Property Tour - Ancient Trees - Peacock Pen - Scottish Country House Life (Living in Scotland)

[@gebswife]

Ah, I absolutely love your home and land. No wonder y’all are so calm.🌹 You two are Treasure Hunters, Master Crafters and Mighty Homesteaders. ❤🌿

[@anitaassad4499]

Hi from Johannesburg south Africa. Dip the cuttings in honey. That will increase growth but also prevent rotting as you plant the fresh growth

[@DERAMNONA]

I have never heard of this but going to try it now. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@grettagirl2884]

I just want to tell you, once again, how much I love ❤ your new channel and your respect for the land and the creatures that live there! Thank you 😊!

[@nanettecanter6118]

No job too big, no job too small you do it all. Love watching your progress. Great job ladies.

[@JustOneKnight]

How blessed you are to live in such a beautiful place. A life that some of us can only dream of. Wonderful and thank you for sharing.

[@Quill._]

Every significant piece of land has a very old tree who imparts knowledge to the younger trees. It’s known as the Wisdom Tree. Your ancient oak is your Wisdom Tree.

[@patriciafisher1170]

Thankyou for showing us your beautiful land. We live in Australia on the edge of a small country town We only have a quarter of an acre but every inch is used My daughter lives with us with now five grandchildren We are in our 70s and will never get to see Scotland but my husbands ancestors originated from there. Mine from Ireland I loved seeing what it’s like where you live. You are so blessed to live there and have each other.

[@thekenneth3486]

I just love to watch you two do just about anything. Shwoos and all!

[@Samphire2]

I am really enjoying this new channel, you have such an idyllic and beautiful area of land that i actually find it very peaceful watching you both carry out tasks in such a wonderful setting. The music you play is beautiful and goes very well with the scenery. It must be hard work keeping up an area like that, but you are doing a great job. I really love the idea of giving back to nature and making changes that help the creatures around us, we are on earth for such a short time in the grand scheme of things, and what we choose to do with our little (or big) plots of land can make a big difference. I very much look forward to seeing some of the projects you have mentioned in the future.

[@katherineashley5712]

Alex and Gail, I just love this new channel! I love watching you work around your property, and seeing your connection to nature. Take care you two.

[@garynipp5415]

If this does not work, you might try air layering. All you need to do is scrape the new bark off onr side of a new growth, dust with rooting compound then wrap with moist sphagnum moss. Then wrap with plastic secure with tape, or string.

[@BonnieG1C]

Great minds! That way you get to start with roots. I love that method!

[@howardwest1347]

Make sure to put rooting compound on the bottoms so they will grow roots otherwise they won’t be able to sustain growth.

[@artanddebearickson9729]

That's the way I would do it too. Also watch for growth off the roots of the fell tree. If they grow all you need do is chop the new growth and bury that root section to propagate the tree. Good luck! deb

[@brendawilliams7836]

Your land and oak tree are beautiful! So peaceful and quiet.

[@helenburke9507]

I love watching y’all work together ! Seamless and compliment each other’s work. Cherish each day together. Thank you for allowing us into your world of wonders. Be safe always

[@k-dramabookgirl1574]

I ❤️ the interaction between these two, their chit chat is soothing to me, I love these sweet gentle people.

[@iansuehooper7542]

That oak is a wonderful piece of nature to have on your property, as you say, a great home for the myriad of small creatures and birds. So pleased to see your success with those cuttings. More trees for our planet, YAY.

[@bearrivermama6414]

I could not help but think of Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy “ you are nurturing your very own Groot❤😂

[@HaiLsKuNkY]

when i was kid i stood in dog poop. and i used a stick to scrape it off, and because it stunk i stuck it in the ground, 15 years later its a big tree, i dont know what tree it is but i always think about my dog poop tree when i see these types of videos lol

[@carolekinsey7835]

Isn't nature just the best thing to lift your spirits. To see that poor old tree blown over in the storm was very sad...but look at the way it still clung on. Shooting out saplings and no doubt feeding lots of little creatures that most would dismiss in a heart beat. The old oak tree with the little mose was so lovely. As a child my friends and i used to picnic under an old horse cestnut tree not unlike that one. It had a massive trunk on it and sat right dead centre of a corn field. I cried when it was cut unceremoniously to make way for a council housing. I could not understand why they cut it down. It could have stayed on the estate and made something beautiful, amoungst the rows of similar flat looking houses. A nod to the beauty that was once there. I was so happy to see your cuttings took hold. Beautiful trees in a little wooded area at the bottom of your land. A place for wild life to thrive. Something for futcher genterations to admire. That green house pen thing your building, would have had a kick from me by now. 😂 How irritating it is when you buy goods and they aren't made to a good standard. I mean, what use are nuts and bolts, if they don't fit. 🤦🏼 Well, never mind, you two ladies will get it fixed, i have no doubts at all. Good luck with finishing that off and i look forward to the next episode very soon. Thank you. Xxx

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

Thank you for being good stewards of the earth, dear ladies. I have the feeling that your shwoo pen is going to be much nicer than some of the places I've slept.

[@jeannienash5249]

I want tell you, once again how I love your new channel !

[@sandralovegrove2805]

love you preserving nature and your historic trees! 🐓🐔🦄🦚🐝🪲🌳🪴🍀🌿🥰

[@scottishwifie14]

Beautiful video I love trees as well, my parents stay in the borders, they have 2 acres of woodland, they lost a lot of trees to Storm Arwen😢 my mum has grown trees from seeds and acorns, I now have 20 oak trees in my garden, some are just saplings and one is over 20 years old as well as many other trees.

[@laurelarnold4198]

Things are so much easier and go so much faster in our imagination. The lesson from the chestnut tree is there's nothing for it but to keep going!

[@sisD]

Country living is hard. Ladies you both are clever coming up with solutions! Looks like your trees will survive. Congrats 🎉

[@arielarenado]

Every year I set my garden up knowing very well that I am doing nothing more than setting the deer’s annual buffet.

[@rebeccakeenaghan2062]

Oh my gosh you have so so much land, I'm loving exploring it with you both x

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

Whichever one of you that edits does such an amazing job. I love the beautiful music and all of the shots of the flora and fauna you show. 😊❤

[@maryannknox7158]

Your Land is exquisite 🌿🌳🌿🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴

[@lynettepacella9880]

Beautiful property! I like the new channel!😊

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Thanks so much 🫶🏻🥰

[@rorysusquehanna9887]

Good luck with your new plantings. Thanks for the uploads we enjoy them a lot. Your place is gorgeous.

[@jeannienash5249]

❤Luv ya bunches, Alex and Gail ❤

[@joanneowen4540]

This is beyond beautiful and so heartwarming..we lose sight of the power of nature in our urban world..even your tiny insects and grasses have a purpose..you two are a treasure to know and watch. So pleased for those tree sprouts ..and the Shwoos! Much love

[@1969longshanks]

This was your most riveting video yet. Id really struggle to come up with good content. Well played

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@Kittygh]

What a beautiful property you own. I can just imagine a couple of sheep in that field . Good luck with the cuttings. Love!

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

We don't want any animals in the field

[@williamannelli9822]

I’m so jealous of your beautiful property the brook is gorgeous. The oak tree looks very healthy no dead branches.

[@jonihenry8124]

Aw, I know how bad it hurts when you lose a tree. Especially, a very old tree. We had to cut one down this year and I cried when it fell. I love your new channel and the other two, of course!

[@adriennefabulous]

Propagating and replanting native trees: I love to see it! A gentle suggestion: while it's interesting to see the day-to-day of your homestead, I don't really feel like I understand your overall vision for this place, and what you want it to become. I would love to see a video that explains that in a little more detail.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Like Comment and share ! It helps them !.

[@garyshevel]

Great vid ladies. I wish you success with all your cuttings and completing the construction of the pen. Btw, I love the different musical soundtracks you used in this. Take care.

[@janinedevilliers510]

You two are so funny. Getting out your trusty metal detector to hunt for lost bolts. 😂 Good idea actually. 👏 I was hoping you would find treasure. 😁 You should take your metal detector down to the foreshore. I know there is lots of metal there, but maybe you might find something precious. Beautiful land, oak tree, brook, and home. Love that you are trying to save the chestnut tree. It is lovely to see what you both get up to. I hope you are building up a green house to grow food in. 🌳🌱🌿 🎉

[@suewarnes9469]

Lovely video ladies! Looking forward to the next one! Love from East Anglia. 💐

[@guadalupeknippen528]

Your prperty is lovely and enchanting. Even the shwoos add a beauty from days long gone. Blessings 🌻🐕🥰🇺🇸

[@giclat1098]

Your oak tree! If I had such a magical tree I would celebrate every solstice by visiting it! I'd probably hang fabric and bead strings as offerings.

[@howardwest1347]

Love seeing more of your actual living conditions. What a beautiful place to live

[@susanroller6905]

Your property is just magical, a lot of work but worth it to live in all that green beauty. So glad your cuttings are thriving, especially the Horse Chestnut, what a lovely old tree to lose to weather and age. That Shwoo pen is a real headache ! Hope you can sort it out somehow, you have more patience then I would have. Thank you for another wonderful episode, looking forward to the next one. 🥰🥰 Hugs xx

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Thank you, we love it here so much xx

[@ladyjessiecoyne2617]

I love the mud larking but omg im obsessed with this channel, its like something straight out of Jane Austin lol..... the shroos are so inquisitive they make me giggle.... gid job lassies, hugs from falkirk xx

[@rondawil2845]

I hope the chestnut gets a new life😊 Very nice idea.. love your property. It's so inviting. Loved the drone shots. Idk why everything a person gets has to be so difficult at times..bless you for your patience.. Eagerly waiting for your videos

[@karenb3690]

My cousins family has a saying: Find it, fix it, use it!

[@marciajohnson6767]

So relaxing! I totally enjoyed watching this! And as always, beautiful music 😊😊😊 thanks so much 🙏

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debrabrooks6138]

I think because it fell right by the water some branches pushed into the wet soil and started rooting, so the tree is now getting water through different rooting system, It's like those plastic root forms you can buy, only this happened naturally. Don't remove the old stums and wood, that fallen tree might just surprise you and keep growing. I have seen this in Palm Springs California, they deliberately cut down Mesquite trees and let them root in the same manor creating a living wind shield /wall. It's amazing to see! Those plastic root forms are a great idea, you can easily create hundreds of trees just from the branches of a single living tree or plant, it is a good way to clone wild berry bushes, roses, fruit trees, even create a whole forest of Oak trees from your one oak tree! all kinds of trees and plants the options are endless! They also make a liquid root starter and powder. You dip the wet ends of your cuttings into them and usually wrap the ends in cotton or something to hold the root starer on them then place them it a wet dirt for rooting, I have used both for rooting pussy willow bushes and roses. I love your property so beautiful! Yor shwoos always makes me smile, they are so curious aren't they! I am so glad your cuttings are growing! I can see how frustrating putting together those green houses are. I have a friend who made a good sized green house from salvages windows and doors, I am envious of you both! I now live on a 4th floor in the city, no lawn or area to grow anything, I wish for the days to be back on a farm again. I am wondering if you may want to consider getting a bush hog for that grass? I think it would be so much easier to cut all that and a lot quicker too. Love your new rake!

[@bonnerdebbie]

That was a huge tree, I hope your cutting do well! Your oak tree is massive too! The willow cutting are impressive, makes me want to try. True treasure hunting :) Thanks Ladies.

[@OceanBlue2023]

I just love watching you both xx

[@deborahthomas3475]

You two look nice in your color coordinated outfits.

[@lauramorris3409]

I love that rake!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

You ladies are so busy! Thank you for sharing part of your world with us. You have a wonderful life. Great video, love from Northern California ❤

[@johnnabuzby6103]

New Bern, NC here in Craven County. Forty-five minutes from the Atlantic Ocean.

[@Slim_Vervenet]

This place you live have so much beauty and so much potential for even more beauty!

[@valsummers5330]

Old trees are so humbling!❤

[@izabelabhering7041]

You are two brilliant ladies!!! Everything you do together is delightful and heartwarming. I love following the work your doing in your property! ❤

[@Lorraine4305]

You go ladies. You are both amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@PeggyReid-l1g]

I hope you have success with your 🌰 and your willow transplants. I admire your tenatiousness and energy best of luck with your beautiful home and property.

[@hilarymcconkey8717]

A few goats would soon munch down the grass. Beautiful place.

[@sallya.2412]

You have a beautiful property there. That oak tree is beautiful and pretty big. Good to see that the cuttings you took from the oak and the willow tree was growing well. Trying to put together the shwoo pen seems hard to get set up. I might get one to have chickens in.

[@kellyw.1779]

Hello Gail and Alex! Love seeing what y'all are up to at home on the farm. Looking forward to the Shwoo pen and other new projects. Such lovely country!! Have a wonderful day...Big ((Hugs)) and Love from Texas!🤗💙😊💜

[@deeannmcginnis2115]

I love how well you two work together. And I am relieved to see I am not the only one who struggles with mail order kits that aren't as sturdy as they should be. I am looking forward to the day you can plant those chestnut trees!

[@GraySky518]

🌳I’m not an arborist but I do know about nurse logs. Your tree is a nurse log. Don’t remove all of the new growth! Let the shoots develop on the old tree. Definition: nurse log is a fallen tree which, as it decays, provides ecological facilitation to seedlings. Broader definitions include providing shade or support to other plants. Some of the advantages a nurse log offers to a seedling are: water, moss thickness, leaf litter, mycorrhizae, disease protection, nutrients, and sunlight.

[@marywood5121]

Just a thought. Wood cut from this beautiful tree shaped and highly polished might make beautiful jewlery. Who wouldn't want a beautiful piece of ancient history hanging about their neck?!

[@stevewheeler6920]

Omg lets send them a good socket set. Metric I'm assuming? Oh and thanks for the snails clise up lol.

[@bethpotts-mee8730]

Beautiful property! You are very capable and talented women. Your Channels are interesting & peaceful to watch. Funny thing, the drone filming reminds me of flying in my dreams. I look forward to it! I love your sensibilities about life in general. Thank you..❣

[@lesleycroney8918]

Gail and Alex tv just love it girlie's 😊

[@leanneh5293]

You're so lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful views. I'm loving this new channel, girls!! ❤❤

[@52daa]

You do have a beautiful property 😊

[@phylliswilliamstn]

Mowing is very hard work, but the result is satisfying. 😊

[@kentuckylady2990]

A giant horse chestnut tree sat in the front yard of my childhood home. I would climb it and sit and read in it. The last time I passed the house I saw that it was no longer there. I believe it survived a house fire in 1911. The house my family lived in was built to replace the burned down house. My Papa was a tenant farmer. I loved that tree.

[@fairyacorn4854]

these things always cause problems when we think we are buying a good product and something lets you down on the last leg. I am so glad you managed to get cuttings off your ancient oak so it will live on now for a few more hundred years. As to the willow cuttings they will actually take in just water. If you cut some pencil thin sticks cutting straight across at the bottom and on a slant at the tops. Cut into lengths of about a foot and push two thirds in the ground and they will root by the spring. Love these Lost Tower Diaries keep up the good work. Stay safe and I hope you are both fully recovered now.

[@Carolbearce]

I’m so happy the cuttings worked and that old tree can live on!

[@wha64]

Loving the new channel ladies. Gail and Alex Northern Mudlarking and arborist. Can’t wait to see the peahen cage finished.

[@suziesioux1969]

Your English Oak is a beauty. If only it could speak. Can you imagine the stories it could tell? Fingers crossed for your cuttings too. Thats a lovely piece of land you have, idyllic but hard work to keep maintained. Your patience with the peacock house/enclosure is commendable. I'd of given up long ago 😉 Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@johnr3603]

Willows will root in water, grow almost like weeds.... You two rock !🤗

[@SandraTomey]

Loved your rake. I need it to get my tangles out of my hair. Ha Ha

[@SandraH-i7h]

I would’ve dug around in the soil where the big tree uprooted! Can you imagine finding something that was underneath that tree for 300+ years!

[@daisymay4183]

Really enjoyed the video. You two work so well together. Im so glad the tree cutting rooted. Now the old chestnut 🌰 tree can live on.

[@wendychapman7261]

I admire you two ladies

[@kennethboydsr3966]

What a beautiful old oak !!

[@64cuspofchange]

That was natural and homey and cute 🤗

[@danasmith6743]

In early spring I make willow water out of new growth with buds on it and use it to water my cuttings and it acts like a rooting hormone. I also coat the bottom of my cuttings with diluted honey to prevent bacterial growth. I have not tried to root horse chestnut before since I have them popping up all over the place, but I wish you luck!

[@ediemarie2696]

I love your beautiful home and your nosey shoo bird

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

* WOW So many Projects. Wish you had taken more Oak cuttings.. Hope they Continue to grow & take root.. Your videos are heart warming and Exhausting.. Can't wait to dee the changes as you continue to enhance your home..

[@susancousins8766]

Great video you ladies work your buns off! Your always smiling no matter what you do. I hope all of your trees grow well so you can have large lovely trees. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

[@elainegill2619]

That is such a shame about the beautiful tree,my passion is trying to preserve trees. So Thank you both so much for doing the same❤🌱🌳Such a glorious place where you live❤

[@gentianvandewerken929]

The oak looks like two trees that morphed together/trees growing close can do that/you can see the line between them!

[@hetty2974]

Beautiful land,oh I feel that the other shoots are ash,,lovely music,beautiful sounds and lovely film,thank-you so much,hmmm,,, well done,😊

[@amandabell8827]

My goodness you Ladies certainly put the work in! I need a rest now just watching you lol. Fingers crossed for the trees, I love that you love them so much 😃💖 x

[@paulinewantland2588]

Such a beautiful place to live. Keep up the work and take care of yourselves and your family!

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Thank you ! 🫶🏻

[@lorreprentiss3604]

You can stick the cuttings into a potato and then plant into soil. It really works, Love your video.

[@Hairnicks]

I find Ash grows like a weed but it does grow past and makes great firewood. It tends to over dominate very quickly. The oak is fabulous, what history it has lived through.When I win the lottery I'm going to buy you a mini tractor and mower for your grass. I expect you to pray for me to win the lottery! Great series. loving the Lost Towers, absol;utely lovely to watch.

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Haha, thank you!

[@kathleenholloway9785]

4out of five Chestnut cuttings survived. That’s called success! Blame it on the poor instructions. As with almost everything today modifications are necessary. But it looks like it’s all coming together. We are rooting for you. (Lame pun intended)

[@joholly1951]

So pleased to hear you back to normal. I was quite hard to watch you struggling with no energy. Hoooray.

[@kathymcintire6182]

You work so well together that's a blessing, I would have been very grumpy 😉 I've no patience 😉 and Alex why on earth hasn't a handsome young man whisked you away, your adorable 🦚🌹, love is the key, always 💞

[@janetpendlebury6808]

Maybe she is waiting for a beautiful lady to whisk her away?

[@nitabourne3042]

HI GAIL AND ALEX!! I LOVE YOUR CHESTNUT TREE AND YOUR OAK TREE, SOOO BIG AND BEAUTIFUL. LOVE THE STREAM NEAR BY SO LOVELY AND CONVENIENT. AN ECOSYSTEM IN ITSELF. NICE TO SEE THE PROGRESS OF YOUR HARD WORK AND PLANTING SAPLINGS. WELL, LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE PROGRESS ON THE FARM. THANKS FOR SHARING AND STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY ❤️ 🙏 LOVE THE SREWS!!❤

[@whatanitemare]

Your shrew house reminds me of the frame my neighbour installed for her chickens. (we're in Canada) She's still cussing about Chinese made products.😊