Hi Collette. I was burgled 8 weeks ago and my poor 77 year old mum who is only 6 weeks recovered from open heart surgery was burgled on Tuesday. We were only out the house for 45 mins and they completely ransacked our home. They got in the front door, in the middle of the day with just a screwdriver in seconds. At mums they went round the back and smashed through the double glazed "security" door. You are absolutely right to make it as difficult as you can for them to get in. Please take extra precautions to keep yourself safe and secure. Not writing this to scare monger or for pitty. We are fine now. Just to encourage you to take as many precautions as you feel necessary. Don't want to end this on a negative so sending you loads a love and gratitude for your wonderful channel.
A lovely walk about, thank you!! Your locked gate is a really good idea, and I think that your border of thorny plants is a good idea too - blackthorn, wild roses, brambles, etc., because that would make a good harbor for wildlife but difficult for intruders to get in or out of as well. My sister actually got a discount on her homeowner's insurance because she planted Japanese quince around the foundation of her house.
Thank goodness for alert neighbors. I love that the village postie is well informed. That's one of the charms of a small community. Everything is looking beautiful.
Sending protective blessings out to you and Jack. Keep the radio on when you're out. Also, be careful when you're posting videos. Don't announce when you'll be going out. Keep this information off your channel about your comings and goings. Be secretive about your daily business. Love and many blessings to you and Jack.
Hopefully, those men noticed Jack because if they try anything they will wish they had never met him. Border Collies are fiercely protective and can often outsmart some humans. He would have them rounded up in two seconds flat. LOL!
Wow! That car that sped by at about 21:55 was going super fast for such a country road! I was happy Jack was behind the gate, even though he's trained so nicely to stay clear of the cars! Everything looks so wonderful and your work is progressing nicely! Shoot! Even your BATHROOM is adorable! Thank you for sharing! You are such a busy-bee!! I am 50 and I wish I had HALF your energy!! ❤️🌎
I love the way you keep the garden looking very natural and unplanned. I think it takes someone with an artistic eye to carry that off so successfully. Glad to know that Jack is near you at all times. He’ll be very protective of you and all of Bealtaine. Love to all of you in the garden.
Put a CCTV sign and a warning sign dogs secure the property, it's not just the danger of burglary but a woman alone can be vunerable , and you need to be protected x
Colette, I am watching in disbelief because last night as I lay in my bed, I thought of you and pictured you all cozy in the cottage. Then my mind wandered to Jack and I thought to myself, I wonder if Colette put Jack's bed by the door as a protection from burglars?!!! i think I began to sleep and my mind wandered more and i found myself thinking, no they are coming through the other door! I shook it off and said to my self, gracious don't think like that , picture her safe and cozy and well protected which is what I did. i found the whole thing odd and odder still after seeing you post this video!
Hi since I've been watching this channel ive picked up on things too, even tho it hasn't been my intention. Bealtaine cottage has a way of reaching people and I think that's lovely.
Jacks furry bum is so sweet . You made me laugh about the wheel barrow. Birch trees are beautiful, thank you so much Colette. My word that car was in a hurry!! Just take care of yourself and Jake, blessings to you both xx
Stay vigilant and safe Colette and keep Jack close. Sounds like the police could use a plate number and description of the dirty, white van. I've had my home robbed, at noon no less while my husband and I were at work, and that feeling of violation never completely goes away. On a lighter note, try a no trespassing signs that warns: No Trespassing...I'm tired of hiding the bodies. I saw that once and thought a bit of comic relief can come in handy at times. To you and Jack, be safe and, as always, very blessed.
Hi Colette See you're never too old to learn something thank you for sharing when to prune a Birch tree. It's a shame that you have to shut and lock your gate but at least it may keep unwanted people out. Stay safe.❤
I felt such a peaceful serene calmness when I was in Cork years ago. I'd love to purchase some acreage and go off grid, growing my own food and using solar panels as much as possible. I have no need for television, I watch the odd movie on You Tube or Netflix and that's enough for me. So many people are getting back to Nature and learning to live alongside Mother Earth and the creatures of the woodlands and forests. It's now Feb of 2021 and even though we just passed a year long battle of the new normal..it will bring about a significant change and one for the good as long as we stay grounded and have compassion and love for all things. Blessings Colette..
Quite right to lock your gate at this point with a spate of burglaries in the area. They say an open gate is an invite in. Such a shame there are people out there with no boundaries who spoil things for others. Glad you spotted the van.
Put two stone foo dogs on either side of your gate. They do not even need to be visible. Place them with intention and it will help protect your boundary.
Good evening to u Collette and Sir Jack! Your shower room looks so very cozy, as does all your beautiful home and gardens. Its great that your getting the birch trees grounded. As always u inspire me to get with it as well.lol There is nothing in this world like getting your hands in the earth, is there? I am most at peace outside alone with nature. thank u for your delightful video, they always touch and warm my soul.
Blessings to you Colette and Jack. It was a beautiful day here today also. Bright sunshine, 60 degrees. So, I did some chores outside, too beautiful to miss. Tomorrow I will plant my sugar maple sapling that I grew from a stick. Your planting of your birch trees has inspired me! I did Neighborhood Crime Watch in two states over a 20 year period. Burglars hate light of any kind. Try a solar, motion activated flood light on your gate facing the lane. They shut themselves off automatically. A great deterrent at night. When you leave your cottage leave the radio playing to greet any unwanted visitors. And, Jack is the perfect alarm system! You are wise and not “easy pickin’s” with your gate padlocked and Jack in the cottage and three acres with you. These criminals want easy, this is proven, get in and get out. You are not to be trifled with! Blessings.
I have a flowerpot tealight heater under my desk to keep my toes from feeling the chill ... it always pays to take what actions we can when faced with the predations of others. If they really wanted to get in nothing would stop them, but as you said they go for the quick and easy pickings ... your new waterway will look just fab all dressed up with that stone. :)
Thank you for the lovely walk. The info about the Birch trees was very interesting. Sending blessings to you and Jack. Glass you are keeping the gate closed and locked. I'm so sorry you have to do this.
Have a marvelous and beautiful Saturday, dear Colette!!! Here In Rio my friends group are planting some tropical trees!!! Many blessings to you and our lovely Jack!!! Hugs and kisses from RIO. Sure we continue watch your amazing and interesting videos!!!
Dear Colette , the problem with the burglars we had about 2 years ago , our garden house was broken up and 2 bicycles where stolen. The craftsman came today and barred three windows and two doors 🚪. I joked it would be save like „ Ford Nox „ now . Please be attentive and careful . In Jack you have a good watchdog and protector . Too bad that the negativ has found your paradise . We women are not intimidated . We wish you and Mr. Jack a cosy evening . Best regards and many hugs 🤗 for you and your loved ones from Conny Braun and cat 🐈 Felix from Germany .🌎🤗🙏🏼🐶🕯🔥🍵❤️📚🐈 🌏
I'm sure the locked gate will do the trick Collette! It's not nice to have trespassers on your little haven...at least you don't have a Bentley or a fancy TV to worry about! Think I just managed to convince my husband to get a compost toilet after showing him this video with your lovely cosy bathroom! You're a legend!
Dear Colette and Jack,the pond is looking very nice and the stone edging is going to give it a finished look.My mother use to tell me,"always be aware of your surroundings",I'm talking about the fellow in the van.Blessings.♥️🐕🐈
As I do always, I enjoyed seeing all your creativity there in your planting. I really enjoy the cloudy days. I still mass the snow since moving to Florida, but I couldn't shovel it any more like I did a few years ago. Jack seemed baffled at having the gate closed. I'm very glad you have it and that you padlocked it.I love planting trees, and all kinds of other things as well. I really enjoyed the very interesting information about the birch tree. Thanks again for sharing! It brings me such a peaceful and happy part of my days! Blessings to you and Jack!
Make sure your door is fixed Colette . Iv been in the garden today and done my last bit of pruning , the little birds are eating so fast I can hardly keep up with filling the feeders . Have a lovely evening . Blessings to you and beautiful Jack xxx❤️❤️❤️
I spent a lovely afternoon in my garden too. I like to keep my garden on the messy side. As it's much better for nature. I must find a spade like yours though. As I like you have lots of rocks and heavy clay to deal with. I hope Jack and your locked gate, keep the burglar's away. X
Wonderful to have that gate to lock. I have to love that after such a negative earth mother gave you the early primrose to shine on your driveway. blessings be.
Hello Colette I no you are a vary busy lady but it’s seems like I haven’t seen you on i I tube so just checking in on you an jack hope all’s well I do enjoy your videos so much 👀👀👀👍👍👍🌈🌈🌈🌈✨✨✨✨✨😍😍😍
I am glad you have a good sturdy gate to lock Colette, its that time of year when undesirables are out looking for christmas booty. Jack will put them off too, a dog barking will scare anyone up to no good away! Blessings x
Was the word you were searching for 'contrived' ? I know you love your land to look as if it just grew organically by the hand of nature. It is a credit to you, your hard work and dedication has certainly paid off. Blessings to you and Jack 💚xx
Your pond is looking beautiful, and I think the stones will add to the beauty. Nice that you can see if from the driveway. Good to have alert neighbors, be safe.
Hello from Florida,absolutely beautiful garden you have. Stumbled upon your channel, a week ago,and have been watching ever since. You’re an inspiration. I have a tropical garden. Have a blessed day.
Such a shame that it’s necessary for you to lock your gate, there are some very unpleasant people around. The pond is looking very good flowing well. Think Jack is moulting and your primroses are flowering so it must be warmer at yours. Blessings ❣️
I was hoping the burglar referred to wildlife. For example, we have an opossum who steals our cat food. Lol. Ah, good wishes for continued peace of your beautiful home and land and hopes that the burglar, too, will find peace. xoxo
I am so glad you have the gate you can close and lock. My grandmother used to live at the end of a long driveway through the woods, and she would always close it and lock it when she would leave the property. I am glad the burglars did not take anything from you. Thank you for telling us about the right time to prune birch trees. I planted about ten birch trees last spring, and I had better go out there tomorrow to prune them back a little so I can get mine to branch out more. Tomorrow is going to be our last day of relatively warmer temperatures before we drop to below zero Fahrenheit this upcoming week. Oh, one more thing, yes, your little stream will look wonderful with rocks lining the banks. I started piling rocks next to the stream in my backyard to keep the banks from eroding, and I love the way it looks.
It's going to look just fine! Of course early-mid winter the best time to plant most hardwood trees. Mr & Mrs Birch happen to be my favourite tree too, I use the white paper bark of the Himalayan birch for letter writing, rolled up stuffed inside a kitchen roll tube, bagged and posted. Beautiful primrose to say "All is well" Darn Skallywags! blessings to you Colette, The Boy and Bealtaine Cottage cat.
You also might try some solar lights around your gate. You could also attach some string solar lights to your gate. By having some lights that are on through the night, it shows people your aware of them. Also, there's wireless gate/driveway alarms available. It's good to be proactive, since a lot of people don't have respect for others property.
Every time I see Jack's butt, I remember I wanted to tell you something: I used to brush my boy and keep the fur. I noticed you pull out those loose bits and let them go into the garden, which is great! I have a smaller garden and it would all fly into the neighbour's place, so I would, close to spring, put them into a small net bag on a long string, and hang a few near the bird feeders. I used to imagine what gorgeous wee nests they would make. One time back in California, I found a mouse nest made from pulling the lint from the dryer vent and weaving it into a shape and this wonderful little mouse had also taken up a peacock feather, of which we had many laying around, and he wove it into the very middle of the bed. It was an amazing piece of work! So, leaving some of Jack to fly higgledy-piggledy around the garden is a good idea for rodents as well. Animals. Gotta love 'em. Stay safe in Atiya this afternoon. I'm all battened down now and ready; though I just noticed one garden chair has gone for a wander out into a not-so-easily accessible part of the garden. Sigh.
put up some trail camera's , great picture's of wild life and birds , as we as any unwanted visitors that enter the property. , anyone entering the cottage area will be recorded and then hand the pics over to the local authority's . say safe, best way to get for- site is to have hind site ...} O {...
Hi there, I've been watching colette's wonderful vlogs and as a new subscriber I'm doing lots of catch up when I can. I'm most excited to find out if the baby oaks were transplanted from muswell Hill, London to Bealtaine. I can't find the vlog which might tell me! I hope the baby oaks made it!
The giant hand in the bathroom is cool! It's like someone's sayin, "Hi there!" when you walk in. I think investing in cameras would be a good idea and maybe and alligator for your pond. I think you could pull that off but it might be a problem for cleaning.
Hi Colette & Jackie boy 🤗 I love these tours of your land ! I was wondering if your willow arches are alive or did you place them there, I just love them! ❤️🥰
Every time you speak of the blackthorn my ears and envy prick up. I'd love black thorn. They are not natural here, and the few that are about, were planted specifically in expensive gardens. I do not have ANY land space for the experimenting and planting in which I'd like to be engaged (which hurts since I once was fortunate enough to love 20 acres, but lost it to a husband, even though I wasn't the one who had the affair...heh heh theres a bit of TMI for your night)
You don't like it too regimented. 😊👍 Its a sad world we live in.. Put a notice on your gate with a curse on it for all who enter with evil intentions..😡🧚♂️🧚♀️
Hi Collette.
I was burgled 8 weeks ago and my poor 77 year old mum who is only 6 weeks recovered from open heart surgery was burgled on Tuesday.
We were only out the house for 45 mins and they completely ransacked our home.
They got in the front door, in the middle of the day with just a screwdriver in seconds.
At mums they went round the back and smashed through the double glazed "security" door.
You are absolutely right to make it as difficult as you can for them to get in.
Please take extra precautions to keep yourself safe and secure.
Not writing this to scare monger or for pitty. We are fine now.
Just to encourage you to take as many precautions as you feel necessary.
Don't want to end this on a negative so sending you loads a love and gratitude for your wonderful channel.
A lovely walk about, thank you!! Your locked gate is a really good idea, and I think that your border of thorny plants is a good idea too - blackthorn, wild roses, brambles, etc., because that would make a good harbor for wildlife but difficult for intruders to get in or out of as well. My sister actually got a discount on her homeowner's insurance because she planted Japanese quince around the foundation of her house.
Thank goodness for alert neighbors. I love that the village postie is well informed. That's one of the charms of a small community. Everything is looking beautiful.
Sending protective blessings out to you and Jack. Keep the radio on when you're out. Also, be careful when you're posting videos. Don't announce when you'll be going out. Keep this information off your channel about your comings and goings. Be secretive about your daily business. Love and many blessings to you and Jack.
Hopefully, those men noticed Jack because if they try anything they will wish they had never met him. Border Collies are fiercely protective and can often outsmart some humans. He would have them rounded up in two seconds flat. LOL!
Wow! That car that sped by at about 21:55 was going super fast for such a country road! I was happy Jack was behind the gate, even though he's trained so nicely to stay clear of the cars! Everything looks so wonderful and your work is progressing nicely! Shoot! Even your BATHROOM is adorable! Thank you for sharing! You are such a busy-bee!! I am 50 and I wish I had HALF your energy!! ❤️🌎
I love the way you keep the garden looking very natural and unplanned. I think it takes someone with an artistic eye to carry that off so successfully. Glad to know that Jack is near you at all times. He’ll be very protective of you and all of Bealtaine. Love to all of you in the garden.
I have ALWAYS thought you should close that gate. I feel better knowing you've closed it. AND...JACK cannot go out before you're there.
Put a CCTV sign and a warning sign dogs secure the property, it's not just the danger of burglary but a woman alone can be vunerable , and you need to be protected x
Colette, I am watching in disbelief because last night as I lay in my bed, I thought of you and pictured you all cozy in the cottage. Then my mind wandered to Jack and I thought to myself, I wonder if Colette put Jack's bed by the door as a protection from burglars?!!! i think I began to sleep and my mind wandered more and i found myself thinking, no they are coming through the other door! I shook it off and said to my self, gracious don't think like that , picture her safe and cozy and well protected which is what I did. i found the whole thing odd and odder still after seeing you post this video!
Hi since I've been watching this channel ive picked up on things too, even tho it hasn't been my intention. Bealtaine cottage has a way of reaching people and I think that's lovely.
Everyone in the area is on the LOOK OUT now.....xx
Jacks furry bum is so sweet . You made me laugh about the wheel barrow. Birch trees are beautiful, thank you so much Colette. My word that car was in a hurry!! Just take care of yourself and Jake, blessings to you both xx
I was so excited today. My great neighbor gifted me with a weeping willow tree!!! I’ve wanted one for years. So happy! ❤️🦋
Great information on how to plant a tree! Also good information on discouraging the thieves!
You might add a BEWARE OF DOGS sign as well.
Stay vigilant and safe Colette and keep Jack close. Sounds like the police could use a plate number and description of the dirty, white van. I've had my home robbed, at noon no less while my husband and I were at work, and that feeling of violation never completely goes away. On a lighter note, try a no trespassing signs that warns: No Trespassing...I'm tired of hiding the bodies. I saw that once and thought a bit of comic relief can come in handy at times. To you and Jack, be safe and, as always, very blessed.
Colette actually has a No Trespassing sign on her property. It reads: "Trespassers will be composted." :-)
Hi Colette See you're never too old to learn something thank you for sharing when to prune a Birch tree. It's a shame that you have to shut and lock your gate but at least it may keep unwanted people out. Stay safe.❤
I felt such a peaceful serene calmness when I was in Cork years ago. I'd love to purchase some acreage and go off grid, growing my own food and using solar panels as much as possible. I have no need for television, I watch the odd movie on You Tube or Netflix and that's enough for me. So many people are getting back to Nature and learning to live alongside Mother Earth and the creatures of the woodlands and forests. It's now Feb of 2021 and even though we just passed a year long battle of the new normal..it will bring about a significant change and one for the good as long as we stay grounded and have compassion and love for all things. Blessings Colette..
Blessings to you X
Thanks for that walk and talk i love the stream pond have a lovely evening love to you Colette xxx
That was great to see how you plant your birch trees. Lots of great information. Thank you again. X
Quite right to lock your gate at this point with a spate of burglaries in the area. They say an open gate is an invite in. Such a shame there are people out there with no boundaries who spoil things for others. Glad you spotted the van.
Blessings, Colette and Jack. May the Godess protect you and make her face to shine upon you.
Put two stone foo dogs on either side of your gate. They do not even need to be visible. Place them with intention and it will help protect your boundary.
Good evening to u Collette and Sir Jack! Your shower room looks so very cozy, as does all your beautiful home and gardens. Its great that your getting the birch trees grounded. As always u inspire me to get with it as well.lol There is nothing in this world like getting your hands in the earth, is there? I am most at peace outside alone with nature. thank u for your delightful video, they always touch and warm my soul.
Your place is amazing. So beautiful. A wee bit of heaven on earth. May the God and the Godess bless you and keep you.
Blessings to you Colette and Jack. It was a beautiful day here today also. Bright sunshine, 60 degrees. So, I did some chores outside, too beautiful to miss. Tomorrow I will plant my sugar maple sapling that I grew from a stick. Your planting of your birch trees has inspired me!
I did Neighborhood Crime Watch in two states over a 20 year period. Burglars hate light of any kind. Try a solar, motion activated flood light on your gate facing the lane. They shut themselves off automatically. A great deterrent at night. When you leave your cottage leave the radio playing to greet any unwanted visitors. And, Jack is the perfect alarm system! You are wise and not “easy pickin’s” with your gate padlocked and Jack in the cottage and three acres with you. These criminals want easy, this is proven, get in and get out. You are not to be trifled with! Blessings.
Lovely video Colette, thank you for sharing. Stay safe. XOXO
I have a flowerpot tealight heater under my desk to keep my toes from feeling the chill ... it always pays to take what actions we can when faced with the predations of others. If they really wanted to get in nothing would stop them, but as you said they go for the quick and easy pickings ... your new waterway will look just fab all dressed up with that stone. :)
It's always so soothing to listen to you Dear Colette. Your pond looks somewhat like a stream indeed! It was a lovely walk and talk. Regards.
Thank you for the lovely walk. The info about the Birch trees was very interesting. Sending blessings to you and Jack. Glass you are keeping the gate closed and locked. I'm so sorry you have to do this.
Have a marvelous and beautiful Saturday, dear Colette!!! Here In Rio my friends group are planting some tropical trees!!! Many blessings to you and our lovely Jack!!! Hugs and kisses from RIO. Sure we continue watch your amazing and interesting videos!!!
Dear Colette , the problem with the burglars we had about 2 years ago , our garden house was broken up and 2 bicycles where stolen. The craftsman came today and barred three windows and two doors 🚪. I joked it would be save like „ Ford Nox „ now . Please be attentive and careful . In Jack you have a good watchdog and protector . Too bad that the negativ has found your paradise . We women are not intimidated . We wish you and Mr. Jack a cosy evening . Best regards and many hugs 🤗 for you and your loved ones from Conny Braun and cat 🐈 Felix from Germany .🌎🤗🙏🏼🐶🕯🔥🍵❤️📚🐈 🌏
Dismal may sound negative, but I love a dismal day. Blessings on ye and he.
I'm sure the locked gate will do the trick Collette! It's not nice to have trespassers on your little haven...at least you don't have a Bentley or a fancy TV to worry about! Think I just managed to convince my husband to get a compost toilet after showing him this video with your lovely cosy bathroom! You're a legend!
As always beautiful....and please be ever watchful.
Dear Colette and Jack,the pond is looking very nice and the stone edging is going to give it a finished look.My mother use to tell me,"always be aware of your surroundings",I'm talking about the fellow in the van.Blessings.♥️🐕🐈
THANK YOU SO MUCH! This little tree planting tutorial is so helpful, I’m so grateful!
As I do always, I enjoyed seeing all your creativity there in your planting. I really enjoy the cloudy days. I still mass the snow since moving to Florida, but I couldn't shovel it any more like I did a few years ago. Jack seemed baffled at having the gate closed. I'm very glad you have it and that you padlocked it.I love planting trees, and all kinds of other things as well. I really enjoyed the very interesting information about the birch tree. Thanks again for sharing! It brings me such a peaceful and happy part of my days! Blessings to you and Jack!
Make sure your door is fixed Colette . Iv been in the garden today and done my last bit of pruning , the little birds are eating so fast I can hardly keep up with filling the feeders . Have a lovely evening . Blessings to you and beautiful Jack xxx❤️❤️❤️
I spent a lovely afternoon in my garden too. I like to keep my garden on the messy side. As it's much better for nature. I must find a spade like yours though. As I like you have lots of rocks and heavy clay to deal with. I hope Jack and your locked gate, keep the burglar's away. X
Lovely vlog; have enjoyed a revisit. Yes, still bright, that weather, clouds and all. Blessings.
Blessings upon you & Jack 💕
Wonderful to have that gate to lock. I have to love that after such a negative earth mother gave you the early primrose to shine on your driveway. blessings be.
Hello Colette I no you are a vary busy lady but it’s seems like I haven’t seen you on i I tube so just checking in on you an jack hope all’s well I do enjoy your videos so much 👀👀👀👍👍👍🌈🌈🌈🌈✨✨✨✨✨😍😍😍
Hello Colette watching this video a year later,.
Good to see, full of good advice as always ..
hugs & Blessings to yourself and Jack .💚🌹
Collette, everything is looking beautiful! XX
I am glad you have a good sturdy gate to lock Colette, its that time of year when undesirables are out looking for christmas booty. Jack will put them off too, a dog barking will scare anyone up to no good away! Blessings x
I love the sound of your little spring , you have a wonderful magic garden , keep safe .
And Blessings to you and Jack💜 Stay safe
Was the word you were searching for 'contrived' ? I know you love your land to look as if it just grew organically by the hand of nature. It is a credit to you, your hard work and dedication has certainly paid off. Blessings to you and Jack 💚xx
Your pond is looking beautiful, and I think the stones will add to the beauty. Nice that you can see if from the driveway. Good to have alert neighbors, be safe.
Smart & Beautiful. 😇
Hello from Florida,absolutely beautiful garden you have. Stumbled upon your channel, a week ago,and have been watching ever since. You’re an inspiration. I have a tropical garden. Have a blessed day.
Love your birch and the pond area gets better and better. Blessings to you too always.
Such a shame that it’s necessary for you to lock your gate, there are some very unpleasant people around.
The pond is looking very good flowing well. Think Jack is moulting and your primroses are flowering so it must be warmer at yours. Blessings ❣️
Love and light to you and Jack!
I was hoping the burglar referred to wildlife. For example, we have an opossum who steals our cat food. Lol. Ah, good wishes for continued peace of your beautiful home and land and hopes that the burglar, too, will find peace. xoxo
I am so glad you have the gate you can close and lock. My grandmother used to live at the end of a long driveway through the woods, and she would always close it and lock it when she would leave the property. I am glad the burglars did not take anything from you.
Thank you for telling us about the right time to prune birch trees. I planted about ten birch trees last spring, and I had better go out there tomorrow to prune them back a little so I can get mine to branch out more. Tomorrow is going to be our last day of relatively warmer temperatures before we drop to below zero Fahrenheit this upcoming week.
Oh, one more thing, yes, your little stream will look wonderful with rocks lining the banks. I started piling rocks next to the stream in my backyard to keep the banks from eroding, and I love the way it looks.
Thank you for the valuable info on composting and pruning birch trees...no I won’t make that mistake! Blessings~
Hi Colette, looks like you've been very busy in your garden as usual! Keep safe! Blessings to you and Jack.
take care of you and jack..................hope,you are well
It's going to look just fine! Of course early-mid winter the best time to plant most hardwood trees.
Mr & Mrs Birch happen to be my favourite tree too, I use the white paper bark of the Himalayan birch
for letter writing, rolled up stuffed inside a kitchen roll tube, bagged and posted. Beautiful primrose to say "All is well"
Darn Skallywags!
blessings to you Colette, The Boy and Bealtaine Cottage cat.
You also might try some solar lights around your gate. You could also attach some string solar lights to your gate. By having some lights that are on through the night, it shows people your aware of them. Also, there's wireless gate/driveway alarms available. It's good to be proactive, since a lot of people don't have respect for others property.
Every time I see Jack's butt, I remember I wanted to tell you something: I used to brush my boy and keep the fur. I noticed you pull out those loose bits and let them go into the garden, which is great! I have a smaller garden and it would all fly into the neighbour's place, so I would, close to spring, put them into a small net bag on a long string, and hang a few near the bird feeders. I used to imagine what gorgeous wee nests they would make. One time back in California, I found a mouse nest made from pulling the lint from the dryer vent and weaving it into a shape and this wonderful little mouse had also taken up a peacock feather, of which we had many laying around, and he wove it into the very middle of the bed. It was an amazing piece of work! So, leaving some of Jack to fly higgledy-piggledy around the garden is a good idea for rodents as well. Animals. Gotta love 'em. Stay safe in Atiya this afternoon. I'm all battened down now and ready; though I just noticed one garden chair has gone for a wander out into a not-so-easily accessible part of the garden. Sigh.
put up some trail camera's , great picture's of wild life and birds , as we as any unwanted visitors that enter the property. , anyone entering the cottage area will be recorded and then hand the pics over to the local authority's . say safe, best way to get for- site is to have hind site ...} O {...
Ooo Colette I wanted to watch you plant more! Don’t stop now
Your trees look lovely. The entire property looks amazing. Blessings to you dear Collette.
Thank you for your video, always enjoyed. Also, I think I might also put in a few shrubs! So, thanks for that idea! Blessings back to you and Jack!
Hi there, I've been watching colette's wonderful vlogs and as a new subscriber I'm doing lots of catch up when I can. I'm most excited to find out if the baby oaks were transplanted from muswell Hill, London to Bealtaine. I can't find the vlog which might tell me! I hope the baby oaks made it!
Please be safe... Lock up.. Keep a good eye out...
The giant hand in the bathroom is cool! It's like someone's sayin, "Hi there!" when you walk in. I think investing in cameras would be a good idea and maybe and alligator for your pond. I think you could pull that off but it might be a problem for cleaning.
Jack is always watching you !!!!! ヽ(^-^ )xxx
The gate you have could be lifted off at one end or the other Colette, they do not miss a trick sadly blessings .
It is chained down.
@@bealtainecottage 👏👏👏
@@bealtainecottage They lifted my horses gate up off its hinges by the end not padlocked.xx
very interesting video
Hi Colette & Jackie boy 🤗 I love these tours of your land ! I was wondering if your willow arches are alive or did you place them there, I just love them! ❤️🥰
Colette formed them all herself. Put significant words in the search engine and you can watch videos of it being done. ;-)
Good idea to close and lock the gate. I wonder if the black thorn is useful.
Every time you speak of the blackthorn my ears and envy prick up. I'd love black thorn. They are not natural here, and the few that are about, were planted specifically in expensive gardens. I do not have ANY land space for the experimenting and planting in which I'd like to be engaged (which hurts since I once was fortunate enough to love 20 acres, but lost it to a husband, even though I wasn't the one who had the affair...heh heh theres a bit of TMI for your night)
Wouldn't it be lovely to buy up the lands around bealtaine. Are there any lots available around you?
Very sad to hear about the burglars. You have the wood for a good shillelagh.
I'm worried about the pond overflowing down the drive ?
You need Brakes on your Barrow Colette....
I'm a new gardener. What is the difference between compost and compoost? 6:24
I think compoost has poo in it
Compoost is what she calls the results of her compost toilet that are then further composted for another year or two.
Colette ❤️💜. Beautiful!! I love your cozy bathroom . What do you mean by deadly thorns ??
They are very strong spiky thorns that can really hurt you if you are not careful.
You don't like it too regimented. 😊👍
Its a sad world we live in..
Put a notice on your gate with a curse on it for all who enter with evil intentions..😡🧚♂️🧚♀️
Perhaps chant "Nam myoho renge kyo". Stay safe Colette.
Many burgarlies in that area? Its appears to be a peaceful rural area. Pl be careful. Keep Jack near you.
Jyoti Chugani peaceful rural areas suffer the most from evil burglars
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