Chit chat episode 1 with Catherine aka Dainty Diaries!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

You gals should consider doing a podcast together 💯 It would be at the top of my listening list.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Could you imagine! It would be us just laughing at ourselves! But you never know!

[@scribbler_maxi]

Sign me up too!

[@OscarsWilde]

I don't listen to podcasts but ai would listen to Catherine read a foreign dictionary an I know she'd make me interested xxx OG Dainty fan ❤❤❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

loved having the chats Bridie 😆 cheers to the next one. ☺️ if anyone has any garden questions for the next one, pop them below ❤️

[@gothmamafreedom]

Usually I listen to most garden channels and your Catherine at 1.5 speed just cuz I busy impatient etc. But you two together I had to go down to regular speed bc I couldn’t understand anything lolz. #abitofanaccent

[@gothmamafreedom]

after awhile I got up to 1.25! :D

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Roll on your visit to my jardin next month for the. next episode!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

We really do speak so fast!!

[@hmmmmm1988]

Any suggestions for finding affordable pots that are actually nice? Or adapting horrible plastic pots to look good?

[@traceymoore6679]

This is perfect. Such a laugh. Im looking forward to this every week. Its like sitting with my best pals but not saying anything 🤣

[@Lovelygirliebits]

So glad we gave you a giggle Tracey! At the moment, it'll be every month, so next month it'll be over on Catherine's channel and then in June, it'll be back here and so on!

[@christine3358]

I’ve been saving this for when I could sit and relax and enjoy…FABULOUS! Nothing better than great friends enjoying a chat! Thanks for letting us in

[@TheMissbaker]

Karen is actually so gorgeous and patient 🤗🤗 she allows Catherine to speak fully then chime in

[@Lovelygirliebits]

😂😂😂

[@lindacompton3723]

I'm 30 seconds in and chuckling already. What a fab friendship you've got 💞

[@Lovelygirliebits]

We're very lucky to have the same 4 brain cells!

[@pamipandimonium5742]

Patio Chatio! Great fun watching this. You're so lucky to have found each other ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Omg patio chatio would be an epic podcast name 😆

[@marymanning5150]

You two remind me of myself and cousin. We still do this at 75 and call it therapy. Good for the soul ladies.😅

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Patio Chatio is genius!!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

It really is therapy isn't it! Laughter is so good for the soul!

[@hmmmmm1988]

@@DaintyDiaries I'd subscribe to that right now if you set it up!

[@gwenloughman3775]

40 seconds in and the first snort happens!!! Love you two together.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I forgot about the snort!

[@kristyhand6209]

Ladies, this is great. I feel like I'm right there sitting with you! Love from Canada! ❤❤❤🌷🌷🌷🍁🍁🍁🌳🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🫖☕☕🍎🍎🍎🍐🍐🍐🍓🍓🍓🫐🫐🫐🍅🍅🍅🍞🧀🧈🍳🍳🍳

[@kathrynschamanski3766]

Oh my....the pair of you made me laugh so hard! Thank you for sharing your friendship and "gardening tips!" It was pure joy! See you next week!!!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@paulinedean175]

So glad Cathrine said about you 💐

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks Pauline!

[@staciefreeman4396]

You both are such kindred spirits and the laughter you share is priceless.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Social media can have its positives and our friendship is most definitely one!

[@melissasue4257]

I’m an OG from Catherine’s channel and thought I’d pop on here to say you two are adorable! Enjoyed your chit chat very much. ❤️

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Ah thank you for stopping over!

[@storieswithGrammy]

Friendship Goals!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Aw thank you Martha!

[@debiallen4053]

No laugh gets to your funny bone as well as a snort laugh. You bothered just a joy. Love this and learned some things too. So Lovely and fun. More please!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The uncontrolled laughs are the best!

[@cindybaer3365]

I honestly could just watch you two giggle! It makes me laugh!

[@cherylmartin9994]

"Cowboy gardeners" 🤣🤣🤣hilarious!!! Love you both separately but together you had me smiling and giggling throughout the whole video😆🥰 great chat ladies. Thank you for taking us along on your gardening journey!

[@sjerzgrl]

I also loved Catherine’s “cowboy gardeners” reference to herself and Karen! 💖😂💖

[@clairemccormick5619]

I loved that bit too. They absolutely brightened up my day x

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks so much for watching Cheryl! We are pure cowboy gardeners!!

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

My daddy once pruned my dogwoods like shrubs. I cried! I am such a natural I guess. I love whimsical and non-symmetrical gardens. I think that’s why I love cottage gardens and of course the traditional cottage flowerings.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

That’s exactly what I love about cottage gardens - the lack of symmetry and lines and I love that word whimsical 😍

[@jamierussell9889]

Im an Aussie girl, sitting here with a glass of wine, feeling like I'm sitting there in the garden with you ❤️❤️

[@marieg8127]

Hi, Karen. This is Marie from Washington State, USA. I subscribe to Catherine's KZbin channel. I always love when you make an appearance in her videos. Your Chit Chat together is a pure delight. Keep them coming!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Aw thank you so much Marie! We'll definitely have more!

[@suziejames7510]

Never watched this type of video before, but really enjoyed you two, never laughed so much , you are a real tonic. Had to agree with Karen, when I plant up my garden, I want it to look good NOW, so everything looks crowded after a year and then I have to do my " Christian Barnard" as I call it and do a load of transplanting. It's great to be getting back into the garden for another year. Happy Gardening xx

[@marygyeszat1980]

you two are so cute together. I love these shows they have alot of info bouncing back and forth between you both. Thank you Mary

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks Mary!

[@annbutler8302]

I love this Chit Chat in the Garden! You two just make my day when I watch your videos. Can't wait for more episodes this season :)

[@Cozy4evr]

Love you 2 together many hugs ! Big fan of Catherine channel , I guess I found me another good you tuber ,So adorable your relationship, it was meant to be ! Hope to see more !❤

[@ruthtomalin7769]

This was so lovely listening to you both giggling and chatting together. Next time you should do an evening chat with a cheeky cider/Guinness and nibbles. Lots of silliness to be had. X

[@Lovelygirliebits]

There would be carnage!

[@melaniedale-sutton9801]

I wonder if Monty Don knows he has a fan club 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lovelygirliebits]

We are true fan girls of his!

[@isabellesender]

Love double tulips!💕💕💕 I'm going to have to start drinking whatever coffee it is you girls are! You're having too much fun!

[@PlanningandFinances]

Oh loved the chats. Internet friends are the best. Looking forward to the weekly catch ups.

[@pennywylie8333]

Such a great time listening to you girls. I’m in between houses and living in an apartment. I’m getting my garden fix by watching y’all. Keep up the good work and keep having fun. From Texas

[@Lovelygirliebits]

So glad you enjoyed it Penny!

[@kandyharris2195]

I just love you two together, I swear I was smiling the entire time . Besties sharing the experience of gardening 💛👩‍🌾

[@Lovelygirliebits]

So glad you enjoyed it Kandy!

[@rg1412]

I would like what ever is in the red cup…..what a fun hoot you two are !

[@conniemorgan8402]

Good friends and good conversation. Wonderful way to spend a Sunday !!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks Connie!

[@Jesuslovesyouferever]

Hey girls! The snort & giggling 5 minutes in, I'm giggling also, tooo cute 😂😂😂😂❤

[@maryoconnor2228]

Girls what a laugh! I've been following Catherine for some time now but will now follow you too Karen! I'm a hopeless gardener - I'm 66 just retired and would love to have green fingers. Both my sisters and best friend are brilliant gardeners so I'm lost when it comes to gardening knowledge but I hope to shuffle along with you two as I'm really impressed with your knowledge now! Really enjoyed this and looking forward to the next one!

[@loricawley54]

I just turned 54 at the end of March, and I got into gardening hard core in 2021. Prior to 2021, I had planted a few rose bushes here and there, but that was it. Last yr, I decided to try growing food in containers just to see if I could. Well, we had a SERIOUS drought here in Tx which taught me a TON, but I got a pretty decent harvest from all my veggies. Fast fwd to the winter of 22/23, and I had my hubby building me 6 raised beds for me to grow food again this yr. Then I saw the David Austin rose gardens in the UK from a channel I follow called Rose Geek that visited them, and I was INSPIRED! I went to my hubby and asked him to build me some rose arbors like they have. We started building them in March over our front sidewalk and completed them in early April, 2023. I ordered 12 climbing roses from David Austin, and finally got them all planted in the ground last week. I also created a brand new flower bed in a quarter moon around my mailbox and have plans to make two other big flower beds in our backyard this year as well. If that wasn’t enough to keep me busy, I planted the following in my new raised beds: tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, onions, herbs, corn, green beans, peas, potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, strawberries, blueberries, and cantaloupe that I mostly grew from seed. All this to say, that I knew NOTHING about growing food and next to nothing about most other plants, but thru dedication, perseverance, and the thirst for knowledge, I’ve learned a lot and have grown and expanded what I’m doing every yr since the gardening bug bit me so hard in 2021. U CAN DO THIS so hang in there, soak up everything ur sisters and best friend share with u, and take it one step at a time until one day u’ll look at how far u’ve been able to come in a short time and be so stinking proud of what u’ve accomplished! It has become a labor of love and has brought me such peace and joy so from one new gardener to another, u go, girl! 💞💐

[@Lovelygirliebits]

It can be overwhelming Mary, I totally get it! And we get overwhelmed too because there's so much to learn, but we're taking it project by project, section by section and experimenting as that's how we'll learn. The best of luck with your gardening journey and keep us posted on how you get on!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I couldn't have said it better myself! It really gives peace and joy in equal measures, doesn't it?

[@chasingthemoonrv]

Thank you both for brightening up a rainy Sunday afternoon. I actually laughed out loud along with you…your giggles are infectious! 🚐🇨🇦❤️🌷🌷🌷

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Delighted we gave you a laugh!

[@Karen-qy3wg]

Hi Girls it was so lovely sitting down with a cuppa tea and watching the chat. You two are such good friends and it really shines through. Looking forward to the next one. I’ve subscribed to you Karen and looking forward to catching up with your videos. Thank you both. 🥰

[@SpaceyStacy74]

Since you both love tulips, I didn’t know if you were aware that you can buy the Easter table setting pots that they sell at the grocery or big box store and plant them directly in the ground. That way it takes the guesswork out of where those tulips will pop up next year. Great chat! Please continue!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Great idea!

[@donnamullins2089]

You two are so much fun. Love the chit chat. Being from Texas I thought it was funny you are "Cowboy Gardeners" . Do you live close to each other? Have you planned any travel? If so where would you like to visit? Have a great week. Enjoyed the video.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks for watching Donna! We're about a 25/30 minute drive from each other. We actually need to plan a trip now that you mention it!

[@donnamullins2089]

@@Lovelygirliebits I hope so. Girls need to have fun.

[@BABYGIRL4U1]

You two are so much fun lol reminds me of me & my bestie together ❤😂 yes please I want garden cause the cold weather killed my lovely work apart from three green plants xx thanks Catherine for putting your channel in description. I can’t stop laughing

[@debigilliker154]

I've absolutely loved watching this...haven't laughed this much in a long time. You haven't got gin in those coffee cups have you ladies? 😂😂😂 Please keep these coming (different topics each week). Love you girlies.

[@susanthomas9689]

Really enjoyable video you two are amazing and so cheery more pleasex

[@laltman5005]

Fabulous job, ladies, such a treat to see the two of you chatting. Questions for your consideration: 1- best outdoor paint 2- would you ever paint terracotta or even plastic pots 3- favourite noncomedogenic sunscreen 4- propagating dahlias Cannot wait for the next episode!🌿🐝🐦 Zone 8b USA (coastal)

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I've added all of those questions to the list for the next episode, thank you so much!

[@gaiafox4286]

you are the cutest together, adorable! 😊

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thank you!! 😊

[@clarerowley5095]

Thank you both so much for your chit chat. I love both of your beautiful channels 💕💕looking forward to the next one xx

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks a million Clare!

[@heathers8826]

I had to stop the video a 1/4 way in to go make coffee so I could have a proper sit-down chat with you. I love this idea and look forward to the next one you two do.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

This is exactly what we love to hear! Coffee and chats all the way!

[@AnnGrasso-xt3mu]

I’m with Catherine, I have a dislike of Begonias too. It’s something to do with their plasticy leaf texture and their blousiness 😂 it also makes me think it’s an old persons flower. (Even though I’m old myself 😆) Love your chats….I’ve watched this twice 🌺🌸🌺

[@tammysmail8750]

you two remind me so much when i get with my best friend. we just get so goofy and laugh. love this so much!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

You can't beat a good laugh with a friend!

[@daviddeininger2938]

Complete with cuppa. Such fun. Lorraine

[@chrisjackson-smith5236]

Hi, I'm in Nottinghamshire in the UK and have been watching Catherine for a while now and love all her makes and gardening. Catherine, you're a fiend on that lawnmower, you're addicted girl! Loving the two of you together, give us more!!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The grass doesn't ever get a chance to grow as she loves the lawnmower so much!! But her grass always looks immaculate!

[@sandiemable]

🤣🤣🤣OMG, the two of you together are delightful! Love the chit-chat...more, please. xoxo's Sandie

[@Lovelygirliebits]

You got it Sandy!

[@teacup6175]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed the chit chat. You are both so natural and warm. Clearly you are great friends. So many of us are amateur gardeners and actually often remember tips from fellow amateurs from our experiences rather than professionals. So looking forward to the next chat. Enjoy your gardening and friendship. 😊

[@Lovelygirliebits]

What a gorgeous comment, thank you so much!

[@kfaulknerstudio]

I keep a stash of annual seeds I can pop in the gaps. Alyssum and nasturtiums are two I often use for this purpose. Great chat! ❤

[@Lovelygirliebits]

That's a great idea! Totally going to do that myself!

[@marycummins3301]

Brilliant girls so loving this❤❤❤ and don't talk to me about lettuce I planted my first lot of vegetables last year to "try it out" omg I was invaded by frigging lettuces only 8 plants in a large pot this year ha ha 😂😂😂

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The lettuce fought back, eh!!

[@marycummins3301]

@@Lovelygirliebits they were rampant is all I can say 😆 🤣 😂

[@anyat686]

You’d swear they were two beers in ye’re hands. 😂😂😂 As gardeners I’d say twas the blind leading the blind. Exactly where most of us are at ! I’m thoroughly enjoying both ye’re channels!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I can only imagine what we'd come out with if we were drinking beer!!

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

Subbed via Catherine’s channel, love your content and you both together are gold. Looking forward to seeing more chats ♥️

[@ireneferrante2313]

Please do a Podcast!!!!! Love listening to you two. It's like being with my friend.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Ah thanks so much Irene!

[@sylviavandegrift1388]

This was such a awesome video, I enjoyed this so much you guys are so funny but you’ve got some wonderful plans. Thanks for sharing. 😊❤

[@danibryant9318]

You two have electric energy together, would love to see you guys together more often, great chemistry

[@mistydawncreates]

I really enjoyed this chat and am glad you both will be doing this as a regular gig. ❤

[@bridget572]

Loved watching your chat ladies

[@SimpleRootsSimpleLiving]

I just found both of you❣️ So adorable to watch and laugh along with you🥰 I have a tendency to over plant and I always start way to many. But they always find a spot 😂

[@susanbon5014]

You two should have your own morning talk show! 😃 I really enjoy you gals together.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Maybe one day! We'd need all of the coffee!

[@little_misscrafty]

I can't tell you how much I laughed and how much joy you two bring in to my life. I made cup of tea and sat down to watch The Chats after getting my little balcony ready for spring and planting. I think I want "Cowboy Gardeners" and " The Chats" merch...definitely I'll be your first customer, and podcast... I don't know about Monty Donn shaped hug, but your warmth and laughter are infections ❤

[@Lovelygirliebits]

What a lovely comment! that's made my day xxx

[@karenleemallonee684]

This was a lot of fun, but I had a hard time hearing the both of you. You two are a breath of fresh air!!! 🌼

[@Lovelygirliebits]

We'll make sure to talk extra loud the next time!

[@anyat686]

Omg. Who told you about a penny in the tulips. - was if me ? I tell everyone that ! 😅

[@lila-j1959]

I bought a house last year and discovered that the small lawn at the front and side is full of red ants and everything planted there was pretty much dead, but I've been watching you guys to give me motivation to tackle my new garden (I've never had a garden before so I'm very new to it all!)

[@cathyellingsworth8300]

Great chat. Thank you for taking us along

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thank you for watching Cathy!

[@kellyq8132]

Loved the laughs😂. My favorite spring flower is creeping phlox. Mauve colour. Now I have a new set of videos to watch. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Oh I must go and look those up! Thanks for watching Kelly!

[@patriciadonnan5259]

Hi girls absolutely enjoyed the chi chat you are both so funny 👏🏻😂🙋🏻‍♀️ Patricia .

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@6600Mom]

You two had me in stitches and half the time I didn't know what you were saying. Keep it up!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

😂😂😂

[@paulakoflynn3368]

Thank you both, that was a fun watch 😂 and informative in a fun way. Hopefully see you together again soon 🤞

[@Lovelygirliebits]

We’ll definitely be filming more together soon!

[@victorialangdon5645]

Love you two, your hysterical 😂 definitely a podcast is needed for the future.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Maybe one day!

[@judithackert1928]

Love this! It’s SO great ‘meeting’ you Karen!!! Love your friendship! I will enjoy watching you both!💖💖

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Yay! Thank you!

[@victoriafleming8215]

That was a great watch ☕️🌷🌿😁 Like others said, it was like sitting with friends and having the craic 😚 A question, emmmm, I’m not into gardening but love your channel and just subscribed to yours now Karen 🤎 But what about this question - can you remember the very first plant you ever planted? Looking forward to next weeks girls xO love from Belfast ☕️

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Ooh I'll add that question to the list for the next episode Victoria! And I'll have to get my thinking cap on too!

[@victoriafleming8215]

@@Lovelygirliebits lovely Karen… lots of love to you and hope you’re having a good wee Monday 🌷☕️😚

[@carolshaw7904]

I’ve never laughed so much, thanks gurls ❤

[@Lovelygirliebits]

So glad we gave you a laugh Carol!

[@shabbysuse7821]

Chat on ladies, love it!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thank you!!

[@suep998]

You ladys are so funny nice to see you laughing 😊❤it's great nice to see you chatting like to see more of you 😊the birds agree with you

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The birds wanted to join in with the chats!

[@deborahbovee9468]

Very educational … and fun. I look forward to all future chat sessions

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks Deborah xx

[@lories8076]

What a lovely conversation. You two are fabulous 🎉

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Ah thank you Lorie!

[@lisamason3299]

I’m excited for this series! What a great idea!

[@abiering]

Loved this chat. Please do more. Have a great week.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Check back on Catherine's channel next month for the next episode!

[@darlaburnett8666]

I would love to hear the two of you talk more about your wall Catherine and you girls are a hoot! So you both talked about which plant you liked the best and which ones you didn’t what I would like to know with those that you liked the best How many plants did you plant before you realize those are the ones that were your #1-100%, I have to have those again I need to add more to them? And do all of your plants both of you do you stick to what the plant says as far as climate soil and your area or do y’all have plants that belong in other climate zones that grow really well in your yards and how do you figure that out? again enjoyed listening to you to chat and I can’t agree with a couple of ladies that talk about you’ll need a podcast because you’re just talked and did a really fun. Good time with it enjoyed. Thanks and have a great day. Can’t wait to see what y’all do next!❤❤

[@mejacqui]

Loved this even though I don’t really have an interest in the garden bar cutting the lawn 😂 could listen to you 2 all day xxx

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Ah thanks a mill Jacqui!

[@majellaconnolly7712]

The most perfect company for a Sunday, thanks girls x

[@Lovelygirliebits]

So glad we kept you company Majella!

[@gail-elizabethengland7853]

You two are fabulous! Thanks for the chat and the laughs.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Our pleasure!

[@soomay9855]

ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS XX

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Glad we gave you a laugh!

[@shazanata]

You girls are amazing. Thank you Catherine for introducing us to your friend. Love your friendship

[@curban616]

I loved this..just the fact that you talk like you always do (I’m guessing) and you are like hanging out with friends!! I loved this.. l that’s what she said” lol! You two crack me up, your laughing. So much fun!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

We couldn't be professional if we tried! Not when we're together anyway!

[@mrc1111-x5y]

I could watch you two everyday!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Glad you enjoyed Michelle!

[@theresahoward7216]

Loved this. I also despise bearded Iris. I bought a house that so many established iris...I have been digging them up and giving them to anyone that will take them for two years now. Lol.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm so glad I'm not alone!!

[@charswellness]

Loved this! So fun to just sit with a cup of tea and listen to you gals chatting about all the lovely gardeny bits. 😁🌱

[@Lovelygirliebits]

So glad we kept you company Char!

[@clairemccormick5619]

Oh my word I absolutely loved this video. You two have such a beautiful friendship . I was giggling along with you both, can't wait for the next one. ❤ xx

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Delighted we gave you a laugh Claire!

[@kathlucy603]

Oh you two together are so much fun.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks Kath! We always have a laugh when we're together!

[@victoriafleming8215]

Hi girls 🙋🏼‍♀️ got my second cuppa at the ready for this ☕️ ☺️ xO

[@Lovelygirliebits]

It's definitely a two cup video!

[@clairemccarty884]

Brilliant giggled all the way through ! Xx

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Glad we gave you a laugh Claire!

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

You are too funny❤ love it what a hoot!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thank Neva!

[@Karincl7]

I plant a lot of flowers in my veg bed , the other way around is ok too. Love the chat and laughs. I was convinced Karen was married 😊

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm going to be doing that this year too! Currently growing tageties to go alongside my tomatoes!

[@catbb1000]

Hi Karen I'm an OG from Dainty's channel I just know you young ladies would be so much fun at a pub😅 So enjoyed this chit chat. I look forward to many more of these. Take care 💞

[@Lovelygirliebits]

That can be a different series altogether! Us in a pub!!

[@robinbeers9192]

I really enjoy watching you two "chat" and laugh ... it's so good for the soul !!! Keep it going Girls XO

[@Lovelygirliebits]

It set us up for the week, having a laugh and chatting about all things garden!

[@robinbeers9192]

@@Lovelygirliebits I love your personalities :)

[@lisalife7994]

Great way to start my Sunday!

[@chrissieanne4641]

Absolutely love this video, you did make me laugh and brightened my day. Need more like this. Just starting out on my gardening journey, would like to keep it reasonably low maintenance, but looking for some shrubs and plants that are suitable for shady areas xx