A Gardener And Her Favorite Toys | Linda Vater 🌿

Thank you to Function Health for sponsoring this video! Visit https://functionhealth.yt.link/337TMwR or use code LINDAVATER25 at sign-up to own your health. The first 1000 get a $25 credit toward their membership. Spring is waking up in the cottage garden, and today’s Wednesday Walkabout is all about the little “toys” that make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun. We start with a real-life gardener problem: an expandable/flex hose that’s brand new… and already leaking. If you’ve found a flex hose that actually holds up (especially for long runs over steps, around brick walls, and down a slope), drop your tried-and-true recommendations in the comments so everyone can benefit. As we stroll the fresh new border, you’ll see early spring joy popping up everywhere—daffodils (including mini varieties like Tête-à-Tête and possibly Jetfire), swelling buds, and the first signs of perennials returning. We also talk drip irrigation vs. hand-watering, why slope beds can be a drainage dream, and a low-maintenance idea that could be stunning later in the season: planting lilies for summer color and fragrance in a perfectly-draining, sun-kissed bed. Then it’s time for the real favorites: lightweight, reliable garden tools that feel like “cottage-sized toys” (in the best way). From battery-powered essentials (blower, pruners, and a super quiet mower) to must-haves like a dolly/two-wheeler for moving heavy pots and a lightweight collapsible garden trug for cleanup, this episode is packed with practical gear talk for real-life gardening—especially if you’re working smarter and protecting your back. FEATURED / MENTIONED: WORX Mower: https://amzn.to/4catnLR WORX Blower: https://amzn.to/4s5GIcY WORX Pruners: https://amzn.to/4cavP4Y Hose: https://amzn.to/3OsyNbk Leaf Bin: https://amzn.to/3P1zd8A TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO: Expandable garden hose problems + better brand recommendations Early spring bulbs + daffodil varieties (mini & mixed plantings) Drip irrigation, slope-bed drainage, and hand-watering strategy Lilies for summer bloom + fragrance in a low-maintenance border Favorite lightweight cordless garden tools for small gardens Container planting notes + how to handle cachepots without drainage Garden-season mindset: simple tools, simple wins, more time outside #gardening #gardentools #cottagegarden #springgarden #daffodils #gardenhacks #cordlessmower #leafblower #dripirrigation #containergardening SIGNATURE STYLE SATURDAY PLAYLIST 🌿    • Signature Style Saturday   THE GARDEN LIFE: Season 1 PLAYLIST 🌿    • The Garden Life: | Season 1   WEDNESDAY WALKABOUT PLAYLIST 🌿    • Wednesday Walkabout | Linda Vater   GARDEN TOUR PLAYLIST 🌿    • Garden Tours || Linda Vater   GARDEN HOME INTERIOR PLAYLIST 🌿    • Garden Home Interiors || Linda Vater   Premiumbeat YouTube ID SSP9YNQ8ARLEUCAX MPT7H7R16WXKW1RY PZVVHDRMLKRZWSK7 B1DHHRI0NZVMXFGN RXRI0UIS5V7UPYWX CLUVGVFATIQWTBNJ Join this channel to get access to perks @lindavater SHOP MY AMAZON FAVORITES HERE: https://amzn.to/3NLPpqs 🌳 WAYS TO FIND LINDA 🌳 BOOKS A Year Of Garden Inspired Living: https://a.co/d/4AAxr4k The Elegant and Edible Garden Book: https://amzn.to/3kz6eIf Order Your Garden Journal: https://amzn.to/3JMeMHk MY RECOMMENDED/AFFILIATE PRODUCTS: Shop Linda's Amazon Favorites: https://amzn.to/3NLPpqs For the Garden: https://amzn.to/3PPDrgH Linda's Favorite Pest Controls & Fertilizers: https://amzn.to/4hOE9aj 🍯 Some videos sponsored by our friends at Manukora Honey. Try some of our favorite manuka honey full of antioxidants, pre-biotics, and superpowers. Head to https://manukora.com/linda to get $25 off your Starter Kit. SOUTHERN LIVING PLANT COLLECTION: https://southernlivingplants.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/3ipscuo ✅ HOW TO JOIN MY YOUTUBE Channel on your phone or iPad: https://bit.ly/2W3oijz 🔛Instagram: / potagerblog 🔛Facebook: / lindavatergardens 🔛Pinterest: / lindapotager My USDA Gardening Zone: 7a Linda Merch: https://lindavatershop.com Zazzle Seed Packets: https://www.zazzle.com/linda_vater_se...