Welcome to my garden! I’m Annette, sharing the life and colour of my large walled garden in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, UK.

Here, you’ll find detailed, seasonal videos on how I grow everything from seed to spectacular bloom – including my favourite fluffy flowers like tulips, roses, and dahlias.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, my goal is to inspire you with practical tips, planting ideas, and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in the garden year-round.

Subscribe and grow along with me!



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I have great news! Follow this link to Peter Nyssen tidd.ly/3Ijl3wQ and use the discount code COTTOVERDI10 for 10% off all your spring bulbs (and everything else except gifts and accessories) and join the fun in planning your colourful garden displays for next year. This is the perfect time to be planting bulbs (but wait until it's colder to plant your tulips, although you should still order them now before they run out of your favourites).
I explain more in this video https://youtu.be/i-Pk0ASIvDg?si=OmnY1...

8 months ago | [YT] | 8

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Hi everyone, have you seen the adventure I've been on? It was so much fun and super exciting! 😁
https://youtu.be/coyjYaxm2k4

8 months ago | [YT] | 15

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Happy Friday everyone! I've just popped a Front Garden Tour on my channel - it also includes an update on the harlequin Star Jasmine trellis - it's looking so good and I'm really excited to watch it grow and bloom next year! https://youtu.be/qT9-LG_uDho

8 months ago | [YT] | 7

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Hi everyone, have you seen my Dahlia Tour? it's all the Purple, lavender and mauve dahlias - so many beauties to choose from! https://youtu.be/gBuL5TiWYNM

8 months ago | [YT] | 11

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I'm so excited! I'm going to be sharing a vlog every day until Christmas. All garden related content with a Christmassy accent. Merry Christmas everyone!

2 years ago | [YT] | 12

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WOW! Whilst I've was on a fabulous extended holiday....I passed the 5000 mark for subscribers to my channel. The actual number of subscribers isn't as important to me as knowing just how many people are enjoying my content and finding it either entertaining or useful - or maybe even both 😁.
I would like to thank each and every one of you for subscribing and joining this community of flower lovers and gardeners. I am so grateful. Thank you.

2 years ago | [YT] | 36

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Hi everyone, just a quick note to explain why there hasn't been a new dahlia video - I've been on holiday and now that I'm back - it's raining!!! Hope you're all having a great September, hopefully with some sun and gorgeous flowers.

2 years ago | [YT] | 13

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Hi everyone, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has subscribed to my channel. I'm so happy to be able to share my garden with you all and even happier to know that I'm helping others to try their hand at gardening. It's such fun to meet like-minded people and to learn from one another. I love hearing your thoughts on my videos and I've certainly had some very useful tips, so thank you for those too!

3 years ago | [YT] | 34

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Hi everyone, I've been a bit quiet and haven't posted a video for a few weeks because we've been on holiday! We had the most amazing time in the Canadian Rockies ❤️
While I was away my dahlias went crazy and I have so many beauties to show you so keep an eye out for upcoming videos!

3 years ago | [YT] | 18

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Hi everyone! How are you all enjoying this heatwave in UK?
I am so excited to report that not only did my first dahlia bloom today (despite the best efforts of the local deer population!) but also, it was able to provide some sustenance for the bees during this particularly hot and thirsty weather.

3 years ago | [YT] | 14