You are so right! My Grandad said a cottage garden is about the growth of the gardener, not the plants. He tended the same garden for 50 years. When my Nana had a stroke he kept it beautifully just so she could look at it. That garden was about a marriage, not just pretty flowers.
@caseyk.13863 жыл бұрын
That’s so beautiful :)
@shraddashradda3 жыл бұрын
♥️🕊♥️
@janesworld39103 жыл бұрын
I never looked at it that way, you arr so right!!
@Nexus-ub4hs3 жыл бұрын
That’s beautiful, bless him 😊 that’s love, thanks for sharing
@chrishartz23972 жыл бұрын
That is wonderful!
@isaacjamesx5 жыл бұрын
Can I just say that you're the first person that I've ever watched that has tastefully broken up the video with an ad? "Right after this commercial" actually made me feel like I should watch both ads to earn the next part of the video. Super off-topic but it was well done. Anyway, what an inspiring video! I live in an apartment with literally no yard for gardening. I watch these kind of videos to live through someone elses passion. I always loved the cottage garden style without even knowing what that was. Just seeing photos in children's books as a kid and in random movie scenes; like Miss Honey's cottage from 'Matilda' or the wild garden from 'The Secret Garden'. I can't wait to see how your garden takes shape!
@isabellaprattley99825 жыл бұрын
jb7 it was so lovely! Such a gentle transition ☺️
@Wonderland_Homestead4 жыл бұрын
Miss Honey!
@lovingsunshine3515 Жыл бұрын
James, I know this comment is posted 3 years ago. But if you still live in that same apartment, do you at least have a balcony that gets direct sunlight for a few hours? I was like you, I dreamt of having my own cottage garden. So I ended up planting some flowers and vegetables in containers with success. I was so proud seeing what I grew even though they were in pots. Maybe this is something you could do ❤❤
@rosagapi5 жыл бұрын
just be honest and admit that you are a garden fairy
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
Who knows, maybe I live inside an oak hollow
@pompe2214 жыл бұрын
@@suburbanhomestead Aha! You're a dryad then! ;)
@madelineotting75673 жыл бұрын
"A true cottage garden is as much about growing plants as it is about cultivating a gardener." Wow, such a great way of thinking about gardening. Thank you!
@dakotahstr2 жыл бұрын
I love deadheading all my flowers. Im out in my garden everyday once the spring comes. I see something new everyday. My Irises are so tall and colorful. I love my cottage gardens. My grandfather was entering his flowers in the community flower shows and at the age of 87 won 14 first prizes. My parents were amazing gardeners also..I guess I was watching.
@TheRustySpigot5 жыл бұрын
I would love a video about your garden art and birdhouses. I love them.
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
That would be fun.
@elizabethclaiborne64614 жыл бұрын
N S Voila! It sounds kinda like walla, but it’s a French word. The translation is Look there! Or, Look at this. And it is said with a v, not a w.
@elizabethclaiborne64614 жыл бұрын
Not meaning to be the grammer nazi, but it’s a thing you want to know about.
@josuegutierrez23693 жыл бұрын
We are so happy to have found your channel again. We really love your videos. You're literally like the only person or one of the only people who actually go step-by-step in the small area they have and grow in abundance of yummy and beautiful looking plants. Not to mention the home cottage like feel it really warms our heart. Thank you so much for your videos.
@suburbanhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And I'm glad you have found the channel again as well. I hope you like the recent veggie documentaries and the update tour of this cottage garden. New video tomorrow morning, by the way.
@jdakat884 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I love cottage gardens.
@tiffywiffles3 жыл бұрын
You say you’re an artist, but you, Sir, are a wizard. I adore this. Kudos!
@hollyjoywoe5 жыл бұрын
I can only hope to have a garden as full as yours one day. I know it takes years and work, but I'm willing to do the work to acahive such beauty.
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
You will get there. The important thing is to just start planting
@rz93052 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say I really appreciate your channel I can tell you’ve put so much care and effort into what you do your gardens are truly an expression of your heart
@ALittleGardenUpNorth3 жыл бұрын
Wow. First KZbin video ever that made the commercial cut in the middle tasteful. I liked this video, you made me realize that yes, I have to plant more perennials so that I have trusty plants that return and to have some extra annuals for the bare spots (hello zinnias). Nice video. Will be back for more.
@gideonros27053 жыл бұрын
Beutiful. I agree with your philosophy. Plants would make communities more livable. Just touching plants and soil makes me immediately relaxed and I forget the daily troubles.
@hellooldfriend32234 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I have seen you not once without overalls, I mean it suits you very well, You have become one with the overalls
@robinmiller17835 жыл бұрын
My hollyhocks succumbed to rust this year. So many neighbors commented on missing my hollyhocks....apparently I am not the only one who feels they are a show stopper. I don’t have ground hogs but I do have bunnies. I use this small chicken wire plastic coated in green. I make rings to protect some things through the seedling stages. You can hardly see it among the other plants. Just a thought to foil your nemesis....and get a few hollyhocks to enjoy.
@Sunshine_Daydream2225 жыл бұрын
You can also use old toilet paper rolls to protect seedlings plus it's biodegradable :)
@GrowYourOwnLife3 жыл бұрын
I'm English and was about to turn off, thinking what does this American know about our traditional gardens... but you nailed it. Lovely garden. Subbed. 👍
@suburbanhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Except that I’m Brazilian. LOL deep respect for the English garden tradition. Maybe one day I’ll get to visit. Welcome to the channel. I hope you like the new documentary style videos
@GrowYourOwnLife3 жыл бұрын
@@suburbanhomestead Brazil wow. I wasnt to far away... on a different continent 😆
@suburbanhomestead3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowYourOwnLife still in the Americas, so you were not wrong
@GrowYourOwnLife3 жыл бұрын
@@suburbanhomestead you'll have to get yourself some Lupins if you haven't already.
@northfolk69913 жыл бұрын
You know what? I keep getting this vid back every once in a while but I still watch it agiain very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for your time. By the way, in England, we use Hollyhocks to dry out damp walls because they take up so much water...
@suburbanhomestead3 жыл бұрын
I think you will like the new video I’m preparing for this Sunday, if I can get it finished.
@khzvaleriesmith64285 жыл бұрын
beautiful garden and there is a lot of info for beginers.i am long time gardener whos disabled and really enjoy garden tours i can watch confortably. i do know there being IN the gaden is the best.i have a cottage garden in pots of herbs flowers and fruit
@argentvixen5 жыл бұрын
I haven't said it enough. You have wonderful videos. Your explanation of cottage garden was poetic and highly effective.
@dopaminey99464 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is it: Poetic!!
@gineli1130 Жыл бұрын
I love all your content. They are all interesting and packed with ideas. I have learned a lot just by binging in your videos. Before, I just want a garden but you made it clear that a cottage garden is the way to do gardening( for me)
@ciarog61165 жыл бұрын
I love the beautiful way you narrate your videos. The wording is so lovely!
@vanessam.w.43683 жыл бұрын
Yes! The music is soothing!
@kho23333 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden and instructive video. Your advice on slowly constructing a beautiful garden, not just rushing to buy all the plants at a nursery, rings very true. Thank you for sharing.
@DB-br4bs4 жыл бұрын
Somehow your description gardening made it poetic, thoroughly enjoyed watching the video, thanks for sharing
@lynn85243 жыл бұрын
I love your description of a cottage garden 🌺
@1959Bonneville4 жыл бұрын
I love this video and your garden. Gardening helps you to be patient. It helps you to realize that hard work pays off in the fruits it provides.
@1959Bonneville4 жыл бұрын
Also sorry about your hollyhocks and zinnias 💔
@suburbanhomestead4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That is very true
@shirleyfoshee66562 жыл бұрын
Have I missed your blog??? You’re so great with camera work, beauty and information❣️❣️❣️
@artinpoetsoulnature3 жыл бұрын
It's wonderful view of cottage garden, travel as nature! Thanks lot for sharing 🌹 Stay safe my dear friend 🌷 Have a nice day 💐👍👍👍👍👍
@erinnasim3 жыл бұрын
you are magical in your words and story telling, just like your beautiful cottage garden,
@SaraCarraway3 жыл бұрын
Wow gorgeous garden, and amazing editing, shots, and narration! I felt like I was watching a PBS documentary. Loved it.
@sylviaking66236 ай бұрын
Love this thankyou for showing the beauty of cottage garden flowers.
@duckyluver124 жыл бұрын
This is my favourite cottage garden video on youtube. I just watch it over and over again when I need garden inspiration :)
@suburbanhomestead4 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy to hear that. Would you be so kind to give me a detailed explanation why it appeals to you so much, so I can make future videos in this vein?
@duckyluver124 жыл бұрын
@@suburbanhomestead It's wonderful to see how you approach gardening so fearlessly, letting the plants do what they want to do and interfering minimally. Most of KZbin gardening (and gardening books) emphasises perfection so this is a breath of fresh air. It's also great to see what kinds of tasks you might do to maintain a casual cottage garden like this.
@marthafigueroa46864 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden love cottage gardens.
@gustavofelix40792 жыл бұрын
The poppies mixed with purple iris looks amazing.
@tatianka300065 жыл бұрын
This was a very encouraging video!! We've had our house for only a year, and I'm dreaming of having a cottage garden! I need to take your advise and be patient, add lots of perennials and just wait and see what they do. Thank you!!!
@Sunshine_Daydream2225 жыл бұрын
Yes! I plan to do a combination permaculture polyculture with our yard and it to become a food forest of sorts eventually 😍
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
Yes you will slowly find the right rhythms and plants to your space, even as conditions change. Just overplant at first, then edit.
@feyrie3 жыл бұрын
@@suburbanhomestead i did this exact thing early this year! thank you!!! im slowly adding more as i go!
@moirarussell1950 Жыл бұрын
That garden is so very beautiful!! (sigh..hedgehogs just keep killing)but if you hadn't shown us we wouldn't have seen a bare patch. You have the best attitude.
@berri57695 жыл бұрын
Will sneak a cottage garden in my parents home 😂 I already took over the sidewalk area for wildflowers last year and took over a section in the community garden for flowers. More areas to place my flowers ❤️ spread them around.
@cherrierose68304 жыл бұрын
I love your cottage garden.I have been nurturing my cottage garden for the last 7 years using seeda that have germinated naturally.I started planting vegetable aroynd my perenials too.enjoy it so much.happy gardening.
@kitdubhran29683 жыл бұрын
Lovely video. Hadn’t watched this one yet for some reason. Nice to see. And I do love the idea of growing flowers around the garden. My neighbor had a massive collection of different flowers and they’re just lovely. I’ve been adding a bit here and there to mine as well. Got some yarrow out front that’s spread a bit and I’m happy to see that. Also lavender and creeping rosemary. I’m currently loving the wild speedwell spreading in my semi-shade spots. It has these beautiful tiny purple flowers that look a little like miniature pansies, and a nice carpet of green leaves to counteract the grass.
@claudiadavidson722 жыл бұрын
I so enjoy the content of your videos!!💕🌸🌺 but i must say you have such a wonderful style about yourself as well 😍. You have an old soul that feels rich with knowledge. Keep up the great work you do! Thank you 😊
@alice_rabbit83453 жыл бұрын
I’ll be dividing my dark purple bearded irises this year. I spoke to my neighbor and she said she would love some! It’s good to share!
@heatherwatson82735 жыл бұрын
I love cottage garden plants here in Sydney Australia it takes two years for my Hollyhocks to flower. Siloe Hollyhocks grows well in pots.
@ambiguousaesthetic41704 жыл бұрын
Heather Watson hi fellow Sydney slicker!
@PleasantPrickles5 жыл бұрын
I had a family of seven groundhogs take up residence under my deck one year. I thought they were very cute, but they ate all my flowers, and then the mama groundhog strong armed my tiny dog. I paid a fortune to have them relocated, not exterminated. One tip I learned from that experience is that groundhogs hate mint and will avoid it, so it’s good to throw it into the landscape, although, of course, mint can be invasive. Now I have raccoons that live under my shed and they like to take one bite from each tomato growing on my plants. Your beautiful garden is an inspiration, happy to have stumbled across your channel! 🌱🌱🌱🌸
@joannschultz36793 жыл бұрын
Hello, new subscriber to you channel. Very much enjoyed your beautiful garden. I am 80 years old so can’t do as much as I would like, however, I still try. I liked how you show the failures along with the wins, it helps new gardeners not to give up. Thank you.
@suburbanhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing! I'm happy to share the garden virtually for you to enjoy as well.
@boredtoinfinity33 жыл бұрын
I liked this guy as soon as I saw he had a garden cottage and suspenders, but the classy video and ad intri put him on a whole new level
@bella06674 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden ❤️
@timflatus4 жыл бұрын
Hollyhocks aren't annuals. Here in the UK most varieties take a year or more before they throw up flower spikes. I have planted loads over the last year and a half and I'm just seeing my first spike, which I'm excitedly waiting to blossom. They seem to take even longer than echinacea. Worth the wait tho!
@silverteacakes5 жыл бұрын
What a lovely cottage garden you have. Your video is like velvet...soft and pretty. I enjoyed the tour very much.
@dopaminey99464 жыл бұрын
Taking my garden seriously, finally. Your view of gardening is I realize my view. So thank you for giving me some validation! Beautiful garden by the way. Don't think I'm willing to work as hard as you, but watching you helps me greatly.
@suburbanhomestead4 жыл бұрын
So nice of you. I'm happy to be the inspiration
@tabithamusic3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful garden.
@kimcartwright81113 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the irises. I have many leaves and few flowers. You are very inspiring!
@diversegardener3924 жыл бұрын
I wish you were my niehbor so we can swap plants, I don't get enough gardening and can't wait for the next day there's always something new to do but it's a labor of love. Thanks to my beautiful 93 yr mom I inherited her Green Thumb!
@suburbanhomestead4 жыл бұрын
It’s always great to connect with like minded people. I have also wished I could pick my neighbors from people I discover over KZbin. Glad you found the channel.
@mapplemoore1972 жыл бұрын
'Showy, finicky protagonists ' love that description.
@marthafigueroa46865 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden
@countrygalinthecity3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.. I'm starting my journey this year starting on my cottage gardens...
@suburbanhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck with the garden.
@majaber14 жыл бұрын
How lovely...thanks so much for sharing
@pateicialane4740 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to look for them again I moved and want a cover they great flowers ♥️🏴
@gjcinqmars5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video on cottage gardens!
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it
@DeerHavenFarms4 жыл бұрын
Love your video. Thank you!!! I have a cottage garden in Oregon. And I have a woodland garden too and it’s so fun to have booth.
@flowerpixel5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous video! You're eloquent and relaxing to listen to
@madamsophia15035 жыл бұрын
Suburban Homestead: you are so inspiring. Thank you for the video. 🥰
@Ellofez4 жыл бұрын
Love your garden you should try repeat flowering flag Iris . They are new but look like traditional flag Iris they will flower for me again before cool down of fall . I love them .
@the_earth_mystic3 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful and relaxing video...I totally agree with your perspective that a cottage garden cannot be created overnight and that it is more about cultivating the gardener :). sorry about the flowers you lost to the groundhog, your garden is still stunning!
@Neldidellavittoria5 жыл бұрын
Very pretty.
@kristina_lynn4 жыл бұрын
Your channel is the absolute best! Thank you to the youtube algorithm for leading me to you!
@suburbanhomestead4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! welcome
@shelly55963 жыл бұрын
We think a lot alike. I loved your video, your gardens and plant choices. Thank you for sharing. Happy Gardening in 2021
@sinkintostillness4 жыл бұрын
Very informative. A lot of gardening for me is by trial, some things work others don't. Time and patience is the key. In April I had a lot of colour with spring bulbs, now in June that has all died back so this Autumn I am looking for bulbs that have later flowering season and other plants to fill in the gaps and continue the colour throughout the summer and beyond. I am also awful for buying too many seeds/ bulbs and not getting them planted so am trying to be more organised with that now. We get so much joy pulling up to our house now and find ourselves lingering more absorbing what we have slowly developed. We have also noticed other people lingering when out on their walks. I look forward to see what each new day has bought to our ever changing garden.
@brightbeautifuldays4 жыл бұрын
Your gorgeous artistry in the garden is so inspiring!
@photolodico41264 жыл бұрын
I loved all the background history you gave here! Just lovely! Thanks for all the encouragement.
@iamswastika3 жыл бұрын
We try to save plants by spraying with neem oil suspension, Chilli powder solutions, neem powder solutions, garlic solutions and sometimes a combination of these....they do work
@kathleenstetler6094 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. I like your regard and vision. Thank you. 🐦🌱
@omfug71485 жыл бұрын
I live in the PNW and I just have had no luck with Hollyhocks, they get powdery mildew here and also aphids love them. I do have a nice mallow plant but the rabbits liked it too, LOL.
@flowerpower36185 жыл бұрын
try oak leaf hollyhocks. They are less prone to rust and mildew
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
I suppose they can't deal with all the humidity.
@valsptsd8144 жыл бұрын
Most everyone I knew in Tillamook county made sure not to water them, and plant them on the side of the most sun. PS, I could grow a cactus garden in my dining room, by potting near the window and ignoring them. Would work for succulents too.
@meehan3025 жыл бұрын
Siloé that's a most informative video showing some secrets of growing a cottage garden. Regards Patrick
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by Patrick
@thefrenchgardener18653 жыл бұрын
I have beautiful hollyhocks but they are fussy to get going. I also have moles and voles and finally found "Giant Detroyer" on Amazon which keeps them under control.
@mary-katezepf37515 жыл бұрын
Thank-you for the inspiration. Your garden and personal approach are lovely.
@SaffronTrailKitchen5 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful video from you, Siloe! Love the rustic beauty of a cottage garden, the colours in your garden look lovely!
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@PeachPink-ns2rv Жыл бұрын
One of the parts I love abt this channel is the ad break bit before and after the ad. Whatever that’s called lol
@loreleielkins3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video, and wonderful words! Thank you for your insight and wisdom.
@ruthmccauley85464 жыл бұрын
Best video on cottage garden style. Thanks. Here in Kansas I grow hollyhocks in abundance! There are blooms every year now although it is a biennial plant. So sorry you cant't enjoy them but your garden looks lovely without them. Thank you for a great video and good thoughts.
@tonisa243 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden! It’s an inspiration to those of us aspiring for such beauty in our own yards. 🌷
@barbaracole43142 жыл бұрын
Beautiful flowers! I think we should all plant more flowers also ,they beaufy where you put them , I plant more and more each yr mostly perennial types, you can never have too many flowers
@Dream_M15 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful garden you have.
@carolkeele28395 жыл бұрын
Hi, first time to view your garden, it's a beauty. Thanks for sharing. Also, I am plagued by the little ground hogs, moles, voles, squirrels,chipmunks, etc. I get a lot of relief from them by surrounding my plants, especially bulbs and roses with hair. Any kind of hair. my daughter brings her dog hair, and I go to the salon and beg hair from there, my husband contributes his whisker shavings. It seems the little critters don't like to get hair in their mouths! Ha, ha, to them, big success for me and my plantings.
@theuniquebean3 жыл бұрын
This was my first video of yours. It was lovely. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. Subbed💕✨
@suburbanhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome.
@pinpin48554 жыл бұрын
You are a poet gardener!
@gardenvarietyvegan40963 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful garden! I look forward to more of your videos! TFS 🌸🌸🌸
@pamjames21614 жыл бұрын
Your poppies are stunning!! Love your channel. New sub
@suburbanhomestead4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@Luna-yf3wx3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and inspiring!!!
@miluzamara4 жыл бұрын
Aww this is so cute. I can not wait until I have a home and create a cottage garden
@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane5 жыл бұрын
Bearded iris are beautiful, but I dug all mine up and gave them away last fall because I'm moving more towards plants that stay in bloom longer. They're not so nice to look at all the months they aren't blooming.
@MDkid14 жыл бұрын
Your video had a real ASMR feel about it!
@suburbanhomestead4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear that is the case thanks.
@MDkid14 жыл бұрын
@@suburbanhomestead Wow...thanks for responding, I'm really flattered!
@samanthaquant74113 жыл бұрын
Another lovely video! I appreciate the follow up on the Holly hocks at the end, though I wish you’d gotten some blooms :)
@mariasurvey25113 жыл бұрын
Your voice relaxes me. Beautifully garden, learned a lot.
@caligrafiabella4 жыл бұрын
Please bring back the cottage garden :3 miss these videos so much!
@beccamiles56413 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel I love it!!!
@kathyann70275 жыл бұрын
I live in Indiana, I grew Hollyhocks from sees this year and at about 6" I planted them...the groundhog(s) uprooted them, dragged them around the yard and ate parts of them...I tried to save them..no luck
@christie9504 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden thank you for sharing🥰
@suburbanhomestead4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@LeatSabbah3 жыл бұрын
Great music choice for the beginning! It really accompanies the beautiful garden. What is it?
@wandashouse14 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great video
@knz7305 жыл бұрын
This makes me very grateful to live in a country with few garden mammal invaders! We have rabbits and the Australian possum in NZ, but neither really bother with suburban gardens. The only things I content with are birds pulling out my seedlings from time to time, easily deterred with cheap netting and more than welcome anyway since they eat the snails.
@suburbanhomestead5 жыл бұрын
Be very thankful you don't have a groundhog. Rabbits are very tame compared to these