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Me as an English person, with an English garden in England, watching this with interest

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

I always wonder if my American idea of an English garden is on point. I know that I need more climbing plants and some taller flowers. I am working on this still! Please, share your thoughts when you finish watching.

@joannefraser7734

21 күн бұрын

It’s actually very close, the plant selections are really good, it’s not as warm and sunny here, but I don’t think that matters. Your patio area looks great, and I love the pebble butterfly’s, I’m trying that myself

@Ionabrodie69

7 күн бұрын

That makes two of us.. English and with a country garden..🙂🇬🇧

@brendadrew834

4 күн бұрын

♥ This Brit-American with a bit of French, Scottish/Irish on my maternal side loves anything English or French! An Anglophile as well as Francophile.English teas, gardens and cottages! Thankfully, my new home a two bedroom/one bath apt has the look and feel of an old English cottage! And a little like the cabin in the movie "On Golden Pond" minus the pond though there are plenty of ponds and lakes around as well as the ocean only a half hour away! The majestic mountains about an hour away. Heaven on Earth, something we can all aspire to! Former retired fashion illustrator in NYC and floral designer.🌻🥀♥

@jeanettebeevor-reid5866

7 сағат бұрын

How lovely is this! I'm English and have an English cottage garden. Yours is beautiful thank you for sharing your ideas ❤ I'm not sure what will grow in your climate but I have amongst others lavenders and honeysuckle (great for bees and other pollinators) also roses but the uk climate is changing and our roses are suffering blackspot mildew and rust. I also add mirrors to my garden and patios to trick the eye. Geums, Aquilegia (granny's bonnet) are great cottage garden flowers tall and repeat flowering as are any of the taller daisy families. Love this video and I've shared it with friends.

I found out if you have metal outdoor furniture, if you wax with car wax it makes the metal look new. It looks so nice and is protected by the wax. Im going to try it. I have an English garden in my backyard. Spring brings the most beautiful plants and flowers that I can make arrangements for my home. So blessed. The wax would work on your gazebo too.

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Maggie, thank you so much for that tip! I would never have thought of using car wax, but I’m sure you’re right!

@observer4497

22 күн бұрын

Excellent idea,. I’ve been using Wise Owl furniture Salve for a few years now on my 19 year old set and I’ve always loved the results but this year I’ll try car wax on a few sets and see which is more durable,

@lindabirkes-lance8915

22 күн бұрын

Thank you for this tip!

@1974jashful

22 күн бұрын

Oh wow, I’m going to try that! Thank you!

@terrimaldonado8806

22 күн бұрын

I’m curious if the birds actually come to your bird feeder? Although it’s very pretty it looks like it’d be difficult for them to see & get the food. I always like your creations and you inspire me to try new things. Oh, and I loved the car wax idea that one of your viewers recommended!

YES, YES, please, more inspirational videos on yard, patio & porch projects. We always enjoy your videos, we get so many ideas from them!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! I do have some more outdoor projects that I can film!

You are truly a Renaissance woman,Sherri! It’s a joy to watch you create such beauty!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Oh, Bonnie, you are so sweet!

Please show us another picture of your patio later in the season when the flowers have grown. I really enjoy seeing your projects!

I love all your ideas, watching your videos sure brightens up my day. I’m a caretaker for my husband who has Parkinson’s dementia so I don’t get to go anywhere very often but very thankful for people like you who put out great videos

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Oh, thank you! I am so sorry that your husband is not well. I know that is an incredible challenge for you. Thinking of you and wishing you strength in this difficult time. ❤️

@brendatucker35

17 күн бұрын

😊My husband has PD also, is your husband eligible for VA benefits? I'm getting an aid for 3 hours of help from the VA for free...

Recycle, reuse, and renew…..patio looks great!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Yes, to outdoor projects, if you wish to do them. I'm delighted to watch anything you create!❤

Please more English gardens. I love your creativity.

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you, I will!

I would love to see more outside projects! I absolutely love the way you decorated your patio. I always look forward to your videos every Monday! You place every project you diy so nicely. Your patio looks so inviting now. We have a small farm on 4 acres. No deck and no patio, so I have decided to make a seating area under the trees. You have given me so many great ideas in this video to incorporate into my area.

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! You are so lucky to have 4 acres! Over time, you could create quite the English garden!

@suzanneraif

22 күн бұрын

My Mom had an oak tree whose branches draped down creating a “secret room”. I always loved that and wished that I could replicate at my home.

@shelly1224

22 күн бұрын

@@CanterburyCottage That is my goal

Please show more outside projects!! You did a beautiful job!! Keep inspiring us!!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

GENIUS. In an apartment for 1 more year. Can't wait for a garden home. Wish us luck we find a great home with a " it's ok to change" landlord

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Shannon, I absolutely am hoping you find a new home with a great landlord. My kids were so lucky to find rental homes with landlords that let them make numerous changes. 🤞

The English cottage garden is BY FAR my favorite! 😍😍😍

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Mine too!

@evawood9655

22 күн бұрын

Me too!!!

I love the blue carpet and all the blue touches! I know you thrifted a lot of items and are reusing lots, too, but the way you’ve arranged everything gives it such a beautiful curated over time look. It’s such a cozy space it must be a joy to sit out there relaxing.💕

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Oh thank you! Yes, it is my new favorite spot. I even tried to pay my bills sitting on the patio today!

Wow, I loved all your projects! Especially the ones where you added a bird or two! And the blue and white pillow cases were divine! Yes more outdoor videos please!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, Jackie!

This has been one of my favorite videos. I've watched it twice now. Love how you show the simplicity of putting things together for your viewers so we can do the same. Thank you

@CanterburyCottage

21 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kind comment!

Did you go to decorating school? You aare one of the most creative people on here!

There is no garden like an English garden and you have created a most beautiful and restful one! I love the topiary you made from the two wire hanging planters from Dollar Tree. Also, the bird houses on the wall decor are charming.

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, Katherine!

@katherinepereira9088

22 күн бұрын

@@CanterburyCottage You are a treasure! I so look forward to your weekly inspiration.

Yes please, I'd like more outdoor ideas. I need them. Thanks

Love the little girl statue now with the bird. So sweet. 👍

I love English country gardens and you added so much of this charm to your patio Sherry. I loved your fountain and how you inserted interesting items into your flower pots. And the lighting is gorgeous at night! So pretty.

Just beautiful! So full of personality and interesting things to discover! I did INDEED get so many good ideas! I just adore all the birds you used!! I have such a weakness for all the birdies!

@danibryant9318

19 күн бұрын

I love birds and bunnies, loved the bird on the statue

Sherry, your back patio/English Garden looks so cozy and inviting. I love the way you take items and repurpose them. Metal basket to lighting fixture or a chandelier repurposed as a hanging basket holder. Makes Monday afternoons so enjoyable. Can't wait for the next installment. Karen

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, Karen!

Hello Sherry! Love what you did with your patio. So fun watching you put it together. It truly looks like a cottage garden. I know you'll enjoy it this summer. Love seeing Edgar and Zoe 😊

I would love to see more gardening ideas! I can’t believe how creative you are! Really enjoy your videos!

Beautiful! And yes would love to see another❤

Hi Sherry, What I’ve always liked about your videos is how you show the “mechanics” of your projects so I can see how you’ve put things together. For instance, in this video when you glued the head back onto the garden statue you used painters tape to secure it while it was drying… something I never would have thought to do. Thanks for generously sharing your ideas❤

My garden ! Here in rural Lincolnshire in uk ! Have to be honest it’s a joy and hides all the weeds! Love your little cottage space very pretty love your ideas a few going in my English garden this year

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! I would love to see pictures of your genuinely English garden!

@user-le2jz5bw8v

21 күн бұрын

@@CanterburyCottageI sent you few pictures on instagram hope you can see your influence😀

I live in England and have a cottage garden .We keep the lawn and patio tidy but the rest anything goes. The birds bring in seeds and at the moment we have cowslips forget me nots and foxgloves none of these we planted. It is always interesting to walk round to see what else has appeared. Sadly concrete slabs and gravel seem to be the most popular type of garden now. They don't know what they are missing. Mr fox like visiting, so keep the English garden alive well done Sherry.

I like that you admit mistakes & correct them in your projects lol. Turned out beautiful 😍

Beautiful, as always. Yes please, more outdoor videos.

Loved this episode!!! MORE outdoor episodes, please!!!

Starting with that beautiful brick wall and green backdrop was perfect. It really set the stage with blue pool water in the background . My theory for planters is a Papa bear, Mama bear and a Baby bear . Staggering heights is visually pleasing. And mixing foliage and flowers really add interest. The blue rug is so pretty with the pillows , throws and chinoiserie pots . The fountain was my favorite, and I love the black bench. You have so much fun creating. Its a gift for sure.

Everything looks beautiful sweetie ❤🪴 enjoy your outside garden 🪴 😊

You are so talented... I'm exhausted just watching you. Love your ideas....

Such a comfortable, peaceful outdoor space! Absolutely lovely!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you, Lady Di!

Love the tiny birdhouses on the wall

What a lovely space for a morning coffee! Nice job Sherry. 🙂

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! 🤗 I actually sat on the patio to pay the bills today! (Made it a little less painful!)

@debrap947

22 күн бұрын

@@CanterburyCottage Hahaha...I imagine your space would work perfectly for unpleasant tasks. 😆

I would love to see another video featuring outdoor projects! Or actually anything you want to share! ❤

It’s always a delight to visit with you your ideas are so whimsical 👍🏾

Such a lovely haven in the city! How lovely. Yes, a book with a cuppa ❤❤

Sherri, those cypress trees would benefit from pruning off the brown bits. After I trim the dead branches off as close to the live wood as possible, I take a garden hose with the nozzle on a high pressure jet setting and turn it on the brown areas of my trees every year or so. The water pressure knocks the ugly brown “needles” right off. Of course it will make a bit of a mess to clean up but the trees will look better and have room on the branches for fresh green growth.

I love the dress your wearing, super cute on you.

Yes! More outdoor projects! Thanks for all of your videos. This one was very timely.

I just love your garden.You can see the love and care that you put into keeping it beautiful ❤

I am always in such awe of your creativity and then you said you either over water or underwater your succulents and you made me feel like a okay plant mom because I do the same at times

Brilliant imagination! As a Brit, I think putting some biggish shrubs with different coloured foliage would enhance this.

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! I love that idea. There are still too many hard edges, aren’t there?

What a beautiful and inviting backyard sanctuary you made! Love everything especially the bird feeder you made.

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, Cathie! I need a camera because I don’t think the birds have found the feeder (unless I’m missing them).

Sherry, this such a beautifully done video. I loved watching! The way you styled your patio makes me want to sit and have a tea and chat. Your voice is soothing, you explain everything you do so effectively. I have to confess that you have become one of my comfort KZreadrs ☺️ if I’ve had a rough day I watch your videos. Thank you. 🙏

Your work is inspirational. As soon as I finish typing this comment, I’m going to run outside and get to work!

When do you ever sit down?? You are such a busy lady!! I love so many of the things you did! Thank you for all the ideas!

This English cottage patio makeover is so charming! I loved all your practical, thoughtful, and particularly whimsical details. Your little bubbler fountain potted planter is adorable. I'm inspired. I think my patio needs a makeover. Thank you Sherri! ❤

You've got it going ON 🪻🦋🐿️🌻🐇 I luv that Old Clock idea...Old iron plant stands are my weakness...Luv Luv Luv ...PEACEFUL🦋🦋🦋

WOW! It’s so whimsical and charming ♥️. Worthy of any English cottage! I’m so glad you showed us nighttime with the beautiful lighting features as well. I would live on that patio all spring and summer long.

We live in high desert so my husband put up solar sails to filter sun on our patio. All of the Dollar store pots we used from last year cracked & broke so I am on the search for clay pots again. Using old mugs, bowls, shoes etc. Your ideas & arrangements are wonderful.

Love all your ideas...at night....it's beautiful and calming. My daughter-in-law loves English gardens and she is working on transforming her front yard to look like one....she's doing a great job. I may reccomend putting a water fountain and some solar lights...like that idea!!! Thanks, Sherrie!!❤😊

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! I still have a lot of work to give my yard an English cottage look! I would love to see your daughter’s work!

The easiest way to water succulents and many plants is with ice cubes. They prefer the slow drip of a melting ice cube to a splash of water. And usually not daily. I do every other day in the summer.

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

That is a genius idea! I am definitely going to try this. Thank you so much for the tip!

I've several of your remodeling projects and am always amazed at how good you are at arranging things and repurposing items.

You have a great talent. I hope you will show the patio at the end of the season to let us see how the plants grow.

Loving the blues! 💙 Using all the thrifted items gives a one-of-a-kind, cozy look to the space. The after dark view is so romantic. I love watching your outdoor remakes!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Oh, thank you so much! We are really enjoying spending time outside.

So cute I love everything you created

You always manage to do so much with so little! I'd be thrilled to have a "cuppa" or iced tea on the gorgeous patio😂❤!!

Yes please more of this anywhere you have to transform .

Oh my gosh, your porch looks amazing!!! So inspiring! Thank you!!!!❤

Good afternoon, Sherry! Just in time! We are currently working on our deck. Thank you for sharing! Happy Mother's day! Love, Bobbie. xoxo ❤ P.S. your patio turned out so charming and cozy! I especially love the little girl statue and the touches of blue. 💙

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Good afternoon, Bobbie! I think this is the earliest I have decorated the patio, but I’m so glad I did because we are already really enjoying it. I’m afraid that it will be too hot outside in no time at all. Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!

I’d love to see more outdoor projects for the summer months. Few of us want to be in our craft rooms on sunny summer days!

I love how everything turned out, Sherry. The wall hanging with the bird houses and biscuits for leaves was really cute too. I just love all the ideas you come up with. Have fun in your new space.

Loved the way you decorated your patio, it looks so cozy & inviting.

Another perfect video ! I watched this one several times for inspiration and ideas for my backyard ❤

I always enjoy your patio refresh videos! Please show us your peonies when they bloom They are one of my favorite flowers. Thanks, Sherry!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I will! They are so lovely. I always cross my fingers that we won’t get a rain storm after they bloom because then they end up on the ground. ☹️

@lesliejackson8188

22 күн бұрын

​@@CanterburyCottage *Sherry, my Mom had the same trouble, but she solved it by opening up 2 tall tomato cages (per peony plant) and spray painted them green. She attached the 2 tomato cages together by joining them (on the long side) with green zip ties. Then she snipped off a few of the horizontal pieces off of the tops (the narrow side of the tomato cage) and pressed the wires at least 6 inches into the ground, wrapping the tomato cage around each peony plant in the shape of an ice cream waffle cone - with the pointed end near the ground and the larger part at the top - with the peony branches flowing out. Once the leaves 🍃 fill in and the blossoms bloom, you don't see much of her tomato cages. She also had one of my brothers pound in a couple of rebar stakes near the back of the tomato cages, closest to her house, to give them more stability and to keep them from blowing over in the particularly windy storms we have here in Minnesota. 😊 I hope this idea is helpful to you, Sherry❣️🌺🍃*

So very pretty 😍 Thank you for your time!

The rug really ties the whole room together

I just don’t know how you come up with so many awesome and fabulous ideas. I just love them. Thank you for sharing!❤

Wow that water fountain is my favorite thing I’ve ever seen you make. Fantastic!

You have such a knack for making things. Love all the ideas. Your porch looks great!

Thank you, Sherry, for all this outdoor inspiration! Your videos are always FULL of great ideas! Your yard and patio turned out beautifully!

I LOVE all of your garden,floral,lighting and pot ideas. All of the added wreaths and statues make it so inviting. Thanks for sharing your inspirations❤

You have made such a charming, inviting place to be. I love the wall hanging with the birdhouses - so cute. And the water feature with all the rocks that you put some plants in were among my favorites. You did a great job, Sherri!

Your patio is beautiful and peaceful! What a wonderful place to sit and enjoy cup of coffee or tea!

You are amazing! You remind me of myself with all the recycling and thrifting. I always hold back but you are an inspiration to keep going and try things beyond. Thank you so much!

It’s so beautiful! I’m glad everyone is safe. I live in KS so I feel your pain. My childhood home was destroyed in a 🌪️. It was awful. I love your videos and charming home and beautiful gardens. ❤

Simply Beautiful. What great ideas you have.....

Your patio is ready now for outdoor entertainment

I need to spruce up my patio. You jave given me dome great ideas.

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

I’m so glad! Thank you!

I would absolutely love my own English garden getaway! ❤😊👋🇱🇷 Illinois

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

I still have lots to do to make it look like the English countryside!

Loved the design and creativity you put into your English garden Sherry. I love everything you do. I’ve gotten some good ideas from this video. Please keep them coming whether indoor or outdoor! You’re so blessed with talent! Take good care.

Great idea using extra hostas in containers! They always need dividing. Succulents need good drainage, so if your container doesn’t have drainage holes, try planting them in a plastic nursery pot and put that in the container. You can remove the plastic pot when you water and let it drain.

Whistieria, and old fashion grandma roses & hydrangeas. I loved everything on your patio, so glad you bought a new rug❤

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Yes, I need more flowers!

your patio looks even more lovely than it did last year. thanks for sharing.

Love!! And yes more outdoor projects! Please and Thank you!!

I love the idea of the English garden and look forward to seeing more garden ideas from you.

I have a little area outside our front door that looks great while the lilacs are blooming, but the rest of the year looks very shabby. This was just the inspiration I needed to give it a makeover! I have so many ideas now after watching this. Thank you!

It looks amazing Sherri

You just amaze me and all your creativity. I love every clock you have in videos and love that you incorporate birds with a lot of your projects. You make everything come together effortlessly and it is so unique. I’m sure you were and excellent English teacher but I am so grateful that you decided to pursue this part of you 😊

Would love to see more updo videos for outside- love all your creations! Can’t wait to see your patio later in the summer& how the plants have grown 👏👏

Sherry, I was imagining that I was sitting in your English garden and sipping some tea and biscuits (cookies here in Georgia) and taking in all the ambiance you have created. You really made it gorgeous and so peaceful and serene! Loved the blue and white rug you used. And I will be searching for the chinoiserie pillow covers on Amazon. I loved them. Great video as always!!

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Oh, thank you so much! I think the pillow covers are linked in my Amazon store if you have trouble finding them. The pattern is so pretty for an outdoor pillow!

So cute! Yes share another outdoor project video, please!

Hi my dear friend thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video with us today. Oh my gosh your garden is so beautiful and you put so much time and effort into it. I love how it’s such a beautiful place to sit and relax you’re doing an awesome job putting this together. I love the idea of an English cottage garden and you have put so many unique pieces in this already. Thanks so much for sharing giving so many great ideas.

The clock/planter is GENIUS!!! Now to go thrift a clock😉

@CanterburyCottage

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! Hope you find one!