Garden Tour in Late Winter | Is it too late to start growing?

[@LizZorab]

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[@devon932001]

Glad you're alright. Health problems can be a pain. Keep getting better, don't go too fast. 💚

[@AnyKeyLady]

Get well soon Liz! Yes it does seem to be doing the rounds. Slow and steady. You can only do what you can do whilst you recover. I really appreciate the gardening stool hubby gave me Christmas. It is like a fishing stool but has poppers underneath to carry a bag, with handles. It can open up quite big and has pockets for tools. I like to put one of those tubs you buy with bird balls in and use it for weeding to keep the bags shape and i still have extra room around the tub for rubbish. Having a break to catch my breath or working on the raised beds really helps with my asthma. 4 weeks ago i asked my hubby to help with World Book day outfit and to decide with my child what character they wanted to be. I was busy planning the garden for the year, ordering seeds, sterilising soil, planting seed trays, getting my car through the MOT and other life stuff that was on a time constraint. It was also, so i had time to think of what outfit to make and what i needed, whilst we we away on school holidays. Why is it always last minute? Currently, in front of an ironing board making a Horrid Henry costume. They brought back a blue jumper last night from Tesco after not wanting any of the costumes. Luckily we have some yellow t shirt material but i really wish i knew how to use the sewing machine my Dad bought me so "Hem it", it is! lol. I can sew but that much would take too long. Taking breaks so my busted back doesn't have too much pressure. Last year i made a Dog Man outfit, so i hoped that i could do Captain Underpants this year.

[@LizZorab]

I had avoided it for the last three years, I'm just grateful that I've had the vaccines and that Mr J didn't get it so he was able to do shopping and look after the animals.

[@jennifergomez7480]

14:37 I have been struggling with chronic pain, but I have managed to get some things ready for a brand new bed this month. I appreciate your relaxed reassurance because I put too much pressure on myself as well!

[@junewrogg6137]

I pray you get stronger every day! Love the blossoms!

[@eleanorstrong8315]

Feel better soon. Please take your time rest. Long COVID is not pleasant.

[@LizZorab]

Thank you! The thing that surprised me the most while poorly was that I was a) hungry all the time and b) really cheerful - even with a temperature of 102F

[@heathermajid1770]

I am so grateful for your words of encouragement that there is plenty of time to get things going in the garden in 2023 and to start doing a bit at a time. It is just the encouragement I need when feeling a bit overwhelmed after seeing the progress of online UK gardeners already when I haven't started on my veg plots for the year yet. Thank you very much. It has really reassured me.

[@LizZorab]

It's one of the downsides of social media. Everyone is so keen to be the first to post their progress, but in reality it's still too early to sow many seeds unless you have a greenhouse or warm, light space to grow the young plants.

[@emanuelad3534]

All the best! Easy and full recovery!!

[@sofielys5452]

Thank you for your encouragement. I think you are a lovely person.

[@LizZorab]

Thank you so much!

[@tiffcat1100]

Sorry you were ill, v sensible to take things slowly plus it’s a cold early spring anyhow xx

[@LizZorab]

I really don't have a choice but to take it slowly. A few hours upright and then I'm sleeping on the sofa for hours! My body is guiding me in what it needs.

[@escapepatch]

I hope you are feeling better Liz. I'm wondering if it's a very difficult task to replace some of the corrugated roof panels on the duck enclosure with transparent corrugated roof panels? They could get a bit more natural light that way. Just a thought. Thanks for another great video.

[@LizZorab]

Sadly it's not something I have to money to do because it would mean getting people in to do the work.

[@escapepatch]

@@LizZorab I understand. Same reason things stay the same at my house. 😊

[@robskittalz1844]

After moving into a new space at the start of winter and just trying to keep things alive, not starting anything new, and struggling to find the time to clear out a new gardening space. I really need to hear this. Thanks Liz

[@ladyjrider666]

Lovely video liz. I hope you feel better soon. You're right about pressure and putting it on ourselves. I've enjoyed your journey since your early days talking about mental health and all gardening offers. It certainly resonates. Wishing you a wonderful 2023.

[@kristab1638]

I wish I could find the corn starch weed suppressing membrane in the U.S.

[@tammyhann4560]

Dea Liz love your Chanel! Hope u get 2 feeling better soon and wanted 2 suggest on a kale recipe, I'm not a big fan either But my Aunt cooks them like a pot of southern greens with some ham now that's become my family's favorite with some corn bread wow it's a wonderful meal, hopefully that way u will enjoy kale as well,thanks for such wonderful videos

[@kerryl4031]

I haven't even started my peppers and tomatoes yet. We are due another sub-zero couple of days next week though, but at least the days are longer for germinating now. It's all looking good your end and it is hard not to overdo things when you feel better than you were - but not totally fit! xxx

[@LizZorab]

I'm trying to be sensible about going slowly because of the risk of long covid, but oh my goodness, I really want to be doing lots of structural work in the garden!

[@mandytaylor1008]

Oh dear liz I know how you feel as I have also had 2 bouts since end December I now have bad lower back but doing a bit on plot. I have missed you on here so glad you up and about again but take it easy👍🙋🏻

[@LizZorab]

I'm so relieved to have kept away from it for the last 3 years and grateful that I didn't get it during the first lockdown when we didn't have any vaccines yet.

[@LucindaEm]

Recover well, Liz. I hope you (and the ducks) are back to normal soon!

[@LizZorab]

Thank you Lucinda!

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

lot of time to plant eberythting from seed! not a worry. not even spring YET. I cant wait for spring! :)

[@LizZorab]

Me too! But I'm also happy for it to be a while away yet as it will give me longer to rest and heal properly.

[@normahl9086]

Appreciate it takes time to make a garden, and yours is looking great. Last year I was caught out by the late frosts, because I was impatient, so all I have in the ground are spring bulbs. I’m starting my seeds indoors this month, and planning on last frost late May. I’m growing more flowers this year, so I can sit in my tiny garden and drink wine!

[@JBNat]

Such a lovely garden tour & message behind it. Hope you're steadily feeling a bit better. Hopefully you do get some willing volunteers in to help! I smiled so much seeing your apricot in flower!! corrr the lettuce in the polytunnel too, some of that is gorgeous!! Continue being kind to yourself!

[@LizZorab]

Thanks JB! Hopefully the peaches will be in full bloom when you visit 🌼 There's something really special about winter grown lettuce, it always feels lush, even if it tastes a little more bitter than I like.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

I always have a good winter getting those jobs done and still end up being behind, but enjoying our growing spaces is key to keeping our bodies and minds focused. Hope you recover soon Liz. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@LizZorab]

Good morning Terry, you are awake bright and early! Yes, enjoying our gardens and plots is key!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@Liz Zorab - Byther Farm up and about every morning just before 5 am, even on a Sunday that's being brought up on a small holding as a very young boy, lots to do before walking 1.5 miles to school.

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

So sorry to hear you've been fighting the crud. Prayers for your speedy recovery.

[@LizZorab]

Thank you, it's much appreciated.

[@christiegrows2022]

Love this style of video you are really in your element in the garden Liz. Hope you are on the mend ❤️‍🩹

[@LizZorab]

Thank you! I am on the mend, slowly but surely 💚

[@barbarahimmelbauer-mayer340]

I hope you get well soon! This apricot tree is absolutely stunning! I haven't seen a TREE in a polytunnel before.

[@ValerieHarristhefoodiemedic]

I am so sorry you got sick, but I am so happy to see you are recovering well. I know I am champing at the bit to get going on the garden. Unfortunately, winter made a return. Hopefully, it is just a few short weeks now. 🐑

[@LizZorab]

Thank you so much! Yes I think we are all looking forward to spring arriving properly.

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Just take it easy. Possibly wear a mask if you are using seedling mix as you don't want anything else in your lungs while they are still healing. Take care =-)

[@LizZorab]

Good idea Lorraine!

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Liz, so sorry you have been so poorly, I was wondering why you hadn't done a videos for weeks. Please dont over do it and it has taken a lot out of you too. Thanks for sharing and please take care ❤️

[@LizZorab]

I suspect that KZbin hasn't been promoting my videos recently. I put out a video last week, not the week before and prior to that it was one every week.

[@lynmaunsell4062]

Good to see you out & about in your garden again Liz. 💜 Lovely blossoms in the poly tunnel. Poor duckies ☹️

[@LizZorab]

Many thanks Lyn, yes the apricot blossom is exquisite!

[@jpennturner]

Hi, the frogs spawned yesterday here, in Chesterfield. This is a fortnight later than usual! The peach tree in the greenhouse is full of blossom.

[@LizZorab]

Do you hand pollinate your peach tree? I did this last year and got several peaches, but most of them fell off and we ended up with just one or two that became fully ripe, although still quite small.

[@debbiet5130]

Glad you are out in the garden again Liz! Really hope you are back to top form soon re your breathing etc. That apricot tree is so beautiful!😍

[@karenw9996]

The sheep are so happy to see you out & about again! Is there any way you could put up a netted enclosure outside for the ducks to have a small exercise yard? Maybe something like the hoops with netting that you put over the garden beds, just attached to a small doorway out of the barn for the ducks to use? Have you tried drinking ginger tea or fennel tea for your respiratory system? I know, they aren't really "tea", but they will strengthen your respiratory system.

[@christinamoxon]

This winter has been really bad for viruses. I've had two since December, and my 3 year old is still coughing. I had breathing problems after the one at Christmas and wheezed and struggled to do anything (even talk) without gasping. You can't do anything else except rest and look after yourself, Liz. I only just got my chillies sown - everything is about a month behind. But I'm slowly catching up. Like you said, plenty of time. And it's turning out to be quite a chilly week, so I feel like going back into hibernation. Congrats on the new book! xx

[@LizZorab]

Every year I hear people saying that we are a month or two behind.... perhaps we are all just over-keen to get started after the winter months of cold and dark!

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Glad you're feeling slightly better

[@LizZorab]

Thank you!

[@madeleineforey9792]

Hope you’re feeling well very soon!

[@jillbeans1573]

Exactly-plenty of time. Recover well!

[@LizZorab]

Thank you Jill!

[@lesleighaltmann535]

Lovely to see you back in the garden. Hope you are feeling better

[@LizZorab]

Yes, thank you. It's going to be a long slow road to full recovery, but I'm so happy to get back outside for a little while!

[@lesleighaltmann535]

Slow and steady is key.

[@treehouse3240]

Take your time in all things. Hope you start feeling better as nature wakes up. Best Wishes T. Ont. Can.

[@LizZorab]

Thank you, I will 💚

[@jetteravndal3930]

Nice to see her from norway vest cost. The eart here are still hard whit frost, the ting that is growing her is under light i my haus and in the greenhaus. So I tink you have lots of time for growing in your garden.

[@LizZorab]

We do have lots of time! 💚

[@rebeccazody1278]

Be kind and loving to yourself. Great video

[@bago696]

Hi Liz, long time no see!

[@katiesvegpatch]

Glad you're on the mend, Liz. Take it easy!

[@LizZorab]

Thanks Katie!

[@Peterharte73]

You're garden is really taking shape and look's great Liz exciting week's ahead 👏👏👍

[@LizZorab]

Thanks so much 😊 Yes, spring is on the way and it won't be long before it's warm enough to potter outside for longer each day.

[@yellowlabrador]

sorry to hear how ill you were. I came down beginning of December ,so no birthday or xmas. My chest recovered quite quick but my guts were destroyed and I have many more food intolerances now.

[@theirishcailin333]

Happy belated birthday. I got an awful dose at Christmas too, not co vid but something else. Although I did Christmas dinner, not much was eaten as 2 of my children were sick too so I did it again in mid January but at that time my daughter had got the dose then. Everyone seemed to be sick

[@gawain8000]

Beautiful Apricot❤

[@delphinium5555]

Some good decisions made, Liz. Get well soon! It's a huge project and you've done extraordinarily in such a short time. You will soon be up and running on max. Fingers crossed the fowl will be out and about before too long but that is something out of your control, I know for me that is something i find difficult! Just take it gently and be kind to yourself. All will be well. Am enjoying past videos as always, thank you xx

[@LizZorab]

Thank you, I really appreciate you watching the old videos.

[@neil1261]

Apples and water cress for strengthening your lungs.

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

One year.... Don't get too excited over the peach and apricot trees yet.

[@jessieelliott3157]

Get well soon. Being in the southern hemisphere i was a bit ignorant of the consequences of this avian flu for your domestic birds. It must be so hard to watch them suffering.

[@tanarehbein7768]

Please take care of your lungs. My doctor told me that I didn't allow myself time to recoup after covid and now I'm paying for it with a six month protocol for healing. My fall bulb and garlic planting just couldn't happen... So relax and heal🙏

[@LizZorab]

Sorry to hear that, and yes, I'm taking the recovery seriously and taking plenty of time each day to rest.

[@tanarehbein7768]

@@LizZorab Thankfully we have snow on the ground and quite cold temps here in Montana so the only gardening I can do right now is a bit of pruning and indoor seed starting.

[@johnking-ht5ez]

Liz I like your new hairstyle.

[@cepamoa1749]

I WANT A ... SHRUBERY !! a nice one ! or i shall say NI! to you !

[@mandytaylor1008]

I would love to come liz but it’s so far away I live in kettering Northants. If it was summer we could have had a little holiday combine the two but I do hope you get lots of volunteers I bet you have too many👍

[@LizZorab]

Thanks Mandy! I'll be holding several volunteering days this year, so keep an eye out for news of them in my newsletter.

[@stevendowden2579]

lovely video lizhope you get better soon ive had it for a few weeksstill ruff

[@LizZorab]

Sorry to read that you've had covid too Steven, I hope you feel fully recovered very soon.

[@SmallholdingUK]

What a beautiful view you have there, my wife and daughter have had a similar chesty thing going on for a few weeks now there’s a lot going around Hope you feel better 👍

[@theirishcailin333]

I had an awful dose at Christmas, 2 rounds of antibiotics and steroids it took to clear, was awful, everyone here seemed to be getting it.

[@LizZorab]

I'm surprised I didn't get it before, I've obviously been hiding well enough since the first lockdown in 2020!

[@moriumanwar6466]

Liz it’s always nice to see your video. I love seeing your new garden transformation! Mind blowing. Looking forward to read your new book. Can I ask from where did you order the metal frame you are standing in the video!

[@LizZorab]

I designed this arch tunnel with my friends at Direct Plants. Here's my affiliate link directplants.co.uk/?afmc=1t. Then head to the polytunnel section and you'll see the Fruit and Rose arch tunnels (with a photo of me standing by it).

[@nushiee388]

I enjoyed the video! New subscriber, I'm curious to know why the ducks are in lockdown?

[@LizZorab]

Ducks in lockdown because of risk of avian influenza. It is law that all poultry is kept under cover until the risk is past (a date which they will determine, hopefully in the next month or so). They have been in lockdown since the start of November!