Upsetting Garden News || Watch With Caution

This garden nightmare video comes with much sadness as it contains some very upsetting garden news. If you, like me, have spent hours digging and toiling and caring for your prized plants, then you will feel my pain. Just five days ago I had such high hopes when I planted my new Lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’ and yet in a few short days I have had to face this massacre and devastation. I tried everything I could to stop this from happening and yet all my efforts have been in vain. I cannot even bring myself to write any more in this description. You will have to watch this video to find out the whole story. I am far too upset, but I know that you, as fellow gardeners, will understand. Thank you for your continued support.
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Have fun in your gardens!
Janette, The Enthusiastic Gardener

[@nancyboston201]

I love they way you tell a story.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh thank you Nancy, this was a lot of fun to do 🤣🤣 happy weekend 🥰

[@danielleteale4881]

So sad 😭 but you made me laugh😀 brilliant video!!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

🤣🤣 thank you Danielle! A year later (that was an old video) and the slugs and snails are still my main enemies 🤣 they ate all my coleus recently and I grew it all from seed 😫🤣

[@grahamthomas411]

🐌 🐌 are only good with garlic lol glad you got copper that will help keep on gardening 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

But I’ve since been told my copper is not wide enough 🤣🐌🐌 thanks for watching Graham

[@chinazaified]

I love your videos, I’m just beginning my journey. Thanks 😊

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi Theresael, thank you so much for watching and your lovely comments. 💕

[@MonicaKatie]

Sorry about your plant, but this was such a well done video. Bravo. Really enjoyed it.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

🤣🤣 thank you Monica Katie, I just had to laugh about it all really. They really enjoyed chewing through the stems, they were the type similar to celery sticks, at least I know what not to buy for the future 😍

[@MonicaKatie]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener that was terrible damage they caused, was shocked. But your delivery was so great and the music to match. I had such a great chuckle 😆 and it actually even lifted my mood.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Ah thanks so much, I was in a bit of a mad mood that day 🤣🤣

[@sanjivanigarden7353]

So cute Nice post dear nice garden 👌

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Ah thank you so very much for watching and commenting 😁

[@creativegardening7100]

Oooo , dear that's so hearting, hope it survives👍👍👍 do let us know dear 👍

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello, just one of those things 😁 yes, will keep you updated 🤣

[@GardeningwithBarchuckin]

Wow that’s a shame. It’s a beautiful plant. Hopefully you can figure something out to save it.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

You just have to laugh or you’d give up 🤣 thanks for watching 😁

[@CJCottage]

I normally lay around carrots(bought from shop, 30p a bag) for plants that I want protected! I’d rather they eat the carrot than my plant! I then collect them slugs in the morning and “bin” them! So far so good! 👍🏻 I try to garden organically.. even my delphiniums were saved 💪🏻

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh my goodness Jean, I had not thought of doing that!! That is an excellent idea! You are a genius. I am going to try that 🥳😍

[@CJCottage]

The Enthusiastic Gardener let me know how you get on 👍🏻😉

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Ok 😊

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Oooo! Carrots l like that idea : )

[@lynnpowell963]

Hi Jeannette I know how you feel I tried to grow one a few years back and I had the same trouble 👿 there was nothing left bye time they had finished. So no more lobelia for me I also had the same trouble with delphinium chin up put on a brave face lol 😆

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there Lynn, oh no! You too! Well I think I have figured out which sort of plants they prefer, the crunchy stems type. So I’m just trying to put plants in they don’t like and I’m beginning to figure it out a bit more, I think 🤣🤣🥰

[@jane3730]

Sabotage 🐌🐌🐌🐌😬 They are pesky Janette I have a right carry on every year with them dragging there caravans around my paradise garden, once word gets round. So upset last year I invested in nematodes as heard good results. I think it helped....but last year was so hot and dry I don't know if that hampered the advances. Thanks for sharing bfn,🐞🌻🌱

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

They are such a nuisance but I am learning what plants they like and I don’t plant any of those any more, but my favourites are hostas and I might give the ones with the real truck rubbery leaves another try. And also I didn’t notice so many last year I think because it was so hot 🥵 have a happy Friday my friend 🥰

[@penelopehammerton2907]

After they have eaten the carrots tell them you are making escargot for supper!!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Urgh!!! 🤣🤣

[@pameladeville1422]

A little beer in a jar lid is supposed to work!😜

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

I have thought of that Pamela but my dogs would no doubt drink all the 🍺 beer I think 🤣

[@theenthusiasticpianist]

Oh dear, this happened to me too 😫

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh no Lotte, not you too 🤣🤣

[@eckmooj1729]

Well at least Dave and Bob and the others had a good time 🤣🤣

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

That is true 🤣

[@peggydove8756]

Those slugs are horrible!!!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Yes!!! Hate them all 🤣

[@SCHappily]

I seen the title and was like oh no what happen ... when your garden dream got eaten by snails 😰😥😥😥

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello!! I know 🤣🤣 but I’ve had so many good suggestions in these comments so now I’m ready for anything 😁 thank you for watching 😁

[@SCHappily]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener yes I'm reading the comments learning also! You're welcome, we enjoy you! 😃

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Ah you are lovely, everyone is 😍

[@GrannysGarden]

I'm so glad you can take it with humour. It really can be devastating. But don't give up. Don't resign yourself to a garden without hostas. Keep experimenting. I use copper rings and they work a treat BUT they must be at least 5cm wide, copper tubing is too narrow. Getting birds and wildlife into your garden is one of the best methods. So the war begins.... good luck!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hello Una! My copper tube is too narrow!! Right, will try thicker! You are a great source of tips and tricks, thank you so much!! I don’t want to give up hostas, they are far too lovely not to have. Hope you’re ok in sunny Spain 😎

[@GrannysGarden]

Still far too hot here but we are in the final stretch of this really hot weather. The plants seem to sense it and are beginning to perk up. Let us know how you get on with your slug war!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

That’s good Una because all the hot weather does feel tiring after a while. We have had an extraordinarily hot time this year.

[@PumpkinBecki]

Oh no!!! Little rotters :( They've been so active in the garden now the rain is back :(, Maybe take it out of the ground right now and put it in a pot instead? xx

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi Rebecca! I had a great tip from one lovely lady who puts carrots around the base of her plants to divert their attention ... genius idea 🥕 thanks for watching 😁

[@adrabruzzese7610]

I'm sorry I know its disappointing. What if you put the plant in a pot maybe away from any soil area. Maybe the snails wont find it. The squirrels dig up my bulbs and dig in my pots. Never had rabbits until recently and they mowed down many new plantings so I have to plant what they dont like and now cats are killing my catmint even though they say cats dont care for it. I love catmint so I put them in hanging baskets now. Life in the garden there are always surprises some sad and some happy.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Oh Adra, despite my efforts, two weeks later and it was just bare stalks 🤣 sorry to hear of all your disasters too! We just can’t fight Mother Nature I guess, and not would we want to. So annoying about your bulbs etc though. Sometimes gardening is disheartening, but only for a moment and then we get all enthusiastic again. We learn what we can and cannot have in our spaces don’t we? You just have to laugh about it all. Thanks so much for watching and all your lovely comments 😍

[@adrabruzzese7610]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener that's too bad. Yes we have set backs but many oppurtunities too😁.

[@suesilva5252]

What do you feed your fur baby now that she has few teeth. My 14 year old mini poodle had most of his pulled and is being very fussy.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi Sue, ah you have a fur baby too 😍 well she just has her normal food still. They eat raw so it’s very soft anyway, but she would never eat anything crunchy, even if it was the most delicious thing ever, obviously because her mouth hurt. She had 29 (yes 29! I did not type that wrong) teeth removed, so she only has 6 left now but she has her 4 fangs top and bottom and 2 doubles at the back. She is like a new dog, all bouncy and happy and now takes crunchy treats again. She must have been in pain for a while bless her. Richard was in pain when we got the vet bill 🤣🤣 thanks for watching xx

[@realrooted3520]

My heart breaks for you. I know this feeling all too well 💔I've lost my fair share of plants to the little rabbits we have in my yard. But never do we deal with snails! I believe you briefly mentioned it, but what is the typical snail-repellent technique you employ to keep them away? Snails are a whole new world for me and I'm curious what best works for you under normal circumstances.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hi there, well you can use slug pellets but I don’t like to kill the snails plus my dog eats the pellets, or garlic wash (boiled garlic and you spray the cooled liquid on the plant every day which they’re supposed to hate) so I usually just pull them off 🥴 and throw them over the fence (not into someone else’s garden honest). Copper ring is supposed to work but I’ve been told mine wasn’t thick enough. At least I don’t have to deal with rabbits or deer I guess. Thanks for watching 😁

[@naturalgardening4135]

💐💐🥰

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

🤣🤣 thank you 🤪

[@sharonbell7335]

😂 you are funny but 😢 for the lobelia

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

😂 oh yes, my poor lobelia! This was about 3 years ago I think. I still have lots of snails 🐌😂😂

[@sharonbell7335]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Me too. I feel your pain!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

We need to get ourselves a 🦔 hedgehog 😂

[@sharonbell7335]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Oh I do have one that visits. Maybe he needs to invite all his pals for an all you can eat buffet

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Yes!!! Or alternatively if I had a pond we could have frogs 🐸 to eat them. Not allowed a pond though 😆🤣

[@5acorn]

!!!!! Dreadful news!!!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

The worst 🤣🤣

[@77sun222]

Hello So sorry. There seems to be no stopping those slugs and snails. I notice your fatsia is quite close to the lobelia. Did you know that they climb neighborouring plants like the fatsia and use it as a springboard to get to the plants they desire! They say a hedgehog is great for devouring them too. And you can't drown slugs/snails because they can swim! Keep that lovely sense of humour you have.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

🤣🤣 hi Sharon. No, I did not realise they can leap across as well!! You are a fountain of knowledge. How do I get a hedgehog? 🦔 I need one. I think the only answer is to dig everything out and lay gravel, no plants, nothing else to worry about 🤣🤣 thanks for watching 😘

[@77sun222]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Don't despair! I don't know how you get or even find a hedgehog. I had some in my garden a few years ago. I got such a shock because the adult ones are massive. Not cute at all. You'll find a way to keep a garden that's beautiful.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

No, maybe not. I’d probably get an aggressive one 🤣 my dogs wouldn’t been keen either and probably end up with fleas, that’s all I need 🥴💕

[@77sun222]

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Hi This is not about gardening. How can i add those emoticon faces to my keyboard please? Mine seem to be set. I notice i do have the one with the mask on. That's only recently obviously.

[@77sun222]

Hi Found it 🤣🤣

[@eileentarrant9220]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 SORRY

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

🤣🤣 thank you 🤣 you just have to laugh 😂

[@Sallivettra]

😂😂😂😮😢

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

😃😃 this video is quite a few years old now and I now have all their great grandchildren happily living in my garden 😂💜

[@htytuber2784]

Disastrous 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Indeed 🤪