Welcome! My name is DeAnn and I garden in Fresno, California, zone 9b. Our summer days can reach up to 110 and beyond. Join me in my gardening journey and DIY projects.
We live in the Sacramento area and your channel is one of my favorites. You are so calm and I enjoy your gardening style and seeing Chief always nearby. I have two Spirea in all day full sun and they are fabulous. The foliage color changes are just as spectacular as the blooms. I always cut mine back after the first flush is done and they produce a second flush of blooms. Then I cut them way back in the late winter/early spring to keep their size in check.
Thank you for such a kind comment.😊 I had been eyeing those plants for awhile. So glad I picked them up. Thank you letting me know when you cut them back. You’re not far from me, so I know you understand the heat.🌞 Have a wonderful weekend.
Another wonderful video!! And how wonderful that you are available and willing to help out your mom. There’s nothing more important than family! I hope she heals quickly and that cooler weather is on its way to you soon!!
I love your garden videos, ty for sharing, you should place the cam a bit behind you while u film at an angle so we can see the scope of your garden and how you do it in real time, id like that, i hope you have a great week, and you have a supporter here, ty!
I'm so glad your mom is doing well! Everything in the garden looks amazing considering the temps and I'm sure it's because of your loving care. Have an awesome week... xo Cheryl
Morning, I just found your channel and immediately subscribed when I read your reply to a comment that you're from Fresno, CA. I'm too😊 glad to hear your mom's doing better. Also, I like your tip on mosquito My husband always has a hard time outside looking forward to your next video 🌻
Good Afternoon 👋, and thank you.😊 So glad you found me. My husband uses the lotion/lemongrass when he’s outside. We’re prepping an area for a new Japanese Maple tree. That will probably be our next video.
Your mother comes first, glad she has you to help her! This summer has been brutal with the heat, I live in Illinois and it has been so hot and humid, I can't wait for summer to be over, I think your garden looks really great with all of the heat we've had!
Hi are you in sizzling 🥵 AZ!! Im newby here, im in Mesa AZ & have had same number of over 110 degree weather & wr have broken revords in June/July!!😢 Nice to have met you here. Take care, enjoy your garden🕊️😄
I live in Southern California. We are very hot here, same as you. All my plants, even my David Austin roses, want to un alive themselves. The insects and funguses are insane this year.
I was telling my husband the other day that this has got to be the hottest summer since we moved here in 2002. I used to love summer as a teen living in Blythe, always on the Colorado River. Now that I’m older, Fall is my favorite time of year. 🍁🍂😊
Praying for your mother. Love your voice! Also thank you for sharing the real state of your garden. I’m in zone 8b and was away for three weeks. Between my neglect and the heat my garden is struggling. I’m back so hopefully it’ll recover. You mentioned the days are hot there are the evenings cool? Our nights are warm 80-low 90’s.
Thank you so much.😊 We rarely have nighttime lows in the 90’s. During the hottest days, our nighttime lows can be 78-82. Even if at 7am it’s 73 degrees, by 10-11am it can be in the 90’s. It heats up quickly here. I hope your garden is ok.🌿🌸
I like the way you present your garden, very beautiful garden you have. Here in the west coast of Norway we are happy if we have 20 degrees in summer😉☂️☀️👍🏼👍🏼
I truly don’t know what it is about your presence in the garden but it was truly a joy to see you filled with joy and love for your garden and the kindness in your voice. Thank you for sharing your garden. Please keep sharing. 🌷🙏🌷🦋 Also best for your mom’s health
First of all, so happy your mom is doing well. Also that you got a little down time. I think your gardens are beautiful. Love the top that you are wearing. Looks so good with your awesome hair too. Looking forward to your next garden tour.
I see your fireman statue in the background. Do you have a fire person in your family? I had the same statue for my son who is. Thank you for the bug tip. So easy to make.
Nice to see you back. For such high temps, your garden looks good! Thanks for sharing your diy bug repellent. I am in So Cal 10a. The mosquitos are worse in the evening here where I live. I was using OFF and it smells horrible! I have lemongrass oil! I'm going to try it immediately, because I always get bit. Praying for your Mom's speedy recovery.😊
Thank you.😊 The lemongrass is a bit strong. Within 10 minutes you shouldn’t be able to smell it on your skin. It has helped my husband and I for years. Fall will be here before we know it. 🍂
Good to see you again. Praying your mom recovers quickly and completely. Your garden looks good for 110+ heat. I live near you in Fowler. I’m so over this extra hot heat.
Good to see you, glad your mom’s doing pretty well, the garden looks nice thank you for that lotion and lemon grass recipe will have to try that,so tired of these temps too ( I’m in Tulare) bout same as you 😮good luck on continued care, looks like under 100 next week Yippee
Happy to see you back, Momma is more important than making a video for us. Thanks for the tip for the bug repellent. It’s been really buggy here in Minnesota.
My experience is after rooting plants in water. The best way to prevent plants from going into shock is to water your soil the next day. Just saying this because the plant roots are already full of water.❤
Enjoyed your cozy patio, feels like a great area to rest and unwind. Brilliant choice on flower arrangements . Also any thoughts painting your patio floor? have great summer,,
Thank you.😊 I’ve not considered that before. It does sound interesting and creative. I just watched a video this weekend where they painted their front porch and it looks beautiful. Thank you for the suggestion.
Thank you so much. We’ve not been able to figure out what that window-ish opening is for. Over the years, many birds build their nest there in the planter box. 😊
I just searched creeping fig on Google and watched your video from four years ago. Clicked on your account and found this video. The wall looks amazing, and so does your yard! Thing about it, I'm from Tulare. We're neighbors. Great job!
Loving your videos❤. You grow such beautiful hydrangeas, I wondered if I could ask a couple questions. I have my first hydrangea in a pot. It's just starting to bud. My first question is: Does it take forever for the buds to bud out? They're taking their sweet time. The other question: Can I plant that hydrangea in the ground now while it's budding. It's an "Endless Summer-Summer Crush". Will it do good is full shade? Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.😊 Yes, it does take awhile for them buds to completely open. I would hold off transplanting until it goes dormant. Depending on your zone, early spring is recommended. For me, because I live where it gets hot quickly, I would transplant in the fall. However if your summers are mild, transplant in early spring. If you can find a place with morning sun and afternoon shade that would be ideal. Great questions!🌸
I really, really like your porch. So whimsical and serene. Stay cool and happy gardening. I’m waiting til autumn to paint my fence. Paint and hot, humid temps don’t mix here in Zone 9B in Houston.
Hi! Your house color is perfect. I live in Riverside county and also purchased those topiary to. I did the exact same thing I grew ivy also in pots all 3. Love your door wreaths color is so beautiful
Hello😊👋 I grew up in Highland and took flute lessons in Redlands. I attended Serrano Jr. H.S., right behind Patton State Hospital. The wreaths are from Hobby Lobby. 💛
What a difference I understand how excited you are that the grinding he is doing makes such a great difference, entry way looks great 😊I’m just 45 minutes south of you and I’m over these heat already 😂 just about 12 weeks till fall😮
You've given me a great idea for topiarys for my front door. I've priced the faux ones and they are soooo expensive that I decided it would be better to try real ones. Yes, I see your vision and your porch is already looking warm and inviting. Gosh, I can't believe those temps! It gets that hot out in the surrounding desert (I'm in L.A.), but I had no idea it got that hot in the central valley.
I am a huge fan of ivy topiary trees. I too have had mine for more than 15 years. They look good in every season . I have them in elevated urns so they look extra tall. 108 to 119.... help me! IN the Bay Area we will be in the 90s all week. Hot but doable. Eleven dollars for a wreath is incredible! And yours look so pretty. I loved the big wooden chair!
Thank you.😊 Hobby Lobby for the win regarding the wreath. My mom used to live in the East Bay. Hot during the day - and cools off a bit for the evening. I’m already looking forward to Autumn.🍂
That's a beautiful pale yellow. It can be a difficult color to get right and I'm happy for you that you found the shed color sample. Well done! The lamium and impatiens are lovely accent plants for your topiaries. Smiles, Stella
Thank you Stella.😊 Paint can be funny like that. It looks one way on the sample card and different when you put it on the wall.😃 This has been a long time coming. I’m so happy that he found the color. 💛
I always wondered about the stucco. Are there other homes with this type? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it before. It looks so good painted. Your topiaries are beautiful and perfect. I thought they were faux at first. Stay cool if possible.
Thank you.😊 The stucco has always been embarrassing for me.🤦♀️ From what we’ve been told…. the developer that built this neighborhood lived in our home/model. Perhaps he liked it so much that he did the scallops extra heavy. Each model has a different exterior. There are a few that have the scallops, just not as visible as ours. We’ve spent years pursuing stucco companies in the hope that they would be willing to tackle it. The 70’s have many things to be proud of… just not cottage cheese ceilings and this stucco.🤣
