#43 Bloom Baby Bloom! We Bought a Dump...in France! Episode 23
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
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Episode #43
Our main attraction, The Cherry Tree, is in full Bloom here at Tres Cerise and we hope you are blooming as well! It is thrilling to watch and we can't get enough of her! Don't worry, that vine wrapped inside of the cherry will be completely hacked out next fall but it doesn't stop the Cherry from shining now. We are on a mission to create a nice bathhouse but first we have to clean up the farm. It is looking better and better, but it was left neglected and sad for so long. Many changes and a hard week of work but you can see the terrain is really starting to take shape.
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Childhood by Cristof Walters
Outta the Swamp by Tony Petersen
Leave by Mattia Vlad Morleo
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When You Wake Up by Kashido
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If you are doing raised garden beds you could reuse the old fencing for the sides.
We thought about it but they are heavy - I think scrap yard personally! (Mrs. Bloke!)
@@mrbloke Only problem with the scrap yard is they would charge you to pick them up so you might be on a looser there. Galvanized steel does not fetch as much money as plain steel at least not in the UK. I would have thought raised beds would be ideal as you have a way to move them without too much fuss. Sink a post in each corner and galvanized nail them on. With the disc cutter you can trim narrow ones for the ends. ATB
You guys rock! 🎉❤😊
Have you sorted your drainage in front of your little barn cottage or did I miss that episode?
I thought the same thing last week. At least these won’t rot for years.
Love the fact you recycle materials picked up from the thrift shops, throw outs, where ever and creating things in the home. Oh it’s so lovely to see those fence posts gone. It’s such pretty land. Look forward to the bathhouse. After all the rainy weather you’ve had it’s so nice you have great weather and seeing the blossoms, hearing the birds sing. It’s paradise.
I am again amazed and impressed by your accomplishments. The whole property now looks alive and useful! Getting all the junk and fencing gone gives the whole place a feeling of peace and serenity now. It just looks so beautiful!❤❤❤
Yes, alive is the perfect word! So exciting! Thanks for watching! (Mrs. Bloke)
Lovely to see the cats learning about their new home. ❤
It has made such a difference getting rid of that very ugly fence - well done.
Thank you❤️
Those first few months you endured in the cold, wet and mud have helped you to appreciate the beauty in your property now.
Loving the spring temps and dryer weather❤️
I’m so happy you have the tractor up and running. I wasn’t sure you would be able to get it started. Well done.
Thank You Shirley❤️
Les fenêtres sont vraiment belles! Belle acquisition!
oui! Merci, Les fenêtres sont belles!
Your vision is slowly, and remarkably, coming together.
Thank you❤️
Will you reclaim the sink (that is out by your sorting area) for use in the bathhouse? It could be a bonus for a greenhouse. Your views keep getting better and better!
Yes - perhaps an outdoor garden sink, it is very heavy but will work for a greenhouse! (Mrs. Bloke)
Hi, April showers following March showers following January and February storms !! Not been easy for you but you are getting there slowly but surely. 👍👍🇬🇧
🤣. You nailed it! Lol! We hope its over!!! (Mrs. Bloke)
Lots of vey hard work you two are doing, but the changes are truly showing. I can see your vision.
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Love your progress and seeing your cats roaming in their paradise ❤
Thank you❤️
Spring has arrived with the flowers 🌺 and blossom. Good to see the kitties 🐈⬛ enjoying their new home.
Clearly you have made good progress with the property.
Enjoy the lunch in the garden 🪴👍🇦🇺
Thank you! 😊
You could always stack the wooden posts. + create temporary plant beds.
Yes, they will look lovely in the garden! (Mrs. Bloke)
I do find it very satisfying undoing all the neglect and debris from the past and injecting new energy, vision and tlc in these type of projects they can be very rewarding enjoy the journey and celebrate every milestone and success x
Thank you❤️
You need some clothes pins and at least two long sturdy scrap pieces of wood with a little ‘V’ cut in the top and the bottom cut diagonally(to get into the dirt) to use as clothes line props. Get those clothes up higher and secure and let the wind and sun do its job.
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😎What a difference it made to your view outside!
It did! Thank so much for watching! You guys are jamming'!! yeah!! (Mrs. Bloke)
@mrbloke It is definitely going good, it is slowing down but that is to be expected i guess
spring at last 😊 you,ve done such a fabulous job, and what a huge Transformation it is without all the ugly posts. Its a joy to see you guys beginning to mold with your property 😊
Thank you❤️
What a difference the sun shine makes you guys have been really going for it love the cherry blossom on the tree and you guys sitting there having your lunch and it was my pleasure to help with the tractor for to well deserving friends of ours xx all the best Budo 🍺😎👍🏻
The kitchen shed unit looks great. Think about putting some mid range vertical supports between the shelves. This will prevent them sagging due to the weight of the shelf contents.
Alternatively, screw some horizontal rails on the full width of the shelf.
I was going to put in vertical supports, but it really didn't need any! No sag whatsoever with what we have on there. If that changes over time, I'll add some in👍
Use the posts to border your garden. (Raised beds).
Great progress. Love your little "Nest"
Thank you!❤️
Those big posts are great for Vegetable garden edging . Or Flower garden edging so do not throw them away .
Now that the rails have been removed from the cattle races, the remaining posts made me think it looked like Stonehenge!
OMG! When Stuart was here we all thought the same thing! LOL!! (Mrs. Bloke)
I would use all the old posts for raised beds in the veg garden and fill the bottom with all the old twigs from the trees.
Great work this week guys.
We'll probably use hem forbidding or decoration!...Thank you for watching❤️
Every day, in every way, your land is looking better and better! Well done 💕
Thank you❤️
Those cats! My 3 would be lost😂..with the cow fence gone.. it doesn’t look like a prison anymore!! Progress❤
My cats are so trained - it's weird! They come in on a whistle as well!! (Mrs. Bloke)
Strangely satisfying, the washing on the line. Reminds me of my Grandma’s. She had a wash house complete with a copper to boil Granddad’s farm clothes in and a wringer washing machine. The ground outside was white gravel and made that crunching sound when you walked on it and a beautiful cherry tree right next to it, for wearing as earrings….ha haaaa. Greetings from Australia. Thanks Budo.
Sounds like beautiful memories❤️
the metal fence strips and their wooden beams would make an excellent start for raised beds to grow veg etc...
Yes, we will use the fence posts - but those metal fence...I am not a fan! (Mrs. Bloke)
My thoughts exactly.
Was jumping on here to say the same thing!
You may make money from a scratch metal dealer.......I'm with you the metal is horrid
Thank you for my weekly dose of 'niceness'. So relaxing (watching other people work!). That patio area is going to be exceptional when you complete it - armchairs, wine, sun going down, and cats on your laps. Heaven. Thank you for the time and trouble you take on the editing and uploads guys, wonderful to watch!
Thanks so much for your beautiful comment! (Mrs. Bloke)
Ya'll must be so happy to get rid of the old cattle chute, all it's post n the old guardrails! (though those guard rails were genius use by the farmer, hard for cattle to bust). What are your beautiful kitties names? They are obviously happy! Bravo to have persevered through all that rain and mud. You both richly deserve to relax in the early evening under the beautiful tree together. Well done😊☀️💪💪🌷🌷🌷🌷
Thank you so much. Yes we are very happy to see the end of the fencing! Cats names are DD, Braveheart, Mr.P, Moo, and Chubba Bubba
Now that you've moved all those fence posts, they'd make great borders for raised garden beds. Next time you go to the dump, pick up as much large cardboard as you can. If your neighbor still has some compost left, you'd have everything you'd need for a No Dig garden.
If you're having trouble with hot water, have you considered building a fire pit outside the bath house? Get a nice big cast iron pot for boiling water and you have a quick alternative!
I love the idea of a fire pit outside the bath house! Great idea - thank you!!! (Mrs. Bloke)
Posts will be good for raised beds
Things are coming along very well. One tiny suggestion, you need to make a clothesline pole. LOL
Thank you.❤️Lol...Probably put one right back where we took it out from!!!
Hi, what a difference you two have made too the property. Now a great view. Keep up the great work .
Thanks 👍❤️
I would post the old metal on your local free cycle page. I’m sure lots of local farms would love them if you don’t want them. 😊
We will either use them for something or sell them👍
Wow, you've both worked so hard. It looks amazing what you've accomplished. Really enjoy watching your journey 😊
Thanks so much! We appreciate it! (Mrs. Bloke)
It's amazing with moving all the old fencing and posts,and old farm equipment just how different the land looks from your bedroom window.
Also l can't wait to see the bath house start taking shape as if you go by what you have created with your tiny home I know it's going to be awesome.
Maybe a suggestion for the old fence post they can go to making the outer of raised beds for your garden area.
So enjoying being with you both on your journey and seeing your dream take shape.
Another great video, take care and looking forward to your next video 😃👌🌈🤟
Thanks for your support and watching every week Sonya! We so appreciate it! It's a lot of work but it will be beautiful when all done....if these projects ever really end! Stay happy and healthy! (Mrs.Bloke)
You certainly have vision😊
Thank you❤️
Use the wood posts to make raised beds for your garden.
J habite loin ( dans le sud) et je ne suis plus toute jeune mais regarder ces images me donne envie de venir vous aider, enjoy your place.😊
Merci, je vous remercie pour vos aimables paroles! (Madame Bloke)
That was real progress once the weather turns in your favour there is no holding you back love the video thank you both keep safe
TY❤️
Hard work paying off big!
Thank you❤️
Looking fantastic now that the posts and rails have gone. Cats and birds and people happy.
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Prachtig. Harde werkers!! complimenten.
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Those big metal fence rails might make indestructible raised flower bed sides.
indestructible is an understatement! Yes, they are so strong...I think best sent off to be melted and transformed into something more beautiful! They need an alchemist! (Mrs. Bloke!)
The fact the old fencing is heavy is the best factor as it gonna retain the heavy push of the soil in raised containers. The flimsy ones in aluminium currently sold will not last very long. Also yours are free! 😄
As for the sturdy wood, could you use it as structure for terraced cultures, vines or small trellised fruit trees? This will give you protection from winds and added privacy if you build it on the North side of your property facing South. And it will break the monotony of the land sloping.
For now they will rest a nice long slumber until we sort it out! They were soooo heavy! Lol! (Mrs. Bloke)
@@mrbloke They are so long, why not cut them in halves? Heaviness solved! 😅And for the tractor, please learn it yourself, machinery is not reserved to guys!
Wow, what a stunning transformation removing all those old posts, etc. Opens up your stunning views. You two are special, amazing and love your attitude. 🎉❤
Thank for watching, we can feel it changing!! (Mrs . Bloke)
The last shot was just so beautiful, peaceful, and perfect.
Thank you....my new happy place :) Mrs. Bloke
Hey Bloke, tractors can be very dangerous things if you don't know what you are doing. Do not rely on the hydraulics to stay where you set them, they do "sag" over time, and sometimes quite quickly, do not stand under where they might drop - they can kill.
Thank you, Yes I'm trying to be very mindful of any movement that could happen and where my body parts are! Iv'e made a new rule of steel toe cap boots and gloves to be worn whenever I use the tractor. I have huge respect for the tractor. ❤️
@@mrbloke I noticed the "crocks" you were wearing on your feet in one of your videos and gulped. I am not a safety Nazi, but some things just jump out at me.
Its really starting to feel like a home. Bit by bit you are creating a sanctuary that gives comfort and joy. Side note - i thought you should have popped the bubbly when you got the hydraulics operational 😁
We were stoked! Thanks so much for sharing in our joy! (Mrs. Bloke)
Great video, lots of hard work, getting skilled on that tractor!
He rally is! I was impressed! We were so afraid at first! (Mrs. Bloke)
Wow, what a great clean up. The view from the window is spectacular. Two questions. Firstly, could you use the posts for raised garden beds.. second do you have scrap mongers who would be up all the old iron and possibly pay you for it?
We don't want raised beds. We'll use the old wood for something though! We'll also use the metal for something. If not we have a lead on a scrap metal dealer❤️
You two make Sunday’s,what most of us want, relaxing calming vibes..
Wonderful - yes, Bloke and I always cherish Sunday as a day of true rest and a good meal. Thanks so much for watching! (Mrs. Bloke)
Congratulations on all the clearing & the windows score! 🙂
Thank you!! 😊
What a relief to get rid of that stock fencing 😀
It was ugly!! and feels so good now! (Mrs. Bloke)
Coole "Sicherheitsschuhe"!😉🤭🤗
Yes! I think he learned proper footwear is tres important! (Mrs. Bloke)
I am looking forward to seeing your new videos and new improvements ❤❤❤
Thanks so much for watching! (Mrs. Bloke!)
Just joined your amazing journey, loving your wide open land, enjoyed your sitting under your tree relaxing at the end!
Thanks Susan and welcome❤️
Can't wait till you start on your home 😊
Hi if you haven’t already thought of this those posts that were pulled out would make great garden edging. It’s all looking cosy and wonderful.🇦🇺🙋♀️
Thank you❤️
I would be on tractor duty all day, too. So much fun. And I see you’re throwing nothing away, like true farmers. No idea what the guard rails could ever be used for, but the metal frames/old gates look useful.
And it’s possible that the window guy is so kind to you because old window putty can contain asbestos. I don’t want to be a negative nelly, but apparently it’s a thing.
Yes - or lead paint, we have considered all of it! Precautions will be taken! (Mrs. Bloke)
You guys are doing great work! Thanks for sharing!❤️
Thank you❤️
Great video and progress. I wish Mr Bloke would wear some proper closed in footwear. As a farm girl, accidents happen so quickly, especially when using machinery. If your foot slips off the tractor pedal, you could come unstuck! I've seen it too often and being laid up with an injury is not what you need. I admire you two for what you've done so far. ❤
I agree!!!!! Thank you for saying this! Lol! (Mrs. Bloke!)
You know what they say team work makes the dream work and you have this in abundance..❤lots of laughter and smiley faces and hard work it looks great now ❤❤the ending was lovely you guys under the blossom tree
Yeah! And you guys have teamwork in spades! We've seen it firsthand! Thanks so much for watching...Until we meet again...soon! (Mrs. Bloke)
Once again, thank you. Wonderful way to spend a half hour. Love to watch how you are getting on and Mrs Bloke and the Star Wars bit was a gem....
Yay! Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching❤️
I love the closing scene x
Thank you -- that is my new favourite spot! (Mrs. Bloke)
Chaching,major score on the windows.
We are pumped! It is unreal to see what they throw away each week! (Mrs. Bloke)
That metal cow fences you are taking down would make some great raised beds for your vegetables
possibly...but I never want to lift them again!! lol! Mrs. Bloke
The farm is coming back to,life. Thanks for the video.
Great way to say it...coming back to life...it really is! Thanks for watching (Mrs. Bloke)
the concrete block behind the tractor is ugly but useful, it counterbalances the weight in the front loader, when you have only two wheels drive, keeps the grip and protect the front axle from breaking under the load
I hope we don't have to lift things that heavy...ever!! lol! Thanks for watching! Mrs. Bloke!
Glad to see that you got Starlink. I have one at our house here in Indiana and love it.
We love it❤️
Bravo
Great work ethic. I renovated two old farms in my lifetime. I used my old posts for a raised bed garden.
2 farms! OMG! You must be proud, what an accomplishment! Thanks for watching! (Mrs. Bloke)
Have you considered that you could use the posts and rails of the old fence to make raised garden beds.? If you put the rails close together and some weedmatting to line the inside of the bed it should work very well.
yes - the posts will come back on the scene! (Mrs. Bloke)
The work you keep achieving week after week is brilliant 😊 paul
Thanks so much! This place will be completely transformed....3 years....!!! (Mrs. Bloke)
So nice to see that horrible fencing down, the weather must improve soon !
Salut mes amis! Mon dieu...where to start?...looks better week by week! Great work guys ✌️
Oui Oui Monsieur Bad Seed! The weather is changing and the Earth is Alive and we are PUMPED! Come on back! (Mrs.Bloke)✨❤️. Bloke calls you GoodSeedNormandy now! LOL!!!
I was wondering if you would leave a couple fence posts to help build the new bathhouse. A case of working smarter, not harder, lol. I can’t really see where the bathhouse is in relation to the rest of the buildings to tell how much sun it might get, but with all those windows that you want to put in, could you turn this into a greenhouse after you have a real bathroom in your new home? Just a thought! 😊 P.S. The view out your window with all the fence posts gone is A+!
Thank you❤️We're hoping to have it as a greenhouse/bathhouse❤️
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys.
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Great job, I love it gr Ron
So no regrets 😊
Lol...It's a rollercoaster ride!
geweldig hoe gelukkig de katjes zijn ik ben ook een katten vrouwtje ik heb er 7
I love my babies! 3 are from the animal rescue and 2 are strays - how odd they all happened to be black! (Mrs. Bloke)
Hey guys, just watched a youtube vid called ‘new vertical drainage’ by apple drains. Very interesting. Greetings from Australia
👍We are slowly implementing vertical drains. The ditches we did worked and kept the water from entering the house/workshop. So we have time to do one vertical at a time. The ones where the cow shed was have to be very deep as the compaction has formed clay over 3 feet down. We'll do an episode soon with our efforts and our results! I will check out the video from Apple drains. Cheers❤️
Mosquitos like standing water to breed.
Super effort. Will be looking
lovely
Cheers from Canada.
Yes - sadly my treasured water trough will be dumped and moved....but I Ioved seeing the little critters in the water! (Mrs. Bloke)
Oh, the Cherry tree is so beautiful 😍 . Great team work, Mr & Mrs Farmer. You are already nailing it. I'll just keep that ...😂😊
She is stunning! So glad you appreciate her as well! (Mrs. Bloke)
Enjoyed from Texas!
TY :)
Phenomenal 🎉🎉 brilliant vlog
Merci! Glad you enjoyed! (Mrs. Bloke)
Watching you two makes my heart glad, and remembering all my years with my hubby, thank you for that.
Thanks so much❤️Our pleasure❤️
Love the clearance, had you thought about using those fab old heavy posts to make your new beds. I used old scaffold boards years ago and they were very successful. Plus by using the Permaculture method you can get rid of other junk and have healthy soil. Just a thought. Loads of hugs xx
great clear upx
Thanks!❤️
You could use the large, sleeper type posts to make raised beds.
All looking good! Not surprised you love it. By the way Emmäus is pronounced EM-AY-US! See the little dots on top of the a.
Oh thank you!
Apart Emmaüs :
- There are Noz stores in Avranches & Fougères. They are specialized in second hand stocks.
- Action shops are well known for cheap lots (by ex. Paint)
- May & June are the season of garages sales (search Vide-grenier or Vide-maison)
- The Pethericks tribe who live near Ernée (53) could give you some tips on local brocantes - and their friend Ryan too (life of Ryan)
Thank you so much for all the good intel!❤️
Great work removing the posts opens up the place lovely ❤
TY!
and a high pressure heading in from the west ! whoopeee a few dry days
We'll take any dry day we can get!! Lol! (Mrs. Bloke)
Nice to see Budo giving you advice 🎉 looking clearer I must say . Well done❤
He is the best!! (Mrs. Bloke)
@@mrbloke oh definitely
The landscape is every week more gorgeous 😍
Well done team 👍
Thanks so much Ping! I think France has some of the most beautiful countryside! It has remained rural and mostly untouched and it is so beautiful to see! (Mrs. Bloke)
Just a suggestion...have you thought about using microphones that clip to your shirt. It might make it easier to hear you when not near the camera or you look away. We're really enjoying the transformation of the farm!!!
We hope to one day get wireless mics! (Mrs. Bloke)