Harvesting Happiness!: First Year In Our English "Cottage" Allotment Garden!

[@rachelleandrichard]

I love op shops, thrifting, art and crafts and all the other suggestions you've made. I think it would be a real privilege if you were to share these aspects of your life with us. I was just admiring the sunflower crochet mits. I'd love to see your knitted and crochet creations, your paintings, your secondhand finds etc. That's a resounding YES from me because I love doing those sorts of things too.

[@bonnerdebbie]

I would love to see more videos focused on Lottie, visits to charity shops, etc.

[@eddreemiles5459]

I would love to see more videos of you both gardening, that would be wonderful❤

[@MsDawnnee]

I am waiting (still!) to be moved into a bungalow, which will mean my first garden at the age of 60! I cannot wait to grow flowers, and fill my home with homegrown flowers. You both did really well with your allotment! Well done both of you xx

[@debramoore6318]

I loved this video. Before becoming disabled I was an avid flower, veg and herb gardener. All of your videos warm my heart. Please make more of any subject matter you wish. Such fun ❤

[@crisannecreations]

Love the video of your gardening. Perfect first year. Cannot wait to see more. Thanks for sharing

[@lisascenic]

Treasures from the mud - a common theme! The closest I come to mudlarking in Oakland California is digging up odd vintage items in my back garden. I’ve got quite a collection of treasures, and have excavated more rusty nails than anyone could possibly imagine. As for your channel, I’m here for your heartfelt way of seeing beauty in the most humble details, for your spirit, and for the lovely aesthetic you bring to what is essentially grubbing about in the mud. Make films about the things you find interesting, and in certain your viewers will appreciate them.

[@sticklebacksummer]

Totally agree

[@Loribethy]

Beautiful satisfying year of gardening ladies! What gorgeous tomatoes, flowers etc! I love gardening, have always enjoyed gardening on the farm with my grandmother, shes 78, and we have had such happy times over the years 🤗🌾🌻🌿🌱🪱🐌🐝🐜🐞🍉🍈🍎🍅🥔🌽🌶🫑🥒🥬🧄🥦🧅🥜🍐🍇

[@denisepiekarski4159]

Loved this video. I'd be happy to have you share more of your lives with us viewers!

[@pauldurkee4764]

Well done ladies, there is nothing quite like connecting with the soil and growing things The smell of tomatoes in a warm greenhouse, especially after they have been watered is quite unforgettable. Regarding the harvesting of potatoes, there is such a thing as a potato fork, alternatively grow them in bags or large pots. Lovely field poppies you have growing. Best wishes from Wales.👍

[@andrewhorwood1058]

Very nice garden. Impressively productive. Beet root and it's greens are good boiled or steamed too.

[@ElizabethMosley-w5d]

I would love to see your other hobbies. I would also love to see you shopping at craft fairs, antique shops, and so forth. Of course I really love the mudlarking trips and the things you make for your dollhouse.

[@veronicahoenshell1938]

Honestly so enjoyable; thank you for sharing your beautiful garden☺️💞

[@kayk8123]

There is an umatched feeling in growing your own food. It seems to taste so much better usually. Welcome to the family Lottie! 😉🌽🥒🥬🍅 God, I humbly ask hou to bless Lottie and the family a rich bounty! 😊❤

[@sandralane1923]

I loved this film. Most envious of your garden and its bounty.

[@sf55514]

Fun times treasure. Yes anything with you two is a delight. The way you interact and start laughing is such a blessing. Your bringing joy to us with these videos.

[@petrahachmann5289]

Follow you in gardening is also a pleasure as searching for treasures at the beach. I’ve also have a garden with some vegetable and fruits. Like natural garden style and have lots of flowers between all my veggies . Like this style so much. Love this video because of filming the way of this earthworm and other little things that make it so beautiful to be with you in your experience. Thanks for sharing and I’m looking forward to all of the new stuff in the next year

[@beckybrown553]

Excellent, nothing like having a garden. ❤

[@judyhowell7912]

Such a delightful video! Please do make more! Your love of gardening, and your ability to find beauty and joy in simple activities is refreshing! 🎄🕊⛄😇

[@piligarcia4771]

A couple of tips, the onions and potatoes aren,t recolected until the leaves faint down and are brown.if you plant carrots near onions they will be protected from bugs, a good natural manure is cut lawn grass, all you can get.

[@pennyhoward3438]

Such memories, watching the two of you in your garden, the many days as a young girl working in the garden. Thank you for sharing 💚🍅🌽🧅🥒

[@anneminnick4786]

I miss having a garden . Enjoyed watching your harvesting today . I am subscribed and have been since the pandemic lockdown years. Love the mudlarking and dollhouse crafts. Thought you might very much enjoy another family show about farming and gardening . Very down to earth couple with a young teenage daughter who has been a Bird enthusiast since she was a toddler. She is now somewhat of an expert. They have quite a variety of other animals as well. All the animals have names and are raised as pets for the most part . The live in Alabama ,USA. They are called " Cog Hill Family Farm" . I think you would be able to get some great ideas from them about gardening crops , space saving ideas , and maximizing your crop yields. Hope you continue sharing your allotment adventures with us all. During WW2 many many people grew Victory Gardens . They were small gardens for many families who only had very small patches of land or even just windowbox space for gardening in their rental apartment properties . I think you all could create another show about gardening on small spaces and the history of frugal space management. Love how you relate historical info about mudlarking and dollhouses and doll repairs. I think you and all your subscribers would love if you did a Kit and Caboodles Allotment show . Just a thought . Make hay while the sun shines ladies . Namaste. Carpe. Diem. Anne Minnick , Massachusetts, USA.

[@foreverhomewithdiane.35]

I watch Cog Hill farm too great show as well..They are a nice family..

[@cyndirose9775]

Do add more to your channel. You will inspire others to make gardens. I only planted potatoes and little tomatoes this year. My tomatoes are still going strong. Florida weather lets you plant all year long. Take care. ♥️👩‍🦳🌺

[@deborahscott2634]

I so enjoy seeing your joy and gratitude. It was a wake up call for me. I was having an attitude problem. 😮Watching your videos are a blessing.😊 Thank you so very much. ❤

[@georgiaware3248]

Oh what a beautiful harvest ,the Colors are Spectacular, your pretty mittens, Kate's ponytails, working in the rain, Speechless Thank Yous Merry Christmas 🦌🎄🙋‍♀️⛄

[@maggieauterman3406]

You have such a sweet family. Your allotment is amazing, well done ladies.

[@peggyreid6836]

Dear Fleur and Kate. Such a wonderful thing to raie your vegetables, and harvest then eat the bounty of your hard work. I was also thrilled as a child to see the corn, peas, beans, cucumbers, and tomatoes as well as lettuce and onions. I am the youngest of 15 children and was raised on a 19 acre farm. You ladies did exceptionally well this year. Best wishes for an even bigger harvest next year.

[@skp8738]

What a wonderful bounty and a great film, love all that you create and share. Merry Mudmas!

[@brightpurpleviking]

What a fun surprise! Ahh there should be a corner fairy garden with miniature garden houses and tiny plants 😊

[@juliederry3719]

Nothing better than eating food you’ve grown yourself, you know where it came from and no pesticides, but flipping eck ladies those tomatoes were HUGE lol, for your first year I would say that you certainly had a bountiful harvest, what l like about this video is the excitement from you both, I love all your videos and would love to see more of your trips to the charity shops, thrifting etc, tfs x Julie

[@bethstinythings]

I love gardening, mudlarking and miniatures so anything you put out is a huge plus to me. Always love to see what you've been up to!

[@christinaapplegate5281]

Yes I agree I enjoy seeing the things that your family does and the style that you do it in. Do what you feel comfortable with and just see what works. We can tell you in a nice way if it’s not for us. A variety should suit most people but I do all the things that you listed. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year❤

[@nancygrover8959]

This was a lovely video, and it would be so wonderful to see more. Thank you!

[@NanaColeen]

I loved this video too. i would love to see the two of you shopping, thrifting and having some fun😍👍

[@denisepiekarski4159]

I've never seen anyone so delighted with their harvest! What fun! ❤

[@carolcourtney4309]

Loved it. Do continue taking us to the allotment as well as mudlarking...anywhere you go is fun and I enjoy going with you.

[@teresahamilton7801]

there is nothing more satisfying than going into your back yard & gathering fresh produce for your dinner. u did a great job in your 1st year.

[@dasja9966]

Agree! I only have a tiny backyard but even on that very limited space i can grow about all the herbs and salad greens i want. Also radishes, string beans and 'japanese wineberry' (rubus phoenocolasis) It gives me so much joy, not only everytime i can harvest, but also to observe the growing proces and the animals that visit the plants. Love the hedgehogs especially.

[@carolekinsey7835]

What a fantastic crop of fresh delights you harvested. You just can't beat the taste of home grown fresh food, to put on the table. Isn't nature just the most wondrous thing. ❤ It amazes me how little we need to do for it to thrive and it gives so much in return. I for one also loved the idea of seeing some of your other hobbies and seeing how you spend your days, just doing the things you love. It will give you variety in what you show us too We have to keep your interests going, don't we. There's nothing worse than doing the same old thing every time for you, im sure. So go for it ladies. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Who doesn't like to see the pretty things you film, as you put it. No one...obviously. 😊 Heres to a fabulous 2024 for us all. X

[@lfurches]

This Makes me happy Ladies. I am remembering being in the garden with my mother and grandmother. running down the rows of corn and beans. Seeing the plants grown from tiny seeds to eating the bounty at the harvest. Yes, cooking the freshly harvested vegetables is so satisfying and much tastier than anything from the store. I'd love to see what else you do. I enjoy pretty much all the activities you do, crafting, antiquing, thrifting, treasure hunting. I don't have a place to mudlark here in North Carolina, but I do enjoy finding bits and bobs here an

[@kimmckisick-monroe8578]

love it all! Thank you for sharing your lives and your passions with us...very calming, uplifting, inspirational and fun!

[@mrsmac6193]

Love seeing your garden! What a lovely break, for you and us! A seperate video every now and then, just of gardening would be nice. Or adding a section to the regular videos, a little "lark about" in other things, would be fun too!

[@moyrakeatings7878]

What lovely produce! Also I love those sunflower mitts, must really learn to crochet. And a bit of Christina Rossetti too, well the tune at least. Thank you!!

[@catherinemollman9936]

I'm so happy for the two of you! A chance to dig in the good earth and enjoy the fruits and vegetables of your labor. 😊

[@spellcaster7893]

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous allotment, I love that you have a little bit of everything through your whole patch. This was a lovely video 😊

[@tanithmessenger3581]

What a successful year you've had. Would love to hear some of the recipes for things you made with your bounty 🙂As to films, anything you wish to share with us we'd love to see. xx

[@wendydwight3420]

Love this video. It is so satisfying growing your own produce and knowing it is fresh and not covered in pesticides etc . I grow a few things and I know the joy of putting your hands in the soil and finding your first potatoes or watching things ripen as the summer goes on. Yes please show us more of this sort of video but don’t stop the mudlarking !

[@donascandizzo1523]

This was a wonderful video.i could sit and watch you two ladies all day wow those were the biggest and most beautiful tomatoes I have ever seen.you two have green thumbs for sure can't wait to watch the next video.i love going to antique shops.thank you for sharing your home life with us.and you flowers were also beautiful.is there anything you two ladies can't do.stay safe out there.

[@carolscott4327]

Yessssssss!!!! Pleeeeassse!!!! I’d love to see all your Hobbies and Wonderings!! ❤❤😊😊Love you Guys!!🎉🎉Happy New Year!! ❤❤❤❤to all your Family!!!!

[@kentuckylady2990]

Loved watching this. I have been gardening nearly all my life. I am 73 years old.

[@clarefoskett9959]

A beautiful recording. I'm filled with happiness. I always tell people about you 😊😊😊😊😊😊.

[@janismacvicar1786]

Loved this video 🌲🌲🌲

[@cherylgilson8034]

It is very enjoyable watching your videos no matter what they are about. You both find such joy in everything you do and it's lovely having you share your lives with us.

[@Andrea-73]

Thank you ladies, I enjoyed this video! It would also be interesting to watch all the other things you mentioned you do as the mud larking is a bit on the scarce side during the winter months 😊❤

[@clairereilly2778]

I would love to see trips to antique and charity shops. This was a beautiful video as it's so nice to see spring and summer when there's barely any daylight at this time of year but I love the mudlarking best of all even if you don't find much. ❤️ ❤ Happy Christmas to you all.

[@anniegironne8444]

Congrats on your first year harvesting. A lot of work, but so worth it.

[@foreverhomewithdiane.35]

I love everything you guys do. Whatever you put out I will watch. It doesnt have too be mud larking. Looking forward to anything you and Kate create..❤❤❤

[@angelavorhees5946]

This was delightful. I would really love more content about the other aspects of your lives. Of course, we love the mudlarking and the miniatures, but seeing the charity shops, antiques markets, or your travels would be welcome. Nature walks or even some cooking or baking segments could be fun. We will be here watching. God bless.

[@dasja9966]

Would absolutely love to see more videos about your other adventures and activities beside mudlarking and dollshouses. Would make your brilliant channel(s) sparkle and shine even more. Beautyfull allotment and such a bountyfull harvest!! I give it a big green tumbs up!

[@heathermurray9939]

I had a camp stove at the allotment & cooked my new potatoes with salt and pepper , when my son was younger I would take him & his friends to the allotment

[@marjorielane230]

Oh please do expand your postings. We all love it when you share your experiences with us.

[@msamelienp]

All of your videos are great. Nature does what she wants. So you girls have to just go with the flow. I enjoyed seeing your allotment. I'd love to see what you've painted and crocheted as well as knitting. It all will be fun because you two are a joy to watch. 🙂

[@tinacluff2793]

The strawberries look so good and love the poppies.

[@lemfam4693]

I loved this video. So peaceful, growing your fruit and veggies. I would love it if you continued with this type of videos, growing things, making things, being artistic, shopping antiques or scenery from town or country. There were a couple of veggies that I didn't recognize and will have to try to identify. Love a mystery!

[@fairyacorn4854]

What a lovely lot of veg you grew on Lottie. Next year you must take out the side shoots on the tomatoes and you will get trusses with more toms on and not the tangle of branches without toms on them. Lovely big pumpkin, was it deep yellowy orange inside? You've a nice bit of soil there so keep it well fed you could always bring back a bit of loose seaweed from the beaches to put in the ground. Stay safe and I enjoyed the allotment and look forward to next year now.

[@Gloria-qy3dd]

Hi girls ,I Use old stockings to hold the pumkins.Also I use laundry baskets or big barrels to put potatoes in.that way I just dump it into tarp.fried green tomatoes are good.

[@Nicole-coliebrobro]

Love seeing what comes out of the garden! I do like that you have flowers and veggies too.

[@lauraleehawes5266]

I enjoyed this so much, I miss my garden! I had one for 18yrs when my kids were young it was some of the best memories. That would be awesome to see all of your crafts and hobbies. Hope you both have a amazing day!

[@bunniesinclair197]

Yes, it's nice to see more of everyday life. ❤ Merry Christmas from North Carolina USA🎄

[@cyndirose9775]

How lovely! The satisfaction of growing and eating your own healthy fruits and vegetables. Congrats girls♥️👩‍🦳🌺

[@pamelavargas2264]

Is this garden for people who have no yards at their residence? We have such large yards in texas, and watching you makes me feel how we waste not using for gardening.

[@PennyK61]

Hot cooked beets are amazing and the beet greens are so good and so good for you

[@user-yt6cq7ex6q]

Ohhhh, I would love to see your knitting and clothes making. Thank you for this video, it was wonderful. x

[@cindyh8169]

I really love watching you guys at the allotment😊

[@sticklebacksummer]

Lovely evocative episode. Would love to see you antique shopping. Keep safe you glorious girls. There is,for me , something very special about the smell of tomatoes in the greenhouse on a warm summers evening. Would be happy to watch what ever you put out ,you are the most wonderful company for people on their own, like me. Would also like to see some of your recipes,bet you could give Jamie Oliver a run for his money. If the BBC had any sense they'd give you an hour show on Sunday afternoons.

[@2115virgo13]

I would love to see updates on garden. I’ve just started! I also love thrifting and antique store. I really enjoy watching your beautiful relationship!

[@joanneowen4540]

How lovely! Like larking for veggies lol..the delight that you get when you unearth your prizes is just as wonderful as anything you do.Thank you for sharing and caring and being everything special.I bet your soup will be delicious! Well done you!! Xo

[@ginenelafontaine8343]

However you branch off, I'm in, because I love the photography, the conversation and creative spirit you share. It is also quite interesting for me to learn about English ways and life, the plants, the birds, insects, antiques, just everything!

[@Katseye102]

There’s nothing like growing your own veggies, they taste so much better than store bought! And if you know how to can them……oh my gosh!! I have a hard time doing that here in the desert. I’ve seen videos where people here have done amazingly. I’m sure I’m not doing something right. I’ll figure it out I’m sure. Have fun ladies it is very rewarding not to depend on store bought veggies!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685]

Excellent garden lady's. Corn, pull straight down then push bottom up. & I ate mine raw, was so delicious. The silk tops make a great cuppa tea with those just seep. Onions get stronger in taste as they age so dead tops make for the strongest tart flavour. You've both done extremely well with your patch of food gardens & mother earth just loves you so much.❤❤

[@saramorgan6638]

You can keep and dry out the corn "hair" for corn dolls!

[@suzynightingale616]

Ooh and maybe also some of you cooking your allotment goodies! You talk about the food you’re going to make, so we’d love to see it! And perhaps some recipes? X

[@sharimullinax3206]

Having a greenhouse would be wonderful. I love gardening. Easier way to grow potatoes. Put them in a round of chicken wire filled with good compost. Keep almost covering the plant as it grows, and everything under the compost will set potatoes. To harvest, unhook the sides of the wire and potatoes will tumble out.

[@debbrabossier7284]

I enjoyed this video. It's very fulfilling to grow your own food. Presents from God.❤ thank you.

[@margidaly6874]

I felt such joy seeing Lottie And your delightful reaction to planting and abundantly harvesting the fruits of your diligence. Happy Christmas Fleur and Kate peace and joy to you and your family. Wishes from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Lovely!

[@debraslotkinshulman7173]

Loved the video! Having lived in a city in an apartment (flat) all my life, I really envy people who can really grow their own produce. We gave it a try on our terrace when my daughters were small, but the results were somewhat disheartening. Having an allotment is such wonderful opportunity to connect with life’s rhythms and cycles! You are truly blessed!

[@suzynightingale616]

Loved this! And yes, would love more films about the allotment and maybe some tips on Mudlarking for beginners? Also would love perhaps a few episodes a year where viewers send in questions and you can answer them? (For example, your best ever finds, or things you regret leaving behind) plus trips to charity shops (maybe videos of you upcycyling clothing finds?) and to antiques shops and vintage fairs. Thank you for all your hard work, you both bring so much joy! X

[@cathymora9106]

I would love to garden on that scale but our small backyard is all shade. Sigh. You're such an inspiration!

[@HappilyEllaAfter]

Absolutely love this. Please share more of your other hobbies. ❤

[@Mary-mv2kn]

Id love to have a garden. I have space for one but I don't have a green thumb for growing things. Home grown always better. ❤❤❤

[@barbaradavies6487]

Happy New Year for 2024. looking forward to more of your wonderful relaxing content of your youtube channel just so enjoy all you both do. 😊❤ xxx

[@janiebennett5645]

Oh how I wish I were with you to help harvest! I just love gardening! I hope you can get your second allotment. It's amazing what you've managed within a year. Congratulations to you lovely ladies, Fleur and Kate. I enjoyed this very much! Happy Christmas!! xx ❤

[@maryclasen9168]

Just Wonderful! What a treat to watch the allotment blossom and grow. I could literally smell that purple onion! I love that your sweet garden has insects and the odd cat mixed in, too. Branching out sounds fun and interesting for you and your loyal fans. It's funny to me that I can feel so attached to two people I have never met. But I do. And the joy you bring into my life is very much appreciated, especially this year. Thank you Fleur & Kate. Happy Christmas (Mudmas) and a Bright New Year!!

[@sticklebacksummer]

Here, here, totally agree

[@michelleann1899]

Loved this video...was hoping to see more of your allotment...you both are so creative and would like, to see more of your hobbies, countryside, and of course mudlarking adventures. Thank you! Happy Christmas 🎄 ❤

[@janetbergquist9454]

Yes! Please share more of what you are up to! Love your videos....all of them ❤

[@KarlGillcrist]

I know from growing up with a very creative mother who crocheted knitted painted and still does beaded pictures of her own design that your creativity has many facets so what ever videos you choose to release your fans will approve!! looking forward to your next video Karl from eastern Canada P.S. great result from all the work on your allotment

[@sisD]

Really satisfying video. I enjoyed watching your harvesting video.

[@elizabethevans8210]

I’ll watch any content, you’re both a breath of fresh air and always brighten my day (you’re my favourite KZbinrs but don’t tell the others!). If it wouldn’t be too invasive then it would be a lovely to see more of your house and a tour of your favourite collections? Always lovely to meet other members of the family too but understand they mightn’t want that. Have a very merry Christmas, a happy new year and thank you for all your wonderful films.

[@zidfrekle4540]

This was great, would happily watch more videos like it. I don't mind a mix of content as long as you guys keep the same feel to them like this, soothing music and nice calming activities I'm here for it 😊

[@SandraTomey]

I just love watching you garden. I farmed 15 years ago. Read up on Companion planting and use lots of ground Maple leaves and add red wiggler worms to munch and leave compost. When I have more time, I'll send you better ideas for soil amendment. Your soil is to clay and damp. Lots of Love. Jiggle into the New Year to All.

[@sherriemetcalf7120]

Fleur and Kate, you ladies are so dear! 😊 I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas together! I’m new to your channel and have really enjoyed everything you post! Thank you for sharing the adventure of finding historical treasures, and your enthusiasm when you find something! Thank you for sharing a little of your family with us as well; love seeing sweet Oscar and funny Sunny cat! Thank you so very much!

[@sticklebacksummer]

Welcome to the mudlarking family

[@debrivera9768]

I loved watching this!! A big yes to your other suggestions. 😊