Freestyling...A Personal View 

There’s room for every creature in our gardens. Bless them all.

You are definitely an inspiration most beautiful Goddess of the Wood 🙏🏻💞😘

But of course Colette, I don't doubt it for a minute that our Mother speaks to us through you, your attitudes and your actions! Like hopefullymost of those subscribed, receiving a notification of a new upload from you, means a joyful call to hear Her speak to us all. You're simply amazing and I always highly honour you! 🎵🙏🌿🐾☘️

You're a wonderful free spirit, Colette, and an inspiration to me. Thanks to you, I have a rowan tree in my front garden and a couple of trees and lots of shrubs in the back garden. Unfortunately, my gardens are only small, so that's the best I could do! But they are largely given over to wildlife, and I like to think of them as my little bit of Bealtaine. But it's your 'slow living' that also inspires me, along with your attitude to life. Keep doing everything you do, and I wish you all the best for 2023 xx

I started planting memory gardens in each home we've lived in. This one is for my son, parents (who were great gardeners), 2 sisters, my grandparents, and now my favorite uncle and a best friend. This garden is growing with great love, wildflowers and the flowers that each one loved.

It must keep your body very fit, cutting back all the overgrowth, as well as being so therapeutic being outside, and tending to Mother Earth. Thank you for letting us be with you on your daily work, and to see how much you love doing it. I soooo want you to find a little lady to fill your heart with joy, as Jack did. The only thing that gets me up in the morning is my black rescue greyhound Madge - I do not know where I would be now without her, as it is just her and me! Love and Blessings from Devon, England. xxx

"Unpredictable, even to myself" ......there's magic in that! Thank you for such an uplifting, optimistic message. I needed that today!

Oh Kindred Spirits here! Friends indeed! I am so grateful that a very dear friend of mine introduced your work to me, some years ago! This video was especially profound, Colette. Your video's and posts help to keep me on the Path...Yes; it is so easy to become caught up and sidetracked by so many things. Thank you for taking time out to share your heart and soul with us. Blessings !!

Hi Colette, Such fun to see the mice scattering about chasing eachother and the beautiful little Robin too! Blessings ❤️

You really inspired me to plant trees. I have only 296 square m (3186 squarefeet). There were 2 trees when I got the garden 🌲🌲 I tried to find out how many I planted until now. I think 46 are there already. Pears 🍐, nectarine trees, plums, 2 old apple trees that I shifted. Willows that the 🐝 bees get food very early in the season. Rowan trees planted by birds, 3 walnut trees planted by squirrels. I've planted many shrubs like hazelnuts, lilac, butterfly lilac, weigelia, elder for the birds and so on. My garden / allotment is about 15 km away from my appartment and sometimes when I come home from work I just want to relax. Then I watch your videos and hear how you say: " plant ..." and I get up and ride my bike to the garden 🚵🏻‍♀️ and plant ... and I have many seedlings in small pots sitting around to find a new place. Greetings Heidi

I love planting trees. I have planted trees at every place I have lived for the last 30 years. I have moved quite a bit, but my hope is those trees are still living and thriving, providing food and a habitat for the insects, birds and mammals. I am now surrounded by millions of trees in a national forest; however, I'm still planting my trees! I have planted cherry, peaches, apples, dogwoods and maples. This year I will plant Chinkapin chestnuts, an American hybrid cross Chestnut, Scoth Pine and red maple. I will be planting more elderberry as well. I believe my husband thinks I'm crazy, but he helps me dig the holes and stick them in the ground. I really can't help it, it's a need I feel to create a habitat and add to the beauty that is here.

Thank you for your wonderful, inspiring videos. So amazing to have grown a woodland in less than 20 years. It shows how tenuous our human footprint on this Earth is, and how quickly Nature will restore herself.

I've spent hours watching your old videos. So enjoyable.

Today in england was warmer.it didnt rain . It wasnt too windy. So i popped outside to start cutting some very overgrown bushes back to try and make them look like a more manageable size and shape.....i mustve spent a good jour fighting with the long handled cutter handles which kept slipping around.but ive done half of one bush....it was great fun.. i was exhausted the rest of the day... but it was worth it. And when your a couch potato like me.... an unexpected bit of gardening when my preferred weather hits....is thrilling ....trouble is... i always chop things back but leave the branches on the.drivway or lawn for months.! But.... now i like watching you gardening on you tube.... im think8ng the mess i left today n3eds a proper holding area so it can dry out... then itll make some lovely kindling for the stove next year.... and im going to plant trees next autumn. Just a few... to make some more shade in my big back garden .im planning on a sweet chestnut....and a copper beech .then pe4haps a bramley apple tree as we lost two ancient ones over the last few years in storms. Happy New Year Collette.! And good luck with your doggy hunt!. Poor jack.xxx

My disabled daughter died it may 2022 she was 25 watching you has helped my heart from being broken I’m so happy I found you site thanks again

Colette you are an inspiration to so many . When the world is a hostile place what better than to curl up in a chair and watch Colette soothing our mind and healing our hearts with her gentle guidance we learn so much . Thankyou Colette xxx

I'm so glad you're ready for another dog. You have so much to offer someone in need.

This is one of the sites I come to to get away from the news. We're all so appreciative that you had a vision and have shared it with us. A little terrier would be a terrific addition to your home. They have so much energy, just like you. I've planted many trees over my lifetime. Now that we have retired to a small lot, I focus on taking care of the trees that already exist here. They require feeding and pruning but not much more. They're quite large and provide us with very welcome shade here in Florida.

3)things Collette • congratulations on your new calendar •Hurray for a new puppy friend soon . • you’ve inspired me to plant a garden (now5yrsold) but I’m in over my head 😂 I have to prune a lot !

Dear friends indeed Colette ❤ your channel was life changing for me, I have a fairly large garden that was mostly lawn, but now thanks to you I have planted several trees. I just wish I had done it years ago. Thank you for all your inspiration ❤️

Dear Colette, I have not only been inspired to plant trees but also been introduced to the following: fairies, celtic wisdom, living by the light not the clock and gregorian calendar, william butler yeats, real permaculture, charles dowding, a great view of your beautiful Ireland that I always loved and a long list of different ideas and worlds that I didn’t know that exist. My life is much richer since I found your channel some 5 years ago or so. I have all of your books and I they have a special place in my home. Thank you for being such an inspiring soul!❤🕊🌟

You are such an inspiration Colette. I watch your videos daily to encourage me to keep going with my own garden. My marriage fell apart 5 years ago but I’ve decided to stay in the family home. I couldn’t bare to leave the creatures and life in the garden, even though it is high maintenance and very daunting at times, your videos keep me motivated. I’m determined to keep the garden and all life that I’m blessed with nurtured and cared for ❤ thank you for all you do and share ❤

I am one of the person you inspired Colette, bought 2 of your books and a calendar, and bought a very property land in the country, and have been planting for 5 years.

Great thoughts. Just the tonic I needed today😇

I am so glad to hear that you’re going to get a new little companion, I think a puppy is just what you need, 🐶🐶 good luck with your search, and the preparing the garden for spring. Look forward to all the new videos stay healthy and well, my friend.

I'd like to tell the Colette of this video, Patsy's on her way and she's adorable!

So agree about wet gloves. I have several pairs I rotate. I came to my 10 acres 24 years ago. It is now a green jungle. It was a slow start but now I have to cut back to give space to plant trees. The Earth certainly speaks. Have a wonderful year and I am very sure a beautiful wee dog will join you soon.

Colette you are living the dream I had since I was 17 - a little farm. Actually I am living my dream too but on 1/8 (1/10?) acre, not 3! I am 70, so a smaller farm may be more appropriate for my energy. You are so right about dreams, every dream I have had has come to be, in some version or other, deeply satisfying in the version that happens. You are so satisfying to listen to!

I feel we are kindred spirits. 34 years ago I planted 110 long leaf pine saplings. I wanted to create a natural fence around my 2 acres. I used a post hole digger and a very gentle rain was falling enough to make the ground soft and the job was easy and quick. Today I cannot see outside of my property the privacy is marvelous. However I live in florida and hurricane season is scary as hell when the wind moves those trees back and forth for fear of one going through the roof. I purposely go out and talk to the trees and hug the mighty ones and whisper for them to stay strong before a hurricane. So far so good I love the journey with trees like you do, colette!

Oh my goodness, I actually cried watching this video. I don’t know, but I think I saw myself in you and kind of felt validated. That it’s OK to be unpredictable, even to myself. That it’s OK to not follow the crowd and to be happy with a simple life and a strong connection to Mother Earth. I’ve always known I was different and am content in my solitude, but it feels good to have found a kindred spirit. Blessings and many thanks to you, dear Collette 🙏

Dearest Colette, so very enchanted and inspired by you. I send you my thoughts and prayers for continued strength, health and precious, profound magical moments!! You have become part of my own personal healing journey which has given me strength, health and precious magical moments. Never underestimate the power of your sharing with us and what your vision has become and the far reaching effect of that vision. It is so very powerful. Thank you, so much, Colette. Blessings to you and all you inspire. ❤️🪶🧚🏽‍♀️🏡🌲

I ve planted more than one tree for every year since around 2011 . Xxx trees are vital . I also watch the Leaf of Life series where they are collectively rewilding many areas which includes trees and the optimum sort of tree for that area xxx

Totally agree! As far as me.... 9 fruit trees, 12 berry shrubs..... with more to come....Thank-you for your videos

dear Colette,you are an inspiration for me..............the rice recipe i will cook on Saturday,..........and your garden is beautiful................Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

Well spoken words Colette about our connection with you and the Bealtaine woodland gardens. I have been inspired by your woodland garden and have planted lots of trees in my small yard to have my own miniature Bealtaine woodland. I thank you for the inspiration. I can't wait to see your new little female friend. Take care.

I have missed Jack so much! But I have wanted you to get another fur baby so badly. They just add so much love to our lives. Can't wait till you find her.

Bealtaine forest!!! I love that!! And my land is a part of that. An acre in the suburbs with many many trees and shrubs been planted Goddess Permaculture style!

Oh, your little creatures in your garden are magical. You sure got a lot of nice trimming done there. Yes Colette, you have inspired me to plant some more trees. I have always loved to add trees to my little acre, but now I am always walking around and thinking how I can add even more. I just love how the birds sing in them and how the leaves rustle in the breeze. Your land and gardens are so lovely. Thank you for a nice visit with you and your thoughtful wisdom.

When I go through my little woodgarden, I say to the people: ``You can eat it, also´´. It´ll be engraved on my tombstone :). Thanks a lot for this calming video. Wish you a great outcome with your vegetable garden.

Blessings Colette. I am so fortunate to have found your channel several years ago. You are one of my dearest friends even though I’ve never met you in person. You inspire me and I’m a better person for knowing you❤️

Hello Colette ill happily add to the greater Bealtaine woodlands

I cannot believe how life has swept me away this past year! I'm deliberately taking January off and taking it one slow day at a time. Life has taken me away from YT and away from my favorite channels that kept me balanced and in check. I never realized just how long I'd been gone. I've been on social media, but for work, and life has distracted me from my own peace. I came here to see what you (one of my favorite people) have been up to. I didn't realize that I hadn't watched any of your videos since 2021! So much has happened, including Jack leaving us. He will be so missed. But this weekend, your videos have all brought me back to my sacred space within. Thank you so much, Colette. I do want to mention how much I love when you take us all on your walks out in the forests, pathways, the ancient ruins, and the faerie dwellings. Thank you for still being here when I've come back from my involuntary hiatus to find my sacred space again. ❤Much love to you. And to Jack in spirit. I know he's still there with you. ❤❤❤

Hi Colette thanks for the video, enjoyed it, I always think of you as a friend I visit, lovely to see the mice scurrying around and their friend the Robin, such wonderful life in your place. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Beautiful Woodlands. Love your inspiring videos, Colette! Also, anxiously awaiting for you to find the right lil’ dog. Blessings. ❤

Your property inspires me.

When I listen to you share your stories, your voice sings like the land you keep so healthy... People think it's crazy to say, but the earth is alive. Having nature around us gives us purpose.

Thank you for this lovely ‘chat’ while we watched you in your winter wonderland ! ‘Life is a sacred journey’, how true is that ! Thank you Colette ! Blessings 💕🙏💕

I’ve liked watching you work outside in this video, my mum was happiest outside working in nature, watching you brought back happy memories of her. I miss her very much, it’s almost the year anniversary of her passing soon. This made my heart sing to watch, thank you.

Dear Colette, Connection; I feel very connected to how you live. I love Mother Earth growing and planting saved my life. ( after much trauma). You are deepening my connection with our Great Mother. I get the love of working outside. I have much in common with you. So appreciate what you share. Blessings🙏❤

Wow five years since my discovery of your channel, how time does fly. You are so spot on when you talked about how you don't remind folks to subscribe to your channel. Majority make this plea on every one of there feeds and I simply think I believe that would be my choice. Some channels I have departed from due to this fact as well as many constantly impose advertisers etc. You on the other hand stand out as a unique individual in relation to your opposite approach, thank-you🤩🌺🌱

Cannot help but conclude : Colette, for sure you are a creative visionary, Oh so wonderful for all of us who adore your beautiful vlogs of the land And everything you share with us. I am so happy to be part of your community I cannot wait for you to find this certain little female doggie, and am sure there is a reason Why you are taking your time , is as though you are of a knowing when you first meet her I follow another wonderful lady who had adopted a little doggie. She had searched the doggie shelters for a very long time , then one day she asked the question.? What dog has been here the longest , no one else seems to want. She was led to the back Of the shelter and lying so dejectedly half asleep , curled up in a ball , She knew instantly in her heart , oh here is the one coming home with me today She names him *Desi and oh the vlog always includes wee Desi , smothered in her arms The lady comes under the name of (Little Poet) utube . I am sure is alright for me to add this to my note to you , lastly but not least How I love your little insect 🐜 🦗🐞bed for all the wee earth creatures and how you explain These are not so insignificant at all but part of our ecosystems for decomposing organic matter 👏 Mary Canada 🍁

Thanks Colette,a joy to see more updates 😘❤️😀

The thing I like about your videos is that they show people how enjoyable outdoor physical labor can be. I think there are a lot of people who feel that physical labor is beneath them. It's something that people who can't do anything else do. What they fail to realize (from lack of experience) is that there is a psychological benefit in that you can actually see that you have done something. So many people in their work just exercise their minds and have no tangible product to show for their labor. Physical labor always has that tangible product to look at and appreciate and realize that the effort involved actually accomplished something. And I think, just my opinion, that many people if they just took the leap and started in working in the garden or began landscaping their land would soon realize that it was very enjoyable to make the space that you inhabit a more beautiful and/or productive place.

I make a cup of tea and sit down to relax and share a few minutes with you and be inspired.🐦

Rejuvenate... Precious Hugs Surrounding. Thank You For Sharing.

I’ve followed you for years Colette, and have taken your wisdom on board ever since. We don’t have a large garden, but in addition to growing food where we can, I’ve planted as many trees as will fit. We have poor soil but I hope ours becomes as fertile as yours over time. I live in Australia so the more trees to shade our homes and earth, the better. We have planted 2 apple trees, a black Tupelo, a mulberry, a golden larch, a copper beech, three silver birches, a Scot’s pine and a flowering ash. Thank you for your guidance and wisdom over all these years xx

How well this garden is cared for and what a beautiful household!

You Miss are Awesome and wonderful 👏 😀 thank you!

🌌💙🌀🦋🙏Kindred Spirit🌀💙🦋🙏🌌 Thank you for sharing your journey. I wish to visit one day, I’ll definitely work outside as much as I can. Living amongst the trees and wildlife, for restoration and uplifting of my spirit….for strength to carry on. Big hugs! Blessings to you.

I'm looking forward to see your new puppy friend!🐶

I wish I could afford to get a few acres of land to plant a forest and live off the land, unfortunately - my family do not want to do that, so I am stuck in the suburbs for now - however, due to me watching your channel, I have done a heap of planting in my garden - I now have 2 apple trees, a cherry tree, a peach tree, 3 lemon trees, banana trees, mandarin tree, pomegranate, avocado and heaps of berries (blueberries, raspberries, goji's) and guavas + flower beds and vegetables as well - I have created a haven for insects, birds and bees - so thank you Colette for the inspiration to get this all happening - it's my sanctuary!! I love your channel and your videos - you always make me smile and give me great ideas to boot!! Blessings to you xxx

I find that people who use the word "negative" when referring to the news of the day could turn that around and use "realistic". That's the word I like to use. Same with complaining. People say "oh, you're "complaining" again. I'm not "complaining", I'm expressing my "opinion". And, I have a right to express my opinion. People who think you're complaining just don't have an "opinion" in my experience, and too bad for them. You're entitled to it and you're wasting that entitlement. Live a little and express your opinion. It's all in what you can tolerate. So, Colette, for you to say the news is "negative", that is definitely your "opinion". I certainly don't see it as a complaint. It's your opinion.

Lovely video Colette. I know we all miss Jack, I loved the way he used to stand at the entrance to your drive bless him. I feel sure your next little companion is out there somewhere. Blessings to you. 🥰🇬🇧

Thank you dear Colette. Following you from British Columbia, Canada.

Lovely weather. A bit damp. Lots of moss. A good pair of boots and a jumper. And, all that fresh air. Have a wonderful year.

I know what a wonderful restorative feeling it is to get things done .To do all of the cutting back of over grown plants, mulching, tidying and refreshing the garden and your home. Thanks for sharing your progress and your thoughts on what your vision has been in creating the sanctuary that we all see. This process of journey with the land is very helpful for us all in our own realization of how to create the paradise of our dreams.

Hiya Colette, enjoyed a ,Bealtaine visit. Oh I do hope you find that wee girl. I’ve never mentioned Jack in your comments since his passing but I truly miss him. Southern Ontario Canada Thankyou 🐝🇨🇦

I could listen to you all day Colette . Blessings xxx

Thank you Colette, your videos give me great calm. Especially as I have just lost my beloved labrador Phoebe, my heart is broken. Thank you. Xxx

Oh I am so happy that you have decided to adopt a dog. I have so often wanted to say perhaps you ended a n4ew companion but I knew your grief for Jack was real and deep

J'ai hâte de voir votre jardin se réveiller au printemps ! I can't wait to see your garden waking up in the spring!

I found this video very fun… maybe I am boring😊. But it does resonate as you talk about and Like mindedness is rare. I love the word “ sacred”. Speaks to me of deeper things which is in my own nature too. And always grateful for the Ads free zone here. It would ruin my very organic mood. With much respect ❤

You inspired me to plant two fruit trees and several current bushes in my yard. It's not a big yard so I chose dwarf varieties. I also nurture seedlings which I gift to others.

beautiful ❤

I love how you narrated this video allowing us to hear the snipping sounds of you working, including hearing the joy of ever-increasing number of birds singing. It's nice to hear and see especially when it will be months before the snow melts here in Alaska; So far, it snowed at least 3 feet with more expected later today. I started doing crafts and enjoying reading my many books to pass the time indoors. We accept and adapt to what Mother Earth offers in the area we live in, so all is well.

Morning! Blessings to you today!

"Mother Earth will go on without us but we can't go on without her." Bealtaine Cottage brings so much Peace & Healing ... Lots of Love to you, & in memory of your Precious Jack Always!

I loved this video ! I love all of yours to be honest.. There is something truly special about you...The little animals and nature can sense it too. 💕

Thank you for your video what a nice way to start the day❤

My mother was a great woman at reframing things. I remember once complaining that I had so much to do and she said, wouldn't it be worse if you had nothing to do, or couldn't do anything.

Oh my, those birds!! Haven't heard such a concert for half a year so far here in the north.

I love all your video❤

Collette blessings to you.

Love your cottage and your garden. So peaceful and quiet.

Thank you so much Colette for sharing your freestyle with us. I love that. As far as cooking is concerned, I am freestyling as well. In general, it is about the colours of the food I put in my dishes. It is as if I was painting. Happy New Year to you Colette and many blessing to you too.

I was enchanted by you and Bealtaine Cottage years ago. Thank you for being you! Here’s to the fire of growth and kindred spirits🐇

Oh how Bealtaine Cottage has been a blessed inspiration to me. Thank you very much for always giving an insight to your work with the Earth. You, Colette, are a very aesthetically and energetically lovely person. It’s truly wonderful to watch how you blend in with the acreage; a part of the ecosystem, rather than distinct from it. When I think of a fairy tale fantasy world, I first think of your gardens. How mystifying! The wind chimes sound harmonious as usual! P.S. Whenever I’m feeling down emotionally, I always turn on your videos (old and new) to find grounded solace.

Thank you for this lovely and uplifting connection Colette 💕 Yes, your little new sweetheart is out there waiting for you in 2023, I just know it 😊 🐕💖

So sweet to see the mouse and bird in harmony. You are always busy :) I think you achieved your vision :)

I just wanted to say hello and mention the beautiful wind chime sounds x

Your lovely voice - so calm and the sounds of the birds is so relaxing, exactly what is needed to get away from the daily chaos of news cycles. The beautiful photos of your gardens and the wildlife is inspiring. Thank you for all you do!

You really are an inspiration, Collette. You're living the kind of life I aspire to. I recently saw a ramshackle cottage in the middle of the woods, and I immediately fell in love with it. It wasn't for sale anyway, and I don't have any money, but it looked like my perfect home. If only 🙏🙏🙏

Ah Colette blessings to you and your family and for 2023 a beautiful video thank you so much for sharing. I totally get the I just went out in to the garden.......... 3 hours later!! You have no idea how inspiring you have been as part of my journey in helping me reconnect the Celtic side of my direct lineage through the land xx

Colette... You have know idea how much I admire your philosophy..@. I think there are a lot of us who feel the same as I do... I consider you a friend in Ireland...great Comfort comes from watching and listening to you... So I THANK YOU .VERY MUCH FOR BEING YOU@ DON'T STOP LAUGHING 😂.. ❤️🤗🙏I can't wait to meet your new doggie,, it won't be long now she is out there,,, waiting 🐶💕

I am so grateful to have found your channel in the last year or so. There is a plethora of knowledge and wisdom you have recorded and shared here so freely. You are much appreciated and I respect you dearly.

Great words Colette and do pleased you’re thinking about getting another dog x

Thanks for soothing my soul 🕯️

This was such a great watch dear Colette..wondrous! Blessings and happiness xx

Dear Colette, by chance I came across you on youtube and you have educated me, enthralled me, inspired me, comforted me and made me laugh and smile through some heartbreaking events in my life. I eagerly escape into your precious home and land and am soothed by your calming voice and gentle nature. I have a small garden but thanks to you, I have planted 3 miniature apple trees, not for me to eat but for the insects and birds to feast on and my garden is a haven of hedges, bee friendly plants and habitat for all living things and I have several birdbaths and a mini wildlife pond as so many city birds have little access to water. Sorry for blathering on but I wanted you to know that you have inspired so many like me. Can't wait till you find your precious cailin beag (Irish for little girl for those wondering). Blessings to you.

That was beautiful thank you x