COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION: Turning our lawn into a dream French Country Garden
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It’s been a long wait since our last video but it’s worth it! This garden transformation from lawn to potager is something that we have been dreaming about for years, and it’s finally a reality, stone by stone we are building our dream French life! While we left the renovation of the old stone house on pause , this is the fist project that we see through to completion and we’re so thrilled to show you the journey and share the end result with you all! The stone raised beds and rebar garden arches and obelisks have all been welded and crafted by hand by Jack, and it has not been without it’s challenges and heartbreak but now the vegetables, herbs flowers and bees are living their best life and we are enjoying harvests of strawberries, peas, spinach, silverbeet and looking forward to a bountiful summer and seriously enjoying our new view!
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It's finally here everyone! We have missed you a lot!! We battled extra challenges this month that really shouldn't have happened but that makes the final result all that much sweeter! We are so excited to share with you the final reveal and the first fully completed project since we officially started this renovation journey. It is just the beginning and it's awesome to have a win under our belts, now back to the inside!!
Wow, well done. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I've missed you guys. Welcome back!!
Well done Jack, the garden looks Phenomenal, and Bec's planting is beautiful.
The editing has improved much and your videos are so enjoyable.
See you soon. ❤🥂🍾👏
@@user-uk8sm4ec3l Thanks so much, it's great to be back! Glad you liked the video.
I missed you too!! Had an actual momentary panic attack yesterday when I thought "where is Jack/Becs???" Then the feed reloaded and there you were and I thought "oh, it must be Sunday morning in France " 🤣🤣 phew and YAAAY 😁🥰❤️
Three Times a Charm! And oh Baby you married Prince Charming...
Prince charming here 😉 you win the award for best comment! 🤣🤣
@@growinginfrance ... L O L ! 😄
And prince charming married the princess ! 👍 Win Win ! 😊
@bonniefrench9884 you got that right! 😂
Sometimes it’s the most frustrating moments that later we can look back on and laugh. Your garden is pretty!!
Yes we’ll definitely always laugh about my dodgy digger reversing 😂 glad you like the garden!
It’s wonderful!😊
Job well done!!!
It's a pleasure to watch you both!
Thank you! It's a pleasure to have you here!
I love that with the longer format video you get a much better sense of the time and effort that went into the garden. It looks amazing and so obviously a labour of love 🥰
Definitely a labour of love 🥰 I’m so glad you like the longer videos, it’s a bit scarier putting out something that has taken so much time thanks for your comment
Structure is so important to a garden! And Jack; you did it so magnificed. It was a hard time to do some stones twice, but in the end it is so perfect. You will love it till the end
Thank you! I’ve never really been on team structure but Bec’s plan was just perfection ❤️
This turned out absolutely magnificent, you both should be pleased with your work, ❤ with of course that extra credit to Jack for the redo….but magnificent never the less…..
The walls would have been an eye sore for any perfectionist, and you are both are very particular that way. This is why all that you do is turning out so beautiful . So well don you…….❤
...Thrice!! 😉😂💗
What an amazing couple you two are, so fun and hard working! The garden is looking absolutely beautiful!
Oh you’re too kind! Glad you like the garden ❤️
The bird that flew over the house during the dramatic music and dramatic view vertically in front of the house deserves an Oscar for that timing!
I will gladly accept the Oscar on behalf of said bird 😜 (we honestly couldn’t believe it though, so lucky!)
@@growinginfrance it was an incredible shot.. beautiful garden - I can’t wait to see the future projects!!
@@posh82886 We can't wait to show you! I'll start training birds now. 😂
How gorgeous. Well done both of you!
Thank you so much! 😊
Oh wow! How beautiful! It’s a great cross between rustic and formal. Not too fussy, but still classic elegance. You can both “bee” very proud of what you’ve accomplished.
Hahaha I love it! You can “bee” proud of your comment ❤️ thanks!
I'm so glad ya'll are back!! Jack, my husband would have just left the garden the way it was. Good for you for changing it! It looks so good. Great job to you both!
It’s great to be back! Thanks haha I was definitely tempted to leave it, but it was really great to see them so lined up after the fact 😅
Ooh that path really was the cherry on top!!! Just elevates all the other handwork you've put in already on those garden beds. Was definitely worth the extra work to correct the alignment ❤
Yeah I don't think we could have lived with ourselves if we left it wonky 😅 - The path was all Becs' idea, and you're so right!
I wish I could like each posting a hundred times. Your channel is such a beautiful, feel-good watch that adds so much charm and value to my week. I always look forward to each episode. You totally deserve many, many more subscribers. Love the music this episode, , reminiscent of the utube channel Bordeaux Life. Another lovely couple. Take care. 🎵
Aw thank you so much, that is so sweet. ❤️ (we agree about the subscribers haha 😜) - Yes apparently I stole their "theme tune" by mistake, I've left a lil note on their latest video. You take care too.
I would like to applauced you on your never give up attitude. You are such hard workers and your work shows it. Your entry garden is beautiful.
Aw thank you so much, that’s very kind of you to say!
Love your Garden so stunning, so nice to see the Love that you have for each other 😘
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It looks amazing and really enjoying the longer vlogs. You 2 are the most adorable couple.
Yay, glad you like the long ones! Haha and thanks, we’re blushing 😊
Looks FANTASTIC,be proud of yourselves.
Amazing footage and sounds,great production!!
Thank you! I am so proud of Jack - (he picked all the sounds too 😉)
All DIYers who aren't liars have been there. Great job!
Haha so true!
Gosh that turned out gorgeous 🙌🥰 great teamwork ! Was so gutted for you to have to redo some of the walls, but so worth it in the end!! 💕
Yeah it was really tough deciding to do that, but we're really glad we did it - makes a huge difference!
Your garden is a marvel, you two. You are greatly to be commended for pressing through to correct the planter beds. The planting schemes are clever, useful, and beautiful. It's such a colossal job, and it's just really, really good.
Aw thank you so much! You're too kind.
“Oh look how Beautiful “ that is the truest statement ever, you did so great love love your garden well done !!!!❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏🤗🥰❤️🇨🇦thanks for sharing your talent with us all!
Aw thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰
Oh WOW ! I have just binge watched every single video and just become more and more invested in your channel and YOU ! THANK YOU. I am v unwell and unable to move about much - but, your joyful enthusiasm, happy ‘mistakes’, BEAUTIFUL results and wonderfully crafted videos have lifted my spirits so much. You MUST have more subscribers …. Though in just one morning - while I watched - your numbers increased by 10 ! THANK YOU from 🇬🇧 xxxxx
Sorry to hear you're not doing well! But very glad we're able to make your time a little more enjoyable ❤️❤️ Thanks so much for your comment, it means the world xx
That drone shot!! Beer for the snails, they die happy! OMG! on the oblisk and trellis!!! if there is any one thing (as we watchers do too much) is complain about is that you didn't put a rust resistant paint on the iron. Arachnophobic here, fast forwarded!!! 🤢 oh dang! on the garden hit, but its OK!! I get the 'not wanting to do it again' thing. I take care of my mother's rentals and it takes the life out of me!! painting and repainting, the stealing and abuse to the house... I digress sorry. Tamp the stone. It's gorgeous and all that hard work has paid off!!! I've missed your channel, glad you're back 🥰
😂 Yes we're so happy the sun came out for us for the big reveal and the drone shots - it was touch and go for a minute there! To be honest, I think we'll end up coating the iron (or making new ones from scratch now that I know what I'm doing - any excuse for more welding!) - Shame, I can imagine that's no fun at all. Good on you for looking after them. And yes, next time I'm at the brico I'm picking up a tamper for the stone!
I have just spent a very enjoyable 50 minutes watching the newest vlog. You were right.. the longer format is perfect for your channel and really hi lights the creativity you both have. The garden is beautiful and hope to see how it has grown next month!!!
Yay, thank you! That is great to hear Marilyn. It's tricky making these decisions so we really appreciate hearing that ❤️
Well that was worth all the pain. It turned out beautiful! Love that you surprised her and got it done❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yess, it was such lucky timing, loved seeing her reaction 🥰🥰 Glad you like it!
It IS beautiful! Your determination and tenacity, along with your love for each other, will take you far.
This is such a lovely comment, thank you 🤩
I love the idea of using rocks for the raised beds! It looks stunning, great job!!
Thank! Glad you love it 😻 half of the stones came from the walls of our house so seemed a good match! 😂
Hi Jack & Becs! Lovely seeing you both again. Seemed like a long time but worth the wait.😊 You absolutely amaze me. The garden is just as I thought it would be, Perfect. Sad you had to re-do some but totally worth it as it would have bothered you both forever. Love seeing the kids having their Best lives and learning your work ethic along the way. Lucky kids. This is gonna be tough to top but don’t worry, we love all you do. You are a Joy to follow. See you when we see you again. ❤❤❤
Hi Kathy! It’s great to be back, we’ve definitely missed you ❤️ yeah I’m not sure how a bathroom renovation can top this, so we’ll have to get creative!
Love the crab from the river and the large spider whose home is the gate lock!
So interesting!
Yea it’s so much fun for us meeting all the local critters, especially coming from NZ where there’s not as much wildlife around
Stunning!
Good old kiwi CAN DO keep going looking great….nz
Haha that's right! 💪
Just found your channel and binged all previous videos.
I must say its so nice to hear a Kiwi accents !!!
Love what your doing, keep up the great work
Denyce (Rangiora, Nth Canterbury, NZ)
Kia Ora! wow that’s commitment ! It’s great to have you along for the journey ❤️
Greetings from Florida! What a beautiful garden! Such hard work but the results are fantastic. Great photography, voicing, and sound. I felt like I was watching a television show. Can't wait to see what's next!
Oh yay! Thank you for your comment, that makes us so happy to hear that ❤️
With all the mishaps everything turned out wonderful…GREAT JOB!!!
Haha yeah we got there in the end! Thanks!
amazing dream! you and family are so sweet. i love it
Thank you, that's so kind! Glad you love it 🥰
You have made a beautiful garden! Love the flowers and vegetables mixed together 😊
Yes, it's so nice! I don't know how Becs does it, choosing where to plant everything but I love being out there with all the bees
In America that's what is called "Colonial Gardening" ...since that is how the original colonists gardened to keep pests at bay & it made vegetable gardening more beautiful with the flowers mixed in. I think I may have to order their book!
@@kindlydude Oh wow, we didn't know that! Thanks!
That garden is a dream came true garden. I love it so much. 🥰
Oh thank you, that's so sweet! 🥰🥰 You'll have to come see it one day!
I was so sad to see you treworking your stone walls!😢All is beautiful in the end !! Sure have missed seeing you ❤️🌺
It was definitely a little heartbreaking, but all worked out in the end. We’ve missed all of you! It’s so good to be back
Hello, I met you today and as we say here in Brazil, I “marathoned”, that is, I watched all the videos at once. I'm a Landscaper and I'm in love, beautiful work, beautiful family, from today I'm a follower. Thank you for sharing your stories. All very beautiful. Congratulations
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Thank you so much Patricia, and well done on making it through all the videos 😁 such high praise from a professional really means a lot! ❤️❤️
Honestly this was fabulous. Wonderful concept and videography. Just beautiful. Told a wonderful story. Loved the ending as well. Fantastic job. Jenny from Adelaide.
Oh thank you so much Jenny! ❤️❤️ we really appreciate that!
Well done you two. This is my first time watching your channel and this was a pleasant surprise.
Oh awesome, you picked a big one to start with haha. It’s great to have you here! ❤️
Well done guys. A completely different view from the street. Greetings GER.
Thanks! We’ve noticed a few people doing a bit of a double take as they walk past 😂
I’m so happy to have found you, love your story and adventure. Watching from The USA, Massachusetts, small town and I love renovations of beautiful old buildings.
Welcome Leisa! We’re happy you found us too ❤️ we love hearing where people are watching from!
Hey you two. Another great video. We missed your videos but are enjoying the new format. Keep it up 👍🇫🇷
It’s good to be back! Cheers mate, glad you liked it
@@growinginfrance De rien 🇫🇷👍
Fantastique! What a beautiful garden. It was worth the wait (for me). Now bring on summer (we are here in France too, yay!)
Merci! You’re here just in time for it to finally start warming up!
Love the raised beds the stones look terrific and your obelisks look terrific. It,s great you,re reusing everything and your designs are really good looking.
Thanks so much! Yes Becs has done an awesome job with the designs. I’d be lost otherwise 😂
Good Job Jack Verry Verry nice Enjoy
Cheers John! We will
That garden is so gorgeous! You should be so proud! Wow wow wow! So inspiring and really kicks the garden into another level! Well done! Have some champagne there now!
Haha yes champagne is a great idea! Thank you 🙏
How frustrating getting it right but you won in the end creating the loveliest garden..all that hard work certainly paid off..well done 🌸🐝🌸
Thank you! It was definitely a labor of love ❤️ 🐝
So Happy to see another beautiful post from you two, thank you👏👏💐💐
So great to see you back in the comments! You're welcome! 🥰
Beautiful job!!! I love it.
Yay! We’re glad you love it 🥰
So looked forward to your episode. Yay. Great progress. Thank you for your companion planting book. Wonderful. Thank you.
And I had tears at the end when you surprised Bec with the gravel and the gate in the garden. Such a joy.
Oh yay, glad you liked the guide! 🙌 You're so welcome.
Yes, I'm so glad it ended up being the right amount of stone so I could get it done in time.
Jack you really make me wanna learn how to weld. Becs, great job on the design.
You should definitely give it a go! It’s so much fun 🤩
Oh wow its perfect...!!!
😍thank you!
Happy wife, happy life! 😉👍
😂😂 you got that right!
I’m impressed. It is a beautiful center focal point in your lawnscape.
Great job; well done
Thank you 🙏 I love the term lawnscape!
"It was at this time that I decided to quit my job and go full time, making garden obelisks."
How many do you need for your garden? 😉 I’m taking orders now 😂
fabulous video! so professional and fun to watch - the garden is amazing - I hope more find your vlog so you can really monetize the channel and spend more time renovating and gardening
Thanks! So glad you liked it ❤️ more time in the garden sounds great to me, let’s make it happen 🙏
What an inspirational video! All of that hard work paid off and you should be so proud! Such a magical place you have there. I am excited to follow your progress! Thanks for sharing!
Aw thank you! 🤩 we’re excited to have you here for the journey!
Just Wow!!
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it looks great to me! perfectly imperfect!
So worth the wait to see the final garden, it is beautiful and all that amazing growth on the garden plants 🎉
Thanks! Yeah the happy plants (and bees haha) are definitely the best bit 🤩 can’t believe how quickly the beds filled out
@@growinginfrance ... yes. plants are like fish which grow to the size of the container.
@@AdamofCA. And spill out the edges sometimes too! 😂
The garden is so gorgeous!! All the hard work really shows!
Aw thanks!🤩
I’m so enjoying your projects, coming out beautiful!
Thank you so much Linda! ❤️
Done to perfection - it looks exquisite! You will all be enjoying that space for many many years to come 🥰 Also love the feature film style of this one, although they always end too soon 🥺
Aw thanks! Glad you dig the longer version, what do you reckon for the e next one? 1.5hrs of me working in the bathroom? 😂🤣 sequels are never as good are they
I see your vision...Amazing job! You both / all are lovely. Thank you.
No, thank you! That's too kind ❤️
The garden is beautiful as are you!
Oh Nickie, that’s too kind! Haha thanks ☺️
BEAUTIFUL ✅✅✅✅👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✅✅✅✅✅
THANK YOU! 🤩
Tomato sandwiches are the best. Mayo on white bread and a large tomato slice with a dash of salt. You can also add thin slices of onion. Yum!😊
Ooooh yes, my mouth is watering just thinking about them, especially fresh from the garden, when you can taste the sunshine!
yes. there's a cafe 4 blocks away from my bungalow in CA and they add crisp bacon between the buttered toast ... gurr8 BLT sandwich with crispy french-fries and a strawberry milkshake. Very yum-my !
Garden fixed!
Second time!
I would have been very angry.
You just cracked on!
Great job!
I certainly wasn’t pleased 😂 but by that point we had no choice but to carry on
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😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Love, love the stone ,and everything else. My style. Keep going😊😊
Thanks Nancy! I think you’re going to love what we’re working on now then 😉 ❤️
wonderful job! Absolutely beautiful! Very inspired, and once my wooden raised beds kick the bucket i'd love to switch them out into this style. Thanks for the inspo and documenting your beautiful hard work!
Aw thanks! You’re so welcome. We’re definitely looking forward to these lasting longer than our old wooden garden ❤️
BEST WISHES TO YOU
Thank you! 🙏
This is my first time seeing your video , and I am so impressed with your work and how talented you are ❤ . Beautiful garden
Thank you that’s too kind! We’ll see you at the next video 😉
So lovely, thoroughly enjoying your take on the reno
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Well done! Just beautiful - the 2 of you complement each other so well - your talents. Very nice video enjoyed it! You have a lovely family; I wish you all the best and I can see you will make it happen.
Aw thank you, that’s so sweet ❤️❤️
Wow, all of the hard work paid off, it looks amazing ❤
Thanks! It was definitely a lot of work! 😅
It looks brilliant love everything you have done well done beautiful people you deserve it love watching you Maggie Manchester UK 🇬🇧 xxx
Aw thanks Maggie, you’re beautiful! 🤩 xx
Beautiful, you have such a great attitude toward creating your vision! You both should be very pleased with this wonderful garden. God Bless you both in your journey together. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Congrats on another huge effort - so worth the time - in the end!! 🎉 Some jobs are worthwhile as well as heartbreaking, and I’m sorry for your frustration. Every so often, recall the pleasure and pride in this planning, land-moving, welding, gardening, pruning and stone masonry project! Your garden is a great result! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks so much for your comment, the frustration was definitely worth it now 🥰
Chapeau, guys! Looks fantastic, well done on the rebar frames and the lock especially. Coming together nicely!
Thanks a bunch! Working with the rebar was so much fun!
Omg it is awesome! We are getting a lot of rain here as well. The finished product, though, was worth the wait.❤ 🇨🇦
Yes it’s been lovely for the plants but we’re well over the rain ourselves ! 😅 glad you like the garden ❤️
Beautifully done.
Thank you very much!
It's too bad your husband looks like Orlando Bloom! But then, you are a beauty, too! Love what you've done to the place!
😂😂😂 thanks!
First time seeing your channel. Subscribed because I love your honesty in reworking good n bad this property ❤❤😊
oh yay! Thank you for subscribing ❤️ We'll keep on being honest, and keep on reworking it!
Congratulations! It’s a beautiful garden. I’m jealous! Sure have missed you guys! A month is too long!
We’ve definitely missed y’all too! It’s good to be back 🥰 glad you like the garden
Everything is looking so beautiful & healthy ...a real transformation😊✌
Thank you! I swear that good soil from the old garden needs most of the credit. Very happy plants 🌱
I am so happy! I just found you! 😊 You are both very brave to travel so far and start anew! Now to start at your beginning!
Yay, we're happy to have you here! It was a huge leap but the people of France (and the weather 😉) have been so welcoming for us. Looking forward to seeing what you think of the other vids!
WOW,WOW,WOW no to se vám ale teda opravdu povedlo.
Děkuji, jsem rád, že se vám to líbí!
Wonderful garden design, beautiful plantings! Bees are happy, impressive indeed! Sorry about your car, and I felt so bad that you had to redo parts of the rock walls, but it was worth it in the end. It's so pretty!! This summer it's going to be teeming with wonderful things! Love the little garden gate! It's weird hearing Edd and Anna from Bordeaux Life's theme music on your vlog haha!
Yes, Bec's design is amazing we'd be lost without her. I was pretty gutted when I had to redo those bits too, but we're so glad we did, and the Bees seem to be okay with it too 😂 - Oh that's wild about the music, which part? I haven't seen their channel but they obviously have great taste 😉
@@growinginfrance It was the music during the first part of your vlog, and again later towards the end. (not the ending music) I couldn't find any info on the artist or composer. YOU have great music taste, too!
@@CynthiaBerry713 Aah yes I know the one you mean. It's from a music service called epidemic sound (lots of CZcamsrs use it), so we must have both settled on the same one. Good ear!
Beautiful transformation ❤
Thanks Jane! ❤️ glad you like it
Loved your perseverance ❤
Thanks! We’d put too much time in to give up at any point 😄
enchanting!
Thanks Joan! 🥰
Beautiful!
Thanks Eva! 🙏
Bravo ❤c'est magnifique
Merci beaucoup ☺️
Great job, and beautiful results💪👏👏👏👏
Thank you!! 😁😁❤️
Love your Work ❤
Thank you! ❤️
Just subscribed:) What an interesting and refreshing take on building a dream! Perfection is not required, but redoing something until it’s right enough to not “bug” you is so important!!! Been there:)💕
Yay, glad to have you along for the ride. We definitely could have left it, but it just didn’t feel right 😅
What a stunning garden! I truly wish I had one myself so I could follow your lead and create one even just 10% as beautiful as yours. I hope you manage to get some rest on top of all this work, but it looks truly worth it. I love all your videos even if I never comment, you have a great fan in Italy!
Grazie! We've definitely spent some nice quiet moments enjoying the garden since it was finished. So glad you enjoy the videos ❤️