Turning a square piece of grass into my dream cottage garden 🌱

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Published 2023-12-31
From the beginning to now, here is a look back at my journey to creating my dream cottage garden. I have a small semi-detached garden, and it began as a simple square piece of grass. Over the years, I have layered on and created my dream space. It is always evolving and changing, and I am excited to plan for the season ahead. My growing x zone is 8, and I am on the east coast of Ireland.

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All Comments (21)
  • @MsArtistwannabe
    People are always asking me when my garden is going to be done. Never. Some projects will be completed but there is no actual done with the garden. You’re doing a lovely job with your garden. I added a special patio for yoga and meditation. Will feel completely walled by greenery in a few more years.
  • @debwatts2035
    Your ‘cheat’ for the brick floor inside your greenhouse is genius. 😊
  • @beaglebutter
    I recently heard someone say that if you don’t have bugs in your garden, then it’s not part of the ecosystem 🐛
  • @leslieweber5177
    It’s amazing how much you have accomplished in truly a short time. I’ve been working on my garden for over 20 years…still learning, still moving plants around. As our friend Monty Don would say, a garden is not a place, it’s a journey. Just gotta love him 😁. Blessings in the New Year!
  • @wrongwayconway
    Two to three years? Only?? Wow!! You have created a beautiful garden paradise in such a short time! 💚
  • @MarilynC.Cooley
    Transforming a square piece of grass into a dream cottage garden is a labor of love that evolves over time.
  • @jodijarvis1018
    Thank you for this video. I’m sitting here in Ohio, USA, watching it snow. I’m sooo ready for Spring and this video was a breath of fresh air. It boosted my mood.
  • @Toinette2883
    This past year I have learned how much working in the garden feeds my soul. There is something about it that I can’t quite but into words but I do know that it is something I need to do. It just brings me such joy! Thanks for sharing your journey it’s always so much fun watching how your garden has evolved over time.
  • @charlotte0069
    You’ve worked so hard and your garden is giving back in abundance. Wishing you a Happy New Year Catherine 🥳
  • @kithill6817
    This year I am focusing on a healing garden with herbs, plants, and statues that represent positive healing. I am thinking of lights entwined with lavender, rosemary and peace flags. 💗
  • @carolecole4295
    I’m back cause I missed your sweetness and your gardening !🙏🌷❤️
  • @bevjensen2278
    Wow! After watching your videos since just before COVID, you've made an amazing transformation in your garden Catherine! Especially this past year, it seems, because everything you had started in previous years seemed to come into it's own, and then the raised beds added so much more definition and interest. Your flowers are gorgeous, the way you've embellished your cement walls with the mirrors and faux brickwork....it's all a visual feast for the eyes. You've given us hours of happiness watching you garden in your lush, green garden in Ireland while we're still bogged down in snow here in Canada most winters. I'm so happy I found your channel! Best wishes for the coming gardening year.
  • @kerrynorth67
    We moved house last July and now have a pretty large garden for which I have lots of plans - first time greenhouse owner and it's full to capacity already. Thanks for the inspiration - cottage garden is exactly what I'm looking for.
  • @jessicaself6918
    The last two nights I’ve fallen asleep thinking about what all I want to plant and where. For some reason your videos haven’t been popping up like they used to, but as soon as I saw this one today I immediately clicked to watch. I always love your content, especially the garden ones. I can’t wait to see what all you plant this year!
  • @anaferguson5135
    Wow! It is so pretty! Your hard work pays off. Flowers and your garden look beautiful!
  • @naomicampbellll
    Ive never been so intrigued in someones journey as i have yours, ive never planted anything before but im going to give it a go for this summer as have moved into a new home and would like to make it more homey and pretty for my family, this video helped ALOT xo
  • Soon the brave snowdrops will appear, peeping through the cold brown earth. So much more than a small, white bell. Courage, purity and hope in such a delicate flower. Happy New Year to you and planet earth 🌳 and indeed to gardeners everywhere. 🌱🍃☘️
  • Your garden is really beautiful and it is just so enchanting...