Spring Cottage Garden Catch-Up: Mulching, Pruning, and Exciting Plans! 🌿"

[@JulieALamb-ih4jc]

Is it to late to get a signed copy of your new book?? I have the first one :)

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hey, here’s is a link for a signed copy with international shipping www.bookstation.ie/product/heart-home-craft-and-diy-projects-to-bring-love-into-your-home-and-garden-from-the-creator-of-dainty-dress-diaries/ thanks for the support ❤

[@dianeangelo2227]

The signed copy of your second book arrived today!!! It's May 8th, and I live in KANSAS, U.S.A. Did you hear me squeal with delight? 😂

[@DaintyDiaries]

@@dianeangelo2227 awww I’m so so so happy it arrived

[@martinalenz5029]

You are a real selfmade-woman, dear Catherine. Indeed. Always on the move, always striving forward.Didn't your arms and hand hurt from all the work and signing in the warehouse??? Take my respect.❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you! You know what, surprisingly my hands were okay, but I was so tired afterwards ❤

[@kabr4616]

Who cares what's on the telly, Catherine is on! 🥳❤

[@margolyn8291]

Agree..

[@julie_uk_]

I was telling Catherine about something that may be interesting to her: bees & borage

[@priscillacummings4780]

What a fun video today! Love the flower show. Maybe a name for your bee property could be "Bee land"!! Sending very best wishes for your mom & your family. Be strong.

[@tinekejoldersma]

Dear, don't worry. Late is just that, late. I got a new roof and solar panels last year and they forgot to remove the scaffolding. After the umpteenth call, it is finally away. My greenhouse stood there, so I had to skip seedlings and food plants normally in the greenhouse. Thiesles? It took me a while to understand Thistles with a short-sounding I, like in dim. Deutzia and Heuchera are the Latin pronunciation and the EU doesn't exist in English. It is a one sound. Ain't Brunnera beautiful, the blue flowers

[@saundrawilliams1601]

Just have to say - your white kitty has absolutely stolen my heart completely! They are both beautiful kitties, but, oh my! His personality! His gentleness! His absolute devotion to you. He’s constantly studying your every move - he loves you so much ❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awwwwww 🥰

[@patislittlenest]

About the sunflowers: usually when seedling become leggy, it's because there is not enough sunlight. Even on the South facing windowsill this can happen. That's why I use specific grow lights. Also "moving" their stem by using a fan or just simply stroking them with your hands every day might thicken the stem a bit. Hope this might help a bit :) I press my thumbs for you! ( That's how we say in Germany " Good luck!") Greetings from Berlin!

[@nicky__jay]

The perfect plant for your front shade garden is Lungwort. It is beautiful. Flowers all spring and the veriegated leaves are gorgeous all summer

[@EmiGarcia_]

Really enjoy all the ASMR sounds. 🫶

[@sunflowerbrown5823]

Catherine on the sunflowers, try putting fans on them to simulate the wind. If you only have one fan, turn the plants from time to time. It should help the stems grow stronger overall. 🌻

[@DaintyDiaries]

This is a great tip!

[@misstweetypie1]

I was thinking maybe they were stretching for the sun too? Maybe add a grow light as well as add a fan.

[@DaintyDiaries]

@@misstweetypie1 while it’s a great idea, I’m not adding more to the greenhouse to cut down on costs of energy. So I’m hoping we get some nice warm days over the next few weeks to help them 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@ajohnson2381]

It has arrived! No work will be getting done in the new few days. Catherine, the first book was amazing, this is even better. I may have issues meditating though😃Thanks for signing, just think in years to come these signed books could be a useful commodity👍very best wishes.

[@DaintyDiaries]

AW I am so so happy it arrived and you love it! X

[@ellenmorrell8332]

Oh how lovely you’re garden is this year!❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s a late spring this year but she’s getting there 😍 thanks for stopping by! ❤️

[@lindsayjames216]

Hi Catherine. Some stepping stones would look nice from the path, down to the green house. It will save you wearing down the grass too.

[@BarbA.Rachell]

Love watching your channel. You are so inspiring.

[@d.eckhart6071]

Catherine, I am so excited! I am in the USA and your book came yesterday. It is beautiful! I cannot wait to take a deep dive into it and fully immerse myself. The pictures and layout are great! My break from the book is your show😂❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw I am so so happy to hear it arrived, thank you for the support and for buying it x

[@MargaretLeahy-t1e]

Love watching all your new projects Catherine have just joined as normally watch you on my tv, but have started watching on my ipad now. I am 79 years young, bake, sew,, craft, decorate and garden. Like everyone I am frustrated with all thewet weather here in Nth Yorkshire it has held the gardening up! X

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awwwe welcome ❤

[@maryodoherty4789]

Happy bealtaine! Great to get back into the garden! Long wet winter and Spring. I've a lovely crab apple malus in my front garden. Small tree and beautiful spring blossom and autumn crab apples. Great for bees. Good for privacy but not too big.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Happy Bealtaine indeed! 🌸 spring vibes are officially here now! Thanks for stopping by Mary! Xx

[@nicholasryan5401]

Grew sunflowers in the back garden a few years ago by planting the seeds in the ground around April and they always grew into big flowers

[@LindasFlowersandVegetablesGard]

Very beautiful cottage garden!

[@jeanmcgugan3032]

Love your garden, looking forward to see all your plants in bloom, also can’t wait until my signed book arrives 😃 xx😘

[@DaintyDiaries]

Wooo can’t wait for you to get it! They’ve started landing in the last few days so hopefully it reaches you soon too ❤️thanks so much and hope you love it!

[@derekthomas8147]

Hi Catherine loving your egg cup cute. You are one amazing lady always looking for new c hallenges.Good luck with your book though you won't need it.thanx so much for sharing Suex

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Sue!! Means a lot to me ❤️❤️ thanks for stopping by xx

[@angesews8110]

Nice to see you young lady. Nice to see what yourdoing in the garden. Iv ordered your book hope it's signed can't wait to read it. Enjoyed your last one but it wasn't signed. Glad you've asked for help can't wait to see yourfront garden come along. Catch you next time xx keep smiling

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hi Ange! Thanks for the support ❤️ Where from and when did you order it so I can try let you know if it will be a signed copy! There are signed copies still available from Bookstation that’s for sure. The link is here: www.bookstation.ie/product/heart-home-craft-and-diy-projects-to-bring-love-into-your-home-and-garden-from-the-creator-of-dainty-dress-diaries/

[@MissL4lly]

I am so excited. I got a notification that your book has been dispatched. I bought it knowing it would arrive for my birthday but forgot, so I surprised myself for my birthday, lol. I can't wait. :)

[@MissL4lly]

p.s. Thank you :)

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww happy birthday!! Hope you enjoy the book and have an amazing birthday ✨🌸❤️

[@MissL4lly]

@@DaintyDiariesThank you so much Catherine; my friend's Birthday was a couple of days ago, so she and I are off thrift shopping to St. Andrews and lunch to celebrate :). woohooo. :)

[@suecoles7824]

All all looking grand Catherine 🌼 I think we have another week yet of rain 🌧️ but then maybe summer? We’ve skipped spring this year 😅 looking forward to seeing the raised beds in the front garden. Suze. 🤗 xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh hopefully not much more rain!! 😂 we can’t take it anymore!

[@BB-sk9hf]

Lovely video, Catherine and congratulations on your new book! Re the sunflowers, i wonder if they need a bit more light? You could try putting them outside for a couple of hours each day if it's warm enough, then bring them back in the evening. I've done this with other outdoor plants, they do prefer the outside light 🌞

[@cynandizzynorisvlog4385]

❤ I just preordered my book! It will be shipping to USA in Texas. My daughter and I love following your channel.

[@thirstymercfan]

Oh it’s Friday morning here in Australia… I always look forward to waking up and knowing your new video is waiting for me. I absolutely love the gardening videos. So exciting to watch the transformation on the front garden, good call on hiring that bloke to go the beds❤😊 yay! XX I bought some fabric yesterday, gonna try your garden apron on the weekend, arghh wish me luck hope I don’t see over a finger 😂

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello to you down under!! ❤️👋 thanks for stopping by!! Best of luck with the apron too you will do an amazing job no doubt 😍

[@lindasmith5190]

Enjoyed.

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Oh Catherine don't fret Petal it's been the same here in Surrey England bloomin washed instead of bloomin 😂 never mind it's warming up and hopefully drying up so it will all catch up 😊 have faith. X

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hopefully we both get more blooming weather and less washed out weather 😂🤞

[@karinjudge7277]

Hi sweet Catherine 😊 I remember you building a small bar area for gathering of friends in your backyard. I think I started watching your channel around that time. You sure have did a lot in and out of your home. Very proud of you 👍🏼 Thank you for entertaining us all. God bless you 😊🙏

[@DaintyDiaries]

Wow that feels like a lifetime ago now! Thanks for sticking by me and all the support ❤️ means the world to me!

[@Thewildmanwoods]

Open your dahlia bags and put a little damp soil in there…it’ll give them a chance ❤😊

[@cathyridley3005]

Hello to our Irish cutie ! My best friend since 1978 is Irish ,born on St. Patrick's day. 😁

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww what a birthday to have!

[@maureengee364]

Great job darling. You got a lot done. Glad about the guy doing your raise beds. Can hardly wait. Thanks again for sharing this with us.💯💯💯🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much xxx

[@ErnieCG]

Lovely video

[@gettingtidy2495]

Love this video

[@lauradobbs6568]

I came across your channel a few weeks ago. It has quickly become my favorite! I always have a cup of tea as I watch. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww wow that’s so sweet of you! ❤️ well I’m glad you stopped by and welcome! Hope you have a lovely weekend Laura! Xx

[@jankinman4685]

Oh my gosh there is my book!!! 😍 It’s been mailed coming to me in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Can’t wait. Catherine I’m praying success for you!

[@lully381]

Hi Catherine, I am behind too in my garden, what with the weather and changing all the carpets in my house, plus getting it ready to sell too, it has been neglected somewhat! We managed to find a couple of hours this week for a little tidy up before it rained again. Today is a lovely day here in Somerset, and you have inspired me to go potter after lunch, so thank you for that.

[@elizabethkramer4000]

Got my signed book today!!!! I know what I’m doing tonight! Great shipping to Illinois, USA!

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m sooo happy it arrived ❤❤❤❤

[@amyvaccaro2761]

I had some dahlias that overwintered and are coming up!!! I’m zone 6 so I never thought they’d make it!!! So exciting

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yayy they made it!! The blooms pulled through 😍😍

[@julzcares]

Catherine your garden is beautiful and your content is so calming ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much, glad you find it calming x

[@Paulabee348]

Congratulations on your new book! Excited for you! ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

Thanks for the garden " inspection" tour. Looks like a planting video will be coming soon.😊 Glad to hear your planning your front garden beautification. You deserve that upgraded view and your cats get a better second chance on their window tv.😂

[@cherbinsted2378]

The ‘K’ is silent in Kniphofia. Sounds like…nigh…foe…fee..uh or as we call them Red Hot Pokers. Your garden is looking lovely.

[@sashacerny8227]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maci.valentine]

Hi I’m new! Just wanted to say i love your videos and im so happy to start following along. My garden is in desperate need of help and I cant wait to start its journey 💐🦋🦜🌳

[@wildwolf2567]

Hi Catherine. I think we're all suffering soggy garden syndrome at the moment. Your front garden will look great with the raised beds. As you said you can look out on a row of loveliness with privacy. Kisses for kitty's.

[@valeriepasbrig2864]

Your whole garden looks so pretty already.

[@greatgarden00]

Looks great🎉🎉 tuck your earbud wire thru your bib shorts so it doesn't get caught on anything ....get yourself a blower, mulcher, vac so you can use those leaves as mulch over winter❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hey thanks 🥰 I actually have a blower/mulcher and use it in autumn when I have loads, collected loads of bags of leaf mould.

[@jojenks8688]

I’ve also had a notification to say it’s being processed so hopefully not too much longer before it comes across to Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yay! I hope it arrives soon ❤

[@judycain8995]

Your garden is lovely. I know you have things you want to do and in time you will catch up. Good luck with your book!

[@ivonnevermeer3600]

You are a wonder woman, what you do in a day of your life is a lot 😍 So proud of you, and you are so tanned already, it’s from all the work outside ofcourse. You must have had a good night sleep after all this work 🌺👍🌺

[@shelleymatthews5050]

Why is it so soothing to watch someone sweep? and also to sweep ….its one of my fav things to do in the garden at the end of a long (warm …in the UK? Ha ha ) satisfying garden session I just love to give my path a good sweep!

[@DaintyDiaries]

The most satisfying isn’t it!! Can’t beat a soothing cleanup sesh 😂😍 thanks for stopping by! Hope you’d a fab bank holiday weekend ❤️

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, I love how you film this, so inspiring ☺☺

[@withdawntaylor]

I love coming here for so many reasons, one is when you sew because that is my passion. Two is for the positive vibe yourself and the Dainty fam give me. Three for the gardening knowledge that the comments and your videos are often full of but mainly for the happy place that this space on the internet is. You’re my go to when I’m needing a pick me up. I only hope that our love and support can do that for you too Catherine xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s so sweet of you 🥹❤️ I’m glad I could be a little pick me up in that way for you! Thanks for always stopping by xx

[@jimoviegirl]

I feel you. I'm in South West France and it is still raining and Hail!! I am so behind with my garden and to make it worse, i might of pulled the tendon in my shoulder! X-ray and MRI to come to find out. Mother nature will look after it all until we can get in there and sort it out. Your Garden is looking great though.

[@territaylor1133]

Hope it is nothing serious and that you're out in your garden soon❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Get well soon x 💔

[@jimoviegirl]

@@territaylor1133 Thank you.

[@jimoviegirl]

@@DaintyDiaries Thank you.

[@MicheleSamuels-x1j]

Way to go Catherine, you totally smashed moving those books around the warehouse. A new career perhaps!! Your garden is coming along nicely despite the weather we're having. Can't wait to see the new raised beds in the front garden, which I think would be a great home for the new dahlias.

[@PlumebeautyDunsborough]

Gorgeous as always … how funny are growing seedlings . I’m so frustrated with mine . But I’m determined 😊. Can’t wait for my book . Received a email today to say it’s on its way . All the way to Margret river Australia xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Stay determined!! Hope they bloom for you! 🌸 hope you love the book also and thanks so much ❤️

[@melindagilbert6989]

💕

[@luf8699]

Hi Catherine, I grow about 70 sunflowers each year. I was in my greenhouse yesterday and I too have a few that have gone all bendy. I’ve moved them into the sunny part of the greenhouse (this time of year there’s some shade in there) and once the sunflowers are in full sun, they normally shoot up given some time. I’m in England and like you, there’s been much rain this year so far so I’ve been growing seeds in the house as I have space and glass which helps wonderfully. My sunflowers in the house have chunky stems on them now so I’ll be planting them out soon along side my cottage wall. I noticed a few sunflowers in the greenhouse had been eaten this year so I’ve moved them about and it has seemed to have worked! Just need some more sunshine to get things moving! If you have a private email address I can send you some pictures / swap info. I live in village and we swap seeds and such like - it’s much fun. Cheers & thanks!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Your sunflowers sound beautiful!!! 🌻

[@ptdesignsco]

Your voice is so soothing, Catherine! I agree with your comments about the current icky weather-I live in the French Alps and we are having the worst spring as well for rain! I thought it was APRIL showers ?😂 Your videos always give me inspiration to just get out there anyway!❤ I’m about to take a flight to my home town for a wedding in the south of the US and I hope to soak in all that southern sun☀️

[@Anna-jx1on]

I don't know why I don't listen to more classical music. Loved that bit in the start. Garden looking great 💮🫶💮

[@lesley-annmaggs15]

Hello Catherine, hope you are well. Thank you for your wonderful channel, I love it, as does my 18 year old granddaughter. We have both followed you for years. Thank you! On a really wonderful and happy note Heart and Home arrived this afternoon. I'm already into my copy but my granddaughter has a surprise when she gets home from college later today. I pre-ordered 2 copies and had Megan's copy sent separately to her. as a surprise. Mine was autographed so I'm sure her copy will be too. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do. Love you to pieces (my husband enjoys your channel too!!) Thank you again. No speaking to me now till I've finished reading! Love and hugs to your beautiful fur babies and your self. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@julie_uk_]

After your recommendation of Algone from a few videos (I have several pets), I did the path/decking in my garden & it's worked a treat!😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yay! Happy to hear it worked!

[@julie_uk_]

@@DaintyDiaries it worked pretty quick too, catching a dry sunny day was key

[@DaintyDiaries]

@@julie_uk_ you’ve reminded me I need to get a new spray bottle and do mine 😁

[@virginiaramirez4214]

Yay! congratulations on your book. 👍🏽

[@priscillacummings4780]

Congrats on the book! My tulips were a disaster this year..I think cause we also got too much rain here in SanDiego this past winter. On to next years tulips!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes! I think it was the rain too! They hate to be soggy x always next year 🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@livingwithME2015]

I got my signed copy last week and I absolutely love it! Congratulations. I just need to find a way to get your first book signed 🤔🤩

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hey, my publisher has a small amount of signed copies of the 1st book obrien.ie/dainty-dress-diaries x Thanks for the support! X

[@charlotteslowsdown]

Catherine what an absolute inspirational woman you are! I am so excited to get your book in the post (hopefully any day now). Keep being you. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw yay hope you’re not waiting much longer ❤️ thanks for ordering and I hope you love it! Hope you’d a lovely bank holiday weekend! 😍

[@sallywest5634]

Catherine your garden looks great and so exciting that you're getting a raised bed in the front too. I've spent the last couple of weeks catching up and plants are more resilient than we think , I put in some early sweetpeas and then we had rain cold and more rain !!!!! Checked them yesterday and some have flower buds. I am eagerly awaiting my copy of your book seems real now we've seen you signing them. Thanks for sharing your gardening with us so much inspiration is taken from watching you. Xxxx

[@deannabrock5951]

Love your channel Catherine 💐💐

[@SchreckmolchInc]

You always make my heart feel all warm and cozy. Thank you 💗

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww 🥹

[@LisaGilbert-dd1jt]

Love watching your videos Catherine! You’re so inspiring and I love your bubbly personality. I am an avid gardener as well. You have inspired me to purchase a small potting shed ( 8 x 6 ), my husband and sons are purchasing it for me as a retirement gift. It will take 6 weeks to arrive and while I wait for its arrival, I will collect some decorating ideas for the interior and landscaping for its exterior by watching your videos. Can’t wait to see your flowers/perennials in full bloom!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh wow that’s amazing! What a great gift! You have loads of time to do prep your plans and you’ll be ready to rock by the time it arrives 😍 happy retirement!! ❤️👏

[@WeLiveByTheSea]

Moaning to a neighbour I feared i was never going to get out my wellies he commented 'the ground can't take much more rain' to which i retorted 'I can't take much more!' I'm surrounded by farms and the poor farmers have been in despair but i see they've finally managed to get their sowing completed so things are heading the right way. Finally. Looking forward to getting my copy of your new book 😊 exciting!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

I hear ya, the poor farmers.

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

The Pacific Northwest, Washington State, USA, has had a rainy, windy, blustery spring season, too. May first, and now it felt like hope, at least for today. My Vanilla/Strawberry hydrangeas are showing their leaves today - whew! Let’s hope the other plants catch up instead of going into hiding. Love your real and honest garden. Thank you! And best wishes for your book’s overwhelming success!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much Bonnie ❤️have a lovely weekend xx

[@marycummins3301]

Yay Catherine my copy is on the way can't wait thank you so much for always bringing such joy you wonderful girlie xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for that Mary! So sweet of you ❤️ hope you love the book! ❤️

[@JillCooper-oy8dl]

I need to know your secret to sweet peas... I have no luck at all with them. I see your seedlings and wonder how on earth I can't even get them to germinate! On a brighter note, my Zinnia, Calendula and Cupid's Dart are happy and healthy. Love your little bee corner 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

So, I think it might be luck. My best tip is, they like a long root system, so with directly sow outside, or use root trainers/milk cartons. Don't sow in small cells x

[@paulakoflynn3368]

Great assorted video, Catherine 😍 thank you. Looking forward to seeing the updates to your front garden 😀

[@almariekuit56]

I loved hearing the dove in the background.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Those spring birds are giving the perfect background noise 😍

[@saundrawilliams1601]

I’m sorry you are feeling a bit overwhelmed. But honestly, all I saw was beauty! Look how much more mature your garden has become! The new beds in front! Great idea!

[@sarahfairhurst8815]

Catherine could you do a video of how to prune roses please. I have inherited some when we moved into our new house a few years ago and I really don’t know how to prune them xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, I have it in a garden video back in February, and also a shorter video on my Instagram x

[@donnamullins2089]

Congratulations for your second book. so excited. Back garden refreshed with a bit of mulch. Finally your weather is calming down. Those beds will be teaming with new flowers. Glad you are making front flower beds. Is this a more sunny area? Can't wait. Pet the sweet kitties. Enjoyed the video. Have a great week.

[@annbarron606]

❤ 😃 🌞 I just got your new book, Heart and Home. Have the kettle on for the cupán tae anois lol or as I call it "mugán tae") Its signed 🎶 ❤ Thank you 😊 🙏 2pm 3rd May 😅

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awwww I’m so so happy it arrived ❤ thank you for your support xxxx

[@lindylou3519]

Good for you to pay someone to help you out. Sometimes there are just tasks worth paying for especially when there isn’t enough time. Nothing better than coming home from work & seeing a project done plus I really don’t mind helping out someone who has their own trade.

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ Hi Catherine, I SO enjoyed your video tonight! I totally know that feeling of being behind yourself in lots of things! Not always easy to catch up with yourself…but we choose not to get disheartened and do as much as we are able to each day! It’s May 2nd and it is starting to warm up, but the nights are still too cool for bedding plants! Need to wait a few weeks more… I always enjoy seeing what you wear…SO lovely and sweet! ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s a tough but you’re so so right it’s so important to not get disheartened and down on yourself! ❤️👏 Warner days are indeed coming 🩷🌸

[@opalmoon2256]

Doesn't matter what's growing in ur backyard, it's sooo lovely....looking foward to what you're planning for the front yard 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

So nice of you x

[@deanahurcombe9990]

Good to see you gardening again Catherine 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Couldn’t wait for the spring gardening days! Now we just need the weather to catch up!! 🤞❤️

[@leanne1234]

Gareden is looking great. How exciting planning the new front borders, well done for getting help to set them up. Your back will thank you in years to come. Whenever I comment on a non garden vlog, I never get a love from dainty or one single like and I am wondering if something is going wrong, any ideas anybody?

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m sorry about that Leanne! I really appreciate you stopping by always ❤️ sometimes KZbin can be tricky and re-order the comments or hide some but I’m always trying my best to say hi too! Thanks for watching and I hope you’d a lovely weekend ❤️🌸

[@leanne1234]

@@DaintyDiaries Thank you, that means a lot. I wondered what was happening. Anyway if my comment gets deleted in the future, rest assured I am still watching and enjoying your vlogs 💖

[@mariemcdermott7363]

Got my copy. Looking forward to sitting wit a Cuppa Tea and a read. :)

[@lindak7499]

Nice video - thank you. I took my family to Dublin at the end of March and we had quite good weather (I was expecting down pours) It was cold but very nice for walking and sightseeing. We had such a great time - the people we very friendly, the pubs had wonderful gourmet food(!) and we had Irish coffees every evening (or earlier too). We took the Dart to Howth and found another great pub!! I live in California but was very impressed by your lovely country. I'm hoping you have good weather for your garden and planting this year.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Sounds amazing! I’m glad you got good weather for your trip and enjoyed your time here ❤️

[@gingerspath3565]

Beautiful garden…already! I wonder how it would look to build arbors between your raised beds and planting the sweet peas to grow over the arbors?

[@cubbie1984]

Member here, letting you know your NEW BOOK ARRIVED TODAY in Illinois, USA. Sorry I yelled there, but I’m so excited! Know what I’m doing this evening!!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Agh it arrived! That was SO QUICK!

[@tinacarrol6702]

Catherine Can't Wait For The Gardens To Get Going, Must Buy Some Summer Bedding. Have a lovely Bankholiday. Xx 🪻🌷🌼🌻🌺🌹🏵️

[@colleensnyder8943]

🙋‍♀️ Catherine! I received an email from Eason today. My order has been processed and ready for shipping to the States!! Not to much longer ❣️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww amazing!! ❤️❤️ hope you love it and thanks so much for the support! 😍

[@susanbarker8099]

I planted 2 packs of tomato seeds, only 1 seed has germinated - that was in my kitchen! The only things that seem to be doing ok in this weather are my potatoes, everything else is so far behind. We need some sun 🌞

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hoping some sunshine goes your way too!! 🌸

[@imogeninnit]

Definitely recommend the wet paper towel method, I always get fab germination rates using that and keeping them in a sunny spot indoors

[@queencallipygos]

Hello from the Brooklyn lady in a community garden! (My own flat has a north window only, so I have to go that route.) We just had some early May cleanup as well - we have a grape vine that was growing a bit wild because it was behind the raised beds for people's plots and there was no way to get to it. So one member gave himself a task - he found a little space between some of the raised beds, and then built a little path leading up to the grape vine FINALLY. He also cut some of the vines that were starting to get tangled around a fence and mixed up in the electric wires in the building next door; that cleared out a nice patch of ground for me to then go in and set up a container garden area for herbs. We had two really big pots that were each big enough for me to plant about four or five different herb plants in; I set up one pot with the more woody herbs like thyme and oregano, and the other is for more tender herbs like chives, parsley and dill. (I'm also on the hunt for tarragon and rosemary.) There's also a pot of peppermint and a combined pot with lemon verbena, lemon balm and chamomile. I also found a bracket that hangs onto a railing and supports a plant pot; it is now hooked on the fence over the herb spot and I'll put some trailing nasturtiums in it. It gave me something to do while the veg in my own garden plot are still growing. Spring in New York has also been pretty unpredictable and the lettuce and peas I planted in March are only just starting to take off now. I was hoping to have the room to start beans, cucumber and melons, so I'm hoping those lettuces hurry up and grow soon!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh wow 🤩 your community garden sounds so incredible!! The path sounds like a great idea and sounds like it all came together! You’ve certainly made the most of it ❤️ now if the weather could just play ball that would be ideal wouldn’t it!

[@jomassey4207]

Hi Catherine, just a bit of advice to make more space in your borders. If you tie the daffodil foliage like making a knot with the foliage itself, then you'll be able to mulch easier and can still wait for the foliage to die back, as intended. Hope this handy hint makes a difference😊, from Jo in New Zealand. Love your petite garden.....your mulch is to be admired.

[@debbyrickett3195]

Oh Catherine, I have been hoping to see a garden video! Everything looks good. The season is beginning!!. I planted (from seed, because you and Karen have inspired me) squash, tomatoes, carrotts, onions and peas. Also, seed potatoes. For flowers (from seed), Cosmos, sweet peas, nastursium and sunflowers. I bought the little green house like Karen's. In January 2022, I put in a nectarine tree and this year I probably have no less than 100 nectarines! I also put in an apricot and 2 plumb trees. I have prolific strawberries from last year and this year I planted 2 black berry and 1 rasberry bush. I don't want to forget the bulbs. I planted lots of gladiolas and freshia, some Dahlia (but they don't do well for me zone 9B). My neighbor gave me a very small Holly Hock last year and it has reseeded everywhere. I will soon be in Holly Hock heaven! I too paid for a professional concrete decorative border in my back yard (so worth the money.... I love it). I have tons of border planting space. I'm mixing veggies with everything else in the borders. It is so much fun to see things grow. I cannot tell you how much you have inspired me over the last 4 or 5 years. My heart is full. Excited to get my 2nd signed Dainty book!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh Debby that’s so sweet! ❤️ and it sounds like you’ve been busy wow! 🤩 you’re going to have a whopper garden after all of that!

[@marieesposito9145]

❤ I'm excited to see what you do with the front garden, it will be stunning, I'm sure .

[@DaintyDiaries]

Can’t wait for it to come together! Thanks for stopping by ❤️

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Best look with book sales👏👏🌾💐

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Fun vlog. Now you have the lid off the sunflowers.. use sticks to keep them growing up straight until they are thicker and stronger (more economical than using fans). . I use 1x use wood BBQ skewers. They work great to hold seedling plants up and get them to grow straight. I use them for tomato plants etc to. Skewers are my "go to" for plant support.