A healing day in the garden, mulching soil and tidying up

This week, I wasn't feeling so good and today was my first day outside. I wanted to potter in the garden as I love how healing nature can be. I tidied up the woodland corner and laid mulch on some flower beds. I love how the mulch makes the flower beds so tidy.
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[@laurieroberts3808]

It doesn't matter what you're doing spending time watching you makes me smile. May goodness and love be with you.

[@livmanpaden6354]

My aunt encourages wild life she gets birds , foxes , possums , squirrel now cats now she has 2 cats that made themselves pets in her home.

[@irmavrijma9329]

When you immitated David Attenborough, I almost had tea coming out of my nose from laughter😂😂😂 Speedy recovery Catherine. And thank you for another lovely video☘💚

[@DaintyDiaries]

🤣🤣🤣

[@patwanner1781]

I truly feel mulch is magic in a garden🌺

[@lisaanderson6602]

Bless your heart Catherine, I'm so glad you are feeling better❣🥰 Please take baby steps❣🥰 I just love to watch your videos, your aura is perfection❣🥰 Take care and I hope you have a fabulous week❣🥰 Happy Easter💐🌈🐇🌷🐑🐤💐

[@tammyfreeland7202]

Pray you are feeling better. Don't overdo and give yourself a set back. ❤❤❤

[@katrineleber7238]

I live in the city. I have a pair of doves make a nest on my balcony. I looked out one day and a huge black vulture was attacking them. I ran out with a broom screaming like a mad woman, but it was too late the babies were all dead. It was so sad. I’m so glad you are feeling better. I’m loving how wonderful your backyard looks. Hugs, treen 💓💓💓

[@Primrose_CraftedLife]

I found via the 10 sewing projects video and I’m so pleased I did. Gardening is on of my favorite things to do, and I am no expert, but just this video has taught me and inspired me to get mulching… thanks a million. I hope you feel better soon. 😻🌈 🫖

[@andreasharp2135]

I have just recovered from the dreaded virus too and the fatigue is so bad. X

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad your on the mend ☺️

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Sorry you were sick. Glad you are better. You are just a ray of sunshine. Love how you get so happy working/playing in the garden. It is fun when you are young and get so excited about trying new things. At 61 I have lost my mulch excitment. I know it has to be redone all the time. You can never have too much mulch. Keep some bags to use during the summer.

[@kathyriggs7266]

Planting some roses along your brick wall and some lavender in front of it would be beautiful. I couldn't tell what your plants are but your doing a great job. I hope and pray that you get feeling better soon.

[@tootsietootsisson9795]

Never any click-bait... I really enjoy your content, and hope you all the success you can harvest; and then some!

[@DaintyDiaries]

I appreciate that, thank you x

[@janetkuhr5087]

Feel better soon, sweet lady❤

[@ninasmith1540]

Sorry to hear that you got Covid and are feeling better, but remember to listen to your body and rest when needed. The garden is looking good. Your bed of flowers are looking gooood. Take care 🥰🇬🇧

[@zoewynne8433]

Yes, pace yourself! Tend to your body as you do your garden and wildlife 🦋

[@graciellastokes7979]

I’ve been enjoying your channel and if my budget could swing it , would have become a member. I always feel uplifted after checking out your videos, but I’ve been revisiting many of your previous videos to comfort me and cheer me up . My dearest Daddy from Dublin passed away on the 1st of April . I find that listening to you chat with us/me , your cheerful disposition and watching you get things done is lifting my low spirits . You are inspiring me to throw myself into my indoor and outdoor projects to distract myself from my sorrow. So I thank you very much and , to be sure, you will ALWAYS get a cheeky thumbs up from me!

[@DaintyDiaries]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad x

[@suetoop1626]

Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 so glad u are feeling better & getting out in yr garden....gardening heals...I also have been ill this last week...enjoying a cuppa on my front patio in the sunshine 🌞

[@shirleydunn8050]

So sorry to hear you have been poorly. My son and daughter both had it the same week a couple of weeks ago despite living hundreds of miles apart and not meeting up since Christmas. Really strange. Love your gardening videos. You really should make one for Gardeners World. The Guinness will build you up.

[@elizabethmonsees3643]

Hi Catherine I love these gardening videos in The fairer weather months it’s my favorite place to be in my garden and it’s been a very long winter this year. Thank You again 💕😊

[@shanimarais9695]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 - when you said "bring in the farmyard poop", the subtitles read, "bring in the family of poop". So glad you feeling better beautiful! Don't overdo it, try to take it easy, so that your body can recuperate. 💕

[@DaintyDiaries]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@audreyannmunizlorusso]

ahww so sorry to hear you are not well Catherine. . please take care of yourself and sending lots of love and blessings your way🙏 ❤️ . Feel better 😌😘

[@kellygroenesteyn2347]

Hello Catherine, same thing for me thought I had a cold but no…. It was the “C” word. Got sick around the 4th and suddenly now it’s the 13th. I hope to get out in the garden for some healing and fresh air today too. But I won’t push myself, as you shouldn’t either. Take the time to rest and heal. Thanks for making me laugh again with your videos. Take care 🥰

[@KarissaPukas]

Didn’t want this to end 💕🥰 Love your space

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@dorisdaylight8415]

I agree. Isn't she a lovely person.

[@TheChronicoles]

Same! I’m playing through it for the 3rd time as I’m doing my morning chores ❤️

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Me too.

[@starbrown1219]

So sorry to hear that you were sick. I hope you recover quickly. I so enjoy your videos when you are outside in your garden. Take good care.

[@MeadowFox]

I discovered your channel last week, and it has been lovely. Your garden videos are a healing balm to me. Feel better soon!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw so glad you found me ☺️

[@kindred1113]

I am glad you are feeling better....You have me now drinking english tea.........your garden is looking lovely...........MANY BLESSINGS...........MINDY

[@tashaallen8760]

Oh Catie girl.. you are everything spring inhabits.. how your garden grows.. wishing you a speedy recovery.. Top O’ the morning to ya.. from Ohio 🇺🇸

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww ☺️ thank you x

[@dienacameron5200]

Speedy recovery Catherine but don't make yourself sicker😷❤

[@mM-gl1rp]

Hi, dear Catherine👋😊. Beauty. 🤗💓 I like the way you take care of your house, garden and animals.😊👍 THANK YOU for the amazing video. Good luck.🐈🌱🕊️ ☘️🌼🐞 With love Maťa from Slovakia 👋😊💓💕💕💕

[@catlvr1478]

Just found your videos a few days ago and am now binge watching. You are such a joy to watch! We are getting our mulch on Friday and I am looking forward to freshening up all our flower beds. Hope you are feeling better. Hugs from SW Ohio USA.

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Goodness I hope you continue to get well I am so envious about the Guinness I LOOOOOOOve Guinness and Have none at the minute. Rest my friend rest, the garden will be there!!! Cheers

[@DaintyDiaries]

Guinness is the cure 😁🤣

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Isn’t it TRUE!!!! When one is sick too much tv is not the best thing in the world! I have trouble the moment I begin to feel better I charge into whatever has been neglected whilst I was ill and end up back in bed-lol! Your approach is very sensible. Yes, I have learned finally to go at my own pace but it does ALWAYS rile me that it seems to be so much slower than most!😕Don’t overdo and take care you girl you 😉!

[@lisaschreiber2893]

welcome to the Vid Club!! it’s miserable. Love yourself enough to take your time recovering, the sneaky flu likes to sneak back when you think you’re better. It is nesting here in the states,I went out the other day to water my plants in the tower and a little bird flew out, she has two eggs in there.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

So very relaxing, friend.🌱

[@shallahharbaugh243]

Don't over do it. Get well soon Catherine.

[@larag1764]

I really enjoy your gardening videos. Wishing you a full recovery. Always lovely to see Blondie. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 xx

[@tesscarlson2074]

I'm so happy that your channel popped up in to my feed. Hugs from Washington State USA!

[@DaintyDiaries]

😊 thank you Tess x

[@MaryseMeunier]

Your garden is a breath of peace and beauty ! Not having acces to one, I find it very agreable to be invited into yours. Thank you ! I hope you are recovering well and that you and your close ones will not have any COVID long term effects. You are right, listen to your own pace. 😊☀️🌷🐦🙋‍♀️

[@georginaclancy486]

Hi Catherine, glad you're on the mend. Birds will reject an egg if the egg in not fertile. Love your garden. We are busy with our covid garden 😀 stay well xx

[@cinder8290]

I'm sorry you were so sick, but you look like you're are getting over it. Pamper yourself and Blondie. Thanks so much for the video, I'm dying to get into my garden. The snow is almost all gone, but we are getting up to 40 cm of snow with very high winds this week! I love snow, but I'm well over it! I want sun and rain, then all the snow will be gone.

[@sarcasticinfj5310]

Our girl Catherine! I'm really enjoying you enjoying Spring. It's Autumn here in South Africa and I am thoroughly depressed. Your video's are cheering me up! Lots of love! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@louisecloete620]

Hello fellow South African!👋😄

[@rosellatorino1363]

Hello from.another South African..now living Ireland 😁☘

[@makeitbeautiful3146]

Hi, yet another South Africa from the US 😄

[@kathyesargent9088]

You will feel better slowly I had it and I’m 71 and it took me 3 months to get my strength back but you are young. Take it easy love you.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you got your strength back ☺️❤️

[@ehpeachylove]

Dear Catherine please do not over work yourself and I am sending healing prayers that you feel stronger and healthier each day. The garden is looking fab. One thing I noticed in your shade garden is the ivy growing at the base of the tree and on your fence. Please cut it back and off your fence and tree. Ivy does a lot of damage to fences, brick work, rock fences over time destroys mortar and while pretty is very invasive due to its runners and the way it clings to stuff. Just a thought as I also watch some French shows that are being preserved and hear about the damage. Please take care and feel better for you and your bestie. Hugs, love and prayers from Northern California.

[@karenhurd9792]

Hope your feeling much better!!

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Hello glad your starting to feel better, take it easy you don't want a relapse. Yes mulch does brighten up the garden beds. Enjoy your guiness, cheers.

[@maureengee364]

Take it easy darling. I was debating whether you had it or not.🤦🏻‍♀️ Just ease into it take some vitamins and lots of fluids. Glad to hear you’re feeling somewhat better. Take care and look forward to your next video. Hugs and kisses from Canada 🇨🇦. 💯💯💯🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@carolswain1302]

Rest up & get well🌺

[@karensaville913]

I've had it too....the tiredness well my answer was rest ..healing foods vitamin D..bless your heart Catherine

[@chrisgogreve8743]

Glad,you,are,feeling better. The garden looks great. Take care.

[@janebradfield2373]

So glad to see your video pop up in my feed! Glad you’re feeling better!

[@fairydust3630]

Your so cute, love your humor and your channel.

[@fionarogers3373]

You are so right The mulch made everything look wonderful ! Thanks for sharing

[@gezzieb8992]

Found your videos a few months ago and have been enjoying them every time you put one out. So sorry to hear you tested positive for COVID but pleased to see you’re on the mend, just try not to overdo things. Weather has been a bit all over the place here in Wales, we’ve had it all, sun, rain, hail and snow ha ha Loving your garden, it’s already looking pretty it will be beautiful once all your plants are in flower❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw Wales seems to get all the weather in one day, similar to us 🤣 you leave the house and it sunny, then it rains, then it snows 🤣🤣

[@robinsnell7249]

Feel better soo sweetie. Love your garden. So lovely and peaceful.

[@josephineblanc9801]

Hi Catherine take it easy tomorrow another day but by bit hey garden looks lovely ❤

[@karengodfrey6183]

I spent most of yesterday in my garden too, vitamin D lol I'm glad you on the mend, fatigue is the worst part of covid for sure ❤️

[@jaynebrandon7184]

Yeah that's where it seems to be an easy place to catch it in the pub because my friends went to the bar and they all got sick thank goodness I didn't go that time so they all had it the whole household crazy huh that was a while back so hopefully everybody that got sick stayed home and give it a chance to clean out 🤗👍🥺😊❣️

[@jaynebrandon7184]

It still makes you feel bad for him huh 🥺❣️

[@darlenechandler2403]

Just love all of your white flowers in the garden. Not a flower or trees in bud in Canada where I live, everything is all brown and still cold weather boots and winter coats. So nice to see your beautiful garden.

[@donnamullins2089]

Take care of yourself and get well soon. Garden looks nice and tidy. Mulch smells so fresh and clean. Rain will release all the good nutrients to feed the plant roots and bulbs. I like it in my pots also. Is it time for and adult refreshment. Yes it is. Enjoy your week.

[@Rain-qf6sw]

So glad you are feeling better. Great video, I love your garden.

[@soniaspf9705]

I think its a Wood pigeon egg I was in the uk two weeks ago and they were doing the naughty piggy backing (my 9 year old granddaughter told me). They don't have very good nests. Hope you feel better I am in the very tired stage. Keep healthy everyone. Granny Boyling cure was Guinness (Liffey water)

[@DaintyDiaries]

I too have seen some pigeons doing the naughty dance too 🤣

[@naturewoman1274]

Oh you poor love I hope you're feeling better xx

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I love to mulch too. Seems to tie everything together and it smells good too. Glad you’re recovering from the virus.

[@carolmiller8811]

Wow! All of your flowers have bloomed! It’s wonderful how beautiful are the ones in your raised beds. The mulch and fertilizer really enhanced the beauty. The girl might be dainty and feminine, but she can get it done and looks forward to her Guinness. So sorry you had the crud, but glad you are recovering. Thankfully, the hail kept you from overdoing it. Blessings!❤️🌺🌸

[@debrahorst8154]

Glad you're feeling better. Love your videos.

[@lanapoulliot7682]

I totally thought you said "family of poop" 😆 Glad you're feeling better

[@skwerwl]

Imagine those same symptoms - fatigue & brain fog - but for 5 YEARS. Welcome to my world. Glad you're feeling well enough to go outside though!

[@DaintyDiaries]

So sorry to hear you suffer chronically with those symptoms x

[@evelynperez4129]

Love your garden. You should be proud of yourself. Get well soon.

[@valerienelson3291]

Hi Catherine glad you're feeling better, praying the Lord continues to heal you. Love your garden. You've done a beautiful job!❤🌱🌷

[@PC-ub4tv]

I wish I had your energy. Even when you are not feeling well you put me to shame. Thanks so much for your videos. I really enjoy them.

[@shindees7676]

That little chap at the front with the little blue tiny blooms is called Brunnera......maybe Jack Frost by the looks of it. Definitely grow more of them! Wait till summer they have the most amazing blue/slivery large leafs.

[@Peanut1965]

So glad your feeling better!

[@vickirickman4115]

Glad your feeling a bit better

[@gggail]

Sending healing vibes to you Catherine. Nothing feeds the soul like being in the garden ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you Gail 🙏🏼☺️

[@glennarichards6228]

Feel better. Praying 🙏

[@andreakerry3411]

Glad you're feeling better luv. I've had a nasty virus for over 2 months and the worst fatigue ever😢

[@janegreen4835]

Great to see your up and about. I too have Ovid but like you am trying to potter in the garden. Sending you a speedy recovery 💐🌹🌷🌸🌺🙏

[@emilie.r]

Garden is a real help for health!! I spend all my not raining days in the garden (huge space to clean and prepare), and no matter how much my back hurts, it cures my mind! Your exterior is so cute and charming! In love.and bulbs are the best!

[@stacyriddell3555]

Hope you feel better soon Catherine. I’ve also got it 😔 Foxes also take eggs the tend to hide them till they go off then come back for them. I’ve had a few too xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw get well soon Stacy x

[@zoewassermann6601]

I really hope you feel better soon. My eldest is 22 and bought home COVID to his dad and I… I got pneumonia and still not right. Take your time, no rushing this thing!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh no Zoe I hope you guys are all recovering okay ❤️

[@DerrynEHahn-ir2jv]

Feel better soon ❤️✨

[@carliem9494]

Yes! Take it easy and pace yourself for a few weeks or you’ll end up seven steps back rather than three 😊 And don’t feel too bad about the fallen egg, sometimes the birds throw them out if there’s something wrong with them

[@sjoankel1826]

I am originally from Newfoundland Canada and your accent / sayings is very much like "Newfie" language :) Nice to see where it came from .

[@LifewithAlegria]

Glad you’re feeling better Catherine, but you’re right not to overdo it. I’ve had it and it does go back and forth for a bit. You got a lot done. Good to get some sunshine and potter in the garden though. I actually talked about the healing nature of gardens and flowers in my last video. So true! Heal well. I’ll look forward to seeing more of your beautiful garden as the season evolves. 🌸🪴

[@jasminejohnstone1803]

You should put a wooden boarder around the plants will Finnish it off nicely just a thought. Looks fab 👌 👏 👍 xx

[@oceanbrzzz]

Catherine, oh my. So sorry you got sick…and glad you are feeling better. Your flowers look so beautiful! David Attenborough, LOL!

[@cullumkille2372]

I'm sorry you caught the crud. At least you are starting to feel better now. I love my tea and Guinness too. When my blood iron was low that is one of the things my doctor told me to drink. Big hugs to you. The garden looks beautiful.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yea, a large bottle is my fave 🤗 Guinness for goodness 😆

[@maryeaves4195]

Oh, so sorry you caught you know the nasty C word. Sending prayers for you to have complete healing and feel like your old self again soon.

[@kathywalsh9312]

Oh Catherine I'm so very sorry you have been ill but so very glad you are pottering around in your garden again - heuchera is very very hardy so no need to worry - pretty soon you'll be ripping it out because it can be very invasive - at least here in Washington state in the US

[@lizharvie]

Oh bless you, sweetie! You take it easy. I can't tell you how much I love your videos though! Warm hugs to you from Surrey xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Lizzie ☺️

[@superlibbyanne]

I’m sooo happy you are feeling well, please rest and keep care of you. We all adore you. You are so important! ❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, thank you ☺️

[@lisahoskins503]

We have a baby black bird in the garden. Only one so far, a few years ago we had 3, it's lovely to see them. I hope you're feeling better . Have a lovely week x ❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw I love the that, I have a male and female blackbird that dance around the garden and I often wonder where they nest. I seen them fighting a crow last week 🙈

[@kristinhughes5309]

I’m glad you had Blondie by your side while recouping.

[@danadebiasioriggle6695]

Garden is looking great. Glad your feeling a little better better. Just do want you can and focus on getting better. Sending well wishes your way.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you Dana ☺️

[@jakhan4203]

Pigeon egg. Blondie may have lifted it. My cat regularly brings them as gifts 😟. Pigeons breed all year round as they can feed their babies a milk they regurgitate. Yum eh?! 🙄😅The garden looks amazing!!! 🤗🤗🌻🏵️🌼🌸🌺

[@cindystuder9090]

Mine was just mainly fatigue as well. Usually I get terrible sinus colds but the vid was me just wanting to sleep. Lol

[@Sepesz]

Love your jumper. Hope you feel better soon 😊

[@sallymartin581]

It's different for everyone, the constant seems to be the fatigue. Rest a bit longer than you even think you need to. Also Guinness is my favorite. I rarely drink but I love a stout lager.

[@gorgo1945]

Dear Catherine, Im so sorry you are suffering with covid but you do sound like you are recovering and will be back to your usual self soon. When you are feeling better, may I suggest some climbing plants for your garden walls? Would you like to try "Sweet Peas", the fragrance is so delightful and you can cut them and bring them in for some cheerful colour and fragrance. You will love them Im sure. All the best. xx

[@ldlcreationsllc]

You are so young yet so wise. I am so happy God bought you through your illness and gave you such a wonderful attitude to share your experience. God bless and continue to get better!

[@DaintyDiaries]

🙏🏼☺️ thank you Linda x