HOW THE GARDENER SAVED CHRISTMAS

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THE CHRISTMAS DIARIES: 9th day of ADVENT!!!
Why it's impossible to have a snug Christmas fire at the chateau without a very good gardener...
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It's that time of year again - CHRISTMAS AT THE CHATEAU has begun! Happy Advent!
Follow all of us as we get the chateau ready for a spectacular French Christmas.
Each day will be filled with decorating, cooking, gift buying, carol singing and discovering ancient Christmas traditions from around the world.

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4 окт 2024

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@stephaniewaters4931 2 года назад

I’m so scared that the valance is just going to WHOOSH up in flames!! Especially when Dan was standing there with a stick of FIRE right in front of it! 😳

@baylorsailor 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing! I hope it's safe hanging there. 😕

@MariaM-yn9tl 2 года назад

Tooo dangerous! 🤯

@Elise-bh4rg 2 года назад

My thinking exactly 😲

@douglastunnell6992 2 года назад

Exactly A Piece of Fabric over the fire?? NO common sense.

@gglydie4242 2 года назад

Same!!! Yikes!

@janetg1691 2 года назад

Please change the cloth flammable fireplace decor to non flammable metal, so you all live longer.

@lilkirsche 2 года назад

We are being spoilt with two Diaries today. THANK YOU! I really appreciate the work and love you put into these. ❤️

@barbaraboyce6269 2 года назад

So glad Stephanie found the battery operated candle lights for the tree. My sister and I sent those last year and they’re so pretty on the tree.

@peggyvick935 2 года назад

Where did you find them❓ I love those, but haven’t seen any in years. I have never ordered from Amazon. 😬 I hate the idea of Walmart & Amazon getting all business.

@NatiHerron 2 года назад

I am wondering the same. What is the brand/maker, I would love them for my tree.

@jdee2482 2 года назад

Sorry I accidentally pressed the finger down button when scrolling

@mariapetras5835 2 года назад

Yes indeed ! ✨They look o beautiful! Bravo

@barbaraboyce6269 2 года назад

@@peggyvick935 I bought them at Michaels several years ago after Christmas. We put them away because it was after Christmas and forgot about them for a couple of years. When we found them, we knew where they would be perfect at.

@42apprentice 2 года назад

Dan’s got some cracking corrugated iron that could reduce the gap! 😂

@nikishazechiel6848 2 года назад

And that would save the valence!!

@suehall3298 2 года назад

I agree. Love❤ Sue 🎄🎄🎄🇬🇧🎄🎄🎄

@grannyontheplane 2 года назад

my first thought too! second thought- the poor woman who sent the valance? her nerves are probably as frayed as Philips!

@nikishazechiel6848 2 года назад

@@grannyontheplane I completely agree!!!

@beefrench3554 2 года назад

Corrugated iron will be ugly but if it works

@deborrastrom8559 2 года назад

Dan, You have become such a joy & addition to the Chateau family. I remember when you first arrived you were so quiet & shy ..but funny whenever you had a moment to express yourself. Happy Holidays to you & family this holiday Season. Stephanie is a genius when picking people out for the Chateau because they always become part of a family..no matter their unique differences.

@piper6541 2 года назад

Thanks for Nati's character perception. She screens them first, I think, then, it is Stephanie's final decision 😊

@mariapetras5835 2 года назад

Yes now , but a lot have happened before beautiful Nati came along😉

@lisakilmer2667 2 года назад

Yes, true, but the way they tell it, they got Dan by word of mouth report that he could help out. So Providence plays a big role as well!

@marshawargo7238 2 года назад

U can tell a Big Difference in Dan at the beginning of his channel too! Annaliese did All the talking & would have to practically drag words out of him!

@Franceses98 2 года назад

Totally agree. Thanks Dan. Merry Christmas to you and your adorable family 💚🎄

@MAC-op5fc 2 года назад

I fully support Phillip's plan of keeping the extinguisher on hand.

@kristing9154 2 года назад

HAHAHA. Phillip with the extinguisher. Actually the valance above the fire place was freaking me out.Of course it is hard to tell on film just how close it is to the fire.

@christinevr7698 2 года назад

I had the same thought! Especially when Dan was pointing the flame thrower at the fireplace before he lit the wood- but from our perspective it looked like he was almost touching the toile valance. 😨

@karenbrunton6529 2 года назад

Yes! One spark and...shudder!

@beefrench3554 2 года назад

. If Stephanie’s home insurance adjuster Saw that Footage, she might have problems renewing her policy in the future. Good thing philip is thinking safety first with a fire extinguisher on hand

@JH-sp5my 2 года назад

If you feel the fabric valence is helping. Change it out for sheet metal, a sort of Hood. You can paint it with high temp spray paint for grilles. To take it up a notch, make the hood out of copper. And you could have it curved a bit in front, and even better, hammered copper. Oh and add rivets.

@claudiawoodman9431 2 года назад

I was so nervous seeing Dan holding that weed burner lit next to that toile de Jouy, but in the end he has done an amazing job as always 🤩

@marionchanson5479 2 года назад

Same here, I was about to faint!

@mariak9727 2 года назад

🥰 I guess that wasn’t his 1st rodeo! 😆

@sandraroe2070 2 года назад

Was anyone else holding their breath while the torch was near the fabric valance? High anxiety 😦!!

@annettesharrock1236 2 года назад

Dan the Man at the rescue again . Loved the food. Philip did make me laugh with the fire extinguisher, mind you I am thinking not so safe having the toile up there. Loved watching x

@billtodd999 2 года назад

I feel as if I know all of you. You are making yourselves and all of us so very happy. Thank you!

@richc1259 2 года назад

Be careful and don’t burn the place down by hanging fabric that close to the fire!!

@squirrelswithpearls 2 года назад

I love when Dan said "How did I get roped into this?"

@carolinebcollier 2 года назад

That fabric near the fire is triggering my anxiety. Glad y’all have everything under control!

@charliebrown5755 2 года назад

Dan is so smart to warm the flue before lighting the fire. Old trick

@michelebourke4340 2 года назад

yes...cold air falls, creates a down draught, that fireplace is built for a huge fire, big logs, enough heat necessary to create an up draught

@oanyc 2 года назад

So much more than gardener... He's more of a Groundskeeper or even Groundsmaster (funk)...

@coletteretif6316 2 года назад

The loaf was adorable with its candies and gingerbread men at the base.

@nt313 2 года назад

Love that Dan still has his sunglasses on his top at night

@waltercook4868 2 года назад

I'm no expert on starting fireplace fires but I watched a RU-vid video from a guy in Siberia demonstrating how to start a fireplace fire. Basically, you start a little tiny flame which serves to heat the air in the flue. The weight of cold air in the flue holds the smoke down. So, you warm it up. Once you get a good flow, build a bigger fire.

@stephjezo6470 2 года назад

Dad always taught me to heat up the air in the chimney before using it. It makes sure air will draw and also lets.you check for blockages.

@myhappynest6125 2 года назад

The best part was at the end. Singing Holy Night. Beautiful.

@lynnpetti3817 2 года назад

Family comes, they know. Friends come they know. Volunteers come , they know. Dan took a gardening job, he had no clue the impact on his life. Fun times.

@jfs59nj 2 года назад

The toile makes me nervous!!

@Eric-kf6dy 2 года назад

Methinks there is another romance afoot at Lalande.

@jmk1962 2 года назад

Methinks the same A&N

@cherylmason3340 2 года назад

Absolutely love the Intro the Chateau is totally charming and beatiful and is making me feel super Christmasy 🤶🎄🎅🕍⛄😇

@alaine57 2 года назад

I love your genuine personalities working together

@melissamohr8985 2 года назад

So excited that Chateau Diaries will hit 45 million views this Advent!!!!! Yay, congrats Stephanie et al!

@barbibutton9619 2 года назад

MILLION??? WHOA. THATS A LOT!!! 😊🌺🌸

@nikishazechiel6848 2 года назад

Best gardener ever!

@taitweigel64 2 года назад

Dan is running back and forth doing projects, cooking, and trouble shooting. What a man! Then there's Philip with the fire extinguisher, symbolic of his personality trait of observing and making intelligent observations, as well as caring for those around him. You, Stephanie, attract the nicest, and most talented group of employees, work away folks, friends, and family.

@karenbrindley7170 2 года назад

I would love to see Amaury should spend a day helping Dan in his studio.

@grannyontheplane 2 года назад

I have metal plaque in the garden shed- "Gardener- because freakin' miracle worker is not a proper job title". I think I should take it down and send to Dan!

@jasondubey8251 2 года назад

Dan saved the day again with that flame thrower!

@autodidactin 2 года назад

Another festive and warming Advent vlog. Dan comes through, as always. The carol at the end was heartwarming. Thank you!

@claudettemutch2906 2 года назад

Lovely people. So much happiness. Please do not use the cloth above your fireplace. It will eventually dry and become a fire hazard. Merry Christmas to all.

@Tracy_R 2 года назад

I was watching Maplerton they have similar problem They had a glass installed 3rd way down from the top. As soon as fire started they used the bellow to get the fire going to prevent to much smoke. .. looking good DAN!

@mariahoulihan9483 2 года назад

back in the 1950s and very early 60s, I recall my irish Granny had a big fireplace. Shehad a beautiful set of green velvet bellows, built into the side of the wall on one side of it. I wish those bellows were still int he family because they would look fantastic in this room in the Chateau. They were antique when I knew them.

@probstnatalie 2 года назад

Dan has so much fun with his toys. hahahahaha :)

@garnetj69 2 года назад

I am Canadian but I think the English have contributed a lot of great food to society, roast beef and yorkshire pudding. Fish and chips, puddings and cakes and desserts just a few of the things, I absolutely love. I can't wait to go to England so I can have fish and chips. Literally first meal planned. Dan ,Philip Stephanie and Amaury thank you for your continued presence such a pleasure as usual. I hope Amaury is better soon , honey , ginger , sage and cayenne boil it up add to water or take on spoon it will truly help. It was great to see Ian he is a good guy.

@lizbignell7813 2 года назад

That is the second sneering thing she has said about English food. Rather impolite.

@garnetj69 2 года назад

@@lizbignell7813 agreed. Merry Christmas to you.

@lizbignell7813 2 года назад

Garntj69, and to you.

@marilynmcpheron3231 2 года назад

The bouquet was not a feature of this diary, BUT it is magnificent...I thought it really lovely!

@TheChateauDiaries 2 года назад

Philip made it!

@jenniferrayhill2000 2 года назад

Lovely. Dan reminds me of a dear friend whose motto was necessity is the mother of invention! Well done!

@karenbrunton6529 2 года назад

Fabric in front of the fireplace? As in a combustible material??? Have you all lost your minds? I can't bear to continue watch, but I can't turn away.

@jimkrauscreative60 2 года назад

Once I got over my paranoia that you would burn down the chateau with your "fireplace valance" I could really enjoy the spirit of the Season. Good work, team La Lande!

@jenannetif 2 года назад

Dan the man in his van can do any plan.

@freesimorgh 2 года назад

Dan is officially the caretaker of the chateau while Steph is it's curator...

@junealyea6761 2 года назад

Good thing she has a couple of dependable men around the chateau - Dan and Amaury. Unfortunately, she lost Selmar. 😕

@freesimorgh 2 года назад

@@junealyea6761 oh Dan and Amery bromance is the best thing that has come out of lalande in a long time!

@junealyea6761 2 года назад

@@freesimorgh I totally agree!

@candicespencer2021 2 года назад

I think that is the prettiest tree ever!

@johnwilliamtuckey2796 2 года назад

Wonderful! So are Amoury and Natie together; it's been a few mouths I've been wondering? LOVE you guy's! ❤

@lrlasvegas6427 2 года назад

I have been wondering too... 💘🙉🙈🙊

@anna.l8829 2 года назад

Been thinking the same thing for a while...🤔

@susuontheblock 2 года назад

me too, me too! 🤗

@ibosquez5238 2 года назад

Stephanie has a phenomenal voice. Could listen all night.

@arabellacameron7620 2 года назад

Beautiful peaceful film. Clever Dan sorting the fireplace.

@wendy-moore 2 года назад

Sweet! I ordered a piece of thin, flat sheet metal for my Rumford fireplace, and it took care of the smoking issue. It came black already so it looked fine mounted on the fireplace. Thanks again for all the video work.

@MissCDM1979 2 года назад

Fabric and fire.. What a combination 😱😱😱😱

@anntaylor1811 2 года назад

I felt really well assured seeing Philip with the fire extinguisher at hand, must say that did worry me a little! It looks so cosy in the room with the beautiful tree and now the fire. the singing at the end brought tears to my eyes, I love the atmosphere you have created.

@rebeccasherwood5522 2 года назад

Gosh it looked a bit dangerous with that fire, glad Philip was ready for anything !!

@rosemariedeschenes7013 2 года назад

Dan the hero and all for a Twiglet🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Love the new table decoration (fire extinguisher)🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Great banana Christmas tree. The singing at the end was amazing 😻😍😘

@marthathomas1660 2 года назад

Absolutely delightful Stephanie🎄omg the cake cute! And Dan the Gardener now fire place expert lol The forage from your grounds looked great! My favorite song 🌟🎄🌟❤️

@sarahburton3110 2 года назад

Love DTG 😊

@andreadern4463 2 года назад

DTG/. DAN THE GARDENER

@kshudson4285 2 года назад

The song at the end... lovely. That tree wasn't too shabby either. The room is transformed. Love the reds and pinks together.

@beefrench3554 2 года назад

❤️ the singing

@theadultpantry7219 2 года назад

What's going on? Double Chateau treat?? Can't believe my luck!

@johne.coughlan6824 2 года назад

Two songs come into my head: "Come and light my fire," and "Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella."

@fabricofthesky1169 2 года назад

As always, Dan is here to save the day! 🙌🏻

@isabellejarvis7805 2 года назад

Brilliant idea to warm the flue

@fabricofthesky1169 2 года назад

@@isabellejarvis7805 definitely! A brilliant idea from a brilliant man 😉

@mariak9727 2 года назад

@@fabricofthesky1169 😍Thats why he’s Isabelle’s favorite😜 (💕💕I’m sure they miss each other!!💕💕)

@fabricofthesky1169 2 года назад

@@mariak9727 haha yes! 😄 and I’m certain they do!

@kirstenolsen6853 2 года назад

Nati and Amaury...I knew it:-D

@nattersar77 2 года назад

We had the same problem with our fireplace and the fireplace man said to do exactly what Dan did- warm up the flue gradually beforehand and it works like a charm! Happy it worked for you! That room is so cozy:)

@ntakovacj3644 2 года назад

Beautiful. And I think I want a thermomix!

@Theteresamaria 2 года назад

Yea!! Two Diaries in one day, I'm in heaven!! TY Stephanie!!🥰🏰🎄

@jonathantoole1 2 года назад

Dan and his big tool it's got a lot of power

@Fred317 2 года назад

I always warm my flue to help start the draft. Great 👍work Dan.

@corinnetippit9969 2 года назад

These Advent videos just get better.

@donnanancekivell9430 2 года назад

I love twig lets, remind me of my Dad who was British.....can’t find them in the stores anymore but I found them on Amazon........what the heck would you do without Dan...............Donna in Toronto

@deborrastrom8559 2 года назад

You Two are Such a delight to watch Stephanie. I have never seen you happier, than with Philip you both are a perfect Couple indeed. Happy Holidays to all this holiday Season & to all missing, whom we 💘.

@kerryannestevenson6099 2 года назад

Dan really is The Man!

@pariisabella5521 2 года назад

Beautiful Christmas carols to end the episode.😃

@douglastunnell6992 2 года назад

WHAT the HELL? A piece of Fabric Over the fire?? You do NOT think a Spark from the fire Will NOT catch the Fabric on fire and Burn you chateau down?? Hello?

@thickernell 2 года назад

LOL. Just as Dan was starting the fire with that fabric hanging down I thought, gee, they better have a fire extinguisher handy. And then Philip to the rescue. But it's a good excuse to conduct fire extinguisher training for everyone at Lalonde. Every staff and volunteer needs to know how to correctly operate every type of extinguisher at the chateau. I'd volunteer to conduct it myself, but I'm stuck in Chicago. ;)

@beefrench3554 2 года назад

In the meantime, one can watch the training videos available in RU-vid

@pennytemple-watts4083 2 года назад

I would be buying a bigger fire extinguisher and a fire blanket.

@WillowTreePottery 2 года назад

Lovely video. I fire kilns all the time and the recommendation to increase the updraft in akiln is to build a bagwall , any fire brick will do. Love the banana cake idea perfect. The valence freaks me out, can u get some fireproof fabric.

@pennytemple-watts4083 2 года назад

Pure wool, and coat it in fire retardant

@eileenlane787 2 года назад

Good man Dan . So handy . Thank God Philip is sensible . My nerves with that pelmet next to the fire

@JH-sp5my 2 года назад

To raise the big grate up, use a long iron bar. Put it under one side and lift the grate up adding fire brick under feet, go to other side and repeat. The long bar will be a lever and make it seem lighter.

@carolcarmichael2677 2 года назад

Hmmm. Is Amauri and Nati an item? Hmmm, been wondering for a while now.

@pats8219 2 года назад

Same here. He moves in, they sit next to each other at meals, Nati gets her own appt., now gone at same time. How wonderful would that be!

@debbiewaterworth2396 2 года назад

I’ve had my suspicions for a while! I do hope so! ❤️

@christinevr7698 2 года назад

I love them both… it would be so lovely if it is true. ❤️

@jmk1962 2 года назад

Would not be at all surprised. They would make a lovely couple.

@claudettep212 2 года назад

Same thoughts here.

@111SecondHandRose 2 года назад

I'm with Phillip on this, fabric over the fireplace opening? Ridiculously dangerous.

@mennoniteeh7889 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing Silent night! Beautiful song and Beautiful people!

@myownlittlehouse471 2 года назад

A metal screen of some sort, hanging there instead of the fabric, would serve the same purpose. It looks good!

@amyschneidhorst1384 2 года назад

My thought too

@locutorest 2 года назад

Findersmith, just another of Dan's talents!

@JulentesDing 2 года назад

your cake reminds me on the speaking hat of hogwarts 🦉

@TravelStephanie 2 года назад

That valance is terrifying especially next to the very expensive wallpaper!! Please replace with a piece of metal!!

@allankarenbayne9835 2 года назад

We were whaching the valance like a hawk hoping it woulding go up in smoke lol

@trinahayden747 2 года назад

So beautiful hearing the Christmas singing ..Brought tears to my eyes…Dan is the real superman…🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@endeavouringit 2 года назад

Cheers to Dan, I'm old so no need to worry, and I mean it innocently, but I love you so Dan, you are just so talented !!

@pattiearehart118 2 года назад

Dans the man with the plan! Great fire!

@sarahburton3110 2 года назад

The Christmas carols at the end was epic 💕

@ScottyMikeLBC 2 года назад

Dan’s THE Man!

@sharongruener6078 2 года назад

Wow, I am impressed with Dan the Gardener that is a beautiful fire. Magical room and table. Blessings.

@virginiabelt6753 2 года назад

Thank you for Silent Night and to the cracking good gardener! You are all gifts to us!

@FrugalOverFifty 2 года назад

Phillip's expression at 5:00 😆

@melodybecker2309 2 года назад

Daily Dan saved the Day Again!!! Cheers!

@kendallricker9633 2 года назад

You may want to have a copper piece commissioned for the fireplace to replace the valance. You could have your own coat of arms stamped onto / into it. Just a thought. Very charming Christmas room

@jerridavis6462 2 года назад

Enjoyed from Texas! Thanks Dan!

@CathyMiller0711 2 года назад

The toile valance looked pretty but it surely made me nervous! Maybe it wasn't as close to flame as it appeared? Glad Dan could come to the rescue once again. The food and drink looked very festive and the singing at the end was lovely.