So I'm your age and watching your videos remind me of when I was younger and my mom was still alive and we would go antique shopping,put up wallpaper,plant flowers and share our general love of animals and butterflies. I don't have her to talk to anymore ( well, I still talk to her) but listening to you is like having her back at least for a while, to talk to me about all the things big and small that we should treasure in this world. Thanks for being there. 🦋
Yes, Mother Nature is amazing. From nothing comes something. Water and sun is all it needs. I am reminded of that each time I see a plant pushing its way through concrete. Enjoy your beautiful land.
ADHD is real for sure!! Typical day- getting dressed, one shoe on when I notice the side table needs to be dusted- stop and dust the table- then put on the other shoe. Arrange flowers and need a small frog, while looking I find a pretty bow that would look beautiful on my new wreath- attach the bow to the wreath, then I notice the flowers still need to be arranged- back to look for the frog. And on and on and on. Somehow it all gets done but whew!
It looks like an imprint of an oversized foot... like a chicken foot but way bigger... maybe webbed. But, that's my imagination. Wow, the ride on the gator was wonderful. I can't imagine owning all that property. I do have critters, even though I am in the suburbs . I even call my house Critter Cottage.. haha.. lots of squirrels and racoons and Lord knows what else! I imagine the work is endless in a property that size. Makes my gardening today seem so trivial.
I have found hundreds of artifacts on my property , I can tell you many times those stone walls weren't made by farmers but are ancient native American burial stones. This has been found to be the case all over New England. I have one on my property too. If you photograph the stones , you can " see" differently. One of your larger stones depicts a head, profile. It is quite common. I ,too, studied Archeology and I can tell you , you won't get much help from any Archeologist. Native American artifacts are largely ignored or scoffed at. Good luck.
Back in the 1960s we had a yearly camp trip to Hanover, to have lunch at the Dartmouth Outing Club and shop . I used to venture off to the little Native American museum / display at Dartmouth. Have you called there to see if there are any contacts / experts that they would provide you ?
I was wondering about the deer. For some reason they have stayed out of the inner yard where we have some, but I think I will keep doing deer resistant plants.
Hi, Linda: Your idea for asking for help with your yard is a great idea. Even though there is a cost, it is well worth it. You have a large property, and the work you describe will take you most of the summer! There is no shame in asking for additional help, such as rebuilding the walls and spreading mulch. and pea gravel. It will free your time to work on the "pretty stuff" and more importantly, avoid any injuries. I took on a lot the year I retired, and I felt it for a long time. What I realized is that I missed out on enjoying the beauty of the garden. I was so hard at work that I didn't have much time for making it pretty. I didn't mind doing the work, but sometimes letting someone else do the heavy lifting is a good choice. Can't wait to see more about how your garden progresses this year!
I am totally agreeing with you. I'm ready to enjoy the planting of pretty things, looking at them, and cutting them to bring inside. Two days doing yard work and I'm feeling it! ;-)
I'm envious of your woods! We have 20 acres of heavily wooded land behind our home, but it's steep and difficult to traverse. I grew up playing in the woodland around my parent's home. My mom had to practically drag me in at night. It was magical.
Thank you Linda! Your videos encouage me as you show things of beauty, dreams of what project you will do next and in this video how you sectioned off one area at a time to clean up outside. After losing me husband two years ago, grieving continues to be really hard and painful and I can just think about and do one thing at a time. Your cleaning up outside and your wallpapering inside inspires me to keep trying to bite off one piece at a time! Thank you for being real and our friend!!
I would love to try that, but there is some sort of fabric and/or plastic under the stones that I think would most likely catch on fire or put off chemical fumes. My hopes are to start over with the right base someday.
What a FUN property you have! It looks like it's very well taken care of. I love your idea for creating a box for your work area. It would be overwhelming, perhaps, at least for me. Thank you for sharing your finds on the rocks too!
Wow! 😯That is some huge property you got there! You have so much forest property, if you wanted to, you could build another large house in there and then some!
Oh my gosh, Linda, those stones! I immediately saw a face at 9:52 (and then again at 10:10). I saw the green man! (Tilt your head slightly right; it's at the top of the large stone). So cool. I hope you get more information on all the markings/carvings. Your property looks wonderful. It's really coming to life. Daphne and the other critters are so cute! Hugs to adorable Willow!
I couldn’t finish mowing today. Got distracted by putting down garden soil. Maybe tomorrow. When my doctor told me I had ADHD I was in my 50’s. He then asked if he hurt my feelings. I said oh no it makes sense now. I held down a very good paying job But I had awful time in elementary school.
I’m excited to see what fun and beautiful things you and Ben get into outside. Your home and property are absolutely charming and gorgeous. I’m a fellow ADHD lady and I sincerely appreciate your tips and ideas for managing the distractions 😊 side note: opening shot for the video made me realize just how beautiful a person you are. Inside and out ❤ holy smokes you are pretty!!!
I am a new subscriber I have just started gardening in my home and looking at your videos I’m learning so much I have 0 experience and my family never really gardened but after binge watching your videos I hope my garden will be half of what yours is! Thank you for sharing ❤
The rocks all look so neat but just curious as to how and why they came to be there from previous owners. Also I bought your window candles about two years ago and love them but yesterday one of them just quit working. Luckily I bought extras. Have you ever had that problem. I tried all different batteries and still one would not work. Just wondering if maybe at some point one dropped off the window sill.
Love all your content, especially the music you select for each video. I look forward to watching them every Sunday morning! Btw~ with the "dump site" archaeology project you have on your property, you may want to build your own archaeological sifter for finding artifacts. They are super easy to DIY and will help you discover even the smallest of pieces. Who knows what may even be on the layers below where you are digging! Also, on the petroglyphs maybe try something a gravestone rubbing to see the design better. Happy exploring!!
Thanks! We have a hand held sifter, but I think the standing one to shake might be better. I tried a couple rubbings with crayon and paper. It did not work,I might try a chalk or something next.
Hi, I'm two days late, loved this video, your property is awesome and Interesting lots of Hidden Treasures you're right on the boulders and rocks I see images all the time on stuff like that I think it's neat. Have a wonderful rest of the day. 🙂 👋
Yes we ADHD people have found lots of wsys to get things done. People always have told me I was a perfectionist. I just let then believe that. Its always been the ADHD. 😁
Linda, your “box” idea is great. I am also very ADD and it’s frustrating sometimes trying to stay on track. I will try this. Folks like us do get an enormous lot of work done, but oh the chaos we create in the interim! 😱😂
Lots of work ahead but you clearly enjoy doing it. I love pea gravel and the crunch underfoot. Have you thought about hiring a designer to work up a whole landscape plan and then take a section each year to develop? Your property has so much beauty and potential. Hope that the petroglyphs reveal something cool. Have a great week, Linda.
I too find myself going to one thing then another. Maybe it’s ADHD, or just me😁! Somehow, it all it’s finished in some fashion. I love being outside and planting and meandering around the yard. I live in Maryland, so when the heat and humidity kick up, that’s my que to do things inside. At 67 yrs old, I can’t tolerate the heat anymore😢. As always, I throughly enjoy watching your vlogs.
The rock looks natural. Most petroglyphs are in the Southwest. There might be some in New England, though they’re not well known. Petroglyphs are usually more pronounced. That being said, who knows, Linda. Anything is possible.
Hi Linda! Oh, the joy of being outdoors and working in the yard! Our deep purple clematis is in full bloom and yours will be a beautiful addition to your garden. Thanks Linda for sharing each small step in creating a lovely space!
Oops, one more thing. Those backpack blowers are really heavy! My husband uses one but it is way too heavy for me. He bought me a Stihl battery operated blower and it is seriously powerful. Because it is, it doesn’t take as long to blow out an area. Use it all the time. My husband took a shining to also, and ended up buying another for his self! I do hope you check them out before committing to a back pack one. I really think you’d love one. Best, Joanne.
We have the battery ones we kept going through the large batteries since we were both using it. The back pack made it go so much faster for me., but can't get in on by myself.
Linda, thank you for another relaxing and interesting video. I really enjoyed your outdoor gardening adventure. Since I live in New York City, I can only enjoy gardening through the lens of your camera. You always present interesting content and inspiring ideas. Looking forward to next week's adventure. God bless your "kindred spirit". Robert.
Your property is coming alive! We just moved to Texas and have some acreage to work with now but I'm afraid of snakes so I'm a bit gun shy about getting down in the dirt like I want to. Do you have to worry about snakes at all when out gardening?
The flower you found looks like the leaves of trillium, which are typically planted as ground cover in woodland or shade areas. I could be wrong, but it is the right pace for them to show up. I just planted a bunch of the tubers in my shade garden. If you see one, there are probably many more that will come up now that you've uncovered them. They will spread if you give them a chance.
We have "No Mow May" where I live so as not to disturb the pollinators still waiting to wakeup and move on. And we no longer rake as well in the fall, just mulch the leaves and let it be. Thanks for a great video!
Linda - you remind me of myself! 😂 I get so excited this time of year that I dart from one thing to another in my gardens and adjoining woods. In a couple months here in Georgia it will be so hot that I wont be able to do this, so enjoying it while I can. Thank you for yet another awesome day with you! 😊
Very interesting video. You tackle so much inside and outside your house I'm glad to hear that you are getting some landscaping help. You have a huge property with lots of gardens.
Linda, I can see faces in trees , clouds and iisee the face very distinctly in the rock and the wings in the second rock. How did u reward urself for all that engery u released ?
Good morning Linda. Your property is so beautiful, how large is it? I don't have ADHD, but in my later years, I find I'm easily distracted. Don't you just love spring? I must say it's much more rewarding on the east coast. Enjoy your week. ❤😊
Having retired, after 27 years, from the world of Special Education, I am fascinated by your journey as an adult living with ADHD. Finding creative ways to manage your distractibility is inspiring. I had a coworker who also learned to cope with her ADHD in unique ways. She was responsible for writing many lengthy reports and found the task quite daunting. She resorted to sitting at her computer, facing a wall. She would don headphones and tape a sign to her back. DO NOT DISTURB (she didn't worry about offending!) After many years, I developed a unique understanding of ADHD and came to admire every student facing the many challenges it presented. My friend taught me all about empathy because I was skeptical 27 years ago. I believed that ADHD was a polite label for misbehavior. Oh my, was I wrong! I am curious to know what the awareness of ADHD was when you were a student. I would assume medication was not an option for you. Continue the good fight, Linda and continue to inspire us with your amusing stories of compensation. I would welcome a video devoted to the topic, from your unique perspective.
Hi, after my whole childhood being labeled as class clown, daydreamer, over active, not trying hard enough, my ADHD did not get diagnosed until I was 18 when my college guidance counselor asked me to bring in old school work. They noted the backwards writing and comments on my report cards. They suggested testing for ADD and dyslexia and multiple tests were done and over the years, I have been re-tested. Meds were around for me back then and have been on ever since, as needed. I love the taping of a sign to your friend's back. I used to make a paper traffic light that was taped to my office door. it had removable red, yellow, and green circles for the lights. My children knew if the red circle was up... No bothering mom while working, yellow, approach slowly, green come on in and chat away.
@@newenglandfineliving What a shame that your diagnosis did not come until college, but it must have been a huge relief to you...and your family. Despite living/working in one of the top school systems in CT, dyslexia was not acknowledged. It was one of the hardest things to deal with. knowing that a student showed all the hallmarks, but not being able to pursue the subject. As a system, I believe that they were not prepared to deal with the specialized instruction that would be needed for those students. My husband shows many traits associated with ADHD (just look at his car!). but was never diagnosed. Like you, he has developed a very successful business and is admired by many for his fierce work ethic. DO WHATEVER IT TAKES! Thank you for sharing, Linda. I feel like a true kindred spirit!
I am encouraged by your Zombie plants. I tend to buy more than i can get around to planting as well. I will be dividing up a couple of very large Peonies and a bed of Irises later this summer for my big gardening project.
Good morning! Enjoyed the video! I, too, jump from one thing to another. I think I should try your trick and see if it works for me. That is so cool how the peonies react to the sun. 😊
I trained myself to not start another project till I finish the one I am on. I hear you sweet Linda, it was not easy for me but I like the accomplishment of what I have done for myself. I love your channel and I learn so much from you. 🥰
Wow Linda, that was a lot of work! I love to garden, but my husband does the leaf blowing, those big gas powered ones are heavy--I give you credit! I loved the garden tour and felt like I was walking along with you. I am so excited, because we usually mulch our own gardens, but my husband hired landscapers to come this week. They are going to take away the old mulch, hand edge the gardens and re-mulch. Thanks for the tour, looking forward to the next one! 😊
That sounds wonderful! I think my help is coming in two weeks. It will be nice to get it all done so that I can enjoy puttering in the gardens and raised beds (that need a lot of help too)
This mornings video was very encouraging! I have been in my Ohio garden everyday for a few weeks now and still so much to do. Am planning to follow your example and get some help with edging and mulching. That will take a big job off my list and allow me more time to enjoy our space. Love your property! Thanks for sharing!!
I look forward to watching your channel( my favorite) each week. You are a woman after my heart the way you are always doing something around your house and property! Do you sometimes have to take a break after completely exhausting yourself. I am older than you and I do that to myself. I smiled when you were in the barn and opened the door and Willow was waiting with her ball. I am going to order a bottle of your vanilla today. I can’t wait to try it.
Beautiful property. How many acres approx? Do you have to worry about forest fires back east? We have some acreage about 20 min from our house and we have to worry about fires here in California
Great job Linda! That is hard work, I know. You work from daylight to sundown, don't you? You are an inspiration to all of us. Have a great week. Love, Cathy Hermanson
I enjoy your property outdoor videos as much as your indoor! Getting to sit and watch you work, well I felt kind of guilty! I'm sure you'll unearth more treasures. Glad your sidekick Willow provides guardian protection.
I too get distracted easily,but I have trained my self to do better ,it works Most of the time 🤣 Hosta next to the woods is a Favorite food of deer??? Vinegar is very harmful to the soil , Bonide makes an organic product that is organic to kill weeds in gravel,I don’t use it in flower beds .Every thing you do is wonderful it’s going to look Beautiful ….take ALL the help you can get from the landscaper ,that just gives you more time to be creative in the garden 🌿🍃
Love Williow, right with you Yes, bring in help Bless your heart, you worked so hard I live on a dessert, Texas no soil , lol Happy Sunday My Greek Easter today
I called help this year, too! They come tomorrow. As soon as I scheduled them, I felt such relief! I am still cleaning up from a tornado that hit 6 trees near my garden and recovering from two surgeries (got the all clear end of March). You wouldn't believe the weeds and vines after 9 months of doing nothing! I need to use your squaring off method. Great idea!❤
I love your property and all of your plans that you share with us . . . you seem to have so much fun on your property AND in your beautiful home. I do understand how you get distracted and don't plant the plants you buy. I'm guilty of the same thing. Does Ben give you grief about doing that? LOL! Thanks for the fun video.
Loved being in the yard, seeing the plants and the rocks. I have yellow trout lilies and white ones. Love seeing the critters in the woods. You got a lot of clean up done. I know how satisfying that is. And I just noticed how long your hair has gotten!
I love your Creating a Box idea! There are soooo many distractions when I’m working outdoors. All I need is any shiny object to catch my eye and I’m off in another direction. Can’t wait to try it this week 🙌
Hello, as someone who loves to garden and have over an acre of beds I have found that if I work my garden in zones I get so much done. I don’t start a new “zone” until I have one done. It is so much organized and mentally satisfying and I don’t get stressed out over it. This works for me but not everyone. Just a thought. Love watching your videos and living in the past with you. Thanks.
I absolutely love how you "Love" your land and our New England. Every tree, every plant means something to you. I understand. I find such joy just watching you tend to your home and grounds and your surrounding acreage! It sure has been a cold spring Linda. I can't remember a colder one actually. It will be nice to see the sun tomorrow and Tuesday. Happy Cinco de mayo!
I really like the box technique. I have a short attention span and could use that. Thanks! Also, I bought one of those small tractors with a bucket loader and use it constantly for moving compost, mulch, etc. I opted for the tires that won't tear up the lawn. It's great for moving wood, also, and when I weed large areas, I can throw the weeds into the bucket and then just drive over to the compost pile. Good luck with yours!
It will be interesting to find out about the stones Linda, after all you live in a very old house with a lot of history! Great video, the garden is looking good, can’t wait to see your peonies they usually look so lovely. 😊
Good morning Linda, I love your box idea. I do something like that with my "list of to dos" it gets it done. Yes, I could see a face in the one stone and some kid of bird, or star? Can't wait to see what experts say. My Mom would go out each fall and plant daffodil bulbs in the woods behind our house. So pretty in the spring with the dogwood in bloom. Maybe block off an area for a "zombie" grave yard and the use it during your fall decorating??? Thank you for taking us along. Have a great spring day.....
What a lovely woodland/wildflower garden you can make along the edge of your woods. Be on the look our for some lady's slipper. It is worth a trip to Garden in the Woods and also Pickety Place.
Linda, My husband and I love watching your outdoor videos and drives. What a wonderful plan to break a big job into a smaller obtainable job. On another note, I do the same at school with my students: setting a timer for 30 minutes work and brain breaks. I also fold their tests or paper in half. The Open Court Reading Series gives students 9-12 page tests in elementary school. The problem is not as much ADHD but, not giving children enough outside, recess/breaks and not using flexible seats and schedules. Tears for Fears Mad World fits our society very well.
DEAR. LINDA, A TROUT LILY, AS A LANDSCAPER 3OYRS AT A HOUSE CIRCA 1654, THE TROUT LILY HAD NATURALLY SPREAD, WHAT A SURPRISE FOR YOU TO FIND. HAPPY DAYS, B IN NYC
