How I Elevated a Discarded Corner of my Garden For Free
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
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Here on my channel, I am renovating a 250 year old stone cottage on my property in Normandy, France. By using traditional, low-waste and off-grid methods, I'm aiming to keep the charm and character of this old building, and turn it into a furnished, finished home for family whilst keeping environmental impact as low as possible. There will also be content on living in France, visiting beautiful rural places, hunting for antiques, gardening and more! Hit subscribe if you would like to keep up with my journey, and hit the notification bell to be alerted when we go LIVE where we have a first viewing of the video as it is published with a live chat so I can answer all your questions! See you in Sean's World.
We made our young children a large willow fort. We first put the willow branches we cut in bundles tied with jute rope into our pond to grow roots. We tied the rope to stakes by the side of the pond to easily retrieve them out of the pond. It took a very short time for the roots to grow. We arched the largest branches to form a dome shape high enough to walk inside and just kept arching, criss crossing and weaving. By spring/summer all of the branches were covered in leaves and the willow fort was beautiful. My kids loved to play inside of this living fort. Years later the branches grew larger and it looked like an intricately woven piece of art in the winter and in the summer a cool, dark fort. We had to trim it every year, but it still exists for my grandchildren. xx
We need a picture please😏
Sean, whenever you need to rest your back, just having cozy videos of you both puttering inside would be comforting and blissful. I love videos of people making tea and just reading a book, sipping tea, etc.; like quietly hanging out with a friend. Things don't always have to happen. We don't want you straining your back just because it is time to get a video made. I hope your back feels better soon. A history of the native stones would be a fun cold day chat.
Thank you 😊
I never knew a person could take cuttings, put them in the ground, and the cuttings root and grow. Amazing! Watching your channel, Sean, I continue learning new things to improve my life.
You can do this with willows for sure. I have seen people soak them in buckets of water to establish roots first, then save the water for rooting rose cuttings. The willow produces the chemical for rooting very well & makes the water contain the chemical.
Sweet peas growing up the willow would make it smell lovely. What you have done already looks good, love the windows. Look after your back Sean ❤
Add ivy in too for a more permanent filler.
Jasmine would give a beautiful scent.
Funny because I was thinking the same thing.
Climbing beans too! The ones here in Canada have large leaves and bear nice long beans! Easy to pick too.........no bending over.
Lovely ideas. Sweet pea smells beautiful but won’t grow where I am (suburbs of NYC) because it gets too hot and humid very quickly. I’ve tried so often I can’t count! 😊
Hercules creates a rustic hideaway. He is a naturalist, a botanist and a small house architect, too. Love the Willow Hollow Hut!!! Think
Pooh, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo and friends may come visiting, along with Mole, and Toad, too...What a wonderland you are creating...and the
mighty lions will remain inside, protecting Lady Sam, in the castle...I do love your videos...Than, you for a breath of fresh air!!!
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Sean, your bird song is amazing. I could sit in that garden for hours to just look, and listen. Can’t wait to see the willow start growing. It’s going to be wonderful.
The scrap,willow could be made into wreaths to hang on the new structure with flowers from the the garden. ♥️🇨🇦
Hello Sweetheart 🌿💐🕊
Aww I love how you always
want to make Sam happy"
it's beautiful really 😍
This is going to look so lovely
Can't wait 🌺🌿
Love it…. interesting how you have turned what most of us would have discarded into something that will in time be lovely…. we’ll done
Sean, that is coming together well. I worked with a doctor whose husband made willow furniture, peacock chairs, tables, dressers etc. The work was exceptional. He was a school bus driver and did that on the side. He retired and did very well from it. The things one can do with Willow are mindblowing. You and Sam and your family will enjoy this for many years. You will have to make a little table to put your cup of tea. You can do high tea in your willow house. Sweet peas growing up or a climbing fragrant vine sounds lovely. You may get an occasional birds nest also. Awesome idea. I am glad you know your limitations with your back. I have learned to be careful with mine as well. My back problems came from my nursing career. Best wishes.❤
make a thatch roof using some of the smaller whips by tying bunches of long grass together and then pushing the wee whips through them, then layer them like tiles for the roof. should be able to get tall dried grasses from the edges of the fields and fence lines. you can use long green grasses too - they will dry in place.
I love hearing the birds chirping in your garden. It will be a little refuge for you & Sam to enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening in the French country. ❤
Viola says "Build me a willow cabin at your gate..." I always wondered what that line from Twelfth Night meant, now here is Sean building one.
That looks like something I’d like to do for my great grandchildren. ❤
Just make sure there's no sharp spurs
The birds are sorelaxing to listen to😊
It's going to be enchanting...
Nothing better then nature to experiment with
Great idea. Spring is on the way for you. The bird song is beautiful. The shelter is looking great.
Sean this will look so awesome and I hope all the whips take. Can’t wait to see how it looks down the road.
Love this, I'm sure it will grow will is very good, as its packed full if natural growth hormones. Tip, if you cut up twigs into 1inch pieces, boil up in a pan with water, bring to the boil and then allow to cool naturally, drain off the water, you now have your own natural plant growth mix, use it to help your seedlings or veg or even dip your roots to encourage growth when re planting. Tip2. Dip the ends of your wips in honey, this also is a good growth boosted, spinkle a small amount of cinnamon on the top soil to keep off the bugs and fungus. I know you love natural remedies, Sean, so I hope this helps. DE powder for the slugs is a winner, too! For the new veg, you're growing, happy gardening ya all ❤
Thanks 👌
It does help!
Ps I forgot to say the rooting liquid is very strong, so you only need half a cup full in a watering can, that will be more than enough for your plant babies to be happy! Your welcome 🙏 keep up the good work!
Sean, one of my favourite things about your channel is the sound of the birds in the background...it is wonderful! I really like your willow sitting area. I have seen this before and it can be quite beautiful. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Sweet pea flowers would grow lovely on that. Morning glory too.
Sean, you are a happiness and peacefulness tonic. sighhhhhhhhh. the bliss of your garden and the spring ahead.
Turning on your vlog always cheers me up…. Seeing your smiling face & cheerful chatter . Thank you Sean x
My pleasure
You are so creative...I love it. I would not have thought of using willows and did not know they would grow after cutting them off. Love the style you created. Thank you Sean.
Nice idea 💡 ❤
My goodness, what a lovely little spot that will be. Can’t wait see it later in the year.
Sean what a wonderful husband you are to do this Sam is going to love it😊
Looking forward to watching the Willow arbor grow, what a thoughtful gesture. 🐨💗
Sean this is the reason you have so many followers, showing us just what is achievable with nothing. Thank you
My pleasure
I'm remembering visions of childhood cubbys built under drooping branches from trees. Oh, the fun we had. We played for hours in the sun and fresh air. Long, never ending school holidays. Thank you Sean. I hope it turns out well for you and Sam. ❤🐨
some possibilities: sunflowers, sweet peas, beans, peas. It will be heavenly. I love watching you create.
Take care, Sean, I enjoy all of your videos!!!
Never seen anything as cute and creative. Can’t wait to watch it mature 😁😁😁😁✅✅✅✅
With all the rain you’ve had those whips should take easily. Can’t wait to see them sprout and take shape. Very clever design.
Sean, I am picturing you and Sam in the lush and thick greenery of those willows on a hot summer day , enjoying the cool,shade. You do expect those poles to root, don’t you?
I wish I could cut twine as skillfully!!! I get so tangled!
Absolutely love this garden shelter!
I didn't know you could root Willow so easily. Interesting. Thanks for the video!
I just love this idea, Sean! It’s going to be a beautiful place to sit to enjoy your lovely property. Wonderful place for you and your lovely wife to have a nice cup of tea and biscuits. ☺️
Looking great Shean! That will be a lovely place to enjoy nature!💋
Great project
This was really nice to watch I hope you make a follie Sean😊
Always a pleasure. Now I have to be patient and wait for this structue to bloom.
Love the sitting spot…… I would love an area like that……
I really loved watching you build your Willow House. Just wonderful. I especially loved hearing the bird songs, twitters and tweets. Have a beautiful day. xxg Brisbane Australia
Climbing beans would love to grow there! It would cover quickly! 😊
It definitely has a whimsical,magical look❤. Very special
Looks lovely 😊
I love it and I'm sure the faeries will too.
Reminds me of how m, when I was little, my Dad and I would make tents in the backyard from bamboo sticks and old 2:00 bedsheets.😊 We made a sink from a box covered in aluminum foil. The water was supplied by an empty dish soap bottle filled with water and hung over the sink. We didn’t have plans either. Just thought about it as we went along.😊
Nice memories Colette 😊
I like the round windows! 😊
Love this!!!❤ The Willow will look great!
Beautiful work, it’s going to look great in the summer.
Sean, that will look just beautiful in the spring. When I was young my father put a picnic under some grapevines it was nice in the summer to have lunch under those grapevines. You will just love it.
Sean, I got your inquiry about notifications for your vlogs. I found this "willow hut/shelter" vlog in my feed about four items below your inquiry. I may not get your premiers, but the vlogs usually show up by evening on my video feed.
I just love your vlogs, so calm and cozy😊. I wish you a lot more subscribers in 2024 because you are worth it. I love that hut and I think it might work even in the cold climate where I live. I am a 60-year old, female special educator in high school but in my spare time I like to build and create things. Love to you and your family Sean.🤗
Thank you so much!!
I've seen a post years ago of furniture made of trees in a garden. Rustic and beautiful. You could plant sweet peas up it, for a short burst of color! Very Sean❤
I love watching your ingenuity and creativity. You are creating a beautiful spaces both inside and out. You and Sam are very special people
PS You could start making willow baskets with the small pieces in your spare time ha ha
Wonderful project, lovely video! Thank you all very much! 🥰😊💖😎👍
Love the round window spaces. Brilliant !
Quite organic.👍👍👍
I so enjoy your videos! Thank you Sean! Fun idea about the roll up shades!!
Lòoks good hope it takes root❤
Willows are very hearty. I am sure most will grow!
Really enjoyed this,very nice job.
What a wonderful structure
Some solar lights would look inviting in there.
I absolutely love the garden structure! It is whimsical and will be such a peaceful place with beautiful views! Well done Sean!
Sean, your willow area is so ingenious. I love the bench. You have a very creative mind.
Cheers
It’ll be so neat to see how this turns out
Hi Sean 👋 your garden area is going to look amazing ❤ I learned something new from you today. Thank you for sharing ❤ Tell Sam I said hi!
Another great video!
Cheers from Pennsylvania
Such a lovely idea!
Sean you are so talented and I love the Willow hideaway you are making.. the birds 🐦 in the background sound so relaxing.. thanks for sharing that Willow cuttings grow if you replant them.. I love your channel.. I watch you every morning ❤️❤️
Thank you so much 😀
I enjoy seeing the outside work as well. I had a thought, wouldn’t it be nice if you could expand your parking area so that all three vehicles would fit side-by-side and you wouldn’t have to park along the driveway. It looks like you have room to do it.
There will be more spaces made in different locations
Hoping those whips take Sean; very creative. I hope you love your Gardenia pruners as much as I love mine; I have the same ones!😃
This will be so nice to relax in, maybe have a cocktail & nibbles!❤
What a lovely project, that costs next to nothing. Really enchanting Sean. Maybe you could grow some clematis in the willow. Al climbers will look lovely, even runner beans would look good! ☺
Looks nice, I agree with the one person sweet peas would look very nice or morning glories, even Ivy
Wow Sean, you are so creative!
It’s going to look beautiful, you always inspire me to be creative. Thank you 😊
This is amazing. I never knew you could do this with willow. I want one, now that we've taken down out swing set!
WOW! You have the best ideas, Sean! Thanks for sharing another enjoyable video! I agree, it is best to change things up a bit and give your back a rest from all that heavy lifting in the cottage. Looking forward to the next video!
Enjoyed the video with a hot tea and some girl scout cookies ❤🍪🍪☕️
What a nice way to pass the afternoon 😊
Have you ever read about the Secretary bird? I think I would find them interesting!
What fun! I love it!
I hope it turns out the way you want it Sean. Looking good 😊
I love your garden work. You’re a very creative person. Can’t wait for the final reveal of the Willow Folly 👍😍
You've got me going now! I can't wait to start popping sticks in the ground that might just grow into an archway that I've always wanted in my garden!
Enchanting!
Looks lovely Sean 😀😀
Love the willow house. What a great video as you provide variety . Working on the farm is full of many jobs.
Love your thoughts on future of Willows
Evening Sean😊
All those smaller twigs can grow too. I'm growing weeping willow and corkscrew willow from branches and twigs. They are amazing the way they will sprout.
Sean, the structure looks so cool ❤️
I nice ivy would do well on this structure.
In the first couple of yearsqI grew runner beans up my willow 'shape' . Looked great!
Lovely willow structure you're building, Sean!! 🇺🇸
How fun. Gnome house.
It would be amazing woven
That's going to be cute!