Everyone should have a mam like Tracy. Mams just over there cementing, mams just over there stripping the lamp posts. Mams just over there driving the tractor. Love it 😂😂

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Haha. She’s brilliant 🥰

@valmatthews9117

Ай бұрын

I wanted bricks moved in my yard. Son got his Kanga loaded the bucket with bricks then said, "This is how you drive it". Then left me to it😂

Your mum is the backbone of this chateau.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

She is! Thanks Audrey 🥰

It would look so pretty if Tracy had shutters and window boxes on her cottage in the future.

@alexandra2jerry

Ай бұрын

I was just thinking that. Some shutters and window boxes filled with red geraniums and blue flowers. I’ve seen it done and the effect is amazing.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you :) we will in time 🥰🥰

@susannystrom-marshall9437

Ай бұрын

I agree, she has earned her own mini chateau

@LindaDavis-hi2un

Ай бұрын

It would be a great surprise to do this when she’s out of town. I bet Jonathan could even help build the window boxes! She deserves a big surprise.

@susannystrom-marshall9437

Ай бұрын

@@LindaDavis-hi2un Shhh, dont let her read this 🤭

Tracey really is an amazing lady. She's an inspiration to us all!!!! Good job you guys!

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

She’s Ana amazing lady 🥰

I hope you boys realize what a gem you have for a mother. That's all I'm going to say.😊

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

We do! 🥰 Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@EthanLomas

Ай бұрын

And grandmother too 😊

I can just imagine that if the chateau had a voice she would squee with glee at all the renovations, remodeling etc., you are doing. Just magnificent.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks Paul 🥰🥰🥰

Geraniums are great in hot spots. Red and white are beautiful together. Your mom is a fantastic and wonderful woman.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

The lights are going to look so great! Ash was certainly in his happy place in the garden😃

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Always am Kathy 🥰🥰

This woman works like a horse.But all the time she smiles.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

She’s amazing 🥰

Your channel is so satisfying because you finish what you start without drama! Kudos to everyone working so hard to make your dreams come true! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! ☺️

@safrew1

Ай бұрын

I agree.

You listed many plants. Can you imagine what it was like in the way back. Having gardens to feed everyone at the Chateau. Including staff. From their gardens!! And having to store it all. For year round useage. Making even the breads. For everyone. And the storing of the supplies. Cakes pastries fruits vegetables. They had to be pretty self sufficient. Wines! Flowers for the rooms all year. And the hunting to be done!😊

Wonderful seeing the family tackle so many projects. I’m glad Terry filmed the details of the lamps, they are magnificent, albeit a pain to strip. Tracy is being her amazing self, as always and Ash is absolutely gleeful with planting the veggies. Glad you had a beautiful day to work in!

I love how Patrick is waiting patiently next to Terry.

A trailing lavender. You need drought tolerant plants, free draining soil. The lamposts are lovely 😊

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you! ☺️

@cynthiabroockman1752

Ай бұрын

And portulaca, takes heat, flowers, low water, trails and/or maybe some sort of grasses for height in middle of planters or lavender. Hard to judge height/width/depth of planters.

Next year get some bee hives!! Pro tomato tip: take off all but the top set of leaves and bury the plant up to those leaves. You'll get a stronger plant for more fruit. 😎

@beetee3272

Ай бұрын

I was going to suggested that 😊 It makes for a strong & sturdy plant! Bury that tomato deep right up to the leaves.

Can’t wait for the tower to get a scrub like the walls and the whole building will be glowing!

Lavender would look amazing in your pots and they love full blazing sun 🥰

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jasmine 🥰

@princessmorning5332

Ай бұрын

When I think of France I think of lavender 😊

Love seeing how excited Ash was about everything growing. Can't wait to see new lights.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Haha. I love being outside 🥰🥰

Lord Patrick is always up for a dig. ❤ Bless him. 🐕

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Always 😂 thank you 🥰

Your mom is such a wonderful woman and such a hard worker too. She puts in as much as you guys do.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

She’s an amazing lady! 🥰🥰

Mum is worth her weight in pure gold!!! Thanks for sharing to all of you, this is a lovely channel! Love and respect from Canada ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. She is 🥰

I love the way Patrick is always there to help digging.

@marklivingstone3710

Ай бұрын

LOL, You don’t own a dachshund…….Patrick would be assuming that Terry, Ash and Tracy are there to assist him 😂

Those antique lights are a piece of torturous work! But you tackled them. Amazing! Well done both of you 💕👏💕👏💕. And Ash, what a joy to see you in the sunshine, producing vegetables and a variety of strawberries. Gardening, though hard work, does generate an inner happiness and satisfaction that’s hard to explain. xxxx love to you all Alex

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 🥰

The lamp posts are gorgeous! You guys and gal are the hardest working people on KZread.

Lavender and trailing rosemary.The scents would be a lovely welcome and they need very little maintenance.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

I'm always amazed at the skills of Mom.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

Tracy can put her hand to anything. Alot of hard work with them lampposts but well worth it ❤

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

She can! Thank you 🙏 😊

Tracy is a warrior.

Ash, if you'll break up the roots of those plants before putting them in the ground, they'll grow better. They get rootbound in those little containers they sell them in, wrapping around the edges of them. If you don't free them from that growth pattern before you put them in the ground, they'll continue wrapping around the plant and it won't thrive. But if you loosen them, they can grow outward from the base of the plant to get more nutrients!

Lantanas like full sun as well, and as they grow, they'll hang over nicely.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@marthaizaguirre6363

Ай бұрын

And they attract butterflies!

I can’t wait for you guys to finish washing the front of the chateau, but every job that gets done is worth watching.👍🏻🇨🇦🐉👩🏼‍⚖️

Tracey is Wonder Woman, there is nothing she can’t do, You three boys/ men are so lucky to have herxxxxxxx

Tracy is a Mum of all trades, there's nothing she can't do. What a huge credit to the Mums of the World.

Lovely to be able to work outside in the sun again :-)

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

It really is! Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@carrieschwenk5890

Ай бұрын

In ohio, we are having such a soggy spring. I just want to be able to get outside. ugh

Some plant suggestions. Purple salvia in the center for height. Red geraniums on the outer edge with 3 asparagus plants in-between the geraniums as a trailer to hang down. All are good heat tolerant plants. I live in Texas. It gets hot here. But no matter what kind of growing season you have in France, you have to water when needed, feed on a regular basis, and make sure there is good drainage. The lanterns will look great because y'all are workin' on them. Just a touch of Texas there.❤

My gods. Tracey works so hard. Someone get that woman a large glass of wine! 🍷

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

She does! She’s amazing 🥰

The entire lighting outside sounds gorgeous once completed. Cant wait for the fountains!!!😊

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jo 🥰🥰

That damn dog is always digging! I love Patrick. He reminds me of my doxie, Killer, when I was a kid. Keep giving him lots of love and sunshine!

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

He loves being outside with us in the summer 🥰

Ash, I dreamed of carriages coming up the drive to the gates delivering guests to a ball. The tower wasn't there instead a grand staircase was lit with torches of fire. An orchestra played and coachmen looked down on the staff. The horses were watered by the tap. people walked the grounds and gardens.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

That sounds amazing! Sweet dreams 🥰🥰

@user-op2vi3nu2m

Ай бұрын

That is true and most likely occurred many many times in history!

Can't wait to see those beautiful lights in place at the entry. Tracy is a 'Jill of all trades', she can turn her hands to anything, well done Tracy xx

Hello Darlings Tracy you are a very special lady❤ Lots of hugs to all 🐶❤️🙏🏻❤️

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Arpi 🥰🥰

Terry: Before you ask, no, we're not going to dig up the cobblestone path. Everyone else: Yet!

Avenue of flowering cherry would look wonderful leading up to the house. Azaleas would be a very colourful addition to the drive

I have been watching you guys for several years now. Tracy is the most incredible woman! Is there anything she cannot do?

The gardens are looking really good! I am so glad that you finally are having some nice weather!😊

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I love the little gardening bit. Can't wait to see how the containers do.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

I’ll keep you updated Dodi 🥰🥰

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

I’ll keep you updated Dodi 🥰🥰

@teepeeX

Ай бұрын

When you get plants out of little pots ,trussels the roots a little before planting 😊​@chateaudelalacelle

I can't wait to see the fencing and awnings all cleaned up and painted. It's glorious now, it will be magnificent when all finished. You guys work so hard. I'm not rushing you, just fantasizing about the future.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 😊

Beautiful work as usual and your mom reminds me of myself.. I’m 80 now but still push my body to do things and keep active and creative

Lavender is drought resistant and loves full sun and is beautiful in flower.❤

Glad to see the weather is cooperating. Great job .

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I have to say, well done on your extensive restoration work on your Chateau, I can see how much hard work you have all put into getting it just right without taking shortcuts👍👏👌

Tracy is wonder woman!!! There's nothing she can't do. The lamppost are going to look stunning. Get ash to spray paint then to ensure you can still see all the beautiful details on the lamppost. Thanks for the awesome content. The chateau is looking amazing. Love from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️

Everyone outside I know you’re happy to see the sunshine

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Always 🥰🥰

A few plant ideas for your front gate planters: consider adding colorful plants, with some height, in the center, and then around the perineter viney plants. A couple of good, sun hardy perennials are vincas and salvias. As for leafy vine plants, for the perimeter, you might try sweet potato vines. I can't wait to see your lamp posts and planters when they are finished!

Hydrangeas or Lavender would look lovely in those pots at the gate. It's coming along beautifully! Those lamp posts are really going to look nice!

Terry your lamp post are beautiful with the touch of gold just cuts the white down nice. Will be nice when they are put up . And Patrick so cute helping ash treasure hunting. Thanks for sharing 👍

Supermam no end to this Lady's talents.... god nice to see some sunshine

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

It is! Thanks Eddy 🥰

p.s. please, please add uncovering the wonderful cobbled path you have discovered to the end of your long list of jobs to do (maybe when you have finished the Chateau ) 🤞👍🙂

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Haha. Will do 🥰

your mama is amazing... you two are so cute working together...its lovely

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

Terry and mom , love that you’re not, quitters! Keep up the good work on the lights🇨🇦🇨🇦

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

FYI,,,,when planting tomato plants, break off the bottom branches & bury the whole root & stem. As the plants grow, nip off the suckers, & you will get a super healthy extra harvest of tomatoes....You never cease to amaze with all your team effort & hard work, Carry on !

@cynthiabroockman1752

Ай бұрын

Yes

That’s a fabulous idea. It all looks lovely. Well done guys, it’s coming on. Tracey, you are amazing.💕❤️💕

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Terry, You really should be wearing sun shades! 😂🎉🎉

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Tracy you are amazing!! No job to big for you. Amazing work.😊❤Terry and Ash are amazing workers to.😊❤

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

Don’t forget to plant marigolds, lavender, basil, and other herbs among your garden beds to prevent various pests.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Absolutely. Dill too! 🥰

Ash, pick off the bottom leaves on the tomato plants. You don’t want any leaves touhing the soil. Also, plant basil inbetween the tomatoes to keep the bugs away. Plus you’ll have a great crop of basil for your Italian cuisine. You can thank me in the late summer.

Proven Winners, has a lavender, Sweet Romance, that is very hardy and shapes perfectly for containers. I find their plants to be exceptional and they outperform many others. They also have a Russian sage that would look beautiful in your garden. These plants propagate well also. I'm about the same age as your mother and she amazes me. You surely were blessed when God passed out mamas.❤

You could try Lantana in your urns. They love blazing sun. Love how you repurpose everything. It gives the property so much charm. Do you have space, along the wall in the vegetable garden, to plant espalier trees? ( apple, pear)

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

We have lots of them already. We’re going to plant lots more in the front fields 🥰🥰

You do everything so well, with such patience and forethought, it will last for years to come. You just blow me away!

Such a hard working team. It’s wonderful to see all you accomplish there at the chateau. You’re not off traveling and spending money frivolously, you’re staying home and doing the real work and truly achieve your goals. Your work ethic and stick-to-it-ism leads the pack of the Chateauverse. ✌🏼

I just love everything you do 🤗 you never disappoint us 🥰🥰

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

Ooo! Get some Buddleja bushes for the urns! They come in a variety of colors, and they attract butterflies with their pollen.

So amazed by all of your talent you three have so proud of you .❤🎉

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks Phil 🥰

Geraniums, ivy and a spiky accent plant. in the middle. They all love sun.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

No ivy 😂😂😂 ever 😂😂

@lindaedwards6683

Ай бұрын

@@chateaudelalacelle Understood. 😆 OK, something that hangs down.

Geraniums are great plants for a spot like that

Boy watching you plant your garden brings back sooo many memories!! I canned soo much of everything!! Sold to local restaurants!! Tracy is surely a hard worker and does great at whatever she does!! And also a beautiful lady! The outside has sure come a long way!! Great job!! Lots of love from Tennessee!!

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks April 🥰

Your mother is amazing… I can’t believe all the skills she has. She is like the energies bunny that just keeps on going.😅

Nice to see some outside jobs moving forward, both the lamps and the veggies. We've had so much rain and wind too, so empathise with you all. Love as always from County Durham xxx ❤

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks Glenys 🥰🥰🥰

Peony would look beautiful in the planters...there perennial flowering beauties....❤❤❤❤ Lookin great!

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 😊

If i lived down your way i would help paint them railings and other things . I would be distracted a bit with your 2 cute doggies lol. You are all doing a great job xx

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Haha. Thanks Ann 🥰🥰

Your mom is super woman. All three of you smile and have the most positive attitudes while working yourselves harder than any people I have ever known. xx

Drought tolerant plants like lavender would look great. Your mom did an excellent job. The garden looks amazing and can’t wait to see the lights. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 😊

Loved this video the lampposts are really going to enhance the driveway. Yes, lights in the Chateau similar to the lampposts will be amazing. As if your Mum doesn’t do enough she finds more work for herself. What a Legend.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks Charmee 🥰🥰

I wish I could have Tracy’s energy Love her ❤

for the planters on the gate posts : AGAVE, the MEXICAN teguila plant, try the bicolor one that twists its arms in the hot sun. BRILLIANT

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

What a wonderful project this amazing family is tackling. I can personally verify this because yesterday my wife and I dropped in for a quick visit. The chateau is amazing as are Terry, Ash and Tracy. Even Patrick led us on a guided tour. Thank you all so much. Terry, when you have your formal garden plan arranged do let me know. The photos are great and I would love to post one or two. Let me know how. Patrick

Those black pot things in the garden are super cool! The squirrels would tear them up in my garden.. they took out my bat box and the little bee house things I had

Your wheel barrel needs a new partner, it sure is handling a lot of heavy work! You and your mom work so well together. I just love watching you and tour family, do much love and respect. Job well done today!

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Haha. Yes we’ve gone through a few now 😂😂

I love how the little doggies follow you guys around & get on with their own digging or whatever ❤🇦🇺

I missed the live but I'm watching it now. Hopefully, the rain will let up for a while. Hospital tests today but glad to be home. Rock on!

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks Ed 🥰 hope all goes well 🥰🥰

Begonias would be nice in full sun. Still needs lots of water though. You did a lovely job bringing the entrance together. Always enjoy your new projects for the château.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Many thanks ☺️

Nice bright red geraniums with spike plant in middle for height and some Ivy vines for hanging and crawling.

Vidalia onions from Georgia, USA. They're very mild and semi-sweet to eat. Just plop them in the ground and they never die. I love, mine. I go outside and cut off the green stem leaves, chop them into sliced greens, for my scrambled eggs with fried potatoes cubes, and eat them.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thanks Gary 🥰

Everything looks new and fresh! Such hard work though, but I envy Tracy’s energy and dedication, she is a special person! Love you all! 😊

I would maybe invest in a sand blasting machine to do all the iron work around the chateau. It would save a lot of time and would get the metal back to bare metal as well as removing the rust.

Those urns could be high maintenance depending on the weather. I would have lots of pots that fit perfectly in the urns , grow them out lush elsewhere then rotate them consistently. For busy hot summer some of the small rosette succulents can trail when established and are unbelievably tough.

@chateaudelalacelle

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 😊

There seems to be nothing you won't try or be able to tackle., an amazing family! Michael

23:00 your mom is amazing the vegetables garden will be absolutely great Ash Terry it's going to look magnificent Great job done guys Johann South Africa ❤❤❤😂😊😂❤❤❤

Awww, come one, dig up the cobblestone path! LOL

There's not much in this video you say. I disagree. You all got a lot done. Ash with the gardening, and you and Tracy are doing the cement and paint scraping. The lights will look beautiful. Awesome work, guys. Have a great weekend. ❤