When I was an overworked young mother, my husband's grandma taught me a saying, "A change is as good as a break." Your RUclips 'sabbatical' doesn't sound like much of a break with all of your other projects waiting in the wings, but I hope it proves to be a refreshing and inspiring change for you. You certainly are entitled to it! 😃
We’ve all learned that “me time” is essential to living a happy life. Alexandra Stoddard penned it perfectly in her book, LIVING A BEAUTIFUL LIFE. I applaud you for taking care of “you”!
We all need a break now and then. It takes courage to make changes. You take some time for you and we will be here when you unveil your new channel if you decide to do that. You and Leah together are always entertaining. Enjoy your time off, Linda.
Good for you Linda. I was wondering how long it would take for you to realize that you too need a break. I love your videos and appreciate all the work you all put into these. And when I need more videos from you I always watch older ones again to refresh my memory. So don’t worry we understand. And thank you again for all the videos you gift us with. We will be here for you when you come back no worries we will miss fresh videos, but looking forward to the new season! Love you Linda! God bless you your family,Stewart and Leah. And yes God is in control of everything.
I’m selfish, I will miss miss miss you !!! You have inspired me to do the same! Not only that, I’m also editing my home and garden. Giving away and getting ready for my own down time. Enjoy!
OMG! I always feared this day would come! But it is good to have change, but I will definitely miss seeing you ! This will be good, I think, for me too, because I am obsessed with when you don't have a video out! You are such an inspiration to us all, and now we can float on all of the good things that you have taught us.! We will be Ok.... For now, but be back soon! There have been some unexpected unpleasantries in my life that I need to address, too! Love You !
I agree - 100% x 10. You can see it, right from the get-go, that Linda will be taking on too much. Plus, as much/as long as I had put off getting a smart phone, diving into social media and such, I'm already finding myself spending so much more time on my favorite RUclips gardening channels alone (LV, Garden Answer, Gar 30:50 dening with Creekside, Northlawn Flower Farm, Hort Tube, Impatient Gardener, Suburban Oasis, Wyse Guide, Dig Plant Water Repeat). It's sort if like Flower Hill Farm starting off with her home/personal flower farm, & then she took on the greenhouse - I don't know how how does it (a lot of help from family members), but it's exHAUSTing, I literally had to stop watching her channel! Much luck on your endeavours, Linda. Plus don't overextend yourself!!!
Linda I have been watching your channel for several years now, and it has always been one of my favorites. You deserve the time of and I know it will be just the thing to refresh your mind and soul. Anything you ever bring us is done with much intelligence and class. Frankly I for me your garden segments are great, but I live in Michigan, so your videos do not apply to me always. However the videos you do on decorating, thrifting, outfits with Leah, what you are reading, outdoor table scapes, etc are always my favorites. I sold a large home myself and downsized after my husband passed away, shortly after you did. Your videos gave me the courage to do it. I still go back to your videos of moving into the cottage for decorating inspiration. ( I did find a smaller bungalow that I’m crazy about)! I applaud your courage to take some time off and refresh and regroup. I for one will be there watching on the other side of your journey. I’m not a great Instagram user, but you might inspire me to do the also! I know whatever you bring us will be wonderful. Enjoy every minute of you time off with peace and nourishment for you soul. Looking forward to your new ventures.👏❤️
Dear Linda, I don’t think you need a separate lifestyle channel. You should make one video per month like a magazine in video format. In each video you can have different segments: “Linda visits the garden” - talk about what’s blooming, successes and failures around the garden that month, maybe visit other people’s gardens. “Cooking with Linda” - show a recipe using ingredients from your garden whenever possible or healthy recipes, etc “Beauty” - talk about skincare, makeup, current obsessions, treatments you’re using or testing, etc “Fashion” - Talk about shoes, clothes, purses, accessories, jewelry, etc “Travel” - talk about destinations and places you visit or planning to visit “Home Decor” - Furniture, home accessories, decor pieces, etc You should make each segment fast paced, informative, have a time limit per segment and edit it so it doesn’t seem like you’re rambling on… Include timestamps so people can skip ahead if they’re not interested in a certain subject… I think it would be very successful if you put time and thought into it with curated lists of items that people would find interesting and unique and featured guests. You could eventually launch a lifestyle brand with your name on it from furniture to clothes and gardening tools. I can see it happening!
I sensed something was up when I watched your previous video. You deserve a break. I personally will miss you, Stewart and Leah. Enjoy the rest of your "hot" summer.
I cried real tears when I heard your announcement. I'll miss your light hearted banter and wonderful content. But having said that, I'll certainly look forward to your new direction. As most comments are saying, I reiterate, you need to take all the time you need to reflect and have a blast! I'm just sad for me, but happy for you. Change is always difficult. (For me) But essential for growth. It doesn't make it easy though. Happy Holidays to you all!
Good for you Linda! What you have proposed sounds invigorating, creative, and freeing. You richly deserve a "sabbatical," and it is a very healthy thing to do. I bet this world would be a lot happier if everyone took the time to refresh and recharge. I look forward to your new ventures, and your new book! I finally made the time to read some of the books that I have, one of which is yours, and I was blown away by the outstanding job you did on your first book! There are very few gardening books that I will read cover-to-cover, but I did with yours. You are a gifted writer, and the amount of information in the book was so helpful! I absolutely love it, and applaud you. I hope your break is everything you need it to be. 🥰💐
You deserve a break. At 52 I really struggle in the summertime with this heat. Do what brings you joy and rejuvenates you. Stay cool and I look forward to seeing your new channel.
Good for you. Taking a breather is so overdue for all of you. The hard work that goes into making this channel of sharing your story is very much appreciated. Also the new upcoming ideas are going to be great. I’m excited and looking forward to seeing it all. Especially your new RUclips channel of interviews, style, and all of your inspiration. Thank you for everything. Enjoy your time off doing other things you love. Can’t wait to hear more about the book you’re writing. Please take care. You will be thought of daily during this sabbatical. ♥️♥️♥️
You certainly should have a break if you need one Linda! I will surely love revisiting some of your past videos, you don't even know how much you have inspired me in my garden! This is what I vote on (haha): Keep one channel but one day be walkabout Wednesday in the garden (I love your walkabouts;) and another day could be devoted to a book club (that sounds really great!) and another day could be all about self care and wellness as you mentioned.
Much love to you Linda! We will miss you but look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you for your dedication to improving the way we do life. You are a true inspiration.
Linda I applaud you for ❤making this decision, taking a break and recharging yourself physically and emotionally is wise, take this advice from a retired nurse who has worked too many double shifts in her day, lol. Burnout is real.
Linda, good for you! You have the most beautiful garden and now it’s time to stop and smell the roses. I’ll miss you while you’re gone but I’m going to do as you are. Enjoy life and get away from some electronics. Good luck to you with your book and I’m looking forward to your new channel with Leah and Stewart.
Hi Linda, Good for you! I am totally feeling this. We just got back from a 3 week trip to Europe and absolutely needed it! Enjoy your time off and new time on Instagram! You absolutely deserve to do what works best for you and your life at any given time! :) ~ Dawn
You go girl! I’m excited and jealous at the same time for you! I’m looking forward to your next adventure and new things. I’m going to be 70 in August and I can so relate to so much what you are saying. I am ready to revamp my life. Can’t wait to see what you have in store!❤
There is something about being in Europe that makes you sit up and take note of people who live at a very different pace with such joy over the little things. That sends you into an evaluation of your own life. The first time I visited our exchange student in the Netherlands, I left there thinking I am not living my best life. Riding bicycles in the fresh morning air, sitting outdoors in the cool evenings, long conversations over good coffee --loved the lifestyle there. I wonder if your visit to Scotland sent you into the same evaluation process.
Congratulations on taking a break. You certainly deserve it. I will be viewing all of your RUclips videos to keep me company I’m writing things down. Your new endeavors will be exciting and I’ll be watching. I love podcast on healthcare as I’m aging. Enjoy learning. enjoy your sabbatical Linda. I’ll be waiting for you from Hot Texas.❤️🌸🌺🌸
Thank you for recommending the Wiser Than Me podcast. What a fantastic collection of inspiring women! I’m excited for the new channel. Enjoy your sabbatical.
Looking forward to your new channel as much as a I love this channel, so much wise ideas. Love how I’ve evolved with your tidbits of likes and appreciation of lovely things and ideas!. You do need a break please enjoy your sabbatical!
Linda, you have been an inspiration for gardening and fun living. I will take a sabbatical as well. August is the perfect month to escape the heat and live in the moment with my newly retired husband. Sending you a hug! ENJOY! 🤗🪻🌸🎆 And, OH MY! I’m thrilled for the new channel. I energize with learning! 👏. See you in the Fall. 🍁
Building in a PAUSE in your life is so valuable Sometimes life builds the pause for us (injury or illness or loss). I find my energy is lower when the heat of the summer seems endless. And again mid winter So I slow way down. To everything there is a season. And REST and reflection is a season. We love you Linda. Take a much needed break. Don’t please anyone but your self. We will still be here for you.
I'm so excited for you! Yes, definitely take a break first. I will miss watching you as you are my favorite YT. You give me so much inspiration in my yard/garden. I am looking forward to seeing what you and Leah will be sharing. Hi Stewart!!
I used to follow you on instagram in the beginning I forgot about , it’s good to listen to your inner soul. Don’t get overwhelmed during your break with other projects. I enjoy your RUclips channel, those projects sound awesome. God Bless
I look forward to watching anything you and your great team do informative and fun, I don't do Instagram or TikTok. Your current RUclips channel has been great lots of variety a good mix but I can see where you are going we can't stand still. Enjoy your well earned sabbatical ❤
Thank you for all you’ve done. I starting watching at the very start of COVID. You brightened my days then and now. Hope to see you in the near future ❤
I’ve wondered for a while how you keep up with all that you do and provide at least 3 videos a week for us to enjoy. A break from that side of it alone will be good for the 3 of you. Will be here and look forward to your return.
Good for you!! Everyone needs a break and a change now and then. I always feel rejuvenated afterwards. Looking forward to your new book and the new channel.
I don't remember when the vedios were shown. But i remember the ones where you gave some self help ideas. I remember how you said to stand up straight when you go through a door. And other little things. I think your new channel will be a great idea! Love the idea of helping the world with in us. Blessings!!!!
Enjoy your break! You will be missed!! While you’re making your list,, we need more thrifting videos, too! ❤. I love thrifting with you, Leah & Stuart! 🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations!! so good to know to slow down before you get burnt out. Please take care of yourself whatever that might be. Vacations are wonderful. Look forward to Fall. Have a great day Linda. and crew.
I think everyone needs to take some time off to rewind and not get burnt out, so good for you to take a few weeks off! I will miss your channel during those weeks, but will look forward to all new stuff! I don’t go on instagram, but follow you on Facebook, hope you continue to post there and send the news letter! Thanks for always sharing your garden, your home and your style! ❤
Linda, I absolutely love that you and hubs are watching White Collar! We binge watched the whole series in one go a while ago, it was fantastic👏👏👏Obviously it took us several weeks after work but it was such a great entertainment. Just what a good doctor would prescribe for any kind of blues ;)) It's been a refreshing afternoon and evening with you and your team - as always. You might be a bit down yourself but you can always cheer me up ( sorry for being selfish). Your videos are like a fresh breeze on a sandy beach , be it in a graden or inside your lovely home , I love them both👌😍Greetings from England xx
Amazing Linda, What a sincere message and well earned rest from your busy yet very inspirational gardening lifestyle. Really looking forward to what awaits you ahead! Blessings from Yerevan, Armenia.
I love it that you are taking time of to recharge! It will be an amazing time for you and your family. You can do more for yourself by taking a small break than pushing forward to teach us about gardening and life skills…we will be there when you come back! Enjoy your time of refreshment and God Bless!
I don’t usually comment but , just want you to know that you inspire me often in so many way ❣️❣️ Thanks Melody from Texas Okay I just watched till the end! I completely understand you taking a sabbatical ! Best wishes to your new endeavor and a little different style channel ! I can’t wait to watch ! Just know I will miss you while you are gone ! Will miss Stewart and Leah too ❤
Linda you are my most accidental obsession lol ❤ I have like two live plants but I get to live vicariously through you and I love your style and authenticity. ❤ God bless you
All good ideas. Have fun, and I'll enjoy watching the transformation. I'm left with a song playing in my head "Don't worry be happy." It's a song that was on the radio while we were vacationing in Barbados.
Good for you!! I am so excited for your new adventure, I can't wait! I love any topic that you provide to us,, I get so inspired and appreciate your philosophy on everything. It is always so refreshing to see your videos on any subject. Have a great rest of the summer.
Linda, Your gardening and decorating mastery are truly art forms. You are just as gifted as your siblings and we subscribers are enriched by it. Thank you. PS . My survival tips for this time of year are listening to recordings of (1) gentle rain when its hot and/or dry and (2) the sound of waves lapping at the shore. Maybe these tips might be helpful. I find them calming and uplifting❤
I like your ides, Linda. I am newly retired and live in Michigan. My grandkids are grown, so my life has changed. No more jobs, grandkids not around as much, ad being home with hubs 24/7 is new. I look forward to seeing what you and Leah come up with. Take care and stay cool.
I am so excited about your return in September! You are so artistic and creative that this is just going to be wonderful for you and for us. Also cannot wait to hear about your new book! This is similar to why my family loves to go camping. It’s just so peaceful to be with nature with no devices and no people and no traffic and just read a book, drink coffee and relax.
Good for you, Linda! Everyone needs to take a break and recharge in their lives! I so look forward to the new channel with you and Leah. It sounds intriguing! Enjoy your break!
Linda, I'm actually very happy for you in the decision to take a break. Even though you have wonderful support and help from Stewart and Leah, it's a lot of work both physical and mental. Take the time you need, enjoy the time with your sweet Hubs, your children, and friends. I have to say - I couldn't help but notice a resounding level of excitement and a fresh sense of wonder in you - when you went to Ralph's Ranch. I sensed the environment felt good to you along with the mission of the ranch. I too listen to Julia Louis Dreyfus's podcast and I think it's brilliant!! ❤❤❤
You take that well earned break Linda! Will miss you but will watch for your return in the fall, and catch up on your play list. You are a wise and thoughtful woman to know when you need to step back for a bit and courageo 31:21 us for doing it! Thankyou for all the relaxation time you have given to me in my stressful life. I spend very early mornings watching you before my caregiving for everyone else begins. Thankyou and enjoy!!!!
Selfishly, I am GLAD that you are taking a break. I have been having so much trouble keeping up with all of the gardening channels I follow, but get FOMO if I don't watch! I look forward to your new content, and hope that your sabbatical rests and restores you!
Good for you Linda! I'm sure you are so ready for a time out! Its always good to reboot your mind and creativity. I'm leaving for Ireland and Scotland and you have made me so excited for our trip!!!! Thank you for all your inspiration! Love watching you and Lea and Steward! Love you all
Linda, It is so important to have the opportunity to recharge. However, what you described sounded more like a shift in focus; you still sounded like you would be so busy! Whatever brings you joy! I look forward to seeing the new fruits of your labor and well as new gardening content in the fall. Best wishes on this phase.We will be here.
I have spent many pleasant afternoons in my garden this summer listening to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ podcasts too. Highly recommended by a Canadian gardening septuagenarian who never fails to be amazed by my perennials that just keep on giving!!! This week’s backyard garden star is a fenceful of vibrant deep purple clematis. It brings me such joy.
I hope you enjoy your sabbatical. It sounds like you are still going to be very busy. I don’t watch reruns of videos but look forward to the new content. I love the picture your sister painted and would buy one.
We all need time to recharge! Blessings to you and your new endeavors. I look forward to seeing what the new things in your life will bring us. And most importantly of all, thank you for caring what we may think about this.
I applaud your instincts to refill the well. Anytime you exercise your curiosity and fire up your imagination the generated creativity results in innovation. That's where all the fun is hiding in plain sight! Have a lovely summer and I hope you don't notice how fast it will fly by. I appreciate all the work you do to share with us. You have a gift, but it's the work ethic that polishes it up. "You deserve a break today," is the commercial admonishment...if you're old enough to have heard it coming at you from the radio. As memory sometimes gets a little jumbled, I sometimes don't remember if I've had my break, so I take another, just to be sure. Easier than the 10,000 step taskmaster!
I love watching you and I can’t wait for the new channel. I’m not really a gardener and am not active enough anymore to do it. But I love what you do and am looking forward to my birthday on September 15!
Linda, I would love to take a break as you are. It’s something we all need to do. Best to you with all your new ideas. Love your work and inspiration. When I get the summer blahs I watch some of your videos!❤
When I was an overworked young mother, my husband's grandma taught me a saying, "A change is as good as a break." Your RUclips 'sabbatical' doesn't sound like much of a break with all of your other projects waiting in the wings, but I hope it proves to be a refreshing and inspiring change for you. You certainly are entitled to it! 😃
I was thinking the same thing.
Me too!!!
We’ve all learned that “me time” is essential to living a happy life. Alexandra Stoddard penned it perfectly in her book, LIVING A BEAUTIFUL LIFE. I applaud you for taking care of “you”!
Yes! I am 75, living in a senior adult one bedroom and last week I rearranged some of my furniture and it helped me so very much.
They say "a change is as good as a rest"🎉😊 enjoy
We all need a break now and then. It takes courage to make changes. You take some time for you and we will be here when you unveil your new channel if you decide to do that. You and Leah together are always entertaining. Enjoy your time off, Linda.
Good for you Linda. I was wondering how long it would take for you to realize that you too need a break. I love your videos and appreciate all the work you all put into these. And when I need more videos from you I always watch older ones again to refresh my memory. So don’t worry we understand. And thank you again for all the videos you gift us with. We will be here for you when you come back no worries we will miss fresh videos, but looking forward to the new season! Love you Linda! God bless you your family,Stewart and Leah. And yes God is in control of everything.
Sweetest comment ever! ❤
I’m selfish, I will miss miss miss you !!! You have inspired me to do the same! Not only that, I’m also editing my home and garden. Giving away and getting ready for my own down time. Enjoy!
Enjoy your well deserved break! Thank you for including us in your life story!
OMG! I always feared this day would come! But it is good to have change, but I will definitely miss seeing you ! This will be good, I think, for me too, because I am obsessed with when you don't have a video out! You are such an inspiration to us all, and now we can float on all of the good things that you have taught us.! We will be Ok.... For now, but be back soon! There have been some unexpected unpleasantries in my life that I need to address, too! Love You !
Hi Linda
All I can say is that you're creating more work for yourself. Definitely take the break, and look again at your other decisions💯💞
I agree - 100% x 10. You can see it, right from the get-go, that Linda will be taking on too much. Plus, as much/as long as I had put off getting a smart phone, diving into social media and such, I'm already finding myself spending so much more time on my favorite RUclips gardening channels alone (LV, Garden Answer, Gar 30:50 dening with Creekside, Northlawn Flower Farm, Hort Tube, Impatient Gardener, Suburban Oasis, Wyse Guide, Dig Plant Water Repeat). It's sort if like Flower Hill Farm starting off with her home/personal flower farm, & then she took on the greenhouse - I don't know how how does it (a lot of help from family members), but it's exHAUSTing, I literally had to stop watching her channel! Much luck on your endeavours, Linda. Plus don't overextend yourself!!!
I totally agree!!!
You take good care of yourself and we will be here when you are back.😊
I thought I was the only person that got down & out during this super hot humid weather. Thanks for sharing that, Linda.
Linda I have been watching your channel for several years now, and it has always been one of my favorites. You deserve the time of and I know it will be just the thing to refresh your mind and soul. Anything you ever bring us is done with much intelligence and class. Frankly I for me your garden segments are great, but I live in Michigan, so your videos do not apply to me always. However the videos you do on decorating, thrifting, outfits with Leah, what you are reading, outdoor table scapes, etc are always my favorites. I sold a large home myself and downsized after my husband passed away, shortly after you did. Your videos gave me the courage to do it. I still go back to your videos of moving into the cottage for decorating inspiration. ( I did find a smaller bungalow that I’m crazy about)! I applaud your courage to take some time off and refresh and regroup. I for one will be there watching on the other side of your journey. I’m not a great Instagram user, but you might inspire me to do the also! I know whatever you bring us will be wonderful. Enjoy every minute of you time off with peace and nourishment for you soul. Looking forward to your new ventures.👏❤️
Dear Linda,
I don’t think you need a separate lifestyle channel. You should make one video per month like a magazine in video format. In each video you can have different segments:
“Linda visits the garden” - talk about what’s blooming, successes and failures around the garden that month, maybe visit other people’s gardens.
“Cooking with Linda” - show a recipe using ingredients from your garden whenever possible or healthy recipes, etc
“Beauty” - talk about skincare, makeup, current obsessions, treatments you’re using or testing, etc
“Fashion” - Talk about shoes, clothes, purses, accessories, jewelry, etc
“Travel” - talk about destinations and places you visit or planning to visit
“Home Decor” - Furniture, home accessories, decor pieces, etc
You should make each segment fast paced, informative, have a time limit per segment and edit it so it doesn’t seem like you’re rambling on… Include timestamps so people can skip ahead if they’re not interested in a certain subject… I think it would be very successful if you put time and thought into it with curated lists of items that people would find interesting and unique and featured guests. You could eventually launch a lifestyle brand with your name on it from furniture to clothes and gardening tools. I can see it happening!
I sensed something was up when I watched your previous video. You deserve a break. I personally will miss you, Stewart and Leah. Enjoy the rest of your "hot" summer.
I cried real tears when I heard your announcement. I'll miss your light hearted banter and wonderful content. But having said that, I'll certainly look forward to your new direction. As most comments are saying, I reiterate, you need to take all the time you need to reflect and have a blast! I'm just sad for me, but happy for you. Change is always difficult. (For me) But essential for growth. It doesn't make it easy though. Happy Holidays to you all!
Good for you Linda! What you have proposed sounds invigorating, creative, and freeing. You richly deserve a "sabbatical," and it is a very healthy thing to do. I bet this world would be a lot happier if everyone took the time to refresh and recharge. I look forward to your new ventures, and your new book! I finally made the time to read some of the books that I have, one of which is yours, and I was blown away by the outstanding job you did on your first book! There are very few gardening books that I will read cover-to-cover, but I did with yours. You are a gifted writer, and the amount of information in the book was so helpful! I absolutely love it, and applaud you. I hope your break is everything you need it to be. 🥰💐
You deserve a break. At 52 I really struggle in the summertime with this heat. Do what brings you joy and rejuvenates you. Stay cool and I look forward to seeing your new channel.
Good for you. Taking a breather is so overdue for all of you. The hard work that goes into making this channel of sharing your story is very much appreciated. Also the new upcoming ideas are going to be great. I’m excited and looking forward to seeing it all. Especially your new RUclips channel of interviews, style, and all of your inspiration. Thank you for everything. Enjoy your time off doing other things you love. Can’t wait to hear more about the book you’re writing. Please take care. You will be thought of daily during this sabbatical. ♥️♥️♥️
Anything that brings us joy and helps us recharge our selves is not a waste of time.
You certainly should have a break if you need one Linda! I will surely love revisiting some of your past videos, you don't even know how much you have inspired me in my garden! This is what I vote on (haha): Keep one channel but one day be walkabout Wednesday in the garden (I love your walkabouts;) and another day could be devoted to a book club (that sounds really great!) and another day could be all about self care and wellness as you mentioned.
Much love to you Linda! We will miss you but look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you for your dedication to improving the way we do life. You are a true inspiration.
Linda I applaud you for ❤making this decision, taking a break and recharging yourself physically and emotionally is wise, take this advice from a retired nurse who has worked too many double shifts in her day, lol. Burnout is real.
I’m just glad you aren’t retiring ! So looking forward to what comes next. Enjoy your sabbatical Linda! ❤️
Linda, good for you! You have the most beautiful garden and now it’s time to stop and smell the roses. I’ll miss you while you’re gone but I’m going to do as you are. Enjoy life and get away from some electronics. Good luck to you with your book and I’m looking forward to your new channel with Leah and Stewart.
Hi Linda, Good for you! I am totally feeling this. We just got back from a 3 week trip to Europe and absolutely needed it! Enjoy your time off and new time on Instagram! You absolutely deserve to do what works best for you and your life at any given time! :) ~ Dawn
I am very excited for you!
Enjoy your special time over the next several weeks. Looking forward to seeing you all mid-September ❤
You go girl! I’m excited and jealous at the same time for you! I’m looking forward to your next adventure and new things. I’m going to be 70 in August and I can so relate to so much what you are saying. I am ready to revamp my life. Can’t wait to see what you have in store!❤
Enjoy the break Linda. Hope you come back refreshed in mind, body and spirit. Have a good summer! 💖
Good for you! Take a much needed break!!! I know for myself I need to let go of a few things and step and back and reevaluate.
Hi Linda, I hope you have a very nice summer and break from work. Take care of you and we will look forward to your new content!
There is something about being in Europe that makes you sit up and take note of people who live at a very different pace with such joy over the little things. That sends you into an evaluation of your own life. The first time I visited our exchange student in the Netherlands, I left there thinking I am not living my best life. Riding bicycles in the fresh morning air, sitting outdoors in the cool evenings, long conversations over good coffee --loved the lifestyle there. I wonder if your visit to Scotland sent you into the same evaluation process.
Congratulations on taking a break. You certainly deserve it. I will be viewing all of your RUclips videos to keep me company I’m writing things down. Your new endeavors will be exciting and I’ll be watching. I love podcast on healthcare as I’m aging. Enjoy learning. enjoy your sabbatical Linda. I’ll be waiting for you from Hot Texas.❤️🌸🌺🌸
Thank you for recommending the Wiser Than Me podcast. What a fantastic collection of inspiring women! I’m excited for the new channel. Enjoy your sabbatical.
Looking forward to your new channel as much as a I love this channel, so much wise ideas. Love how I’ve evolved with your tidbits of likes and appreciation of lovely things and ideas!. You do need a break please enjoy your sabbatical!
Linda, you have been an inspiration for gardening and fun living. I will take a sabbatical as well. August is the perfect month to escape the heat and live in the moment with my newly retired husband. Sending you a hug! ENJOY! 🤗🪻🌸🎆
And, OH MY! I’m thrilled for the new channel. I energize with learning! 👏. See you in the Fall. 🍁
Building in a PAUSE in your life is so valuable Sometimes life builds the pause for us (injury or illness or loss). I find my energy is lower when the heat of the summer seems endless. And again mid winter So I slow way down. To everything there is a season. And REST and reflection is a season. We love you Linda. Take a much needed break. Don’t please anyone but your self. We will still be here for you.
I'm so excited for you! Yes, definitely take a break first. I will miss watching you as you are my favorite YT. You give me so much inspiration in my yard/garden. I am looking forward to seeing what you and Leah will be sharing. Hi Stewart!!
I love you, Linda! Thank you so much for sharing all!❤
I used to follow you on instagram in the beginning I forgot about , it’s good to listen to your inner soul. Don’t get overwhelmed during your break with other projects. I enjoy your RUclips channel, those projects sound awesome. God Bless
Enjoy your break, recharge and will wait for you to be back 💝
Good for you Linda! You deserve to have time away. I hope you will enjoy every moment! We’ll be here when you get back. 😃👍🏻
I look forward to watching anything you and your great team do informative and fun, I don't do Instagram or TikTok. Your current RUclips channel has been great lots of variety a good mix but I can see where you are going we can't stand still. Enjoy your well earned sabbatical ❤
Thank you for all you’ve done. I starting watching at the very start of COVID. You brightened my days then and now. Hope to see you in the near future ❤
I’ve wondered for a while how you keep up with all that you do and provide at least 3 videos a week for us to enjoy. A break from that side of it alone will be good for the 3 of you. Will be here and look forward to your return.
Good for you!! Everyone needs a break and a change now and then.
I always feel rejuvenated afterwards. Looking forward to your new book and the new channel.
I don't remember when the vedios were shown. But i remember the ones where you gave some self help ideas. I remember how you said to stand up straight when you go through a door. And other little things. I think your new channel will be a great idea! Love the idea of helping the world with in us. Blessings!!!!
Hey Linda! Just make sure Stewart is still posting on RUclips regularly so your algorithm doesn't get messed up!
Good For YOU!! Happy for you and your family! Very healthy thing to do! It will recharge you!! And yah for the new book!!
Enjoy your break! You will be missed!! While you’re making your list,, we need more thrifting videos, too! ❤. I love thrifting with you, Leah & Stuart! 🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations!! so good to know to slow down before you get burnt out. Please take care of yourself whatever that might be. Vacations are wonderful. Look forward to Fall. Have a great day Linda. and crew.
You are talented like your siblings. You just paint with plants and you paint your home with beautiful design and interesting items.
Enjoy your break!
Getting tired of summer and gardening myself, so looking forward to what’s coming here this Fall!
I think everyone needs to take some time off to rewind and not get burnt out, so good for you to take a few weeks off! I will miss your channel during those weeks, but will look forward to all new stuff! I don’t go on instagram, but follow you on Facebook, hope you continue to post there and send the news letter! Thanks for always sharing your garden, your home and your style! ❤
Linda, I absolutely love that you and hubs are watching White Collar! We binge watched the whole series in one go a while ago, it was fantastic👏👏👏Obviously it took us several weeks after work but it was such a great entertainment. Just what a good doctor would prescribe for any kind of blues ;)) It's been a refreshing afternoon and evening with you and your team - as always. You might be a bit down yourself but you can always cheer me up ( sorry for being selfish). Your videos are like a fresh breeze on a sandy beach , be it in a graden or inside your lovely home , I love them both👌😍Greetings from England xx
We used to watch white collar, and it was one of my favorites! Enjoy😊
Amazing Linda, What a sincere message and well earned rest from your busy yet very inspirational gardening lifestyle. Really looking forward to what awaits you ahead! Blessings from Yerevan, Armenia.
Good for you. Really looking forward to the Autumn and having you back.
I love it that you are taking time of to recharge! It will be an amazing time for you and your family. You can do more for yourself by taking a small break than pushing forward to teach us about gardening and life skills…we will be there when you come back! Enjoy your time of refreshment and God Bless!
You never cease to amaze me. You keep things interesting. Enjoy your summer!!!
I don’t usually comment but , just want you to know that you inspire me often in so many way ❣️❣️
Thanks Melody from Texas
Okay I just watched till the end! I completely understand you taking a sabbatical ! Best wishes to your new endeavor and a little different style channel ! I can’t wait to watch ! Just know I will miss you while you are gone ! Will miss Stewart and Leah too ❤
I hope you have a great break!! Can’t wait for a new book and am very excited for the new content coming
Linda you are my most accidental obsession lol ❤ I have like two live plants but I get to live vicariously through you and I love your style and authenticity. ❤ God bless you
All good ideas. Have fun, and I'll enjoy watching the transformation. I'm left with a song playing in my head "Don't worry be happy." It's a song that was on the radio while we were vacationing in Barbados.
I am watching "The Chosen". There is just something about it that i find very soothing to my soul.❤
Good for you!! I am so excited for your new adventure, I can't wait! I love any topic that you provide to us,, I get so inspired and appreciate your philosophy on everything. It is always so refreshing to see your videos on any subject. Have a great rest of the summer.
Sounds wonderful, I'm 81, look forward to the new venue.
I would just like to say I really enjoy you and your videos!! You are so upbeat and the content in your videos never disappoints!!
Bravo to you for taking care of you and your needs. We will be anxiously waiting for your new adventures. Thank you for all you share.
Linda, Your gardening and decorating mastery are truly art forms. You are just as gifted as your siblings and we subscribers are enriched by it. Thank you. PS . My survival tips for this time of year are listening to recordings of (1) gentle rain when its hot and/or dry and (2) the sound of waves lapping at the shore. Maybe these tips might be helpful. I find them calming and uplifting❤
I like your ides, Linda. I am newly retired and live in Michigan. My grandkids are grown, so my life has changed. No more jobs, grandkids not around as much, ad being home with hubs 24/7 is new. I look forward to seeing what you and Leah come up with. Take care and stay cool.
Enjoy your break...you deserve it! The new changes sound fantastic...cant wait!
Go for it! Enjoy your break.
I am so excited about your return in September! You are so artistic and creative that this is just going to be wonderful for you and for us. Also cannot wait to hear about your new book! This is similar to why my family loves to go camping. It’s just so peaceful to be with nature with no devices and no people and no traffic and just read a book, drink coffee and relax.
Good for you, Linda! Everyone needs to take a break and recharge in their lives! I so look forward to the new channel with you and Leah. It sounds intriguing! Enjoy your break!
Congratulations on your time off! I can’t wait to see your new channel!
Linda, I'm actually very happy for you in the decision to take a break. Even though you have wonderful support and help from Stewart and Leah, it's a lot of work both physical and mental. Take the time you need, enjoy the time with your sweet Hubs, your children, and friends. I have to say - I couldn't help but notice a resounding level of excitement and a fresh sense of wonder in you - when you went to Ralph's Ranch. I sensed the environment felt good to you along with the mission of the ranch. I too listen to Julia Louis Dreyfus's podcast and I think it's brilliant!! ❤❤❤
Linda, so excited, know it will be great! Thank you.
You take that well earned break Linda! Will miss you but will watch for your return in the fall, and catch up on your play list. You are a wise and thoughtful woman to know when you need to step back for a bit and courageo 31:21 us for doing it! Thankyou for all the relaxation time you have given to me in my stressful life. I spend very early mornings watching you before my caregiving for everyone else begins. Thankyou and enjoy!!!!
Linda, enjoy your sabbatical and time off is so good for one’s creativity.
See you in September!
Enjoy your break, Linda. I love your channel, and I look forward to the new content you're working on for the future. Cheers!
I’m glad you are taking time for yourself, even though I will miss you. But, now I can look forward to TWO fantastic shows AND a new book!
Great job Linda! Everyone needs a good decompressing and relaxing! This will be a good way to return back all new with exciting energy. ❤
So excited for you and us!!!
Enjoy your break! I always go back and watch your old videos. I will still get my Linda fix then!
I too.
So excited for your plans moving forward. X
That is great news, enjoy your time off and cannot wait for the second channel. Yay😊
Wonder idea Linda. A beautiful form of self care. Good for you ❤
Selfishly, I am GLAD that you are taking a break. I have been having so much trouble keeping up with all of the gardening channels I follow, but get FOMO if I don't watch! I look forward to your new content, and hope that your sabbatical rests and restores you!
Good for you Linda! I'm sure you are so ready for a time out! Its always good to reboot your mind and creativity. I'm leaving for Ireland and Scotland and you have made me so excited for our trip!!!! Thank you for all your inspiration! Love watching you and Lea and Steward! Love you all
Linda,
It is so important to have the opportunity to recharge. However, what you described sounded more like a shift in focus; you still sounded like you would be so busy! Whatever brings you joy!
I look forward to seeing the new fruits of your labor and well as new gardening content in the fall.
Best wishes on this phase.We will be here.
You all deserve a long break Linda and the dog days of Sommer are a perfect time. I will definitely watch your new channel with great interest 👏👏👏
I have spent many pleasant afternoons in my garden this summer listening to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ podcasts too. Highly recommended by a Canadian gardening septuagenarian who never fails to be amazed by my perennials that just keep on giving!!! This week’s backyard garden star is a fenceful of vibrant deep purple clematis. It brings me such joy.
I hope you enjoy your sabbatical. It sounds like you are still going to be very busy. I don’t watch reruns of videos but look forward to the new content. I love the picture your sister painted and would buy one.
You will be missed, but so excited about your new channel! Enjoy your time away!
Moving forward creates changes...you go girl!!!! I'll watch in August and look forward to beyond! Well done.
We all need time to recharge! Blessings to you and your new endeavors. I look forward to seeing what the new things in your life will bring us. And most importantly of all, thank you for caring what we may think about this.
Linda, I’m looking forward to your new channel and continuing to enjoy the gardening content!
I applaud your instincts to refill the well. Anytime you exercise your curiosity and fire up your imagination the generated creativity results in innovation. That's where all the fun is hiding in plain sight! Have a lovely summer and I hope you don't notice how fast it will fly by. I appreciate all the work you do to share with us. You have a gift, but it's the work ethic that polishes it up. "You deserve a break today," is the commercial admonishment...if you're old enough to have heard it coming at you from the radio. As memory sometimes gets a little jumbled, I sometimes don't remember if I've had my break, so I take another, just to be sure. Easier than the 10,000 step taskmaster!
Linda, Kudos to you. Giving yourself permission to take a breath is awesome. Enjoy !!!
I love watching you and I can’t wait for the new channel. I’m not really a gardener and am not active enough anymore to do it. But I love what you do and am looking forward to my birthday on September 15!
Linda, I would love to take a break as you are. It’s something we all need to do. Best to you with all your new ideas. Love your work and inspiration. When I get the summer blahs I watch some of your videos!❤