Hello Mary. I do so love english design. Once again, I am not familiar with Nina campbell however her designs are truly elegant and not overdone. I actually felt that many of the photos you showed of the various spaces she had created were rather feminine and airy somehow. Your book reviews are just so captivating. Thank you so much for sharing the outdoor spaces of your gorgeous home and gardens. Everything is most beautiful. The colors you have chosen for your flowers are vibrant and make me smile. Your roses are also so lovely and I hope you are able to enjoy them everyday. What a treat to hear the birds singing away and then to actually see an owl in your tree, well, that was the cherry on top of my Friday. I think owls are just magnificent. I wish you and David a very pleasant weekend! 🤗
I have the knockout roses!! I put them in large pots...they thrive!! You can totally neglect them and they still live well. Loved the owl!! Cat sleeping made me want to take a nap lol
HI Mary ~~what a blessing to be caretakers of your beautiful property may I come for a visit haha.. .. awe the Owl reminded me of my dear mom she collected owls in the 70s , and the kitty in cathouse how sweet !! the weather here is still to cold for putting flowers out, we do around Mother's Day . I have heard of Nina Campbell and seen other wonderful books. I hope you have a very nice week, see you next week ! Hugs Paula
This video was so relaxing & lovely Mary. Have always loved Nina Campbell and her book is beautiful. Then seeing your yard was the icing on the cake. I look forward to your videos on Fridays.
Dearest Mary, I live in Central Mississippi. Our summers are very hot and mostly extremely humid. Last year, the end of Summer into Autumn, we experienced an extreme drought. I must say, Knockouts are extremely friendly beauties to work with. You will not be disappointed. I have found as long as they get full sun, they blossom and thrive. Even through drought, they continue to surprise and thrill. One exception is that after they bloom, cut back a bit and they’ll revive with great enthusiasm! Enjoy, dear friend.
I had knock out roses in my garden on Long Island. Super easy to grow, no diseases and never sprayed. Just cut back to keep shape. As they got taller I underplanted. In zone 6, they bloomed through November. My husband's favorite!
Nina Campbell is the ONLY one who makes the prettiest and longest king comforter sets….I miss Steinmart where we bought all of our Nina Campbell gorgeous comforter sets…..she is the BEST….your birds and your garden are heavenly…..Thankyou for sharing with us…hugs carolyn from Columbus GA
Enchanting garden Mary! I enjoy the personal portion of your videos as much as the book reviews. The magenta flowers everywhere are stunning. You have good eyes to have spotted the owl. And I love your kitty relaxing in a hidden space❤
Mary, Mary, Mary! I feel like I'm your neighbor seeing these amazing snippets of your glorious garden & pool area but the glimpses of the owl & Roscoe stole my heart. I could go on & on but I've got to run. Thank you again for making our Friday with another fantastic post!
Enjoyed your book review and garden tour. What fun! In shady areas, I use Dragon Wing begonias along with impatiens. Early Spring is my favorite time of year. Best wishes to you and yours...
I look forward each week to your book reviews, but I actually enjoy the end of your videos the most when you share your home, garden, and decor ideas. We have 12 dogwood trees on our property that Im concerned about. I hope they survive! Blessings from a fellow North Carolinian.
Look forward to your videos every Friday Mary, and today's was no exception! I particularly loved the birds and other "wildlife" in your beautiful yard.❤
Hi Mary! Nina Campbell’s book Designing Secrets was the first interior design book I ever purchased and that was in the early 2000s when I was taking ID classes. She remains one of my favorites today. Her rooms are always classic, tastefully beautiful, and comfortable. I was fortunate to hear her speak at the Antiques and Garden Show in Nashville several years ago, and that was such a treat! She’s witty and wry, and so knowledgeable! Your review of her latest book was delightful, and your garden equally so. The owl touches my heart deeply and I find myself envious and wanting my own owl! 😜 Your Knockout Roses are beautiful and I hope they do well for you. Be on the lookout for rose rosette disease, which seems to have begun with Knockouts, despite them being bred to be disease resistant. Over planting the variety and lack of plant diversity seems to be some of the reasons it’s spreading. The town over from ours has over planted them to the point that the disease is rampant. My neighbor had rose rosette on her Knockouts and the disease spread and destroyed all of my antique roses. There’s nothing to do but to remove them and dispose of them. It’s sad; they’re incredibly beautiful when healthy and it’s such a shame there’s no treatment. Our rain has finally stopped long enough so I can get out and do some gardening myself. I have to go slowly; I’m recovering from an accident and my husband can’t help as much as usual as he tore his meniscus last week! This is not optimal, as this is the time of year when I really come alive. Have a lovely week!
I enjoyed reading your comments and thanks for sharing. I’ll keep a lookout for any potential disease on the roses. I hope your husband’s injury gets better quickly. I like to pretend I do all the gardening, but I really couldn’t do it without my husbands help! 😃
What a wonderful video Mary. I was terribly busy this weekend, so much so I didn’t have time to sit, relax and watch your video properly. So here I am, Monday morning, coffee cup in hand. Your garden (as we would say in England) is an absolutely idyllic spot. It’s ‘Decorated’ as you would your living room, with perfectly placed bushes, trees and plants. Attaining this heavenly spot is no mean feat and requires hours of back breaking labor. However, with perseverance you have achieved it and to the victor go the spoils. Bravo Mary 💕👏💕👏💕
Like the comment,”Nina Campbell her style is not for a home to look decorated and doesn’t follow decorating styles.” Perfect. Some of the new build homes look so sterile and empty and have no personality. Knock out roses are easy to grow, disease resistant and you don’t need to fuss with them. Hopefully, this will give you courage to grow floribunda roses. If you ever travel to Southern California, please visit The Huntington Gardens because they have a spectacular rose garden with a numerous variety of roses. And, they just remodeled their tea room which is a must for those living out of the area. . You just need a reservation because very popular. Thank you Mary for another great video.❤
Nina Campbell's rooms show how excess can lead to delight, but I was more than delighted, viewing your lovely garden 💐 areas. I can well understand why they were chosen for a home & garden tour. What a charming cabana Roscoe 🐈 has! See you next week. 😊
Thanx Mary for posting. I always enjoy your video’s.🥰 I guess its hard work for making them. All such a nice pictures from the books and lovely shots from your garden. It makes me so happy. Its cold in The Netherlands and it rains a lot. Seeing this video gives me joy in my heart. ❤️🔥
What a lovely garden you have! I’m always envious of those who are able to have beautiful plants and flowers. I have no such ability. As a matter of fact, with the drought last summer here in Mississippi, we, with our neighbors and many in the community lost scrubs, trees of all sizes and ages, lawns, and flowering plants. A very sad state of affairs. I always enjoy your videos, perusing the beautiful design books and the personal touches you add. Sending love and hugs to you from Gloria 💓💕
Thank you, Gloria, for the thoughtful comment. I’m so sorry to hear that the drought was that severe. It has been several years ago (2007-2008) but when I lived in Raleigh our yard suffered the same fate. It was only the very mature plants that made it. Thanks for watching and hugs in return!
Mary, take a deep breath, grab your smallest snips and deadhead, deadhead and deadhead some more! You will LOVE the results with your new Knockouts! My favorite morning ritual is enjoying my 1st cups of coffee while snipping and pinching my “outdoor children”. This is ALWAYS in pjs/loungewear and usually just enough daylight as to not snip a vital “body part”! As always, love from the STEAMY MS Gulf Coast 🏝💚
Okay- guess what I did this morning...and yes, in my PJs. I'm serious, and I thought of you. It took me all of 10 minutes and they actually look better. I will keep it up! Thanks for the advice- see you next week.
I believe my first decorating book was by Nina Campbell. I loved her upholstered walls and her solutions to awkward, problem spaces. Such a good choice on the roses. Tried and true. The variety of pinks in your garden are really striking with the black and white fabrics. Giving me inspiration this spring! All of the little creatures have found a wonderful habitat on your property, especially the kitty having its private snooze. Thank you, Mary!🌺
Mary, how I look forward to your reviews and lovely videos every week. It came at the perfect time. It was a long day for me and I so needed the calm beauty that you share . Thank you .
Greetings Mary! As a person who loves fabric and color I loved this review! I really never heard of Nina Campbell. It's this time of year I miss most about leaving New Jersey. Watching you walk through your beautiful garden makes me regret selling my beautiful colonial home 20 years ago. I too had beautiful Azaleas, Dog Wood trees and Rhododendrons. I now live in sunny Florida, however; I miss the charm of my NJ. I had shrub roses and although they say you do not have to dead head......I didn't like the way the bushes looked after the roses would bloom so I did dead head to keep the shrub looking neat. Luckily, I only had three bushes!!. However, they are a pretty addition to the garden. Have a wonderful week, say hi to Dan and I will see you in the next one.! Hugs! :) That little Roscoe.......lol
Thanks for watching and always commenting Linda. I would miss my garden, but I can see a time in the future that it may become overwhelming. My daughter is moving to Florida this fall (Celebration). So I'll be in your beautiful state more often! Thanks for the rose care information. I did deadhead my roses. They do look neat that way!
Loved the book review this week, it's funny I was just reading about her and her collaboration with John Fowler. Enjoyed a tour of your garden, I do so love late spring and early summer gardening and all my perennials popping back up. I planted knock out roses when I first moved into our new house 17 years ago. Some are still going strong, never had any problems with them, can get a bit leggy sometimes but keep them under control by occasional clipping back. I cut them back to 1/3 their size in January/February time before the new growth. Bloom all summer. Take care until next week, looking forward to the Country living, something different.
Nina always speaks very highly about John Fowler, on a professional and a personal level. Thanks for the information on the roses. Next weeks book is a good one, and a new release. Nora Murphy worked for Ralph Lauren and many of her designs have a Lauren element to them. Have a great weekend.
Wow - what book?? Your yard and wildlife stole the show! Really beautiful, Mary. You will love Double Knock-Out roses. I have had them for over 15 years. The only issue I have had are Japanese Beetles (and some rabbits over the winter - so much for thorns). I am not such a fan of the single knock-outs but they do have a pretty yellow variety. There is a line of OSO Easy roses that also are as they are called - oh so easy. These are not our mother's roses with all the labor. I did add Proven Winner's At Last easy care shrub roses to my parterre as it is an easy care with fragrance and a beautiful salmon/peach color. Pretty with the boxwood border. Enjoy them and I bet you may be adding more! Thanks again for the beautiful tour! I'm in the northern suburbs of Chicago so we are not as far along as you - but it's coming!! ☀🌞🌹🌷🪻🌻😎
I appreciate the information. Thank you for that. I'll keep my eyes open for the OSO Easy variety and as far as the weather goes- you'll be in short sleeves soon! Yesterday it was 87 degrees here, but our pool temp was 60 (which is still very chilly) I was either hot or cold!
Another wonderful book,I really need to work on my bookcases and edit,I say when it gets to hot to work out this summer I will tackle them They are pitiful🤦🏻♀️ Your garden is gorgeous,I wish I had more shade ,Kockout Roses are easier than any roses ,I use to have 25 as a hedge but took them out a few years ago but had put them right after they came on the in the early 90’s .i had seen them at Checkwood in Nashville as a hedge,the gardener there told me they prune them with a chain saw that you could not hurt them . The Jackson Perkin rep told me for my area to prune them on Valentines Day ,I always did ,I at first took off about one third,later about a half . I did remove spent bloom,it kept more blooms coming. That’s just me 🤣 I feed my roses once a month as soon as the leaves appeared in spring with Bayer liquid fertilizer and disease control,just mix in a watering can ,it works great. Be faithful about it . The cons are …..not a good cut flowers and no smell . But gorgeous in the landscape.I miss mine but after over 25 years they become woody. You will enjoy them 🌹🌿🍃
I so appreciate all the information on the roses. I think I will dead head them. It almost seems counterintuitive not to. Did you enjoy Cheekwood? I have often thought about going, but never have.
It’s exciting to know that Nina Campbell‘s birthday is May 9 when mine is May 6. That makes us both the sign of taurus. I too have a passion for deep rich colors particularly gemstone colors. I wanted to ask if your impatience were New Guinea impatience. I used to work at lowe’s in the nursery. I can still identify plants and various places that I go just because of that knowledge of working in affiliating myself with hundreds if not thousands of plants from the garden center. Anyway one of the items that were a big seller were the roses you speak of In this video. They were a big seller especially to new home landscaping companies because they added instant color and you never really had to take care of them. they took care of themselves. And they bloom all summer long. So I’m saying your choice was a good one where the roses are concerned. The magenta color of the impatience is also absolutely outstanding.
Thank you for sharing your garden with us... when you were going toward the changing tent, I thought your husband was going to jump out 😄. We had a mimosa tree when I wad young... the flowers are so pretty! Have a great weekend 💐
The Knockout Rose is hardy and tough. Here on Long Island , the summers can brutal and humid. The Knockout can put up with the mold and white spots. And they bloom-- although, not with the same vigor-- in the Fall.
Mary, I love your book reviews . In fact, I have quite a few of them. But, I must say I usually skip through the reviews to your personal comments on your own life. I love your style and your personality. Thank you for sharing. P S I do usually go back and watch the reviews!!!
I found the book review pages to be pretty ornate and not my style but still pretty splashed through this book. Now Mary, how did you know your smart kitty was behind the curtain? It was so precious to see him there. The wild life was nice along with all the color and beauty in your garden. A nice place to relax after a long day. No luck with roses so no help there but I do love them. Maybe have a few minutes on book reviews and lots of minutes on Mary and her lovely home and gardens. Next week Mary ~ 💕💕🧡🧡
You are very kind to say that. Maybe Daniel and I will do something outside very soon. I can tell he is getting "ready for his closeup...Mr. DeMille" 😄
Hi Mary, Always enjoy your videos and love your home. I’m currently in the process of selling a 1795 Georgian colonial home in Suffield CT and have learned a lot about decorating it from your videos.It’s killing me to sell it but the rainy, chilly climate here isn’t a good fit for us in our retirement years. However, we’re thinking of moving to SC. Could you share in what part of the state you’re located? Thanks and keep up the excellent work.
I can understand how difficult it must be to sell your property. I bet it's beautiful. I am in the southeastern part of NC (Wilmington). We are close to SC and visit there often. Pawley's Island, Litchfield Beach, and Charleston or Mt. Pleasant, SC are nice places to retire.
I found these at Hobby Lobby 2 years ago. They are metal “storage containers” and I drilled 2 small holes in the bottom for water drainage. Michael’s or Pottery Barn may have something like this also.
Don't rinse roses over the top. Don't rinse leaves. Give enough fertilizer to make them bloom whole season. Why do you have no roses I am wondering? You and your house are so romantic and beautiful. Thought you must have a rose garden? I have a very small garden, but about forty rose bushes 🤣🤣🤣 And your cat is a beauty. 🌹
I honestly LOVE gardens, but I don't have a green thumb. There are about 15-20 plants that have thrived under my care. So I find myself going back to them year after year. I bought these roses as an experiment. So far so good (I've had them 3 weeks) 😁 My neighbor has a rose garden that I am able to enjoy. What kind of rose bushes do you have? Forty...that's no small garden. My cat says "thank you".
@@thetartantopiaryThank you for answering. My garden is small, very small. Sometimes my plants won't grow too, believe me. So many things are important. Light, earth, fertilizer, climate. I have some old roses like Jaques Cartier and Rose de Resht, Louise Odier, English rose Gertrude Jekyll, Guirlande d'Amour on a bow and so on. A very good book for roses is The Rose Bible by Rayford Clayton Reddel. It was very interesting and inspiering for me. (Chronicle books San Francisco) Regrettably I don't know your climate, I have no idea. I am in south of Germany near Swiss and French frontier. I love how you present the books, so great. I am a book lover (a bit obsessed) And I love table books. And interor design too. Wish you a happy weekend and thank you very much for presenting beautiful books so kind.
Nina considers herself English, as she was born in England. This is something she mentions in her book and in many printed interviews. I’m just going by this information.
💁 ~Super cute wreath project!!
~I love it! 🌱
Lovely video of your garden. Thanks for sharing ❣️
Hello Mary. I do so love english design. Once again, I am not familiar with Nina campbell however her designs are truly elegant and not overdone. I actually felt that many of the photos you showed of the various spaces she had created were rather feminine and airy somehow. Your book reviews are just so captivating.
Thank you so much for sharing the outdoor spaces of your gorgeous home and gardens. Everything is most beautiful. The colors you have chosen for your flowers are vibrant and make me smile. Your roses are also so lovely and I hope you are able to enjoy them everyday. What a treat to hear the birds singing away and then to actually see an owl in your tree, well, that was the cherry on top of my Friday. I think owls are just magnificent. I wish you and David a very pleasant weekend! 🤗
You are very thoughtful in your comments and I thank you. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and week ahead! Thanks for watching.
I have the knockout roses!! I put them in large pots...they thrive!! You can totally neglect them and they still live well. Loved the owl!! Cat sleeping made me want to take a nap lol
HI Mary ~~what a blessing to be caretakers of your beautiful property may I come for a visit haha.. .. awe the Owl reminded me of my dear mom she collected owls in the 70s , and the kitty in cathouse how sweet !! the weather here is still to cold for putting flowers out, we do around Mother's Day . I have heard of Nina Campbell and seen other wonderful books. I hope you have a very nice week, see you next week ! Hugs Paula
This video was so relaxing & lovely Mary. Have always loved Nina Campbell and her book is beautiful. Then seeing your yard was the icing on the cake. I look forward to your videos on Fridays.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy the videos. I really appreciate your comment!
Mary I enjoy your videos so much as I am semi invalid and sit in my chair a lot your voice is so sweet and soothing. you make my day more enjoyable.
Dearest Mary, I live in Central Mississippi. Our summers are very hot and mostly extremely humid. Last year, the end of Summer into Autumn, we experienced an extreme drought. I must say, Knockouts are extremely friendly beauties to work with. You will not be disappointed. I have found as long as they get full sun, they blossom and thrive. Even through drought, they continue to surprise and thrill. One exception is that after they bloom, cut back a bit and they’ll revive with great enthusiasm! Enjoy, dear friend.
Mary, You will love the roses and your PINK gardens and pool are ready for Spring and Summer. I loved seeing Roscoe sleeping in “his tent!”
I actually felt guilty for waking him up!
I always Love seeing your kitty in the intro
I just purchased a Nina Campbell's Decorating Spaces from 2000 for .25 at the Salvation Army!
Don't you love finding those nuggets of gold? Good for you!
Beautiful and relaxing thank you
I had knock out roses in my garden on Long Island. Super easy to grow, no diseases and never sprayed. Just cut back to keep shape. As they got taller I underplanted. In zone 6, they bloomed through November. My husband's favorite!
Nina Campbell is the ONLY one who makes the prettiest and longest king comforter sets….I miss Steinmart where we bought all of our Nina Campbell gorgeous comforter sets…..she is the BEST….your birds and your garden are heavenly…..Thankyou for sharing with us…hugs carolyn from Columbus GA
The first sheet set I purchased after I got married was Nina Campbell. Thanks for watching and always commenting! I hope you have a great week.
Enchanting garden Mary! I enjoy the personal portion of your videos as much as the book reviews. The magenta flowers everywhere are stunning. You have good eyes to have spotted the owl. And I love your kitty relaxing in a hidden space❤
Thank you for the kind words. I didn't see the owl at first. I heard him, and had to look carefully before spotting him.
@@thetartantopiary Loved the topiary too. Did you create those yourself?
Mary, Mary, Mary! I feel like I'm your neighbor seeing these amazing snippets of your glorious garden & pool area but the glimpses of the owl & Roscoe stole my heart. I could go on & on but I've got to run. Thank you again for making our Friday with another fantastic post!
Thanks for spending part of your Friday with me. I must say, I did enjoy the owl and Roscoe also. Have a great weekend!
Enjoyed your book review and garden tour. What fun! In shady areas, I use Dragon Wing begonias along with impatiens. Early Spring is my favorite time of year. Best wishes to you and yours...
I look forward each week to your book reviews, but I actually enjoy the end of your videos the most when you share your home, garden, and decor ideas. We have 12 dogwood trees on our property that Im concerned about. I hope they survive! Blessings from a fellow North Carolinian.
Thank you, I appreciate your comment! Wow, 12 dogwoods, I'm a little jealous. I hope they survive also!
Look forward to your videos every Friday Mary, and today's was no exception! I particularly loved the birds and other "wildlife" in your beautiful yard.❤
Those wild cats are pretty dangerous, but I had lots of treats to divert any potential attack!
Hi Mary! Nina Campbell’s book Designing Secrets was the first interior design book I ever purchased and that was in the early 2000s when I was taking ID classes. She remains one of my favorites today. Her rooms are always classic, tastefully beautiful, and comfortable. I was fortunate to hear her speak at the Antiques and Garden Show in Nashville several years ago, and that was such a treat! She’s witty and wry, and so knowledgeable! Your review of her latest book was delightful, and your garden equally so. The owl touches my heart deeply and I find myself envious and wanting my own owl! 😜
Your Knockout Roses are beautiful and I hope they do well for you. Be on the lookout for rose rosette disease, which seems to have begun with Knockouts, despite them being bred to be disease resistant. Over planting the variety and lack of plant diversity seems to be some of the reasons it’s spreading. The town over from ours has over planted them to the point that the disease is rampant. My neighbor had rose rosette on her Knockouts and the disease spread and destroyed all of my antique roses. There’s nothing to do but to remove them and dispose of them. It’s sad; they’re incredibly beautiful when healthy and it’s such a shame there’s no treatment.
Our rain has finally stopped long enough so I can get out and do some gardening myself. I have to go slowly; I’m recovering from an accident and my husband can’t help as much as usual as he tore his meniscus last week! This is not optimal, as this is the time of year when I really come alive.
Have a lovely week!
I enjoyed reading your comments and thanks for sharing. I’ll keep a lookout for any potential disease on the roses. I hope your husband’s injury gets better quickly. I like to pretend I do all the gardening, but I really couldn’t do it without my husbands help! 😃
What a wonderful video Mary. I was terribly busy this weekend, so much so I didn’t have time to sit, relax and watch your video properly. So here I am, Monday morning, coffee cup in hand. Your garden (as we would say in England) is an absolutely idyllic spot. It’s ‘Decorated’ as you would your living room, with perfectly placed bushes, trees and plants. Attaining this heavenly spot is no mean feat and requires hours of back breaking labor. However, with perseverance you have achieved it and to the victor go the spoils. Bravo Mary 💕👏💕👏💕
Like the comment,”Nina Campbell her style is not for a home to look decorated and doesn’t follow decorating styles.” Perfect.
Some of the new build homes look so sterile and empty and have no personality. Knock out roses are easy to grow, disease resistant and you don’t need to fuss with them. Hopefully, this will give you courage to grow floribunda roses. If you ever travel to Southern California, please visit The Huntington Gardens because they have a spectacular rose garden with a numerous variety of roses. And, they just remodeled their tea room which is a must for those living out of the area. . You just need a reservation because very popular. Thank you Mary for another great video.❤
So peaceful and beautiful is your garden. ❤
Thank you!
Nina Campbell's rooms show how excess can lead to delight, but I was more than delighted, viewing your lovely garden 💐 areas. I can well understand why they were chosen for a home & garden tour. What a charming cabana Roscoe 🐈 has!
See you next week. 😊
I live in abject poverty. Your channel brings me such joy and peace. Thank you always.
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I would like to send you a book.
I loved this video and your place is full of life. Loved the owl and the kitty taking a nap was so cute.
Thank you very much!
Thanx Mary for posting. I always enjoy your video’s.🥰
I guess its hard work for making them. All such a nice pictures from the books and lovely shots from your garden.
It makes me so happy. Its cold in The Netherlands and it rains a lot.
Seeing this video gives me joy in my heart. ❤️🔥
What a lovely garden you have! I’m always envious of those who are able to have beautiful plants and flowers. I have no such ability. As a matter of fact, with the drought last summer here in Mississippi, we, with our neighbors and many in the community lost scrubs, trees of all sizes and ages, lawns, and flowering plants. A very sad state of affairs. I always enjoy your videos, perusing the beautiful design books and the personal touches you add. Sending love and hugs to you from Gloria 💓💕
Thank you, Gloria, for the thoughtful comment. I’m so sorry to hear that the drought was that severe. It has been several years ago (2007-2008) but when I lived in Raleigh our yard suffered the same fate. It was only the very mature plants that made it. Thanks for watching and hugs in return!
Beautiful video, especially the second half where you show your amazing garden
Thank you very much!
Mary, take a deep breath, grab your smallest snips and deadhead, deadhead and deadhead some more! You will LOVE the results with your new Knockouts! My favorite morning ritual is enjoying my 1st cups of coffee while snipping and pinching my “outdoor children”. This is ALWAYS in pjs/loungewear and usually just enough daylight as to not snip a vital “body part”! As always, love from the STEAMY MS Gulf Coast 🏝💚
Okay- guess what I did this morning...and yes, in my PJs. I'm serious, and I thought of you. It took me all of 10 minutes and they actually look better. I will keep it up! Thanks for the advice- see you next week.
@@thetartantopiary Southern women in pjs at dawn, are a force to be feared!😘🏝💚
@@Patti-qr5slI think Southern women in general are to be feared. It’s all that sweet tea.
@@alexandra2jerry G.R.I.T.S. - “Girls Raised In The South”!😘
@@thetartantopiarymy neighbors are used to seeing me up on the hill in the garden, watering & puttering away in my pajamas!
I believe my first decorating book was by Nina Campbell. I loved her upholstered walls and her solutions to awkward, problem spaces. Such a good choice on the roses. Tried and true. The variety of pinks in your garden are really striking with the black and white fabrics. Giving me inspiration this spring! All of the little creatures have found a wonderful habitat on your property, especially the kitty having its private snooze. Thank you, Mary!🌺
Thank you! That spot must be comfy, because Roscoe (my kitty) loves it there.
Love the birdsong
Mary, how I look forward to your reviews and lovely videos every week. It came at the perfect time. It was a long day for me and I so needed the calm beauty that you share . Thank you .
That is very encouraging and I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. I hope your weekend is peaceful. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful! Thank you!
Greetings Mary! As a person who loves fabric and color I loved this review! I really never heard of Nina Campbell. It's this time of year I miss most about
leaving New Jersey. Watching you walk through your beautiful garden makes me regret selling my beautiful colonial home 20 years ago. I too had beautiful Azaleas, Dog Wood trees and Rhododendrons. I now live in sunny Florida, however; I miss the charm of my NJ. I had shrub roses and although they say you do not have to dead head......I didn't like the way the bushes looked after the roses would bloom so I did dead head to keep the shrub looking neat. Luckily, I only had three bushes!!. However, they are a pretty addition to the garden. Have a wonderful week, say hi to Dan and I will see you in the next one.! Hugs! :) That little Roscoe.......lol
Thanks for watching and always commenting Linda. I would miss my garden, but I can see a time in the future that it may become overwhelming. My daughter is moving to Florida this fall (Celebration). So I'll be in your beautiful state more often! Thanks for the rose care information. I did deadhead my roses. They do look neat that way!
Loved the book review this week, it's funny I was just reading about her and her collaboration with John Fowler. Enjoyed a tour of your garden, I do so love late spring and early summer gardening and all my perennials popping back up. I planted knock out roses when I first moved into our new house 17 years ago. Some are still going strong, never had any problems with them, can get a bit leggy sometimes but keep them under control by occasional clipping back. I cut them back to 1/3 their size in January/February time before the new growth. Bloom all summer. Take care until next week, looking forward to the Country living, something different.
Nina always speaks very highly about John Fowler, on a professional and a personal level. Thanks for the information on the roses. Next weeks book is a good one, and a new release. Nora Murphy worked for Ralph Lauren and many of her designs have a Lauren element to them. Have a great weekend.
Wow - what book?? Your yard and wildlife stole the show! Really beautiful, Mary. You will love Double Knock-Out roses. I have had them for over 15 years. The only issue I have had are Japanese Beetles (and some rabbits over the winter - so much for thorns). I am not such a fan of the single knock-outs but they do have a pretty yellow variety. There is a line of OSO Easy roses that also are as they are called - oh so easy. These are not our mother's roses with all the labor. I did add Proven Winner's At Last easy care shrub roses to my parterre as it is an easy care with fragrance and a beautiful salmon/peach color. Pretty with the boxwood border. Enjoy them and I bet you may be adding more! Thanks again for the beautiful tour! I'm in the northern suburbs of Chicago so we are not as far along as you - but it's coming!! ☀🌞🌹🌷🪻🌻😎
I appreciate the information. Thank you for that. I'll keep my eyes open for the OSO Easy variety and as far as the weather goes- you'll be in short sleeves soon! Yesterday it was 87 degrees here, but our pool temp was 60 (which is still very chilly) I was either hot or cold!
….to add…Love the background music
Another wonderful book,I really need to work on my bookcases and edit,I say when it gets to hot to work out this summer I will tackle them They are pitiful🤦🏻♀️ Your garden is gorgeous,I wish I had more shade ,Kockout Roses are easier than any roses ,I use to have 25 as a hedge but took them out a few years ago but had put them right after they came on the in the early 90’s .i had seen them at Checkwood in Nashville as a hedge,the gardener there told me they prune them with a chain saw that you could not hurt them . The Jackson Perkin rep told me for my area to prune them on Valentines Day ,I always did ,I at first took off about one third,later about a half . I did remove spent bloom,it kept more blooms coming. That’s just me 🤣 I feed my roses once a month as soon as the leaves appeared in spring with Bayer liquid fertilizer and disease control,just mix in a watering can ,it works great. Be faithful about it . The cons are …..not a good cut flowers and no smell . But gorgeous in the landscape.I miss mine but after over 25 years they become woody. You will enjoy them 🌹🌿🍃
I so appreciate all the information on the roses. I think I will dead head them. It almost seems counterintuitive not to. Did you enjoy Cheekwood? I have often thought about going, but never have.
Bravo Mary
It’s exciting to know that Nina Campbell‘s birthday is May 9 when mine is May 6. That makes us both the sign of taurus. I too have a passion for deep rich colors particularly gemstone colors. I wanted to ask if your impatience were New Guinea impatience. I used to work at lowe’s in the nursery. I can still identify plants and various places that I go just because of that knowledge of working in affiliating myself with hundreds if not thousands of plants from the garden center. Anyway one of the items that were a big seller were the roses you speak of In this video. They were a big seller especially to new home landscaping companies because they added instant color and you never really had to take care of them. they took care of themselves. And they bloom all summer long. So I’m saying your choice was a good one where the roses are concerned. The magenta color of the impatience is also absolutely outstanding.
Espoma rose fertilizer is my favorite fertilizer to use as roses are hungry plants.
Lovely❤
Thanks for sharing Mary enjoyed it!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your garden with us... when you were going toward the changing tent, I thought your husband was going to jump out 😄. We had a mimosa tree when I wad young... the flowers are so pretty! Have a great weekend 💐
You should be my director, because that was a good idea! I cant wait to see how much the mimosa grows this summer.
Thanks.... my husband likes to hide around corners and try to surprise me 😊.
The Knockout Rose is hardy and tough. Here on Long Island , the summers can brutal and humid. The Knockout can put up with the mold and white spots. And they bloom-- although, not with the same vigor-- in the Fall.
That's good to know, thanks. I appreciate the comment and hope you have a great weekend.
@@thetartantopiary You as well.
How lovely is your garden! The birdsong was so pretty. What was that small bird. It is not one I recognize. Thank you for sharing.
I think it was a Cedar Waxwing. Some have a little more yellow than this one. It had the whistle of a waxwing.
Lovely gardens.
I appreciate that, thanks for watching.
Mary, I love your book reviews . In fact, I have quite a few of them. But, I must say I usually skip through the reviews to your personal comments on your own life. I love your style and your personality. Thank you for sharing.
P S I do usually go back and watch the reviews!!!
You are sweet to say that and I appreciate the encouragement! Thank you for watching!
I found the book review pages to be pretty ornate and not my style but still pretty splashed through this book. Now Mary, how did you know your smart kitty was behind the curtain? It was so precious to see him there. The wild life was nice along with all the color and beauty in your garden. A nice place to relax after a long day. No luck with roses so no help there but I do love them. Maybe have a few minutes on book reviews and lots of minutes on Mary and her lovely home and gardens. Next week Mary ~ 💕💕🧡🧡
You are very kind to say that. Maybe Daniel and I will do something outside very soon. I can tell he is getting "ready for his closeup...Mr. DeMille" 😄
Haha
I forgot to ask if you’ve seen Nina’s home shown on Quintessence and House & Garden’s channels? Seeing where she herself lives was incredibly fun!
Yes- that was a great episode.
Looked forward to it, loved it, thank you!🌺🌸🌼
I'm so glad. Thanks for watching.
Mary I adore your house , beautiful .
I very much appreciate that, thank you!
Hi Mary, Always enjoy your videos and love your home. I’m currently in the process of selling a 1795 Georgian colonial home in Suffield CT and have learned a lot about decorating it from your videos.It’s killing me to sell it but the rainy, chilly climate here isn’t a good fit for us in our retirement years. However, we’re thinking of moving to SC. Could you share in what part of the state you’re located? Thanks and keep up the excellent work.
I can understand how difficult it must be to sell your property. I bet it's beautiful. I am in the southeastern part of NC (Wilmington). We are close to SC and visit there often. Pawley's Island, Litchfield Beach, and Charleston or Mt. Pleasant, SC are nice places to retire.
Would you share where your rectangular woven planters by the pool in the shade are from?
I found these at Hobby Lobby 2 years ago. They are metal “storage containers” and I drilled 2 small holes in the bottom for water drainage. Michael’s or Pottery Barn may have something like this also.
Don't rinse roses over the top. Don't rinse leaves. Give enough fertilizer to make them bloom whole season. Why do you have no roses I am wondering? You and your house are so romantic and beautiful. Thought you must have a rose garden? I have a very small garden, but about forty rose bushes 🤣🤣🤣 And your cat is a beauty. 🌹
I honestly LOVE gardens, but I don't have a green thumb. There are about 15-20 plants that have thrived under my care. So I find myself going back to them year after year. I bought these roses as an experiment. So far so good (I've had them 3 weeks) 😁 My neighbor has a rose garden that I am able to enjoy. What kind of rose bushes do you have? Forty...that's no small garden. My cat says "thank you".
@@thetartantopiaryThank you for answering. My garden is small, very small. Sometimes my plants won't grow too, believe me. So many things are important. Light, earth, fertilizer, climate. I have some old roses like Jaques Cartier and Rose de Resht, Louise Odier, English rose Gertrude Jekyll, Guirlande d'Amour on a bow and so on. A very good book for roses is The Rose Bible by Rayford Clayton Reddel. It was very interesting and inspiering for me. (Chronicle books San Francisco) Regrettably I don't know your climate, I have no idea. I am in south of Germany near Swiss and French frontier. I love how you present the books, so great. I am a book lover (a bit obsessed) And I love table books. And interor design too. Wish you a happy weekend and thank you very much for presenting beautiful books so kind.
Nina is not English. Scottish father and European mother
Nina considers herself English, as she was born in England. This is something she mentions in her book and in many printed interviews. I’m just going by this information.
Your pool area and landscaping are all serene and inviting.
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