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I'm so glad that Maggie has mended well. From my experience, kitties that have been inside and outside pets will always want to go outside. Maybe you could build her a cat-io (an enclosed patio for her to explore and have toys and things to climb). I have friends that do that. It keeps them safe from predators in their area. You know what is best for her. Much love ❤❤❤
Garden looks great and glad Maggie is getting better. I can count the sun coming out here this year on one hand, it’s always wet and sluggy here in west of Ireland but it’s been even worse probably loosing over half crops. Temp extreme from the cold days to the poly tunnel going to 35 degrees if sun comes out. Growth erratic and behind, need lots of spare plants. Thanks for sharing.
You do get quite a lot of rain where you are so I can imagine the slugs you have to contend with. Good luck with catching up for the rest of the summer - I'm sure you will!
Slugs and snails have been the worst I’ve known this year (in England). Combined with a lack of sun it’s been a challenging year for veg, even things that slugs don’t normally bother with. No carrots this year 😂 On the other hand, there are no butterflies, yet, so no need to net brassicas, and the water butts are full. Perennials are doing great. Thanks for the vids!
@@Lovelygreens Fingers crossed they were just delayed by the weather. I did see the first wasps since May this weekend. But the lack of flying things is scary at this point.
It wouldn't be fair to her to keep her inside or penned up in a catio. I understand how some people are recommending that, but I don't agree that it's a solution for Maggie. She wants to be free to go and play where she pleases. I'm going to massively worry for sure, but that's the right decision for her own happiness and wellbeing 💚
Tanya it's lovely to see that Maggie is getting so much better and like you I bet she can't wait to get out of the house this time of year you really do start to see the fruits of your labours the garden is looking lovely thank you for sharing it with us
A different version of the drying rack could be an old pillowcase stretched between sticks, which would work well and if you remove the sticks, you should be able to reverse the case and have the herbs or whatever inside it. I just can't seem to get chamomile to start or grow for me. Bergamot, I have a huge plant I harvest from, and it did overwinter. Holy Basil or Tulsi is my new venture. So far, excellent germination and growth.
If I could make a recommendation for chamomile... If you buy seeds now and scatter them outdoors in a prepared bed, they'll germinate as if they were dropped naturally. I sowed chamomile seeds ONCE about ten years ago and have never done it again. What I do instead is collect the small volunteer plants each autumn or winter and then replant them where I want. German chamomile is winter hardy and can withstand short periods of temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C).
Have not really had any slug or snail issues so far this year. However major issues with weather. Some roses have produced flower buds that just died. Looks like they have been frosted but we have had no frost since early March. Some other plants have similar symptoms whilst others, including some roses, are thriving. Only had half a dozen lilac flowers yet last year the tree was covered
I,m so happy to see Maggie is doing fine :D ! The rain has really ruined my beans but my strawberries and raspberries are insanely flourishing! As well as my blackberries and i can't wait to pick them when they're ripe. And as always i love seeing your garden! Thanks for the video Tanya
Oh my goodness, I'm glad you are having success. My Zone 3 garden is suffering from a very cold spring and night time temps are still in the 8-11C range.
We were getting the same cold nights just last month and I'm about zone 8. Such a challenging year! Wishing you more success with the rest of the growing season 💚
I’ve yet to see a slug here, I don’t think we have them….hopefully! We have been on the cold side with not much rain this year. The peas are happy but the tomatoes and peppers, not so much. It will be heating up soon and then the garden will take off. I’m so very glad Maggie is doing well. I’m hoping to get the last of my plants out this week and move on, lol. Have a wonderful week. TeresaSue
I just got caught up on your last few video's. I have had a revolving door of relatives over the last 2 months, and barely had time for my own garden. I am so glad to hear that Maggie is on the mend. Josie is so big! The garden looks so abundant. Love the herb drying rack! The little blue shed was so worth saving. I have never heard of the olive, mushroom or cola plants. I will definately see if I can find them, most likey online.💚❤🐕🦺🐈
So sorry about the heat! It looks very dry in your region - I know another gardener there and am amazed at how she's transformed dry sandy soil into a productive garden. Must take quite a bit of irrigation? The plus side is that I'll bet you can grow some beautiful lettuce in autumn, early spring, and maybe even winter?
@@Lovelygreens Yes, it can be quite a challenge. We also have dry, sandy soil. Mulching is critical. Just this past week I mulched with a few inches of straw. The difference was astounding. I used an infrared thermometer and checked the moist soil under the mulch and compared it to the bare dirt path just 18 inches away. Under the mulch it was a cool 85F; the pathway was 153F! But yes, we can garden year round and winter/spring lettuces are the best! ~Audrey
It's one I've written down for years - there's no link. It's just cauliflower, onion, potatoes, a tin of chopped tomatoes, one of coconut milk, greens (spinach, chard, etc), and curry paste. Very easy 👌
So many options for my zone 8b. Carrots, beets, chard, turnip, endive, fennel, cabbage, broccoli, and some herbs. It depends on how much time you have left before your first frost.
Just found you. I found some food grade Diatomaceous Earth. Have you tried putting a little bit around your veggies? Realize it would have to be replaced after watering or rain.
Diatomaceous earth isn't used in British gardens much because of the constant rain. That makes it pointless and expensive. It's better suited for chicken coops and more arid gardening regions.
Spring cabbage and cauliflower are commonly planted across Britain in late summer. Certain varieties are well adapted to surviving British winters and giving us an early crop. Cauliflower 'All The Year Round' for one.
@@Lovelygreens great, do you have the names of the varieties that survive winter? and do you plant the seeds directly on the soil? thanks a lot for the reply
@@silvermoonlightDreamscapes The cauliflower I mentioned above and Broccoli 'Marathon' are very good. Cabbage January King is what I have started in the greenhouse now, too. There are quite a few to choose from, though. I really recommend starting seeds off undercover and then planting them out when they reach a good size. It'll save them from being taken by slugs, and you can take care of them much easier.
@@Lovelygreens In a sense. I think it might be that there's so many wild berries around that they don't want anything the doesn't look natural. They'll eat all the blueberries and partridge berries if I don't pick them as they are getting ripe. But I've left cherries high in the tree and they didn't bother. Only slugs eat my strawberries and I can avoid that by picking them the day before they are completely ripe.
That wouldn't be the right decision for little Mags. She was born outside as a feral, spends most of her waking time outdoors, and needs freedom. I'll worry, of course, but for her happiness I can't lock her up 💚
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I'm so glad that Maggie has mended well. From my experience, kitties that have been inside and outside pets will always want to go outside. Maybe you could build her a cat-io (an enclosed patio for her to explore and have toys and things to climb). I have friends that do that. It keeps them safe from predators in their area. You know what is best for her. Much love ❤❤❤
Poor Maggie. Happy she has a friend that cares :) Ty for taking us along
You're most welcome :)
I’m so glad Maggie is healing well! Everything is looking full of life☀️☕️🌱
Beautiful garden tour. So glad Maggie is doing well. She’s so adorable
She's the sweetest 🥹💚
Everything looks so lush. Beautiful garden. Glad Maggie is better. 🥰
Thanks so much
Garden looks great and glad Maggie is getting better. I can count the sun coming out here this year on one hand, it’s always wet and sluggy here in west of Ireland but it’s been even worse probably loosing over half crops. Temp extreme from the cold days to the poly tunnel going to 35 degrees if sun comes out. Growth erratic and behind, need lots of spare plants. Thanks for sharing.
You do get quite a lot of rain where you are so I can imagine the slugs you have to contend with. Good luck with catching up for the rest of the summer - I'm sure you will!
Slugs and snails have been the worst I’ve known this year (in England). Combined with a lack of sun it’s been a challenging year for veg, even things that slugs don’t normally bother with. No carrots this year 😂
On the other hand, there are no butterflies, yet, so no need to net brassicas, and the water butts are full. Perennials are doing great.
Thanks for the vids!
No butterflies here either - it's very worrying! July is a big month for them but there should have been plenty of cabbage whites by now.
@@Lovelygreens Fingers crossed they were just delayed by the weather. I did see the first wasps since May this weekend. But the lack of flying things is scary at this point.
I am glad Maggie is feeling better. I agree with your decision to let her out. Love does not mean to keep her inside so she doesn’t get hurt. 😊
It wouldn't be fair to her to keep her inside or penned up in a catio. I understand how some people are recommending that, but I don't agree that it's a solution for Maggie. She wants to be free to go and play where she pleases. I'm going to massively worry for sure, but that's the right decision for her own happiness and wellbeing 💚
@@Lovelygreens exactly!
Tanya it's lovely to see that Maggie is getting so much better and like you I bet she can't wait to get out of the house
this time of year you really do start to see the fruits of your labours the garden is looking lovely thank you for sharing it with us
Thanks so much, and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
A different version of the drying rack could be an old pillowcase stretched between sticks, which would work well and if you remove the sticks, you should be able to reverse the case and have the herbs or whatever inside it.
I just can't seem to get chamomile to start or grow for me.
Bergamot, I have a huge plant I harvest from, and it did overwinter.
Holy Basil or Tulsi is my new venture. So far, excellent germination and growth.
If I could make a recommendation for chamomile... If you buy seeds now and scatter them outdoors in a prepared bed, they'll germinate as if they were dropped naturally. I sowed chamomile seeds ONCE about ten years ago and have never done it again. What I do instead is collect the small volunteer plants each autumn or winter and then replant them where I want. German chamomile is winter hardy and can withstand short periods of temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C).
thanks for your reply most apreciated Nev
Have not really had any slug or snail issues so far this year. However major issues with weather. Some roses have produced flower buds that just died. Looks like they have been frosted but we have had no frost since early March. Some other plants have similar symptoms whilst others, including some roses, are thriving. Only had half a dozen lilac flowers yet last year the tree was covered
I always appreciate spending time in your garden and the tips you share are so useful.
Thanks so much
I,m so happy to see Maggie is doing fine :D ! The rain has really ruined my beans but my strawberries and raspberries are insanely flourishing! As well as my blackberries and i can't wait to pick them when they're ripe. And as always i love seeing your garden! Thanks for the video Tanya
You're so welcome :) And yes, this is definitely going to be a year for fruit!
great video tanya
I always enjoy spending time in your garden and appreciate the tips you share.
Nice to SEE your Kitty better... I'm trying the olla métod in My garden.😅 thanks for sharing.
Ollas really do help! Good luck, and thank you :)
Oh my goodness, I'm glad you are having success. My Zone 3 garden is suffering from a very cold spring and night time temps are still in the 8-11C range.
We were getting the same cold nights just last month and I'm about zone 8. Such a challenging year! Wishing you more success with the rest of the growing season 💚
I’ve yet to see a slug here, I don’t think we have them….hopefully! We have been on the cold side with not much rain this year. The peas are happy but the tomatoes and peppers, not so much. It will be heating up soon and then the garden will take off. I’m so very glad Maggie is doing well. I’m hoping to get the last of my plants out this week and move on, lol. Have a wonderful week. TeresaSue
No slugs! Just wow 👌 Happy planting and thank you!
Love the drying rack hack! Great idea.
Thank you 😊
I’m so jealous! My cauliflower never did anything this year other than grow leaves so pulled them out last week!
When did you plant them? Mine went in last September and needed that much time to produce. Spring-planted cauliflower needs more time 💚
I just got caught up on your last few video's. I have had a revolving door of relatives over the last 2 months, and barely had time for my own garden. I am so glad to hear that Maggie is on the mend. Josie is so big! The garden looks so abundant. Love the herb drying rack! The little blue shed was so worth saving. I have never heard of the olive, mushroom or cola plants. I will definately see if I can find them, most likey online.💚❤🐕🦺🐈
I hope you had a lovely time visiting with your family, Lisa! Welcome back :)
Inspirational, given me so many ideas for my own garden ❤
That's the best compliment I could get :) Thank you
I'm so envious of your summer lettuces! I'm in central California and it is blisteringly hot right now (and during the summer in general).
So sorry about the heat! It looks very dry in your region - I know another gardener there and am amazed at how she's transformed dry sandy soil into a productive garden. Must take quite a bit of irrigation? The plus side is that I'll bet you can grow some beautiful lettuce in autumn, early spring, and maybe even winter?
@@Lovelygreens Yes, it can be quite a challenge. We also have dry, sandy soil. Mulching is critical. Just this past week I mulched with a few inches of straw. The difference was astounding. I used an infrared thermometer and checked the moist soil under the mulch and compared it to the bare dirt path just 18 inches away. Under the mulch it was a cool 85F; the pathway was 153F! But yes, we can garden year round and winter/spring lettuces are the best! ~Audrey
I always enjoy your videos. They're so informative. Wow, that cabbage!!!
It's a whopper 😍 Thank you!
Everything looks wonderful! ❤😊
Thank you, Helen :)
Wow looking amazing and so lush! 🌱🌱💚 planted some chamomile too😊 is that your favorite tea
There are so many incredible tea plants! Rosehip is probably my favorite :)
Great, information, thanks!
This has been the Year of the Slug in my garden. But Sluggo Plus has helped a lot! Did you ever cover your cauliflower?
Sometimes, but not always. I tend to bend/break leaves over the cauli when I do it.
That's great 😊
Where/how did you get/build your greenhouse? It is lovely!
It's a Polycrub 😍 a hardshelled polytunnel
@@Lovelygreens A-HA! Yes, I see. From Scotland. LOL shipping to US . . =:-0
But it's lovely.❤
I'd be surprised if you can't get similar polytunnels in the US. I'm not sure who sells them, though!
HI TANIA CAN YOU POST THE CURRIE CAULIE RECIPE
It's one I've written down for years - there's no link. It's just cauliflower, onion, potatoes, a tin of chopped tomatoes, one of coconut milk, greens (spinach, chard, etc), and curry paste. Very easy 👌
New subscriber here! I love your garden!
What should I plant when I take my onions and garlic out?
So many options for my zone 8b. Carrots, beets, chard, turnip, endive, fennel, cabbage, broccoli, and some herbs. It depends on how much time you have left before your first frost.
Just found you. I found some food grade Diatomaceous Earth. Have you tried putting a little bit around your veggies? Realize it would have to be replaced after watering or rain.
Diatomaceous earth isn't used in British gardens much because of the constant rain. That makes it pointless and expensive. It's better suited for chicken coops and more arid gardening regions.
It's comparatively dry on my side of the pond this year. So slugs are not plentiful.
We've been inundated with them here, so count your lucky stars 😍
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Are the lavender seedlings from cuttings or seed?
They were teeny tiny plug plants that I ordered in. They've more than tripled in size since then.
what gardening zone are you?
It's given right at the beginning of the video.
Your tomatoes are so green and beautiful!!! Mine are not.
Sorry to hear that, June. How do you have them planted? Are you watering them?
@@Lovelygreens I replied but it didn't send. Yes, It's a new garden , new soil and compost. Very cool start and lots of rain.
My cats sleep in my polycrub all day, every day, so I've decided to put a cat flap on the door for this winter.
Where are you based? in the UK these coliflowers die with the winter
Spring cabbage and cauliflower are commonly planted across Britain in late summer. Certain varieties are well adapted to surviving British winters and giving us an early crop. Cauliflower 'All The Year Round' for one.
@@Lovelygreens great, do you have the names of the varieties that survive winter? and do you plant the seeds directly on the soil? thanks a lot for the reply
@@silvermoonlightDreamscapes The cauliflower I mentioned above and Broccoli 'Marathon' are very good. Cabbage January King is what I have started in the greenhouse now, too. There are quite a few to choose from, though. I really recommend starting seeds off undercover and then planting them out when they reach a good size. It'll save them from being taken by slugs, and you can take care of them much easier.
Birds don't eat strawberries from my patch, nor do they eat my cherries. I don't know why.
Because you're lucky? :)
@@Lovelygreens In a sense. I think it might be that there's so many wild berries around that they don't want anything the doesn't look natural. They'll eat all the blueberries and partridge berries if I don't pick them as they are getting ripe.
But I've left cherries high in the tree and they didn't bother. Only slugs eat my strawberries and I can avoid that by picking them the day before they are completely ripe.
Hello 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
You need some chickens to eat the veggies scraps
We've thought about it and may get some in the future. One new critter at a time, though 😂
slugs bothered me for a couple of weeks. Now i have a pregnant deer that won't leave lol
That's quite a "pest" upgrade - both size and cuteness 😍
@@Lovelygreens yes, indeed. Now that it's raining again, it's back to the slug infestation. SMH
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Build her a cat enclosure outside
That wouldn't be the right decision for little Mags. She was born outside as a feral, spends most of her waking time outdoors, and needs freedom. I'll worry, of course, but for her happiness I can't lock her up 💚