The BEST Way to Garden Journal | In Just 5 Seconds a Day

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5 seconds a day. Yes, just 5 seconds a day will make your garden better… and your experience of your garden too! Today I show you something really powerful that I do, that I think you’re going to love!
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@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the idea of this video, but that you also liked seeing a few of my video snippets. Let me know in a comment! I’m so glad that I started doing this - and I truly think you’ll love doing it too!

@jeffreyrossi5084 2 жыл бұрын

Agree 200 percent on everything you said. when you look back on pictures of the garden of decades ago every detailed memory comes flooding in that you thought you had forgotten. People always would laugh at the number of pictures I would take of everything, but I don't regret taking a single one. You can imagine how out of control I've become with a pocket phone, and I do need to add a few videos as I go along.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

That's so cool that you agree with me Jeffrey! Yeah I truly believe that photos and videos are some of the most precious things we can own. I am a bit of a self-confessed archivist though! I bet you've got a fantastic valuable collection of photos

@jeffreyrossi5084 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens I've also found these collections of pictures came in handy when I did garden talks when I lived in RI. I found people were more interested when they saw a thirty-year span of a garden. They knew I was real.

@jasminelouisefarrall 2 жыл бұрын

I love my garden journal’s it shows me how far I’ve come over the years and when I planted my trees and shrubs 🌸🦋🌸

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's so so important to have some kind of garden journal for yourself - like you say, being able to see how far you've come is such a valuable thing!

@myrustygarden 2 жыл бұрын

Omg what a gorgeous purple flower in the opener. I take pictures and make notes in both my calendar and a journal. What I love about my smart phone is the “cloud” makes picture compilations and you can add music to,them. Thank you for sharing as always 🥰🇨🇦🐝 safe both of you and family

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah those are my irises from my bulb lasagne! I've taken loads of pics and videos so you'll be seeing more of them! I'm exactly the same as you - I love how the cloud stores and organises all the clips. Glad you enjoyed! Have a great week! 🇮🇪❤️🌿

@BytherFarm2 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I've been doing it since you suggested it to me during your visit in the autumn. Yes, it's really powerful. Today's snippet of video was a flood washing through the polytunnel :-(

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

That is just so cool that you've been doing the same since I saw you. That clip of the robin in this video is just for you! Oh no... the flood in the polytunnel does not sound good!

@LorraineG123 2 жыл бұрын

So inspirational. It is true, i do video and photograph, mostly to let me sit back and see what i have done,and to see what needs to be done. Your way of thinking is a great idea. Thank you Niall, might i add, wow on the captures of life you have experienced,and your dogs are so sweet. Thanks again.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lorraine! Hope you're keeping well ❤️ I've loved sharing this idea in a video - I've wanted to make this for a long time! Just like you say, being able to sit back and look at what's been achieved is such a positive thing to do. Delighted that you enjoyed seeing the more personal clips of mine too! Have a super week!

@LorraineG123 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens thanks Niall,all good here. Mind yourself, windy day tomorrow

@jennyjohnson9012 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter bought me a gardening journal for xmas, so I've been writing things down and taking photographs. The video is such a good idea. Thankyou!

@vivianfox19 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely idea Niall, thank you for taking the time to share it!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome! It's something really quite personal to me, so it was lovely to be able to share it with you ❤️

@melissasullivan1658 2 жыл бұрын

I think I can speak for everyone when I say that your channel needs way more dog in it! They’re ADORABLE.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Oh well in that case, I may just need to increase the Schnauzer content! 😂 They are beautiful aren't they!

@Welcome.too.our.world. 2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea! I constantly take photos for memories, the 'boring' /'normal' days are actually some of the best memories. Will try and switch this up a bit and use video x

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Give it a go and let me know how you get on! I'm hooked! I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

@TheGrowUpChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Love that philosophy. I love my google memories . It pretty much shows me the same thing. Reminds me of normal days that still remind me " I did that!" Or " I did something". Great video Niall x

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Glad you liked the idea behind the video. What's lovely is you're also making great KZfaq videos which'll become another great record of everything you're doing 😃

@TheGrowUpChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens that's true. WE ARE GOING TO LIVE ON FOREVER 😂😂

@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Niall 🌄 Great idea and I hope you're having a beautiful day 👩‍🌾👍

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peggy! Glad you enjoyed it! All well here, hope you are too!

@spudsandroses 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great idea, Niall. I def use it to record the successes more than failures 😅 I find it an excellent reminder how seasonal changes being growth/colour/structure to our outdoor spaces. Thank you and happy gardening, Maiju 💚🌿 xx

@leonakofoed289 2 жыл бұрын

Garden journaling is my new gardening goal this year- this is brilliant! Thanks so much!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@marijke686 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Fabulous Plan, am moving soon from NL to Canada to build a home and start a garden. Have never done either before, so a bit scary and exciting at the same time. Looking forward to recording our next chapter in 5 second spurts.

@melanieallen8980 2 жыл бұрын

Ooooohhhh.I love love this idea!!😍😍I feel this is lifechanging!!I have adult kids as old as 30!! my youngest are 10 &11..Life is all about memories!! thankyou!!😁

@jimwelsh910 2 жыл бұрын

Top tip Niall - have now filmed my first 5 minute clip

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Wahey! Brilliant! I'm going to hold myself to sticking at it better in 2022

@geoffanddebshipton6797 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea! It’s my birthday at the end of this month and that seems like a good starting point for both me and the garden. Deb 😉

@carolinegray3150 2 жыл бұрын

A good idea to take photos to look back on

@matthewquinlan7859 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always Niall. Fair to say I was a bit sceptical of the 5-sec video at first but you won me over to its power. Beautifully simple way of documenting the quiet life of the garden. Thanks!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude! That's so cool that you liked it - making this video has spurred me on to keep recording more clips every day, rather than letting it fall by the wayside now and then! 😃

@nikkiclarke4417 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Niall, what a great idea. I’m definitely going to do this. Thank you for sharing 😊

@sharidecterhirst1879 2 жыл бұрын

Whatt a great idea! I'm going to start right now. I've got a gardening journal but I love the image idea. Thanks, Niall.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

That's so so good! I love that it's inspired you! Go for it, and let me know what you think! 😃 I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

@mscd6174 2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea and the sentiment of the whole video! During the first lockdown I took a photo every day for 100 days. It’s fascinating to look back on now and as you describe takes me straight back there. Plus at the time it motivated me to look at the sometimes mundane differently and record it in the form of a photo. Thank you so much for inspiring me, I’m definitely going to give a daily 5 sec video a go. 😀

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

I love that idea of 100 pics taken over 100 days - nice! Glad you enjoyed the video! Give it a go and let me know what you think. I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

@fionaharvey2720 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I will try this, I have a new puppy which means I’m walking around the garden a lot more, and have noticed so much including my peony shoots showing through! It is lovely idea to record it and as you say will get people out in the air- bound to do you good! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

@amaris3767 2 жыл бұрын

You have schnauzers!!! I have a 12 year old schnauzy who is the best little stinker of a dog. Also this is a great video. I take a few photos every day and it's like a memory box. I can open the file from that day and so many things I had forgotten rush back to my memory. 😊 Love your channel!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

We do! 2 little mini schauzers! Actually if you go to my Q&A video from last summer and skip towards the end I introduce them properly! Glad you enjoyed the video and the idea behind it!

@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Niall, That’s a grand tip or suggestion! I need to record each day as well. 🇨🇦🇨🇦Watching always from Gander Newfoundland and Labrador Canada!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely give it a go! And let me know how you get on - I'd love to hear!

@bernadettesullivan29 2 жыл бұрын

I do little videos sometimes in the garden but mostly when its looking it’s best would never have thought of capturing my seedlings at different stages, must try that from tomorrow. If you have evening primroses it’s a cool thing to video the flower head as it’s about to bloom, in the evening of course , they just pop right before your eyes but you will have to be patient, it’s worth the wait , Thanks for the ideas Niall. 📸 Loved your 2nd live video by the way great job 👍📸

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernadette! Lovely to see you and say hello to you on the live chat also! I don't have evening primroses this year, but I love the idea you suggest!

@renama1111 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful idea and inspiration! I shall do this from now on!

@Zin-yp3di 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea! Thank you 😊

@markcrook2915 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea Niall, will start tomorrow.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

That is just so cool that you're going to give it a go! Keep me posted and let me know how you find it! I should make a video with a collection of subscribers garden 5-sec clips all spliced together!...

@carolinegray3150 2 жыл бұрын

Garden journal good

@lovebelieveachieve 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@debbiemaddock9509 2 жыл бұрын

Great video will give this a go thank you 😊

@MorningsattheAllotment 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, Niall! I will definitely give this a try. I love going back to my KZfaq videos, but they are few and far between - one a week maximum. Adding those small clips to my daily routine is a fun idea that I'm sure I'll love ❤️

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely give it a try! And let me know what you think. I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

@MorningsattheAllotment 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens - yes! So much potential there!

@sarahyardley1923 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks so much!

@ruthwalker780 2 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely going to do this as we’re in the middle of landscaping the garden and I’m trying to grow veggies for the first time ever. Will be fantastic to look back on the progress. I’m starting today with the crocus bulbs I planted!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

That's a brilliant idea to track all of that progress! 👍 I'm truly just delighted that you're going to start doing it. I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

@ruthwalker780 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens that would be great, imagine the huge variety given you have subscribers from around the world!

@bristolveggiebeds5310 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@lisaskilton3746 2 жыл бұрын

what a great idea. I do take photos in the garden so I remember what each plant looks like especially when its in flower and when its in dormant stage in winter to see if want to keep in our very mature garden or not. not sure about starting today as think its a duvet day as very very wet here in the Forest of Dean! Its a really good idea and hope to do this so can see really what we achieve in a year!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed the video and the idea behind it. Give it a go and let me know how you get on! I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

@lisaskilton3746 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens sounds like a good idea! just got to start making some 🤪🙏

@helensheffield550 2 жыл бұрын

This is a lovely idea. Started today.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Hope you've already got a nice little bank of special footage!

@EibhlinNiFhloin 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Niall! Just binged all your videos and glad to say that this one was on my agenda already. Moved to a new garden in North Meath recently and wanted to have it's transformation documented. (It was just grass prior)! would love to know more about your polytunnel in future, what size is it? I love how it's laid out and would like a similar size. Hoping to have one installed later this Spring.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Evelyn! Thanks so much - I love that you've binged watched loads of vids! My polytunnel is about 5.5m square. It's large, but not crazily big and it works just nicely for me!

@colette8694 2 жыл бұрын

I’m tryin it!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Do it do it do it! I think you'll love it! I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

@BloosSelfReliance 2 жыл бұрын

I really love this idea :)

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Give it a go, it's so easy and I think you'll enjoy it! ❤️

@BloosSelfReliance 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens I will be it’s a great idea xox

@carolinegray3150 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@lesleymccauley3664 2 жыл бұрын

Super video and an excellent idea. Just the positive and uplifting start to a cold, wet Sunday morning in NI that I needed to spur me into action. I’m going to give it a go and have just made my first 5 sec video. (I might cheat and make several and just save one! 🤔 You did say ‘your rules’ 😀)

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Ah that's super! At this rate I'm going to have everyone recording little clips from their day! I also take several in a day when I'm in the mood!

@nooie99 2 жыл бұрын

Liking the idea. Takes a bit of dedication the first few weeks months. Just got to have enough storage.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly it - it does take a bit of time to make it into a habit, but having done it, I'm so grateful for the collection of clips I now have. Have a great week - see you soon!