Adopting a Cinderella Garden

[@TheMardi45]

I was watching half of this with the sound off as my husband was asleep next to me. At first I thought, another pretty video to attract viewers. But no. The reality of all the slow patient hard work that it takes to create a garden. I have done all the paths and paving at mine. More like you than your husband. So lovely to watch. And so honest. Such a breath of fresh air. ❤ to you all.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much!

[@janicekeisler9225]

What hard workers you and your husband are! Love that your mother was able to spend her last years watching you and your husband garden-how fortunate for all of you. Great to see all the progress in your garden. Thank you!

[@darlenencambria]

Just beautiful, you can see all the love your husband put into the pathways, my husband was like that. The previous owner had the same love for gardening as you do. I hope when it’s my time to leave this earth someone like you will continue to care for my garden like you are doing at your home

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Oh wow!

[@vernhedeen9807]

As a hemipalegic in a wheelchair I was so delighted to see your garden accommodation for your son and how I might create some areas for myself. I miss getting down 9n the ground and working my flower beds so thank you for such an inspiring and uplifting garden video. So beautiful and creative. Can't wait for your next video. THANK YOU

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Wonderful! Daniel loves to be in the garden and rolls outside whenever people are working in his own garden. If he any arm usage, he would have raised beds he could roll under.

[@evawood9655]

OhhhhMY I'm so tickled how I found your Cinderella garden.... how wonderful how y'all work together!

[@medinasod2013]

What a wonderful video! I have MS;; and I'm in my wheelchair. I do have usage of my arms. Being outside is so wonderful. I'd rather be outside than inside. I love what you've done for yourselves and your son and I loved your video❤

[@stonecottageadventures304]

@@medinasod2013 Be sure to check out my video "99 Life Changing Designs." As a family, we have spent lots of time figuring out accessible design. It's strangely fun!

[@gingerelver70]

We also live in a little cottage type house over 100 yrs old. I have had some health issues and with working as a busy professional chef...i didnt have the time to do it all at once. But little by little its getting there. 9 years later im still working on it. But we also added a vegetable garden . Redoing old flower beds and also making a perennial garden w fountain. We have alot in common. Im now retired & need a knee replacement, but still gardening. Thankyou! I loved this video! I also have collected bricks for many years from old houses being torn down.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

We really do have a lot in common. Thanks for visiting.

[@bonnieblenders4606]

Some years ago I put in a paved driveway and had many leftover. They really over ordered! My neighbor came by straight away asking about them. I graciously declined. Had a guy move them all into my backyard I managed to use many of the brick shape into the front yard for paths and edging. Still adding more to the back. Getting my money's worth and enjoying every minute!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

We can always find a use for paving materials!

[@tiffanywalker7474]

When you showed the before picture i thought you needed a mower lol. I love your garden and your dedication shows. Your husband does amazing work. So beautiful.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

You are right! The first thing we did after signing all the paperwork to buy the house was go to Home Depot to buy a mower! P.S. My husband works for attaboys.

[@63adelaide]

You have lifted my spirits by posting this. Like your mother, I am getting close to the end of my life and I have had to give up my gorgeous garden. Listening to you, watching you do things, discovering the gems in your landscape allows me to garden vicariously. Thank you so much.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

You are so welcome. I will now imagine you watching me work and giving me a thumbs up like she always did.

[@leonieharry2941]

I love how you appreciated this old garden from the first minute on.:) Many people cannot come to a conclusion like you did and would clean an old garden up by shredding most of the plants and putting "easy-maintaining" gras in it (what*s not true at all that lawns are so easy and cheap to maintain!) We real gardeners know that, don´t we? ;-) A beautiful piece of freedom, silence, etc. - your garden is so beautiful. warmhearted regards from Vienna/Austria.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

So nice of you

[@rebeccaburke4348]

You ❤mentioned your oaks. We had a tornado in our small Mississippi town about a month ago. Almost all of our beautiful oaks (100 or more years old.) were destroyed, but thankfully no one was killed. Our town is changed forever. People in our town are so grieved. 😢

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Having spent much of my adult life in forest fire land, we always tried to focus on the wildflowers that would now grow in those devastated areas. It's so hard to loose magnificent trees.

[@jillmason9129]

So glad I found your channel! You must be a very loving, compassionate person. And I love that you have a storytelling kind of format in this video. Have a great day!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Welcome aboard!

[@susanhonkoski7706]

I’m in tears, this is beautiful! I look out my patio doors and I begin to envision how I can create pathways, plant shrubs and flowers and create a lovely setting the way you have done. And YES it takes time, but so worth the time! I will happily join you on this journey!!!❤

[@stonecottageadventures304]

For a real gardener, nothing is more fun to watch.

[@dawnsingh1900]

It's not often I finish watching a gardening video and say "wow." This recreation of your beautiful garden warrants such accolades and your commentary adds even more value for those of us tackling a major project. Bravo!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

So nice of you. Thank you so much. Good luck with your project.

[@blahdeblaaah9445]

Beautifully transformed. I love Virginia creeper. It doesn’t harm bricks and gives my walls movement (the leaves bouncing up and down in the breeze).

[@stonecottageadventures304]

I like the way it looks. What I don't like is how it bullies all the other plants.

[@tammygreene5323]

You may have used Linda Vater’s pathway style as your guide, but your pathways are so much nicer. Having them level for your son to traverse will also be beneficial as you and your husband age and want a more level walkway. Kudos to your husband’s talented design and installation! I look forward to seeing more of your garden and renovation.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Oh thank you!

[@linafrandin8641]

Oh my Word!! You are truly amazing for this accomplishment! I am so happy I have found you all...my house was built in 1913, still working on landscape, hardscape. You are my new inspiration! What a great path for your son, I have to go now to complete the video...thank you so much! I LOVE this! Lina

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Wow, thank you!

[@katrish786]

Thank you so much ❤ for showing us how to lay paving stones, I needed this!!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hestermaria2575]

Absolutely enchanting

[@TJParks89]

Thank you for sharing so much with us! It is such a pleasure getting to know you, your family, your home and your garden ❤

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a kind comment!

[@catmejia6109]

Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!!!❤❤❤❤ this video will help many of us establish a diy garden !!! Can you do a video of the Flowers/plants in your garden, which are annual/perennial…love sun/shade etc? The story of your mom was beautiful and heartfelt ❤❤❤❤thanks!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you for you sweet comment. I am having computer issues (ugh), but the next video talks about some interesting flowering shade plants. Let me know how if you need more info on those plants. Plenty more videos to come on what's in the garden!

[@rebeccaburke4348]

One of the most beautiful properties I have seen in my life. The restoration is so amazing. Thank you sharing this with us.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sherryberryblueberry6156]

Such a lovely video. Thank you for making my day so much better. You are right that watching your husband install the pavers and bricks is mesmerizing! He's a genius by the way with all of his intricate and beautiful patterns.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much!

[@carolrodenbeck2381]

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your paradise with us.

[@gvhaley3377]

absolutely beautiful! I'm inspired by the walkways your husband built - love the mixed materials!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much!

[@Maryrose-fs6ue]

Ooh I enjoyed this so much!!! This is my first visit. Your narration is just so lovely! Thank you for sharing! 🌼🌿💗

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much!

[@iamchinny3]

I love this video! Not many people talk about inheriting a loved but overgrown garden and all the wonderful discovery that comes with it. I think it's interesting to work with original garden plants and add more as necessary rather than just started with a fresh bed of soil.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Well said!

[@SN-sz7kw]

Wonderful. We’re finally landscaping a large garden/orchard on our old farmhouse. And as we’re getting older, pathways are becoming important. This was so informative. Thank you!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Wonderful!

[@glgardener4972]

We are doing the same thing. Our old farmhouse is done and now on to the gardens.

[@eljardindesofi6288]

Increíble trabajó en el jardín

[@roseofsharin]

You are both incredible fairy garden godparents! Your vision and Ted's muscle and skill transformed that yard. Love Ted's diy tools. My husband does the same thing.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thanks for your sweet comment!

[@janpayne7595]

Just wonderful how both you and your husband have created such a lovely home with beautiful gardens, landscape and hardscapes!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much!

[@user-zt9yk3kf4q]

Thank you for sharing , it's so refreshing to hear that the garden has developed over time and not an overnight 'make over' . It's truly inspiring. I love that you noted all the plants already there, we have just purchased a 40 year old garden, with a house😊 and I am just starting out my journey in getting it back to its former glory. Thank you for giving me hope and inspiration.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Enjoy the process!

[@nilakshiroy6]

What a lovely garden and how much labour and love go into making it such a beauty!

[@ellentopp]

Sometimes the stars really do align! We love our local composting. I think we prune back even more because we know there's a place for the waste 😊

[@debif3230]

Thank you for sharing your “loves” all of them 🥰🌺🌸

[@stonecottageadventures304]

You are so welcome!

[@cathyhatfield5340]

Love your garden and the story behind what an enjoyable video!❤️❤️❤️

[@cq4804]

Thank you for sharing your garden. Your story of your garden and family is wonderful. I know my husband will enjoy watching this video as well. I can see Linda Vaters' garden ideas in your landscape and it looks great!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much!

[@SuffolkSusie]

I just watch this video over and over again. so inspirational. Thank you so much.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

You are so welcome!

[@carolsloss8440]

My hat is off to Ted. What a beautiful job!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

I will be sure to pass along your comment. He responds well to encouragement!

[@clairecarter4386]

This was a beautiful video. You are a kindred spirit. I cried at the end. You are blessed.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Wow, thank you

[@rosehill1595]

This is why we have no professional hardscape! Between the expense and at first being unsure whether the garden design layout would work as planned - I just sort of tackled a project whenever I had time Oh I do have a gravel mini patio surrounded by mosaic pavers that were a creative and colorful DIY project many summers ago. There is a circular gravel seating area in the Secret Garden with border stones. In the past two years I managed a few essential walkways (with free pavers from my neighbor) so there is less mud in the house and also because they are painted white and sealed which is perfect for walking in the garden after dark. The latest project this spring was a rather cool looking "hopscotch-layout" pathway covered by three (existing) big arches leading to the old gazebo. My first project was an enclosed Potager, all gravel except for some ornamental mosaic stones to delineate the space and give some color and interest in the winter. The potager has a four square inner paver path surronded by a double row of border stones used for window boxes or pots. Later on I decided to expand and now there is a wide path surrounding the initial veggie/flower/herb garden and I'm using the low outer wall for window boxes and containers with trellises along two and a half sides. Later I splurged on a white Arbor for the entrance - now covered with scented Jasmine and a red passion flower. Like you said - you are delusional if you think all this happens in a year or two. I'm guessing there will be a few more projects, one I'm already planning for the new tropical garden - still percolating ideas for that project. I think it is what true, passionate gardeners do without a second thought because for us it isn't really work:). I can relate on the plant nerd - one can never have too many plants and there is always something new to learn or discover. You guys did an awesome job preserving a wonderful established garden and giving it a new life. Subscribed!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Welcome. Love how you foraged materials too - the only way to go!

[@semsimama2191]

This is a dream ❤

[@sharonammirati2042]

wild spots are always charming, nice video, it would be facinating to know about the layers of work that created the original garden that you are building upon. What a relief that you recognized its value.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

There is a woman who has lived across the street since the late 1970s. She has shared some of what she remembers. I just wish I had more details!

[@sharonammirati2042]

@@stonecottageadventures304 thank you for your reply, gardens are such an ephemeral art form, but the spiritual connection you will undoubtedly experience with those who laid down the foundation of your garden, though mysterious, will no doubt resonate for years to come. Then hopefully will be passed to another who will also appreciate the value of continuation. I have seen too many layered gardens bulldozed or weed wacked to oblivion, it's always heartbreaking. That's why I appreciate your careful moderation and respectful renewal. Best wishes.

[@maryannwhitten5123]

Love your garden and pathways!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much.

[@cynthiagreen6927]

Sweet lady, I love, love your videos. Your a wealth of knowledge. Hugs from Dallas, Texas 😊

[@cynthiagreen6927]

I meant to say a wealth of knowledge.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much as always!

[@rosemarythyme6351]

New sub here. I know a labor of love when I see one and I adore your creative mixed media walkways and patios! Our story is similar in that our century home needed a complete renovation and the "garden" began as a tiny triangular bed of orange poppies and a square mailbox patch of weeds which turned into a large cottage garden with a curved, brick pathway and gazebo. When the garden became too much for me to care for with chronic pain, we discovered sheet mulching, hydrangeas, and David Austin roses. My current project is adding perennials with a color palette of purple, peach, magenta, and Forget-Me-Not blue. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Welcome! Your garden sounds lovely.

[@sallymoffit3751]

What wonderful progress.

[@yolandagarza7897]

You saw love and potential, awesome 👌, beautiful and magical, thank you for sharing 😊

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much 😀

[@whimsicallywhimsywhimsical363]

Thank you 💐

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Always welcome

[@NicoleNazarkiewicz]

You are by far my kindred spirit … plant nerds unite

[@stonecottageadventures304]

A special welcome to fellow all plant nerds. In a few weeks I will doing a special video you won't want to miss.

[@stirtheimagination88]

As always, so inspiring. My Michigan garden is trying its best to compete, but I think your garden is still winning the day. Cheers!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

My daughter is in the Grand Rapids area and has a newish yard, but things are coming on fast. I expect you will catch up with in time!

[@juliegolub2602]

Absolutely beautiful garden 🌹

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thanks for visiting

[@tahirihsmith9723]

22:00 Great video! We have been working on our large property for many years as well. Your videos are inspirational. We also have a son with quadriplegia and my elderly parents living with us. Adding accessible paths to m our designs is a must. All of us should be thinking about accessibility for the future and for resale. Thank you!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

That is awesome! Be sure to check out my video "99 Life Changing Designs." And if you have any questions for me or my son, feel free to reach out. Daniel broke his neck in 2004 and has spent the last 19 years employing creativity to be amazingly independent. I know he would be more than happy to talk with your son! Was your son's quadriplegia the result of an accident? If so, how long has it been? Daniel works full-time, hires and manages his caregivers, owns a home, and has a full social life. The only thing he can't do is move!

[@giovannamoro8564]

Had to subscribed to my dream ! Thank you dear lady from venice italy .

[@stonecottageadventures304]

My daughter and granddaughter are in Venice today. Tell them "Hi" when you see them, which, of course, you will!

[@perennial-garden]

Great story!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thanks for listening

[@dmcc100able]

Your arden is absolutely fantastic 👏 👏👏👏

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much 😊

[@texas1949]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️ thank you for sharing! Sooooo fascinating!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeane561]

It’s a beautiful and peaceful garden. Love and blessings🌸🌼🌺

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thanks for visiting

[@mayarada2059]

I absolutely enjoy watching your beautiful garden , flowers and plants are all looking gorgeous .

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much 😊

[@worldnaturalbeauty]

wow wonderful sharing

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@worldnaturalbeauty]

be happy have a nice day

[@shondapeacock3241]

You had me at,Delusional!!!;) What an awesome video!!! You two are Awesome!!! A bee in his bonnet!;) 👋 I absolutely want to watch all videos you two do:) BEAUTIFUL GARDENS 😍 🤩 👌 ❤️

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@pamelawoodall5891]

I absolutely love it !

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Glad you like it!

[@turawolfe2841]

I love it! Wow!!!!!

[@gayashomegarden361]

Amazing and beautiful ❤❤❤ from sri lanaka 🇱🇰

[@lianeabeyta4515]

I don't know if you do needlepoint... but I would have the front of your house put on a needlepoint canvas to save and cherish for years to come. Or at least have one of those watercolors of your home preserved forever.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

I do needlepoint, but I don't know if I am talented enough to capture the house. But my sister is an excellent watercolorist. hmmm...

[@petbaum6404]

A little paradise

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you

[@chrisogrady4956]

Lovely! Thx for sharing your great story.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@libbyhinson4676]

I love all your yard and garden! ❤👍

[@stonecottageadventures304]

You are always so sweet to comment! That's why I keep going.

[@bigjacdaddy]

I'm so jealous !

[@stonecottageadventures304]

After all those years living out west with a constant prayer for rain all summer, this is a dream come true!

[@raton_garden]

Wow so beautiful

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thank you so much

[@themischievoustwo6594]

I love it!! ❤❤❤

[@jcrane45585]

Wow!!!!!!!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thanks for watching!

[@dennisfeldman7799]

Our new old house and garden was a blank canvas so we have had to build from the bottom up. Not bad for a retirement hobby.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Beats golf any day!

[@brendahayes3365]

How inspiring!!! We purchased 2 acres of wooded land with a home that needed to be gutted to the studs. The house is now done and on to the plantings so your video is so relevant to our situation. Where do you live and what growing zone are you in? Thank you so much for the great video!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

We are in Arlington,VA, zone 7b. We spent 2 years remodeling the house, then started on the outside. It is so fun to finally be able to really work on the landscape! Have you watched "Creating Our Dream Cottage"? You can see our studs! I envy your acreage.

[@patticurran308]

Your gardens are lovely -great video!

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Thanks for watching!

[@sharronschornagel2714]

Love your video.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

So glad!

[@angiejones7401]

Love the comment...trends have caught up with me!😉

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Good ideas always find an audience.

[@sandytaylor9973]

Heavenly garden. Mosquitoes are such an awful nuisance here in San Antonio, it’s hard to be out in the garden. But I love gardening. I’m at the beginning stages and am currently working on my shady border area.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

We have just purchased an insect repellant my daughter recommended called "Radius." The mosquitos are just starting here, but I will definitely mention it on the channel IF it works. I have spent lots of money on ineffective thngs over the years. Track down a copy of Glorious Shade if you need ideas for the garden. My favorite resource.

[@melperryman]

What an inspiring story. I am trying to improve my yard/garden. My biggest limitation is that I have many animals and have to be careful to not add plants that are toxic to them. This means no azaleas, rhododendrons, English ivy, and so on. Our yard is very shaded, too. I would like to add some mid-level plants. Any ideas?

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Virginia sweetspite and oak leaf hydrangea might work for you. Easy to grow, non-toxic for dogs and Kitty Kirby, and mid-level. Kirby nibbles on my sweetspite if I bring it in!

[@videoability1]

Beautiful transformation! I'm subscribed now after just finding hit channel! Stephanie NJ zone 7a

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Welcome! My daughter and her family just moved to NJ from AZ. All she wants to talk about is how beautiful everything is!

[@videoability1]

What State and Zone are you in?

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I know how hard this work is to soft lay pavers and bricks. But, it’s worth it.

[@stonecottageadventures304]

We agree!

[@5D_Ski]

Your husband is a saint ❤

[@stonecottageadventures304]

I think I'll keep him!

[@taraliou1021]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@OljaBo]

sehr schön ❤🧡

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Danke

[@Opa773]

I need a “TED” 😢

[@stonecottageadventures304]

If I find out how to order a second one, I will let you know!

[@videoability1]

Can you tell me what the name of your climbing rose is at the end of the video? Stephanie ~ NJ zone 7a

[@stonecottageadventures304]

It is a New Dawn, and we have loved it. However, it has struggled with disease for 2 years. We will probably have to replace it. I am thinking about tracking down a Claire Austin since they are very disease resistant.

[@bonnieblenders4606]

Where do you live that you get free composting? I'd love to talk to them to see how I can make that happen here

[@stonecottageadventures304]

Arlington, VA provides free compost and mulch. And they also grow trees for the parks and include extras to give away to anyone who responds to the notifications! The point is to have all of the city beautifully landscaped. Good luck. You might be able to run for mayor on that platform.

[@bonnieblenders4606]

@@stonecottageadventures304 haha. I've always thought food trees are the best. No one should ever go hungry. I might just go ahead and run for governor. Ours is the worst. Lol. Thank you!

[@giennefarcais6834]

Why didn't you move in for a year? (first time to your channel)

[@stonecottageadventures304]

I was living with our son, Daniel. He is a quadriplegic, completely paralyzed from the neck down. He is now incredibly independent - has a job, owns a home, manages his own caregivers, and all the things other adults do. That does not happen overnight! We knew he was close to living on his own when we bought the house ... just not quite. Now we serve as deep back-up and have dinner with him much of the time.

[@Moondancer_15]

Excited to learn about your discoveries...! 🤗💚🪷!