A Bittersweet Goodbye + Sourcing Antique Copper Pots For Our French Chateau

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Before we get flooded with flower comments: Yes, it's a Snapdragon, not Gladiolus. Wondering what I'm talking about? Watch the video :) ⬆

[@kayradford3793]

Yes I notice. Only reason I knew was as a toddler I use to pick them in my Nan’s garden back in the early 40s 🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺🦘💐

[@pNo415]

Hahaha😂

[@ginahowe2645]

I really like the color ❤

[@ingridhendy5922]

I wonder if you could trick the youboob Al Gore rhythm by mis naming one plant in each episode .... gardeners won't be able to restrain from correcting you ....

[@Binnacle33]

I'm over 65 and still like to wear the flowers on my fingertips. I love the velvety soft look to snapdragons.

[@joanrojas9084]

Half-assed garden porn and a bobbed cat. A 7 pound copper pot from the 30’s! What’s not to love? This channel is the best!

[@HeidiAckermann]

I know! How does it not have more subscribers?! I am spreading the word.

[@doloreslegrand2710]

I love this blog!!!!❤❤❤

[@PatriciaDelsey]

@@doloreslegrand2710 me too

[@elizabethpotter6189]

I love it too

[@reillybb1]

You are so kind caring for these strays….thank you.

[@lindabaker2905]

I am a stray😇. I need no medical care.

[@kathif8598]

I'm so glad the farewell to Shadow didn't mean he expired....just took a leave of absence. Thanks for caring for him and even the hedgehog!!!

[@susangriffiths8621]

Poor, dear creature. Made me tearful thinking of how he has suffered with his tail. But thanks to your compassion and caring he has been helped and spayed as well. Your property is a haven for all animals. What lovely, lovely people you are.

[@melissaeden1219]

Thank you so much for taking care of Shadow and all the other feral kittens that come to your property. It breaks my heart, as I can tell it does yours, to see animals suffer. You are very good to them!

[@lgrigg5439]

You have the most beautiful chateau

[@isobelkirk6602]

Once the hedge has grown a little you won’t notice

[@maggieziehl9290]

The kindness you show to strange animals is a testament to the beauty of your soul, thank you❤

[@cathykirkmcrae7727]

Very happy you were able to help Shadow. Thank you for caring so much!

[@JaniceStPeter]

Handsome Shadow! ❤

[@dot1shots61]

It’s not a half-ass garden anymore, it’s beautiful!! Great video. Love how you take care of the animals around your property. You work on things at your own pace, don’t apologise. We love your lives. You do you.

[@dianegriffith3006]

I was thinking the same. To me it’s not like a job but doing what inspires you. Beautiful property!

[@dianayavetz6286]

Shadow looked like a rabbit as he jumped out of the cage. Good job👏🏻

[@christophmartin5381]

From all the Chateau YT Channels this is the only chateau I would desire. Perfect size, perfect locality, perfect landside....

[@litjensmaud]

it is so distressing to see that cat in the box, but so neccesary. thank you so much for doing this!!!! such a sweet cat

[@maryjimdale7031]

Great job on the half-ass garden.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks!

[@isabellet4374]

Wonderful job and very very beautiful garden 👍

[@mhale-mi9iy]

Thank you for taking care of the cats guys.

[@kayfindlay23]

Nothing better than the simple pleasure of bringing cut flowers into the house, especially when they smell good ❤️

[@Jana-wz7dr]

There is something very appealing about your videos. Of course the chateau is lovely as are the grounds, but there are many lovely chateau around France. I think it comes down to your style. How you put your videos together, insert very fitting music in just the right spots, the drone shots, and the banter between you two. Just right. Everything. Love that on this rainy and dark Tuesday morning in Vancouver, Canada, I got to drink my coffee with you two.

[@LimousinLife]

Had tears in my eyes when you caught shadow. It’s a wonderful thing you do.

[@mariak9727]

😍Thats really “true love” the way Lincoln follows your lead in your passion for cats!!🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛ OMG! 🦔 So cute!!💖

[@suewellings4500]

I love how quickly Lincoln worked removing the beams from the cottage with the help of the funky music 🤣 way to go Lincoln. Shadow is such a beautiful cat and lucky to have you take good care of him, even though he wasn’t enjoying the company. I’m sure he will come back for food in the future and to say hi. Those copper pots are gorgeous. I would love some, but don’t have anywhere to store them in my little kitchen. The gardens are looking great. Well done both of you.

[@pattywest1]

What a lucky kitty to have found you folks. It warms my heart how you care for all these precious animals.🙏🏻

[@jameswilliamson6665]

Just wonderful that you help these poor cats. Good for you.

[@Binnacle33]

Amanda, much praise for putting in the hard work on that superb pan. Even if the retinning costs €100, you still win. That pan new would probably cost over €1000.

[@chart2]

Bless Shadow's heart! Such a beautiful cat. 😢❤

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

So happy Shadow was trapped and fixed. Bless you for taking care of him. Love the copper pot 😍😘

[@CynthiaEvans-i2f]

Shadow looks just like a stray that came to my home years ago. We ended up keeping him and he was the best cat.

[@thequarrygardener5578]

I live in rural Northumberland UK and have adopted many feral cats over the years like you. I start to feed them first to catch them and then have the stressful journey to the vets, it’s traumatic for the cat but just as much for us too as they try to escape. Keep up the good work your doing a tremendous job caring for these animals and renovating your chateau.

[@deebowker768]

You are both wonderful people helping the cats. Loving your half-assed garden now. A lovely vlog. ❤

[@mistygirl3995]

Your channel is one of a few worthwhile endeavours. As a long-time rescuer, I appreciate those of like heart. Donation made in memory of myfurred family members.

[@Kaligirl681]

That pan is so worth tinning. What a great price

[@gloriamiller5543]

You guys are the best. I’m a failed foster as I kept more than I found homes. Once you snuggle you’re hooked at my house.

[@rvaprep]

Thank you for getting Shadow medical attention. He may return after receiving TLC. Take care, Ralph Rocchiccioli

[@isobelkirk6602]

I love this channel you two have such a good sense of humour and a great relationship well done

[@dianerayburn1728]

I only read recently, that snails have a homing function rather like pigeons. So when you pick them off your plants, put them in the car and drive a long way before you release them. :)

[@doloreslegrand2710]

We did that with squirrels. Was told across a river or interstate in MO. USA😂

[@LibbiMurray-un8wq]

The copper pot is beautiful! That you were a chef is very interesting, so please include some of your cooking knowledge and actually cooking!

[@kkay2270]

When you referred to the wayward flower as gladiolus, I believe it is a snapdragon instead. I love watching your videos. You both work together for the common good of your home, which just happens to be a chateau in France. Thank you for getting Shadow the help he needed to heal and become healthy again. I agree with you, his release was bittersweet. I enjoy your channel’s content.

[@birdnana]

Thank you for your care and love to animals ❤️

[@deettekearns9092]

You both have such big hearts. Thank you for helping these defenseless animals! I'm certain Shadow is thanking you even though he ran away as fast as he could.

[@cathythompson8734]

You are both so kind , much respect.

[@leilacristinapereira461]

Amanda, you and Lincoln are blessed for what you've been doing for shadow🥰

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

It is so very kind of you to take care of Shadow and the other cats. I think your gardens are lovely. The mix of flowers is so good. We inherited a fairly large collection of copper pots from my husband’s grandmother. They are treasures and we love them. ❤

[@michaelwieneke1992]

You both have my admiration for the kind and thoughtful manner in which you treat these cats. Its nice to know that there are people who give of themselves to make the world a better place, rather than just doing things to enrich themselves or enlarge their egos.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😊

[@formermichiganian]

Oh, what a cute kitty is Shadow! Thank you for taking care of those precious cats. The shrubs and flower planting looks really good! Copper pots are so pretty. Looking forward to renovating your daughters bedroom. Great job!

[@mojogaucho]

Something I saw on another channel, (Living the Skye Life), was crushed up eggshells spread around your strawberry plants will deter the slugs. Worth a try.

[@Jen-eo1fh]

I use a combination of crushed up egg shells and used coffee grinds. Works well.

[@amayastrata4629]

I use crushed egg shells and a cut off fizzy drink bottle bottoms and put the cheapest cider in them and if the slugs can get through the egg shells then thé they die a drunken death in the cider.

[@aprillanders8018]

My grandmother did the same thing to her garden with egg shells.

[@kimgaivin9208]

Cheap bear is easier and works amazing.

[@deborahlaws3651]

I agree, put beer in a pie tin and the slugs/snails will crawl in and expire and then you can throw them away.

[@doggiesable1]

Shadow looks so beautiful

[@caromurray6152]

Glad you could help Shadow ( he certainly had a great turn of speed!). Also loved the footage of my favourite animal-the hedgehog.☺️

[@laurenl5843]

I love your humour. I love the way you take care of animals. I love your relationship with your hubby. I love that you are real. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. Best wishes from Toronto 🇨🇦😊💜

[@janeingram7331]

In Brooklyn NY we had minimal dirt and lots of cement. The slugs always found their way to the minimal dirt. We put down a plate filled with beer. The slugs climbed in, drank the beer and could not find their way out thus they drowned. It worked for us and our veggies won many blue ribbons.

[@nicolaharris3709]

You are both such caring and compassionate people. You did an amazing job with shadow. I'm sure he'll be back. I love the copper pans.

[@vickiharley6938]

What a pretty looking cat, Shadow was. Well done for doing your best for him/her, you've given it a fighting chance. 😊

[@ginahowe2645]

Your half assed garden inspires me to tame mine. In addition, we have 5 acres to tame and no time to do it. May be time to borrow some goats again. I saw a tip to paint rocks to look like strawberries to keep the birds from eating them. Wonder if it would work for insects?? Thank you for caring for the strays. Hopefully Shadow keeps coming around. Cats remember kindness.

[@gailreske7111]

You have our sympathy in regard to caring for all the work that properties require. In regard to the work on a chateau with renovations, animals & rescues & a vast garden we truly understand why most chateaux required a "gardener & staff " to get it all done year after year!!!! We commend you both for ALL YOU ACCOMPLISH!!! Good job, everything looks beautiful !!! Those strawberries look yummy. Your garden is envyable. (I live in S Fl with salty sandy soil & scorching heat) 😉🙂

[@deepressland7779]

OMG, you guys must be so incredibly stressed out by the feral cats/strays simply because you wish to help them BUT, it doesn't always work out as easy as you initially hope - c'est la vie! I watch only a very few Chateau YTubers these days (for obvious reasons) simply because you guys work the absolute hardest. Just a tip, divide all your perennials each autumn (plants for free) to help cut down on weeding, Good luck to you both. Just saying, but the attack on your strawberries could also be from local birds too not just slugs. I had to ditch all my v.v. expensive pristine copper based pots that I had owned for 40 years as weren't compatible with my new home's induction hob = totally gutted. Absolutely love your channel. x

[@ratanashifu]

Weck is indeed the name of probably the oldest German storage pots. In the Netherlands we therefore call them "weckpotten" used for jams etc. that need to be steam-sealed with rubber rings between pot and lid.

[@christina-yp6jy]

Half a day cleaning up your garden was good. I would be there for days. lol So happy the kitty felt better and hoping you both see him/her again.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Us too!

[@yolandagofigure]

Thank you for taking care of these cats.. as I'm a cat lover as well. ❤️🙏🇨🇦. Keep up the amazing work.

[@irishdancer2753]

Amanda, well done on your copper pot ~ I agree much more appreciated when used, with character. Shadow is blessed to have you and Lincoln look after him. Your entire garden space is huge~ so any amount of time spent on weeding will take longer periods of time. And it is you and Lincoln, the pair of you who do ALL the work. So kudos to you!! Both your Chateau and garden are looking so lovely! Thank you for your videos!

[@Arkay66]

Our favorite strawberry snack: dip the berry in sour cream, then in brown sugar. Eat. It's wonderful.

[@buffmontana4203]

The best way to control weeds.... MORE PLANTS!!!!!

[@lizanncrabtree]

I just love you guys! Your hearts are big, the compassion for all things fluffy and the wonderful dry humor! Your garden bed looks amazing too! Loving the edging. That takes ALOT of work, noted by another half ass gardener;) keep cranking them out your fan base is true and we love seeing your adventures at the chateau.

[@nadia-i1l5h]

Thank you for all that you do for the animals, blessings to you always x

[@lisamolinar]

My dear American friends, I had. No idea that Americans were living in Paris. Rennovatating Chateau's.I am supporting all these people who are from France and London. And I'm not supporting my own Americans. Are you kidding me once? I heard you were American. I clicked and subscribe button not to mention. When I see half a** garden I was like wait a minute. That's so American to say. They say that in London or Paris. 🤔🤨And then you said you were American. So once again , why I subscribed. I'll pass your channel along. Like I would pass the California green grass.🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hope ur , Loving your life out of the USA🙋🏽‍♀️ from across the pond.❤❤❤❤

[@beebeemacic6669]

You channel is the only one i think, where i don't miss any video. You both are really fun to watch. Great job with editing Greetings from Germany .

[@rosa-f4865]

Thank you Amanda and Lincoln💕 for taking care of Shadow he would have not survived with that wound if left for too long. I relocate slugs and snails too collect them in a bucket and take for a long walk to open fields. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch 🌹🐈Xxxx

[@gdbreon8300]

Your property is looking so nice! Thanks for taking us brocante shopping. We once had a half- assed garden. We called it our Frankenstein garden. Take care. Hope you & your family sit outside & admire your work once in awhile. 🌳🌸🌹🌺💐🥀🌼🪻

[@vintagemoss9578]

I think you’re wonderful people doing this for the kitties ❤❤❤❤. I love animals

[@berniecolvin-vi4gq]

Shadow is a lucky cat to have showed up at your place. Shadow will be back. Love your videos they are so enjoyable. ❤❤.

[@alexandrasantiago7729]

Thanks for helping the cat

[@JudyLogue]

So happy to see Shadow is doing better. I understand how you felt about letting him go, hope he will come back. Love seeing drone shots of your property and chateaux. So beautiful 😃

[@rydersgrand]

Oh the half fast garden looks beautiful,scored for the copper pots.wow what a deal . that was a great job, catching your injured cat and taking care of it for three days before you let it go hopping out as fast as a rabbit..

[@JR-kz2xn]

You're such good people. Thank you for what you do for the animals. 💚

[@isobelkirk6602]

Great job with the cat

[@PlantCrazyMom]

Your property is big and beautiful especially in the spring. What's even more beautiful is you, cool couple, doing almost everything (property maintenance and renovations) with glee and calm and good-nature. I hope that all who view your vids will mindfully hit that subscribe and like button and even leave a comment for your channel to grow so you can continually amuse us with the humor that you are able to see amidst the rubble and endless pile of things to be done. Thank you for each down-to-earth sharing of what's happening in your French abode.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😀

[@MellowWind]

Thank you for taking care of all the critters! You're just boss. The boxwoods look fab, don't sweat the inches. Store in glass, not plastic. YES! And Amanda, when do we get to see your kitchen & some of your cooking?

[@ThrifterPicker]

Tell Lincoln not to worry about the boxwoods. They look great. Nice compliment to the stone wall.

[@maggiegray1698]

Sad that he has no home. He is gorgeous. Thank you,I sent some money.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Oh, thank you so much :)

[@LindaH-zm2il]

Have you ever seen a baby Donkey? They are adorable with their big ears. You would immediately want one to add to your collection.

[@maryhall6085]

Thanks for taking care of all of the kitties!

[@judithlauron2856]

Appreciate your channel so much❗️I lived in France for 17 years and now USA planted…I live vicariously now thru your videos❗️. I was truly impressed with your determination with the copper pot ….

[@TheKruizr]

Good job with Shadow, quite an exit, that cat was hauling!! 🏁🏁

[@thekah246]

Thank you for caring about the cats. And donkeys and dogs, of course! Your videos are beautiful.

[@marthastevens4897]

Thanks for taking care of so many stray cats. I love seeing your gardens. Those climbing roses are divine.

[@dorishannon]

I loved the drone footage with the music, just lovely. And those strawberries! I enjoy your channel very much.

[@lynnees9828]

Oh my, I know how hard that is trapping a feral. It does bring tears. It is why I could never do pediatrics as it takes a special nurse to ease children's fear but the young ones do not understand you are trying to help. Hate suffering, of any kind. Children and animals need special love and thank you both for all the love you give. Our beautiful wild, purple irises are now saying farewell till next year. The lilies will take over. Must dig some out, as well, because they do take over, huh?

[@robertkemp622]

In Paris in the summer of 1970, in a restaurant near diplomats' row, I paid $65.00 for lunch for two. Lunch was six prawns (crevettes) each, and dessert was six strawberries with fresh cream (fraises à la crème fraîche). Fifty-four years ago, it was a revelation about Paris restaurants, and I still remember.

[@AloutkaKazawa]

I believe Weck's gaskets and the metal clips are also sold separately. They are amazing and practically forever items. All the best! Your vlogs become more and more entertaining:)

[@darlenechandler2403]

Shadow such a beautiful cat. Thank you

[@CarolPaget-y4m]

Love your channel So natural and funny Your a great couple. I also love your chateau styling.Wow strawberries look great.😊

[@janiceweber7075]

Both gardens look beautiful. Your, so good to take care of the cats.

[@ChrisBeckstrom-s6k]

I needed to see this today. You're helping me keep some hope for humanity alive.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😊

[@MAC-op5fc]

Just breaks my heart when an animal is so scared. Back in my rescue days, I would always wish I could have just 1 minute where they'd understand English so they would know I was trying to help. You are both so kind to animals and it's one of the many reasons I love your channel. That garden bed is no longer half-a**ed! So, is it now all-a**, full-a**, complete-a**? 😁

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

I have purchased some beautiful copper pots through the years. I love cooking with them. I’m sure you can’t wait until you have a stove where you can use the pots. You are a good soul taking care of feral and stray cats. I know you love them and want to do what’s right. Love your channel. xx

[@jonimarchese7655]

Bonjour Amanda and Lincoln. Once again you saved another life. Thank you so, so much. I love the little hedgehog too. I do the same thing, I now have a wild pair of ducks living in my yard, they will remain until Fall and head out to where it is they go. I got an all-weather proof house from Amazon for the kitties I feed. I love your walled garden. I love that you guys take life as it comes, no pressure or timelines. Well done on the pot. Love from N.Y.

[@wimvanmoerbeke]

hehe, so nice. you should have called him bunny, he ran away like that !

[@AtlantaGarden]

Fraise from Brittany! Miam miam! I so love it when you show your garden and drone shots of your property. Merci! ❤

[@tracylyon-woerner8189]

That pink climbing rose is glorious - love all you do

[@guadalupematthews9879]

Your gardens and flowers, the large rose bush, so beautiful. Continued success!

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Dear Amanda, if you ever wish to have your copper pots tinned, there are still in France some tinsmiths (étameurs) to whom you can ask for the job 🙂

[@alfieingle4724]

From one cat lover to another. Thanks for what you are doing for the feral kitties Amanda. Not enough like you around. Love your garden. Soo remind me of growing up on the farm here in South Africa Western Cape with fields of strawberries. Thanks for lovely videos.

[@erickoelsch562]

That half-assed garden looks great!