The Sunken Garden

The Sunken Garden
In this video I’m showing one of the gardens 15 rooms - The Sunken Garden. This is a white container garden with many spring bulbs. It’s a passion for me to work with both colors and garden design.
My name is Claus Dalby, and I live in Risskov on the outskirts of Aarhus in Denmark. To date, I have written about 30 books on flowers and gardens in Danish, and my garden has been featured on many TV shows. In March 2022 my first book in English will be available. I consider my home (built in1908), and its garden with its neighboring wood, as my sanctuary. When I started gardening in 1996, there was just a large lawn covering approximately 1 acre (4,000 square meters), but today the grass is long gone - replaced by 15 hedged rooms with varying colors and moods. Additionally, one of my great passions is growing in pots, arranged to create spectacular container gardens, which I will share quite a bit about on this channel. Decor and creating moods have always interested me - both outside and inside - and I love to use the flowers from my garden for bouquets and to inspire other crafts that create a sense of hygge.
Join me on:
Instagram: / clausdalby
Discover my books on my garden and hobbies at:
Klematis: www.klematis.dk/l/Have

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  • @mss002
    @mss0023 жыл бұрын

    Laura at Garden Answer sings your praises with fondest admiration. I am so happy she led me to your new channel. Your garden is a masterpiece & you are truly an inspiration!!! Thank you so much for sharing.!!

  • @lovestogarden3132

    @lovestogarden3132

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly stated!! 🌸

  • @christinekorbesmeyer8731

    @christinekorbesmeyer8731

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stunning. Love learning from you🌷

  • @angelasevier6520

    @angelasevier6520

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too. Love my Laura

  • @danireeves8717

    @danireeves8717

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here!!! Love Garden Answer, & so thrilled Laura introduced us to Claus.

  • @janetcain1753

    @janetcain1753

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too ... from GA.... thanks, Laura

  • @lindajones2558
    @lindajones25583 жыл бұрын

    Ok. How many of us here want a house tour as well and a trip to Denmark 🇩🇰? Fabulous sunken garden!

  • @AndYourLittleDog
    @AndYourLittleDog3 жыл бұрын

    You’re more like a very gracious host than a KZreadr. I feel like we’ve just had a splendid visit.

  • @andrewthorne6653

    @andrewthorne6653

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said I never thought of him that way. He is so calming a real joy to watch.

  • @junecorry268
    @junecorry2683 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Claus for the tour of the sunken garden it is beautiful and also thank you to Alexandra from the 'middle sized garden ' for recommending Claus's videos.

  • @cindyannefontenot
    @cindyannefontenot3 жыл бұрын

    WOW!!! From the opening until the end is completely magical!!

  • @robingrunzweig1880
    @robingrunzweig18803 жыл бұрын

    oh, Chopin is the perfect music to show us this garden: imagine sitting there in the early morning with that first cup of coffee/tea, and in the evening with a glass of wine - how serene and delightful that would be!! just beautiful!

  • @ninawill8053
    @ninawill80533 жыл бұрын

    That aerial shot just took my breath away, absolutely beautiful!

  • @angeltobit878

    @angeltobit878

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know! I totally gasped when I saw it. It is beautiful!

  • @GardenMoxie
    @GardenMoxie3 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful way to reuse the swimming pool. I'm so happy you are on KZread. Your garden is a true inspiration. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @pinkfrangipani5131
    @pinkfrangipani51313 жыл бұрын

    Wow. You have a tulip named after you. What an honour. Everything is so cohesive.

  • @CurlyProverbz
    @CurlyProverbz3 жыл бұрын

    Sir, please translate your books into English. I would love to read them. Your gardens are breath taking my beautiful.☺️

  • @andrewthorne6653

    @andrewthorne6653

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think he is according to Laura of GA

  • @AKu-su7js

    @AKu-su7js

    2 жыл бұрын

    In to Polish also, Please 😊

  • @user-ud4ti1up4g

    @user-ud4ti1up4g

    2 жыл бұрын

    На русский тоже !!!

  • @lucytree7892
    @lucytree78923 жыл бұрын

    Love the music. Thanks for doing these videos in English. After watching few of your videos, I understand why Laura from Garden Answer wants you to help design her new greenhouse.

  • @lizystratabojomira
    @lizystratabojomira3 жыл бұрын

    You are living in selfmade paradise.

  • @gretchenburton7184
    @gretchenburton71843 жыл бұрын

    My mother used to play the song on her piano. She was a wonderful pianist.

  • @lianelindsey1407
    @lianelindsey14073 жыл бұрын

    I love that the tulip is named after you Sir, “Claus Daley”!❤️🥰

  • @___Laura
    @___Laura3 жыл бұрын

    The Claus Dalby tulip is such a casual flex.

  • @MrCiaranMc

    @MrCiaranMc

    3 жыл бұрын

    These entire videos are just one big casual flex!

  • @gardengirl7446

    @gardengirl7446

    3 жыл бұрын

    What on earth is a casual flex? Lol

  • @___Laura

    @___Laura

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gardengirl7446 it's when you casually show something off. Like flexing your muscles to that someone else can see it, but trying to make it look casual. All of this sounds super negative though and I didn't mean it in a negative way.

  • @ckap9187
    @ckap91873 жыл бұрын

    The soft color combinations are so soothing and peaceful. Sunken garden is magnificent.

  • @GDName
    @GDName3 жыл бұрын

    There's something so magical about your garden.

  • @TracysHomeGarden
    @TracysHomeGarden3 жыл бұрын

    What a stunning garden Claus! I should say garden rooms with all different colour schemes and plants. Cannot believe it is real that we finally get to see your garden on KZread! Thank you for sharing all your expertise & gardens with us. It is such a privilege! 🪴💚🙏🪴💚🙏. That aerial shot is unreal & truly took my breath away. 💚💚💚💚💚

  • @sheilaberry9837
    @sheilaberry98373 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your garden and, in this video, orienting us by showing the map of your whole property.

  • @1erickjon
    @1erickjon3 жыл бұрын

    More more MORE!! We love you Claus....just walking around showing us EVERYTHING is amazing.

  • @hannahharrison111
    @hannahharrison1113 жыл бұрын

    When you invited us to possibly have our own container gardens where we could move around plants and gave different themes as time goes by I felt so special. 🥺 Thank you for sharing your garden with us Claus!

  • @eileenbrittain7734
    @eileenbrittain77343 жыл бұрын

    Love it love it love it…palest of yellows, which is the essence of spring.

  • @irener.4753
    @irener.47533 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy that you are now on KZread. I am following you on Instagram but it is never enough for me to see all the beautiful pictures of your garden. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Best whishes from germany.

  • @TheImpatientGardener
    @TheImpatientGardener3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful as always Claus. I think my favorite part is the small trees and shrubs in the middle of the yew hedge that sort of dangle over it all. And I quite like this springy color scheme.

  • @cme9758
    @cme97583 жыл бұрын

    This has to be my favorite of all your Beautiful gardens. The soft creamy yellow is soothing and creates a delicate look to each type of flower. This is where I would want to hide away with a good book.

  • @dianapohl8185
    @dianapohl81853 жыл бұрын

    In 2006 we moved into our current home on Vancouver Island, British Columbia - on the west coast of Canada. The following year we dug a pond, lined it with a liner, and brought in many tons of rocks to hold the liner in place and create terraced areas both within the pond and bordering it. In 2019, we drained the pond, cut out the bottom liner and a number of sections of the liner along the sides, and created a 'sunken' rock garden. This has a somewhat 'quarry-like' feel to it and I have planted ornamental strawberries and many succulents in this area. Our entire gardens are very informal and somewhat 'wild', and looking at your formal gardens and gorgeous spaces brings me peace and great pleasure. I look forward to your videos and thank you for joining the KZread community with them!

  • @Tobhiyah
    @Tobhiyah3 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love how this is a perfect example of how a formal garden and complete freeform container garden compliment each other. All of the pots in the same color scheme and being able to switch them out is genius. I can't wait to see the rest of your garden.

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino7923 жыл бұрын

    I love the formality of the structure of the space and the sense of informality of the potted plants that can be moved as you desire.

  • @annieallen1917
    @annieallen19173 жыл бұрын

    I now have a special Claus Dalby page in my gardening notebook and I record the names of the plants you describe! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful garden.

  • @heidibucci2305
    @heidibucci23053 жыл бұрын

    The sunken garden is so beautiful! I love the limited color pallet. It’s so peaceful. And the chartreuse plants are gorgeous. Tulip “Clause Dalby”is very beautiful and a fitting tribute to your artistry.

  • @carolinebrian1786
    @carolinebrian17863 жыл бұрын

    Claus your garden is simply the most inspirational space I’ve seen in a very long time! Absolutely stunning!

  • @nspector

    @nspector

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this and, for me, Great Dixter in England.

  • @heathercoles3096

    @heathercoles3096

    3 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful visit to your garden - STUNNING 🌼🌳🌼

  • @spersaud9957
    @spersaud99573 жыл бұрын

    Hard to believe a pool was there before. The Sunken Garden looks like it was always part of the beautiful landscape.

  • @simpleurbanliving
    @simpleurbanliving3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous!! The overhead shot with white, chartreuse and green was stunning! Looking forward to seeing more of your garden

  • @amberkay521
    @amberkay5213 жыл бұрын

    I think in need some ‘Claus Dalby’ tulips in my own garden. 🥰

  • @DCT14
    @DCT143 жыл бұрын

    Nina, I total agree with you; WOW! Claus, I’m in total awe of your garden and how magnificently it is staged and put together. It is just exquisite. The flowers, the garden accessories, and stone work, the hedges; it’s just perfection. 💖

  • @AJsGreenThumbLLC
    @AJsGreenThumbLLC3 жыл бұрын

    Such a charming gentleman and it shows in your garden Mr. Dalby. Simply inspirational & classic! We are most appreciative of you sharing!

  • @caroleprete2367
    @caroleprete23673 жыл бұрын

    Your garden is ethereal especially with the grand music in the background. The pairing is a choice made in Heaven. Your garden is masterfully designed, and perfectly wonderful. I feel a deep bond as well due to my Scandinavian heritage. I’m so thankful to Laura at Garden Answer for providing the introduction. I look forward to more of your videos. God Bless.

  • @portlandval55
    @portlandval553 жыл бұрын

    I really love the spring flowers with the accent pieces, columns and urns. Provides structure. Very beautiful. What an honor to have a tulip named for you. They are extraordinary.

  • @bcp8673
    @bcp86733 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for creating such a special KZread account and sharing with us.

  • @carmenbrochu4756
    @carmenbrochu4756 Жыл бұрын

    Exactly what Mimi just said. Your gardens are peaceful, harmonious and inspiring. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ClausDalbyEnglish

    @ClausDalbyEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    The pleasure is all mine! Thank you so much for being here and for your kind comment.

  • @meliss36
    @meliss363 жыл бұрын

    Love it all Claus!! So happy you made it to KZread! 🌸🌿🌷

  • @dryb3301
    @dryb33013 жыл бұрын

    That's a brilliant idea to convert a swimming pool to a sunken garden. So many possibilities with containers.

  • @debbieriedel9185
    @debbieriedel91853 жыл бұрын

    The sunken garden is stunning 🦋 I can’t wait for the next tour

  • @diversegardener392
    @diversegardener3923 жыл бұрын

    Your garden does not need sculptures because your evergreens are sculptures in themselves. Thanks for sharing Mr. Clause Dalby.

  • @michellepatterson9743
    @michellepatterson97433 жыл бұрын

    Such harmony in your sunken garden and I love the music choice.. Absolutely beautiful. 💛

  • @gronahannah8829
    @gronahannah88293 жыл бұрын

    Härligt med en inspirerande Skandinavisk KZreadkanal! Jag ser fram emot alla spännande videor! Tack!! 💚

  • @kaylac3367
    @kaylac33673 жыл бұрын

    Oh my! Your garden is beyond words beautiful!! You took my breath away when you showed the aerial view and at the end the walking view! Just heavenly! Thank you so much for sharing your garden 😊

  • @marianneminato4981
    @marianneminato49813 жыл бұрын

    >Love the containers filled with tulips and narcissi. Beautiful eye candy.

  • @annakozlowski1774
    @annakozlowski17743 жыл бұрын

    I love pots and moving them around oh Claus what a joy to see your garden. The music is so appropriate the garden is a symphony🎻🎶💌

  • @christinedoherty4584
    @christinedoherty45843 жыл бұрын

    This makes my heart happy- the beauty, peace and tranquillity, the music- so calming !! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 💕

  • @dianwilliams239
    @dianwilliams2393 жыл бұрын

    Great idea Claus - planting in pots. That gives you so much scope for completely changing the look of the garden.

  • @marleesanders
    @marleesanders3 жыл бұрын

    I love how all your terracotta pots match you brick pavers so that they disappear in the background 👍🏽

  • @Woahitsaturtlegynecologist
    @Woahitsaturtlegynecologist3 жыл бұрын

    That garden is absolutely spectacular! I love the white/yellow theme. The music choice was perfect as well.

  • @karendomigan4612
    @karendomigan46123 жыл бұрын

    So happy you are taping KZread videos of your lovely garden

  • @g.christelbecker6349
    @g.christelbecker63493 жыл бұрын

    so, so beautiful. can t wait to see what magic you will create in the coming month. Thank you so much for posting!!!!!!

  • @LB-vl3qn
    @LB-vl3qn3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect choice of music for this garden, which is a much better use of the space than a swimming pool, IMO. I'll bet all those white flowers just glow in the moonlight. Thank you for showing us. ~ Lisa

  • @sonjadegannes2097
    @sonjadegannes20972 жыл бұрын

    You make me happy.🥰 Thank you so much for these beautiful minutes

  • @kathleenshugrue2782
    @kathleenshugrue27823 жыл бұрын

    I'm so pleased to hear you talk about your garden 'rooms' and no lawns. I'd love to hear more about the different types of rooms, how they integrate with each other (or not) and was this an evolution? What did you start with?

  • @nancystewart8590
    @nancystewart85903 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for putting some plant names on the screen!

  • @terryviar7
    @terryviar73 жыл бұрын

    The sunken garden is so beautiful. What an awesome idea and transformation from an old swimming pool. Thank you for sharing your love of flowers with us.💚

  • @timearath-vegh7178
    @timearath-vegh71783 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful soul creating and sharing such a wonderful and inspiring piece of paradise! 🌼

  • @lincasteel-butler531
    @lincasteel-butler5313 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, this white sunken garden is my favorite. I love white with green. I do in other areas plant other colors, but I love variegated and white/green combos the best. Thank you for sharing.

  • @raspberrybarrett7439
    @raspberrybarrett74393 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful like a painting. I love gardens. Thank you for making this video in english

  • @janetjeerdsma1069
    @janetjeerdsma10693 жыл бұрын

    It is an absolute delight to tour your gardens. Thank you for allowing us in. 💕👍☀️

  • @PleasantPrickles
    @PleasantPrickles3 жыл бұрын

    Watch, gasp, repeat! Beyond brilliant! 🌱🌱🌱💕

  • @user-nf2qp8kc6j
    @user-nf2qp8kc6j2 жыл бұрын

    Великолепный сад😍!!! У вас безупречный вкус!!! Получаю удовольствие от вашего канала! Спасибо за ваши рекомендации!

  • @sandravijftigschild9317
    @sandravijftigschild93173 жыл бұрын

    Claus, the sunken garden is just stunning! Love the color of the Claus Dalby-tulip. I'll put that one on my list for next spring. And what surprises me is how well white and cream combine together. Cannot wait to see the rest of your garden.💖

  • @lyndamayfield1913
    @lyndamayfield19133 жыл бұрын

    I love the garden. The colours are absolutely stunning.

  • @mariapalmer5671
    @mariapalmer56713 жыл бұрын

    Love the cobbles . It’s so in keeping with the house . Wonderful.

  • @galacticboomflyer2307
    @galacticboomflyer23073 жыл бұрын

    The combination with white and yellows flowers is so relaxing and pleasant to the eye.

  • @margaretgodwin1775
    @margaretgodwin17753 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad I found your channel. I live in USA in North Carolina.

  • @shannon454
    @shannon4543 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Laura from Garden Answer said you're a master artist, she's right. I'm so happy for this new channel and look forward to your new book coming soon.

  • @carolrose4784
    @carolrose47843 жыл бұрын

    50 rooms and no lawn! I would love it. Your container idea have me buying more containers. I’m using seeds to start more and more flowers! You are an inspiration! Thank you Laura for introducing this amazing guy to me! I see why she thinks so highly of you.

  • @wendychandler8304
    @wendychandler8304 Жыл бұрын

    This changed my gardening life. Now I can't dig or move plants, this is the answer. I'e bought beautiful tulip bulbs and fresh compost with no weeds: Already, I can "see" the difference containers will make; even a nearly-white garden. Thank you Claus.

  • @ClausDalbyEnglish

    @ClausDalbyEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so, so much for this kind comment - I am so pleased to hear that you have been inspired by what you see here.

  • @gailcullinan349
    @gailcullinan3493 жыл бұрын

    Magical and I love the soundtrack too. Thank you for sharing

  • @kishordeka3531
    @kishordeka35313 жыл бұрын

    Mr Dalby thank you so much for showing us your beautiful garden and also making them in English. Couldn't get enough of you here so I went to Garden Answers to watch some more, where I learned about your book on container kitchen gardening. Please publish your book in English.

  • @barbarapareti7706
    @barbarapareti77063 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful. Love the music

  • @melisadavison6523
    @melisadavison65233 жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking and so fresh and springlike!

  • @jeane561
    @jeane5613 жыл бұрын

    Claus I love your sunken garden with all the lovely plants💛💛💛

  • @juneendersen5219
    @juneendersen52193 жыл бұрын

    How wonderful to see an overhead shot of your garden room, it is beautiful

  • @sangeetsadhikasmitamilind
    @sangeetsadhikasmitamilind3 жыл бұрын

    Your garden Sir, feels like meditation, its beautiful and extremely peaceful.

  • @dhash1712
    @dhash17123 жыл бұрын

    You are an inspiration. I am grateful toLaura for introducing us to you.

  • @laurenlove5940
    @laurenlove59403 жыл бұрын

    You are such a delight to watch, so happy to follow along on your KZread journey! 🌷

  • @robertpina99
    @robertpina993 жыл бұрын

    Your garden is a symphony. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

  • @christinepops5100
    @christinepops51003 жыл бұрын

    Your garden is exquisite! I follow you on Instagram and I'm so happy that you are also on KZread. You have such a talent for gardening and design!

  • @TheChrisb2283
    @TheChrisb22833 жыл бұрын

    In awe... just beautiful! I'm one year into starting my container garden. This video is inspiring 🥰

  • @gerdabreig9689
    @gerdabreig96893 жыл бұрын

    Your garden is like paradise, so peaceful, beautiful and perfect 💕

  • @freda4336
    @freda43363 жыл бұрын

    Oh what a beautiful garden. Your signature, your style, your home, your art of gardening everything comes through this beautiful landscape that you have created. This garden is loved.

  • @belindathebeau76
    @belindathebeau763 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful garden. The color scheme is so very soothing, lovely to just sit and enjoy.

  • @ciciKoenig
    @ciciKoenig3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. The aerial shot is the best use of a drone I have ever seen.

  • @gardengirl7446

    @gardengirl7446

    3 жыл бұрын

    I so agree! It's like viewing a little piece of Heaven!

  • @nspector

    @nspector

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @jeanetcall3116
    @jeanetcall31163 ай бұрын

    This is a well design architectural garden❤❤❤

  • @ClausDalbyEnglish

    @ClausDalbyEnglish

    3 ай бұрын

    I am pleased you like it - thank you very much.

  • @user-td2yt3zd7p
    @user-td2yt3zd7p6 ай бұрын

    Bravo!!! Bravo!!! Bravo!!!

  • @ClausDalbyEnglish

    @ClausDalbyEnglish

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much and thank you for being here.

  • @mikeq6384
    @mikeq63843 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful sunken garden Claus ! Look forward to more of your videos

  • @SteveL2012
    @SteveL20123 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful garden with perfect Chopin accompaniment. 🌼

  • @valkyrieelyn860
    @valkyrieelyn8603 жыл бұрын

    I’m a container gardener myself and you give me such inspiration! The sunken garden is dreamy 🌺

  • @earthstar4947
    @earthstar49473 жыл бұрын

    Oh I also would love to read your books in English-language. Your gardens are breathtaking.

  • @ladyjrider666
    @ladyjrider666 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely lovely sunken in gardens. I have fond memories of one in a park in London. What a wonderful use of an old swimming pool! I do enjoy setting the stage as it were with containers. Lovely to see it in such a beautiful setting.

  • @ClausDalbyEnglish

    @ClausDalbyEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much formthis kind comment - it is much appreciated.

  • @cherylh1159
    @cherylh11593 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful and peaceful place. The music is lovely too. Thanks for inviting us in.

  • @tinasmith9998
    @tinasmith99983 жыл бұрын

    This! It feeds my soul.

  • @margareteraab3899

    @margareteraab3899

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tina, I was thinking the same thing. I'm so glad he's on KZread after Laura sang his praises

  • @Ishisah
    @Ishisah3 жыл бұрын

    "Nineteen Hundred-Ninety Four." 🥰.