Strawberries, weeding, dead heading, Summer maintenance in the cottage garden

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
  • This week, I had to tackle some messy beds and do some weeding. Also, my first strawberries have ripened! Summer is certainly bursting in the cottage garden this week. I planted a Peony, tried to rescue an Astilbe and did lots of satisfying cleaning up.
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Комментарии • 356

  • @ellenmorrell8332
    @ellenmorrell8332 2 года назад +101

    Every time I watch you, it’s like a breath of fresh air! I so enjoy the videos , the chat, the flowers and you. ❤️🌸🌺🌼🐝🐝🐝

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад +7

      Aw I’m delighted to hear that Ellen ❤️ glad you enjoy! Xx

    • @amydayl3294
      @amydayl3294 2 года назад +4

      I agree 👍

    • @createparadise
      @createparadise 2 года назад +5

      I was just thinking that exact same thing! 🤩😃

    • @nomiharper
      @nomiharper 2 года назад +3

      Totally agree. 💕

    • @ameliamonica5199
      @ameliamonica5199 2 года назад +4

      I concur!

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 2 года назад +6

    Hello - one of your adopted grannies here. US-Florida.
    Some of us viewers, a bit older, decided to adopt you as our Catherine grand daughter.
    We're so proud of you and your accomplishments.
    Your garden is really growing this year, sun flowers and strawberries are huge.
    I'm from an area in Florida where they have many strawberry fields, they're beautiful when flowered then fruiting. Plant City, Florida has a Strawberry Festival every year after harvest, parade, celebrations, country fair, concerts and the famous strawberry shortcakes.

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад +1

      I love it 😂❤️ the strawberry fields sound stunning Linda 😍

  • @christineh5790
    @christineh5790 2 года назад

    I’m tired just watching you Catherine!😅 You have a beautiful garden and home and a credit to your work ethic in maintaining it so beautifully. 👏❤️

  • @LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC
    @LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC 2 года назад

    OMgoodness you are just to funny and sweet. I love your wonderful gardening, sewing and crafting shares! God bless you girly girl!

  • @gardenhighlightsworm
    @gardenhighlightsworm 2 года назад +1

    Enjoyed watching your video and sense of humour. Garden is beautiful 🌺

  • @stephm281
    @stephm281 2 года назад

    Love to eat freshly picked strawberries from the garden. Well we enjoy all our fresh veggies also. Your garden is beautiful. Your new new chair is fitting in the greenhouse. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @kerrycockburncampbell3044
    @kerrycockburncampbell3044 2 года назад

    My hubby is the gardener thank goodness. All things inside are my thing!!!

  • @3in2Art
    @3in2Art 2 года назад +26

    Yes! That’s red clover in your front lawn. It surely brings back childhood memories! We used to tie the stems together (end to end) to make necklaces and crowns. ☘️🌸👧🏼👑👏🏻🥰

  • @karenrosser
    @karenrosser 2 года назад

    Red clover, that’s in your lawn makes lovely tea ☕️

  • @cullumkille2372
    @cullumkille2372 2 года назад

    The garden is lovely! You definitely have a green thumb. 💖🌹🌼💐🌸🐝🐝

  • @louiseperry6643
    @louiseperry6643 2 года назад +2

    You are so refreshing to watch. Being yourself is lovely

  • @valpacheco29
    @valpacheco29 2 года назад +33

    The astilbe does the best in full shade. At least in my yard it does. I’ve had that happen to mine as well. Your yard looks great ❣️

  • @thesussexstitcher
    @thesussexstitcher 2 года назад

    It is clover, and the bees love it you are right. Your Alliums are a picture, and ohh girl that chair ...x

  • @hiya9697
    @hiya9697 2 года назад

    "I think I flipped me upside or something" hehe LOVE your content! Such a great vibe here Catherine, well done 🙂XO from Canada

  • @AuntieDee
    @AuntieDee 2 года назад

    You are becoming quite the gardener!!!

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 2 года назад

    Wow those 🍓 looks delish 😋😍.had such a great laugh at you with the yoga🤣🤣🤣

  • @irismoles9369
    @irismoles9369 2 года назад +1

    love your video catching up now well i love them all

  • @peggygilbertsen9099
    @peggygilbertsen9099 2 года назад

    Astilbes really thrive in shade. Your garden is lovely

  • @naturalgalwilliams
    @naturalgalwilliams 2 года назад

    I love the chair..an original for a down the earth gal. OneLove ❣

  • @cindyschmidheini1483
    @cindyschmidheini1483 2 года назад

    Yes you are correct, that is clover and the Bee's love it. Have a blessed week.

  • @opalmoon2256
    @opalmoon2256 2 года назад

    Sunday Funday with Dainty n Blondie 💗🌻

  • @terrythomas2735
    @terrythomas2735 2 года назад

    I hope you have him your video so he can be a fan of yours. He’s famous and so are you 🥰❣️

  • @heathercoles3096
    @heathercoles3096 2 года назад

    Another great day with you 😘💐😘

  • @veronicashipley9123
    @veronicashipley9123 2 года назад

    Love & Blessings from the UK Catherine ☺. Just a thought. We used to cut the lawn but keep a small wildlife circle, or indeed a square of clover/daisies for the insects 🐞 and bees 🐝. Great that you have Blondie 🐺 for company. Take care and keep smiling 🍓🍓 xx.

  • @mshannarose12
    @mshannarose12 2 года назад

    My astilbe absolutely cooked in our hot Aussie summer sun! I must move it now while everything is dormant (if it's still alive). Thank you for the reminder! Love your garden vlogs.

  • @carolaspinall1965
    @carolaspinall1965 2 года назад

    You have so much energy! Loving the new Crocs 🙂👍🥰

  • @chrisgogreve8743
    @chrisgogreve8743 2 года назад

    You are so precious!! You make me smile!!

  • @abilin1922
    @abilin1922 2 года назад +1

    I also just recently found your channel and I’m obsessed 😃

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад +1

      Aw yayyy welcome Abigail ❤️❤️❤️

  • @couturehelvetica1261
    @couturehelvetica1261 2 года назад +3

    Cheeky thumbs up done, now to watching the video :)

  • @ellenmorrell8332
    @ellenmorrell8332 2 года назад

    Catherine, dear sweet girl! I got my book two minutes ago! I was afraid to open the cover because I so wanted to see your name written there. I knew that wasn’t possible because I ordered it in January and how could I get your autograph. Like I say….you take my breath away! There it was! All pretty in gold! Thank you be on words! it meant the world to me. Now I’m going to sit and look at your book. Thank you for making an old lady happy.❤️👵🏻

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад

      awwwww this gives me JOY! My heart is full, I am so happy you got a signed copy x

  • @rebeccalundblad4529
    @rebeccalundblad4529 2 года назад

    I get so much enjoyment watching your videos and vlogs, you are a ray of sunshine. Love your accent. Big hello from Minnesota USA.

  • @lauraburell5679
    @lauraburell5679 2 года назад

    I'm watching your video. The flowers are beautiful.

  • @ruthrice3498
    @ruthrice3498 2 года назад +1

    Yes its Clover and smells lovely. As kids we would search for ever to find a four leaf clover to give you the luck of the Irish. Im not irish but good fun finding them in the south of England. Along with Butter ups and Daises to make flower chains (necklaces.

  • @soitsmelaura
    @soitsmelaura 2 года назад

    Luv the refresh … whoa white lavender that’s so cool

  • @angesilcock7861
    @angesilcock7861 2 года назад

    Self-heal as well as purple clover in your uncut patch 💜 😃

  • @thatswhatisaid8908
    @thatswhatisaid8908 2 года назад

    Looking so forward to watching this when i get home from work! Only 4 more hours, not that I'm counting, hehe.

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад +1

      Hope you enjoyed ❤️

    • @thatswhatisaid8908
      @thatswhatisaid8908 2 года назад

      @@DaintyDiaries i surely did! Your garden is gorgeous. I love the new seating area, and Miss Blondie who is everywhere!

  • @debj4829
    @debj4829 2 года назад

    Hi, thought 😄 A few holes in the base of your fire pit to drain the water. Glad you liked the Croc pic😂😂💖🇦🇺

  • @phyllisbrandon6636
    @phyllisbrandon6636 2 года назад

    Hi Catherine
    Everything looks beautiful! I had to laugh when you said there is a shortage of men to help with heavy chores. I have the same problem. When I am lifting something heavy I could sure use the help of some muscle power!

  • @traceygartrell3419
    @traceygartrell3419 Год назад +1

    Loving your inspiration

  • @cristinaravelo6031
    @cristinaravelo6031 2 года назад

    UN JARDÍN BELLO Y ACOGEDOR ,👏👏👏👏👏 TU TRABAJO!

  • @alyssalynnbarr4266
    @alyssalynnbarr4266 2 года назад +3

    The strawberries look amazing☺ I love the garden videos. Your garden is so amazing. Keep putting a smile on everyone's faces Catherine you are a beautiful person.

  • @peggynorton5535
    @peggynorton5535 2 года назад

    I just mowed my 1.75 acre yard. Picked up sticks, and two beers someone lost on the road. Lol hot, no thanks. Fed the birds seed, suet cakes and bird jelly. Fresh water in their bath. Drinking cherry lemonaid and listening to the doves. Ive cleaned out my fridge but have the dishes soaking while i enjoy birdsongs...Happy 4th everyone!!

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад +1

      Oh wow Peggy now you’ve certainly earned the relaxing and celebrations for the 4th! Enjoy it ❤️

  • @joannemorrall5175
    @joannemorrall5175 2 года назад +22

    Good evening, Oh i so look forward to your Sunday gardening vlogs. They bring me such joy. Could you please do a checky little vlog of you in the summer evenings attending your garden. Just a little walk around whilst your watering your plants at the end of the evening. It'll look so lovely with the twinkly lights of your summer house as well. Great video and have a great new week. x

    • @createparadise
      @createparadise 2 года назад +6

      Ooo that's a gorgeous idea for a vlog. I totally agree! Evenings in the garden are always the calmest time of the day and watering the garden on an evening is my favourite thing to do. 🧘😊

  • @cissyhernandez1224
    @cissyhernandez1224 2 года назад

    May I recommend getting a hand truck. It’s a game changer for moving heavy things by yourself. I even moved a refrigerator by myself. I bought mine for 5.00 at a garage sale 😀

  • @kathywalsh9312
    @kathywalsh9312 2 года назад

    Alstilbe loves cool moist soil but not soggy - and y
    what you have is lovely red clover!

  • @sharon2436
    @sharon2436 2 года назад

    Gardening tip to make watering easy and make your seating area a minimal work space…Buy a second garden hose. Attach it to the spigot, run the hose down the side of the house and behind your pots and then along the fence… move your reel and hose more centrally located in the yard. Turn on the hose when you need to water, no need to move your chairs!! 💖🪴🌸🌻

  • @janettejohnson8345
    @janettejohnson8345 Год назад

    Your an absolute Star 🌟

  • @archangelraphael4200
    @archangelraphael4200 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the giggles. 😄And the garden looks amazing. 🌸You’ve done so much since I started watching you videos. Hugs for Blondie. 🐱

  • @janeenbreyman212
    @janeenbreyman212 2 года назад +1

    Happy Fourth of July from the USA! My daughter was born on the fourth. My little "firecracker" is turning 24!

  • @gardentours
    @gardentours 2 года назад

    It's really called clover. I have it in white, yesterday I wanted to mow the grass but there were so many bees 🐝 🐝🐝 enjoying it so I left it. / No wonder that your roses 🌹 look so great with that mulch 👍

  • @bobbysandycam9677
    @bobbysandycam9677 2 года назад +11

    Astilbes like very little sunshine. Shade lovers!
    You have such a beautiful little oasis! Your peonies made me smile!! 🌸

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад +1

      Aw thanks so much ❤️❤️ hope you have a lovely week xx

  • @tibbs4000
    @tibbs4000 2 года назад

    I ❤ your videos!! I so look forward to new ones. I'm shorter than you my dear...I'm a wee 4'10" Ain't nothing wrong with that!

  • @abilin1922
    @abilin1922 2 года назад +3

    She is honestly an inspiration to me, I would LOOOVE A GARDEN LIKE THAT I love what you are doing keep it up!!!

  • @hsepulveda1
    @hsepulveda1 2 года назад

    Your garden is so beautiful 💗💗💗

  • @christine3358
    @christine3358 2 года назад

    Definitely clover, we have tons where I live!

  • @paulinedean175
    @paulinedean175 2 года назад

    Beautiful Catherine

  • @junehulton8320
    @junehulton8320 2 года назад

    You are brilliant....and where you get your energy from....Guinness...seeds....lol. !!! You are doing a great job a d it looks amazing ...the flowers ... strawberries etc...are blooming marvellous....hard work pays off...well done X

  • @heidicating1673
    @heidicating1673 2 года назад

    I have heard that painting stones to resemble strawberries, and then placing them among the plants early in the season, the birds then peck at the stones. Once the berries ripen the birds the assume they are stones and leave them alone. "Yee Haw" from Texas.

  • @gabriellefox5724
    @gabriellefox5724 2 года назад +10

    Red clover, it's so great for your bees! Hello from New Zealand 🥰

  • @kerrycockburncampbell3044
    @kerrycockburncampbell3044 2 года назад

    Enjoy your youth and productivity....sadly it doesn't last forever. However aging in Canning Vale, looking out every morning from my upstairs bedroom windows, at trees, bushes and passing walkers is VERY GOOD. 4th sunny winters day in a row, mid winter. Beautiful walks nearby.
    God has been kind to me!!!

  • @cinder8290
    @cinder8290 2 года назад

    Lovely video, your garden is very pretty.

  • @michellethomas1707
    @michellethomas1707 2 года назад

    Love the chair ❤️

  • @SarahsOctoberHome
    @SarahsOctoberHome 2 года назад

    Loved the vlog.🌱

  • @dedraallen840
    @dedraallen840 2 года назад

    I enjoy your videos so much! You have the sweetest voice and the prettiest blue eyes ☺Number 1 fan here💖

  • @jh2419
    @jh2419 2 года назад

    Your garden looks blooming lovely. Blondie always tries to get involved in whatever you do bless her.

  • @horrisajones8933
    @horrisajones8933 2 года назад

    Absolutely gorgeous garden 😍

  • @kebergify
    @kebergify 2 года назад

    Your strawberries are so big! Glorious! Well done, my dear. Enjoy your labors.

  • @yvonnescallon434
    @yvonnescallon434 2 года назад

    Love your vlogs your garden is only 😍 beautiful

  • @amx900
    @amx900 2 года назад

    Love your purple clover! Mine is white.

  • @loriannperry5302
    @loriannperry5302 2 года назад

    Beautiful Catherine. Wish I had a green thumb I used to but now I think my green thumb has turned grey like my hair. Lol

  • @nicolafreeman6294
    @nicolafreeman6294 2 года назад

    You have red clover and self healing in your lawn 💜 Both edible and brilliant for wildlife

  • @lilmorningglory
    @lilmorningglory 2 года назад +3

    You've created such a beautiful garden! I remember when it was just grass. I'm currently working on a big patch of dirt. Trying to turn it into a flower meadow. Your videos inspire me all the time. 🤍

  • @cyberninja76a
    @cyberninja76a 2 года назад

    peaceful gardening to watch for me anyway it all looks great . We will see what Texans do for the fourth of July, we are still in a heavy drought in good ole san Antonio tx. I'm going out this morning to cut down my corn it's done for the season. Have a good week. Gods blessings to you and blondie.

  • @jennifersherwood1901
    @jennifersherwood1901 2 года назад

    A relaxing garden video . Lovely.
    I do think you need to get a dustpan and brush and some gardening gloves. Some plants you could get allergic to and if there is a bee or a wasp in the flowers when you are trimming them the wasp might sting you.
    You should ask your brother to come over and help you move your pots .
    When you moved the pots around In front of the greenhouse then showed us , it looked like you placed Blondie in the picture at the end .

  • @kathleenlankford6027
    @kathleenlankford6027 Год назад

    Your videos are so wonderful, thank you for sharing!

  • @KB-eb6qb
    @KB-eb6qb 2 года назад

    I use a 2 wheel dollie to move all my heavy pots and bags for gardening.

  • @michellepense7894
    @michellepense7894 2 года назад

    Get some gardener’s tape. It is flexible and won’t squish your stems. Your garden looks lovely. Howdy from Houston, Texas.

  • @imeldapurcell9919
    @imeldapurcell9919 2 года назад

    Oh Catherine your garden is stunning. Good luck with the Phonie Rose, I’m on my fourth attempt. 🤨

  • @janetchesters3769
    @janetchesters3769 2 года назад

    Great video 👍

  • @kerrycockburncampbell3044
    @kerrycockburncampbell3044 2 года назад

    Australia calling!!!

  • @deborahstuteville4768
    @deborahstuteville4768 2 года назад

    Astilbies do well for us in the pacific northwest. I've always thought of them as more of a shade loving plant. It does look like the leaves are a little sunburned. That might explain why it does well as it comes up in the cool spring and then as the sun gets more intense, it struggles. I'm not much of a gardener but that's my 2 cents worth. Love, love your garden!

  • @louiseperry6643
    @louiseperry6643 2 года назад

    Yes its very pretty clover

  • @annejohnson5580
    @annejohnson5580 2 года назад

    Yellow roses always make me think of Ireland.

  • @MsDawnnee
    @MsDawnnee 2 года назад +2

    It's clover, and well done for leaving it for the 🐝 🐝 🐝 to enjoy! ❤

  • @kellysquires2017
    @kellysquires2017 2 года назад +3

    I had to move my Astible 4 times before she was happy. I found they do best in full shade and moist damp soil. I wish I could attach a picture, I would show how nice mine finally has become in full shade.

  • @Nanatracie
    @Nanatracie 2 года назад

    It's only time I ever say I need a man is when I doing garden stuff 🤣🤣🤣 recent time was when putting up 6x4 greenhouse but was chuffed when done it myself apart from a bit help when moving it into situation with help from one of my daughters, my son wasn't happy I didn't wait for him to help, my kids are so good to me ♥️♥️♥️

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад

      Aw you got this Tracie!! But sometimes we all need the help 💗

    • @Nanatracie
      @Nanatracie 2 года назад

      @@DaintyDiaries that's so true, hope you have a fab time at Hampton Court, say hi to Monty for me ♥️

  • @jennyjohnson9012
    @jennyjohnson9012 2 года назад

    Gorgeous garden Catherine. Gives me so much inspiration, so off to do some gardening!

  • @udyjavisd
    @udyjavisd 2 года назад

    When you are deadheading and weeding carry a bucket with you and throw weeds in it as you go. Might save a little time. Everything looks beautiful.

  • @debbieglen2800
    @debbieglen2800 2 года назад

    Them strawberries 🍓

  • @naturalgalwilliams
    @naturalgalwilliams 2 года назад

    Your Astilbe looks like it needs to be replaced in a more shaded area.💚

  • @georgemaxwell4984
    @georgemaxwell4984 2 года назад

    Strawberries are looking great. 😋 I wouldn't plait or cut your daffodils. Let them totally collapse so that they get as much goodness in them for next year. Lovely video. ❤️ - Frances

  • @rebeccalundblad4529
    @rebeccalundblad4529 2 года назад

    Yes it is called sweet clover in the Midwest ,USA. Beautiful sweet fragrance.

  • @carlottadix
    @carlottadix 2 года назад

    I think it needs shade all the time. I grow astilbe facing the west under a porch and overhanging soffet. You are a lovely gardener and the roses look fab.

  • @oliveferguson7669
    @oliveferguson7669 2 года назад

    ☕I have my copy of your book, I'm off to the garden with a cuppa to read it x ☕

  • @ileanaaraya3830
    @ileanaaraya3830 2 года назад

    Hello! I just want to say that I really admire you! I think you are the sweetest, and watching your videos makes me feel so peaceful and motivated. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your life with us!

  • @dianewalker9783
    @dianewalker9783 2 года назад +10

    You can't beat homegrown strawberries 😋 your aliums are huge and the whole garden is looking gorgeous! I've got loads of clover patches too, always see them buzzin with bees ...and I'm so chuffed that me dahlias are actually growing finally! Although I did have a good chuckle this afternoon when I realised I'd done a Dainty and successfully nutured a nettle! 😂😂

    • @DaintyDiaries
      @DaintyDiaries  2 года назад +1

      Aw yayy Diane!! Thanks for stopping by ❤️

  • @bristolveggiebeds5310
    @bristolveggiebeds5310 2 года назад

    Amazing strawberries 😋

  • @carollove8752
    @carollove8752 2 года назад

    Cooking oxtails and rice and peas while I watch you! What a joy! 😂🥰

  • @sunuman4454
    @sunuman4454 2 года назад

    You do have a lovely ASMR voice you kno. X

  • @debralunnen3378
    @debralunnen3378 2 года назад

    Thank You 🌸🌸🌸🌸🐞🐞🌸🌸