Arthur Parkinson's charming Cotswold cottage garden | Notes from a Garden

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  • čas přidán 23. 06. 2022
  • In the first of our new series, Notes from a Garden, we visit garden designer Arthur Parkinson at the Cotswold cottage he shares with his partner, interior designer James Mackie. In two years, Arthur has transformed the tiny space from the building site left behind after the cottage was extended, to a lush, abundant garden that is also a haven for wildlife. Here he talks us through the highlights in June, including his romantic border full of foxgloves and roses, his approach to planting in containers, how to care for sweet peas, and the keys to successful shade planting.
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  • @mysweetestdays
    @mysweetestdays Před 2 lety +133

    "...a plant that you've known from seed..." What a beautiful way of expressing his love for his garden!

    • @equestanton1017
      @equestanton1017 Před rokem +1

      It is. Sometimes I forget when I look up at a grove of towering Roystonea olercea palm trees that I have known them from a few tiny seeds lying scattered on the mossy ground of a damp park in Singapore after a heavy tropical rain. They do become so much a part of you. However rather suddenly they're these things all in their own right that leave you in so much awe your part in it all seems rather insignificant to be honest. What can be grown out of small zip lock bags filled with tiny seed collected around the world can be truly astounding. The miracle of a seed, yes.

  • @DLBIA14
    @DLBIA14 Před 2 lety +92

    I love every video produced on this channel. Captures the warmth and sensitivity of each designer and their passion for their work. Arthur is as charming as his garden.

  • @zoewhite7705
    @zoewhite7705 Před 3 měsíci +7

    I’ve always wished Arthur had a CZcams channel so I could see around his garden, so glad I came across this video! If anyone hasn’t read his books go buy them - you won’t regret it.

    • @davenadainton4209
      @davenadainton4209 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I've got them all and wish too that he had a channel..we could all learn lessons about how he cares for the environment and how to plant in a small space to help pollinators

    • @DMAN-ey1nb
      @DMAN-ey1nb Před měsícem

      He has an instagram account and is a prolific poster on there! :)

    • @davenadainton4209
      @davenadainton4209 Před měsícem +1

      @@DMAN-ey1nb I've followed him for ages. I await patiently for pictures of his garden haha

  • @Tennababy
    @Tennababy Před 2 měsíci +2

    Yess this is what I think of when English gardens pops to mind, less lawns more this!

  • @ginahamlyn2569
    @ginahamlyn2569 Před 2 lety +83

    Loved Arthur's enthusiasm and care for this beautiful little garden. The interior is beautiful as well. Perhaps you can do a short video of the interior in the future?

    • @AthalieM
      @AthalieM Před 2 lety +6

      you may already know this but the website does have lots of lovely interior pics! though I would also welcome a video

    • @leadoucet1432
      @leadoucet1432 Před 2 lety +8

      I would love to see the interior of this home, if possible. The chair and rug are perfection, imo.

    • @gnarbeljo8980
      @gnarbeljo8980 Před rokem +1

      I agree, I fell for the blue upholstered sofa frim the first frame!

  • @jstewart3799
    @jstewart3799 Před rokem +15

    A real home, complete with the must have washing line. It is lovely that they really appreciate the age and original character of the property.
    My heart aches when people comletely modernise and destroy an older property.
    Especially given the fact that there are a lot more modern properties available, it's so destructive to depreciate irreplaceable history and beauty.

  • @alixmordant489
    @alixmordant489 Před 2 lety +25

    I especially like that he cares for the environment, bees etc., as seen in his favourite dahlias, the lovely ivy etc. Ivy is great for insect and bird life indeed. And it is pretty.

  • @WyrdHag
    @WyrdHag Před rokem +10

    Dream house, dream garden 😍 I wish he had a CZcams channel!

  • @SianChristina
    @SianChristina Před 2 lety +30

    Wow what a house, what a garden. I love everything Arthur does, just beautiful

  • @skullingtonfly
    @skullingtonfly Před 2 měsíci +3

    It certainly is a beautiful way to enrich our lives. Gardening 🥰

  • @EdgewoodGarden
    @EdgewoodGarden Před 2 měsíci +4

    Wow this is so idyllic, I absolutely love their cottage it is wonderful what he's done with the garden.

  • @TheFiown
    @TheFiown Před 2 měsíci +3

    I am moving from a 2000 m2 garden, an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard, all planted, fruit trees, climbing roses, figs, lavendar etc and into a smaller houser with an innder courtyard and 4m2 of earth ! I have just dug up my peonies and a recent vine and next will be a rose and jasmin as the house will remain empty once I leave. I have plans to extend the planting area and have already some big olive trees in pots and a silver birch. I potted up the fig tree and pomegranit tree as the base structure of the planting but first have to build up the planting area to a good height otherwise my little terriers will have a field day ! I know that I will miss my garden but I love a challenge and there are plenty of green spaces to walk the dogs despite moving into a townhouse. Arthur is such an inspiration.

  • @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293

    Flowers, books, photographs and good lamps is all any room needs to instantly look chic and feel wonderful.

  • @sharonsteele618
    @sharonsteele618 Před rokem +3

    Very beautiful. Loved ending with the clothes hanging outside.

  • @esthersnell2357
    @esthersnell2357 Před 2 lety +11

    The garden is amazing ❤️
    And I could listen to him read the phone book, great voice.

  • @gbear768
    @gbear768 Před rokem +7

    I adore this garden and his love for it, too. The sweetpeas are so happy and huge and the rest are all my favorites, foxglove, roses even an artichoke! I'm wondering where is the peony, there must be a peony, right? Lovely, lovely!

  • @maryannhartzell2958
    @maryannhartzell2958 Před 2 lety +16

    The garden is beautiful and it reflects all the time and effort you put into it. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @danie1hi116
    @danie1hi116 Před 2 lety +11

    I’ve been waiting for an Arthur video and it didn’t disappoint!! 😍

  • @claireangier3322
    @claireangier3322 Před rokem +8

    I absolutely love this ... I've watched it over and over!! Love the common sense approach. ❤👍🇬🇧

  • @jamesallison4875
    @jamesallison4875 Před rokem +2

    Clothesline at the end. Brilliant

  • @kylaodonnell5016
    @kylaodonnell5016 Před 2 lety +13

    Wow, what a talented guy, so knowledgeable. He has created the most beautiful garden! 👍

  • @lwitt8448
    @lwitt8448 Před 2 lety +6

    WOW, stunning garden and what a charming couple! Please do a video of the interior of the house one day!

  • @HuynhGiang
    @HuynhGiang Před rokem +3

    What a lovely garden, and beautiful life!

  • @katecrowley1858
    @katecrowley1858 Před 2 lety +8

    I just love this garden. Thank you for sharing with us. 😊

  • @lorrilewis2178
    @lorrilewis2178 Před 2 lety +16

    Beautiful. I've never seen a willow fence that looks like theirs, but I love the look.

  • @blahdeblaaah9445
    @blahdeblaaah9445 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thirty seconds a pot. I admire his commitment to that. My bald head would need some shade to sit at that lovely table. The ferns are gorgeous.

    • @davenadainton4209
      @davenadainton4209 Před 2 měsíci

      Love this haha. You make sure you have a good hat this summer

  • @caroc8290
    @caroc8290 Před 2 lety +7

    Love your dedication, sensitivity , knowledge and explanations of the garden .
    So beautiful I am so inspired!
    Be well!

  • @anthonylewischurchill-theg233

    Love Arther, full stop. Great to see his home Lots of love neighbour XXX

  • @larkmurry7808
    @larkmurry7808 Před 2 lety +4

    Merci, Arthur and James! Delicious...

  • @AJsGreenThumbLLC
    @AJsGreenThumbLLC Před rokem +13

    Arthur is a wonderfully passionate gardener. You can tell this is totally organic to him...such a lovely home!

  • @BillWoodillustrator
    @BillWoodillustrator Před rokem +7

    “Safe from sloogs” 😂 I like the hands-on watering with the garden.

  • @harrysamuppet6804
    @harrysamuppet6804 Před 2 měsíci

    Everything about this home screamed taste. A great deal of thought has been put into every single thing both inside and outside. No naff pvc windows for them, but hand crafted windows and doors. What a beautiful life.

  • @madisoncarter4454
    @madisoncarter4454 Před 2 lety +10

    Aw that was lovely ✨

  • @isisverissimo8881
    @isisverissimo8881 Před 2 lety +13

    Always love seeing garden videos on this channel 💜 so inspiring!

  • @anmnou
    @anmnou Před 2 lety +2

    Aww, I love them and their sweet garden!

  • @jean2927
    @jean2927 Před rokem +3

    Beautiful garden, really lovely video, now I know how to grow sweet peas, mine were a disaster this year!! Thank you Arthur, gorgeous house. 🤗

  • @partidaportet27
    @partidaportet27 Před rokem +7

    Well said Arthur. I am literally the plants I grow. I eat them so I know them and they know me. We are biologically connected. There genes run in my blood, they maintain and rebuild me, we resow and the off spring of plants I have eaten already know me before they germinate
    When the break the soil it's like looking at an old friend.
    They grow well because they know my intention. They understand me and are happy that I spend time with them, that I am interested
    Lovely space thanks for sharing

  • @quailhollow7955
    @quailhollow7955 Před 2 lety +6

    I love the tribute to you mom. I learned my love of garden and nature from mine as well. ❤️. What a warm, beautiful space you have created. I have watched it twice now! I am going to try increasing the compost under my sweet peas to see if I can improve my success. Thank you for the tour and information.

  • @kate2create738
    @kate2create738 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This video is the definition of CHARM, everything about this garden both the sun and shade is inviting! Would be lucky to have a fraction of the beauty of this space.

  • @hv1946FLUSA
    @hv1946FLUSA Před rokem +3

    Lovely garden and great commentary and presentation. Thank you.

  • @dianeleroy5592
    @dianeleroy5592 Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤I‘ve only just discovered Arthur and I’m so pleased. I absolutely love his approach to the garden. Thank you so much

  • @natalijakuzmenkova9855
    @natalijakuzmenkova9855 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a soul! 😍 Please more content with Arthur!

  • @raymondf3670
    @raymondf3670 Před 2 lety +4

    a beautiful stylish amazing garden enjoyed the video .

  • @nickjones2143
    @nickjones2143 Před rokem +3

    Such a beautiful garden!

  • @MimiYouyu
    @MimiYouyu Před rokem +2

    Lovely work Arthur, your Mum would no doubt love it. Inspiring. Thank you.

  • @susansue3289
    @susansue3289 Před 2 lety +2

    Such a lovely garden. Beautiful home.

  • @merrylmarsh9037
    @merrylmarsh9037 Před rokem +1

    Truly joyful. How precious to have such a gorgeous space.

  • @annierampersad3982
    @annierampersad3982 Před rokem +1

    I love the foxgloves and the willow fence.

  • @tessayanco3974
    @tessayanco3974 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved seeing this type of garden, when space can be such a restrictive element - this is just inspiring!

  • @terryarrow702
    @terryarrow702 Před 2 lety +1

    What a charming cottage & garden. Absolutely love potted plants 🪴 so French. Cute garden to enjoy & have lunch in.

  • @LifewithAlegria
    @LifewithAlegria Před 2 lety +4

    A truly beautiful garden, in the Cotswolds no doubt. Such an absolute dream. I appreciate all the work that goes into the garden, and of course the beauty also. The entranceway and the house are equally stunning. Gosh I’m in love. 🌸🪴

  • @kimrice5913
    @kimrice5913 Před rokem +2

    Hello Arthur,
    A big thumb up to your creative idea and aesthetic taste! An intensive planting in a small area with much love and experience. Thank you for sharing this beautiful garden. Greeting from San Francisco

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for adding in how you water. I was wondering if had some type of irrigation. I know pots need watering daily, if not twice in the Summertime heat! Lovely home. Love the Sweet Peas in the vase! I need to plant some. I've thought about it, this confirmed it! Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @abbiegrier207
    @abbiegrier207 Před rokem +2

    this is true artistry

  • @Schlei602
    @Schlei602 Před rokem +1

    Here one can see real passion and knowledge. Great garden. Congrats!

  • @mayramancilla9959
    @mayramancilla9959 Před rokem +2

    What a magical garden

  • @LauraRodriguez-Peace
    @LauraRodriguez-Peace Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing your lovely garden with us, and educating us, as well. Your passion and knowledge really helps us to share your enthusiasm. Love everything about your lovely space, and the beautiful way it was all explained.
    Very inspiring!
    Thank you! 🌺🌼🌸

  • @dancingledge1
    @dancingledge1 Před rokem +3

    Enchanting! Thank you so much for inviting us in. Wonderful for me that you explained your process for growing sweet peas! Learned what I'm doing wrong and will surely have a healthy bed of the dainties next year!

  • @frannypeony2076
    @frannypeony2076 Před 2 lety +2

    An inspiring first Notes from a Garden. Well done Arthur, James, Luca Lamaro & team!

  • @eunjung2266
    @eunjung2266 Před rokem +2

    Full of lovely colors! Wish to be there to enjoy looking at every flower.

  • @MsBritishwoman
    @MsBritishwoman Před 2 lety +1

    Idealic joy to be surrounded by flowers. Wonderful clip. Inspired me to potter around my garden!

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Před 2 lety

    Pleasure given by a garden cannot be measured..the centre of what can be your universe...pleasured by plants I call it..thankyou for sharing..

  • @christineboone2850
    @christineboone2850 Před 2 lety +4

    So lovely, so educational, and so inspiring!

  • @corey3151
    @corey3151 Před rokem +7

    Yes, I would love to see an interior episode of this stunning cottage!

  • @jefflawrentz1624
    @jefflawrentz1624 Před 2 lety +3

    That was inspiring! What a gorgeous place.

  • @LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow

    🌼🌻🐝☀️🌺👨‍🌾 I love your garden!! Such a great inspiration to me as I am just also a gardener and CZcams creator. I can see you put a lot of work and love into growing! All the hard work is worth it to me to get to see the new growth everyday it brings me so much joy! I still have so much to learn and I appreciate your tips, tricks! Keep sharing! I hope we can learn more about gardening from each other.

  • @kaywallace6139
    @kaywallace6139 Před 2 lety +2

    Lovely presentation

  • @abbiegrier207
    @abbiegrier207 Před rokem +1

    the garden is charming and warm, and his knowledge is intriguing and captivating. he knows an abundance of things but speaks in a way where I want to go research all that he shared and get my hands to work.
    this was shot so beautifully and it is all so dreamy!

  • @victoriaisaac3673
    @victoriaisaac3673 Před 2 lety +2

    Gorgeous and really inspiring. Also a lovely house and interiors. Just YUM! Thankyou.

  • @MalachiVanHaynes
    @MalachiVanHaynes Před rokem +3

    Gorgeous home

  • @cearmalevis3354
    @cearmalevis3354 Před 2 lety +1

    What a beautiful garden !

  • @irenelacour3486
    @irenelacour3486 Před rokem +2

    I love all his plants. I wish I had some seeds of the cotswald and the ones that are long with one single flower that looks looks like pouf. So beautiful

  • @joannelewis3390
    @joannelewis3390 Před rokem +1

    Thank you ❤

  • @ricardoterrasantos6618

    Lovely and inspiring. Mary thanks for sharing.

  • @aromanesence2275
    @aromanesence2275 Před rokem +1

    Very inspiring.. I hope I get to see gardens like this one day from across the pond!

  • @missmurrydesign7115
    @missmurrydesign7115 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A treat...

  • @user-zd1eg1ly7o
    @user-zd1eg1ly7o Před 2 měsíci

    Love your beautiful garden Arthur. I also love listening to you on Sarah Ravens podcast too. X

  • @tamaracarter1836
    @tamaracarter1836 Před rokem

    Utterly beautiful!

  • @TheCornishCottageGarden-bs5lf

    What a delight of a garden 😊

  • @nicoeeek.7181
    @nicoeeek.7181 Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely charming!

  • @LuckyEucalyptusTree-
    @LuckyEucalyptusTree- Před měsícem

    Absolutely lovely 🌹

  • @EdenViewLiving
    @EdenViewLiving Před rokem +1

    Wowza, beautiful garden, my small one is coming up have working soo hard

  • @louisechainey2940
    @louisechainey2940 Před rokem +2

    So much inspiration, especially growing in pots. Absolutely beautiful ~ thank you for sharing. (Ps envious of your sweetpeas, mine are a embarrassment).

  • @yurismith8373
    @yurismith8373 Před 2 lety

    I love the interior side of the house

  • @acesmith837
    @acesmith837 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic - such inspiration. 🌸

  • @jankitteringham8483
    @jankitteringham8483 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful gardener. I wonder where the chickens are since the move? Real beauties. 🇬🇧😊

  • @chrisogrady4956
    @chrisogrady4956 Před 2 lety

    Pure joy!

  • @DobbsyRCT
    @DobbsyRCT Před 3 měsíci

    That was really inspiring....thanks guys

  • @lafarmhouse
    @lafarmhouse Před 2 lety +2

    lové lové lové

  • @meinekleinegartenwelt3110

    wow, i love it.

  • @sweeneyTodd-de4by
    @sweeneyTodd-de4by Před 2 měsíci

    Omg absolutely lovely

  • @poedah3875
    @poedah3875 Před 2 lety +2

    Love this so much!!

  • @imsocuez
    @imsocuez Před 8 měsíci

    One of the most inspiring videos. 😊

  • @TarnishedTreasures1
    @TarnishedTreasures1 Před 2 lety

    So lovely and serene.

  • @ianoliverbailey6545
    @ianoliverbailey6545 Před 2 lety

    Just gorgeous - everything and everyone ;-)

  • @flowerfairy1950
    @flowerfairy1950 Před 2 lety +3

    How beautiful 🧡🧡🧡

  • @annajackson3882
    @annajackson3882 Před 2 lety +1

    lovely! Going to enjoy this series

  • @bindasbudiya1443
    @bindasbudiya1443 Před rokem

    Most relaxing video🙏🌻

  • @tomstudebaker7963
    @tomstudebaker7963 Před rokem +1

    Great Content! Its very helpful for me to put nature in the picture of my life! 🥀🌻😎

  • @slashingbison2503
    @slashingbison2503 Před 4 měsíci

    Looks great well done.