A Bittersweet Goodbye + Sourcing Antique Copper Pots For Our French Chateau
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We say goodbye to Shadow the feral cat and find an amazing bargain at a brocante.
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Before we get flooded with flower comments: Yes, it's a Snapdragon, not Gladiolus. Wondering what I'm talking about? Watch the video :) ⬆
Yes I notice. Only reason I knew was as a toddler I use to pick them in my Nan’s garden back in the early 40s 🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺🦘💐
Hahaha😂
I really like the color ❤
I wonder if you could trick the youboob Al Gore rhythm by mis naming one plant in each episode .... gardeners won't be able to restrain from correcting you ....
I'm over 65 and still like to wear the flowers on my fingertips. I love the velvety soft look to snapdragons.
Half-assed garden porn and a bobbed cat. A 7 pound copper pot from the 30’s! What’s not to love? This channel is the best!
I know! How does it not have more subscribers?! I am spreading the word.
I love this blog!!!!❤❤❤
@@doloreslegrand2710 me too
I love it too
You are so kind caring for these strays….thank you.
I am a stray😇. I need no medical care.
I'm so glad the farewell to Shadow didn't mean he expired....just took a leave of absence. Thanks for caring for him and even the hedgehog!!!
Poor, dear creature. Made me tearful thinking of how he has suffered with his tail. But thanks to your compassion and caring he has been helped and spayed as well. Your property is a haven for all animals. What lovely, lovely people you are.
Thank you so much for taking care of Shadow and all the other feral kittens that come to your property. It breaks my heart, as I can tell it does yours, to see animals suffer. You are very good to them!
Once the hedge has grown a little you won’t notice
You have the most beautiful chateau
It’s not a half-ass garden anymore, it’s beautiful!! Great video. Love how you take care of the animals around your property. You work on things at your own pace, don’t apologise. We love your lives. You do you.
I was thinking the same. To me it’s not like a job but doing what inspires you. Beautiful property!
The kindness you show to strange animals is a testament to the beauty of your soul, thank you❤
I love how quickly Lincoln worked removing the beams from the cottage with the help of the funky music 🤣 way to go Lincoln. Shadow is such a beautiful cat and lucky to have you take good care of him, even though he wasn’t enjoying the company. I’m sure he will come back for food in the future and to say hi. Those copper pots are gorgeous. I would love some, but don’t have anywhere to store them in my little kitchen. The gardens are looking great. Well done both of you.
Shadow looked like a rabbit as he jumped out of the cage. Good job👏🏻
From all the Chateau YT Channels this is the only chateau I would desire. Perfect size, perfect locality, perfect landside....
Very happy you were able to help Shadow. Thank you for caring so much!
Handsome Shadow! ❤
What a lucky kitty to have found you folks. It warms my heart how you care for all these precious animals.🙏🏻
it is so distressing to see that cat in the box, but so neccesary. thank you so much for doing this!!!! such a sweet cat
Thank you for taking care of the cats guys.
😍Thats really “true love” the way Lincoln follows your lead in your passion for cats!!🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛
OMG! 🦔 So cute!!💖
There is something very appealing about your videos. Of course the chateau is lovely as are the grounds, but there are many lovely chateau around France. I think it comes down to your style. How you put your videos together, insert very fitting music in just the right spots, the drone shots, and the banter between you two. Just right. Everything. Love that on this rainy and dark Tuesday morning in Vancouver, Canada, I got to drink my coffee with you two.
Great job on the half-ass garden.
Thanks!
Wonderful job and very very beautiful garden 👍
Nothing better than the simple pleasure of bringing cut flowers into the house, especially when they smell good ❤️
Just wonderful that you help these poor cats. Good for you.
Had tears in my eyes when you caught shadow. It’s a wonderful thing you do.
Bless Shadow's heart! Such a beautiful cat. 😢❤
So happy Shadow was trapped and fixed. Bless you for taking care of him. Love the copper pot 😍😘
You are both wonderful people helping the cats. Loving your half-assed garden now. A lovely vlog. ❤
You guys are the best. I’m a failed foster as I kept more than I found homes. Once you snuggle you’re hooked at my house.
I live in rural Northumberland UK and have adopted many feral cats over the years like you. I start to feed them first to catch them and then have the stressful journey to the vets, it’s traumatic for the cat but just as much for us too as they try to escape. Keep up the good work your doing a tremendous job caring for these animals and renovating your chateau.
The best way to control weeds.... MORE PLANTS!!!!!
Shadow looks just like a stray that came to my home years ago. We ended up keeping him and he was the best cat.
Amanda, much praise for putting in the hard work on that superb pan. Even if the retinning costs €100, you still win. That pan new would probably cost over €1000.
Oh, what a cute kitty is Shadow! Thank you for taking care of those precious cats. The shrubs and flower planting looks really good! Copper pots are so pretty. Looking forward to renovating your daughters bedroom. Great job!
It is so very kind of you to take care of Shadow and the other cats. I think your gardens are lovely. The mix of flowers is so good. We inherited a fairly large collection of copper pots from my husband’s grandmother. They are treasures and we love them. ❤
Thank you for your care and love to animals ❤️
Your channel is one of a few worthwhile endeavours. As a long-time rescuer, I appreciate those of like heart. Donation made in memory of myfurred family members.
When you referred to the wayward flower as gladiolus, I believe it is a snapdragon instead. I love watching your videos. You both work together for the common good of your home, which just happens to be a chateau in France. Thank you for getting Shadow the help he needed to heal and become healthy again. I agree with you, his release was bittersweet. I enjoy your channel’s content.
I only read recently, that snails have a homing function rather like pigeons. So when you pick them off your plants, put them in the car and drive a long way before you release them. :)
We did that with squirrels. Was told across a river or interstate in MO. USA😂
That pan is so worth tinning. What a great price
You have our sympathy in regard to caring for all the work that properties require. In regard to the work on a chateau with renovations, animals & rescues & a vast garden we truly understand why most chateaux required a "gardener & staff " to get it all done year after year!!!! We commend you both for ALL YOU ACCOMPLISH!!! Good job, everything looks beautiful !!! Those strawberries look yummy. Your garden is envyable. (I live in S Fl with salty sandy soil & scorching heat) 😉🙂
Amanda, you and Lincoln are blessed for what you've been doing for shadow🥰
I love your humour. I love the way you take care of animals. I love your relationship with your hubby. I love that you are real. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. Best wishes from Toronto 🇨🇦😊💜
Glad you could help Shadow ( he certainly had a great turn of speed!). Also loved the footage of my favourite animal-the hedgehog.☺️
Your property is looking so nice! Thanks for taking us brocante shopping. We once had a half- assed garden. We called it our Frankenstein garden. Take care. Hope you & your family sit outside & admire your work once in awhile. 🌳🌸🌹🌺💐🥀🌼🪻
You are both so kind , much respect.
Thank you for taking care of these cats.. as I'm a cat lover as well. ❤️🙏🇨🇦. Keep up the amazing work.
I love this channel you two have such a good sense of humour and a great relationship well done
Amanda, well done on your copper pot ~ I agree much more appreciated when used, with character. Shadow is blessed to have you and Lincoln look after him. Your entire garden space is huge~ so any amount of time spent on weeding will take longer periods of time. And it is you and Lincoln, the pair of you who do ALL the work. So kudos to you!! Both your Chateau and garden are looking so lovely! Thank you for your videos!
My dear American friends, I had.
No idea that Americans were living in Paris. Rennovatating Chateau's.I am supporting all these people who are from France and London. And I'm not supporting my own Americans. Are you kidding me once? I heard you were American. I clicked and subscribe button not to mention. When I see half a** garden I was like wait a minute. That's so American to say. They say that in London or Paris. 🤔🤨And then you said you were American. So once again , why I subscribed. I'll pass your channel along.
Like I would pass the California green grass.🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hope ur , Loving your life out of the USA🙋🏽♀️ from across the pond.❤❤❤❤
Thank you for getting Shadow medical attention. He may return after receiving TLC. Take care, Ralph Rocchiccioli
You both have such big hearts. Thank you for helping these defenseless animals! I'm certain Shadow is thanking you even though he ran away as fast as he could.
The copper pot is beautiful! That you were a chef is very interesting, so please include some of your cooking knowledge and actually cooking!
Shadow is a lucky cat to have showed up at your place. Shadow will be back. Love your videos they are so enjoyable. ❤❤.
Something I saw on another channel, (Living the Skye Life), was crushed up eggshells spread around your strawberry plants will deter the slugs. Worth a try.
I use a combination of crushed up egg shells and used coffee grinds. Works well.
I use crushed egg shells and a cut off fizzy drink bottle bottoms and put the cheapest cider in them and if the slugs can get through the egg shells then thé they die a drunken death in the cider.
My grandmother did the same thing to her garden with egg shells.
Cheap bear is easier and works amazing.
I agree, put beer in a pie tin and the slugs/snails will crawl in and expire and then you can throw them away.
OMG, you guys must be so incredibly stressed out by the feral cats/strays simply because you wish to help them BUT, it doesn't always work out as easy as you initially hope - c'est la vie! I watch only a very few Chateau YTubers these days (for obvious reasons) simply because you guys work the absolute hardest. Just a tip, divide all your perennials each autumn (plants for free) to help cut down on weeding, Good luck to you both. Just saying, but the attack on your strawberries could also be from local birds too not just slugs. I had to ditch all my v.v. expensive pristine copper based pots that I had owned for 40 years as weren't compatible with my new home's induction hob = totally gutted. Absolutely love your channel. x
Thank you Amanda and Lincoln💕 for taking care of Shadow he would have not survived with that wound if left for too long. I relocate slugs and snails too collect them in a bucket and take for a long walk to open fields. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch 🌹🐈Xxxx
Your half assed garden inspires me to tame mine. In addition, we have 5 acres to tame and no time to do it. May be time to borrow some goats again. I saw a tip to paint rocks to look like strawberries to keep the birds from eating them. Wonder if it would work for insects?? Thank you for caring for the strays. Hopefully Shadow keeps coming around. Cats remember kindness.
So happy to see Shadow is doing better. I understand how you felt about letting him go, hope he will come back. Love seeing drone shots of your property and chateaux. So beautiful 😃
Weck is indeed the name of probably the oldest German storage pots. In the Netherlands we therefore call them "weckpotten" used for jams etc. that need to be steam-sealed with rubber rings between pot and lid.
In Brooklyn NY we had minimal dirt and lots of cement. The slugs always found their way to the minimal dirt. We put down a plate filled with beer. The slugs climbed in, drank the beer and could not find their way out thus they drowned. It worked for us and our veggies won many blue ribbons.
I just love you guys! Your hearts are big, the compassion for all things fluffy and the wonderful dry humor! Your garden bed looks amazing too! Loving the edging. That takes ALOT of work, noted by another half ass gardener;) keep cranking them out your fan base is true and we love seeing your adventures at the chateau.
Sad that he has no home. He is gorgeous. Thank you,I sent some money.
Oh, thank you so much :)
Shadow looks so beautiful
Thank you for all that you do for the animals, blessings to you always x
Half a day cleaning up your garden was good. I would be there for days. lol
So happy the kitty felt better and hoping you both see him/her again.
Us too!
You channel is the only one i think, where i don't miss any video.
You both are really fun to watch. Great job with editing
Greetings from Germany .
You're such good people. Thank you for what you do for the animals. 💚
Good job with Shadow, quite an exit, that cat was hauling!! 🏁🏁
Thank you for taking care of all the critters! You're just boss. The boxwoods look fab, don't sweat the inches. Store in glass, not plastic. YES! And Amanda, when do we get to see your kitchen & some of your cooking?
Appreciate your channel so much❗️I lived in France for 17 years and now USA planted…I live vicariously
now thru your videos❗️. I was truly impressed with your determination with the copper pot ….
From one cat lover to another. Thanks for what you are doing for the feral kitties Amanda. Not enough like you around. Love your garden. Soo remind me of growing up on the farm here in South Africa Western Cape with fields of strawberries. Thanks for lovely videos.
Just breaks my heart when an animal is so scared. Back in my rescue days, I would always wish I could have just 1 minute where they'd understand English so they would know I was trying to help. You are both so kind to animals and it's one of the many reasons I love your channel. That garden bed is no longer half-a**ed! So, is it now all-a**, full-a**, complete-a**? 😁
ThNk you both, for another varied video 👍…. and for the update on ‘Shadow’… relieved that you were able to get him to the vet and give him time to rest , recover and eat some more good food before giving him his freedom… really hope he still returns to the ‘feeding station’ and stays healthy. Some how I feel that he ‘will realise that you were helping him…’ forgive you fir the trauma of the experience… and stick around…. What you do is Good, Beyond Measure!🙏👌. When I saw that you were going to source antique copper… I brightened up even more!… Copper is beautiful.. and I have a few items myself…not pans… but a small watering can, candlesticks, a lovely stick/ umbrella container that my Dad made many years ago… solid and heavy with a hammered finish ( which made in his retirement years together with copper planters with brass handles which he sold as a little sideline)… Amanda, you did so well with the one you chose…it’s a beauty!!! Wanted to ask why (or if?) Lincoln didn’t keep any of the timber from the cottage… even I’m if only for firewood…??….more small gardening improvements… every little helps in the scheme of things…including the row of box plants….takes me ages to get around to plant certain things too…made worse by having tons of rain… Again!…. So much for ‘flaming’ JUNE !…. So far 🤬….Would definitely have bought that huge horse painting… another passion of mine…€30 !!!… We have an unexpectedly imminent general election over here ( as you may have heard)…will probably end up by writing’None of the Above’😂 on my Ballot Paper!!….Anyway, once again, look forward to the next Chateau events 👏👏…. Sue (UK) 🐈⬛🫙🌳…
Very interesting vlog this week. Shadow is a beautiful cat. I am sure she will return. The small slugs will grow into big fat ones. Due to the invasion in my garden, I started going out after dark or just before dawn and cutting them. They have no natural enemies and tried special ducks in the garden, too no avail. If there are slugs guards at the pearly gates, I will burn in hell. But during my life I enjoyed lots of lettuce,fresh herbs, fruits, berries and vegetables and had a ball watching them grow and able to share with family and neighbors. I also have strawberries but usually don't make jam, instead they get mashed and sugared then frozen in small pots. Looks like you have pots on hand already. Then the jam doesn't turn a dark color by September.
I believe Weck's gaskets and the metal clips are also sold separately. They are amazing and practically forever items.
All the best! Your vlogs become more and more entertaining:)
In Paris in the summer of 1970, in a restaurant near diplomats' row, I paid $65.00 for lunch for two. Lunch was six prawns (crevettes) each, and dessert was six strawberries with fresh cream (fraises à la crème fraîche). Fifty-four years ago, it was a revelation about Paris restaurants, and I still remember.
You guys are PHENOMENAL! Thank you for saving sweet little Shadow. I love your strawberries, they're my favorite fruit. Incidentally, you should have gotten the horse painting and hung it in the donkey shed as inspiration for Dominique and Uvea! Every donkey needs a dream 🤣
I can totally relate on the boxwood! Taking care of 5 hectares on our reno project has been a massive eye opener. Now I understand why these big houses had a team of gardeners! Good work with Shadow, he’s a beauty even without his tail. 7 rescues and counting here plus 6 abandoned kittens rehomed. In love with your walled garden that was always a dream but not so many of them here in the SW. Thank you for sharing your story and the beautiful and peaceful aerial shots.
I needed to see this today. You're helping me keep some hope for humanity alive.
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So glad Shadow was seen by the vet. I have Box hedge envy as mine has been decimated by the dreaded caterpillar and it is a constant fight to keep ahead of them in the wet Spring weather!
Our favorite strawberry snack: dip the berry in sour cream, then in brown sugar. Eat. It's wonderful.
hehe, so nice. you should have called him bunny, he ran away like that !
You both have my admiration for the kind and thoughtful manner in which you treat these cats. Its nice to know that there are people who give of themselves to make the world a better place, rather than just doing things to enrich themselves or enlarge their egos.
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Loved your name for thrown together garden. I admire your efforts, seems you’ve undertaken a huge project. Keep up the good work. I’m!
Oh the half fast garden looks beautiful,scored for the copper pots.wow what a deal . that was a great job, catching your injured cat and taking care of it for three days before you let it go hopping out as fast as a rabbit..
Dear Amanda, if you ever wish to have your copper pots tinned, there are still in France some tinsmiths (étameurs) to whom you can ask for the job 🙂
I appreciate your kindness to all animals. I hope Shadow will come back to visit because he knows he can find respite at your barn. The half ass garden looks great and yes I hate when the weeds grow through a plant.
With the boxwood , whether your forming a hedge or just shaping them I think they’ll be fine. Recently ( I volunteer in local public gardens) I had to plant 120 annuals at our village library. I was introduced to the auger by a fellow gardener . It’s attaches to your drill . There are of course different sizes. I believe we used a 16 in auger bit. It was an absolute game changer. They make larger ones for planting things like your boxwood’s. I am going to give it a try for bulb planting this fall. No bending and digging , yay! It was actually fun!
I live in The Netherlands and my small garden has clay soil with a high water table. Being a lazy gardener who avoids getting down on her knees I thought an auger would be just the 'thing'. Turns out my autumn soil is so wet it was like drilling through chocolate mousse, which folded into itself when I pulled out the auger. Same problem with a fancy bulb planter. It took me longer to clear the clay out of the planter than the whole digging/planting process 😂 Now I only do tulips in a few pots. In the ground they bulbs rot anyway. The areas they have all those tulip fields have sandy soil which drains well. But I do like a nice tulip display 😊
Your gardens and flowers, the large rose bush, so beautiful.
Continued success!
Love the music choice for the opening sequence with Lincoln using his superspeed power to remove the wood.
Great job with Shadow! Lucky cat. With all the work you do I'm amazed you are able to make any progress with the garden and the boxwoods. haha garden porn! The roses and the snap dragons look great. You have such great colors on your property!
Nice how to clean a copper pot segment. Learn something new on every video.
Thanks for another very enjoyable video.
If this video were a menu, I’d say, “I’ll take everything!” Every subtopic was delicious!!! Loved every minute.
Your property is big and beautiful especially in the spring. What's even more beautiful is you, cool couple, doing almost everything (property maintenance and renovations) with glee and calm and good-nature. I hope that all who view your vids will mindfully hit that subscribe and like button and even leave a comment for your channel to grow so you can continually amuse us with the humor that you are able to see amidst the rubble and endless pile of things to be done. Thank you for each down-to-earth sharing of what's happening in your French abode.
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Have you ever seen a baby Donkey? They are adorable with their big ears. You would immediately want one to add to your collection.
Just enjoy your videos so much. From Australia 🦘🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺
Both gardens look beautiful. Your, so good to take care of the cats.
Bless you for the update on the injured kitty. He has a better chance at life, neutered and tail procedure. Lincoln seems to roll with the flow, he is a keeper 🤗 love and hugs 🐾💖
Oh my, I know how hard that is trapping a feral. It does bring tears. It is why I could never do pediatrics as it takes a special nurse to ease children's fear but the young ones do not understand you are trying to help. Hate suffering, of any kind. Children and animals need special love and thank you both for all the love you give. Our beautiful wild, purple irises are now saying farewell till next year. The lilies will take over. Must dig some out, as well, because they do take over, huh?
Shadow such a beautiful cat. Thank you
Great job with the cat
Love your channel So natural and funny Your a great couple. I also love your chateau styling.Wow strawberries look great.😊
Thoroughly enjoy your videos! Hats off to you guys for your genuine concern and care of the kitties! Support forthcoming ❤
It occurs to me that as you have a great talent for composing vignettes, perhaps you could go through footage and find a series of shots to frame and put in the cottage. Thanks for the episode! Seeing the forested areas from above clarifies why hunters return to this vicinity as well as why the supply of cats is ample. The glimpses of life in France are very welcome!
You are a terrific cat Mom. Knowing the needs of each cat is wonderful to see ❤ The newly planted bushes will become one - growing together along the building. It looks nice. Those pots are heavy! Lucky you have big, strong Lincoln to help pick it up when it's filled. They are beautiful & worth it tho. What a great find 👍 Half-Ass Garden looks great too! Hope you all are enjoying "almost" summer.