A Whole Year in My Cottage Garden: Highs, Lows, and Transformations 🌿

[@juanitadejager6138]

I have to agree .....I believe it is your kindness and lovely personality that make this page such a lovely space....sending lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@DaintyDiaries]

That is so so kind of you 🥹

[@knittingstation9231]

@@juanitadejager6138 ditto from SA, love this charming lady ❤️

[@karenleemallonee684]

I definitely agree with you all also! ☺️

[@GluteusMaximus21]

It looks amazing!! Your garden videos are what originally got us turned on to your channel. My wife and I are huge gardeners so I’m always looking for new videos. 😂

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you both found my channel through the garden videos.

[@heathers8826]

Two and a half hours of gardening videography! Holy cow. Let me make some coffee and get my knitting out. I think I am going to be here a while. 😁

[@DaintyDiaries]

😂😂😂 I hope you enjoy happy new year 🥳

[@heathers8826]

@DaintyDiaries Happy New Year to you too! 🥳

[@polishlessons_yorkshire]

I have just discovered this wholesome sanctuary that is your space, Catherine. Oh my goodness, you're so inspiring, funny and bloody awesome! I love that there's always a cat in every video (I've watched about 10 so far), lots of vintage finds, plants and good humour! Originally from Poland, I must admit I have a soft spot for Irish people (and potatoes ha ha). Keep doing what you're doing, you're a true gem! I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I also lost my Mum not long ago, prematurely, suddenly... Dad's been gone nearly 7 years. I'm sending lots of gentle hugs! ♡

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for such a lovely, heartfelt message! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos, and it’s amazing to hear from someone with such a warm, kind spirit. Your words truly mean a lot to me. I’m sorry to hear about your own loss, sending you lots of gentle hugs in return. Wishing you a peaceful and beautiful New Year ahead! ♡

[@polishlessons_yorkshire]

Thank you so much! May this New Year bring you peace, health and seasonal magic xxx The New Year cometh with a magic key, To ope some radiant chamber in Time's palace... Beneath old Winter's snows a world of hope Lies ripening, and shall richly run to flowers... ~Gerald Massey

[@JennyGarza-l8u]

Thank you Catherine for sharing a year in your garden. You have kept yourself busy, dear heart. As I have aged, I have learned that nothing is truly perfect no matter how much I try. The important thing is to remember to enjoy yourself while gardening, cleaning, or whatever it might be. Here’s hoping everyone has a 2025 year of health, joy, peace, and love. All my best, Catherine.😊

[@kathyley5661]

Thank you for sharing your comment. I to am aging. And I totally agree with what you said. Blessings to you in the new year!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I completely agree - perfection is a myth, and it's all about enjoying the process and the little moments. Wishing you a 2025 full of health, happiness, and peaceful moments too. Thank you for being part of this journey, and here's to another year of growth and joy! 🌱💚

[@aileenbell6750]

Finally got over a cold and I saved this video for a treat when my head was more clear. ❤ My big garden struggle last year was my front yard. I live in Arizona and my West facing front yard gets baked. But I have a lovely plant box along the front of the house. This year I am determined to have it look lovely. 🎉

[@phoebesgarden]

I’m normally a pretty silent watcher but I have to say thank you Catherine, you have created my love of gardening and I look forward to all of your garden videos! You bring me so much peace, joy and inspiration! I absolutely love your ‘year in my garden’ videos I have been waiting for this! Time to go and get a cup of tea ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad my garden videos have inspired you and brought you peace and joy-what a lovely message to start the year with! I hope your cup of tea is just as comforting as my videos. Looking forward to sharing more garden adventures with you in 2025! 🌿🌸😊

[@j.t.1215]

How lovely to have a Dainty video!!!!

[@little_misscrafty]

@@j.t.1215 it's a treat isn't it. Happy New Year 🥳

[@DaintyDiaries]

🥰 I’m glad your happy to have a video ❤ happy new year 🥳

[@j.t.1215]

@@little_misscrafty It IS!!! I am so happy to have this video, especially at the years end. I must check out the bee one too.🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@j.t.1215]

@@DaintyDiaries God bless all of us this holiday season and throughout the New Year!!! xxx

[@Welivebythesea]

As you are aware, Catherine, I garden vicariously through you. So, this video has been an absolute pleasure, looking back at all our successes over the year. We did a great job and I couldn't wish for a better head gardener! Thank you for all your hard work, creating a lovely garden. I also keep bees, vicariously, and looking forward to the bee video. Thank you so much for making these videos, looking back over the year. It's always astonishing to see just what you have achieved in what was a very hard year. I hope you are taking the chance to rest and spend time with family and friends over the festive season xxx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh, thank you so much for such a beautiful message! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed watching the garden grow over the year - it really has been a journey, and I’m thrilled to have you gardening right alongside me, even if just vicariously! Your support means the world. I’m also looking forward to sharing more bee updates soon. I truly appreciate your kind words, and I’ll definitely be making time to rest and enjoy the festive season with loved ones. Wishing you a very Happy New Year! xxx

[@Toinette2883]

It was so nice to watch this video today. It was dark and dreary today but my spirits were lifted being in your garden with you. Looking forward to spring, can’t wait!

[@DaintyDiaries]

I'm so glad the video could lift your spirits on such a dreary day! 🌸 Spring can't come soon enough, but it's great to have those cozy moments to look forward to. Are you planning anything special for your garden this spring?

[@Toinette2883]

@ This spring I will be adding a lovely seating area in the garden. I enjoy being able to sit and enjoy different parts of the yard. It’s funny I always say I’m done, I’m not getting any younger, but there is always something I want to add. Oh well it keeps me active and makes me happy💗

[@cherylmartin9994]

Hi Catherine! I know the winter can usual be quite brutal here in Canada (I'm in Quebec) but it's been some what mild. There was still snow on the ground for Christmas and it's supposed to be 8 C tomorrow which is weird. Last year was similar so I think that's why my garlic had pests for the 1st time in years! I changed the spot so we'll see in Spring if that helped. The squirrels and cucumber beetles ate most of that crop lol my kale did great but the tomatoes and peppers weren't happy. The happiest plants were the dahlias, roses and peonies! I also managed to get some grapes before the birds ate them 😃 and the used the vines to make wreaths in the fall! Lovely to see spring bulbs and sun 😎 need to start planning my garden for 2025! I got myself a heat mat last year that I've yet to try out and new grown pots. Can't wait 😄 love these overview of the year videos. As I said last time, very inspirational! 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

It's so great to hear from you, and thank you for the kind words! It sounds like you've had quite the gardening adventure in Quebec this past year, despite the pests and challenges. The grapes and wreath-making sound like a wonderful success, though! I can imagine how rewarding it must have been to get those before the birds got them. It’s interesting that your garlic had pests-hopefully, the change in location helps! It can be tricky with the changing weather patterns. It’s exciting that you’re planning ahead for 2025, especially with your new heat mat and pots. I’m sure that’ll make a big difference for your seed starting! Looking forward to seeing what you grow this year. I'm sure it’ll be beautiful, just like your dahlias and roses! Let me know if you need any tips as you plan for the season ahead. 😊

[@PlantRelated]

I agree, looking back at photos and videos is very helpful. I take photos of the whole garden beds too to see what's where, and that helps me plan in the winter when there's no foliage to reference

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s always lovely to look back and see how everything has grown. Such a rewarding feeling to witness the changes over the year!

[@lauriedutton4900]

Enjoying seeing the green during winter in Canada's prairie. I think your Buddha would look lovely in the flower bed.😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for all the support Laurie, Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best for 2025! 🌿🎉

[@daggy1778]

dear Catherine.......what a beautiful video........how bussy you are..............HAPPY NEW YEAR..........Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,KIel,Germany........☘☘☘

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much, Daggy! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Wishing you a wonderful New Year full of blessings and happiness. Thank you for all your lovely comments on the channel the past week ☘️🌟

[@LilyBoo-1213]

Thank you for this lovely video! It was just what I needed on this dreary winter day. I think you are a talented and ambitious young lady, and I enjoy watching you tackle your projects. Wishing you peace, love, and happiness in 2025. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so happy the video brought a bit of light to your day. Your encouragement means the world to me. Wishing you peace, love, and endless happiness in 2025. ❤

[@JillCooper-oy8dl]

All the best for a great garden in 2025, from Eastern Ontario Canada - thanks for all your videos this year even though you had a challenging year.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Wishing you a fantastic gardening year in 2025 as well, with lots of beauty and growth in your space. I’m so grateful for your support and hope to bring even more inspiring content for you next year. Sending warm wishes all the way to Eastern Ontario, Canada! 🌸🌿

[@GeorgiaR0365]

It was a joy to see your garden each month. Its such a dreary time of year, so lovely to see the flowers. Roll on the spring! Thank you for all the videos this year, you really are a treasure! 🌺

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the monthly garden updates-they really are a bright spot during these dreary months. I agree, spring can't come soon enough, and it's always wonderful to look forward to the blooms and colour. Your encouragement means the world; I truly appreciate your support and lovely comments this year! 🌸🌿

[@SharonThornley-l1h]

This was such a treat, thank you Catherine, makes me look forward to getting back into my little imperfect garden and my allotment space come spring. It’s great to look forward and make lots of lists now with everything I want to grow. I always go back through all your gardening videos at this time of year, they give me so much happiness and inspiration for the gardening year ahead! Love to you for still making these videos in such a tough year x❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww thank you for the lovely comment 🥰 same! I’m excited to do some jobs in the garden. Saw some spring bulbs popping up and it gave me such joy

[@StephaniMolgarrd]

Thanks for the year collections in one video. It was the perfect idea to collect and give a perfect finish ! Sorry you had so much grief yourself this year but can see that you are getting through the toughest time. I lost a daughter and 5 close friends to different problems this year and feel so alone. But just when I feel saddest then there comes a swallow bird by my window. At my daughters funeral there were a lone swallow in the church. I hope that 2025 will be a year where you can have a new reason to just keep going! We appreciate you and your work so much Catherine

[@DaintyDiaries]

I'm so sorry for your losses this year. It sounds like you've been through an incredibly tough time. The swallow sounds like a beautiful and meaningful sign. I truly appreciate your support and kind words. 2025 will hopefully bring new moments of peace and healing for you, and I’m grateful for the connection through my videos. You’re not alone, and I’m wishing you strength and comfort for the year ahead. Thank you for being here x 💚🌸

[@beverleyknight9148]

Hi Catherine, I loved the look back over the year in the garden, you have achieved a lot over the year. The garden looked great. Looking forward to this year now. Well done 👏🥰

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the look back-it’s been such a rewarding year in the garden. Can’t wait to see what this year brings! Your support means a lot. 🥰👏

[@Joy-zp5lv]

2024 was horrbile in my garden. The slugs ate everything - even things they don´t eat. So you are not alone. You inspire my to get out of the house more. I´m also single , 10 years older as you and I did became such a homebudy - not to say a couch potato. One of my goals for 2025 is to have more "action". One special little event per month. So I bought a ticket for the theater for this month. All by myslelf. I got this. Thank you so much for all the content you create for us to enjoy! I love your home, your garden and your sweet personality. I´m looking forward to 2025 in your garden. Love from Germany! 💕

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It sounds like you've set some fantastic goals for 2025-good for you for getting that theatre ticket! You absolutely got this, and I'm rooting for you as you take on more adventures. Slugs are a nightmare, but I hope this year will bring you better luck in the garden and plenty of inspiration to keep going. Sending love and best wishes for a wonderful and fulfilling year ahead, all the way to Germany! 💕🌿

[@Simplyfarmhouse7]

Hello Catherine, I love your little garden space, it is so lovely , it is such a beautiful space. My veggie garden was a failure for 2024 , so this year the veggie garden will become a flower garden! I live in the USA in the south east. It's gray and rainy here so I look so forward to all your videos...your such a joy to watch!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm sorry to hear your veggie garden didn't do as well in 2024, but turning it into a flower garden sounds like a beautiful new adventure! I’m sure it will be stunning. 🌸 It must be a bit tough with all the gray and rain, but I’m so glad my videos bring a bit of cheer. Wishing you lots of success in your new garden projects this year! 🌿

[@leanne1234]

Hello Catherine, its been a while since I've commented. Lots of sad times but didnt share as you were going through much worse. You are an absolute angel and watching your KZbin channel is a joy and a real comfort when times are hard. Your garden is a true credit to you. You have been on an amazing journey and thank you for sharing. Taking this opportunity to send blessings to you and your family. A Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your followers here 💖

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. I'm really sorry to hear you've been going through some tough times, and I truly appreciate you reaching out. Life can be really challenging at times, and I’m glad my videos have been a small comfort to you. Your support means a lot, and I’m sending warm blessings to you as well. I hope 2025 brings peace, healing, and joy into your life. Take care, and thank you for being a part of this community. 💖

[@leanne1234]

Thank you. Beautiful words from a beautiful person. 💖

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Wonderful video!! I’ll be watching it again when I need a lift. I can relate to having a messy corner! I don’t have a garage or a shed. The ledges on top of the raised beds really make a difference.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! It’s always nice to know I’m not the only one with a messy corner! The ledges on the raised beds really do help keep things tidy and organised. Thanks for watching, and I hope it brings you a lift whenever you need it! 😊🌿

[@ParkerIII]

🇮🇪☘Hey Irish Girl, loved the sharing you did today. Love how you have become A Bee🐝 Charmer too. You have a Marvelous Green Thumb🌱🌾 Have A Blessed New Year🛐🎉

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your lovely message! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and I’m absolutely honoured to be called a Bee Charmer! 🌱🐝 Wishing you a blessed and joyful New Year too! 🎉🌿

[@ParkerIII]

@@DaintyDiaries You are very welcome. I am always inspired by the work you do.💝

[@suebell3677]

Oh no! Inspired by this video I am off out to the garden even though it is nippy!!!! Mulching and tidying coming up! you have had a difficult year, I really hope 2025 is a better one. Despite all that you've been through you continue to inspire us all to do the best in our own spaces rather than simply trying to make one like yours. Always lots of great advice and love the Monty Don worship!!! Will you make any more videos with Karen chatting in the New Year? They always made me laugh.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Haha, love the enthusiasm! Even if it's nippy, there's something so refreshing about getting outside and tidying up the garden. Mulching can be so rewarding too! Thank you for your kind words, and for recognizing the journey this year. It means a lot to know I’ve been able to inspire you to make the most of your own garden. Wishing you a wonderful and fulfilling 2025 in your garden and beyond! 😊🌸

[@ireneromero5326]

I absolutely love your gardens and greenhouse ❤! I miss gardening and loved watching you and how you take care of it ❤️! Katherine..you are so adorable and crafty with many talents 🎉❤!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your lovely words! It means so much to hear that you enjoy the garden and greenhouse. I’m glad I could bring a little gardening joy to you! Wishing you a wonderful New Year filled with creativity and inspiration! 🌿🎉❤

[@Lisakitty417]

Hello , I am watching from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I’ve been following you for a few years. I actually look forward to your videos every week, you are very sweet, kind and you make me laugh. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello! It's so wonderful to hear from you all the way in Atlanta, Georgia! I'm so glad you've been following along for a few years and that my videos bring a bit of joy and laughter to your week. Thank you so much for your kind words - it really means a lot. I appreciate you being part of this community! 😊💖

[@leahfowler4710]

Hello from Rome, Ga 👋

[@soomay9855]

You are a panacea for the heart, mind and soul… ably assisted by your soothing voice and gorgeous accent. I so wish I had the level of wisdom you possess when I was the same age as you. . You have taught me so much. . May the forthcoming year be full of love, inspiration, creativity and contentment. .. What a wonderful record of the year in your garden, you have such an artistic flair, I love the way you film the plants with the depth of field in soft focus. PS I use my spare pots to raise the level of planted pots to different heights to add interest… Much love as always girl 😘 xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really touched by your lovely message. I'm glad my videos have been helpful and inspiring for you, and I love your idea of using spare pots to raise plants for added interest-that’s a great way to bring more dimension to your garden. Wishing you a joyful and creative 2025, filled with love and contentment. Much love to you too 😘🌸

[@soomay9855]

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[@triciacarolkilbride2993]

Aw how lovely! Happy new year when it comes and all those spring bulbs and lighter evenings!❤❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oooh I’m so excited for the lighter evenings and fresh foliage 🥰 happy new year 🥳

[@cyberninja76a]

loved this end of year. God bless you.. stay strong ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! Wishing you all the best in the New Year too. Stay strong and take care! ❤

[@rosemarybushea3447]

Lovely to see your video and beautiful garden on a gray, stormy day here in the US/North Carolina. It always motivates me to watch your garden clean ups. This past year, I planted shrubs and some tiny trees to gain winter interest. My garlic was productive, but squash bugs were again my nemesis for the cucurbits. I hope to try some "Three Sisters" companion planting next year to help with that. May you have a peaceful and joyful New Year, Dear Catherine!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for the lovely message! I'm so glad my video could bring a bit of sunshine on a stormy day. It sounds like you had some great successes in your garden despite the squash bug challenge. "Three Sisters" planting is such a fantastic idea - it helps with pest control and promotes healthy growth. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful New Year as well, filled with more gardening successes and fun projects! 🌿🌻

[@donnamullins2089]

Raised beds in the front garden was a splendid idea. Beautiful plantings to enjoy from your window and the neighbors. Nothing like a big bag of fresh mulch. Girl where are your gloves. lol Thanks for all the memories Catherine. I know it has been a bitter sweet year for you and your family but know we are all praying for you. Enjoyed all the videos. Wishing you a very Happy New Year 2025.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful message! I’m so glad you liked the raised beds-I do love how they’ve transformed the front garden. Your kind words mean a lot, especially as it's been a bittersweet year. I truly appreciate your support and prayers. Wishing you a joyful and peaceful 2025 as well! 🌷💖

[@donnamullins2089]

@@DaintyDiaries Thank you♥

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

Happy New Year ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! Wishing you a wonderful New Year ahead! ❤️

[@amandahanna-doull762]

This was a beautiful relaxing watch on a rainy summer New Zealand day pottering around- you are great company!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm so glad the video kept you company on a rainy New Zealand day. Wishing you sunny days ahead and a very Happy New Year! 🌦️🌿

[@ValeCreekCottage]

Catherine, we absolutely loved this video. What a journey you’ve been on this year. I know you’re Mam would be so proud of you. You’ve created a beautiful, simple and thoughtful world in your garden and have respected all forms of life in doing so. May 2025 bring you peace, love and natures abundant gifts. You deserve it lass. Bless, Amanda (from the Central Tablelands of NSW Australia). ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Amanda, your beautiful words have truly touched my heart - thank you so much. It means the world to hear such kindness and support. Wishing you peace, love, and nature’s gifts right back in your corner of the world in NSW. Here’s to a wonderful 2025 filled with growth and joy for us all. Bless you too, lass! ❤🌿✨

[@ValeCreekCottage]

@ ❤️

[@sueoc11]

Catherine I’m here since the Snapchat days, you are my inspo for most household tasks and I’m so grateful for that ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for sticking with me since the Snapchat days-what a journey it’s been! I feel like the snapchat days were the good ole days before the internet went mad. I’m incredibly grateful for your support over the years. ❤

[@sueoc11]

Yes a journey for sure, don’t ever change I love that your consistent and a pleasure to watch week in week out, this 2hr 45min video is such a treat 🫶🏼 thank you for all you do!

[@jhutch1681]

Trying so hard to make comments and edit them, as I watch in bits and pieces :) Thanks for reminding us of all our favourite videos. I started watching your channel when I was sick with long covid and needed something to cheer me up. It was great to see all your content. I had to have someone else do my spring garden work, but by fall I was catching up with things and managed to rake a TON of leaves and put my gardens to bed for the winter. Inspired by you, we also built a raised bed for our daughter's new back yard :) We are our own worst enemy; the more we love to garden, the more work we make for ourselves! We are also hard on ourselves. My biggest challenge, however, is the anticipation, but the overwhelm is always worse than the actual task. xo

[@DaintyDiaries]

I'm so glad my videos could bring you some cheer during your tough time with long COVID. It sounds like you've made great progress in your garden! Raking all those leaves and getting your gardens ready for winter is no small feat, but I’m sure it feels so rewarding. The raised bed for your daughter’s backyard is such a thoughtful project too! It’s true, gardening can be overwhelming at times, but it’s always worth it in the end. Wishing you a wonderful spring ahead! 🌱🌸

[@time2bcreative]

Hi Catherine…. I’m coming to you from California and your 2024 recap was so enjoyable. I think that is what I love about the garden is there is always something to do. And it really has helped me with my perfectionism because I’ve had to learn to embrace the beauty in untidiness. Wishing you and all your followers a peaceful and happy 2025. 🎉 🌺 🪴 ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello from across the pond in Ireland! Thank you for such a lovely message - I’m so glad you enjoyed the recap. Gardening really does teach us to embrace imperfection, doesn’t it? There’s such beauty in the wild, untidy moments. Wishing you and all of us garden lovers a peaceful, happy, and fulfilling 2025. ❤🎉🌺

[@suzangroves959]

You could try putting the thug of a geranium in one of the barrels, it would drape over and restrict the growth, I have done this and it works great xx❤️ I love this long vlog as I've been home alone ill in UK over Christmas, missed the family get together, but you have reminded me of the spring 🎉🎉💪🎉🎉thank you x

[@DaintyDiaries]

I'm so glad this video could brighten your day, especially during a tough time! I love your idea of putting the geranium in a barrel - that sounds like a clever way to keep it in check while giving it a bit of structure. Im sorry you are sick, if it's any help, I feel rotten too. I caught a bad cold off my niece and nephew and were all sick with it. I haven't been able to get out to the park since before Christmas, and im missing my nature fix. But, rest is what we need right now. I hope you start feeling better soon and that 2025 brings you lots of health, happiness, and garden joy! 🌿💖

[@PlantRelated]

absolutely watching this all winter

[@devina1100]

So happy to see you Catherine 😊 The garden looks amazing and we all know how much hard work you've done to get it to where it is now. I've no doubt it has all been worth it. I especially love your greenhouse and really enjoyed watching what you did with it. Looking forward to what the new year brings ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww thank you ❤ it was lovely looking back on the year in the garden 🪴 happy new year 🥳

[@devina1100]

@DaintyDiaries you're welcome 😊 Happy New Year Catherine 🥳😊❤️

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

This video has been an absolute joy, thank you Catherine for sharing. There’s much to look forward to in 2025 🌱🪴🌹

[@wildwolf2567]

Thank you for this Catherine. An enjoyable watch to see over again. I gave myself the chill time to watch. Ha ha.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes a good chill session with a video can be just what you need. Thanks for watching, and I hope you find many more moments of inspiration and relaxation in future videos! 😊

[@sallyeve4044]

You do such a wonderful editing job. A feast for our eyes!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you enjoy the editing. I always aim to create something that’s both visually appealing and enjoyable to watch. Your support means a lot! 🌸🎥

[@Ammon87]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too! 🎄🎉 I hope the festive season brings you lots of joy, warmth, and peace. Wishing you a wonderful 2025 filled with happiness and a blooming garden! 🌷😊

[@marilynmourdock3688]

I love watching your progress in your garden! I live in an area of cold winters in the Midwest US. I find that winter is an important time for me to evaluate the structures of my own garden to see what evergreen interest I might need to add. So it's not just a wasted time for me as I look forward to spring.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your lovely message! It’s great to hear that you use winter as a time to evaluate your garden - it’s such a valuable way to plan for the seasons ahead. I agree, it’s never a wasted time! Wishing you a peaceful winter and a bright, blooming spring! 🌿❄️🌸

[@blueberrry4358]

What a lovely way to start the new year! Watching your garden change ist so relaxing, I cant wait for spring to come! Iam from Germany and I had a big problem with snails Last year, it was really frustating... I wish you the best for 2025, hope you have a year full of calm and Inspiration🤗

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your lovely words! I’m so glad you find the garden updates relaxing. Spring can’t come soon enough, can it? Ah, snails can be such a headache! I’ve heard they can really take over, so I hope this year brings a little more peace to your garden. Wishing you all the best for 2025-may it be full of calm, inspiration, and beautiful moments. 🤗

[@kandyharris2195]

Hello from Western Washington State USA 🇺🇸. I found your channel back in the beginning of the Plandemic, you were building an outdoor pub in your backyard, lol. My garden was a struggle for me because I have a bad back ... weeds took over , and I didn't keep up with anything like I wanted to. I'll be 63 in April 🎉, I might need to downsize a bit in 2025. Happy New Year 🎉

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello from across the pond! It’s great to hear you've been with the channel since the outdoor pub project days - that feels like so long ago! I'm sorry to hear about the back troubles; gardening can be tough on the body sometimes. Downsizing can be a great option, especially if it makes things more manageable and enjoyable. Wishing you a wonderful 2025, full of gardening joys, no matter the size! Happy early birthday for April! 🎉🌸

[@dawndawn6946]

YES! I need to keep a better diary. I'm really hard on myself until I look back through my camera roll.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I completely understand - it’s easy to be hard on yourself, but looking back through photos can really show just how much progress you've made! A diary might help capture the little wins along the way. Keep going, you’re doing amazing and gardening is your journey to enjoy, not everyone elses! 😊📸

[@sandysmith1657]

Wishing the best of the New Year! Been a hard year for you. The sun will return. The healing will continue. Do what makes you feel renewed and peace filled. Hugs from Canada.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww I really appreciate you thinking of me ❤ happy new year to you too 🎉

[@sandysmith1657]

@@DaintyDiariescan you remind me what brand your green house is?? One is on my radar this year.

[@christieglenn1756]

Busy Bee Cathrin. All the Good Things should come to you. Love from Germany 🙋‍♀️🌺🍀🐝

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! Wishing you all the good things as well - may your 2025 be filled with joy and blessings. Love right back to you in Germany! 🙋‍♀️🌸🍀🐝❤️

[@christieglenn1756]

Thank you very very much 🙋‍♀️❤️🐝🌺🍀

[@jeanmcgugan3032]

You make your videos so lovely and could watch this over and over, what a lovely wee girl you are ❤x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It warms my heart to know my videos bring you joy. Your support means the world to me-sending lots of love your way! ❤️"

[@valeriepasbrig2864]

That was an amazing year of gardening. It all seems to have turned out nicely. I see your supervisors were out checking your work. Little stinkers. If you could just teach them how to do dishes. Lol. I'm really looking forward to 2025. I want to do some plantings and you have inspired me to begin planning. I wish the best of everything for you in 2025!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! It really was a great year, and yes, my little "supervisors" are always around, making sure I'm on task. If only they could do the dishes too! 😄 I'm so glad to hear you're feeling inspired for 2025, and I’m sure your plantings will turn out beautifully. Wishing you all the best for the new year-here's to a garden full of growth and joy! 🌱🌸

[@martinalenz5029]

Best wishes to you. I hope you will have a happy new year full of brightness, light, joy and loads of love.❤🎉

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww that is so so kind! happy new year to you too 🥳 ❤

[@martinalenz5029]

@DaintyDiaries 🙏✨️

[@lindylou3519]

Hi Catherine! I’m zone 8b USA, southeast. My garden woe in 2024 was trying to keep up the watering…was a very, hot summer. My tomatoes didn’t produce as well. I, too had & still have way too many pots so did manage to plant some things in the ground & gave those empty pots a good wash. I hope 2025 will bring us all good health & beautiful gardens. Hugs sweet girl!❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello! It sounds like 2024 was a tough one with the heat and watering struggles. I’m glad you were able to get some things in the ground - here’s to fewer pots and a bountiful 2025! Wishing you good health and a garden full of beauty this year. Hugs right back at you! ❤🌿

[@dawndawn6946]

Thanks, Catherine!❤ You kept me company while I defrosted and cleaned out my freezer!😂

[@DaintyDiaries]

Haha, glad I could keep you company during the freezer clean-out! 😂 Hope it’s all fresh and ready to go now. Thanks for watching, and have a wonderful New Year! ❤

[@srobs1216]

Hello Catherine. Thank you for this year-in-the-garden recap. I have enjoyed watching you in your garden this past year as I have looked forward to each new video. You have helped me experience gardening pleasure so much since I dont have a place to garden on my apartment. Your garden adventures give me a mental boost!. I also love your diy projects and home decorating with your two lovely housemates! Happy 2025.❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello, and thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad my garden and DIY adventures have brought you a bit of joy and inspiration - that means so much to me. It’s wonderful to know you’ve been along for the journey this past year. Wishing you a very happy 2025 filled with positivity and plenty of inspiration. Lots of love from me and the cats! ❤🐾🌿

[@andreasharp2135]

Thanks for sharing another great video Catherine x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it, Happy New Year x

[@prairie_dawn]

Yay for the normal gardens!

[@DaintyDiaries]

hahah, I admire the fancy gardens but respect the normal ones more. Are you looking forward to starting some new projects in your garden this year?

[@barbaracostley1084]

Catherine been watching you for a long long time love all you do but I think your garden videos are my favorite 80 from AZ in the US ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you’ve been following along for a while, and it warms my heart to hear that my garden videos are your favourite. Sending love all the way to Arizona - hope you have a wonderful New Year! ❤️🌿

[@BarbA.Rachell]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for sharing with us. I am in the US in Zone 6

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your lovely message! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. 🌷 It's always nice to connect with fellow gardeners, especially across different zones. I bet you have some lovely things planned for your garden in Zone 6! Do you get much snow?

[@aleciahansen7859]

I love your videos. I put them on sometimes when I’m doing my own chores and it feels like we’re having a chat while we tidy up. Happy new year to you! Cheers from North Carolina. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, I’m happy to keep you company while your doing your jobs happy new year 🥳

[@FatPiggyBank]

Thank you for this lovely video, it makes me happy to see your garden adventures.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. It makes me happy to know my garden adventures bring you joy. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead! 🌿✨

[@helenalexander2567]

Thank you Catherine for this look back at your gardening year. Gosh you achieved so much x It has really got me excited for the gardening year ahead and this video will also help in my planning this year as I can refer back to each section throughout the year x I hope this year brings health and happiness in abundance xxxx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m delighted the video has inspired you for the year ahead. Wishing you a gardening season full of success, health, and happiness. Here's to a blooming 2025! 🌸💚

[@helenalexander2567]

@ Catherine thank you so much for such a lovely reply. You have been an inspiration this year in so many ways. Xxxxx

[@moirajack]

Hi Catharine. So lovely to watch your video , they do cheer me up. I lived in uk for 60+ years until my husband died. I'm now in Rocky Mountains with my son. Such a short gardening season here, definitely a new learning curve, for 6 months we're under snow. Miss my lovely cottage garden but getting so much joy watching yours grow. All the best for new year.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m so glad my videos bring you some cheer, and thank you for sharing your story. It must be a big change from the UK to the Rocky Mountains, but it sounds like you’re finding joy in the gardening journey, even with a shorter season. Wishing you a wonderful New Year filled with peace, love, and more garden inspiration. All the best! ❤🌱

[@ivonnevermeer3600]

Oh my gosh, what a treat such a long Dainty Diaries full video. I am going to look at it in pieces but I am going to enjoy it all the way. Thanks dear Catherine ❤ It was very cold here in the Netherlands but I have cleaned the gardens any way and bought me some big pots with gaultheria and put them on my table for my window on a new Scottish green/red checkered plastic table cloth and it looks very lovely with the twinkle lights in the whole garden. The weather is grey so I bring some red here and there, instant happines 🥰

[@DaintyDiaries]

That sounds like a lovely way to brighten up a chilly day! I love how the red accents and twinkle lights add warmth and happiness to your space. It must look so cozy with the gaultheria in the big pots. Thanks for sharing how you’re bringing some cheer to the garden - it's a great idea for anyone trying to brighten up their outdoor spaces in the winter months! 🥰

[@julied5205]

A lovely retrospective. This year I’m trying to propagate hydrangeas as I love them so much. In Australia water conversation is very important so I’m mindful of using my rain water tank whenever I can. All all the best for a flower-filled 2025

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! Propagating hydrangeas sounds like a wonderful project, and I love that you’re being mindful of water conservation. Wishing you a beautiful, flower-filled 2025 with lots of success in your gardening adventures! 🌸💧🌿

[@saolairde396]

My friend bags his leaves in refuse sacks with some aerating holes after about a year it transforms into compost for plants. If you have the space might be worth a try ❤

[@sharonwhiteman6874]

I only came across your channel quite recently, but I'm loving watching your videos and I LOVE how you're making your cottage your own! Love from Aotearoa New Zealand x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos and it means a lot to hear that you’re loving the way I’m making the cottage my own. Sending love all the way to Aotearoa New Zealand and wishing you a wonderful New Year! 🌿❤️ x

[@heatherwalton9501]

Your garden looks so lovely and full in summer! I have been trying for years to grow Astrantia from seed and never managed it. This year l gave up and bought some in pots! 🤞🏻they come back this year. Also l sowed some gladiolus byzantinus and thought they hadn’t germinated but a quick look at the forgot seed tray yesterday showed a little forest of seedlings! Sometimes it best to leave things to Mother Nature! Happy New Gardening Year Catherine 🌷🌻☘️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like the garden! I can totally relate to the Astrantia struggles - sometimes it’s just easier to buy them in pots. How exciting about the gladiolus byzantinus! It’s amazing what a little patience and faith in Mother Nature can do. Wishing you a Happy New Gardening Year filled with lots of blooms and garden joys! 🌷🌻☘️

[@lauralongton6630]

This was such a lovely vlog thank you. Just what I needed. I really struggled with sweatpeas in 2024 and spent a lot on daliah tumblers and they didn't flower very well. So very disappointing. I have had my back garden all patioed in end of October so just need to seal the slabs so can't wait fresh slat to start again. Also hubby brought me a potting shed so very ready to start the new year. Look forward to seeing your progress in 2025. Much love x x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your lovely message! I’m so glad the vlog was just what you needed. It sounds like you’ve had a challenging year with the sweetpeas and dahlias, but it’s exciting that you’ve made so many improvements to your garden - a fresh start is always refreshing! How wonderful that your hubby got you a potting shed, that’s going to be such a treat to work in. Wishing you all the best for a beautiful and productive garden in 2025! Much love to you too! 🌱💚 xx

[@janetleach2421]

Catherine an Alternative to power washing is Patio Clear it is very good but it does take time to work 😊

[@juliannesmart6203]

I moved into my bungalow in July so this my first gardening year in my new garden. It's a blank canvas with gravel and a couple of bushes. Hopefully this year won't be so wet ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

How exciting to have a blank canvas garden to work with! There’s so much potential to create something beautiful. It must be fun to plan out what you want to do. Hopefully, this year will be a bit kinder with the weather, and you'll get a chance to work on your garden without too much rain. Do you have any ideas yet for what you'd like to plant or any features you'd like to add, like a raised bed or a seating area?

[@julie_uk_]

A lovely long video to body double with while I cleaned my kitchen & put some washing out. For my garden next year, I'm going to try focus on established plants/plugs/bulbs (flowers) and only plant veg/salad from what I have (as in, seeds in peppers and water propagation with lettuce bases). The past few years I've had success growing veg from seed to sapling stage - then, nothing. Maybe I've not used deep enough pots or kept up with separating seedlings, but zero veg crop. I'm going to go for colour if I can with flowers 🌹💐

[@DaintyDiaries]

It sounds like you’ve put a lot of thought into refining your garden plans! Focusing on established plants and bulbs for colour is a great idea to create a more manageable and vibrant space. For your veggies, starting with things like lettuce bases or seeds from peppers is a brilliant cost-effective strategy. If space is a challenge, consider deeper pots or raised beds to help with root development. Your approach sounds balanced, and your garden will surely be thriving and beautiful next year! 🌿🌸

[@julie_uk_]

@@DaintyDiaries thank you. I have 2 raised beds (waist height) & I've decided to use one for veg/salad (whatever grows) & the other ice filled with old plants & seeds (poppies/wildflowers) from this year, to see what surprises pop up next year. I could do with some sort of cover for the veg bed, like a poly tunnel on hinges, but I've not got round to constructing that yet. I've seen videos where they use hula hoops/piping to create a frame. Just for a bit of heat/protection.

[@julie_uk_]

*one not ice

[@merethehugyhelland6146]

Thank you for a wonderful year in your Garden Catherine❤️Looking forward for 2025 and what it will bring for our gardens. Wishing you all the best from Norway🇳🇴❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It’s been such a joy sharing the garden with you, and I’m so excited for what 2025 will bring for all our gardens. Wishing you a beautiful and blooming year ahead, all the way to Norway! ❤️🇳🇴

[@ritameza2961]

Hi Catherine this was a very lovely relaxing educational video thank you so much . May you have a Happy new year in the company of your loved once please give the 2 pretty cats a long hug for me will see you soon ❤❤❤.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your sweet message! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with love and joy! I’ll definitely give the two cats a big hug from you. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! ❤🐾

[@janetleach2421]

Hi Catherine from NW England 🌺we have very similar weather to you 💦☔️☂️I also have a problem with gathering too many pots and also need to thin them out. Loved this video showing your year in the garden it was very inspiring on a very dull December day 😁😍🥰

[@DaintyDiaries]

🌺 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and found it inspiring, especially on a dull day! Sounds like we both have a bit of a pot collection problem - I’m definitely guilty of that too! Wishing you a bright and joyful New Year, with lots of lovely gardening days ahead! 🌿😊

[@amandawise4231]

Hey Catherine, thank you for your words of encouragement It's been a hard few months, but I'm so looking forward to spring., going to plant.truples that weekend. HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!!🎉🌸 💚 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for your kind words! It’s been a challenging time, but I'm so looking forward to spring too. Planting tulips sounds like a lovely way to bring in the new season, and I’m sure your garden will be beautiful. Wishing you a Happy New Year as well, filled with growth and joy! 🌸💚

[@karencorbiere-genereux8026]

I have followed your garden journey for sometime now. I don't always comment, but know that you truly do inspire me, we have a short growing season here where I live. In the fall I had a garden bed built for me and will start my tea garden in the spring, Guess who inspired me?..haha. As always, your videos are a joy to watch.

[@DaintyDiaries]

How lovely to hear that my videos have inspired you! I'm so excited for you to start your tea garden in the spring - what a wonderful idea. Your new garden bed sounds like a great start, and I hope you enjoy every moment of your gardening journey. Thank you for your kind words, and I’m so glad you find joy in my videos. Wishing you a fantastic growing season ahead! 🌱✨

[@kimberlyshearer6299]

Hello from California. 👋🏻 I am a longtime viewer who needs to remember to comment more on your videos. Your content is always so well done. This extended length garden recap of 2024 was superb. I am feeling a bit under the weather and this was definitely a cheerful little spot in my day.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello Kimberly 😊 I'm so glad my garden recap could bring a little cheer to your day, especially when you're not feeling your best. Thank you so much for your kind words, and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! Wishing you a speedy recovery and a wonderful 2025 full of healthy, happy garden moments. 🌱🌸

[@karenmiller6229]

I had knee replacement in November and my garden has suffered greatly. We have very mild winters here in Texas and most of my plants are so confused as to what they should be doing. As well as my neglect due to the surgery, I fear I’ll have to start all over again! Love watching your videos t see what you have accomplished!

[@SeeFair23]

I’m in Austin and my plants are confused, too..😢

[@DaintyDiaries]

I'm so sorry to hear about your knee replacement, but I hope you're recovering well! It sounds like you've had quite the challenge with the garden. Don't be too hard on yourself-gardens can bounce back, even after neglect. The mild Texas winters can definitely confuse plants, but it also means you have a long growing season ahead to replant and rejuvenate. Sometimes starting fresh can be an exciting new chapter! I'm so glad my videos are giving you a little inspiration as you plan for the upcoming year. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a fresh start in your garden soon! 🌸🌱

[@TwistedOaksLA]

I've got onions, garlic, carrots, broccoli, cabbage & celery growing as well as snapdragons, dianthus, and an assortment of aromatic herbs growing right now. I'm also going to be starting spring tomato & pepper seeds in my greenhouse in early January and planting potatoes and more carrots in mid-January.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Your garden sounds absolutely amazing and so productive! You’ve got such a wonderful variety growing already, and the plans for tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and more carrots sound perfect for the new year. It must be so rewarding seeing all that life in your greenhouse and garden! Wishing you loads of success with your crops and flowers - here’s to a fantastic gardening season ahead! 🌱🍅🥕💚

[@petro3441]

Thanx this was the best treat ever. I enjoyed this video so much and the music❤❤❤❤your garden is a paridise

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and the music. It means a lot to hear that you feel the garden is a paradise-it's definitely a place that brings me peace and joy. I’m really looking forward getting back out in the garden 😊🌸

[@petro3441]

@DaintyDiaries this video will be watched over and over. It truly feels like i am with you in your dream❤️❤️❤️

[@little_misscrafty]

Wishing you a wonderful and happy new year Catherine. Onwards and upwards. Can't wait for my bulbs to start growing and start the countdown to spring 🫶🫶🫶 p.s. I never have luck with sweat peas, and yet they grow mad wild in my local park😂 last year my tomatoes took ages to grow and to ripen, I blame it on the passing rainy summer we had 😢

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yea I heard some people had the same issue with tomatoes, some got blight on them too, here’s to better growing in 2025 ❤ happy new year 🥳

[@little_misscrafty]

@@DaintyDiaries 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻☀️🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@janclark1894]

Thank you Catherine for the lovely video, watching you makes me want to go outside and do some gardening but we have the same weather here in Wales cold and damp, so I'm looking forward to milder days 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 your front and back garden look lovely

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I totally understand - the cold and damp weather can make it hard to get outside, but hopefully, those milder days will be here soon! Wishing you a cosy and restful New Year in the meantime. 😊🌿

[@JP-mv2dy]

Thank you for a fabulous year. I loved looking at your garden. I wish you much love and happiness next year.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed the garden updates. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with love, happiness, and blooming gardens! 💖🌱

[@tonyahatch1400]

Beautiful recap! You accomplished a lot while still enduring a major life event….never feel bad about that! Thank you for sharing! 💚 Oh, and also, I watch in zone 8 in Alabama! Love your channel!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in all the way from Alabama, Zone 8! Your support means so much, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed the recap. It's been a journey with ups and downs, but sharing it with viewers like you makes it all worthwhile. Here's to a new year of gardening adventures, creativity, and joy-wishing you a wonderful and fruitful gardening season in 2025! 💚🌱

[@karenleemallonee684]

I love all your videos! Happy New Year, may 2025 be a year that brings to you much JOY & HAPPINESS!! 🎉🫶🌷

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! Wishing you a Happy New Year as well, and may 2025 bring you much joy, happiness, and success. 🎉🫶🌷

[@april373]

Dear Catherine, you made my dull & rainy day sunny and colorful. Thank U ❤ from Canada & Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your lovely message! I'm so glad I could brighten your day. Wishing you a wonderful and Happy New Year all the way in Canada! 🎉🎉🎉❤️

[@april373]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lyngideon]

My biggest challenge is living in a house that we are flipping as we live in it. It's a game of what I call plate spinning. I can work on something in the house, but then I need to go get something in the yard done, then back to the inside. I'm an interior designer, which makes the updating everything fun, but I'm not a rich interior designer, which make all processes incredibly slow. It will all get there someday, and that's part of the fun is seeing the changes over time. I'm hoping to get our yard (at least the front yard) leveled so I can put in some raised beds and tons of blue hydrangeas.

[@DaintyDiaries]

That sounds like a huge but rewarding challenge-living in a house flip while managing both interiors and landscaping! It’s inspiring that you approach it creatively despite budget constraints. Plate spinning is the perfect analogy for juggling it all. Your front yard plans sound dreamy-blue hydrangeas in raised beds will be stunning and timeless! I'd love to hear updates on your progress, especially once those hydrangeas start blooming! Keep spinning those plates-you’ve got this! 😊

[@davidduplantis2070]

Hi, Cathrine love your videos 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm so glad you enjoy them!

[@lindadelzer423]

I live in the northern most part of the US. I usually can't plant until at least the middle of May. Was so nice to revisit your flowers. All our snow melted this last week, it's been 40+degrees. I did go out and do a few things to clean up just so I could "work in the garden".

[@DaintyDiaries]

It must be so nice to see the snow melting and feel the warmth starting to return! 🌞 It sounds like you're ready to dive back into the garden. Even just a little clean-up is a great way to get back into the swing of things. May is still a little while away, but at least the warmer weather gives you a chance to plan and dream about what you'll be planting! What are you most excited to try in the garden this year? 🌷🌱

[@lindadelzer423]

Unfortunately it's supposed to be below zero by the weekend. Snow melted now is not normal. Expect lots more before Spring. Just bought a farm, so all kinds of flowerbeds to fill plus 2 big gardens.

[@chezelleconroy2951]

My garden woe was the grubs in my soft fruit vegetables this year- like my tomatoes! Drove me crazy! Regular viewer here in southern Australia, we’re heading into high summer now and I’m trying some new ideas to beat those pesky grubs this year. Love your channel!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Ugh, grubs in your tomatoes-how frustrating! They can be such a nuisance, especially when you’ve put so much effort into your garden. Southern Australia’s high summer must be heating up, so it’s great you’re already planning ahead to tackle them. Nasturtiums or marigolds might help deter pests, a bit of companion planting might help x

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

I had this problem when I first started my wild flower bit Catherine, I thought maybe the soil or compost was too rich and you have to treat them a bit mean to get more flowers less foliage. So I added some sand and mixed it in, also to help the drainage and it's help 😊 just a thought. I didn't do it tulips in Nov I missed the window 🙄, so I'm hoping the ones that grew the year before will return 🤷‍♀️ But you are right it was a bit of a funny year. X

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for sharing your experience-it’s a brilliant idea to add sand to the soil to improve drainage and encourage flowers over foliage. I’ll definitely keep that in mind. It really was a strange gardening year, but here’s hoping 2025 brings more blooms and success. Thanks again for the tip! 🌷🌼

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

@DaintyDiaries I hope you have a better 2025 Catherine as 2024 was rotten for you. Chin up Chick trust me I know I've been there and the garden will help you, it helped me. You see by growing new plants we invest in the future 🤗 x

[@annmcnamara8]

Happy New Year Catherine I love your garden You are a beautiful young lady Cannot believe its raining outside we did not have rain for ages ah it's good for the garden anyway regards

[@DaintyDiaries]

Happy New Year! Wishing you a wonderful 2025! 😊 It's lovely to hear that the rain is benefiting your garden-nature always knows when to lend a hand! 🌱 It hadn't rained for a good few days here and I noticed some of the pots wilting, then loads of rain came!

[@TheEmpressgoth]

I believe my garden in 2024 was not at its best hoping for a better one in the new year 😊 Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤awesome as always 😊😊😊😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for your lovely comment! Gardens can have their ups and downs, but every new year brings fresh opportunities. Wishing you a thriving and beautiful garden in 2025! ❤😊

[@susancronin3443]

Maybe put a water fountain in that spot the sound of water is so soothing

[@DaintyDiaries]

That's a lovely idea! x

[@daniellem5175]

Thank you, Catherine!! Happy New Year!!♥

[@DaintyDiaries]

You're very welcome! Happy New Year to you too! Wishing you a wonderful 2025 filled with joy, growth, and all the good things. 💫🌿

[@elizabethhair9017]

Happy Holidays Catherine, all the best for 2025 ♥

[@DaintyDiaries]

Happy Holidays to you too! Wishing you all the best for 2025, filled with joy, peace, and beautiful moments. ♥