French Country Garden: DIY Metal Garden Arch and Plant Supports for Vertical Growing | Episode 4

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  • čas přidán 13. 04. 2024
  • This week we are adding height and supports for vining plants to our raised beds with a beautiful metal arch and obelisks. As always, we have never done this before, but learning on the job seems to be how we roll here! By choosing rebar, we are making the strongest and most sustainable choice for our garden, and Jack gets to play with his latest toy, a mig welder, the result is beautiful additions to our french country garden that are going to serve us well for many years to come! Only a few tears along the way...
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Komentáře • 121

  • @nevisscot7697
    @nevisscot7697 Před 2 měsíci +27

    I envy a woman who is able to find a man so patient and making his wife content.and no screaming and shouting.well done

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +8

      I couldn’t be happier to do it, she works much harder than I do ❤️ like most mums!

  • @terryhubbell314
    @terryhubbell314 Před 2 měsíci +7

    You win the award for most patient, clever, pleasant, kind and loving husband. 💙

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +3

      He definitely does, I think he’d probably say he puts up with even more off camera 😂 so lucky to have him.

  • @judithierino1377
    @judithierino1377 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I'm betting any woman watching this is feeling the same.what a lucky woman you are to have such a dedicated husband and patient too

  • @carolmcreynolds7761
    @carolmcreynolds7761 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Amazing work Jack! I like your commitment to the fact that you see the possibility instead of impossibilities❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sherridancater810
    @sherridancater810 Před 2 měsíci +9

    You two are so beautiful together. Love your arch and how the garden is coming to life. Not only are you blessed to have each other but also your beautiful kids having you both setting such a beautiful standard for their lives. Thanks Becs for making me cry happy tears of gratitude with you ❤

  • @kathsmith4924
    @kathsmith4924 Před 2 měsíci +11

    jack i think you did really a splendid job of the design

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks! We modelled it off the existing fencing we have in front of the big house (though not quite as intricate 😂)

  • @jiipsi9768
    @jiipsi9768 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Oh my goodness you can't cry Becs, you'll set us all off! 😏Jack, is there anything you find too difficult? Absolutely loving the potager. 🤩

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      I’m finding it hard to stop at the moment 😉 so excited to see the garden come to life with all the bees and the butterflies living Becs plant choices 😂

  • @gingermonette7455
    @gingermonette7455 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I enjoyed that SO much! The serpentine pieces of arbor are gorgeous, and the 'fountains' turned out perfect. Becs, it is indeed an amazing feeling to see your dreams come to life. You two are a fantastic team 🥰

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, Ginger! We really couldn’t do this with anybody else ❤️

  • @user-uk8sm4ec3l
    @user-uk8sm4ec3l Před 2 měsíci +8

    What a great team you both make. One with the ideas, and the other brings the ideas to life ❤.
    Jack, you have surpassed yourself this week. There is no limit to what you can do. You are so artistic, imaginative and hard working. I love the different ways you bent the rebar, my favourite was bending the rebar through the handle of a garden spade whilst the spade was anchored between the wooden strats of the bench.
    So entertaining and a joy to watch. Thank you.

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Haha I’m so glad someone else liked that! I was over the moon when I found the spade 😂😂 was just the right shape.

  • @dennissprules5821
    @dennissprules5821 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Garden is looking stunning will be great when the Trellis covered in plants!

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks Dennis, we’re so excited now to see them grow up up up!

  • @kathyeyesopen4078
    @kathyeyesopen4078 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Hi Jack and Becs. Another amazing, productive week. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the gardens and amazing art you, Becs, imagined and you ,Jack, made for her. You two are such a joy to watch❤❤❤

    • @doloreslegrand2710
      @doloreslegrand2710 Před 2 měsíci +1

      You are truly a jack of all trades. Bravo!!!!

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +1

      🤣 I see what you did there Dolores! Glad you live the garden as much as we do Kathy!

  • @AfricanSouthernCross
    @AfricanSouthernCross Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’m impressed with your positive attitude and willingness to try things out of your comfort zone, well done mate !

  • @chrismont5475
    @chrismont5475 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great Job Jack in the Garden

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Chris! Can’t wait to see it all covered in plants 🌱

  • @sailingprojectparrot
    @sailingprojectparrot Před 2 měsíci

    That barn is every diy’ers dream!!❤

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Haha yeah it's a blessing and a curse, 🙈 we're far too good at filling it with stuff 😜

  • @jmfs8738
    @jmfs8738 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Another skill mastered! Just in time! Your garden is becoming a wonderland…Don’t cry, Becks! 🐥🐥 🐥

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Haha you’re too kind! I dunno about mastered yet, but I’m looking forward to more practice 😁

  • @suzanrichardson3241
    @suzanrichardson3241 Před 2 měsíci

    You both are such creative people. Has anyone ever told you that you look like Actress Natalie Woods, and Jack looks like Actor Orlando Bloom? Love watching as you restore your home.

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      😂Haha thank you! We do hear that sometimes. Becs is definitely the creative one though.

  • @anne4083
    @anne4083 Před 2 měsíci

    Fantastic job with the garden obelisks and arch ❤❤ hilarious when the dog was introduced to the chicks and it was licking it's lips!! 😂😂😂

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Haha yeah I imagine he’ll change his tune when they’re bigger than he is 😂

  • @jancioffi56
    @jancioffi56 Před 2 měsíci +2

    What a lovely couple.

  • @miket7226
    @miket7226 Před 2 měsíci

    I love the arch. I love it when things come together. Great job guys

  • @wazzup105
    @wazzup105 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Impressive arch!

  • @nickiemoreno1261
    @nickiemoreno1261 Před 2 měsíci

    Add a fleur de lis! I love how you are in to your wife❤

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Ooh that’s a great idea! Of course, how could I not be! 😉 ❤️

  • @equaljustice2054
    @equaljustice2054 Před 2 měsíci

    Perfect couple🧿😍

  • @nicolalaverick2357
    @nicolalaverick2357 Před 2 měsíci

    Discovered your vlog last week and have binge watched each episode to catch up. Really enjoying your progress and enthusiasm.

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Oh wow that’s awesome! We’re stoked to have you along for the ride 🤩

  • @sharlettedavidson81
    @sharlettedavidson81 Před 2 měsíci

    You two are just wonderful.

  • @65bravo
    @65bravo Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nice work ! 👍

  • @CynthiaBerry713
    @CynthiaBerry713 Před 2 měsíci +3

    It's such a joy watching your channel!

  • @beth-annsher
    @beth-annsher Před 2 měsíci +3

    They look gorgeous! 😍

  • @fourtails1192
    @fourtails1192 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Fantastic job ..looks lovely😊 ✌

  • @jennichristie5264
    @jennichristie5264 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Gorgeous

  • @ce1581
    @ce1581 Před 2 měsíci +2

    So cool! you both are so creative ❤

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Glad you like them! Becs is definitely the creative one haha, she has all the ideas

  • @PaperArtsy
    @PaperArtsy Před 2 měsíci

    ‘They look munted’ 😂😂😂 bit harsh - but …. best kiwi phrase of your videos so far

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      😂 when I watched it back I thought oh no, people are not going to know what that means (outside of speaking kiwi)! And yes, a bit harsh but very happy they’re all perfect now 😅

  • @lindahill9215
    @lindahill9215 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You are a very talented man. It's beautiful! 😊

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Yes I’m very lucky to have Jack, it’s amazing what he can learn from other CZcamsrs 🤩

  • @OnTheFlipSide
    @OnTheFlipSide Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love how Bec went from tears of joy to that looks like chit!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I made an arch of rebar, but sadly the heat from the sun heated the metal and burnt all my plants, I hope you have more shade and it will be ok, if you notice plants are dying, that's probably why.

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Well you know, can’t be letting him get a big ego now 😂 but absolutely thrilled in the end. Oh wow, I’ll be honest, we did not think about that!! We will have to watch closely. Thanks for the heads up.

  • @piakristinalobenvein6741
    @piakristinalobenvein6741 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love the new editions to the garden ❤

  • @Shirley-qg3oo
    @Shirley-qg3oo Před měsícem

    I am loving your vlogs, thankyou

  • @shirleygraham6229
    @shirleygraham6229 Před 2 měsíci

    Jack's work shed would be the envy of my husband. Pleased to say he has had big sheds in the past, but those days are behind us. Doesn't stop my husband from dreaming. Good welding work. Best wishes

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Aah yes the barn is great! Plenty of room to make a mess 😂 best to you too

  • @chrisdouglass7962
    @chrisdouglass7962 Před 2 měsíci

    Very well done!! 👏😁🥰🥰❤

  • @micheledenise2305
    @micheledenise2305 Před 2 měsíci

    U need to paint ur work black or white whatever u plan on painting ur fence above ur stone! Painting them all the same time would be great it wouldn't look so haunted 😊 good work! 😊

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah would be lovely to get them all looking the same. One day!

  • @Escapetofrance-Charente
    @Escapetofrance-Charente Před 2 měsíci

    Hey Jack and Becs. Another great video. Loving your new garden and the steel work.
    Amazing that you have baby chicks. We are in our second attempt to hatch them in an incubator. Fingers crossed
    Have a great week you lot 🇫🇷👍

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ooh good luck with that, looking forward to seeing them! You have a good one too, say hi to the cows from us 🤣

    • @Escapetofrance-Charente
      @Escapetofrance-Charente Před 2 měsíci

      @@growinginfrance I’ll say hi this afternoon. Mowing the bottom field this avo. Trying to make some sort of fancy meadow. What could go wrong lol

  • @Pherine1
    @Pherine1 Před 2 měsíci

    Absolutely amazing, I cant get my husband to change a light bulb !!!!!

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      In fairness, welding is a lot more fun 😂 😂😂

  • @daniellefarrelly5202
    @daniellefarrelly5202 Před 2 měsíci

    Love them. Great job!

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Cheers! Fingers crossed I can keep them consistent for the next ones! 😬

  • @user-zf3yo8zu1x
    @user-zf3yo8zu1x Před 2 měsíci

    You both are just so sweet and kind to each other. I adore it! Also, from experience... you may want to put chicken wire under the coop as well. We lost all of our chicks due to a critter digging under the coop.

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for this tip! What was the critter? We only have wee moles around here and they’re harmless for chickens

    • @user-zf3yo8zu1x
      @user-zf3yo8zu1x Před 2 měsíci

      @@growinginfrance stray dogs, raccoons, skunks and rat snakes.. Texas here! I guess I don't know what is in France, haha!

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      @@user-zf3yo8zu1x oh wow! That’s a whole lot more to worry about 😬

  • @monicateeling810
    @monicateeling810 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a creation. Truly splendid ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅

  • @kathyritchey9526
    @kathyritchey9526 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love everything ❤️, my only thought is you definitely need a way bigger chicken coop.❤

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      This is basically just for them to sleep and lay in, but for the most part they’ll be free ranging 👌 and unless we got crazy lucky, I don’t think all 20 are hens 😬

    • @kathyeyesopen4078
      @kathyeyesopen4078 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I was thinking the same. Maybe Jack can use some chicken wire to extend the yard area they can run around in. Just be sure to make a wire top as well to keep ravens and other critters away. 😊

    • @user-po6nn6un8q
      @user-po6nn6un8q Před 28 dny +1

      Another chateau in France (chateau diaries) had all their chickens killed by a fox..it wasn’t pretty. They had to build a high brick wall around them, could be a bit devastating for your kids to find. Free range is great till that happens, a long chicken run around the edge of a garden is another idea I’ve seen. Love your vids you’re so talented

  • @Jdawnj72
    @Jdawnj72 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This was amazing! Y’all are the cutest btw ❤

  • @PaperArtsy
    @PaperArtsy Před 2 měsíci +1

    The arch is fabulous!!! How clever and super effective!

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks! Hope the cucumbers like it too 🥒

    • @MrsPaperArtsy
      @MrsPaperArtsy Před 2 měsíci

      @@growinginfrance will you do a garden tour of the beds to show us what you chose to go where/ co planting etc.... i am a totally gardening numptey and love the idea you have of food and flowers together

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      @@MrsPaperArtsy Yes! I can't wait to talk about all that :)

  • @kathsmith4924
    @kathsmith4924 Před 2 měsíci +2

    one in 2 out 😂🐥

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Haha and then three out when we try to close the lid! 😂😂😂

  • @equaljustice2054
    @equaljustice2054 Před 2 měsíci

    👏👏👏👏👏💪💪

  • @gingermonette7455
    @gingermonette7455 Před 2 měsíci

    Few hours later thought: After the rust issues with the bathtub, does your garden art need any treating against rust?

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      🤣🤣 don’t remind us about the bath! Hahaha no that’s a good point, we’re actually cool with the rust look, love the colour in the garden and we’ll happily rebuild when they eventually wear down. Jack is already keen to get to more welding 😁

  • @lisakilmer2667
    @lisakilmer2667 Před 2 měsíci

    Your rebar garden furniture is great. I paid quite a bit to have a local lady metalworker make me stakes to hold up our very large Abraham Darby rose. They look like tree branches and blend in, not decorative like your work.

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Ooh I love that idea, not sure I could pull it off just yet but maybe soon. Any excuse for more practice! 😂

  • @elspeth8876
    @elspeth8876 Před 2 měsíci

    Have you done a walkthrough of the big house yet? Maybe Ive just missed that.

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, it’s the main video if you go to our channel 😊

    • @elspeth8876
      @elspeth8876 Před 2 měsíci

      @@growinginfrance Thanks, I’ll go and watch it now.

  • @LimousinLife
    @LimousinLife Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awesome welding skills!!! Did you get the welder from Lidl?

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Sure did! I think the Parkside tools are soo underrated. They’ve never let me down, and they help keep things affordable 😁

    • @LimousinLife
      @LimousinLife Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@growinginfrance I’ll look out for one, cheers mate

  • @user-po6nn6un8q
    @user-po6nn6un8q Před 28 dny

    Think I’d have just done a small circle lol

  • @lucillkryger8268
    @lucillkryger8268 Před 2 měsíci

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️🥰🥰🙏🙏🇨🇦

  • @alberthameijer9037
    @alberthameijer9037 Před 2 měsíci

    i like them also in my garden .. do you make them alo in a order ? and what will that cost ? please

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      Are you in France too?

    • @alberthameijer9037
      @alberthameijer9037 Před 2 měsíci

      @@growinginfrance not yet ..but wil buy a house overthere soon

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci

      @@alberthameijer9037 hit us up when you touch down and I’m sure I can make a couple extra 😉

  • @lindahill9215
    @lindahill9215 Před 2 měsíci

    Just to let you know the rebar will rust.

    • @growinginfrance
      @growinginfrance  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes we actually love the rust colour and how it blends in, behind the plants. Part of the reason we chose it. Plus Jack had so much fun he’ll be dying for another chance to make some new ones when they eventually wear out 😂

  • @user-vy3vk2sb8p
    @user-vy3vk2sb8p Před 2 měsíci