My Garden Diary: Herbal Infusions & Tea

[@racheltalbott]

Hey guys! Welcome back to the second installment of "My Garden Diary." I actually plan to change the name to "Our Garden Diary" because Byron is a huge part of the success of our garden. He's been adding to it little by little in the evenings after dinner while I watch the boys, or they help out and watch what we're up to in the garden. Byron has been building & trying out a few different irrigation options, and it's so cool to see him do that. We've been loving the process. It's so cool to grow your own herbs and produce. It's so rewarding when something grows, and we hope to do a lot more farm to table type recipes in the future. As always thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@gracemonckton3699]

Love you Rachael!!

[@gchaudhry1]

Rachel Talbott I agree with you. Gardening is a family affair. Laura from Garden Answer shares awesome gardening ideas.

[@GodsGirl253]

Rachel I love lavender. Some of my faves are lavender lemonade and lavender ice cream....so good. You should make them.

[@ishasharma8274]

Rachel Talbott You should totally follow Garden Answer to get more addicted 👍🏻😃

[@Liziksuperlizikklass]

Could you please restock the galvanised plant pots in large size please? :)

[@sheliarossell3162]

What a wonderful idea. Sharing flowers, seeds have always been part of others this is what I've done for years. It nice now you've shared your gift of plants with us. Thank you.

[@MsAdrinalina]

Hey just an idea for a video. Please do a video on how to start gardening, soil mix recipes, when to clip plants, how to water them etc etc.....

[@sticky2sweet2]

Adriana Andrian Try organic’s best urban Gardner. He is the MAN!

[@GreenLuvsDanny]

I second this!!!

[@sheliarossell3162]

Me to

[@allypeterson414]

What’s the soil recipe you were talking about? 😊

[@linnag3117]

Having a garden is also a blessing 💖💖💖💖💖💖💝💝

[@whitecloudov968]

I grew up in a city and never saw someone gardening until I moved into a more suburban area I am in right now. It is something I always liked the idea of doing but am afraid to start myself. It seems complicated but also rewarding. I just don’t want to waste my money if it turns out to not go well for me. Such a good relaxing video. Love this series

[@alainadacosta1222]

Your garden is beautiful, I'd love to have one like that some day

[@girlisgone]

Hi Rachel! Just found your cool channel today! Yes, I would like to know the soil mixture as well. I live in Virginia and the soil here is not great as it has a lot of clay. In fact, the early settlers in Williamsburg made raised soil beds for this very reason. My first little garden I had as a newlywed all the plants died. So, since then I have become interested in soil and soil health. Thanks for any help that you can give. And I am also in agreement with the commenter above that you should have your own show on HGTV. It would be unique and SUPER helpful to all of us who are trying to learn a healthier lifestyle! Best wishes to you!

[@Life17-f3f]

Mint and camomile I bet the mint is overgrown by now mint is notorious for absolutely destroying everything in its path

[@tessamae4477]

Hi! I like your 'recipes', and , last night, I have been making three of your recipes for foot, hands and face, and to tell you the truth, I'm difenitely making more of your recipes because they are sooo gooood and they work as well. So, thanks for being on youtube and sharing the good things in life with us! May God bless you!

[@kendallford3040]

I’ve been loving this diary!

[@lumiquartz5505]

My dad built a make shift cover for our garden much like yours. My biggest warning to look out for is snakes. It depends on where you live, but snakes would come from the canal and try to crawl into our garden, but they would get tangled in the net. I can’t say we’ve ever had a problem removing the snakes or a problem with poisonous or venomous snakes, but still something to look out for

[@marinamarinkov8092]

Love your videos! A pharmacist here with a personal medicinal garden :) A lot of the plants that are the most used and have health benefits are actually very invasive, so care how you couple them in pots, also most plants that are medicinal don't really like each other, so sticking to same families in the same pot is a good tactic, same as a wedding seating arrangement xD One more thing, we only dry plants to preserve them in storage for a longer time, if you have your own garden, much better to use them freshly picked, with very minor exceptions of course. Much love and best wishes for your thriving garden and family!!! xoxo

[@leahmommy7711]

I'm not a gardening person at aaaallll but I have to watch because I find Rachel's video's so soothing

[@dimplesinc4488]

I just planted a few herbs outside and I’ve been loving gardening. I’m so excited you’ve continued this series! Love from Pittsburgh❤️

[@naturallygifted2002]

Love, love, love, you outdoor space and planting expertise. I jealous in a good way. Bless and hope everything you plant flourish. Just beautiful.

[@darakhshannaz4357]

I love the fact that u r so much hands on n its so humbling..........love ur vids.

[@anushreeboral720]

Your garden is soooo beautiful..I loved it ❤️❤️

[@robynwerling4766]

i love this series so much! my husband and i are novice gardeners, and i find youre thriving garden so inspiring!

[@JessentialLife]

This is sick! I love it. I'm hoping to have a garden some day. I'm passionate about plants and herbs so I love to see someone who has already gone before me. Thanks for sharing this.

[@GoodandDelicious]

Girl, I bow down to you. I live in Puerto Rico where it’s fairly easy to maintain a garden (sans the pests) but my mom is in LA and I tried helping her and everything literally turned to dust within a week. So CAL heat is no joke

[@idaboyles5639]

Omg I love this series 😍🌿

[@Jillianirving]

I love this! I can't wait until the weather warms up where I am so I can get going with my gardening!

[@MissHellfire]

more inspiration for u : try planting wild roses, pick the flowerpetals and make roseoil with them , i tried that a couple of times i used it for putting into my bathwater - i also make tea from my herbs or make infused water with them , nice video btw!

[@jenniferolguin3338]

You need your own show on HGTV!

[@girlisgone]

I TOTALLY agree!!!

[@AnkitaSharma-po5bm]

Your house is my dream house.. I wish to have a garden like that for myself too.. and thankyou for promoting gardening.. spreading love❤

[@christinamariemoney]

I've been wanting my own garden for so long, but i have lived in apartments over the last few years and haven't been able to do it. This summer I am hoping to start small and grow a few herbs :) I love dill and mint! I absolutely loved this video rachel! It was filmed so beautifully and really inspired me to start gardening! xo

[@sheliarossell3162]

Start with herbs in small planters. Look at planters think what plants do I like? Do I want plants' that come back each year. What colors do I like made a plan after you look at plants. What is climate in my area? If You live up stars weight is important you may not want to much on upstairs. Go on you tube home and garden shows displays. Watering is important just enough not over watering or letting them dry out. Planters you can rearrange settings. Hope this helped. We always learn even experts just start.

[@nanizaby1]

Your garden is simply beautiful. I would love to get tips on what's worked for you in how you've kept and maintained you lavender and rosemary to have it so bountiful and fruitful. Love this series. 💕

[@Sarai0m1353]

Love it. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment and this year I want a garden. So.. you gave so many ideas! Thanks!

[@sincerlysophie]

Omg your videos are so soothing .

[@witchoffemininepower5700]

Herbs are so good for many uses I use them for long and shiny hair 🌱💗

[@Carholicprincess]

Wish I could like this video more than once!!! Your tea garden is my home herb garden goals!! 💚💚

[@DoctorAnne]

I love the herb drier, it looks beautiful (and is obviously very practical)

[@cccmv8059]

I love your videos!! Your voice is soothing and your videos are so peaceful and serene 😘

[@cherishmiranda1303]

Sooo inspiring ! I love watching your videos 💕

[@nymphialaciepetaldance2399]

Very informative.. I didnt even know thr was such thing as a sun tea... You hav a great plan for ur garden, i sincerely pray tat it will florish and trive well. So excited n looking forward to ur next video. This is a great concept/series, good job!

[@auntiepoo2]

I tried growing some herbs for a little while last year from seeds, but the only ones that I had any success with were dill and basil, but then the bugs started devouring them. If you can make a "garden troubleshooting" video in the future I would love that!

[@coocoobananacrackers5932]

You're like a good witch, making all of that look so magical!😍😍😍

[@amyzee714]

Love u for this series it makes my heart jump with joy n wud again say that i really admire living ur way ... stay blessed

[@lindseyculpepper4411]

Love your gardening videos!

[@thomasdale389]

Beautiful garden, nothing better than a beautiful looking and smelling garden. I would watch out for the mint though, you don't want to put it in a pot with anything else because it will grow and spread like crazy and suffocate your other plants.

[@imurshalini8030]

Your videos are like meditation....... So so peacefull,, lots of love from india, varanasi.....

[@ashleysovilla2037]

That crystal tea infuser is amazing!

[@sherroncoffeyhardin8241]

Love the mint you selected. I grow mint but don't have enough recipes to use it in. I've never used my chocolate. Just love the smell

[@vjshenoy51]

Wonderful series. I love your videos Rachel and even the instagram stories. Here is a small tip for the infused body oil. If You pour warm oil to the herbs, it will infuse better and faster. So if you wish Give it a try.

[@susantaylor8507]

Thank you I'm fixing to start on my herbs again this year I love these recipes

[@MissKatie]

loving your garden videos!!

[@karensetchfield3495]

You might find that the spearmint takes over the planter, it tends to grow vigorously and roots itself around other plants! Maybe you’ll have better luck than me growing the other types of mint, I hope we can see your garden again soon in another video. I was thinking how dry your soil looks. It’s perfect for lavender and rosemary as they don’t like having wet roots. They are beautiful plants to grow for fragrance. Did you know they don’t grow back from dead wood so don’t chop them back too far. Thank you for this video, it all looks wonderful!

[@petitsjoujoux5011]

The herb dryer is sooooooo cute!

[@kkailianu]

That moment your left LOVING EVERYTHING on this channel BUT trying to incorporate it into your cultural understanding of life. Continue on with your awesomeness!!

[@CreativeQueenx]

💕Love your garden. It's very beautiful.💕

[@tiempocompartidoconvictori3260]

I'm in love with all the ideas!!!

[@dddennis1214]

Great video! I have an herb garden as well. Never thought about a sun tea. Thanks for sharing!

[@leahchapman5490]

I'm loving this series! Now I want to start my own herb garden. :)

[@ginagrifffin]

Ok I would love to know where you found orange mint! I've never had success with chamomile, sadly. Lemon balm has always been a fav, and right now I have bee balm and that is a new one to my herb garden this year. I love this garden diary so much. ❤🌱

[@pennifoor7989]

Loved the tea garden. I make those care tags. :) You've given me some ideas for this year.

[@metamorphosis7958]

I loveee ur videos. You’re such an inspiration. May God bless u and ur family~

[@8ievaieva8]

You are living the dream my friend!

[@MelissaViau]

I love your videos so much!!! I can't wait to have my own garden!

[@sindhunookala1859]

Whatever you do is Joyous to watch and inspiring to follow.. ❤ from India.

[@mandygreenqueen]

I love your rosemary, Can you advise me on your soil type and amount of sunlight you allow them. Mine remain small and I need a little help with it. Thanks 🤗🙂

[@ericakieck2462]

I love this video!! I am a hibitual tea drinker and this just gave me so much inspiration :)

[@lilwood7719]

Adding different mints together can mix the flavors. Keeping mints away from each others may be better. My mint and chocolate mint blended and all tasted like chocolate.

[@aprileshade]

Incredible garden and yes great ideas! Thanks! :)

[@giada_2451]

I love this diary and also this is such a good video of yours I love all of the recipes

[@divyasasidharan2960]

Wait so when u dry it outside like that wouldn't it get dusty? How do u clean them before consuming in tea? Love ur garden I so want grow plants but don't have a lot of space

[@Acrylara]

Considering dust is mostly human skin and the stuff from the walls I'd say it's way less dusty if dried outside

[@hellooldfriend3223]

There is also a pineapple mint as well

[@mindofiris]

Love this series! Definitely a source of inspo for me!

[@supriyasumanth]

A wonderful video!!! Your video has inspired me to start a tea and herb garden! Can you tell me where you bought those small glass bottles with cork lids.

[@sereneangie]

Thanks for the inspiration Rachel

[@ASMRwithSofia]

Love this video! We always love to plant chocolate mint too, so good. I love herbs in my garden unfortunately we do not have it during the winter cause we live in Canada but I love to start in the spring and use my herbs in the summer.

[@kimwalter1269]

Ive just started enjoying your garden videos. I was cery interested in the lavender tea and oil. How do you use your avocado oil/lavender infusion? What benefits does it provide? Thank you 😊

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

Love this!!! How long do you "dry" your herbs for, before makingTea???

[@anushkas4056]

This is so cool and interesting!!

[@neha6687]

Your garden is beautiful.. My father also loves gardening ☺️

[@taraisfluffy]

Could you do a video on tips to start a garden on a balcony? I'm interested in starting one and it's so overwhelming!

[@roekinn]

Rachel, where do you get those small glass bottles your fill with oils and herbs? Lovely content! Thank you!🧚‍♀️✨☺️🌱🌿

[@laurah6381]

Roekinn I've seen those at Hobby Lobby type stores. They are beautiful!

[@roekinn]

Thank you so much, Laurah! ^_^

[@laurah6381]

Roekinn 😘

[@hannahthomas5744]

You can also find them on Amazon! Also other online shops like her very own shop, pacificthyme.com, and Etsy!

[@madelinedenhardt4800]

I love this video!!! Great job and nice tips!!💖💐🌻💕

[@lauradaigle2025]

I love your video! I’ve been thinking of growing a tea garden in my apartment. Where did you get your tea steeper with the crystal? I love it!!!

[@Mrsktmomof3]

I would love to see or hear what you did when you lived in an apartment for a garden.... we live in one now and can’t have a huge bed on our porch but would love to have something.

[@asmanazeerahmad]

Thanks a lot Rachel, really a very informative vlog, I am also growing some herbs , really helpful.

[@darlettepkoidelemel6751]

Thank you so much. I'm going to try the infuse oil. God bless

[@KreaKnit]

Loved this!

[@sydney2141]

I’m back to watching this video for probably the 5th time because I obviously love it! But I realized that at 6:35 the instrumental sounds a bit like “Scotty Doesn’t Know” haha and I’m curious if you created that?? It’s beautiful!

[@HealedandThriving]

Where did you get the wood containers for the peppermint plants? Or did you build them? What kind of wood are they?

[@HaleySmith]

You need your own damn show, honestly woman you're super inspiring

[@courtneyknowles6591]

Love love love!!!!!!!

[@MettePeleikis]

Love your garden videos, Rachel! They're so relaxing!

[@nafisashama221]

My mom & dad are jst like u guys ...they also loves gardening...😊

[@thevalkyrie143]

Where could I get those raised planters you used for your tea garden? Those are perfect sizes for what I need and I can't seem to find them anywhere. Or did you guys build them yourselves?

[@SajidHussain-pn8fv]

I've been following you since i was a child!

[@katsnack7]

Hi Rachel! I was just wondering what the link was for the perfotek belt? I hope you’re having a great day! ❤️

[@rishikajoshi747]

I loge your videos. So relaxing to watch

[@parweenshaheen9264]

Thanku dear. I really like your idea.

[@isassirius2520]

I loved it !!thanks for uploading

[@marissathompson133]

What do you use to keep bugs away?! Loving your Insta stories showing your gardens!

[@Ben-Beck]

I do love ❤️ this. Thank you 🙏 ( I am from Thailand 🇹🇭)

[@haoslife_mo]

Hope to have a herb garden one day soon!nice video. Thx

[@April-vc9rq]

Hi Rachel, I love this series. Can you number these as episode 1; 2; 3?

[@valerylb2600]

This is so awesome 😍

[@TheSTHLMDiaries]

Love your channel! 💕

[@wearethereeves8685]

Can you share your aunts soil process? I am currently trying to build a small herb garden with my boys (3 and 6). They love gardening and such a great opportunity for education.