The BEST Way to Garden Journal | In Just 5 Seconds a Day

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • 5 seconds a day. Yes, just 5 seconds a day will make your garden better… and your experience of your garden too! Today I show you something really powerful that I do, that I think you’re going to love!
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Komentáře • 87

  • @niallgardens
    @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +12

    Hope you enjoyed the idea of this video, but that you also liked seeing a few of my video snippets. Let me know in a comment! I’m so glad that I started doing this - and I truly think you’ll love doing it too!

  • @myrustygarden
    @myrustygarden Před 2 lety +2

    Omg what a gorgeous purple flower in the opener. I take pictures and make notes in both my calendar and a journal. What I love about my smart phone is the “cloud” makes picture compilations and you can add music to,them. Thank you for sharing as always 🥰🇨🇦🐝 safe both of you and family

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +2

      Oh yeah those are my irises from my bulb lasagne! I've taken loads of pics and videos so you'll be seeing more of them! I'm exactly the same as you - I love how the cloud stores and organises all the clips. Glad you enjoyed! Have a great week! 🇮🇪❤️🌿

  • @LorraineG123
    @LorraineG123 Před 2 lety +3

    So inspirational. It is true, i do video and photograph, mostly to let me sit back and see what i have done,and to see what needs to be done. Your way of thinking is a great idea. Thank you Niall, might i add, wow on the captures of life you have experienced,and your dogs are so sweet. Thanks again.

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much Lorraine! Hope you're keeping well ❤️ I've loved sharing this idea in a video - I've wanted to make this for a long time! Just like you say, being able to sit back and look at what's been achieved is such a positive thing to do. Delighted that you enjoyed seeing the more personal clips of mine too! Have a super week!

    • @LorraineG123
      @LorraineG123 Před 2 lety

      @@niallgardens thanks Niall,all good here. Mind yourself, windy day tomorrow

  • @BytherFarm2
    @BytherFarm2 Před 2 lety +4

    I love this! I've been doing it since you suggested it to me during your visit in the autumn. Yes, it's really powerful. Today's snippet of video was a flood washing through the polytunnel :-(

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      That is just so cool that you've been doing the same since I saw you. That clip of the robin in this video is just for you! Oh no... the flood in the polytunnel does not sound good!

  • @vivianfox19
    @vivianfox19 Před 2 lety +3

    What a lovely idea Niall, thank you for taking the time to share it!

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      You're more than welcome! It's something really quite personal to me, so it was lovely to be able to share it with you ❤️

  • @jeffreyrossi5084
    @jeffreyrossi5084 Před 2 lety +2

    Agree 200 percent on everything you said. when you look back on pictures of the garden of decades ago every detailed memory comes flooding in that you thought you had forgotten. People always would laugh at the number of pictures I would take of everything, but I don't regret taking a single one. You can imagine how out of control I've become with a pocket phone, and I do need to add a few videos as I go along.

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      That's so cool that you agree with me Jeffrey! Yeah I truly believe that photos and videos are some of the most precious things we can own. I am a bit of a self-confessed archivist though! I bet you've got a fantastic valuable collection of photos

    • @jeffreyrossi5084
      @jeffreyrossi5084 Před 2 lety

      @@niallgardens I've also found these collections of pictures came in handy when I did garden talks when I lived in RI. I found people were more interested when they saw a thirty-year span of a garden. They knew I was real.

  • @jennyjohnson9012
    @jennyjohnson9012 Před 2 lety +1

    My daughter bought me a gardening journal for xmas, so I've been writing things down and taking photographs. The video is such a good idea. Thankyou!

  • @geoffanddebshipton6797
    @geoffanddebshipton6797 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a great idea! It’s my birthday at the end of this month and that seems like a good starting point for both me and the garden. Deb 😉

  • @jasminelouisefarrall
    @jasminelouisefarrall Před 2 lety

    I love my garden journal’s it shows me how far I’ve come over the years and when I planted my trees and shrubs 🌸🦋🌸

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      I think it's so so important to have some kind of garden journal for yourself - like you say, being able to see how far you've come is such a valuable thing!

  • @nikkiclarke4417
    @nikkiclarke4417 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Niall, what a great idea. I’m definitely going to do this. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @marijke686
    @marijke686 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely Fabulous Plan, am moving soon from NL to Canada to build a home and start a garden. Have never done either before, so a bit scary and exciting at the same time. Looking forward to recording our next chapter in 5 second spurts.

  • @sharidecterhirst1879
    @sharidecterhirst1879 Před 2 lety +2

    Whatt a great idea! I'm going to start right now. I've got a gardening journal but I love the image idea. Thanks, Niall.

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      That's so so good! I love that it's inspired you! Go for it, and let me know what you think! 😃 I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

  • @Welcome.too.our.world.
    @Welcome.too.our.world. Před 2 lety +2

    I love this idea! I constantly take photos for memories, the 'boring' /'normal' days are actually some of the best memories. Will try and switch this up a bit and use video x

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      Give it a go and let me know how you get on! I'm hooked! I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

  • @carolinegray3150
    @carolinegray3150 Před 2 lety

    A good idea to take photos to look back on

  • @matthewquinlan7859
    @matthewquinlan7859 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video, as always Niall. Fair to say I was a bit sceptical of the 5-sec video at first but you won me over to its power. Beautifully simple way of documenting the quiet life of the garden. Thanks!

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      Cheers dude! That's so cool that you liked it - making this video has spurred me on to keep recording more clips every day, rather than letting it fall by the wayside now and then! 😃

  • @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920

    Good morning Niall 🌄
    Great idea and I hope you're having a beautiful day 👩‍🌾👍

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Peggy! Glad you enjoyed it! All well here, hope you are too!

  • @spudsandroses
    @spudsandroses Před 2 lety +1

    It's a great idea, Niall. I def use it to record the successes more than failures 😅 I find it an excellent reminder how seasonal changes being growth/colour/structure to our outdoor spaces. Thank you and happy gardening, Maiju 💚🌿 xx

  • @leonakofoed289
    @leonakofoed289 Před 2 lety +3

    Garden journaling is my new gardening goal this year- this is brilliant! Thanks so much!

  • @melanieallen8980
    @melanieallen8980 Před 2 lety

    Ooooohhhh.I love love this idea!!😍😍I feel this is lifechanging!!I have adult kids as old as 30!!
    my youngest are 10 &11..Life is all about memories!! thankyou!!😁

  • @melissasullivan1658
    @melissasullivan1658 Před 2 lety

    I think I can speak for everyone when I say that your channel needs way more dog in it! They’re ADORABLE.

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh well in that case, I may just need to increase the Schnauzer content! 😂 They are beautiful aren't they!

  • @fionaharvey2720
    @fionaharvey2720 Před 2 lety

    Great idea! I will try this, I have a new puppy which means I’m walking around the garden a lot more, and have noticed so much including my peony shoots showing through! It is lovely idea to record it and as you say will get people out in the air- bound to do you good! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

  • @mscd6174
    @mscd6174 Před 2 lety +4

    I love this idea and the sentiment of the whole video! During the first lockdown I took a photo every day for 100 days. It’s fascinating to look back on now and as you describe takes me straight back there. Plus at the time it motivated me to look at the sometimes mundane differently and record it in the form of a photo. Thank you so much for inspiring me, I’m definitely going to give a daily 5 sec video a go. 😀

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      I love that idea of 100 pics taken over 100 days - nice! Glad you enjoyed the video! Give it a go and let me know what you think. I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

  • @TheGrowUpChannel
    @TheGrowUpChannel Před 2 lety +2

    Love that philosophy. I love my google memories . It pretty much shows me the same thing. Reminds me of normal days that still remind me " I did that!" Or " I did something". Great video Niall x

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks dude! Glad you liked the idea behind the video. What's lovely is you're also making great CZcams videos which'll become another great record of everything you're doing 😃

    • @TheGrowUpChannel
      @TheGrowUpChannel Před 2 lety

      @@niallgardens that's true. WE ARE GOING TO LIVE ON FOREVER 😂😂

  • @renama1111
    @renama1111 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this beautiful idea and inspiration! I shall do this from now on!

  • @bernadettesullivan29
    @bernadettesullivan29 Před 2 lety +1

    I do little videos sometimes in the garden but mostly when its looking it’s best would never have thought of capturing my seedlings at different stages, must try that from tomorrow. If you have evening primroses it’s a cool thing to video the flower head as it’s about to bloom, in the evening of course , they just pop right before your eyes but you will have to be patient, it’s worth the wait , Thanks for the ideas Niall. 📸 Loved your 2nd live video by the way great job 👍📸

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Bernadette! Lovely to see you and say hello to you on the live chat also! I don't have evening primroses this year, but I love the idea you suggest!

  • @carolinegray3150
    @carolinegray3150 Před 2 lety

    Garden journal good

  • @jimwelsh910
    @jimwelsh910 Před 2 lety

    Top tip Niall - have now filmed my first 5 minute clip

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      Wahey! Brilliant! I'm going to hold myself to sticking at it better in 2022

  • @gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead

    Hi Niall,
    That’s a grand tip or suggestion! I need to record each day as well.
    🇨🇦🇨🇦Watching always from Gander Newfoundland and Labrador Canada!

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Definitely give it a go! And let me know how you get on - I'd love to hear!

  • @amaris3767
    @amaris3767 Před 2 lety

    You have schnauzers!!! I have a 12 year old schnauzy who is the best little stinker of a dog. Also this is a great video. I take a few photos every day and it's like a memory box. I can open the file from that day and so many things I had forgotten rush back to my memory. 😊 Love your channel!

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      We do! 2 little mini schauzers! Actually if you go to my Q&A video from last summer and skip towards the end I introduce them properly! Glad you enjoyed the video and the idea behind it!

  • @Zin-yp3di
    @Zin-yp3di Před 2 lety

    Brilliant idea! Thank you 😊

  • @markcrook2915
    @markcrook2915 Před 2 lety

    Great idea Niall, will start tomorrow.

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      That is just so cool that you're going to give it a go! Keep me posted and let me know how you find it! I should make a video with a collection of subscribers garden 5-sec clips all spliced together!...

  • @debbiemaddock9509
    @debbiemaddock9509 Před 2 lety

    Great video will give this a go thank you 😊

  • @lisaskilton3746
    @lisaskilton3746 Před 2 lety +1

    what a great idea. I do take photos in the garden so I remember what each plant looks like especially when its in flower and when its in dormant stage in winter to see if want to keep in our very mature garden or not. not sure about starting today as think its a duvet day as very very wet here in the Forest of Dean!
    Its a really good idea and hope to do this so can see really what we achieve in a year!

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Really glad you enjoyed the video and the idea behind it. Give it a go and let me know how you get on! I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

    • @lisaskilton3746
      @lisaskilton3746 Před 2 lety

      @@niallgardens sounds like a good idea! just got to start making some 🤪🙏

  • @lovebelieveachieve
    @lovebelieveachieve Před 2 lety

    What a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing.

  • @EibhlinNiFhloin
    @EibhlinNiFhloin Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Niall! Just binged all your videos and glad to say that this one was on my agenda already. Moved to a new garden in North Meath recently and wanted to have it's transformation documented. (It was just grass prior)! would love to know more about your polytunnel in future, what size is it?
    I love how it's laid out and would like a similar size. Hoping to have one installed later this Spring.

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Evelyn! Thanks so much - I love that you've binged watched loads of vids! My polytunnel is about 5.5m square. It's large, but not crazily big and it works just nicely for me!

  • @helensheffield550
    @helensheffield550 Před 2 lety

    This is a lovely idea. Started today.

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      Wonderful! Hope you've already got a nice little bank of special footage!

  • @MorningsattheAllotment
    @MorningsattheAllotment Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant, Niall! I will definitely give this a try. I love going back to my CZcams videos, but they are few and far between - one a week maximum. Adding those small clips to my daily routine is a fun idea that I'm sure I'll love ❤️

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Definitely give it a try! And let me know what you think. I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

    • @MorningsattheAllotment
      @MorningsattheAllotment Před 2 lety

      @@niallgardens - yes! So much potential there!

  • @ruthwalker780
    @ruthwalker780 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m definitely going to do this as we’re in the middle of landscaping the garden and I’m trying to grow veggies for the first time ever. Will be fantastic to look back on the progress. I’m starting today with the crocus bulbs I planted!

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +2

      That's a brilliant idea to track all of that progress! 👍 I'm truly just delighted that you're going to start doing it. I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

    • @ruthwalker780
      @ruthwalker780 Před 2 lety

      @@niallgardens that would be great, imagine the huge variety given you have subscribers from around the world!

  • @bristolveggiebeds5310
    @bristolveggiebeds5310 Před 2 lety

    Great idea

  • @sarahyardley1923
    @sarahyardley1923 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant idea!

  • @BloosSelfReliance
    @BloosSelfReliance Před 2 lety +1

    I really love this idea :)

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      Give it a go, it's so easy and I think you'll enjoy it! ❤️

    • @BloosSelfReliance
      @BloosSelfReliance Před 2 lety

      @@niallgardens I will be it’s a great idea xox

  • @colette8694
    @colette8694 Před 2 lety

    I’m tryin it!

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      Do it do it do it! I think you'll love it! I'm considering making a video where I compile some of my subscriber 5-sec clips... what do you think?

  • @lesleymccauley3664
    @lesleymccauley3664 Před 2 lety

    Super video and an excellent idea. Just the positive and uplifting start to a cold, wet Sunday morning in NI that I needed to spur me into action. I’m going to give it a go and have just made my first 5 sec video. (I might cheat and make several and just save one! 🤔 You did say ‘your rules’ 😀)

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety

      Ah that's super! At this rate I'm going to have everyone recording little clips from their day! I also take several in a day when I'm in the mood!

  • @carolinegray3150
    @carolinegray3150 Před 2 lety

    Good video

  • @nooie99
    @nooie99 Před 2 lety

    Liking the idea. Takes a bit of dedication the first few weeks months. Just got to have enough storage.

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      That's exactly it - it does take a bit of time to make it into a habit, but having done it, I'm so grateful for the collection of clips I now have. Have a great week - see you soon!

  • @arlenesinclair9038
    @arlenesinclair9038 Před 2 lety

    Niall hi I planted trailing geraniums and birds have stripped them are the no good now or will they grow again x

  • @TuftyMcTavish
    @TuftyMcTavish Před 2 lety

    🎥 CAMERA DOWN! I gasped at the closing shot of the fallen camera in the soil! 😱

  • @hellefrank4135
    @hellefrank4135 Před 2 lety

    Love the idea. i feel like i need an app or some other way to organise it, so it’s not just part of my jumbled imageroll.
    Any ideas?

    • @niallgardens
      @niallgardens  Před 2 lety +1

      If you use an iPhone, the photos app will actually group the videos into memories quite nicely. That would be my main recommendation 👍

  • @carolinegray3150
    @carolinegray3150 Před 2 lety

    It focus you on something else