You are an inspiration!!! I love your white garden and you are so thoughtful to share the exact names of the plants. It helps those of us who wish to seek them out and as you say, give them a whirl!
Thank you for your lovely comments. I’ll keep on plugging away, just might take me longer to finish than I first anticipated, then I’ll get to the end and more than likely want to change everything 😉
I am very happy to see your white garden getting more beautiful year by year. Every year I see you plant new varieties, looking forward to the fragrant flowers of your new varieties this year. Thank you for sharing!"
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful garden with us today. I always love a good garden tour. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie.
Hello and welcome from Northumberland UK. Thank you for watching and the lovely comments, very much appreciated. I see you too are a fellow UA-camr so I’ll be subscribing and following you too. Happy gardening 😊
I have just come across you by accident and it was so inspiring to see someone living in the same county and dealing with the same heavy, wet clay soil. I too have made a bog garden, though not as big as yours, and planted 100,s of English bluebells. It was good to see a garden video which is not weeks ahead of my garden.
Hello and welcome, gardening in Northumberland certainly has its challenges. From watching UA-cam videos myself our gardens here in the north of the UK are noticeably a good couple of weeks behind the south. Good luck with your garden and Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏😊
Thank you 😊. If you’re anything like me I spend too much time watching people garden on UA-cam these days than actually working in my own space. I just find it fascinating seeing gardens from around the world and how people design their space often using the same plants but in different combinations. So many ideas to borrow 😉
It’s going to be one of those years when the perennials are supersized because of all the rain and now warmish weather. Just a bit of sun now would be nice. Thanks for watching 😊
What a pleasure to see your beautiful garden in late spring, Sue - the white candelabra primroses are so pretty! If you still need ideas for plants to survive in the boggy part of the white garden, consider looking at rain garden plants which are used for their ability to withstand water as well as dry spells. Iris ensata might do well for you there. And the bog garden - that is quite an undertaking! We have heavy clay soil here too so you have my sincere sympathy for the hard work of digging and amending it. Always a pleasure to see what you are doing in the garden. BTW, I used your idea of old wire plant baskets to protect my tiarella from the rabbits - it worked beautifully and I had blooms this spring! Happy gardening 💚
Hello, yes still looking for ideas for the boggy areas in the white garden. The Japanese irises are definitely on the list to add to the bog garden but I’d not thought to add them to the white garden. Sometimes you just miss the obvious right in front of you, I’m going to see if I can source any although I’ve probably missed the boat for this year. I have added astrantia shaggy in the last few days as they have done ok in other boggy areas so hopefully they will survive. Pesky rabbits are devouring my carex grasses, they are all covered now with the trusty wire baskets until they are more substantial. Glad it’s worked for you too 😊
Hi Sue. Long time no see. Love your videos by the way. I was tipped off by Janice to look for them whilst seeing her at work this afternoon. Just to let you know we will be arranging a school reunion shortly. Hope to see you soon Stu x
Hello, yes it’s been a lifetime and some, too many years to admit to on this forum. I bet I’m probably the last person you expected to see on UA-cam. I’m sure I’ll hear about the reunion from one of the girls. Great to hear from you and thanks for watching the videos 😊
Hasn't it been nice to consecutive days of dry weather Sue? I can see that you've been like me making the most of it after the wettest Spring that I've ever known. Your white garden is looking really lovely.
It’s been so good to get outdoors again. It’s going to be one of those years when the plants are supersized in the garden because of all the rain and now warm weather, I better get on with staking everything. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
Hats off to you Sue! What an incredible amount of work and beauty you have accomplished so far. Just wondering if you had plans to plant any Yellow Flag Iris or Fleur de Lys Iris in the bog garden? A question about the David Phlox, do they get any powdery mildew with all your wet weather? See you in the next video!🇨🇦
Second attempt at a response, I should be better at this considering I spent a career in IT. Thanks for the words of encouragement, every comment I receive is kind and positive it does spur me on. I do intend to plant iris at some point but probably not the yellow flag as it can be a bit of a thug in wet conditions, too much rain here for that one. Reference Phlox David, I had to think back on this one, no never had any problems with powdery mildew, so far. I think that type of fungal disease is often prevalent when you have extremes in weather, very hot, then wet, then heat again, high humidity is not something we suffer from here although a bit more sunshine would be nice now and again 😉
@@thequarrygardener5578 As a rule we don’t have too much trouble with mildew on David Phlox, but you just described our summers quite accurately. Take care and watch the back with all that digging.
I love your garden! I'm in the US but have boggy areas and use Clethra or Sweetspire. Both have smaller cultivars with white flowers. Might they work to replace the hosta? I have Tiarella Sugar and Spice, too! I love it.
I have watched your videos for a while now and find them very informative and helpful. I have very similar boggy/flooding conditions with an area of my own garden and I look forward to seeing what you plant in your bog garden and how it turns out. Could I ask, would bamboo survive in heavy clay that doesn’t really dry out and tends to flood with heavy downpours? I’m pretty sure you have large bamboos in yours but thought I’d check before committing to buying some. Thank you for any advice you can give.
Hello and thanks for tuning in to watch the videos. With reference to your question regarding the bamboo, I have grown them successfully for many years in damp spots in the garden that flood occasionally but doesn’t hold on to the water for a long period of time. In the bog garden last year I planted two offshoots one straight into the clay that holds on to the water which never drains away and it’s struggling badly. The second one I mounded up quite a bit with extra soil and this was one is coping ok so far with new shoots merging. Ideally they don’t like to sit in constant water in soil that never drains & will eventually rot and die, nor do they like very dry conditions. I’m pushing the limits with both of mine in the bog garden, only time will tell if they adapt. Hope this helps 😊
Thank you for your reply, it’s very helpful. I suspected planting bamboo in the bog garden would be pushing it so I’ll rethink this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, boggy gardens are a real challenge with lots of disappointment but when something grows well it’s an amazing feeling! I look forward to watching your lovely garden develop further - the white garden is stunning. Happy gardening!
You are an inspiration!!! I love your white garden and you are so thoughtful to share the exact names of the plants. It helps those of us who wish to seek them out and as you say, give them a whirl!
What lovely comments, thank you, they are very much appreciated 🙏😊
I keep coming back to watch your progress because it’s just so beautiful! I’m also learning so much from you. Please keep it up.
Thank you for your lovely comments. I’ll keep on plugging away, just might take me longer to finish than I first anticipated, then I’ll get to the end and more than likely want to change everything 😉
Very pretty gardens and beds. So peaceful. Thank you!
Thank you for the lovely comments 😊
I am very happy to see your white garden getting more beautiful year by year. Every year I see you plant new varieties, looking forward to the fragrant flowers of your new varieties this year. Thank you for sharing!"
Thank you for watching and continued support 🙏😊
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful garden with us today. I always love a good garden tour. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie.
Hello and welcome from Northumberland UK. Thank you for watching and the lovely comments, very much appreciated. I see you too are a fellow UA-camr so I’ll be subscribing and following you too. Happy gardening 😊
I have just come across you by accident and it was so inspiring to see someone living in the same county and dealing with the same heavy, wet clay soil. I too have made a bog garden, though not as big as yours, and planted 100,s of English bluebells. It was good to see a garden video which is not weeks ahead of my garden.
Hello and welcome, gardening in Northumberland certainly has its challenges. From watching UA-cam videos myself our gardens here in the north of the UK are noticeably a good couple of weeks behind the south. Good luck with your garden and Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏😊
Thank you for the lovely video of your garden, it's beautiful!
Thank you for watching and the lovely comment 🙏😊
I can't believe I missed that you released a new video. The white garden is looking amazing. As is the bog garden. I really enjoyed the video.
Thank you 😊. If you’re anything like me I spend too much time watching people garden on UA-cam these days than actually working in my own space. I just find it fascinating seeing gardens from around the world and how people design their space often using the same plants but in different combinations. So many ideas to borrow 😉
@@thequarrygardener5578 You're right..so many great gardeners and great ideas...like your garden!
I v never seen white gadern 'but yours really made me to love white flowers'you really arranged them nicely ❤❤you are doing great sue
Thank you so much 😊
The weather has been so great for gardening! Yours is looking lovely.
It’s going to be one of those years when the perennials are supersized because of all the rain and now warmish weather. Just a bit of sun now would be nice. Thanks for watching 😊
@@thequarrygardener5578 It's suddenly turned cold here - I hope that summer isn't over already!
Your gardens are amazing and tranquil.
Thank you for watching and the lovely comment, it’s does spur me on to continue to develop the quarry as a garden 🙏😊
Your garden is so beautiful and tranquil, thanks for sharing .💐
Thanks for watching 🙏😊
What a pleasure to see your beautiful garden in late spring, Sue - the white candelabra primroses are so pretty! If you still need ideas for plants to survive in the boggy part of the white garden, consider looking at rain garden plants which are used for their ability to withstand water as well as dry spells. Iris ensata might do well for you there. And the bog garden - that is quite an undertaking! We have heavy clay soil here too so you have my sincere sympathy for the hard work of digging and amending it. Always a pleasure to see what you are doing in the garden. BTW, I used your idea of old wire plant baskets to protect my tiarella from the rabbits - it worked beautifully and I had blooms this spring! Happy gardening 💚
Hello, yes still looking for ideas for the boggy areas in the white garden. The Japanese irises are definitely on the list to add to the bog garden but I’d not thought to add them to the white garden. Sometimes you just miss the obvious right in front of you, I’m going to see if I can source any although I’ve probably missed the boat for this year. I have added astrantia shaggy in the last few days as they have done ok in other boggy areas so hopefully they will survive. Pesky rabbits are devouring my carex grasses, they are all covered now with the trusty wire baskets until they are more substantial. Glad it’s worked for you too 😊
Keep plugging away at it and I hope it gets more enjoyable!! Looks lovely so far.
Thank you for the encouragement, it’s mostly all good just every now and again you think to yourself this is tough 😊
Such a beautiful garden
Thank you for watching and the lovely comment, very much appreciated 😊
Hi Sue. Long time no see. Love your videos by the way. I was tipped off by Janice to look for them whilst seeing her at work this afternoon. Just to let you know we will be arranging a school reunion shortly. Hope to see you soon Stu x
Hello, yes it’s been a lifetime and some, too many years to admit to on this forum. I bet I’m probably the last person you expected to see on UA-cam. I’m sure I’ll hear about the reunion from one of the girls. Great to hear from you and thanks for watching the videos 😊
You have such a lovely gated thanks for sharing 😊
You have such a lovely garden😊
Thankyou for watching and the lovely comment 🙏😊
Hasn't it been nice to consecutive days of dry weather Sue? I can see that you've been like me making the most of it after the wettest Spring that I've ever known. Your white garden is looking really lovely.
It’s been so good to get outdoors again. It’s going to be one of those years when the plants are supersized in the garden because of all the rain and now warm weather, I better get on with staking everything. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
DONE already New friend here
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Hats off to you Sue! What an incredible amount of work and beauty you have accomplished so far. Just wondering if you had plans to plant any Yellow Flag Iris or Fleur de Lys Iris in the bog garden? A question about the David Phlox, do they get any powdery mildew with all your wet weather? See you in the next video!🇨🇦
Second attempt at a response, I should be better at this considering I spent a career in IT. Thanks for the words of encouragement, every comment I receive is kind and positive it does spur me on. I do intend to plant iris at some point but probably not the yellow flag as it can be a bit of a thug in wet conditions, too much rain here for that one. Reference Phlox David, I had to think back on this one, no never had any problems with powdery mildew, so far. I think that type of fungal disease is often prevalent when you have extremes in weather, very hot, then wet, then heat again, high humidity is not something we suffer from here although a bit more sunshine would be nice now and again 😉
@@thequarrygardener5578 As a rule we don’t have too much trouble with mildew on David Phlox, but you just described our summers quite accurately. Take care and watch the back with all that digging.
I love your garden! I'm in the US but have boggy areas and use Clethra or Sweetspire. Both have smaller cultivars with white flowers. Might they work to replace the hosta?
I have Tiarella Sugar and Spice, too! I love it.
I’m on the lookout for shrubs for the bog garden too so I’ll certainly check them out, thanks for the suggestions and for watching 🙏😊
I have watched your videos for a while now and find them very informative and helpful. I have very similar boggy/flooding conditions with an area of my own garden and I look forward to seeing what you plant in your bog garden and how it turns out. Could I ask, would bamboo survive in heavy clay that doesn’t really dry out and tends to flood with heavy downpours? I’m pretty sure you have large bamboos in yours but thought I’d check before committing to buying some. Thank you for any advice you can give.
Hello and thanks for tuning in to watch the videos. With reference to your question regarding the bamboo, I have grown them successfully for many years in damp spots in the garden that flood occasionally but doesn’t hold on to the water for a long period of time. In the bog garden last year I planted two offshoots one straight into the clay that holds on to the water which never drains away and it’s struggling badly. The second one I mounded up quite a bit with extra soil and this was one is coping ok so far with new shoots merging. Ideally they don’t like to sit in constant water in soil that never drains & will eventually rot and die, nor do they like very dry conditions. I’m pushing the limits with both of mine in the bog garden, only time will tell if they adapt. Hope this helps 😊
Thank you for your reply, it’s very helpful. I suspected planting bamboo in the bog garden would be pushing it so I’ll rethink this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, boggy gardens are a real challenge with lots of disappointment but when something grows well it’s an amazing feeling! I look forward to watching your lovely garden develop further - the white garden is stunning. Happy gardening!
This beautiful garden is really pleasing to the eye. You have done a great job. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for the lovely comments and for subscribing, very much appreciated 🙏😊