Is this wasting time in the garden?

[@stevendowden2579]

enjoyable video jane

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Thanks Steven - glad you enjoyed it!

[@freckles2437]

100% agree, my neighbours plot is pristine and mine is overgrown and weedy, but I chip away and then I have a sit and throw a stick for the dog and enjoy the beautiful views 😅. Jo Devon 🙂

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

We all do things differently don’t we - but it’s so important to remember why we enjoy it. Sounds like your dog does too! Thank you.

[@tennesseenana4838]

When you were talking at the beginning, it was like you were verbalizing my thoughts yesterday! Many years ago, I had a small sign that said, 'The time you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted time'. I think of that often, especially when I'm watching the hummingbirds.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Oh I imagine I’d be transfixed by humming birds - I’m bad enough with bees! True words though - we just have to keep reminding ourselves. Thank you.

[@trold1969]

No time spent in the garden is wasted. Last year I had so many plants on my terrace, I could only have one guest at the time. This year I'm going to create a nice place to hang and relax and still have something to nibble on for bees, birds and humans.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Ha ha - it sounds like a jungle of gorgeousness - I bet it was buzzing with life! Keep it up! Thank you.

[@ErnieCG]

Happiness in the garden ,do what you want

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Absolutely! Thank you.

[@potagermalo]

Superbe vidéo A bientôt

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Merci. Bon jardinage!

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

What a truly lovely video Jane. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. The musicality in it. Just perfectly whimsical and summing up the emotion of enjoying time in the garden. I am a big believer in just letting yourself “be” and enjoying the slower pace of life and what better way to do that just sitting and soaking up the surroundings of the garden. Love the patreon pillar. Lovely idea. You’ve gotten so much done in this video and had so many visitors to the garden, especially the beautiful cat and hedgehog. Oh Happy Butterfly.. I have that one too

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Oh I'm glad you enjoyed it! I do have to remind myself every now and then to just try and remember why I fell in love with gardening in the first place - I refuse to let social media get in the way of that! I was so thrilled when I saw things actually turn up on the trail cam - honestly Mike wondered what was going on when I saw the hedgehog! Thank you.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@JanesGrowingGarden did you do a little squeal of delight at seeing the hog? I would have! We have a lot of badgers on the farm, so very rarely see hedgehogs sadly. Your little pond is such a beautiful addition to the garden. Hard to believe it’s so new. It nestles there perfectly 😍

[@tarinatupanen]

So envious of your beautiful spring. We had a cold spell (I live in Finland), and SNOW, when I look out the window it is like in the mid of the winter outside. All the migrating birds are in trouble, I have been trying to give them something to eat, but the stores don't have much of anything for them anymore, since it was already a full spring here as well, the crocuses were up and all. And about lavenders, it sometimes takes more than a month for them to root, and you should only pick the soft stems, not the ones that have already gone woody. I so love watching these videos of your plot, and the spring time in there, much better than watching out of my window atm :)

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Good grief! We've had so much rain but at least the temperatures are not too cold. The poor birds won't know what's going on. I hope it picks up for you soon. Thank you.

[@artyanne65]

Beautiful garden Jane, love love love your shed ❤😊

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Thank you - I must film in there more often!

[@jennyjohnson9012]

I'm so late this year. Here in southern Scotland the weather has been so wet and windy. I will catch up. I always do. I've got all my potatoes in, just the main to do now. Got all my broad beans in today, parsnips tomorrow. Then sweet peas out and fleeced! I sat and listened to the skylarks over the fields this afternoon, definitely not a waste of time. Lovely video as always x

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Oh now listening to the skylarks - what a treat! It sounds to me like you’re well on the way - my peas are still in the packet! Here’s to some warmer weather. Thanks Jenny.

[@JoesPatch]

Think it important to sit back and appreciate the things you've done in your garden/allotment I know I'm guilty of being too caught up in what needs to be done to take a minute and enjoy the moment. Those poor lavenders being pulled out 😮😆 too tempting not too have a little look sometimes I know haha, I struggle with lavender cuttings too, I always use rooting hormone now and still not the best luck. Thanks 🌱🌱

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Ha ha - if I can rescue one or two lavender cuttings from the pot it will be a win - we shall see! It's so easy to get caught up in the work that needs doing isn't it - but yes, without sitting back and taking stock now and then it can get a bit overwhelming. Thank you.

[@rebeccazody1278]

This video makes me smile

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

In a good way I hope! Thanks Rebecca - that’s really kind of you.

[@RobinGardens]

Nice video with loads of interesting shots of the plot. I love garden tools with bright colors so they don't get lost.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

I've always preferred the more rustic look but when you are as absent minded as Mike and I bright colours seem the way to go! Thanks Robin x

[@bethanskitchengarden]

You will need to be very determined to lose those watering cans Jane 😄 Your pond area is lovely. Take care 😊

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Ha ha - I think I'll be trying to hide them out of the way soon enough! Thanks Bethan.

[@marksallotmentplot]

Wonderful video Jane! I always feel like I'm behind but everything always catches up in the end 😃

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

I think we all do - and very often we are - but we all get there eventually! Thanks Mark x

[@TheGrowUpChannel]

I love that patreon pillar! How creative you are! It's inspired me to do something now! Thank you x great update jane. Lavender is a funny thing to get to take. They either work or don't. Goodluck ! Danny 🌱

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

I think it’s a nice reminder that there are people out there who support the day to day workings of the plot - and I hope they know how much that is appreciated. Of course you would need a far bigger pillar … 😆 Oh that pesky lavender, there’s still hope though! Thanks Danny x

[@LorraineG123]

Jane great tip re watering cans,did not spot the green one prior. Elderly friend,told me put a bright masking tape on them,same with the tools. Plat has so much going on,loving the pond life. Enjoy the relax time I the plot,was told plot life is cheaper than therapy.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Yes I have sent off for some coloured tape to do much the same thing. I've spent a long time accumulating lovely rustic things for the plot - now I've just got to be able to find them! Thanks Lorraine.

[@LorraineG123]

@@JanesGrowingGardenha ha,bless you re finding them. I know how that feels.

[@mandytaylor1008]

I do this all the time with lavender rosemary currants you name it any hardwood cuttings, they take few months as hardwood. But they do work😊

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

It's always worth trying isn't it?! Thanks Mandy.

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

🐝Thanks for the great video🌻 look at that Bee go bumble bumble bumble!! Oke now gooooo away 🤣

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Ha ha - I know - they always sound so happy though! I love them really! Thank you.

[@mygardenanddinosaurs]

Oh Jane I love how your girls give you a cuddle 😍. Ooh my name in lights - well sort of 😉. I’m constantly bouncing between thinking I’ve sown too early and too late. Hey ho! All the best. Mags.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Oh Mags you'll know just how calming it can be spending time with our feathered friends - I'm pretty sure Junior Junior is purring when she's on my shoulder! Glad you like the pillar! Thank you x

[@iwonadann2683]

Jane I love love your shed. We need to see more of it 🩷

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Yes I must try and remember to film in there more often! Thank you.

[@Feelgoodgardens]

It's never wasting time in the garden. It's called enjoying life! We enjoy life far too much on our allotment though 😂 You won't lose those watering cans in a hurry 👍😂 We don't tend to lose ours as we always put them back in their designated places and ours are mainly green 😂 Fab update Jane, pond is looking so nice ❤. Thank you for mentioning my sunflower challenge 🌻🌻🌻 . Have a great week ❤️

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

It must be difficult to get anything done with Danny just around the corner! If only 'one' of us put things away after HIMself we'd save a lot more time! Looking forward to seeing the sunflowers. Thank you x

[@Feelgoodgardens]

@@JanesGrowingGarden it sounds like both of you water the plants? If Doug joined in that would be amazing but he seems to leave that to me at the moment. 😂 In the summer my daughter and middle grandson usually help. I don't mind Danny stopping me gardening, we usually have a giggle so it more than makes up for it 👍😂❤️

[@adysveggarden]

Hi Jane, any time out side in the garden is never wasted just may not get done what you planned. My driveway becomes a nursery for new lavender during the autumn so maybe try sandy soil.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

I’m going to leave the lavender a little longer and see what happens - to be honest it was the nearest place to put them after they’d been pruned! I’d get even less done if I was able n your garden - I’d be staring at the views! Thanks Ady.

[@ashleygriffiths7744]

You've been busy :) I've not managed to do much this weekend. Hoping for some fair weather evenings this week to sort out some of my beds.. like you said feel behind and need to get some stuff in. my favourite time waste is to take a can or two down and just sit...hope the sweet peas do well. Xxx

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

But how good is it that we can get out there in the evenings now?! The sweet peas are looking really strong - just have to make sure the slugs don’t find them! Thanks Ash.

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

The red shows up great. The blue not quite so well. Maybe a yellow stripe on it would help. Really lovely video toda

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

There was a bright yellow option but I couldn't quite go that far! Thanks Jean.

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

@@JanesGrowingGarden I thought yellow would have been good, but couldn't see Mike running round the plot with a yellow can 😅🤣😂

[@StellasVegetablegardens]

I think you need to set up the trail camera on the new squash area to ensure that Mike is not pilfering your watering can when he has lost his 😂 as for gardening, no time is ever wasted in the garden, be it just sitting there, keeping yourself busy or maybe getting lost in your thoughts while staring at plants or maybe chickens. I don’t feel the urge to rush anything right now, partly because I don’t spend as much time watching the what to sow now videos, but also because I listen to nature, I feel that as Gardeners we have an instinctive knowledge and understanding of when it is okay to start planting and sowing. One just has to listen And this weather is making me feel that I will hold off a little bit longer with somethings others that have been already started. Ha ha can’t do nothing about that there’s plenty of time

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Ha ha - that's a great idea! Yes that's just it - I think we need to trust ourselves a little more rather than worry that we're not 'keeping up' with everything we see on camera. Sound's like you've got a good balance there. Thanks Stella.

[@callistacraft]

Great video lovely seeing all of the wildlife using your pond, your patreon pillar is a fab im sure they will all love and appreciate that.

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

I’m really pleased with the Patreon pillar - I hope the Patrons are too! It’s so exciting seeing when something pops up on the trail cam - there’s quite a lot of Rocky just in the background snuffling away! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@Roo-s_Life]

I think the second cat is a Burmese (shorter/flatter face than the Siamese and more compact) xx

[@sneakcret]

What do you think of the "first" one, because I have a theory 🥲

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Aha! It’s certainly very pretty! Thanks Roo x

[@Roo-s_Life]

@@sneakcret I'd say a Domestic Short Hair x

[@mandytaylor1008]

We have a long metal stake in the ground and we hook our watering cans by the handle over the stake so we have a tree of watering cans that way we always know where one is we have about 6 or 7😮

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

That's a great idea but does involve actually 'putting things away after you' - we've still got a lot to learn on that one! Thanks Mandy.

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Jane, love the chill time with the chickens. Blueberry plants are looking good. Your pond is lovely and thanks for sharing 😊

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

The chickens are remarkably relaxing to be around - even when one of them is happily mistaking my hair for worms! I do hope the Patrons like the pillar - they’re supporting me in more ways than one! Thanks Christine.

[@nooie99]

Ive not sown any seed bar my pepper. Head not in the right place. Ive been out watching the new additions of two pigs and two ponies. Either I’ll get there this year or I wont. I’ll get some seeds in. Reclaiming veg garden as over grown as last year was looking after Dad in last few months. I was thinking same this morning about watering cans before watching this

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Oh my goodness - I love pigs! I bet they're keeping you occupied as well as entertained. Yes - I think it' easy to feel like you 'must' get things done - do it when it's right for you. Take care x

[@agnespeterse2529]

Just enjoyed your video... and for sure I didn't wasting my time 😂

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Oh that’s kind of you - thank you!

[@crochetmumma2986]

Great video again,thank you.can i ask what the white stuff was around your small bed,is it to stop slugs aswell?

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

Yes it's a dressing of lime (sounds delicious!) as broad beans prefer a slightly more alkaline soil. Thank you.