Planting Our First Chateau Garden Trees | French Chateau Garden DIY

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Join us, Daphne and Ian, as we embark on our new chateau renovation projects! This week, we make more progress in renovating the original chateau gardens. We meet with a local organic fruit tree specialist who provides us with some answers to our gardening questions and we plant the first trees in our garden to replicate the style that once existed 400 years ago...
Our "beau chateau" (The 500-year-old, Chateau De Lesigny), is located near Paris, France. Most of the structures around the chateau domain need a full restoration, so we are investing everything we have into making the property thrive! We are learning more about french culture and developing new skills along the way!
As a French/American UC Berkeley graduate in Agriculture (Daphne), and a U.S. Air Force Tactical Response Force Veteran/ Kinesiologist (Ian), we share a love for challenges and adventure. We have a long road ahead of us and we are excited to share the experience with you!
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Produced by Daphne and Ian
Videography & Editing by Ian
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[@Discernmenttford]

Am I the only person who anticipates a video every week from The Beau Chateau like it’s a TV show?! 😂😍🙋🏽‍♀️

[@klaaskingma7435]

KZbinrs usually have a posting schedule they stick to. So it works like a TV Show

[@Paltse]

Probably not. Would be nice, but one plans one's plans and then life happens regardless of the plans.

[@deborahfolkes9607]

I totally agree! I love The Beau Chateau! It’s absolutely charming ❤

[@gioiapharo7433]

❤

[@Samaznayu]

Same ❤most favorite channel from all chateau channels that I’m following

[@carolbeatch]

Constantly blown away by how much work you two can get done by yourselves!

[@TheBeauChateau]

We appreciate your support! It is a lot of work, but we do our best to make it fun. Archaea helps bring the laughter 😊

[@marresjepie1887]

Was about to remark the same! My back already hurts by just lóoking at You two toiling away..

[@gb4375]

I was amazed too! I was also thinking that this kind of labour was done by dozens of workers in the past and to think you are accomplishing this on your own is something to be celebrated.

[@jamesbaker429]

You have given the garden a lift with just the Cyprus giving height to the formal garden.

[@laurenglass4514]

Your apple guy is terrific! He is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable

[@TheBeauChateau]

We loved how he uses his shovel as a walking stick 😄

[@TheBeauChateau]

By the way, the actual footage from visiting him was 2 hrs long and we cut it down to 40 minutes of fun gardening factoids! We plan on posting a 20-30 minute video of that on our Patreon in the coming weeks 😊

[@katherineleavitt7275]

I think your grandfather chose the perfect custodians for his beautiful Chateau. Thank you for wanting to preserve such a wonderful place. Kathy 🇺🇸

[@marshawargo7238]

It's nice that having a KZbin channel can help pay for upkeep! I'll bet a lot of the properties wouldn't have been lost, if this income were around earlier. Just watching & enjoying from the comfort of home to help their business, is better than traveling in cold weather!

[@Rbmc2611]

I agree!

[@shelleypoole6415]

Hydrangeas would look beautiful along the curved wall. I can picture the brides taking lots of photos along the wall. Great job in the garden, coming along beautifully. ❤️

[@sue1699]

Yes, the beautiful purple, pink, and white ones.

[@fierywomanpacnw7004]

Totally enchanting: the visit with the tree guy.

[@penster905]

Great teamwork! I'm worn out from watching you both do all that work!! lol. The garden is going to look amazing when you're finished. What a blessing to have each other, and live on such a Beautiful estate.

[@TheBeauChateau]

Thank you so much! 🥰 We try our best to count our blessings and not take it for granted. We appreciate sharing the experience with you and all of the other chateau enthusiasts!

[@kittycatgraham]

The apple guy is a gem!

[@beverlyolson1373]

If you have a lot to plant you may want to consider using a drill and auger to dig the holes. I have not used it myself but have seen it on KZbin on Garden Answer. It's a US family that owns a nursery and uses various sizes of augers for planting bulbs, bushes, etc. It makes quick work of things. You may save yourself a tonne of time and energy! Good luck!

[@waltercook4868]

I love that you share the French language and talk to French people. For me, it enriches the experience of non-English cultures.

[@christinewilkinson3772]

I loved the apple guy! He’s so passionate!

[@annalechner12]

Your channel has quickly evolved into my very favourite channel to watch. 🤍 Your efforts to research the history of your beautiful chateau paired with your honest, backbreaking work to restore and preserve it is truly mesmerizing. Keep up the good work and your refreshingly down-to-earth spirit! Much love and respect from Austria 👏🏻🤍

[@dianetipton6040]

So nothing shy about the nursery man, a born story teller!

[@elizabethescher5445]

It was so sweet to see how well you got along with the orchard grower. He was delighted to see your enthusiasm for permaculture and plants.💖

[@dawnbarnes8729]

Loving the progress of the garden restoration. I just hope you didn’t plant the cypresses too deep. Watch to see how to water sits in the well that you created around the base. If water collects and gathers at the base of the tree it could kill it. Easy fix. Just pull the tree out and put more soil in the bottom and then replant making sure the rootball of the tree sits elevated from the native soil by about an inch or so. Remember that the soil that you back fill into the hole needs to be packed tight around the rootball. Good luck! ❤️😊

[@jackieboudreaux6339]

A formal garden will really help with films and weddings

[@peacemaker4081]

Hello Jackie 👋 How are you doing today?

[@monicariske]

Have you thought about using a small excavator to take the top layer off the garden soil and grass? As the drone flies over, it gives the amazing views with the edges you guys dug, and a small digger may help to uncover the cobbles too. The tree guy was fascinating! He seemed like his knowledge was endless. What a gem of a man, that he is coming alongside your garden adventures!!

[@loribragg2947]

You two are like me and my guy--we work like field hands! 😂 Last spring we fully landscaped our front yard. You haven't really had fun until you've met the challenge of bring home three 8 foot crape myrtle trees in a Honda CRV (no, we didn't do them all at once. We are hardworking, not crazy). But landscaping is some of the most satisfying work you can do--instant transformation! You guys both work hard and keeping entertaining us, while your dog lives a great outdoor life. 😂👍

[@Curare8]

So nice to learn from the tree nurseryman. He was so knowledgeable. I learned a few things for my own fruit trees.:)

[@jennyschateaufarm]

How amazing that even after so many years since your grandfather bought the property and of you living there, the Chateau still has hidden new parts of the original garden landscaping for you to discover. It is such a magical place and you are clearly making great advancements! Uncovering those cobbles will be hard work, but so worth it! And well done on the cypress trees, they look great! 💕🤗💕

[@lindaedwards6683]

Can't wait for you to find out more about the cobblestones!

[@terrikopke3496]

I am ready for spring at the Chateau! Planting the flowers and working on the "hidden garden" is going to be so exciting. Lots of work still ahead, try to conserve your energy (and muscles) so no injuries occur. Cypress trees are going to be amazing. Well done.

[@barbbusby7862]

Your amazing guys, you work so hard, and I am sure it will be worth, can’t wait to see the results.

[@TheBeauChateau]

Thank you so much, Barb! Our plans keep growing as we spend more time in the garden. We are very patiently waiting for the electricity to be ready in the offices so we can continue that project this winter as well😊

[@iu.5146]

There is a machine the helps lift sod. Maybe you can re t one to lift the sod off the cobbles. Can’t wait to see what you uncover. Maybe it was an outdoor stage. You are such a lovely and hard working couple.

[@lorrainethomas8797]

The poor apple farmer sounded like he was going to weep when you told him about the boars. What a charming man!

[@tjbren576]

I would love to be there with you! If I were 40 years younger I'd be very tempted to jump on a plane and show up! Thank you for letting me live vicariously!

[@amellenthin1]

You too are amazing workers. Love seeing the evergreens at the end of the garden.

[@laurenglass4514]

How does that dog know how to dig where you all are digging and carry the bamboo around , so funny!!

[@eilemeline5541]

As a french person, I love to hear the "pépiniériste" talking, he is very passionate !

[@lylaflur]

Are you going to plant flowers in the 'racing strips' that you can cut and use for your weddings? I think its called a cut flower garden? Either way I'm so excited for you both! It's going to be SO beautiful!! What a great space!!

[@elizawalton3378]

I just love your vision for the garden and I love that you are incorporating sustainable practices!

[@lisakilmer2667]

Wow, this project is fascinating - keep telling us more! I would love to hear more of Monsieur the Apple Cruncher. I wonder if there are any historic photos that show the terrace in use?

[@xristinapantazi6669]

I am so excited about your Chateau garden transformation! You can obviously see the thought and enthusiasm that goes into your projects .Another lovely video, thank u!!!

[@owenwitherell9969]

Ah, to be Young, in Love and Living your Dreams! So impressed with you two, & look forward to each and every video!

[@laurag.2148]

Use a digger with the grater attachment then plant fresh sod ❤️🇨🇦

[@kimberlyearly8918]

This is all so exciting!! Several years from now you will be getting so much fruit you won't know wht to do with it! I know you want to sell to some restaurants so hopefully you will have massive success!! It will be stunningly beautiful as well!!

[@CeceBiche]

The tree guy !!!! What a delight ❤ he made me smile the whole time 😂😂😂

[@AprilRaine60]

I smile every time I watch your videos. I found your channel yesterday and I started from your very first video ever and I've been binge watching them ever since and now I'm addicted. Your personalities, your pets, the music, the videos with the drone shots are absolutely amazing and calming to watch. If I ever win a lottery, I'd give you a chunk of money to do the beautiful work to help you along the way.

[@TheBeauChateau]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your support and it makes us smile to know that you’ve been enjoying our videos! Ian should be finished editing our next video tomorrow, and we will be visiting the French Riviera in a following video, so we have more adventures coming your way! 😊

[@jonimarchese7655]

Ok you two, I am tired watching you and it's 8pn NY time and I am lying in bed, so you know you worked your tails off. The garden is going to look so wonderful when you are done, I am so happy you will go with an electric fence instead of hunters for the wild boar issue. Not to add more to your plate, but the cobble stones sound interesting, I think a fire pit when all is finished would be a nice place for some R&R with a nice glass of wine at the end of the day. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video. Love from N.Y.

[@annawinkel6509]

You two are amazing! Loved the visit with the nursery owner. You’re making great progress! Bon courage!

[@sth.777]

I think, with the size property you have, it would be well worth investing in a wood chipper! It would handle fallen leaves, branches, and anything else you could turn into free mulch. The orchard / garden is going to look amazing, once those trees mature!

[@rankinstudios5342]

Archea helped a lot! Love the trees!

[@TheBombson]

brilliant! Love how you’re sourcing local and organic 💚 4:25 😂

[@bolinfan1519]

Wow, this garden will be a hallmark of planning. As I heard it, you would like beauty, symmetry, variety, yield, and relative uniqueness, in a configuration which complements and optimizes the Chateau Garden's layout. Your local nursery owner is a Godsend; imagine how many technical errors he'll ensure you avoid, based on his knowledge. Think of the ongoing assistance he'll be able to provide you with pests, harvesting scheduling, fertilizing, etc. Just his advice on an electric fence to keep out the wild boars and the essential oils to keep out the deer will save you from untold losses and despair. He and his wife should be permanently included on your invitation list for important events at the chateau going forward.

[@marielvanhees9531]

I am absolutely loving your videos. You have a beautiful place and wonderful plans to revive its history and I get to catch up with the french language. I can understand the majority. I enjoyed listening to the knowledge of the fruit tree guy. He could fill your videos with great stories. Hope you'll visit him more often. 😁 What a great difference with all the branches cut down. Can't wait to see the before and after aerial view.

[@laurenglass4514]

You’re young and can handle the work!

[@lindafick8450]

It's going to be beautiful!

[@williamcole7567]

I simple love the realisim that you two convey into keeping a love alive. Your humble approach to doing this is greatly appreciated. You have your youth, you're using it wisely. Remember 1%, a day, is better than 0%. That's what I keep in mind as I tackle only an acre, all by myself. I'm soooooo excited about the advancements that will be made. I am sadden about the once a week video, but I know what it's like to have to juggle many tasks. The important thing is to have fun as you unearth buried treasures! Keep up this fantastic work you two!

[@benoitcompagnon5849]

Un coucou du menuisier de de Gonneville sur Honfleur Ont commence quand ou par quoi 🤔😉🤭 Une belle rencontre

[@TheBeauChateau]

Coucou! Demain?

[@jamesromaine4321]

Love the Trees. Can’t wait to see what you both do next. James

[@ksemery]

I’m excited for the two of you. Progress! Yes!

[@cynthialambert9067]

The dog is such a good helper! And cute, too. The cyprus trees are charming. So glad you are following the old parterre garden look. Are the orchard trees going into another area? (I hope). It'll be nice to have your own fruit. You guys work so hard. Why not have volunteers? Many hands make light work. And you'll reach your goals faster with volunteers. It takes a village.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

They are putting the tree in the same place. Why not?

[@txjellybean3772]

Great work! Love seeing the Airforce stuff on.

[@lynn8307]

I do enjoy watching you both you’ve accomplished so much. I look forward to seeing you each week

[@gardencreated]

Wow you guys are doing such amazing work. Well deserved nap for sure! Depending on the wind in that area of the garden the lovely cypresses may need a bit of support when they get bigger. Just to keep them straight while their trunks get sturdy. Looks beautiful already.

[@maynardgreenhouse]

I’m tired just watching you guys. Yard work is hard enough but a chateau garden is another story 😂 The tree farmer was fun to listen to. Très sympa, and knowledgeable in fruit trees. People freak out about earwings but they are veracious aphid eaters and not the bad guys everyone thinks they are.

[@angelavorhees5946]

I truly love your channel. Look forward to it more than most of the Chateau channels. Something very special about yours. Archea is such a sweet girl and an excellent supervisor. 😉

[@TheBeauChateau]

That means so much to us 🥰 Thank you!

[@ernstjansen7734]

So nice. “Conversations avec mon jardinier”. Film 2007. A must see. ❤

[@lorikremer2709]

What a delight to watch two hardworking and humble people achieve their dreams!

[@meankitty1333]

Those trees really make a dramatic difference ! It's looking really great ❤

[@jennistevenson796]

I planted our first apple tree last month. Hope it will do ok. I have a beautiful “ biggareaux” cherry tree that gives us so much fruit. ( late frosts not withstanding) The blossom makes you feel like you are in a fairytale. Climbing up into it’s leafy branches at the end of May beginning of June under a beautiful blue spring sky to pick the bunches of juicy shiny red fruit is such a joyful experience. It is such therapy for the soul. The fruit freezes well and now in the darker months we enjoy hearty warming cherry crumble. Fruit trees are the best way to use your money ever.

[@brucepublicover3544]

Thank you for the subtitles !! I struggled with the translation from French to American English !! Love these weekly videos 😘

[@anamaria2053]

Planting is so exciting! I’m so impressed with how much you’ve accomplished in the garden. You’re planting dreams! Remember to enjoy the process. 💕💕💕

[@natashah9056]

Your channel is one of three that I wait until I can cast it on the big TV screen to watch. The cinematography is superb. Well done!

[@nattersar77]

I would love to know that farmer's deer trick! We have the worst problem with deer and have tried everything!!!! They rub against our small trees and eat all our flowers. It is demoralizing (to say the least). If you find out the essential oils he uses, please share! It looks great guys!

[@LeslieNikulka]

I was utterly drawn in to the conversation you had with the fruit tree specialist...wow, does he know fruit trees!!! He's so intelligent and I love that he's organic. Thank you so much for sharing. ox

[@sailingwhitsundays5672]

Watching your Chateau garden progress from a 36 deg summer here in Australia 🇦🇺 Totally immersed in your video, absolutely loving the garden restoration & of course your gorgeous dog 💕

[@evakinney3152]

Please find out the recipe of essential oils to prevent the deer from eating the trees.

[@christina-yp6jy]

Another interesting video. Your home is amazing.

[@alandalgleish4002]

Trees look great in their new home!

[@nllove7937]

The hard work is transforming your garden into something very special, thank you for taking us along on your journey 🤩

[@margf.6773]

Excellent video. Keep up the good work.

[@louisegatti9262]

New to your channel and I am really love watching what you are doing to this beautiful Chateau. Will be fun to see how your garden grows. Love your dog and cat and how they watch over you.

[@yomogami4561]

oh i can't wait to see the trees later as well as your plans for the garden come to fruition

[@patbowman6723]

Great job guys. A lot of work but it always comes out beautiful. Just imagine how many gardeners were there just as you are. Take a break and relax.

[@jureeratpholseela7508]

Hi, I came there because of the thumbnail. What a great surprise it was. I lived the first 21 years of my life in Lesigny, my mother still live there now. Back in the days she even had a dancing school and sport shop in the village from 1975 to 1995 then she moved to L'Oree. This brought up lots of memories of when we were young and trying to go secretly fishing carps in the moat , to be chased away by the dogs of the previous owner. Later in the 90's my father knew the owner and I went to visit a the Chateau with him (legally this time). I'm now currently living in Thailand since 17 years, it was very refreshing and great to see what you are doing with passion. You have a new subscriber. Thanks you

[@TheBeauChateau]

That is so funny! You must have my my grandfather! He purchased the chateau in the early 80s. We have yet to go fishing in the moat but it sounds like a fun idea 😊 Thank you for sharing! It’s such a small world

[@jureeratpholseela7508]

@@TheBeauChateau . I m pretty sure my father who was the president of sports comity for the "city" knew your Grand father as if I m correct my farther had a few event's at the Chateau back in the days . My mother came to visit me for Christmas, i will share her the channel and maybe one day you will bump into each other in the village as she still go around town shopping. All the best

[@rhondathomas7952]

I tell you that fruit tree guy was soooooo awesome! He is very knowledgeable and excited about his trees! He will be a good resource in the future as well!

[@peacemaker4081]

Hello Rhonda 👋 how are you doing today?

[@cherylmcgrath9081]

"Love it"

[@kellyhawes9293]

Yay! The cypress are in!! I can only imagine how beautiful the gardens will be in the spring time when it flowers with so many varieties of apples, figs, pomegranates... ❤

[@cherylbutler446]

You are both so great together. I wish your videos were new every day. It’s my evening ‘watch’. ❤

[@Alritythen]

I'd be poking around that entire garden area with a pitch fork. You might find a lot of cobble stone areas, especially between the borders. Love the whole garden area. Love your channel!

[@rhondadean5455]

Very nice. Trees will be beautiful. I love the curve of the new discovered wall. So much work. Gardening is back breaking. Hope you all got rest feel better.

[@tanyawhelan2030]

I just love your vlogs! You're doing a grand job on the property. As a keen gardener, I'm watching with a great sense of excitement all your garden plans and renovations. The guy at the apple orchard was very interesting and had lots of info on how to garden sustainably. Can't wait for the next episode! Keep up the good work, it will be so worth it!

[@busymom3116]

Can't wait to see the progress

[@1lunarin]

a tip for the garden beds this is much easier and will supress the weeds way more effectively, lay cardbaord around all the beds you want covered then add mulch or manure/compost and it will be ready in spring for planting

[@themarcula]

Nice work, but did you account for the size of the cypresses at maturity? You may lose the definition and symmetry of the stonework when they grow up to or overgrow the stone boundary. I know they have a narrow/columnar habit, but they seem quite close to your borders. Your visualization technique with the bamboo was a great idea/teaching tool, but you could also use a cardboard cutout to help visualize the footprint of the plant. It really helps when laying out beds. As others have noted, I'm really glad to see you promoting permaculture and sustainability. Best of luck. Oh, and a note on flamethrowing weeds. If you buy a flamethrower/garden torch, be sure to check the BTUs. They vary widely. The average disposable (bad) lighter is 3000-3,500 BTUs, so that's a starting point when shopping. I bought a garden torch here in the States that is 500,000 at full blast. It is most satisfying to go out in the rain and torch. Can't wait to see your progress.

[@ccoeurjoli]

Fantastique ! Quel abattage de travail 😮 Il serait judicieux d’investir dans une déchiqueteuse … vue l’étendue du domaine, vous pourrez avoir du paillis toute l’année 😄 ! Hâte de voir tous ces arbres fruitiers en place 👍🏻 Vous avez trouvé un pépiniériste hors pair 👍🏻 L’arbre à kakis s’appelle un plaqueminier 😉 Toujours un joli montage vidéo, très agréable et musique sympa ! À bientôt ! 🌸🌸🌸

[@bachtre]

This is a fascinating property, and luckily, you two seem to have enough energy to keep up with your creative designs. Thank you for sharing this treasure of a place.

[@michaelkyriacou7026]

Goodmorning guys, wow great job,love to see you're caring for the environment also!! 💚 The farmer you guys found was outstanding ,he's full of excellent advice,I'd befriend him for sure!! Thanks again for sharing with us,all the best and have a good one!! ❤️

[@talesfromtuscany]

What a wonderful job you're both doing! Just love seeing your progress and you're both such hard workers! One day in the near future, you'll look back and reminisce over all the wonderful things you have achieved! Bravo! Love it all 🥰🤩🤗😘

[@brianamartinez30]

I was exhausted just watching you guys do all that work in the garden 😅

[@TheBeauChateau]

Don’t worry, we got to relax for the weekend 😜

[@lollypop2413]

I just subscribed to you. I am so pleased you want to keep your grandfathers dream. I renovated a little cottage and hope when i go to heaven my kids will keep it and love it. Its definately not a chateau but i love it like your pappy loved his "dancer". God bless you both. Ps my grandaughter is Daphne and its my favourite flower. I hope you plant some.Just bit by bit! Step by step! You have a lifetime! Enjoy each step

[@martinehug-simon3811]

You are so cute and so beautiful, full of energy, ideas and strength. Thanks for sharing it with us!!!!! Loved the pepinieriste and his tree knowledge!!!!

[@GoGoChateau]

You Two are absolute ROCK STARS! So Impressive!

[@monalingan9523]

I absolutely love your videos. I’ve been binge watching them for three days. 😂😂😂

[@merryfergie]

My big white dog helped me dig in the garden also. I had fun her.

[@MsCookiemonster0]

Have you thought of espaliered fruit trees. They look beautiful. Where your terrace is in the garden, how about a beautiful pergola. Or the pergola at one end of the garden where you have unearthed the curved part of your grass. Enjoying seeing the unveiling of your lovely garden. Love your channel.

[@jessicaforrest5415]

Thank you for including the fascinating conversation with the apple tree grower. I have two apple trees and I never get it right when's best to pick them... now I know 😁

[@aok2727]

So glad you are using the wood chips to improve soil. I adore your style!!

[@sha.elaine]

Wow! I think you deserve to have dinner and a nice glass (or two) of wine at one of those bouzy French restaurants!