Spring In the English Countryside | Baking, Homeware, Gardening & Grocery Haul

[@Cernunnos652]

Never cut the leaves from flowering bulbs, they are the "food" source for the bulbs for next years blooms.You should allow the leaves to shrivel up entirely by either leaving them in situ or by carefully digging up the whole shebang and then storing in a dry place until the leaves have dried....the dried and duly fortified bulbs can then be replanted in the autumn.

[@emmaandrews9222]

PR packages not for me, but I would love to see a video incorporating them. I’m a faithful viewer and have been for years…..still Luv ya Maddie xx

[@claireangier3322]

I was watching an English youguber he has a nature channel. He was saying there's no point to no mow May, unless you stop mowing altogether. The reason being you stop mowing for the month the insects and pollinators set up home just to be mowed down come the start of June, just a thought.❤

[@rainbowsandrequiems]

Was this Leave Curious by any chance? Completely agree!!

[@ambiencecosy8824]

Instead of no mow May, we just have a patch at the back of the garden that doesn't get mowed at all. I'm like you, I literally go around the garden with the back of brush sweeping through all the grass before I mow it to shoo any animals away

[@Pigletina]

No pr packages please! ☺️

[@gilliannash4944]

I think incorporating the items would be interesting, I’d rather see that! ❤

[@Maria.H26]

I usually skip the pr unboxings, but love seeing when you show us second hand purchases and vintage finds 😊

[@laurasmith4101]

Love the buxus balls in the beautiful planters. Spring is my favorite season, especially after a cold, snowy, dreary winter. Blue skies, bright sun and green everywhere really lifts my spirits! ❤

[@mansoor3159]

Madeleine you always makes me smile with your vlogs and your vlogs are always always best for me🥹🥹♥️♥️

[@rebekah3483]

Yes, the no mow May is allowing them the freedom for the month but then is destroyed when you finally do mow and their habitats are ruined that they've just settled in to! I think it's worse to not mow for the month and then ruin it all for them by mowing it all down vs mowing and them using their instincts and finding a place that is going to work for their survival in the long run. It's like a cruel trick on them!

[@itchystitchy]

I don't mind hauls once in a while, but incorporating showing the new items in your everyday life works too.

[@rebekah3483]

Oh yes! I'm not fond of the PR practices in general with KZbinrs, but actually seeing the items being used would be better instead of just opening them and showing them off as gifted items. Sometimes things aren't needed no matter if they're free to you or not and it seems to be wasteful imo, but to each their own! I understand some just want these items to be able to say they have them from x company, etc.

[@michellehooper661]

It reminded me of myself so much, when you talked about how happy spring makes you - I’m loving spring and I also love autumn - but only dry warmer ones lol! I love the fresh growth in spring. Your garden is looking lovely, what a nice workspace, really motivating. Have a lovely week ❤

[@briangenny8670]

My favourite seasons are autumn and spring, lovely to see you doing some outdoor living and work too!

[@NonStopParis]

We planted a snowball vibernum in our garden in April and OMG it grew so big already. Definitely recommend trying one as they’re very pretty and easy going

[@Chellebell56]

I prefer to see reviews of products after you’ve used them for a while when you know if they’re any good or you love them

[@JannetjeW]

Pear and blue cheese,and grapes in a salad!

[@NTHodges]

Re PR packages: i do recall when you moved into your current home, you shared that you would ask companies not to send you PR bc of the packaging waste etc

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I no longer am on automatic send outs - brands have to request to send me things! So if I’m sent it, I want to have it sent! It has massively reduced the amount I get sent and it means I can stick to things like sustainable perfume brands I adore, candles from Cornish brands I love, homeware brands I’m working on campaigns with and a delicious and organic rose wine!

[@the.ellemars]

I’ve started leaving parts of the lawn that seem to have the most flowers and wild strawberries etc but cut them into neat circles or square patches. It’s keeps nice places for bees and bugs but also doesn’t look overgrown, but intentional ❤

[@catrobinson6282]

I just love this idea and it would look really cute too so thank you, I'm going to do this!!

[@meganhamlyn1694]

I like the PR stuff

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Pear - pear and walnuts work well in salad

[@sophiebingham5247]

Roxie’s hair looks like the 90’s curtains style 😂

[@francineh.7825]

Roxie is so cute! Lol your comment made me think of Farrah Fawcett.

[@caramelushca]

You could try the pear in a salad with rocket, walnuts, and vegan blue cheese if you can find it, and a Dijon-type dressing 🍐

[@francineh.7825]

I like seeing the PR products and I open things like Alex. Lavender doesn't overwinter where I live so I think a lavender border would be absolutely beautiful! I'll live vicariously through you haha. Im glad to see im not the only one who worries about frogs ❤ Oh and pears sauteed with maple sryup is really good.

[@Emiluna1994]

Unpopular opinion but I actually like the PR boxes. I feel like you give you honest opinion about products and brands. It makes me aware of good cruelty free vegan companies and products it’s to try. Plus it’s just fun and interesting even if I’m not looking to buy anything. I normally have your videos on while I’m cooking, cleaning, playing videos games and it’s like a friend showing me their shopping haul lol

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Really enjoyed the vlog Maddie ❤

[@kimgoreham1596]

If we did no mow May, we'd need a tractor to hay the lawn in June. I mowed last week, and even though I set the mower deck to lower than usual, it didn't cut most of the dandelions and creeping Charlie and wild strawberries. A few days later and it looks like I didn't even mow! The pollinators are happy, and we can use the lawn.

[@rebekah3483]

Edit: watching you tour the flower beds now and i see the gutter down pipes are flowing into these beds. It would maybe be wise to get an extender on the end of these pipes to divert the huge flow of water from the gutters washing these beds out. You might be struggling to keep this soil nutrient rich bc of the overvlow of water running through the soil. Also, feeding the plants is probably necessary at this point too since the beds overflow often. Just a few thoughts. Don't you have gutters on the house above these beds? Do the down pipes from them flow into these beds causing them to overflow with water? Just trying to think it through too. The granite pieces as edging look good! I hope it helps but if there's a reason they're flooding (other than just rain), it may be worth looking into. Also, hydrangeas don't like the heat from the afternoon sun usually. They typically thrive with "partial sun" from ideally the morning sun. Idk if that helps at all but good info, even though I'm sure you already know this! Ha!

[@leariisstenfeldt8807]

I had to pause the video... and want directly to make my own reed diffusers. Water, hans sanitizer and lavender essential oil. And those bamboo sticks you can use on the barbecue. Back to the video

[@PaulaPerpetuo]

I *love* 'Flora street'. I only know about them because of you🙂(and I live in London!), I bought the 'Wild Vanilla Orchid Eau de Parfum.'

[@alb0801]

Another great Vlog Maddie - so relaxing to watch and listen. Loved the Buxus plants by your door 😊

[@EmilyFox252]

I've been dying to try floral street and rhubarb is my favourite. Also I use the lanolips golden salve, the only thing that has fixed my constantly chapped lips. Loved the video as always x

[@counselingonthealameda442]

I like when you open packages and give great descriptions of the products.

[@TheSoundsInside]

Yes, do check for frogs! I worked as a landscape gardener a few years back. I was usually pretty good at ruffling the grass to move the frogs along, but I accidentally mowed one of them one time and it was so sad!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

We really enjoyed your vlog Maddie ❤

[@KarenPiggott]

Another lovely vlog. I have felt abit low the last couple of & felt tired, I always cheer myself up watching your vlogs. Loved your vintage look at the start with boiler suit and headscarf. I shall be stocking up on some St Eval candles when I come down to Padstow, they smell amazing and I like the fact they are in a tin as always seem safer to light. Have a good week ahead to you & yours. Best wishes Karen x

[@kimstadtherr]

My favourite is definitely winter, here in South Africa. Truly so beautiful!! 😊

[@marybethp2351]

I do hope you continue the hauls. Getting introduced to new brands or items is informative and entertaining. It is like going on a shopping trip in my own home

[@fosteryourawareness8815]

Lovely video.😊

[@user-os7om7ef9k]

Give your hydrangeas just a bit more time. Also too, you can rake in a few tablespoons of Epson salts into the soil and water a lot. Oh, and while you were talking about your bulbs, the outfit you were wearing gave off such a lovely "Land Girl" vibe (you know from WW2). Gardening is a learning curve---for life:)

[@julisuz]

Maddie, some of what you described with your skin being flushed reminds me of me and I have rosacea. Not sure if it’s something you experience but wanted to throw it out there! Love your videos!! ❤

[@katyss9128]

Where do you put everything?

[@ingriddavis1201]

Pears: include in a snack plate with nuts & V cheese

[@BeePoohBear]

Hey 😊. Could you please do another weekly food shop and then a separate meal plan and what you eat in a week? Thank you

[@mdkinfrance]

I may be wrong, but I think that Hydrangeas don't like full sun and they need well-drained soil. Maybe where you had them was too sunny?

[@rebekah3483]

You're correct

[@christinewaters170]

Thankyou for info about wines and organic wines I have never felt great after a glass of wine....I now don't drink alcohol at all but might try and organic white wine if I do decide to try x

[@paulineclare5065]

Loved the vlog I think you shoild put plants along the edge or fill the beds with bigger shrubs easier to look after x

[@Britbabe53]

Leave the leaves on till they die, they feed the bulb.

[@MissFlutterGirl]

Regarding no mow May, I would keep a long unmown strip around the perimeter so that it’s always there..not just for 4 weeks.

[@jennifertoliver9546]

No leave the leaves it will let the bulbs refresh, once they are dry cut them back and place in paper bag. plant in early November and place them were they will get sun and the parfait idea is that the size of the bulb indicates the depth so largest deeper and the tiniest closest to the top. i'd be inclined to plant 3 or 4 types together to cover the waining bulbs! There seems to be bittersweet vine in with your Jasmine, I wonder if they are competing for light and water?!

[@user-bd7mm1pc8o]

I also love when you open packages , thrift finds, clothes, groceries etc. Its interesting and informative... ❤

[@rachelpopa3562]

Love watching your PR stuff as it’s nice to hear about different brands ❤

[@yurikakristensen1777]

We bought two wisterias and put them in pots. they did not like it. this year they were tranferred to another place on the ground the have grown and I hope to be able to see them florish. We live in Denmark.

[@sbarbs]

Lanolin is the oil from wool and is extracted from the wool by washing the wool, so it doesn't harm the sheep in any way.

[@KyanneSummer]

If it is after they harvested the wool…..it definitely hurts the sheep.

[@thisisfelicity]

PR packages are not for me. I skip to the other lovely bits of your videos. 😉

[@loredepalo6863]

Hi, I live in upstate New York and we leave our bulbs in the ground all year round. Once the flower is done I cut the leaves down to ground level. They come back each year.

[@katyss9128]

I used to sell St Eval diffusers. Don’t put all the oil in the diffuser at once, maybe a third to a half, it’ll last longer and if you pour the whole lot in it could be far too intense a scent to live with!

[@pixie0809]

Can I ask where you got your patio furniture? Thanks in advance. Loved the vlog

[@JACKIEFRANCO01]

You are giving Rosie the riveter vibes 😅💪🏼

[@jacquigeldart3558]

I like the PR packages, people can always skip since youve been adding the chapters. Curious about the roads you were driving on...are they two way!?

[@sonya3772]

I personally love your PR packages. Im from the U.S. so if I like something you show I can source it locally to me. Even if I can't for some reason it gives me ideas on what to look for instead. So yes please to all the PR packages 😊

[@PaulaPerpetuo]

Like you I tear packages, I'm v impatient😊. I made biscuits this wkend I made Meera Sodha’s vegan chocolate chip cookies, made them before they are 😋.

[@JLee-pc2vc]

I really enjoy your videos! Would you mind sharing sources for your kitchen cabinet hardware and lighting?

[@janiehaig2521]

I know a lot of people like no mow may but I don't want my front and backyard looks so unsightly! Hundreds of dandelions spreading everywhere, ugh. I noticed many bees hovering in my flowers so I figure they are happy with that. Also, who wants to have lawnmower repairs or replacement. Whatever people prefer!!

[@ericahempenstall7405]

I would just concentrate on hydrangea in that area, love your channel x

[@geethareghuraman]

Oh I do enjoy the opening of PR packages, we don't see them that often. Hope you are feeling better.

[@brefnejowers9747]

Those downpipes going straight into the flowerbed are odd - thats bound to wash the soil out in a downpour. Not sure what you can do there without a drain for them to empty into. I love Floral Street - and i also keep the boxes 😊

[@susefink6099]

Hello Madeleine, i think it isn't a good idea to put hydrangea and lavender in such a little place. Hydrangeas can get very big. They grow in hight and can grow width too. Same with lavender. I just wanted to let you know😊.

[@Iwearorangesocks]

Maybe just don’t mow the lawn til later like autumn so it can be a safe haven all spring and summer 😊

[@lizcolton9832]

I don’t mind the hauls and sometimes you introduce me to companies I didn’t know about and I’m interested in. I wonder why your hydrangea didn’t survive? Did you cut them down in the autumn? Hydrangeas shouldn’t be trimmed back until they’ve started to produce new shoots in the spring, other than that I wonder if your soil doesn’t suit them, could check ph level of soil. I make a tarte rating with pears, delicious! Recipe is in Lorraine Pascale, just substitute the butter. 😋

[@lizcolton9832]

*tatin…auto spell messed it up! 🙄

[@bryonygoodwin8260]

@monalogue has some fantastic ideas for wildlife friendly garden and lawn

[@user-gf7ke6fv3b]

Hello, what kind of paint do you use in your wooded exterior doors ?

[@nikikaniki]

Love your video and your book! I actually made your cupcakes after this, but I have noticed that the vinegar and oil are missing in the ingredients and/or instructions in the book recipe, just thought you should know ❤

[@nikikaniki]

Ah just realised the oil is for greasing, would appreciate the vinegar clarification though - do you need to replace the lemon juice if you just use vanilla? Thank you :)

[@lauraommer1370]

I do like the PR openings ☺️

[@crunchchrissy]

Did your hyacinths already bloom? If so, at my house (similar climate to you) they bloom and then immediately the greens die. I just cut them off at the ground and they come back the next year.

[@elizabethemmerson4295]

Hi Madeleine. Where was your black jumpsuit from please? 😊

[@peitho9408]

Hey Maddie! Where are the silver earrings that you wear in the very beginning of the video from? I love them! (Also: I come from the Alex school of opening up packages ;-) )

[@teresapaskell5459]

❤️

[@suzettebristol3683]

I enjoy the PR hauls. I have a request. Would it be possible to do a video about using staples like chickpea flour and nutritional yeast? Some of these ingredients can only be bought in large quantities and I am at a loss on how to use them in more ways. Thank you for all you do ❤.

[@paulaandrews5493]

It looks like slugs have eaten your plants plus all the rain Hasn’t helped. You should be feeding your plants too ❤

[@rebekah3483]

To me, it seems like you get a LOT of PR stuff! In this one alone, how many things did you open? It just seems like a lot and isn't really necessary. I understand if you don't get these items someone else probably will, but I just don't think it should be shown off how much free stuff you're given. That's just my opinion and I'll obviously continue to watch regardless (sometimes I just skip forward to get past those bits)! No offense is meant by this at all! It's just my take on it and it's YOUR channel to do with as you please and I know and respect this! 😊

[@carolynbalasingam1130]

Not really your problem how much free stuff she gets. Tad jealous? Don’t forget Madeleine is promoting all these things as well so everyone wins. Love all the bowls, plates etc❤️

[@rebekah3483]

@@carolynbalasingam1130 One of my points exactly! How can she promote something she literally opens in front of you? She hasn't used the item and has no idea if it would be worth it for you/I to BUY the product bc she JUST opened it. Not jealous at all but thanks for asking. I'm sure there are people out there who are but I'm a minimalist and would never want these things! That's my preference and she asked if we wanted to see these hauls and I said my piece. That's all. Thanks and I hope you have a good rest of your day!

[@marlajacques6947]

@@rebekah3483yeah I agree. Love her content as well but I’m minimalistic and would love to see vloggers promote more handmade small batch indie creators. Esp from struggling countries!

[@carolynbalasingam1130]

@@rebekah3483 I will have a super day. I am also a minimalist and don't like lots of stuff, but it's her KZbin channel and she can do what she likes. She is not saying she has tried anything. It has been sent to her. Anyway have a nice day

[@laurynvanleeuwen8450]

@@teeg80Madeleine started as a minimalist yes but she has also mentioned that since she’s a content creator and because of her work she has stepped away a bit from the minimalism because she wants her life to be more fun aswell

[@MissFlutterGirl]

Not a fan of the PR stuff to be honest. But I just skip through. 😊

[@tracyelizabethparker7336]

Hi Maddie , I love when you do a haul. Xx

[@Libby147]

🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

[@sidrashirazi2620]

🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@shelleymitchell7912]

if you do no mow may you need to do no mow summer due to the life cycle of the insects you will attract and mow for the first time in september look into it i dont own grass or a mower

[@ingriddavis1201]

Pears: include in a snack plate with nuts & V cheese