Springtime Garden Transformation

[@patmillar961]

Hi Terri can I say, when I first got my allotment many years ago now, as I looked behind me at what I still had to do, an older gardener was passing and he said 'don't look at what you've yet to do hinny, look at what you've done'. I've followed his advice down the years and it really helps. Do little and often and enjoy the journey......it'll be beautiful when it's done. Always lovely to see u, the dogs and the Spring flowers beginning to show their colour 👍 x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I received the same advice - and it is so true! xx

[@joycleckley2881]

Excellant wise words!!!❤❤❤

[@alwaysonaholiday]

Dear Terry, that looks like a lot of work:) I made new beds by just putting cardboard packaging on top of the lawn, covered it wirh earth, and it worked perfect,because I also refuse to work with plastic in my garden, as it is all going to the environment. Love from Germany Josefine

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That's how I make my beds too. We use cardboard, manure, seaweed and compost. xx

[@barbaracollins3015]

We stopped using that landscape fabric as well, switched to cardboard. I've seen bird nests with the plastic fibers woven into them with grasses and twigs. Although the birds have found a good use for it, plastic doesn't belong in nature. I leave wool yarn and trimmings from haircuts out for them to build nests with.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I've seen the same and it makes me sad. We do the same too with organic fibres and we have lots of sheeps' wool xx

[@mirandaandrea8215]

That will tone up the muscles Teri! Hope your man is rolling up his sleeves to! My gardens getting stripped back, my son helping! Hope to grow veg, in a wild permaculture type way! It has to look beautiful! The world has gone mad and many of my comrades joined the protest against 15 minute cities yesterday, our freedoms are being stripped right under our noses! Maintaining my sanity is to connect with nature when I can! X

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That sounds lovely! I love wild!😂 Yes, Lol does roll his sleeves up when there is heavy lifting to be done. These ideas are totally crazy and insane. Coming here too if the people allow it. Glad to hear about protests - knew about the ones in Oxford so presuming now they are elsewhere?? Gardening is definitely the best way to maintain sanity xxxx

[@sharonammirati2042]

Wild and over grown has its own appeal. Some underlying mysteries to acknowledge and explore before the Change up. Totally agree with the anti plastic message.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It does indeed, especially in summer if there are flowers in the mix. xx

[@rbrown9907]

Oh my goodness. Such a lot of work to remove the plastic. It will help keep you young, the gardening. In Langlois Oregon a woman named Annie made a lovely herb garden all around her home. She put down flattened cardboard boxes where she wanted pathways and covered it with old cranberry bushes from nearby bogs. I copied her idea and covered the cardboard in my garden with mulch. The cardboard didn't start to decompose for about 3 years. It's a wonderful way to smother the weeds. Thank you for sharing and encouraging us gardeners around the world.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Definitely!😂 Other people have made the same recommendation so I think that is the way to go xx thanks for the tip xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks so much Steph - completely mended now and busy away again. Hope your week is also blessed and happy xx

[@mikeinportland30]

Ha ha! You are actually lucky you got 5 years out of your membrane. I learned that lesson too (no more membranes!) but mine was taken over in 3 or less. I only did part with gravel and part with wood chips but plants just love to seed in both - more than the rich beds! I spent so much time making a perfect strawberry bed but they prefer the paths!....Calendulas love the paths too as do the leeks and onions and chard and etc etc. Oh well, a garden grows humility as well as plants....some years humility is my most successful crop! 🤷‍♂️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Same here Mike - gardens teach us so much and not always about plants😂 I hope everything will love the new beds here but something on the path can be nice too xx

[@nesscrisp8372]

How exciting for you. Nothing better than having future garden plans swirling around your head, makes you feel positive and alive. Enjoy that Spring of yours, Ness xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are spot on Ness - Spring is really getting me all "up and at 'em" and raring to go. Hope all well with you xx

[@tuto108]

Hello Terri! As always, this film is perfectly delightful. We will all be watching to see the transformational magic that you and Mother Nature make in your gardens. To your excellent health!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And to yours, sláinte! xx

[@hetty2974]

Oh how delightful to be there gardening in your beautiful place, and the land with views beyond,,how satisfying 😀, hmmmm,,.its going to be extremely delightful, and my granddaughter nearly 17 now,she always would say 1 better than zero, with choir s or egg collecting, I think of her when 🤔 everything looks so much to do.,yep in my small way terri I'm in and out in my small garden, thankyou for such lovely encouragement 😊, yep wee primroses too..its very uplifting even when 🤔 things are tough,,lovely nature too..make sure you have some lovely tea ,xxxxxthankyou so much,xxxxxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

A wise young woman she is. Thanks Hetty xx

[@salardis8804]

Wood chip makes wonderful paths and has the advantage of breaking down to feed the soil and can be homemade by shredding woody prunings.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I was lucky enough to get a shredder from our patrons so yes, that is an option as well. Already using them in the herb garden. xx

[@karenneese3115]

Yes woods chips works great! That's what we also use.

[@aldas3831]

Hi Terry! Great thinking of rejuvenating the garden. Maybe consider using seaweed as your mulch if not much wood chips available.

[@jeanninef2110]

@@DanusIrishHerbGardenyes! We’ve put some down in our front hosta garden.

[@lindaedwards7840]

Hello Terri I agree with most viewers, a big job it's amazing the build up of soil and weeds regardless of the thoroughness beforehand. I'm looking forward to the finished results, Hugs and blessings to you both.💚🌹

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much Linda - yes it is astonishing the depth of soil that has accrued. I'm looking forward too. xx

[@lindaedwards7840]

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[@fredriebel6176]

I grow a lot of my food and I am learning about herbal medicine. I have a gluten allergy and I know what I grow is good. I have watch you on a regular basis and really appreciate what you teach me.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wonderful! Glad to hear we are on the same page x

[@kimm1318]

We did the same thing a very few years ago and the weeds hae taken over just like yours. So I am working on doing the very same thing. Best wishes getting it done.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

BEst Wishes to you too. Now that I have started I don't think it will take as long as I first thought. xx

[@soniarose1387]

For weeds, the best solution is the no-dig method (Charles Dowding, in Somerset I believe. and Steph Hafferty in Wales). Just cover the ground with lots of cardboard and cover with compost.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That's exactly how I make my veg beds! xx

[@seawallbird5724]

Loved this film Terri... Thanks for taking us round and telling us all our plans... it sounds really exciting.. Looking forward to seeing it come into fruition... Inspirational... Helen.... 😊❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Helen - it is all those things to me so glad you found it inspiring too xx

[@HofB]

How exciting! I love planning and implementing gardens. I had copper fennel in my herb garden and you are so right….the other plants were not happy with it. It was so beautiful I just couldn’t get rid of it and the small birds loved the seeds in the fall. We don’t think about plants liking or not liking each other, but it is so true! 🌻

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I have a Bronze Fennel on the driveway that is among trees and that doesn't affect the trees the way the other one stopped other things growing. Very interesting!!!!

[@FaithCoach]

Fennel is also from same family as Dill. If they are in the least bit close to each other they will cross pollinate, and both will taste nasty.

[@tennesseenana4838]

Your plans and dreams for that area sound wonderful - as well as many hours of hard work. I'm sure each bit of progress will be considered a labor of love and also give you the encouragement to continue. It will be exciting for us on here to see that area transform into what you're describing.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are absolutely right - a labour of love and such a thrill seeing things come together. xx

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

One small garden at a time so you can get satisfaction. I've started putting cardboard down before laying woodchip it helps to block light to the weeds. Possibly have to do it yearly but it can all rot down to compost. Take care =-)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think so - replace it each year or top it up. The wood chips have worked well for us in the herb garden so will probably go with those now that we have a chipper/shredder. xx

[@bergannon6585]

Yes, this is what I have started also and it's much better. I collect cardboard throughout the year and have a local source for mulch. 😊

[@hetty2974]

Hope all your viewer's have a beautiful Sunday too.,happy gardening, don't get rid of the precious weeds.. 😆 they make the perfect garden,,hugs from me and my girls, they are laying eggs on this sunny Sunday morning. Xxxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are very kind - I hope they all had a beautiful Sunday too. Hugs to you Hetty xxx

[@gail-elizabethengland7853]

Hi Terri, I made the same mistake with plastic and stone paths years ago. Now, every year, I put down a thick layer of flattened cardboard boxes, making sure they overlap, then top them off with a thick layer of wood chips. I invested in a chipper about 6 years ago. It helps me keep things tidy and everything is made usable again. Within one growing season most everything seems to start composting down, so I do it all again. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and blessings to you both!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I have done that in the herb garden and I think I will do it here too - thanks for the suggestion and of course, it makes new compost too xx😂 Blessings to you Gail-Elizabeth, hope you are well xx

[@goldenfd475]

On our allotment my daughter and I line the paths with cardboard and then cover with wood chips. Over time as you walk on it this all rots down and as it does so provides plants in the beds with additional nutriments. Every 4-5 yrs we will scrape it all up and use as mulch for the beds and replace with more of the same to restart the process. So far we have had little issues with weeds.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks - going to try that xx

[@lindseystavile9758]

I love how you show all of your projects and reworking. I haven't had much experience gardening and I always get caught up worrying that everything has to be perfect. This shows you can always start over!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Believe me, my garden is a long way from perfect, if you mean everything neat and tidy and no weeds. This garden is full of weeds - wouldn't have it any other way. This reworking is taking longer than expected but one day it will be just right. xx

[@bethwhite2857]

What a lovely day in your garden 💕🤠

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It was Beth - any day without too much wind is lovely😂 xx

[@terryrustad1800]

I find it prodigious how you are communicating with your allotment of earth knowing when it is time for transformation and rejuvenation... intriguing project. "Absolutely Outstanding!" ⚘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Observation and tuning in helps me to know when to do things. We all feel better with a bit of a transformation and this garden is the same xx

[@terryrustad1800]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Intuitive Wisdom you possess .... 🌻

[@sheilaackers3854]

I have origano and lungwort growing alongside my fennel. They are quite happy. X

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I have Comfrey growing happily near some other Fennel - I don't know why or how these things happen. xx

[@oceansoul3694]

I have built a raised-bed garden area and I spray the weeds with vinegar to kill them, and I rake the gravel each fall & spring to keep it rejuvinated. I also use wood chips in my in-ground garden, the tree surgeons are always happy to give me their chips, it saves them time & money and my garden is glorious, and smells wonderful too. This is a beautiful video, a lot of work ~ I wish I was there to help you...we've still 12" of snow on the ground!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Ocean - you are very kind. I bet your garden is wonderful! I think we will be going with chips in the future. xx

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Hello Terri. thanks for mentioning about Fennel explains alot have a wonderful week 😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope your week goes wonderfully too xx

[@francescamorello108]

Hello dear Terri! Amazing project 💚 Wishing you all the best, in terms of ideas, passion and physical strength!!! Your lands and gardens will be beautiful and prosperous in few months, filled with new energies and vibrations ☀️ I'm sure all your plants and animals will be delighted by your hard and joyful work... And the fairies as well ⭐ Thank you for the sharing and the company in this Sunday evening!!! Unlucky, this year I won't be able to increase my works and cares in the garden here... We are affected by a terrible drought (already in winter!!!!!) in all the Western Italian Alps... Big hug to you and your human and Natural family ☘️💚🌹🤗😘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Dear Frances, sorry to hear you have a drought! That is not usual is it? Have you seen "Greening the Desert" by Geoff Lawton on KZbin? He is working in the desert but his techniques could help you too. Don't give up! Big hugs to you and sending love for you to be able to restore your garden xxx💚

[@francescamorello108]

Dear Terri 💠 thank you sooo much for your suggestion about Geoff Lawton!!! Wonderful, I didn't know, I'll surely see and study his videos 💛✌️Yes, it's aaaaall very strange and unusual about our whether and social conditions, especially since the last three years...isn't it?!? (It seems someone, somewhere has bad plans for many of us too much rebel for the system) Only one day of snow in all the winter and just few of rain... In addition, maybe the worst thing to live with is that the majority of woods' owners here is cutting the 80% of the trees... It's a very hard time and sorry if I'm writing to you... But I fell you can understand ❤️ I'm doing my best to save as much wildlife as possible and to take care of Nature in all the (im)possible ways. And I can confess you that you gave me a lot of support and inspiration ☀️☘️⭐ Have a super beautiful night and new week! Take care of the precious beauty you are and of the lovely paradise you live in 💠 See you soon 🤗😘

[@priscab7085]

I had an awful learning experience wit a little sparrow building her nest in the rafters above my woodpile. I came down one morning to find her hanging dead above my head. I took the nest down and found she had used many of those plastic “threads “ from the weed barrier to build her nest and had gotten caught in it and hung herself when she tried to leave her nest! Horrible! So thank you for this video -you will reach so many people with your message❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

How sad! What a tragedy! Definitely no more plastic here. I found a nest in the hedge - fortunately no casualties but sad to see the plastic threads in there.😓 xx

[@jamieloom22]

Looking forward to the transformation of your garden progressing. Feeling the rise of Spring, I started refreshing my pots. Even though I only have an indoor garden, it is very rewarding to nurture all of my green babies. Blessings

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Of course Jamie and they will love you for all that nurturing xx

[@wendycarter5973]

Spring is the most wonderful season new life thankyou 🌷☘️🌿xxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It is my favourite season - til the next one!😂

[@Lucky_Forages_88]

I’m excited to see this transformation! How lovely and rewarding it will be! 💚🌿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Very much so! I'm excited too - looking forward to putting in more herbs xx

[@jennydunlop5572]

Nothing like a gardening project to get yourself motivated! I look forward to following along and seeing your progress, Terri! I have been planting herb seeds indoors and am excited to see them germinate and give me hope for new additions to my little garden in the spring! I enjoy your channel so much, thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are very welcome Jenny. xx Delighted to hear your herb seeds have germinated - very exciting! xx

[@margolovesflowers]

It will be lovely and wholesome soon…Before you have the rainbow, there is usually a storm🥰💙

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yes it will - not long at all xx

[@witcherwoo8938]

What a lovely saying 🥰

[@LindsayPuckett]

love seeing the boys!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

They are never too far!😂

[@sewjackyo795]

Hi Terri it’s a big job but so satisfying and the tiredness at the end of the day is what I call a healthy one and is easily relieved by a long soak in a hot tub! Rather than black membrane, like others I’ve used cardboard to suppress the weeds. Enjoy the sunshine ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

From all the comments here, if we don't put down crazy paving it will probably be that - cardboard with wood chips on top. xx You are right - a lovely bath afterwards to reflect on all the work done😀

[@MsRain49]

I love your little terrier. He's so adorable. ❤

[@Carducci1959]

Buon lavoro Terri!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Grazie! xx

[@leslieW5177]

I have a similar project to tackle when spring finally comes in about six weeks, still covered with snow currently. Can’t wait to see your progress. Many nice comments from other viewers; you have built a lovely community….well done you. ❤️🙏💚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Good luck with your project Leslie. I am fortunate to receive so many lovely comments and it definitely feels like belonging to a community xx💚

[@RoseCottageColleen]

How lovely to see someone able to work with the earth. It will be another 2 months where I live. I did a plastics ban on my garden as well and still find bits from who knows where. Congratulations on 50K subscribers!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks so much. I don't think we will ever be rid of plastic. Enjoy your two months for planning and dreaming xx

[@susannautterback6815]

Hi Terri…there is excitement in the air for sure. Even though I moved to an apartment the management is very liberal as to what we can plant. Fortunately I live in a garden apartment and I have many plans in making my home productive and beautiful. Take care. Always nice to hear from you❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad for you Susanna. I am sure your home will be beautiful and productive and that you will have much pleasure xx

[@susannautterback6815]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden 🦋💜

[@oanawilson3881]

Well done you strong lady! Pulling that membrane like that! It must be all those herbs you use in your diet. I’ve been following your advice on using all these beautiful herbs in my diet, as always reading your two books which I love, but still I’m not that strong to do all that hard work.😀. Glad to see the stars of your videos back on camera.😀. Your garden is going to look wonderful. My husband gets “itchy fingers” this time of year. He can’t wait to get on with the planting. It’s just exciting this time of year when we know spring is on its way and start to see the garden “waking up”. Look forward to watching your next video on Sunday.❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Ha ha Oana - it is actually easier than it may look. I have had to put it to one side while I get the veg beds ready, but will be back to it soon xx I am there with your husband! xx

[@christinebrown6154]

Lovely to see your plans for the garden. Thank you Terri 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are very welcome Christine xx

[@lm9753]

Congratulations on 50K! I so excited to see how your garden turns out. Take care everyone!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you very much!! I will you posted on this. xx

[@thegardenmuse2398]

I contemplated the same thing! Gravel looks so nice but it's so hard to clear up after mother nature takes its course. I know you're beds will be BEAUTIFUL when you're done with it! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much! I think it will be more beautiful out there when the transformation is complete. xx

[@DaisyDebs]

I'm doing exactly the same thing...only I lay down weed membrane and an old carpet . I had thought that the carpet would biodegrade being wool , but it is still there and like you , we have a ton of earth and bindweed that has strangely built up on it . But we are having so much fun too , like children laughing and playing in the garden . Little by little we'll make it lovely . Hope you are pacing yourself too ! 🌿🌿🌿 x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Ha ha - we put carpet down a few years ago too - on a path and we thought the same!! It hadn't rotted one bit when we rediscovered it! xxx Enjoy your games and pace yourself too. xx🌿

[@1voovvoov1]

Exciting. I will send your land Reiki each time I watch. 👐

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

How kind of you - thank you xx

[@lolhardiman5247]

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[@johndayan7126]

Great program as always. We live in the North Georgia Piedmont (USA). The climate is semi-tropical and very rainy, so weeds are a huge problem. There are pine forests that are used for paper pulp and building timber, so two inexpensive by-products are pine needles and pine bark, which we can get relatively inexpensively. We mulch our beds with pine needles (and plant through the needles) and mulch the paths with pine bark. It works well (pine smells wonderful also) at keeping the weeds down but has to be renewed annually. You may also have locally available bio-mass products (straw (hay has too many weed seeds), seaweed, etc.) that can be used to mulch beds and paths. Please tell Lol that we love his music. I always look forward to hearing this wonderful music along with the great film. Peace be with you friend. ❤☘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you John - so glad you enjoy the music, Lol will be delighted. Thanks to you we have a chipper/shredder so I will make some more mulch as we don't have access to pine forests here. Your paths sound like such a pleasure - like walking in the forest, the softness under foot and the aroma - heavenly! xx

[@lolhardiman5247]

Thank you John I'm thrilled you enjoy the music!

[@9FatraBbits]

Beautiful music! Enjoy making your visions come to be!🐇💕

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you, I will. Delighted you enjoyed the music xx

[@TheStarcruiser]

Hi Terri I'll be doing the same over the Aussie winter, so I'm looking forward to seeing how your project comes along!🍒🍑🌹🌷🐝🦋🐞🌸

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Good luck with your project. Enjoy the work xx

[@tamahudson6186]

Thank You Terri, for your advice! I'm looking forward to owning my own piece of land and growing my garden. I'm manifesting! Your always so relaxing and calming to watch, I love your videos! 🙏 Tama, From Puerto Rico

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Lovely to hear from you Tama - and good luck with your own piece of land, lots of gratitude for the land. xx

[@tracyrupp4882]

The joy of hard labor with a spade and soil!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are right - total joy! xx

[@pianoplants7884]

Way to tackle this big project! Also, I love your hairstyle in this video!!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much!! I'm full of enthusiasm xx

[@marionbyrne9765]

Thank you Terri. I have considered myself a ‘health nut’ for many years, ie whole food plant based but I am enjoying and learning so much from your videos regarding herbal meds etc. keep up the good work. ✌️❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Marion, so glad you are finding them helpful. xx

[@cathypatman1224]

Can't wait to see it when it's finished and you hopefully show us, you planting some of your flowers and vegetables! Loved your plans! 💚💛💚💛💚💛

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I will of course Cathy, can't wait to show you. xx💚

[@cathypatman1224]

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[@daggy1778]

Hi,Terri......you have good plans...also without plastic.........................hard but good work.............I look forward how it looks in future............Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘I lool forward to the end of April,than I am back in Ireland

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings and greetings Daggy. I will keep posting about this. xx x

[@angelaweston5433]

Looking forward to seeing the transformation 💖

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me too xx😀 xx💚

[@squinky7108]

Thank you for sharing your film and music amidst all your inspiring hard work. I am sure all those aching muscles will pay off with amazing results for a beautiful garden, I look forward to the lovely results come summer.The shots of dogs, cats, crocus, daffs, new buds and beautiful mountains are just Gorgeous! Many heartfelt wishes for a great week for you both. Love from wintry prairies in Canada Denise xo ox

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And many heartfelt wishes to you too and hope you are keeping warm and cosy. So glad you enjoy the scenery here. xxx

[@paulacunniffe4123]

Hire a mini digger in for a few hours to push/resurface it all. The weeds will die off and you can start with a clean slate. I've been tossing all the weeds onto a piece of black garden polythene over summer to dry out so I can use them as mulch. Or putting them into black bags and sealing up so the heat can destroy all the seeds if any. I have a lot of mulch to use once my beds are in place. Looking great!

[@paulacunniffe4123]

Put all the rotting planks into the bottom of the beds... hugelkultur? spelling?

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Can't get a mini digger in to this spot but I will enjoy the physical work. thanks for the tips xx

[@deirdreclark2128]

Thanks for reply. I have a rescue Newfie.

[@loisbanks3614]

Media shutdown and garden creation week - sounds excellent

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yep! Very good and satisfying xx

[@vallip4254]

I've been on my land for approaching 30 years, here in Oz 30 years + ago the great idea to stop weeds was black plastic and the previous owners of this place embraced it...upshot is that 30 years on I'm still removing this plastic nightmare...what was the thinking?by all accounts a nightmare....best with your efforts, the endgame will make it all worthwhile...xxx best

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Oh no! This is not "plastic" although it is made of plastic. Thank goodness it is coming up easily and in one piece. My daughter is currently dealing with real plastic! Terrible!!! Will feel so much better when it is done. xx

[@Ladythyme]

Sounds like a great plan….one needs to start somewhere and a vision is the seed…😉….it will be Wonderful!……

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think so too - the vision is the seed! A lovely description. xx

[@stephgardener8108]

Thanks Terri I am so grateful you shared all about the your experiences with using plastic, I have been looking at putting some of this in my garden this year. I will be giving it a miss Thank you many blessing to you with love 🥰

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Personally I wouldn't recommend it or use it again but maybe we just didn't do enough maintenance. Saying that though, I don't want extra work!💁 Hope your garden turns out beautiful xx

[@scallywags12]

I put down stepping pavers around my veggie patch last year. Easy to clean up. Looking forward to your new area.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Great idea - thank you xx

[@tassiegirl1991]

Gravel in my experience is high maintenance, bark does break down but can then be used as compost, every 2-3 years. Ive loved pea straw mulch even if pea shoots grow easy to pull and drop providing nitrogen to soil. This year my plan where i use grow bags/pots is to using cardboard then cover with bark, to hold down weeds between pots and have a walking surface. Elsewhere plain bark around plants, then raised Birdies beds made of colourbond steel last for ever. Garden always ongoing Terri little by little you will get there v

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yes it is a continual process and I like your idea for composting the bark. Now I have a shredder I think that is what I will be doing here. xx

[@aariley2]

WOW! You already have daffs! We do too, but we are in Arkansas, USA. We have much colder winters, but they are blessedly short.

[@aariley2]

Good luck with your project.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Our daffs start pushing through at the very beginning of February and keep going for a couple of months xx

[@hetty2974]

A very happy Sunday 😊 morning to you terri, and doggies and creatures 😀 every one,so lovely to see you, xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Happy Sunday to you too xx

[@michaeljonesdougherty.209]

Terri we can't wait to see your plans and ideas come to life. Seems There's nothing to put down to keep grass& weeds away. I don't use weed killer in my garden.& I've used cardboard and brown paper bags Have rock mulch.still get a mess of chic weed and other stuff that just spreads if not pulled.i do use the chic weed.i seen where Claudette used Cloth sheet or a old shower liner When she did her little Herb garden See you next time 💚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Michael - cardboard is great and I use a lot of it - worms love it and seem to come from who knows where to get in to it. xx

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Terri congratulations 🥳 50000+ blessings luv Ontario Canada yes there is still snow and more will follow. 🇨🇦🐝

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks so much Beverley! Hope you keep warm and the snow eases off xx

[@beverley1539]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden oh Terri we are just at the start of a storm supposed to last a few days on and off . 🇨🇦🐝

[@lindajedele2934]

I also made the mistake of putting down a nylon weed barrier. What a mess! Now I only use cardboard boxes. A great way to recycle. They hold moisture in the ground, keep the weeds down and all stores a happy to give them away. I use grass clippings or pine needles to hold them in place. It looks so natural. Good luck with your project, can't wait to see!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I use cardboard on my raised beds and renew the beds each year. Will try them on paths now too xx Thank you for tip. xx

[@marydunn3867]

Good luck with your project. It's at last warmed up enough to work outside 😀 xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I know - what a blessing! God bless the work! xx

[@dwaynecuster]

I would love to stop by and help you! So wonderful! Can't wait to dig into my little garden in a few weeks. ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

If only you lived closer!😂 It's the thought that counts💚 xx I know that feeling.

[@lindastace5862]

What lovely music I so needed this your beautiful property, animals and enthusiasm have inspired me to get on with some of my many chores today.❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Great to hear Linda - I hope your chores were more enjoyable. xx

[@kestrelfeather]

You've got a pile of work ahead of you to rejuvenate that large area. Hopefully the results will be what you want. I've been working the same piece of ground (90' X90') for the past thirty-one years. I'm not very good at garden design and I'm still trying to make something that looks nice in that space. In the old days I would hand dig that entire space once a year. Now about half is garden growing herbs and vegetables. I've planted fruit trees along the perimeter, twenty-two years ago, and my raspberry patch takes up about 20' X 15'. Just with hand work (I don't use anything but hand tools, garden fork, garden shears, etc.) it is a lot of work. Even with three to five hours, almost everyday, over the entire growing season I can barely keep up with it all. It's all worth the work though as gardening is a passion of mine and I get a lot of medicine and food out of it all, plus pure enjoyment and physical activity which helps to keep me going. Here we have just had a cold snap, hopefully the last one for this winter, but now it is snowing like mad so maybe spring will be late again this year as it was last year. I just found a couple of short You Tube videos of the Irish farmer that lives here in my village, Vince McIntyre, who I was telling you about recently. I've just posted those two short videos on my Facebook page so if you're interested in seeing them take a look. Take care and have fun out in your garden. Cheers!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Like you - food, medicine, physical well being, passion and pure enjoyment. I think it seems worse than it is - now I have started it is not as bad as I first thought. thanks for the links to Vince - I will have a look this evening. Have a good week. x

[@lulucly]

I bought some landscape fabric when it was all the rage but never got around to using it. Glad I didn't! Lovely garden plans you have. Looking forward to the journey with you!!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Very glad to have you along. xx

[@barbararoyal6139]

You inspire. Thank you so much 🕊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so kind Barbara - thank you xx

[@dianesimmons9199]

Congratulations on your 50,000…love your channel☘️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much Diane and thank YOU too xx

[@leebay6093]

You’ve inspired me to dig out my old beds - they too are railway sleepers which have rotted away, I only have two beds in use and 5 others covered in grass and weeds/reeds. I need to get into it, have corn growing at present, so lovely having your own veg. The little purple flowers - is that Crocus? Beautiful ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yes it is Crocus - so small and delicate yet comes every year and slowly spreads. Great to hear you are inspired to fix up your old beds too. xx

[@tryasavitsa]

Your garden has been giving me soooo much inspiration! Im now contemplating growing oats and many of the medicinal plants you grow!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So delighted to hear that. Yes, give Oats a go. Get hull-less if you can cos then you can mill them for flour . Go for it! xx

[@randolphfriend8260]

💙 Lovely!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you! xx

[@sharongreen5885]

Big job thanks for taking us along. And thanks for showing me some Spring. Its not here yet. S. canada

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hopefully it won't be too long now Sharon xx

[@PHILIPPEEve]

ET BIN Y A DU BOULOT 🤔😱💪 BON COURAGE LES LOULOUS SONT LES MEILLEURS SUPPORTERS 👍🌱🥀 CT DEVENU SAUVAGE 😉

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Oui! Ils sont les meilleurs xx

[@bergannon6585]

Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labour. For me the fun part of gardening is being open to transforming an area. My biggest regret and gardening mistake was laying membrane. Some areas it's impossible to remove. Best of luck 👍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much. So far it is coming up quite easily, thank goodness.😀

[@kellyporter8338]

Use cardboard. It is paper so it is biogadeable . And ok for the soup and it will keep weeds from popping up that is want to use .

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks for the tips! xx

[@gypsygirl731]

What a job to do thanks for sharing and giving us tips. We always learn thru trial and error. 👍I’d have to keep a lot of tiger balm around homemade as well for those back breaking activities with gardening. It’s nice you have seaweed which I do not have here in NY.more garden centers should sell it. I like the new hue on your hair as it’s fun and spring like 👍😺

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello GypsyGirl - thank you! Just got my hair done last week. Tiger balm is so good and so simple and so helpful. I get seaweed from the shore but the garden shops have it in powdered form in a box. Maybe ask for it and they will get it in for you. xx Have a great week xx

[@thewoodlandcottage]

I loved watching this lovely video as it provides something to look forward to as your garden evolves and flourishes. I was especially interested in the "fennel" story you shared and wondered if you would consider doing a video on plants that thrive together vs. plants that shun one another. I have heard that basil doesn't like being potted along with other plants and was curious as to the origin of this belief and other plant companion myths. I'm sure you have a wealth of knowledge on this subject. Thanks again for making Sundays so special!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Well what I have discovered is that there are different views or beliefs re companion planting. It depends on which book you read. Some would say Fennel is a good companion plant but certainly nothing was doing well here with the Fennel. I believe it is also to do with plant chemistry and then we must also think about the soil and how that affects the plants...it is not as simple as we would like it to be. Have a wonderful week xx

[@thewoodlandcottage]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden It all certainly makes absolute sense. Thank you so much Terri!

[@argentinagalos6205]

Amazing work ,effort and love for nature ! Good advice especially not to use weed killers .Thank you !

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

All the effort will pay off! xx Blessings!

[@Chickenfoothomestead]

I will be able to get out in the garden in about a week. I can't wait!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wonderful - exciting for you! xx

[@nannygranny9534]

I am so looking forward to this spring. I have been asking the plants where they would like to be planted as you teach and what a difference in the feel. Just think, you don't have to go to the gym during this project.😂

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It does feel much better doesn't it. It is lovely to build a good relationship. xx No gyms for me - only outside😂

[@jeanneamato8278]

I find that things grow very well in our gravel courtyard. Lettuce and violets and comfrey especially love it. I leave them. Best of luck, it will be hard fun.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And I have Lady's Mantle and Mullein growing in our gravel! Things just love to grow😀

[@suezb5445]

Hi Terri it will look great when you finish and very handy for your home. Love to you xxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It will be a lovely change however it turns out. Love and blessings to you xx

[@MaHa-um5sv]

I can't wait to see how it all turns out! 💛

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me too!! I have to pace myself and be patient xx

[@MaHa-um5sv]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I wish I could come help :) But the process will be magical. 💛

[@witcherwoo8938]

How exciting! Go Terri!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks! Off I go now - no rain here today xx

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

Beautiful

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Rahila xx

[@ginavandam735]

Wow! That is a heavy work, getting all these projects done... There are non-woven black cloths you can use as well as a membrane. 🇸🇪 Greetings

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It is actually coming up quicker than I had thought so all good xx

[@jeanninef2110]

It will be lovely Terri! We are many feet under snow across the pond here in Canada, so for now my dreams for our backyard garden are on paper! It all is hard work and thankfully the final results are satisfying! Looking forward to seeing the development of your beautiful garden. Cheers!

[@sjaron23]

Good luck with your garden transformation. 🌺

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much sjaron xx

[@charliemahoney2912]

You may need the Arnica tonight. Dr. Christopher comfrey ointment

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I was tired enough but no muscle aches. Get your Arnica now before it disappears! xx

[@MegaJudith94]

Hello Terry! I love your video, the trasformation of the garden and of course, your beautiful animals! ❤😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks so much, have a great week xx

[@MegaJudith94]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden you’re welcome ❤️