66. Late Spring in my Welsh Miners Cottage Garden - Living Alone in Wales (May 2024)

[@Lilly-ud2bn]

I love the retro comforting old time feel of this channel….takes me back to a better time when life was less complicated and more innocent and you were more sure of what’s around the next corner.

[@ArtLoverScotland]

Couldnt agree more. When I am stressed I come here to let go.

[@carolineharry6605]

This is exactly what I said the other day. It’s lovely watching Sean’s videos. He’s wholesome, comical, down to earth. And his pace of life is how I remember things from growing up in the 70’s and 80’s. I find watching him very therapeutic. ❤

[@victoriahanke5086]

Good grief,,,leave the door alone! Get organized and stop shopping! 😂😂😂😂

[@Invincible_Force]

This channel is peak comfy. Absolute comfort. Love it.

[@galebecker3487]

Hi Sean, thank you for your video. I enjoy a spoon of jam stirred into some Greek yoghurt, tastes delish, give it a try. Your garden is looking beautiful. Take care Gale x

[@martinchamberlain8517]

Sean, my mother also of South Wales valleys heritage used a lot of salt. She said that it was because the miners in her family needed salt because of the hard manual work.

[@connydm729]

I read, if we use less salt our body can´t get the vit&minerals out of the food we eat.... When sweating a lot, one looses some salt too....

[@evelynharper6346]

A teaspoon of salt in say a pot full of potatoes or other vegetables is not really over salting (in my opinion).

[@lesleywurwal8805]

Wow Sean, there seem to be so many ideas/projects running through your mind. Think you need to get the desk/bookshelves room set up, organise the understairs cupboard, have a nice cup of tea then plan how you'll get the shed up. Consolidate then move on. Ok I'll shut up now 😂

[@ullaMoss-cc1vn]

Thank you Sean, never get bored on your channel.

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Sean, maybe you already know about mint, it's best in pot's because it takes over the beds. I learnt the hard way about that 👍😉🇨🇮☘️Eire

[@seanjamescameron]

Yes I’ve been gardening for 40 years.

[@funstuff24]

All these years I've been throwing salt over the wrong shoulder. That explains so much 😂

[@sandrapaterson8678]

😂😂

[@chrissyyoung3260]

Sean tea spoon of jam on rice pudding lovely 😊

[@mterrylane819]

or ice cream

[@paulawarwick1854]

❤The Rusty Homestead is the best name ever and a tribute to yours and rustys great friendship xx

[@franchurch7581]

I live in Maldon,so I obviously use Maldon Sea Salt! That being said, most top chefs use Maldon salt too :)

[@dd7521]

My favourite too.

[@dawnmorandin541]

We carefully put the pool supplies away last year....couldn't find them this summer, bought new ones, found the old ones the following week !!! I never remember where stuff is, should get a book to record them but would probably lose the book !

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I watch, the last homely house east of the sea. I’ve purchased her items. It’s a bit of a rabbit hole. I rally enjoyed watching your video, as usual. I think you can do anything that you put your mind to.

[@traceystickland-mottram8021]

I watch her too😊

[@connydm729]

​@@traceystickland-mottram8021 And me too 😅

[@connydm729]

What does it mean "a rabbit hole"... I´m from belgium, try to do my best to understand.... Can you help me,? thank you! 🙂

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

@connydm729 When you say, “I went down a rabbit hole”, it men’s; It took a lot longer than you thought it would. You meant to just go here, look for this…. But, as you went to look for one thing- there were branches or tunnels and it took led you to many other findings, which led you to more findings and it seemed never ending. Hope that makes sense. It’s not a bad thing, rather a fascinating route of discovery. Another saying, kind of like that, here in US- “I went to do one thing, and I had to do 10 more”.

[@keithfisher7388]

Sean,your bamboo cans will rock in the wind ,disturbing your sweat pea roots,they need to be at least two feet into the soil so they don't vibrate the roots,

[@tier_drop]

"Nothing in this house is straight!" 😊🤭

[@mabes981]

Nothing in my house is straight either!

[@shersmitt391]

😂😂

[@Juls27989]

These old Welsh cottages/houses never are straight, again maybe that's part of its quirky character these houses. 🤗

[@marybazargani6929]

I have the same problem. Nothing in my house is straight and it's fairly new.

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

So enjoy watching you putter and plant in your garden. I love to do the same in my garden. Looking forward to your Homestead videos as well and seeing your new shed set up. Our house is the same…..nothing is straight. Always an adventure when we do a repair or add something new. Nothing is ever simple. Oh well, keeps life interesting and challenging!!

[@lorellstoneman74]

I put my Amerillis out for the summer after blooming and pull it in during the early fall. One of my bulbs was my Moms from 20 years ago...I let them dry in the pot....rest and die back then start again .

[@claudinevandamme4809]

Hi..just find your channel..absolutely love the natural way your doing things..and the humour..is great, you make me laugh.. good luck with the sweet peas...great structure you made there. 😂 so its winter in South Africa.

[@silvialittlewolf]

I didn't read all 258 comments, so apologies if someone else has already mentioned it: You don't need to buy another door to put a cat flap in. Look online for a cat flapt that fits your current door (= depth of the actual door), and then just saw out the hole in the size that is described in the leaflet. I did that for my cats too, and it works perfectly. A LOT less expensive that buying a new door! ;)

[@susanbackus157]

Thank you for explaining what Rocket is….I live in America and did not know it is Arugula! Love your videos Sean!

[@kimmberlie573]

If you need extra storage in the kitchen, you could place items on top of the cabinets. Perhaps get some baskets/ bins to store smaller things. Put a shelf or two over the stove. You could line your spices on it.

[@carolwhite6979]

We grew up not cooking with salt as that is how Mom learned. My Grampy could not have salt but loved a bit of pepper! I like to add fresh ground pepper to things and recently received a salt grinder too! It was filled with sea salt! Your back garden is looking spectacular! I must say, i am looking forward to watching😊 your transformation of the homestead! hugs!

[@LINDAWATSONGARDEN]

Hope you watered your plants in Sean. Just saying. Your sweetpea arch will look lovely when the sweetpeas climb over it.

[@indirarimkeit6644]

I Sean, I use Redmund's Real Salt, which is unrefined salt from a Utah ancient sea bed. Full of minerals. Over here in California it has stopped raining, and getting warmer,, but the weather is still cloudy, so my garden is slowly growing. Like visiting you in your videos.

[@deliataylor8937]

I’m in Monmouthshire lovely here but rain later pouring rain in cornwall❤

[@Cottage_Mom]

I had a window insert put in my front door which saved me replacing the door and having to replace the handle and latch. Might be worth costing out and the cat door could be done at the same time.

[@kenneyg100]

That is exactly what I was thinking🤗

[@sueparsons6919]

Weather overcast in Essex today was a lovely day yesterday. Abit chilly now. Enjoyed watching you in the garden, once your sweet peas, start growing your arch will look great. If you put up some extra shelving in your cupboard under the stairs. You could have a larder for tin food etc.for the winter, so if the weather gets really bad you have stuff to fall back on. If the rain keeps off will be pottering around garden. Where I live will be full of day trippers so I will Potter about at home.

[@TheQueensWish]

Bars of soap 🧼 ❤ Great idea Sean.

[@emmafarr770]

Did you ever hear of the saying? If it's not broke, don't try to fix it. The door is fine. You can put a little cat flap in the bottom. Saw a little hole, paint the door to tone colors. It would look beautiful and you will save money.😊

[@katherineb6102]

Make a funnel out of a piece of paper to fill the salt and pepper.

[@catherineclark2949]

I don't use salt but like a bit of pepper in my stews. We have had torrential rain in Chester, back to wearing a jumper. I only buy perennials and have quite a variety in my border although most of my plants are in pots

[@Anita-gp1gv]

We bought a similar type from Lidle. We use Himalayan pink rock salt. French and Maltese real salt is good too.

[@starlight1867]

I use pink Himalayan salt. I read it is low in sodium for blood pressure, but high in minerals. Much healthier than table salt. I have used Cornish sea salt as well. Your grinders are “butiful” Sean, I like the natural wood rather than Perspex. 👌It’s fine and sunny in Lancashire this morning after the heavy rain we have had the past couple of days, so I will get out into the garden this afternoon after shopping, to plant some more veg and herbs and I have a pink blueberry to get in place as well. We are behind here in the garden due to bad weather, but things will catch up I’m sure. Like you - slow and steady wins the race.

[@kellyscourfield77]

Yes my husband buys that we haven’t used regular salt since

[@janwilletts1986]

We have a tiny stainless steel funnel for filling up the peppercorns and salt, very helpful little gadget…how useful to have electricity on the homestead, tea and toast coming up ! I use Artline markers for plant labels, they are indelible.

[@lynnhensley4326]

Enjoy listening to you as I clean and declutter a 6 shelf bookcase. Leaving education after a long career so getting rid of lots of education materials.😮😮

[@NavyCopMA1]

Memorial Day weekend for those of us in the USA. Memorial Day is supposed to be a day of reflection and a reminder of those that died during war but many people just see it as a day off to be able to go out and barbecue and not work. It's kind of lost it's meaning for many. I know I will probably get some delivery driving in over the weekend as well as a few tasks around the house. It's raining on and off right now so plans will change by the hour! Trying out the soap and candles thing as well, though I'm a bit more utilitarian than some of the artisans out there (keep to plain styles and nice fragrances). Some of the artists make some really pretty soaps, but I don't think I have the patience for that. Keep it simple!

[@halitimes2]

IKEA "Bror" shelving is perfect for under the stairs, shed or a loft!

[@jillmcaleese6514]

So relaxing, so real. Calming. Thankyou.

[@ellenj3393]

Hi Sean, I used to use nothing but sea salt then I read somewhere to have a bit of table salt due to the sodium as lack of sodium can cause depression, now I used a bit of each. Your sweetpea arch is going to look lovely! I couldn't help but notice the stone balanced on the bricks above your gate, looks a bit dodgy does that 🙃 It will probably be fine for another 100 years but I would just be wary. Beautiful weather here in Lancashire today. I believe we are in for some more rain after today, let's hope they've got it wrong. Enjoy the sunshine 🌞

[@margaretstone6411]

Hope you have watered all the new plants in ?❤

[@seanjamescameron]

Rained for 12 hours.

[@MarleneCurrie-j5e]

Weather is the same here in the Far north of Scotland, summer came and went. I am not a salt person either never bother to use it but love pepper. Hope you do get around to making your own soap, especially lavender I would buy it. You have acquired some lovely pieces of antique furniture what a lovely home you are making for yourself and "the Twins". great video as usual.

[@lynngraver8080]

shaun can you show us more of the cats in your videos thank you

[@seanjamescameron]

When they are available yes.

[@lynngraver8080]

@@seanjamescameron ha ha thank you love your videos i love your inventions

[@ninemoonplanet]

I have all three, focaccia bread tastes good wit sea salt, Himalayan salt is better for sandwiches, anything requiring a little salt, iodized for cooking. Pepper corns, white, black, and a mix which id delicious.

[@ninemoonplanet]

You're not alone using video to remember where things are, what you did, and what the weather is so it's recorded for later use.

[@lindaedwards7840]

Hello Sean, interesting video watching the variety of planting you have done , how well they have come on. I plant sweetpeas and after a fashion build the wigwam style frame it always looks crooked but the sweetpeas find a way and give a good show.Thats the main thing . I'm not one for formal gardening, my front garden makes my neighbours stop to look even people I don't know comment on my garden of colourful plants some in no dig beds I laid soil and compost onto the concrete, I have Mahonia shrubs and orange blossoms shrub to miniature roses palm trees in containers many varieties in containers mostly seasonal. a shady place to sit and a water feature I made myself , solar light at night give a nice glow winter or summer, birds love the blossoms I feel blessed just relaxing there watching in the late evening as the sun dips behind the neighbouring roof tops after a peaceful hour with a cuppa, listening to blackbirds last song of the day. "Beautiful " Keep at it Sean you will achieve your goal, There's always time for a "cuppa tea" along the way.👏🌹💚

[@edward877]

I can see that the head of your door frame is slightly out of level, I have done lots of doors that are much worse than this. you would have to plane top of door to suit if you don't want to mess with the frame. I would probably replace the head of the frame but I am a carpenter so it's easy for me to say, also it looks like there is a pipe and a cable on the left hand side so that makes it difficult. 6'6" x 2'6" is the nearest available size, should be ok, its normal to take an inch off the height, it looks like there is a fairly large gap on the right hand side so I suspect that the opening is more like 29.5" or so. best to measure with a proper tape measure to check.

[@MaxinePayne-vb9bf]

Afternoon Sean, great video I love the variety of them, it’s wet and cool in Suffolk, had quite a bit of rain I don’t mind though as it saves me watering. Have a lovely weekend look forward to seeing your next video to see what you have been up to.

[@hunkhk]

I cannot believw that cruet set came in such a massive box, crazy ..btw had to laugh when you werre complaining last week how hot it was a scorchee 20 degrees. LOL here in Thailand 20 degrees would be considered winter thermometer doesnt usally drop mich below 28 at present and highs 36 upwards crazy hot hasnt detered the weeds in my bougainvillea plants going crazy though. All the best 😊🎉🎉🎉

[@janesmith1398]

I use Baleine sea salt and pink Himalayan sea salt when I use it. I'm not really a salt person. I've had the same sea salt container for about 8 years. It's still half full. 😂 The garden looks great! One of those lanterns from the garden shop would look nice in it. They were in your last video. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@carolineharry6605]

I remember drinking council pop (tap water) in my grandmother’s house in the 70’s. It tasted chemically to me, it was horrible. I’ve stayed in a hotel in Harrogate. They provided us guests with bottled water. I don’t recall seeing the water being a funny colour in the bathroom though. When I lived in Swansea we used to get muddy water in the summer, I used to stock up on bottled water every summer.

[@barbarahackney2982]

love this channel you can be funny you make me laugh.cheers me up thank you,

[@Anita-gp1gv]

Agreed

[@mariedeyo7399]

Hello Sean, I use german rock salt and sea salt. And I always make a mix of peppercorns to use. So I can use differend kinds. Here in my part of germany it was up to 28 Celsius in the last to weeks, to warm for my taste but I was able to plant out beans ( pole and bush ), tomatos,basil, peppers, chilli, honey nut, zucchini, cucumbers, melons and tomatollos. The last days it got a bit cooler, we have had rain and thunderstorms. We are down to 20 Celsius and the cats enjoy sleeping on the sofa. Hope you have a lovly weekend. ❤

[@myralewis1714]

Great video. Learned a lot about gardening.❤

[@robertamil]

I am in Croatia (Istria) and it is raining almost every day....

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

I always use sea salt Sean it's the best minerals for you as far as I know 😊 BTW suggestion for cooking beetroot the most delicious wrap it in foil and stick it in the oven whole for about 1hr 15 mins on med beeauufiful 😋😉👍

[@lizmorgan5463]

I grow mint in water ,,stand spig in water not long roots appear

[@ColinOBear]

I have quite a collection of salts! My favourite is a smoked sea salt that I use quite sparingly. It's lovely on a bit of grilled fish. 🙂 My garden is full of life and I could spend the whole day out there tending to it, it's the best time of year really isn't it! In Northern Ireland we don't observe this bank holiday because we get two days of for the 12th July and usually a day for St Patrick's. ❤😊

[@margaretg7861]

Himalayan salt is what I use Sean..Nice video as always .I am a carer for my eldest daughter, so will be spending time with her on Bank Holiday. .Hope your Sweet Peas do well. I have some outside my back door .My dad used to grow them, so they always remind me of him.. Have a good weekend . .

[@tinastone7368]

Celtic salt is the best , research it. Failing that, Himalayan salt . Never use table salt except for icy conditions 🤦‍♀️. Trust me, the weather conditions are country wide . I’m in Cornwall but I have family and friends far and wide and we’re pretty much all experiencing the same 🥴

[@MegaFlorida11]

Right hand over left shoulder Sean.😂 have a nice day

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Organic sea salt and organic himalayas salt Sean. One day lovely maybe even 2 days and next day cold here in Ireland /Eire 🙈🙈 👍😉🇨🇮☘️Eire

[@Philip66541]

I use cheap normal salt.yes I know Boreing lol.its 18c and partly cloudy in Germany. So back to watching your vlog.only just started.have a great weekend

[@carlagarrett8584]

I bought a Costco Himalyan pink salt and its still going 3 years going.... we dont use a lot of salt. lol. Alberta had snow last week and its 20 today. my strawberries cant decide if they should pop up or not. FIND CLEAR BAGS - they are a bit bigger than ziplocs but you coud fit all those grow lights into them and they would get lost on you, or broken. lol. Thank you for the wonderful update.

[@richmorg8196]

Lavenders are blue Sean

[@seanjamescameron]

Not correct, you can also get red.

[@homesteadlady3acrehomestead]

Hint on growing mint, Most growers/nurseries grow it from cuttings.

[@frentbow]

That's a beautiful garden especially with the stone wall, thanks for sharing

[@dianefarnden8577]

I use sel de Guérande for cooking and Maldon for adding to food ready to eat. I have white continue flowering now and the smell is divine. My lavender is just about to burst out. I have had French lavender papilion blooming for a few weeks now. I moved from a large rural garden in Norfolk last year after my partner died. I bought a new build so you can imagine how my gardening experience has changed. We had extensive veg beds and were no-dig gardeners. Have you been to a Charles Dowding open day - usually in September? Well worth a visit. Your little garden is coming along nicely. The arbour for the sweetpeas fits in well.

[@dianefarnden8577]

Should be white dianthus!

[@seanjamescameron]

Never been to an open day but I’ve known Charles for over 15 years so have visited the garden many times.

[@ronstader7976]

Sean lynne here from Canada. So I’ve have trouble with my back so I invested in a drill and auger for planting. Never in a million years did I imagine I’d be thrilled with a drill 😂 my son tried it out for me today and it worked wonders, tomorrow I’ll have a go. Love the peacefulness watching you put up your trellis/Arch. I notice you don’t amend the soil at all. Is that because it’s already rich soil. Great video.

[@mingbop]

Making soap is great and easy - but not to sell. You have to jump through hoops and get certified and pay a lot of money before you're allowed to sell it. And one bar of HM soap costs £3 -ish to post..

[@matthewgardiner6793]

Hello Sean greetings from New Zealand..first official day of Winter here tomorrow Saturday 1st June..certainly not potato planting weather lol enjoy your videos thanks for posting

[@wildforagedfare9256]

I use NZ Sea salt and use a old coffee grinder to grind my peppercorns. I’m a Chef so use a lot of freshly ground pepper. I recently brought Szechuan Pepper corns to try. Use a funnel to fill your salt and pepper grinders mush easier 😅

[@Equestrian79]

Iodine sea salt or Himalayan salt in our household (table salt is not natural and very toxic). Black pepper is good for our health, we also use cayenne pepper (from the chilli plants) and turmeric and fresh ginger. All 5 'spices' are excellent for health.

[@Magicspark2366]

My Mum did the same ! God bless her..that post war mentality !

[@muddyboots2531]

I wish I had aquilegia as weeds. Great for bees and slug proof!

[@dixiedarr700]

The blue variety is our state flower in Colorado.

[@brendatucker35]

Himalayan sea salt and lots of black pepper. Love how your garden is looking!!!

[@Claudi771]

I use Himalayan pink salt too! Weather here in Philadelphia PA USA has been on the warm side lately. 😊

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

In Tasmania we are in Autumn, it’s been very very chilly … 3-10 during day and down to 1 at night, going to be a very cold winter this year, i remember my mother putting salt with peas when she boiled them 😂… she was heavy handed using it on everything

[@sharonjojo]

Anglesey sea salt by Halen Mon is what I use, along with black pepper on a cheesey baked potato!

[@jpennturner]

Bookshelves and desk, library or office!

[@Jay-Leigh]

Whilst enjoying the visit to The Little Walsh Cottage, I often wonder how many cups of tea are being made and enjoyed as we all get comfy to sit and watch. I absolutely love your channel Sean. This one had me and hubby saying… “Be careful Sean you’ve caught the plant in the window!” And general interacting with you as you talk to us all. Could you imagine all the voices chatting back to you? Almost makes me want to bake a bigger Victoria sponge. The sweet-peas are going to look so lovely when they start to climb and are in full bloom and I for one am looking forward to watching along with everyone as they do. Im an amateur gardener and love to potter about I’ve picked up some wonderful tips from you so thank you so much. The Weather over here on the East coast of Lincolnshire is pretty much the same as yours over there in Wales. We are pottering hopefully this weekend although everyday is a holiday now hubby and I took early retirement. So have a super lovely weekend give Topsy & Amber lots of love from all us lot out here. What that’s I hear?!! Oh! The kettles is on time for a cup of tea… beautiful. Love the two old farts over here. ❤

[@ukaly1]

Our temps the next week are going to be about 72-84 °F which is perfect and about 22-28 °C I think.

[@RainbowHoney2006]

Loving your videos, Sean. Very relaxing to follow your daily life and to see how you’re settling in to life back in Wales. I’m over in the Rhymney valley and waving.

[@seanjamescameron]

Waving back through the rain clouds.

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Cool breeze hot sun . Still spring looking but going fast into summer . I am in salt lake city utah . Thankyou for the vidio .

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

🐝Thanks for the great video 🌻

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

I make my own soap and laundry detergent… so easy and the lather from soap is second to none, I’ll never go back to shop bought soap, skin thanks me for it too

[@cherylcampbell3502]

Keep the door.. cut 2 holes, for glass and cat flap. Just an idea!

[@selinab8532]

I use Himalayan Rock salt, there's rumours that there are plastics in most sea salt, amongst other things your grinders are lovely! thanx for sharing

[@katherineb6102]

It will be pretty when it's covered with plants

[@pamelaadams1130]

Why is it when I’m watching you I can’t help feeling I’m watching myself but I don’t have the lovely Welch accent , and I do find myself answering my own questions.

[@maryannjordan8143]

Always such a pleasure to see your videos, it’s colder than normal here only eighty degrees Fahrenheit, truly grateful for the rain we have had. Utah is truly beautiful this time of year, everyone’s roses and Iris are blooming. My peppers and tomatoes are coming along, all the fruit trees need thinning, it’s turning out to be a gorgeous summer.

[@richardhart7652]

We lit the fire again yesterday

[@dixiedarr700]

In the US, Monday is Memorial Day, when we honor fallen military, so a three-day weekend here as well. In Denver, Colorado, the weather will be perfect-mid 70s, maybe a little rain.

[@pamelamorris3654]

South east of Ireland is cold, windy and rain expected in the afternoon 😮

[@brans0007]

Hi Sean hope your well use pepper corns instead. Great Channel I like the Cossy Cafe too 👍🏻

[@brans0007]

Cosy*

[@justmenicole4842]

Sean, here in Quebec we went from 34 c 2 days ago to 6c last night. So much for global warming ! 😂

[@Tmp130]

Hi Sean, in Canada our May long weekend is Victoria Day, to celebrate Queen Victoria 🤷‍♀️😁. Where I live in the province of Alberta it is the unofficial start to the camping season. Inevitably campers will get snowed on.

[@everchangingskies]

catflap can be put into the door yu have. ive done it twice myself with thode doors. just purchasing a jigsaw for £40 been as i was quoted 50 to fit catflap, to which i thought sod off as it would of been an half hour job for a professional

[@cherylprice1790]

Can you trail the sweetpeas over the edge? I know they normally climb but a few could hang down. Gardenis looking nice.

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Yes Sean, I think the soap making is a great idea, I want to make my own toooo. There is lot's of KZbin videos on soap making 👍😉🇨🇮☘️Eire

[@gardentours]

Nice archway 🌱👍 I also have some potatoes 🥔 to put into the ground 🌝 I should not forget about it 😉

[@steviethom]

Ur the reason I got night scented stock. Sow it every year now always look forward to it with bbq and fire. Pity doesn’t last all year

[@traceystickland-mottram8021]

Try Anglesey sea salt from the Menai Straits, it's great.😊