TRANSFORMING the CHATEAU WOODLANDS!

[@jeanniewaters8465]

I just love seeing Grant wearing his Golden State Warriors Basketball Shirt! Being a Golden State Warriors fan and seeing a Shirt for the World Champs in France on an Aussie makes me sing and dance! I just love the volunteers at LaLande - I guess I love everyone at LaLande! Keep the fun, Life, Love and Laughter coming! HUGZZZZZZZZ!!

[@taitweigel64]

The Thunder from Down Under is back! How wonderful! Gerald is home too and so happy to see him.

[@IHateWearingBra]

Yayyy!!! Oi oi oi oi !! From Melbourne here. Ahhh he’s awesome! I’m so happy with eeevverything going on in this vlog.

[@allankarenbayne9835]

Stephanie becoming the real gardener scot man is funny as usual

[@TEdwards3161]

Australia is back!!! Gerry is home!! Dana is cooking, the plants are in..the chickens are starting a rock band, life is good at La Lande

[@kimcrofoot8517]

Stephanie, you are not just creating new gardens, etc., you are completely "claiming" all of LeLande. You're making your dreams and vision live! Wonderful to see!

[@HollyRose1529]

Grants back!!!! Missed him! And, Gerry too!!

[@helenebourque3900]

When you turned the camera and Grant appeared, I danced… I just love to see the volunteers come back to Lalande with the intention of making a difference once again. They are so kind to come again! Great vlog as usual, it is so fun to see all the projects that are coming along so quickly! Of course, Seeing Gerald was a wonderful surprise! It still amazes me how loyal he is to Stéphanie! Of course that’s what a brother is for… Right??

[@MissCDM1979]

Gerry arriving at the airport.. It remains a funny sight🤣🤣🤣

[@The57gail]

Gerald is an absolute gem. Stephanie you make my life happy, love all the camaderie and improvements.

[@Caoucaren]

I knew i loved Sharon for a reason, princess warrior. Nick is equally amazing. He’s the green man of the forest.

[@christinebrown2765]

Great to see Gerry and Grant back at LaLande. The new flower bed will look lovely.

[@debrastrange6241]

So great to see Grant back. Hope we get to see more faces from the past again. Everything is better with Gerry!

[@reddragon8]

I laughed wayy too much at Cluckingham palace and Chicken disneyland. Your videos are always a joy!!

[@sjb3028]

May I just take a minute to say how awesome Jerry is and how his sense of humor is so appreciated! Haha! Just adore the Scotman!

[@christajohnston9482]

So happy to see Gerald back!

[@paulineholder2072]

I can’t wait to see what Grant gets up to!

[@lurveit]

As an Aussie, Grants description of Australia during Covid was hilarious and spot on. 😂

[@brendathoms5588]

I had a uncle Gerald and he was a fun loving guy too!❤️

[@joycejohnson395]

The garden is getting so pretty!! Put something shiny on the xylophones, it’ll attract the chickens. Birds in general, are really curious about shiny things.

[@sarahfoster6765]

What is this new La Lande we are seeing? songs about ladies of the night & Sharon in the courtyard with a whip, Ooh La La 😂🤣. Xxx❤️🇬🇧😘😍

[@arvalenz5314]

I was so surprised and happy to see Scottman. But when you showed us Grant! I had screamed with joy. 😱😁. Just like the old days. So excited to see what projects he will start. Amaury and Grant. The big guns are out. 💪🏼💪🏼

[@lafranglaise3399]

It was only when Grant mentioned that he'd been away for nearly 3 years that I realised that I've been watching for at least that long as I remember him putting up the pergola. Can't believe it either. Here's to many happy years to come watching you all. Love from the French Pyreneees xxx

[@TreehuggerKay]

Me too! Time flies when we've been through a pandemic!!

[@ehpeachylove]

Me also, what a difference at LaLande from three years ago. So happy to see Grant again and see what he gets up to.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Yes me too l never thought l been there so long remember him well ..... time pass fast when you have fun

[@c8lynwilson]

It’s so beautiful there. I felt very envious of Grant being there as Australia descends into winter 😩

[@goldenineke]

Haha. I love our winters. It’s the Australian summer I dread.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

I am Australian love my winter my favorite season winter here is a very long spring .

[@ShipCreek]

Im in West Aust and I'd forgotten they have let us out....🤣😂🥳

[@charlenmiddendorf2111]

How very sweet is it time watch Gerald to plant those flowers? That's how my dad would talk to plants...it brings back wonderful warm memories...and Gerald is so right! What a wonderful place to grow for everyone!!!❤️

[@skupachk]

"Wrong bed Gerald" - "that's what she said!" I'm dying with laughter, I'm so glad Gerry is back

[@candacecaldwell4336]

SIMPLY LOVE DEAR GERALD WITH HIS INCREDIBLE SENSE OF HUMOUR 💕 ~ AND HE IS ONCE AGAIN ~ "HOME SWEET HOME" ~ ALBEIT ..... A HAPPY SCOTSMAN IN FRANCE ! ! ! IT'S SO WONDERFUL TO HEAR GERALD'S HAPPINESS WHEN RETURNING TO ~ "CHÂTEAU DE LA LANDE" ~ ~ THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS HAPPY MOMENT WITH ALL OF US Xx

[@Blessings.429]

Wonderful to see Grant back, bringing some Aussie slang with him… Gerry great to see you home..💖💖🇦🇺

[@llshamp1424]

I love everything about this one! The chicken swings & toys, the weeding, the planting but most of all, I seriously heart Gerald!!! He never fails to bring a smile to my heart!

[@robertarogers998]

Thank you for being you! All of you. Enjoyed this vlog so much. Many laughs. Gerald you are a character and we love you for it!

[@jennimalham6381]

IAM really enjoying these vlogs at the moment. So nice to see you enjoying the garden which is looking amazing, great teamwork.👏👏

[@carladuus4338]

Stephanie and LaLanders - thank you for today's sweet vlog. It's been a difficult day for me & my son, as it's the 40th anniversary of my first husband's death. He was 31, I was 28, and our little boy was 2 & 1/2 years old. My son, Nick, loved Jerrold's Scottish antics as he planted flowers. What an uplifting experience for us to help heal our broken spirits today. Bless you all!!! XOXOXO

[@TheChateauDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@davidlogan4329]

The chapel gardens are looking so beautiful. Good to see the new plants going in. THat's delightful.

[@shannonstone2690]

The chapel garden is going to be MAGNIFICENT when it all grows in! I love how much joy creating a new area to explore has given you and all of us watching! So, so nice to see Gerry back with the gang, and Grant too!

[@BDThomas]

If you find yourself with an extra head of cabbage at some point, drill a hole through it, run a rope through that (knotted at one end or tied around a stick or something to keep it from coming all the way through) and suspend it just above chicken head height in their pen. They'll spend hours batting it around and pecking at it for a nibble. It'll keep them amused, and makes a decent enrichment activity.

[@ruthsanchez9724]

The chickens will have a ball with all their new toys. The planting is just gorgeous and will be truly amazing when all done. What a fun day and with Gerald arriving and other friends it is a wonderful day!!! Love Gerald's chats with the plants ;). He has been missed!!

[@rpierce7004]

Hi Ruth! I'm Ruth also.! :)

[@debrarobinson57]

If you want a broody hen, you have to leave the eggs & not collect them! Leave at least a weeks worth. Usually they lay 13 eggs then they sit. You will need to put food & water nearby, as the hen won't want to leave the eggs for long. You may also need to put the non - broody hens in another house while the hen is brooding. Be aware that if a hen goes broody & gets disturbed, she will go & find somewhere to brood where it's quiet, so you may think she's vanished Some breeds are more likely to go broody - such as Marrans, which are French originally. Marrans are the speckly hens.

[@flibbertygibbette]

Silkies are famously broody and are often kept just for that!

[@debrarobinson57]

Wow, thank you! I didn't know that. I have had a few Marrans which all went broody. I did think the gorgeous little hen shown in the vlog looked like she was sitting - I was a bit concerned by the interfereance to her. I know that was in no way on purpose, but due to lack of knowledge. As you are obviously a more experienced hen keeper than me, perhaps you could offer Stephanie some advice? I'm sure she would be thrilled, as she is keen to learn. We were all newbie keepers once - I got lots of hints & tips from friends. Xx

[@jomeyer13]

remember the peacock hen did hide too

[@cindland]

The other hens will also try to lay eggs on the same pile, especially when the broody hen is up for food and drink.

[@patdowney4984]

It’s great to see Grant back at chateau.Gerry was so happy to be back x x

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@dreamchaseruk]

Such a fun vlog. Love the garden so much. And yay, Gerry is home. And, Grant is back. Thank you for sharing so much ☺️❤️

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Thank you so much for the joy!! 🌸💝🌸 I always do my gardening in an old pair of jeans, but maybe I’ll try something more glamorous too. 😄😂👌

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

I am soooo pleased to see you enjoying wearing the shoes. You made my day x

[@TheChateauDiaries]

They’re great, thank you so much!

[@jeanninef2110]

So nice to see guests around your table again! And Gerald! And Grant! And the garden looking amazing and fun toys for the hens! A beautiful smile always available from Kirsty!! Joy! Was in my garden trying to get rid of a horrid invasive and beautiful ground cover....and thinking that I hope you don’t plant these in your garden.....then thinking Davy would never allow it!! Hugs from moi in Canada!

[@everymountain]

Good to see all of the summery improvements! I love the footage of Stephanie going round and round in front of the chapel, like she's still at it 😂

[@cliffhorman6846]

What a wonderful roam about... love the gardens, the planting, the woodland. Gerry, great to see you.

[@icuinthelight]

If you put some packing tape on the chicken zylaphone over the metal plates with the sticky side out, and stick some sunflower seeds on the tape, the chickens will peck at the seeds and learn to make music! Enjoy!

[@annecc11]

Stephanie you have a great cast of characters ! Everyone plays their part so perfectly and with such success in everything they do. Inspiration at every level. even the chickens. I look forward to seeing the new chicks and the potential orchestra chic, chic or cheep, cheep chirp ! Bon w/e, Swan

[@Tracy_R]

Joy! JOY, Gerald!! Great to be home. Adore Gerald! Stephanie, I cannot wait! I'm so excited to watch your Mummy & Percy to do a walk-through, with everything that's being done in the garden, behind the chapel. I cannot wait to see her face!!! With each job being done I can feel her JOY! I so hope you will do a video after her arrival. Applause! Well done!

[@garnetj69]

Omg I am so happy to see Gerald, I absolutely adore him. He is one of my favorite people in the world.

[@annettewalter2273]

Fabulous to see Gerald he is a ray of sunshine.

[@wendyhughes8740]

I've just ordered some of the chicken poppy peck toys for my brother who keeps chickens. Steph still inspires two years on. They ask where we heard about the company, thought closest was to say 'an influencer' - you do such a wonderful job at Lalande.

[@jillychandler]

So good to see the three of you together, working in the garden. Such lovely plants. Gerald only just arrived, is put to a task with nature! The planting looks lovely, and so good for the plants to talk to them, I always talk to all mine, and thank them for being there and growing. Love to you from sunny Devon xxx

[@nata3467]

Gerald...you always bring the sun!!! even in the rain. YOU are fabulous!

[@ceejaymueller5664]

I just love your brother Jerald, he always make me laugh. If I didn't live in America I would scoop him up. Love all of your new gardens.

[@rolo4945]

My dad used to play with whips like this, he could kill snakes when he vacationed on family farms northern KwaZulu Natal in SAfrica

[@maryschlotter108]

“You can take a pill for that”, Yay Gerald is back! And pergola man ! I remember him as well! Thank you dear Stephanie for another wonderful vlog!

[@goldenineke]

Yay! There’s an Aussie in the house! Lucky Grant.

[@susiestephenson7214]

Great to see Scotman back!

[@gloriagavaneli9862]

Steph everytime I think that was the best vlog you come out with another best. This vlog was so exciting so full of life and things happening unbelievable. I never want it to end. Thank you to all at Lalande for all the happiness and joy you give me.

[@andreagoodman1636]

I just watched a tale of two cities Château diary from May 2019, and it is amazing to see the difference looking at Lalande compared to the way it looks today! So much amazing work has been done!

[@carolesmith6620]

The gardens and woodland are looking beautiful, I can only imagine the colours and scents is magnificent. It's great to see scotsman back at La landa you only need mummy and percy back lovely video once again x🌼🌼😊🤗

[@denisemarle4141]

The two "G's" are back and looking great, can't believe it's been almost 3 years since Grant was at Lalande, I was only thinking of him the other day! I wonder what's in the plan, help for Amaury.. garden pergola maybe... always a treat to see Scotman and Nick! Happy Gardening from Sydney.. 🌸🦘

[@starmysticcatarot4928]

Gerald is back!!! :D Omg the xylophones and the chicken corner is too adorable! Hahaha ''wrong bed'' and Gerald's answer LOL :) ^_^ You are all so funny and amazing people, thank you for sharing!

[@mavep2855]

As usual, it was lovely to see you all today. The chickens, the gardens, Gerald arriving and what looked like a delicious meal served made for excellent content. Thank you🙏🏻❤️

[@Addsy]

This is the weirdest but absolutely fantastic video of Our dear Stephanie!! Xxx hilarious!👍🤣🤣🤣😍😍

[@zander8018]

It's so good to see Scottmam home..... Grant is so good to see you back.....

[@darbyking-maillot4105]

Only at Lalande do the chickens have swings, xylophones and a palace to live in 🤣

[@louisewolpert2014]

And whips

[@larissap6586]

I love the idea of planting along the forest path, it blurs the line between garden and forest really well. This has given me inspiration for my own garden plan ❤️🇨🇦

[@kdean9537]

The woodland is looking so wonderful, you guys did an amazing job! Lovely to see Gerald and Grant! I also want to say that I'm loving how you are ending the videos now, very nice! Thank you for sharing, take really good care of yourselves, stay well! Much love Kathy x 💖

[@maureenreid]

I hope spud doesn't fall in that tub bath he will never get out, spud looking great!!

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

The new garden plants look spectacular!!! 😊💗🌸🌺🦚🇨🇦🇫🇷

[@jenniferkagan5745]

What has Dan the gardener been doing?

[@jacquelinereynolds2934]

He was going to post a vlog about it on his own channel last night. But didnt so expect it will be up tonight

[@duncan9058]

New plantings looking good! Always fun to see Gerald turn up, what a lovely character!

[@CarolChillsCasually]

So many fun people at the chateau in this video!! It blows my mind just how much has changed in just a few years!

[@gertsgarden]

I just love the ending with you driving around in circles dragging the old fence! You fill my heart with joy!!!

[@julieburton-johnson1557]

To quote Julie Andrews .....'Scot Man is truly truly scrumptious ' 😊... Happy days 💖 x

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Oh that was so good to see. It is all looking really lovely. The woodland garden is coming on well and I can’t wait to see the chickens swinging to the chicken band. 😂🤣❤️

[@susanmace8183]

Now I know why I didn’t see Gerry in Framlingham the other day. I had a lovely visit to the castle and a walk round a very pretty town.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@annettewalter2273]

The weather looks beautiful there. The chickens are having a wonderful life. There is certainly huge diversity at La Lande, whoever thought to see whip cracking!

[@carolinegooder7091]

She can show Grant how to move cattle. I herd dogs. 😄❤️🌺🌹

[@caroledrury1411]

So happy to see food and drinks flowing again! The woodland garden, chicken toys, Gerald back! I am following suit here in Greensboro Vermont at the Lauredon Gallery. You’re flogs are so meaningful. I want to get back to France!

[@paulaartandmusic4412]

You made my day with your cheerfulness, the antics of the chickens, and the gorgeous woodland plants.😘

[@darlenewaters11]

Love this!!! The flowers are beautiful e the colors! Gerald lol gotta love him🥰❤️😊

[@jillychandler]

You all look so beautiful at your dinner, such a happy place, with welcome visitors. God Bless you all. xxx

[@vickirickman5828]

He is so adorable.. The guy from Australia.

[@txjellybean3772]

Beautiful LaLand Beautiful people

[@kaysyrah5324]

Get yourself an auger drill bit for your cordless drill to plant with, ten times faster! Also, planting in drifts, like plants naturally grow in nature will give your garden a better finish. I wish that you would use the stumps as an architectural element in the woodland park, like the stumpery at Highgrove House.

[@coralwebb4245]

I Love seeing the daily life videos , I’m just amazed at how fast the chateau and its grounds are changing.👍🏼🐨

[@bridgetmustard5285]

These vlogs are so amazing now. They get better and better as everyone gets more comfortable being filmed. I love them!

[@muhlaynee]

Have I really been watching the vlog for that long?!? The Aussie is back.

[@Greet2012]

Omg, it’s so good to see Grant back! I shouted “GRANT!” when he showed up… which was while I was at the gym. Weird looks are welcome for such a triumphant return.

[@DevonaRavenhold]

I do love it when Gerald is part of the videos! He keeps me smiling constantly!

[@annettewalter2273]

I have lots of black lace plants, they are beautiful. I love the colour of the foliage.,

[@bjbrown6884]

Uncle Gerald! Now my day is complete seeing you back! Please stay for a long time!

[@debbiecraig9946]

Stephanie, so pleased to see Gerry is back. Hopefully Mummy & Percy will be there soon. What a wonderful surprise that Grant is back. He's fabulous & saw him build the pergola with Percy's help. Shearing the sheep was great too. Grant is fun as are all the wonderful LaLanders. Such joy & happiness! Great planting.

[@amanuensa]

The plants would look better when clumped together in “drifts” of colour rather than spotted around individually. They usually have a tag that explains how far or close to place them. The heuchera will not get much bigger but can be split and propagated next year.

[@chazikins]

Looking for a good "Nick cuts tall trees from the top down" video. Does anyone have good suggestions?

[@nancycowan6109]

Now, I don’t want to be controversial but here in the US, there is now talk of banning e-books. In the Netherlands, they teach nursery rhymes about a woman “with loose morals” and her tale. 🤣 Thank you, Phillip, for your levity. Lovely video, as always. ❤️

[@lindefraser9148]

Loved the video. Beside everything else, there were also appearances by Gerry and Grant! We've missed you!

[@susanheilbronn3285]

Welcome back Scotman so great to see you again

[@debbiemorris8422]

Love Gerry he is a Ray of sunshine, where is Dan though 🤔 he not been around for a week

[@DavidAdam666]

Exactly my thought?

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Worry too he has never been absent without warning us ????

[@TheChateauDiaries]

He’ll be back very, very soon and all will be revealed 😊

[@MK-77789]

Gerald., you bring so much joy to our lives. May The LORD bless you 🙏. Stephanie The gardens are looking great 👍. Why don't you get another house for the chickens? Great video. 👍

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Loved the chicken toys and the lady of the night song🤭🤣Wow! Three years has passed quickly. Well done Grant for managing to escape Oz for a holiday....enjoy.

[@lotusdolphin]

So glad that Gerald has come back to roost! Absolutely love that man. He’s just so damn funny! The plants look fantastic!