The day she walked away

[@kimsytsma8493]

My grandpa taught me “ my job is to leave the farm in better shape then when I inherited it” my dad taught me to always plant trees, the trees are for your children and their children. My dad was still planting trees on his property well into his 90’s.

[@KM-bu8ec]

I love your comment ♥️♥️♥️ Beautiful inheritance.

[@Due152]

Great philosophy to live! 😊

[@lucialieskovska6182]

They gave you the best lessons how to preserve your place and not only it. ❤👍🙏

[@rabbit_scribe]

Probably the most heartening comment I've ever read, certainly on KZbin, if not any social media platform.🏆

[@Larafischer762]

I remember friends calling me crazy when I started but now I shut up them with my four figure weekly returned I'm happy today because of Mrs Felicia

[@kerriegood1046]

I think you need to turn one of the out buildings into an Orangery for Phillip. It could be his hobby room. ALways love Sundays to see what you guys are up to.

[@neenmach]

I agree! Would love to see what he would grow.

[@normamurray4450]

Who knew it, your helper Yann has the same dry humour as you Phillip....what a team!

[@jodysimon3210]

Love the humor!

[@tmjb00]

My dad was of Dutch farmer extraction. He was a certified master gardener. He loved planting and moving trees around. He planted ~5k in his lifetime. He also worked at rehabilitating a natural wetland of about 10 acres. He would love your arboretum. In other words, I get the attraction to building it for yourself and the following generations. Congrats on the work done. Just 2 more loads of trees will do it.

[@ginacrusco234]

Anna's course sounds great. The garden is shaping up beautifully. I adore Ziggy and just about feel how silky his ears are.

[@deborahdoll4111]

Ahh! Planting your botanical babies. Each spring I go to my garden to see all the things I planted the year before. It’s been 27 years. My plants and trees etc. have grown up with my children. Now I can enjoy the beauty of both. My youngest son has taken over. He has planted over 400 hardwood trees on our acreage. We’ve also planted flowering trees in memory of friends and family who have passed. Nature is glorious!

[@KM-bu8ec]

Beautiful comment. ♥️♥️♥️

[@buttercup6828]

Ziggy does not miss a beat, love watching him!

[@MelodyChynoweth]

Wonderful. I love the idea of planting two trees for everyone taken down. Bravo! Love this channel. Thank you!

[@carolynjones9941]

I really enjoyed having your neighbor on the channel today! I hope he returns. Benoit is another favorite guest I enjoy.

[@bigfanofthesky]

Great job on planting the trees, I'm sure the generations to come will be very grateful that someone years ago in the past did such a selfless act which reminds me of that quote: “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.”

[@kathleenclark5877]

As per usual, Philip’s dry sense of humour is wonderful …. But now times two! Jan (spelling?), the neighbour, is a perfect match! Anna’s course is guaranteed to be a success. Every time she has shared one of her commissions it has been a joy to watch her creative process. She should patent her designs. Wallpaper is making a comeback and rightfully so. But, I must comment that Ziggy has become a most effective supervisor over the Chateau’s proceedings. As my dear departed father used to say, “ It is a damned poor job that can’t afford a proper superintendant” and I think he is right especially as Ziggy will work for dog biscuits.

[@FrinkyBaby]

Phillip’s love of gardening warms my heart. I look forward to seeing it grow. The website sounds like a fine idea.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

How lovely of your neighbour to help! It looks great Philip! And Anna, the best best of luck with your new venture., I love your wall papers and painted fresco's.👏👏👏💞

[@autodidactin]

I think a website with the location of the plantings and their names (possibly in Latin, English and French?) is a SPLENDID idea! The thought of going on a virtual Le Fleur garden tour is very appealing indeed. Best of luck with your art academy idea Anna; I think many people would be interested.

[@ColleenWest88]

You guys will have to host a garden party in the spring/summer to thank all of these hard working people who have helped you with removing the dead trees, planting the new trees and cleaning up the garden beds. You could also include the main people who have been helping you rebuild your front entrance gate.

[@darlenechandler2403]

I think they want to keep their home private, as they are not having guests to stay. I am sure they are paying a high price to have all of this work done and most workers these days are just so happy to have a job and making money with the bad economy. People keep telling them to have people on their property, but in one video, they said they wanted to keep the home a family home and private now and only do vlogs. The workers are not volunteers, like some of the Chateaus have workers for free

[@e_moonstarstellar5666]

​@@darlenechandler2403 I don't think hosting a one time thanksgiving garden party will be an invasion of their privacy. I believe Phillip and Anna are appreciative of all those who in One or more ways helped make the old chateau into the gem it has become.... Just saying. ✌️

[@N-A-uw5fp]

Great idea. Any opportunity to enjoy your good work and appreciate the people who have helped is a wonderful way to live our lives. 😊

[@bryghtgyrl]

Put a plaque at the root of the trees

[@marleneciborowski4343]

I just love your dog! He is a part of everything but never gets in the way.

[@jennifer6833]

Your neighbors Boston Red Sox cap stuck out for me as a fan. Looks like you both struck a home run in teamwork! Congratulations Anna! That sounds phenomenal and you are so thorough that we will learn so much from you. Thank you!

[@1mezion]

I know a lot of people take it for granted but take it from me a back support brace belt is an absolute lifesaver

[@RobertFallon]

Hats off-or caps on-to Jan for wearing a Boston Red Sox baseball cap! It’s nice to see my home town represented at the chateau!

[@circa1890]

I know! It was so exciting.. I'm always rooting for Boston even at the Seattle Mariners games (where I live). 😏

[@ntakovacj3644]

One more fine day at the chateau. You make the most mundane activity worth watching. And it's the kindness,reative and humour that I come back here for -- a pretty big package I'd say.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

The result of your work is going to be spectacular in years to come , and is already bringing so much to the garden and the chateau in general . About thirty years ago I planted a tiny tree I had grown from a seed , just one tree , and now I drive by to see our old house and admire my tree . I can hardly imagine Phillip , how you will feel about all of this in thirty years .

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Philipp it is amazing how you have a seemingly unlimited ability to get neighbours and friends to work for you. Jan could be competition to Bernard in his ability to roll with your punches. Ziggy sure likes to help and those ears of his are beautiful. Anna your course will be a smashing success.

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Oops, Benoit, not Bernard. Darn auto correct. 😆

[@peteelkins]

Very sorry you injured yourself while planting. Love the idea of being able to access the species of plants. Our family enjoys your series so much. Thank you.

[@elisabeth6108]

Love how Doggy is always in the midst of everything! He has turned into a very elegant chateau-appropriate dog. Glad to see you putting the cardboard down. It is such a life-saver, back-saver, time-saver. Looking forward to more details on Anna's course.

[@judysoubry5146]

Loving the idea of mapping out your garden and labeling with trees and horticulture with the current planting as well as for future aspirations (wish list) ;)

[@danyelleerwin7620]

I said out "Oh, yes!" when you said the topiaries were for the entrance! Ever since I started watching this channel almost a year ago I thought, "Such a beautiful chateau, and topiaries on either side of the entrance would make it complete!"

[@sandiacat]

I love that the puppy dog is helping and present. Adorable doggo.

[@darlenechandler2403]

Philip you have been having another glorious time at the garden centre. They must be so happy to see you when you arrive because they know you are buying lots of plants and trees. Terrible that you put out your back, but all the plantings that were continued look great. It will be so beautiful when all these trees start to grow. Can’t wait to see Anna’s wallpaper designs and her process. Fantastic.

[@carolfaberpeake857]

The new trees and shrubs will look amazing. Good luck Anna on your launch 🎉

[@smallmoments957]

Yann is a good neighbor and has a fun sense of humor. I hope he at least got an invitation to dinner out of the deal. Great video as usual, thank you!

[@suehall3298]

Anna good luck with your new venture🍀🤗💐👍 The grounds are going to look Amazing good job boy's 🤗👍🤗 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@patmurphy4564]

Just a lovely couple that love and work so well together. Love from Australia ❤

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the new plants and yes a map listing all the beautiful plants would be awesome. Anna best wishes on your new class. It will be interesting to see how you do it. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Philipp, wishing you continued healing for your back injury! Looking forward to seeing your trees bloom!

[@judyoneal7887]

Anna, you are so accomplished. I love how supportive Phillip is, how proud of you he is, & how he expresses that. You are always gracious to express your appreciation for all the work he puts in as well. An undertaking like restoring your chateau is a monumental task, it’s not a sprint but a marathon. Not every couple is cut out for that but it really does seem like you 2 are one another’s biggest fan & are doing exactly what you’re meant to be doing.

[@marilynwade9448]

My dad kept a journal of all his plantings. When to fertilize when to prune ect..same with annual gardens.love the antique golph ball

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Anna’s course is going to be amazing!

[@medievallassie]

Great video! MORE JANN!!!! 🙂 Congratulations on Anna's class. I understand her trepidation at sharing too many secrets. I, too, am a surface designer who created hand printed textiles and papers, and explored numerous ways to create flawless registrations by hand. After years or perfecting your craft, it is hard to just give away that skill that it took you so long to master. Hugs to you. Hopefully I will have a chance to take your course to show my support!

[@Ati422]

this is my FAVORITE channel.. and for good reason :)!!

[@davidlogan4329]

PLease look after your back Philipp. Marvellous work going on in your beautiful garden. It's fantastic the number of new trees and plants you are putting in.

[@jeanetterule5420]

Ouch! 😮😮😮Poor Philip! 😢😢😢 you are young enough for a fast recovery. Exercise and be well.

[@twobluestripes]

I an so glad Jan was featured in this video. Finally someone with some comedic instincts on this channel to lighten the mood!

[@martaarimont6158]

New follower of the channel, and already watched all your episodes, haven’t used Netflix for a month 😂 sad that we have now to wait for the weekly updates! Keep it going! Maybe some updates on the no dig garden 😊 as the season is starting! ❤

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

welcome aboard and thanks!

[@jenlgreen]

It's so hard when you catch up and then have to wait. Phillip is cruel to us.

[@EmilyBoltz]

That last drone shot of your home is simply stunning! ❤❤❤❤

[@laurenpage1658]

Yes, Philipp you totally should create a page on your website devoted to the trees you’ve planted. Would love to see that!

[@MusicManiac991]

Love it! So many young beautiful young trees! I might recommend discreetly setting up large rain cisterns to capture spring rain, or investing some system of water retention and dispersal in the event there is another drought. If this year is only half as bad as last year the young trees will be really vulnerable.

[@1lavishone]

I love the idea of planting for the future. It will be amazing to see how things grow and change in the coming decades.

[@monalingan9523]

I love watching Phillips’s sheepish reaction to you questioning a new load of trees being delivered to the property. It is quite delightful.

[@640vincent]

Your designs are already 1st Class Anna. Your course will be excellent, especially with Philp's help! (Without it as well!)

[@auntie44m]

Wonderful planting. I’m so sorry you hurt your back during the beautification of the Chateau. I imagine a map of your property with a beautifully hand written legend for your gorgeous trees and buildings hanging in the dining room.

[@405Marlena]

I love how Ziggy is involved with everything. He’s gorgeous!!

[@frankpaquet295]

Really looking forward to all of those trees to start budding out and growing leaves and getting bigger. I love that you planted so many trees, great job! And thank you Phillip for working in your tight jeans, they looked perfect for gardening!! Have a good week. (from Sandi)

[@Joferry2000]

Anna I am so excited about your online course. I use to be a textile artist, then a painter and now a mix of the two. Would totally love to take your course

[@MissCDM1979]

I love that you are sharing your lino passion with us! My daughter learned it at school and I found it sooo fascinating 🥰

[@wendyonthefly]

I love the humor you two share. It is so good when having such a busy life as you both have together. Sorry didn't mean to sound like a therapist. You are both so creative. I like seeing the children in your videos sharing in your endeavors.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Glad you enjoy it :)

[@micheledix2616]

I do love that Phillip has his most honourable goal of his tree planting for the future. Best Wishes on the success of your new online course project, Anna.❤❤

[@mka46479]

Ziggy helping every step of the process 😄Lovely job 👍

[@arpiyeretsian8924]

Absolutely an adorable famil ❤ And of course 🐶

[@jillphillips2835]

Loving the new forest and Phillip's enthusiasm! Neighbor and friend Jan is a treat on these old eyes and lovely English! #Gardening Twins!!! SO EXCITED for the lino printing course....already signed up! Welcome Springs and Happy Mother's Day, Sweet Anna! Cheers!

[@metropcs7560]

Anna said Phillip sneaked out, I just laughed, she knew there were more plants. The look on his face is priceless!!! I enjoyed the video, I know about the back,not a nice thing. I lifted heavy objects in factories, car accidents, caregiving to help elderly and lifted them. Now I have to take ibuprofen sometimes to walk. Awesome idea Anna, will love to see wall paper!!!

[@sue7190]

Last year I bought myself a beautiful notebook to keep a record of my garden. A page for each bed withnotes on what worked and what needs to be changed or improved. Useful but a lovely record of the garden development. Wish I had done it from the beginning. 😊

[@KesenyaMooreAstrology]

What about a garden master plan, another great gift for future generations showing the plants and flowers and design you put in place. Could be very inspirational ❤

[@biancaii4083]

We had the tiniest garden in my childhood home, but my dad somehow made it work: he grew lots of trees and then replanted them in our town park. I never quite understood why he did that until I went on a long walk years later and recognized one of his trees (I remembered the spot as I was there to help him plant that one). I was surprised by how emotional it made me to see physical evidence of my father's work, care and dedication. It is our responsibility to take care of nature and help it as much as it helps us, but I now realize that plants and trees are also an extension of our memory and love. Whether it will be your daughters or someone else who will experience similar feelings to mine in your little forest one day, those trees will be a testament to your hard work and commitment to making your little part of the world better.

[@annemcintosh5729]

Can't wait for Anna's course

[@marilynwade9448]

Looking forward to Anna's course

[@koreanoona75]

Careful of that back, Philip! And Anna,.I saw your IG Stories about the online course - congrats and I wish you all the success because you totally deserve it!

[@crinkle2649]

You are the 2nd KZbinr I follow that did the cardboard with mulch this week

[@rosemarythyme6351]

I enjoyed the video as always. Good luck with the Home Print Academy. Your designs are lovely! Cardboard mulching is a wonderful way to eliminate 90% of weeding. It totally transformed our front garden from overrun with weeds to showcasing our shrubs and perennials. The key for success is overlapping the cardboard and using more than one layer, then topping with wood mulch, as you did. You can also top dress with raked leaves in the autumn. Spring will reward you with vigorous, healthy plants. The leaves breakdown and feed your plants organically. Gardener's gold!

[@venetianstudios5171]

Fantastic! I'm super interested to take your class, Anna! Looking forward to seeing what it will entail.

[@graciemaca6996]

Philip is giving in to his addiction again. 😂 Very impressive job with the plants and trees!

[@ruthballott7116]

The grounds are looking good! A lot of hard work (and money) is paying off. Well done Philipp and friend.,and Ziggy too

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

I love the varieties of trees and shrubs you have bought for your property. They will grow into beautiful specimens in your lifetime, so they will be enjoyed by you as well as future generations. My dad etched into metal name stakes the names of his specimen trees and shrubs. Making a layout and record of the trees is a good idea, but it’s also nice for people visiting you to see the name plate. Anna’s course is going to be a super success because your style is fantastic. Ziggy is beautiful. xx

[@maryacton6046]

Bravo Anna ❤ you and your online Academy will be sensational 🤩 Your love and support for each other’s projects, and each other, is so heartwarming. Love that Ziggy is also so supportive as project manager. Twins Yan/Jan and Philipp are very cute and stylish together. It really is a fantastic legacy to plant all those beautiful trees for future generations. Another project that keeps on going and going, (very satisfying for an addiction), love it!!) I’m sure you will devise an excellent method to record information on all your plantings. May your addiction continue to flourish. Amazing find of Yan, on the golf ball 🤣 Love your sprinkles of humour throughout all your vlogs. Here it is now Autumn. Autumn here is always a bit weird. Chance of rain 90%; humidity 97%; today 31 degrees Celsius; winds southeasterly 20 to 30 kms/h. There goes the myth that in Queensland it is ‘always’ beautiful one day and perfect the next 🤣🤣😂 Have a great week from your devoted fan, Mary, Central Coast Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺☔️🌧️💧🌈😍❤️🇦🇺

[@vintagelady1]

Philipp's plant addiction has reached epic proportions, it may be time for him to go to a compulsive gardener's meeting. On the other hand--that grove is really going to look nice in the end, so maybe just another year or so before cold turkey. Anna's new project sounds wonderful & so very creative. We've all admired her wonderful handmade wallpapers--this sounds like a step toward having her own atelier/design college!

[@aletverster]

All your friends helping out so much is great! You seem to be part of a lovely community. And I suspect you spend just as much time helping them out, offline! x

[@1mezion]

7:24 I guess you can always geo-tag them. 7:53 Clever, that transition to the sponsor was very smooth.

[@1mezion]

6:23 for future reference you can fit around the plant pot with a mallet to help loosen the dirt making the plant easier to pull out

[@sandicarpenter2658]

I always leave your videos with a smile on my face! What a wonderful neighbour Yann is! Need a fix of Benoir and Son soon 😄Sandi x

[@kellywhitaker3483]

Love the lino printing course! Great idea and absolutely on brand!!!

[@shannijones4587]

Your neighbor is a trooper!!!! You’re very luck to have him.

[@wendysalter]

Philipp, your future forest or arboretum or Parque du chateau is FABULOUS! I think it is truly lovely that you and Anna have excelled in your speciality skills and that you both complement and compliment each other. Anna, I wish you great success with your online course.

[@heliedecastanet1882]

"Parc", not "Parque". In French a Parque is one of the Parcae (or Fates) in English 🙂 But I must confess the meaning you accidentally created was very poetic 🙂

[@wendysalter]

@@heliedecastanet1882 thanks for that!

[@heliedecastanet1882]

@@wendysalter You're welcome 😉

[@Dannyp8038]

Anna, Happy Mother's day I am sure you were treated well and had a fabulous day. Looking forward to hear news on the long houses and their future

[@teepeeX]

Two lovely friends helping each other , awesome

[@kristinrogersdotter5492]

I use metal plant tags that you "engrave" by writing with a stylus. Learned the hard way not to tie them on tree branches with metal wire (as the tree grows, the wire will cut in). And I take photos of my plants in situ and then tag them on IG or wherever so I can always identify them. I found that's faster than a spreadsheet.

[@lindapearson2376]

It will all be so amazing & beautiful! Generations will be able to enjoy their beauty.

[@buildingbrenham]

We started our 1/2 acre garden and food forest, right on top of our lawn of St Augustine grass, by just covering the entire area with cardboard. Overlap the cardboard so no light comes through. Then we covered it with about 15-20cm of fresh wood chips FREE from a local tree service. When it's time to plant, we pull back the mulch and fill in the planting areas with good soil. No till, no dig, very fast, very few weeds, and the cardboard attracts earthworms!

[@maryschlotter108]

Congratulations Anna! Your course sounds amazing! Philip your grove of trees is wonderful! Love the no dig mulch and cardboard method too! I must say you driving a car in reverse with a trailer attached was admirable ( mine would not be ) . Glad your backs ok. It was nice to meet your friend Yann , was that a Boston Red Sox hat ? Of course just love that Ziggy.

[@oxwoman8]

Philipp, you need to add one more variety of tree, a "Wedding Cake" dogwood (Cornus controversa 'Variegata'). Just a beautiful tree!

[@sue7190]

Totally agree, it is a beautiful specimen tree. Also maybe magnolias and a tulip tree.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

I planted one last year!😀

[@JustinBellingerTV]

I mean, as obsessions go, loving lots of trees and plants, it's not a bad one...

[@anettemurdoch2803]

You choose wonderful plants! I like very much the combination of betula, prunus and cornus. Now you can help them to grow better with stakes, so that the wind is not able to move them. Than the little roots are able to grow. Without stakes the roots would strip off again and again. You need 2 stakes for every tree or a slanting pole on a bush. After 2 years you can remove the stakes.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

thansk for the tip

[@kristinrogersdotter5492]

I love the cornus (red twig dogwood) which makes a fabulous contrast to the green in the back of the bed. Great winter interest especially in the snow.

[@reinamoody5239]

It looks amazing! Great job planting the trees

[@inesmanui]

So looking forward to your course!🎉

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Yay! Thank you!

[@elizabethheatley22]

Hopefully we’ll see more of your friend!

[@rosieposer804]

I love watching your videos, a glass of wine in a quiet spot to enjoy watching artwork unfold. It is beautiful watching the chateau come to life. A masterpiece in the making, thank you for sharing your journey with those of us who can only dream 🍷

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kellyminichello5969]

Very excited about Anna launching her Home Print Academy! I am registered on the Early Bird Waitlist. I have a feeling it is going to fill up fast; fingers crossed I get in! Also, I am from Boston and I loved seeing Yann sporting a Red Sox cap!!!

[@fionaheales8481]

You guys ROCK! Always enjoyable..

[@angelaalan]

It’s a wonderful thing you are doing, for yourselves, but also for the future🌳🌲🌳

[@tinycotswoldcottage]

I love the idea of an orchard area with perennial fruit trees and bushes. Lovely thing for the children and it will save you so much money in buying fruit - you may never have to buy it again in fact! These are also great legacy plants. I have a wonderful ancient pippin apple tree in my garden as well as an impressive rhubarb. I thank the person who planted them every year (as do the bees with the beautiful flowers on the tree).

[@patstone5674]

I've been using the cardboard and wood chip method for 20 years and you will love it. You are right, several inches (6+) works best to keep the grass from coming in. Make sure there are no spaces between the cardboard. I cut the cardboard with a box cutter to get straight sides so that don't have gaps. I am in awe of your plant selection and can't wait to see how your spaces develop. Love coming along for your journey. The red dogwoods will look beautiful in the winter and the birches are beautiful in all seasons.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

glad to hear that, Pat!

[@maryellenschlaerth6217]

Ziggy is a good assistant.