We Are Back In The Garden! And Here’s Why We’ve Been Away 😊
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Welcome back to our garden!
First of all Richard and I would like to thank each and every one of our wonderful subscribers for your patience as it’s been almost 3 months since our last video.
Thank you also for your kindest and beautiful messages after his heart attack and cardiac arrest on Saturday 16th December 2023. I posted a message on the KZread Community page and also my Facebook page but am aware that not all of you will have seen that.
In today’s video I am just starting with an explanation of exactly what happened to Richard that day, and to thank you all for being there for us, and then following up with the March Garden Tour of our garden in Essex, on the South East Coast of England (equivalent to a US hardiness zone 8).
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Have fun in your gardens!
Janette, The Enthusiastic Gardener
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Welcome back !!! I’m very happy to see you guys back again . We love and laughed hard with Richard introduction , that was really good . And we are happy to see him doing well . Sorry for you loss of Lucy . We be watching every week my friend.
A VERY GREAT BIG WELCOME BACK TO YOU BOTH 😁🧑🌾 It's hard to know when to send messages when you are in the middle of so much stress, so was relieved to see you back with us 😁 and Richard has not lost his sense of humour. Thanks to the quick reaction of your rescuers on the train. Love and hugs xx
My partner had bypass surgery 21 years ago. He has recovered beautifully. We are grateful for those 21 years. My wish for you is to have a life as full and happy as we have had.
Richard looks great and his humor is intact. Keep the faith in the future.
Hi Janette so glad Richard is doing well. I’m so glad you are back. Looking forward to spring and seeing you working and planning your lovely garden 🪴 😊
Sorry to hear that you have lost your ball of white fluff Lucy x
Delighted to see you back with a video Janette, and great to see Richard looking good, you've both had a difficult 3 months. PS I wouldnt worry about that walnut, especially in a pot, it won't affect any other plants 😁
The garden has over wintered well! It is beautiful. So glad to have you back and to know Richard is doing well. What an ordeal! But he's still got his sense of humor and you have a less stressful job. So the future is looking good. :)
Welcome back! So happy to see that you're both doing well and that Richard hasn't lost his sense of humor. (Nice "legs").😊
So happy to see Richard in good humor and looking healthy! The garden is beautiful and we are so happy to see you back Janette♥
Oh, I am so sorry for both of you. But, so grateful Richard's life was saved. Then your beautiful fur baby. I am thinking of you both. ❤
Lovely to see you back! So sorry about Lucy but pleased to see Richards on road to recovery. Look forward to your gardening year. x
Welcome back 🙏🏻 God bless you all!! So very sorry for Lucy’s loss you have had such a stress full time! Loss of a fur baby is almost as impactful as a loss of your love! Yay Richard!! We love you both!,💕
Welcome back you guys 🎉😊. So glad to see Richard is doing much better ready for 2024 gardening year
Janette and Richard, so very happy to see you both. So sorry for the loss of your Lucy. Such a scary and stressful time for you both. Thank you, Jesus, for helping Richard heal so that this beautiful couple can live many more happy years together ❤️ 🫂
Oh my goodness. I am glad he is now ok. How traumatic for both of you. It’s lovely to have you both back.
Sorry to hear Richard’s been poorly but good to hear he’s on the mend. Such a stressful time with losing your lovely dog as well. Hope you have a peaceful spring and summer to look forward to in your garden. Xx
I am so glad Richard is ok, I will say a prayer for a full recovery and so sorry to hear about your wee girl xo Your garden is looking lovely.
Oh Jeanette- words can’t express how we feel for you. Had to stop part way through the video to add our prayers & warmest wishes for a future full of promise. This evening I will offer my mass & communion for you both. Delighted to see Richard & the fun way of exercising 😊!! The sad news of Lucy too!! Thank God you can be positively grateful in counting your blessings in the midst of this shock. Can only imagine what you, Richard & all your family have been through. When one hurts all hurt. Sending love & prayers & gratitude to the Lord. Thankyou again for all the wonderful videos over the years Take care of each other God bless Philomena and Bill Taylor 🙏🏼❤️💐✝️
Welcome back! Happy to see you both are doing well. A good laugh and a good sleep are the best cure. Have a wonderful day. Richard is so funny.
Lovely to see Richard back looking so well , I laugh and cried though this video. As always the garden is beautiful . Looking forward to seeing you both each week.
Good to see you back and both looking so well. Sorry about your doggie loss.
My day has been made! It’s so wonderful to see you back in your lovely garden, Janette. And glad to see Richard hasn’t lost his sense of humor - had me laughing so hard. Sad news about Lucy; it’s so difficult to say goodbye to our beloved fur babies. 🐾💔🐾 Wonderful news regarding your job. Welcome back - looking forward to future videos!
Praise God Richard is on the mend. Sorry for the loss of Lucy. You two have e been through so much. Congratulations on your new position. 3 days a week is so exciting. Wonderful to see you guys in the yard. Looking forward to seeing more of both of you.
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Welcome back! It’s grand to see you both! Richard seems back to his cheeky self!
The Woodland courtyard looks so full with those ferns. Everything looks great!
Yeah !!! You are back. 🎉 Richard I am so sorry you had to go through all you did But, am thankful you are doing better. Do follow doctors and take care of yourself. Ok 😊 Janette be good to yourself 🌺🦋🌷😊🌹 You have had a time of growth.
i'm so happy to see you back... you've been missed...
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Excited to see Richard is recovering well...
My husband and I are so happy to see you and Richard again. We are glad to know Richard is feeling better, he looks great! I’m so sorry about Lucy. Congratulations on the new job. Wow so much has happened since we saw you last. Please don’t get stressed out making videos, we love short videos too, if that’s all the time you have.
Welcome back Janette & Richard. So sorry for your loss of lovely Lucy & so happy Richard is on his road to recovery. We loved his little act & we were laughing so much. The garden looks fabulous & can't wait for your future videos. Keep well & take care x
Sad to hear about Lucy but so happy that you're both back, Richard is looking so well and still up to his tricks.
Welcome back, lovely to see you both, glad to see Richard looking and doing well. Look after yourselves. 💙
So.. So sorry to hear that you both have had to go though such a trying time ... Sending you the best of Hugs that I can ... ! and I am looking forward to watching your videos again .!
Janette, I'm so sorry that Richard has been unwell as well as you going through all of the emotional stress. It's hard to watch a loved one suffer. I'm glad he's much better. He looks well. I'm so sorry you lost your Lucy😢 I know it's hard to go through the loss of one of our fur babies. It breaks my heart for y'all. Job changes are hard enough but on top of All of this, it has got to be stressful . I'm glad that you have support. Working three days a week will be great especially during these difficult times. I hope you can get some well deserved rest. Gardening will help I'm sure. I can't wait to see all you do this year. I have missed you. So glad you are back. I haven't been on since last Fall.😅 I have mulch bags too. They aren't ready yet but they do get heavy. I don't have help so I have learned to put soil for example in another container such as a 🪣 bucket. It's much lighter to transport but it takes a little longer. I had to do that with my potting soil yesterday. I've started planting my seeds this week. So I'm excited about that. Your😅 garden looks really good... especially for the beginning of March. We have freeze watches tonight and I think several nights will be close to freezing. It's been a cold winter. We got six inches of rain Thursday night. But today is beautiful. I'm about to get in the green house for a bit. Keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers. X
It’s so lovely to see you both and Richard looking so well. Xx
Lovely to see you both looking so well after all that you've been through. Glad that you've been able to reduce your hours at work Janette as it really does make a difference. I loved Richard's entrance. It was so funny. Your garden is looking very nice. Mine is waterlogged after all the rain. Good to have you back. x
Great to see you both back, take it easy, condolences for Lottie I know how hard that is to cope with. Take time to relax and enjoy yourselves this isn't a practise you are only here once make the most of it 👍
So glad that Richard is doing better. he is such a joy to have around. so sorry about Lucy. You both have had a tough start to 2024 but Spring will be a rebound time for all of you.
You were both truly missed!!!
Hi Janette, Lottie & Richard, Its wonderful to have you all back on our screens. It's been a dreadful time for you all and we all wish you a quieter and happier year ahead. I'm glad all your gardening friends have helped/ supported you through the last few months. It's fitting we gave you something back after you have given us so much. I loved Richard's humour, very funny leg stretch from behind the wall! Together we can't wait for Spring it's was reassuring to watch your garden video once again. Take care. Steve your eye in the north.
Welcome back Richard, so great 2 see you both back after such a stressful time, take care, lovely to see the garden again. All the best ❤❤xx
Janette, it is so wonderful to see you and Richard back. He is looking quite well. It has been a very long 3 months,but ready to get started gardening. So sorry to hear about your baby. You have had a very stressful winter. Saying all of that,let's have a better 2024 gardening season.
Welcome back! Glad Richard is Ok! Have had two heart attacks myself. God is good! Getting excited here in Georgia, U.S.A., to welcome SPRING!
Glad you're back Janet, glad Richard is feeling better, all the best for you.
Welcome back guys, lovely to see you both. So sorry about Lucy😢. Garden still looks great Janette.
Oh Jeanette, I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely little dog. I hope you are doing well, what a scare to go through, I was wondering when we would hear from you again. So happy to see Richard is back to his usual self again, wishing you both a lovely spring and summer season ahead, look forward to all your garden videos. 😊
So glad to see u again Janette. So glad Richard is doing so well.
Hi Janette, I'm so glad to hear that Richard is going to be alright. I hope that you're doing well, I know how stressful it must have been for you. I'm sorry to hear about Lucy, I had to have my dog put to sleep nearly 40 yrs ago and it still bothers me to this day. Sending love and best wishes from Pennsylvania USA ❤
Helloooo , good to see you both back & both of you as well as can be . Will look forward to future videos x
Lovely to see you both back funny as ever ❤
Janette so glad Richard is doing well and so sorry about your fur baby. Your garden is looking great. Love and blessings ❤️❤️❤️
Nice to see you back and very glad to hear/see that Richard is doing well.
I'm so glad to have you back and great to see that Richard is doing well
So happy 😊 you back together 😘guys 💐. Richard as usual full❤of happines. You guys go through such a difficult time!!! Looking forward for spring 🌱🌼 blooming in ur garden 🏡 I wish you may you always be happy 😊 nd blessed ❤ lotsaaaaaaaa ❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad you're back; i'm so glad to hear that Richard is doing well; and I'm sorry about the loss of your pup! But, I do look forward to your wonderful garden and videos this year! Stay well and happy!
Janette - so good to hear an update from you... it is wonderful news that RIchard is okay. So sorry about your furbaby Lucy
So sorry for what you both have been through the past few month, but very glad that Richard is doing much better! Thanks for sharing your lovely garden with us! Spring brings hope and beauty after a long dark winter. What a beautiful thing! Praying that this new year in your garden and with Richard is filled with much joy and peace.
How lovely to see you both! Great to hear that Richard is feeling better & back on the golf course! What a scary time for you both, and so sad to hear that you lost little Lucy. It’s wonderful to see your garden blooming into spring - I’m looking forward to seeing it change over the year. Take care, both of you, and welcome back 😊👍🌻🐝xx
I know Richard's alright now, he sure provided me a much needed laugh out loud moment!!! God is so very good! So happy all is great! 🥰
Wonderful to see you again. Oh my gosh what a crazy time. Wonderful to hear Richard is recovering well. Xx
Welcome back Janette and Richard. Lovely to see you are on the mend Richard. So sorry to hear that you lost dear little Lucy. My dog will be 15 in April. Cant imagine life without her and i dread that day coming. Take care both looking forward to your garden videos Janette. Sending big hugs 😊xx
Awww poor Lucy ❤❤ Glad Richard is better!!!
Hello Janette and Richard I am so happy to to see you both. Richard looks a little thinner,but well. He's still got that sense of humour that we all love. I can tell just by looking that these traumatic months have left you exhausted and bereft too. Lucy cheered me up in her life also. I loved the way she was adamant not to go out in the garden unless it interested her. Your love for her shone through the vlogs. Your garden has sort of stood still in these last months. Those ferns are very resilient even if you chop out the bad foliage. The brunnera has survived beautifully. Just vlog when you're ready. Its wonderful that you give us your time💞💗❤🩷😘
Awful news but so glad that Richard has made a recovery. The very best wishes. X
Wonderful to see Richard on the road to recovery 🎉
Always great to see you and Richard! It is very comforting to know that he was around people who cared enough to help. They are angels as they would say! So sorry to hear your baby Lucy passed Janette. Always sad to lose a beloved pet. I wish you and Richard much comfort and happiness. The garden looks great to me!😅😅
Warm wishes to your family and prayers for a speedy full recovery for your dad.
Ah welcome back Janette 😊 what a time you’ve had - wish I’d known but will be praying for Richard for continued recovery and healing for his ribs and sternum. Your positivity shines through ☀️ Congrats on your new job, great that it will give you more free time too. So sorry about Lucy, glad Lottie is not pining for her. All the best 😊🏴
Hi Janette so nice to see you and Richard. Loved his balletic entrance😊. You’ve been through the mill the last few months but you’ve both come through it and now spring and gardening and golf to look forward to. Glad to hear you are working part time now, it will make such a difference! Your garden has looked after itself for you and is looking full of promise. Look forward to seeing how it progresses and your plans for your Woodland courtyard. X
Hi Janette and Richard! Oh my word! So much has happened since the last video. So glad you are still with us. What a blessing! Oh and so sorry to hear about little Lucy. So many things going on but now onto better health and get Richard back on the golf course. That’s the same for my hubby. Keep him on the course. Lol It was so refreshing seeing all the pretty colors in the garden. I’m waiting for it to get a little warmer so I can get out and add lots of color to my garden. Gonna paint some chairs and a bicycle to add color and pots. Take care you two and can’t wait to catch up with you.
So happy to see you both again and looking so well. I'm sure your lovely garden will help rejuvenate you this spring. Slow and steady wins the race and Richard seems to be well aware that laughter is the best medicine. 🤣 Thank you for updating us and I look forward to watching you inspire us in the garden again when the time is right. XOXO
Oh Janette, I had to pause the video before your tour just to say how wonderful it is to see you and Richard again and to know Richard is on the mend!! The best news is he will be able to continue golfing. You have both been in my thoughts and prayers. Spring is in the air...new beginnings for you both. ❤❤❤
Hi Janette glad you’re back , and Richard is feeling better 🤗 , now get that garden in shape 😂🦋🦩
Janette! I don't know how i missed this, but i am so sorry for all of yours and Richard's problems! i am so thankful that he is improving! Please take care, you two! much love and prayers. The garden is lovely!
So glad to see you back and that Richard is doing really well. he looks amazing to say what hes been through, im sure some to that is up to you and your loving care you have been giving him.
I had tears seeing you ! What Richard went through and you but giving thanks you two look fabulous and Richard’s energy is infectious!! Loosing one’s pet takes time to recover I know from experience. A new job too 🤦♀️but good for you three days with a group you know and they love you! Reg popped in and said” it’s Janette and Richard “he was so 0:01 happy seeing you two we spoke often about you two and your stressful winter. 🙏🏻you two are moving forward. Our gardens will grow with or without us but you will find your rythm soon. The garden looks ready for Spring are you certain you don’t have a hired 0:01 gardener 🤣🤔if I was closer I’d come and work along side you for some tea😊. Welcome back we’ve missed you both !
Welcome back from up north, looking forward to many gardening vlogs and the Christmas show 😊
Welcome back Jeanette! You’ve been missed. Good to see Richard looking well after his scary health episode and undergoing surgery. Thankful to God for his recovery 🙌🏾. He is so funny and had me laughing…OMDAYS!!! Those jeans and trainers on his arms 😂 Also, Saddened to hear about adorable Lucy 😢 Look forward to watching more of your beautiful garden and sharing your tips 👍🏾💛 CONGRATS on your new job 🎉 Best wishes for the future.
We have been looking fwd to seeing ur videos.
So glad he is getting better... Very grateful ❤
Hi Janette, so so good to see you back...and of course Richard too. I wanted to give him a clap. Really good to see him looking so well. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and to give us all a catch up. I am pleased that you have felt supported by so many people. Amazing to see that your garden is still looking good. 😊😊😊😊
Welcome back Jeanette and Richard! You’ve been missed! So glad Richard is doing well! He looks great, and so do you, Jeanette. The garden still looks lovely as usual. Looking forward to many more videos of you and your garden as spring approaches. Here in Denver, Colorado my garden is just barely waking up. But there is sign of life I the little green shoots that are struggling to get up through our clay soil. Lol! I love this time of year when everything starts waking up. With you and Richard back it’s going to be a good year! Glad Richard is able to golf again! Glad you’re happy at your new job and that it gives you more time to garden and spend with Richard. Have a lovely day! And thanks for keeping us posted these last three months.🤗🌺🌻💐🌷🦩
Welcome back. Health and happiness to you both.. Love your garden x🇮🇪
Welcome back guys and wishing Richard all the very best and hope that with small changes he can lead a normal life without too many issues. Huge hugs and so sorry for your loss of Lucy your fur baby xxxx❤❤❤
Hello so glad you are back. Was shocked to hear about Richard but pleased about the outcome.. love his sense of humour. Also so sorry to hear regarding the loss of your little fur baby. Xxx
How lovely to see you both again, all safe and sound 🫠❤. I'm so happy that everything turned out OK : health and work, neither of you look any the worse for ware after that dreadful experience, sending all my love. Yes we had a couple of dry days, incredible, and I managed to get quite a lot done. Jeanette, your garden looks stunning already, so looking forward to Tuesday morning breakfast with the enthusiastic and not so enthusiastic gardeners 😂
Welcome back ... Glad everything is looking good now...all the best ...
Oh Janette, here I think you are enjoying a winter break and you are experiencing all this !!! Richard looks great, joker as usual 😉 God is good ! Best wishes on the new job 😀The yard looks great, can't believe you have only been out there a few times .💚 Sorry for the lose of your baby . Looking forward to all the new content and shinanigans 😅
I'm so very sorry you both have been through these ordeals. It is a blessing that you have gotten wonderful care and loving support and have maintained your positivity and humor. God bless you both. Love from Sugar Land, Texas! So happy to see you both!
Its so good to see you both, and to see Richard in such good form. He certainly had guardian angels looking after him. Your garden is looking lovely, mine is still under water. And today (Sunday) has been non stop heavy rain so I'm not going to be able to garden for some time yet. We're just back from a cruise and its sooo cold!!! xx
So lovely to see you both back, and so very lucky the bystanders on hand to administer the first aid and CPR. It should be compulsory in all education and work place situations, I believe. Thanks for sharing , sad news about your little one. 🐞🌻🌱
Welcome back you’ve had such a horrible time,so happy Richard is ok and started with the fun 🥰stunt,it’s fantastic your new job will free you for more gardening which is a great release for all of us ,looking forward to seeing you both again xx
So glad to see you both back looking forward to seeing your garden again
So happy to see you both back, I smiled watching the two of you. So sorry to hear about Lucy,I do understand the loss of a fur baby.looking forward to watching more of your videos.
So glad to see Richard is doing well👏
missed you xxxx
I came here straight from seeing your Facebook post. It’s wonderful to see you both. The garden is looking very good in spite of you not being able to work on it. The buds on your pear certainly look like flowers to me. Regarding the Doodia, they should come back. Mine are looking the same. They should be evergreen but cold weather can crisp the fronds. Looking forward to next weeks episode.
Oh Janette, l had no idea, l just thought you was having a break. I am glad to see Richard is on the mend. Sorry about Lucy also. Gardening is good for the soul, so enjoy. Delighted you are both back xx
Oh boy, you have been through it Jeanette. Heart issues are rife in my family too but as you said, it was going to happen so he was in the right place, right time, right people! Can't wait for your garden videos to kick off again. 😊