"Sometimes, I feel like you just have to just start trying stuff. And see what takes and see what works for you..." You just have to do it. THIS! This is why I watch you. Everyone else makes you "afraid" to garden. "You" have inspired me to get out and try. For that, Laura, I thank you.
Agreed. So many people seem to want to be the end-all-be-all of gardening knowledge, but Laura is the real deal. She knows that no one knows everything about everything!
I'm glad you said, "Bulb planting isn't for the faint of heart." I always feel like a wimp for thinking it is hard work. Thanks for the encouragement! It helps to know it isn't just me.
This year I didn't plant any bulbs. Last year, it took me days to recover. I'm so glad I didn't order any this year. When I would have planted them we got hit with 8" of snow. Next week we're going to be in the 60s.
So, there are several genera of plants that are considered Elephant Ears - Alocasias, Colocasias, Xanthosomas, and Leucocasias. Sometimes people also lump in Caladiums and a couple of others. Alocasias prefer part sun and much less water, preferring to dry out almost entirely before rewatering, while Colocasias prefer full sun and lots of water. Which explains why your Colocasias by the chicken coop did much better for you. They're all heavy feeders too, I've gotta fertilize mine a bit more next year. For those reading this that may not know what they have, the GENERAL rule of thumb is that Alocasia leaves point upwards and Colocasia leaves point downwards. It's not entirely fool proof way to ID, as there are a few exceptions, but for the standard easy to come by varieties for the average Elephant Ear grower, the rule works!
Aaron you are an amazing person. Always has a smile and helpful . His support of his wife and her projects is just amazing. I think we all need to take a minute to appreciate his contribution to this channel. Laura I hope you know how blessed you are to have that man stand beside you.
I really enjoyed the plants you used this year in this particular area. However, I agree tearing out the brick/concrete area and maybe replacing it all together with a more formal area (boxwood boarder with beautiful David Austin Roses), just an idea. I’m definitely going to look forward to your 2021 bulb spectacular tour; it’s always so AMAZING!! 😉❣️🥰🤗
I couldn’t agree more with you on the experimentation. There are a lot of different methods and like you said, so many factors in play. Finding out what works best for your situation takes a little trial and error. Failed in overwintering my colocasia last year so trying a different method this year. This is why we love gardening, right? Always learning.
I always have mine potted up unless there is a visable bulb showing. Most of these new varieties are mixed with alocasia and colocasia so bulbs arnt a thing really for storing like the big box stores kinds. Always pot
I cannot wait to see what’s going on under there! I agree with Aaron! What is under there that they were covering up? 😬I imagine a fountain there when all is revealed and redone!
I would rip it out too! Mainly because that area isn't as tailored as the rest of the property and I would want to make it match the other brick...and put a fountain in the middle!
This lady is awesome!!!! She reminds me of Rachel Ray, she knows EVERYTHING about plants and gardens. I dont even garden, more of a lawn guy but I love watching her channel.. Great job,...🔥🔥💯💥
Laura you always do an amazing job. Take good care of yourself. Nothing is more important than you and your family. Aaron you are a very special husband to help your wife. Love the extra clips after your videos. Stay safe.
WOW! Love your gardening enthusiasm!👍 Can't wait to see how beautiful that will be next spring. Surprised how well the elephant ears did in the sunny garden compared to shade garden. Here in southwest Michigan they tend to burn in the sun, unless kept wet and do better in part sun. One more thing... I've been gardening for 30 years and have worked at and landscaped for garden centers for 20 years. Started as an art major and ended up in horticulture and landscape design. I find gardening to be like art. Everyone has a different way to to their approach in gardening, there's always more than one right way to do it. Love learning new approaches to gardening. Keep up the good work. Live your videos😁
Hi, Laura: To test your elephant ear storage systems, should you have put half the smaller bulbs in the vermiculite and half of the larger bulbs in the soil? Then you could have tested how each of the “sun” bulbs and the “shade” bulbs did in each of the storage methods.
I know that people sometimes comment on the volume of plants you use but I have to say that for those of us that can’t afford that, you allow us to learn from your experiments. You have probably saved me a fortune, thank you x
I always think planting bulbs is like prayer...you might not see straight away but like the bulbs come up in spring and are amazing so to are our answers to prayer 🙏🌹🌷💞
Thank you for all you do, for sharing your love of gardening, your family, and life with us. Take time for you. Be well and safe. Big thank you for helping to help make us forget about this Covid stuff. So nice to see "talk" with you and no mask... Have a good day.
Awww, I wish we all had an Aaron, "I say we tear it out right now." A true problem solver and awesome helper! I'm looking forward to the show of daffodils!
I am with Aaron rip it out! Lol My curiosity has got the best of me because I really want to see what's under that planting area.😂Thanks for another enjoyable video. Stay warm and safe.
That was a lot of work. Also digging up the elephant ears. My goodness, I live in southern California where it's 88 today. I did buy a lot of bulbs but if I had to dig them up every year, I'm not sure I would plant them. You're my hero. This is my first year following you so I can't wait for the daffodil show.
Where I live and garden I don't need to dig anything out of the ground for winter, thankfully. I whinge a lot but I am so glad that I don't need to prep for winter like you guys. But in saying so we and our plants have no down time. I love your enthusiasm as well as Aaron's.
I really like how you are sharing ways to extend the life of a plant. So many people do become attached to a plant so it is great to be able to grow it the following season. I grew 2 elephant ears this year. They multiplied and I now have 5. I potted one to enjoy in the house and stored the others. 🍀
Hey Laura and Aaron! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO OF THE ELEPHANT EARS. I have been anxiously awaiting it. I pray that both of your efforts of storing works out for you. So glad that you have finally stumbled across a across the potential problem in this area of your garden. I hope it doesn't prevent from a glorious show of your daffodils this upcoming spring. I love your videos you truly are inspiring. ❤
I'm assuming you don't read the comments on the highlights channel, so I'll say this here. I love that Aaron now has a mic on whilst your filming. It's really nice to hear his retorts, especially when he makes you giggle. When he was saying pony, I was yelling "sawhorse, sawhorse!" Thanks for sharing this experiment. Thanks for making gardening feel less intimidating, from someone who doesn't know what they're doing. 💚
I have my elephant ears planted in pots and bring the whole thing in before the first frost. I just sit them in my basement until spring, them I put them back outside and start watering them again. I’ve been doing this for over 5 years.
I bring them in and treat them as houseplants. They are big though and they "cry" almost all the time. I think it's because the air is so dry, maybe. But they look incredible inside.
@@majam.harlamov9519 I brought mine in and am treating it as a houseplant, too and noticed it was “crying” the other day! I thought maybe I watered it too much before bringing it in. So it’s a humidity issue? I do use humidifiers for my plants in the winter, I guess it’s time to break them out. And I so agree about them looking incredible inside, it changed the feel of my living room and I love it! Hope it stays happy!
@@thedoubtfulguest2188 I honestly don't know why they are crying. At first I also thought it was from too much water and I let the soil dry out almost completely and they were still crying so this is my second guess 😀 Maybe someone else will know more.
I can't wait to see those bulbs blooming! Jackhammer time next spring. Boy that was a lot of back breaking work. I can't stand doing more then a few hundred at a time. Thanks guys.
So glad you understand the frustration of differing opinions when it comes to gardening. Trial by error, and never stop learning. Is there another way to garden...probably, all things considered. Looking forward to this year's Christmas vids!
Lol! Im with Aaron, let's dig it up and fix it right now! Don't you love how projects always easily escalate into HUGE problem solving experiences! Oh gosh it's the Gardening World mantra for sure! Can't wait to see these in spring. A loyal follower for years!❤
Love seeing Aaron come out and help you. Only because I don't do much gardening when my husband's not home BUT when he is I'm all in. Need his help as I get a little older lol. Thanks for sharing as always! Can't wait for the show!
I like the idea of using a rented jackhammer in that particular garden to get rid of the concrete and make the gardening experience more pleasurable. I know your plants will thrive beautifully once the underground concrete has been eliminated. I look forward to seeing the beautiful flowers in the Spring. Thank you for sharing.
Bulb planting used to make me jealous, since here in central FL it would be a ton of work to plant them in, and take them out each season, and I am way too lazy to do that. On the other hand, I'm very lucky, living in Florida, that my elephant ears can just hang out right where they are in half sun, half shade. They die back a bit if we get a hard frost, but they come back quickly. The best part is after it rains, I sometimes see hummingbirds taking baths on the leaves, where the water has pooled. I really need to get a picture of them because they are a-dorable. For now, I will live vicariously, and enjoy your gorgeous spring daffodil production. Oh, and Aaron, thank you for giving me a chance to say to my husband, "Oh, look, he's so great to help her out with these big projects." I know, very subtle. :)
I bought a potted elephant ear plant from Walmart last summer 2022. It stayed outside on my back deck in full sun. I brought it indoors to keep by my sliding glass door in the fall and it has done great! I'm in Missouri Zone 5. It has some "pups" shooting out the base of the plant and want to propagate them. I'm a beginner gardener and love learning as much as possible from your videos!
finally getting to watch this video! now that's a lotta bulbs!! and concrete, who knew??? we've had a few surprises like that in our yard too... i can't wait to see all those glorious daffys in the spring, and now you have to plan a new area 🙂 your winter is full, lol... planning, having another baby, etc... such an exciting time... thanks for taking us along! 🙂 ❤ thanks for the video!! 🙂 ❤
Wonderfully awesome instructional video on bulb storage. I have grown giant Elephant Ears in several beautiful colors over these past few years in big pots. I also found that the ones growing with more sun were fantastic performers vs the potted plants under the patios. All are so beautiful, but big difference! This year will be the first time I will actually need to store them. I got lazy & just left them in the pots all year long, but moved the pots for winter elements & protection. Weather dipped into 20's last year added more vermiculite & burlap, happy they survived but I was a nervous wreck. Lol. I enjoyed seeing how this process is done with the digging, cutting & after care. Thank you so much.
Love these types of videos! The before gives us something to look forward too and knowing that all the work put in up front can create something beautiful 😍
You both are so cute!! I love how he is so helpful no matter if its his thing or not. Its so nice that he always offers to find the problem after the project is done doing its thing. Cant wait to find out what the issue is in that area.
I love seeing Aaron in the videos and I'm totally with his idea to tear it out right now LOL just get it done! Also I'm enjoying the little clips after you say goodbye of odds and ends. it's like a little bonus surprise when you think the video is over.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for discussing the light requirements for elephant ears. I have really wanted to try them out but was never sure just where to plant them. Everything I read just confused me more. You have given me courage to try them in a sunny location where I hope they will do well.
Just as we all live in larger macro-climates (zones) you have smaller zones (microclimates) within your gardens and land. The chicken coup makes the perfect microclimate for tropicals. The coop holds warmth from the sun and reflects light back onto the plant, the foundation causes water to evaporate more slowly so the consistent moisture needed is avail as well. Learning the microclimate zones within my gardens improved my planting success greatly! You can alter microclimates with stone, mulch, concrete, structures, arbors etc. to enhance light, warmth, cool soil, enhance moisture and so forth. 🌺💚🌺
Oh my coffee with Laura, and Aaron and lots of bulbs!!! I totally agree with Aaron that bed needs to get dug up and figured out. So glad Aaron is there to help you and it is fun to see you guys working together. Those Elephant ears are so neat and I am curious as well to see how they do, thanks for all the inspiration!!
In the past you’ve mentioned the previous owner was unsure 😐 what was underneath!!! Can’t wait to see the daffodils bloom and then see a video of what’s underneath the once practical, maybe useful bricked patio😜. Maybe it was an old well, oh the thoughts 💭 and stories one can think up. Enjoy your weekend with your family 💕
Elephant ears are weeds in our part of the country. Also, it's difficult to grow bulbs. I even hesitated to watch the video but I love hearing you talk and your energy is amazing. Love the little clip of Russell at the end.
Hi Laura. My husband did a storage in a rubber-made with our huge yield of beets a couple years ago. Just like the method you did with your Dalias. We had beets all winter they even started to grow the leaves again. Thank you for all your inspiration. Take care.
This was right on time - the "elephant ear storage" controversy!🤪. I am going to try a couple of methods myself. I can't wait to see the spring flower show - all of the bulbs you planted today, and the ones in your concrete planters - are going to be gorgeous!
I was born and raised on Guam...summer all year long, average temps mid-high 80s. Alocasia and colocasia growing wild everywhere, some varieties grown as food source. The largest ones were always the ones in full sun. I live in Southeast Ga, 9B. I leave them in the ground, cut all the way down to soil level when the leaves wilt down. The ones I planted in a full sun area come back earlier and grow faster than the ones in another area that get morning sun for about 5 hours.
Oh no! I love that space and this years display has been my favorite - inspired me to do something similar in my garden. I hope it doesn’t turn into a nightmare issue and you’re able to salvage the space.
"Sometimes, I feel like you just have to just start trying stuff. And see what takes and see what works for you..." You just have to do it. THIS! This is why I watch you. Everyone else makes you "afraid" to garden. "You" have inspired me to get out and try. For that, Laura, I thank you.
Well said and so true. : ). (Mr. Josiah's mom)
Agreed. So many people seem to want to be the end-all-be-all of gardening knowledge, but Laura is the real deal. She knows that no one knows everything about everything!
I love how Aaron is ready to work on the problem “right now “. Lol
I love the little “extra” clips at the end. Give yourself some grace, goodness 6 1/2 months and all you get done. Amazing. God Bless you ♥️🌿🍁
Right!?
I agree, ended with a big smile!
I'm glad you said, "Bulb planting isn't for the faint of heart." I always feel like a wimp for thinking it is hard work. Thanks for the encouragement! It helps to know it isn't just me.
This year I didn't plant any bulbs. Last year, it took me days to recover. I'm so glad I didn't order any this year. When I would have planted them we got hit with 8" of snow. Next week we're going to be in the 60s.
So, there are several genera of plants that are considered Elephant Ears - Alocasias, Colocasias, Xanthosomas, and Leucocasias. Sometimes people also lump in Caladiums and a couple of others. Alocasias prefer part sun and much less water, preferring to dry out almost entirely before rewatering, while Colocasias prefer full sun and lots of water. Which explains why your Colocasias by the chicken coop did much better for you. They're all heavy feeders too, I've gotta fertilize mine a bit more next year. For those reading this that may not know what they have, the GENERAL rule of thumb is that Alocasia leaves point upwards and Colocasia leaves point downwards. It's not entirely fool proof way to ID, as there are a few exceptions, but for the standard easy to come by varieties for the average Elephant Ear grower, the rule works!
Aaron you are an amazing person. Always has a smile and helpful . His support of his wife and her projects is just amazing. I think we all need to take a minute to appreciate his contribution to this channel. Laura I hope you know how blessed you are to have that man stand beside you.
Yes, because some of us are not so lucky . . .
I like the idea of tearing out the brick/concrete spot, but man, that will be a spectacular spring show!
I really enjoyed the plants you used this year in this particular area.
However, I agree tearing out the brick/concrete area and maybe replacing it all together with a more formal area (boxwood boarder with beautiful David Austin Roses), just an idea. I’m definitely going to look forward to your 2021 bulb spectacular tour; it’s always so AMAZING!! 😉❣️🥰🤗
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Aaron is SUCH a sweetheart!!! It's wonderful the way he helps with your passion with plants. Love the end... got to have our Kitty fix!!!
Remember, this is his job.
Aaron is such a great guy! You ask and he does. I do enjoy watching him and hearing him more over the last few weeks. 😀
I couldn’t agree more with you on the experimentation. There are a lot of different methods and like you said, so many factors in play. Finding out what works best for your situation takes a little trial and error. Failed in overwintering my colocasia last year so trying a different method this year. This is why we love gardening, right? Always learning.
I always have mine potted up unless there is a visable bulb showing. Most of these new varieties are mixed with alocasia and colocasia so bulbs arnt a thing really for storing like the big box stores kinds. Always pot
Aaron “I say we tear it out right now.”
Laura “How about we have a daffodil show first “
Lol
I still say we need intro music for Aaron
The happiness in his voice when he said that 😂
Yea!🤣😂
Agree 100%
Yes! Enter Aaron Music!
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Hi Laura, your attention to detail and the ability to communicate that always amazes me !
Thousands of bulbs! 😮😲 I have less than 50 bulbs to plant...now, to get myself out there...lol!
I cannot wait to see what’s going on under there! I agree with Aaron! What is under there that they were covering up? 😬I imagine a fountain there when all is revealed and redone!
I so agree a oversized fountain, and have colored lights to really go over the top
Jimmy Hoffa could be under there! Morbid...but it IS Halloween!
You guys are awesome. Must admit, did feel tad bit guilty watching yall work so hard for my viewing pleasure. Much Appreciated!
I'm with Aaron on this, rip it out and let's explore and recreate.
Your daffodils should be a show stopper. Thanks for the inspiration
I love that Aaron is in more of the videos with you. Helping you plant all those bulbs...He's a keeper for sure
Hi, I thought if the Lion King song The circle of life was playing when Russell was standing there would have been so cool. Lol B)
Your right. He looked so Majestic.
agree!!!
@@judithjohnson2111 I thought the same thing!
Donna Terry ~ Or ....... ' The Lion Sleeps Tonight ' ~ The Tokens
Same!!!!!
Oh I am laughing out loud...let's have our bulb show. I'm with you Aaron - - rip it out and see what's underneath...lol! You guys are the best!
Absolutely !
I would rip it out too! Mainly because that area isn't as tailored as the rest of the property and I would want to make it match the other brick...and put a fountain in the middle!
I’m with Aaron. Rip it out!
It will be exciting to see those daffodils in Spring! Because of you, Laura, I am planting bulbs for the first time in my life!
Thank you great video , Russell is too much just love seeing him in the videos
Lmbo at Aaron! “ I was born ready”! I know that’s right! 💥
This lady is awesome!!!! She reminds me of Rachel Ray, she knows EVERYTHING about plants and gardens. I dont even garden, more of a lawn guy but I love watching her channel.. Great job,...🔥🔥💯💥
Laura you always do an amazing job. Take good care of yourself. Nothing is more important than you and your family. Aaron you are a very special husband to help your wife. Love the extra clips after your videos. Stay safe.
You are blessed to have Aaron in your life........and you both make a great couple.....God bless you both ❤️
WOW! Love your gardening enthusiasm!👍 Can't wait to see how beautiful that will be next spring. Surprised how well the elephant ears did in the sunny garden compared to shade garden. Here in southwest Michigan they tend to burn in the sun, unless kept wet and do better in part sun. One more thing... I've been gardening for 30 years and have worked at and landscaped for garden centers for 20 years. Started as an art major and ended up in horticulture and landscape design. I find gardening to be like art. Everyone has a different way to to their approach in gardening, there's always more than one right way to do it. Love learning new approaches to gardening. Keep up the good work. Live your videos😁
Hi, Laura: To test your elephant ear storage systems, should you have put half the smaller bulbs in the vermiculite and half of the larger bulbs in the soil? Then you could have tested how each of the “sun” bulbs and the “shade” bulbs did in each of the storage methods.
I know that people sometimes comment on the volume of plants you use but I have to say that for those of us that can’t afford that, you allow us to learn from your experiments. You have probably saved me a fortune, thank you x
I am with ya Aaron..rip it it out!! It so refreshing to see a couple so well connected and in love!!
Always find surprises when digging! I found two crankshafts behind my garage this fall 😆 cant wait to see the daffs in spring!
I love elephant ears. They add a nice texture and depth to garden bed designs.
I always think planting bulbs is like prayer...you might not see straight away but like the bulbs come up in spring and are amazing so to are our answers to prayer 🙏🌹🌷💞
Now looking forward to seeing those daffodils in the spring! (Then a little later finding out what concrete thing is under that bed.😯)
Thank you for all you do, for sharing your love of gardening, your family, and life with us. Take time for you. Be well and safe. Big thank you for helping to help make us forget about this Covid stuff. So nice to see "talk" with you and no mask... Have a good day.
Mufasa! I love the extra bit after you say goodbye! Your two are amazing! Well, three. Have to count Russell. He's the star of the show. 😉
A massive fountain would look amazing in place of the brick circle, and Benjamin could use it as a wading pool!
BEST. GARDEN. SHOW. EVER. :) especially Russell
Awww, I wish we all had an Aaron, "I say we tear it out right now." A true problem solver and awesome helper! I'm looking forward to the show of daffodils!
We need more Aaron's in this world. 🥰
I am with Aaron rip it out! Lol My curiosity has got the best of me because I really want to see what's under that planting area.😂Thanks for another enjoyable video. Stay warm and safe.
You have such a beautiful home and property. I wish I had a smidget of your talent. You have the most mesmerizing blue eyes. God Bless.
That was a lot of work. Also digging up the elephant ears. My goodness, I live in southern California where it's 88 today. I did buy a lot of bulbs but if I had to dig them up every year, I'm not sure I would plant them. You're my hero. This is my first year following you so I can't wait for the daffodil show.
Where I live and garden I don't need to dig anything out of the ground for winter, thankfully. I whinge a lot but I am so glad that I don't need to prep for winter like you guys. But in saying so we and our plants have no down time. I love your enthusiasm as well as Aaron's.
I really like how you are sharing ways to extend the life of a plant. So many people do become attached to a plant so it is great to be able to grow it the following season. I grew 2 elephant ears this year. They multiplied and I now have 5. I potted one to enjoy in the house and stored the others. 🍀
Hey Laura and Aaron! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO OF THE ELEPHANT EARS. I have been anxiously awaiting it. I pray that both of your efforts of storing works out for you.
So glad that you have finally stumbled across a across the potential problem in this area of your garden. I hope it doesn't prevent from a glorious show of your daffodils this upcoming spring. I love your videos you truly are inspiring. ❤
I can't wait to see this in the spring!
I'm assuming you don't read the comments on the highlights channel, so I'll say this here. I love that Aaron now has a mic on whilst your filming. It's really nice to hear his retorts, especially when he makes you giggle. When he was saying pony, I was yelling "sawhorse, sawhorse!"
Thanks for sharing this experiment. Thanks for making gardening feel less intimidating, from someone who doesn't know what they're doing. 💚
I did the same thing 😂...".it's sawhorse...sawhorse !!!!"
Me too, sawhorse... sawhorse 😆
They really are a bright positive light during dark times. I only wish them well
I have my elephant ears planted in pots and bring the whole thing in before the first frost. I just sit them in my basement until spring, them I put them back outside and start watering them again. I’ve been doing this for over 5 years.
I bring them in and treat them as houseplants. They are big though and they "cry" almost all the time. I think it's because the air is so dry, maybe. But they look incredible inside.
@@majam.harlamov9519 I brought mine in and am treating it as a houseplant, too and noticed it was “crying” the other day! I thought maybe I watered it too much before bringing it in. So it’s a humidity issue? I do use humidifiers for my plants in the winter, I guess it’s time to break them out. And I so agree about them looking incredible inside, it changed the feel of my living room and I love it! Hope it stays happy!
So what was the difference with putting some bulbs in the dirt compared to leaving them dry out in the basement?
@@thedoubtfulguest2188 I honestly don't know why they are crying. At first I also thought it was from too much water and I let the soil dry out almost completely and they were still crying so this is my second guess 😀 Maybe someone else will know more.
@@kimmartin2522, she's experimenting to see which works better in her area.
I believe this area would look beautiful with a water fountain in the middle❤️
I'm excited. The Daffodils are going to be gorgeous. 💞
I can't wait to see those bulbs blooming! Jackhammer time next spring. Boy that was a lot of back breaking work. I can't stand doing more then a few hundred at a time. Thanks guys.
So glad you understand the frustration of differing opinions when it comes to gardening. Trial by error, and never stop learning. Is there another way to garden...probably, all things considered. Looking forward to this year's Christmas vids!
I just love how you 2 work together but it’s really funny how you do your project explanation while he keeps working! What a great husband!
Aaron is great on camera! Very natural!
Lol! Im with Aaron, let's dig it up and fix it right now! Don't you love how projects always easily escalate into HUGE problem solving experiences! Oh gosh it's the Gardening World mantra for sure! Can't wait to see these in spring. A loyal follower for years!❤
Used dryer sheets are perfect for lining the bottoms of pots. The soil stays in and the water drains. Perfect!
Love seeing Aaron come out and help you. Only because I don't do much gardening when my husband's not home BUT when he is I'm all in. Need his help as I get a little older lol. Thanks for sharing as always! Can't wait for the show!
I like the idea of using a rented jackhammer in that particular garden to get rid of the concrete and make the gardening experience more pleasurable. I know your plants will thrive beautifully once the underground concrete has been eliminated.
I look forward to seeing the beautiful flowers in the Spring.
Thank you for sharing.
I'm curious if there is an update on how these methods of elephant ear bulb storage turned out for you this year. Thanks for your knowledge!
how did the storage work out? couldn't find an update. You have a Beautiful Garden
Stay safe everyone. Take care of yourself more Laura. Wishing you only the best.
Bulb planting used to make me jealous, since here in central FL it would be a ton of work to plant them in, and take them out each season, and I am way too lazy to do that. On the other hand, I'm very lucky, living in Florida, that my elephant ears can just hang out right where they are in half sun, half shade. They die back a bit if we get a hard frost, but they come back quickly. The best part is after it rains, I sometimes see hummingbirds taking baths on the leaves, where the water has pooled. I really need to get a picture of them because they are a-dorable. For now, I will live vicariously, and enjoy your gorgeous spring daffodil production. Oh, and Aaron, thank you for giving me a chance to say to my husband, "Oh, look, he's so great to help her out with these big projects." I know, very subtle. :)
I bought a potted elephant ear plant from Walmart last summer 2022. It stayed outside on my back deck in full sun. I brought it indoors to keep by my sliding glass door in the fall and it has done great! I'm in Missouri Zone 5. It has some "pups" shooting out the base of the plant and want to propagate them. I'm a beginner gardener and love learning as much as possible from your videos!
You, Aaron,...and Russell are fearless! Good for you guys. It’s going to be a great show.
Luv your dirty hands and your bright spirit! Thanks for all the inspiration- I’m planting bulbs today as well💐🙏🏻✨☀️🍁
finally getting to watch this video! now that's a lotta bulbs!! and concrete, who knew??? we've had a few surprises like that in our yard too... i can't wait to see all those glorious daffys in the spring, and now you have to plan a new area 🙂 your winter is full, lol... planning, having another baby, etc... such an exciting time... thanks for taking us along! 🙂 ❤ thanks for the video!! 🙂 ❤
Wonderfully awesome instructional video on bulb storage. I have grown giant Elephant Ears in several beautiful colors over these past few years in big pots. I also found that the ones growing with more sun were fantastic performers vs the potted plants under the patios. All are so beautiful, but big difference! This year will be the first time I will actually need to store them. I got lazy & just left them in the pots all year long, but moved the pots for winter elements & protection. Weather dipped into 20's last year added more vermiculite & burlap, happy they survived but I was a nervous wreck. Lol. I enjoyed seeing how this process is done with the digging, cutting & after care. Thank you so much.
Love these types of videos! The before gives us something to look forward too and knowing that all the work put in up front can create something beautiful 😍
Wow! I can’t believe the difference in size between those elephant ear tubers.
Can't wait to see the spring show and can't wait to see what is under your area. Thank you .
I imagine that the circle area was meant to be a fountain/water feature. I'm excited to see this spot in the spring. 🌼🌼🌼
It was amazing to watch you guys plant all those blubs
You both are so cute!! I love how he is so helpful no matter if its his thing or not. Its so nice that he always offers to find the problem after the project is done doing its thing. Cant wait to find out what the issue is in that area.
Good Morning! I can’t wait to see this project come to fruition! Thank you for kick starting my Friday Morning, hugs and kisses from SC! 🌻👩🏼🌾🌻
Hello fellow South Carolinian.
I love seeing Aaron in the videos and I'm totally with his idea to tear it out right now LOL just get it done! Also I'm enjoying the little clips after you say goodbye of odds and ends. it's like a little bonus surprise when you think the video is over.
can barely wait to see the round of spring blooms wow it will be beautiful
Russell ❤❤❤ Always good to see furbabies!
Those daffodils are going to look amazing!!!
"Bulb planting is not for the faint of heart"...truer words have never been spoken..whew...And I only plant about 150 per year....
Yes! I’ve been really surprised that this area hasn’t been restructured yet! It doesn’t look as beautiful and structured as the rest of the property.
I was all in for the “tearing out” idea. Lol
Thank you, thank you, thank you for discussing the light requirements for elephant ears. I have really wanted to try them out but was never sure just where to plant them. Everything I read just confused me more. You have given me courage to try them in a sunny location where I hope they will do well.
Just as we all live in larger macro-climates (zones) you have smaller zones (microclimates) within your gardens and land. The chicken coup makes the perfect microclimate for tropicals. The coop holds warmth from the sun and reflects light back onto the plant, the foundation causes water to evaporate more slowly so the consistent moisture needed is avail as well. Learning the microclimate zones within my gardens improved my planting success greatly! You can alter microclimates with stone, mulch, concrete, structures, arbors etc. to enhance light, warmth, cool soil, enhance moisture and so forth. 🌺💚🌺
Can't wait to see the show!
Oh my coffee with Laura, and Aaron and lots of bulbs!!! I totally agree with Aaron that bed needs to get dug up and figured out. So glad Aaron is there to help you and it is fun to see you guys working together. Those Elephant ears are so neat and I am curious as well to see how they do, thanks for all the inspiration!!
In the past you’ve mentioned the previous owner was unsure 😐 what was underneath!!! Can’t wait to see the daffodils bloom and then see a video of what’s underneath the once practical, maybe useful bricked patio😜. Maybe it was an old well, oh the thoughts 💭 and stories one can think up. Enjoy your weekend with your family 💕
Aaron is such a trooper. I can't wait to see how beautiful it's going to look in the spring.
Not for the faint of heart is right,I planted 45 tulips and I thought that is enough for me lol. Good job guys can’t wait to see your show in spring..
What a beautiful view behind you!! Wow!!
Can’t wait to see these bloom in the spring!
I can't wait to see these in bloom!
You guys are always so fun to watch and inspiring. 😊 Take care of you and get your rest.❤
Elephant ears are weeds in our part of the country. Also, it's difficult to grow bulbs. I even hesitated to watch the video but I love hearing you talk and your energy is amazing. Love the little clip of Russell at the end.
Hi Laura.
My husband did a storage in a rubber-made with our huge yield of beets a couple years ago. Just like the method you did with your Dalias.
We had beets all winter they even started to grow the leaves again.
Thank you for all your inspiration. Take care.
Omg cant you just hear the theme song from Lion King when Russell is on the archway!!!
Absolutely!
Wow! It will look amazing come spring! Aaron IS a trooper! You both work so hard! Thank you both for being such an inspiration to us all!
This was right on time - the "elephant ear storage" controversy!🤪. I am going to try a couple of methods myself. I can't wait to see the spring flower show - all of the bulbs you planted today, and the ones in your concrete planters - are going to be gorgeous!
I was born and raised on Guam...summer all year long, average temps mid-high 80s. Alocasia and colocasia growing wild everywhere, some varieties grown as food source. The largest ones were always the ones in full sun. I live in Southeast Ga, 9B. I leave them in the ground, cut all the way down to soil level when the leaves wilt down. The ones I planted in a full sun area come back earlier and grow faster than the ones in another area that get morning sun for about 5 hours.
Oh no! I love that space and this years display has been my favorite - inspired me to do something similar in my garden. I hope it doesn’t turn into a nightmare issue and you’re able to salvage the space.