a wonderful job, it looks amazing and HUGE. Can't wait to see what you finally do with the area xxx

[@PadmaOzer]

Dear Dan, please get rid of the ivy on the wall before it completely ruins it. I speak from experience. You channel is great, keep on keeping on...

[@shelbycooper7504]

The two of you blow me away just the best. ❤❤😊

[@riahenley9974]

Great work again..!! 😊🇦🇺

[@witek526]

Great work aDan!👌

[@SharonRidings]

I remember when you were looking for and found that wall! Now it will serve you well in the new garden!!

[@pipeman65]

Yo Dan! Rent a wood chipper. Chip up all that wood you cleared and spread the chips over your garden. It will add the nutrients back into the soil.

[@jmk1962]

He owns a wood chipper already

[@dennispatrick4999]

I believe Nick has one or used to rent one. They had one last year at The Chateau.

[@JackL75]

It was only in last week's video about Nic's day off that Dan had his chipper hooked up to the back of his tractor was and chipping happily away!

[@pipeman65]

@@jmk1962 Ok, but that wasn’t really my point. All that stuff that grew up over the years draws nutrients from the soil. Scattering the chips from all that will help add those nutrients back to the soil over time.

[@NinaHansen2008]

Thank you, Dan and Nick.

[@marvincarter870]

Lots of work clearing the land to get ready for the planting of the orchard.

[@RJ-rn3uv]

I have to say Jingles is really good with that excavator.

[@Terriball25]

Who doesn't just LOVE those dogs???

[@sandicarpenter2658]

.....let's hope they've all been 'sorted' now...dogs don't know about incest!🤭🤭

[@Snookums1950]

I think they are lovely! Best life for a collie ! Just worry that they will end up under the wheels of those big machines😮

[@XantheWilliams]

@@sandicarpenter2658 3 girls….!

[@Terriball25]

@@sandicarpenter2658 you know that they are all female dogs?

[@sandicarpenter2658]

@@Terriball25 Hahaaaa I never noticed the PUP was a lady.....well all 3 hopefully then....we never knew the father of the pups!!

[@MatildeMoon]

What a beautiful land looking at you and Nick clearing this early morning with the dogs having Fun yes it will look good after thanks for showing the copper work you always try to expert in good thing and learn have a good day both Nick must be so happy in the garden take care see you soon all the best bye

[@Morse-t5z]

So fun!! I love your dogs, so curious and interested in everything!

[@pdq5465]

I’m constantly amazed at how much you’ve accomplished & what you all are capable of doing. Congratulations on the success of your efforts.👍🏻🇨🇦

[@pamelahaskell809]

It is crazy Dan but I can see you're enjoying it too. Also Nick enjoyed using the huge digger. Men and their tools.

[@turawolfe2841]

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!

[@marybullock5146]

We’ve had a significant temperature drop here in Bangor North Wales. Down right chilly. Warmed me up watching all the activity at Chateau Chaumont 😊