A Sleepy Love Story: The Garden That Grew More Than Flowers

[@SengentaroBloodwake]

Long time listener, first time commenter. I have a playlist that I made called "Sleepy Time" where I have collected all of your stories I have found so far. I thought about asking this for months but I have been to shy, or nervous that maybe it's not a good idea. You see my husband and I are first time parents, I am currently pregnant with our twins, two little girls. We are obviously nervous AND excited. I wouldn't ask for a story about our life, that seems a little narcissistic, but I would love a story about young love and perhaps parenting. I know this can be a touchy subject which is part of the reason I was afraid to ask. Anyway, all through the pregnancy so far, our little girls and myself have been falling asleep to your wonderful stories, and I just know once they are born your voice will be one they recognize for sure. 😊 Keep the magic coming, we will be listening. 🎉

[@hunnydewprincess4161]

I would love some sort of story with a mom and child too! I like to listen to sleep stories with my son ❤

[@lindamartin4208]

You have a wonderful story of your very own! Best wishes for you and your new babies 👶 👶💞💞

[@debbyeward8203]

Beautifully done Stephen, Thank you

[@christierichardson2841]

You have a beautiful idea for a story as I'm sure some ladies here are expecting or have very small children .❤ I don't think it's narcissistic at all. We all want stories we can relate to. In fact that's why we like certain stories better than others. Maybe they remind us of ourselves, a childhood memory of days gone by or someone we love and miss. Sometimes the stories fulfill a fantasy we always dreamed of.

[@jennymcnamara7587]

These stories got me through my pregnancy and are helping me survive nights in my first few months of motherhood, it's the only way I can get back to sleep after nursing. I've been wanting to comment asking for a story about parenting or something involving babies, but I've never known how to ask!

[@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light]

Drawn to this as I love gardenning and I love LOVE❤️

[@Aaa-nf4uc]

Yayyyyy new story❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you!!!!!! I love it when I open your channel at night and see a new video uploaded few hours ago I feel like I’m early lol😊 I hope you’re taking good care of yourself and your family! Stay healthy! Good night.

[@carolcraggs3526]

More stories from the garden please ❤Stephen 🙏👌

[@amyhyde70]

💥 you are truly gifted and skilled telling stories 🏆🥇 And I really love you pre storyrelax. I love the way you don’t assume everyone is on a mattress, but we are all on the earth! Your awesome, and THANK YOU!💥💜💜😇

[@gidajohnson772]

Loved this one!!! All your stories are wonderful but this one is just so touching n delicate love story, thank you for all of them. I'm glad l found you 💚❤😊

[@Brittany-s1j]

For the last 6 months I’ve been dealing with some very serious health issues that have lead to the deterioration of my mental health along with it, I found you, your soothing voice and amazing stories and have been listening to you every night for close to two months now. I appreciate you for the peace you’ve brought to my little slice of chaos! You will always be appreciated and loved! Thank you! ❤

[@veronicamaria2730]

The cover is really lovely, and I enjoyed the story. I wouldn't mind more of their and their children's story!

[@Varg580]

I haven't listened to the story yet, but I want to say that the cover looks exactly like my last dream. I mean seriously! There was a little cottage with a shiny golden path leading up to it. There were lots of flowers all around it and EXACTLY these long purple ones. In this little house lived a granny, who baked very delicious apple pies and cakes. The window was wide open and the curtains floated because of the wind. It felt so...nostalgic and nice there.... It felt like home... I had the feeling that this wasn't the first time I had dreamt about this place and not the first time I had spoken to this lady. I felt a little uncomfortable disturbing her, so I simply asked the same question as before: -Don't you feel lonely here? -Lonely... no, maybe just a little... -Will it always be like this? -Always? Then I left... With my heart beating fast... I stood there on the stairs for a while and looked at the garden. Flowers everywhere. The sun was shining brightly and the colours were so vibrant....

[@luciemarinov129]

Thank u again for this beautiful story, the pre-relaxing introduction is so very helpful as well and the beautiful picture for each story is mesmerizing! I hope my daughter’s recent passing is like this beautiful garden ! Thank you again for giving me peaceful stories at night! Love from California ❤

[@tatiesd8678]

I feel like this month and last month every story time keeps getting better and better and better. I actually Look forward to it every night!

[@florence1395]

Thank you loving the stories, in hospital tomorrow & can’t sleep so appreciate your work 🤍

[@christierichardson2841]

Prayers for healing and peace 🙏 ❤.

[@ginalisenby9668]

OK, I haven't started it yet, but I can't wait . Been wanting to hear a love story or the greatest love letters ever written.

[@kellypackham1193]

I love this story so much. Thank you! So timely with Spring upon us and itching to plant my garden. More in this genre would be lovely. 😍

[@spiritualsoldier999]

I just had face surgery and am devastated, this story has given me SO MUCH PEACE YOU HAVE NO IDEA ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 listened 8 times and still haven't got to the end 😂😂😂 THANKYOU for this story , love garden stories so please feel free to do more if it suits you Stephen xxxxxxxx

[@kellybell73]

I love your stories.when my twin and I were young we used to pretend every night we traveled to the stars to catch our dreams. We were maybe 3 or 4. I'd love to hear a story , about resting a forest clearing looking at the stars and then becoming part of the stars or floating among them.

[@salllystone9719]

Thank you friend. What a wonderful renewing, rejuvenating, replenishing, totally awesome story of new beginnings set in a bountiful. beautiful garden. i felt like I was transformed into my backyard while relishing all the seasons of my lovely garden. It is still winter here in the northeast, but I recently enjoyed picking some peppermint, spearmint, and oregano peeping threw the snow on isolated brisk sunny days. What a wonderful treat for a tea drinker and pasta lover like me! The rest of my garden sleeps gently under a thin blanket of fresh white glittering snow. Before dawn, my two constant morning friends along with the albino and monarch butterflies are a mocking bird (whom I have never seen) and an adorable friendly woodchuck. Chucky, as I named him. and I have a standing agreement. He/she stays clear of my garden and I will keep him/her fully nourished with goodies each morning. Our bargain appears to have worked well The mocking bird whistles to me each morning and I. of course. reciprocate. The good Lord is always with me while I enjoy His majestic sunrises, sunsets, bird and critters. I thank God for each invigorating breath I take, then close my eyes and drift into a peaceful realm of relaxation and sleep until the dawn of a new day awakens me.😅

[@joycemaclean8354]

Beautiful comment ❤ you could easily be a storyteller yourself, your description transported me to such a special place. Your love of life, simple faith, appreciation and connection to nature is heartwarming. Bless you and Chucky and all who dwell in your lovely home. 😊 Bless Stephen for giving us peace and sleep, with his gentle voice and soul. Much love ❤

[@patriciamurphy6559]

Thank you for the lovely stories. Passing your channel on to others, everyone could use a little help falling asleep now and then. Love n light to you. ❤😊❤

[@nancyliawoods]

Will tune in at bedtime! I am a gardner and Flower Feild farmer and I so so love sleepy stories about gardens!! Thanks so much ❤❤

[@evaaiken9057]

Thank you Stephen ~ 💕💕💕 I used to be a teller… a bank teller 😅 now I’m a listener. And my favorite story teller is Stephen Daulton, my Irish story teller. 📖

[@amyfoster-s4f]

Look forward to listening to these every night. Can’t sleep without your voice! You’re truly magical, thank you so much ❤

[@Floralgirlie_89]

Your playlists are my favourite thing to help me get a good nights sleep. Finding this is such a treat after a horrid day yesterday and is helping heal my heart!

[@Sunshinysky432]

Thank-you for your sleep stories. I love them all! I am sorry I have never left a comment. Its because I never get far listening and You’ve soothed me to sleep with your voice, words and story. The reminders of being safe and letting go of the days worry help me to relax.Thank you for the time you dedicate in making these creative sleep stories. They are the only ones that help my insomnia!❤️😴

[@nicolemariedrawings2695]

Thank you so much for putting so much time and love into these sleep stories. Whenever I see a new story out, I get so excited. I love going to bed on a beautiful note. It’s truly life changing ❤️

[@ZallyAimro]

I happily look forward to every new story I hear from you and also like going back to older stories uploaded in between ❤ thank you Still nicotine free, thanks for helping me and cheering me up and calming me down everyday and night ❤

[@christierichardson2841]

Congratulations on being nicotine free🎉🎉🎉.

[@ZallyAimro]

Thank you @@christierichardson2841 🥰

[@patriciasalas4210]

I love the way you understand friendship .

[@AnneMgr]

The relaxation sessions at the beggining of your videos are so incredibly good that I often fall asleep before the story even starts ! Thank you Stephen, you truly have a gift ✨

[@lottajohansson6790]

So sweet storry steven thank you ❤

[@jakemcguigan4032]

What a lovely story thank you Stephen ❤

[@paulamartins43]

Adorei a história, linda visão e magníficos sentimentos. ❤️💚

[@rosaliepolio2800]

Absolutely cherished this story. Would love more stories centered around romance and nature . Thank you ever soo much.

[@lincruise5275]

Just what I needed to have a peaceful night !! Had a very difficult day ! Your wonderful voice is my saviour for sleep ! I'm truly grateful for your amazing voice friend . Bless your heart💖

[@GSilver-u5p]

Very nice story. I heard most of the story before falling asleep. Yes, more like this one particularly stories with hardens and nature. The outdoorsy activities and gardening are relaxing activities.

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

My husband and I enjoy gardening together, and it was lovely to listen to this after a day of spring planting here at the 45th parallel in North America. In the opening you asked if we would like more garden stories. Yes I would.

[@maartjetrap905]

This afternoon, lying on my couch, watching some tele, I incidentally clicked on one of your stories. So your voice started and ... I woke up one hour later. Hypnotised as I always listen to you before sleeping at night? 😂 ❤ (not complaining!)

[@gloriawilson3084]

I love to hear about love stories. I wish that I had a happy relationship. My heart is broken 💔.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Sorry to hear this Gloria. Stay strong. ❤️

[@josa3292]

I hope you and your babies are well. Stephens calming voice must be a lovely way to spend moments when you can relax ❤

[@catc9838]

Call me a hopeless romantic, but I’d like more love stories please 😍 thank you for everything!

[@amidavies1238]

Sleep well everyone ❤

[@lindaherczeg1888]

Your stories are wonderful and they do help me find my inner peace. I especially appreciate their spiritual nature. Thank you,, Stephen. I look forward to many more.

[@dhall7570]

Really, really liked this sleepy love story & the cover picture is so beautiful as well. My husband & I live in Tucson, Arizona. Since this was a story surrounding a garden, I have a suggestion for another sleepy story. Here in Arizona, we have a cactus called "Peniocereus greggii" or better known as Queen of The Night. All year long it looks like a dried up stick until it blooms at night in July. The flower only lasts till dawn. It smells wonderful, and attracts all kinds of pollinators. There's a small pic in my avatar. Or you can google for more information. Anyway, just a suggestion. And again, thank you so much for the work you do - to help us all feel better!

[@Ohio45545]

❤❤❤❤thank you.

[@daviddoyle8038]

Hello Stephen looking forward to listing 2 this story as I always do apperate all your hard work you put into them god bless❤

[@claudiaclaudia8850]

❤beautifullllll🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 love this story❤❤❤love and gardens❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@loribaptiste1745]

More garden stories please . I so enjoy your stories and thank you

[@alf8211]

Thank you friend for you beautiful stories you share with all of us ✌️

[@ashleigh2068]

This story has my whole heart, thank you Stephen

[@stefaniebarnard8524]

Thanks for being the soothing voice at the end of my day!

[@basia792]

Another exciting but perfect, sleepy story from my favourite Stephen Dalton. Exciting because I love gardening, sleepy because of how he tells the story. Easy to melt into sleepiness Thank you Stephen for another beautiful story ❤

[@terrianderson1014]

This story is lovely! Yes, more please! ❤

[@katewiley734]

You are such a Dear. Thank you for sort of being my Gradian Angel of sleeping.

[@michellequehl3605]

This was so perfectly written. Every second was pure joy. You have made the most adorable family in the most beautiful paradice. Love from your biggest canadian fan🇨🇦

[@Stephen_Dalton]

You are so kind thank you Michelle 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@michellequehl3605]

@@Stephen_Dalton oooh i got a responce from the artist himself. I feel very greatful, and you're welcome. I always try to tune in♡♡♡

[@marissaclaridge7627]

Thank you Stephen...love your stories'❤❤❤

[@hyeangels8413]

Thank you Stephen for another heartwarming story! This one was a very special for me. I've been a tireless gardener all my life. Sometimes I say: "I enjoy talking to my flowers, trees and the birds in my garden more than talking to some people. NATURE listens to me.Mother Gaia recharges me when I feel blue. Flowers appreciate all I do for them. They smell better. But talking to some people..."

[@mwintibaugh]

I love all of your stories they put me to sleep at night

[@WingsofTimeCrafts]

Love this one!! Unable to remember too much of it as I drifted off into a really welcome sleep. Thank you again Stephen 😊

[@juliedennis1724]

Thank you for your lovely video.They are relaxing love your voice Stephen.

[@spiritualsoldier999]

Oh god Stephen this story touched my heart ❤️ and my soul so deeply, the story of the man and the little white dog 🐶 was my favourite but this one takes top spot now , I finally got to listen to the whole story ❤ it's beautiful Thankyou so much . I'm recovering ❤️‍🩹 from face surgery and I will always remember this story for the rest of my life and how it got me through 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Stephen_Dalton]

I loved writing this one. Maybe I’ll do a second one like this 😊🙏🏻

[@spiritualsoldier999]

@@Stephen_Dalton yes please write more garden 🪴 ones it was truly so beautiful 😻

[@jwilliams1145]

Been listening to Boulangerie story for days... gonna give this a go. Thank you for everything you do ❤

[@tinawilson1039]

I look forward to your stories every night. My husband has Parkinson’s, and he also very much so loves listening to your stories. Thank you.

[@kristinakirk4293]

Thank you for these beautiful sleep stories!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you for your kindness Kristina 🙏🏻

[@renasmith4123]

I loved it please make more of these. Great work. Thank you.

[@katherineweber8955]

This was my first time listening. This was lovely. Thank you!

[@Anna-Jade]

Thank you Mr. Dalton, I love your stories, and this one in particular will become one of my favourites, because it is set in my home town, London.

[@louisebyrne7506]

Keep listening to this one as never get to the end. That's great though as it means it works and I sleep. Thank you for that Stephen it means a lot x

[@keaneragdolls9682]

This story is so alluring, and the soundtrack so soothing yet delightfully mystical. I absolutely loved it! You've outdone yourself again, Stephen! 💝 You are an incredibly gifted artist. With words, you paint the most amazing images in my mind, so beautifully written, so tenderly read. Your magnificent descriptions of everything and the effect those words have on your listeners is astounding. I've been reading the comments, I hope you realize what a huge impact you have on people's lives and how deeply you are appreciated.💛 I remember the first story I ever listened to.. I had been in terrible pain ("9") for 3 days unable to sleep at all, the pain was so severe, but you transported me to Paris, when I was 5 years old and used to go out everyday and paint Paris street scenes with my artist father. You brought back so many delightful childhood memories... my pain level diminished to a very managable ("5") and I had a much needed, very restful sleep... and I've been listening ever since! Your softly spoken words are so well chosen and have such genuine feeling behind them, they have a magically healing effect on your listeners, who for a myriad of reasons, can't sleep. Our bodies need sleep so desperately and without it, every pain, every worry, is amplified beyond belief.. but your soothing voice magically relieves those freyed nerves and overwrought minds, and fills them with images of Paris or a Sleepy Love Story.. that grew more than flowers! The Sleepy Farm transported me back to the 1980's when I had a magical farm of my own, near Yosemite National Park. Every spring, a dense carpet of sweet blue lupine filled the entire south pasture, and I remember, one spring, there were 16 baby lambs frolicking in the morning sunshine, just outside my kitchen window. An enchanting image you brought to mind, that I will now cherish forever! 💛🐑🌞 You are appreciated far more than you could ever imagine, Stephen. We LOVE you for the serene peace and sweet dreams you bring us. I hope you can feel that LOVE and that you too sleep peacefully, basking in the LOVE of so many devoted listeners! ✨💛💫🌟 Susan in Seattle 💛

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Hi Susan, I love all your comments. I do respond but I’m not sure you see them. I also responded to your email in which you sent me a story, but again I’m not sure you saw it. Anyway thank you as always and lovely to hear from you. Stephen ❤️👍🏻

[@keaneragdolls9682]

@@Stephen_Dalton I don't use my gmail account, just my yahoo account. 💛💫

[@aprilanderson6897]

I had health and personal issues, which are better only leaving me with trouble sleeping. Your stories have helped me tremendously. Recently, I went on a cruise and couldn't get the stories the first night and hardly slept, but luckily got it fixed for the rest of the trip. Thank you so much and BTW, I have ditched all my old sleep CD's.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

I love that you were listening on a cruise April - brilliant 😊🙏🏻

[@lorraineschuett7116]

What a beautiful story ❤️

[@sheryllorenz830]

Love this (I think). Third time listening and I still couldn’t tell you what it’s about. Some nights I barely make it past the relaxation sequence. Yet I still look forward to a story each night. Thank you! 😊

[@XheE9657]

I would like to recommend maybe doing your next sleep story video on a magical mirror 🙏☺️🩷

[@eileenpacalo36]

Really enjoy your stories. Thank you

[@texasgirl907]

❤ thanks so much for the awesome sleep. This helps me so much.

[@katethegreat1]

Thank you ❤❤

[@llyngibson4160]

I loved this story. Can we have part 2 when Emily & Jim have children & more gardening.

[@keaneragdolls9682]

You must have fallen asleep, this beautiful love story is incredible and lacks for nothing. Listen to the whole story, it's all there.💛👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍒

[@Bombus5]

Wonderful story thank you 🙏

[@christinehill1618]

More from the garden please!!!

[@anne-mariepaul958]

Thank you

[@ally.m2985]

Thank you 🌻

[@MelissaCostes-yp7rd]

I'm six month pregnant and your stories have been a great companion in this beautiful but tiring process in which sleep is getting harder each day. Thank you Stephen, for helping me and my baby dream about all this magical places!! Huge hug from Mexico

[@randmtashar]

Great story, thank you 😊

[@robertapettigrew2497]

❤❤beautiful..thank you...

[@Fg4e]

I so wanted to hear this one but last night I was so tired I didn't make it through the relax part and it was 🥱😴💤💤💤💤 . I'll try again later! So love your stories 💖 thanks🌜💤

[@donnagray1988]

I really like this story

[@synergydpm]

Thanks!

[@stvslas]

I really enjoyed this story and listened to it twice so I could find out what happened as I fell asleep after a few minutes the first time. The music / sound scape after the story ended was equally lovely and I fell asleep thinking of all the folks I should recommend this particular one to. However, about 30 mins into the sound or maybe half way thru the entire story - I was sadly awoken by a jarring ad. I have blocked autoplay but the ad still came on. I quickly shut off my phone and eventually got back to sleep but the ad broke the beautiful spell your story had induced. I took a screenshot of when the ad popped up - if that helps? - as that was when I turned off my phone. Lovely sleep story nonetheless - so congrats and thank you! 🌱🤗🌷

[@Stephen_Dalton]

I’m sorry about that. We don’t put ads in our videos so it may have been a glitch. I’m happy you got back to sleep 🙏🏻

[@stvslas]

NP and thanks for replying. I listen to your stories almost every nite now. Could not do without them! :)

[@donnafinchferguson4569]

I love this!

[@marilynfoster1233]

Looking forward to a good nights sleep, thanks to you…

[@LilohCat]

I giggle every time you 'pardon the pun' 😊

[@GSilver-u5p]

This time I had autoplay off but still went o another story and so had the annoying commercial. What is KZbin doing? Or do I need to set a timer?

[@glamourgirl-n9b]

Stephen, now you’re the only voice that can put me 2 sleep. Keep the relaxation @ the top of the bedtime story, please.👋🏽

[@ElaineMassey-r3f]

I would say I loved the story but to be honest I didn’t get to hear it. Fell asleep not long after the first few sentences woke up for the last one. Job done

[@trishcovich1923]

I love the Irish. I'm from NZ. But my family roots are Delaney and Kirwan

[@breannaseymour3396]

Could you maybe do a romantic sleep story where the couple meet in a video game store maybe? Just a thought...😊

[@TeresaKenny-d5c]

Is the name of the story called lady chattlery lover by d h Lawrence

[@cosmicflowstudio]

I’m so impressed with your work. I’d love to know how you create these amazing videos. Do you have help? Do you have fancy production tools? I understand the complexity of being all the roles of a production. Your content is next level!!! Can you give me an idea of how long you spend working on each video? Do you get paid for your work? How long did it take you? Help!!!!

[@SonyaDyson]

❤

[@dianaocean3428]

🙏❤❤❤🦋🦋❤❤❤🙏

[@dianetedder4656]

💞🧚‍♀️💫🌻

[@Lokey21]

🥰🙏🏽

[@cynthiaCope-lb3zv]

🎉❤

[@suzannemorrison2077]

I will last about 35 mins if lucky