Such a well made mini program! Wish more find it.

I wouldn't exactly rely on the sets of that show. It's incredibly historically incorrect and filtered through someone's agenda. But pretty, nonetheless.

Loved the sets on Bridgerton too!

We love collecting art on our trips. Things that would be thousands of dollars in the US can be had for $150 when purchased at the source. Pro trip when collecting natural objects - do a quick Google search for local laws about what you are allowed to take and/or transport. For example, you can't take seeds internationally and certain beaches won't let you take sand.

I was very much interested in the cabinet of curiosity and did a double take on the footage it attracted, intentional or not! Though his character was well developed beyond expectation, Colin’s diary did deserve a peep , no?

Love the idea of the painted, thrifted, jewelry box as a curious vessel. What a unique table top display. I see them all the time... now I will actually get one and start my own curio collection. I wish I could find fallen nests, but I never do. I have a faux one under a large glass garden dome, with aged tiny terra cotta pots and a little cement bird. Its the perfect patio or garden table vignette. I have never even heard of pastaski stones. They look amazing! All the patterns are so beautiful . The cottage and its story are incredible!!!! Its dreamy!

what is the beginning "asian hero fabric" called, looking for a colorful fabric like this for a vintage wicker chair! TY!

Haute pronounced OOT in English means high end( fabric) . The H is silent in French.

I have 5 Japanese maples, native and Asian cherry trees, (no counting) Flying Dragon citrus, Magnolias, pear trees, roses, holly, and I am surrounded by my own and neighbors' 90 feet tall trees in front, behind and beside us. I have one moss place, three invasive poison ivy places we struggle to eradicate without poisons, and only one 20 x 17 feet concrete porch for benches and tables and a fire pit. I bought my first viburnum this year. I have an Asian bedroom for guest filled with art from a friend, and paintings from when we lived on Guam.

Great episode 👍💕

Also, what zone is your garden in?

Wonderful principles. Your voice is so soothing ❤

Agreed 👍. I had applied all in my garden. It works great 😊 ！

Having lived in the Pacific Northwest, I am familiar with and greatly appreciate Japanese Garden Design! I have nurtured a native moss garden, a wondrous retreat on a hot summer day. Recently I moved to Texas and there is no moss in sight. But all of these principles can be used in my new garden. Thank you ❤

Wonderful design principles to consider, definitely will help my little city garden. We have a first rate Japanese garden here in Portland, Oregon. I will look for these design elements when I visit next.

Love the art of thoughtful placement in my home and garden. I call it contained abundance! Thank you

The bench and the chair are where they were meant to be. I think it helps with cottage decor. I look at it as found and put together of things we love and what makes it so comfortable.

Everytime I get away from you , you reel me back in . Love your channel !!!

Thank you for mentioning the wabi sabi concept…that’s what I apply to my gardening design. You give ideas not just showing us what plants we should buy, which I don’t mind, but becomes tedious, after awhile.

I confess, I have never thought to equate the principles used in a Japanese landscape to enhance my own little garden. Thanks again for the nudge to do some cultural critical thinking!

Beautiful ❣️

I love mixing and matching styles to find what works for you!

Thanks for doing this video. We live in MD and Frederick City is starting a compost program 8/21.

I absolutely love everything about your home! So warm and cozy 💕 🏠. I would love to know what color you chose for all of your walls 💛💛💛.

Our town's set up is a bit different - we're ultra urban so there isn't as much use for compost for most residents. However, we are able to drop off organics at a number of convenient spots where the city has bins that get picked up and exchanged every week. We love it! I actually keep any accumulated compost in the freezer until I'm ready to drop it off. I have also been able to reduce my garbage to a medium bag every 3-4 weeks since there isn't anything to get smelly, and we have recycling pick up as well. While I'd love to have a place to use compost, I'm glad my household landfill waste is so dramatically reduced and someone else gets some good compost out of it.

Greetings from Ireland, We have a compost bin collection service. I have a three bay compost system and make my own compost. I mulch the flowerbeds every February and put a handful of organic fish blood and bone meal around each plant. The plants don't get any more fertiliser until the following year.

That’s the way England does….. recycle, trash, and organics too I had never seen that before until I went there. Great idea!

Here in Indianapolis there is nothing. The yard waste must do in the garbage bin. When living outside Detroit we had yard water pick up within our routine garbage pick up plan though no available mulch or compost available in return. It would be heaven to have what you have! I love gardening and mulch and compost is extremely expensive here.

I pay $1.70 each time I put my can out with my green waste,but I can go get compost from my city for free and as much as I would like 😊

Agreed! In our province in Canada, we have the very same program and we also have our own compost pile, which we use regularly. We really couldn't garden successfully without it!

We have the same thing in our community - curb side green waste pick up. If you don't have it and you want it, get your neighbors to join you in asking for it (repeatedly if needed). Ask your trash company, your city council and your state officials. If enough people ask enough times, you can get this service. It makes life so easy and it turns trash into treasure!

I live upstate new york , we have garden waste but we have to buy the compost and also the bags

You achieved your goals 1000%! You took a house that was just hideous when you bought it & turned it into a dream. I don't know how you were able to see through the ugly to see what it could be. You truly have a gift. Your home looks like one from a magazine.

I did have luck transplanting peonies. I did leave a good-sized root ball. We carefully put it in the wheelbarrow, trying not to knock off the dirt and immediately set it in the new location. They actually did great. They came from the bareroot plants that Costco sells. I had put them in the wrong location initially.

Everything is beautiful !!!

Thank you for the Chelsea chop video. I do propagate sedum joy.. one plant has turned into 10 or more. Love your relax way of gardening ❤

Hi I enjoy your informative videos. Love the transformation on your yard since you moved in. Specially the siding of your home to stone. Its beautiful! When you said your husband did heavily compost, do you cook it for a year or just leave the yard clippings around the plants? Again, your garden its beautiful 😍 🤩 👌

Greeting's from Ireland, great video and lovely garden. The only flower's I cut back in mid summer are Cranesbill geranium's, Sage nemorosa caradonna and campanula. The rest of the flowers are deadheaded during the summer.

I have thrifted since I moved out at fifteen. grand mother would have me drive her to thrift stores to shop for everything from clothes to furniture. most of the plants in my yard were things I got from the curb on the days the city would scoop them up. I don't know why people have to buy everything new.

Thanks so much, my dear friend for so much great information I watch from the beginning to the end. Thank you so much for Sharie.

Lots of inspiration here! Thanks again for spending your time and taking the trouble to share and educate!

I believe I’ve seen/heard you mention compost containers in previous videos. Could you please share with us how you make your compost?

We do cuttings with our friends - we admire each other's yards at dinner and then leave with a parting gift 🌸

Do you buy the compost or make it yourself with scraps?

Your mock orange is beautiful!!! I wish my neighbor had one to spill over to my yard! Your garden is looking so green and lush. That compost is really paying off. I was amazed to find out that you can put hydrangea stems that are flopping over , in the ground , and they will root and make a new plant!!! Even just putting a heavy rock on the stem to hold it down to the ground. Incredible! Those bricks for free was a total score. I can't tell you how much I have spent on used bricks at Home Depot for my yard. They used to be 85 cents each., now they are $1.15 each!!! But I love the look of the used ones so much. I love when you mentioned other bloggers who are affiliated with a nursery or grower, and get loads of plants delivered. And......not only that... a landscaping company comes and plants everything for them!!!! No fair!!!! Well, your garden is stunning to me. Its real, its nature in its truest form. And your hard scape paths are everything!

Thanks for the tutorial on the Chelsea chop method. I have been diligent this season to do this on my mums and they are really benefitting by growing into a more mound shape. Will do it again in June. If you are dividing a perennial, e.g. Mrs Stokes aster, would you chop or wait until plant recovers from move?

I really enjoyed this video. My goal in our home is that it is as comfortable as my Grandmom's shore house. Classics. I spend more time than I should looking at vintage furniture for the exact pieces that make our home comfortable. It's a process and takes patience. Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, I have some handed-down items. I treasure them. I'm looking for other treasures too, and my home continues to evolve.

Last summer I tried the “Chelsea Chop” on my perennial salvias and spiderworts because they grew very leggy, tired and floppy. It did the trick!

Here in middle Tennessee it's lush and drippy. Chopping everything tomorrow!

Where is your garden located, what zone are you in?