Summer Garden Refresh: Vibrant Colors and Beautiful Cut Flowers | Cottage Garden Vlog 🪴
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2023
- Hey there! I'm excited to share this week's cottage garden vlog with you. I've been busy refreshing my containers and pots with vibrant Summer colours - think bright oranges and terracotta shades.
But that's not all - I also cleared out one of my raised beds to make room for gorgeous cut flowers. I planted Zinnias I grew from seed, along with some cosmos and dahlias. And, of course, I couldn't forget to cut back my daffodil foliage!
Tune in to see what else is growing in my garden.
Oh, and by the way, the native Irish wildflower seeds I used are from connectingtonature.ie - I can't wait to see how they grow!
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I swear, you wear some of the cutest jumpers. Just adorable.
She does! As I'm watching, curious if she makes any of them.❣️
Yes…where are these from?
The sound of the rain and the birds is magical. So peaceful and relaxing.
Garden is looking gorgeous. ♥
Aw, thank you, that my fave sound when I am stressed out, instant calm x
Good work on the vinyl vs mirrored glass, looks good. Garden is buzzing with life. Looking forward to hearing how the telly/tv appearance went....hope you had a great time and that your slot was not shortened!
Aw thanks Patricia, I forgot to update about the telly, but I did pin a link on last weeks Sunday garden video to watch it, I pinned it to the comment section x
@@DaintyDiaries Oh cool. Thanks!
The garden looks lush and lovely. Your overalls are always so cute.🩷
Thank you! 😊
We here in Michigan in the U.S. went a month with no rain. Then 3 days of downpours! I have several 30 gallon barrels that I filled with rain. Now another 2 weeks of no rain so it's coming in handy. More rain coming starting Friday for a few days and will be collecting it again. My flower and veg gardens are behind due to the never-ending winter we had, followed by a hungry groundhog, and now a hot, dry period. Oh well, the joys of gardening. I loved hearing the sounds of rain and birds in your video. The mirrors look lovely.
Mother Nature really knows how to keep us on her toes x
I quite like the mirrored vinyl. You get the flowers at the bottom in focus and then a borrowed view higher up. Adds dimension to the garden. 🌸😀
O Catherine. Your garden makes my heart sing. A beautiful person and a beautiful garden. I need a cup a tea. 💜
Aw thanks so much ♥️ definitely time for a cuppa!
Lovely looking garden. When I have soil delivered the company asks that I mark where I want it in my driveway with an 'X', works every time. I'll be working on my garden clean up over the next few days: my peonies are done blooming.
RAIN .. Can you send it my way? I collect water but it is already gone. We had 5 minutes of rain today (about 7 drops 😅). So the barrels are still very empty. My roses are blooming at the moment. Your front garden bed is so beautiful - I love it! And all those barrels - it will be amazing! Love from Germany 🤗
I so enjoyed your video. I love seeing all of your flowers, You are such a beautiful lady inside and out with such a sweet personality. And so talented in everything you do. I will keep watchin and you keep smilin.. Love from over the sea.🐞🦋🐝
We are suffering a mild drought here in Midwest USA. I have two rain barrels and they have been a God-send! I highly recommend catching the rainwater. Plants are happier with that water as well versus the tap…who knows what is in that water!!😅. Love your (and miss Karen’s) garden video’s 😊
Yes, they really do love the rain water! X
I’m in California and tap water contains chlorine and plants do better without it. Even if you water by filling up a watering can and let it sit for ten minutes the chlorine will evaporate so that’s better than directly spraying the plants. But absolutely rain is best. ❤
The mirror frames look great and it's better than worrying about broken glass. It gives the effect you wanted and it's safer. The reflections are nice and hopefully the rain won't ruin them. Well done! All that soil! Lol you got work to do!
Rain ☔️ blooms 🌸🌺 happy birdies 🐤🐦 n B’s 🐝🐝🐝 = Happy Place 😌🙏🙏🙏
Awww x
Aaaa loved this 🤍🫶🏼 I met a lady on a walk the other day and she took me back to her garden and gave me some of those orange flowers near to your sweet peas! How lovely I’ll have to get the planted 🧡
Aw that is so sweet, that is why I love garden people, they always give you some plants x
@@DaintyDiaries I know 🥹 I literally just met her on a walk and she invited me round! Her garden was beautiful 🤩
Aaaah the abundance and glory, your garden looks magical Catherine ✨️🌹🌻🌷🪻🌱✨️
Your not afraid to prune,good job.
Your yard is so beautiful. Peonies are my favourite
Your garden is so pretty. Love it. I love the mirrors they look so nice. 😊🇨🇦
Love the sound of the rain
me too xx
Your garden looks beautiful, from rainy west of Ireland 🇮🇪💙💚
Some rain today isn't it?
@@DaintyDiaries we have had amazing weather, but does always rain 💙
Your garden is beautiful! Seeing your nasturtiums reminded me of when one of my sons was about four. Our neighbor asked him what he ate for dinner. He replied, “Bones and flowers.”. I had to explain we ate spare ribs and salad with nasturtiums in it. It gave me a chuckle.
I love that you are willing to try planting things that might not be “perfect” for the season. It helps me to feel better about experimenting for my tiny garden!
Oh there is always room to experiment! There’s no set way to do things really 🥰 that’s what the best thing about it is
We had 22 days without any rain here in Michigan, US. It's terrible to have the heat and no rain. Your garden looks fabulous.
Peonies are my favorite!
I have learned that some glazed pots never dry out enough for the plants. I have some inside and I hardly ever give the plants any water. I love terracotta pots, even those with a glazed outer surface.
My dear Catherine your garden looks amazing.
Loved the rain, sounded wonderful. Loved the song as you pulled weeds.
You’ve inspired me to do more in my courtyard even though the sunlight is not a full 8 hrs, I’ve planted squash , tomatoes, bell pepper and burp-less cucumber in pots and on Plant dollies for easy movement. Tomatoes and one squash plant seems to be doing ok…lots of herbs, they do well …
I just watched a gardener said Sterling from the bottom in pots is better as watering from the top doesn’t get water to the roots… some I e put pot saucers on some of my plants.
Well great video as usual. I saved a honey bee today so it oils not get stepped on, plus I have a shallow plate that they can land on and get a drink. My water fountains are a haven for finches, doves, blue jays and a few others. Hummingbirds love them too.
Have a great weekend.❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your inspiration
Catherine what about taking the mirrors into your shed ? living in the northern climates I generally took all my decorative elements and covered all the furniture. Only way it kept it all in great shape for most things we owned for 25 years. Now in the desert and urban living in bad health I grow minimal things that work. I miss green flowers and acreage so thank you for sharing yours. I see your pile of lovely compost you are digging up 😘God bless
I really like the mirrors!
I do need to starting collecting rainwater too
Has to be done with this heat!
I have my first sign off Tomatoes growing. I am so excited. Things are finally starting to take off.
Aw yay! Love to see it x
Garden is beautiful. Love hearing the rain on your umbrella. Everything tidy. Pots are so pretty. Can't wait for your "barrel garden". Enjoy your week.
You too, have a great week ahead x
We haven’t had much rain in Michigan either. But the day we had a day trip to Holland, Mi, it rained all day while we were gone. I love the color in your garden. If I can figure out a way to send you a picture of my balcony garden I will. Keep gardening.
Wow! Im impressed with the "glass". See how long it lasts.good job for now.❤
Thank you! 😊
I had a small start of a Shasta Daisy last summer. It has exploded into a super full plant, buds on getting fuller but no ready to open! 🤩
Still catching up slowly but surely on every one of your videos....lol. You are so stinking cute. ❤❤❤
Aww thanks so much 🩷🩷
Beautiful garden. I always get some ideas and motivation 🥰🙏
I'm so glad! x
Similar weather situation here in Pennsylvania. We finally got a good rain this past Monday so at least the grass isn’t completely brown. Time to research rain barrels!
When you wash pots in sink use the water out of your bowl to water pots , washing up water want hurt them. ❤
I enjoy your garden videos so much. But I love your happy cheerful presence. And girl I can certainly relate to the poofy hair. Humidity is not my friend. But at my age, I just go with it. Peace
I kinda feel like a lioness with the frizz, or a garden goddess lol xxx
@@DaintyDiaries That's hysterical, I like them both. Gonna borrow.
Wow, that mirror vinyl is amazing. Great solution.. hey I like the mirrors with the wavy, reminds me of old glass.
Love watching you preparing for spring 🌼 here in South Africa we are in winter. I am busy mulching and preparing the ground for summer 🌞. You make me very excited for spring.
Eeek exciting stuff!!
Garden beautiful. You do a great job of it. I am in Northern Ireland and roses even more behind than yours. Its now the 23 June and my buds still haven't opened. The cold start to Spring didn't help and where I am it never stops raining. Keep up the good work.
Loved seeing your lovely garden 🥰
Thank you so much 😊
The mirrors look great! Thanks for sharing your lovely garden 🐞
Thank you! 😊
I kinda like the muted. Looks good.
The tweeting of the birds in the background brought an overall calm to my fraught day x
I do love a bit of bird song to relax, hope you feel better soon x
Love the overalls!
Always delightful to watch you work in the garden. Sorry the mirror didn’t work out. Still looks cool. I only plant a few daffodils that stay small because of the cleanup. I love the blooms but not the after part. My roses are all blooming. Hope yours do too.
Here in the south of the Netherlands we have now gone nearly 40 days without any rain. It is quite worrying. The garden still looks very good though! 💜🪻☂️
Oh no 😮 I hope you get some rain soon!! 🤞 thanks for stopping by 🩷
The frames are so lovely! And those zinnias look so strong 💪 well done! My sweet peas are doing great height/foiliage wise but no flowers to cut yet. I noticed Karen had already had some to cut, can't wait ❤
My second batch is only flowering this week, so yours are on the way too x
Delightful!
Hi we have 7 water tuts and we only live in a small bungalow 😂anyway we get lots of rain which helps a great deal to water our garden. We even have one on our shed.
As always a lovely friendly vlog…here in Gloucestershire we’ve had the same sort of weather scorching then a deluge… Mad weather x
I’m gloucester too! x
Doling out that huge amount of soil around your gardens, you are going to have some strong 💪 arms, Catherine! Enjoy yourself! Looking forward to seeing the wine barrels planted up. You have great vision for your gardens.
Re: rainwater…do you have downspouts into rain barrels to collect the rain that falls on the roof? We have a waist-high barrel at the front garden and one at the back. They collect an amazing amount of water.
Yes, my plan is to get some in the front as I have more space, and disguise them amongst the barrel planters x
The mirror is still pretty. Just call it your Monet Mirror.
Taking a break today from my garden, and it’s pouring rain with thunder and lightning as I watch this. My roses bloomed early then got bit by frost. Only one hasn’t recovered. Your garden is even lovely in the rain!💖
I do love the sound of pouring rain x glad your roses have recovered
Hello, Cathrine I love all your flowers. We are to get rain tonight and most of tomorrow so excited for it. Have a blessed day
Ha you have a new broom!
Love the faux mirrors! Garden is looking good.
Your garden is gorgeous!
You are so kind!
Great job 🌱🪴
Hi Catherine , always look forward to your videos, both gardening and craft ones( even tho I’m hopeless at crafts), you are so inspirational. I too was reading about watering your garden less. Apparently watering sparingly makes plants produce stronger roots, that will seek out water going deeper in the soil.
Aw nice, thanks for sharing, that's what I was trying to say but my brain wasn't working LOL, Iv definitely noticed this year, they are a bit more tolerant to less water x
Garden joy. 🌸🌺
Ty. Awesome n productive vid. 🌱
Happy Sunday’s when you do the gardening Catherine so lovely to hear the birds too goodluck with the barrels it’s so exciting growing things 🤩💜
Garden is BEAUTIFUL
So creative! Love it!
Thank you! 😊
everything looks lovely. thanks for sharing 👍🏼
But they still look great !
I feel your pain on the lack of rain. It's parched here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. and the grass crunches beneath my feet. I've been watering my potted flowers and flower beds like crazy to keep it all alive. I started filming an outdoor video 3 weeks ago, did some traveling and now, when I finish my video, it's going to look totally different out there.
Nice job on the mirror vinyl. Even if it's not ideal, it's a decent temporary fix.
That's for sharing your beautiful garden in the rain! 🌧️ 🌺 🌱
Funny how similar your weather is to here in Columbus Ohio. Makes it easy for me to apply your advice to my own garden.
You are really good at what you do.
Looks great. Your reflection of your sweet garden is evident and it works.
So cute 🎉
You're so good at keeping things trimmed up. Good job. Lorraine
Wow girl your garden is the closest to the garden of eden i will have in my life. Beautiful👌👌👌👌
I love the sound of rain and use a light thunderstorm Bluetooth as a sort of meditation thing to put me off to sleep at night... Its amazing how we are in the garden with our weather awareness, qnd kow our flowers and plants needs.. aways lovely.
Me too, LOVE the sound of he rain x
Love your plants from seeds, mine never do well . Thanks for sharing !
♥️ Enjoyed watching, beautiful garden x
Thank you! X
The reflection of the flowers looks good , yes it’s no mirrors but it’s safe 🤗. The sound in your garden is beautiful plus the rain It’s just what I have all night on UA-cam so I can sleep 🥰.
Excited to see the barrels filled they are gorgeous.
Watching this while the storm is coming, the sky is so dark 😳 .
Take care x
Storm is gonna break up this heat now 🤞🤍
Your garden is beautiful.❤
Thank you so much 😊
Mirror vinyl looks great if you ask me!
The mirrors look nice with work .
Everything is looking great, sure wish we could get rain here in Muchigan we are in a full on drought. Have a good week
Your garden is looking gorgeous 💕
Thank you so much Caroline x 😊
I like the mirrored vinyl as it gives a more wavy, antique mirror look. I’ve planted loads this year so I’ve been watering a lot. Most of the plants are Virginia natives so I hope next year they’ll tough it out if we continue to be dry. I’m considering a rain barrel, too. We’re likely be seeing more and more very dry years. Sad😢
Love watching your videos! Keep ‘em coming! ❤️
Hopefully your plants make it through! 🩷
good job on the mirror fix..so sorry your's got broken :( garden is looking amazing x
Thanks so much Lisa 😊
Your garden is looking good. I have all my Roses out at present, still lots of buds on them. It will be well worth the wait for yours. Planted out some more hardy Geraniums, they are great, yours are looking really nice and full. Just had big downpour as I am writing this, really needed.
Thanks for sharing your garden with us.
Cannot wait to see what you do with barrels and sleepers in front garden.
See you next week.😊
Your Crocs! The neon green in it is so cute. I’m so jealous that you have no mosquitoes 😂 Definitely allows for more gardening time.
I luv those Mirrors... just gorgeous on the wall. SWEET COTTAGE FEELING. I've old mirrors here & there on my back fence in my garden🌞🐞🦋
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That sounds fab Debbie 🩷 yeah they add some nice dimension to the garden! Thanks for stopping by xx
Your garden is just the loveliest! You have the greenest thumb! I remember what your garden started out as and now what it has become is just stunning! You can see all your hard work! Our summer here doesn't start until June 21st, Prince Williams Birthday! 🤣😂
That was a nice shower for Ur garden, love the sound of rain drops...hopefully we get some rain, the weather on my area has heated up quickly reaching 107°F so am staying indoors, and just come out after sunset 🌞😁 still keeping an eye on my plants n watering them as needed..😉
Ask and you shall receive looks like you got your rain the plants will be happy🌧️💐☔️
Yes, and got lots more rain this week too x
Catherine your cottage garden is fantastic! So love your channel!!!!
Awwwww, thank you so much!
We are very dry here in Wisconsin! The established plants are doing good so far.. but hopefully we will see rain soon. Hose water just isn't the same as rain water.
I hear ya, they adore the rain water x
How beautiful your Garden is🌺🪻
🌸🌷🌻🌼 Mother Nature heard
You….🌧️🌈💧
The vinyl looks good to me.
My hair frizzes in humidity also 🥵. You have created a lovely little slice of paradise with all that natural beauty 🐦🐝🌻🌷🪴
So nice of you, thank you xxx
Hello and such a pleasure to have found your channel I just love your garden the mirrors are just magic I’m going to feature some in my country home 😍👌I’ve watched some of your sewing videos I’m inspired with the hair curler scrunchies face cleaning pads and your knowledge in the garden a highlight when I venture into mine our weather is very wet occasionally sunny and cold here in New Zealand 😍I’m looking forward to catching up with your videos have a fabulous week 💖💖😍😍👌👌🌟🌟
Awww thanks so much Brenda 🥰🩷 that’s so sweet of you! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have fun with some sewing projects! ♥️
@@DaintyDiaries your channel is so inspiring I’m hooked my pleadure💖💖👌
The mirror final look’s vinyl and is safer. I love your garden, so peaceful. Have a lovely week Catherine 😊
Thanks so much Jo 😊
Beautiful Garden
So nice of you x