SURPRISE For Kenan and Constructing a Swamp Boardwalk

Ed and I drove down to Kamp Kenan to put water lilies into his recreation pond. After that I gave Kenan a surprise gift that he always wanted. But first we started a new project at the nursery that I have been dreaming about for years. A swamp boardwalk around a natural spring I have on the back of my property.
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Edited By: Tom Holt
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[@mikemorris3608]

If anyone reads this who hasn’t already please subscribe, this channel deserves much more attention, anyone who loves tropical gardening tell your friends

[@darylp4766]

I agree. Just found him few days ago. Slowly going through all his videos. Remarkable.

[@dennisbrown7079]

100%

[@relivingnightmares814]

Thomas your such a great human being. So humble and respectable. Keep up the great work I love what’s coming of everything you’re doing.

[@loriw2661]

Thank you so much for all the plants and help you’re giving to Kenan! So generous!! 🌴

[@jebVlogs556]

Thank you so much *Thomas Holt* #HoltNurseries 🙏🏼 🫢 for giving a miraculous gift of nature 🌴 Australian tree fern to brother #KenanHarkin

[@christy615]

Julio did a fantastic job on the boardwalk. Thank you for the fern tree you gave Kenan. It is a beautiful and thoughtful gift.

[@keldaMouse]

it is an amazing boardwalk, so wonderful!

[@Plantsfulfillingdreams]

Cannot wait to add more to the boardwalk soon! Stay tuned

[@thnkx]

I love the idea you came up with for the walkway/deck. How amazing to just look down and see a fish right in that crystal water. You have quite the vision for beautiful wild gardens. Love when you do videos with Kamp Kenan. You're a swell guy!

[@susanfarish7451]

That was so kind of you, he’s so happy xx

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

I can’t wait to see it in a few weeks!!!

[@pierremanibusan540]

Ceaser is funny and honest 🤣But, Julio did a great job 💯 Can't wait for your cycad garden to be completed 🌴🪴

[@MorganMakes.]

I love the choice of music makes it seem suspenseful but also hopeful

[@kellybraun7048]

I agree, the music is great! It’s gives it a different feel from other channels, something that’s unique to here. It really adds to the storytelling.

[@DonnaBernauer]

Cool swamp project. What a great crew you have working for you. Nice to see you out at Kamp Kenan, the fern tree you gave Kenan is gorgeous and a really thoughtful gift.

[@wouldyou7431]

Consistently improving, what a joy to watch.. keep teaching, keep being you :)

[@OmoiSenpai]

Super Awesome! ^_^ Caesar is getting really good being on Camera, and he plays a nice part of "tension-breaking" to the story-telling.

[@kellybraun7048]

Yeah, Caesar is a good sport about being on camera. He makes a good foil for Holt, creating contrast through a differing opinion and his own expertise.

[@aaronmorrill3716]

LOVE

[@keldaMouse]

So excited about your lovely garden and animal nature areas.

[@WizardPiper]

He did a fantastic job with the boardwalk. It looks great.

[@michaelhband]

👍👍👍

[@MrDraper38]

Perfect

[@GatorMike79]

Loved the video and love your vision and passion! So glad you two found each other!! Been a Kenan fan for many years now. Now I'm a Tom Holt fan too!!!

[@ballodium9358]

thanks for sharing sir holt.

[@gkooz22]

Gave you a sub. You’re living the dream and seem super genuine cheers

[@timmywood9677]

Amazing your garden is like slices of paradise reminds me of a Costa Rica cloud forest

[@michaelhband]

👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@michaelthornley]

Love the boardwalk and dreams Tom. I also love the tree fern you gifted to @KampKenan particularly being an Aussie and living near the Dandenong mountains in Victoria where there are many native tree ferns.

[@The_Crucible714]

Great idea floating the boardwalk (good luck getting out the duckweed though.) FINALLY getting some lilies in Kenan’s rec pond! All that empty surface was begging for aquatics. Once they’re fully established the turtles shouldn’t be a problem if they’re well fed. Kenan lost his shiza with that beautiful tree fern, I can’t wait to see his head explode when he sees the Victoria waterlily flower change from pure white to purple overnight lol. I’m sure you know a beetle pollinating the flower makes it change color. I thought I saw a Leopardus in there, I like the color-changing lilies like Comanche, the night-blooming tropicals and Chwan Basu, the sacred lotus. Next he’s got to work on that natural pond, I’m amazed there’s no plant life in it whatsoever. He’s going to need Ed to build a bio-filter and plant some marginals (at least) to prevent any more water toxicity issues. *You are the man Tom!* 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@DjKeens.]

Be careful with the hairs on the Aus tree fern they can make you very itchy and even hives on the skin. Ive worked in Aus as a gardener/ landscaper for quite a while and even picking up their dead fonds the hairs are nuts. My boss used to keep anti histamine tablets and some type of cream ( not sure witch) and it would help otherwise your in for an uncomfortable afternoon especially in humid weather the sweat irritates it more.

[@mikemorris3608]

Tom I love your channel, just wish I lived in the US instead of the UK, hopefully I’ll visit one day, I love being fly on the wall of your journey, please keep the content coming I’m sure your channel will grow quickly 🙏🙏

[@helenazzopardi1713]

Hey Tom, I'm definitely coming on this journey with you. I do like the Dwarf date palm (Phoenix Roebelenii) thought they might look good around your pond also.

[@coryfoster8252]

It will look amazing when the trash is cleaned up. That boardwalk is awesome. Will you remove the duckweed?

[@Plantsfulfillingdreams]

Not sure about the duckweed

[@boges11]

@@Plantsfulfillingdreams Put in a goldfish or 2 and they'll clean it up in no time.

[@Shaden0040]

your psych had pawn you should also add some ginkgoes then we truly prehistoric tree ferns ginkgoes psychads you need to get some horse tail ferns and then it's like Jurassic Park literally what the what the land would look like back then

[@user-lk1wv1ts6p]

Great idea tom.... doesn't sound like Ceasar is all in on your visions for the property.... sometimes it's just not to be a forever thing when you hire people

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

I hope you never have to be in any kind of position where you have employees 🤦‍♀️ It is okay for people to not agree, even in the workplace. ..that doesn't mean you have to let them go, jfc... 😂😂😂

[@The_Crucible714]

Caesar wasn’t wrong about wood not lasting, hence the metal stanchions. Treated lumber is really the way to go in Florida. I’m just wondering if the metal he used is inert and won’t affect the PH of the water? I’m no construction guru but heavy PVC might be the way to go. _Whoa, someone got publicly dragged all over YT for leaving trash on the property, bet they won’t be doing that again!_

[@karenschoonmaker]

I found you on zkenan’s channel and now I’m hooked. I hope you get tons of subscribers because not only are your videos beautiful but I learn so much. You are one of the hardest working men I’ve seen. It just goes yo show that you can achieve your dreams. Now my husband is as hooked as I am with your channel. Can’t wait for the next video! The only down side is Caesar. I’m pretty sure Tom and his wife are the bosses. Working with Caesar has got to bring moral down with his negativity. He seems way too comfortable. My guess is he may be related Otherwise why does he get away with that attitude. Not trying to criticize it’s just an observation

[@MorganMakes.]

I think it’s ok to have a pessimist on the team with someone as optimistic as Tom. It helps plant things in reality and balances out the team.

[@karenschoonmaker]

@@MorganMakes. that is a very positive way to look at it. I never thought of it that way. Thanks for the comment.

[@cm-oo1td]

Never let kenan plant things on his own 😮 he has no idea about plants and it always ends up looking like the most un natural place ever, make him remove all the rocks he likes to put around things the next time you're there 😂

[@GatorMike79]

*Dislike! Kenan is an animal specialist not a plant specialist. He has a vision and goes with it. The man's trying new things, sheesh 😏

[@cm-oo1td]

@@GatorMike79 like I said he has no idea about plants, what are you getting upset about you Muppet 😮

[@kccorliss3922]

👍👍👍