As a RN that has worked in a dialysis unit, our patients suffered from significant muscle cramps. A treatment is Tonic Water, which has natural quinine. Quinine is a medication we frequently use for muscle cramps(one of its many uses). If you can tolerate it, a can/glass of tonic water at bedtime should help.
I did not know this = I live with MS, and the spasms/Charlie horses I experience, are challenging. I think I will try the Tonic water too...thank you for sharing Wisdom...
The thing is with renal patients ,they can't drink a lot of liquid .if they take too much off at once you got a heart attack or stroke patient.kudos to you. I took care of my husband home dialysis for a year. Hat was a quite the experience that I wouldn't wish upon any one. We did decide that he would go to a dialysis center then. They said nothing about tonic water. !😂
Thanks for your encouraging progress. One thing I've learned from you and Jim Putnam is to never be afraid to move plants if they aren't fulfilling their part of your vision.
I’m so thankful that you mentioned pinching the clematis. I have never thought to do that. My plants have never produced very much. I have always been envious of people who have these enormous clematis “bushes“. I am going to try this, although I am scared. The fact that I do receive so few blooms makes me leery of pulling them off, but I am going to trust that it will produce more. Thank you for helping me to be a better gardener.
Last year, my husband and I visited Portland Oregon. In the neighborhood where we stayed someone had planted bushes on both sides of the sidewalk and cut a hole out of the center where the sidewalk was creating an arch. It was magical! I had never seen that done before. Very inspirational.
It would also be beautiful if you repeat the Chinese Snowball Viburnum instead of the Holly on the outside bit between the stone path and sidewalk.. just in love with those puff balls ❤
I love the idea of making an arch with the holly! I did that with a wisteria that covers my deck so I created an archway at the top of the stairs and I just love it, it is stunning when it blooms and the cascade down! Everything looks so beautiful and lush, I am in upstate New York an things are just starting to pop out of the ground, we are having a slow start to spring this year! It snowed a very heavy wet snow last week! I love your walk abouts I have learned so much from you Linda, thank you for being such an amazing teacher!
I would have a boxwood hedge down the side of the house along the wall to ensure no one tumbles over and that feeling of security. It would appear to level out the sloping ground visually when you walk along to the backyard. Also to provide a slight barrier between those seated on the bench sort of like how your hollies by the social patio provide screening.
I've had toes cramps at night forever!!!! Pickle juice always works for me thankfully. They are miserable. Calf cramps occasionally which require getting up. Your yard is incredible!!
Try electrolytes, hydrate and take a magnesium glycerinate before bed It works! Not the sugar electrolytes something like LMNT Cheers and happy sleeping
I’m in Vermont visiting my daughter to plan her wedding. We stopped at a local bookstore and they had your Garden Journal for sale. She loved it so I bought it for her. I then introduced her to your videos. It was quite a coincidence you talked about the journal on the first video she saw. I think you have a new fan
In the future years living at the cottage, will you plan on a walkway of flagstones that connect instead of your current walkway. It is lovely now but as we age, we all need to not trip and fall down the hill. So happy to see your completed back yard and it is so well done.
Thanks Stuart! " we are busy over here! "LOL. I did want to take in that snowball viburnum. Those Salvia are gorgeous. Can you put the name up? I couldn't catch it. I always though perrenial Salvia had a short bloom in Spring. I would love some that bloom all season.
Since you asked...some really great ideas on the east side. Its looking beautiful already this spring. What always seems to draw my attention is the collection of stones between the Oakland Hollys. I would consider changing the stones' color to match more closely the house brick and brick on the ground below it. A second idea would be to add a planter box to bridge that stone area, maybe like the beautiful window box you just installed in the backyard in front of the garage window, filled with lower growing items to counter the height of the Holly's. Lastly, you might consider adding some 3-4' foot flowering shrubs in front of the fence on the east side to give that side a completed look. Maybe a camera view from across the street onto your east side might be very helpful to get a fuller perspective of that side.
Everything is looking so lush. I have to say, I can’t wait for the foxglove blooms. Thank you for the pinching tip, it’s a great one. I’ve always been hesitant but wow, what a difference it makes. Again, thank you for sharing. 😊💙💜🩷
I love seeing how everything is shaping up at the beginning of your second year. I just ordered your garden journal. Can’t wait to browse through it and then put it to good use ❤
I am so glad someone sent you the Theraworks. I get those cramps in my legs and toes sometimes. I don't usee the Theraworks every night, just rub it on when the cramps wake me from my sleep. It works in less than 5 min. and i can go back to sleep. I love the red barberry, such a beautiful red.
That Chinese Viburnum is spectacular! I like your ideas for the east side of the house. The leaf size on your hydrangea is amazingly large. Can't wait to see it in bloom.
Good Morning, friend! I’m so excited… I just ordered your Garden Journal!!!🌸🌻🌺🌼🌷 I rent a flat but have a sweet little backyard that I’d like to make my own and it has great garden potential…. I know your lovely book will inspire and be a big help! Xoxo❤
What a difference a year makes! It has filling in so much already I can't believe it. I love your color palette in the front they are my colors. but in a previous video the tulips with the pillows, just wow! Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden, I look forward to each and everyone of them. Also appreciate you responding to the Salvia Mirage Deep Purple. 💜🟣💜
Before you, I had never thought to pinch my dusty Miller. I am going to do this every year now. I always thought of them as tall plants as well, but if I can get them to bush out that would be better for how I use them. The more I learn the braver I get. I think that because plants can be expensive we are scared to do anything that might kill them and cost us money in the long run, but I have learned that most plants benefit from being a little manhandled.😊
Linda, you are a fabulous teacher! Sharing these walks through the garden is really invaluable. My zone 9b garden is about as new as your’s, but I took it slow because I was doing it myself with my husband’s help. My Diamond Spire gardenia handled our 15 degree temperature just fine. Of all the plants I planted, only the Japanese Hibiscus hasn’t shown life. I may have lost it because it was only put in the garden in July 2023.
Oh my gosh the garden looks amazing ! I have to admit that THIS is the first time I can see your vision of autumns edge ! Which seems to be showing off in spring lol .
Isn't it amazing what rain seems to do for plants?! We're due for some this weekend here in Southern CA and I'm not complaining. Our weather (rain/wind/cold) has still delayed my plans for re-potting, etc. but it's going to be worth it.
Omg! I am learning so much watching how you have developed your garden from scratch. Thank you so much! Incredible how developed your garden looks in 1 year. Tell me how you feel about plumbago? Hyacinth vine? I love plumbago - it has done so well for me in dry west Texas in my some time neglected garden . I love the hyacinth vine but have not had as good luck - pretty sure it’s me!
Here's a drainage tip for you. Linda. I noticed that the pot that has the boxwood has a very small drainage hole. I give similar pots to my husband to drill a larger hole with a larger drill bit. If you're careful and go slowly, the pot won't crack. Also whenever a terracotta pot cracks., I keep it and smash it into shards. Then I put a layer of these shards in the bottom of the pot before I fill it with soil. Thus there's much better drainage. Hope this helps!
I love how you will create an arch using those 2 Holly plants............ now Linda, why not plant some climbing roses on the other side of that Bench?? to off set that Holly arch? That would be beautiful on that side, with Roses growing up that wall........
Thanks for identifying the Salvia greggii -- Mirage Deep Purple. Love it but a search tells me it's not hardy in my zone so I'll have to enjoy it in your garden! On the hunt for more salvias though to handle quick-draining sandy soil here. Enjoyed today's tour. My take-away: Up my pinching game...big time. Stretch my dollars and my plants -- in a good way.
Hi Linda and Stewart Your garden is way ahead of mine in 7 a New York. The trees do not have leaves yet. Some are flowering but even some magnolias have not opened their buds. Bulbs are up and flowering except tulips. Fritilaria is not blooming yet though. Hostas are breaking ground now and Salomon’s Seal. Lilacs are not flowering yet either but they should be out in the next week or so. We have some cold windy days here ahead. Your flower box is great for comfortable gardening. Nice work! 🥰🌸🌷🌞
Hi, Linda 😊. Question: Why do you use Eugenia topiaries that have to be overwintered in a greenhouse instead of using boxwoods that can stay in place? Just curious if there are benefits to Eugenia rather than boxwood. As always, I appreciate and enjoy your videos. God bless!
The fusia pink plant you wondered about at 36:16…reminds me of my Pink Profusion Salvia which I love. Wonder if it’s that. Curious if more experienced gardeners know if it’s that or if not, what. It is lovely.
Love the walk about! So many beautiful plantings!! Any helpful information on your Chinese Snowball would be greatly appreciated. I’m having one delivered soon. I would love to know the tulips you’re order for fall. Thanks so much 😊
I have been struggling with scale on my citrus and my bay for the last two years. It is a nightmare. I am going to look into Castile soap I bought some of the neem last week.
Hi from Annie the idea of the arch is good maybe two of them in that area, and hopefully you get some rails for those steps too like you have around the other steps back and front. It will also add to a visual appearance of making the area stand out more. Sad tulips mostly gone thought they last longer do you leave bulbs in ground?. Purple is a lovely shade for the spring garden.
BOXWOOD QUESTION: I planted 3 boxwood towers last fall. They each have about 4 inches of new growth, but it is flopping. A Google search indicates environmental stressor, so my guess is too much moisture from the winter rains and clay soil moisture retention. My question is, will the new growth straighten and form an upward shape, or should I trim the flopping growth off so the plant can try again? Thank you and I love the new garden. 😊. I can’t believe how much you have done in just one year!!!
Love that snowball viburnum!
Stewart you are so funny getting that virburnum in a many shots as you could 😊
As a RN that has worked in a dialysis unit, our patients suffered from significant muscle cramps. A treatment is Tonic Water, which has natural quinine. Quinine is a medication we frequently use for muscle cramps(one of its many uses). If you can tolerate it, a can/glass of tonic water at bedtime should help.
I did not know this = I live with MS, and the spasms/Charlie horses I experience, are challenging. I think I will try the Tonic water too...thank you for sharing Wisdom...
Does a gin and tonic count?
@@Bug1955 🤣🤣 I don't think so...but maybe
The thing is with renal patients ,they can't drink a lot of liquid .if they take too much off at once you got a heart attack or stroke patient.kudos to you. I took care of my husband home dialysis for a year. Hat was a quite the experience that I wouldn't wish upon any one. We did decide that he would go to a dialysis center then. They said nothing about tonic water. !😂
Thanks for your encouraging progress. One thing I've learned from you and Jim Putnam is to never be afraid to move plants if they aren't fulfilling their part of your vision.
I’m so thankful that you mentioned pinching the clematis. I have never thought to do that. My plants have never produced very much. I have always been envious of people who have these enormous clematis “bushes“. I am going to try this, although I am scared. The fact that I do receive so few blooms makes me leery of pulling them off, but I am going to trust that it will produce more. Thank you for helping me to be a better gardener.
Making an arch between the two Hollie’s will make the area feel very special.
Love that idea.😍
Last year, my husband and I visited Portland Oregon. In the neighborhood where we stayed someone had planted bushes on both sides of the sidewalk and cut a hole out of the center where the sidewalk was creating an arch. It was magical! I had never seen that done before. Very inspirational.
@@lisalundstrom1591 Sounds like it was beautiful!
Your garden is absolutely gorgeous, Thank you for hacks and tips Linda.
I just love Stuart's laugh😊
My yard is so much better because of you. LOVE YOUR YARD....
It would also be beautiful if you repeat the Chinese Snowball Viburnum instead of the Holly on the outside bit between the stone path and sidewalk.. just in love with those puff balls ❤
Agreed! -Stewart
I love the idea of making an arch with the holly! I did that with a wisteria that covers my deck so I created an archway at the top of the stairs and I just love it, it is stunning when it blooms and the cascade down! Everything looks so beautiful and lush, I am in upstate New York an things are just starting to pop out of the ground, we are having a slow start to spring this year! It snowed a very heavy wet snow last week! I love your walk abouts I have learned so much from you Linda, thank you for being such an amazing teacher!
I love the opening scene...
Linda standing in the garden with a knife 🔪!
Ooooh this is going to be a good time ❤😂❤
EVERY time you say, 'walk this way', I go straight to Mel Brooks', 'Young Frankenstein' and envision Stewart doing that. 😂
Moving your purple Sylvia,on either side of stairs in front,was an excellent idea!
I have learned so much from you! Thank you!
I would have a boxwood hedge down the side of the house along the wall to ensure no one tumbles over and that feeling of security. It would appear to level out the sloping ground visually when you walk along to the backyard. Also to provide a slight barrier between those seated on the bench sort of like how your hollies by the social patio provide screening.
Or a mixed planting to brake up that visually unappealing narrow strip of grass. A xeriscape of natives would be interesting.
Great suggestion of edging along the wall with a boxwood hedge! 🪴💚
Linda, you are a treasure. Thank you for what you have taught me and the joy you bring. ❤
How beautiful! Your neighborhood is lovely as well. TY.
😊 The knife is all I can focus on right now.
I am amazed at the fullness from the last walkabout to this one. Watching with great anticipation of this year's window box creation. I just LOVE it!!
Excellent tips with moving the plants around and all the pinching.
I've had toes cramps at night forever!!!! Pickle juice always works for me thankfully. They are miserable. Calf cramps occasionally which require getting up. Your yard is incredible!!
Pickle juice works for me too.
Definitely try the pickle juice. It works wonders!!
Try electrolytes, hydrate and take a magnesium glycerinate before bed It works! Not the sugar electrolytes something like LMNT Cheers and happy sleeping
Here in Madison MS… we received over 5” of rain and some hail yesterday. So thankful my gardens with all my beautiful blooms survived.
I’m in Madison too. It shredded my snowball viburnums and some roses. Pansies are ok.
I’m in Vermont visiting my daughter to plan her wedding. We stopped at a local bookstore and they had your Garden Journal for sale. She loved it so I bought it for her. I then introduced her to your videos. It was quite a coincidence you talked about the journal on the first video she saw. I think you have a new fan
“We’re busy over here “…😂 love it
In the future years living at the cottage, will you plan on a walkway of flagstones that connect instead of your current walkway. It is lovely now but as we age, we all need to not trip and fall down the hill. So happy to see your completed back yard and it is so well done.
I too thought of those as a tripping hazard .
That orange rocket Barberry is to die for!!! Love it so much 😊
Thanks Stuart! " we are busy over here! "LOL. I did want to take in that snowball viburnum.
Those Salvia are gorgeous. Can you put the name up? I couldn't catch it. I always though perrenial Salvia had a short bloom in Spring. I would love some that bloom all season.
East Friesland Salvia
Since you asked...some really great ideas on the east side. Its looking beautiful already this spring. What always seems to draw my attention is the collection of stones between the Oakland Hollys. I would consider changing the stones' color to match more closely the house brick and brick on the ground below it. A second idea would be to add a planter box to bridge that stone area, maybe like the beautiful window box you just installed in the backyard in front of the garage window, filled with lower growing items to counter the height of the Holly's. Lastly, you might consider adding some 3-4' foot flowering shrubs in front of the fence on the east side to give that side a completed look. Maybe a camera view from across the street onto your east side might be very helpful to get a fuller perspective of that side.
Everything is looking so lush. I have to say, I can’t wait for the foxglove blooms. Thank you for the pinching tip, it’s a great one. I’ve always been hesitant but wow, what a difference it makes. Again, thank you for sharing. 😊💙💜🩷
Old Gardeners,would always say,you pull 30 weeds a day,and you’ll never become over whelmed .
Never thought of that.
I love seeing how everything is shaping up at the beginning of your second year. I just ordered your garden journal. Can’t wait to browse through it and then put it to good use ❤
Linda, everything is filling out beautifully.
Love the color choices
I planted a snowball viburnum last year because of you both! It is growing well and looks so beautiful!
I am so glad someone sent you the Theraworks. I get those cramps in my legs and toes sometimes. I don't usee the Theraworks every night, just rub it on when the cramps wake me from my sleep. It works in less than 5 min. and i can go back to sleep.
I love the red barberry, such a beautiful red.
I sure can’t wait to see green leaves in my garden. I’m zone 5A. Right now I have hyacinth and daffodils in bloom and about 5 tulip blooms so far.
I like your plan!
Love the new scabiosa!! 💜
I would con my husband to switch those two Oakland Hollie’s places so the bigger one was in the street side 😅 … lol
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely yard it’s beautiful
My favorite color combo too, Stewart! 😊😊💜
Yes, please share your tulip order for next year. I was hoping you would mention the name of the tulips you purchased for the front yard. Thank you!
Love your vision for the arching hollies. Your gardens are truly spectacular!
That Chinese Viburnum is spectacular! I like your ideas for the east side of the house. The leaf size on your hydrangea is amazingly large. Can't wait to see it in bloom.
Your garden is so beautiful!!!
Tonic water with Quine is good for muscle cramps
Hi, Linda. Thank you for your video. ❤
Good Morning, friend! I’m so excited… I just ordered your Garden Journal!!!🌸🌻🌺🌼🌷
I rent a flat but have a sweet little backyard that I’d like to make my own and it has great garden potential…. I know your lovely book will inspire and be a big help! Xoxo❤
Even though the tulips are spent, your from yard is still so beautiful! 😍
What a difference a year makes! It has filling in so much already I can't believe it. I love your color palette in the front they are my colors. but in a previous video the tulips with the pillows, just wow! Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden, I look forward to each and everyone of them. Also appreciate you responding to the Salvia Mirage Deep Purple. 💜🟣💜
I alway have those muscle cramps & swear by that product! Glorious garden!!!
I just cannot get over how much everything has grown in one year. Here in western Alberta, that would be 8 years of growth. 🇨🇦🌷
Your garden is beautiful, Linda! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
This was such a joy to see as my garden is just starting to wake up. Love all your ideas. Everything is just beautiful.
Thank you for all the valuable information today, the garden is lovely.
Colleen on UA-cam Bealtaine Cottage did a similar arch over a path but she did it training Bay trees. Very pretty. Love the idea.
❤I absolutely adore Collete !!! 😊
Wow….you guys are so far ahead of us. Our daffodils are just in bloom…..tulips are just now start to open. ❤❤❤ your garden! So beautiful!
Before you, I had never thought to pinch my dusty Miller. I am going to do this every year now. I always thought of them as tall plants as well, but if I can get them to bush out that would be better for how I use them. The more I learn the braver I get. I think that because plants can be expensive we are scared to do anything that might kill them and cost us money in the long run, but I have learned that most plants benefit from being a little manhandled.😊
Linda, you are a fabulous teacher! Sharing these walks through the garden is really invaluable. My zone 9b garden is about as new as your’s, but I took it slow because I was doing it myself with my husband’s help. My Diamond Spire gardenia handled our 15 degree temperature just fine. Of all the plants I planted, only the Japanese Hibiscus hasn’t shown life. I may have lost it because it was only put in the garden in July 2023.
this was a fun episode!
Right must go out and pinch my clematis thankyou for the tip Linda I wouldn't have thought of it.
FABULOUS TOUR ❤
Omg!! Look at that snowball viburnum, Stewart!! Amazing! 😎🇨🇦
Indeed. -Stewart
Yes it's works great for leg cramps!!
Oh my gosh the garden looks amazing ! I have to admit that THIS is the first time I can see your vision of autumns edge ! Which seems to be showing off in spring lol .
Yes it makes perfect sense! Go for it
Isn't it amazing what rain seems to do for plants?! We're due for some this weekend here in Southern CA and I'm not complaining. Our weather (rain/wind/cold) has still delayed my plans for re-potting, etc. but it's going to be worth it.
Theraworks does work - every time. My sister told me about it. I don’t have to use it but she does and it works for here every time.
I love your pointer. One of the uses we can add to our hori hori knife.
Yay for the sale! Mother’s Day gifts! 🙌🏻
Great video! I love watching you fine tune your garden. Thanks for all the great tips 😊
Some excellent tips 😊
MY Costco in Houston has Eugenia 3 tier topiary $35 today!
Where here in Houston? Willowbrook by chance?
Regarding ?of the day, IMO yes. Plus it’ll give you a prune opportunity for holiday greens.
Beautifully done 💯🥰
Beautiful, just beautiful ❤❤❤
You’re about to hit 87 degrees coming up, wow! We have finally hit 7 Celsius (which is 44 Fahrenheit).
Yukon Canada, beside Alaska.
Omg! I am learning so much watching how you have developed your garden from scratch. Thank you so much! Incredible how developed your garden looks in 1 year. Tell me how you feel about plumbago? Hyacinth vine? I love plumbago - it has done so well for me in dry west Texas in my some time neglected garden . I love the hyacinth vine but have not had as good luck - pretty sure it’s me!
great video, thanks for sharing. you have a beautiful garden.
Theraworx also comes in a smaller 2.5 fl oz roll-on which is perfect for airplane travel size.
I love your salvias. I had some lovely purple ones last year, but sadly, our climate doesn't allow it to overwinter, so I'll have to start again.
Here's a drainage tip for you. Linda. I noticed that the pot that has the boxwood has a very small drainage hole. I give similar pots to my husband to drill a larger hole with a larger drill bit. If you're careful and go slowly, the pot won't crack. Also whenever a terracotta pot cracks., I keep it and smash it into shards. Then I put a layer of these shards in the bottom of the pot before I fill it with soil. Thus there's much better drainage. Hope this helps!
Loveliness .... ❤
Please show us how you deadhead salvia. Thank you and love your garden!
I love how you will create an arch using those 2 Holly plants............ now Linda, why not plant some climbing roses on the other side of that Bench?? to off set that Holly arch? That would be beautiful on that side, with Roses growing up that wall........
Thanks for identifying the Salvia greggii -- Mirage Deep Purple. Love it but a search tells me it's not hardy in my zone so I'll have to enjoy it in your garden! On the hunt for more salvias though to handle quick-draining sandy soil here. Enjoyed today's tour. My take-away: Up my pinching game...big time. Stretch my dollars and my plants -- in a good way.
Hi Linda and Stewart
Your garden is way ahead of mine in 7 a New York. The trees do not have leaves yet. Some are flowering but even some magnolias have not opened their buds. Bulbs are up and flowering except tulips. Fritilaria is not blooming yet though. Hostas are breaking ground now and Salomon’s Seal. Lilacs are not flowering yet either but they should be out in the next week or so. We have some cold windy days here ahead. Your flower box is great for comfortable gardening. Nice work! 🥰🌸🌷🌞
Hi, Linda 😊. Question: Why do you use Eugenia topiaries that have to be overwintered in a greenhouse instead of using boxwoods that can stay in place? Just curious if there are benefits to Eugenia rather than boxwood. As always, I appreciate and enjoy your videos. God bless!
Yes please share your front tulip order. Thank you.
The fusia pink plant you wondered about at 36:16…reminds me of my Pink Profusion Salvia which I love. Wonder if it’s that. Curious if more experienced gardeners know if it’s that or if not, what. It is lovely.
Love the walk about! So many beautiful plantings!! Any helpful information on your Chinese Snowball would be greatly appreciated. I’m having one delivered soon. I would love to know the tulips you’re order for fall. Thanks so much 😊
🌿💗 Chock full of goodness!!! Thank you Linda!!! 💗🌿
Linda, love your garden, how do you keep your boxwood balls in the front yard so green and healthy? How much and how often do you feed them?
I just place my order on Amazon. Love it
I have been struggling with scale on my citrus and my bay for the last two years. It is a nightmare. I am going to look into Castile soap I bought some of the neem last week.
Hi from Annie the idea of the arch is good maybe two of them in that area, and hopefully you get some rails for those steps too like you have around the other steps back and front. It will also add to a visual appearance of making the area stand out more. Sad tulips mostly gone thought they last longer do you leave bulbs in ground?. Purple is a lovely shade for the spring garden.
Great job gal going to get some herbs planted some sweet peas tomatoes some daffodils and tulips and hyacinths when they go on sale
Linda everything looks beautiful. I have barely started my gardening . It has been windy and cold in sSeattle. Pat❤
BOXWOOD QUESTION: I planted 3 boxwood towers last fall. They each have about 4 inches of new growth, but it is flopping. A Google search indicates environmental stressor, so my guess is too much moisture from the winter rains and clay soil moisture retention. My question is, will the new growth straighten and form an upward shape, or should I trim the flopping growth off so the plant can try again?
Thank you and I love the new garden. 😊. I can’t believe how much you have done in just one year!!!
3:33 I think I would be gorgeous if the pots were the same color as the fence ❤