Maria and the forest
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Preparing our simple cottage garden for summer
Spring is finally here at our cottage in Norway and we are celebrating it by refreshing our simple cottage garden with some new flowers and tidying it up! This garden is still at the early stages in many ways, but we are moving closer to the goal each year, so I felt like it would be nice to show you where we are at in the journey.
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I always wanted to get here. Finnskogen and eastern Norway. Story 26
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Komentáře

  • @skunkworksinc.
    @skunkworksinc. Před dnem

    Thanks Maria, this is the second video I have seen from you and I love them, refreshing to watch some who loves their homeland.... excited now on my second trip to Norway, this time Stavanger last time Bergen.... falling in love it not already in love with Norway and the people...♥

  • @kirstinechemnitz1332

    My family and I are going to visit Stavanger in October 🙂

  • @tabsdarby9011
    @tabsdarby9011 Před 10 dny

    Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks

  • @sb4759
    @sb4759 Před 10 dny

    Your talking to me...... I'm a real person...... who lives in Southwest Washington state, USA. I love your work on here. I find you fun, easy to listen too, interesting and someone I'd like to know. I am an older person - 78 yrs young.....I don't have too many hobbies anymore except my flowers that I can't seem to give up on. It's hard to get them into planters but I enjoy the growing process. Your a lovely person and I'm happy for you and what your doing. The country's long nights and snow would get to me as we live on a steep hill which makes driving prohibiting to us in the winter. We just stay home. When we know it's coming we stock up on milk, bread, eggs, veggies to get thru the days we can't get out. So far it hasn't been to bad. We lose power here at times in winter and that has been the worst of it. So far it's been bareable. Keep your videos coming....you entertain a little old lady here and make her day brighter! Love it!, Glenda

  • @sb4759
    @sb4759 Před 10 dny

    This is so interesting. There is a gal named Sanna Varra on CZcams, she knits and since you didn't mention what you do with the yarn after your done with it and it is colored I thought I would mention her to you. She is a lovely gal, who lives in a cabin too. Very soft spoken and a kind person too. I so enjoy your posts here. There are refreshing and I love watching what you do....Blessings, Glenda

  • @pavelhala5407
    @pavelhala5407 Před 11 dny

    Har du allerede nesle i år også? :)

  • @sarahjrgensen7577
    @sarahjrgensen7577 Před 11 dny

    So beautiful! May God bless you <3

  • @jillychandler
    @jillychandler Před 11 dny

    We call the zucchini courgettis in England, and I love them. Such joy buying new plants for your garden. I LOVE your beautiful cat. What fantastic views you have of the snow capped mountains, on your way to the garden center. xxx

  • @ericengwall9926
    @ericengwall9926 Před 13 dny

    Thank you, Maria, for your thoughtful introduction to Bergen. I was there for the first time last week and had the opportunity to see many of the things you mentioned in your video. I, too, fell in love with the city and badly want to go back. We even tried to get to Anna's shop, AKB Illustrations, but it must have closed a bit early the day we were there. The advice you gave to explore the tiny streets was a wonderful tip, as we really enjoyed seeing "real life" in Bergen - instead of all of the tourist places. You made our visit better, so I thank you for that!

  • @Tagavka
    @Tagavka Před 13 dny

    In this video alone you spent at least 1000 kroner on food/drinks. You should mention that things cost a fortune here.

  • @user-kj8ry7pj4t
    @user-kj8ry7pj4t Před 14 dny

    Thank you.

  • @andreaault6215
    @andreaault6215 Před 15 dny

    Lovely video! Loved all your gardens in the yard around the house! Especially your 'Secret Garden'! I for one would love to see some of Bendik's videos from Japan! Watching from Illinois in the U.S.A ❤

  • @nouraouni2819
    @nouraouni2819 Před 15 dny

    I thought I recognised some of the places in your intro, and I’m pretty sure at 19:01 is Gildetun, Kvænangsfjellet. My family is from Kvænangen, and I was born there, although we moved when I was pretty young. Now I live in Tromsø, but I still visit my grandmother often in Sørstraumen. It is a very beautiful place, and I definitely recommend going there in the summer. It is just incredible to go on hikes in the evenings with the midnight sun, and sometimes you can even spot reindeer from quite up close. I really enjoyed this video, it was so calming and I got really absorbed in it. Hope you had a nice trip in the north, and hope you’ll visit again! 😊

  • @TheresaLawrence-wx4mq

    Such a pretty , quaint and charming place to live . You are so so lucky !! ❤

  • @kevinsheppard6085
    @kevinsheppard6085 Před 17 dny

    Garden Centre, or Nursery is what we call it in the uk lol... great vid. With the vegtable garden try putting as much organic matter as you can on it, bark chip is really good, it wont happen straight away but it will make heavy clay soil a lot lighter and compost like. A small compost heap to put all those fallen leaves in and once it's rotted down would be great for the veg patch too.

  • @reet01693
    @reet01693 Před 17 dny

    You made a really beautiful and calming video. You guys have a wonderful house and a whimsical garden. And of course the roads gliding between the mountains always amaze me in Norway. Hopefully will be visiting soon! ❤

  • @John10Smith10
    @John10Smith10 Před 17 dny

    Maria, thanks for your video guide to Stavanger, I really enjoyed it. I will be visiting on a cruise in June 2024, so it was very helpful to learn about the interesting places there.

  • @bettinafoertig7011
    @bettinafoertig7011 Před 17 dny

    Spring at last! It's nice to see the seasons in other regions, but I would love to see and hear about Japan as well! And I am looking forward to another tour of your garden later in summer....

  • @TheDoutorsimpatia
    @TheDoutorsimpatia Před 17 dny

    As always, your video is very good from beginning to end, even better with Bendik's presence. That place in your backyard that he called his hideout is sensational, because you have an incredible view to see the sunset and the stars. That blue flower you planted reminded me of the one in your last video where you and your friends were in a park or forest.

  • @carolinesimmill4962
    @carolinesimmill4962 Před 17 dny

    I was so happy to see you have daffodils and also some tulips! our Spring is past now and it is like looking back at the past season where everything makes a beginning. Our April was so cold yet it didn't stop Spring from arriving in the garden as everything kept growing and so fast! We call the place you buy flowers A Garden Centre or a Nursery. Great to see the cats looking so well! Yes to clips of Japan! Greetings from Scotland Caroline

  • @elainewaller4707
    @elainewaller4707 Před 17 dny

    It is so beautiful there in your mountains. Thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @IngridConno
    @IngridConno Před 17 dny

    Love your garden . Your trees are Beautiful. Thank you for sharing

  • @vickiebasu1080
    @vickiebasu1080 Před 18 dny

    Beautiful scenery - the mountains, your gardening projects, and, of course, the cats. Your trip to the gardening center was fun, and clips of Japan would also be most welcome. Thank you for the peek into your day-to-day activities.

  • @MaureenAstrid
    @MaureenAstrid Před 18 dny

    🌸 yes, clips from Japan would be awesome 🌸 in Dutch you would call it a 'kwekerij' where you buy all the plants 🌸 a real treat that you brought us along on your day, showing the garden, and the beautiful environment where you live 🌸 we had some gorgeous weather too before this week, but now it is cold is and rainy again, but better weather is on the way 😊

  • @lesyakrysenka7665
    @lesyakrysenka7665 Před 18 dny

    I see this italian style lattice wall or panel in your balcony, so you can reduce strength of the wind and the sun, and grow some climbing plant on it :)

  • @munique2954
    @munique2954 Před 18 dny

    You're both an inspiration! Love you!

  • @katemead3796
    @katemead3796 Před 18 dny

    Wonderful to see you both looking so happy and uplifted by the Spring :) Would love to see more of B's time in Japan, but only if you have time and the inclination, obvs. Interesting to see the buildings near you painted the same 'rural red' as here in Aotearoa New Zealand, maybe it's a calming colour for cattle? Zucchinis / courgettes? Beautiful cinematography, as ever. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Hope you get basketsful of delicious vegetables. X

  • @vobo7
    @vobo7 Před 18 dny

    your birch is huge! i didn't now they can grow so big 😯 also very nice back yard 😊

  • @lifelikeatob
    @lifelikeatob Před 18 dny

    Yes to the clips of Japan 🤩

  • @bearticboy9297
    @bearticboy9297 Před 18 dny

    Bruker videoene dine når jeg besøkte Stavanger og nå Lillehammer❤

  • @purrsephone2904
    @purrsephone2904 Před 18 dny

    The countryside is so green and lovely. I was glad to come along with you to beautify your garden. I also agree the joy is in the journey.💚

  • @juliesemczyszyn5015
    @juliesemczyszyn5015 Před 18 dny

    In Australia we call a place where you can buy lots of plants and trees a Nursery. Love your countryside.

  • @debbieretzlaff2912
    @debbieretzlaff2912 Před 18 dny

    You live in such a beautiful landscape! The mountains are breathtaking. We visited there years ago. Yes, would love to see more of Bendik’s Japan trip and his art work! Thank you Maria for another perfect video❣️🌱🌸

  • @HolaJak-tq8kk
    @HolaJak-tq8kk Před 18 dny

    💘

  • @HolaJak-tq8kk
    @HolaJak-tq8kk Před 18 dny

    Love you baby

  • @mariamorgan6913
    @mariamorgan6913 Před 18 dny

    😍😍great job with your garden!!!

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 Před 18 dny

    Så mange vakre blomster! So lovely to see spring coming to Norway, also! I enjoyed your drive, showing the snow-capped mountains! I have always loved gardening, and it was great spending a few days here, also, organizing my garden. Mostly where I live we are on bedrock, so not much soil, but I find every square inch that I can, and even have a small veggie garden. Yes, please, let us see more of Bendik's Japan trip. It was interesting what you showed us, Maria. I would love to see more. Today was a beautiful day here. I envy you being able to be outdoors wearing shorts. Here I have to almost were body armour because the bugs bite so much. But today they weren't so bad. 👍 Enjoy spring! Hilsen fra Canada! 🇨🇦

  • @sb4759
    @sb4759 Před 19 dny

    Loved this video, the process, the digging, planting, showing all the flower beds you guys have made. I love that. Great job!

  • @veronicashipley9123
    @veronicashipley9123 Před 19 dny

    Hello again ☺. Just a thought 🤔. A small fine mist water spray is ideal for watering tiny seedlings. Also opening the compost bags from the top means you can recycle the bags for rubbish (waste). And the bulbs you were dividing were daffodils? Not lilies 🤔. Well at least in the UK anyway .. Sending love, light & Summer blessings to you both and the Kits 🐈🐱🐞🌹🐝🌻 xx

  • @42apprentice
    @42apprentice Před 19 dny

    Wow, that month went fast, though probably not for you. I hope B had a fabulous time in Japan. Enjoy the early summer and the blooms.

  • @paulrotherham6290
    @paulrotherham6290 Před 19 dny

    In Britain it is called a Garden Centre😊

  • @ROBOTRIX_eu
    @ROBOTRIX_eu Před 19 dny

  • @Gunavati1
    @Gunavati1 Před 19 dny

    Such a beautiful place you live in, Maria! Love your garden and surroundings, looks like a paradise to me. Happy springtime! ❤️

  • @SAROXBAND
    @SAROXBAND Před 19 dny

    Oh everything just looks like a dream!!!! Sending Love your way!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @ArlenDPetit-ue1po
    @ArlenDPetit-ue1po Před 19 dny

    Dere er flinke Håper å få se hvor frodig det blir etter hvert...👍

  • @marccalis9444
    @marccalis9444 Před 19 dny

    Thank both of you for sharing your beautiful garden and the enchanting views of the mountains 🎉

  • @luannianke8110
    @luannianke8110 Před 19 dny

    Nice. Happy spring and summer.

  • @kkspurlock
    @kkspurlock Před 19 dny

    In the US we call it a plant nursery. ❤ I love your vlogs.

  • @victoriajason3056
    @victoriajason3056 Před 19 dny

    I live here. I love this place ❤

  • @Neslakim1
    @Neslakim1 Před 21 dnem

    Disappointing that you didnt mention Stavanger Cathedral. This building is so important for the city, and is a defining structure. It is also quite beautiful, and one of the oldest buildings still standing. Great vid :)

    • @peroskarstorholm4196
      @peroskarstorholm4196 Před 20 dny

      T’was probably closed and covered up for restoration when they recorded this.

    • @Mariaandtheforest
      @Mariaandtheforest Před 19 dny

      It is! But my goal was not covering all things to do and see in the city, only some 😊. You could make a video about Domkirken yourself? You seem to have a lot of knowledge about it 😊