A True Cottage Garden Tour

[@beachseeker634]

Linda, if your bird bath is sitting in the sun, that could be the reason the birds are not using it. The bird bath needs to have some shade, otherwise the water will get extremely hot.

[@cherylsterling9801]

Had the same thought and was going to mention, too. The water temps may not be very refreshing to our feathered friends.

[@csr3282]

also birds come when trees provide them protection to hide. So next year when trees are more established and birds know its a safe space they will use the water.

[@ginny736]

So glad to read this! It’s 95 degrees today in Hotlanta so until I can get help to move my birdbaths, I took a huge bucket of ice and dumped it in all of them. 😅

[@gendeb9666]

I never thought of that!

[@sarahsiskin6780]

Very true. I have mine in shade for that reason

[@josephinebrevig8748]

If I hadn't watched the process from the beginning, i would never in a million years believe that this garden is not even a year old. Incredible.....it's growing beautifully Linda❤❤

[@bettyteesdale9495]

I'm just amazed every time you show us the garden. It's so beautiful.

[@vickiebrannon5217]

This is my favorite type of video - just your quiet voice and the peacefulness of the garden. It is beautiful!

[@kimberleedenevi1207]

I agree! I much prefer how she did original content.

[@jazzcanada2001]

I very much agree with you guys! No interruptions on the side. I try to focus on what she is saying or explaining in her videos and I love it when no one just interrupts!

[@chrisogrady4956]

I have an arbor over my birdbath with a confederate jasmine vine growing over it. This not only keeps the water cooler but it also provides shade for the birds. Plus, the white flowers are gorgeous and so fragrant when blooming in the spring. Your sprinkler system man can stub up a pipe to your birdbath that will add fresh water every time you run your irrigation. My husband did this at our birdbath and it works very well.

[@chrisogrady4956]

I have an arbor over my birdbath with a confederate jasmine vine growing over it. This not only keeps the water cooler but it also provides shade for the birds. Plus, the white flowers are gorgeous and so fragrant when blooming in the spring. Your sprinkler system man can stub up a pipe to your birdbath that will add fresh water every time you run your irrigation. My husband did this at our birdbath and it works very well.

[@reeseb8520]

Hi Linda. You might have to position your birdbath near a protected and shaded area. Birds like a bit of canopy to protect them from predators as they're vulnerable when they bathe. They also like to fly to nearby branches to preen after bathing. Shade also keeps the water cool during the summer months. No need to fill the bath to the top either, they like shallow water. Hope this helps! The garden looks great!

[@ginapaquet909]

Hello Linda - my name is Eugenia in Southern California. I truly enjoy your videos, watch and repeat repeat and repeat. It is August 1st today and I know this video is a July date and I agree, we experienced the hottest July.... my vegg garden, thankfully due to the heat, has finally flushed out and we are eating from it now. You are so inspiring... while we have a front lawn that faces the street, it is just grass and I think I'm going to something similar to what you've done with your front lawn. I'm in zone 10b. Always love your video... terrific content.

[@jomoney465]

The lace perennial is just beautiful. The queen ann's lace grows wild in Kentucky in my area, Zone 7. Loving the plan for the back yard/outdoor living room. You have had much better luck with the Cone shaped boxwood bought on-line. Mine came as a small, round boxwood and not at all the size of yours.

[@jeannebrinkman8889]

Beautiful tour… Linda your garden reminds me of our Daughter in laws wedding bouquet this past April … whites, bluish foliage, purple flowers and hints of pinks… aww inspiring ❤

[@pamcox8582]

I am amazed at how fast you got that lovely garden underway. It is a delight to come and watch your channel.

[@gracev2335]

I do too. Say a little prayer when I see or hear service sirens. Beautiful, inspirational garden Linda. Thank you.

[@francesbasham7224]

I have watched and learned from you for years and love your new garden. About the stones in the birdbath - I put large rocks/stones in my birdbath for the bees and wasps so they can crawl down and get a drink of water. My birdbath is always full of bees drinking cool water! ( I recently moved from Austin TX to Fort Worth and am starting my garden from scratch! at the age of 72! very difficult and I so appreciate all the information you give)

[@lindamiklos4964]

Your garden looks so amazing in such a short time!

[@Itschriscruz]

She was able to get them in time to establish before the heat. I wasn’t so lucky 😅

[@gardensglory1229]

You would never know it’s a new garden. Gorgeous!

[@irenetovar7756]

The Cottage on the Hill said, "I want a cottage garden," and so you obeyed. I love it. You have truly inspired me. Thank you, Linda.

[@debbiedodge749]

So magical! I'm in SC, the humidity is like breathing water today! Longing for fall! Oh, a rock in the birdbath is great for butterflies!

[@susanperry7703]

Your Garden Design layout is just STUNNING Linda! I imagine EVERY morning you can't wait to peek out your windows then to get outside, that's how I start my day.

[@gardentourist9979]

I love these quiet walkabouts. Thank you 🌸🌼🌺

[@pattik8335]

Linda, I'm almost positive that was a hummingbird that flew over your garden. I just love them and they must love your garden! So beautiful!

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

Your garden looks wonderful, despite the heat. One of the best things you did was to put in trees and large shrubs. It visually cools your yard as well as actually lowering temps even with their small shapes of shade. A real oasis.

[@susandumais8563]

Beautiful garden! A rock in your birdbath isn't just for the birds, bees and butterflies appreciate the perch, as well. 😊

[@Edu_Kate]

I, too, love your agapanthus. I noticed them right away when they were delivered. Unfortunately, in Minnesota, they're an annual and quite expensive. I also say a prayer whenever the helicopters fly over my house on their way to the nearby hospital. My house doesn't have A/C, but it's still cooler than working in my full-sun garden. I reserve my chores time for early morning or in the evening. This week, we're back in the hot 90s so I've been held up indoors watching gardening videos. And that's not bad. I can't get over how your lawn has recovered. Mine is sad. I don't have irrigation, but I hand water it. It doesn't seem to matter. I've thrown in the towel on a small area at the end of my driveway. It's about 5x6' and extremely dry. I'm going to dig out the weeds and tiny bit of grass to plant ajuga, thyme, lower ornamental grasses, allium. Maybe even a brick rug. 😊

[@BrendaofNiagaraCanada]

Linda, the cottage garden is wonderful. In anticipation of your garden journal coming out in November,have you thought of posting a list of the plants you have used? I note the names of the plants in your video and research their ability for my zone 6b area. I also try to use my local nurseries and Canadian seed and bulbs stores. I have started my first boxwood topiary . Wish me luck.❤

[@theresakahl2463]

LOVE THE COLORS OF THE GARDEN! I LIKE THE LIMEY GREENS!

[@RS-ov2st]

Love the garden. It has really grown and filled in magnificently. Stunning......✨

[@kimberleedenevi1207]

I love the content when it’s just Linda…

[@christinahaftmann4065]

NJ has been blessed - we've only had a few days in the 90s and none in the 100s - plus, regular rain. Our winter was also ridiculously mild with only less than an inch of snow! I'm sure we'll pay to pay! 😱 ❤️ 🙏

[@mbd5182]

First year garden......simply amazing

[@GoodSportsPTC]

Love the way the window box is growing and providing more privacy for you. I'll bet it makes a beautiful frame for your view of the garden from the inside!

[@jgwood10]

It’s too messy and overgrown. It needs some color!

[@pyewacket60]

I LOVE Cleome! I moved into a new home 20 years ago with no landscaping. Cleome plus other “English garden” plants gave me an instant garden that has inspired me over the last two decades.

[@Bandaid17]

Linda, what a treat. You have accomplished so much in such a short time. Please leave the echinacea heads alone for the goldfinches.

[@edstud1]

I love Linda's cottage tour videos!

[@LucyGirl2023]

The garden looks beautiful ❤

[@gretchenburton7184]

What a treat❤ Brilliant, Linda❤❤❤

[@monawolfe]

The garden looks amazingly lush for a 1 year old garden, beautiful! And I love and have missed your original walk-about style filming it yourself. I always learn so much more when it’s just you breaking it down and pointing to the things you’re talking about in that moment. It would be wonderful if you could make a playlist of those videos, I bet a lot of people would rewatch. 💗

[@annclark8573]

Absolutely fabulous, Linda. Even with all the buzzing around in there, it's so soothing. I'm so excited to hear about the topiary plans for August. There's nothing prettier than topiary. I can't wait to see the back. What planning you must do to create such beauty. Thank you!

[@OAKSkiers]

Absolutely whimsical🌸

[@daninemilligan4689]

I live in Kalamazoo Michigan area, and July was our hottest month. We are getting some 90+ days in the next week. We have been in a drought, but yesterday received 1 1/4" of rain so that was a real blessing! I have recently planted some white agapanthus and have a blue galaxy on the deck. I have an area in my front yard with Princess Anne rose, boxwood, russian sage, allium and now the agapanthus. I like the neat look of the area.

[@gaylabarre2736]

I also have rocks and marbles in my birdbaths. The smaller birds love it I also get butterflies, bees etc.

[@glendawooten669]

I can hardly believe my eyes, if i had not watched your video's-from nothing to wonderland i would not believe this transformation. Thank you ❤

[@janemiller9912]

I would love a garden tour at dusk/night to show off your lighting.

[@ThankfulForMercy]

You mentioned wanting your roses to have space to breathe. A ground cover that has performed amazing on our sun baked slope and is gorgeous yellow for much of the spring is Weihenstephaner gold sedum. It does not prevent all weeds but it’s show is so fabulous, it’s worth it. I like to use it between plants they need to breathe. Sometimes it blooms at the same time as the creeping phlox which is stunning. It somehow survived negative degrees this winter and a 100 degree harsh summer last year.

[@lisaf4300]

Linda, everything looks so beautiful. It is an amazing transformation.

[@beverlymurray6554]

Linda, your cottage garden is absolutely beautiful! I love the urns moved to the porch steps and the finials placed where the urns were.

[@evalindell2757]

The garden looks brilliant, Linda!!! I loove it 🥰

[@julieaustin4684]

Yes please Linda, I would like to see an awning above the fantom side door ☺️ hello from Sydney Australia ☺️🙏🏼🇦🇺🐨

[@ilnpa2722]

Hello from Pennsylvania! I rescued a tiny sparrow from drowning at the bird bath which is not very deep but there are so many hatchlings that are either suffering the heat or are the weakling of the brood. It’s hot here but it’s the humidity that really makes it so hard to do anything.

[@marlenegrosskurth9563]

I don’t usually comment but have been following this transformation since your move and want to compliment you. You’re amazing at the progress you have accomplished in under a year!! Such vision and style. Your new home is so inviting inside and out. Thank you for taking us along for this adventure ❤. Anxiously awaiting the backyard reveal. 🫨

[@ahmedm6041]

I put my birds bath under 40 years old magnolia tree. So many birds come and drink the water. I also put couples clean stones in the bird bath. They love to stand and rest on them. Today is so hot in Georgia felt like 100! Love your garden!

[@oodlesofpoodles6382]

I keep a number of stones in my bird baths. Some taller than others. The bees , hummingbirds, and butterflys like to land on them and get a drink too.

[@dianewerley1632]

Zone 6a The grass on both sides of steps & near the street blows me away! It looks so lush.

[@koenlindadasseville-dingem5377]

Hello from the North of Belgium… we had a heatwave in June but in July the weather is very unstable. But we are not complaining… compared with the South of Europe we are lucky. I love your channel… gardening in Oklahoma is not much different than in Belgium but you can always learn from each other…🌿have a nice day …see you on the next one🌼

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

It was 93 today in Greenville SC zone 8A. Tomorrow is supposed to be 96. I’m surprised you’re not growing lavender. My Phenomenal lavender is perennial and drought and sun tolerant.

[@maggiedee9284]

This garden already has such an established look. When you started a few months ago, I had no idea it could come together in such a short time. I’m so glad you did a cottage garden. I live in the inner city of Calgary and have a very tiny yard…I’m planning on a social patio like yours. Thanks for the inspiration! You have such a variety of plants, many of which can only be grown as annuals in my zone. The last few years I’m not willing to take chances with my plants and have returned to only growing good, old faithfuls that I know will survive our crazy winters…often minus 30 degrees Celsius, and even minus 40. Then we have chinooks that can cause a thaw in the middle of winter. Every gardener has a different challenge…you have the extreme heat and I have the extreme cold.

[@lindylou3519]

My fav flowering plant is also the Indigo Frost Agapanthus & Cleome. Be glad you have automatic drip system…it’s going to be what saves most of your plants in this heat. Everything looks lovely❤

[@MarigoldsintheGarden]

Ohh Linda, I love your garden so much, that I keep re-watching this and other videos. You continue to inspire me with my own garden, and I thank you for that. We are having very warm weather for the middle of winter here in Qld Australia.The days have been between 17-25 C. However the night temperatures are very cold; close to freezing on some of our nights. It is the strangest weather. You are having heat waves in many areas of the US. and other parts such as east Oregon are experiencing more rainfall than usual. It has to be climate change. It affects my seed germination during our QLD winter months.

[@kimfox5186]

Beautiful garden 😍. Here in the North of France and in England, the weather has been unseasonably cool and wet. Quite a contrast to last year. The garden is green and lush, the plants just love these temperatures.

[@maryannroupas7169]

Linda, your birdbath is much too deep to attract birds. It needs to be much more shallow with a gradual incline for them to enter the water. You really need a new bowl with a much flatter shape or add pebbles into your existing bowl to make it more attractive to birds as well as butterflies. You’ll also have to change water daily if necessary due to the excessive heat and evaporation in your area. An appropriate birdbath would be a wonderful and much needed accent to your beautiful garden. Even a water filled saucer to one of your flowerpots would be a welcome addition.

[@wandadane9709]

Looking forward to Sunday

[@rhondairizarry4768]

Looking fabulous, wow! Our weather forecast has been falling below what is predicted by apparently 2 degrees, it never seems to get as hot as predicted and here in California, while we do get hot, it is summer after all it's nothing out of the ordinary. I would say that the hardest gardening issue for me has been pinworms the petunias are gone. Keep up the amazing work on your garden.😊

[@ileneshulan1849]

Loved the weds walkabout.

[@davidfleming1395]

WE HAVE NOTHING BUT RAIN THIS MONTH JULY IN WALES, LOVE YOUR GARDEN, PLEASE SEND SOME SUNSHINE PLEASE❤

[@Cassieboce]

Wow ! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you Linda.

[@teresahatfield4521]

Linda. Your garden looks so beautiful! I live in Fiorida. Zone 9b. Very hot here. Hibiscus doing well and pentagon. Have to water every day due to the heat. The garden is doing well. It is very hot and very humid here. June was are rainy season. Your garden looks so lovely. Enjoy your videos!!

[@anythingsassy9005]

How the garden looks like, I can’t believe that you just moved in… Beautiful❤

[@jeanniecollier6763]

Linda Vater's magic garden! I love that you have a cottage garden.

[@MetaMM]

From Jakarta, Indonesia here (I've mentioned before) and with tropical garden but I do love the pace of your video with your commentary and taking the camera with you because I can focus more tbh. And now, for me, white agapanthus soon as flowering plant to be in my garden. Thanks to you 😊

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

You have transformed this place beautifully.

[@GardenMoxie]

It's just stunning! Thanks for the tour.

[@marylisageorge8739]

Hello from Boquete, Panama. About to create my first garden here after living in Michigan. Love the new garden.

[@Bev-ob8tm]

Stunning! I love the cleome. So whimsical and airy.

[@sharonarrendale8418]

Absolutely beautiful!❤

[@gaylabarre2736]

It is crazy I am up at 5:30 watering, cleaning pool, cleaning bird feeders plus fresh birdbath water in the shade plus bee watering tray. Feeding and walking pets and basically getting all outdoor work done by 10 am. You know it is hot when your pool water is too hot to swim in hoping we cool off soon.

[@youbetcha108]

Fall is my favorite flower season. The plants are happy bc the ground is warm. I have already bought some Halloween decor! But I’m still enjoying my summer garden and yours too Linda!

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Hot, hot here in IL. High 90's and humid. I run out to set the hoses in various spots. The biting insects are the worst. The tomatoes, greens,cucumbers, and squash are loving it. The coneflowers, phlox, and blackeyed susan are showing off. I want to try cleome next year. Your garden is beautiful!

[@tadeuszoltarzewski]

104😮😲!! OMG. Linda I hope your keeping cool, I guess the answer is to stay in doors. Can't wait to see the back garden progress. Sending love from Rosie O from Devon England 💖🤗🇬🇧

[@gardener5158]

Topiary month will be so fun! Everything looks so good Linda in spite of the heat!

[@debhodge8683]

Yes! I'm excited about Topiary month!

[@beckybarrow7993]

Vancouver Island has had a perfect mostly mild, but dry summer. Thankfully we got some rain the last few days. We feel grateful to live here, and our hearts go out to all of you in that intense heat. ❤️

[@patgodwin8319]

I bought my first agapanthus this year and mine are not doing well. They are blue and I think I put to many plants in my garden because they are under the other plants and are not blooming. They were close to my asters and the asters are larger than they were last year and they are lying in between the asters and some other plants. When I bought the agapanthus they were beautiful. I’m in NC and I think I’m a 8 or 7. It has been very hot this week. The humidity is high and it is bringing the temperatures seem even hotter. Your garden is beautiful and I have been following you since you started the garden. I’m very impressed. Pat in North Carolina

[@lindaperry9950]

We are having a week of 80s here in Central Oregon. Thankfully.🙌🏻 Your place looks so amazing.

[@judyburton6338]

The garden still looks beautiful. I have been planting more white flowers. I think they are beautiful.

[@fernengelhorn6277]

In response to your temperature query, we live in north central Ohio and we have had a lovely summer. The temps have been usually between 80-85 degrees. This week it will be around 90, but generally a much more pleasant time than a few years ago. Unfortunately, it has been a bit dry. Our pond is very low and I must water my garden frequently, but otherwise... This year I have begun to establish a hummingbird garden in memory of a dear friend who passed away over a year ago. I have lots to do yet, but I'll get there. I so enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and joy of gardening.

[@dianawade3328]

Linda I love your garden and can't wait to see the backyard project. I love the cleome. Would you mind talking about how you planted them and if you fertilize them.

[@jeanninef2110]

We are on the outskirts of Montreal, Qc, Canada....and yes it has been a very hot summer so far! Although at the beginning it felt like the heat was never going to come! Lately it looks and feels like rain, but it doesn't really rain and if it does, it is short and doesn't soak in much! Your garden is just gorgeous! You are an inspiration!

[@jenniferstewart2277]

Fabulous! The garden looks like it has been there for years, not months. I garden in S. Cali/9B and it has been hot the last few weeks, but June was kind to us. Can't wait to see your back yard finished . I can tell you practiced on House #1 to landscape House #2. Keep up the hard work!

[@xperiencefan]

Helped some friends move back to Houston from OKC this weekend and was so excited to drive by your beautiful garden and home this past Sunday. So gorgeous, everything down here is about a month ahead of y’all and brown already with our extreme heat and humidity.

[@chelseajones4141]

Zone 8 Germany (formally 7 OK) Cool & rainy temps in Germany the past two weeks. Stark contrast to the blazing hot dry heat in OK 🥵. Linda I am so looking forward to seeing the cottage throughout the seasons 🌿 💜

[@dixieanderson2276]

Love this - bees having a great time - the white hydrangeas are exquisite!

[@cketts8128]

Hi from The Cotswolds…..we have had a nice and warm May and June but now we have been rainy for a few weeks and always around 70F every day. But I like it cooler! It’s going to stay this way for a while yet. 👏🏼😊💚🧡

[@agnespm4181]

It is looking great. 💚☘🍀

[@janacox9478]

Today the humidity is going to be 98% in Iowa. Uffda! Your front yard is looking beautiful!❤

[@marierodriguez7029]

New Orleans has recently been very dry. We are now getting some afternoon rain, thank goodness! I am a gardener and so tired of watering!! We have been hot too!!! By the way, I have just discovered Cleome!! Love it!!!

[@karenbryden6026]

Your garden is looking gorgeous. I can see a Claus Dalby-like container display on your phantom steps. I look foward to seeing how you stage that area.

[@judyjudkins9494]

Our entire month of July with the exception of about 4 days has been over 100. Cannot even remember when we had a spot of rain. Seriously! I’ve lost all my spring plantings. I love your glorious garden!

[@theresakahl2463]

we were 111 yesterday with heat index! will have 3 more days of this. Southern Indiana. I'm watering like crazy!!

[@jameswilliamson6665]

Everything looks fantastic! Very good camera work. From Sag Harbor NY. It’s been hot here and now a bit cooler. Still watering every day here.

[@amyjones2490]

Michigan has been mostly hot and dry but now we are getting some rain. We’ve also had lots of smoke from the Canadian fires.

[@susanmason3432]

N FL Zone 9a, it’s 8:00 pm and still very hot 82 degree and 76 percent humidity. Informative Wednesday walkabout, good video work. Thank you Linda

[@emmagush8023]

In South Africa, it is freezing cold with snow on the mountains it is winter here, and the coldest in many years.

[@janebrider7388]

Here in Surrey, England it’s 68 and rainy, again. Think it’s been the colder wettest July for years.

[@annwhitaker6588]

Li nda your garden is just so beautiful. Hard to believe it is the first year. I enjoy seeing it every week.

[@DTodd-xq7en]

In and around Nashville it is in the low 90s these July days. We have had plenty of rain this Spring and Summer. 👏👏👏My gardens are thriving 🙏🥰