My Grandma's House ~ Summer Garden Tour on Mackinac Island!

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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
  • My Grandma's House has been an icon on the Island for many years. It has this special charm to it that can light up any person walking by on the sidewalk. Join us for a garden tour and check out some of the new installations you all helped me out with last year!
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  • @senojah
    @senojah Před 4 měsíci +3

    I was a waitress at the Iroquois in 1963 and always respected your grandmother, Mrs. McIntyre and your granddad. Mr. Mac. What a wonderful summer of memories !

  • @lilfeatha101
    @lilfeatha101 Před 2 lety +5

    My condolences,. 🙏 Mrs. Mac was a true Island Gem💐✨️

  • @judyfooks3334
    @judyfooks3334 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so very much. We have walked by this lovely home many times and so admired it. Your knowledge and love of Grandma's home is special.

  • @donnasnorthernlights2089

    The most beautiful house on the island!!!!!

  • @darinbennett3638
    @darinbennett3638 Před 3 lety +173

    Jack, let your Grandma know how much we all appreciate the tour of her gardens. It would be great to hear her story of the home and gardens sometime on one of your tours.

  • @kathykelch4202
    @kathykelch4202 Před rokem +2

    OMGOODNESS!!! this is one of my favorite houses on the island!!!!! What a nice surprise to find this video!!!

  • @monahudson9501
    @monahudson9501 Před rokem +1

    Your grandparents have A beautiful house and garden

  • @deannahaworth7666
    @deannahaworth7666 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Mackinac Island is on my travel bucket list . Grandmas garden is a garden gate magazine cover ❤it is beautiful

  • @TrueWalker88
    @TrueWalker88 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I, too, get drunk on peonies. One of my favorites. 🐝

  • @luthersteaching5228
    @luthersteaching5228 Před rokem +1

    I am absolutely shocked and amazed how many people here commented on the dead heading geraniums! I have always done it the way that Jack described. I took for granted that everyone knew how to dead head a geranium correctly! I’m pleased that so many know now! 🤗

  • @Ishisah
    @Ishisah Před 3 lety +8

    ✨Glad I’m not the only one who talks to my plants 🪴✨.

  • @AJsGreenThumbLLC
    @AJsGreenThumbLLC Před 2 lety +3

    Man I am LOVING Grandma's style....WOW!!

  • @dottiea.2186
    @dottiea.2186 Před 2 lety +2

    Plant after Mothers day, in Michigan...🌼🌼🐝🌱❤🌻

  • @ayshaforeman5171
    @ayshaforeman5171 Před rokem +1

    Did no one notice the crap apples?????😮😮😮😮😂 love the garden ❤

  • @donnasnorthernlights2089

    Jack, your grandmother is one cool woman!!!

  • @jackiekitchennowordsneeded587

    Your Grandma must really be proud of you. All the beautiful gardens that her grandson creates on the island. Your her prided and joy.

  • @seriouslyreally5413
    @seriouslyreally5413 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic tutorial for pruning and maintaing the crabapple espalier!

  • @xiloaperez453
    @xiloaperez453 Před rokem +1

    Stunning property and stunning Island! and those Peonies!!!🥰

  • @Julies-in-a-mood
    @Julies-in-a-mood Před 2 lety +3

    Hi, Jack. I worked as a maid at The Iroquois the summer of 1981, so I knew your grandma back in the day! Boy, did I carry a lot of baskets of linens from the basement laundry to the rooms above. Wish I was still in shape like that! I always admired Mrs. Mac’s savvy business sense. She, Mr. Mac & the staff created a magical escape for so many guests. And, it was a super fun summer for me, too! Thanks for the tour!

  • @feliciahendricks1086
    @feliciahendricks1086 Před rokem +1

    I had worked on the islans years ago. I loved walking by this house and seeing that gate

  • @judyfelmlee9538
    @judyfelmlee9538 Před 2 lety +2

    Just last week I was on Mackinac Island and walked by your Grammas house Jack. I stopped at the gate to admire the garden and had to know what was growing on the beautiful arbor. I entered the court yard and rung the door bell and this beautiful, gracious lady came to the door and ansewered my question. Little did I know that I would be watching this on you tube when I got home. Thank You So Much For This. I am a gardener too so I really appreciate this. Judy

  • @juliam.mallen9019
    @juliam.mallen9019 Před rokem +1

    Great video beautiful gardens and beautiful home. This young man would be such a wonderful host on HGTV

  • @swsunsetseeker7285
    @swsunsetseeker7285 Před 2 lety +2

    New subscriber here. Beautiful gardens but the best part is that you can continually speak and explain, without much dead air or repetition

  • @MidStutsman
    @MidStutsman Před 2 lety +2

    I'm so in awe of all your work! As a Christian, I truly appreciate nature and God's creation, and you have a gift for putting together such stunning gardens and landscaping features! Thank you!

  • @jrwstudios
    @jrwstudios Před rokem +1

    Very random as CZcams reconnected this out of the blue, but I’ve been to Mackinac once with my wife who is from Michigan. Your grandmother’s house was definitely my favorite of what I saw on the island and I took a bunch of photos of it

  • @oliviaslodyczka4949
    @oliviaslodyczka4949 Před rokem +2

    just took a picture in front of your grandmas doorway yesterday, beautiful garden!

  • @josepeka1189
    @josepeka1189 Před rokem +2

    What a beautiful property by the beach. Love your presentation of this video. Thank you . Jose from Melbourne Australia

  • @theturtlegardener
    @theturtlegardener Před 7 měsíci +1

    😍thank you for the tour. A warm and earthy garden

  • @jeanmariedenning62
    @jeanmariedenning62 Před rokem +1

    Oh, Jack , I just love how you seem to dance up and down the tree! Each of your movements in the garden are purposeful and flowing! I love the observation of the bee “drunk “on peonie!

  • @audreydakin8130
    @audreydakin8130 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the lesson on deadheading geraniums!

  • @kimaponte7082
    @kimaponte7082 Před rokem +1

    What a absolutely beautiful garden an home. The location alone is awesome. How wonderful to be able to have that view. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mitzibud6908
    @mitzibud6908 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad I found you!!

  • @deelamb7462
    @deelamb7462 Před 3 lety +2

    A couple years ago we came to the island because of one of your tours. The flowers there are amazing. Gorgeous place.

  • @leono7380
    @leono7380 Před 3 lety +10

    That is paradise.

  • @summermoongarden
    @summermoongarden Před rokem +1

    Beautiful garden! That gorgeous house is so close the the water! 😳 I’d love to see he inside of that amazing home, the glimmering windows leave so much to my imagination!

  • @delldirks3726
    @delldirks3726 Před rokem

    Best Gardner on CZcams!

  • @lizhorton5333
    @lizhorton5333 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Wow just stunning. So glad I found you via Laura at Garden Answer and Jenny at Creekside. You are a true artist and such a passionate landscaper/gardener. You can tell you love what you do. Thanks for sharing your Grandmother’s amazing house. Would love to know more about it.

  • @paulet990
    @paulet990 Před 3 lety +2

    I was expecting a little gramma cottage. WOW! What a great place to grow up and hang out with your grandparents!

  • @Lupo-ie4cu
    @Lupo-ie4cu Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Grandma! 💚🌱🌿

  • @irenetovar7756
    @irenetovar7756 Před rokem

    Jack, your grandma's house and garden are exquisite. You do a great job. Thank her for letting us see her beautiful home.

  • @williamkallenbach7461
    @williamkallenbach7461 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Beautiful property and plantings ! Love the house too !!

  • @mbtvalli
    @mbtvalli Před 3 lety +32

    I love watching you caress the plants. Your grandmother must be so proud of you, Jack! It’s such a pleasure to see you at work and to enjoy your smile❤️🌺🥰

  • @lindajones2558
    @lindajones2558 Před 3 lety +2

    What a delightful young man you are! Would love to meet Grandma...perhaps in an upcoming video? Stunning home, gardens, and view!

  • @whitehouseloft5205
    @whitehouseloft5205 Před 3 lety +2

    Your grandmother’s home and garden is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your video.

  • @bethbusan4087
    @bethbusan4087 Před rokem +1

    This is awesome,watching this from Africa.I love your Grandma s House ,it is classic design indeed and the garden georgeos and you are a great designer and presenter.I appreciate.Be blessed.

  • @nadiatoka6630
    @nadiatoka6630 Před 3 lety +4

    Very nice tour! Thanks 😊

  • @yournextdoorgardener1055
    @yournextdoorgardener1055 Před 3 lety +3

    Loved seeing you climb the tree! lol

  • @loriswain8140
    @loriswain8140 Před 3 lety +37

    Oh my gosh Jack! Stunningly beautiful home! Your grandma is very lucky to have such a passionate person taking care of her landscape!

  • @renaeboonstra54
    @renaeboonstra54 Před rokem

    Love gramma’s house ❤

  • @happycanadianguy
    @happycanadianguy Před 3 lety +5

    Grammy doing well!!

  • @karenl5378
    @karenl5378 Před 3 lety +4

    Very beautiful!💚

  • @donnabraden3126
    @donnabraden3126 Před rokem +1

    Yes it’s true! Lots of studies have been done that plants know exactly what you’re thinking and your intentions. There’s books by Baxter about it and Vogel, and many others since the 1960s. Right now I’m listening to the audiobook “the secret life of plants“ by Christopher Bird and Peter Thompkins. It’s so cool, it has chapters like ‘plants and ESP’, and ‘plants can read your mind’.

  • @ivyandroses25
    @ivyandroses25 Před 3 lety +4

    Clicked so fast! Always LOVE Grandmas house! The first place I think of when I think of climbing hydrangeas!

  • @pamketron
    @pamketron Před 3 lety +44

    Wow Jack! Your Grandma’s house is simply stunning. Have you ever done a video on the history of her house? I would love to see more of her place. I’m loving the tours you are doing. Great job and great place. 💕☀️🪴🦋🐝

  • @juanramos.jr.7948
    @juanramos.jr.7948 Před rokem +1

    You're grandmother has one of the most gorgeous backyard l have seen. Amazing! I'm in South texas , alot of succulents and cactus , yuccas and palms

  • @mytimelesshome
    @mytimelesshome Před 3 lety +35

    What a treat!! Love your grandma's garden!! The editing and drone shots were amazing!! Thanks for sharing this beauty with all of us!

  • @gardengirl7446
    @gardengirl7446 Před 2 lety +6

    Love how you said plants benefit from human interaction. Quantum physics proves that EVERYTHING is ENERGY, and when we focus our loving attention on something it THRIVES! ❤

    • @summermoongarden
      @summermoongarden Před rokem +2

      Every living thing has a spirit! Talk to those plants! 😊

  • @AnaJ.
    @AnaJ. Před 3 lety +3

    I was happy to find out that geraniums are easy and fun to deadhead...a good pastime.

  • @kashioable
    @kashioable Před 3 lety +3

    "Crap" apple? haha
    I love your grandmother's home, absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @clarechomyn9686
    @clarechomyn9686 Před 2 lety +2

    Will differently put the island on my list of places to visit. Your love for the island is so obvious. Thank you for the tour of your grandmother's lovely garden

  • @stephanieblume5448
    @stephanieblume5448 Před 3 lety +4

    Your Grandma has a little piece of Heaven right there. Thank you for the tour. It is stunning!

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 Před 3 lety +6

    Sparkling amethyst is so beautiful...purple...gorgeous! Your grandma has such a beautiful home! Thanks Jack, so beautiful! 🤗🤗

  • @kaydenmathias9985
    @kaydenmathias9985 Před 2 lety

    My gf wants that house I saw it when I rode a bike I just got back from there I loved it

  • @robinsommer6009
    @robinsommer6009 Před rokem

    CHEERS!!!
    LOOKS AMAZING AND SO LOVED YOUR GARDEN🛡️
    I ONLY WISH I COULD SEE A CHOCOLATE TREE 😍
    THE HOUSE LOOKS AMAZING AND I LOVED SEEING THIS VIDEO🤗
    THANKYOU FOR SHARING THE LOVE 🌈🌎🙌💎💎🛡️🛡️

  • @allysonh6410
    @allysonh6410 Před 3 lety +4

    "Crap apple" 😂😂😂love it!
    LOVE that meteor shower verbena?!! Gonna look that up

  • @zerrinekinci9219
    @zerrinekinci9219 Před 3 lety +2

    That entrance hiding the house was my favourite since your first tour at your Grandma's house. Thank you for an update. What a beautiful house ,garden and island. You,sure, are living in a paradise Jack. Thank you so much for all the house tours. Best ,from Cappadocia, Turkey.

    • @JackBarnwellDesign
      @JackBarnwellDesign  Před 3 lety +2

      Wow! Turkey!! ~ cheers!

    • @zerrinekinci9219
      @zerrinekinci9219 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JackBarnwellDesign Here the countryside is like a fairy tale. You and your family are very welcome to our homestead we are trying to build. You inspire me a lot about how our garden might look in the future. Thank you for all the beautiful work you show us. :)

  • @brianandkimwolverton7348
    @brianandkimwolverton7348 Před 3 lety +21

    The architecture & natural finish on your grandma's home are s o beautiful! Tip on geranium dead-heading was so helpful. Look forward to seeing the difference it makes for mine!

  • @msmaddox2918
    @msmaddox2918 Před 2 lety

    Omg! That weeping elm is gorgeous!!

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 Před 3 lety +5

    I talk to the plants in my little garden all the time! I sometimes wonder if my neighbors are chuckling to themselves-really matters not to me, lol!

  • @ameem8791
    @ameem8791 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m not even a minute inn, I’m in love with your grandma’s garden and house 😆🤩.

  • @hoteldesigner6392
    @hoteldesigner6392 Před rokem +2

    I enjoyed the history of your family homes. I can really appreciate how much time and love went into making these houses a home. It’s fun how excited you are about the design of the gardens.

  • @srinivasam3638
    @srinivasam3638 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very very much 🙏🙏 ( from India )

  • @jenniferholston8650
    @jenniferholston8650 Před rokem +1

    Lovely house and garden. I bet you all have some great family get togethers there. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to seeing the fall tour.

  • @janicemurphy4373
    @janicemurphy4373 Před 2 lety +4

    I REALLY ENJOYED THIS TOUR SO MUCH JACK LOVE IT THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!

  • @amyjones2490
    @amyjones2490 Před 3 lety +5

    Breathtaking home. Thanks for sharing!

  • @terriklugh2910
    @terriklugh2910 Před 3 lety +5

    Oh my! Your Grandma's house and that view is just breathtaking! Thanks so much for the tour.

  • @marysetliff2441
    @marysetliff2441 Před 3 lety +9

    Thank you for showing us so many gorgeous areas of Mackinac. Your Grandmother's house and gardens are stunning.

  • @Wild.cottagegarden
    @Wild.cottagegarden Před 3 lety +6

    I really love you sharing your pruning knowledge! It’s so helpful!!

  • @joydaniel597
    @joydaniel597 Před 3 lety +1

    Can you pls show grandma in the next video? What a pleasure to see this oasis.

  • @zibbyzoo4379
    @zibbyzoo4379 Před 3 lety +5

    I LOVE it when you take us through Grandma's garden! I love it! It's my favorite garden you've shown us. Thanks so much and give Grandma a smooch! XOXO Heidi

  • @AvatarPrimus
    @AvatarPrimus Před rokem +3

    Amazing garden tour, thanks Jack,please tell your Grandma that we love her garden, and your Grandpa vision just turned out amazing

  • @ZenKaS
    @ZenKaS Před 3 lety +6

    Stunning home! What a blessing to have your grandma.

  • @brendathoms5588
    @brendathoms5588 Před 11 měsíci

    ❤me some Mackinaw Island ❤️

  • @suepercy8390
    @suepercy8390 Před 3 lety

    What a wonderful dramatic entryway!!!

  • @dawnaadams7807
    @dawnaadams7807 Před 3 lety +6

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing! Magical Mackinac with us ☺️🙏🏽

  • @maureenodendahl5057
    @maureenodendahl5057 Před 3 lety +4

    Beautiful!! Thanks to your Grandma for sharing!!

  • @lovesoil8512
    @lovesoil8512 Před 3 lety +21

    I peeked over the wall while on the island once I realized where I was. It is even more stunning to be there. The climbing hydrangea is gorgeous. Thanks to you and Grandma for sharing.

  • @shanlynwebb
    @shanlynwebb Před 3 lety

    Your grandmas garden must bring her great joy.

  • @eileenchang2173
    @eileenchang2173 Před 3 lety +22

    Your Grandma’s place is my favourite, absolutely stunning - the house, plants and landscaping provide such a serene setting ! Jack, I have followed a few of your suggestions with respect to your favourite ground-covers. I also learned today I’ve been pruning my geraniums incorrectly over all these years!Coincidently I bought myself a small Japanese maple this spring, so now I know how to coordinate it with other surrounding plants when I move it to the garden this fall ! Thank you and your Grandma for sharing with us all! 🌸💐🇨🇦

  • @DC-ir1zb
    @DC-ir1zb Před 3 lety +6

    I absolutely love this garden and house. my favorite gardens tour of all time. I hope one day I get to visit Mackinac Island.

  • @jonigee1305
    @jonigee1305 Před 3 lety +5

    Yay! Grandma garden tour ❤️
    Also, Thanks for the deadheading tip - I’ve been doing it wrong all these years.

  • @walkslyricsandmore
    @walkslyricsandmore Před 3 lety +1

    So nice 🇨🇦👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍

  • @jhrinken
    @jhrinken Před 3 lety +12

    Love this tour! And I love how you said to get in the plants and talk to them. I agree!!! So good for them!!

  • @paulapeeler3157
    @paulapeeler3157 Před rokem +1

    I just found your channel through Laura's channel. So happy to know you have a channel. So enjoy the tour of your grandmother's garden. Thank you!!

  • @carolsummerfield5060
    @carolsummerfield5060 Před 3 lety +7

    I just love your personality. You are so good at explaining the plants.

  • @janethurlbrink4753
    @janethurlbrink4753 Před 3 lety +12

    What a beautiful family home! Shows how important it is to plant unique specimens when you move into a home and train them through the years to become real statements in the landscape.

  • @vinithakahandaliyanage4758

    Thank you Jack and your grandma for the tour of her gorgeous garden. Breathtaking!!

  • @Bunny-rh1yy
    @Bunny-rh1yy Před 3 lety +8

    Just gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing this very special property. Would love to see those lilacs in bloom.

  • @lidiapacheco6836
    @lidiapacheco6836 Před 3 lety +6

    One of the most beautiful house I’ve seen !

  • @angelaolive147
    @angelaolive147 Před 3 lety +5

    Beautiful home! I love visiting Mackinac Island. It is a very special place that holds great memories for me and my family.