A stroll around my zone 5b/6a garden 🌿 April 13, 2024

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Please check out @northlawnflowerfarm walk and talk videos (along with all her other great videos). And let me know if you’d like to see more videos like this one.

[@jessicadeeken3947]

I personally prefer the informal videos 100% more and also love my favorite KZbinrs supporting each other, what you guys do is a lot of work! Keep it real 😊

[@EmilysGarden902]

I would definitely watch these weekly!

[@manuelaichim2914]

I actually prefer these type of videos❤ thank you for sharing and also being relatable with many of us that have a full time job! Keep them coming 🎉

[@etocetoc]

I love this walk and talk video as I love Danielle at @Northlawnflowerfarm

[@greenfaerie2039]

I am loving @Northlawnflowerfarm 's weekly walk about and am soooo happy to see you doing the same. I've decided to take up this habit in my own garden. Love the idea of a time not to plan, work, or agonize lol over the garden, but just to observe and appreciate the movement of nature. Sometimes we gardners forget this.

[@samcarpenter4347]

I believe the unedited videos will inspire more home gardeners because there is never a time in my yard when every bed is perfect and weed free.

[@wendymckee6627]

Mine is now. So don’t blink or u will miss it 😂

[@lizmorris206]

I love these walk and talk videos. The good, the bad, and the ugly are all good. Sharing your thought process is great. I'm not looking for perfection just ideas.

[@gail7998]

I had no problem witb this "unedited" video. More videos like thus would be well received by me. Thank you fir the tour 😊

[@pattyatrumdycreations134]

Very far from boring. It’s like walking through the garden with a friend ❤❤❤

[@janzatovich6677]

I love unedited ❤ Because " Life is not edited. It's to be experienced ! " 😊

[@wagnerab1958]

I really enjoyed this raw and unedited garden tour and love when gardeners show the good the bad and the ugly of a garden. Loved the tour, keep them coming.

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

All your videos I appreciate and just love but I really appreciated this one Erin. There is simply just so much to learn and be inspired by. Thank You

[@darlenecameron622]

I enjoy this type of video. It’s like taking a friend that popped over on a walk through the garden and enjoying what nature is providing us and chatting about our ideas and accomplishments…and then a butterfly!!

[@jonnaryan8968]

I like informal tours just as much as the beautiful tours. That’s when I learn so much from KZbinrs when they talk about issues they are currently dealing with. Keep them coming!

[@peacefish4422]

Not boring-- it's great to hear another gardener think out loud about what might need tweaking or what they are planning. And to see gardens looking like gardens do at this time of year!

[@sbarton291]

This is not a boring video, this is a video showing your garden waking up from winter like so many of us have! We can relate to this as not everybody has a perfect garden or staff to clean it up. I like the idea of a "firebowl" water planter, I like how the copper ages and think the size would be more substantial than a pot yet still manageable. I think many can agree we just enjoy your personality and wit and will watch what you post. If this type makes it a little more enjoyable for you than do it so you don't get that dreaded feeling of "I've got to edit and post a video", takes the fun out of it for you.

[@lindacannella7560]

Go for it Erin~ fine by me 🌼 Less time editing, more time filming, more for us to watch!❤

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Erin, I really enjoyed this unedited garden stroll. You are keeping it real, and it's great to watch the progression of your garden throughout the season. Thanks for asking for our input. because I love this type of content. Sometimes an occasional cuss word is necessary to describe an invasive plant/weed (like the variegated Bishops Weed), after years of trying to eradicate it from one garden bed (which is surrounded by concrete on all sides), I solarized the area for an entire year, and that killed the roots. It's been gone for over 20 years now. YAY! I also enjoy watching Northlawn Flower Farm, Danielle has a graceful way of showing us her garden rooms, weeds, and all.

[@jondebbiegraff6492]

I love walk and talk videos in the garden. Very realistic for all of us gardeners. I think most of us watch gardening videos for th inspiration and real life issues in the garden so this is great. Weed and wine is great too and we'll, most anything you post. Keep it up and do what is best in your schedule. We are here for it all!

[@katiehaight]

I like seeing you talk about which plant varieties work well for you and which don’t. What weeds or invasive plants you are dealing with. What you would plant more of and what you would not. This is a good format for that info as well as showing what things look like in different growth stages. Those things you can’t tell from looking at plant tags. Thank you! Your bulbs are so pretty and the new hanging baskets will be fun to see.

[@cherylbelott]

Erin, you are such a pro, I would’ve had no idea this was a raw video at all. Keep them coming! I love garden walk through videos. I learn and appreciate seeing others gardens in all stages, not just the perfect state. 👏 🌱 ☀️ 🌸 😊

[@pamelavalente3731]

Not boring at all. Always good to see what another gardener's garden is like at various times of the year. It helps me to gauge my own progress, and makes me realize how normal this is. Thank you for the "mini" tour. 💚😊💚

[@valeriezendiver263]

I like the unedited, “raw” video. Life is raw and unedited, and it was reassuring to see that your garden has issues, weeds, unruly areas just like the rest of us. Do what you need to in order to simplify your life. Whatever you produce will be beneficial, loved, and appreciated ❤

[@annettehoffa4024]

Reality is great, builds confidence in old and new gardeners. Your videos are very important to me.

[@zmiskov6223]

No editing needed. Straight forward and to the point with your personalit shinning through works for me, thanks.

[@tyeteames7192]

Love your new format. Trust me,gardeners like the nit and grit of it all. Gardens are never perfect, exceptionally in spring. Great video.

[@sweetpea9193]

Not boring! I like it! Especially when you throw in high and low points about the plants.

[@MrsFusion]

I love Danielle's walk and talk idea! Please do these kind of videos when you can. I love to see what's growing and hear you talk about them!

[@Rougebasque]

yes to seeing Erin's lovely smile, humor and gardening knowledge.

[@SF-qu6kp]

Here! Here! It's about the process and moments of beauty🌻

[@heatherjung8941]

Love this video format because it is real. I think a water feature is a good idea. I would watch you weed(!) because I like your commentary.

[@MichelleSuggs-ls1ki]

Love this format! It is real not Hollywood. Please take us along weekly. The mound with the daffodils and other small bulbs is absolutely stunning.

[@angelakading8497]

I loved this raw video because it looks just like my garden too. And we just love you, naturally you! We don’t need you to dread the process,Do what makes you happy!!!

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

YES!!! To the walk 'n talk tour, Erin! If that's what you have time for...no worries! ALWAYS enjoy and am fascinated by your garden(s), the good, the bad - it's all real ! Bring it!!!

[@cindybowen17]

I walk my gardens frequently….this is my season and I love to see how other gardens are doing. I am so anxious for growth, color, texture and filled in spaces. It’s really good to see I am not alone. There are other garden geeks out there👩‍🌾. Anyone else bending down with reading glasses on their nose watching for even the smallest of changes?

[@lorindachristine3291]

I love this kind of video. It's far more realistic for us gardeners with full-time jobs. I am in zone 7b and several weeks ahead of you. It's such a delight to see YOUR delight at your garden coming to life. Gush away! 💚

[@zsnider6560]

Longtime watcher, but finally subscribed today because this is the stuff I really enjoy most - no "lesson plan," just spotting stuff and speaking (knowledgeably) about it. But keep the formal ones coming too, please, because I learn a ton!

[@ivym.6388]

You're absolutely right - this is a realistic look at a garden. I'm sure you've gathered, from all these positive comments, that your audience minds this natural look at a garden in the spring _not one bit_! We all really enjoyed this - don't hesitate to do this again. Thanks for all you do.

[@MimiB15]

Love unedited natural videos showing us the good and the ugly!

[@pamelarichards6482]

Never, ever boring Erin! 👍👍👍👍

[@taylormesa6166]

I enjoyed the more casual feeling of this video. It feels like you’re walking around with a friend through their garden.

[@carollewinson1555]

Love Danielle (and you!) and the idea of walking the garden seeing the good and bad. Makes me feel more confident in my garden. The garden is ever changing and is beautiful in every stage

[@Talula72]

I think a mix of this type and your usual edited ones is great. Seeing the current stages of different plants is fun and also helpful.

[@jmensh3869]

Love this video ... because I get to share your joy and enthusiasm for those small but seminal moments of joy the garden offers.

[@Olivia54984]

If I were to drive by your house, I would still slow down to see what you have going on because I could tell you are a gardener. it is a curated space and has interesting things going on and could give me inspiration and ideas. I think Danielle at NLFF said "don't let perfect be the enemy of good".

[@jacqinthegarden]

Yes please, love the REAL videos. ❤❤

[@klk12399]

I certainly understand the time involved in editing videos; therefore, I totally enjoy the unedited videos. I'd much rather see your garden's progression during the season. All gardens go through the good, bad and ugly. Keep 'em coming!

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

I love this format ,it’s real ,I don’t need perfect. THANKS 🌿

[@karenjohnson7355]

Raw and unedited is fine. We just want to see the plants. You are so knowledgeable and relatable, the relaxed vibe is great.

[@lisag.2459]

I love seeing the garden looking like early spring as it is in all its beauty. Gardens here in zone 3b are just starting to wake up and the seeing the debris from all the mountain windstorms this winter is astonishing. It helps to see what’s just ahead of us in your lovely gardens.

[@NoelleFolkes]

Thank you so much for sharing your garden in the raw. It looks beautiful. I like to see other people’s gardens as they wake up as it helps me gauge how my garden should like at this time of year. Happy gardening!

[@kclancy8128]

I like this format. I like to see the plants as they are coming up. Thank you Erin.

[@shirley911]

I enjoyed this type of garden walk. It reflected what I see going on in my garden. I also appreciated your thoughts on what maintenence you need to do, what you loved and changes you are contemplating. Thank you .

[@sandydavidshofer1204]

I'm good with the unedited 'Real Life' and see more of your garden that way! Also contain good seasonal reminders in the excursion. Bring 'em on! 💖

[@darlenelitz1050]

Erin, I love just walking through your garden. I felt like I was right there with you and we were just taking a stroll together. Thanks🎉

[@annapeitasimecek6859]

The mound has such a great turn out! Can’t wait to see your summer gardening unfold. Yes more informative videos for my Winter 🇦🇺

[@jillkunsmann2081]

This was fantastic and inspiring ... And...we need more frequent reminders that there is often the bad and the ugly woven in to the good and the beautiful. Take the Red Admiral butterfly... its host plant is stinging nettle. Without the plant many of us view with a wary eye, we wouldn't have the drifts of these beautiful insects. There have been clouds of both Red Admirals and Painted Ladies all week! What a joy to see them in your garden as part of the tour. Please continue with anything you care to share without the worry of editing.

[@lookforward2life]

This was a great video. I could see way more of the lay of the land, the spacing too, also young stages of some things, or before leading etc. thanks Erin.

[@ShelleyWalton]

Yes to your new water bowl & Yes to your new way of videoing! Give yourself some garden peace & grace! You will show others how to do so! Love from my garden in Racine Wisconsin!❤

[@melonieroe7310]

Really enjoyed this video. It was great to hear from you and see what’s happening in your garden. I enjoy seeing everything progress thru time. No editing needed at all.

[@Liz-og9gc]

Absolutely show us! We (I) love the videos and the interaction. Please let us know we are not alone in reality 😂. I do enjoy others videos but the extreme "tidiness" can get overwhelming and make us smaller gardeners feel less than. Your videos and Danielle, as you mentioned, (Cranery Garden, Common farm, Crowley House, Phaedra Gardeness too), inspire us to do what feels right and we may not always get it 💯, but keep on and it is Ok. Thank you! We are all in this together to make it a beautiful place. No judgement.

[@tinaguarisco7282]

Love this! I'm so glad to see different stages of your garden. It's a real life reminder (to me), that a beautiful garden requires patience as well as hard work. Thank you!

[@lindasomerville4450]

Love this walking tour just as much as I’ve enjoyed Danielle’s on the weekend. Good to see the reality for an early spring garden. The waking up process can be intoxicatingly fun. So much promise for the upcoming season.

[@cherylt6888]

Edited , unedited both enjoyable. Real life garden coverage here … just enjoy seeing it all and you.

[@hellenbach4967]

I think the weekly walk-in talks would be great and unedited is perfectly fine with me and I've been watching you for a long time. I love your open and honest discussion points around flowers and what to do and what not to do and what works for you and what doesn't is inspiring. Keep it going!

[@flatcreek4665]

I love any type of video you put our Erin. Just learning from you is what I’m here for. Thanks for all you do!

[@patdelaney191]

I much prefer walk and talk garden tours. When things are perfect it tends to put off us amateur gardeners 👍. Love northlawn flower farm.

[@AngelaSissySnyder]

I really like this type of video as well as all the others you do. I appreciate you taking time to do the numinous garden tour of what’s happening and how a garden looks that’s breaking dormancy and it’s not perfect. It’s real. I like it. Thanks.

[@DSValois]

This was great! Something we all do in our heads as we walk through our gardens…love hearing another gardener’s thoughts!

[@lisajelle714]

Absolutely love this tour and your trademark “keeping it real”! Learning so much from seeing how your garden is now, and hearing you talk about your plans. Looking forward to seeing it develop in the coming weeks and months!

[@sharonrobillard5163]

Love the impromptu commentary.The bulbs were spectacular on the mound great idea ! I loved that you share what you’re planning for the upcoming growing season. Thanks Erin

[@ruthfaw794]

Enjoyed watching this. This is the true garden for all of us, unless you have extra help.

[@aubreybenjamin8927]

Love it!! Doesn’t need to be fancy and edited to still be enjoyable and educational. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself!

[@kknichols8067]

I love this format. It is relatable, informative and fun. Keep doing it if it’s easier for you and provides content for us 👍. Thank you!

[@cindijones1734]

Erin, loved the walk-around garden tour! Gardens change day by day, especially in the spring. I would love to see more like this!

[@kimbailey742]

I prefer seeing you (or any creator) in the wild. Let it fly. It makes the rest of us feel like it's okay to be our authentic selves. ❤

[@amymiddleton9711]

You are awesome. Don’t apologize for anything!! We will take what we can get❤️❤️

[@kaystinebrink1220]

Perfect tour. Don't get carried away with the editing.

[@amyparker1762]

Love this type of content! It’s real and makes me see that my garden is right on track with yours. Makes me enjoy the journey and helps me not to feel so pressured to have everything pristine. Happy gardening.

[@ephemeraphilesbytomi]

Like walking and talking with a friend - love it!

[@doloressanchez9214]

I've always enjoyed Danielle's garden tours. I love that she shows us the imperfection beauty of gardening. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden. I enjoyed your video.

[@ginnytalbert3696]

An occasional unedited video would be good as a reality check, wouldn't want a steady diet of them, lol! Always love your down to earth style. Thanks for all your great and educational videos!

[@pamelafrydman4429]

Love this informal walk. It feels real. And your more focused ones, too for a different kind of learning. Thank you!

[@bonniemaciver]

Erin I really like this. It feels like we were there in person enjoying a stroll around your garden.

[@hikingskiing]

Great video and tour. I like it because you talk about things that are important to you and how you’ve developed the garden over time. Very relaxed and interesting.

[@joannghram5832]

I loved the “walk around the garden “ video. Nice to know all gardens in early spring are not much to look at. My gardens look the same every spring and so barren. Then as it warms a bit you can see all the perennials turning green. I always think “oh I need more plants!” If I check my pics from last summer there was hardly any bare space!! It’s a miracle !! Do I still buy more plants? Heck yes 🤪

[@aalejardin]

I certainly enjoyed this video. One of the great pleasures of late winter and early spring is walking around the garden to see what is coming up or starting to bloom. Zone 7a Hudson Valley here so we are into the tulip phase. After seeing them in your garden, I ordered some marsh marigolds for the swampy area of my property. I am glad your friend is promoting primulas. I had planted candelabra primroses along the stream at the bottom of our ravine but those were wiped out by the great West Point flood of July 2023 (along with our two bridges). I am trying again because those are just magical and, if happy, should spread.

[@michelejensen7420]

Love seeing your garden wake up Erin. I love these garden strolls. Looking forward to more of these from you.

[@ruthpullman5812]

Thankyou. Not many gardens look great, this time of year. Happy to see the “real garden’.

[@michellekhoury7115]

I liked it! I Appreciate seeing other gardens in this state. Thanks for sharing and putting this video out there. Can't wait to see everything come alive again!! 💕

[@lisacarson6968]

The unedited videos are likely perfectly imperfect! You have a natural presence interjected with your welcome humor!

[@jven6202]

Enjoyed this video, nice to see what is coming up in the garden, loved the bulb hill and the primulas, you have a lovely garden,

[@pages7]

I love your input/experience in whatever video format you choose, and look for you when you’re not posting. So post away!! I’ll watch 👍

[@melindavillasenor7996]

I love the video! It feels like walking through the garden with a friend. It’s great!

[@ec9401]

Honestly I love it raw and unedited!

[@seeta5409]

I loved this format. You gushing over the flowers on your septic field made me chuckle. My husband and I planted 300 bulbs in my front lawn, a mix of Tete a tete daffodils, Jetfire daffodils and Chionodoxa in Fall 2022 in 3 somewhat irregular formations. We loved them so much when they bloomed last spring that we added another 200 bulbs last Fall. We have been so proud of our display this year, but a couple of people have stopped by and asked us what's wrong with our lawn 😂. This is the first time this has happened to me. Till now people have always stopped by to admire my gardens.

[@cyndireed2505]

Yay Erin! I’m so glad you’re doing these weekly strolls! I’m excited to see your garden develop weekly as you turn the ugly into beautiful. That’s what gardening is all about! Yes to the fire/water bowl. Putting in one water hyacinth in it would be gorgeous! By th way, I am playing your video on my tv and my phone so I can send send a message if I like but also gives your channel more watching time!

[@lindarinner2972]

I liked the unedited, walk about video, I hope you’ll keep doing it. The feeling of walking around the garden with a friend is fun. PS If you are going to let the stinging nettle stay at least dead heading it might be a good idea. Each stalk is capable of (and will) produce 1,000s of seeds and you will have nearly 100% germination. Go ahead, ask me how I know, lol. If you decide to keep it, good luck, I’ll be praying for you sister!

[@Root_and_Fleurish_Farm]

I love seeing your garden in any way shape or form! If this makes it easier for you to upload more content then I’m here for it! ❤

[@barbbrown7385]

I vote yes to this format! Enjoyed seeing the real state of your gardens, especially the more natural areas. I live on a small private lake, very wooded and hilly. My gardens are natural and informal. Get covered in leaves and twigs and branches just like yours. Helpful to hear you talk about how much clean up you do. Please share more as you move forward with your cleanup.

[@jillshippy5157]

YES! I loved this. Every year during winter my back garden looks SO bad I think, “ Oh my goodness, THIS time my garden is so bad it’s NOT going to bounce back”. Then spring comes and it does. I live in San Jose 9b and we have many evergreen plants so it’s not like in colder climates where most things are dormant and look bleak. I know how beautiful your property is so seeing the natural way of things is very helpful! Thanks Erin! (I love Northlawn Flower Farm with Danielle as well 😍🥰).

[@jennifertucker107]

FYI, there is a british lady, Sally Pointer, who has several videos on the uses of stinging nettles. Culinary and craft stuff.

[@reneesmith7996]

Erin, I'm newer to your channel and really appreciate your honest take on things. I'm also a newer gardener so am grateful to see when you clean things up and how much. I've left a lot of our leaves so it's encouraging to hear an experienced gardener doing the same. I love the wild things on your property. My sister and I were out yesterday in our local state park looking for wildflowers. VA Bluebells, Dutchman's Breeches, Trout Lily, Trillium... It was a rich day! We came back home and the Trillium and Jack in the Pulpit we planted a couple of years ago are starting to take off. So exciting!

[@christinestraub1994]

Erin I love your property and that lake view❤️ I love all the leaves and each seasons changes ! Also the good bad and ugly in gardens I love it I have no hired help to help maintain ours and it helps to keep it real!