UK Tropical Jungle Garden Summer Tour 2022 - Drought, Filler Plants & Design Ideas

[@staffordshireShane]

-10 again here this morning so im having a flash back to summer watching your vids .cant wait for February when everything starts growing again i.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

I saw from your pics, stunning to look at but that Butia is going to need a bit of luck - fingers crossed for you! I hope it's an early loaded winter rather than the beginning of a long one, the colder months could still potentially come. Seeing a bit of new growth and the day length going the other way will do a world of good for us both!

[@staffordshireShane]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden yes a bit of fleece aint doing much ,on the back garden its even colder .it is still reading -5 at hottest part of the day ,the Butia is at least thawing out each day in the spot iv planted it. iv got everything crossed it makes it, it wont enjoy these temperatures at all.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

​@@staffordshireShane I've had to rely on fleece but know there'll be a few plants that suffer, it's come at a bad time. We've not had your temperatures but the consistent freeze will test a lot. Good luck with everything, hopefully the mild spell coming up will aid things!

[@PaulConnor100]

Congratulations to you and your wife George, exciting times ahead I just imagine you's playing hide and seek in the jungle in years to come. The garden is looking awesome. 👊

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi Paul and thank you very much for your kind words! Maybe the 'problem' area in between the bamboos has to be some kind of hideaway...

[@wesleyhackney]

Congrats on the coming new addition. Your life will definitely change plus I love the dogs the are real scamps. You should try to watch tropical plants addict. Great channel this guy has been around has a great tropical garden in St Louis MO

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much! They're definitely real scamps with full on personalities haha. I think I've seen his stuff before, some very cool tropical plants indeed and a bit more summer heat than us to really get them growing!

[@johnsloan9466]

Great video again and Congratulations on the 👶 news 👍exciting times ahead.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much John!

[@gilliansmyth7167]

Congratulations lots of fun ahead gardens looking great it has been a challenging summer so lovely to see the doggies again I love them.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Gillian! I had to give them more of a feature in this video although it's just luck that they came trotting out to me when they did!

[@vincenzecalzone8666]

Brilliant news mate. I'm really pleased for you and your wife. Life changing in such a positive way but sanctuary is the word of choice to describe the garden moving forwards😂😂. In years to come your daughter will know all the names of the plants in the garden. I bored my kids to tears when we went to Lanzarote recently talking about the palms but the fact they could identify some of the basics told me it'd all been worthwhile. They enjoy sitting out at night next to the fire like your daughter surely will in your sunken firepit area. Given the other distractions you'll now no doubt have by the time you finish it she'll be driving her first car😂. Brilliant news mate👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Mr Calzone! Yes, it will be nice to get the sunken patio sorted before her 18th at least haha. I also need to make the first bit of the garden (which I'm currently using as my builders yard) child friendly so I'm working on a deadline of early next summer for that one... I'm sure I will take equal pleasure boring her with plant geekiness in future years though, I'm pleased yours past the vigorous palm test!

[@vincenzecalzone8666]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden Bye Bye Ricinus plants 😂😂

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@vincenzecalzone8666 Haha yes indeed, I had some seedlings this year but definitely decided to compost them after getting Remi!

[@KennyPitman]

Oh yeah plenty of sleep, lots of free time and so much disposable income with having babies. Haha! You’ll love it mate. Congratulations. Garden looks incredible

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Haha thanks Kenny, fun times ahead! I'm sure the garden will manage just fine... hopefully!

[@davidbanner9001]

Congratulations. A jungle baby on "his" way.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much! We're 99% sure it's 'her' way but who knows haha!

[@markbond2909]

Congratulations mate. You are such a gifted presenter and your passion and knowledge make you my favourite channel for garden related content.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Mark, I really appreciate it!

[@thecornishbiker9323]

Congratulations George, we have a 16m lad and he loves watering the jungle with me. Now all you have to do is go through your garden and remove anything spikey scratchy poisonous or delicate.... 🤯🤯 or buy a gate.😀

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, that's lovely. Great to know I'll have a 'helper' lined up for the summer of 2024! Don't worry, I'll be partitioning off the lawn area immediately next to the house so the rest will definitely be a supervision only zone haha!

[@Plant_Mad_Paul]

😍All looking fantastic bro 👍🏻 congrats to you both on your baby news, exciting times 😃. She will be going on mini adventures in your garden 😊 and opening her imagination, I would of loved growing up amongst all that loveliness hahaha

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Paul and hopefully! Yes, I imagine the plants will be massive to her, a real secret garden!

[@weemo28]

Congratulations to you George and your wife. Exciting news for you both. Loving your videos.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, that's very kind of you!

[@Succulenttvatsurrealsucculents]

Congratulations to you all, I got a little girl you will love it :)

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much! That's amazing, we're really looking forward to it. I hope you guys have had a great summer!

[@irismoles9369]

Congratulations George and wife your garden is really coming along now thanks for sharing

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Iris!

[@cindyrichards9471]

Hi George congratulation on having your first child . I can't wait to see your daughter playing in your amazing garden. Great garden tour. Your videos plaid an essential role in helping me to look after my tree ferns, Best wishes for the future. A big fan From London.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi Cindy and thank you so much. Yes, that's definitely something to look forward to, it'll be a proper adventure! Thanks for your kind wishes and I hope your tree ferns grow well for you. I'll hopefully be back to more regular videos very soon, I appreciate you watching and all the best!

[@barrymcgee2078]

congratulations George, being a Dad is the best.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Barry, we’re very lucky 😃

[@gordonissocoollike]

Congratulations on you family in the oven, and your lovely wife is a saint ! This film absolutely loved it .

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Gordon, that's very kind of you!

[@jameshorton8404]

Cheers George. Loved this video start to finish. Congratulations on your news too, brilliant news.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks James, that's so kind of you and I'm pleased you enjoyed the video!

[@Knalkop123]

Love your channel George! I totally agree that the best part of a (jungle) garden is just playing around with the plants end testing what works and what doesn't. I always get feedback from people that I need to leave more room for the plants to grow in the future but it is much more fun this way.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much Marc! It’s definitely about having that over-planted look, I generally try to have a rough idea about how the structural or permanent plants might grow but the soil in between is certainly an opportunity to experiment and pack loads in. Longer term the bamboos etc will fill out, there may be a bit more plant editing and the jungle look will hopefully be mainly made up of the interesting shrubs etc with extra height over the coming years. It’s definitely fun to experiment and play around with things and find what works and doesn’t with the other planting though!

[@lindadevuyst9311]

A big Congratulations to you and your wife on the exciting baby news 👍🤱🍓🍼🧸

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Linda, that's very kind of you!

[@stevebacon1026]

Hello george. Ive just watched your blogg sitting in my jungle garden , having a drink, and getting very emotional with what i was watching! Well done, you have done a fantasic thing with your new( two years) space. Ive got more info from you than anyone else. . Il be in my garden tommorow with more inspirautions youve given me.. thank you: . Regards steve bacon.👍😜🌴

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hello Steve and thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful words! Last year was all about trying the get the structure in pretty quickly and get something ready for the BBC team to film, hard work but it's paid off as everything seems to be establishing so well. I hope you've had a great time in your garden, that's what it's all about!

[@staffordshireShane]

congratulations to you both George that is fantastic news. The garden is looking great, i can see a new jungle play house with rope ladders and a slide as a nice future project😉, 20 years ago my kids used to build dens in my running bamboos i had a clump of Pseudosasa about 50 feet x 40 feet and 25 feet tall the kids cut 2 narrow paths in and made a den in the middle . They had hours of fun in there,the kids and dogs would just disappear into the bamboo while i was pruning my trees 🤣🤣🤣

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Shane! The idea of a jungle play house in the 'problem' area between all the bamboo could definitely work... Something to enjoy thinking about over winter! Not that I need any more projects stacking up but anything made out of wood comes together quicker. I bet they loved that bamboo in your garden and no drama your end if they're hacking through it, they'll not hurt that one!

[@mltthorn]

Excellent excellent video! Loved it all, exceptional shot of fern with butterfly, snow scene and the black screen creating drama for the wind scene. Top marks for that too. Well done on plugging yourself, showed no sign of embarrassing gesture or cringing. So that is excellent too! It can be rather difficult to plug for money but you did it so smoothly. You appeared to have extra enthusiasm today? Which I found contagious and going to watch again. I also noted that you sometimes don't blink as much as I do. Its not a negative, I just wondered if its a tip/trick to engage with the audience? Maybe you shouldn't tell us, tricks of the trade. Oh! And how come Gardeners World haven't head hunted you yet!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much Michelle, that's very kind of you to say so and I appreciate your insights! I get a lot of video clips and photos of the garden anyway (that's my relaxing time), it's a happy coincidence they work well into these kind of videos and help to break up me just talking. My background is (mostly hobby) photography, it's the speaking side and me actually being on camera that I've had to really work at. As for the plug, personally I don't see it as that so maybe that's why it came easily. I appreciate everyone who donates to my Ko-fi page but I wouldn't ever 'ask' for that, for me, I thought that a bit of explanation about how the whole KZbin thing works rather than just asking people to like / subscribe etc. is more genuine. It's not a large amount of money but enough to give extra purpose for the parts of the process (simple editing, uploading etc.) that do take time I could spend on other things and ultimately it doesn't cost anyone watching anything. As for enthusiasm, honestly, it's probably because I knew I had to get the video done that evening and it was the first day for a while I wasn't tired out! No idea about the blinking, I imagine it's just because for some sections I do have a rough script in my head and have to join the dots together 'live' if you like, that probably takes most of my blinking brainpower haha! I did struggle with this video as my camera (as nice as it is) struggles with overheating and shutting off for 10 mins when it's over 25 degrees or so which is frustrating. I want to upgrade it soon but it's a big investment so that's maybe where the 'plugging' comes in! I bet Gardeners' World don't have these problems!

[@richardjohnson7984]

Hi George, I think this might just be my favourite video of yours! It was like watching a film! Your video really summed up everything you've said over the years. Congratulations to you and Mrs George with your special news! Even if you choose to hang up your secateurs when you need to, I'm sure it won't be that long till you share with us again. Best wishes, Richard.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi Richard, I really appreciate that, I tried to put as much into this video as I could with the time I had and create a video that deserved the longer run time. Thanks for your kind words! Don’t worry, there may be a period with more sporadic videos but I’m not intending to leave! Thanks for the support and all the best.

[@peterwilcock9747]

Brilliant news George, congratulations to you both. Another great video, thoroughly enjoyable.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Peter, that's really kind of you!

[@slimytoad1447]

George i hope you realise how much joy you give others by your videos, i get very stressed and anxious and i share yiur love of tropicals and a lush garden,cheers mate youre doing a grsat job. All my best wishes to you your wife and new baby x

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, that's very kind of you. Whilst I definitely enjoy a lot of the video making progress, it's great to know that the results are appreciated. I enjoy chilling out and watching KZbin vids about photography and gardens etc after a busy day or when I don't have a lot of energy, it's a great escape and it's amazing to hear that mine are enjoyed in the same way. Thanks for the support and all the best to you too, it's a great time to start looking ahead to next year, a lot of the enjoyment is in the planning and anticipation.

[@slimytoad1447]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden thanks George .

[@jameshowarth5547]

Yet another wonderful video George and congratulations on your 1st bundle of joy 👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much James, that's really kind of you!

[@maryhart2943]

Congratulations both of you. What a gorgeous family you will be with the new addition

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Mary, that's really kind of you!

[@vtriplej8334]

Congratulations to you and your wife on having a little baby girl 💗bless you. I love all your beautiful trees and plants...I am just starting to learn about palms at the moment because I love them so much. I found your channel is amazing I'm slowly going through your vlogs so interesting. I'm down the South of UK I really hope that you keep your channel going all the best to you and your family 🥰🏝❤️

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much, that's really kind of you and I'm pleased you enjoyed the video! I definitely want to keep the channel going, it makes it worthwhile when I hear about how my ramblings and videos have helped people like you develop your gardens. Palms are definitely one of the most exciting groups of exotic plants you can grow in the UK and where you are I'm sure you'll notice more and more when you're out and about. Thanks for taking the time to say thanks and all the best!

[@missdimples1982]

Congratulations George, a little girl ❤ she will have such an amazing childhood in the amazing garden

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much, we’re very lucky 😊 I hope so, I’m sure it will be a lovely adventure and home for so many memories!

[@missdimples1982]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden my sister and I had the most amazing adventures in my Dad's garden, the jungle style will definetly fill her imagination with Dinosaur adventures and pirate island's

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@missdimples1982 That’s lovely and something I’ll definitely try to encourage. I think growing up and having a love of exploring and the outdoors is an amazing thing 😃

[@jimbailey3705]

Congrats to both of you! 😍 Before my son was born I installed an irrigation system. But I have no shade! And always dry summers. Garden didn’t suffer and has continued to grow even with a little one around. He’s now two! Time flies when you’re watching your little one grow. Can’t wait for him to start hiding dinosaurs in the garden.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Jim! Very wise with your irrigation system given the lack of shade, I'm pleased everything has continued to grow well for you. Time is already flying but I'm expecting it to hit the accelerator, I'm sure there'll be more dinosaurs out here in no time too!

[@jasonpapworth4428]

Congratulations George! I too have recently found out I'm to be a dad, what a wonderful feeling hey?! Loving the garden and can certainly see all the hard work you put into it. (From Professional plantman)

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much Jason and congratulations to you too! We're really looking forward to it, even if it has meant all those 'one day' inside jobs have suddenly received deadlines haha! Thanks for the garden love, there's some bits I'm very happy with but I tried to focus on the bits that aren't quite there yet in this video, all part of the journey though as I'm sure you'll know. All the best with your baby preparations!

[@ladyjrider666]

Congratulations to you both! 💝

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much!

[@skajdius8056]

Congratulations to you both you ands your wife :) Gardens looking fab!!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much!

[@michelletyrer3432]

Congratulations! Delighted to hear your happy news. Garden is looking beautiful. Thank you

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Michelle, that's really kind of you to say!

[@cake-diver8991]

Amazing video as always man. Informative

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, that's very kind of you!

[@fayeapgeraint9716]

Congratulations both on the lovely news of your baby girl. So exciting for you both!!!!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much Faye!

[@trevsutton8185]

Great news for you and your young family George CONGRATULATION ! Great video , keep up the good work while you can😆

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Trev! I'll try my best to find a way haha!

[@brandonpoythress6069]

I always enjoy your videos and knowledge! From the US.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Brandon!

[@manunet85]

congratulations on your soon-to-arrive lucky girl. your garden is amazing. you always have that infectious joy on your face, and I am sure your time with your plants plays a huge role. I am trying to establish a jungle garden in the South of Australia, and this video has really helped.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, that's very kind of you to say! I try to put a lot of energy into my videos and the garden definitely gives me some of that energy back. I guess you'll probably be using some different types of plants but I think the main thing with creating a jungle garden is the way you use them and the feeling of the place, I'm sure you'll do great! All the best with it!

[@hughmartinmcalary7702]

Morning George, Congratulations to you and your wife. Amazing news and will be the best thing ever, imagine the projects you'll be building with and for your daughter! Next year it's going to be child proofing all those jaggy specimens.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Hugh! Yes, I've certainly got some spaces left for projects, potentially even the 'problem' area hidden in amongst the bamboo... The whole of the area that I show in this video will be fenced off with an archway leading into it long term (so there's a definite divide between safe to go and needs watching over) but I might have another boundary of some kind where the bamboo area turns into the Mediterranean zone where most of the spiky plants are. We'll see!

[@GrowParadise]

Congratulations on your great news George! I'm sure your passion for the garden will keep things moving forwards. The garden is looking great too mate.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Craig, I appreciate it! I’m sure I’ll find a way, I’m using it as a chance to really focus in and improve at what I want to do so hopefully. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and it’s great to see your garden looking fantastic and plant sales doing well too!

[@elf9967]

Congratulations! Baby girl 💕💕

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, we're very lucky!

[@kelly87]

Aww George congratulations to you and your wife !! Looking forward to seeing your daughter in future editions 😍😍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Kelly, we’re both very lucky 😃

[@wiebestuive824]

You garden looks great, George, so does your wife's belly. Congrats from the Netherlands!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much! I'm pleased with how most of the garden is coming together, if I appeared hyper-critical, it's only me analysing things to try and find the reasons why and potential tips to help others. I hope everything is growing well for you!

[@peterarmstrong3298]

Congratulations George, fantastic news.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Peter, that's really kind of you!

[@davegilman6046]

Massive congratulations on the baby news, George - you won't know what's hit you (but in a great way) 😂 All the best to both of you!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks Dave! Haha yes, two of my brothers have kids so I'm as aware as you can be but definitely ready for a lot to change in unexpected ways too! We're both excited though!

[@shineamen3107]

Fantastic garden and footage! Epic! Nothing more to add, as it would take ages... Ok George, only one comment!😄I love the artistic shots of the snow falling slowly on the tree ferns, and also the two bees on the Sedum flower. Very happy for the two of you about the coming baby girl! Cheerio!❤

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much as always Bernard and I'm pleased you chose those as highlights! I do enjoy going into the garden with my camera and just getting photos and video clips, I'm building up quite a library now that I feel add a bit of something to the vids, I'm happy you approve. Thank you again and all the best!

[@shineamen3107]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden ❤💚

[@derekscheshirepalmgardenuk5345]

Great video as usual George...if you ever fancy a trip over to Cheshire you know where I am....Or you will be more specifically when I tell you lol

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Derek, that's kind of you! If I'm ever heading down that way and have some time free I'll give you a shout!

[@MrRichardhind7]

Congratulations to you and your wife, your gardens looking awsome, Iove the contrasting foliage shapes against each other, 😍😍👍👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Richard, I appreciate it! I love growing loads of kinds of plants, if sticking them all in the ground brings a few cool contrasts then I'm happy with that!

[@thomasbingham2797]

I'm so glad I found your channel yesterday iv gained so many ideas as a new gardener. Amazing work an Great video content

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Thomas, I'm pleased you're enjoying the vids and if you want to know anything then just let me know!

[@tedscott1478]

As well as a big shallow saucer of water I put another one beside it full of fine dry sand. Birds like a dust / sand bath as well

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

That’s a good tip thanks Ted, sparrows etc definitely love a good dust bath!

[@cboaustralia]

Wishing you and your wife a big blessed congratulations on your amazing life news George how fantastic and exciting for you both and the wider family. Garden is looking fantastic thankyou for the updates tips and knowledge.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, that's really kind of you!

[@DavidMiller-xb1hr]

Congratulations to you both a magical time in your lives . I have 2 French bulldogs and they are always ripping up new plant pots luckily not the plants.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much David and that's reassuring to know! Remi only rips broken pots or ones I'm daft enough to leave around so it's largely my fault I suppose!

[@heatherfindler6950]

Congratulations to you and your wife, amazing news!! Another great video and advice. Your garden is incredible, you should be very proud of what you have achieved in 2 years!!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Heather! I'm pleased I got so much done last year, it's amazing to see the plants really settling in now. I hope you've been enjoying your garden this summer!

[@heatherfindler6950]

I have George. The plants are growing so quickly apart from my Ensete for some reason. The leaves are still not as big as what I see on the FB sites. I water alot and feed once a week with liquid seaweed. My Canna Musifolia is the opposite, love it 😀

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@heatherfindler6950 Nice one. Is your Ensete in full sun? Mine are definitely slower at this 'new' garden and I think it's mainly down to the increased shade and cooler temperatures under the trees.

[@heatherfindler6950]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden yes it's in full sun 🌞 maybe it will take off next year!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@heatherfindler6950 Ahh right, not entirely sure then, but you’re completely right, different individual plants and years can be very variable and it sounds like you’re doing everything right. Sometimes a plant in full sun won’t get quite as big but gets more robust, my biggest 1st year plants generally had a lot of competition so were a bit stretched out I suppose.

[@PlantMad]

Congrats to u and wife on ur baby girl such a blessing for you's,the garden is looking brill love it,i'm so jealous tho that you've so many canna musifolia ive been wanting 1 for yrs and can't get them over here in N.Ireland

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much! That's actually just two musifolia plants! I hope you manage to get one soon and when you do it'll soon bulk up for you.

[@tedscott1478]

Did I notice an aloe polyphylla there? A real collectors item, they're amazing plants.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

You did indeed Ted, it made a brief feature in my Alos vid. I grew it from seed in 2016 I believe, they size up quite well from a young age!

[@plantrevelations]

Amazing collection of unusual stuff and some big specimens! V jealous. Great video and enjoy the new arrival.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, I’m pleased you enjoyed it! Yes, there’s definitely a proper mix out there 😃

[@HaydnMowbray]

Great tour George. I really appreciate your candidness about not aiming for a spotless garden and that you have problem areas. It's an incredible garden and something for us all to aim for. Each time I watch a make a note of plants to look at adding to my garden long term. Congratulations on getting the garden so far in two years and best of wishes to you and your wife on the news of your growing family

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Hadyn, I appreciate your kind words and feedback! I'm really happy with some parts of it, others maybe a bit over-analytical about what I see as not working but I thought a video that is more than just 'here's a cool plant' etc. would give more back to the people kind enough to watch. I'm pleased it's giving you some ideas too, sometimes just one plant suggestion can change how you see part of your garden I find. All the best with your garden plans!

[@jakeward]

Great video as always George 👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Jake!

[@k.p.636]

Congratulations to both of you. 😇

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much!

[@urbantropicaluk]

Hi George, this is an amazing video for an amazing garden. I was not much into palms (in the process of growing now) but in your garden everything is planted to perfection. Also many many congratulations to you and your wife😊

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi and thank you very much, that's really kind of you to say so! I don't know about perfection but I'm pleased it comes across that way and I'm happy with most of the structural plants, I couldn't really think of it being any other way now. Palms are definitely just a piece of the puzzle, I enjoy growing lots of kinds of plants but I think they're rewarding to grow and certainly add an exotic vibe. I'm pleased you're enjoying them and I hope everything is growing well for you this summer!

[@NickCraggs]

Another great video, and lovely garden update, but mainly congratulations! Great stuff George.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Nick, that’s kind of you! 😃

[@johnsandham1415]

Great garden tour video as usual; so well put together and inspirational. Congratulations to you both on your great news 🍾🍾

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much John, that's really kind of you!

[@karlsorchidparty2395]

Congrats to/on your baby! Trust me, there will be changes! I have 2 of those things.... 49 negative / 51 positive. But when they say "Daddies plants....." 😍😍😍😍😍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much Karl! I'm very sure there will be but the little moments like that will make everything completely worthwhile, I bet it makes you very happy indeed.

[@karlsorchidparty2395]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden 100% 🐣💯😎

[@milkweeddreams8828]

CONGRATULATIONS...how fun is that...been out in mine all day putting up sun sails for shade because my giant water oak (5 ft diameter)was dying and had to come down, but boy have I got mulch now which holds in the moisture from this wretched Florida heat(I'm on my 3rd t-shirt)and humidity...but I love it, always an adventure in the tropics...!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much! Sorry to hear about your oak and shade challenges, I’m sure your garden will adapt and like you say, plenty of mulch now. It definitely sounds like an adventure and I’m not jealous of your humidity, fair play for being out gardening in that!

[@lindamaclean556]

Many congratulations To to and your wife. Great garden. You have inspired me a lot this year to start changing my small garden into a jungle. Thank you

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

That’s amazing to hear, thank you so much Linda. I hope your garden is growing well this summer!

[@Knapper94]

Congratulations to you and your wife! We had our first little girl 4 months ago and its been absolutely amazing, its very daunting at first but you quickly adapt and they change so much so fast, feels like we have blinked and she's already rolling on the floor, grabbing toys you offer to her and trying to sit up during feeds. You definitely need to still make time for yourself though (and the garden) and encourage your wife to make time for herself too, your life does not have to do a complete U turn and they can fit into your life easily if you do it from the off. I plan on having ours out there with me next year in the garden, would make great bonding time I think, ill arm her with a kids plastic trowel and let her "help" (supervised of course) Hopefully you get a good sleeper like we did, makes a hell of a difference!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Michael and congratulations to you too! I appreciate your insights and believe me, I know how fast the time flies by, it's crazy. I don't expect life to take a complete U turn in the sense of our interests, but like you say balance has to be found and I felt I had to address that at least I understand the priorities shift otherwise I'd come across as a bit naive to say the least! I have used it as a chance to simplify my interests and possessions though, I feel like I've moved on from the strength training after 11 years and as long as I get time for the garden and my photo / video stuff I'm happy. I think you're right though about starting off how you intend to go on, wise words. Fingers crossed we get a good sleeper too! I'm sure your daughter will love being out there with you, it's a whole new world to explore and something I'm sure she'll remember at the back of her mind. I'm sure I remember playing in the mud and digging with a spoon when I was younger, who knows what interests that set off! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment and all the best for the next stages of childhood.

[@wesleyhackney]

Thanks for the tour and how it’s going. Your garden is a great inspiration for me and gave me the vision of what I wanted to create in my tropical garden. You and I share a lot of the same plants we enjoy having in our garden

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Wesley and that's amazing to hear, it's crazy given the distance that we can both experiment with a similar look and plants - it's amazing how adaptable some of them really are.

[@stevebacon1026]

Congratulations on the arrival of your new garden( future) planter. Well done. . Regards steve.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks Steve, hopefully somebody to water in 3/4 years?! Maybe...

[@CKLI38]

Congratulations. Wishing you all the best. Best jungle style garden on you tube x

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much. I don’t know if I deserve that level of kindness yet but the garden is certainly growing well now 😃

[@benrymer3864]

Looks incredible, George, in spite of the drought! My garden is a third of the size but dreading my next water bill!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Ben! Yes, the watering is definitely a downside of this look. It could be worth looking into whether your water supplier recognises submeters, I got one off Amazon and they essentially don't charge you the sewerage element of the water that you use on your garden. Worth looking into!

[@deiseharriers]

What would look deadly in your garden a stone moon gate and jungle ruins block wall plaster it throw cemet dye at it and carve the stone and other. designs into

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

That would look cool David, I do enjoy a moon gate! I'm going for a simpler arch out of rustic sleepers but there's definitely the potential for enough projects and developments for at least 20 years at my current pace haha!

[@flamingmonkey]

Congratulations George, it’s going to be a busy house! Also appreciate you showing some plants that are suffering this summer. We’ve had some let downs in the garden this year, but I’m inspired by yours to use more hardy palms and create structure that’s able to stand up to sun and drought better. We have borders full of brown crispy Crocosmia!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks Niall, it definitely is! Yes, I think it's only fair to give a representative overview of what's growing well and isn't. A couple of my Scheffleras are still struggling like your Crocosmia but like you've addressed, a lot of the palms etc. seem to have tolerated it a lot better. I suppose it's like growing veg, you're unlikely to have a great year for every plant every year, it's just more frustrating when it's plants you've looked after for a long time that aren't doing well. There's been plenty of rain this week to balance things out!

[@flamingmonkey]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden yes it's great to see the rain again, especially with the hose pipe ban. Thanks as always for the excellent video content, you must put a huge amount of time and effort into it.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@flamingmonkey Yes, definitely. It certainly takes some time but I do enjoy most of the process luckily! Thanks for watching as always!

[@alanbrick7333]

Congratulations George. Here's a heads up, your wife's going to want a lawn, trampoline, swing and paddling pool.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks Alan! Haha don't worry, I've been pestered about the lawn and paddling pool since before we moved in, there'll be space closer to the house for the rest I'm sure (eventually...!)

[@bayareaangler5103]

You have a lovely garden George, thank you for sharing such amazing information.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, that’s really kind of you 😃

[@markusher1408]

Congratulations George! The garden looks great and very inspirational.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Mark, that’s very kind of you 😃

[@louisecole3822]

Congratulations! That is so exciting. I have been following your channel for a while and I find both your knowledge and garden so inspiring. Thank you for sharing

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Louise, that's kind of you and I'm pleased you've been enjoying my vids!

[@studentbob]

Great video George. And congratulations on your great news - dead chuffed for you. Keep up the good work.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, that's really kind of you!

[@ryed7634]

Congratulations to you and ya wife, another good video George 👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@michellelillie8389]

Thanks George. I learn so much from your videos. They are really helping me with my garden. It great to see all the failures (or should I say learning opportunities :D) as I definitely have a few of them too! And congratulations on your big news.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks Michelle, that's really kind of you. Yes, I thought it would at least give me something helpful to talk about, there's too many perfect looking gardens and sometimes a bit of reality and behind the scenes is required rather than glossing over them and focusing on the best bits. Which admittedly is what I did with the firepit area but the main failure there is my own lack of time haha.

[@miley3252]

What wonerful news, congratulations to you both! I think the previous post spot on hide an seek will definitely be a favourite. I was helping my little girl 2yrs yesterday count to go find her dad up in the Apple tree, sooooooo much fun 😀

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much. Yes, I can see it happening too, there'll be some cool hiding places I'm sure and I'm not too precious about the bamboos getting trampled on! It sounds like it was fun for you all, my little apple tree here probably wouldn't appreciate me climbing up it yet though haha!

[@miley3252]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden Lol yea maybe dont go climbing upna lttle tree! I think you and Alice will be great parents. And the garden will be fine I have 6 children aged 2 to 17 and the garden has become my sanctuary, its the best place when I need time out.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@miley3252 Thank you so much! I won't haha. I'm sure it will be and wow, 6, you're brave! I've got 3 younger brothers and things definitely got boisterous so you have my sympathy there! A garden is definitely a place to relax and even just a few minutes can be enough to take you away from things.

[@brendapowis2050]

🎊 Many congratulations yo you and your wife George, on the news of your baby girl. After watching the vid today, I did wonder about your agaves.🎊

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Brenda! A lot of the newer Agave plantings are raised up and at the end of the garden so have the room away from little fingers or overreaching Hylotelephiums! Don't worry, I'm sort of splitting the garden down into rooms a bit more so the area containing the spiky stuff will be under supervision only if that was your concern.

[@brendapowis2050]

Great stuff, totally knew you'd have it covered.

[@jemsgardenisleofman1902]

Great video as usual George! I’ve never grown canna from seed before this year, so it’s reassuring that yours aren’t flowering yet. I’ve got loads of flowers on the patens, but none on the bangii or glauca yet - I will be patient.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Jem! I think they're very rewarding to grow from seed, you get a lot of exotic plant for so little money. I imagine the bigger ones will look their best in another few weeks but they should all flower earlier for you next year when they've got a rhizome to draw energy from and get a head start. I'm pleased they're doing well for you so far though!

[@jemsgardenisleofman1902]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden really kind of you to reply, great info thanks! - and yes I’ve loved growing them, really rewarding, and already worth it for the leaves anyway!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@jemsgardenisleofman1902 No worries and nice one. They're definitely a plant that gives a lot and the flowers are the icing on the cake!

[@frances6538]

Congratulations to you both! Weekday wonderful news. We've got two and every year I say this is the year we'll do the garden and yet we never have time 😂 Get as much done as you can before 😜

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi Frances and thank you so much! Haha yes, I can already empathise with that, I'm pleased I worked so hard last year. I want to get the sunken patio wall done at least, the soil moved and yuccas planted before the weather completely turns this year but there's also a stack of other jobs to do around the house and part of the garden I don't really show as you can imagine! Plus a few garden visits and videos to make which I want to get done while the plants look great. Busy, busy haha but enjoying it all!

[@frogsparadise4247]

Congratulations to both of you! Fantastic news. The quality of Your clips are getting better with every episode. You clearly put a lot of work into filming and editing. Pleasure to watch, well done 👏

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! Great to know the details are picked up on. Some videos are definitely quicker to put together than others but when I can I do like to put the effort into these longer ones. Cheers and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@estherterrier6400]

Congratulations both of you,great news, garden is looking beautiful 😀

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much! We’ve finally had a bit of rain now too 😃

[@melaniesheppard778]

Congratulations to you And your wife! What a lucky little girl she is! Love, love, LOVE your channel, so much! My first year of developing a tropical style garden has been a complete joy and huge success and have planned developments for next year. Your channel has been such a great help, support and inspiration. I’m a bit nervous about the first winter but have picked up such a lot from your channel that brings a bit of confidence on how to deal with it!! Thanks again George.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you so much Melanie, it's amazing to hear about your successes! I'm pleased it's give you so much back too. I'll do more videos on overwintering near the time but if you check out my vids last autumn I did an overwintering tour, basically walking round and going through what I do for every kind of plant, that should help. Anyway, it's far too early for me to be mentioning that, I hope you really enjoy the rest of what summer and the autumn sun bring!

[@tonyworrall7379]

Lovely tour George. Great to see the boys....and congratulations on your news! Been not here in Snowdonia too

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Tony! I had to give the boys a feature after many requests 😂 It’s definitely been a hot year for sure, luckily some rain forecast for this week. Although probably not as much of a big deal for you I guess!

[@tonyworrall7379]

Had a very small amount this morning George. We need an awful lot more...although in a few months I will probably wish otherwise!!!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@tonyworrall7379 Yes, there is that, it'll probably be the wettest winter on record now! We could all do with a good soaking this week though, fingers crossed.

[@missdimples1982]

Blue bamboo looks amazing

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

It does indeed! If I can get it to look even as half as good as the one I saw down in Cornwall I’ll be very happy 😃

[@missdimples1982]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden keep us updated! It's definetly one for my list and any advice on getting it healthy and vibrant would be greatly appreciated

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@missdimples1982 I’ll see what I can do, hopefully mine will be big enough to show what they can really look like next year and I’ll do a vid looking at the different varieties I grow.

[@johnwilson4899]

Congratulations to you both. That's great news.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much John!

[@jesusvr4354]

Nice tropical garden. I know there are not tropicals, but try some camellias they are very rustic and have a very pretty flowers. Love tree ferns I have a Cyathea cooperi growing fast and some Asplenium nidus. Good job and best regards form southeast of Spain

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much and it’s great to hear you love your ferns too! Camellias definitely have that exotic appeal, they’re quite a big feature in a lot of the subtropical gardens around Cornwall here. Thank you very much and all the best, I appreciate you watching!

[@thegardensanctuary2248]

Congratulations! So exciting.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, we’re very lucky 😃

[@piotrlisowski4178]

Such a great news. Congratulations to both of you xx

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Piotr, I really appreciate it! 😃

[@Valko67]

Weldone , i am from Belgium , yes , i like your videos and all ready subscribed , i like much your gardening doings and the way it looks , i have a good amount of tropical , mediteranian and spiecies around the world , i like as more as possible to create a maximum diversity and diferent spots with typical climats or to improve the spot to better winter conditions , i see you also work the ame way , nice , have good time gardening there , Carl

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Carl, great to hear from you. I’m with you there, I enjoy the variety of plants, having different areas to help them all grow well plus doing everything I can to get the unusual through winter too. Cheers for stopping by and all the best!

[@Valko67]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden thank you very much George , my pleaure to , it is always a great injoyement to discovering new people's with the same values of interest , by the way , sorry for my not perfect writing, i do my best to learn every day , and with my own faults , ;;; i learn every day again and again , so i am be comen every day more and more mature , and we never be to old for that , thats for sure , i asume you agree to with this perspectiv , because, when you care for plants , there also you can failing and discover , yes i toght but i was wrong , we are only humans is in't it 😁😁have a very enjoying time George , and thank you for the contact , i really appreciate a lot , greats Carl

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@Valko67 No worries Carl, I'm pleased you're enjoying my vids. You're doing great with your English and you're right, we're never too old to learn. All the best!

[@Valko67]

​@@GeorgesJungleGarden thanks

[@bethechangebath7663]

Congratulations to you and your wife. Thank you for sharing so generosity your garden tips. Can I ask do you look after your garden full time? I appreciate you garden efficiently but wow there still seems a lot to do. I’ve grown cannas for the first time this year but the slugs have eaten them all, and my dahlias! I must admit I feel like murdering them in a really horrible way! However, keep reminding myself of your be organic mantra!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video! I have a full time job, around 45 hours a week so the garden is definitely a juggle between that, making the videos and the rest of life. I'd have probably finished the garden build if it wasn't for the KZbin channel! In all honesty, the 'maintenance side' isn't as ridiculous as you might think, a lot of the plants stay out all year and the main thing (this year especially) is watering. When it comes to projects, I find it's amazing what you can do in a single weekend with a burst of enthusiasm and ultimately they'll be done when they're done. I'd rather do a proper job than rush them and I can't justify paying people to do basic work I could do. Any pressure is what I've created making earlier videos about my projects so it's certainly self-inflicted! As for your cannas and dahlias, that's really frustrating, mine got hit badly last year. If it's a particular problem in your garden it might be worth overwintering and getting them started in a greenhouse or polytunnel then planting out after the last spring frosts, that way they have a head start and can't be nibbled off completely while they're small. Keep on persevering though!

[@bethechangebath7663]

George , I wish you all the best. A full time job, new baby, 2 dogs, KZbin AND a large beautiful garden!! I think you’ll need it! By the way I went to see if the garden centre in my road here in Bath had one of the plants you showed on the video. They were intrigued and ended up googling you and watching this video!

[@MikeDiamondTube]

Great channel! I enjoy your videos, been very inspiring as this year I got very into the tropical vibe in my (very small!) garden. I went totally overboard with Colocasia.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Mike! They were one of the first plants that got me back into it too, nothing wrong with going big and committing to a theme 😃

[@geoffsweeney1728]

Congratulations.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Geoff!

[@cake-diver8991]

Yeeaaah 2022 wasn't the best year for me to start a tropical garden. It's been a challenge already.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

It's certainly been a tricky one for a lot of growers, hopefully this year brings more balance! Fingers crossed!

[@kenbartlam8220]

Brilliant video looks great. Congratulations to you too

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much Ken, I appreciate it 😃