I have never really got along with screens - I don't watch TV. I have relied on books when I want information or entertainment. Back when I was a new gardener, I subscribed to a couple of magazines but quickly concluded that there was always an agenda (usually to sell stuff) and I was even more irritated by the glossy perfection of featured gardens (which I certainly didn't recognise)...but mostly, the tedious predictability of continually catering to garden novices. I do find the internet has value but in general, there is an emphasis on branding, personalities, aspirational BS. I find myself looking at short videos such as 'how to light a Tilley lamp', 'how to do German short rows', 'how to sharpen a chainsaw' but have had very little compulsion to watch TV gardening. Whilst Mr.primula was waiting for a sports channel, one of those garden makeover programmes was playing in the background.. ('Love your garden', I think) .I was dismayed and offended by the whole concept - spend hundreds (thousands) of £££ to make a garden in 24 hours. Rubbish. Not gardening, just shopping. Presided over by grinning nitwits. There is nothing of interest to me. And, afaics, this is amplified on YouTube and subscription social media. So, apart from other gardeners, books (especially plant monographs) are still my main source of information... but again, you have to be prepared to trawl through a lot of utter rubbish but these are usually clearly signalled: written (ahem) by celebrities, heavy on illustration, light on text,

I finally watched part of the video. TBH I am not much for youtube/videos. The house is lovely but a bit more "stuff" than I would like. I found her voice pleasant but I do agree the cup was a bit distracting. Not wearing shoes didn't bother me a bit, as I never have shoes on in the house. It just made her comfortable to me. Yes, cozy and casual, which is what I like. Two things stood out for me - I have a wicker chair in the basement that came from my dad's family. It probably needs to be painted (which is fine as the dark green really doesn't go in our home), but honestly, I can't think of anywhere I can use it! I need to find a place. I have very little from my dad's family. The other item is the mantel clock, which I also have, and is also from my dad's family! I can't find it!!! I had it in a closet and several months ago noticed it wasn't there. I've obviously stored it somewhere. I have a cedar chest and a leather trunk that I need to see if it might be there. I should be using it.

The Rose Geek is giving away three roses from All My Thyme. I just found her you-tube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3aqQskDc-c It looks like you have to subscribe to her youtube channel to get entered into the giveaway.

I think this is the one being referred to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYTe_mJuR_0