My cottage garden journey, small garden makeover!

[@DaintyDiaries]

For more garden progress, I have my Sunday garden videos saved on a playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLrt5rBxJhxAC0IphII44JfFeRp9tw_Pmd Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to keep to date :)

[@MrsGray-67]

New subscriber here! 👋 I have a tip, when roller painting large areas, pop a broom handle into the handle of the roller. It makes painting big areas much faster and prevents the inevitable back ache. Love your channel & Instagram, Catherine 🥰

[@molliemae6855]

I love everything but the “brick” floor is marvelous!!! It looks so real! One of the coolest things I’ve seen!

[@tiffcat1100]

Me too, impressive!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you 🥰

[@natvtxn1213]

Dainty is right, working in your sweet dresses and aprons! You are such an inspiration to us ladies using your creativity and power tools to accomplish your dreams!

[@faeriefire78]

Every Catherine video: "Let's tackle this completely practical object, but make it beautiful!" It really does look great though, and I can't wait to see how amazing it'll be in a few weeks when everything is in bloom!

[@DaintyDiaries]

🥰 awww, thank you x

[@rn1005018]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this. I saw all of these projects as you were doing them each week but now to see these all put together is absolutely amazing! You have showed us that anything and everything is possible! Your home and your cottage garden is charming. Thank you for taking us on this fantastic journey!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awe thank you 🥰 I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🪴

[@Toinette2883]

I was feeling miserable today as it’s snowing like crazy again here and there is a blanket of white over the garden once again. I was so excited to see your video pop up and I could be in your garden. I instantly felt so much better! Thank you for sharing your timing couldn’t have been more perfect❣️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww sorry to hear about the poor weather x

[@englishcountrywalks4613]

I love the snow but definitely feel ready for Spring 🌸🌸

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Same here!! Woke up to full on winter weather!!🙃

[@sweetstufff]

Same here...the ground is always white with snow until mid April.

[@rebeccacheng7710]

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[@TheFluffyPeacock]

I have to tell you; I think the painted brick was genius! I love how your little garden looks and the greenhouse is such a cool little place.

[@pockethole1900]

The painted brick pattern is brilliant. One of my favorite things you've done. Oh I forgot about the Pub! The greenhouse lit up at night is so dreamy.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, yes, i love the brick floor project, one of my faves!

[@cazza2324]

We’ve been in our house for 23yrs and still have things to do in the garden hubby is in the process of building a dovecote with a steeple roof I’m looking forward to that having a garden is a luxury that is at times taken for granted I’m always thankful for my outside space it brings me a little peace especially now with the craziness going on in the world I look forward to your spring and summer garden lots of love from the uk x

[@tonileigh8660]

You are always such an inspiration. Having recently bought a house and working on getting it looking the way I want inside ( slowly, since it's over 2,000 sq. ft.) I look to your videos because my ideal house look is so much like you have. My garden is still frozen and covered in snow, but the plans are printed and ready to put into action. I want to put in a small water feature too this year. I have a lot of wildlife and my few small birdbaths get overcrowded with the squirrels, chipmunks and bunnies. Watching you working in your garden on these cold, dreary days cheers me up so much.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thanks for sharing that Toni, I hope Spring appears soon for you 🥰

[@msmandy00]

A nice dainty video is just what I needed today!! We got pummeled with snow again and with all that’s going on in the world, I’ve been really weighed down. Then along comes some escapism with Dainty! Thank you! xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw so sorry to hear about the snow 🥰

[@nancyring8104]

You’re so adventurous when it comes to your garden!! It’s going to be so much fun this year!!❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Nancy ❤️ thanks for following along

[@harley8680]

Woot Woot! It's Catherine and her beautiful garden on a Sunday!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awwww, glad your happy for a Sunday video!

[@stirrednotshaken4823]

Congratulations on your creativity in designing your backyard space. It looks beautiful!

[@GOGOSLIFE]

You have come so far with your garden in the last couple of years, and it's turning out terrific! It's nice to look back and see what you've accomplished, it's amazing! It's been a lot of work, but it's gonna last you a lifetime. You go girl!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@regor4830]

The brick floor was genius, I loved everything about this video. ❤️

[@ritazaffarese832]

Hi from portsmouth, i did some gardening today as it was a beautiful sunny day still chilly but ok, i love your cottage garden you make it look so cosy, love watching your vlogs after my long shifts as a nurse in a hospice, xxxx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, what an angel you are, such a tough job ❤️

[@anncoats4466]

Wow, what a beautiful transformation. Love the pond and the greenhouse, very ingenious the faux brick, looks great, you are amazing.

[@katmd405]

You’re channel always makes me smile! That’ll you for giving an old lady pleasure watching your channel.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww happy to hear that Kathleen ❤️

[@starwarslauz7441]

I've been thinking of painting my shed on the inside and this has made my mind up - didn't think of a paint sprayer - brilliant! Definitely going to do this, thanks 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

The sprayer is so handy for saving your hands 🥰

[@leedarcy]

What a wonderful review of the changes in your back garden! I've been catching up on your older videos recently and was marveling at HOW MUCH you have done in the garden alone! It's so easy to lose sight of where you started (at least for me it is)-- job well done on all the hard work over the years. No planting here yet (New Hampshire, US) but the seeds I planted in a greenhouse tray last Saturday have all sprouted and growing like crazy. I have one of those collapsable plastic greenhouses that I bought years ago second hand and I don't believe I've ever used it-- time to get it out! Usually I don't mess with seeds because I always seem to kill them, but money is super tight this year so I'm giving them a go again. Cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, cilantro, cosmos (my fav!) and morning glories. Picked up some creeping thyme seeds this morning and (!) found hollyhock bulbs in Dollar Tree (like Deals/Poundland) - 4 for $1.25! They may not even sprout, but I thought I'd give them a try. We had a few inches of snow yesterday, but that should be the last of it. Even if we get more, it will melt fast. Days in late March here are usually just over freezing, 35-45F/2-7C. Forecast says one day will be around 65F/18C which will be just wonderful. Maple syrup making is in full swing! Thank you for sharing the garden recap -- it really is so beautiful. I can't wait to see all your spring flowers!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thanks for the lovely comment! Yes, time to get that greenhouse out, seeds are the cheapest way to grow the garden 🪴

[@j.christian6801]

I loved getting a recap of what you have done before! I still love the brick you did and would love to try it ! Great job!

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

I'm so surprised, you did so much. How inspired you made me. Everything looks so great. Your White kitty had so much fun with you. The brick floor looks so real. Putting in the little rock's was just what needed to be done. Now there's no more muddy foot prints. I'll try the rock's like you, & your lovely brothers did as well. Great job, thank you.

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

Your garden is gorgeous and I’m loving watching the transformation. I’ve been living in my house for 19 years and just kept the garden ‘tidy’. Lockdown gave me the chance to crack on and transform it, still much to do but like you say there is always something to do in a garden 🪴. Love watching you and Blondie do your thing😀

[@kwong06]

I’m impressed how much you humble you are about all the wonderful projects you share with us each week.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Kevin 🥰

[@avahall2575]

I love to see all of your beautiful projects. I’m very excited you have cutting gardens. I love flowers 🌺 I know you do as well. A cutting garden is definitely on my bucket list! Thank you for sharing🌸💗

[@shubhobrottodas7357]

The brick floor is a work of art! Very impressed!!

[@grisespino5342]

Great video Catherine on all your hard work and progress. Love the water feature. As they say " if you build it they will come " ! 🐸🐦🦋🐝🐞. I garden in containers, I'm adding more flowers and the snapdragon I planted last year are really putting on a show now! I also have strawberries, figs, guava, and naval orange, roses, hydrangeas, clematis, geraniums, camelia, Japanese maple, calla lily, coleus, impatients, primrose, wisyeria, and succulents. Going to direct sown bachelor buttons, Zinnia and Dahlias this year💚🌱 . Gardeners world is back with Monty. All is good ☕

[@carolecole4295]

I’m an avid gardener in Iowa USA and really love your green house and your brick patio.. plus the pond…looking forward to your next projects and ideas 🇺🇸👍

[@lisanester3338]

Well we just got more snow! It’s so nice to see your progress in the garden. Hope your Mom is well. Thanks for sharing.🙏🏻💜

[@ireneferrante2313]

Have been watching for a couple of years. I think you have done an amazing job with your garden! It's so cold and windy here and now I have some ideas for my garden when it finally get warmed up. Have a good week.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you Irene 🥰

[@clairemacdonald7405]

Oh my goodness Catherine… I love this! Love that you get stuck in and turn your hand to anything and that your brothers give you a hand too 🥳 lovely! Gives me confidence to try more things too xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awwww thanks Claire x

[@carolyncampbell6149]

What a lovely cheering video Catherine, thankyou! As you say a green is never finished and that’s what’s lovely about it! You’re a bundle of energy and great to see you enjoying you garden so much. Thankyou. ❤️

[@barbarageddes9390]

My garden plans....new house, new space, and new designs...this year it is starting with the bones, hardscaping and potting up some pretty things just because we can't go without the pretty things. Loved this video style Catherine. Enjoyed it!

[@sylviavandegrift1388]

Love how you have plans for your flower beds and making sure as the seasons change so will the flowers to keep the flowers beds blooming. It’s going to look awesome and cottage like. Thank you for sharing! 🌷🪴🌻🌺💐

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Catherine this was a nice surprise seeing a video from you on a Sunday. You sure have made some changes in your garden everything looks great❤

[@Jo.H.]

Hi Catherine, lovely to have an extra video. It’s great to see the changes you have made over the year’s. Your garden is looking lovely 😊💖

[@janebradfield2373]

Thank you Catherine for this extra post. It adds so much brightness and joy when the whole world is so heavy right now.

[@DaintyDiaries]

So happy your enjoying the videos Jane 🥰

[@maureenmckenna5220]

I am so impressed with your can do attitude about power tools and putting stuff together. As a senior citizen, with a pretty large garden, I can see lots of possibilities after watching your IKEA buys, along with raised beds. All wonderful.

[@helenoreillylong9497]

I’m always pleased when your videos pop up. The garden is looking great. We are at the other end of our gardening lives..feeling our age more so we have pulled a lot of plants out in order to simplify things and cut our work load. So watching you in the garden or in the house is lovely.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I love that Helen, make the space work for you. It is such physical work 🥰

[@ChachkaGirl7411]

You are the cutest! I love watching your videos. Your accent, your gentleness, grace and creativity…. I could watch your videos for hours. 🥰❤️

[@debsy]

Love this journey. Lots of inspo for my own garden. Hoping to get a nice planter, paint my she shed and glam her up this year 😁 Determined to get the garden sorted

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, a fresh lick of paint makes all the difference 🥰

[@jamdownone]

I am very impressed with your vision. Looking forward to the complete makeover. Just a tip to save time when planting a new raised bed. Fill the bed to a point then add bulbs and then top off with the soil. No digging. Wonderful job. You are every man's dream. LOL !!

[@carriemaybug4284]

I remember you doing your shed makeover, I was inspired and had all the inspiration to face my shed. Never did, every time I open the door I remember your makeover. X

[@DaintyDiaries]

God I remember my shed, I gave it a little tidy a few weeks ago to keep on top of it

[@myhut8479]

First time watching you... You seem like a special person. No vanity just gardening and special journeys ♥️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you x

[@jkp62]

Your ingenuity, home and garden projects and joyful spirit always brings a smile to my face! Here in the high valley of the Colorado Rocky Mountains I live in, we are now getting more hints of Spring after our last, (I hope), early Spring Blizzard. We have all our flower and veg seeds picked out and ready to sow when it’s the right time! Later today is getting our yard (garden to you) cleaned up and flower beds cleaned and prepped. You motivate me!

[@eyestothesky6331]

Thanks for inspiring a young granny in Tennessee… going to use a few of your brilliant ideas to lively up my backyard. 💝

[@pamelaestep3937]

You are an amazing, creative young woman and you should be very proud of yourself! Not everyone has the determination and the creativity to accomplish what you have! I look forward to seeing more of your creativity.

[@mariacristinaoclos9804]

Great Job Ms. Catherine... I love what you did to your garden. So much improvement ❤️💕💜So beautiful 😍. I love flowers 🌸. Can't wait to see the flowers that blooms every summer time.

[@cinder8290]

I love that you have a wall around your rear garden. We have 1/3 of an acre lot, it would be wonderful to have a wall around the back garden.

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Lovely. You have done a good job. Love to see how you get stuck in. I redid my Garden during lockdown and this year making small additions and tweaking it. I am happy with the layout as l only have a small garden. You are so enthusiastic and excited to tell us your plans 🧑‍🌾😊👍

[@donna8212]

Always a pleasure Catherine. Your backyard is looking just beautiful. We’re still waiting for some steady Spring weather to come 😁. Had snow yesterday. March is always a crazy weather month around here 😂. Hope you’re having a fantastic day today! 💖😉🌷🪴

[@DaintyDiaries]

March has many weathers 🥰

[@juliegolub2602]

Oh my goodness! What a talented girl you are! Absolutely beautiful garden!❤️

[@pearlhall3787]

All in white, working with dirt. That made me chuckle.

[@lindasoaft9303]

I have a storage building that I’ve been contemplating painting and now a brick wall is what I think will work thanks to you😍

[@lisahoskins503]

Love this video. Over the next few weeks I'm tiding up greenhouse putting in a new floor and giving it a good clean . Have a lovely week x

[@sarahperkins2340]

Congratulations on your beautiful yard and lovely home of your dreams. You have worked very hard and look at what you have to enjoy.

[@CasaLaMesa]

I just love this video, really enjoy your accent and your life perspective that trickles into your commentary. I really enjoyed this.

[@debrahorst8154]

Lovely garden! Looking forward to seeing it through the seasons

[@sherrymacdonald261]

You are such a resourceful, talented young lady. You are uplifting ,inspiring too !! Love all your clothes ( dresses). Blonde is so sweet, hanging out in your video's with you !! Stay well, have a great week !🙂

[@debik5023]

Such a sweet video. Made me smile and look forward to spring. Love your garden ideas and how you just did it. Your brothers were awesome. Anyway thank you for sharing. Take care, from Portland OR, USA

[@LeslieNikulka]

Oh my goodness I so love your backyard garden and greenhouse! How peaceful and pretty. Thank you so much for sharing. ❣

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thanks Leslie 🥰

[@Lisa.Gypsy.C]

You have done a great job Catherine! We are coming into an early Autumn here in the Western Cape (South Africa), which is one of my two favourite seasons, the other being Spring. I really enjoy your gardening videos & look forward to watching more of them. Best wishes x

[@judyrobertson9479]

The brick idea turned out great. Good job.

[@bridgeeybear1239]

I can't wait for Spring as well. I was laughing at myself when I got a close up of Thomas... he is clearly not a jockey. LOL.

[@claudialeger3208]

Love watching you and all the projects. You give me so many ideas and hope. Thanks.

[@dianewalker9783]

I love your greenhouse! Between that and your shed is what started me off wanting to garden...I'm a complete beginner but loving learning. I love the country cottage garden style so that's what my ultimate goal is- at the moment it's just grass, hedges and a lovely holly bush (that has flourished despite my complete lack of knowledge...gotta love mother nature 😄). Can't wait to see all your hard work pay off as the flowers start blooming and hoping you get some little wildlife visitors to your pond 🥰🌷🌻🌻🌼🌼🐸

[@susan5301]

You have done so much work! It looks so beautiful! Can't wait for the bulbs and flowers to bloom! Have a lovely week Catherine!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Susan 🥰

[@lynnnettleship5043]

I’m a new subscriber and a Irish Granny, this is from the heart you have to be so proud of yourself you done a great job love. Well done red brick is bloody fantastic job. Great work.

[@lydiarowe491]

All that you have done has given the make 0ver such a wonderful result.. the faux bricks are a trick..thankyou for sharing

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Lydia 😊

[@laurahill6321]

Absolutely fabulous Catherine, love your garden , Iam watching this to chill out after a busy afternoon in the garden , digging out a shrub , Iam knackered lol . I run a small florists and going to build a raised bed to put cut flowers in to make my bouquets, when I say build a raised bed lol I will get someone to build it for me😂. Love from Scotland xxx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Welldone you for tackling your garden jobs, feet up 🥰

[@laurahill6321]

@@DaintyDiaries you too ❤

[@jodygalardo5882]

a ittle piece of heaven... beautiful job and such a steady work ethic...bravo. It is magical. the greenhouse and floor are fantastic.

[@HopeOnTheHorizonPodcast]

wow - I LOVE the brick pattern. You are inspiring.

[@alexandrastevens8892]

If you like cut flowers and want some climbers try sweet peas, the more you cut them the more flowers they produce and definitely smell absolutely beautiful 😍

[@kathrynschamanski3766]

I have been working in my garden for the last week or so and look forward to seeing all my hard work come to fruition with beautiful blooms in the summer! I really enjoyed watching the progression of your back garden...such a difference! I found "Gardner's with Monty Don" on KZbin and watched my first episode...I really like it and have subscribed so as not to miss an episode! Thanks for recommendation! Have a lovely week, Catherine!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw I’m so glad you enjoyed their episodes ❤️

[@Thewhimsicalgarden]

Your garden transformation is so awesome!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@barbararussell897]

This is, you are precious. I'm so inspired. Thank you.

[@johnbean3943]

What a hard worker you are. And I love your ideas and your yard looks adorable, the kind of cottage look I love. Johns wife

[@CurlyProverbz]

What a beautiful journey!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much x

[@ceciliadelgado6899]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video! Its refreshing to see such a young lady taking the initiative to build and create with no fear of failing! Very inspiring! Kudos to you! Look forward to your future videos!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much Cecilia 🥰

[@jamimalone5743]

It's always a bright point in my day when I see one of your videos pop up!! Today is no exception. Its cold and gloomy here in Pennsylvania. I cant wait to get out and get busy! Love and well wishes!

[@beachessandfire5598]

Love your video, definitely cheered me up . I'm currently in Manchester with my son while he under goes proton beam therapy. We have been away from home for four weeks, got another week to go. I've missed pottering around in our garden, so I got my husband to show me our flowers , trees in are garden as they are getting their blossom now .

[@aprilsmith7760]

It was lovely looking back at all the work you’ve done so far 💕 My daughter and son in law have just gotten an allotment and they are excited to get started with all their ideas I was also watching gardeners world and thinking about you 😂

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw have fun in your allotment! ❤️❤️❤️

[@annschrimsher5183]

Your greenhouse is beautiful. It is amazing how well the "brick" floor turned out. Love it!

[@maireadharkin5124]

you should be so proud of all your hard work in your lovely garden

[@vickinoeske1154]

Your backyard just keeps getting better and better!

[@rachaelweidner5665]

This might be my favorite video of yours. I love the transformation. Your little playhouse would make an adorable chicken house for two or three chickens. You've done such a wonderful job. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes! I wonder would Blondie approve of some chicken friends

[@tinagardner3112]

Love watching your videos your inspirational , I’m starting my old garden shed roof collapsed but seeing you, fingers crossed I’ll get it done x

[@janetshepherd9062]

Love your no fear approach to all of it. It looks great!

[@francesandrews5506]

Best way to end my Sunday, perfect video 😍, mint tea tonight at the ready ☕

[@jamiealvarez1368]

Love watching your sweet videos! You are a ray of sunshine for sure!

[@sarar371]

Love your shed makeover! And the brick floor! Wow!!

[@susanmcdonald5960]

Your garden is so cute! ...I loved the painted brick method on your greenhouse floor. Looks real! You are going to have a lovely garden with all those bulbs in full bloom!...My garden is never done, but I love improving it year after year. I have a lot of rose trees, crepe myrtle trees, and irises. Also I have tons of aloe vera and succulents. Last year we planted mammoth sunflowers and wildflower seed in the open areas. I love all of your ideas for the garden, and I love the cottage theme myself...!

[@habrowo]

I grow vegetables from last year, tomatoes, papric etc. All in pots. Lots of fun and I love it.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I love that, thank you for sharing that with me 🥰

[@starbrown1219]

It so good that you have such a nice back yard. You have done a wonderful job of reviving it and making it beautiful.

[@peggynorton5535]

Love seeing the transformation of your backyard. This is going to be such a animal lovers paradise! Maybe a few bird feeders and houses?

[@carolynmangipudi9898]

Wonderful video! Very inspirational & all of it is fantastic. Beginning with your transformation of your cutest little wooden shed I have ever seen.. Moving onto the floor, preparing for your Greenhouse..really spectacular job! Love the shelving and detail of the flowers on the shelving doors. I like your bar idea, self made..but also the change raised beds in its place. Your layout of all is fantastic. Mother Nature doesn't know it's Spring here in Northern Michigan since we had snow back now 3 times since the calendar said it is officially Spring. Thank you for the video!

[@julienacey5047]

The tiled floor is amazing , you wouldn't think it was done with a sponge ,thanks for the tip

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad ya like it Julie 🥰

[@cherbinsted2378]

I live in the far northern end of Australia and moved to a unit 2 years ago, as I am a granny with bad knees. Fortunately, I have a large side garden area with a planted front rock wall and a narrow sloped backyard. I’ve planted the front with native flowering shrubs and plants for privacy with bird baths and low watering spots for bees and lizards. There’s also a mis sized fountain pond. I love water in the garden. The narrow back area, I have large pots to grow veggies and have managed to incorporate 2 fish ponds, complete with bog filters I made for the ponds. It is still a work in progress, which I do when funds and ailments allow. I love your vlogs and your cheery disposition. Cheers from a wet and drab day in usually sunny Queensland Australia 👍🇦🇺

[@marilyngodfrey868]

Your garden is so beautiful! God bless you!