Small Space Makeover | From Forgotten to Treasured 💕
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- This weekend we embarked on an epic journey transforming a forgotten, neglected patio into a treasured oasis. Come with us each step of the way… from massive blackberry and ivy removal to all the finishing touches! Whether you’re tackling your own small space or simply love a good makeover, this video is for you.
Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude,
Kate
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Dear, Dear Kate, I am in tears (and that is a good thing and doesn't happen vey often). I, too, am spiffing up a tiny lttle area that used to be a dog run on the back side of our little ranch house. Modest investment of some 16 x16" pavers on the outer rim to make it a wee bit bigger, and some paint for a tired little bench my brother made for me. I was feeling a little embarrassed about the result but now I am holding onto "Do the best you can do." I'm handicapped. I can't do heavy lifting like I used to. This is enough. Bless you my dear. Bless your dear Dad.
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Anne, I am over here cheering you on! You have painted a bench, added some pavers (which are NOT light) and have made your corner of the world more beautiful and connected. That is no small feat. You have done something beautiful today and I’m proud of you. Thank you for being with me and my dad in spirit. ☺️
Thank you Kate for reminding me to sit down and appreciate what I have accomplished so far. We are ripping out wild elderberries, wild roses, wild raspberries out of a long untended garden we inherited from previous owners. I just decided to focus on how far we have come not on what is left to do.
P.S. Have you considered painting the concrete under the window to match your siding. You wouldn’t even notice the irritation hoses then.
@annelarson160 Good for you! 🎉 I’m a single small framed, older woman. My back garden needed done. I couldn’t afford to pay. I spent three weeks absolutely gutting it. Got completely out of my depth more than once. Spent as little money as possible. Is it perfect? No! Do I love it? Yes! Every time I sit out or look out I feel so proud. So should you! I keep going out and doing other little jobs as I have the time and money. It improves all the time and the incentive is there to carry on. You did great. Be proud of yourself.❤
Love your attitude it has transformed me😊
When you started talking about the patio and the Adirondack chair being the best you can do, made me tear up. Thank you for saying that. I often feel the pressure to go big and grand when I watch some other gardening TH-camrs. Your video made me realize that I should be proud of what I have accomplished so far in the garden...even the patio paver that I put in last year that isn't perfectly level. I did it all by myself and I am proud of that and I love it! 🥹🥰
I am glad I read your post because I need to do as you state. I should be happy be happy for what I have accomplished. My flowers were kinda’ doing okay, but my mom passed away after 5 was hospital stay, hospice and the services. I spent so much time weeding the flower beds and was two steps behind all summer. We had vacation, disabled husband didn’t water things and. been so discouraged. However I chose to think this - I’ve kept the bottom down hill of lot mowed and have for 10 years! It was the best I could do
This video, and your power-washing deep thoughts, is just one more reason that I am grateful to have you here on this platform. 💕
I appreciate that so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m so happy to be here. 💞
This is one of the best gardening videos ever! Thank you for acknowledging what so many of us struggle with…waiting for perfection instead of embracing what is….”this my best right now”. In addition to sharing your wisdom you are such a great teacher of design. Expressing your thought process as you are designing is so helpful to me. Thank you for taking the time to enrich the gardening world.🌸😀
Pat, thank you thank you thank you. It takes courage to share the “less than perfect” let alone the HOT MESS parts of my garden, but every time I show up with honesty and integrity, I’m met by all of you wonderful people who welcome me with open arms. Thank you for being here! Your comment really touched me. 💕
This is such a great video. I think you can tell from the comments that you are touching hearts. I went through a divorce and had to sell my dream home last year. It was really a once in a lifetime home in all ways-gardens, pond, orchard, chickens, horses. I’m starting over in a builder home with a small yard and not a lot of money. I bought some decomposed granite, made myself a little patio, bought some furniture and at first all I could think about was what I had lost, what used to be. But today I sat out there and enjoyed it, realized how beautiful it was and I did it myself. A neighbor said they loved it because it looked like a little beach. It’s the best I can do now and I’m grateful.
I love your sentiment of doing the best we can with the space we have. ❤️
I have done my gardening at several homes throughout my life and they were all rentals and my budget! My first try years ago for walls and privacy I used old fence paneling and tied it to a broken chain link fence with barbed wire! It had a trumpet vine that was “borrowed” from the neighbors fence! lol. Then each payday I bought 4 square pavers, leveled the ground and placed them like your little patio until it was about your size! It was all the room I had and it took me months to get it done! I made an arbor from cedar posts on the property and planted honeysuckle around it! I put a small table with 4 chairs and my girlfriends used to love and come to have a drink, talk and laugh! One of my favorite memories! ❤❤💐🌺
I love this so much! 😍 The beauty of pushing forward inch by inch. It sounds magical! ✨
Thank you so much Kate. ❤ "Do the best you can do." Many days, I wake up and am so tired and dragging. To hear you say those words gave me hope, and I told myself that I may not get much done today but it's the best I can do and that is ok. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and sensitivity so much.❤
You are so welcome. Deborah, today (and always!) you are enough and I am celebrating the steps you take today to just move one step forward. I am cheering you on. Always. 🌸
My 92yo aunt aims to do three things each day. I try to follow her goal.
I really want to thank you for this video.
Money is really tight for us right now so I’m not feeling like I can go buy new plants or a new trellis that I have in my vision, BUT I can take time to take joy in what I DO have. My garden is producing vegetables that I’m able to eat and also share. My flowers are blooming and make me happy to see but also bring color to the garden and I’m picking small bouquets to take to the office to bring joy there.
I am physically able to go pick apricots from neighbors loaded trees and share with many including four boxes this morning that I dropped to the food pantry.
I have a yard many would love to have and I need to give myself grace and say to myself that I’m going the best I can.
Thank you for your thoughts today!
Money is tight for us too. Last year I had four huge pots from a yard sale, on my deck with tomato plants.(the cost to yield ratio was even, so I didn’t want to bother this year.) However,I had these attractive pots with store bought (gasp) potting soil,so I asked my sister for some random things from her back woods. She gave me the “fillers and spillers” and then said to buy some pink petunias to be the “thrillers”. In the meantime,one of the pots sprouted four volunteer grape tomato plants and some pink petunias from last year. I transferred the petunias to the other pots and I have four nice,full,attractive pots,FOR FREE. It reminded me that I have a large Hosta bed that needs to be thinned so I will offer some to a young couple I know, who just purchased their first home and landscaping is not in the budget this year. It never hurts to ask a friend with an established yard and garden if they have things to thin out and share.🤷🏼♀️🙌🏻
I appreciate the moment you took to think about the people who put in the patio and appreciating how that was the best that they could do. I am one of those people slowly improving my home with no budget, through repurposing, recycling, and sweat equity. I just took out the front grass hill by the sidewalk and replaced it with a decorative rock wall and flower garden completely for free. Did all the labor myself and sourced the stones from a local property who was having them removed and I saved them from the dump. Took 2 months on my days off and working in the rain. But I'm so happy with the result!
Well done, friend. After this past weekend’s tours, I’m even more inspired to repurpose and renew other items around the garden… there is so much creativity in what we can do with found objects!
14:24 I haven’t even finished watching this video, and I was so moved I had to come and comment before continuing on. First, I was nodding and thinking I can totally relate in regard to powerful thoughts moving through when doing tasks, such as pressure washing, that don’t require a whole lot of thought to do. I was so touched when you honored the person that created the patio in the first place. A lightbulb when on when I thought how, as a recovering perfectionist, I find so much more peace and progress in creating within my abilities and limitations, learning from failures and surprise wins, and growing joy and gratitude in the process that I ever got from striving for perfection. I thought about how I can only hope that others can sense the heart and soul I put into my humble garden and see it as an extension of myself. I was so moved when you shared your powerful message of waking up with gratitude and doing the best you can do today and being ok with it. Apparently my soul needed this affirmation because tears welled up in my eyes and my heart swelled. Thank you so much for sharing. 💞 Now, on to watching the rest of the video. ☺️
Your words are giving me life. 💕 I wasn’t sure for a moment if my pressure washing reflections would land, but I was so moved in the moment, I decided to follow my heart and just share. I’m so glad they have connected with you. And I can’t tell you how much I’m smiling at my new patio space and your comment. Thank you for being with me today. ✨
You have some wise words regarding making a space that someone else created into something really special. And as usual, your videos hits home as if you knew what was going on in my mind. I just spoke with a friend who just purchased a home for herself and her dog. She told me how she never uses her back yard as it is just an empty square with no privacy. I am stopping by tomorrow to help her envision how it can become her private sanctuary. And I will forward this video to her. It couldn’t come at a more perfect time❤. Thank you.
Thank you for your encouragement for those who dont have a lot, but can do a little to make things better.
You are so very welcome. We all have our seasons and sometimes I feel like limitations on resources amplify my creativity! It’s quite fun. 😊
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father, although remember that he really will always be with you. I lost three loved ones recently, and have been struggling with the grief. Although I have some physical limitations, I have been finding my garden-in-the-making to be a healing place, and I am so grateful for that. Thank you for this beautiful video, and sharing your story with us. You have clearly touched a lot of souls. ♥💐
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear" I’m sure that your father is by your side. You always do such a nice thing and you are relaxed
You are my Soul Sister!
You had me 😢😢😢 as soon as you said you were in deep thought while pressure washing, 😂😂😂😂
I do the same,
I start washing my concrete jungle, or while tending to my little garden or while doing some painting touch ups & my brain goes all sentimental.
I think about the past owner of my home, and how excited they must have been when they built or bought this house.
I think of my Mom and how she would of loved to have what I have today, but I’m grateful that she gets to see what her sacrifices have done for me and that I still have her with me and get to share blessings with her!
I’m so happy that you shared this today, I thought I was way too tender-hearted, and needed to be put on meditation lol!
Thank You for making me feel normal with my/our thought process.
And yes it’s okay to have a plastic garden chairs!
I took some old teal colored ones and sprayed paint them Gray and threw some adorable pillows from Home Goods on them and they are looking Fab!
and I couldn’t afford to replace my fence so I threw some black paint on them and now they look amazing! “I don’t need a new fence No More” 😘
And regarding Garden size,
my garden it may not be big & fancy, but it the most beautiful little cottage garden ever. So many people walk by my house and tell me they loved what I did and how beautiful my little garden looks, 2 people told me it looks so “Zen” GIRL!!!
I live NYC! “ZEN” is the biggest compliment anyone could ever give me!
fyi: most of my plants I grew from seeds using the winter sowing method! “Milk Jugs” 😘
Plants are gorgeous, but they is no prouder feeling in your Garden when the most beautiful plants are the plants you grew yourself from seed!
Again thank you for sharing your thoughts and to everyone reading this YES!!!!
Yours Best is Good Enough!!!! XOXOXO
Lucy…. My pressure-washing-meditation friend… thank you for watching and affirming that these moments of reflection are important to vocalize. For a split second I hesitated recording these thoughts. But then I thought of the person that needed to hear an encouraging word. And I thought how by allowing me to speak my truth (that this is more than just a pretty patio) that it opens the door for others to speak their truth. Please say “hello” to your NYC Zen Garden. THAT is an incredible compliment and reflection of the gardener you are. Bravo, friend. 💞
@@HelloGarden Goosebumps 🥰🥰🥰🥰
This is the first video I have watched of your by yourself. I have watched you with Janey. Thank you so much for being down to earth. And remembering every one does not have sponsors and thousands of dollars to burn on gardens . I have pretty nice gardens but have been working on them for 20 years. And I am proud of them. Family and friends come to see my flowers every year. The person who made your patio was probably so proud of it and I am glad you realized it! Again Thank you I am sure you are going to make it gorgeous again and just think if the person who did it first is watching!!!!😊
Ahhh Kate, gardening is very healing. Be kind and patient and give yourself the grace to grieve the loss of your Dad. You’ve created a very peaceful and calming space to relax and reflect. Sending love and hugs your way.
I appreciate how you walked people through making design decisions! I was especially touched when you spoke about grieving, to which I’d like to offer you, my condolences, and my appreciation for that level of consideration as well. That is a journey I have taken, myself! The patio came out very nicely, and I hope that you find peace in your little away from the rush of the outside world!
I sincerely hope I can be an honest voice online and encourage others to dive into their own personal experience of gardening. For me, it’s been therapy and beauty and loads of self expression. Sending you much love and peace. 💞
The motto that I live by is, "Don't quit until you're proud." Most of us must live within our means and do not have unlimited budgets, but you can still do your best with what you have.
“It isn’t my dream, but I’m making it a dream” amazing 👏🏻
Deep thoughts with Kate💚 you are magic and those words were EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Thank you for being such a amazing human and sharing all of this with us!
We could all benefit an attitude of gratitude. The world is a better place because of her!
I said in another comment that I hesitated for a split second before recording that reflection. But it came from so deep in my heart and knew someone out there needed to hear it. I’m so grateful to have you here. 💞
Dear Kate..throughout your video you touched my heart with your words of encouragement and kindness and then at the end when you became emotional, I too, teared up..over the last three years I lost my dear sister and mama and this was a healing grace today..just perfect.God bless you and enjoy your beautiful space❤️
That’s such a small space! How you managed to fill it with color and texture and interest without making it feel claustrophobic is a feat! Well done. 🎉
Thank you so much. The overwhelm and over-design of a space is real. I could’ve added lights, a rug, more decor, etc… but I think simplicity here was where I really wanted to land. Of course, evolution is inevitable, but it’s been such a great space for us so far.
This is what I love about you and your channel… you are a designer and have the ability to tear things up and build something brand new. But you are so humble and talented and what you’ve done to the patio is perfect. It’s so meaningful and well thought out. I am an interior designer by trade and I just love how you approach your projects. You always speak my language and remind me to be easy with myself and others. Thank you Kate for this video- I hope you get lots and f enjoyment there reflecting on your journey and the knowledge that you have reminded us all to do the best we can!!!
Thank you Kate for putting life into perspective. With zero experience or knowledge I started mytherapeutic adventure of landscaping my tiny yard. Health conditions has prevented me from getting a lot done in my yard this year, so hearing your sweet words of wisdom brought tears to my eyes and a salve to my soul.
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I just listened to your thoughts at the end of day 1 and you're so right. No matter how small or insignificant your little patch of happiness may be, just appreciate that you have it because so many people have nothing to call their own, no little patch where they can feel safe and happy. Thank you for the words of wisdom. I love the simplicity of your finished project and the plants were inspired!
I love how thoughtful you are and that you share it. Its good to remind a gardener to sit in and enjoy your space. 😊❤
I watched all this and I’m not normally a fan of this kind of content but I’m now hooked on you. You’re such a beautiful person with talent and wise words.
Lucinda, this was a really meaningful comment and I so appreciate you being here. It’s always a gamble being authentic and open on the internet, but I feel like it’s easier for my people to find me. 😊
You brought so much heart to this space, Kate. The memories of your Dad, the beautiful cut flower garden and those gorgeous moody planters--it all came together wonderfully. I can imagine you sitting there, drinking tea or coffee, contemplating life and gardening, and giving yourself the gift of quiet respite and reflection.
Aww, Jagoda. You show up here with encouragement time and time again and I am SO grateful for you. I can’t wait to see everything fill in and I will also update you on the view as well. 💞
WOW! What an amazing transformation! You are an inspiration, Being happy with what you have or can reasonably do is such an important message in this "get more" world. Well done Kate~
Glad I'm not the only one crying. .your a dear!! Love your attitude ❤
Loved the longer video! Sorry for the loss of your Dad. We do take for granted the time we have with our parents! My Dad is 80 and has had a lot of health issues in past couple month, it’s hard to see the frailty to someone who was strong. So counting my blessings each day I have time with my parents!
Oh I’m so glad! It’s quite the gamble posting an epic video like this. Cherish those moments with your dad. Frailty and health issues are so hard… but if you can really sit in each moment… allow yourself to stop and just “be” with him… it becomes precious. 💞
Thank you, we all need to here this from time to time.. You're doing an amazing job!! ❤❤
It looks so beautiful! Your Dad would love it!
Enjoyed this video for many reasons. Sometimes the little things touch our hearts the most. Everyone deserves a small meditation nook.
I’m a new subscriber and you may. ever see this. Gratitude thing you said? I’m in tears because at 70 I’m less able to do things. I have a home, so thankful I have a roof over my life, and know God gives us creativity, right? He is creative and we are made in His image. I often question Him, why do you give us creativity and dreams and but it doesn’t happen? I have lived in the same home for 39 years, dreams for the yard, and it didn’t happen. I still look at it and see sadness. Your video today blessed me. Thank you because I have done the best I could do but I needed these three M things - Muscle Money and Motivation (when there wasn’t the money and strength/muscle
Any baby step you make will always be better than nothing. 🌱 I was feeling a bit down on myself just yesterday wishing I had been able to get further in my cut flower garden, but I’m taking my own guidance and being grateful for every step forward this year.
I really appreciate that you include thoughts of people with different abilities.
Well I truly believe a garden is for every body and I selfishly want to garden until my last breath... so it's an exploration of how I can do that!
And budgets!👍🙌🏻👏👌
Hello neighbor!! Many thanks for the reminder to start each day with a grateful heart. We have lived in our home for 50 years and our yard has gone through many changes (both major and small). This summer I have found a deep satisfaction in our newly reseeded lawn and beautiful pots on the large patio. I see so many lovely things outside and hear bird song to brighten the day. Your patio turned out perfect. Love the choice of containers and plants. Enjoy the view!!
Girl, you just made me cry so much. Sometimes that is the best we can do and that’s okay and that’s enough. Improvements are never linear; whether in life or gardening. The weeds come. And even if we can’t take care of them today, maybe we’ll get them later or even appreciate them for the life that they bring in the meantime, even in adverse conditions.
I think the tiniest space can have magic and energy with love and vision. You obviously have both. The plantings turned out lovely. The chairs are so interesting and unique. My only suggestion ... I would paint everything below the window the same charcoal as the shingles. I tiny fire pit in front the two chairs would be so cozy in the evening. What a satisfying project. Looks beautiful.
I totally agree! There is a lot of magic in the smallest of spaces. And I totally agree… and now I’m looking a fire bowls. 🤣
Honor those who went before you..! ❤❤❤ That was a very good ‘pressure washing’ thought..! ❤❤❤
Who knew such deep thoughts would emerge from pressure washing! 😊
I love your video. Its a reminder to everyone that what you can do today its fine. Your words were special to me, I lost my parents last year and still I dont have the energy that I used to. To hear you help me understand that is part of the process. My garden has been my friend and company during this time. Thanks for your words.
Oh this means a great deal. The energy will come back, but give yourself the grace to just be in this space. There is nothing wrong with a slow season. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other as best you can. 💕
Howdy neighbor, Excellent makeover with those pots. Beautifully done. Love your cut flower garden and you are able to reconnect with it. I lost Momma last year day before Mother's Day/& my birthday. I was unable to do anything, as my grief crippled me. We moved into her house, but i couldn't get into the garden.
I was able to venture out, slowly, this year and back into the gardens we worked for over 40 years together here in Lakewood. Grief is a fickle beast indeed. I'm so glad you are able to see your cut flower space and work in it with your father in your heart. Blessings to you from Lakewood. 💛🖤💛
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss. Dad passed the week following Mother’s Day and that holiday has never been the same. Go slow. Grief has no timetable. 💕
Thank you. Your thoughts meant alot. Im encouraged to do one thing. Then another etc. I'm glad you power washed. I would have wanted me too
The power washing transformed the space. And you’re welcome… I’m so glad my thoughts were helpful.
What a beautiful transformation ! I feel your grief, I lost my son in 2023. He was an arborist for trees. He would always help me and it is very hard sometimes being outside sometimes, but I try to think of all the wonderful memories in the yard and garden. Love the moody colors that you chose for the containers! So happy you found your quiet space😊🪴👒🪴❤️
Oh Patty. My heart breaks for your loss. It’s so hard to dig back in once you’ve lost your “Project Buddy” (that was my dad too). Please know I am sending you my love as you navigate your own grief and loss. My prayer for you is that one day his memory will bring a smile instead of a tear. It’s what I held on to after losing my dad. 💞
@@HelloGarden awww Kate, that is so sweet of you. Grief is so hard for everyone 😔 including yourself. I have realized that I have a new life, not the one I chose, but I know in my heart ❤️ my son would want me to continue in the garden. Thank you Darlin😘
Wow, nothing is coincidence. Everything is for purpose and for me I truly believe, and have witness that God has every one of us on this earth for a purpose and eternal purpose.
You were day one lesson one was so confirming I had prayed this morning. That guy would direct me in my physical activities of building my little oasis in life. What I mean by that is I live in a tiny house that I’m always working to organize a small space on a small budget. But nothing small when it comes to a full life no matter what your surroundings are. You were so right when you said do the best you can with what you have basically and it is OK. So true because it’s actually better than OK. It’s perfect for you and whatever stage of life you are. Thank you for this.🌻 you are God planted in my life today!
This hit me to my core. I was almost afraid to say something so personal, but I had such a strong tug on my heart to share what I was learning through this process. And I just hoped my words would land where they are meant to. 💞 Thank you for being here and affirming to me that sharing a heart-felt message matters.
Sweet. You know, cleaning the area and trimming the overgrowth doesn’t cost a single dime. It makes such a big improvement. Sometimes that’s all you need to do. You could have pressure washed those plastic Adirondack chairs too. If they are not broken, plastic chairs like that clean up very well. I love your self-watering pots and your generously crammed flowers, but they weren’t really necessary for your lovely spot. You can have a quiet haven without them since you are surrounded by greenery and a nice view. I agree with others who commented about painting your concrete the same dark gray as the house. This is just lovely. Thank you for your tips and your kind thoughts. I hope you enjoy your little patio. 👍
Yes to your entire comment!👌
Dear Kate,not silly at all. Let us be content and find joy where we can.
You popped up on my feed this morning. I'm a lover of all things to do with small spaces and working with what is there rather than going bigger and better, so of course I was intrigued. Loved the video but what I loved even more was your sit down discussion about gratitude and the idea that this patio was special to someone in the past. Those thoughts just warmed my heart and was something I needed to hear today. So glad I found your channel., Thank you!
This warms my heart. It’s such a gift that so many of you resonated with my words. And thank you for being here!
It is lovely! However, your clean up made such a world of difference!
I’ve been really appreciating the deep restoration of things lately so this comment is spot on!
Love your generous thoughts on previous gardener’s enjoyment of the space… I wish more people would consider these things especially when in their gardens.❤ I have a postage stamp garden that brings joy to my neighbors and tourists who wander up our coastal lane.🌻
Thank you so much. Honestly, it's such an instinct/reflex when we move homes, but the older I get the more I like to take a moment to reflect on why things are the way they are and appreciate the history and story. I'm so glad it resonated with you!
Love it, Kate!!! What a precious lil area to chill ❤
I just watched the first 14 1/2 minutes and am inspired for the day. I'm saving the rest of the video for the end of the day. Have a blessed day.
This means so much to me… know I’m sending you a big “thank you” to wherever you are! 🌱
I loved your pot and plant selection and the way you put the plants together, it looks amazing! I bought an old place, have spent years demoing and fixing what previous owners had built and i have been pretty harsh on the things they built but you made me realise that they were just doing the best they could at the time and so am i, we all are, and its good to extend a bit more kindness and consideration to others
It’s a long journey bringing a home to where we want it to be, but it’s worth it! And I’m really learning to extend grace… this world is tough enough and it’s so important to remain gentle.
Hearing you talk about the impact of losing your dad brought back so many memories of the loss of my dad. I was lucky to have him until just before I turned 65, but that does not lessen the impact. I am glad to hear that you are more able to take joy in your own garden and create such beautiful garden spaces. I loved your thoughts about your small space and gardens in general. I so appreciate those reminders along with the gardening tips.
I suddenly lost my dad when I was 57. I'm now 67. I don't know how many times he "visits" me in the garden. I love ❤️ that.
@@Edu_Kate My mother visits me and I can hear her laughing. I hated gardening chores as a kid. I know she enjoys my change of heart.
Very cute!! I would sit there every morning with coffee and my book and just vibe on all that beauty abd serenity!
You are spot on! I love sitting there with my coffee and looking down on the garden below… especially now that there are tiny pops of color coming up!
Thanks for being vulnerable with us today. You worked out all the negatives of this space and turned them into positives! Thank you. Best of all you showed and talked us through each step so now anyone could take this video and use it as a tutorial to transform their own small unused space.
It’s always a gamble putting your heart on the internet. But the upside is that these little messages from deep in my heart always land where they are needed most. Thank you for being here and always supporting me with uplifting comments! It means so very much to me. 💕
I did not expect to cry watching a garden video, but this one stirred the grief of loss and the sting of lack and let me sit with them, honor them, and make peace with them. Thank you, Kate.
(Also, to your comments at 23:29---I'm here for the "super woo.")
Your videos are so inspiring. I love how you give yourself and the viewer grace. Keep on Kate, your father would be so proud of you, I am sure. Love the small space you created. I feel like I am visiting with a friend when I watch your videos. ❤
New subscriber here. I'm going thru a season of my life (mid 50's) where I'm learning about gratitude in the midst of health issues and loss. Your video today really touched me. You motivated me to go out to my neglected greenhouse, which I couldn't care for due to illness earlier in our limited growing season in Alaska, and muster up the strength and will to make it my haven again. Thank you ❤
Oh I am so happy my words reached you. Just know anything you can do today is meaningful and one step more in the direction you want to head. I’m rooting for you!
I have a multitude of gratitude for your sweet words. Often in life it is the not so pretty things that need a little lovin to begin to emerge into the butterfly they were meant to be. We live in the woods in 5b in a red New England saltbox with a stone wall with a primitive gate. At 82 I still dream and create. I have also learned to repurpose and rearrange shopping right in my own barn. At the end of the day I say thanks for the opportunity to spend time speaking to mother nature and listening to her ideas. You and your channel are a blessing.
I love those chairs! Perfect for the space. I have a couple suggestions. Add bistro lights and hang a window treatment over ur window. U could use a boho style shower curtain or a drop cloth and make curtains. Just to hang on the sides of the window to make it feel even more cozy. ❤
You are becoming one of my favorite garden influencers! You have a knack for being on camera! So glad Janey introduced you to the landscape (pun intended).
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the patio! I agree! Make today as beautiful and special just where you are! 💚💐
☺️ Thank you friend… I feel like I made something really special this weekend. Thank you for being here!
Looks great. You (or anyone) can also buy those stretchable screens made from bamboo and faux leaves to hide less desirable features. I used one to disguise my central air unit and the put planters in front. The screen makes the planters look even more lush.
I felt your dad sitting with you at the end, looking over your cut flower garden. I related to your words about grief and loss of a parent. Lovely space, words, and video. ❤
So beautiful!
Great Reno!
Love your eye for texture and color!
I love everything about this video! Thank you for sharing.
I just discovered this video. I loved everything about it. My favorite was how you went through the process of deciding where each plant should go. I do the same thing & will spend forever until it sings to me. Will be going back to view your previous videos. Thank you so much 🥰
Yes yes yes! It isn’t really a recipe so much as your heart knows when it’s the right combo for you. Love this!
I love how you go through your arrangement logic. They came out beautiful 😍
Thank you, friend!
Thank you for your message about doing the best you can do. 😊
You are very welcome. It’s the message I give myself sometimes too. 💞
That is a beautiful planter!
I grew vinca for the first time this year, mine are white with pink centers, at first I struggled to get a few blooms and all of a sudden it popped and the blooms are so full and covering the entire plant/pot! It’s almost a tropical vibe!
What a difference! It’s great! So much hard work.
Thank you so much! It was all worth the effort and I’m loving this new little corner of my garden. 🌱
If you can’t afford new containers but you have some large ones, you can always spray paint them and if they need to be elevated you can use whatever you have on hand..cinderblock, brick, an old log, even another flower pot that is places upside down.
There is so much creativity in this comment! Love it!
What a beautiful sentiment, appreciating what someone once built and embracing it. I hope years from now someone will do the same with my efforts
First time viewer of your videos and love everything that I have watched. On this video, as everyone said, your view hits home to a lot of us. I’m now a new subscriber to your channel and looking forward to your past videos and new ones coming forward.
Sandra, this means so much to me and is an encouragement to speak the things on my heart. Welcome and thank you for being here! 💕
Wow your placement of plants for your pots was amazing. Me, buy pots and put one plant in each, water and hope it grows 😂😂. I’m now sitting on my patio and looking at how disorganised it is. Cluttered and not even close to being coordinated, chaotic actually. I’m now going to remove everything, clean and start fresh. Thanking you for the inspiration. Your special space looks amazing.
you are an inspiring lady and your little space has turned great ! thank you for sharing your thoughts and talent
Well thank you so much! It’s so fun to see what some elbow grease and fresh flowers can achieve. Talk about a mood booster!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I love how you connect with your spaces. It’s truly very special and inspiring.
This is such an inspiring makeover. Your design acumen is self evident but what really made this special for me is your obvious heart. You’ve created a space that nurtures and comforts and you’ve done it in a way that is attainable for others. Your power-wash deep thoughts choked me up.I love everything about this! 💕💕
What a nice space !!
Awe...I wrote before seeing the entire video and just want to say, its absolutely perfect and everything you did turned out so beautifully! You are precious and i hope your new space brings you many joyful moments! 🤗💕
Thank you so much! So far it’s making a huge difference in how I enjoy my garden… which is a total gift!
Great video! You can stain the concrete foundation with a oil base stain a dark color matching your siding so easily. Laura on gardening answers even stains her water fountains. So for very little $ you can have concrete items totally transform.
However painting concrete with latex paint can be a nightmare as it flakes off. 🙄 because it traps moisture.
Enjoy your special space!
All of this is amazing. the pivots in the conversation, the deep thoughts with Kate! You are such a blessing
I lovvvveeee your little space, and gratitude for what we’ve got and working with what we’ve got is the name of the game, girlfriend! And anyone that doesn’t think power washing a dirt-encrusted patio is inspiring-well, they’re lying. It’s so satisfying. You unearthed a little secret garden. Sincerely, another moody teenager lover (aka Mom) 😂
I know I joke about it, but I love a moody teenager. It’s truly incredible watching a human with all their emotions, thoughts and big feelings emerge into adulthood!
@@HelloGarden my two youngest (out of four) are now 19-literally the last teenagers and they’re still totally moody 😂 but less so (in my opinion) because they’re boys. These days I’m sitting here thinking I don’t know what I would’ve done with my life without my kids. I’m sure something equally amazing but man, it’s a weird thought! 🤗 now I get to enjoy gramma-ing at 46! 💞
What an awesome space
Thank you so much. It is really a peaceful place to be. 💕
That little spot has such potential! Excited to see what you do. (If you continue that dark grey color down under the windows, it will pull it together.)
This is probably one of the sweetest videos. I love the little space redo. The thought of using what you have and been blessed with, just spoke to me. Such a sweet private reset space for you to rest after a hard day or to start your day. I love the use of dark stemmed or dark flowering plants is my jam. Every year I plant a “goth” container in a beautiful blue green container and it’s always my fave. Thank you Kate, I love your channel and look forward to new videos from you ❤❤❤
This is one of my favorite videos I’ve watched of yours. I love your perspective. So many of us don’t have the budget for large makeovers. This is relatable and I love your thoughts about how at some point someone did the best they could at that time. Gratitude for the small things. ❤
I really felt an immense sense of accomplishment with this project. It may not have been the biggest or fanciest, but it has brought incredible peace and joy. And thank you for connecting with my “pressure washing deep thoughts”. 💕 It felt so important to share.
OMG, tears are tip toeing down my face. Gratitude and doing the best you can for today. YES! Today i just sat in my garden while my dog laid in the cool grass and appreciated what I accomplished this Spring as well as the past years. Yes i did jump up after a bit and planted zinnias starts and more seeds. Hard to keep a gardener sitting for too long. Thank you Kate for reminding us to slow down and just do what you can. Kd from PDX.
Wow! You thoughtfully created the perfect refuge space. Bravo! Love the plant choices and containers. Hope this space brings you great healing and joy.
Thank you for sharing your journey with this space. It came out lovely. This is the first year I saw the green apple verbena and I love it! I have it with a peach and dark purple verbena and I love them altogether.💚
When you said if that’s the best you can do today, I broke down. I did my best today I was on a roll and one little hiccup and things were getting dark, then you said that and I remembered all my real dark days and how last year I wouldn’t of done as good as I did today, and one bad moment doesn’t have to be the rest of the day… I did good. Thank you for slowing me down and being so positive that I could get there myself
i haven't had that much fun arranging your planters in forever. oh my, really good. we just don't have the selection like when i lived north of seattle. the back cement wall was driving me nuts. its not quite so bad. sorta matches floor. the pots are it. hope those chairs are comfortable. they do fit the space. i agree, gratitude is major yes. happy for you. well done ;)
Omg these plant choices are amazing! You have such an eye for colors/textures/patterns etc! Im taking notes, especially the sedum seiboldii that i didnt know existed!
Yay!!! That sedum is so fun. Feel free to copy to your hearts content. 🤣
Never stop moving 💞
Never. 😊
I love this! For me I would Maybe put the large gray pot on the other end of the patio…seems little cluttered all on one end…love the chairs! Planters are beautiful! I’d want to look at them when gazing ❤
Normally would, but then it blocks my view of the cut flower garden. But I’m always changing my mind so you never know what adventure is next!
Thank you for this video. I loved watching you put pots together at Janey's and now I got to watch you put an area together that those of us with small spaces and/or income can appreciste. And the attitude of gratitude you shared was beautuful. I am so happy Janey introduced you to us.
As usual, your video comes as if you knew what I was thinking. I just spoke with my friend who recently purchased a small house with a neglected, empty back garden. She told me that she never used that space. Tomorrow I will stop by and help her see that it can become her new sanctuary. I will also forward this video to her.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father❤