5 Must-Have Easy Care Plants! 🌿 w/ The Impatient Gardener

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024

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  • @frankthomas6842
    @frankthomas6842 4 года назад +208

    Highlighting smaller/newer channels would be a great, and characteristically generous :) way to fill your upcoming downtime. I've followed Erin for a while, probably because you mentioned her. Thanks for sharing!

    • @joycetyrrell305
      @joycetyrrell305 4 года назад +6

      I totally agree, very clever and generous!

    • @lesleybruechner8132
      @lesleybruechner8132 4 года назад +8

      frank thomas...yes, "characteristically generous :) " Agree 100%

    • @SuperOhsarah
      @SuperOhsarah 4 года назад +11

      downtime... I can see Laura laughing her head off as she's reading this. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Bamboo4U2
      @Bamboo4U2 4 года назад +10

      Ha ha ha. Laura's "downtime" after her first baby was less than two weeks, lol. And we're all the more fortunate for her passion for gardening. You can't keep this woman out of her garden, even in January. 🌲🌷🌴🍁🌳

  • @guyjulius8078
    @guyjulius8078 4 года назад +104

    Erin is amazing, and will ALWAYS make you laugh.

  • @dignit1620
    @dignit1620 4 года назад +60

    So glad to hear you mention other channels. Shows how passionate and generous you are. So kind of you. I gobble everything up you have to offer. Sometimes I pray for super cold days, so I can watch You Tube garden channels all day.

  • @kateheaton5928
    @kateheaton5928 4 года назад +2

    Love Erin, a master gardener with a sense of humor! Who wouldn't love a gardener trying to save her dahlia tubers at night by headlamp after a snowstorm? Her blog is a wealth of information, I encourage everyone to check it out. I learned about the invasive 'snake worm' from her, didn't know they were in my garden until I read that post, yikes! Funny and informative! Thanks for sharing Laura!

  • @jeannet9592
    @jeannet9592 4 года назад +53

    Erin cracks me up. Loved her music analogy and "...don't require certain color M n M's."

  • @lornamomof4qts
    @lornamomof4qts 4 года назад +48

    I watch Erin often and enjoy learning from both of you! It's interesting to see how plants respond in different climate. Great video!

  • @stephaniemarsters542
    @stephaniemarsters542 4 года назад +1

    I thoroughly enjoy Erin @theimpatientgardner She is so relatable, as is Laura!! They both are a joy to watch. I have learned so much from both. Thank you both so much!

  • @matthewcingram
    @matthewcingram 4 года назад +17

    I love Erin and have been following her for a few years. She is such a real life "tell it like it is" gardener and I love her attitude toward gardening. Roots and Refuge Farm is an excellent channel for home gardeners - vegetable or otherwise.

  • @maryellenwalz7415
    @maryellenwalz7415 4 года назад

    Erin....I’m a big fan. So lucky to have our amazing gardening ladies, to watch, to admire, to learn from......

  • @cherylgreenfarb8044
    @cherylgreenfarb8044 4 года назад +5

    I’ve been watching Erin for multiple years now. My favorite of her videos are the dahlia videos. I”ll watch those multiple times on how to dig and store but also the different varieties. I bought my first dahlias last year because of her beautiful flowers. My question Laura is how do you always win the bets on games?! She is such a great sport sending you the winning prizes. 🏆 You both are genuine. Love to both of you! 💕

  • @RG-nv8nc
    @RG-nv8nc 4 года назад +12

    Thanks to Erin, I planted dahlias this year! And thanks to Laura, I planted tulips last year! Both turned out to be the biggest blessing for a year like 2020. It brought me so much happiness.

  • @colchisforge5571
    @colchisforge5571 4 года назад +3

    Throwing in a plug for Roots and Refuge on RUclips! They are absolutely one of the greatest garden channels on RUclips!

  • @ambervlasnik338
    @ambervlasnik338 4 года назад +13

    I was so excited to see this video this morning! I love the Impatient Gardener and have followed her for a while. I hope many of your followers will subscribe to her as well. So much wisdom and passion for the garden. And while I love your videos and have learned so much, it is helpful to also follow a gardener who works full time like me who can give me perspective on what can be done in the evenings and on weekends. I especially appreciated her 10 minute gardening challenge this summer!

  • @liontribeofjudah5616
    @liontribeofjudah5616 4 года назад

    I love the impatient gardener. Thanks for highlighting and collaborating together.. you both are wonderful in your own way, your likes and garden design..

  • @karentemple5619
    @karentemple5619 4 года назад

    You are a special gardener. Your knowledge is abundant..your humor is uplifting and I enjoy every post and video. Your garden is your symphony and you are their maestro..the "music" is beautiful.❤

  • @jacqydickison8717
    @jacqydickison8717 4 года назад +19

    Thank you for sharing another persons garden with us! I enjoyed seeing the “backup singer” plants in her garden! 👍🏼.

  • @pboyd8354
    @pboyd8354 4 года назад +17

    Love your guys collab. I watch Erins channel religiously as well.

  • @AC-yl7rg
    @AC-yl7rg 4 года назад +12

    You and Erin are the best! Thanks for highlighting her channel. I also love
    Yulia on Y Garden. Maybe a video with her? Between you three amazing gardeners, I am never short of ideas for enhancing the design, maintenance, and functionality of my garden! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

    • @greatgardensforall
      @greatgardensforall 4 года назад +3

      Aww! Thank you! Would love to do a video but a little nervous to be among the gardening giants 😊

    • @Bamboo4U2
      @Bamboo4U2 4 года назад +3

      Hear hear for Yulia!

    • @ritasicari7518
      @ritasicari7518 4 года назад +3

      @@greatgardensforall The three Christmas wreaths you did last year were the most beautiful I've ever seen. You can hang with the giants.

    • @verawallace9055
      @verawallace9055 4 года назад +1

      Y Garden, love your no dig idea ,my grass and soil was hard as a rock, without this I wouldn't be able to do my extension

  • @kristiwaski8418
    @kristiwaski8418 4 года назад +9

    I love Erin and this idea of spotlighting other gardeners is perfect!!

  • @therapywithisabel
    @therapywithisabel Год назад +1

    It's been years and this collaboration makes us feel together. I personally would love to see/feel more of these :)

  • @ColonialFlorals
    @ColonialFlorals 4 года назад +5

    You & Erin are my favorites! Love seeing y’all work together! 💜🌿

  • @erinbraun9609
    @erinbraun9609 4 года назад

    Love Erin! Love that you are spreading the love with other gardening channels ♥️♥️♥️

  • @magicalhealerclairvoyant521
    @magicalhealerclairvoyant521 4 года назад +10

    Absolutely adore “The Impatient Gardener”! 💫🍁🧡🍂

  • @mgvlynn6229
    @mgvlynn6229 4 года назад +3

    What an awesome idea of showcasing other gardeners! Love watching Erin on her channel, she is knowledgeable and will make you laugh along with her as she shows you the good the bad and the ugly in her garden. Love her analogy of the band and the garden, makes me think a little differently about my own garden. Thank you Laura and Erin.

  • @CottageGardensonForest
    @CottageGardensonForest 4 года назад +5

    I’ve been watching Erin for the same length of time and I love her. I’m very impatient myself but gardening requires a certain amount and I love her humor. Thanks

  • @manshy5
    @manshy5 4 года назад

    Laura & Aaron truly showing the power of building a community by supporting and highlighting other amazing gardeners, like Erin. What a great to show the beauty of collaboration in the world full of competition.

  • @savorit11
    @savorit11 4 года назад +10

    What a treat! my two favorite garden gals in a collaboration!

  • @montoyaloraine
    @montoyaloraine 4 года назад

    I loved that most of these plants are for part shade/shade because those are the areas that sometimes need a little boost! Such a great video! Xoxo

  • @laurietaylor110
    @laurietaylor110 4 года назад

    Thank you ladies! You both are such inspiring and informative Gardeners and appreciate all your help!

  • @robynmorris2408
    @robynmorris2408 4 года назад

    Oh Laura, you are so correct....similar zones, completely different problem, pests and humidity issues. I am in 9A in California (far Northern) and you are the closet to my zone in terms of wind, extended heat periods, and frost. Your wind and frost are more extreme but my extended heat is more extreme. By watching different channels you/we/ me learn bits of information and inspiration from them all.
    , all in the love of gardening. Thank you for sharing and being you (and Aaron and Benjamin).

  • @kellyy4525
    @kellyy4525 4 года назад

    I've watched so MANY of her videos. So generous of you to point us in the direction of other great gardeners. We all learn so much for so many. Thanks so much for sharing! You both are such amazing women to watch and learn from.

  • @gailbarruga504
    @gailbarruga504 4 года назад +3

    This was so fun and I love the idea of sharing some of your favorite sites from around the country. It will help us folks in other planting zones too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kathygericke8367
    @kathygericke8367 4 года назад

    Loved the video-thanks to my two very favorite gardeners- you have both educated and inspired this “crazy old plant lady” for sure
    I planted dahlias for the first time this year and have fallen in love💜
    Thank you both so much!!!💕

  • @wendycash54
    @wendycash54 4 года назад

    Thanks Laura for sharing! I do watch Erin, love her wit and no fuss way of presenting her material. I started watching since you had that bet with her a long time ago.

  • @wildesfam
    @wildesfam 4 года назад

    I have enjoyed watching Erin and happy you highlighted her. Great video Erin!

  • @RevAcres01
    @RevAcres01 4 года назад

    Just started watching Erin she's down to earth like you Laura. It's nice to venture out to see what other gardeners recommend. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kimberlyhughes9826
    @kimberlyhughes9826 4 года назад

    Laura and Erin are my two favorites! I could watch you every day! I so agree with Erin's choices for hard working plants. I grow all of them, and will add Heuchera Autumn Bride near my Lady's Mantle, Hakonechloa, and Ghost Ferns. It blooms in late summer/fall. Deer resistant too.

  • @tinaloitz4125
    @tinaloitz4125 4 года назад

    Another great gardener that I follow.... !!! Love her style as well!! Thank you for sharing her channel!!!

  • @BHarry-mx9py
    @BHarry-mx9py 4 года назад +5

    So amazing to know other master gardeners that you can share with us. Much appreciated!

  • @digsindirt4490
    @digsindirt4490 4 года назад

    So glad you highlighted her channel. I love her videos.

  • @GardenEvolution
    @GardenEvolution 4 года назад +31

    Absolutely love this! Big fan of Erin! She has a great collection of plants you wouldn't think of and very helpful! Can't wait to see all the other accounts showcased from big and small!

    • @TheImpatientGardener
      @TheImpatientGardener 4 года назад +1

      Thanks, Brad!

    • @penny1295
      @penny1295 2 года назад +1

      Aaron I love your channel and I have I am trying to grow ladies mantle. It is an end much sun and I’m worried that it might need more. Could you be more specific about how much sun it really needs. The same with hacking the clover I have probably seven or eight starts of the grass and it’s been is the second year I guess maybe the third year. I love the way they look but they are not growing fast and I’m in five be. Of course my soil is not Sandi and lonely like yours so that could make a difference. I enjoy your vid, love what you did in the pool and love all your choices you helped me a lot with gardening thank you so much.

  • @shirleygearman4746
    @shirleygearman4746 4 года назад +4

    I’m so glad you highlighted Erin’s channel 🙂 both you and her are my favourites ♥️

  • @joyceschneider8377
    @joyceschneider8377 4 года назад

    Laura, that was great! Love hearing about the plants that the deer don't like, plus what a great way to explain plants in your garden and a band. Thank you. Can't wait to use some of them and pass it on to my sisters and their deer problems. Keep it up.

  • @michelebushnik2874
    @michelebushnik2874 4 года назад

    I've found her through you way back watching your videos and follow her too! I am so enthusiastic about mimicking things that work here in Nevada watching you in Oregon, and seeing her plants too that sometimes don't fall in my zone, but I'm ordering all her 5 in march because believe me I Google every single plant you both grow! I've already added my March 12 ( my birthday gift to me) the plants I absolutely need from both yours and her videos, and I pray the pink truffla gomphrena doesn't sell out again next year ! I need my hands on some of those!❤ always thankful for everyone's experinces! Grow on!❤

  • @blancaaguilar8156
    @blancaaguilar8156 4 года назад +42

    She won me over when she laid on the ground 😆 Thanks for sharing Laura! I’ll check her out.

    • @Edu_Kate
      @Edu_Kate 4 года назад +6

      Who here hasn't done that, right? 😁

    • @TheImpatientGardener
      @TheImpatientGardener 4 года назад +11

      Sometimes you have to get right up in their grill to enjoy them, right?

  • @rachelidasetima6574
    @rachelidasetima6574 4 года назад +2

    This is a great idea! I enjoy watching Jenny on Gardening with Creekside. She is the only southern gardening channel I have found that I like.

  • @kristywhited8857
    @kristywhited8857 2 года назад

    Love this! I deal with the same problems, so this list of plants and explanations about pros/cons of each was SO helpful! Thanks ladies!

  • @PJEC
    @PJEC 3 года назад

    Absolutely love Erin so down to earth and fun when gardening 💚🌿🌱🌳🌼

  • @imahappygal1
    @imahappygal1 4 года назад +3

    Love Erin, she has a great attitude about gardening and very informative.😁🌞

  • @NorthlawnFlowerFarm
    @NorthlawnFlowerFarm 4 года назад

    Wonderful video ladies! Love ladies mantle as well - one of my favorite perennials for cutting. All my best to you both!

  • @KnottyByNature1
    @KnottyByNature1 4 года назад +7

    I so love The Impatient Gardener's channel. I've learned so much from her as well. Glad you two are sister gardeners.😉

  • @appalachianchill
    @appalachianchill 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for sharing Erin! i instantly subscribed to her, as ive been following her for months on IG but had never seen her YT channel! Would love to see more channels featured, and it’ll give mama a much needed rest I am sure! 🥰❤️

  • @lesliemoore4979
    @lesliemoore4979 4 года назад

    I found Erin and you guys early this year. You both have been so helpful in my gardening.

  • @penny1295
    @penny1295 4 года назад +1

    Love your choices.

  • @ashb89
    @ashb89 4 года назад

    Erin is a great teacher! Thanks for sharing her channel ❤️

  • @rachelletaylor4215
    @rachelletaylor4215 4 года назад

    I watch Erin often. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheEnthusiasticGardener
    @TheEnthusiasticGardener 4 года назад

    What an excellent analogy Erin gave about the band! I love her channel as much as yours Laura. I love the idea of gardening channels collaborating, and us smaller RUclips gardening channels have already started doing this too! I said in my video today that there are just no ‘social media haters’ in the gardening community and I think that’s because we have such well being from being outside all the time - makes us gardeners so happy, chilled and laid back. I noticed you mentioning doing more collaborations ... so if you’re ever interested!!? I’m in the South East coast of England. Thank you, both you Laura, and Erin, and all the other channels for making this strange year so magical.

    • @colleenherrington3460
      @colleenherrington3460 4 года назад +2

      I just recently discovered the Enthusiastic Gardener and absolutely love this channel! It’s informative, engaging and the British accent is delightful. Interesting to get an international perspective. Keep up the great work 👍

    • @TheEnthusiasticGardener
      @TheEnthusiasticGardener 4 года назад

      @@colleenherrington3460 oh that is such a lovely thing to say 😍 thank you so much!

  • @kuhlbreezegardens8663
    @kuhlbreezegardens8663 4 года назад

    You both make my day, many days! I am a stressed trial attorney and during the pandemic, I was able to get back into gardening in Michigan. I watch both of you religiously. Thank you both for all that you do! I have learned so much.

  • @pamelafrydman4429
    @pamelafrydman4429 Год назад

    So excited to see this collaboration between 2 inspiring gardeners! Hope to see more!

  • @christinemcmains3895
    @christinemcmains3895 4 года назад

    I love watching Erin. Love the collaboration idea.

  • @patcole3589
    @patcole3589 4 года назад

    So awesome!!!! I love Erin as well!!! You guys are the only ones I take advice from!!!!!

  • @maureenmckenna5220
    @maureenmckenna5220 2 года назад

    Have watched Erin before and enjoyed her down to earth approach and advice. Always good advice.

  • @cindyscharr457
    @cindyscharr457 3 года назад

    Laura and Erin, I love the team work concept! Erin your analogies of the "Band" and "the Garden" show you have a Great rhythm going on.

  • @maryboehme7427
    @maryboehme7427 4 года назад

    Loved the Impatient Gardener, sharing the spotlight Very cool and generous

  • @mytimelesshome
    @mytimelesshome 4 года назад +4

    Love Erin!! Big fan of her garden, so relatable to my garden!🌱💗💕

  • @dianawilson5030
    @dianawilson5030 4 года назад +11

    I love Erin!!! She’s my type of gardener. She’s a master gardener who holds down full time job (editor for sailing magazine). She has no time for plants that don’t give her joy.

  • @LS-el7sf
    @LS-el7sf 4 года назад

    This was great! You and Aaron are so kind and generous ! Who gives away their platform of ONE MILLION subscribers to another youtube gardener?? This is why your work rings true with everyone. You live out your values. I learned a lot and will be watching for more from your favorite online teachers!

  • @rivera19899
    @rivera19899 4 года назад +1

    For you to look for these people who have way less subscribers than you make a video on your channel Speaks so great of you. Many other channels that I watch (mainly food) have spoken on how chefs don’t collaborate if they don’t have as many or more subscribers than them.
    Love your channel.

  • @debleake5601
    @debleake5601 4 года назад

    Love that you spotlighted impatient gardener! She is so cool.

  • @hlu777
    @hlu777 4 года назад

    I love the band analogy. Hadn't ever thought about it that way, but she's exactly right. Thank you for introducing us to her.

  • @sandyh.1393
    @sandyh.1393 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this video from The Impatient Gardener, Laura. I started following Erin because you mentioned her in a previous video a while ago. Thank you for that! I really love the both of you and appreciate the different information, knowledge and expertise from each of you.

  • @salman6896
    @salman6896 4 года назад +6

    Midnight snack equivalent for a video!! Thank y’all for putting this together !! 💕

  • @mrsprimetimeaquatics5497
    @mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 года назад +3

    Love this and Erin is so easy to watch and listen to. Very knowledgeable.

  • @kelj7711
    @kelj7711 4 года назад +25

    Love Erin! Great analogy about the band members! 💗
    You should also try to collaborate with Jim Putnam on HortTube. He has decades of experience. 😊👍

    • @AC-yl7rg
      @AC-yl7rg 4 года назад +4

      I love HortTube as well. He’s got some really interesting content that I haven’t seen elsewhere - like how to pick out plants at the nursery, comparisons of similar type plants for a specific purpose, etc. Unfortunately (for me) he gardens in Zone 7, which makes some of the content irrelevant (for me).

    • @leecorrigan8394
      @leecorrigan8394 4 года назад +1

      Two of my faves, Jim is awesome👍

    • @trace9657
      @trace9657 4 года назад +2

      I just found HortTube this year, I was doing other things in the house and I heard him say 7B, and I thought how lucky is that since I live in a 7b. Then I really started listening, and based on the way he talked, I thought not only is he 7B, he is from NC, possibly VA. In the next video, he said Raleigh, so yes, I am about 2 hours to the west. He also does questions and answer videos which is really nice.

    • @kelj7711
      @kelj7711 4 года назад +1

      @@trace9657 Very cool! I’m in zone 9a (formerly 8b) in Gainesville, FL, so it’s challenging to find the right plants for our area since we do get freezes. The struggles of being in north central Florida. 😉 Plus, the nasty clay soil, high Ph, etc. I think Laura and Jim have saved my garden, for sure!

  • @lyfsa_trip7575
    @lyfsa_trip7575 4 года назад

    I follow her too. I'm so glad you highlighted her. I think it's great y'all share one another because all of you give great advice. Thanks Laura!

  • @candiediacon6015
    @candiediacon6015 4 года назад

    Love Erin. I watch her channel all the time. I love seeing garden channels working together.

  • @JeanTOM-qb5dm
    @JeanTOM-qb5dm 4 года назад

    Excellent analogy to a band; great plants to highlight since they do get overlooked and are such workhorses in the garden!

  • @heatherdiaz2311
    @heatherdiaz2311 4 года назад

    Love, love, love this idea to showcase other gardeners that inspire you! I will watch every single one. Can’t wait!!

  • @dianehatley691
    @dianehatley691 4 года назад

    Erin was the first you tube gardener I discovered which lead me to Garden Answer. Erin what a great way to explain your favorite plants by using a band. Music and plants they make my world a happier place.

  • @janicesgarden5748
    @janicesgarden5748 4 года назад

    I follow and enjoy both the impatient gardener and garden answer.
    I can go to each channel when I want to see each of their content.
    Laura my vote is to keep the videos about you .

  • @leslietromski3395
    @leslietromski3395 4 года назад

    I have followed Erin for years...always love her tips. I am in zone 9 and would love to find someone knowledgeable for this area

  • @michellemarie3214
    @michellemarie3214 4 года назад

    This was a great video & exactly what my garden needed. 👍👍 Thank you Erin & Laura ❤

  • @kerrydibiasio3784
    @kerrydibiasio3784 4 года назад

    I love this!! Erin is amazing and I've followed her for a while. She is so down to earth and hysterical. I agree with all her plants too.

  • @klcpca
    @klcpca 4 года назад +14

    I love Erin's channel.... Another smaller channel that I enjoy watching is The Epic Gardener... simple down to earth info in easy to follow format :)

    • @KristaHarrisSB
      @KristaHarrisSB 4 года назад

      klcpca Yes, The Epic Gardener!

    • @ritasicari7518
      @ritasicari7518 4 года назад +2

      Not small- he's close to a million too.

    • @klcpca
      @klcpca 4 года назад

      @@ritasicari7518 I stand corrected!!! LOL :)

  • @donnawalker3910
    @donnawalker3910 4 года назад +3

    Love Impatient Gardener, I have been following her for about a year after you mentioned her in one of your videos. I like seeing the differences in your gardens even though you garden in the same zone.

  • @janicesisson4509
    @janicesisson4509 4 года назад

    I have been watching Erin for quite a while now. Love her down to earth approach to gardening. 👍🏻❤️

  • @artsyladie7
    @artsyladie7 4 года назад

    Already follow Erin and enjoy her videos. She is a fun unique individual!

  • @mbtvalli
    @mbtvalli 4 года назад

    Thanks so much for sharing, Laura!! I’m a Michigan gardener and I really appreciate this!!! You’re a gem!!

  • @vinetawingate9311
    @vinetawingate9311 4 года назад

    Greatest garden show EVEN!

  • @karenross3457
    @karenross3457 4 года назад

    I am an Erin fan too. As you stated it is good to visit with other gardeners for inspiration.

  • @SteveL2012
    @SteveL2012 4 года назад

    Love Erin-so practical, down to earth and interesting (the dry humor helps too!). I’m glad my favorite channels are all connecting.

  • @allyssaschneider8728
    @allyssaschneider8728 4 года назад

    I literally gasped when I saw this video come up. My two favorite Gardener's in one video! ❤️

  • @doctim53
    @doctim53 4 года назад +21

    I found Erin a while ago when you mentioned her. Love her channel. I found a channel called Y Garden while surfing Erin’s and enjoy that one also.

    • @sagaza22
      @sagaza22 4 года назад +1

      Yes! I love her channel! So much knowledge and such a nice disposition

  • @bonniemuehleman396
    @bonniemuehleman396 4 года назад

    I love that you're working with Erin!! 💖💖

  • @portlandval55
    @portlandval55 4 года назад

    Love this generosity. Erin The Impatient Gardener together with Laura are my inspiration.

  • @lisawalters5482
    @lisawalters5482 4 года назад

    I have followed Erin as long as I’ve followed you. Love her cold, coastal type garden. It’s wonderful of you to share other YT’ers so others can learn from many. How generous. Thanks for sharing. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

  • @sheriosborne7855
    @sheriosborne7855 4 года назад

    I absolutely love the crossover videos. I saw yours with Calikim when you helped her with her succulent planting. Please continue doing them its so exciting.

  • @sandyg8794
    @sandyg8794 4 года назад

    Hi Laura and Erin (The Impatient Gardner)! I really enjoy both channels. It's great to promote other channels. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Kelli.Hicks.5
    @Kelli.Hicks.5 4 года назад +3

    I love the idea for this new series, and I'm looking forward to any upcoming videos for it. I love Erin's band analogy as well. I'm curious as to what her "drum" plants are too, now that she's explained their purpose in that way.

  • @gpswatching
    @gpswatching 3 года назад

    I have re-watched this videos so many times! It is such a great reference.