As I have gotten older (62 now) the few things I have done in the tiny, urban cut flower garden in our now owned for 9yrs property to make it far more enjoyable, was to make sure there were plenty of places to sit down and relax when I got tired, AND to have 42 - 48" walkways. This way plants can spill out of each bed to their hearts content and there is still room to move freely. I can also sit back, relax and enjoy the garden from many different angles and locations. Best decisions I ever made. The gardens are now my zen, I no longer have a frenetic need to do everything right now, all at once. Weeds are now viewed as ideal root habitat for biology, free ground cover to keep the moisture in, and future free compost. That has completely altered my angst with the weeds.
Thank you both for sharing such beautiful content. This is a combination of teaching, comforting, and storytelling with some reality checks. I love your honesty and willingness to share failures. It's quite poetic how you two compose this video with the voiceover. I especially like that you also step back and analyze the situation and list the failures before the wins along with the lessons. It's the process and learning that makes all this worthed. "We are tending gardens, but we are tending our souls." Inspiring as always.
Dahlias grew for me in my new South Carolina garden, but had failed in Texas. The secret to success is rain. Mostly I fought weeds, and the heat of summer made me sick after about 30 minutes. At 76, I find everything is harder, but I persist because gardening is addictive.
So often guilt keeps me out of the garden too. Then the weeds just get bigger, the problems multiply, and I feel even guiltier and less motivated to work in the garden. But little by little tending really helps.
From someone who doesnt sell flowers, I would never want you to feel guilty for growing them but not “using” them. I enjoy the flowers wherever they are…in my garden, in my daughters’ bedroom, on my dinner table in a vase… I would let go of guilt, that is a terrible thing that deprives you of the joy of growing such amazing beauty. Your flowers were spectacular! Merry Christmas!
Loved seeing your garden and You! I am more caught up with my garden & flowers now than I have been all Summer! I love September in my garden. I like your ideas about routines. I find it impossible to keep a routine with my boys at home in the Summer and their schedules aren’t predictable. I want to look at it more that way, with my end goals in mind.
I ❤ watching you for the first time..your delivery was simple however clearly understood. I took notes of your brilliant ideas calmly without pausing. I am an avid gardener on my 3 acres property, mostly flowers than veg, I also owned a flowershop and am a floral designer but gave up due to my good paying job demand. If you have not been in London England I suggest you venture to visit. The floral industry is flourishing there, and marketing ideas will be an eye-opener for you ladies. I took some courses there when I had a free weekend during my business travel. Good luck.
What a great video. I really appreciate your approach to routines, and have felt defeated at times by my failure to keep them. Your approach is liberating and your flowers look so vibrant and healthy.
Loved this. Oooh! That 3rd dahlia seed flower💕💕 I started using Triple Wren’s dahlia corralling method. One t post every 25 ft in the middle of the bed. They have videos and info on their site and Instagram. Although I may go down to 15 or 20’in the future.. then used a strong cord like para cord, or a really strong sisal string, and wrapping around each post going straight to the next post. It was so quick and so many less tposts! I’m hooked!
"The courage to try hard things," this is so true. I gave dahlias a second try after my first attempt was terrible. I am loving dahlias again after getting the courage to try again. My thought is what do you have to lose?
What a relaxing video and as more of a newbie, I find myself learning the most from experienced gardeners who keep it real. Thank you for talking about your goals of gardening routines and the ones you priorities. I also found your suggestions helpful when we hit the "tired of all the mess" stage. Bit by bit as I watch and learn from others, it somehow makes being successful at gardening seem more attainable when everything isn't ALWAYS insta- perfect. :)
Loved your video. That new garden of yours looks very large for one person to keep up with. Your dahlias are lovely. I saw a glimpse of your lisianthus they also looked robust. I would not feel bad about not using all the flowers. I am sure the pollenators of all kinds benefited from that.
Your videos are always so beautiful and they inspire me to keep trying! Do you have a problem with deer in your area? I feel like everything I plant gets eaten!
Loved your video. Can I ask what the name of the pink zinnia on the right side of the bed is at 2:30 in the video? Is it salmon rose? I love the color. Thank you.
The best part was just watching you weed . . . and seeing that I am not alone in needing to take care of weedy places lol Thanks!
As I have gotten older (62 now) the few things I have done in the tiny, urban cut flower garden in our now owned for 9yrs property to make it far more enjoyable, was to make sure there were plenty of places to sit down and relax when I got tired, AND to have 42 - 48" walkways. This way plants can spill out of each bed to their hearts content and there is still room to move freely. I can also sit back, relax and enjoy the garden from many different angles and locations. Best decisions I ever made.
The gardens are now my zen, I no longer have a frenetic need to do everything right now, all at once. Weeds are now viewed as ideal root habitat for biology, free ground cover to keep the moisture in, and future free compost. That has completely altered my angst with the weeds.
That's such a good perspective! I love the idea of having spots to sit and enjoy the garden.
Thank you both for sharing such beautiful content. This is a combination of teaching, comforting, and storytelling with some reality checks. I love your honesty and willingness to share failures. It's quite poetic how you two compose this video with the voiceover. I especially like that you also step back and analyze the situation and list the failures before the wins along with the lessons. It's the process and learning that makes all this worthed. "We are tending gardens, but we are tending our souls." Inspiring as always.
I really enjoy watching this video!!!!
I could watch you tending that beautiful space for hours. So restful. Thanks
I'm blown away by your seed dahlia, particularly the first and third you showed. WOW!! Blessed.!!!
Dahlias grew for me in my new South Carolina garden, but had failed in Texas. The secret to success is rain. Mostly I fought weeds, and the heat of summer made me sick after about 30 minutes. At 76, I find everything is harder, but I persist because gardening is addictive.
Your garden is lovely. And the dahlias...exquisite!
So often guilt keeps me out of the garden too. Then the weeds just get bigger, the problems multiply, and I feel even guiltier and less motivated to work in the garden. But little by little tending really helps.
From someone who doesnt sell flowers, I would never want you to feel guilty for growing them but not “using” them. I enjoy the flowers wherever they are…in my garden, in my daughters’ bedroom, on my dinner table in a vase…
I would let go of guilt, that is a terrible thing that deprives you of the joy of growing such amazing beauty. Your flowers were spectacular!
Merry Christmas!
This was so encouraging! Thank you.
Beautiful video!
What a beautiful video. Everything you said is so true.
Your garden is beautiful! I bet the pollinators enjoyed the flowers you didn't get picked :)
Thanks! I sure have a lot of bees this year. 😊
I enjoy watching your beautiful videos. So peaceful.
Loved seeing your garden and You! I am more caught up with my garden & flowers now than I have been all Summer! I love September in my garden. I like your ideas about routines. I find it impossible to keep a routine with my boys at home in the Summer and their schedules aren’t predictable. I want to look at it more that way, with my end goals in mind.
Absolutely gorgeous video.
Beautiful garden! Seriously! I’m inspired to go out and clean up my mess of a garden again 😅. Please keep making videos like this.
I ❤ watching you for the first time..your delivery was simple however clearly understood. I took notes of your brilliant ideas calmly without pausing. I am an avid gardener on my 3 acres property, mostly flowers than veg, I also owned a flowershop and am a floral designer but gave up due to my good paying job demand. If you have not been in London England I suggest you venture to visit. The floral industry is flourishing there, and marketing ideas will be an eye-opener for you ladies. I took some courses there when I had a free weekend during my business travel. Good luck.
What a great video. I really appreciate your approach to routines, and have felt defeated at times by my failure to keep them. Your approach is liberating and your flowers look so vibrant and healthy.
I know that feeling of defeat! Here's to trying again. ❤
Loved this. Oooh! That 3rd dahlia seed flower💕💕 I started using Triple Wren’s dahlia corralling method. One t post every 25 ft in the middle of the bed. They have videos and info on their site and Instagram. Although I may go down to 15 or 20’in the future.. then used a strong cord like para cord, or a really strong sisal string, and wrapping around each post going straight to the next post. It was so quick and so many less tposts! I’m hooked!
"The courage to try hard things," this is so true. I gave dahlias a second try after my first attempt was terrible. I am loving dahlias again after getting the courage to try again. My thought is what do you have to lose?
What a relaxing video and as more of a newbie, I find myself learning the most from experienced gardeners who keep it real. Thank you for talking about your goals of gardening routines and the ones you priorities. I also found your suggestions helpful when we hit the "tired of all the mess" stage. Bit by bit as I watch and learn from others, it somehow makes being successful at gardening seem more attainable when everything isn't ALWAYS insta- perfect. :)
Beautiful as always.
Loved your video. That new garden of yours looks very large for one person to keep up with. Your dahlias are lovely. I saw a glimpse of your lisianthus they also looked robust. I would not feel bad about not using all the flowers. I am sure the pollenators of all kinds benefited from that.
That's a great point. My garden is buzzing with bees this year!
I love all of your videos! They are my favorites. Your garden is beautiful this year. When is your first expected frost?
Thanks! 😊 Our first frost is typically the middle of October.
Your videos are always so beautiful and they inspire me to keep trying! Do you have a problem with deer in your area? I feel like everything I plant gets eaten!
So good, so many to dos quickly take the delight out of something that feeds me. How wide are your flower rows and covered walking paths?
The beds are 4' x 15' and the paths are 3' wide.
Your zinnias look like delicious little candy buttons.
I gave in and purchased the landscape fabric. Sweeping will be something new to look forward to! 😅
Do you put it into storage for the winter?
No, we just leave it in the ground year round. Some of the landscape fabric in our old garden is on it's eighth year and is still going strong.
Loved your video. Can I ask what the name of the pink zinnia on the right side of the bed is at 2:30 in the video? Is it salmon rose? I love the color. Thank you.
I have enjoyed your videos, but I see you have not posted in quite some time. Either way, I pray you will both be blessed.
Awesome video!! What kind of string are you using for corralling?
It's a poly twine from Amazon.