@@SnappyR hello oh we’ve hiked a spent several weekends exploring the Cherry River and Richwood . It opens into the beautiful part of our State for sure. Do you ever return? When you do run up to Weston and stop by. Happy New Year. 🥂

@@77sun222 you are so right when you said “ the heat depleted our energy levels.” Hopeful I’ve learned from last years dramatic change🤞. Prayers for good health for you snd me to continue gardening through all seasons☺️

@@TheEnthusiasticGardener Janette thank you we are bringing the New Year in with a roaring game of scrabble with Lisa lol!! Hellebores are pricey I found mine three years ago at a Trader Joe’s for under 20 dollars out in Columbus Ohio at my nephews. I’ve seen some for fifty dollars🙄🫤. I’m a bit frugal to a fault 🤓. You and Richard will be covered in prayer and good vibes for great health and joy and peace for 2025💃🏻🍷🥂cheers as you say !! Happy New Year.

@@77sun222 it was a beautiful day today was even better . Blue sky sunshine and warm no coat needed sweater weather . Holidays have come quickly. A feeling of relief for myself I am truly a contemplative yet I enjoy family and friend gatherings. 🤔. They all come at once 🙃z. Any New Year’s resolutions?? For oneself or garden? I’m just thankful to wake with good health and make to weed like I did today for the peace it brings. Thankful for your sharing of my passion knowing you too have such!!

@@DannetteLogan Yipee great to hear it’s inspired you watching another gardener clean up! I’m just like you when I see a gardener in winter outside it is motivating.

@@Tibetan2 I usually wait till I see dying foliage which is usually here in zone 6b late winter early spring. Any green helps this time of year☺️

@@77sun222 these seasons of gardening is interesting for me too that our gardens are in sync with their timing to go dormant. It felt so good to be able to spend a couple hours outside in some sunshine and cold temps. Invigorating. And does add color to our cheeks.

@@rachelshepherd8099 Tis the season to brighten anywhere one can . Be the light anyway we can🎄

@@talimedina9509 love how the lights on the wreath brighten the darkness this time of year.

@@janinebertman4167 Janine my community is so giving and sharing. All we have to do is ask right? Do you borrow branches from neighbors and friends?

@@BarbaraMillhoff what are the branches I’m using that you gave me last year??

@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994 scrape myrtle

@@77sun222 Sharon you and I agree on many gardening experiments 🎄

@@77sun222 I agree change of seasons give me energy. That wreath holds many memories of our grown children and ups and downs of life more ups than downs.

Janetta so easy and if you live close I’ll come and we will team up on your roses. Fun and easy. 😊

@@77sun222 my fig gave me so many figs I even dried some. Isn’t it wonderful fresh fruit ☺️. Weather even though it snowed a few days ago isn’t getting to unbearable today is lovely for my family that arrive and are staying till Saturday!! Been cooking and prepping for them live doing it especially sharing this with Lisa across the street . Main dinner tomorrow at her home! Hope you are well and enjoying change of seasons.

@@urchinsushi2041 goodness Urchin you made my day yes the willow in the ground is what I see first every morning and it is doing very well. The cabbage I purchased from Freeds greenhouse in early fall outside of Bridgeport WV it is such a good one. One never knows how plants will do year to year that’s what keeps us interested right? You too have a wonderful thanksgiving I am up early baking bread and a few other things I want to enjoy my family when the begin arriving today.

I always loved making first tracks , my old dog Buddy, he and I would always get out early he loved a snowfall. Enjoy your Rosie .

@@bronwynodonnell8548 haven’t you’ve enjoyed some of the challenging changes in your gardens the most? Kinda recharges one’s creative juices and builds confidence to move forward. All well with you I hope?🤞🙏🏻☺️

@@paulinecrispin121 I was so glad when Reg stepped in and afterwards he even said it was fun. At times I’m prolly difficult to work with because I really want to learn how to do projects like this on my own. 🙄 I am so fortunate Reg appreciates and respects my passion to learn and do .

@@77sun222 I just watched Janette Enthusiastic Gardener. A bit of snow flurries.

@@kathleengillard9120 I see several states are getting a bit of Christmas spirit before Thanksgiving🎄☺️

@@tinag9538 yes for now we are contemplating we’ve a large muskrat hole . We are always working to keep our stonewall that edges the river sturdy from undermining river critters. The stumpery is going to be the large stump from the Willow. Sadly it is now over 60 years old we’ve had dead and diseased limbs removed yet our tree guy John keeps whispering to me it will need removed in my lifetime. So that will be my stumpery 😞😏🤔. Have you created one ? What plants are you using ? Where do you garden? Never easy loosing trees on this small plot.

@@annadam I know how unruly forsythia can get my parents had one out of control! I’m fortunate Reg supports this passion and will jump in on these projects that I want to learn from. As you said we both felt accomplished. Kinda looking forward to getting the other one out . Don’t you love a reciprocating saw? I’ve trimmed branches for a girlfriend trees and it is easily handled. That’s what I enjoy about this KZbin hobby finding people like you who feel the joy the fun in these projects . Fortunately I’m strong and healthy enough to continue doing these things. We must keep doing this or we won’t always do them right? Have a great Saturday Anna.

@@djmarcos69 it was fun too ! Great sense of accomplishment.

@@annamorreale9458 I was thankful Reg jumped in I would have probably turned it into a two day project. My thought for the next one is just use the saw from the start and cut everything . The spud bar is what popped it out and shoot the camera shut off 😔Reg and I kinda did a celebratory dance when it popped🫣it was fun and physical. My reason for working out is to be able to garden 💪. Anna have a fun filled weekend . You have any projects ?

@@Tibetan2 the camera quit at the release and Reg and I danced for joy🤣

AMAZING 👏👏 Teresa and Reg. It is a fantastic feeling starting with a clean slate 😍💫😀🥃🥃💕

@@77sun222 it is now to decide what will make me happy on the spot and maybe something that will out live me 🤣💪💃🏻

The river has stayed within its banks now for over 20 years . The firs 10 years it would flood tha backyard with several feet. Since then a camera has been attached to a bridge which crosses the river about 3 tenths a mile from our home. The corp of engineers that regulate the Stonewall Jackson damn now can be alerted to the river being at its bank full and then they close the pots which allow water to flow out. In 1985 the river actually was an inch inside this basement about 18 feet above normal level. We were not living in this home at that time. One cannot control Mother Nature therefore it’s a situation that could happen yet I do not have immediate fear at this time🙏🏻. Thank you for your concern. John’s tree service does terrific work and you’d never know they were in your property.

@@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994 Thanks for your reply. I'm in UK

@koontyb4827 how’s your weather ? We are finally getting rain today we’ve been in a drought this spring summer fall season. I’ve never gardened in such dry weather and I’ve gardened 50 yreas🫣😉. Praying for a cold snowy winter too I love seasonal change I’m not a snowbird wanting to go to Florida or Arizona 😏. Enjoy your weekend what gardening will you do if any?

It’s such a tuff plant and looks great all season . Drought tolerant too not fussy. I like the fragrance some gardeners don’t. Any thoughts??

@@77sun222 if I look smart it’s from all the years wearing a uniform lol you learn if you look like you know what your doing putting a uniform and people believe it 😉

@@carlawaldo6705 Carla sister Lisa gave me that gift! So handy those deep pocket and sunscreening fabric and air vents it’s a good piece of clothing for people like us👩‍🌾

@@carolmckeever1037 thanks Carol ! Yes my cats are so human to me we usually have two but at times 3 they find us I’ve never gone looking for these sweet fur babies😽. Thank you for watching and commenting it’s my way of meeting other gardeners. We gardeners are a bit quirky about plants in a good way right?

@@carolmckeever1037 oh Carol they are such fuss free plants!! How much property to get to garden??

@@belindawinters7095 Belinda what devastation you and family and friends are still seeing and cleaning. I’ve never experienced what you are still facing. 7 trees what a loss and the change in your surroundings. You sound like a very uplifting positive person. Seeing opportunities for a sunny garden. Gardening does ground me and it must ground you to see a sunny opportunity to use your words. Please let me know how you begin your change in a sunny border . Prayer continue for all affected.

Reg always wanting to improve any home structure😉🤣

@@urchinsushi2041 thanks I agree the ducks birds brings me joy!!

@@countryroadslife totally Bring me home country roads!! Love WV for its beauty ! I want it kept secret lol!

I can’t plant bulbs either, my squirrels are just too hungry 🤷‍♀️, well at least that saves me some $ 😊

@@77sun222 we’ve all got something that challenges are gardening patience 🤔🫣🥰

@@scotttttlear7398 Scott I will research these not familiar with them you sound like you love them and if they are magical I like this!! Thanks for suggesting. I’m hoping to start digging the stumps next week 🤞 I just read they are hardy to zone 6 I’m 6b what zone are you? We do get cold temps in years past.

@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994 We are in Southern Vermont and we used to be 5a now we are 6a due to climate change I guess. If you can find these at a nursery that's awesome because there'll be bigger. I got 2 online and they were about 3 feet tall but when they get big they'll be awesome!!!

@ the tree is beautiful I’d like to buy big I’m not getting any younger lol . I’ll ck around thanks again .

@@rachelshepherd8099 it’s hard to realize they grow old too. Time flys so quickly I remember planting those even if it’s beeen 25 years ago . You are probably only 25 😉

LOL-really? Like do you live with her-know her finances? You took the time to come on here and check this women as the trees took a turn for the worse. It's her space, and I don't think she really appreciates your stupid comments. Move on Jan. Have a great master gardener day. 😂😂😂

@@bronwynodonnell8548 Briwmyn yes when we’ve had the trees over 20 years they become part of our sanctuary. I’m outliving my treees😳. Bronwyn were they able to remove the stump? What will you if you do , plant in the open area now?

@@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994 I chose to leave it about 6 foot high as I have stag horns and elk horns growing at the bottom of it. I was frightened I’d lose them and they are lovely. Like you though they wouldn’t have been able to get a stump grinder into our back yard.

@@bronwynodonnell8548 I am going to give removing these stumps by hand I feel their size isn’t as large as the one you have so I’ll begin with the one that had drifted from it roots to the left and heaved a bit out of ground. It’s always fun trying new gardening techniques. There wasn’t always stump grinders right?? ☺️

@@urchinsushi2041 but my space seems so small for a few of these . I’ll research your suggestions . Size is a concern but 4 season interest is exciting to find! How large is your garden space it sounds lovely with trees and shrubs.

@@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994 I have a little less than a 1/4 acre - I have a KZbin video of my coral bark maples in the fall against 3 hollys squeezed together by the fountain - the blue atlas cedar is trainable and can easily be kept in check, I have a small one with a serpentine form also in the video I think - I added a Nellie stevens which is so pretty right now with all the berries and 5 radicans to help hide the McMansion built next door 😬 - also Reg can add a super piece of his art there, something kinetic maybe??

@@77sun222 Reg and I were talking about added lighting☺️.

@@77sun222 I do hope this garden will grow them 🤞the colors and now hearing from you of the scent I’ll be extra excited!! What are you getting into your garden ?

@@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994 just bulbs at present and trying to outwit the squirrels. Believe me, they are more cunning than a fox. When they see me out in the garden this time of year they actually stop on my fences and stare me out. Now,last year I covered my bulbs with chicken wire until the green popped up. Well,as soon as I uncovered them the squirrels actually dug up as many as they could for badness, not to eat. Supposed to be deer and rodent proof bulbs but I believe they think they are above a rodent💞

@@77sun222 they make potting mats ?? 🤔😉as OCD that I am when it comes to potting up plants inside I’ll get my sweeper out and wash the knives ( I have correct tools yet I’m lazy at times too) . Sometimes I decide to just get things done probably just like you on spur of the moment . An ole gardener like me kinda knows the plant will survive my less than professional techniques 🤗😏. Great hearing from you .

@@jenfizz4312 this summer my clematis struggled with heat and dry air fewer blooms . A learning summer for me about more water etc. yep that wilt especially on Jack Mannii usually hits every summer . Do your plant return every year?