Installing a Soil Heat Cable & Super Hoops + Planting Nearly 1,000 Tulip Bulbs in Raised Beds! 🌿💚🌷

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  • Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2024

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  • @bettyjohnson7762
    @bettyjohnson7762 4 года назад +222

    Russell is the assistant that you didn't know you needed

  • @annnedich1039
    @annnedich1039 4 года назад +1

    This is why I like your channel. Real life. Animals, family, mistakes all included. Thank you

  • @theresatrudelle3972
    @theresatrudelle3972 4 года назад +110

    Russell needs his own RUclips channel.

    • @gwenscoggins1
      @gwenscoggins1 4 года назад +1

      He sure does lol 😁😅

    • @lanar5033
      @lanar5033 4 года назад +1

      He is a real performer! 😺👍🏼

  • @hollyb8993
    @hollyb8993 4 года назад +10

    OMG LOL Russell is like a small child when your trying to put the toys away, he cracks me up so much! I just love him

  • @tinascoggin5049
    @tinascoggin5049 4 года назад +29

    Ah Russell, you give us what this world needs right now. Love and lightheartedness. 💕😺

  • @kathy8832
    @kathy8832 4 года назад +42

    OMG Russell was such a delight on this video. He definitely wanted your attention. Can't wait to see these tulips next Spring. 😺😻

  • @Chrispy_thee_Critter
    @Chrispy_thee_Critter 4 года назад +134

    No matter how many times you put Russell in “Time Out”, he is always back for more. He’s such a goober and always makes me giggle. 😏😼🤣😭

    • @mayraperez7091
      @mayraperez7091 4 года назад +2

      I love cats, but I would lock Russell in a room or something. He bothers me!!

    • @bigperry1521
      @bigperry1521 4 года назад +6

      @@mayraperez7091 I wish my cat would give me that kind of attention

    • @rebecca6017
      @rebecca6017 4 года назад +6

      Cats and children. They only stay young for a short time, then get a bit lazy. Enjoy your little guys while you can.

  • @baylaschauer3122
    @baylaschauer3122 4 года назад +11

    I had to put my old dog to sleep two days ago. Russel was just what I needed to cheer me up. I laughed so hard, I know how you felt as I have been “helped “ many times by my critters. Thank you Russel!

  • @classicmemoriesicecreamllc6909
    @classicmemoriesicecreamllc6909 4 года назад +30

    I’m loving watching Russel. Love that cat! he’s the star of the show😻😻😻

  • @kathymeyer6086
    @kathymeyer6086 4 года назад +26

    I just love Russell! What a character.

  • @meganfarley672
    @meganfarley672 4 года назад +59

    The Ginger twins Russell and Cheddar, they always end up being the stars of the show 😊 I love all the videos, I'm in Australia and planting out all my Spring and Summer crops so its always motivating seeing all your veg and flower crops do so well because then I order the varieties I can get my hands on here and try my hand at them. Thanks for always being inspiring and making me get my butt into gear 😊

    • @amorashby3116
      @amorashby3116 4 года назад +5

      I do the same Megan, South Africa this side

    • @meganfarley672
      @meganfarley672 4 года назад +5

      @@amorashby3116 we feel one step ahead like we have inside knowledge 😉 I hope all your planting this season do very well 😊

  • @rebeccawoodbixler9536
    @rebeccawoodbixler9536 4 года назад +52

    Russell was a hoot! Those tulip beds are going to be gorgeous! Laura, are ya having more thoughts on raising your raised beds? I would. 😊

    • @docmarmalade5224
      @docmarmalade5224 4 года назад +4

      Rebecca Wood Bixler , raising their veg beds would be a good winter project.

  • @jaimeflowersashley9380
    @jaimeflowersashley9380 4 года назад +32

    Russell cracks me up! Also, I ordered two ornaments you featured on your “Decorating the Garden Center” video, and had great customer service over the phone as well! Thanks for all you do and show us!

    • @ramibu239
      @ramibu239 4 года назад +1

      I ordered about 8😒 & had a hoot talking to Laura's Mom!😍

  • @rebeccamasters3943
    @rebeccamasters3943 4 года назад +17

    I loved hearing how to use the soil heat cable a d the super hoops! It’s awesome that you do all this experimentation! Makes us braver in our own gardens!😃

  • @heatherfahrenholz9628
    @heatherfahrenholz9628 4 года назад +1

    I love Russell!!! I have to be honest and say part of me loves watching your videos to see Russell and Cheddar 🥰

  • @kaylac3367
    @kaylac3367 4 года назад +18

    I really like the idea of putting the tulips in the empty raised beds for cutting! I imagine it's going to look glorious! Then there's Russell! He loves you! How do you not just love on him all the time?! He's a mess!!!😁😻😽

  • @ellyhill1947
    @ellyhill1947 4 года назад +21

    Russell makes me laugh! He wants that cable. I love his antics!

  • @cynthiamiseta2364
    @cynthiamiseta2364 4 года назад +38

    Russell: “I’m not going to be IGNORED, Laura!” (line by Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction)

  • @dianajean4837
    @dianajean4837 4 года назад +9

    Tip: for those using Tulips in arrangements. If you take your knife and cut a slit about 1/4 inch on the stem right under the bloom, it will stop the Tulip from continuing to grow and hold the shape of your arrangement. Yes, they still grow when cut !

  • @chuckdunham1340
    @chuckdunham1340 4 года назад +3

    Russell had me chuckling out loud! He thought that heat cable was the most irresistible toy that you were playing with him!! Hilarious! Thanks so much for sharing your kitties with us!

  • @melissaa7259
    @melissaa7259 4 года назад +2

    You putting the heated coil in the bed with a Russell is such an accurate depiction of me doing anything at all with my two year old.

  • @jchiggins3749
    @jchiggins3749 4 года назад +28

    Russell upstaging you again. Love it.

    • @melondykillian1571
      @melondykillian1571 4 года назад +5

      I was thinking the same thing🤣😂🤣thats going to last me all day...🤣😂🤭🤣😂

  • @deannasilva8891
    @deannasilva8891 4 года назад +5

    That Russell is such a character. So funny. Can't wait to see the flowers and veggies in a few weeks.

  • @melaniehouston6633
    @melaniehouston6633 4 года назад

    You are tenacious! All that effort to put in heat cable 3 times. I just love watching your channel! Russel while interrupting your goals is sooo fun to watch!

  • @crystlehernandez2872
    @crystlehernandez2872 4 года назад +1

    Russell is so cute and persistent. Made me laugh. Love how he follows you around the whole property

  • @robingrunzweig1880
    @robingrunzweig1880 4 года назад +9

    oh that Russell.. he had me laughing out loud... such a great helper, eh?? reminds me of changing the sheets with the cat's help.. takes twice as long!! hope your efforts pay off, the greens in that other bed are gorgeous! cannot wait to see your tulips in the spring... should be a glorious show! what a productive day out there... thanks for the video!!

  • @tismsb2u
    @tismsb2u 4 года назад +14

    Oh I do love Russell! He just wanted love!

    • @kerryjean2223
      @kerryjean2223 4 года назад +1

      Exactly what I wanted to read x

    • @kerryjean2223
      @kerryjean2223 4 года назад +1

      Exactly what I wanted to read x

  • @malliemargaret2895
    @malliemargaret2895 4 года назад +1

    I didn't think I could love Russel any more than I already did. What? Dirt? String? Sunshine? And my favorite person? He was in high clover. Seeing that rascally ginger cat makes my heart happy for both Laura and Russel.

  • @louisetetreault6119
    @louisetetreault6119 4 года назад

    Russell is so funny! We have a few cats so can relate! I have been following you since before your move to this house. I am from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and wanted to take the time to THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge, your beautiful flower beds and your every day work in the garden! I have been suffering from chronic pain since 2012 and learned a lot about gardening from you. You got me interested and it has been therapeutic for me. My son has redone our landscape and I have planted my new flowerbeds. They are beautiful and it’s because of everything you shared with us! A neighbour was walking on the street and she stopped and said “Oh my, it’s so beautiful, so much work” she didn’t know I heard her! Lol The world is more beautiful because of people like you that share their passion and knowledge! Thank you and may God bless your family and protect you.

  • @Graycat1735
    @Graycat1735 4 года назад +20

    A plumber once told me "the heat is in the handle of the shovel." It sure is! Every time I start digging, I get hot!😂🤣 Love the lettuce and spinach planting!

    • @vgil1278
      @vgil1278 4 года назад

      Cat Pem- I'm trying to understand that saying, but nothing is coming to me.

    • @Graycat1735
      @Graycat1735 4 года назад +3

      @@vgil1278 it was really cold outside (close to freezing) and I had been digging with a shovel and had to take my coat off because I got too warm. It was a joke that I got too warm because of the heat inside the shovel handle. I was touching the handle, but I really got too warm because I was digging. Does that make sense?😊

    • @josweatt898
      @josweatt898 4 года назад +1

      @@Graycat1735 In Vermont where we used to live, most folks burn wood in the winter. The saying there is you get heat 3 ways when you heat with wood. 1st time cutting and splitting it, 2nd time stacking it and lastly, burning it!

  • @margiesix
    @margiesix 4 года назад

    You are the best cat mom! So patient and loving with your fur babies! Benjamin is very blessed as well!💙

  • @helenparsons6533
    @helenparsons6533 4 года назад +6

    Russell is just like my cat, he has to be in the middle of everything I'm doing, lol! Don't you just love it! The tulips are going to be beautiful! I can't wait to see them!

  • @paulag.panzermd8239
    @paulag.panzermd8239 4 года назад +10

    Russell definitely thinks this is a game! Excited to see how the crops grow.

  • @terrikonwinski9101
    @terrikonwinski9101 4 года назад

    the view of your paver walkway with the black arch and black picket fence, just over your shoulder at the end, was beautiful!! all your hard work and attention to detail is so apparent.

  • @SkillmanStudios
    @SkillmanStudios 4 года назад +1

    Started this morning cracking up because Russell makes me so happy

  • @saladabrasileira
    @saladabrasileira 4 года назад +142

    Russell was just testing it 😂

    • @inmalloc9124
      @inmalloc9124 4 года назад

      Love your cats.. From Spain hello!

  • @hopmagoo
    @hopmagoo 4 года назад +1

    Russell is so adorable. I got so tickled watching him come right back after he was booted off the bed. Funny, funny boy.

  • @MidwestGirl
    @MidwestGirl 4 года назад

    Laura, I stand up and applaud you! There is no way I would go through that much work for lettuce and spinach! You are amazing!

  • @ManilaLondon
    @ManilaLondon 4 года назад +41

    This is Russell show today.. hehhehehe.. he is so cute.

  • @inezvasquez8104
    @inezvasquez8104 4 года назад

    Laura...This video is a Garden Answer to my garden needs! We live in the Central Valley, the fruit basket of the World. We are a zone 9,9a, 9b. We get the heat you get, The wind you get and the frost. No snow for us, we are in the foothills with the citrus. So these heating elements, small hopes with frost covers are a great answer! In the past, we worked hard to make our own. Thank you!
    We are meeting with a landscape de...signer tomorrow, Sat, We requested gravel and raised beds...so I hope I can share with you soon.
    Inez

  • @tilaramonroe3567
    @tilaramonroe3567 4 года назад

    What a special treat getting to see Russell and cheddar together! 🌻👩🏼‍🌾🌻

  • @mariaslibeck9984
    @mariaslibeck9984 4 года назад

    .....and here comes Russel again!! Haha! If you are just half as patient with your kiddo as you are with your kitty, then you are an AMAZING momma!!! Kuddos! Love watching you!

  • @bacino49
    @bacino49 4 года назад +15

    LOL Russell! He sure made me laugh out loud this morning! :D

  • @gillianwalker6971
    @gillianwalker6971 4 года назад +8

    Oh I needed a chuckle this morning. Thank you Russell 💕

  • @jacqydickison8717
    @jacqydickison8717 4 года назад +1

    That Russel!😂 I enjoy his antics! Can’t hardly wait to see the show of tulips in your garden and pots next spring!! It will be something to behold!🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

  • @patgirome9821
    @patgirome9821 4 года назад

    Russell...such a helper...he is persistent !! The tulips will be phenomenal !!

  • @fignewton0000
    @fignewton0000 4 года назад

    Russell helps with the video production by adding some cuteness in between gardening and talking about gardening

  • @bluesky7226
    @bluesky7226 4 года назад +1

    OMGosh....I laughed and laughed at our mischievous little friend's antics! My orange kitty, Buddy, does the same thing. I was on a zoom meeting last night and he got right in front of the camera. It was a hoot. Your garden is looking great! 😁

  • @hjkroeger1
    @hjkroeger1 3 года назад

    I keep watching. Thank you so much. With everything that is going on in life, this is wonderful therapy. You are a charm Laura please always know that. Thank you again!!! ❤💙❤💙

  • @cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241
    @cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241 4 года назад

    I think it is great idea to utilize all seasons for planting vegetable seeds with the proper equipment as indicated in your video.
    The tulips will be beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing. Have a great day!

  • @sonalijuneja9915
    @sonalijuneja9915 4 года назад +1

    Russell stoleeeeee my heart today 🥰
    This is my first time writing comments because of Russell!!!!
    I wish I wasn’t allergic to cats 😞😞😞
    you make me smile Russell every time 😘

  • @shirleyvastine9328
    @shirleyvastine9328 4 года назад

    Thank you Russell for the comedy relief we all need this week! Brought back memories of trying to read a newspaper with my cat baby. Impossible!
    Can't wait to see the beautiful tulip show in Spring!

  • @monicarodhouse1133
    @monicarodhouse1133 4 года назад

    Got my coffee, got my Garden Answer video, and thanks to Russell, I got my morning laugh! Thank you Laura for all you do, your ideas and the inspiration you give me to make my home more beautiful and loved. May God richly bless your day!

  • @yolandaanderson8556
    @yolandaanderson8556 4 года назад

    Russel makes me smile and you are so patient with him. 😀

  • @lisacheezecheeze1002
    @lisacheezecheeze1002 4 года назад

    Russell's just like my dog, always in the mix!
    Your videos always bring me such joy and inspiration. Thank you so very much as I'm greateful to have found your channel. 400 tulip bulbs ordered, half planted so far.

  • @roxanner8
    @roxanner8 4 года назад

    LOVED Russell's help. what a character!!

  • @cindym6065
    @cindym6065 4 года назад +1

    Oh Russell! He was determined to be more interesting than the heat cable. He reminds me of my cat Blinky. When I was teaching virtually, she would walk all over my laptop. Even now, if I sit at my desk, she runs in and plops right in the middle of it. Cats! They're so smart.

  • @angelmusic22
    @angelmusic22 4 года назад

    Russell was just determined he was going to help! Too cute!!

  • @lindalee601
    @lindalee601 4 года назад +2

    The BEST video! Thanks, Laura.
    I took a chance and planter bulbs in my empty garden beds and thought....is this a good idea? What would Laura do? I was sooo happy to see you do this in your garden. Are you going to dig them up after they bloom? I'm hoping you'll follow up with a before and after video.
    Gosh, this just made my day. 🌷🌻💗🌷🌻💗

  • @cynthialagraff4144
    @cynthialagraff4144 4 года назад

    One of the funniest videos where Russell was your constant sidekick. He just loves being where you are. I laughed out loud over and over.

  • @amysgardenstead2879
    @amysgardenstead2879 4 года назад +2

    We love Russell! He could definitely have his own channel. He may increase your ire but he makes us laugh and decreases our stress!

  • @helenthorpe8144
    @helenthorpe8144 4 года назад +3

    Russell, the gift that keeps on giving :)

  • @judithjohnson2111
    @judithjohnson2111 4 года назад +2

    Was so nice of you to get those heat cables for Russell to play with. Like a ball of yard. So persistent today. Had me laughing. My goodness he loves everything you do.😁Great video. SO HAPPY to see you this morning. Tulips are going to be amazing there. Hoops are so great. You accomplish so much. Go Laura.💞

  • @dorothypierce715
    @dorothypierce715 4 года назад +7

    Russell was the ⭐️ of the show today. He’s preparing you for 2 kids competing for your attention at the same time. LoL 😂

  • @elizabethwoolley4986
    @elizabethwoolley4986 4 года назад

    We looove seeing Russell and Cheddar as much as your magnificent garden.

  • @Inthedirt555
    @Inthedirt555 4 года назад +1

    I really like the idea of using the tulips in raised beds for cutting, my puppy love to dig up every single bulb I put in the ground and bring it back to me. So putting them in the veggie garden that’s fenced in is clearly what I’ll need to do! Thanks for the idea!!!❤️

    • @vgil1278
      @vgil1278 4 года назад

      robbie lovett- poor little thing. I suppose he got yelled at(I would have). Mine used to dig all bulbs up till I saw him with his head in the bonemeal bag and figured out he was after the bonemeal. I stopped using that!

  • @mahinshirazi7873
    @mahinshirazi7873 4 года назад

    I really am proud of you being 6.5 month pregnant an digging all that.😱😱😱👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻❤️❤️❤️

  • @robinmcdonald1582
    @robinmcdonald1582 4 года назад

    The BEST part of this whole video was watching Russell! Makes me miss my garden cat who passed away a few years ago. CatieCat was equally as entertaining!

  • @lindafrazier8799
    @lindafrazier8799 4 года назад

    Love your helper! You are so sweet with him. The bulbs will be beautiful!

  • @hannadueck978
    @hannadueck978 4 года назад

    When Russell was bugging while you were burying the heat cable, I could totally understand the frustration. I have two small dogs and a cat and I sometimes lock them on the porch just so I can garden in peace for once!

  • @cherylfrench4576
    @cherylfrench4576 4 года назад

    Russell just loves you so much, he adds so much to your videos, he will not be ignored, lol

  • @pjkz63
    @pjkz63 4 года назад

    Russell was so funny. I enjoyed watching his antics , Cheddar came out to supervise ❤️🐈🐈

  • @Kylie4Queen
    @Kylie4Queen 4 года назад +6

    Good morning! I love how consistently you upload...thank you!

  • @adrabruzzese7610
    @adrabruzzese7610 4 года назад +3

    Russell is too much! Hes so cute and you have patience of a saint.😂

  • @reneeclover2607
    @reneeclover2607 4 года назад +2

    We LOVE Russel and Cheddar! We need Russell merch with the Garden Answer logo! Have you seen the other
    feral black and white kitty? Keeping you all wrapped up in prayer as baby girl gets bigger and pushes against
    those ribs. :)

  • @michelebushnik2874
    @michelebushnik2874 4 года назад

    It's going to be gorgeous in spring! And thank you for introducing me to the soil warmer I've never heard of it before, what a gem of info!

  • @wynorawishum5860
    @wynorawishum5860 4 года назад

    Russell is a ham that steals the show sometimes. Love him.
    The heat cable is a good idea. This is very informative. Can't wait to see the tulips. Thanks

  • @TheManojcm1
    @TheManojcm1 4 года назад +36

    Russell.... Russell.... Russell....
    Naughty.... Russell.... Russell....😂
    Raised beds are sleeping beds for Russell 😁

  • @pamelagalvan6372
    @pamelagalvan6372 4 года назад

    You have such an enormous amount of patience with Russell!! 💞

  • @karronlaneNOLA
    @karronlaneNOLA 4 года назад

    A coupla things. First, Russell makes an excellent supervisor! I love that you're patient and affectionate with him when he's being an 'absolute pill'. The LOLs I get from him make for a very enjoyable video :-) And secondly, I so much appreciate your spirit of trying things you're not certain of. I have to do that a lot in my tiny space and find that experiments, pro or con, always turn out to be at least informative and interesting. Tks for the vid.

  • @kaymack5304
    @kaymack5304 4 года назад

    You just reminded me that I have a bag of bulbs I need to plant. Nov. 7th and high 70s today in the northeast and same for tomorrow so a great day to work in the garden.

  • @helen1962
    @helen1962 4 года назад +2

    That darn Russell! Such a lovable cat! Cheddar too!

  • @shaunamuztafago3079
    @shaunamuztafago3079 4 года назад

    Russell is a fun and joyous part of your gardening...his antics give me a laugh.

  • @amydeeds6248
    @amydeeds6248 4 года назад

    Can’t wait to see the bulbs bloom in the spring! The cats are so fun to watch 😊

  • @pennywomack8920
    @pennywomack8920 4 года назад +3

    You’re so inspiring - gave me a couple things to think about for my gardens this fall and next year. Love the concept of a specific cut tulip bed as I too hate cutting them from my landscape gardens. I will say though, I think Russell stole the show! 😂

  • @thedoubtfulguest2188
    @thedoubtfulguest2188 4 года назад +5

    Cats and their special ability to turn a 20 minute task into an hour and 20 minutes 😂 And butter crunch lettuce sounds delicious!!

  • @lizshoemaker8713
    @lizshoemaker8713 4 года назад

    Omg Russell was the funniest I’ve seen him! I’m so excited to see if your greens grow! 💗💗💗

  • @jessicahughes6964
    @jessicahughes6964 4 года назад +11

    Russell reminds me of our new kitten(Salem). If I’m trying to do something in the gardens or anywhere else she thinks she needs to be a helper (a pill) lol

    • @ramibu239
      @ramibu239 4 года назад +2

      I love my little Garden Helper!

    • @jessicahughes6964
      @jessicahughes6964 4 года назад

      @@ramibu239 o yes I love mine as well!

  • @jnbond
    @jnbond 4 года назад +1

    Oh my goodness I just laughed and laughed at Russell's persistence!!! Like a toddler!

  • @resabright8379
    @resabright8379 4 года назад

    Love me some Russel. So cute. Also, you are not wasting your time planting lettuce, especially with a lettuce shortage going on nationally. Your super smart and lucky to live off your land.

  • @tonyawilson3715
    @tonyawilson3715 4 года назад

    I love your let's try it approach. You inspired me to plant sunflowers so late and they were amazing!!!

  • @NozeieGirl
    @NozeieGirl 4 года назад +2

    I watched this on my porch with my coffee this morning. My Neighbours probably think I’m nuts, I was laughing out loud at Russell❣️😸

  • @helenodonnell8475
    @helenodonnell8475 4 года назад

    Oh my....I love Russell. My cats and dog behave the same way when I’m out in my garden. Cats lay in the beds, dog lays her ball in my path.

  • @marjoriemcelwain9491
    @marjoriemcelwain9491 4 года назад

    I love the idea of the heat coil to plant late in season. Hope it works as well as Russell does. Now I'm going to be waiting all winter to see those bulbs come up and bloom. We have something that eats every tulip bulb that I put in ground. I planted in hay bales once and they ate those too. Whatever it is digs trenches but doesn't eat the daffodils. We have moles but I've been told that they only eat worms and grubs. The "Grabnoids" also ate the roots off my weeping willow, lady banks rose, and fig tree over winter. On a good note it doesn't get into my concrete planters where I place tulip bulbs, :) foiled.

  • @audreywy1743
    @audreywy1743 4 года назад +1

    Russell is great, he just loves being with you... and the camera! Lol. I can't wait to see the bulbs this spring.

  • @ramibu239
    @ramibu239 4 года назад +1

    Russel is your Vana White....always there to point out what are discussing!!!😄😼😻😸😽

  • @liasgarden7112
    @liasgarden7112 4 года назад

    I got to see your baby bump! How wonderful! You look radiant! I’m looking forward to seeing the tulips in spring too. Yay

  • @priscillasegina7366
    @priscillasegina7366 3 года назад

    Can't wait to see the tulips this spring! It'll be incredible.

  • @naturegirl7777
    @naturegirl7777 4 года назад +33

    ...cats!..."the ruination", I always muse [giggle] I laughed right out loud as you relocated Russell, like, five times! Today's presentation isn't about installing heat tape - - it's about Russell's antics. 😂 Bad dawg, Russel...baddd dawwwg! 😼 #rotfl
    =^..^=

  • @jjl1115
    @jjl1115 4 года назад

    Russel is exactly like my orange cat, always wants to play with me when I hang Christmas lights around the house.