Tips For Building Garden Rooms and Garden Planning

[@livinghamptons3666]

Wow, I can spend hours learning for your pieces of paradise.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much!!😍

[@gracerichards3]

Never watched a viewing of a garden like this before with thunder, lightening and rain. This was spectacular. Your garden is beautiful no matter what time of day or even in the worst of weather. Enjoyed tremendously. Thanks to you both. God Bless.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!!

[@Tambisme]

I love your gardens🌷🌹🌳

[@JL-hw5hu]

Lovely video one of my favorites I'm back again have seen this about 5 times now 🤭 lots of inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

We are so happy that is is helpful and provides inspiration for other people's gardens. Thank you for your support!

[@kathyh9423]

You don't need any fancy equipment and no need for apologies. Your videos are great and SO informative! They are really helpful and encouraging to beginning gardeners like me. They make me feel like there is so much that's possible if I just learn from others. I always thought I couldn't do it, because I wasn't a natural green thumb. But if I can decorate my house (I do that well!), then I can decorate my "outside house", too. :) Thank you for all you do!

[@tricia8727]

This was the most comprehensive video on garden design i have seen on youtube yet! Just absolutely MARVELOUS!!! And your garden is just divine! Thank you so much for sticking with making this despite all of the challenges. 👏👏👏

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Wow, thank you Tricia!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I’ve always gardened but last year being home I kicked it up a notch! I’ve tried so many new plants and pots and interesting decor pieces. I enjoy my garden so much more!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

That is awesome! Yes, letting your creative side go wild is the best!!

[@donnawalters1661]

Your garden seems huge with so many different rooms. Absolutely beautiful every one! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on garden design.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You are so welcome! Thank you!!

[@pradnyamarathe2002]

The bloopers are so fun! The truth behind videos. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You are so welcome! Yes, tons of bloopers and technical difficulties...it keeps my husband and I sane to laugh.

[@mercedessablon9960]

Thank you for your video.I just bought the lot behind my house and want to make a beautiful garden it just take a lot time and money but it is worth it. I am doing little by little.can’t wait for next year to see them bloom.👍

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Wonderful! Congrats on the new property and yes, it is so worth it!!

[@jeane561]

Nicole I knew you were a professional photographer but I didn’t know about your knitting design business. You are even busier than I thought. Great tips in this video. It all shows in y’all’s beautiful gardens❤️❤️❤️

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much Jean😊! Yes, we both have full time jobs and garden as a hobby. I've been taking more time off lately since the last book as they can be grueling to get through.

[@awildapproach]

What a beautiful garden! I love the sense of enclosure and your tips are wonderful. I’m also loving that you encourage planting native plants and not treating the lawn.🐝🌿🦋

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Nicole! I so enjoyed your video! Your garden is absolutely beautiful!!! Stunning!!!! Loved the bloopers!! LOL!! :)

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and our bloopers lol!!

[@Tibetan2]

Thanks for enduring the “monsoon” to share such helpful design tips. Very useful info! And really love your garden spaces…

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@sammysworld5485]

Your garden is not small. An anchor of land is huge. What you both did to it is definitely spectacular. I’ll be the first say that gardening is not cheap. Depending how elaborate one what’s it, can get quite expensive. Thank you for sharing!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hello, I would argue that my garden space is small but it's all relative to what you are used to. I helped farm on 7 acres as a kid. Gardening can be as cheap as a pack of seeds or as expensive as you would like. People shouldn't be afraid of cost. Most people start small until they know they really enjoy it!

[@ruthpackard3080]

Nicole, my backyard and side yard are a blank canvas! I have ten tall fir trees and about a dozen large boulders. I have been searching for ideas for a woodland garden and you are a goldmine of ideas, inspiration, and information!! I am excited to get started. A million thanks! 😎

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

👏 So happy I could help inspire your own creativity! Best wishes for your gardening journey!

[@patriciaadams3149]

Love this video, lots of great tips... ESPECIALLY LOVED THE BLOOPER ENDINGS... 🌸💟🌲⚘🌳

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you!! After 3 days of struggling through tropical storms, thunderstorms, and heat & humidity we definitely needed some comic relief :)

[@lisaf7688]

I was just going to say the same! Loved the thunderstorm shots of the garden. Gorgeousss!

[@christianecarty2005]

Hi i don't usually comment 🙂 but i love your video i found it so natural and motivating. Thank you for sharing. Chris

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hi Chris! I appreciate that. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!! : )

[@GraftingTactick]

This is the most beautiful garden I've ever seen ❤❤

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Wow, that's a really nice compliment! Thank you so much!!

[@jimcasso407]

Absolutely amazing! I’m inspired. I’m just getting into landscape design and gardening and came across your videos. Incredible work done by a true artist.

[@deborahr9237]

What a great concise video about having the luxury of forethought (LOL) and a plan! You nailed it: The same principles that apply to interior design translate to garden design. You revealed the #1 question most people don't ask themselves: How do you want to use this room? Also you stressed connection of the rooms for flow. This is a WOW garden property - thanks for sharing. That storm...beautiful, but I was worried for you with the lightening...funny quip about the hip...

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much! You sound like a designer yourself! Yes, I just love thunderstorms but they are so dangerous. Sometimes we take chances we shouldn't for sure, thanks so much for your concern!!

[@deborahr9237]

Yes 20 yrs interior design. I also appreciate the flow from indoors out. Color echos. Repetition of the style/feel. Doesn't mean though can't have an awesome Buddha head in your cottage-y garden, right?

[@livingthesilver]

Your gardens are packed with beautiful garden rooms. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you and thanks for subbing!

[@chrissiestaples6124]

This was really inspirational, your presentation was so well thought out and delivered beautifully. We have a similar size property bought six years ago, but not half as well planned, you've given me lots of ideas. We struggle with a massive invasion of rampant weeds, so makes the task a bit daunting, as winters here are mild, not below 1-2 degrees Celsius and every season is a growing season where we live in NZ.

[@catherinedownie3646]

I loved your video. Thank you for giving me fresh ideas and inspiration. I’m looking forward to watching more. ❤️

[@jenc8953]

OMG I love your kitchen garden!!!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you!! We are really enjoying it!

[@apark9538]

I just loved watching the rain. we have not had rain all summer. I really miss it!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

So sorry to hear your experiencing a drought! We are getting virtual monsoons here and the annuals are all drooping and getting fungus. Still so much better than drought though. 🙏

[@cyclingvideosandmore]

Nicely done Nicole. Your garden and video content far better than the Garden Answer channel. Just starting our garden journey and find your knowledge very helpful. Thanks!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much! I'm glad the content is helpful. So glad to have a new gardener in the mix, we can never have too many!!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Oh and thanks for the microphone info. I know a lot about photography and nothing about video. The comment/info disappeared from my feed but I managed to get it through my email. This is just a hobby for me so I'm just winging it technically lol, thanks for your patience. I have no problem hearing the audio on any of my devices so it's hard for me to know when the pitch is changing.

[@cyclingvideosandmore]

@@planttasticcookinggardenin1561 I don’t know how the comment got lost. After I posted it I went back to see that the link worked but found it was gone. I guessed KZbin may not have liked it and auto deleted it. Anyway, it’s a bit more work to mic yourself up for videos but it really amps up your video quality when you do. Thanks for your reply and please know I’ll keep watching your great videos. 👍

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

@@cyclingvideosandmore ahh that explains it! Thanks again🙏

[@cyclingvideosandmore]

@@planttasticcookinggardenin1561 If you’re interested this link will give you an idea of the audio quality you can get by using a mic. From my YT channel. Thanks for watching kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWHEpHmhmblqeMk

[@Jan-R-]

Maine looks like the tropics in this video 😬 I admire that you design your own garden and everything looks awesome & homely. Love the layering look of your plants. Well done 👍🏼👍🏼

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much!

[@sherylsantoro]

Thank you for making this video. I really enjoyed it. Your gardens are so beautiful and specific. I was wondering if you would talk about the beautiful back drop that you have where your table & chairs are with the blue cushions? How were you able to achieve that area? It is beautiful and there are many plants there. Thanks again!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You're welcome and thank you for your suggestion! Yes, I can definitely get more specific about areas I haven't really discussed. We have recently updated the area you are talking about too.

[@Ms_shael]

This was so helpful! Things I never would have thought of. So appreciate the effort and time you put in to making it. 😊😊🥰

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@IrmaEMonge]

New subscriber here and live in Texas, zone 8b, high, high, high dry & desert area. Its very hard to grow anything in this scorching heat (temps rise to 112 F). It takes a toll on me because gardening saved me. It changed my life!!! I was a very anxious, high strung person (I have to be I am a nurse) and gardening is my therapy. Although your plants/trees/shrubs won't grow here, your information and seeing your progress gave me hope & joy...thank you!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Wow you really have it tough (we tend to top out at 100 degrees but have mega humidity and usually plenty of rain) but I've seen some gorgeous desert gardens. Yes, gardening is wonderful therapy. I hope you keep visiting our channel when you get time and am so glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@vanessamcmillian7693]

Gardening in large pots and urns with additional urns may help you enjoy a bit of a garden😊. Lowes has large cement planters and urns. I'm in NC in Zone 8b....HOT.

[@franciscamartins3359]

Awesome Nicole. The true nature of your gardens is spectacular, the rain, thunder and the garden was ordained for that video. Keep up the good work, thanks for the tips on how to create the garden Zen.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much : )

[@martiknapp762]

Loved this video! I don’t know if your going to add any more rooms to your garden but if you do, could you show the process of how to connect one room to the next, what size, layout, plants, hardscape etc... does it take to create a room? Also do you name your rooms and how many do you presently have? What ones are used most and why? I really enjoy your videos, and thanks for adding the storm in, that was gorgeous! What a fun spot you two had to watch it from.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Absolutely!! Thank you for all the ideas for future videos : ) We are presently making a hallway behind our gazebo that will tie in the pond/wildlife area and soften the hard edges and later we will be adding a courtyard. We are a bit delayed by the extreme heat/humidity and trouble acquiring the supplies we need. I will make notes and try to answer your questions. Thank you so much!!

[@lindatrochim4746]

I enjoyed the video. I liked the idea of giving us tips to follow when planning garden rooms.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks!! We are so glad you enjoyed it!

[@karlagrant3405]

Very nice. Thanks for all the tips. Really enjoyed the storm at the end.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!

[@barbthreinen2628]

Great garden! Love the video with the rain and lights at night.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much!! That was a heck of a storm that followed Elsa!

[@dreamasue]

Beautiful gardens & ideas ! 💕

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much!!

[@cindysayavong8513]

Beautiful with the rain. Love it.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Aww thanks! :)

[@glendayelverton8349]

I enjoyed the rain! Your garden is beautiful and so well planned.👍

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much!!

[@odemonet]

I just discovered your channel and I am in love! Not only are your garden rooms amazing but I adore how you work together and both love the gardens, your designs are beautiful and personalized to you and I love that! Now I will be waiting for your videos. I am in upstate New York and I have similar weather so I’m excited to binge watch your past video’s as well.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much Pat! That's so great to hear. It sounds like we have a lot in common. Gardens should be personal, so much time, hard work, and love goes into them! Welcome to our community!!

[@geneswiech4381]

So many great suggestions... your garden is beautiful... I made a lot of mistakes along the way. #1 fan from Pittsburgh 🌻

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much! We all make a lot of mistakes along the way so you’re not alone in that! GO STEELERS!!!

[@murielkerr-bell8007]

loved it brilliant, liked the storm at the end beautiful couple, and real. Hi from New Zealand

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hello 👋 I hope to visit New Zealand one day!! Thanks so much!!🙏

[@CherieBeck]

Thank you for sharing what is obviously a labor of love. I so appreciate what you’ve done with a typical urban yard. A couple things I noticed. It would be fantastic to have a whole picture view of your garden. Drone footage as an example. In the absence of a drone camera, a rough drawing of how the garden looks from above would be helpful. I too, like the bloopers at the end. This where your personality shines thru to enhance your gardening story. FYI, your content is professional, even if you are amateur film makers. A next step is to let go of apologizing for and/or acknowledging imperfections. Putting yourself out here for the world to react to is courageous. Know that the editing and flow of the content is interesting even if it was choppy to film.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. We really appreciate it!! I will probably always be the type that points out my imperfections. It doesn't really bother me to have them or be aware of them. I see it as a way to grow and become better not as a put down to myself. I'm not a highly sensitive person thankfully. I thought about getting a drone but, in the end, decided against it. I would probably use it a couple times, crash it and never think about it again. I have always wanted to draw a full overhead schematic though so maybe you'll finally push me to do so! Thanks again! Have a great day :)

[@newphaseofme8223]

Beautiful gardens

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much!!

[@michellejeff8621]

Great video! You have a beautiful garden and you gave alot of great tips! 😊

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ivane.degonzalez7520]

Lots of great tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Stunning garden by the way.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!! :)

[@lisawilliams9980]

Thx for sharing your tips. Your your gardens are beautiful! I especially loved the rain storm at the end.💕

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You are so welcome! Thank you!!

[@vanessab2726]

Is this for real?!??! This is absolutely stunning! Love your videos ❤️ You are so inspiring!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Aww you are very kind Vanessa, thank you!!

[@marinaamezcua3373]

Love it so much. So much valuable information. Thank you

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much Marina!!

[@paulamccarthy6786]

Oh my...Love your garden and especially enjoy seeing it at night(?) or at least the dark of that storm...you should do another episode re: garden lighting...I am from southern New England and have been experiencing same weather so I am amazed you have accomplished so much between the rain drops...best of luck with the rest of the summer season.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you!! I know it's crazy how much rain we are getting (not to mention the humidity). All of our annuals are struggling and unfortunately we've gotten the dreaded mildew on our impatiens for the first time this year so they'll all have to be removed, sigh. I love garden lighting and plan to add more over the next year so I'll definitely update you when I do. New England is beautiful!!

[@hectordtiradomunoz6592]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico. Felicitaciones por el video. Me encanta la lluvia ☔

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hello from New Jersey! We love Puerto Rico and have visited your country a few times. Thanks for watching!

[@rachaelk8358]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

So glad, thank you!

[@babu7141]

Interesting garden! Naturally unnatural! Has given me food for thought, thanks!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you!!

[@8Gammie]

Do you have a KZbin or something showing your knitting skills? I love, love knitting and always trying to learn more, and try more. Great garden video again. You are just wonderful. love, hugs,prayers.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hello! I have several websites where I sell my knitting patterns (they are loom knitting patterns, not needle, although I needle knit and crochet also and write patterns for those for personal use) My Etsy store has links on the front page www.etsy.com/shop/ThisMomentisGood and my books can be found on Amazon and barnes and noble, etc. www.amazon.com/Amazing-Loom-Knits-colorwork-stitches/dp/0811737977/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Nicole+F.+Cox&qid=1627780518&sr=8-2 www.amazon.com/Round-Loom-Knitting-Easy-Lessons/dp/081171649X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Nicole+F.+Cox&qid=1627780563&sr=8-1 Thank you so much!!

[@happynurse823]

Thank you for making this video. I needed the tip on running electric and water to other areas. We purchased a new property last month, it is a blank canvas. The back yard is one acre of grass. Starting a garden from scratch is so overwhelming. 😕

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Yes, it can be overwhelming for sure so break it down into parts with the whole plan in mind and it will seem more manageable. Yes, run that electric and water, even if you're on a budget you can just run the lines without hooking up. We did that to our kitchen garden. Ray and I trenched and ran 1/2" line for drip/misting system to the future greeenhouse and an electric line. Both can be tapped into later and we won't have to tear up the garden. Congrats on the new property!! So exciting :)

[@maxine8930]

Beautiful garden!!!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much!!

[@PJEC]

Love this video I definitely need structure. You looked adorable in every scene. Thank you 💚

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you!! You are very generous, I felt like a hot mess between the thunderstorms and heat lol. As far as structure goes, not everyone feels comfortable in a garden room, I imagine some might feel claustrophobic and prefer a more open space. There is no right or wrong, just a collaboration of ideas.

[@marymetz5312]

Lovely garden rooms and spot on garden advice. Thanks for tolerating the humidity- it makes me crazy so I know how hard that must have been:)

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much Mary! Yes, I had my first bout of heat exhaustion last week (a good reminder of the dangers of humidity ugh) so thanks for understanding how difficult it can be out there!

[@eileenchang2173]

New subscriber here! Your gardens are beautiful and yet appear so relaxing .They definitely have a nice flow . I appreciate how you explained the key principles in garden design. 🌸🇨🇦

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks and welcome!! So glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@amyhoff1501]

Great 👍 tips , I have one tree in my backyard and have to be careful where I plant more because of septic and Litchfield and that limits me quite a bit in what I can do. I’m also 65 and starting over , trees take a long time to mature and they are very important in any garden setting. So happy to share in all the beauty of your gardens

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks for sharing, I couldn't imagine starting over! Yes, trees are so important. Could you plant a herbaceous border (shallow rooted plants) like I have next to my patio or is that not permissible? I have always had city water so I'm not familiar with septic fields.

[@amyhoff1501]

@@planttasticcookinggardenin1561 Thanks to downsizing this is where I am now. The Gentleman that pumped the tanks out after we moved in last year was very adamant about me not planting in a long wide strip through the backyard, he stood there motioning with his arms saying : This is mine !

[@marilynmcgillick2931]

Hey Nicole! I just find your garden to be so welcoming! You have done an amazing job creating such a homey, beautiful space. I'm in north Jersey so we experienced that thunderstorm too! I garden solely on our deck because of heavy deer pressure. They even occassionally climb up on the deck and go after the hostas and arborvitaes we have in containers. I'm constantly spraying deer repellent. Oh to have a space without the deer!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much! Oh my, you really have it tough. The deer just took out my hosta hedge in my front shade garden. We have medium deer pressure here but heavy rabbit pressure and bugs galore due to the lakes, creeks and blueberry fields surrounding us. Enclosing our garden with evergreens has made the deer much more cautious about lingering in our garden, plus I use the fishing line trick to throw them off lol. So nice to hear from a fellow Jersey person!!

[@suereinwald1186]

Very nice video, 10/10 for persistence! 😆

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much and yes, lol!

[@GardenGirl1994]

Good job !! Really enjoyed that !! Living life in our out door room is our summer pass time here in Ontario Canada and we too sit outside under our gazebo in the rain . Your garden rooms are beautiful.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you 🙏! Canada is so beautiful!

[@deekeene4273]

Your garden is so beautiful! I really enjoyed your tour. I am a knitter also.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you! 😊 Great to have another knitter friend!!

[@deekeene4273]

@@planttasticcookinggardenin1561 what are some names of your knitting books?

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

@@deekeene4273 Hi! Amazing Loom Knits and Round Loom Knitting in 10 Easy Lessons. I also needle knit and crochet but there was more of a need for better loom knitting patterns so I went in that direction. www.amazon.com/Amazing-Loom-Knits-colorwork-stitches/dp/0811737977/ref=asc_df_0811737977/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366281267031&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16447661959124508450&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003904&hvtargid=pla-647447233198&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=76223197437&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366281267031&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16447661959124508450&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003904&hvtargid=pla-647447233198 and www.amazon.com/Round-Loom-Knitting-Easy-Lessons/dp/081171649X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=round+Loom+knitting+in+10+easy+lessons&qid=1626188311&s=books&sr=1-1

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

How do you keep bugs from eating your plants... I loved the bloopers, the storm was beautiful.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Good question! We've worked hard on many things over the years and now have a system that works so much better for us as far as pests and disease go (although every year we got hit by something. You can never be bomb proof). I spray my veggies every 3 weeks with BT and allow some chomping on my veggies, plant host plants to attract the bugs, plant perennials that attract beneficial insects and have water sources. I try to never spray for insects in my garden unless absolutely necessary to save a valued plant and only after dark when the beneficials are gone with a mild soap mixture or jet spray of the hose (beer traps, etc.). We work hard at promoting balance but it has taken us years. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/garden-safe-bt-worm-caterpillar-killer-concentrate-16-fl-oz-1074104?store=2240&cm_mmc=organic_feed-_-GoogleShopping-_-Product-_-1074104&Shopping&ECOMM&Feed&Core&cid=Shopping-ECOMM-Core--33&gclid=CjwKCAjw3MSHBhB3EiwAxcaEu-y7tnYcEdfGgmSM3pWQAuhsaz2OXFMjJ8gyuvWboohKh1pj01h-5hoC_GIQAvD_BwE

[@annadavis6361]

Lovely!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank You!!!!

[@susandestefano1820]

I just watched this video…you have a garden I dream of…we share the same taste for sure. I am in New Jersey….and even though we have lived in our home many years I am finally trying to do what you have done…..not making much headway….Not sure where to start! I have almost 2 acres but woods on each side and behind our fenced in pool area….it’s a lot to figure out

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

2 acres, that’s wonderful! Start small like we did so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. One garden bed at a time and you will get there! I’ve been in my current house 22 years with less than 1/3 acre and i just made it around the entire property. Gardening is such a journey

[@vanessamcmillian7693]

Just found your beautiful channel. Your design style is amazing!!! The detailed explanations really help! Would love to see a video on your transition from fall to winter (terracotta pots outside in winter--do they freeze and crack?, overwintering?, etc.) How do you manage this. Thanks for a great and relaxing video!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thanks so much! And thank you for the ideas. Right now I’m battling a very hungry groundhog, who’s delaying my fall planting lol.

[@marianhintz9981]

Great video!! I loved the storm!! You guys looked cozy in that spot! It was storming here in Northern Indiana last week when we had all the heat and humidity. Stormed almost every evening and night. Great ideas and things to think about prior to making rooms. Thanks 😊

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you Marian! We get a lot of storms here in southern NJ year round lately.

[@gladyshernandez8924]

i have a little over an acre of land with my house in one corner and then open space on half the acre and the other half full of trees, it drives me nuts because i have NO type of shade, your video is giving me such great ideas, i now realize that not every plant/style is for everyone

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You are very fortunate! There are many more sun plants. We are the opposite and have mostly shade. Each garden is unique and that's what makes gardening so special!

[@noradunlap7539]

Gorgeous Garden!!❤️

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you Nora! 😊

[@kathyl3418]

Beautiful garden with such a welcoming feel, thanks to your relaxed style & personality-and hard work! I enjoyed seeing all the different garden rooms but especially love the fountain area. Is the fountain concrete, cast stone or resin? Do you know the manufacturer name? I’ve been looking for a similar one but haven’t been able to find one that size, most of them are too large for my garden. Thanks!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much! The fountain is concrete and the base measures 4' x 4'. Unfortunately I don't know the manufacturer as we bought it at our local nursery instead of ordering one. We also were having difficulty finding one that had the large pool at the bottom but wasn't overly tall. One day we just walked in the farmers market and both my husband and I turned to each other and said "it's perfect!". They had to drain it for us as it was running but they were very accommodating.

[@simryusom8811]

Your garden is beautiful! I’ve learned so much thank you for sharing 🙏

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you!!

[@KASA0828]

Thank you!!!! This was awesome! I’m going to research evergreens!!! Thank you, Nicole! This was perfect. I’ll be watching this again and taking notes!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You are very welcome and so glad you found it helpful!! We worked hard on it and eventually just had to laugh and go with Mother Nature.

[@shireenaliraqia4726]

You have a beautiful garden

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much!!

[@DixieGirl9876]

Thanks for all the effort, a fab video even with mother natures interruptions. lol

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You are so kind, thank you! This one was a struggle lol.

[@cynthiavalentine1791]

Such a beautiful yard you have made. We have noticed some of your plants are the same that we grow here in Oregon what state are you are filming from?

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Southern New Jersey🙏

[@JayantiIyer]

Nice tips. Wd be nice if you could show the plants in yr garden and how u decided what goes where. Pls show us the rose of sharon too.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hi! The Rose of Sharon i talked about in this video are gone. We ended up having to remove them but have a new hedge started in the Potage video. Unfortunately I couldn’t include everything in this video, they get really long 😂 but will be doing more videos. Thank you!!!

[@linmcdon1662]

FANTASTIC video.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!!

[@victoriajohnson5304]

AWESOME VIDEO!🌻 ❤FROM DALLAS TEXAS

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you!!

[@mrsmcnally7066]

Love your garden

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you so much!!

[@AndYourLittleDog]

I’m in NJ 7a and my tiny garden has turned into a collection of plants and totally lacks any real design..I’ll be taking notes through this video

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

It's great to meet another NJ gardener! Having the plants is the important thing as you can almost always move them around!

[@jeanniecollier6763]

I Love this video!!! Garden artist!!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Aww thanks!!

[@beautifulmedicine6219]

I would love to see a garden tour of your yard

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Most things are dormant right now. I've started them in the warm months but they take so long lol.

[@teresadorritie7124]

Your best is very good, loved your video. Good work.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Many many thanks! So nice to hear, I was worried it was a hot mess lol.

[@ILoveMyself000]

Nice garden

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you 🙏!

[@ILoveMyself000]

@@planttasticcookinggardenin1561 yw

[@daiseegray9110]

Great info!☀️🌸

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you!!🙏

[@cynthiacisneros1694]

Makes sense, thank you❣️

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Glad to hear that! Thank you!!

[@sdeb132debruler6]

Here in the South we use pine needles for mulch. I buy my pine needles from Lowes or Home Depot.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

We are located in the protected Pinelands of New Jersey. We remove our pine needles here as it's difficult to get things to grow around our pines and they stick to everything because of the sap. You can have ours for free if you want to come help us rake up the endless supply ; ) We'd welcome the help lol.

[@karjanjon]

Thank you so much for the tips ❤🌹💐

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You are so welcome!

[@pamela3173]

Thank you so much Nicole

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

You are so welcome!

[@acerockollaa]

My garden would look so good if I could get rain like this in California. We need it really bad.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

So sorry you are in a drought! I hope you get some rain soon.

[@kimmynatalie]

Can you tell me what you use or what maintenance to keep you fountain water clear?

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Yes! I'm working on a video now since I'm getting lots of questions about them :)

[@margarettodd1074]

Wow that’s some downfall and electric show…..great for your beautiful stunning garden, maybe not so for the seating 🤦‍♀️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 love from Scotland ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Yes we have some hardcore storms here but things have really calmed down over the last year which has been nice! Love from New Jersey!

[@may-julee3200]

O I missed the rain sounds from the drought California!!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

My heart goes out to you, hopefully we can send some of ours your way!!

[@leonela4458]

Thank you!!!!

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Sun isn't the issue in this area and I don't have problems growing a shade garden as most of my garden is mature. Root competition, run-off from gutters is probably the problem although it's been solved with this shade rockery. All of the plants are doing great now! Thank you for the plant suggestions and I have all of those plants elsewhere in my gardens. They are all very popular in shade gardens and at garden centers.

[@mooms04]

I've finally been told the truth! my garden will never be done! lol

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Too funny!!! Hopefully the news wasn't too shocking lol.

[@kathyseiver8335]

👍

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Thank you!

[@gaillowe8122]

Nothing new here

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

So sorry you were disappointed! You are probably a master gardener with an amazing garden. Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@cameliamitrache6741]

New subscriber here! I 've just discovered your channel and love your garden. You have such a great taste in design. Glad to hear you are also into crafts, especially knitting . I would love to see your work if you can share it. I am also a knit and crochet indie designer @camexiadesigns) that loves gardening(England). Unfortunately my garden is much smaller and I run out of space. Thanks for creating such lovely videos .

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Oh I’ll have to look you up! My business name is This Moment is Good (all one word on Etsy though). I also have two published books Amazing Loom Knits and Round Loom Knitting in 10 Easy Lessons. I think you can flip through them on Amazon. Yes I’ve been a crafter all my life! Thanks for subbing!!