Summer Garden Refresh: Vibrant Colors and Beautiful Cut Flowers | Cottage Garden Vlog 🪴

Hey there! I'm excited to share this week's cottage garden vlog with you. I've been busy refreshing my containers and pots with vibrant Summer colours - think bright oranges and terracotta shades.
But that's not all - I also cleared out one of my raised beds to make room for gorgeous cut flowers. I planted Zinnias I grew from seed, along with some cosmos and dahlias. And, of course, I couldn't forget to cut back my daffodil foliage!
Tune in to see what else is growing in my garden.
Oh, and by the way, the native Irish wildflower seeds I used are from connectingtonature.ie - I can't wait to see how they grow!
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[@tonileigh8660]

We here in Michigan in the U.S. went a month with no rain. Then 3 days of downpours! I have several 30 gallon barrels that I filled with rain. Now another 2 weeks of no rain so it's coming in handy. More rain coming starting Friday for a few days and will be collecting it again. My flower and veg gardens are behind due to the never-ending winter we had, followed by a hungry groundhog, and now a hot, dry period. Oh well, the joys of gardening. I loved hearing the sounds of rain and birds in your video. The mirrors look lovely.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Mother Nature really knows how to keep us on her toes x

[@bridgetphillips4555]

The sound of the rain and the birds is magical. So peaceful and relaxing. Garden is looking gorgeous. ♥

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, thank you, that my fave sound when I am stressed out, instant calm x

[@stormycooper2278]

Peonies are my favorite!

[@yvette702]

I quite like the mirrored vinyl. You get the flowers at the bottom in focus and then a borrowed view higher up. Adds dimension to the garden. 🌸😀

[@ouririshcountrylife591]

Your garden looks beautiful, from rainy west of Ireland 🇮🇪💙💚

[@DaintyDiaries]

Some rain today isn't it?

[@ouririshcountrylife591]

@@DaintyDiaries we have had amazing weather, but does always rain 💙

[@kathibrowneyes6222]

Wow! Im impressed with the "glass". See how long it lasts.good job for now.❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! 😊

[@tansygirl51]

Loved seeing your lovely garden 🥰

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ShauntelleHamlett]

I love that you are willing to try planting things that might not be “perfect” for the season. It helps me to feel better about experimenting for my tiny garden!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh there is always room to experiment! There’s no set way to do things really 🥰 that’s what the best thing about it is

[@connieholcomb8396]

I so enjoyed your video. I love seeing all of your flowers, You are such a beautiful lady inside and out with such a sweet personality. And so talented in everything you do. I will keep watchin and you keep smilin.. Love from over the sea.🐞🦋🐝

[@little_misscrafty]

Aaaah the abundance and glory, your garden looks magical Catherine ✨️🌹🌻🌷🪻🌱✨️

[@leslieweber5177]

We are suffering a mild drought here in Midwest USA. I have two rain barrels and they have been a God-send! I highly recommend catching the rainwater. Plants are happier with that water as well versus the tap…who knows what is in that water!!😅. Love your (and miss Karen’s) garden video’s 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, they really do love the rain water! X

[@mwilliamson3989]

I’m in California and tap water contains chlorine and plants do better without it. Even if you water by filling up a watering can and let it sit for ten minutes the chlorine will evaporate so that’s better than directly spraying the plants. But absolutely rain is best. ❤

[@shabbysuse7821]

Delightful!

[@joanne2145]

So creative! Love it!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! 😊

[@lilred312benett6]

I have my first sign off Tomatoes growing. I am so excited. Things are finally starting to take off.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw yay! Love to see it x

[@sharaleeinsley7289]

Your garden is gorgeous!

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so kind!

[@marykappesser5145]

I enjoy your garden videos so much. But I love your happy cheerful presence. And girl I can certainly relate to the poofy hair. Humidity is not my friend. But at my age, I just go with it. Peace

[@DaintyDiaries]

I kinda feel like a lioness with the frizz, or a garden goddess lol xxx

[@marykappesser5145]

@@DaintyDiaries That's hysterical, I like them both. Gonna borrow.

[@anncareyhall3238]

We haven’t had much rain in Michigan either. But the day we had a day trip to Holland, Mi, it rained all day while we were gone. I love the color in your garden. If I can figure out a way to send you a picture of my balcony garden I will. Keep gardening.

[@Carlyjadeocean]

Aaaa loved this 🤍🫶🏼 I met a lady on a walk the other day and she took me back to her garden and gave me some of those orange flowers near to your sweet peas! How lovely I’ll have to get the planted 🧡

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw that is so sweet, that is why I love garden people, they always give you some plants x

[@Carlyjadeocean]

@@DaintyDiaries I know 🥹 I literally just met her on a walk and she invited me round! Her garden was beautiful 🤩

[@shallahharbaugh243]

We had 22 days without any rain here in Michigan, US. It's terrible to have the heat and no rain. Your garden looks fabulous.

[@sunmoonrise]

I do need to starting collecting rainwater too

[@DaintyDiaries]

Has to be done with this heat!

[@carriem1945]

I had a small start of a Shasta Daisy last summer. It has exploded into a super full plant, buds on getting fuller but no ready to open! 🤩

[@mycreativedesignsspace6739]

Love the overalls!

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

I kinda like the muted. Looks good.

[@AmericanaGardens]

So cute 🎉

[@lynnslosson5937]

I have learned that some glazed pots never dry out enough for the plants. I have some inside and I hardly ever give the plants any water. I love terracotta pots, even those with a glazed outer surface.

[@suekey8072]

As always a lovely friendly vlog…here in Gloucestershire we’ve had the same sort of weather scorching then a deluge… Mad weather x

[@thelazyallotmentlady5119]

I’m gloucester too! x

[@cliffhorman6846]

I love the sound of rain and use a light thunderstorm Bluetooth as a sort of meditation thing to put me off to sleep at night... Its amazing how we are in the garden with our weather awareness, qnd kow our flowers and plants needs.. aways lovely.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Me too, LOVE the sound of he rain x

[@TS-om3ee]

The mirrors look great! Thanks for sharing your lovely garden 🐞

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! 😊

[@MrsBullfinch]

Garden beautiful. You do a great job of it. I am in Northern Ireland and roses even more behind than yours. Its now the 23 June and my buds still haven't opened. The cold start to Spring didn't help and where I am it never stops raining. Keep up the good work.

[@dianneprinsloo6913]

Love watching you preparing for spring 🌼 here in South Africa we are in winter. I am busy mulching and preparing the ground for summer 🌞. You make me very excited for spring.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Eeek exciting stuff!!

[@juliebower4265]

Happy Sunday’s when you do the gardening Catherine so lovely to hear the birds too goodluck with the barrels it’s so exciting growing things 🤩💜

[@daymonv3736]

I swear, you wear some of the cutest jumpers. Just adorable.

[@naturalgalwilliams]

She does! As I'm watching, curious if she makes any of them.❣️

[@jillsimpson8716]

Yes…where are these from?

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Always delightful to watch you work in the garden. Sorry the mirror didn’t work out. Still looks cool. I only plant a few daffodils that stay small because of the cleanup. I love the blooms but not the after part. My roses are all blooming. Hope yours do too.

[@vickiwood9192]

Love the faux mirrors! Garden is looking good.

[@Fannin7]

Funny how similar your weather is to here in Columbus Ohio. Makes it easy for me to apply your advice to my own garden. You are really good at what you do.

[@tammiamundson115]

Catherine your cottage garden is fantastic! So love your channel!!!!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awwwww, thank you so much!

[@Jo.H.]

The mirror final look’s vinyl and is safer. I love your garden, so peaceful. Have a lovely week Catherine 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much Jo 😊

[@karencurtis6141]

The reflection of the flowers looks good , yes it’s no mirrors but it’s safe 🤗. The sound in your garden is beautiful plus the rain It’s just what I have all night on KZbin so I can sleep 🥰. Excited to see the barrels filled they are gorgeous. Watching this while the storm is coming, the sky is so dark 😳 . Take care x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Storm is gonna break up this heat now 🤞🤍

[@lisaporteous3689]

good job on the mirror fix..so sorry your's got broken :( garden is looking amazing x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much Lisa 😊

[@daviddeininger2938]

You're so good at keeping things trimmed up. Good job. Lorraine

[@KM-nq7ez]

Garden is BEAUTIFUL

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

I'm wondering if your Peony is 'Bowl of Beauty'??? Your garden is looking so lovely, 🥰

[@kathyh7826]

Love your plants from seeds, mine never do well . Thanks for sharing !

[@brendam5356]

Hello and such a pleasure to have found your channel I just love your garden the mirrors are just magic I’m going to feature some in my country home 😍👌I’ve watched some of your sewing videos I’m inspired with the hair curler scrunchies face cleaning pads and your knowledge in the garden a highlight when I venture into mine our weather is very wet occasionally sunny and cold here in New Zealand 😍I’m looking forward to catching up with your videos have a fabulous week 💖💖😍😍👌👌🌟🌟

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww thanks so much Brenda 🥰🩷 that’s so sweet of you! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have fun with some sewing projects! ♥️

[@brendam5356]

@@DaintyDiaries your channel is so inspiring I’m hooked my pleadure💖💖👌

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Garden joy. 🌸🌺

[@Anna-jx1on]

My hair frizzes in humidity also 🥵. You have created a lovely little slice of paradise with all that natural beauty 🐦🐝🌻🌷🪴

[@DaintyDiaries]

So nice of you, thank you xxx

[@countrybobbins2498]

When you wash pots in sink use the water out of your bowl to water pots , washing up water want hurt them. ❤

[@isabellesender]

Your garden is looking lovely and maturing nicely, Catherine.💕💕💕 I've planted lavender in containers, hoping they get enough sun to keep blooming.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh lavender will smell amazing in containers! X

[@Toinette2883]

Ask and you shall receive looks like you got your rain the plants will be happy🌧️💐☔️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, and got lots more rain this week too x

[@gypsyjudy3521]

The mirror is still pretty. Just call it your Monet Mirror.

[@teresabaltazar2130]

How beautiful your Garden is🌺🪻 🌸🌷🌻🌼 Mother Nature heard You….🌧️🌈💧

[@Broad382]

I like the some of the pots you put the plants in. They look like they’re made by a artisan. I have gone to a couple sites where they make their own pots but they are always out 😢 I like the look of the mirrors , good job !

[@melissafields3376]

Oh how lovely your gardens are looking ❤. I have four rain barrels; three are attached to my downspouts on my tiny cottage, so I get the run off from my roof (no more muddy areas!) And one is at the far side of my garden; for easy access to that area. I modified it to have 3 soaker hoses leading from it and going through my vegetable garden. I love how much easier it is to water my plants ❤!

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s so good Melissa! You’re getting lots of rain water!

[@rosariopaiz6158]

The mirrors look nice with work .

[@small.or.nothing0417]

Your Crocs! The neon green in it is so cute. I’m so jealous that you have no mosquitoes 😂 Definitely allows for more gardening time.

[@houseonahill4893]

Mirror vinyl looks great if you ask me!

[@Nella296]

Can you share a best of of dungarees?❤ I love the one with the flower pattern and the sage green sorry if i missed where they are from!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hey here is the patterned ones rstyle.me/+Wm129RPRnZRI9fq3ow6lGw the other are Lucy and yak

[@user-ui1zv8bd4y]

Catherine what about taking the mirrors into your shed ? living in the northern climates I generally took all my decorative elements and covered all the furniture. Only way it kept it all in great shape for most things we owned for 25 years. Now in the desert and urban living in bad health I grow minimal things that work. I miss green flowers and acreage so thank you for sharing yours. I see your pile of lovely compost you are digging up 😘God bless

[@irishughes8517]

Your garden is looking good. I have all my Roses out at present, still lots of buds on them. It will be well worth the wait for yours. Planted out some more hardy Geraniums, they are great, yours are looking really nice and full. Just had big downpour as I am writing this, really needed. Thanks for sharing your garden with us. Cannot wait to see what you do with barrels and sleepers in front garden. See you next week.😊

[@curban616]

Another wonderful video! I love the mirrors. I was sad when they broke, but it looks like you have a good fix for now! Your garden is beautiful and I can’t wait to see what you do with the barrels! Have a great week! 🥰

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much! x

[@lyndaturner6686]

The mirror looks ok but if it doesn’t wear well what about mirror tiles ? may work out cheaper than a mirror and easier to cut to shape with a glass cutter. I’m in rural north Cornwall and the rain keeps passing us buy , the rest of the UK seems to be getting heavy downpours and apart from a couple hours of very light misty rain , not a drop. I loved the bit where it rained on your video just listening to the pattering of rain , not heard that for 6 weeks, gardeners are never happy though😂😂❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Mirror tiles could definitely work too! Aw can never win can we 🤣🤣 thanks for stopping by Lynda xx

[@sharonsunshine2532]

Zinnias are my favorites. Mine are around 3 feet now... I suppose Nasturtiums are on my yop list also.... they smell so good and just love them. I really like the bibs/coveralls/jumpers you've been wearing(here we call them bibs or bib overalls 😁). Great videos and content. Much love 🙏🥰from Florida ❤

[@barbarac3149]

Your garden is beautiful.❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much 😊

[@New-Hat-Gardening]

everything looks lovely. thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@myhomeanddreamgarden]

You growing lots of plants in pots. I have try to grow some flowers but in Australia where I am is not working 🌈

[@opalmoon2256]

That was a nice shower for Ur garden, love the sound of rain drops...hopefully we get some rain, the weather on my area has heated up quickly reaching 107°F so am staying indoors, and just come out after sunset 🌞😁 still keeping an eye on my plants n watering them as needed..😉

[@ScottWeiss-d2p]

Hello from Ma in the states. Yesterday we had 3 inches of rain, here come the weeds. Roses aren’t doing well, we had a very mild winter here, but everything else is flourishing. Love your channel👩‍🌾 Dorene Weiss

[@TheEmpressgoth]

I love your garden. Canas are blooming first in my garden other flowers appear to be through

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Now I want a cup of☕️🤍 Your thumbnail is so cute!🌱

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw, thank you, I hope you got some tea x

[@jackiemartin5441]

The vinyl looks good to me.

[@loricawley54]

Here in Tx, we’re having a brutal heat wave with temps consistently 105-108 degrees F and very little rain. Ppl and plants alike r suffering, but I feel like drip irrigation has saved my plants. My roses r all doing great as is my veggie garden, but also have lost a few plants to the heat. I do, however, have a Mama Robin that hatched her four little precious babies yesterday in one of my ferns. We have put up a trail camera to catch the activity w/o disturbing Mama and her babies. Can’t wait to watch the footage back! First time ever that I’ve had a Robin make a nest and hatch her babies, and I’m going to attribute it to the fact that I’ve been redoing my gardens for the last two yrs adding more and more different plants and trees as I learn more about gardening. Seeing the pollinators and life in the garden becoming more and more prolific and diverse has been a huge bonus to gardening! Tyfs ur gardens with us, Catherine! Ur a huge inspiration to us all! 🌸💐

[@DaintyDiaries]

Awww🥹🥹 your little Robin family sounds so cute!! 🩷

[@naturalgalwilliams]

Friend did you make the short jumper? Its too cute and confy looking. ❣️

[@privateperson5769]

I have found when I some seeds like that in some pots the sparrows eat them 😅 or they just 'disappear' somewhere. That Peony is stunning ..be interesting to see what that does as your climate seems similar to mine and Peonies love a bit of cold weather in winter - like snow cold. Be very interested to see if it flowers every year for you.

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

Loved the rain! Ahhh! Your garden looks very lush right now. Nasturtiums are so pretty and tasty on a salad😊 I am so excited today about my current "gardening achievement"!😂 I actually managed to keep a potted Gerbera daisy alive,and is actually now growing three new blooms. I put it in a windowsill flower pot along with some lavender. I am very excited. Will see how the summer goes. 😅

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh I am proud of you! Well done! X

[@bobbikalmer9184]

How is your apple tree doing? The beds are looking marvelous.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh I will have an update on Sunday xxx

[@janiceburgess5906]

I have had some beautiful roses already and I’ve been good with deadheading and now I have a second flush of buds. I’ve also been picking sweet peas for several weeks - but I’m disappointed that the stems are really short. Yours look really long. We had some rain yesterday afternoon and overnight and today rain for about 2 hours. I got myself prepared with Waterbury’s. We now have 3 210L and 1 110L butts but once you start full summer watering they won’t last long. I water in the morning every 2 to 3 days. Today I have potted on 104 cherry tomato seedlings that I grew from squishing 2 tomatoes into compost and letting them grow. Obviously I will be giving most of them to friends and neighbours. I live in SE England so, sorry I can’t share some with you😢. Your garden is looking great, lots of colour.

[@rosariopaiz6158]

My roses finished the first roud of blooms hopefully I will see one more round soon .

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh how lovely 😍😍

[@carolynhoover9444]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nanatracie]

Oh so jealous of your rain, we supposed to be getting it for next 8 hours here in northeast england and ground needs it as its rock hard and cracking, been having a good sort in my beds last 2 days, pulled out achillea not sure on spelling aka yarrow as its gone mental and will end up taking over so that's a no for me , have a good week x

[@spookygeek9459]

❤👍

[@paulinedean175]

❤🌼💐☘️🌹

[@linniebabe99]

Gardens looking fab 🤩. What tree is that which has just blossomed please?

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hey, I tried using the plant apps to get a name for it, but it never gives me the right one, I get different answers each time, it looks like a hawthorn, the blossoms do, but apparently its not x

[@esterdiazdereyes4857]

🌷🌱🌺😍😘

[@christinehall238]

I love seeing your garden & do like the close up views, but can you show some pan views? I’m certain your house has curb appeal, but it’s difficult to imagine the garden space as a whole.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hi Christine, I try not to share front shots for privacy reasons, thanks for understanding x

[@christinehall238]

Gotcha

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

💪💚

[@amyvaccaro2761]

So yeah, the garden is looking fabulous! My garden is still in progress, but the ranunculus is about to flower! Can’t wait to see all the colors! So, love the new crocs, and where do you get those shortalls??? I need to know where to get me some flowered ones like those!! 🩵💛❣️🌺🌸🌼🪻

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hey, here is the link rstyle.me/+Wm129RPRnZRI9fq3ow6lGw

[@amyvaccaro2761]

@@DaintyDiaries omg thank you so much!!! Just put them in the cart!!! They will look cute with my new pink crocs!!! 😂

[@traceyowers9095]

Love your garden. I am having a real battle with ants and black fly grrr, killing my pot plants and attacking my runner beans in pots.

[@efarr6295]

Could you tell me what episode of Ireland AM you were on?🙂

[@sarahbogle7845]

Hi only started watching your videos and loving them. Also your dungarees are lovely where are they from?😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hey, these ones? rstyle.me/+Wm129RPRnZRI9fq3ow6lGw

[@kimberley1195]

I love those barrels Catherine your garden looks gorgeous I really enjoy mine even tho it’s hard work it’s all trial and error 😊do you use your hose to water your plants or a watering can ? Thanks

[@DaintyDiaries]

I use both, hose for the beds, and the can is great when you need to pour liquid feed into pots x

[@kimberley1195]

@@DaintyDiaries thanks for the reply Catherine 😊

[@ritaking8827]

Question! Do you keep a garden journal?

[@DaintyDiaries]

No, but I really think I need to start one x

[@conniemurdoch8528]

Do you plant new plants all through summer.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I try not to plant too much in Summer as they need a lot of water to help establish, but I do some pots or maybe ad one or two

[@theresab3004]

📚📘📗📕📒📔📙

[@patriciamoore3166]

Good work on the vinyl vs mirrored glass, looks good. Garden is buzzing with life. Looking forward to hearing how the telly/tv appearance went....hope you had a great time and that your slot was not shortened!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thanks Patricia, I forgot to update about the telly, but I did pin a link on last weeks Sunday garden video to watch it, I pinned it to the comment section x

[@patriciamoore3166]

@@DaintyDiaries Oh cool. Thanks!

[@vickinoeske1154]

The garden looks lush and lovely. Your overalls are always so cute.🩷

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! 😊

[@dedestephens4229]

The mirror frames look great and it's better than worrying about broken glass. It gives the effect you wanted and it's safer. The reflections are nice and hopefully the rain won't ruin them. Well done! All that soil! Lol you got work to do!

[@Joy-zp5lv]

RAIN .. Can you send it my way? I collect water but it is already gone. We had 5 minutes of rain today (about 7 drops 😅). So the barrels are still very empty. My roses are blooming at the moment. Your front garden bed is so beautiful - I love it! And all those barrels - it will be amazing! Love from Germany 🤗

[@redgamer2915]

Hi Catherine , always look forward to your videos, both gardening and craft ones( even tho I’m hopeless at crafts), you are so inspirational. I too was reading about watering your garden less. Apparently watering sparingly makes plants produce stronger roots, that will seek out water going deeper in the soil.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw nice, thanks for sharing, that's what I was trying to say but my brain wasn't working LOL, Iv definitely noticed this year, they are a bit more tolerant to less water x

[@wrongwayconway]

Lovely looking garden. When I have soil delivered the company asks that I mark where I want it in my driveway with an 'X', works every time. I'll be working on my garden clean up over the next few days: my peonies are done blooming.

[@donnamullins2089]

Garden is beautiful. Love hearing the rain on your umbrella. Everything tidy. Pots are so pretty. Can't wait for your "barrel garden". Enjoy your week.

[@DaintyDiaries]

You too, have a great week ahead x