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And BTW, why wasn’t Roger in the video? He sort of ducked his head on this, didn’t he. You can run, but you can’t hide Roger!

I was thinking the same, and boy do I have a hard time finding things in my shed! Sometimes they never turn up!

Ahh thanks, that's kind of you to say and I'm pleased to hear you're enjoying them! I'm focusing on garden tours this summer but always try my best to make them as informative and enthusiastic as possible. I hope you're enjoying your garden in this lovely weather!

Ahh thank you! I'm trying to focus on the garden tour vids over this summer, I find visiting others so inspirational and Shane's creation really is special!

Haha I'm happy to tick those algorithmic boxes! There has been another dog addition and a couple more Jurassic Park T's added since I made this video so I hope you enjoy some of my recent vids too. Thanks for your kind words and all the best with your garden plans!

Fantastic, what a beautiful idea! They really are a special legacy plant and I've also got one I've grown from seed back in 2016 too so whatever size you're starting at, it's all about the journey isn't it. I hope it continues to thrive and really become a special feature on your farm.

Thanks Charlotte, I’m so pleased you enjoyed this one - Shane really does have an amazing garden!

Thanks, Shane really has done an amazing job in such a short time!

Thanks Steve and I completely agree, the amount of work that’s gone into the foundations, the levels, the concreting, the rocks before any soil or planting really is phenomenal and as Shane says, you can’t see any of it which is I guess testament to his success! I’m pleased you agree on his use of common hardy plants, for me it’s not just winter but also that late spring - early summer gap where in a cool year a lot of the exotics are just slowly moving but Shane’s garden is still a beautiful blend of lilies, daylilies, perennials and annuals etc. They add so much! Yes, you are absolutely right - I now know Shane was a bit nervous about filming but you’d never have guessed from the vid, once he gets going, there’s no stopping him and I learned a lot that’s also a privilege to share on here!

😂😂😂 il not stop long iv got to get off 😂😂90 minutes later

Aren’t they just, so chunky and majestic! The sound of them blowing in the wind is incredible too 😃

Thank you and yes, it certainly is! I’m pleased you enjoyed the video, it was a good laugh to film and I’m pleased that came across! I’m hopefully filming some more tours very soon 😃

Thank you very much, we certainly did 😊 It was a great week of family time!

That’s perfectly normal Julian and summer isn’t my favourite time for actually ‘gardening’ either, particularly when it’s muggy and grey. Happy to provide a break and a burst of enthusiasm, I’m sure your garden will be waiting for you to head out this weekend! Cheers and all the best to you too 😊

Thanks Iris, I’m pleased you enjoyed it! Shane has created a beautiful garden with some very exciting plants 😃

Nice one, it really is! So much hard work and effort delivering spectacular results and a genuinely beautiful space that’s only going to get better. I was amazed at how tough some of the more unusual Schefflera and Brassaiopsis plants were!

Fantastic, I’m pleased you enjoyed it! Nice one, I imagine water will be a feature in yours too? Shane’s stream would look equally beautiful with some Japanese maples wouldn’t it!

Thank you, I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one and there's certainly some ideas and tips for your garden isn't there!

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. 🌿

Thank you very much!

😂😂😂 if i go to marks im expecting some free spanish moss to hang from my trees ,he appears to have loads in that greenhouse😂😂😂

@@staffordshireShane he does! It looks so jealousy healthy too 😬

@NinjaTeaDrinker The petunia tip is a great one for sure - well, for the more patient of us experimental gardeners at least! We'll see what we can do if Shane is ever over this way, I'd love some of his input on my garden!

@staffordshireShane I'm pretty sure you could half fill your van with the stuff and Mark would never realise!

@@GeorgesJungleGarden 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you very much Tony, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! It was a great chat with Shane and I enjoyed seeing and sharing his garden.

@@GeorgesJungleGarden thank you . Thing thing is these are proper people doing gardens on budget 😎👍

Thanks Tony

No it all gets taken under eaten my soil is alive its amazing how quickly it all dissapears over a winter . I bring in huge builders bags full of leafs from some of the huge gardens i work in at work and there is almost nothing left by february and as it slow over years if it increases an inch a year its not hurting any plant they adjust and grow as the soil changes just like in a woodland . This is what happens in nature in autum go to a forest there can be 2 feet depth of leafs on the floor then go back in spring . It has all been taken back by the flora and fauna

@@staffordshireShane thanks Shane, that's great to hear and cheers for the advice. I'm in a newbuild and am thinking of mulching the beds with 3 inches of well rotted farmyard manure this autumn. Was worried burying exotic rhizomes would lead to slower growth come spring

@@garethvanderwesthuyzen6420 that is exactly the right thing to do . I add mine the day i cut everything back once i know we are going to get consistant cold .

@@staffordshireShane I've never cut back before. Always let things rot where they stand.

@@garethvanderwesthuyzen6420 yes i do that at the back of my pond on the front i dont cut anything as dragon flies lay eggs in the stems and alot of insects overwinter in them just sprinkle it around the stems in november .

It really is, I'm pleased you enjoyed seeing it!

Thanks steve

Ayup mate 😂😂

They are such nice people and the owners will give every customer the time ,i love it there .

I'll definitely have to get over one day, too many people have recommended it for me not to make it happen!

That friendly customer service and knowledge makes all the difference at plant nurseries and garden centres doesn't it Shane.

@@GeorgesJungleGarden it sure does ,i mentioned to them last year id like more different hardy begonias ,like magic they had sourced 2 new hardy varieties .😁 so they listen to there customers .im off again tomirrow picking a few plants and a palm for a job at work . No other place like it around the westmidland ,tress ,palmas ,exotics ,ferns and desert plants they stock it all .

Thanks for your kind words paul,pleased you enjoyed it .

Thanks Paul, I’m really pleased you enjoyed this one! You’re absolutely right and for me the ‘everyday’ plants completely make it and I’m sure we’d all rather see those than maybe some other exotics which might be struggling - combining them with the hardy exotics is certainly where the skill comes in. It’s definitely an inspiration lesson in how you can create an overall exotic effect and a lush, colourful garden even during a cool summer following a wet winter in a cold area. To achieve this after such a short time is pretty amazing!

Youre welcome,im pleased you enjoyed it . I just cant wait for all my small trees to grow but you cant rush time . In another 3 to 6 years ,it will have a real jungle feel .this is my retirement home im not moving again so iv planted every plant iv ever wanted in the garden think its over 8000 plants 😂😂😂 and iam running out of room quickly 😅

Cheers, once again I'm pleased to hear you've enjoyed a garden tour and what a garden indeed! Framing is a good word and probably what I was searching for when talking about balance. Most of my garden is unashamedly me wanting to grow the plants I want to grow irrespective of creating overall views but I do enjoy gradually tweaking areas and working on the framings, composition and balance over the years. For Shane to have achieved what he has in such a short time really is a testament to his knowledge, hard work and practical skills!

Only 8000 plants @staffordshireShane and with such a large space left over for your lawn too?! I can see some more exotics creeping in! It'll be really amazing to experience how the feel of the place changes with as everything grows - the bamboo and palms especially, we'll definitely have to do a follow up vid in a few years if you're up for it!

@@GeorgesJungleGarden i can dtill squeeze a few more in . Tony has me another very special rare bamboo i cant live without 🤣🤣🤣

If it was potted Id pull a small one into a sheltered spot for the very cold weather then move it back out after. or if it was planted out id cover it with a good straw layer to save it freezing like 8 inches deep so hard frost doesnt freeze the growing point and roots completly But it gets very cold here .i only protect mine during the real cold weeks . Small ones with no trunk are very tender and not as hardy in my location so i really need to pile the straw onto them up here,If we are forecast a cold spell.a fleece bag on its own is not enough if you get weeks of cold for a small plant.

@@staffordshireShane cheers I’m in Scotland and our winters do get really cold ,it’s in a pot I might bring it in the house over winter thanks for the advice

@@jennifermac8439 needs to be a cool unheated area really dont put it near a radiator or a heat source .they like cool damp frost free enviroment so in a porch or garage just for real cold spells and back outside during milder spells .

@@staffordshireShane ok I understand I’m new to the tree ferns I’m just starting out ,even tho if I cover it with straw and a fleece won’t the dirt inside the pot still freeze,just I’m trying to I understand so I can protect it properly without it dying

@@jennifermac8439 yes little ones at work really suffered that were left out and fleeced at around -9 a few of them maybe dead so id protect it if you can by pulling it into a frost free place say when we get those real cold weeks . Once they have a visible trunk that you can wrap then they get through winter ok . Mine at home got through a -13 winter when it only had a one foot of trunk with about 10 layers of fleece wrapped around it .

Haha yes, we had a great time chatting about plants and sharing Shane's garden - you're absolutely right about how tricky it is to choose! You might struggle to get it over here, yes, but at least you're fully setup ready for a plant shopping trip closer to home!

@@craignorthern9480 just keep watering it twice a day Craig ,it will soon spring back into life if its a newly imported plant .

@@staffordshireShane OK thanks Shane 👍

Hi Craig, it certainly is! As Shane has said, watering is key and yes, it's perfectly normal (and even an advantage) that it isn't already growing in transit. At this time of year, I'm sure you'll have enough time for the fronds to emerge and harden off before cooler weather, just prioritise the watering until all the beautiful autumn rains take over!

@@GeorgesJungleGarden nice one thanks George 👍

@@SimonOlpin thanks simon you are my inspiration mate . I have learnt so much from our chats over the last few years . Im Pleased you enjoyed it ,i was a little nervous talking infront of camera as iv never done it before 😁

Thank you so much Simon and yes, Shane really has done such a terrific job putting this garden together in such a short time. I know in my garden, I often go through a few years of experimentation and changing my mind with newly planted areas but for Shane's to look so balanced and beautiful so quickly, it really is impressive. It must give you satisfaction to see some of your plants settling in to their new home so well. Your kind words are appreciated Simon and yes, Shane did great on camera - we had a real laugh that day and I'm pleased the video captured it!

You did great Shane and I look forward to seeing parts of your garden evolve and take on the appearance of Simon's jungle over the coming years (potentially with a more floral edge and cloud-pruned conifers though!)

@@GeorgesJungleGardenHi Geirge Thank you for your kind generous comments. The video of Shanes garden really is excellent as it brings out so much about Shane as a super character and serves to chart his journey through the early evolution of his lovely garden. This is all done with a super friendly badinage which makes for really good entertainment. You have a real talent for putting people at their ease, bringing out the best in them and conducting the conversation so skillfully. Clearly your video editing and presentation is outstanding!! You always do such a great professional job!! 🙏👍👍

Thanks for your comment,im the same.it was only about 12 months back i altered my settings so i could comment and iv been watching things on here for years .😂😂im more into plants than computers 😂 but its great that george does this and we can see everyones garden ideas . I love his garden tours section and watching his own garden progress , since he moved there 4 years ago .

Hi Bobby and thanks, I'm pleased you enjoyed seeing round Shane's amazing garden and I appreciate you taking the time to comment (now you've learned how!). RUclips definitely seems to value viewers 'liking' videos and leaving comments, I imagine they recommend videos more to others when they're appreciated by the initial audience so it does help my videos reach more people who will hopefully enjoy them. All that aside though, I think it's great to have a community enjoying them over here and I get lots of tips and inspiration from the comment sections too! I try to get back to every comment, just bare with me when things get busy haha!

Cheers Shane, you're better off being into plants than computers - I tend to just scrape by with both! I'm pleased to hear you enjoy those vids too, I really like making the garden tours as well and it gives me something to share while progress on my garden is steady (partly because I'm filming and editing...)

Pleased you liked it .if it involves dogs or plants i can talk all day 😂😂😂