Everything is Changing for Me, My Food Philosophy & Garden Projects

[@tammytrudell]

As an Ohioan who has watched your content for years, it warms my soul to see your Ohio State sweatshirt! ❤

[@Computra]

Finally! Maddie you have the best balance of any influencer I've watched. You are real yet organized and talented at crafting a beautiful life that inspires people. Thank you for being you and sharing your life with us!

The best part of your videos is when you are talking in the kitchen in front of your back window and you lift Roxy up and show her beautiful face 🥰 she is the cutest dog. I remember the day you first got her and she was on the window looking out after her foster mum left. You are so lucky to have her 😊

[@MadeleineOlivia]

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[@juliez4944]

Oh my gosh I know I'm probably late to the party as far as the comments go for this video - but I just want to be one of the many who tell you I just love these natural vlogs! Like spending my workout hanging out with my down to earth, intelligent, sincere and helpful girlfriend!

[@LeonaMcLinden]

The birds sound amazing, we’re not there yet in Ontario, Canada. Beautiful patio for spring and summer! Enjoy the process

[@FishPractise09]

I like the trellis and the separation of the garden into different “rooms” , though obviously go with what you prefer….

[@heatherread6058]

I was thinking the same

[@jofarrell4488]

Yes, I like the separation too, nice to have separate spaces. And the garden is more of a 'journey' that way x

[@WakehurstYew]

Putting a trellis and some climbers on that retaining wall would look beautiful! I will warn you though that, if you choose to move that existing plant, you will have to cut it back quite a bit. It's not even so much about the logistics of moving it, it is more about the shock a plant experiences when you move it. Even if you're careful to take a very large root ball, that plant will be shocked by being cut out of the ground and moved. You will need to cut it back quite a bit in order to give that plant a chance to establish itself in its new spot (and avoid it going into shock and dying). The plant won't be able to support that much foliage with a smaller and unestablished root ball. I hope that makes sense. If you do opt to cut it back and move it, you can take those cuttings and propagate them, to make lots of new baby plans! Good luck!

[@Lunacordelia]

Your vlogs are so cozy! Also, the red-orangey head scarf/handkerchief really suits your colouring🌷

[@shopcookeatwi]

I love all your videos, but I must say, this one was special in a lot of ways. I got Pride and Prejudice vibes starting at 47:47 and felt pretty emotional. I so love that movie. What a lovely video--the pizza looked great, Alex was funny, Maddie you were in your zone cleaning, gardening, and setting things up for spring. Your home has never looked more beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@iris_notbythegoogoodolls]

Such a beautiful home

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@bonnieolson80]

I agree, and such a beautiful couple.❤️I hardly know you, but I love you…🫶🏼Can I be your gramma? 😊

[@bernsky]

YES! too many superfoods CAN be bad for you!!! thank you maddie! it is so important to maintain balance!

[@JBotch]

Happy to see your feeling better. Can definitely tell you are in a more positive state of mind. I've been stuck in a crazy cycle of it being beautiful weather when I'm working, and my days off are cloudy and rainy, so I can definitely relate there. Patio looks beautiful. My goal next week on my stay-cation is to finally attempt Alex's bread. Wish me luck!

[@rattylol]

Clematis can be cut right back and it will sprout again, you have to know which type you have because flowering season is the clue to when to cut it back.

[@deesmith7880]

Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Where I live, we have experienced the driest February in over !00 years. It was really enjoyable to see all the footage you have of the rain you are getting! I know it’s terribly inconvenient to you, but it gave me some comfort xx

[@djaneab]

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[@annwatt6756]

I think we ALL love Alex...I know I do. He's simply the best...but then so are YOU, Maddie!!! ♥♥

[@loisinbloom]

I love Hayle plants! I got so many gorgeous herbs there last year

[@rileylawson9958]

What a peaceful life you two have created 💙

[@loveday80x]

Could you make some of your vegetable beds into mini Cornish wild flower meadows? 🐝❤️

[@lindaashford7187]

Oh yes, think bees, butterflies and pollinators. I’m doing a whole meadow lawn this year

[@quiet_the_mood]

On the hunt for wild garlic, heaven...the starry white flowers in May are so pretty in salads. Agree about BBC Good Food👌 You must try lentil hummus! It's so creamy and delish. Thank you for these lovely long vlogs :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Oooh is that a BBC good food recipe? Will have a look!

[@elizabethmccarthy8797]

the plant on the trellis is beautiful, maybe just trim it back quite a bit...your trellises are beautiful where they are.....for disguising the timbers you can plant a clinging vine such as virginia creeper or boston ivy....they lose their leaves in winter which will be good and will not let the timbers rot if say you civered with english ivy, which is evergreen......you're garden and patio are beautiful!.....

[@MadeleineOlivia]

These are such great ideas thank you!

[@julietyler8864]

Absolutely love your vlogs ❤. All of the food looked amazing Maddie, so delicious and well done on the pita breads Alex. I think moving the trellis with the plant attached and having it reattached to the side of the sleepers is a great idea, much less stress on the plant and alot less hassle for you both, plus it would look beautiful in the new area x

[@kimberlymerritt1682]

This hit. In the name of "taking care of myself" I have added supplements that I feel are now causing problems, so it's back to basics for me. Thank you for the reminder that good proper nutrition is the ultimate goal. The rain! It's been pouring rain here in New England as well... we've had a few very wet years. I'm just glad it's not snow because I need sunshine and warm temperatures! Maddie, your outfits throughout are so adorable. Love the gardening ensemble! As for the garden, I think moving the entire trellis might solve your issue. It might not be what you ultimtely want, but if you want to save the plant I'd give it a go. As far as garden paths go, you can use cardboard to stamp out the weeds and then put whatever material you'd like over it. My garden is much smaller but I'm doing that myself and then adding more organic soil on top because I love the look and I like to walk barefoot through the garden. Good luck! (All shenanigans welcomed by Alex.)

[@barbaramacleod51]

Enjoy your content and how you are coping with your mental health. I have struggled past few years and just when I’m feeling as if the cloud is lifting and I feel like I can get through this, for no apparent reason I start sinking again. Just my way of describing it! The last three months have been very low but seeing you bounce back and focusing on different projects is encouraging. I respect your honesty. I just wish people understood how hard it is to do the simplest of tasks when ones’s mental health takes a dip! So many unfinished jobs and projects to complete since we had to move nearly three years ago. Make a list of what to do and abandon it after a couple of items as no energy or motivation. I find it inspiring that you admit to having low days and give yourself the grace to rest, read etc. I want to try Alex’s bread recipe and did do some healthy cooking today so that’s a start! Thank you!

[@andrealiberadzki5375]

I absolutely love those orange flowers Maddie they depict cornwall to me & i've tried to grow them in my garden to no avail 😢 so enjoy yours ❤

[@elizabethemmerson4295]

Hi Madeline 😊 Plant suggestions for your border would be rosemary, hellebores and lavender and maybe plant lots of bulbs in the autumn to come up in spring between them x

[@rosemaryboury9599]

You’re so real Madeleine, I agree totally with you with regards foods to eat, love your sweet spots! Be mindful is soooo important, stay simple and try not to go over the top, love ye’ keep up the good work m’dear !

[@Fearless30390]

Always love your channel it takes my mind away from reality and is motivating to see what you have created for your life.. such a beautiful home, coming from a Scottish irish background I love the Cornish feel ❤

[@lomset9494]

You can use the broken pot to put in other large pots for drainage 👍 Hydrangeas - like to be kept damp - may have dried out in the big bed? I struggle with my one that’s in the bed but the ones I’ve got in pots with mulch seem a lot happier x

[@suzettebristol3683]

Once again, a lovely video. Your patio is amazing.

[@JoannaLouise200]

The terrace looks fab! ~ so love the colour of the stone paviours with the textured granite edging. If it were mine, I'd line the edges of the flower beds below windows (adjacent to paving) with matching but shallower/narrower/lighter-weight granite border slabs just cemented in at the same level, which would make those beds easier to maintain (less deep). Re: the clematis...I would go for it and chance moving the whole lot intact with sections of trellis. I'd say it's a 4 person job as main stems can be brittle. For trellis attachment to the sleeper retaining walls, fix some basic battens at 1ft intervals horizontally, and the trellis can be screwed straight on. Whatever you decide...good luck! :)

[@tamimason1676]

Lol...love Alex in the background!

[@michellehooper661]

Love the motivation and positivity in this vlog, it’s infectious - made me happy! Totally agree re 4 day a week - I used to work this way when I was in my last job. It’s all about balance life hey! Thanks for a great vlog ❤

[@ruthdewet4488]

Hello, I love the idea of moving the trellis to cover the retaining wall. 🎉

[@vix8907]

When you do replace your shed, I recommend getting one big enough to store your outdoor furniture in Winter. It will last so much longer. I think moving the trellis along the wall will look great. You could also use some by the hot tub to create more privacy. Try limelight hydrangeas by the house. They can take more light and heat. Currently enjoying your book 😊

[@marthacompanioni4262]

Good morning 😍Beautiful Madeleine 🩷I hope you have a fantastic day 🩷🌸🩷🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃💐🍃💐🍃🌸🍃🩷

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Aww you too!

[@marthacompanioni4262]

Thanks 😀

[@glennwing4214]

I love an early, early spring/lat winter trip to the garden center. After so much grey all winter, just to see green really lifts my soul. Most mornings, I make vegies. Some I have with breakfast, and the rest I save for when I come home later in the day and don't feel like cooking. It really helps me to eat better, over all.

[@itsmewende]

Looks like you guys had a productive week. I like how you're approaching your new resolution for this yr, slower with balance. I don't know how much of Charles Dowding you've seen, I've been watching him forever. Something else he does when he succession sows, he just twists the spent veg off the root. Those purple flowers...muscari...aka grape hyacinth bulbs...they would look really nice planted in your garden across the house, they probably won't be in bloom too much longer, just thinking come next spring they would be lovely.

[@inglesidegardens]

Moving the actual trellis pieces was exactly what I was going to suggest, and I see you came to that idea as well. You’ll likely have to cut a fair bit back but it’ll regrow. Plants can survive a lot more than we think sometimes. It’s worth trying!

[@maasumehahmadpour]

Wow, such a beautiful place. I'm from Iran and I live in North of Iran, my homeland is so similar to yours 😍. OMG I love the Natur's green and green nature 😍.

[@belovedsummerdays]

i loved the outfits this week ! and the scarf is really cute

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

Your yard is lovely. Really beautiful! I think what you are making pesto from we call ramps (wild leeks) here in the states.

[@TheLadyPrefers2Save]

I stopped wasting my coffee when I switched to a glass keep-cup. For me, using a reusable glass travel cup, with cork band, makes it to where I can see my coffee-giving me a visual to drink my coffee, too. Thank you for another great video.

[@loisinbloom]

Those veg beds look great!! Can’t wait to see what you grow in them

[@souffle53]

Yay! I was thinking move the trellis to cover up the wood you don't like and you finally said it! Perfect

[@jojo33jw]

My favourite you tuber, I’m a support worker and after a stressful day at work I look forward to a bath , pyjamas something delicious to eat the Cwtch up with my cat and watch your latest video, they are so relaxing and easy to watch 😺😺😺

[@valeria7276]

Hi Maddie! I’m coming to Cornwall this weekend for my birthday, the bf wanted to go to Canary Islands and I was like… let’s go for coastal walks in Cornwall instead 😂 don’t mind a lil rain! It’s beautiful. All the food looks delicious as always. Sending love 🧡

[@nymeria8852]

Woodchips might be better in your garden. If you lay it down on top of garden tarp which lets the rain seep through, it limits the weeds and you can use it as compost when it has broken down enough after a few years. You then bring in new woodchips and start the cycle again. Gravel is forever but hard on your feet if you walk barefoot on it and not as « visually soft ». I guess it depends on which aesthetics you prefer.

[@sweetie4ama]

discovered your videos recently and can i just say wow i can't wait for new ones and god your home is so lovely and that garden but yeah i'm guessing the renovation of such a place is such a big thing i'm not really good at doing anything myself but i'm learning since i'm living by myself again so yeah have to figure some things out.. also love your dutch oven collection so cute and all the lovely food ideas (definitely gonna pick up some wild garlic and try that pesto) so yeah just wanted to drop by and say hello and thank you for the lovely content!

[@teresaderus5629]

Hi! You should get outdoor furniture covers to protect your furniture from the elements. Love your videos.

[@claireangier3322]

I would cover the sleepers with new clematis, I have a clematis 'Montana' by my front door, it smells of vanilla, it's pale pink, it's absolutely beautiful and fast growing. The scent is really fantastic!! Also could could grow another clematis close to it so you have another one in flower once the first has finished flowering. So many colours to choose from. ❤

[@beec9741]

Madeleine, I keep a bar of Pears Gentle & Pure soap bar in the house in a pinch if I run out of my facial cleanser and haven’t had a chance to replace it. It’s 100% vegetarian and suitable for vegans.

[@lindaashford7187]

Lovely video. I’d plant English country plants under the windows in back garden. Things like roses, hollyhocks, cosmos etc. ❤

[@KiraHelenRose]

That pasta looks AMAZING!!!!

[@SteffaniesJourney]

Greetings from my channel to yours. Put cardboard down in the garden beds to kill the weeds, water it really good and then put the compost down over top of it and water it too, then that will feed the worms and no dig required. Just be sure to take off all the tape!!! OH-IO….. that’s what we Ohio State fans chant!!!! Such a great school!!!!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another excellent vlog Madeleine and the spring is coming and time to get gardening done. Roxy is so beautiful and cute. Love 🥰 the vlog and sorry to hear that some of your household plants have died because they have been over watered. Love 💕 Madeleine & ❤ Alex.

[@pamelabeasley-mayle6662]

Have you considered using the left over sleepers to make a kind of frame/surround for your hot tub along with adding your pots? 🧡 x

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Your outfit today looks nice Madeline - love the video.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much!

[@jamiehessler3869]

Love your hair like that! I love the positivity in this KZbin I really needed to hear this! It has been super rainy here in Northern California as well in the US and snow I really needed to hear some positive feedback’s about certain things in your head all the all the notes for me I really wanna thank you I’m a 65 year old or young lady and my oldest daughter and you look a lot alike she lives in Idaho next to the Canadian border I have two girls 46 and 47 or they will be the summer and beautiful grandchildren I have none of those I injured my shoulder at work I fell in the pouring rain at lunchtime and broke my shoulder in two places so I’ve been kind of down because of that trying to stay positive I’m now in physical therapy but I’ve been watching you for a mini mini years mini years I think I was in my 40s when I started watching lol Hey I just want to say thanks again for being so positive it was just what I needed to hear thank you God bless

[@bonnieolson80]

Where do you live in northern CA? Im a gramma in Napa, 🙂

[@francineh.7825]

I really liked what you were wearing with the first dungarees (did I spell that right?) I need to put down something between my raised beds as well but I'm going to use woodchips as I don't want the work of building a rim (barrier) to keep the gravel in place and I prefer the softness of the wood. But I have family that did gravel and they love it.

[@Kipperrton]

You should lean the trellis against the wood so the vine can reattach itself. Then trim off the parts that are still attached to the trellis. It will take a while but i think it would cause the least damage to the plant, good luck!

[@bettymaugeri7316]

What a lovely place to walk - love a walk in the rain ☔️

[@MadeleineOlivia]

It was such a beautiful rainy walk

[@mansoor3159]

My comfort youtuber As Always Madeleine♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Awww this makes me happy

[@kayw3906]

Definitely agree! Comfort and peace and beautiful Cornish background!

[@juliananielsen2904]

I love your mindset! And all the outdoor footage :) Any good podcast recommendations? I’m always looking for the next fun binge 😊

[@victoriacoleman803]

So glad you’re feeling positive and motivated this week, I just had a thought maybe get a gazebo so you can put it over your beds and garden whatever the weather! I really enjoy your videos, thank you! Xx

[@Vicky-xi8mf]

Love your videos Maddie 🌷 Please can you tell me what the piece of music is that’s used to back cleaning the hot tub??

[@Ykoz2016]

Actually, the first official day of spring this year is March 19th! It’s usually the 20th/ 21st but because it’s a leap year it’s earlier. 😊👍

[@lindaashford7187]

Actually it was 1st February aka Imbolc in Pagan Wheel of the year, so we are a month in

[@rachelspoon4741]

Loved this video! I cannot wait for spring ❤ its already brightening up on morning and late sunset up north and im all here for it 😂 p.s. loved the fantasia element hehe

[@gailannkimbrough]

Do you have a friend that sews? I sew add-on/cuffs onto my tall friend's trousers and sometimes a matching patch pocket to pull the look together. Start a trend 🥰

[@MadeleineOlivia]

That’s so cute!!

[@giafiore9099]

I love the Disney intermezzo!! Thought of my childhood!

[@juls2334]

Love the Ohio State sweatshirt since I'm from Ohio! Your garden is lovely!

[@annatleal]

Hummus is honestly one of the easiest things in the world to do at home! And so is tahini sauce which is basically just toasted sesame seeds blended on the food processor, almost like peanut butter. I've been making it from scratch for years. Alex should definitely try it to eat with his delicious looking pita bread! 😋

[@karenbudnick]

Next Autumn, put down a weed barrier and loads of compost. Then just dig the narrow rows you want to plant into. So much easier in the Spring.

[@lemonpoppy]

Yay! Cheers from Cincinnati, OH.

[@madswansfan1]

I would put the gravel down now otherwise when it rains it will all turn back to mud. You can buy weed mat or even put old newspapers down if you have some. That will stop the weeds from coming through.

[@emilycarr2983]

I do the same thing with coffee! I only ever drink half 😅 I enjoy coffee but for whatever reason, I’m satisfied with just a little bit.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha why do we do this? 😅😂

[@audragormley241]

Do you like your inflatable hot tub? I want a real hot tub but I’m still saving for it and this seems like such a good option! Would love to know ❤ lovely video

[@s30123]

Love these longer vlogs. A little white vinegar might help break down the mold/ mildew

[@thebacklot9009]

You could try taking a few cuttings to propagate in water, just in case the trellis creeper doesn't take after the transplant☺

[@marygiacobetti4678]

Your backyard is lovely. Just as a suggestion, I would remove two panels of your fence with the Clematis and attach them to the timber wall of your patio. It would thrive there. Clematis is very hardy. I enjoy your vlogs. Everything so beautiful🌻🌻

[@charldarby1436]

Would love a full hair video if possible ❤

[@rebeccavincent9247]

Red is definitely your colour! 😊

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you!

[@brittanylane4016]

Can I just say you’re glowing! ❤ skin and just overall aura!

[@Gmcw002]

Beautiful music in this vlog

[@rebekah3483]

I would think that the beds being wet would help you get them cleared out... here it's very helpful vs hard solid ground that's dry!

[@lilydutta]

Red is clearly your colour! ❤️

[@ChloVspen]

Maybe Swedish style panelling around the hot tub to make it look more purposeful? ❤

[@lpoling4063]

Hello from Dayton, Ohio. If you want another OSU top let me know and we can work out the details.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Aww that’s so kind of you!

[@flibbertygibbette]

For the hot tub, hydrogen peroxide works wonders on mold and mildew, particularly with a little elbow grease. You might need quite a lot to clean that much surface, but I swear by it. It also won't harm your grass, as it breaks down into plain water pretty quickly. The clematis needs to be cut back to about a meter long if you want to transplant it, as the full plant can't survive a transplanting. The best time for transplanting is before spring hits, when it's still dormant. Which is to say, if you want to move it, either do it ASAP (in which case it may or may not survive) or else wait on that section until next winter.

[@rebeccagreen692]

Alex in the background in the kitchen😂

[@jjfrank]

Greetings from Columbus, Ohio! Just down the road from Ohio State :)

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

I would keep well established plants and sorry to say this , but do you really need that hot tub in front of your beautiful house? From Italy we love your rain.

[@Rozzis33]

I spotted Alex doing the chicken dance in the background while you were chopping 😂

[@ellaa5528]

Ferns like to be watered frequently and don’t do well in heat, if your fern was near the argar that may have caused it to die, bathrooms are the best place for them, as they love the damp, water once a week in winter twice in summer

[@addamhewitt]

I saw garden projects and clicked 👍

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Maddie We think if you take your trellis with the clematis.and put it on your deck wall that will look nice. That was so funny when the cartoon was put in the middle of your video.👍👍❤❤

[@georginaashworth]

The gardening outfit is totally giving Chessy from The Parent Trap 🥰

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Omg that is goals! Thank you! I’m off to pin her outfits on Pinterest as I’d forgotten how fabulous her wardrobe was!

[@irismeeow]

the long rainy walk music ❤

[@ingriddavis1201]

Rather start a new trellis plant at your wooden patio wall’s base. Like a Pandorea - its got nice flowers

[@kellyclaydon8206]

You're extra funny this vlog. Well wishes

[@beccasabaka8116]

Maddie you truly inserted a picture this time! 😂❤