🌿 Cosy November Garden Jobs & Winter Reads | Cottage Garden Inspiration 🌿

[@megank7235]

Catherine you should do a Dainty Diaries Book Club!

[@ibidstafford2975]

Roger that. I would love both suggestions and to listen to you talk about the books you read and your reviews

[@lananicolas160]

Your kittens have surely grown. What a wonderful shot of the one hanging on top of the door

[@daniellem5175]

I'm really liking the idea of putting bulbs in a pot and layering them. Thank you for this idea!! Your fireplace is the best. Great video!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much! 😊 I do have an older video from last year sharing a bulb lasagne if you want to check it out x

[@petro3441]

Its just amazing to think one can lasagne plant the plants like this

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yea bulbs are great like that and it means your container flowers for a good few weeks in Spring x

[@priscilla2152]

I never noticed how beautiful your fireplace is, you gave me a smile when you stated the camera was focus on the fire instead of you. It created a cosy picture, you sitting by the fire. Yes bulbs in pots is a terrific idea I've stayed away from bulbs because of the drying time for the foliage. I enjoyed seeing the countryside with donkeys and cows. I love books also, I used to watch Monty a while back but forgot all about him, I will check him out again. Thank you for sharing and have a nice week Catherine.

[@lovingmy3monkeys]

My favorite American gardener/ team is Garden Answer.. Laura and her family are just darling.

[@oneeyeopen5044]

I cannot believe some man has not snatched her up. This is the perfect girl that you would want to take home to meet your mother. She’s beautiful, she’s intelligent, she’s extremely independent. Well, maybe I hit on something here they’re not confident enough to think that they candate her. I always pictured her with maybe a doctor.

[@SHYsArt]

Catherine would not allow some man to snatch her up. She is taking her time and is true to herself.

[@debbiereid8669]

We live in Ireland, lads over here are afraid of independent women who can do probably more than they could or would 😉🤣

[@martinalenz5029]

​@@debbiereid8669This is exactly what I thought about it. It is always difficult for independent, smart women around the World.

[@irishdancer2753]

Catherine, loved the cows and your music, special. Love your garden clean up, very enjoyable!

[@loricawley54]

Loved watching this cozy clog while I crocheted on a blanket for my elderly neighbor. Ur lovely fire and cozy vibes warmed me right up on a dreary rainy day in Tx. Tysm for sharing ur home, ur garden, and urself with us! U r a gem! ❤

[@ivonnevermeer3600]

You have done a great job Catherine, just like you I have to do anything in the gardens every day, at least for an hour because it gives me such a healing feeling 🍀❤️🍀

[@ritameza2961]

Hi Catherine love watching your videos they are so interesting and relaxing have a wonderful week give the 2 pretty cats a hug for me thank you ❤❤❤

[@artistikitty]

This is just what I need on this DREARY Texas morning when I’m not feeling so well in addition. Thank you, dear one. Btw... your hair is lovely ...always lovely. 😊💚

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, I hope you feel better and have a great week ahead x

[@JenniferJenkins-pz3hb]

Oh how lucky are we to see on Sunday again. Remember all, Comparison is the thief of joy. Keep up the good work, Cathrine!! I have to admit I’m currently jonesing for Christmas crafts, decorating and baking watching your cozy fire. We already have snow….As always, thank you Catherine.

[@suzannehicks5856]

Hey Catherine. Get you some rock salt (for ice cream making) and sprinkle in the cracks of cement where the weeds take hold. That should discourage any new weeds. I’d also do it on a rainy day so the salt will stick where you put it!

[@Jo.H.]

Hi Catherine, your ice bucket will be beautiful. You will appreciate all your hard work in the Spring. Bán & Beag are enjoying the garden, they are gorgeous. Have a good week

[@isabelrafael2866]

Snap - also love having early morning cuppa on my patio listening to the birds. It definitely fills my cup.

[@heathers8826]

My husband was just complaining yesterday about how dark it gets by early afternoon. Meanwhile, I've become a little couch goblin with my fireplace, basket of knitting projects, and hot mugs of coffee living my best life. 😂 Gardening books I can recommend are Smith & Hawkins Ultimatre Gardening Guide, the Complete Gardener by Monty Don, Chasing Eden, Beginner's Guide to Herb Gardening by Yvonne Cuthbertson, and Projects for Small Gardens by Richard Bird and George Carter. That last book, I think, would be a good one for you, Catherine. I'm fairly done gardening for this season. I have also finished my Master Gardener class work and have signed up for the volunteer work I need to complete my training. Though I'd love nothing more than to become a complete potato during the winter months, I don't see it happening. I hope you get some time to enjoy your lovely fire and get some reading time in.

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

Good book recommendations, thank you, i agree with the morning cuppa in the garden💯

[@janetkuhr5087]

You are so sweet. You make my day every time I watch you. ❤

[@donnamullins2089]

Dividing iris tubers and day lilies for transplanting. Trying to keep colors separate but I have a cat and she loves to roll in fresh soil. Everything planted. Now I have neighbors cats who think I installed a new sandbox. Today tacked plastic mesh over the bed. Will see how that works. lol. Thanks for the video. Fire is lovely. We are expecting a cold snap in DFW area of Texas. Enjoyed the video.

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

My favorite utube gardner is Linda Vater. She lives in Oklahoma, USA. I think you would love all her tips and her new gardens. She recently moved and started over from scratch with her flowers. Claus is great too!! They are friends also!!

[@cherylmartin9994]

Happy Sunday Catherine and kitties! Spent the afternoon putting my garden to bed. I had already put the garlic in a few weeks ago and today I took a chance and planted some alliums. Forecast says the first snow flakes expected in a week or so. Love the garden book recommendations. Thank you for sharing!

[@DaintyDiaries]

You got in there just in time before the snow!!

[@LikeUwhereThere]

One of my fav youtube channel's that i think u'd also like is George Dunnett. He's in Ireland, has 2 stinking adorable cats also, renovates, bakes, and is just an all around witty good guy.

[@JulieALamb-ih4jc]

Bulbs are so fun to plant! I love to watch Klaus's channel. He has a green thumb for sure!

[@suzanneporter41]

Ive planted a mass of daffodils & tulips - mainly in pots. I did put in a raised bed this year to grow veg in which didn't end up too success - so ive planted that up with all the extra bulbs i had left - hopefully make a nice display. I also suffer from the lack of light this time of year - so like you on days off when its dry weather i try & get out in the light as much as possible.

[@berniceoudot2238]

Love watching your videos especially when cosy in bed on a Sunday night. Thank you ❤️🇬🇧

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you like them! It’s due to get cold here this week, rumours of snow! I hope you have a great week ahead x

[@user-fyv9y79wv]

Catherine i have lots of leaves to but we have a leaf blower that sucks up the leaves and makes them into mulch. Very handy!

[@janegould7403]

I have a load of loose Spring bulbs I bought on the market. They just place in brown bags and I know idea which ones are which, so that is going to be a nice surprise come Spring.😂

[@melaniedale-sutton9801]

I planted an array of daffodils and Muscari and my favourite alliums - sphaerocephalon. Loving the cat footage - they are such little characters 💜💜 - not a gardening book but I read a book this weekend called Hello Beautiful (Ann Napolitano) which was just awesome. Sending a tight hug to you and your babies! 💜💜💜

[@amandajackson6714]

Hi Catherine, a great video. I agree clean the weeds away yourself because they will probably get sprayed.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yea, and they came up easily enough with he shovel, I hate seeing them spray them.

[@kerylthomas4996]

Enjoyed your preparations for your spring flowers. It is autumn here and already hot. We will have months of water restrictions and heatwaves through until late March xxxxxxx

[@soomay9855]

I always thoroughly enjoy watching your channel, thank you for such lovely content . What lovely containers you have, really capture the cottage garden vibe. ( PS I have had to dismantle a deteriorating wooden bike store in order to reuse the timber to rescue my main shed. This was why I needed a circular saw! Thank you again for pointing me the right direction with the multi material saw. Using some of the surplice wood, I’ve made a potting table top for the little ikea bistro table , same as yours so I can now sit in the 6x4 green house and keep the compost in place!). Your kittens make me smile always into everything you’re doing 👏🏻👏🏻

[@harleymac6308]

Good evening Catherine. Some of my favourite you tubers are Luke Catleugh & Mr Carrington. I have to say, your fire is absolutely beautiful. It's turned really chilly & forecast snow tomorrow. I'm so glad I have planted my spring bulbs in containers. The winter scenes & the sound of the brush bristles collecting the debris were so satisfying. Thank you for your book recommendations. Take good care ❤x

[@maryruud9566]

The potted bulbs will be gorgeous and something to look forward to as we head into winter. So sweet to see the kitties enjoying being outside and then curled up by the fire. We had a beautiful sunny day in the Twin Cities today. 55 degrees (13 Celsius) is not normal for mid-November in Minnesota, so I was able to get more garden cleanup done and finish dividing and storing Dahlia tubers. Gotta take advantage of every sunny moment I can outside as the days get shorter!

[@rosemarybushea3447]

There you go again, giving me ideas for my garden. Love your videos, and have my sister hooked on them, too. We are much older and think you are just adorable! Your kitties are adorable, too! I bought that book for my daughter, who doesn't have a yard, but collects plants for containers. She loved it!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww both of you are so kind, thank you for the support and kind words x

[@crichardson4789]

Spring-bulb-planting excuse 2024: "'I'm waiting for the annuals and perennials to die back a bit, so I can see where the gaps are". I'm genuinely telling myself this. But also still got tomatoes ripening on the vine. Also, the bulbs I have planted, are already up, and the grape hyacinth is flowering. Madness.

[@CleoGravel]

Oh your ice bucket is so beautiful 😊wait for the flowers to pop up in the spring it will be gorgeous 😊thanks for sharing 😊

[@michellestmarentette.antoi5904]

Thanks I enjoy these videos on a Sunday. I keep a must read in a bag for “ appointments “, that way they are a good distraction if I am even just being the driver. Still watching from 🇨🇦

[@tinacarrol6702]

Catherine I am Abit fed up Sweeping up Leaves from The Wisteria. Xx 😊

[@JP-mv2dy]

Another fab video I live in florida and love all your videos. Hope you can do daily christmas videos. I know everyone would watch. You could show us around dublin and holiday areas. Have a beautiful day

[@CVenza]

Hi Catherine, @ 25:15 I thought I was looking through to another room in your house until I saw you move your hand, and I realized it was a mirror. What a surprise, such a beautiful arched mirror. It looked like you had framed your doorway. You can always spray vinegar along the cracks or crevices of the hardscape. It really helps keep the weeds down. I will be planting bulbs next week. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

[@sallywest5634]

Your garden is looking great Catherine. I have planted individual pots of daffodils with grape hyacinth to put into pots ive decorated to give as gifts for ladies and gents who are so helpful to myself and dad in our little village shop. Other than that I just tend to drop a bulb in here and there and forget them then in spring if I am lucky i get some pretty surprises. Take care Catherine and beautiful kittens ❤❤🎉

[@ennasus5964]

Were I live the homeowner has to clean the footpaths in front of their house from debris, wildflowers and snow and ice. So perhaps it would be a good idea to check out whose responsibility it is in your city.😂 Love your videos. I have lots of gardenbooks. Perhaps I should go through them again. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@bmj1680]

It’s still going into the sixties during the day. I was thinking early December for my garden.

[@tinekejoldersma]

Tulips need a lot of fertilizer (and I mean a lot)and prefer sandy ground with drainage, which most of us don't have. If you fertilize your pots year-round, you might have Tulips that stay. I plant flowering Geraniums on the Tulips, which keeps the pots interesting. My Camassia's are in pot, so I can place them in an empty space.

[@heatherellam4137]

lovey video, thanks again for sharing. you've inspired me to plant some bulbs in pots for spring :)

[@marilynthomson9564]

Another lovely and informative video. Thank you so much!♥️

[@jankinman4685]

Hi Catherine, watching your channel from Tucson, Arizona (southern part of the state). So glad I’m not the only one planting bulbs now. Enjoyed your visit by the fire. I purchased Claus Dalby’s book on container garden at your suggestion . It’s on my “to read” list as well. Beautiful! I look forward to your visits and content. Have a good week!

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Today I planted several varieties of allium. I still have tulips to plant in pots and winter in my garage, and ranunculus in my stash. In New Jersey, where I live, we haven’t had rain in a month and the soil is rock hard. It makes bulb planting even less enjoyable than usual.

[@Julie-n9b]

I use the fallen leaves as mulch too. I just mulch with mower into small pieces and let them provide nutrients to the grass & soil. Winter books - I have both of your books to enjoy when it too cold to go out in the garden. I’ve taken a peek already and can’t wait!! - Julie 📚❤️

[@onepartwild]

The bulbs I planted many years ago {daffodils and freesias} already starting to show tips of green popping up.

[@lananicolas160]

How do you keep your freesia from falling over?

[@onepartwild]

@@lananicolas160 That is a good question!! They are lovely, and I have them in various colors, but their tendency to droop is definitely a problem. I use some delicate wire fencing around them that helps without blocking them from view. Also, I've used small orchid stakes where necessary.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Lovely Catherine 👍👍❤❤

[@CathyWinkelhake]

The Middle Size Garden is a favorite. I'm in the US, so have to be mindful of growing zones, etc. Johnny's Seeds in Maine has webinars you might enjoy for ideas. Thanks for another lovely post. You might try self-levelling concrete crack filler. Use in a caulking gun. Dig out the crack a bit first. Product will fill the hole. Lasts for years. Salt will break up concrete over time and is bad for animal feet.

[@BarbA.Rachell]

I truly love watching your videos and thank you for sharing them.

[@doriscluthe9100]

Just finished cleaning and bagging lots of leaves as we have two huge maple trees, set up and filled the bird feeders for the first time this year. Still have to plant my bulbs as we’re expecting snow next week, not enough hours in the day it seems these days, but my back says it’s had enough for the day 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

We have a cold snap a coming here too, I think from Tuesday, and I never cut back and mulched my dahlias, oh well. Maybe they might not get too frost bit x have a great week ahead

[@doriscluthe9100]

@ gardens are never-ending work but they’re worth it, have yourself a wonderful week as well❤️

[@claudinevandamme4809]

Hello from SA... lovely blog and the cozy fire inside oh I loved it!! The books look interesting .I have this UK one I bought many years ago in London or Camden town...it's called the Rurbanite by Alex Mitchell..love that one...😊 Yes it's summer here now so we are opposit on that one..❤ thank you for a great relaxing time.

[@maryg9636]

Oh to be freezing season. We are having 32-34degree and also hail storms and still spring here in Q'ld Aust heavens help us for summer. I love the cooler weather. Happy planting will look gorgeous. Kitties so cute.

[@barbaradevaney4904]

Finally planted the rest of my bulbs this weekend - all in containers like you so they can go behind the shed once flowered. I do empty them in about May and put them in the shed in paper bags until October. I have had the same bulbs for 5 years and that includes beautiful tulips. Love your Sunday videos ❤❤❤

[@daniela1976-y8e]

I recommend to watch "The Perennial Garden | Staudehaven". Two lovely men with a beautiful perennial garden in Denmark.

[@suecorrigan1216]

I love seeing your beautiful gardens and your inspiration! It looks so beautiful with the weeds gone! ❤️

[@sharonaxelrod4608]

Lovely house and garden visit. I always feel like such a slacker when I see all that you have accomplished. Happy for you. I am watching from zone 7 in Pennsylvania, USA. Enjoy the upcoming holiday season. Cheeky 👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@SuzanneOost-dc2yh]

Love the fire. I’m watching from Ohio, USA.

[@marilynjacobs9227]

Hi . Vancouver, BC, Canada. I think our climax is similar to yours. Love your shows.

[@TheresaHoward-w9n]

I actually got my bulbs planted yesterday as well! Lol. I also got some dormant hydrangeas and burning bushes planted as well. Lol

[@lrothweiler]

My favorite KZbin gardening channels (besides your own channel, of course) are: HortTube with Jim Putnam, The Impatient Gardener with Erin, and Flock Finger Lakes with Summer Rayne Oakes. One of the 'weeds' you removed from the curb was lance-leaf plantain, which can be used to soothe mosquito bites. I love your charming channel! ❤

[@deborarinehart2120]

Hello from still warm, San Antonio TX, USA. You inspire me to garden, but i can barely keep the few indoor plants alive. I am a ceramic artist aka potter. I'll just continue to make pots to hold plant pretty things. Your kittens are adorable, I enjoy watching them "help you" with whatever your creative thing you are doing. Keep up the great videos! Cheers!

[@megank7235]

Absolutely about comparison. I often don't realise I do it... At least with gardening vids.

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s so easy to do nowadays with some much content in our hands x

[@ParkerIII]

🇮🇪☘Hey Irish Girl, Kentucky here. You have such Amazing Green Thumb🌱Skills. I'm only successful with my Coleus Plants in all colors everywhere. Everything else gets destroyed by too many aphids. The Organic Neem Oil works so well in protecting from pests and diseases. Thank You for Sharing while Sitting by Your Laughing Fire🔥

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing about the neem oil, I noticed some greenfly on my hellebores x

[@ParkerIII]

@DaintyDiaries You're Very Welcome.👌

[@TracyBrown-kk9er]

I spray some white vinegar in the cracks every so often to keep the weeds at bay.

[@thelilacmum]

I am notorious for forgetting to plant and purchase bulbs. Like this year for instance,no bulbs. I am the gardener who never gardens. Thanks for another great video …. 💐 Heather

[@DaintyDiaries]

haha, I’m sure a lot of us here can relate Heather, have a great week ahead x

[@april373]

love watching your beautiful video 😊 😊 🙋‍♀️ Hi from Canada 😊

[@priscillacummings4780]

No bulbs yet. Had some remodeling done & hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday can get back in the yard!

[@cathysmiley6798]

Bought this book earlier in the season when you showed it , it’s lovely!

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thank you. I haven't planted my bulbs, plan to do it tomorrow when it is a bit warmer.. ha. hoping I remember where I wanted them lol. Cheers

[@leemareeh]

Hi Catherine I'm watching from Tasmania Australia 😃

[@jackiemadden4024]

So love Your fireplace when it’s lit it looks so warm and cozy It’s definitely getting colder been in the grade the last 3 days tidying up its amazing how much there’s to do as you get older it gets harder to do But I’ve managed most of it always feels satisfying when I come in doors and I put the kettle on and look at how much I’ve managed to do it’s something else to cross of my garden list

[@DaintyDiaries]

Coming inside after a good garden session to a fresh cup of tea is the most rewarding feeling! X

[@sherrygreene6245]

Garden Answer! 💕 it

[@eileenboffo6300]

Fab fire, makes me miss the fires at home in Galway! 😍

[@judym4673]

Just planted some new dahlias for summer in NZ 😊

[@SerenaAngel-n3z]

I really like watching your vids, you always make me feel good and have a smile. Tulips are my favorite bulb

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww that gives me joy to hear x Have a great week ahead x

[@jhutch1681]

Aren't all the chores loosing battles, inside and out? Dishes, laundry, floors, leaves, weeds... I dread them all and then do them and think, 'that wasn't so bad!'. Can you write on the bulb bags with a sharpy when you get them, to remind yourself later where you wanted to plant them? My winter reading will likely be fiction. My project of the moment is painting a spare room I've finished my Christmas decorations and am planning the wrapping and baking. xo 💜

[@suzannejohnston7212]

LOVE those cats!❤

[@flowers_and_farls]

...Monty had lots of Camassia naturalised in the grass and in the woodland, I think you were inspired. He doesn't like the scruffy foliage as they die back. I don't find it offensive and have had a lovely show these last few years. They also like damp areas or beside a pond 😉

[@paularyan8400]

Sprinkle some Sweet Alyssum seeds into the cracks of your street side curb. (Lobularia maritima)

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for the seed suggestion x

[@anotherswan]

This year I've planted lots of crocuses in the grass (i hesitate to call it a lawn 😂), 3 different varieties and colours. Daffodils in the grass and some containers. Snowdrops and bluebells (squirrels have already eaten the latter) and alliums and tulips.... never planted so many.... usually concentrate on summer, but really wanted some early colour. Can't wait for Spring! ❤xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh that so exciting, you have been busy and planted loads!

[@little_misscrafty]

😂, I ended up planting my muscari and hyacinths, and had to chase a bold squirrel who had dug one of my hyacinth bulbs as I was planting the second pot 😂 cut down my cascading and other pelagonias and moved all of them in to the tiny portable greenhouse. Winter is definitely making herself felt. I am reading a book on herbalism from Neil's yard at the moment and working on a few Christmas diys. Wonderful to see Bon and Beag in the garden. Bon is so big now. Thank you for the Sunday treat, I made myself mango green tea and had hazelnut buiscuits. Have a lovely week ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Now, I have seen a few squirrels in my area, and I always assumed we had none, I wonder will hey visit my garden and do the same to the bulbs, have a great week ahead too x

[@little_misscrafty]

@DaintyDiaries ended up putting cardboard sheet and a stone over them to stop them digging and stealing my bulbs the wee heathens 🤦‍♀️😆

[@roisinkelly1229]

I always do the road side weeds when I cut grass not outside mine. keeps area looking nice looking

[@annahorbaczah]

I would definitely recommend to read The Secret Garden hy F. H. Burnett that's what got me into gardening as a form of therapeutic approach to new chapter in life after quite bad times

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh thank you for sharing! X

[@naomiakulu-haulangi3502]

love love this 👍👍

[@KellyGrahamLloyd]

💕Hope all is well with you! Sending much ♥️ from 🇨🇦.

[@user-fyv9y79wv]

Catherine, I spent some good money trying to grow several packets of sweatpeas from seed this year (i had hope of having a some nice cut flowers). But they all died 😕 On another note my Hygragenias thrive on negligence. You should see if you can have contrain garden out the front area. Technically the council is responsible for that but it you keep it neat and tidy. I don't see why you can't have a container of plants there. Also Catherine I think you need to read a good old fashion Happily ever after romance book. It's nice to read books like that when hibernating/chillaxing.

[@maritaranda7782]

Lovely House and garden😊❤🇳🇴

[@tashaallen8760]

I have to do somewhat of a front door display for my apartment, just need to get moving. You’ve inspired me to try the container lasagna method (Short on real estate now..) may try. Thanks for sharing! 😊❤

[@jeanromano3653]

I’m here again loving it xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Welcome back, have a great week ahead x

[@tracythomas343]

I have a courtyard garden that’s all containers. I bought 200 bulbs this year. What was I thinking? 🤦🏼‍♀️. I gave some away because I just didn’t have room for them all. I have the book by Claus. I refer back to it a lot. This winter, I’ll be reading ‘Garden Wonderland’.

[@dawndawn6946]

Hi, Catherine! I potted some amaryllis bulbs this afternoon, and just like that the light is already disappearing from the sky...I guess I'll start my Christmas decorating in my cozy home. 😅

[@DaintyDiaries]

Amaryllis are so pretty for Christmas x

[@opalmoon2256]

Hi Catherine🤗...girl you got yourself too many bulbs (if that's even possible) L0L!! I completely forgot to replant the amaryllis bulb in October so it can bloom by Christmas, and I just had 1 bulb🤣 how does time fly...L0L! Where I live it's the homeowners responsibility to maintain the side walk and curb area well kept, am guessing it depends where one lives...but You did an awesome job 👏

[@judithhartley2839]

You need some long handled leaf grabbers like professional gardeners use, which don't cost a lot but speed up leaf picking enormously. You reminded me from a previous vlog to do some lawn edging and I was shocked to discover that the lawn had eaten up half of my path!😲 Finally, you need some hair oil! It's amazing how it calms down ones hair! 😁 I got mine from Aldi (a dupe).

[@josethiele4439]

Hello Dainty , I love looking at your fidios ,I am from the Netherlands ,you have a beautiful garden en house Greetings Jose ❤ I

[@teresabaltazar2130]

It is a beautiful pathway on the side of your home🏡. I have no yard to clean up, just a few plants Indoor and 3 succulents on the top of my entry way…M🦃M of 5