Journey to the Château, Ep. 366 – In this episode, Patrick and Stuart work with friends Tony and Jane to begin the formal garden (parterre) around the fountain in the chateau court of honor. Patrick and Stuart relocate the large planters that were temporarily placed around the fountain. Tony and Jane work on their plan to stake out the geometric shapes of the enclosed beds and prepare for the metal framework. Patrick reveals the design of how the flower beds will be planted once the parterre is completed. Thank you to all of our supporters to help us reach 50,000 subscribers!
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Climb Back Up, by idokay
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Broken Sky, by Kevin Graham
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What We’ve Built, by David Morton
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So this is a very exciting morning for us because It’s now starting. We will actually put the
paterre in the surround in because Tony made them for us that will go in outline the entire
thing and then we can get gravel delivered for the pathway and soil for the flower beds which
are actually going to be quite large. however, we need to move those planters. They’re
incredibly heavy. So, Wish us luck. Let’s go. So look at that. The pots are all where they should be and for the time being
because they represent what we want to do in the future and that is to on each side have
four linden trees or lime trees also called in England that are espalier. So where you see
the hedge behind me here it’s actually a fence with a Virginia creeper which is lovely.
above that basically will in front of it will be four espalier trees which will give us
a whole lovely wall of leaves in the summer. So that’s going to be interesting and we were
actually a bit concerned how this would work with the pots to transport them and eventually
that will end up in the backyard in the park. But right now there was it went so much better
than we expected. And now we can start with the around the fountain. So the contentious that looks
horrible, which it does, but why do a lot of work when it’s double and triple works. Now talking
about Le Notre again, the parterre that we’re building will be completely bordered by lavender.
And I’ve done that. The first time that I planted a parterre wasin 1990 or so in Germany and I had
completely surrounded the four beds with lavender and it’s really quite lovely. Now, lavender blooms
only about 4 to 6 weeks and then you have to cut that back quite severely. so to keep it in check
cuz otherwise you get old woodsy plants that look a bit scraggly but still have beautiful
flowers but that’s not what you want in a formal garden. You want a little compact hedge around
it. the roses that we have chosen are all old roses blooming multiple times and have a strong
scent. So it’s going to be a rose garden. And of course in the flowering sage they come in such
amazing varieties here and bloom basically from late March, early April to November or December
depending on the weather. we still have flowers of that them here and it’s really remarkable.
The pollinators are so bees and bumblebees and the hummingbird moth are on there all the time.
Let me show you. So this is the sage around our tower. We just planted them this spring and they
have bloomed till last week when we had this quite severe frost. come in all kinds of colors from
white to dark purple. and anything in between. It’s really, really nice. And that’s basically
the colors we have chosen for the front yard. One other thing that Tony is building is four
benches for each quadrant. There will be a bench so people can sit around the fountain. I think
that’s really really quite marvelous. We’re now starting Tony and Jane did the entire mathematics
how to work this out how long and then Tony prepped everything so that with the metal work
so that we can use that um to create the parterre So, it is gray. It’s raining and we’re
not working outside right now, but there’s plenty still to decorate.
So, we’re back inside. Um, God, I hope we’re going to be done soon. It’s a lot
of decorating to do. And thank you so much. We have now surpassed 50,000 subscribers. So,
that’s that’s phenomenal. And we’re really, really thrilled. Thanks for your support. Thanks
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Congratulations – a lot of hard work over the years. Here’s to 100 thousand! Thank you for sharing from Australia.
Love the fountain it’s going to look stunning lv uk❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
51K 🎉🎉🎉 congratulations 🎊 ❤
50,000 – Wow, well deserved. Love your vlogs.
Well, it is going to smell fantastic and look stunning, good look with the Xmas decor 😂 and well done on your subscribers ❤ to you both
I’m so glad to see the recent jump in your subscriber numbers. Should have happened ages ago, in my opinion. Congratulations. Great video as usual
Congratulations on attaining 50000 subscribers, you deserve each and every one of us xxx I can't wait to see the gardens around the fountain take shape, I'm sure it will look spectacular xxx
You sound very husky today hope you soon feel better. Great video as always and love the music x
There's an Italian proverb that say CHI TROVA UN AMICO, TROVA UN TESORO. He who finds a friend finds treasure! That's what Tony and Jane are!! But it works both ways. The plans look stunning.
Love the garden plan!
Congratulation the subcribers milestone! You so deserve that. I really really like your channel and what you do in your chateau.
Less gravel more garden! Yay for you and your lovely chateau!🎉🎉🎉
I always think that a Fountain with flowers in front of a château is perfect👍♥️
Congratulations and the garden plan is beautiful
Oh Dear Patrick, you are not sounding well….hope you feel better soon! That courtyard is going to look and smellso beautiful when it is done! Love Tony and Jane, they are such a blessing. Congrats on over 50k subscribers! You so deserve it my Darlings!! 🎉🎉 Sending you all so much love and to our fur babies too! ❤❤
Congratulations ❤. Minnesota USA 🎉
Tony and Jane are truly beautiful gifts to you both. Their love for you is nice to see. Hugs to you all. I love the garden plans, and the black framing is going to look fabulous. I like the flowers you have selected to plant in the area around the fountain. I'm looking forward to seeing the transformation. Many blessings to you both.💖 Merry Christmas 🎁
Oh Patrick you sound rough…I hope you'll get better soon. Get more rest please! What you're doing in the courtyard will look fantastic when they all come to life! Hurray for Tony and Jane, your wonderful friends. My imagination is running wild in anticipation! Look after yourselves!
Looks great, Happy Everything, Merry Christmas. Love the decorations
The fountain will look fabulous with the proposed gardens surrounding it. Can't wait to see the result. ❤
Always nice to see Tony and Jane. What good friends! The parterre is going to be very beautiful and well done with the planters. I know what you mean about the decorating Patrick; I think I have a ton to do and I don't own a chateau! 😁🏰🎄⛄
The formal garden around the fountain is going to be beautiful! Love lavender myself also the different sages.
Omg is there nothing Tony and Jane can’t do! They truly are the most special friends. It will be truly beautiful ❤
❤💚❤💚❤ Congratulations on 50,000! Wonderful to see your fountain area coming together. Thank you Tony and Jane also.
wonderful videos.. once again i have to say i adore your dogs. that guy with tony today.. just so sweet
How exciting, it's going to look amazing.
Well done on the 50k subscribers! Nearly 52,000 already! Congratulations you both deserve it. Now for 100k!
I am so jealous…my whole life I have wanted to build a formal rose garden. Can't wait to see yours develop!
So nice to see you basically to get started on your front yard, the focal point is the beautiful fountain. And stone an a gorgeous variety of different but correct plants. Your flowers you have already is a beautiful thing in the making😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉
Patrick, I’m wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 as you don’t sound good. The garden plans are stunning. Tony and Jane are truly amazing friends 😍😘
Awesome 50K! The courtyard will be gorgeous! Get rest and enjoy this Christmas season💕
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Congratulations!!🎈🍾🎉 on the 54.3 thousand subscribers 🥂 and many more to come🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I thought for sure at least one of those pots would have cracked open, especially when the dramatic music came on. Lol
Patrick and Stuart, Tony and Jane are artistically geniuses! Your water fountain will be beautiful, once completed!
Beautiful photography as always !!
You sound v hoarse .. wrap up warm !!!
From one rainy UK to a rain soaked France !
Good luck with the new fountain area !!
What wonderful friends you have