Arthur Parkinson's charming Cotswold cottage garden

Arthur Parkinson's charming Cotswold cottage garden | Notes from a Garden

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2 жыл бұрын

In the first of our new series, Notes from a Garden, we visit garden designer Arthur Parkinson at the Cotswold cottage he shares with his partner, interior designer James Mackie. In two years, Arthur has transformed the tiny space from the building site left behind after the cottage was extended, to a lush, abundant garden that is also a haven for wildlife. Here he talks us through the highlights in June, including his romantic border full of foxgloves and roses, his approach to planting in containers, how to care for sweet peas, and the keys to successful shade planting.
Directed and edited by Luca Lamaro
Produced by Clare Foster and Virginia Clark
Production assistant: Martina Appendino
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@mysweetestdays 2 жыл бұрын

"...a plant that you've known from seed..." What a beautiful way of expressing his love for his garden!

@equestanton1017 Жыл бұрын

It is. Sometimes I forget when I look up at a grove of towering Roystonea olercea palm trees that I have known them from a few tiny seeds lying scattered on the mossy ground of a damp park in Singapore after a heavy tropical rain. They do become so much a part of you. However rather suddenly they're these things all in their own right that leave you in so much awe your part in it all seems rather insignificant to be honest. What can be grown out of small zip lock bags filled with tiny seed collected around the world can be truly astounding. The miracle of a seed, yes.

@alixmordant489 2 жыл бұрын

I especially like that he cares for the environment, bees etc., as seen in his favourite dahlias, the lovely ivy etc. Ivy is great for insect and bird life indeed. And it is pretty.

@zoewhite7705 4 ай бұрын

I’ve always wished Arthur had a KZfaq channel so I could see around his garden, so glad I came across this video! If anyone hasn’t read his books go buy them - you won’t regret it.

@davenadainton4209 3 ай бұрын

I've got them all and wish too that he had a channel..we could all learn lessons about how he cares for the environment and how to plant in a small space to help pollinators

@DMAN-ey1nb 2 ай бұрын

He has an instagram account and is a prolific poster on there! :)

@davenadainton4209 2 ай бұрын

@@DMAN-ey1nb I've followed him for ages. I await patiently for pictures of his garden haha

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 Жыл бұрын

Flowers, books, photographs and good lamps is all any room needs to instantly look chic and feel wonderful.

@WyrdHag 2 жыл бұрын

Dream house, dream garden 😍 I wish he had a KZfaq channel!

@SianChristina 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a house, what a garden. I love everything Arthur does, just beautiful

@skullingtonfly 3 ай бұрын

It certainly is a beautiful way to enrich our lives. Gardening 🥰

@jstewart3799 Жыл бұрын

A real home, complete with the must have washing line. It is lovely that they really appreciate the age and original character of the property. My heart aches when people comletely modernise and destroy an older property. Especially given the fact that there are a lot more modern properties available, it's so destructive to depreciate irreplaceable history and beauty.

@EdgewoodGarden 3 ай бұрын

Wow this is so idyllic, I absolutely love their cottage it is wonderful what he's done with the garden.

@ginahamlyn2569 2 жыл бұрын

Loved Arthur's enthusiasm and care for this beautiful little garden. The interior is beautiful as well. Perhaps you can do a short video of the interior in the future?

@AthalieM 2 жыл бұрын

you may already know this but the website does have lots of lovely interior pics! though I would also welcome a video

@leadoucet1432 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see the interior of this home, if possible. The chair and rug are perfection, imo.

@gnarbeljo8980 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I fell for the blue upholstered sofa frim the first frame!

@DLBIA14 2 жыл бұрын

I love every video produced on this channel. Captures the warmth and sensitivity of each designer and their passion for their work. Arthur is as charming as his garden.

@ogroddlaoszczednych Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍💓

@kylaodonnell5016 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a talented guy, so knowledgeable. He has created the most beautiful garden! 👍

@esthersnell2357 2 жыл бұрын

The garden is amazing ❤️ And I could listen to him read the phone book, great voice.

@sharonsteele618 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful. Loved ending with the clothes hanging outside.

@anthonylewischurchill-theg233 2 жыл бұрын

Love Arther, full stop. Great to see his home Lots of love neighbour XXX

@claireangier3322 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this ... I've watched it over and over!! Love the common sense approach. ❤👍🇬🇧

@jamesallison4875 Жыл бұрын

Clothesline at the end. Brilliant

@Tennababy 3 ай бұрын

Yess this is what I think of when English gardens pops to mind, less lawns more this!

@katecrowley1858 2 жыл бұрын

I just love this garden. Thank you for sharing with us. 😊

@gbear768 Жыл бұрын

I adore this garden and his love for it, too. The sweetpeas are so happy and huge and the rest are all my favorites, foxglove, roses even an artichoke! I'm wondering where is the peony, there must be a peony, right? Lovely, lovely!

@danie1hi116 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for an Arthur video and it didn’t disappoint!! 😍

@TheFiown 3 ай бұрын

I am moving from a 2000 m2 garden, an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard, all planted, fruit trees, climbing roses, figs, lavendar etc and into a smaller houser with an innder courtyard and 4m2 of earth ! I have just dug up my peonies and a recent vine and next will be a rose and jasmin as the house will remain empty once I leave. I have plans to extend the planting area and have already some big olive trees in pots and a silver birch. I potted up the fig tree and pomegranit tree as the base structure of the planting but first have to build up the planting area to a good height otherwise my little terriers will have a field day ! I know that I will miss my garden but I love a challenge and there are plenty of green spaces to walk the dogs despite moving into a townhouse. Arthur is such an inspiration.

@HuynhGiang 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely garden, and beautiful life!

@lwitt8448 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, stunning garden and what a charming couple! Please do a video of the interior of the house one day!

@isisverissimo8881 2 жыл бұрын

Always love seeing garden videos on this channel 💜 so inspiring!

@larkmurry7808 2 жыл бұрын

Merci, Arthur and James! Delicious...

@harrysamuppet6804 3 ай бұрын

Everything about this home screamed taste. A great deal of thought has been put into every single thing both inside and outside. No naff pvc windows for them, but hand crafted windows and doors. What a beautiful life.

@caroc8290 2 жыл бұрын

Love your dedication, sensitivity , knowledge and explanations of the garden . So beautiful I am so inspired! Be well!

@blahdeblaaah9445 3 ай бұрын

Thirty seconds a pot. I admire his commitment to that. My bald head would need some shade to sit at that lovely table. The ferns are gorgeous.

@davenadainton4209 3 ай бұрын

Love this haha. You make sure you have a good hat this summer

@kate2create738 8 ай бұрын

This video is the definition of CHARM, everything about this garden both the sun and shade is inviting! Would be lucky to have a fraction of the beauty of this space.

@MimiYouyu Жыл бұрын

Lovely work Arthur, your Mum would no doubt love it. Inspiring. Thank you.

@frannypeony2076 2 жыл бұрын

An inspiring first Notes from a Garden. Well done Arthur, James, Luca Lamaro & team!

@aiai-j7i 2 жыл бұрын

Aww, I love them and their sweet garden!

@hv1946FLUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely garden and great commentary and presentation. Thank you.

@dianeleroy5592 3 ай бұрын

❤I‘ve only just discovered Arthur and I’m so pleased. I absolutely love his approach to the garden. Thank you so much

@LifewithAlegria 2 жыл бұрын

A truly beautiful garden, in the Cotswolds no doubt. Such an absolute dream. I appreciate all the work that goes into the garden, and of course the beauty also. The entranceway and the house are equally stunning. Gosh I’m in love. 🌸🪴

@annierampersad3982 Жыл бұрын

I love the foxgloves and the willow fence.

@merrylmarsh9037 2 жыл бұрын

Truly joyful. How precious to have such a gorgeous space.

@natalijakuzmenkova9855 3 ай бұрын

What a soul! 😍 Please more content with Arthur!

@dancingledge1 Жыл бұрын

Enchanting! Thank you so much for inviting us in. Wonderful for me that you explained your process for growing sweet peas! Learned what I'm doing wrong and will surely have a healthy bed of the dainties next year!

@raymondf3670 2 жыл бұрын

a beautiful stylish amazing garden enjoyed the video .

@jean2927 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden, really lovely video, now I know how to grow sweet peas, mine were a disaster this year!! Thank you Arthur, gorgeous house. 🤗

@madisoncarter4454 2 жыл бұрын

Aw that was lovely ✨

@AJsGreenThumbLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Arthur is a wonderfully passionate gardener. You can tell this is totally organic to him...such a lovely home!

@terryarrow702 2 жыл бұрын

What a charming cottage & garden. Absolutely love potted plants 🪴 so French. Cute garden to enjoy & have lunch in.

@tessayanco3974 2 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing this type of garden, when space can be such a restrictive element - this is just inspiring!

@abbiegrier207 2 жыл бұрын

this is true artistry

@lydiarowe491 2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure given by a garden cannot be measured..the centre of what can be your universe...pleasured by plants I call it..thankyou for sharing..

@eunjung2266 2 жыл бұрын

Full of lovely colors! Wish to be there to enjoy looking at every flower.

@mayramancilla9959 Жыл бұрын

What a magical garden

@nickjones2143 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful garden!

@kimrice5913 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Arthur, A big thumb up to your creative idea and aesthetic taste! An intensive planting in a small area with much love and experience. Thank you for sharing this beautiful garden. Greeting from San Francisco

@maryannhartzell2958 2 жыл бұрын

The garden is beautiful and it reflects all the time and effort you put into it. Thank you for sharing it with us.

@Schlei602 Жыл бұрын

Here one can see real passion and knowledge. Great garden. Congrats!

@ginafriend1690 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding in how you water. I was wondering if had some type of irrigation. I know pots need watering daily, if not twice in the Summertime heat! Lovely home. Love the Sweet Peas in the vase! I need to plant some. I've thought about it, this confirmed it! Thanks for sharing 👍

@susansue3289 2 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely garden. Beautiful home.

@lorrilewis2178 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I've never seen a willow fence that looks like theirs, but I love the look.

@abbiegrier207 2 жыл бұрын

the garden is charming and warm, and his knowledge is intriguing and captivating. he knows an abundance of things but speaks in a way where I want to go research all that he shared and get my hands to work. this was shot so beautifully and it is all so dreamy!

@partidaportet27 Жыл бұрын

Well said Arthur. I am literally the plants I grow. I eat them so I know them and they know me. We are biologically connected. There genes run in my blood, they maintain and rebuild me, we resow and the off spring of plants I have eaten already know me before they germinate When the break the soil it's like looking at an old friend. They grow well because they know my intention. They understand me and are happy that I spend time with them, that I am interested Lovely space thanks for sharing

@christineboone2850 2 жыл бұрын

So lovely, so educational, and so inspiring!

@BillWoodillustrator Жыл бұрын

“Safe from sloogs” 😂 I like the hands-on watering with the garden.

@LauraRodriguez-Peace 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your lovely garden with us, and educating us, as well. Your passion and knowledge really helps us to share your enthusiasm. Love everything about your lovely space, and the beautiful way it was all explained. Very inspiring! Thank you! 🌺🌼🌸

@LuckyEucalyptusTree- 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely lovely 🌹

@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow 2 жыл бұрын

🌼🌻🐝☀️🌺👨‍🌾 I love your garden!! Such a great inspiration to me as I am just also a gardener and KZfaq creator. I can see you put a lot of work and love into growing! All the hard work is worth it to me to get to see the new growth everyday it brings me so much joy! I still have so much to learn and I appreciate your tips, tricks! Keep sharing! I hope we can learn more about gardening from each other.

@irenelacour3486 2 жыл бұрын

I love all his plants. I wish I had some seeds of the cotswald and the ones that are long with one single flower that looks looks like pouf. So beautiful

@jefflawrentz1624 2 жыл бұрын

That was inspiring! What a gorgeous place.

@MsBritishwoman 2 жыл бұрын

Idealic joy to be surrounded by flowers. Wonderful clip. Inspired me to potter around my garden!

@kaywallace6139 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely presentation

@victoriaisaac3673 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous and really inspiring. Also a lovely house and interiors. Just YUM! Thankyou.

@MalachiVanHaynes Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous home

@janemackrell3733 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely right about the ivy!

@joannelewis3390 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@sweeneyTodd-de4by 3 ай бұрын

Omg absolutely lovely

@tomreadsthings7145 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Would LOVE to see a video on the interiors of this gorgeous cottage.

@flowerfairy1950 2 жыл бұрын

How beautiful 🧡🧡🧡

@louisechainey2940 2 жыл бұрын

So much inspiration, especially growing in pots. Absolutely beautiful ~ thank you for sharing. (Ps envious of your sweetpeas, mine are a embarrassment).

@aromanesence2275 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring.. I hope I get to see gardens like this one day from across the pond!

@lafarmhouse 2 жыл бұрын

lové lové lové

@EdenViewLiving Жыл бұрын

Wowza, beautiful garden, my small one is coming up have working soo hard

@corey3151 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would love to see an interior episode of this stunning cottage!

@cearmalevis3354 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful garden !

@user-zd1eg1ly7o 3 ай бұрын

Love your beautiful garden Arthur. I also love listening to you on Sarah Ravens podcast too. X

@quailhollow7955 2 жыл бұрын

I love the tribute to you mom. I learned my love of garden and nature from mine as well. ❤️. What a warm, beautiful space you have created. I have watched it twice now! I am going to try increasing the compost under my sweet peas to see if I can improve my success. Thank you for the tour and information.

@missmurrydesign7115 8 ай бұрын

A treat...

@Kim-rc8ym 2 жыл бұрын

Clothes line,yes😆

@Septentria 2 жыл бұрын

@tomstudebaker7963 Жыл бұрын

Great Content! Its very helpful for me to put nature in the picture of my life! 🥀🌻😎

@jankitteringham8483 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful gardener. I wonder where the chickens are since the move? Real beauties. 🇬🇧😊

@tamaracarter1836 Жыл бұрын

Utterly beautiful!

@annajackson3882 2 жыл бұрын

lovely! Going to enjoy this series

@ricardoterrasantos6618 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely and inspiring. Mary thanks for sharing.

@TheCornishCottageGarden-bs5lf 4 ай бұрын

What a delight of a garden 😊

@poedah3875 2 жыл бұрын

Love this so much!!

@chrisogrady4956 2 жыл бұрын

Pure joy!

@davidgray3321 Жыл бұрын

Many people water at dusk because they are in a tearing rush in the morning to start work, but actually watering in the morning is far superior, before the sun is strong, if you water at night the dampness does not dry off as it does if you do so in the morning, and it encourages mildew.