Spring Finally Arrives in the Last Homely Garden! #13

This is the First Anniversary of my Garden Channel! One year ago today I decided to separate my House and Garden activities and this dedicated channel began! I have loved making these videos for you, sharing progress in my garden and building a pond and a cabin too! The Last Homely House has its own schedule of crafts, quilting, and all the things I love to do indoors!
I also have a Patreon Channel where more Behind the Scenes videos and posts happen. You can check that out here / thelasthomelyhouse and for the price of a couple of packets of seeds you can enjoy all sorts of content back to the start of 2019. 750+ posts!
April has been a bit of a write off in my Garden, but May arrived in a blaze of glory! Warm sunshine and plenty of jobs to do!
In this video, my daughter in law, Anna helps me Spring Clean the Polytunnel and I finally begin to sow some seeds! Don't worry, they'll catch up! I have plans for some raised beds in the area I call The Hen Run Garden where I hope to grow vegetables behind the six foot fence and keep the deer away!
Also, plenty of flowers! If all goes to plan and these seeds germinate in my polytunnel, I'll have a really colourful flower garden this year!
Thank you for watching. Don't forget to click the notifications bell so you won't miss when Ant and I start work on the Green Roof for the cabin.
Take care
Love
Kate
xxx

[@jmitch5161]

Oops! The first 'Scabious' were from the Zinnia packet 🙈 Hilarious how I was shouting at the TV 🤣

[@BattyJ1]

me too

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

so many people caught that - we only saw it when we were editing the video! xxx

[@jansmith2846]

Just watched and I'm sure the Scabias were labelled Zinnias and vice versa 😅 I've done the same I think with my cauliflower and Broccoli I'll have to wait n see 😂😂

[@joycemcbride2458]

Kate’s going to have a lot of Zinnias labeled Scabious. When they bloom, what a sweet surprise she will have!

[@esthersutton815]

Agree

[@mariehansen2534]

I was calling out to her but as I was on the LGS, she didn't hear me. It will look really nice anyhow.

[@sherrylesina7224]

@@mariehansen2534 I too was calling out to her as well. LOL

[@conniehale2387]

It made me laugh and glad that I'm not the only one that does that sort of thing.

[@karenkaren9526]

Do you think she read this yet?

[@sharonzotoff3975]

I just want to step through the screen with a cup of tea and spend a lovely, quiet hour in your garden listening to the birds.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Me too❤️

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

How lovely to have this gorgeous place to sit and drink ice tea enjoy the flowers and listen to the birds❤

[@kathrynbarker7967]

I cant help but wish i was there as well. Too bad we cant all get together and have tea!

[@shirleylitzinger3550]

I feel like I’m sitting in the garden with a friend when I watch your videos, Kate. You have such a calm and peaceful demeanor that one can’t help but be at peace watching and listening to you talk about what you love.

[@RamblingRuth]

I’ve been stuck in hospital since mid Feb with a nasty form of leukaemia. As a very outdoorsy person it’s been extremely tough. I miss my garden ( and my long walks) but I’m very much enjoying yours instead. Thank you for sharing it in all it’s beauty x

[@shirleyboorom8526]

Prayers for your health and to get home soon.

[@susancychowski582]

Aww I understand you pain I have been going through chemo and radiation for my cancer my thoughts are with you lovely to have Kate to watch and listen to as we go through our journey best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

[@user-pn6uk1ki9q]

Prayers and love for you❤

[@susancychowski582]

@@user-pn6uk1ki9q Thank you 🙏

[@dianesigren8220]

God speed 🙏

[@speckledhen409]

There is nothing like God"s beautiful creation. When our hands are busy, our minds find peace and rest. What a glorious day you had!

[@janetjones935]

I hope Anna realizes how blessed she is to have a mother in law that loves her. Mine didn’t like me from day one, but I was always respectful of her. I could have learned so much from her, it makes me so sad.

[@mandycoleman3206]

Mine either...I stole her son 😮

[@v.maiden483]

So sad she missed out.

[@lynetteledoux2845]

I had a wonderful mother-in/by-law who was so good to help in the house, cook and clean.

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

“A Sedum Roof……did I hear You Right?”……HOW ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

yes! I ordered everything yesterday!!! I'm so excited! xxx

[@jansmith2846]

I'm sure Ant knows that the existing roof needs to be able to take the weight of the compost especially when wet 😊 I know someone who's roof collapsed!!

[@madebygail]

You're such an inspiration to me, Kate, from your crafting to your comfortable, homely home, to your love for all things gardening and nature. ❤ Thank you

[@dixiedarr700]

All your helpers have names that start with A.😍

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

yes they do! xx

[@heathertucker7056]

How we are appreciating the warmth of the sun after a depressing winter! I loved spending time in your lovely garden today!

[@julieh4816]

I could watch these garden videos for hours! Love them

[@singing-bird]

How delightful to come in from playing in my garden to enjoy seeing you playing in yours. Those of us with a little plot of land to call our own are so blessed!

[@horsenroundstudio]

I am so envious of your clean beds and organization of everything! The birds' eye view is incredible. This is so inspirational. Hoping to finally get things cleaned up here in June and just buy starts to be able to grow a few things.

[@knittingnana2939]

Anna's such a wonderful help.

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

she really is! I am very lucky she likes working with me! xxx

[@user-pn6uk1ki9q]

Kaffe Fassett could have a Spring collection of fabrics based on your beautiful garden. Well done, friend.

[@VenessaOliver-lb9fw]

I've watched the vid and read the comments and it's turned a bad day happy. Kate, you reach out through your channel to all corners of the world and in doing that you bring such joy. You touch hearts and I am so greatful for that❤ Thank you❤

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

I am so pleased! always enjoy your day! each one is a treasure! xxx

[@lindahill9215]

I just recently came across your channel. Thank you I am a gardener who cannot get out and do what anymore.😊

[@gunamaniam9290]

What a beautiful season. I just like listening to you.

[@durgles2306]

What a beautiful garden. Thank you for sharing it with us. The drone shots are the best to show off this amazing garden.

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

thank you so much! I'll tell Anna - she is my drone driver! xxx

[@Auntie7024]

Kate, your garden is beautiful! It is so great that you can get outside and enjoy it and start planting seeds. I can't wait to see you and Ant start on the green roof for the cabin. What a marvelous idea. I will be watching for more garden videos. Take care and enjoy the sunshine. ❤😊

[@Loridye3605]

Your garden is beautiful, Kate and the birds sound so cheerful. Thank you so much for sharing it with us here on KZbin. I so enjoy seeing you here and on the Last Homely House. You bring a ray of sunshine to my day♥️

[@nanigail395]

What a wonderful home & beautiful garden to spend your days enjoying life❣️God has blessed you, Kate & you bless us with how you share it with us🥰

[@klaudiagreenaway3111]

What a beautiful garden. The birds singing, the blossoms, the bright green leaves...balm for the soul.

[@cynthiaderr1914]

It's so wonderful to see so much blooming in your garden and to hear the birds singing and bees buzzing! Thank you for sharing, Kate! I look forward to your green roof on the cabin :)

[@margieroberts790]

You’re so lucky to have sweet Anna.

[@blommaontour]

A random thing I noticed: all people who help you out in your lovely garden have a name beginning with the letter A. 🤣😂 Is that a requirement to be a helper in your garden?🙃😊😉😅

[@marticote3442]

I don’t have much of a green thumb, but watching this video makes me want to try again!

[@jughead6709]

Oh Kate I love your garden videos! Will look forward to more as our warm months go on.

[@user-ho3ug3hr7y]

I absolutely love your garden videos Kate! I have a balcony’s apartment. On my balcony I can fit a lemon tree, herbs and rain lilies. But when spring comes I’ll plant some Zinnias in my big pot. It’s just starting to get cold here in Aotearoa ( New Zealand), so am thrilled to watch your garden as it turns to spring. It’s so lovely to know in the North you’re all coming out of the cold and enjoying the warmth. A bit like your bees Kate! 😂

[@SUGPIAQBARBIE]

Oh my! Totally love! We were out 6 hours in our gardens. 54!F We have a green roof. The biggest thing is adding enough soil so you can water well in dry seasons. I planted mine for years but it never took off cause I got to busy with other summer things. Our green roof is over a chicken house. It grows baby birch trees😅

[@loriloehr8009]

Dear Kate - your garden, like you, is quite lovely. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@kerylthomas4996]

I see how much spring means to you people with cold winters. Beautiful.

[@normawingo5116]

It’s so nice knowing that I’m busy with the same sorts of garden tasks currently. It a great joy of mine, the garden. Happiest of spring to you.

[@gigglegiggles3189]

The poly tunnel. Such good memories

[@jacobsladderpa]

Green zippy things had me thinking of “wibbly wobbly timey whimey things” Nice to see you Kate!

[@user-mw3uv3ii5n]

Spring is such a beautiful time with so much coming back to life. Thanks Kate

[@user-xs8cf7bl4w]

Oh Kate! I'm in Zone 8 and everything here is extravently growing; I especially love the peonies. It's such a joyous time, every day with me hands run the soil. Your garden is lovely and I always like it how your family helps.

[@bjoyp7463]

Having help that understands a garden is key! I just have pots now but still appreciate a bit of help now and then. I’m so glad you are finally getting your long awaited Spring!

[@maiamitt]

Well, now I’ve become bed-bound. But, unlike your baby seeds, I will not be bursting into life again (or will I?). I love watching your podcast as well as one closer in vicinity to me, “Garden Answer” from Ontario, Oregon. Ant is fun to watch as well. Kate, I had a pond at my last home and loved it. I hope you see all sorts of nature’s miracles in your pond over the years. I liked mine for the entomology-no fish, no birds. Enjoy John’s head rubs! I love you! 😊❤️👍

[@kathyfrancis6514]

It's just beautiful Kate. Every day I invite you in. Your like my neighbor just dropping by to chat. ❤

[@JaneFerguson-dj4xc]

So lo Ely watching you working and planning your beautiful garden. Thanks for sharing it with us all.

[@goldenfd475]

I'm in the Welsh valleys on the side of a valley. Only enough space outside for a few plants and a mini greenhouse but just down the road I have an allotment with my daughter. What a year it has been here; were are on our third attempt at getting our seeds going as it has been so cold and wet and on two occasions the storms blew the little greenhouse over with all the tiny seedlings in it! Still we have finally got some things in the ground and are hoping for better weather now we are halfway through May. The allotment is my happy place next to a little river and lovely to just sit and listen to all the birds etc. This year we are hoping to turn our little tin hut into a "tea room" so that we can spend the morning down there.

[@inezwalsh2584]

Kate you have a wonderful Hanna…

[@nancypond2992]

I would love being there with you planting & learning alongside you. . I love everything especially the cabin 🩷

[@ileanaghione5720]

Brava Kate! Le Zinnie sono un ricordo della mia infanzia e le adoro ma io abito in città e ho un piccolo balcone e una veranda ma non rinuncio alle mie piccole piante e fiori: quanta serenità ci regalano! ❤️

[@JillianJames-iv9lw]

Enjoy. Oops you did plant Zinnia's first. Nevermind it'll be a nice surprise! On the veg front I'd recommend Hamburg parsley. You can eat the tops like parsley and roots are like parsnip. Fantastic dual purpose plant. We grew them in raised beds first and they were a huge success!

[@KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw]

What joy you bring to us who can not garden for whatever reason! So much peace and beauty!

[@knackfulknitter]

Alright then…I’m caught up with The Last Homely Garden. My weather in Washington State (USA) is so similar to yours. I see I need a greenhouse… Your mint tea sounds so good. I have a 35 year old chocolate mint plant and the tea is super. Until next time, Kate. 💕

[@franpie2264]

Happy first anniversary for the garden channel Kate. I wish I were there with you. 😀💖

[@carolynrockafellow417]

You have heaven on earth. So beautiful 😍

[@user-sk8uh6sc1l]

I could listen to your voice all day .. and I love your choice of music as well. So well-rounded and soothing. Thank you for sharing ..

[@barbarahansbury2291]

Kate I am following Ant now thanks to you. ! I watched him repair a rock wall ! Thanks

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

I'm pleased he is enjoying his new KZbin career - he is a very good dry stone waller! xxx

[@daggy1778]

Kate....you have a wonderful garden..........so peaceful..........Blessings and greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

[@tonikreicbergs4822]

Thank you for sharing the lovely day in the garden. Enjoy the beginnings of the garden and all of new sprouts❤️

[@jaynegodfrey1117]

Such a beautiful garden ❤️ it’s been a mixed bag of weather here too. I’ve potted up quite a lot of seeds, I love seeing them emerge. Thank you Kate for sharing your lovely garden 😊

[@user-np1ke4nd3z]

Watching your videos causes all my anxiety to go away. You and Anna are lovely. Thank you for the peace you give me. ❤ I’d love to just come and be your student! But don’t worry, I’ll stay here in the US. 😀

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

I am pleased you enjoy my videos xxxxx take care

[@annroberson8890]

Enjoyed Anna’s beautiful music selections again.

[@artycraftyhealing1646]

O Kate how very beautiful your garden looks already! Although the sun is warm here in Australia and I love the autumn, I do envy the freshness of a spring day in the garden .. plant on McDuff :)

[@debbieretzlaff2912]

So peaceful❣️🌱🌸🐝🐸

[@eshannon922]

I love how busy you keep yourself but it all looks so relaxing 😀

[@user-xg5vv4bz8c]

Isn't it great to get busy in the garden I need to get busy too😊

[@suebarner8364]

Thanks for sharing Kate! I miss my garden, so it’s lovely to share yours.

[@n.w.414]

Wow, you have a big yard. Lucky you. Very nice.

[@karinanderson7319]

Kate, Your garden looks lovely💖 I am so ready to start playing in my garden in Ontario, Canada. However, yesterday, I slipped on the deck in the rain and twisted my knee. So now I am resting, icing, compressing, and elevating my knee. It will heal, and then gardening can begin in earnest!! It is lovely to be able to visit your garden with you while I heal, thank you🤗

[@judithburke1539]

I'm praying that you have a speedy recovery 🙏😊!

[@karinanderson7319]

@judithburke1539 Thank you, Judith!!!🤗💖 I hope you are doing well!

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

oh dear - I hope you recover quickly! xxx

[@karinanderson7319]

@@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw I am healing! Did some gardening today with a knee brace on, Yay!! Thank you💖

[@marilynbishop6684]

Picking the last of the lettuces today, we are heading towards winter here in New Zealand. Lovely days, cold nights! Looking at Kate’s garden reminds me spring will arrive and it will be lovely.

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

hello to you in New Zealand xxxxx

[@claudiawarren6053]

Beautiful, magical. Everything looks so loved and cared for! I love strolling through your garden with you. The cabin looks absolutely inviting! Thank you for sharing.

[@dollyyarborough2918]

Hello from the USA Kate…what a delightful video and what a dear person you are…thank you for sharing.

[@maryellenhandley8723]

Such a beautiful representation of all that you love. Enjoy each wave of springtime in the garden!

[@Cooky7071]

Just lovely. Thanks, Kate.

[@juliaogara8794]

Thank you Kate for sharing the beauty that is your garden😍😍

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Such a joy to finally see a bit of dryness in your garden Kate. It's the same here 😊 lifts the spirit thank you

[@CraftyTeaLife]

This was so peaceful and a real joy to watch. Thank you Kate and Anna! ❤

[@karenbrownson4589]

You always bring such peace to my ❤️

[@lorettazaharias9692]

Spring time in the garden is so lovely 🌷🌷🌷

[@lisashirtz7224]

Love the drone view and the gentle music. ❤

[@carmenbailey1560]

Certainly a very busy time of year, love gardening ,but as I age it’s less time spent before my body that’s enough for today. Thanks for sharing your time doing gardening chores. 👍❤️🙂

[@kayherstedt6618]

I found a packet of "Ballerina" zinnias at the store so can't wait to plant them. They won't get very big.

[@margaretberryman6260]

So nice to view this video again. Here in Australia we're entering the middle month of winter. What a lovely surprise to turn over your calendar and see the Seed Packet quilt while the weather here is a bit cold. Sunny today, but quite cold. So beautiful to see those colourful flowers on your quilt on the calendar!

[@ellenpaasch4743]

I used my sieve yesterday to eliminate larger pieces of bark etc. Loved the outcome as the soil for my seeds it is so fine. Thanks for this garden tip.

[@shadowette1950]

What a lovely garden.. your climate is almost the same as mine.. vsncouver island.. so nice to see the sedum and hen and chick's tucked in your rock wall ❤

[@weaver7249]

I like your video’s - I LOVE your zest for life. (Greensboro NC, USA)

[@BanburyGal]

I do envy you - can't get lovely land like that here in California!

[@131dyana]

Great garden visit thanks.

[@sharonvantroyen9686]

I love your house, your garden, and your pond! Such a joy to sit on the lime green sofa with a cup of tea, and enjoy the beautiful spring day with the birdsong, and you, Kate. Thank you for sharing your world.

[@srooker1165]

Everything is looking lovely 😊

[@judyhendrix812]

What a magical garden you have!

[@geraldinedaly6149]

Lovely to see your beautiful cabin. Great job done, inside and out Geraldine North Wales UK 👍

[@robertacaruthers7568]

Thank you for the birdsong. So much rain here lately, the birds are rather quiet.

[@kathyfoust4785]

I love your garden show! Never stop!

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

How fun to have the drone footage for the garden videos!!

[@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw]

Anna - and Owen, fly the drone - I crashed it into a tree the last time I took it up - I'll let other people do it - sigh xxx

[@krisnugent1250]

I've been pulling my own ground elder out. But also moving a cement bench to a new view under a tree and expanding some beds to have room for cutting flowers and honey berries. I do enjoy a good putter around when it's not over 26 celsius (I converted for you). It gets rather hot and humid around the Chicago area by mid June so I work like a fiend now so I can take it slower in the heat. Looking forward to the roof project.

[@darlenencambria]

Here ion the central coast of California we are having a very overcast April into May and very cool days. . I love your garden and the cabin that you and Ant built. Happy gardening 🌻🧡

[@thizizliz]

It's wonderful that you have help - and that you pay them with lovely meals too! :D I'm looking forward to seeing things grow. My, that's a large piece of property! How marvelous to be able to create such spaces and you have the rain to support it all.

[@turtlewoman13]

Kate, I've often wondered why your gardens seem to be so much ahead of mine here in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan. You just answered my question when you said you are in Zone 8. We are just barely in Zone 6. That being said I am thrilled to have a new podcast of The Last Homely Garden to watch on this cold (53F)and rainy day in MI.

[@pamlacey136]

Such a lovely video! I am envious of the fact that you can get down on your knees to plant things. My knees won’t allow that without lots of pain, so I don’t do that. I may try to get one of those small benches that I see people use though so that might work for me. Thanks for sharing all of your garden beauty. I could watch your videos for hours!

[@jmc-xp6ml]

What a lovely plot of land…..

[@seaside2001]

You should be able to plant the zinnia seeds directly into the garden. We do in Canada and they grow like weeds. I like to scatter plant mine and put a thin layer of potting soil on top. Saves the step of pre-planting in the greenhouse and then having to plant them again out in the garden. They are very hardy robust and dead simple to grow. I often mix 3 or 4 varieties together and the result is a surprise and very nice surprise.

[@lynnballard3397]

Our neighborhood bear got into our lettuce and kale patch and did a bit of destruction. My husband had just told me we had too much lettuce. I guess the bear heard him.

[@janetcorrao5072]

Can't wait to see the green succulent roof!! Fantastic way to solar heat the cabin!!