A colorful tour of the patio garden

[@kathishamus7226]

😂"Get a room, guys." I did not expect that!

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

“Get a room “ 😂 Great tour, love your garden ❤

[@t.e.mccall8886]

Great tour! Thank you AND you are correct, this format where you tell us the plant name as we see it in your garden makes a huge difference because I can envision it in my own garden. I see its height and how it looks with the neighboring plants. Loved this!

[@jkniederberger5390]

Get a room! Thank goodness I didn't have anything in my mouth. Gotta get myself some of that Calaminta! Loved this tour. Thank you!

[@ginnysulya9805]

Lol! Erin thank you for the Japanese Beetle comment I literally cracked up as I have said that myself before I flick them into the soapy water! 😂💖🤣 Your garden looks great! 👍👍💖💖

[@8helenjhouston8]

Furman’s red is my favorite type of Salvia.

[@nicola_riggs]

“I like it there so it gets to stay.” I love it! That’s the approach I take to my garden, too! 😁💚

[@barbaraschultz2234]

I keep the persicaria to keep the Japanese beetles off of other things!! Love your gardens!

[@annespun]

OMG thank you so much for saying “foll-eeee-idge” and not “foll-idge.” I don’t know why this has become a pet peeve of mine, but it has. So much going on in the world and I focus on a dumb word.

[@jomassey4207]

Same here! I go nuts when they miss out the "i"....

[@cgilly1858]

Same!

[@pdfaulkner1517]

Or when someone says foil- age.

[@AttnDefDis_]

It's just regional dialect. Other stuff like that bothers me too. Pee-can, melk, nuculer, carmel, etc.

[@Nick-i8v5n]

You guys have too much time on your hands

[@MaryWeyer-f8y]

“Get a room you guys!”😂😂 Lovely, lovely!❤

[@pamhouglan4710]

All so beautiful! You’re in great shape for the tour group. Always love your no-nonsense comments & easy to follow explanations.

[@seanmadden3620]

I loved this. It was all so 'real' 😁 And your commentary was just great. How many times have I wished that all those unwanted bugs would 'get a room' 😂

[@donnanowik7955]

You know how every animal group has a name to describe it--- like a gaggle of geese, a pride of lions etc? If beetles don't have a group name I would nominate orgy!

[@carolynmareck5112]

I REALLY like how you’ve grown that honeysuckle, Erin…”a cloud of it.”

[@karolgordon7596]

Loved the tour Erin, hope you’re doing better after the loss of Odin.

[@dianebright9366]

The garden tour was wonderful; thank you! The highlight for me was the beetle orgy. “Jeez Louise guys, get a room!” I hate those things.

[@Khushboo-e-Hassan12]

"Your videos are not only beautiful in terms of content but also in how you edit them ! keep sharing the awesome videos."🌹🌹🌹"

[@beverleysimmons7885]

Oh gosh. Get a room. Crack me up. My infestations needs their own hotel😜. Needed that smile. Thank you. Your music is always so lovely. Who was it? 💝🇨🇦

[@greatgardensforall]

It looks so good! need that Thalictrum now :)

[@tishatucker7207]

I think I finally figured out my gardening style... it's Erin's! Absolutely beautiful. Colorful, whimsical yet structured, lots of variety but comes together beautifully. Thank you for sharing your gardening magic!

[@aalejardin]

Yes to more tours with plant ID -- very inspiring (as well as beautiful).

[@jen389lethbr]

‘It doesn’t bother me enough to bother with that’ is now my daily mantra!

[@janetschuchter238]

I like how you mix your dahlias into the landscape, I need to try that.

[@auntiemo103]

I see I’m not the only one who likes tansy just for the foliage, and pops their little flower heads off! 😅😂 Gorgeous full gardens!

[@katjo0812]

Your hair looks so pretty at that length. Have a great day! Thanks for the video!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Thanks ... it had been awhile since I had a cut and it was too long and too blonde ... something teenage me would never understand.

[@sunitashastry5270]

I love your dahlias.

[@carlas872]

I love all of the flowers in this section. Thank you so much for sharing all the different plants! Hugs to Dorothy too.

[@QueenAnnesLace13]

The garden is looking spectacular, love the single dahlias.

[@paulacothren3591]

I love Dorothy!! It's heartbreaking to see a pet wait and watch for their companion to come back and know he never will. The void in your home since Odin's passing is undoubtedly a massive sorrow all day, every day. I'm sending wishes for peaceful days to you.

[@robertarohwer3861]

Beautiful garden... truly. How's Dorothy doing without Odin? Thanks for sharing this tour!

[@deborahmansfield4809]

You have so many unique and unusual plants that I’ve never even heard of. Is there some way you would ever explain how you get plant ideas and information?

[@bethsbackyard]

The beetles also decimate my persicaria every year in central Indiana. Loved the tour of this bed. Thank you!

[@cherylbelott]

Thanks for the tour Erin! Everything looks beautiful! 🌸 🌱 Your funny comments are bonus 😂

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Great garden tour, you do remember Plants easily. Everyone coming will love you & your magnificent garden.

[@ninawill8053]

Front border is gorgeous and I can totally relate to the sentiment that it never fails for one or two planted in the row will just die off for some mysterious reason while others are thriving lol. Beautiful garden!

[@5262janna]

Beautiful. I love that H series dahlia, the flowers show off against the dark foliage

[@jennifer-threedogsinagarde8265]

I need to work on creating a neat front to my borders. I agree it helps the exuberant growth behind look better. Love your use of repetition. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Love your plantings! The repeat along the edge is so pretty.

[@key22u87]

I really like the semi-formal repeating theme in the front. The garden is beautiful for the tour. Everyone see improvement others don't. Thanks

[@pinetreesnflowers]

Dark foliage dahlias are stunning! I need more of those!

[@JG-vn5fe]

Beautiful!! ~Thank you for the tour ~ The limey plants + the Limelight Hydrangea look great together !!

[@jucjuc314]

Love the honeysuckle! My first thought was even just when the video started and it was in the background "what is that?! I like it!" 😄

[@catgal1102]

I really enjoyed this video! You cracked me up with your comment about the Japanese beetles needing a room - too funny! 😂 I think your garden tour visitors will be enthralled.

[@kathleenvadney6217]

I liked the tour style with names. It helps envisage the plants in combination with other plants.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Everything is so beautiful, wouldn’t I just love to have a on site tour. Way to garden at the next level. Thanks for sharing your pride and joy and that includes Dorothy. 👍❤️😊

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

Like x 100!!! {is there a LOVE button somewhere's that I'm not seeing 'coz I prefer to hit the LOVE button). I wanted to change things up this year in my (cluster home community) flowerbeds and bought a packet of Botanical Interests "Flamingo" Celosia. Also called a wheat celosia. Annual. Slow to start (by seed), but it's outrageous gorgeous right now (zone 6a, SW of Cleve., OH). Easily 4' tall, along with my verbena bonariensis that self seeded from last year. SUPER vertical interest FOR SURE! Lovin' it - will do it again next year!!!

[@salimorton641]

I think your garden looks lush and beautiful!

[@tuhesse]

YOUR GARDEN LOOKS AMAZING. DOROTHY IS PRECIOUS.

[@jordanyeager9220]

Your garden is always so beautiful! 🌿

[@ga-girl9867]

I love the color scheme in the urn!

[@josweatt898]

Beautiful borders!

[@kayjane2115]

You cracked me up with your Japanese Beetle comments! 😂 That's the first time I have seen them "congregate" like that. I hope to never again! Lol! Your gardens look so lovely, though. Will you video your garden tour? Hope to see that! Take care, and Happy Gardening!

[@marybeth4002]

Beautiful looking garden with great colors! I'm loving that pop of pink/orange/red. Yes, I do enjoy this garden tour and would look forward to more. I actually laughed out loud 'get a room guys' Too funny.

[@dharmaallen3904]

Loved the tour! More please! The music at the end made me feel Odin, right there with us. Hope you are feeling him too❤

[@veronicaradcliffe2996]

Definitely helpful. I've gained a lot of knowledge and inspiration from these tours over the years ... thanks!! And OMG. Those Japanese beetles !!! 😂

[@cpaslick1]

I love garden tours like this --I feel like I learn a lot, in addition to seeing the beautiful plants. 🙂

[@kristywhited8857]

You are so real and honest, I think you should leave the dead-looking Wild Magic Basil and it will make a great talking point. Even the best gardeners have to deal with things like this, so it could be informative and educational and maybe even get a good laugh out of a few. :-) Keepin' it real!

[@eddye7764]

You have such a beautiful garden and I love how you incorporate native plants. We don’t have Japanese beetles in our hot, dry California climate and I can see how they can devastate a plant! Every zone has its problems. I like how your large urn is doing. You can see! It isn’t covered by the plant arrangement. Thank you for the tour 🌲

[@renejohnson37]

Thank you for the tour. I love the layering.

[@AttnDefDis_]

That basil is really cool. I like that a lot.

[@marlaschaefer2544]

The Tiny tuff Stuff with the other variations of pinks looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing!

[@kellieleahy66]

Thank you for sharing your garden! It's lovely. Having the structure of the urn visible and repeating the border plantings was a great decision. So simple, yet so impactful. 😊

[@jeanioneill6610]

Your garden looks great!Thanks for taking us along.

[@wesleyhackney]

Your side garden has come so far in one season it’s simply amazing. You should be very proud! Don’t you just love the pop of color the sweet potato vine gives whatever you put it in? First year for me to try it was amazed how much growth and area only a few cover.

[@lorihanby6733]

It’s all so beautiful!!! Honestly it’s great to see an accomplished gardener like you have a few plants that aren’t picture perfect. Part of you being down to earth and why I like you so much. The really light and wispy, barely visible on camera plant it GORGEOUS!!!! Please tell us more about that one!! I really loved the bright lime green foliage with the coral colored flowers and the dark burgundy and white in the urn. Such a pretty combo of colors. Can’t wait to see more.

[@hobbitlady7568]

Your dahlias are like the BEST foliage combo, dark, rich toned leaves and like kittenish, warm, sultry peachy orangey crimson blooms. What a great collection ❤

[@jenniferbaker5167]

I love your layering and the colors. Can't wait to see more. Thank you for reminding me this is a beautiful time of year. I am having a garden tour this weekend and I keep thinking I missed peek. Laura and Aaron showed us their beautiful benches you suggested to them. They are amazing in their cut flower garden.

[@laurelsayer7557]

Yes love to learn about your individual plants, what works, what doesnt, and why. I've been making loads of notes ready for my next shopping haul.

[@shelleymolinaro5866]

This garden looks sooo good. The repetition works so well with the purple basil. I remember Japanese beetles from my childhood in PA. Sorry you have to deal with them. They do seem to be very happy in your garden. 🙂 Jeez Louise for sure. Thanks for the tour.

[@lizjohnson3412]

This video was so enjoyable. Love your gardening style. I love real gardens.

[@michellehochrein1971]

I love how you put the labels on the videos of each plant Laura did that today also and it’s very helpful to us

[@kshields273]

Agreed! It’s so helpful to have the names on screen, that way I can take a screenshot for future reference.

[@michelebushnik2874]

Oh so lovely Erin! I am always pausing your videos and googling plant zones that I can try in Nevada, I especially love the Elans Hosta, the pink profussion perennial salvia, and lady's mantle which all should fair well in my zone. I'm a perennial girl! So done knocking out money for annuals, and am a more natural gardener! So thank you dearly for these!

[@Rougebasque]

Just beautiful combinations. I also like how the orange shutters of the cottage blends in your coral/orange theme. Got to look on the bright side 😃

[@judymckerrow6720]

Kinda like a mullet, business in the front, party in the back. 🌺💚🙃

[@jodicivill5747]

I loved this tour! I know you can’t do it in all videos, but it was so helpful hearing you speak about individual varieties! You’ve inspired me to plant some of them next year! Thank you!

[@asilsreeb]

The garden is beautiful, and I do find it very helpful when the plants are identified. I also appreciate your sense of humor on the Japanese beetles!! So funny because they are a pain in the butt (that's saying it nicely)!!! I've got plenty here in the northeast and they are a chore to deal with!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@gwtaylor70]

Really loved this tour. First time we’ve seen this formal portion. You are an amazing gardener and we love your relaxed style.

[@marpayne1375]

I really enjoyed this garden tour and especially liked the urn. Thank you so much for sharing 🍃

[@altheab.8907]

Very nice, Erin. Everything is looking good. Pests happen. Japanese beetles are nasty.

[@Gordon_2000]

Nice garden indeed.

[@jla110661]

Very pretty area. I appreciate your use of the Latin names of the plants and the fact that you remember all of them for the most part. So many plants I've never heard of before were shown in this bed. Loved the tour. How's the banana tree doing?

[@rebeccahatch1930]

Gorgeous 😍 love all the layers. It's like a symphony.

[@casandradickinson8518]

Thank you Erin for the tour, looking beautiful!

[@Babushka_Kat]

Stunning garden! And thank you for sharing the names, super helpful. Still laughing about the mating beetles.... get a room!

[@Jaypee4]

Thanks for sharing your new journey with us. Suggestion- the beautiful tall white cabinet tucked in the corner of your living room (from the angle the camera showed us) it might look neat if you turned it at an angle so it touches both walls and will allow you to see from a distance what beautiful pieces you will be adding to the shelves. It’s your house you do what you like, it’s merely a suggestion from my camera viewpoint.❤ the girls rooms are adorable.

[@devonjones9419]

Love love this format! Thank you for taking the time to go plant by plant! Already building my list for next year’s project!

[@kathrynowens2678]

Another great tour Erin! And thank you for taking the time to name specific cultivars. I am carving out gardens in zone 3b. Hello to Dorothy. 🤗

[@ginafriend1690]

Thanks for this portion of tour! All that labor of love pays off! 😊 I don't know What I was thinking, and bees Do love, Agastache blue fortune. I planted either side of my 3 stairs by deck rail. Not the place to add. Ha, looked like a jungle. I keep them pruned down to ball shape. Sorry bees! ☺️

[@jenjoy4353]

Your garden is beautiful! How wonderful to wonder though and enjoy all those lovely flowers.

[@shanamatteucci3980]

I missed the contents in the urn…Love the flavor of this part of the garden. ❤

[@upnorth21]

Love your sense of humor, makes me laugh out loud 😄 Same for me, only plant with Japanese Beetles is the Persicaria. Yes these videos are helpful when you name plants. I did plant Verbana Bampton and love how it comes back

[@laurawentz2154]

Hello Dorothy! Love how your garden is looking.

[@pdfaulkner1517]

Thank you, Erin, for introducing us online in one of your videos to the wonderful gardener and teacher Roy Diblik. I just watched his video of you at Northwind and then have gone on to watch several of his marvelously instructive videos. I love his patterns and layouts, as well as his philosophy of planting and gardening! Thank you.

[@debrabresnan8244]

Love your garden!

[@JanetVoelker]

Jut beautiful! I love these plant-specific tours. They give me all sorts of ideas.❤

[@koltonhewlett]

Absolutely beautiful. You have such a fun gardening style. Thanks for the constant inspiration!

[@2prettyfunnythings736]

So pretty, looking forward to the next video. Thinking about you. ❤

[@kerricolwell5080]

Just beautiful! I am inspired to add dahlias everywhere next year 🙂

[@wagnerab1958]

I loved this garden tour, your garden is so lovely. Note to self: Buy Crichton Honey dahlias ... Thank you Erin!

[@amynelsongreen3243]

The garden is so beautiful, Erin! Thanks for the sneak peek and I am sure those on the tour will be delighted.

[@AngelaSissySnyder]

The Thalictrum Splendide is indeed splendid! I thought something was on your camera when I first saw it. Such a cool plant.

[@marybethgardener111]

OMG GET A ROOM. That's hysterical. Freaking beetles grrrr!!