Hi Laura and Aaron it was such a pleasure to meet both of you at the aquasape event - I loved your channel before the event but after meeting the both of you I love it even more. I found my hobby in gardening a few years ago and it helped encourage me to retire - thanks again for your inspirations. You both are truly wonderful people
I hope it helps to know that I’m sure I’m not the only one who yes, loves to see the gardens in their prime and looking beautiful, but also likes to see the reality of things you deal with and how you overcome obstacles like mites and so on. The gardens don’t have to be perfect to maintain your content and viewership in my opinion. I like how you say you learn more from failing than from research and we get to learn along with you. 💕
Ordered my kneeling pad after last week’s recap video. The entire process was efficient & stress free. I got a text yesterday notifying me it had been delivered. I opened my front door & to my delight there sat a box sealed with tape stamped with your logo. As a retired nurse with decades of wear & tear on my joints I’m always looking to work smarter not harder. The width & thickness does not disappoint & will provide much needed cushioning. The quality is equal to the standard you’ve set with your videos. I look forward to using my ‘garden girl’ (as my husband has deemed you) pad for years to come. Good job!
Hi Laura and Aaron! My sister and I had such a wonderful time meeting both of you. You both were so kind and gracious. It was my first meet and greet experience. A few years back, I found your channel as a new mom struggling with my new role, a global pandemic and postpartum depression. I started watching every day and it felt I was out in the garden with a dear friend. I took my son outside with me and started spending time in my own garden again. Over time, I started to feel like myself again. Thank you both so much for showing us your family life and sharing your passion for gardening with us.
I appreciate your honesty and I can relate to needing the mental health boost after the pandemic and teaching on-line I found myself depressed and found health and healing through Laura’s virtual garden!😊❤ I’ve become a member because I have found this channel is a life-saver!
We so enjoyed getting to meet you both at the Aquascape event!!! My daughter Aria (the one who gave you a pink polk a dotted gift bag with some art work) has been over the moon since! The first thing she said was "Laura hugged me!" Haha. You made a little girls YEAR ❤️ you two are just as pleasant and kind in person as you come across in your videos. Again, it was wonderful meeting you both and thank you for coming out and doing the meet and greet!
Speaking to the “comments”… there was a comment that someone posted that you responded to and I loved your reaction and comment…someone had wanted you to change your opening statement “Hi guys”…the look on your face was so perfect…it said volumes without the bait that it was. LOVE the channels and have learned so much. I love the interactions that you and Aaron have whether you are in agreement or not!
Just had to mention that “Lyda Rose” is a song in the movie The Music Man. That’s gonna be stuck in my head all day!😂 Love the recaps and your funny interactions as a couple. Major props for keeping married life real!
I completely appreciate that you keep the posting close to the date. Other channels that have 3+ weeks or more, their gardening activites don't reflect whats happening as much. We learn so much from you all
I know it's hard to show the pest riddled areas, but finding out that you guys are also struggling with it too is so helpful. I've had so much pest pressure this season that I figured it was just me and wanted to give up. Hearing I'm not alone, even among the pros, is so encouraging.
I wanted to say “ Laura you are so generous in giving your flowers away: your mom, your mother-in-law (Benjamin took over) t nursing home, your friends came and cut some, and others. You have a giving heart 💜
Regarding the tea… If you feel that a tea is too bitter and dry, it usually means that the water was too hot and you let the tea steep too long. Especially green tea can‘t take boling water. Try a good quality loose leaf green tea, water temperature between 70 to 80 degrees Celsius (don’t know the degrees Fahrenheit from the top of my mind) and only let it steep 1 minute. You can use the leaves for subsequent steeps but decrease the steeping time (30 seconds). If you use too hot water and/or too long steeping time you extract too much tannins. And instead of a lovely mild delicacy you receive nasty bitter and dry leaf juice.
Thankyou ! I don’t like tea either except peppermint for when I’m sick , but I never knew how to brew it . I’m going to try this since I can’t have more then two cups of coffee a day .
Good info. I've learned to like some teas mainly herbal teas. I still prefer coffee and wine. 😉 That said, I'm growing a few plants in pots--tea pots, get it? 😂 I started Chamomile, Anise Hyssop, and Agastache. They're looking pretty good, but I still need to read about how to utilize them. I think I saw that you can make them into tea from both fresh and dried. 🤔🍵
I pray you had a safe trip home with all the hoopla in the airports. I love starting my day with garden answer. On Saturdays I’m so sad. I think, “ugh no Laura today!” But then I get excited because sometimes you post on Saturdays during the busy season, so I get up to check. lol 😂😂you make so many of us happy by just posting your videos. On Sundays it is a special treat because we get Aaron too. ❤❤❤
Morning to Laura and Aaron and the rest of my GA friends! I am so so so happy to report that my Maverick geraniums are finally budding up! (Zone 4 Alaska) Thank you for all your encouragement!
It was amazing to meet both of you, and the Aquascape event was unbelievable! My daughter and I attended and made some great memories. Thanks for inviting us along on this blessed life of yours. ❤
Laura and Aaron, You both are just as genuine and wonderful in real life. We spent 30 years in Chicago before we Moved south in 2020 - we are so happy to have met you and the whole aquascape team Yesterday ! Dream come true .. we gave you the root beer bottle and somehow landed first in line. We are all so fortunate to be the recipients of your talent, warmth and kindness ! Thank goodness for you tube ! Hope you had a stellar Chitown weekend ! We did ❤️
A big part of your charm on this channel is how real you guys are. (Besides for me the fact that I know your area so well having grown up there.) But it’s refreshing (and educational) when you have such success and beauty with your gardens despite the struggles with Ph, spider mites, malfunctioning irrigation, tears in shirts, heat waves - all the things. And you show those things and their solutions. It makes you feel like friends or even family. Thank you for all you do. 🙏💚💚💚
Hi Laura! My husband and I watch the recap video over coffee every week. I would love to see a tour of the things that you are struggling with in your garden. You mentioned the problems you are having with spider mites: I realize you want to focus on the positives but it would make those of us who struggle with the same things (and MAJOR deer pressure) feel a little better! Northern Virginia 7a
I super appreciate you keeping it real by disclosing your spider mite issues! That helps me more than you know, in dealing with all the shenanigans that pop up in my own garden. Currently discovered the horror of bagworms! Hearing about your issues helped me realize that it's normal and a part of the cost of creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
I’m sure that fighting the battle with spider mites, aphids and thrips is super frustrating for you and Aaron but I so appreciate you sharing the good, bad, ugly of what is happening in your garden this year. It helps your viewers see what can happen in certain climates and garden situations along with different ways that are available to us to handle garden issues. Thank you so much.
Hi laura. I've wanted to mention this before. The Lyda rose is pronounced lie-da. If you've ever seen The Music Man, they sing a song about Lyda Rose! It's fun! Love your videos. 💕
I enjoy the recap so much as I love the conversation between you and Aaron. It's obvious that you have a very special relationship and respect for each other. The weeks videos are, again, awesome. 🤗
Reflecting on how you would start your cut flower garden differently if you were beginning today shows a thoughtful and proactive approach. Your willingness to learn and adapt demonstrates a deep passion for gardening and a commitment to growing beautifully. The insights you share are not only valuable but also inspire others to refine their own gardening practices. Your dedication to improving and evolving in your craft is truly admirable. And I am Floating Village Life.
Bonjour, I had ordered a kneeling pad from you at the beginning of this year and I was well aware of the cost of customs and shipping . I am so happy I did so because it is so comfortable for my knees. It was worth the price, the taxes, the customs and shipping fees. It was my birthday gift. I am just sad that pink was not available at the moment, but I have the one with the logo. Thank you for everything! 🙌
Hi Laura and Aaron - please don’t stop shipping to Canada! I live in Calgary Alberta and love my Laura addition 3” auger and want to get some larger ones. Once you get the product and start using it you forget about the extra shipping fees - totally worth it! Thank-you for what you do, I love your videos and have learned SO much.
Laura I noticed your split in your shirt but it just added to the overall look of working in the garden. I love your videos here in Perth Western Australia and as a gardener myself it is a joy to watch. I am now of an age where I could not do a lot but I find I can provide ourselves with summer salad veg, flowers, cabbages, broccoli etc. Thank you also for sharing your family with us, they are beautiful, your kids, husband, your mom and dad (a character indeed), your sister. Keep well and happy. 🥰
“Special people” 😂 I love it! I saw the rip in your shirt but I didn’t want you to feel bad nor did I want to be put on the “special people” list. So, kept my observation to myself. 😎 Love you guys and look forward to all your videos!!
It was so awesome meeting you yesterday at Aquascape! I mean, the ponds were cool, but LAURA! That was the highlight of my summer! Now I am extra recharged to get working in my space again. One tip I recently discovered and wanted to share is that you can get spray isopropyl alcohol at Dollar General (I think those are national stores) and use it to spray pruners in between plants. I carry a bottle in my "garden cart" aka the Can-Am side by side and it has lasted quite a while. Thanks again for coming to Chicago, I know you hate leaving. 💚💚💚✂️
I struggled with mites every year and tried everything. I now have sprinklers set to spray everything once a day and haven’t seen a mite since. It’s the dry they love.
😂 lol never noticed the rip in the shirt but had I, I would not have cared! Life is life and kuddos to you for not caring and being normal and thrifty like the rest of us.
@@peggy-ann1961😂 FYI my son is currently vacationing in Canada and going to send me some goodies. Hello to you from Texas from a fellow North American. ❤
@@peggy-ann1961It is indeed a beautiful nation! He is currently in Winnipeg. I am not sure where else as of now, he is 23 so he doesn't tell me as often as I would like 😂😅.
@@Liz-og9gc Ha ha, how true! Winnepeg is 1 1/2 hours from us and is the capital of Manitoba! I wish him safe travels and I’m sure he will enjoy his holiday! 🇨🇦
Laura I really appreciate how you allow your garden to evolve; keep things and also give yourself the freedom to move areas on to the next phase like the cut flower garden. I’ve been rewatching old vlogs where you and Aaron first set up the first iteration of the cut flower garden four years ago. Amazing transformation! Question: would it be possible for you to do a deep dive into the trees you have planted on the property over the years? Which ones worked well, what you would do differently (if anything) and what advice you have once the trees are past that first five year mark. Thank you!
I’ve already reviewed my small pink pad and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! It’s so vibrant and pretty. I ordered the large as well even though I have your other ones. My husband can have the red one… the pink is mine. You should plan to have it as a stock color. A vibrant turquoise or aqua I think people would really like as well.
Thank you for the meet and greet this weekend. It was well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive down there.. I'm watching the recap video now and my husband is falling to sleep listening to your voice. Lol. Hope you enjoyed your stay and had a safe trip home. You and Aaron we're both great to meet.
Laura, I love clothes, handbags, shoes, jewelry...all the things! That with gardening makes for very expensive hobbies! 🙃 There is an ease in dressing for function. You could wear a paper bag and be beautiful with your hair, eyes and smile...not to mention your kind personality. 💚
Oh no! Don’t stop shipping overseas, please! I love that I was able to purchase a kneeling pad and a couple of mesto sprayers from you all the was from New Zealand. Budget’s a bit tight right now, but there are a few other things I’m eyeing up for when I am able to. Thanks for all your wonderful videos. I’ve learned so much even if we’re zones apart.
It is hilarious people ask how old you are all the time. When you were doing a tour at the garden center you said you were born in 1984. I think you have mentioned how old you were when you had Samantha (36) I would give anything to be young like you again. Enjoy your youth! I really enjoy watching your videos learning names of plants and how to care for them. You have a lovely family. Sounds like you have a balanced life. People that have negative comments are probably just jealous.
So interesting to hear your struggles with mites and how some areas don’t look good. Would you consider sharing some of those issues with us on camera? I know you want things to look great, but sometimes problems are reassuring.
As an older person I have to express my GRATITUDE for access to the Mesto Sprayer!!! I can finally spray my plants with a handheld sprayer without my arthritic hands aching. It is a MARVELOUS. I have one question though. Is it necessary to empty the water out of the container between uses due to the metal attachment on the inner tube potentially degrading?
G'day from Australia, long time member, but I don’t think I've posted before 😊 Please don't stop shipping to here, I have purchased from you a few times over the years. Never had customs issues, people just need to be patient. It's worth it! Cheers
One thing you might want to consider is to have a Canadian distribution point for all your Canadian followers. Shipping from US is exorbitant as I'm sure you realize so to purchase anything from your website is financially undoable with the exchange, duty and shipping.
There are US Companies that ship to a US address at the border, substantial reduction in cost. You physically go to Customs and pay the duties yourself. It works awesome.
Thank You for the extra work you did to keep us fed with your videos. When I saw you were away I thought oh no, what will I do without my Garden Answer videos. But you planned it so you didn't miss a beat. I bet you saw some things on your trip you now want to add to your property. I would want that waterfall grotto for your new stream. And I saw this interesting grass on a ponds edge I hadn't seen before.
I love my Sunday mornings with Laura and Aaron. Thanks. I'm in Canada too and wouldn't even consider looking at your store because of shipping but I sure would if I lived in the USA.
Good morning! I'm having my coffee and enjoying my friends at Garden Answer! I to Laura do not enjoy dressing up, especially wearing dresses! I used to have to dress for a semi-formal dinner and would always look for pants suits!☺️ and hats really cause me aggravation, lol! I live your channel and have told many people about it. I love seeing all the different plants and now look for them when I'm out looking for plants for my garden space! I'm slowing down a bit as my age is keeping me from doing what I would have done when I was younger. But I am still getting it done!! Perennials are my go-to with a few annuals in pots! Thank you for all the info and the joy of sharing your garden and family!❤❤❤❤😊
Love my kneeling pads!! I bought two. I alternate one in front of the other and can crawl around instead of having to get up and down or push up and move one forward. Also, with them being longer if I sit on my knees it’s so nice they cover my whole leg.
I SO agree Laura!! I despise getting dressed up. Give me my jeans any day! My mom always said when I pass, she was going to bury me in jeans...lol. I also am not fond of cut flowers in the house, but put them in my gardens to enjoy, oh yes!! It was a great week of videos, really enjoyed them. Hope you have a wonderful trip to Chicago, even if it is a short trip.
It broke my heart to see you pull the artichokes. I love them! My Dad used to grow them. He would have loved your channel. And would have had your entire acreage planted in a vegetable garden, with a few flowers. Gladiolus in particular. At one house we lived in when I was very young, he planted a space of about 10'x50' entirely of Gladiolus. It was spectacular! Did I mention he had an extremely green thumb, which his younger Great-granddaughter, my Granddaughter, inherited. She wants to homestead our property when I'm with my parents and brother. She'll be 3rd generation here, on this property on the west side of the mountains, Willamette Valley, here in Oregon🤗💞💞💞
It is so smart to get ahead a little bit with the videos because you can then take a break when you need to (for a few days off or to avoid the really hot weather). I hope you enjoyed Chicago.
Don't let people bully you on what you wear. Einstein and other geniuses always have worn the same thing. It takes the thought out of what to wear so you can focus on what is important. You're a genius!!!😂
I received my small kneeling pad and I love it? Easy to wipe clean and very comfortable. I see why everyone loves them. It is a great size for in between the rows in my vegetable garden. I’m in Michigan and the spider mites are bad this year here also. I guess we need a harsher winter to help eradicate them. 😊
I also like to look at my flowers outside, not brought into my house. Although I’m going to plant a cut flower garden next year. I love the look of the abundance of beautiful flowers.
I am loving my El Niño Chitalpa that I planted in a large pot on my patio, north Texas zone 8. 🌸 It’s so great to find more PW plants in our nurseries these days. I attribute this to the popularity of your channel! 🧤 After learning more about the plant size, I can’t wait to transplant it into the ground this fall.
After seeing the El Niño chitalpa I got excited. No one in my area was carrying them so ordered one online from Garden Crossing in Zeeland Mi. Arrives looking great and planted it. So excited to see how it grows
TbH. Im always focusing on the gardening projects and not what you are wearing or done to your hair. You got a great bunch of subscribers. It kinda erks me when people comment about people's appearance unless it's intended to show kindness and to help the person. So go right ahead. We are all here for the amount of learning we do. Its amazing keep up the good work. I want to see every single one of your gardens mature so it gives me hope to believe that i can do something like that too
😅you’re my tribe! I hate dresses! Like, I wore one to my Dad’s funeral, because he would frown on anything else. I wore a wedding dress. That’s about all I need in my life. Lol Thank you for sharing all that you do. I started following you just as you were moving into the current house. I’ve learned so much from you, and I’m so happy Aaron has become comfortable on camera. You make a good team. Thanks, Aaron. 🫶🏻 Also, thank you for sharing your family. I’m fond of you all.
I have learned so much watching your videos and definitely been inspired. I’m outside every day now tending to my new babies. Have you ever released a video that helps new gardeners be able to identify trees and/or other plants? Thanks so much your sharing with us.
Have you ever tossed around the idea of offering an internship/apprenticeship type job for people to work with Paul/you/Aaron? As someone who grew up with parents doing gardening but never paid attention but now at 40 am really getting into, it’s a lot of info to learn from scratch.
Hi Laura and Aaron it was such a pleasure to meet both of you at the aquasape event - I loved your channel before the event but after meeting the both of you I love it even more. I found my hobby in gardening a few years ago and it helped encourage me to retire - thanks again for your inspirations. You both are truly wonderful people
Kenosha WI
I completely agree!! What a wonderful experience it was!!❤
I so wished I could have been there, but it didn't work out
Oh I wish I could meet them both, I love their whole family and feel like I know them.
I was there too! Now I'm even more obsessed!
I hope it helps to know that I’m sure I’m not the only one who yes, loves to see the gardens in their prime and looking beautiful, but also likes to see the reality of things you deal with and how you overcome obstacles like mites and so on. The gardens don’t have to be perfect to maintain your content and viewership in my opinion. I like how you say you learn more from failing than from research and we get to learn along with you. 💕
Yes totally agree, we'll said !
I love how you always give credit to your employees and anyone else who helps you. Your humbleness is much appreciated!
Ordered my kneeling pad after last week’s recap video. The entire process was efficient & stress free. I got a text yesterday notifying me it had been delivered. I opened my front door & to my delight there sat a box sealed with tape stamped with your logo. As a retired nurse with decades of wear & tear on my joints I’m always looking to work smarter not harder. The width & thickness does not disappoint & will provide much needed cushioning. The quality is equal to the standard you’ve set with your videos. I look forward to using my ‘garden girl’ (as my husband has deemed you) pad for years to come. Good job!
Ha! My husband as well refers to you Laura as "garden girl". I have deemed you this as well.
Hi Laura and Aaron! My sister and I had such a wonderful time meeting both of you. You both were so kind and gracious. It was my first meet and greet experience. A few years back, I found your channel as a new mom struggling with my new role, a global pandemic and postpartum depression. I started watching every day and it felt I was out in the garden with a dear friend. I took my son outside with me and started spending time in my own garden again. Over time, I started to feel like myself again. Thank you both so much for showing us your family life and sharing your passion for gardening with us.
I appreciate your honesty and I can relate to needing the mental health boost after the pandemic and teaching on-line I found myself depressed and found health and healing through Laura’s virtual garden!😊❤ I’ve become a member because I have found this channel is a life-saver!
We so enjoyed getting to meet you both at the Aquascape event!!! My daughter Aria (the one who gave you a pink polk a dotted gift bag with some art work) has been over the moon since! The first thing she said was "Laura hugged me!" Haha. You made a little girls YEAR ❤️ you two are just as pleasant and kind in person as you come across in your videos. Again, it was wonderful meeting you both and thank you for coming out and doing the meet and greet!
So sweet!
Speaking to the “comments”… there was a comment that someone posted that you responded to and I loved your reaction and comment…someone had wanted you to change your opening statement “Hi guys”…the look on your face was so perfect…it said volumes without the bait that it was. LOVE the channels and have learned so much. I love the interactions that you and Aaron have whether you are in agreement or not!
You know you truly have a life, when you don't care about your wardrobe. Happy for you and jealous. You have the best life!
No new robot mower for Aaron! Made me smile with very fond memories of my husband (sadly passed a year ago) who joyously mowed 4 acres for 30+ years.
Just had to mention that “Lyda Rose” is a song in the movie The Music Man. That’s gonna be stuck in my head all day!😂 Love the recaps and your funny interactions as a couple. Major props for keeping married life real!
That song popped into my head as well. I wondered if that song inspired the grower to choose that name.
I thought to make the same comment. Clearly, it's an old barbershop quartet song. I love "The Music Man." 💗
I was going to comment about this too. So pronunciation is Lyda rhyming with the first part of Idaho.
Loved music man, but didn't put that name together with the song until you said that.... and yes. Now it will be stuck in my head,too!
Im so glad I wasnt the only one! My son was in the musical! Lyda Rose Im home again rose! LOL
I completely appreciate that you keep the posting close to the date. Other channels that have 3+ weeks or more, their gardening activites don't reflect whats happening as much. We learn so much from you all
I know it's hard to show the pest riddled areas, but finding out that you guys are also struggling with it too is so helpful. I've had so much pest pressure this season that I figured it was just me and wanted to give up. Hearing I'm not alone, even among the pros, is so encouraging.
Love starting my Sunday mornings with these! 🌷🌸🪻🌷🌸🪻🌷🌸🪻🌷🌸🪻🌷🌸🪻🌷🌸🪻🌷🌸🪻🪷
Yes🎉
Same!! ☕️☀️😃
Yes definitely 🌻⚘️🌷💚🕊
Standing in my greenhouse pruning and tears streaming down my face! You made my whole week! Month! Thank you
I wanted to say “ Laura you are so generous in giving your flowers away: your mom, your mother-in-law (Benjamin took over) t nursing home, your friends came and cut some, and others. You have a giving heart 💜
Regarding the tea… If you feel that a tea is too bitter and dry, it usually means that the water was too hot and you let the tea steep too long. Especially green tea can‘t take boling water. Try a good quality loose leaf green tea, water temperature between 70 to 80 degrees Celsius (don’t know the degrees Fahrenheit from the top of my mind) and only let it steep 1 minute. You can use the leaves for subsequent steeps but decrease the steeping time (30 seconds). If you use too hot water and/or too long steeping time you extract too much tannins. And instead of a lovely mild delicacy you receive nasty bitter and dry leaf juice.
Thankyou ! I don’t like tea either except peppermint for when I’m sick , but I never knew how to brew it . I’m going to try this since I can’t have more then two cups of coffee a day .
Good info. I've learned to like some teas mainly herbal teas. I still prefer coffee and wine. 😉
That said, I'm growing a few plants in pots--tea pots, get it? 😂 I started Chamomile, Anise Hyssop, and Agastache. They're looking pretty good, but I still need to read about how to utilize them. I think I saw that you can make them into tea from both fresh and dried. 🤔🍵
I think this is spot on. I rarely drink hot tea anywhere but home, where I can keep my kettle set to a lower temp, steep less and enjoy more.
Most helpful @justgismo, now I know what I am doing incorrectly. Thanks of the info.
You are 100% correct. My friend owns a tea shop and this is exactly what she taught me too. Even coffee shouldn’t be brewed with boiling water.
I pray you had a safe trip home with all the hoopla in the airports. I love starting my day with garden answer. On Saturdays I’m so sad. I think, “ugh no Laura today!” But then I get excited because sometimes you post on Saturdays during the busy season, so I get up to check. lol 😂😂you make so many of us happy by just posting your videos. On Sundays it is a special treat because we get Aaron too. ❤❤❤
Same here❤❤❤
Morning to Laura and Aaron and the rest of my GA friends! I am so so so happy to report that my Maverick geraniums are finally budding up! (Zone 4 Alaska) Thank you for all your encouragement!
It was amazing to meet both of you, and the Aquascape event was unbelievable! My daughter and I attended and made some great memories. Thanks for inviting us along on this blessed life of yours. ❤
Laura and Aaron,
You both are just as genuine and wonderful in real life. We spent 30 years in Chicago before we
Moved south in 2020 - we are so happy to have met you and the whole aquascape team
Yesterday ! Dream come true .. we gave you the root beer bottle and somehow landed first in line.
We are all so fortunate to be the recipients of your talent, warmth and kindness !
Thank goodness for you tube ! Hope you had a stellar Chitown weekend ! We did ❤️
A big part of your charm on this channel is how real you guys are. (Besides for me the fact that I know your area so well having grown up there.) But it’s refreshing (and educational) when you have such success and beauty with your gardens despite the struggles with Ph, spider mites, malfunctioning irrigation, tears in shirts, heat waves - all the things. And you show those things and their solutions. It makes you feel like friends or even family. Thank you for all you do. 🙏💚💚💚
A good Sunday recap is a good start.
Hi Laura! My husband and I watch the recap video over coffee every week. I would love to see a tour of the things that you are struggling with in your garden. You mentioned the problems you are having with spider mites: I realize you want to focus on the positives but it would make those of us who struggle with the same things (and MAJOR deer pressure) feel a little better! Northern Virginia 7a
I super appreciate you keeping it real by disclosing your spider mite issues! That helps me more than you know, in dealing with all the shenanigans that pop up in my own garden. Currently discovered the horror of bagworms! Hearing about your issues helped me realize that it's normal and a part of the cost of creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
I cannot wait to see these ponds.
I’m sure that fighting the battle with spider mites, aphids and thrips is super frustrating for you and Aaron but I so appreciate you sharing the good, bad, ugly of what is happening in your garden this year. It helps your viewers see what can happen in certain climates and garden situations along with different ways that are available to us to handle garden issues. Thank you so much.
Hi laura. I've wanted to mention this before. The Lyda rose is pronounced lie-da. If you've ever seen The Music Man, they sing a song about Lyda Rose! It's fun! Love your videos. 💕
I enjoy the recap so much as I love the conversation between you and Aaron. It's obvious that you have a very special relationship and respect for each other. The weeks videos are, again, awesome. 🤗
Good glorious morning from kentucky! I love my garden answer everyday at 7am! ❤❤❤
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The pause on the rip on your shirt cracked me up. 😂
I noticed the rip, smiled, and thought, “There she goes again, being real!” 😄
I didn’t see it in the first video! 😂
I always enjoy the editing touches, and today’s had me giggling at the silliness. 🙂
Reflecting on how you would start your cut flower garden differently if you were beginning today shows a thoughtful and proactive approach. Your willingness to learn and adapt demonstrates a deep passion for gardening and a commitment to growing beautifully. The insights you share are not only valuable but also inspire others to refine their own gardening practices. Your dedication to improving and evolving in your craft is truly admirable. And I am Floating Village Life.
Bonjour, I had ordered a kneeling pad from you at the beginning of this year and I was well aware of the cost of customs and shipping . I am so happy I did so because it is so comfortable for my knees. It was worth the price, the taxes, the customs and shipping fees. It was my birthday gift. I am just sad that pink was not available at the moment, but I have the one with the logo. Thank you for everything!
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Haha 😅 I'm with you Laura! Jeans all the way!! So out of my comfort zone to shop, try on or buy a dress! 😊 Love your videos . Thank you
I’m so happy I have an original “Garden Answers” kneeling pad! My husband even uses it when working on the lawnmower and has to be on his knees!
So I found a spray version of rubbing alcohol at Walgreens that make disinfecting clippers btwn rose work really really easy !
I just bought the small cans of lysol spray that I can carry in my pocket. It works wonders for me.
Loved meeting you both yesterday!! Such a joyous occasion 💗💐🌻
Hi Laura and Aaron - please don’t stop shipping to Canada! I live in Calgary Alberta and love my Laura addition 3” auger and want to get some larger ones. Once you get the product and start using it you forget about the extra shipping fees - totally worth it!
Thank-you for what you do, I love your videos and have learned SO much.
Always start my morning watching you.
Laura I noticed your split in your shirt but it just added to the overall look of working in the garden. I love your videos here in Perth Western Australia and as a gardener myself it is a joy to watch. I am now of an age where I could not do a lot but I find I can provide ourselves with summer salad veg, flowers, cabbages, broccoli etc. Thank you also for sharing your family with us, they are beautiful, your kids, husband, your mom and dad (a character indeed), your sister. Keep well and happy. 🥰
I got my pink kneeling pad and I love it!! It is thick and great quality! It came quickly and was packaged so well! Thank you!
Good morning all happy Sunday morning and this was amazing video I enjoy your channel
“Special people” 😂 I love it! I saw the rip in your shirt but I didn’t want you to feel bad nor did I want to be put on the “special people” list. So, kept my observation to myself. 😎 Love you guys and look forward to all your videos!!
It was so awesome meeting you yesterday at Aquascape! I mean, the ponds were cool, but LAURA! That was the highlight of my summer! Now I am extra recharged to get working in my space again. One tip I recently discovered and wanted to share is that you can get spray isopropyl alcohol at Dollar General (I think those are national stores) and use it to spray pruners in between plants. I carry a bottle in my "garden cart" aka the Can-Am side by side and it has lasted quite a while. Thanks again for coming to Chicago, I know you hate leaving. 💚💚💚✂️
Dollar General isn’t over here in Laura’s area.
😊I felt so excited when you picked my question..thank you ..made my day..❤
Was wonderful meeting you and Aaron yesterday. I hope you have a safe flight home! ❤
I struggled with mites every year and tried everything. I now have sprinklers set to spray everything once a day and haven’t seen a mite since. It’s the dry they love.
Good tip!
I have the big green kneeling pad and now a small pink pad. I love how thick and cushy they are! 👍❤️
It was so fun to meet you and Aaron yesterday, even if it was only for 30 seconds. Thanks for making the trip out to Chicago.
I love the recap videos so much! I can’t wait to see footage from the recent trip.
Love your videos and love the recaps. You are such a pleasure to watch and listen to. Thank you for doing these. Have a blessed day.
love the interaction between the two of you and they way you work well together
Just received my small pink kneeling pad for my granddaughter. She really likes my large green so she was excited to get her own. Grateful service!
Thanks for not skipping a whole week....I hate the one day a week. You are my morning coffee (I don't drink coffee or tea)
😂 lol never noticed the rip in the shirt but had I, I would not have cared! Life is life and kuddos to you for not caring and being normal and thrifty like the rest of us.
I never noticed it either, I guess we were paying close attention to what Laura was showing us. 🇨🇦
@@peggy-ann1961😂
FYI my son is currently vacationing in Canada and going to send me some goodies. Hello to you from Texas from a fellow North American. ❤
@@Liz-og9gc Well hello back, what areas in my beautiful nation will he be visiting?🇨🇦
@@peggy-ann1961It is indeed a beautiful nation! He is currently in Winnipeg. I am not sure where else as of now, he is 23 so he doesn't tell me as often as I would like 😂😅.
@@Liz-og9gc Ha ha, how true! Winnepeg is 1 1/2 hours from us and is the capital of Manitoba! I wish him safe travels and I’m sure he will enjoy his holiday! 🇨🇦
Laura I really appreciate how you allow your garden to evolve; keep things and also give yourself the freedom to move areas on to the next phase like the cut flower garden.
I’ve been rewatching old vlogs where you and Aaron first set up the first iteration of the cut flower garden four years ago. Amazing transformation!
Question: would it be possible for you to do a deep dive into the trees you have planted on the property over the years? Which ones worked well, what you would do differently (if anything) and what advice you have once the trees are past that first five year mark.
Thank you!
Thanks for coming to Aqualand yesterday, it was fun meeting you and everyone else! You both are so sweet and humble❤️
I’ve already reviewed my small pink pad and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! It’s so vibrant and pretty. I ordered the large as well even though I have your other ones. My husband can have the red one… the pink is mine. You should plan to have it as a stock color. A vibrant turquoise or aqua I think people would really like as well.
Yes, an aqua❤too!!!
Thank you for the meet and greet this weekend. It was well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive down there.. I'm watching the recap video now and my husband is falling to sleep listening to your voice. Lol. Hope you enjoyed your stay and had a safe trip home. You and Aaron we're both great to meet.
Laura, I love clothes, handbags, shoes, jewelry...all the things! That with gardening makes for very expensive hobbies! 🙃 There is an ease in dressing for function. You could wear a paper bag and be beautiful with your hair, eyes and smile...not to mention your kind personality. 💚
Love watching you guys, yous are so natural and honest, never a hint of fakeness in your channel, or persona.
Oh no! Don’t stop shipping overseas, please! I love that I was able to purchase a kneeling pad and a couple of mesto sprayers from you all the was from New Zealand. Budget’s a bit tight right now, but there are a few other things I’m eyeing up for when I am able to. Thanks for all your wonderful videos. I’ve learned so much even if we’re zones apart.
"a sweaty mess the whole time". 😄 Yup. That's my life in Iowa. Hope you had a great time.The sneak peaks on Instagram look great.
It is hilarious people ask how old you are all the time. When you were doing a tour at the garden center you said you were born in 1984. I think you have mentioned how old you were when you had Samantha (36) I would give anything to be young like you again. Enjoy your youth! I really enjoy watching your videos learning names of plants and how to care for them. You have a lovely family. Sounds like you have a balanced life. People that have negative comments are probably just jealous.
Hi Laura and Aaron, I loved meeting you at the meet and greet! Thank you for inspiring my passion for gardening. It feeds my soul! 💚
So interesting to hear your struggles with mites and how some areas don’t look good. Would you consider sharing some of those issues with us on camera? I know you want things to look great, but sometimes problems are reassuring.
As an older person I have to express my GRATITUDE for access to the Mesto Sprayer!!! I can finally spray my plants with a handheld sprayer without my arthritic hands aching. It is a MARVELOUS. I have one question though. Is it necessary to empty the water out of the container between uses due to the metal attachment on the inner tube potentially degrading?
I really appreciate the recap videos and I really like the q and a on the previous recap video. Thank you for all you do.
G'day from Australia, long time member, but I don’t think I've posted before 😊 Please don't stop shipping to here, I have purchased from you a few times over the years. Never had customs issues, people just need to be patient. It's worth it! Cheers
One thing you might want to consider is to have a Canadian distribution point for all your Canadian followers.
Shipping from US is exorbitant as I'm sure you realize so to purchase anything from your website is financially undoable with the exchange, duty and shipping.
Yes, would love to have a Canadian distribution centre.
There are US Companies that ship to a US address at the border, substantial reduction in cost. You physically go to Customs and pay the duties yourself. It works awesome.
It was such a pleasure meeting you both last night a wonderful evening and a great cause with a room full of great people.
Thank You for the extra work you did to keep us fed with your videos. When I saw you were away I thought oh no, what will I do without my Garden Answer videos. But you planned it so you didn't miss a beat. I bet you saw some things on your trip you now want to add to your property. I would want that waterfall grotto for your new stream. And I saw this interesting grass on a ponds edge I hadn't seen before.
Got mine! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get these to us. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you for bringing the great weather to Chicago on your visit!!!
I love my Sunday mornings with Laura and Aaron. Thanks. I'm in Canada too and wouldn't even consider looking at your store because of shipping but I sure would if I lived in the USA.
Thanks so much for all the great information. I love that you both have a great sense of humor! You both are fun to watch and I have learned so much!
Good morning! I'm having my coffee and enjoying my friends at Garden Answer! I to Laura do not enjoy dressing up, especially wearing dresses! I used to have to dress for a semi-formal dinner and would always look for pants suits!☺️ and hats really cause me aggravation, lol! I live your channel and have told many people about it. I love seeing all the different plants and now look for them when I'm out looking for plants for my garden space! I'm slowing down a bit as my age is keeping me from doing what I would have done when I was younger. But I am still getting it done!! Perennials are my go-to with a few annuals in pots! Thank you for all the info and the joy of sharing your garden and family!❤❤❤❤😊
I got the message that my kneeling pad had arrived and couldn't wait to get home. Thank you so much.
Isn't it funny how how so many little things bring us joy !!
Love my kneeling pads!! I bought two. I alternate one in front of the other and can crawl around instead of having to get up and down or push up and move one forward. Also, with them being longer if I sit on my knees it’s so nice they cover my whole leg.
I SO agree Laura!! I despise getting dressed up. Give me my jeans any day! My mom always said when I pass, she was going to bury me in jeans...lol. I also am not fond of cut flowers in the house, but put them in my gardens to enjoy, oh yes!! It was a great week of videos, really enjoyed them. Hope you have a wonderful trip to Chicago, even if it is a short trip.
It broke my heart to see you pull the artichokes. I love them! My Dad used to grow them. He would have loved your channel. And would have had your entire acreage planted in a vegetable garden, with a few flowers. Gladiolus in particular. At one house we lived in when I was very young, he planted a space of about 10'x50' entirely of Gladiolus. It was spectacular! Did I mention he had an extremely green thumb, which his younger Great-granddaughter, my Granddaughter, inherited. She wants to homestead our property when I'm with my parents and brother. She'll be 3rd generation here, on this property on the west side of the mountains, Willamette Valley, here in Oregon🤗💞💞💞
Yesterday while weeding my side yard my kneeling pad arrived! I had the carrier bring it right to me and started using it right away. It is awesome!
I love my kneeling pad... this sucker is so soft. Thank you!
It is so smart to get ahead a little bit with the videos because you can then take a break when you need to (for a few days off or to avoid the really hot weather). I hope you enjoyed Chicago.
Don't apologize if dresses are not for you. A pair of black dress slacks and a crisp white blouse is classic and always appropriate!
Dresses can make you crazy - too short, too long, too flowy, and then you need the "right shoes."
Don't let people bully you on what you wear. Einstein and other geniuses always have worn the same thing. It takes the thought out of what to wear so you can focus on what is important. You're a genius!!!😂
I received my small kneeling pad and I love it? Easy to wipe clean and very comfortable. I see why everyone loves them. It is a great size for in between the rows in my vegetable garden. I’m in Michigan and the spider mites are bad this year here also. I guess we need a harsher winter to help eradicate them. 😊
I also like to look at my flowers outside, not brought into my house. Although I’m going to plant a cut flower garden next year. I love the look of the abundance of beautiful flowers.
I am loving my El Niño Chitalpa that I planted in a large pot on my patio, north Texas zone 8. 🌸 It’s so great to find more PW plants in our nurseries these days. I attribute this to the popularity of your channel! 🧤 After learning more about the plant size, I can’t wait to transplant it into the ground this fall.
After seeing the El Niño chitalpa I got excited. No one in my area was carrying them so ordered one online from Garden Crossing in Zeeland Mi. Arrives looking great and planted it. So excited to see how it grows
TbH. Im always focusing on the gardening projects and not what you are wearing or done to your hair. You got a great bunch of subscribers. It kinda erks me when people comment about people's appearance unless it's intended to show kindness and to help the person. So go right ahead. We are all here for the amount of learning we do. Its amazing keep up the good work. I want to see every single one of your gardens mature so it gives me hope to believe that i can do something like that too
Yay! Happy Sunday everyone! Can’t wait for this weeks videos! 😊♥️
Aloha, Yes, I missed that rip too. 🤣😂 I was so focus on the straight you had, pull out of the artichokes. You are so strong!! Wow!!
😅you’re my tribe! I hate dresses! Like, I wore one to my Dad’s funeral, because he would frown on anything else. I wore a wedding dress. That’s about all I need in my life. Lol
Thank you for sharing all that you do. I started following you just as you were moving into the current house. I’ve learned so much from you, and I’m so happy Aaron has become comfortable on camera. You make a good team. Thanks, Aaron. 🫶🏻
Also, thank you for sharing your family. I’m fond of you all.
I have learned so much watching your videos and definitely been inspired. I’m outside every day now tending to my new babies.
Have you ever released a video that helps new gardeners be able to identify trees and/or other plants?
Thanks so much your sharing with us.
Good morning, Laura & Aaron☕️Another great recap as usual. Have a Blessed Day😊🐈🐈
Have you ever tossed around the idea of offering an internship/apprenticeship type job for people to work with Paul/you/Aaron? As someone who grew up with parents doing gardening but never paid attention but now at 40 am really getting into, it’s a lot of info to learn from scratch.
Love the excitement of both you and Aaron at the end of this video about it’s such a beautiful day out … what are we going to do next😊🤣❤️
Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤
Another informative and fun video 🤪🪴🌲🎉