Cottage garden Summer plant haul and small side border planting

[@sandramigacz1766]

When planting perennials, the planting theory is : year one they weep, year two they creep and year three they leap!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Love this!

[@ofrecentvintage]

That's interesting --where I'm from, the saying is "the first year they sleep"! Lol. Everything else the same. I love to learn how gardening wisdom varies from region to region.

[@debralunnen3378]

You are simply sweet smart and so wise ! Your “Just Move Them” “ just bring out the shovel” “ And just move them !” is a perfect Metaphor for life, sometimes we get overshadowed by people, emotions, just stuff, just move on, move over, replant yourself somewhere else.Yyou’re such a smart wonderful woman, thanks

[@deborahweston6376]

I love your passion for gardening and your wonderfully positive outlook. I always look forward to your uploads (especially the gardening ones!) I live in Bude, Cornwall and here we have a micro climate so I'm able to plant out usually by mid April. I've just started harvesting my mini cucumbers from my greenhouse. This year I'm growing more than ever for the pollinators and I've just built a pergola from old pallets, so will be able to sit under there in the summer surrounded by all my beautiful scented sweet peas. My next project is a mini potting shed made from more old pallets. A place I can escape to read with a cup of tea and sow seeds. Thank you for making your corner of the internet a positive and inspirational space. We need more Catherines in the world! 💖

[@SugaryAmy]

A sweetpea filled pergola sounds absolutely dreamy! 😍 I love Cornwall, such a beautiful part of the UK

[@daisymichele2666]

Katherine - you are so lovely, hearing you here is like one is sitting and enjoying tea and toast with a visiting friend, you are a very special young woman, with so much knowledge and creativity to share - Thank you, from Michelle (Brisbane, Q.)

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Michelle, that is so kind x

[@fraserfilmsforfun4983]

I grow in Zone 6A, British Columbia Canada. I garden on a second floor balcony. On March 14, I started all my spring veggies, such as Pak Choi, Kale, Radish, Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots, Beets, Swiss Chard. My strawberry plant is starting to get fruit forming. I sowed my Cucumber and Zucchini seeds May 1. We are having a cooler spring than normal this year. I have harvested lots of my Pak Choi, Lettuce, spinach and radishes already. Can't wait to start my Summer Garden. Just need a bit more heat. I moved out my summer herbs a few weeks ago (Rosemary, Thyme & Oregano). These herbs live the kitchen during the winter. Your garden look great! Can't wait to see more.

[@rn1005018]

Your garden is just heavenly! This must be what heaven looks like. You are so inspiring! Love to see Blondie too! Thank you for sharing all of this beauty with us!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, that is so kind! X

[@kristinsewell1441]

I am in Michigan. We generally don't start gardening until Mother's Day here which was last Sunday. It's been unusually hot... 90°F here (32°C?) ... so all the flowering trees and shrubs are in full bloom and the bulbs are about done. I just bought a new hydrangea and a rose today. It's planting time!

[@mwillis7791]

Same here in Colorado! I even bought a hydrangea today, too!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

In Seacoast NH we have had an unusual spring. Cold, lots of rain (though we are still in a bit of a drought in the state) and a lot of wind. This last week we jumped into hot temps for a couple of days, 80’s and 90’s! It certainly hasn’t been a spring that fit any old consistent patterns. No mud season-it just feels weird and has totally messed with my usual seasonal routines 😬

[@wildflowerwind6941]

You have remembered so much about your plants and gardening in general. I forget everything. Love watching your videos.

[@s.h.p.4571]

You are just so full of joy and your videos are a delighthful distraction from our crazy world.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Wow, thank you! so kind xxx

[@CVenza]

I take strolls in my garden on Sundays and rest in appreciation of the Lord's Day. Watching you sweep brought memories of the seasons changing Winter Spring Summer & Fall; so peaceful & lovely. 🌷🌷🌻🌻🍂🍂

[@adailydaughter6196]

What a lovely idea 😊. Did you know that the Lord said He is Lord of the Sabbath? The 7th day? God bless you 🌻

[@deborahbovee9468]

Your garden is so beautiful. This is just the encouragement I need to get outside and work on mine. Lovely to spend time with you this Sunday.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much Deborah 😊 Have fun in the garden x

[@hollyelliott8653]

I'm in Zone 9b and 10, in central Florida. I started planting the end of March. By the middle of May, it is already really hot for working in the garden, but we basically can garden year round. The down side to where I live is that so many of the lovely flowers I want to grow cannot survive out harsh summers.

[@carmenn5609]

I live in Florida also NW of Orlando, is this zone 9, I don't plant anything because of the heat also but how nice it would be to plant beautiful flowers. I'm originally from New York, what does the zone #'s mean though?

[@annbutler8302]

@@carmenn5609 the zone numbers are for the lows/temps (plant hardiness) of an area. I am zone 5b her in NW Indiana. So when planting here are only suitable to a -15 to -10. A lot can't go too hot either like Holly mentioned but Zone numbers are mainly for the low temps. Does that make any sense? Also it will tell you if drought tolerant, which can help for hotter areas. All in all the zone is based on the average low of the area and if the plant can live in that cold.

[@jenniferkessener1111]

In Florida you need to think nice tropicals. You can also grow the bright summer annual flowers. Many plants will say what zones they are suitable for. You can google your zone by using you zip code. Many English/Irish flowers need a colder climate than yours. Of course, sunflowers love the heat.

[@annejohnson5580]

Like you, flowers lift my spirits. I understand exactly how you will feel when you open your door and see the beautiful clematis. I have a shower of bright pink bougainvillea outside my front door with a trough of blue plumago beneath it, which give me so much pleasure.

[@yout54352]

I used to braid the daffodial leaves. One year I did not get around to dead head my euchinea and I had the delightful visit of gold finches come to eat the seeds

[@colleensnyder8943]

🤗. Hello from the US. My copy of your book arrived today! The second surprise is what I found on the inside cover! I am honored! At first peruse, the book is stunning. Job well done you! 🦋

[@DaintyDiaries]

AW so so happy you got a signed copy! X I hope you enjoy it x

[@colleensnyder8943]

You have created a beautiful book with great project instructions for any skill level. I am in awe of your photography; just gorgeous!!

[@mariaolgadarcy8146]

Katherine you are amazing, I love your videos, and all what you do in the garden. Such strength to do so much outside is incredible. I spent two hours yesterday and my legs are so ached. Mind you I am 77. Keep going and congratulations.

[@kajalsingh9554]

Dear Dainty Diaries, Thank you for these videos that I enjoy so much. Your cheerfulness just puts me in a good mood no matter how bad it has been in the office. Keep shining!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw Kajal, thanks so much for watching and the kind words x

[@rg1412]

My daughter was an exchange college student at Trinity several years ago, so got to visit A few times - different parts of Ireland……magical - needless to say , I fell in love with such a beautiful country…. I’ve decided you’re one of those magical leprechauns !!

[@DaintyDiaries]

You’ll have to visit again ❤️

[@64shoreline]

I am in Canada - on the West Coast - Southern British Columbia. My broad beans were up in February, and I currently have lots in bloom. Just had a harvest of Nine Star Broccoli (I ordered seeds from Cork) and French Breakfast radishes.. We are very mild temperatures and are a Zone 8B. We have been cooler and wetter than usual this past April and so far in May but things are growing well. We are lush and green but am looking forward to more sun. Your garden is lovely - and I enjoy watching your borders fill up. The evergreen clematis get very large in our climate and the flowers smell beautiful. Love your fun videos.

[@sheilahenderson5973]

Thank you for another happy happy video 🌼🌺🌷 🐝 🌸🌹🌺 🐝 🌺🌷🌼

[@michellechristie7872]

Yeah.... Got your new book this morning Catherine🤗... Its beautifully illustrated.. Beautiful pictures of you and the home and Garden, we have come to love 😍 🏡😍

[@miche1036]

Canadian gardener here, and yes we're well under way. In my area we've had an early warm spell so things are going in. Most of what I grow is perennial, and I plant with the pollinators in mind. I keep herbs, native plants and some showy flowers as well. Multiple varieties of Peonies, Lupine, Irises have all started poking up. I intersperse Milkweed to attract Monarch butterflies, that I raise in captivity to protect them and release once they hatch. Keeps me busy!

[@Missauthentic716]

Love your videos! I’m dreaming of renting a cottage in Ireland for a month and your videos make me feel like I’m there already 💗🌸💗🌸

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh that sounds dreamy x

[@GrandmaSandy]

My gosh I love your cottage garden is done so beautifully by you thank you so much for sharing it with us hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie

[@imeldapurcell9919]

You just cracked me up. If their was a job in the Council cutting grass. You & I would get on great. I’d bring the tea & goodies. 😂😂

[@lynnslosson5937]

I am in Southern California, and we will probably have no rain until the fall now. My geraniums, roses, and lavenders are blooming. Hydrangeas have lots of leaves, and one has tiny flower buds. Also, my potato and green beans plants are growing like crazy, and the tomatoes have fruit. We have several “dainty” varieties of tomatoes this year, one is called Smurf, and it is a purplish cherry tomato. So all summer, we will be eating green beans, zucchini, and tomatoes. Cannot wait to try home grown potatoes!

[@gardentours]

I'n Ireland you're always 3 days ahead of us. When it's stormy over there we can expect that storm a few days later over here 😉

[@debbieglen2800]

Best thing I love about gardening is watching all your hard work blossom 🌸 the worst thing is growing plants from seed watching them grow only for a snail 🐌 to take it for dinner 🍽 xx # happy gardening love ya videos

[@maribethgalbreath6703]

Your echinacea will be wonderful for your tea, all parts of it from root to flower. Particularly when you're feeling sniffly from a cold. I love your enthusiasm, Catherine.

[@rie8325]

I just wanted you to know that I received my book.😊. I was super happy that I got a signed copy. Thank you so much for all the joy you bring.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hope you like it, I am so so happy you got one of the signed ones x

[@leslienichols5268]

The columbine will die back to the basal growth after blooming. They will self seed so they will come up in a slightly different spot. Lovely and delicate. Blue columbine is the state flower of Colorado, where I live.

[@bridgetphillips4555]

We're about to go into winter in Australia but I love watching you develop your gardens. I would think Canberra, where I live is similar to Dublin weather wise. I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue so mostly I just dream about how I would love my garden to look. I must say that I had a good day a while ago and weeded most of one of the garden beds at my 88 year old dad's house. He can't do anything so it was a real win for me. Thank you for always making me laugh and smile. I don't know where I would be without you encouraging me, even though you don't know. ❤❤

[@annarai5392]

Hello from Canada😁 I came across your channel last week and have been binge watching your videos. I absolutely love your content!! Thank you for sharing! Have a blessed day!🌷🌷🌷

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much, glad you found me!!

[@lynnslosson5937]

I wish I lived where rain comes more frequently. I love your cottage garden.

[@megantaljaard1437]

Your videos are so calming and relaxing to watch. It's like chilling with a friend who loves plants and diy's as much as I do

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m glad you enjoyed Megan 😍thanks for stopping by 😍

[@megantaljaard1437]

@@DaintyDiaries every week, twice a week 💕🌸

[@juliederry3719]

The garden looks amazing Catherine, so many beautiful flowers, l have some aquilegia flowers and the lovely thing about them is they self seed, they’ve somehow managed to travel to the other side of the neighbours garden, don’t think anyone minds free flowers lol, tfs sweetheart x Julie

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh I love the sound of self seeding, free plants LOL

[@pamdavis6604]

I love it you get so excited about your garden. You are jus the sweetest. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sandyl.7608]

I am in zone 5A Wyoming USA. I have been planting out gladiolus corms & hardy plants that can take a bit of cold. But plants that need the warmer weather has to wait until the end of May or early June. Right now, there are a lot of daffodils and tulips blooming. Everything is greening up from the spring rains. But later this week the weather folks are calling for some snow and lows in the high 20s. I start a lot of plants from seed and then fill in with purchased plants. Like you, I try to put in a large order so it will ship for free. I enjoy your gardening videos very much. I have only been watching for a short time, but I am going to try and go back and binge watch some of the past videos.

[@patriciavavra7375]

Love the way you braided the daffodils, makes it so neat. I like that you 'tickle' the roots, that's what I call it anyway. The plants grow so much better doing that. Your garden is lovely.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Over Easy Egg-you expressed my thoughts exactly! She can’t begin to know how wonderful her vids are for us all!

[@kathleenwilliamson174]

I just love it! I can't help myself either. I've been bringing home plants every week this spring, lol. When it comes to perennials, it is an investment and the money you pay does reward you later, in many ways. I did score some Aguileras this week for $1 each. They were on sale, and I couldn't pass them up. I also go by "first year they sleep, second year they creep, and third year they leap" when it comes to plants. Thank you for sharing!

[@megandaubern2935]

Your garden is looking so beautiful. Here is South Africa 🇿🇦 we are going into winter🥶

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Catherine you're a plantaholic like me! I just cant resist. You chose some beautiful plants there. I love cottage plants. Its all going to look gorgeous !

[@leanne1234]

Me too Jenny, just can't resist. Think I have spent a fortune over the years but money well spent 😊

[@miathompson1172]

I love your garden…. being Irish myself… I know how you have to get out to the garden any chance that you can….. because the weather is so changeable. I love working in my garden…….🌸

[@jama17gill]

I'm in Minnesota, and we don't start gardening until Memorial weekend, although some people are starting this weekend since we've had a couple of 90 degree days this week. Your garden and everything looks beautiful!!! Love it, and love your green house!!!

[@Thaddarwin]

Amazon have just e-mailed me to let me know your book has been dispatched and will be here tomorrow…!! I can’t wait to see the smile on my wife’s face…! I’m obviously going to be taking a sneak peek too…! Hope the release goes well, Catherine…!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww so happy it is on the way! X

[@sassykhoo]

Your videos are so therapeutic to watch and you have such an enthusiastic positive personality. Always gives me inspiration and ideas for our garden 🪴 thank you 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Sarah!!

[@kithill6817]

This inspired me to a more daisy and plants for the bees. I am planting more for the bees.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yayy for the bees 🐝

[@tashaallen8760]

I liked the idea of braiding the daffodil foliage also that you stuff plants in anywhere ..you need to get the plant identifier app..It helps. Plus, just received your book! All excited to read it. Thanks for sharing.😊🙏🏽❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

I am SO happy it has arrived safely! I hope you enjoy it x

[@annapotter7397]

You are such a joy to watch. I really enjoy watching your garden grow and change. Thank you for making these videos. Love from Fort Worth, Texas, USA

[@JoeJoe-lr8vm]

You have such pretty arts and crafts and outdoor creations. I love what you have done with your gardens and those little cottages for your garden plants. Beautiful and attractive indeed.

[@debbyrickett3195]

Thank you for another wonderful garden video! I look so forward to a new video from you. You are always so kind and encouraging. I've been following you now for about 3 months. It's amazing how much you have accomplished in such a short time! Your garden has become a thing of beauty. On a side note.... I recieved my book today!! I'm so excited and I cannot believe how quickly I got it. Catherine, it's a beautiful book. I'm thankful I got one signed by you :) All the way to the US!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw Debbie you’re so kind ❤️ thanks for the support! Have a fab weekend xx

[@chrisbgifford7387]

Verbena in Texas is a spring wildflower. Your garden is looking very springy and pretty.

[@susan5301]

Your garden is just so beautiful!! Personally, I think your next book should be a gardening book, you sure do have a green thumb! Here in Iowa we can't do much gardening yet, still cool nights. Hi Blondie! Have a lovely week Catherine!

[@debbyrickett3195]

Susan, I agree with you 100%. Next book should be gardening! I love Catherine's video's, but there is something so soothing and inspiring about the garden. I'm just afraid she is going to run out of space to plant :)

[@leighsanchez481]

You have made your garden look really pretty and interesting. Well done Catherine, you are one amazing young lady with many gifts. I enjoyed watching this evening, thank you for sharing with us all.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Leigh! That is so kind x

[@annbutler8302]

I can't wait to see your garden in full bloom, what a way to spend a day than sitting there with a cup of tea. I live in an apartment so all I have is flower pots to work with. I have not planted anything yet. I do have Iris bulbs coming up again, surprised and I do have 2 pots of Hen and chicks from my mom's originals. They remind me of her because she always had a few pots around. I will plant over memorial day weekend since I will not be home this coming. My zone is 5b here in NW Indiana. Gets pretty cold here at the bottom of Lake Michigan in the winter. Thank you for taking us along on you gardening adventures.

[@DivineMzM]

Hey Katherine, your garden is looking blooming amazing!! I'm in Vancouver, Canada zone 8b and it has been a long, cold, wet spring or I should say extended winter. I was out yesterday putting out more of my container gardening. Lettuce, spinach, radishes, carrots etc. I'm a bit behind but so is our spring! I keep doing my sun dances and getting late break through sunshine in the afternoons....so.... it gives me hope as the temperatures slowly creep. I am so excited to be getting my signed book soon!!! Thank you so much for doing that, you're such a doll xx

[@susanthomas9689]

So lovely Catherine your garden is brilliant and will be more So when you finish.brilliant.xx

[@diane.stewart537]

I can see so many pretty things. I live in zone 7.5 in Alabama US. Our Spring was colder longer and wetter. Things are growing well. The days are in the 80’s. I look forward to your videos, so charming.

[@molliemae6855]

I had an old rusty metal wagon that I used in my yard for years! I loved that little wagon!! Especially when it came time to move heavy cement pots! It was a life saver!

[@helenjones2447]

What an amazing little bundle of energy you are, you always give me a laugh and better still you inspire me to do more … which really I’m running out of room to do more 😂💕💕💕 your so soul lifting… love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cinder8290]

I'm in zone 3, we can't ever be sure of no frost until after Queen Victoria's birthday long weekend. I will plant tomatoes and cakes, unfortunately we have a large lot but with tons of trees around, we are very shady. I haven't had any luck with growing many perennials. I will continue the hunt for shade loving perennials. Thank you for the lovely video, Catherine, I always enjoy them so much.

[@ryn1775]

Good Day! I garden in the American Southwest, Tucson, Arizona. Today is over 100 degrees F. Siesta time during midday 8D. I just moved into this rental on 01 May so I've only my 3 indoor potted plants to mind for now: succulents in a hollowed out gourd, hanging Swedish ivy and my lovely Calathea that have both travelled with me across the states since 2019. All are doing well and acclimating grandly to the windowsill of our new home. I love your videos!

[@Peanut1965]

You should look for a kids wagon (the old style)to help move plants around if Karen needs to borrow your wheelbarrow again😁 Yes! Yes! We have finally planted in our raised garden beds lol we started a few in the greenhouse and then planted them. I bought a few seed packets so it’ll be interesting to see what comes up lol. We’re still hoping our hydrangeas will come back in the front raised garden box. I added some iris bulbs to there so fingers and toes crossed they’ll grow lol. The picture you posted on Instagram was gorgeous!!! We’ll add solar fairy lights to our greenhouse😁

[@DaintyDiaries]

Omg a wagon is a great idea!!!

[@carolineabdallah6737]

Love settling down on a Sunday with a gardening vid, I’ve been pottering in my garden all weekend 😊

[@margaretross8486]

I went down a google rabbit hole and I think your pink flowering shrub could be a Deutzia.

[@janiee1683]

Your pretty garden always reminds me of my late grandparents cottage garden. Looks so lovely. Loving your book so much too. So many projects to have a go at xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, so happy to hear you like the book x Thanks for ordering!

[@vicki9298]

Oh I Love your garden much. . I have started mine last year...this year I am planting a favorite. . You call it Echinacea. It's commonly called coneflower here. But my favorite is Cheyenne Spirit. You get a lot of different colors of blooms on one plant.!! Most folks plant purple here but I just love color 💜

[@Yvonneb_]

Great video, Garden looks awesome. I had lots of bluebells in my front garden, we didnt plant them I think the birds did we live near Sherwood Forest and there are lots there. xx I spent a few hours in my front garden weeding yesterday and the day before, I found this strange plant wrapping itself round my other plants, it was sticky, so I went on google lens and it told me it was cleavers, Id never heard of it, it said it was bad so I pulled it all up, well I think I got it all, I had to stop as my back was hurting. xx

[@pepparker6747]

My Gram would have loved your garden. It's so lovely and colourful. I got my copy signed copy of your book yesterday! It's fab!

[@DaintyDiaries]

I am thrilled it has arrived! and it was a signed copy too x I hope you enjoy it!

[@katiepotratzcht]

I look forward to your garden videos so much! I'm in Canada, zone 3 so things are just starting to bud now and the grass is getting green. Your videos have been like therapy for me while we had a very looong cold spring! I'm dying to get out there, I just started a perenial garden last year and we are in the midst of building a greenhouse! 😍 Thank you so much for your positive vibes ✨️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hope your warm weather has come back for you Katie! ❤️

[@wrongwayconway]

In Ontario the big gardening "date" is the "May 2 4 Weekend" (Victoria Day weekend) garden centres are jammed with plants and people buying tons of plants to put into the ground that weekend! I tend to push that rule and put out my seedlings a week or 2 earlier (when I lived in Montreal I used to plant as early as mid-April and had to keep my eye on the overnight temperatures.)🇨🇦

[@olgyone1195]

Why don't u send a video short to gardeners world monty is always saying to send them in and your videos are inspiring to new gardeners mistakes and all yours is coming along really lovely you remind me of me when I was your age,so enthusiastic I'm 68 now have you thought of joining the cottage garden society I'm not sure if there are any meetings in Ireland great for swapping info best wishes

[@janettethatcher4257]

I'm loving your garden 😍 thanks to you my Dahlias are growing really well, I've never grown them before so really excited. I can't wait for a Sunday night so I can snuggle down and watch your garden vlog. Love Monty Don he's so relaxing to listen to and I love seeing other people's garden. Thanks for your inspiration 😉🌸🌷🌻

[@genabrookfield9088]

Had a bad wind storm here so we spent three days rebuilding our dilapidated fence. Now one side looks fab ! Flowers starting to bloom , my hostas look beautiful I have many varieties all given to me! Love Free!

[@maureenaddinall2875]

I love your garden and greenhouse. You have really done such a great job. I live in Cape Town South Africa. We are going into winter now your colourful garden warms my heart.

[@indicolina]

Sub tropical here Australia. We are just starting into cooler winter. With all the rain and localize flooding, not much gardening going on because of the mud flats out the back..... and front... and also the sides. Absolute shambles for gardens this year in my part of the world.

[@mkjj52]

Received your lovely signed book here in Liverpool! Thanks so much.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hope you enjoy it, I am delighted it was signed x

[@denisewade6439]

Oh Catherine your cottage garden is gorgeous!! I think the addition of your greenhouse, the raised beds, the pond, and ALL of your recent additions to the garden have created such a fairy tale vibe! Just love all that you work you’ve done so far and this is only the beginning of your spring! It will be glorious! ❤️💐🦋🐝🌻☘️👒

[@thefarmhouseinthefield4576]

Here in western NY, I have my complete vegetable garden now planted and the potatoes, garlic, onion have come up. Yesterday I rototilled two more vegetable gardens, one just for sweet corn, the other for what I couldn't fit in the normal garden. Putting in extra gardens due to how much the cost of food and everything has blown up. I started even before it was warm to get in the root crops. We can risk it sometimes in the last of April but even May can get iffy. Last week we had the heat on it was so cold and this week, the windows are all open and it was 80 F several days. We were dying from the heat! It went from Winter to Summer and seemed to skip spring! Luckily, today is a lot cooler so it will be nicer to work in the garden after work.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Your garden sounds wonderful 😍

[@thefarmhouseinthefield4576]

@@DaintyDiaries I have a heavy duty kid's swingset (the guy that used to live here was a school shop teacher and needless to say I find a lot of school items we have... lets say he "took his work home with him). So I'm planning on putting in two climbing roses to climb two of the legs. Then put in some sunflowers, maybe some echinachea and some iris or chives.

[@msbdesigns1]

I absolutely love your garden, greenhouse, shed, crocs, gardening apron…love it all! Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us and always keeping it positive and lovely. Here in Seattle, Washington USA we are lucky and can pretty much garden all year round but it really takes off in May. I also LOVE mowing the yard, I have a manual push mower and I use the work as my physical “workout” and mental “workout”. Now I need to start counting my steps - that’s a great idea! Please please please come do a USA book tour - we need more dainty energy here 🥰

[@lindabeecham8814]

You have a beautiful home and garden and a beautiful cat

[@carnellnutt988]

Thank you so much for your weekly glimpse into your life in Ireland. I love your garden and am SO inspired by all of your videos. Although the gardening ones are my favorite. I am in Zone 9A in the Gulf region of Louisiana. It’s already getting into the 90s here. SO HOT, so early. Makes me worry about hurricane season. 😳.

[@kathyesargent9088]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️don’t ever move you can grow old there and be so happy. No need for more.❤️❤️❤️❤️😀

[@marymichel9620]

It must be such a personal delight to sit in you back garden and feel such a sense of accomplishment with the beauty that surrounds you 🙂

[@Cinderella1125]

My small garden is my happy place. It is pretty and so many flowers smell lovely. We have a cooler climate like you. I started gardening in late March and extended several flower beds in April. Now that it's the middle of May, my plants are taking off and growing.

[@WW-mq9gh]

We live on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada and normally we are into Spring weather by now, BUT this year it’s done nothing but rain, then we go into what we call Juneuary when we do normally have rain - anyways what can ya do !!!! So I’ve not done any hanging baskets or planted much yet, fingers crossed we’ll wake up sometime soon and find it’s summertime 🤭. Love your positive videos, you are so talented, going to try and pick up a copy of your book too 👍🏻 🇨🇦

[@plantnan-nan]

I love watching your videos, you’re always so cheerful and positive. I love your home and garden, your personality shines through🌸🌷🌹

[@zoeemiko8149]

I'm so hoping you plant some berries somewhere. Your bird friend would love you for it plus the bees would be your friends. Both wonderful for pollinating! I accidentally grew 2 huge sunflowers this year and oh man do the birds love them! It seems the seeds blew in on the wind and took hold. They're quite a bit away from my veggie garden which is good. They seem to keep the birds full & happy so they're not pecking at my veggies. Who knew! Love your gardening videos especially after I've been out in mine. Makes me feel like I'm having a cuppa with a kindred spirit.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I have a wall of strawberries at the moment, they are in their second year x

[@mariamccann5218]

Hi Catherine, I got the gorgeous PR Package from O Brien's Beautiful packaging and the book is just lovely! Just flicking through it with the cuppa tea! I'm sure the book is going to a real success and I'm looking forward to the chats when we get the chance to set up an interview for my show!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, I am so happy it arrived, isn't Ruth great, she put together the press drops x

[@dmfergusonRN2008]

Here in Michigan, USA we usually wait until after Memorial Day to plant flowers & veggies. Our weather is so unpredictable and we've had frost until the end of May. Today I was able to get out in garden and start cleaning up the flower beds. Plan on making some raised beds for vegetables. I just love this time of year when the garden starts bloom with Spring flowers! Thank you for your beautiful videos. I always get inspiration from you. 🙂

[@kristydavies1665]

I am in Canberra Australia, this is bulb planting time and a great time to plant Australian natives.

[@nancyhirst1055]

Your garden looks amazing…can’t wait to see it in full bloom…great job…I love gardening too… I’m in a different mind set when I’m outside in the garden…all the cares of the world disappear and I’m at peace…yes, I understand about buying plants when I’m at the garden center, I want to buy everything…I love them all…great job….👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@donna8212]

With the charm of your backyard, it really should be in a gardening magazine. 😊👍🏻🌷🪴🌸🌼🌿

[@olivecoleman3814]

Looking after my Tomatoes, pulling off the side shoots. watching the potatoes growing. The mange tout seem to be flying up, I can't wait to be eating them off the vines. Planted a few Snapdragon plants, last year's ones are still growing and flowering again. Lovely colours. I wish I had your energy. I just do a bit every day. (15 minutes) Sitting out in my yard now reading your book. with a cup of tea of course.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh Olive thank you so much 😍 the cuppa is essential!!!

[@homewithstefanie]

Hi! I'm gardening in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan, US. We border Canada and are US zone 4, we are getting to plant nearly a month early this year as we haven't had a frost in a month. Usually June 1st is our planting date. I love your cottage garden and all your videos, have been watching since your early shabby chic days. ❤

[@milliruseva4265]

The pink shrub is beautiful. I think it might be a daphne.

[@colleenjones5721]

I thought it might be a weigela. I have them. It has a variegated leaf that shed in the winter and clusters of pink flowers in the spring and early summer.

[@cateb.l5343]

Veggie garden just starting to take off. A very cold and wet Spring here in BC, Canada.

[@cindybaer3365]

I’m in North Carolina, zone 7a and our spring is looking fabulous! Mid May is generally when we feel we are home free for no more freezing temps, however, we do have a tendency to start warming up too soon and then here comes Old Man Winter back. Last year we had 2 consecutive weeks each with 3 days of temps in the 20’s. Took so many blooms. 😩 This year however, no freezing temps and our shrubs are loaded up! Woohoo!

[@candicesmith8543]

Your walk way that you were sweeping up would look great with a concrete stain treatment on it.