VLOGGERS AT WAR!

Dan and Philip go head to head in the Great Asparagus Vlog war of 2021, against a backdrop of huge progress at the chateau as our third team of builders arrive to repair the ancient terrace. Oh, and there's a hedgehog...
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The Chateau Diaries Episode 209 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
We share our life in this ancient chateau in the heart of the French countryside, and show you the diy, renovations, crafts, cooking and gardening that are needed to bring a home like this to life!
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[@lucyyoung5307]

Dan is hilarious and Selmar is my hero, taking such great care of animals.

[@darbyking-maillot4105]

Dan’s video was HILARIOUS. I just adore seeing all of the progress at the Chateau

[@sophiaa.544]

I'm sure the hedgehog will leave a 5-star review of his stay at Chateau de Lalande 🦔😉

[@Adriana_mg]

😂

[@nancycarlson6875]

Maybe he'll even subscribe!

[@endeavouringit]

Love this comment and agree whole heartedly

[@headron66]

😂😂😂😂😂 what a great comment. C,mon the wee hedgehog hope it makes it.

[@geenagr]

So, apart from our beloved Ians, we now have Monsieur Little Digger, Monsieur Terrace, Monsieur Septic Tank, Monsieur Carpenter and Monsieur Chapel! I love it!!!!! Nothing makes me happier than restorations, progress and so on.

[@arlenaroche4960]

Dan's video about the asparagus and then Philip cooking and preparing a lavish tray to serve it had me busting up laughing.

[@JulieChave46]

such a shame she could not eat it hot.

[@nancycowan6109]

Dan is your little jewel at Lalande. We love him. Well we love everyone. But Dan is the man of this hour. ❤️

[@teespoon8858]

I can't even right now!!!! I'm laughing so hard from Dan's video!!! Thank you everyone for bringing light, love and...gut rolling laughter to my life!!!! Team Lalande, you are so greatly appreciated!!! Much love from Canada!!! ❤💕🇨🇦

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

I'm going to watch it again, that was truly the best, I love how Dan created that video, he's got quite the personality. This whole family of friends is amazing.

[@teespoon8858]

@@sadielaurentiwhitley3762 Right!? And the way Philip matched the drama while cooking and serving! So well done!!! 😊

[@FolkFaninMA]

OMG, Dan’s video was hysterical. And then Philip’s preparations. 😂🤣😂 Love that the two Dutchmen teamed up to save that sick little hedgehog.

[@maarijurvelin8154]

The hedgehog looks a bit sick (maybe ticks) or had some accident. The best way to feed it is to give cat's wet food with liver and fresh water. We helped last autumn two super tiny hedgehog babies to get big enough for hibernation 🦔🦔

[@hahna77]

That's much better than the plate of milk bones.

[@headron66]

@Leonardo Elisha No nobody cared about it the first time you commented on it and we still don’t. You and your “ friend” and your virus is as welcome as the covid virus which is not at all. Give up, you are trying to preach to the DONT care brigade as fortunately we are spending our time caring for each other and supporting each other in lockdown. In fact I have better things to do than waste time writing this comment but as I have an opinion and care for others I have had to warn people that if they take up your offer then they will have in fact introduced a virus into their phone, tablet, computer etc.

[@kyrasenchantedparlor]

Dans what’s app message was so hilarious 😂 and Phillips excitement over the hedgehog 💗

[@laurenrho]

“your 1 asparagus is ready.” lol

[@chloechalakani6933]

THAT ASPARAGUS omg this entire video had me rolling with laughter. Incredible little video there, Dan! And those plates that Philip used on the tray - heavenly.

[@lynnoliver9423]

Selmar and Philip that was so kind of you both what you did for the sick hedgehog xx

[@maryannferguson6291]

I agree, and I hope that the poor little hedgehog is on the mend!

[@kshudson4285]

Philips clip was nice, but Dan is 'getting really good' at video production. His clip was shockingly a step up by far. It was 'really good'. Wonderful video as always. Can't wait to see what happens next at Lalande.

[@endeavouringit]

That tray did look elegant

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

And today’s lesson in French conversation is looking into drains and dealing with carpenters ..

[@abbitodd3616]

I absolutely love how thoughtful, humorous, and caring you all are to each other! Thank you for choosing and demonstrating love and joy at a time when so many people choose hatred!

[@lillianjanky9211]

The video from Dan is CRACKING me up. Omg, now Philip’s cooking video is cracking me up 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lisaburns1660]

So much excitement going on. Dan is hilarious with that video. Phillip is such a good friend to people and animals! Much like Selmar!

[@Leebearify]

Steph and Philip don't forget to talk with the gentlemen that were working with the bricks about the old broken fireplace surround that you found in the cave. There was one more thing for the 'brick-man' too but I have forgotten it. Someone help my poor old memory please LOL !!

[@bon037]

Ok. If there was any doubt at all, this is proof that Dan is THE perfect gardener for Lalande! And the hedgehog moment was a real treat. Thank you to the lovers of woodland creatures. I am so glad to see you caring for this little beastie and all the creatures that come your way.

[@blondebrit4821]

So exciting to see lalonde changing and all the wonderful improvements can’t wait to see Geralds flat and nattys place well deserved natty you are such a important part of the lalonde family Stephanies right hand person . I have watched lalonde since the very beginning and wow it has come so far congratulations Stephanie and all the lovely lalonde family 😘😎💗🇨🇦 .

[@jennistevenson796]

* Lalande xx

[@chrismaraccini8108]

Dan's video was so good. And when Philip brought Stephanie the food, why did I tear up?

[@rhondathomas7952]

So just as Stephanie was going to check out the septic clog guy, it went to an add about gut health and 💩🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂😂😂 Yes! I watched the whole 4 minute add!

[@clairecusack2773]

Some wet dog food for the little hedgehog. If he's out during the day there is something wrong. Well done Selmar for looking after him!

[@josephinewills8647]

Just Love Stephanie’s Vlog’s 👌👌👍👏👏👏❤️🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@chrismaraccini8108]

I wish they were a hour long, and that still wouldn't be lone enough.

[@sophiaa.544]

I'm so happy I finally got to hear Stephanie speak French 😍

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

I enjoy it immensely, too. Her passion for life is after all - so French, but she insists that she is indeed English.

[@Sparrowdean]

@@gaslitworldf.melissab2897 She was born and bred in the UK but her mother's French so she grew up bi-lingual. As a child, she said her mother only spoke to her in French and her father only spoke to her in English.

[@wagnervoss9994]

Dan clip was hilarious 🤣😆

[@katj-d6885]

It’s so funny Stephanie, when I’m watching one of your vlogs and I hear a ‘snort’/stifled laugh. It’s then that I know that Philip is filming 😆1:47

[@Tricia-bp9rw]

Some may be tolerant of the snorts but for me they are distractions to what’s being talked about. It would be very nice if Phillip could keep his numerous, snorts, “oh’s, ahhh’s, hmmm’s and , questions to a minimum. Take the episode How KZbin Saved My Life. No interruptions from Phillip. Much better. I prefer to hear Stephanie and those on camera. Phillip spends so much time on camera. I feel for poor Nati and others, who seem to be doing his job for him. I thought Phillip was supposed to do the camera work. Rather, he spends most of the time handing it over to Nati, after every gift opening,.especially. If he wants to be on camera, I suggest he start his own vlog. He could present himself and the animal videos.

[@christinevr7698]

I love Philip’s snorts - they make me giggle.

[@cynthialambert9067]

@@jodiekeast6588 Agreed. Philip is a wonderful addition, and I love every moment of his screen time. As do most of us. But there is always a sourpuss in every group to complain and spoil all the fun.

[@katj-d6885]

@@christinevr7698 me too 😄

[@katj-d6885]

@Stella Marie Poetry and Green ArtsYes 😄

[@KarenSmith958]

Dan has a newly acquired vlog addiction and might need an intervention! 😊 Spike the hedgehog?

[@ra_jcat6607]

I love it when get to have 3days of chateau Lalande vlogs.. Sometimes I refresh every Sunday just to make sure I don't miss any..

[@jerridavis6462]

Just received & read ALOYSIUS the ram to my Daycare kids😁 I sure hope y’all get some of the proceeds! We all enjoyed it from Texas💝

[@sharmanhandling5178]

I wonder if there were any baby lambs this year ? I haven't heard anything lately about them

[@mildredmartinez8041]

I love how you all rally to assist a creature in need. Every one of you has your talents and gifts that you contribute making life at LaLande a wonderful community. I love watching you all.

[@Gayane790]

Loved Dan's video! It should be nominated for a Short Film Oscar! Little Hedgehog cameo was so sweet! Things are moving along so well and so quickly, bisous

[@ehpeachylove]

I just love all of you. I laughed so hard over the video lol... enjoy your one stem of asparagus... I love the fact Selmar and Philip are concerned over the Heath of the hedgehog and pray he’ll be ok. Harry sounds good or Henrietta ... Beautiful job on the compost bins Selmar. The color of wood is lovely. I love that you were brought such a beautiful breakfast/ lunch on a tray in such an elegant fashion Stephanie. Good job Philip. 🙏😘❤️💐

[@darylpenner5763]

I like the name Spike for the hedgehog. The asparagus announcement and preparation was worthy of a "Vlogie" 🏆 Great progress around the Chateau!

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Hedgehogs coming out of hibernation are often sleepy and hungry too.

[@karinbergman1646]

Dan the Man de Jardin! Philly VaMilly! Diesel de la Printemps! Things are happening at LaLande! The terrace wall at the outset was a bit alarming. Could be some interesting artifacts in there... Stephanie, your hair looks beautiful not brushed out. I hope the Hedgehog is ok ❣️ 🙏🏻💗⚜️💜⚜️💗🙏🏻

[@jansmith7703]

How wonderful are Selmar and Philip s care for miss Millie hedgehog ,who missed her curfew ,& simply fainted ,then after a breakfast ,scuttled off to a shaddy spot ,how lovely are the men to fuss over her well being .

[@hollyrenee544]

I know, aren’t they so sweet?

[@amirashehadeh5452]

These vlogs are the highlight of my week

[@linedallaire9631]

Dans video was so cool..... Phiips response to it so funny.... I didnt want the video to end ....Thank you again!

[@NightmasksHaven]

The men of Lalande always to the rescue of the animals! 😍😍

[@zoerphl]

Can I just say-- the structure, story and editing of this episode were on ANOTHER. LEVEL. Loved every minute of it. Thank you

[@theresaromero2855]

I agree, wholeheartedly! 😊💗

[@pamgraham7603]

You’re exactly right. This just ramped everything way up.

[@EMRabago]

I just love La Lande humour! That asparagus feature had me LOLing 😂 From hahaha to awwww with that cute Hedgehog. Totally enjoyed this episode.

[@janewolfe9137]

☺️One of my favorite type of vlogs- household moments. Your hair pulled into a lose bun/chignon is so attractive!

[@lottieloobylou5035]

Selmar you can feed hedgehogs wet cat food too (not fishy though) and perhaps crush the doggie biscuits up a bit . You are so sweet and kind looking after all the animals, you have such a lovely nature and wonderful talents xx

[@kathyvick2710]

Loved Dan’s video challenge and Phillips video challenge response! Also...the “Hedgehog Hotel.” Selmar and Phillip are soooo sweet to care for the little creature. I hope he’s ok. It’s so exciting to see what’s going on at the Chateau!! Blessings!!!

[@sickntiredmom]

Everyone at LaLande are so funny. Love the hedgehog sighting.

[@staciamartin923]

Dans video was hysterical and Phillip picked right up . To funny!!! Warm Wishes Stacia!!!

[@rubytook8067]

I love your bouncy hair Stephanie! ❤️☺️

[@dellibby5447]

Hedgehog was either making the walk of shame and going home or on his way to his lady love......lololol

[@karmathegiant]

I hope Stephanie is not over doing it again. Love the hedgehog 🦔 💕

[@Rebekahlow]

The most elegantly served asparagus spear and egg served in any chateau in history!!! Love from Vermont

[@sillybeeful]

I think Philip loves you very much Stephanie 🌹

[@lekkervol]

Omg Dan whahahahaha

[@carolynshepherd4153]

I just adore seeing all of the progress being made.....it’s very exciting🤗

[@NatiHerron]

What a brilliant vlog, the stonemason repairing the terrace and the chapel in the window; the carpenter for the panelling, Selamr finding the little hedgehog 💕 The announcement of the asparagus is ready from Dan and the cooking of it from Phillip!

[@marthacochrane484]

Really sweet and lovely.........asparagus, hedgehogs.....another day in paradise!

[@mab790]

This was so funny! Phillip, asparagus, selmar, hedgehog 😂🤣. I hope the hedgehog 🦔 recovers.

[@helenstella2666]

Happy Tuesday...it’s Lalande ☺️💕 🌱 🦔

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

Fab Guys Love the dressing table and of course the Hedgehog !

[@sylvia7867]

Stephanie, you deserve all this joy and success. ❤️🇦🇺

[@risalangdon9883]

hahahaha, loved the little bit with Dan & Philip's bit of vlogging competition lol. And so great to see so many exciting things happening!

[@carolehanrahan]

I was so touched to see two men taking such gentle care of the sweet little hedgehog. I hope he is okay and maybe makes a repeat appearance at some point. It's so exciting with all of the work getting done on jobs like the chapel and the terrace. The part that made me laugh the hardest was Dan's video about the asparagus (1 only). It was brilliant!

[@kimhaughton3771]

This has become one of my all time favorites! I can't decide which is best. The heroic rescue of the hedgehog by Selmar, the fabulous luncheon cooked and served by Phillip or the absolutely genius video created by Dan. 💕💕💕

[@cgespana8296]

You are so lucky to have Dan, he is getting good at editing:) Lot’s to learn La Landers!

[@janetgreen7678]

Dan ! Dan! Dan! Bravo! Philip! As always beautiful presentation. I so much prefer the “Where oh where can hedge hog be?” To the “Baby Shark” song.

[@CreatedForHim1]

How very exciting to see so much happening.

[@taitweigel64]

All the work being done is exciting. Imagine how it will come together in a few months.

[@theresaromero2855]

There was so much that was priceless in this vlog: Dan’s video communication, so witty and well put together! Then Phillip’s delightful video of the continuation of the high drama of the asparagus! Both had me rolling with laughter! And Phillip’s impeccable serving of said asparagus to the lovely Chatelaine, whose awareness and full appreciation of every detail opens my own eyes to see the intricate beauty of the infinite string of precious moments more clearly! Topped off by an adorable hedgehog sighting, followed by relief that Little Hedgy is not, after all, at death’s door! (Hooray!) And so much more! I so love your vlogs, Stephanie, like so many others across the globe! They are balm for my soul! And also like vast numbers of others everywhere, I feel such appreciation and affection for every one of you LaLanders! You are all my muses! And Stephanie, you are the queen of all muses! Thank you for being you and sharing who you are and how you see and relate to the world around you. 💗💗💗

[@moodylicious]

Theresa Romero, you write with a wonderful fluidity and use of words, expressed in an eloquent and expressive manner. I hope you are a writer. In relation, I think that is what draws us all to Stephanie Jarvis. She speaks confidently and gets out all she wishes to say with ease. She is not slow, stumbling and pokey which is very irritating for the listener. You can almost see the slow motion clock movement of the slow brains of some not so good at speaking on video. Public speakers need to be able to think more quickly than they speak and spit it out while keeping an audience captivated. It is very difficult to do but she is so good at it, we don't notice how bad it could be until we watch someone plodding along, saying trite, predictable things. Michael Potts and Oliver are also very clever, quick-witted and entertaining. The Chateau Diaries have been a Godsend to us.

[@theresaromero2855]

@@moodylicious Thank you so much. I am not a professional writer, but often, when i feel very moved, the words do flow. And yes, Steph, Michael Potts, and Oliver are so lovely to see and listen to. I also agree: the Chateau Diaries are a Godsend to those many of us who resonate with Stephanie and La Lande.

[@moodylicious]

@@theresaromero2855 I agree. The words do tend to flow when one is "moved". Long live Chateau de LaLande are her merry troupe of owners, workers and volunteers.

[@christinagill6332]

Just watched could Selmar build some hedgehog houses in the cool corners of the garden or in the grounds so the hedgehogs have somewhere to go during the day.there easy to build and you have lots of lovely wood 🙂 lots of gardens here in Norfolk UK have them . Hope the hedgehog is ok . Loved tonight's vlog and all the work that us going on . Thank you for sharing

[@hahna77]

That's such a caring and wonderful idea.

[@rickflood9813]

So very happy that so many restoration projects are underway at your beautiful home!

[@vicns4602]

I love how Stephanie’s hair looks like Claire Foy’s hair in The Crown

[@hammyhellboy]

Call the Hedgehog Mr Prickles.

[@hahna77]

@@hammyhellboy loves it.

[@twobluestripes]

I didn’t think about it until you said it, but they almost resemble one another another to play sisters or something! I love Clair Foy, everyone should watch her in Wolf Hall.

[@dianetipton6040]

I love that she is all in to appear however she is at that moment from housecoat to evening gown, full make up to no make up. She has single handedly reinvented vlogging.

[@tschw]

This was so much fun! First Dan and Nicki @ Positano and now Philip and Dan so adorable!!!

[@christinevr7698]

I watch Nicki too!! So many great KZbin creators. ❤️

[@eileenlane787]

Wow it's all happening now . Dan's video😂🤣 the new dressing table is really lovely . Great video

[@caroledrury1411]

The hedgehog is walking around! We are. watching from Vermont!

[@CatMcCarthy7]

Dan’s video is hilarious!!! More please!😂🤣😂🤣🪴😍❤️

[@sajonana]

You can find his other videos on his ‘Escape to rural france’ channel.

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

Are we allowed to add two comments? I’m going to anyway! I watched this again today, it has to be one of my favorite videos with Dan’s video and the energy of excitement. Lovely to see Stephanie looking healthy and rested.

[@germaineholmes2247]

Looking forward to my dose of lalande best medicine ever

[@leejobes9520]

One of the BEST videos from Dan the gardner about an asparagus!! I've never laughed so hard!

[@raphaellabella1476]

I wish I had Selmar to restore my general health. Such gentle kindness that Selmar shows would be healing.

[@paulette6087]

Okay Dan's video was hysterical, can you ask him about rerouting roses and or flowers from a bouquet if you can just actually put it in the ground and it will grow or if you root it first in water?

[@kristineprice2722]

Paulette just cut into 5 inch stick remove all foliage off stem, cut the bottom at an angle dip in rooting powder.... (I don’t personally) Put into a very dandy compost dampen and leave .... I do this with all my rose cuttings in March or November, I just put in the soil, so far I’ve 30 rose bushes from last yrs cuttings snd have another 30 from this year 😊 I’m running out of room!! 😮

[@minnowx7099]

Most roses are grown by grafting - if you take a cutting it may grow but might revert to the graft rootstock - which may be a different type of rose.

[@dig3671]

Lovely vlog!!!The wine glass Stephanie drank from at lunch has an interesting history. That grape leaf design with the gold leaf and amber stem was once part of a beautiful 144 set with finger bowls for the Popes Summer Palace. After the WW2 the glass factory somehow met Woolsworths and that design became very popular in the UK and helped rebuild their economy in Italy. I don't know about the green stem version, maybe that was more popular in Europe. A name for the hedgehog? M. Prickles of course!

[@21khorn]

I was thrilled to see the hedgehog. He deserves a royal name!

[@christophemeathrel508]

Hedgehog name ‘MARSEL’ aka Marcel, a play on Selmar. Probably ran away having seen the size of it's prospective breakfast. 💝🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🇫🇷🍷🇬🇧

[@christina_papou]

Amazing!!! I can’t wait to watch it. Your vlogs are always entertaining!!!

[@adriennebyrne8237]

Aw Stephanie LOVE your humour - the wimpy end !! Outstandingly funny 😁😁🌷👍

[@toodlesoops7761]

The wee hedgie the hedge hog, the enchanting chapel, all the Lalande family - THANK YOU ALL!

[@sallystites2946]

Recent vlogs have been jam packed with activity. So much fun to watch.

[@Steph_here]

The hedgehog is just too cute. Philip makes me so happy 😊

[@tinaclarke704]

Dan needs to do more editing ...that was very professional

[@roywirick9854]

aww, aww and aww! to see philip so excited about the hedgehog! great presentation for the asparagus sprig! 🦩🦚 & a few extra 🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔

[@sarahburton3110]

I’m having the worst day ever and so needing this escape 💛💛💛

[@darbyking-maillot4105]

I’m sorry you are having a bad day. Sending you good energy from Calgary, AB, Canada

[@janewolfe9137]

Oh, I hope your day improves!😊

[@Jayrose59]

🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏

[@sarahburton3110]

Thanks so much. Gratefully received 💙

[@blondebrit4821]

Sending hugs 😎😎

[@zpoppy1]

Exciting times xx

[@melodybecker2309]

A suggestion - save the moss and make a Japanese style garden or use in flower pots as a form of mulch. Marie should be using in her beautiful arrangements!!! As a florist in Colorado we cherish moss 🌱 Toodles 🌷

[@virginiagoodale9069]

The hedgehog is probably coming out of hibernation. They hibernate from Oct/Nov to Mar/Apr.

[@elizabethnicholson6691]

Super little 'ready for the chop' asparagus video, Cecil B de Dan! 🤣🤣🤣

[@phoobler]

Thanks to Philip and Selmar for caring for the cute little hedgehog! Great video.

[@jeangodding6348]

Can’t wait to see what has been accomplished this week, so exciting to have so many projects going at once best show going !

[@christinevr7698]

The terrace all fixed up and repointed is going to be gorgeous!! Are they going to tackle the stairs as well?? I am so excited about the ongoing transformations! Actually really looking forward to seeing the exquisite main floor powder room and the China pantry. So many lovely changes!!!