WILD ORCHID HUNT with the Countess of Sandwich | Ep 11

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[@debraofarcadia9503]

"The treasures of Mapperton" are not jewels and such, but flowers and trees. Lovely

[@sueforte4947]

Such a beautiful place ❤️❤️. What a great idea!

[@AvaT42]

I had no idea there were wild orchids, least of all in England! I always thought they were from Hawaii and other Caribbean islands. I liked that Julie gave a shout out to the Pool cleaning vlog, that was a great achievement to happen, a million views!

[@expatfamilylive9041]

Thank you for a beautiful sunny video! Much support from the Netherlands!

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you for watching!

[@eastcoastartist]

Beavers can cause a lot of damage and problems.

[@whathappenedtomyYThandle]

So do pigs or boar what we call them here. Had both naturally on some acreage I had and I'd be curious why starting with two most destructive species especially when will also be a touristy area. Maybe their "pigs"won't be aggressive as here they will block a vehicle on a rural road and not move plus charge at people. Both would be my last choice as wire mesh won't stop them but best of luck and will be interesting.

[@railway-share3820]

@@whathappenedtomyYThandle They are not wild boars but the ginger Tamworth pigs. These are quite tame. Wild boar are spreading in the wild in the UK though.

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

I've read that wild boar can inter-breed with domestic pigs to create quite wild pigs.

[@teetarquin7012]

Julie, just love your dedication, enthusiasm, and fresh approach. I think you are lovely. The family is so lucky to have you. ❤️

[@juanitadollard4047]

I'm I the only one who loves that she wore her pearls while on a hike of discovery? 😀

[@roadrunnercrazy]

I understand why Julie says one might not think of orchids. Most people are only familiar with the exotic varieties that are imported from far away. They don't know that there are local species. This is just as true here in Canada as I expect it is in the UK. Bringing in beaver! Brilliant! There are few animals that have such a large impact on the environment. We have seen it happen just down the road from us. Beaver moved in and are "rewilding" a local ball field, much to the dismay of the city. I love to see the increased diversity of wildlife the area now attracts.

[@Napsteraspx]

Even here in sunny California there are some rare orchids that grow up in the mountains.

[@AvaT42]

I agree, I had no idea there were wild orchids.

[@donnamartin4465]

Cleaning the pool is the one where I subscribed. I am hooked now.

[@studillon76]

Bit harsh! I’m British and had no idea we had native orchids and could only picture the ornamental kind in my mind!

[@jtcorey9498]

What a great opportunity to show the world what can become of unused farm land. The biodiversity throughout the ecosystems at Mapperton and beyond will benefit from your project. Also, the documentation of your series is beneficial for future environmental "rewilding" projects! Great Job! Look forward to seeing it come to fruition.

[@Napsteraspx]

Very much so! It's wonderful that the historically designated Estate is helping preserve biodiversity along with cultural heritage.

[@emmaslow]

Julie, I'm already on your team! Please just keep saying whatever you're thinking and don't worry about 'getting something wrong' - there's a reason your unplanned video went viral and is the only one thus far to do so 🙂 KZbin is all about being real and informal, aka 'relatable'! The more 'BBC Natural History' a video is, the less it captures the YT audience often. Please keep doing you, Julie - it'll save this channel from high-browing itself into obscurity ♥️

[@teetarquin7012]

Her husband was a bit condescending.

[@janetrogers5429]

I don't think I think for being highbrow I find them very down to earth. As in when Julie liked the coronation paper better and he liked the other.

[@janetrogers5429]

Can't believe Meghan gave up all that beautiful history

[@digitalportraitist]

Her entire body slumped and she was pissed, felt terrible that his highness had a Prince Charles moment and would rather discuss butterflies and orchids rather than a viral video that his amazing American wife produced. I agree the Anglophile stuff needs a bit tamping down and should be replaced with some spontaneous fun.

[@muffin6369]

Right on tort. I commented on another video that if you want to see truly REAL people, "authentic" as the L.A. crowd says LOL then here they are. But it's true and that's true for the Earl and Countess. What a treat for me a lover of British history.

[@Alex100087]

love this channel but Tom dont be so bossy with your wife - this is the year 2021 not 1921 - she has great personality and is very telegenic - a huge bonus to the channel

[@jadejohns3107]

An inspired and brilliant vision. Mapperton, the beautiful stately home so full of historical heritage, is also being re-imagined as a place of ancient natural habitat, creating a heritage that will ultimately benefit the entire planet. This is the work of true custodians.

[@bernadettebms7591]

Derek is most glorious: he looks like he is a beaver in spirit. “Beavers kiss the earth with life” LOVE IT!

[@arlettedumais5776]

Not cool how dismissive Luke was with Julie. Then again, no one is perfect and no marriage is perfect. BRAVO to both for sticking it out while facing life's many challenges, including maintaining this huge historic treasure and raising 4 children in a multi-generational environment! 🤗

[@nancyjeanisnj]

Can't wait to see more stories on the beavers. These rewilding videos are fascinating

[@seanmcguire7974]

Love the old tudor arch over the kitchen fireplace! Those pieces of stone are huge!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Oh dear, if you do attract a family of beavers, please make sure they can’t get at ANY of the trees you care about. We have plenty of beavers here and they are VERY busy animals as far as going at trees, and unfurtunately won’t think twice about ruining an old fruit tree very close to a house in a garden or damage a three hundred yearold oak in parkland, so take careful precautions! Seen much sadness when people are too slow to take action. They are lovely creatures though, and we have areas where the municipal services make felled trees into lovely log benches to sit on around the shore or in the woods. Beautiful project you are embarking on with rewilding! ❤️

[@rebeccaanderson5191]

Yes!! I've seen what beavers can do to large trees overnight just at a camping grounds in Montana-- little but mighty and very efficient.

[@MappertonLive]

They will be going into an enclosure and we will protect important trees with wire mesh 👍

[@rebeccaanderson5191]

@@MappertonLive Good luck with that! I've never seen beaver contained except at a zoo. 🦫

[@commentarytalk1446]

How far from the riparian zone and their canals will they walk to fell trees? They tend to have a narrow band around the water-courses if I remember correctly?

[@RHoDS713]

Such an interesting tour of the woodlands and so much knowledge shared. Enjoyed it!

[@aspasiabibas1819]

Julie you're not alone thinking "orchids" in your part of the woods? Guess who is also surprised? Until now I had no idea so you're not alone.

[@ThreeRunHomer]

The beaver experts ought to be hosts of a big-time TV show. They have the kind of personality and voices to be hosts. 👍🏼

[@MappertonLive]

Great idea! When they arrive we will do a screen test 😀

[@sharonkinsella7435]

I love the Countess' glee at the orchids! Joyful to watch!

[@Rebekahlow]

I loved the "Pool" video!!! Dr. Brereton is really interesting!!! Really enjoyed learning about the beavers. Prof.Brazier's team is terrific! Thank you for the wonderful walk with Countess and Dr. Brereton!!!!! Love from Vermont

[@gillianbc]

I think the countess knew her stuff, more than a match for Tom, not sure who was more excited. Orchids are an absolute delight.

[@tompahdea9263]

Why are beaver being considered for repopulating Mapperton? Beaver were reintroduced to the American West and it was found to benefit thwarting erosion especially where the spring thaw would override the riverbanks and plantlife roots would have nothing to hold when the dryer weather came round? The beaver dams created would enable higher land away from the riverbanks provide for water that would keep deep root plants survive year round.

[@jocelynebordage9907]

Listening to the Countess reminds me of the many conversations I've held with my husband's Grandmother, who will celebrate her 100th Birthday on July 3rd! It's truly talking with history. So much knowledge, insight and a sense of duty in passing these onto the next generations. Real treasures!

[@117Pinkyflower]

Why beavers? They are such destructive little creatures. We spend a lot of time trying to get rid of them.

[@brycel1439]

Julie I’m with you. Never associated orchids with the UK. Happy to hear there are local species.

[@jeanangel2104]

The pool cleaning video was my first video, even though I knew Julie from Housewives.....I am so hooked, I've been binging Mapperton vids for a week. Thank you love it....

[@denisefalusi8070]

Lovely to see. Coming from Canada where we love and respect our Beaver and their fascinating world, this excites me to see this being addressed, and acted upon. I wish you extremely Good luck with your fabulous journey, fascinating content to be had here. Very proud of your family undertaking such an immense, but extremely rewarding project. Let's hope you are spearheading a trend for other old families to follow suit. Absolute respect for you. ❤🍁

[@MappertonLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertgrey5993]

I should warn you that beavers where there are no predators can reproduce to the point where they are very destructive and a real nuisance.

[@AC-jl6su]

Thank you for your great and very important work !! Our Mother Earth says thank you!! Greetings from Germany

[@thomlinford]

You guys do such a great job - thank you for opening up your home and gardens so we can all learn about some incrediblely interesting history!

[@wildtame3823]

That pond cleaning video was the first I'd ever heard of you. Yes, I subscribed.

[@dodge7679]

The plans of Mapperton is so heart warming, we as a race have so much to answer for....I love walking through wild ancient wood land and to see all the wild natural biodiversity which charges me , I feel we as a race need nature but through greed we've lost site..I've let my lawns that I worked so hard on rewind the past 2yrs...planted hazel,birch,beech and Hawthorne instead of more ornamental trees....

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

What a beautiful episode...I love orchids!!! 💗💗💗

[@allsorts4041]

Love the work you are doing at Mapperton! Such innovation ❤️

[@Jessica-bp1rt]

Love the chaos!

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Lol. The ducks made me laugh. They sure were not happy with the lads.😆😆

[@mrsobrian6032]

I think I know what she is thinking of, like orchids found in Hawaii or Thailand.

[@kristyhand6209]

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. I JUST LOVED THIS EPISODE. THANK-YOU TO EVERYONE IN THE VIDEO, WELL DONE. XOXOXO.

[@kathyk479]

I really enjoy learning and hearing about Mapperton! I really love what your doing by taking back to nature! It's so important to the environment! Over the centuries there have been so many farms ,wars ,take overs, people ,people digging into the earth. It's amazing the land is doing as well as it is now . With your help it can only get better! 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@stephaniedent4833]

Countess, you are so modest and so knowledgeable. Pleasure to learn from you.

[@rhondamartin3575]

I love both of your channels ❤️! Wow , the blue butterfly is stunning! It's great that your letting nature take it's own course but helping it along some, too! Beautiful scenery!!! My home in Gettysburg has bluebells! Beautiful orchid! So pretty! Thank you Caroline and Tom! Wonderful! Love your blouse and vest Julie!

[@sephanisbetart298]

Excited to see the Tway Blades! We have those here on the Oregon Coast USA too! One of my fave early wildflowers... Do you have Trillium as well? So FUN!

[@lindaholquist7262]

Question please: if this is being made wild, why is there barbed wire fencing?

[@joanbrate]

When I grew up in rural Connectics, we had a portion of the 2 acres , about 1/4 of swamp that produced Indian Paintbrush, wild roses and Lady Slippers that belong to the orchid family.

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Did you say beavers? Beavers are so destructive. Your trees will be gone. We have some family property in the US, and you can see where they are gnawing on everything.

[@rhondamartin3575]

Congratulations! I love both of your channels! Definitely, a lot of work! Best wishes! I love all of your video, history and guests that you bring on!

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

We have rare orchids that grow in in the northeast USA. The Lady Slipper.

[@afterthestorm221]

So glad you guys had such great success with your swimming pool video! It seems like the best memories and the most success happen intentionally, when you embrace spontaneity. Unafraid to fly by the seat of our pants. Wishing much success in the future! 💚

[@Sirshackleton]

I’m wondering how the pigs will work out. We have lots of wild pigs in areas of the U.S. and they cause a lot of destruction. I’m guessing in the situation there the pigs will be contained?

[@GLENHARTSHAMAN]

Really want to photograph rewilded Britain esp Wood Bison, Bear and Lynx and eagles or kites ...live!

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Love this, here on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula in the US we have such a similar climate. Once we climb off of the beaches into a slightly higher elevation in and around the National Park, the woods are full of such beautiful orchids.

[@mmeduplechin1577]

What an idea! Pigs will definitely root up entire areas. They need to be managed competently b/c they'll destroy land if they reproduce at will. Rewilding is great; pigs must be managed, in my experience.

[@heatherspence3848]

Get bee boxes and sell Mapperton Honey 🍯 Sending love to you and yours from Orlando Florida

[@susanfabian1521]

Pigs reproduce in 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days. What are you going to do to help keep the pig population manageable?

[@mrswendyzarb]

Captivated from beginning to end. The future is bright for the flora and fauna on your family property and legacy.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I think that promoting public access to the estate and restoring wild habitats justifies asking for donations. I really enjoyed listening to the experts, Mr. Gow is especially eloquent. Humankind has dominated and controlled nature long enough, it’s time to save what’s left.

[@thomaspadilla8628]

What relationship has the Countess of Sandwich have on being from the area of the estate?

[@thomaspadilla8628]

Reintroduction of beavers in the American West has improved land management from erosion and encouragement of other native wildlife to return.

[@noeleneroodt783]

I would worry about those pigs. They can be very destructive and have become a serious problem in areas around the world

[@lynstoneham]

Last thing you would think of seeing out walking are orchids very interesting

[@digitalportraitist]

My heart breaks for you Julie when your husband wants to stop talking about your viral video you immediately look disappointed and your whole body slumped down when he wants to talk about butterflies.

[@nydiacoleman9188]

In America, Orchids are a hothouse flower 🌼 or tropical weather plant.

[@louisebrislane6607]

Any type of orchid is a favourite to me. I just adore all of them!!

[@laurac8659]

This is by far my favorite of your projects 🌿🌱🦫🐄🐖🐑🌼🌸🌷

[@Susan.I]

Julie, your mother-in-law is a jewel herself with all her knowledge!!

[@heatherspence3848]

I would love an episode about “the in-laws” :-) what was their love story?

[@waynejones750]

I’m really interested in the rewinding, it sounds fascinating.

[@stephennelson444]

Mention of snipe at 7:00. The finest game bird bar none, pot roast, allow 2 per person.

[@nl4064]

first to do = clear all horse chestnuts and replace with oak or wild apple . oak = 300sp insects. horse chestnut = 0 we are in an ecological emergency and we need determined action on these rewilding projects

[@LondonRose01]

💓Countess of Sandwich woodland orchids ❣

[@sjt609]

Fabulous vlog, it was both interesting and educational. Thank you! Here in Canada, we can often get overrun with beavers, so having said that you're more than welcome to take away as many of our Canadian emblems as you wish. 😆

[@meredithchapman2009]

In America we call it rooting justFYI

[@SivaJivamukti]

Mazel on you’re new beasts! How wonderful for all the flora and fauna.

[@phyllisb344]

This was lovely. I learned a lot of new things

[@strewth39]

Such fantastic projects to restore nature

[@williamoverton7265]

Such a beautiful bull

[@PaulineSouther]

When you are in the woods there are beautiful things to see ! Thank you so much for sharing the finding of the orchids! This segment gave me so much pleasure.

[@lindaholquist7262]

Talked about the beautiful bluebells but never showed them.😞

[@diane8885]

Mrs Montague Sr is a delight.

[@the_Brainjuice]

I found your channel through the swimming pool video. great content!

[@MappertonLive]

Welcome aboard!

[@the_Brainjuice]

@@MappertonLive thank you ❤

[@annebeavers3002]

Does the forest home have poison ivy?

[@dianesherer5443]

Lovely Orchids!

[@philipbutler6608]

I will send you my beaver from Texas they are a Royal Pain in the ….they will flood your land.

[@simonbarrow479]

I think flooding the land is a big part of the point in bringing them back. Adding wetlands to the mix brings in lots of other species.

[@GardenDiscovery]

Ireland also has gorgeous bluebells

[@waynejones750]

Julie you are such an asset.

[@kathyk479]

If you have trees you want to protect from beavers all you need to do is wrap the trunk with mettle fencing! It'll keep the beavers from eating the trees you want to keep! If your worried about the beavers eating enough you can bring in branches and trunks of there favorite wood! Beavers are adorable! Lol

[@MappertonLive]

Yes lots of wire mesh for the trees we want to protect

[@birthdaybash4721]

Thank you for this gift you and your patrons have given us. The history is so interesting. I love the bug draw, and the ceilings and the library books. I hope we get the opportunity to see more. I will be watching.

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you!

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

What other animals are in the area? I know there is boar because of the video about how the viscount and viscountess met. Then we learned there are fallow deer because they ate the roses. Then we know there are frogs and toads in the pool.

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

By the way, those photobombing ducks are the funniest! They've appeared twice in this video.

[@dianesherer5443]

I love these videos!

[@traceycromby9024]

Wishing you an amazing rewilding journey. The documentary, "The Biggest Little Farm" might be of interest. See trailer at: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5enhYBqf917opo

[@Anna.Maria.Muller]

We from North America think of orchids as the tropical variety we wear at weddings or get at the grocery store. ;-) But plants such as the Lady Slipper which we see when walking in our woods, are also orchids. I just looked that up. ;-)

[@nairbvel]

It's wonderful to see more & more people becoming involved in restoring & preserving wilderness instead of hewing to the idea that a piece of land is worthless if it's neither paved over nor growing a cash crop...! I got a bit curious & did some quick online research, and discovered that there are also "twayblade" orchids here on my side of The Pond, although many are endangered species. As something of a language geek, I also enjoyed that name's link to older forms of English and related languages -- for example, in modern Dutch the word for "two" (twee) is pronounced very much the same way.

[@elizabethdawes9527]

Hearing how beavers have been largely absent from England for 400 years, reminds me how acquiring beaver pelts was one aspect of British colonization and interaction with indigenous people here in New England.

[@wcucat93]

I thoroughly enjoyed that short jaunt in the woods. Very interesting about the orchids. We have some beautiful native orchids here in the Southern Appalachians.

[@SweetOne.]

The Countess of Sandwich in her gracious humility declares herself an amateur. Here I say she holds such knowledge of horticulture that she stands amongst professionals "in the field". Great Respect to her!!

[@susanamann1124]

Pigs root

[@richardevans8979]

This channel gets better and better.

[@muffin6369]

This is just unbelievable. You have it all covered from the things that generate income, to your ideas for the animals, environmental. I am an animal lover so this is just incredible. Thanks so much for all your hard work and for also entertaining us.