Strolling through the summer garden 🌿 July 7, 2024

There's good news and bad news in the garden: Some things are looking great, a few spots are looking wretched, and a lot is looking rough following a full-on deer assault.
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[@ltcneedstoplan]

“Big boy rabbit” made me straight up laugh. ❤

[@user-mi4tf3em8b]

😂

[@rosemownow]

Easy come easy go right?!?! That’s why gardening is so good - so expansive- for the heart and soul. Don’t get too attached, the deer may eat that plant overnight! And just the day to day changes, some good some not as good help us practice not being too attached. Love your garden and your attitude Erin!!!! Thanks for sharing All of it!!!

[@jenniferhooks2454]

I have deer attacking my plants regularly, and I spray! I had to put two pot trellises in front of my container tomato plant so that the dang deer would not eat the foliage and the flowers. No flowers no tomatoes. So frustrating!

[@janicegrenning2268]

I love it...."there goes that damn rabbit", I say that a million times a day!!

[@victoriamcbean8492]

That dogwood week after week is so gorgeous, don’t stop talking about it. I love it❤❤

[@dustyflats3832]

I wish it grew in Z5a. Sigh.

[@mrandmrscatch22homestead]

Love these garden strolls! Best start to my Sunday. I have implemented them daily with my little one... touching the different stages of plants/flowers, enjoying the bees/butterflies, and experiencing so much. His new favorite word is "whoa," and I hear a lot of that on the daily strolls. And! Has really helped me keep track of what is going on. Taking a few minutes every day, even with some weeds 🙃, I have really been enjoying taking a moment to experience how far my garden has come. Thank you for the inspiration 😊

[@ceemee7368]

I recognized Jim’s garden from the very 1st pick.:)

[@laurawhitney-popp4949]

I’m over here hyperventilating with the amount of work you must do DAILY! It’s just gorgeous!!

[@elainereed4842]

Loved your Golden View! Ever so often when something blooms we get our joy for all our hard work! 😊Thanks for sharing, glad to see I’m not the only one with plants to be planted🫢.

[@luckyelfie]

The way you handle color and texture in your garden is next level genius!

[@marybeth4002]

I love the fact that your viewer printed out the pics from Jim/Stephany's garden tour! The palm is at his back door where he recently built his really cool patio. I'm cracking up - "I ran over the bush honeysuckles today" - it all sounds normal to me. I always love the blue door of your garage. Your gardens look stunning with all the different plants and flowers. Dorothy ❤❤❤❤

[@tpdoolin8445]

That palm caught my eye a couple years ago too. It was potted just off their back porch steps. I think Jim called it Atlas Mountain if I remember correctly. Hope you get out there sometime. His interview with you is still one of my favorites!

[@kathy5216]

The deer 🦌 must have thought the BUFFET is oPEN!

[@laurelrosegardens6454]

The look on your face when you said you had a major deer attack last night. That plus the way you said it made me picture you and Mr much more patient barricaded in the house just fending off the attackers.

[@dustyflats3832]

That is what it’s like in WI! Coon, rabbits, deer and now the possum dug under the fence-It’s war.

[@shod61]

I love it when you call your jacket a “woobie”. Mr. Mom is an old favorite movie of mine.

[@NoWhining_JustWine-ing]

Erin, when you spelled out Etoile Violet for us during the video...Etoile means "star" in French....which is the shape of the beautiful purple flowers on that plant on your stairway railing. Apologies if you already knew that... just thought I'd mention it. Thanks so much for your garden strolls.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

@@NoWhining_JustWine-ing I didn’t know that! Thank you.

[@judyrhine234]

Always such a pleasure ❤

[@djackson2243]

The garden really looks good. I like the wide view of the garden.

[@terryarmelin1848]

Your gardens are fabulous! So much fun watching your channel thank you for sharing!

[@hollyborey4789]

I love watching your videos. How you can remember all the names of your plants is very impressive. And your Clematis is absolutely beautiful. I’m have only a couple but the voles have gotten one. I understand the dang deer. Very impressive.

[@chelainevilleneuve411]

I so understand how difficult it is to get out to spray deer repellent with constant rain. We have had rain almost daily too-often several times during the day and evening. It rained around 5 pm yesterday. I went out around 8:30 pm and was surprised most plants were dry. I got out the deer repellent and sprayed. I know you are not supposed to spray when plants are still wet but I have done it this year as I have a garden tour July 13th. It can’t come soon enough. I have often felt this year that I take one step forward and then two steps backwards as we have had many-seems more than usual-storms, critters, bugs, wind and rain. Awe the garden life!

[@kathy5216]

Deer Out stays on in the rain…neighbors have all had hostas chewed…leave mine alone but can’t resist my red twig dogwood

[@mudchuk]

Thank you so much for showing your "out of control" area. I have one breathing down my neck and it made me feel so much better just to know you have one too!

[@silverbackag9790]

You sound exhausted and slightly buzzed lol. Which is not a bad thing.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

@@silverbackag9790 more the former than the latter but very little difference either way I think. 😀

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Once again a lovely garden tour. Living in Australia, I don't know most of the plants, but just love hearing your voice & comments.

[@user-yk4ei7wm1c]

I love your garden and your unedited garden strolls Erin!

[@amyparker1762]

Great way to end my day. I love these garden walks. Every week I see something new and am so inspired! 🩷🌸🥂

[@carlas872]

I love these unedited garden strolls! I'm so sorry the deer got to your plants. Bunnies just took out my zinnias. 🐰

[@gardeningTLC]

That is it! I am going on the hunt for a rosy teacup dogwood.....Every week...what 6 weeks now....it is still in bloom. I also love the layers of the veronica bed.....dam deer😢

[@kasiacholewinska]

Hi Erin! Lovely stroll, once again, very pleasant, chilled out walk around your garden. The view of the driveway garden with the golden hour sunlight glowing through the trees.. simply stunning. Also, the view of the Roy’s garden with the sun-drenched clearing of grass and the veg garden behind it.. what a treat. Thank you ☺️ I really enjoyed watching the changes you’ve made recently with new plant additions. I would also like the tour of all the planters in 2 weeks time 😊 Happy gardening!

[@thefumblingcuisiniere]

Erin, I saw NOTHING ugly! 🪴🥰

[@katemetzger3740]

I loved the fluffy blooms o. The hosta!. That hosta is gorgeous- no slug damage! Its a beautiful piece of sculpture. No way i would take that out❤

[@nicholcleminson8984]

Great walk ! Thank you for taking me along enjoyed every minute !

[@hellenbach4967]

Love your strolls! I drink my wine with you... Look forward to the next one!

[@susanskinner8855]

Love your garden tours….and with wine!!! BTW, I wanted to adjust the light fixture on your garage !! Lol

[@TheImpatientGardener]

That light fixture is haunted. I swear I straighten it twice a week and yet it’s always crooked.

[@cathykirkmcrae7727]

Bloedel is pronounced "blow-del". It used to be a logging company. I haven't been to this particular garden...maybe one day. I'm just over the water on Vancouver Island.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

@@cathykirkmcrae7727 thank you. I knew I’d blow that one.

[@teresaswanson1850]

Such a beautiful garden, thanks so much for sharing the ups and downs. 💜

[@user-mi4tf3em8b]

How fun to have my postcard shown! Love your ideas to keep us all connected. I’m making a list of gardens that have piqued my interest. Keep doing this, please! Love you and your channel. Oh, and one more thing. I absolutely love that you use the botanical names. I’m trying to learn them, as we go!

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Beautiful garden tour with wine! Thanks for the stroll.

[@kathy5216]

You are so real! Thank you

[@lisag6796]

Erin, I purchased deer repellent discs from Ace Hardware and have been working to keep deer from eating my plants. I don't have to spray every time it rains. Deer have come through the garden/yard but haven't eaten in protected areas.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

@@lisag6796 as long as I can spray weekly it’s all good.

[@alytee7]

Your shade garden is stunningggg

[@jenniferdahl4010]

I picked up a rusty fire pit bowl off marketplace for $20 because I loved your reflecting bowl so much. I will be scooping pine needles out of it everyday but, that’s ok. I also added a solar fountain that sits in bottom and has long cord with panel that has battery backup so the water is moving.

[@4besttrades229]

I am new to gardening and have a raw space I am working with. I do want a pond of some sort and u didn’t know where to put it. Now I know. Love watching your videos

[@echomountain3370]

Garden looks amazing!!

[@carissasgarden]

Love all your clematis! Can’t wait for mine to get more mature. Also, never even heard of Sanguisorba till now, and I definitely need it in my garden NOW! Loved the stroll, as always 🌸😍

[@jeannequick9551]

I enjoy your videos as I live in WI also, but a Zone 4b. My Annabelles are the best they have ever been this year. So full of flowers. We had 3" of rain one day last week and the flowers were flopped over and I was sick. But, when the sun came out and dried the plant and the flowers popped right up. I was surprised and extremely happy.

[@maryannconner7699]

I appreciate your nails. Makes me feel so normal. I am in Maine very close to the Botanical Gardens. Will try send pic of 1 of the Trolls. Highly recommend 😀

[@TheImpatientGardener]

@@maryannconner7699 I saw them there a couple years ago. I have mixed feelings. Are they charming or terrifying?

[@maryannconner7699]

@@TheImpatientGardener when Imfirst saw

[@maryannconner7699]

When I first saw them I thought they were fascinating…probably not so much for young children. Are you aware that people mortgaged their homes to start the gardens? I’m lucky to be soo close. Have an awesome day!

[@ncflowergirl1446]

Oh Alice quit chasing that bunny 😂

[@dannakuhr9718]

I love your smile 😊

[@medeamama]

Hey Erin, I absolutely love your videos, and I watch them at least once a week. I tell everyone about how gorgeous your garden is, and I have gotten some really great tips like how to use the Florida weave for my dahlias. If you ever get a chance to come to Buffalo New York at the end of July, you might enjoy Gardenwalk Buffalo. It’s the largest garden walk in the US, and a lot of fun too. Anyhow, I hope to see many more videos from your beautiful garden!

[@aalejardin]

I am sure we all can relate to walking around the garden and saying to ourselves, a half hour of weeding would sure improve this area. We have also been getting a lot of rain here in the Hudson Valley. The plants are loving it but so are the weeds. Actually, the weather is probably saving the forests here because many trees were nearly defoliated by a plague of gypsy moths and they need the moisture to put on new leaves. Thanks so much for these tour videos -- you always inspire some new ideas. Can you tell us where you are sourcing the nepeta subsessilis?

[@daiseegray9110]

Looks great!🌼🐝

[@eileenlafever1983]

Isiah spring soap in chunks or hang bars. It works great and only do it 1 time a year

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

You are killing me with getting frequent rain and putting on a jacket at night , brutal in PA 🥵 Thanks for the stroll❤

[@dustyflats3832]

It’s not so pleasant. We’ve had 33” of rain since March and annual is 37”. Some plants are not liking it and the mosquitoes are Horrendous. She must have fogged the area because the rest of us just north can’t even step outside. It’s awful. We need a breeze and sun and that’s been in short supply. I liked the drought last year over this.

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

@@dustyflats3832 we can’t win, can we , either to much or to little 😟

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I’m from PA as well, this heat is getting to me.

[@kathy5216]

Maybe a drawing for your poppyseeds! Love them!

[@cindybohl9593]

Your garden is always, always lovely! So enjoy your garden strolls! ( can’t believe you know all the botanical names) I love, love the sun coming through the trees during the golden hour in your garden…..so lovely! So sorry about the deer damage. You have been getting all our rain. I live in central Illinois and the rain splits and goes around us…either to you guys in Wisconsin or south to Missouri. St Louis, Mo got 8 inches last week. We are in drought in Illinois.😩 I have two bunnies in my garden…..they act like they own the place and do so much damage. Thanks for keeping it real Erin. So enjoy your garden strolls.

[@25gallant]

I love my Diana Claire pulmonaria as well. I just planted a couple more bare root ones this spring to add to my collection. I find they have the best color varation of pink/purple blooms compared to my other varieties. I find the aged pure blue leaves interesting too.

[@user-ev7bz7sj9i]

For a sec i thought your dog was a bear coming towards you when you called for her 😂

[@carolynvenema2264]

Love the layers of textures! Lovely shade gardens!

[@jomassey4207]

I was keen to see what your astrantias look like as in the leaves. Im trying for the second time from seed and haven't a clue about cold stratifying seeds. Anyway, your stroll gave me some idea of what shape to look for. Theyre so darn pretty in any garden border. You're so right about the golden hour, when the sun shines through the undergrowth and picks up the astilbes in the distance and all the many textures and hues of green and yellow...a very special meditative time to take in all that you have done to make it your own. Loving what you are doing by digging out the bullies and replacing them with an arrange of more, well behaved plants. Jo.😊

[@barbaramccann7944]

You’re keeping it real Erin and we need to see that. I have two HUGE hosta beds that need the weeds and grass removed…..hopefully I’ll get to it before the snow flies!

[@djackson2243]

Erin, I feel your pain. Year two for deer issues. Very frustrating. They even ate the sedum. They jump the four feet fence like they are stepping over a flagstone. I do have some spray. Need to spray every other day.

[@MissCorgi315]

Love the rock cairn on the new garden art. Sorry for your deer loss. Gardens are beautiful

[@user-ib4dt7kd2r]

My husband has caught 3 cute rabbits in a cage and released down by a river. You can probably catch that “not so pretty rabbit”. Rabbits,deer and turkeys visit my gardens but I think rabbits eat the most.

[@margaretpervier8357]

Hi Erin, I’ve been watching for some time now and can’t recall whether or not you ever told when you became interested in gardening. Were you a child? Who do you credit with sparking your interest?😊🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathystarnes6744]

Looking good! 💚💚💚

[@Plummyable]

Hi Erin, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your garden and your thinking process with us! I garden with native plants in my area (N.California) --- but your explanations are easily translatable to my plant palette. It's fun and inspiring to watch an artist at work. Cheers to you!

[@terry3596]

Love your garden channel - you keep it so real and I'm zone 5b so nice to watch areas close to my zone.

[@janicegrogg9710]

Love your garden it’s like a wonder land🙏🏻🙏🏻💕🌺💐

[@ProfCirillo]

"It's not an attractive rabbit" 😂😂😂

[@rosemarybushea3447]

LOVE Jim and Steph! How cool that you shared the pics - just watched Jim's Q&A video.

[@cyhomer]

Oh Erin, I say that ‘worse word’ many times…regarding rabbits for me….a new batch of babies are roaming right now…….ARGGGHHH!

[@Flowers4Everyone]

I am really taken with your garden evolution. Lots of changes. I did really enjoy the huge dahlias a few years ago. You have such an assortment. Dorothy needs to pick up the pace on scooting those rabbits up and out of the yard❤😊😊😊

[@Kate98755]

The deer consider your garden their favorite on their “restaurant “ tour…they were obviously hungry 😁…frustrating for you, but some creatures are grateful 🤦‍♀️. I sat in my favorite garden spot last night, a slider bench, with my wine. From that spot I can see most of the garden beds, after a few months of work it is so satisfying and fun to see the results. We’re finally really warm, June was windy and cool….so my veggies are really popping. Last year i think I had only a couple zucchini’s…but the plants have several already, so very happy…and planted cucumbers this year, already cucs on the plants…grandkids took baby cucs and zucchini after the fireworks, they were so excited….like their interest that i grow plants that produce food….I planted every tomato, cucumber, and zucchini that survived….so many veggies to harvest soon! Thank you for your tour, love seeing your results…. (Btw-I’m in zone 7A-Boise, Idaho)

[@terrypauloregon]

❤Erin, I must tell you I only got 17 mins in to your video. Had to pet sit. So KZbin on a big screen. I can see everything in detail!! I’m in Heaven.

[@moongarden1240]

PA 6B here. We have heavy deer pressure to the point where I grow all my veggies in containers on the deck. For the first time, someone ventured up the wooden stairs and decimated the kale and green beans. We,too, are desperate for rain and it makes me think the critters are eating stuff just for the water.

[@joyces.9021]

Our deer are truly demented, because they chose to mow down the rhubarb leaves!

[@kathysinclair3011]

I have a lot of Feverfew. I harvest all the flowers, let them dry, grind them up and make capsules for arthritis pain. It works really well.

[@jillerdmann4598]

I averted my eyes….😂 Thanks for being so honest about the plants that work and those that don’t. I love trying new types of plants and seeing someone else’s garden with wins and loses spurs me to continue trying-especially since we have basically the same climate (Manitowoc). My asiatic and oriental lilies have never been taller than this year, either!

[@GardenDiscovery]

I love my agaves. Those are beauties.

[@aeronadams9855]

You mentioned astilbe pumila, I have this and it spreads like an actual groundcover. Does best in part sun for me.

[@MichelleSuggs-ls1ki]

Erin, that golden hour view 🤩 with wine and chocolate. What more does a gal need? 👩🏼‍🌾

[@abrahamchampagne3083]

Oh wow, I just walked through Dow gardens this afternoon. I have a season pass, it’s beautiful. A little further away is Frederick Meijer gardens in Grand Rapids Michigan, and it’s even more beautiful

[@gorettibertram9892]

Looks so nice. I to love the Lacecap hydrangeas. I know about deer…. Yesterday my neighbour took a few pics of a lone deer 🦌. He munched on my Annabelle and one of my limelight. I would be very ticked, but the poor thing had two horns that were scary. I wish I could send you a pic. I felt bad for him 😱🦌🌿

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Love your gardens and your channel! Sorry the deer turned your garden in to a Buffet 🙁. So many gorgeous plants. A feast for the eyes! Great job! 👌🪴🥰

[@lchugh6187]

Still laughing at "demented deer."

[@Sarah-zq5ld]

I love seeing your garden!! It's so different from what we have in central CA zone 9.its going to be 110 here today. 🥵 I work at a nursery here, (Stepping Stone Nursery) our hrs this week and last are 6am-12pm..come out and I'll give you a tour! 😊

[@marm2371]

We've been experiencing heat wave after heat wave since late spring.. I am in Ontario. But grateful that we have had a good share of rain as well. I battle japanese beetles, rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks and they cause a ton of damage but I can't imagine having to deal with deer too. Yikes. My sweet peas are also in bloom and I grab new stems daily to enjoy in home bouquets. What a scent!! You never mention ticks, do you not have them in your area?

[@taylorswf23]

My Haas Halo is tiny and hasn’t added any growth at all. I’d think it were dead except that it’s still green.

[@sannaericditsler4034]

How have your lilies not been eaten? I had lilies and the deer and rabbits have mowed them to the ground. Your garden is lovely.

[@Michael-qj4vj]

Show more Dorothy!

[@JacquiQ]

😍🤩

[@chrispetersen6402]

The wide Carex may be Carex siderosticha ‘Variegata’.

[@sylviajosh5684]

Have you tried Germander (Teucrium Chamaedris) in place of the chives in your knot garden? It is a hardy woody plant that grows to maybe 18 inches, is evergreen, and can be trimmed like boxwood? Outsidepride has seeds.

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

Surprised you don’t have sail ties for movement 😊

[@patfaulkner2069]

Cardoon is Thistle Artichoke.

[@MourningDove-bn4dk]

I wish you luck with your nandina. It might surprise you.

[@christine_hazel]

omg , its not that hot there quite yet? very nice.. please tell me where this place is.. I am in TEXAS and we just had a hurricane yesterday and just got our power back on, and a lot of us here still have no power! It is HOT in TEXAS! Your garden is beautiful!

[@suzannebartow6390]

A Curly coated retriever.....that is as rare as your beautiful garden. Does he come over and play with Dorothy?

[@kmsch986]

I deal with rabbits in the way you deal with deer. Daily battle of spraying, throwing out granules. What drives me nuts is they live at my neighbors- run off under their fence when I come out. I have dogs so they leave backyard alone but destroy the front. Have munched down lawn in patches to about .5” so it’s burning. They ate all my hostas. I have alliums and chives planted and other rabbit proof plants but they seek out what they love. Thinking of trying the ultrasound deterrents.

[@mikeymopar1171]

The deer eat all my gladiolus flowers last night 😠

[@roberts9565]

Deer LOVE sweet potato vine at my house. I've given up planting it.