22nd July, garden, cats, poultry and bees, so, same as usual then

[@theresasuttle711]

When I watch your videos I feel as though I’m visiting with a dear friend. Thank you for sharing.

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Your videos(any and all!) are my favorite things to watch and listen to. Thanks for everything, Kate and all precious life at your home!

[@seniorbutterfly1934]

Absolutely fantastic video! Throughly enjoyed it. The chicken at the end in your house, so funny. 🙋‍♀️🌞🌺

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

I have yet to click off early on any of your videos. And I don’t speed them up either! That’s a huge compliment! 😂😂😂

[@feliciahazelton754]

I love you Kate. You make my day.

[@annkreager1996]

Kate, you have a gift of storytelling. I could listen to you all day.

[@judyzeigler3980]

Love setting with you. Hearing about your adventures. I have the same problem am 75 and I think am in my 30’s . I always seem to over do things just go till I can’t anymore. It feels great while am going. But the next 2 days I’m exhausted but I still love doing it. Have a wonderful day. I love spending time with you.😊

[@ladylee8364]

Hello there clever this was am still in the 3rd year still making my way threw all your videos still loving them and have learned so many new things especially new recipes thank you

[@lindawitherspoon446]

No way I would click off of your wonderful stories. So interesting.

[@gracepatane9384]

I never click off your videos, Kate!! 💜

[@marilynrn711]

Kate you are an amazing woman. I love to watch your adventures and learn about everything you grow, nourish, make by hand and create! Please keep making videos and thank you!

[@britdowson8324]

I’m watching all the ones I’ve missed

[@sharonarrendale8418]

I have so enjoyed your videos 🤗 . I like your ideas. Kind of the way I would like to live. Have a blessed and wonderful day.

[@lilyvillager]

I would never "click off" one of your videos. You are a delight.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Why thank you! I sometimes think I witter on a bit! xxx

[@lilyvillager]

The Last Homely House East of the Sea It doesn't seem to matter what you say it's the fantastic way you say it. However, what you say is always thoughtful, entertaining and informative. I want to move right into your world.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

lilyvillager ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cynforrest]

lilyvillager Absolutely. Yes. Well said. Let’s pack our bags, zoom across the BBP, and invade. Lol. I’ll bring wine n chocolate. 💕

[@KellyC77]

Exactly, I wish they were longer lol

[@paulineliste4545]

Our chickens are always trying to come in the house,,, having once come in and found a spider in the corner... I love chickens.. mine come to the door in the morning looking for treats of sunflower seeds..... and then follow us to the garden, stand on the shovel waiting for worms..

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I love seeing the bonus pictures at the end! I would never "click off!"

[@lindadaley7469]

The chicken in the house reminded me of the time my pet duck. One day, while I was taking in the groceries from the car, I turned around to go back out for a few more bags and there was Quacker wandering around the kitchen like "what's in here Mom?" So cute!

[@gloriacotten6024]

No, Kate, I watched all the way to the end and loved every minute!

[@christinesmoothy7780]

I never click off, love to listening about your mini farm life

[@lucy7b]

Thank you

[@rsislandcrafts]

I’m always amazed when the things I’ve planted actually grow. I love the surprise of seeing things pop up. 🤞 for cat equilibrium.

[@nolamcneely7857]

Hello from Tennessee USA! So I found you because of Arne and Carlos (who I've watched for years and I've learned to knit from) and feel like we've got so many things in common. Listening to this video you mention Charles Dowding....who I've followed for 2 years now and who has inspired my "no dig" garden. I laughed so much! Wonderful to know there are friends all over the world.

[@paradisoperduto4900]

Cats are indeed amazing! And so are cat lovers.

[@marisagomez1288]

Hi Kate I love all your video, nice jacket ❤️

[@dorissanders1950]

I remember the Summer of 1976...I was in the UK for 3 weeks! My ancestors homeland.

[@greetverouden6292]

Hi Kate, I discovered your chanel this Christmas holiday. I admit I m addicted. I love also rhubarb en love your potatoe story. I m a big fan of Norma, they are so camera focused, so talented. I assisted you clearing your drawers :). Thank you for your sharing your live, greeting from the Netherlands,

[@sarahferrell5458]

One of my fondest memories is of my grandmother digging up new red potatoes for lunch… she knew how much I loved them. We didn’t even get to see her every single year because my parents took us a long way away.

[@judithtaylor6916]

Rita has taken over Norma's role if joining you at the podcasts. That is a great crop of potatoes. Not as good as mine as we have had an extremely drought, dry season Couldnt have called it summer.

[@juliesew_me_something699]

Thanks for the chat loved it as always xxx

[@sandramyer7081]

As a mother you know when someone Loves rhubarb- its a mystery to be but very loved - idk- but i love your garden - love your raspberries and blackberries - - i enjoy when tell potatoes! Boy, you worked hard yesterday! Love you, Kate- i grew up in New England- Massachusetts- Just like England! Sandi Myer for you! I have 2 cats too!

[@SandraOranje]

Hi Kate. Always lovely to catch up. What a story about the bees. I think you will check it next time you leave something in your shed. 😉 The cats are gorgeous. I had two myself that looked like Rita. A mother and daughter, Louise and Jamie. Oh about rhubarb. Most people sweeten it with sugar but my former boss taught me to sweeten it with strawberries. I love it and never had any rhubarb with sugar ever since. I worked in at greengrocer when I was 19 (long time ago) and learned so much about vegetables and gardening. My beautiful plants are also not making it during this heat. No matter how much I water them it will just all run through the compost/dirt and hit the pavement 2 stories down. Like it did with your table with the salad. I didn't stop watching. 😉 it's like visting and catching up. Have great sunday evening. ❤ from the Netherlands.

[@annemaguire657]

Sandra Oranje rhubard tart and strawberry ice cream, made or each other, do try

[@wendymaddock7705]

They are beautiful cats I have 3 calicoes my shadow passed away at the age of 19/ half years old I miss her very much xx but I have a new kitten called river xx she’s a calicoes

[@beth12svist]

This made me giggle in several places, especially at the bee job interview - that was such a funny mental image... and kind of like something out of a children's book. :-) Rita is lovely. All your cats are lovely, of course, but as I make my way through the backlog of your videos somewhat randomly, I think this was the first good look at her I got. :-)

[@Angela10226]

I truly can not imagine anyone switching you off, really!! I absolutely love these chats, reminds me of when I first found you, you only had 100 subs then now you up to 417 good on you. You actually sounded tired when you described how you felt afterwards and on IG when you said you were having trouble getting out of bed it reminded me of how I feel when I do any kind of gardening. I have done in the past but can't now. Although watching you makes me wish I could sometimes, ha!! Please take care of yourself Kate. xx Angela

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Angela10226 I’ve had the most laid back day today, first, it took forever to play around editing the video, then I just pottered about and did a lot of watering ..... so that’s as hard as it got today, moving the hosepipe 😂😂😂 it’s very gratifying to have gathered more folk for me to chat to! Id like to have all of you in the pavilion with me! That would be a lot of tea cups!!!!!! 😂❤️😊🌿

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

The bee job interview…like the sorting hat! 😂😂😂

[@ireneclai578]

I'm still watching

[@sandramyer7081]

Love your stories - about all the animals and their cats problems- fined more tomorrow! Vet will arrange the Sadie! Thanks again! Sandi Myer from Florida😂

[@murieltainter5936]

Hen in the house...........guess she figures you come into her house, she wanted to check yours out. to funny.......

[@laurafifer4453]

Would never click off on you, just love your chats. Chicken wants in. Where it's cooler.

[@catherinemclaughlin6949]

I love watching and listening to you chats all your cats are beautiful and so lovely I used to have two cats chip and dale

[@geri1864]

The nice chat ended too soon Kate!! I bought some Liberty fabric and was cutting out 4x4 inch squares!! I don’t have too much but enough I think for a pillow plus some lavender pouches!! Thank you for your lovely videos!!

[@Cdees57]

Kate I have 4 cats also. All are spayed and neutered. I have 3 females(Bitzy, Lena, Bobbie Sue) and a Tom(June Bug aka JB). Also 4 small dogs, 2 Pomeranians (Gizmo & Cody) and 2 Chihuahuas (Pete & Little Bear). My cats

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

that sounds like a handful I love those names! JB!! ha ha!! xxx

[@myhillsidegarden3998]

Kate, that sure is a nice harvest of potatoes. Nature is amazing, isn't it? I think that's why I like to try different veg, because it's just so hard to believe that huge things grow from a small seed. Thanks for sharing about the bees, very interesting. Your son sure is a lucky fellow. Have a great today! Catherine

[@cheryl8280]

"My lovelies".......Awwwww that's so sweet. And you're pretty special yourself!! I absolutely love to hear about our garden, what you sow and what your reap. Sounds delicious. If I didn't live in south central Canada, I'd invite myself for supper! LOL Those beautiful cats of your sure love your attention, don't they? Thank you for sharing. It's always exciting to see a new video from you. Take care, Kate and don't work too hard!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Cheryl Taylor don’t worry, I don’t film the naps!!! 😂 you’d be very welcome- I went to Canada when I was 14! Fell in love with it completely! 😊🌿❤️

[@themirrorimagestitcher]

I remember my maternal grandmother serving new baby potatoes with garden peas in a white cream sauce. Rhubarb is my favourite and also a childhood memory 💚 My favourite way to prepare it is to take about 15 cups of chopped rhubarb in a soup pot, add about 1 1/2 cups of water & and stew it till it’s cooked down to a consistency that you like. Take it off the heat, let it cool for about 10 min then add 1/2 cup brown sugar at a time, stirring and tasting till sweet enough. Usually 1 1/2 cups or less will be enough. I freeze it in 2 cup containers. When I want some I take it out, heat it up and serve over ice cream 🍨

[@karonwostenholme6533]

Lovely video x always enjoy watching x

[@cynthiahamblin-perry5880]

Chicken in the house! When my children were small we raised turkeys every year ( along w/ chickens and ducks). The turkeys loved to hang out on our deck and would try to get into house when one of the children were coming or going - they were large bold turkeys and small brave children battling it out! Amusing! Sorry about your cat situation - hopefully getting Sadie fixed will solve problem! Always some drama going on! (humans are not only ones creating drama!)

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Cynthia Hamblin-Perry that hen!!!! She knows where the cat find us, but I’ve never had her venture so far! She’s back in soIitary tonight until I try yet again to find where she is getting out!!!!! ❤️😊🌿

[@impressionsstudio7737]

Enjoyed every word !

[@impressionsstudio7737]

art theres still art to talk about! thank you for the chat! of course this may be very late lol you are very inspiring !

[@TG-mx5wb]

💚 Charles Dowding!

[@debbietrotter8857]

So enjoyed this!😊

[@suemidwife]

Hi Kate Lovely to see you again. Love that you where able to collect all your bees . My bees Australian native stingless have been out a couple of times this week. As they are a tropical variety they don’t leave the hive below 18C and we had a few quite cold days the last few weeks in Sydney. Anyway I decided that it is time to get ready for spring so I bought a whole variety of seeds. Sunflowers, poppies, Cosmos all going in the pots tomorrow or maybe Saturday. The girls (bees) will love it. I hope Sandies hormones are settling soon . Warmest greetings from down under Sue

[@dwlmoy]

So enjoyable listening to you nattering on... just the thing to do while I carry on with my sewing... thanks Kate xx

[@katel.6407]

Kate, thanks for the update, so nice to see sweet Eileen even without her tail feathers! : She and the chickens are probably enjoying the cooler day, and will perk up again. All that work and effort in the garden has really paid off, it looks amazing! My tomatoes are growing huge with really strong thick stems, with lots of fruit growing fast, so I am so looking forward to eating those for sure. I usually grow only the cherry tomato varieties as we have a short growing season here and also you don't have to wait until the very end of the season to enjoy eating them, as these ripen throughout the season. Growing and eating your own food is very satisfying and it truly tastes so much better than store bought. You don't have to worry about pesticides and other issues, because you know exactly what is in and on it. Organic all the way is the best! And the taste is so delicious, and one of the best parts is sharing it with neighbors and friends, makes a bountiful crop and all the hard work and effort well worth it! : ) Laughed when I saw at the very end of your video one of your chickens checking out the house probably in hopes of moving in to a bigger "hen house"! lol First kittens, and now chickens in the house they probably thought, hey why not? lol. Loved the adorable kitten update, Harry's face was precious! They all were, just makes you want to hug and snuggle them, so glad they all found homes, and you can visit them, makes it fun without all the work and effort of more cats! Too many cats can bring issues, as they do get jealous and territorial sometimes. Enjoy the cooler weather and rest and enjoy sitting in your beautiful garden, and looking at all your amazing work and effort sitting amongst your beautiful flowers for all the bees and butterflies to enjoy also. :)

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I agree completely - all the hard work is rewarded with that first taste of fresh delicious veg! My tomatoes are looking ok, but I'm not expecting a huge harvest. Unlike the gherkins - I have hundreds of those! It's so completely rewarding. I saw Harry and Thomas again today, Lorna asked if I would give them their first worming tablet - she was nervous and I'm an old hand!! I have a special thing that shoots the tablet (half in their case) down their throat. Well, they don't like me anymore! But they do like Lorna so that is ok!! I'm watering all round now, so i should go and move the hosepipe! Take care XXX

[@katel.6407]

Yes, I have one of those pill pokers too... I can do it without it, but sometimes this is easier... I always give a cat treat after to make up for it, and it seems to satisfy them for the indignity of it all... : )

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Kate L. These guys were very cross, their treat was Lorna cuddles! They hate me now! But I don’t mind. 😂😂😊❤️🌿

[@barbaraquiltinggardening5261]

Lol Chicken in the sitting room looking for a place to leave you an egg perhaps? I do hope Sadie gets back to her normal. Blessings

[@cheryllasich9467]

I love rhubarb!! I don't like it cooked, baked, sugared or any of that stuff. I love rhubarb snapped fresh off the crown's growth, sometimes washed sometimes not, and just eat it like celery ribs!

[@cynforrest]

Oh my goodness... there be chickens in the house!!! Riot. Lol

[@marilynpruitt7905]

You ought to try a strawberry rhubarb pie. Delicious!!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Beautiful potatoes!,

[@robinjohnston8180]

I do get a lot of bees in the summer in my garden. I am not certain where they winter!

[@yvettealba7431]

I just enjoy listening to you. You're doing everything I wish I can do. I love your kitties and your garden. Thank you sweet lady 🙇

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

thank you Yvette, I hope you decide you CAN do some of these things! That's all it takes xxxxx

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Thanks for the chat. I always learn something new. It's cooled down here enough to open the windows, restoring cat equilibrium in my house. And we have just one cat! Best wishes for Sadie!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Gwyn Wellliver I wonder what it’s like to have one cat 🤔 it must be so peaceful!!!!! 😊❤️🌿

[@mamas_quilts3573]

I was enjoying to the end! Only a year late... Thank you!

[@Cdees57]

Are all grown ranging from 7 to 3 1/2 yrs and they rough house all over the place. Now and then the cats and dogs all get rambunctious and it's absolutely crazy. Lol. I love it though

[@christinepreston2120]

Super video Kate... heard you perfectly.. lovely veg...hope Sadie calms down...think she will after her op?? xxx

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

well I certainly hope so, this can't continue! xxx

[@cynforrest]

Wonderful. It’s always a delight to hear you chat about this-n-that while sitting in the garden. Wow. You had a lot of bee drama! Glad it got sorted out. Fingers crossed all goes well for Sadie next week and that her procedure will instill some peace for you all. Lol.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Cyn Forest the bees needed further attention - I asked on a Facebook Bee Forum and got a lot of helpful advice. All restored to normal now thankfully. Sadie next 😫😂

[@gigglegiggles3189]

How do you do all you do and videos and watch the videos and wow.

[@kathrynwilson7436]

I watched until the end 😜😜

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Kathryn Wilson well I thank you very kindly because I do go on ..... just ask my kids!!!!! 😂🌿😊❤️

[@kathrynwilson7436]

😝😝

[@KellyC77]

Love your cats, Rita is so cute hope Sadie is nice to her now lol I have a Sadie dog xx

[@scottpenaluna5330]

HOWDY 💜🇺🇸👩‍🎤 DEAREST LADY KATE I SIMPLY MUST TELL THAT I THINK THE OPENING PICTURE TO THIS VID IS A BEAUTIFUL STILL PHOTO OF YOU. HONESTLY REALLY LOVELY 👸 Thank you for letting me know what the date you are doing this vid (Sunday July 22.) I am watching you now on ( Tuesday March 21 ) Great " chocolate box. " pictures of the kittens you should ask your son to take some photos of your garden as well. Especially close up and in detail. Those red flowers there next to you is a good example. No. I never click off early. I enjoy listening to you. You could read names out of the phone book and it would be just fine. Which little hen thinks she is a cat . If the cats can come in the house she may want to be a cat. L O. L..... Signing off Scott's wife Vickie

[@laurafifer4453]

,🤣😂🤣😂 stupid behavior, you really caught me off guard when you said it!! 🤣😂🤣😂 She was a good Mom.

[@lyndaevans1132]

Bees have different jobs as they mature. :-)

[@oriehopp8026]

How do you store them?. The potatoes look wonderful .

[@robinjohnston8180]

I do not have bee boxes here!

[@paulinewhalen742]

love you videos kate...you don't have to edit out anything.your catch ups are great.you said your son loves rhubarb...how does he eat it? I like it in a strawberry rhubarb pie. not to sweet just lovely.see you soon.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

pauline whalen I’m not sure, I think he likes it stewed with yogurt maybe? I like the strawberry pairing - someone else mentioned that. On the list to try! ❤️😊🌿

[@lisamiller7317]

Rhubarb jam!

[@lauraleecreations3217]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robinjohnston8180]

There is a big black cat who eats the dog's food. She runs from the dog.

[@sharondonelow5364]

I didn't know you could compost potato tops, they are toxic to eat. Does it mess with your compost?

[@Craftaholic36]

I also follow Charles D and love his gentle manner. Learned so much from him which I'm looking forward to putting into practice May I ask, regarding your potatoes, am I right in thinking you only used 2 seed potatoes in each pot?

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Yes - two in each large pot, but the drought last year has put me off trying that again - the ones I grew in the ground did really well, but the pots were small. xxx

[@JB-pd4ni]

"Lovely Rita" and "Dear Prudence" .... are you a Beatles fan?

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

J B ..........and Sexy Sadie. Yes!!!!! 😊❤️🌿

[@JB-pd4ni]

I didn't make the Sadie connection too.......lol, yes you are a Beatles fan. You must have seen the recent video of Paul doing car karaoke, returning to his childhood home ect. It was touching to hear him speak of his mum, and comment about our loved ones who have crossed over are still near us. How did he stay so normal? Made me glad he was my fav Beatle all those years ago.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

J B oh, it was the best thing I had seen in years! I absolutely loved the very start, when James was on the phone ........ ‘ help, I need somebody, not just anybody, won’t you please, please help me?’ Ohhhh it cracked me up. I’m from southport, just down the road from Liverpool, and I was a kid when the Beatles were just starting out, so I feel a massive connection to the place and that time, and while John was clever and George was sensitive, Paul had my heart. He can do no wrong. ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻

[@JB-pd4ni]

Your school must have been a buzz with all the news of the fab four, how fun. I never saw them perform, but still remember their appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in Feb '64.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

J B my brothers saw them - but my mum said I was too young - because of all the mayhem at concerts - I’m still mad about that!!!!!!!

[@carolhall82]

How do I subscribe to your patron page?

[@maggiedoor6093]

Kate around 13:00-13:01 another voice, doesn't sound like you? Maybe evp?

[@gigglegiggles3189]

Tarragon

[@sandrawhitakermyer4146]

kate, sounds like hormones are still running her!