Backyard Flowers Harvest Tips & Tricks! Late Spring Garden Inspiration

Hi! My name is Crane. In this video, I will share with you how to harvest cut flowers for longer vase life and how to cut in the way that you will still have a beautiful garden to enjoy. I will also share some gardening tips and ideas in late spring and what I do with my gardening community in the end of May.
About Me: I grow cut flowers in my suburban cottage home garden in a naturalistic style in New Jersey Zone 7. I make garden bouquets and sell at the roadside stand in front of my house. I also grow all kinds of vegetables and, sometimes, cook. I grow ornamental landscape plants and trees as well as create sanctuary for wildlife, birds, insects, etc. Thank very much for visiting my channel. Any question, please let me know in the comment.

[@schmickey2202]

You're a sweet, touching, "old soul" Crane. You brought tears to my eyes. Don't ever change or stop making videos pls and happy anniversary to you and Jason! 💕

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@kelleyspiller5330]

10,000+ lucky people that get to enjoy your artistry, teachings and sweetness. Thanks for being you!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@theresadyjach5406]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰-- I LOVE THE END WHERE YOU END THAT YOU ARE TEACHING THE KIDS-- THAT IS IT CRANE, TEACHING KIDS ABOUT NATIVE PLANTS , GROWING FOODS. THAT IS YOU....

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@valerieoster8049]

Congratulations on more subscribers! Who wouldn’t want to hang out with such an uplifting soul who works so hard to share the beauty of God’s creation?

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@deechiodo6738]

Crane .... the way you create your videos make me so happy every time I watch them! I love getting tips on growing flowers from you and enjoy seeing how excited you get selling your beautiful mason jar bouquets! The world could use a lot more people like you!!!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Crane you are my favorite person on KZbin and gardening community. ❤❤❤ Thank you for putting yourself out here for all of us to learn from and smile. You ALWAYS make me smile thank you for that. Dont ever change.

[@cranerygardens]

I am glad you enjoy the video 😊 You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻

[@jessele1971]

You are a gifted florist and gardener. All good things will come naturally. You are a beautiful soul.

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@beckyscheller9358]

Do not charge anything. There are lots of garden utube but there is only one Crane. Love watching you and your passion for everything. Enjoyed seeing Jason working also.

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@patmillett8056]

Following your passion will be you the greatest pleasure. When you do, we get to benefit as well.

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@nongpaopao6443]

สวยมากเลยค่ะ ดูแล้วสดชื่น วันไหนเหนื่อยๆแล้วเข้ามาดู ดอกไม้สวยๆแล้วหายเครียด ผ่อนคลายมากค่ะ😊 ยิ่งดูยิ่งมีแรงบันดาลใจในการทำสวนดอกไม้เลยค่ะ อยากให้บ้านสดชื่นบ้าง ❤

[@cranerygardens]

ขอบคุณครับ 🥰❤️ ยินดีนะครับผม

[@aprilskies9149]

Gardening is a hard work. We appreciate you very much for sharing your videos.

[@cranerygardens]

You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 Thank you 😊

[@edonastanley8370]

Congratulations Crane on 10k! Not because it proves your success but that so many more people get to experience your goodness. Listen to your own advice about your flowers taking their time to bloom. You did, too! I love that when you changed your channel’s focus you started to bloom and so did your channel. ❤

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@lindasowash7054]

Oh my. Your fairy hut is adorable.

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 🥰

[@dig_grow_cook]

We’ve been so cold and rainy here my Floret zinnias are also dying. 😣 Happy to have found your page. 💖

[@judymckerrow6720]

I buy BIG bags of ground red pepper to sprinkle around my gardens to help keep rabbits out. 💐💚🙃

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 😊 will do next year

[@user-in8su2si7d]

감동입니다,구독 좋아요 로 응원합니다.

[@sea-elle-gee]

Aren’t we so lucky to have people we love and gardens to tend to ❤️ Happy Anniversary to you and Jason! I look forward to your videos every week. I can tell you put so much time, effort, and art into your editing and wanted to tell you I see it and appreciate it! And of course I learned something new today about the cinnamon! Thanks for sharing!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ I am glad you enjoy the video 😊

[@jcking6785]

Crane, you are one of the most humble, talented, uplifting, kind, inspiring people on YT. If it was possible to visit and truly become personal friends with a handful of my favorite gardening KZbinrs, you would absolutely be one of them. Would you be friends with this 70 year old lady who thinks you are so gifted at making some of the most beautiful bouquets she has ever seen and who feels the pure joy you exude on your channel? 🌿💐

[@womanofwazo]

You are a master gardener and a brilliant human ❤

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@LINativePlantConservation]

sorry im commenting at every stage of the video, but you two were meant to meet. To bring out that light in each other, to shine

[@davannhuynh4279]

Happy anniversary, Crane, to you and Jason, of course! You both are such a sweet couple...you running around in the garden picking beautiful flowers, and Jason in the background mowing/trimming the lawn. Pls don't ever change who you are...stay sweet, stay kind, especially, stay who you are...one awesome human being! 😍

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@josefalawson3049]

People can watch you and they get motivated because you show beautiful work. However, they don't know the work required to get where you are. What you do is passion and passion come with hard work and dedication. You are an insperation.

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much for your thoughtful comment 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@MariaPNW]

Trying, observing, trying, then observing. I love it!! ❤ 01:34 - great attitude and honesty. You are too funny, too! 02:44. So now I must follow you! Funny, honest, and beautiful garden & flowers!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 😊 😊🥰❤️

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

The garden is stunning! So many amazing blooms

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 🥰

[@lovelola259]

I can live happily in this garden

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

Terrific news on subscribers! Anyone that watches you one time will be hooked by your info but your genuine nature is the reason ! We love you and your heart felt honesty!!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much for joining my little journey 🥰❤️🙏🏻

[@incoronatabarranca1762]

You’re such an amazing person I love the way you express yourself,your one of a kind,congratulations on your success on utube,don’t ever change,your innocent nature make you the person you are happy anniversary to you and Jason your both wonderful human beings,god bless from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

I feel bathed in beauty when I watch your videos. Thank you for making my afternoon a brighter, more beautiful one. I would bet that almost nothing about your life is easy. You are growing flowers/ shrubs to make bouquets and keep your garden. Anything that lives is vulnerable to pests, disease, and failure. You are making videos in your second language. You have had to live in a society where your interests and passions have been considered different; you work a full time job while producing first rate videos and floral art; you keep a beautiful and productive garden whilst juggling the former; and you maintain relationships with your partner, family and friends. 💗

[@cranerygardens]

You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻 I feel so loved. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@christopherpolanco1126]

I love the joy you share through all your videos Crane! You're so precious! Keep playing with flowers! I like to play with them all the time! Ever since I was a little boy :)

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ will do!

[@Liz-og9gc]

Your videos are amazing, Crane! Yay! More subscribers! I'm happy to say that I have been following and believing in you since you were making videos with not as many subscribers. Being true to yourself and loving what you do has translated through your videos! Happy Anniversary to you guys!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@sharonpalmerhamm5155]

I applaud you for continuing your passion for growing plants while bringing others into your world. This media was TaylorMade for you. Keep sharing. Keep exploring. Keep appreciating nature. You are leading by example.

[@user-ye2uu4vl7z]

きれいな花がいっぱいいるよ幸せです

[@LINativePlantConservation]

Your zone is warmer than mine and I’m just on Long Island!

[@SimplyEatHealthy]

Congrats on hitting that 10,000 mark.

[@daiseegray9110]

Boys do play with 🌸 flowers , Monty Don is a great example. My floret zinnias look great but the dahlias not so great! Love ❤️ your channel 🌼🐝

[@mayvilivong4289]

I'm so happy I discovered your videos! You're so gifted and your bouquets are so beautiful. You give me so many ideas for my backyard. 💜

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 🥰 You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻

[@perennial-garden]

Thanks for the tour, Crane! And for your sweet message at the end. You're a gem!

[@cranerygardens]

Awww… thank you ☺️😊❤️

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow Lovely Flowers ^^ Like 551 My friend, thank you for good sharing

[@cranerygardens]

You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻

[@rebeccazody1278]

Newbie: suggested by She is a mad gardener. You are just wonderful. Happy anniversary❤

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@johntyree4179]

What you're sowing and growing Crane, the world needs more of, don't stop...😊

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@claudiagarcia2929]

❤ I like your garden and your personality 🩷💐🥀🌻🌼🪻🌷🌾🐌🐞🐝🦋

[@cranerygardens]

🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

Hi Crane ! 😊 It's not the flowers. Even if it is the flowers 💐. IT'S you that makes this flowers show they beauty! The way you have , the unique and only you ! Is only one Crane , no one else can be Crane , the unique and wonderful person you're! That's the key. Keep up the good work ! As you noticed, you never had garden classes. It's a gift that only you have ! The world wasn't made in one day , and your channel will grow eventually to larger numbers. Always continue being you ! And believe me , God is with you, too . 🙏🏻

[@aprilskies9149]

I knew that you are Thai . Love you .

[@beverlyrivera4701]

I’m so happy I found you. You are the sweetest. I enjoyed your video.

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@marlene0212]

Love is love 💐🌈

[@cranerygardens]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@acasburn1460]

You’re property is so lush and green 😍❤️👍

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 🥰

[@monicahennessy5648]

Congratulations on over 11K subs! And happy anniversary to you and Jason. Crane, you are so sincere that your content and message rings true. I love that your videos contain very helpful and useful information and an underlying message to the viewer. Keep on doing what you're doing! The video clip with the Q and A with the girl scouts made me smile.

[@sharoncalatayud6410]

Excellent video with sooo much good advice! Glad to see some of your Floret seedlings are going to make it. I'm so thrilled you found something and someone that you can enjoy and that brings you happiness. 💕💕💕

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 😊

[@gceta3003]

You're so relaxing to watch

[@brigitteilibagisakruger7566]

You are beautiful ❤and you just made my day...and gave me hope and strengh to continue and enjoying my gardening. Love from Germany ❤❤

[@beatricezain8234]

Wow 🌷👌🌷

[@kolajohnson1351]

Hi Crane, I am a new subscriber....found you through Jessie at B.a.r.e Flower Farm...I so enjoy your videos, and your garden is so beautiful!!! I am in tears....your story of finding your passion is so moving....wishing you much success in life and gardening!

[@Tobhiyah]

❤ Happy anniversary! I love the enthusiasm and authenticity you bring, it's obvious you love what you're doing, and we love watching you do your art 💐

[@sheridaboetius4448]

You're unique. Never change! ❤ your videos. Your garden is amazing. Congrats!!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@ekaa5255]

Just stumbled upon this account today. This is about to be my new favorite KZbin channnel. I feel so inspired by the beauty you have created. Thank you 🌺🌸

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you very much for joining my little journey 🥰❤️🙏🏻

[@khayescobar1819]

Congratulations to you and Jason Happy Anniversary more years to celebrate and Congratulations to 11k supporters more power to your channel. Thank you very much Crane you’re the best gardener continue what you’re doing I learned a lot from you. Love from Washington State. 👍😊🙏❤️🌹

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ you always give me a nice thoughtful comment 🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️

[@nicholasryan5401]

Greetings from Ireland, Beautiful video and your knowledge is great, Its the bees knees.

[@ilmare1973]

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[@cranerygardens]

ขอบคุณครับผม 🥰❤️ ฝากด้วยนะครับ

[@sonyamalata2113]

Hi Crane. I watch youtuber She's a Mad Gardener and you were on her list 5 of channels that she watches. I'm so glad that you were. Love your videos and I hope that you will get more subscribers now.

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ I just watched that video. It’s very kind of her.

[@kso808]

Happy Anniversary! I have had some gardening disappointments this year, especially with rabbits eating some of my plants, like lilies. I was out of town when they ate them. Normally, I protect them from rabbits and other animals with liquid repellant and cayenne powder, this time of year.

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ I am sorry about the rabbits. We have a lot of predators here. We’re so lucky. Hoping you have a good season after all.

[@lauried.9986]

Your positive energy is infectious, and your videos often cheer me up when I'm having a bad day 🌞 Just keep doing what you love, and your success will continue to increase. I hope your zinnias do well now this season 💐

[@judyrookard7965]

You're a beautiful soul 💛

[@user-zu9rq5cf8b]

Dear Crane, Never ever stop playing with flowers......Happy belated Anniversary to you and Jason....

[@cranerygardens]

Awww… thank you ☺️😊❤️

[@TheCornishCottageGarden-bs5lf]

What a stunning garden! 😮

[@topaz3468]

I'm so glad I found your channel today Crane! Such a beautiful garden and very inspirational!💐🌿

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much for joining my little journey 🥰❤️🙏🏻

[@KrisBirdCyclingFitness]

Oh man the slugs… we have had an apocalyptic infestation of slugs in the UK this Spring. I have lost ALL of my direct sown Sunflowers, Zinnias, Rudbeckia, Helichrysum, Apple Mint etc etc… totalling around 500-1000 potential stems. I have had to start from scratch; sowing into pots and growing on in the greenhouse so the seedlings become stronger before planting out. My whole planting schedule has been put back at least a month. I have cried, become disillusioned and doubted my ability; so I totally understand. So, my cut flower arrangement plans will just have to wait a while. When the flowers do arrive (& they will) the success will be even sweeter 💐 Ps the one raised bed that has been untouched by slugs (thankfully where I popped my pre-sprouted Dahlia tubers), has a ring of copper tape & mesh around the vertical perimeter ✅

[@lisacooke2133]

I just found your channel and I love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cosmoscosmos2855]

Quelle belle passion! Bonne continuation…

[@loveisaplace]

Absolutely love your channel 😍 thank you very much for being sooo lovely 💝you and your flowers make a whole world 🌹

[@roberts9565]

Crane, what is your story? Do you have a video about yourself? Where were you born? How big is your yard? etc. I am glad I found your channel.

[@pattiohare4280]

Yea!!! 10,000 subscribers!😊 Happy Anniversary to you and Jason!❤️ You’ve been working so hard. So many beautiful things blooming in your garden already. I love the smell of my Mock Orange. Do you find it holds up in your bouquets? Mine is a baby compared to yours! Have you ever thought of having a garden tour?

[@donnaterrell938]

I've said this before...I love your garden! Great video! Thank you. :)

[@pamakers8439]

Congratulations 👏! I knew you could do it🦋🐞🌹

[@judymckerrow6720]

You do you Crane, you will get more subscribers it may take awhile, I don’t know if you watch Garden Answer but they have been at it for ten years, just keep being you . 💐💚🙃

[@cranerygardens]

I do watch her from the very beginning. Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@uteberg4781]

Honestly Crane, for me you are one of the most lovable persons in the world!! I would enjoy watching your videos even if your ranunculus would look like cabbage, I wouldn't care at all. ;) But in fact your bouquets are the prettiest I know and your garden is gorgeous! So it's no wonder, that there are so many subscribers enjoying your videos!! And the numbers will continue to rise, for sure. I'm so glad for and with you!! 🤗🌻💖

[@cranerygardens]

Wow Thank you so much 🙏🏻 You are too kind🥹❤️🥹❤️

[@hopemorrison2367]

Your garden is the best medicine for anxiety that is what teach me how to stay calm and think things thru and make sense of it all your mind your thoughts are powerful to run ur life Blessing Cranery i love you❤❤❤

[@sophian7366]

Thank you for working so hard! 🌼 🌸 🌻 🌹 🏵 🌼

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 😊

[@wendykirklian8570]

Love your channel and what you are doing. Keep up the good work! 😊🌷🌻

[@BWCSJEditor]

Crane, I just found your channel and you’ve quickly become a favorite. I love your stories, music, and shots interspersed with scenes from your garden. Thank you for the work you do to educate us! ❤

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much for joining my little journey 🥰❤️🙏🏻 🥰❤️❤️❤️ I am glad you enjoy the video 😊

[@BWCSJEditor]

@@cranerygardens keep it up! It’s delightful.

[@gardengirl7446]

Real men love flowwes ❤ KEEP MAKING YOUR ART ❤ loves it

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 🥰

[@fridaydog6203]

Crane. Gardening aside I tune into see you and your beautiful spirit. Never stop being your authentic self. I love the music too btw So uplifting Jason and crane inspire humankind to be better

[@kristieoblak963]

Crane your flower arrangements are exquisite ❤

[@ajithashomeanddesign]

Your videos are awesome, I love the arrangement of flowers and color combinations. And your garden is gorgeous!

[@rumorhasit2125]

I am so thrilled I stumbled across your channel. You are such a bright light in a "not so bright world". Your ability to bring out the beauty of gardening is quite impressive. We can all be inspired by your creative ideas. Have a wonderful day . 🌹

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@anpe4970]

I love seeing how much you enjoy what you are doing❤

[@user-ef2dh5yo5w]

You're so sweet and humble Crane! What an inspiration you are. I wish you great success in growing your channel!❤🪴🌹🌸🌼💐

[@anniefrankenstein1989]

What a fantastic video- I am in season two of my first multi season perrenial/annual cut garden.. And I love overflowing cottage style gardens... Love this channel- your gardens and bouquets are dreamy,

[@cranerygardens]

I am glad you enjoy the video 😊 Thank you 🥰

[@user-rosesroses]

Congratulations.

[@zozomathebula1101]

Congratulations on the 10k mark your chanel has reached. We like what you do.

[@BlueHill_]

Crane, She's a Mad Gardener youtube channel recommended your channel. I am so happy for you :)

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@gailmajorpoole6443]

Thank you Cranery for posting the names of all the flowers. This is so informative to me!

[@anupamaprasanna3339]

Crane, your garden and flowers are stunning but it's your spirit that is beyond beautiful. Love your videos.

[@time2bcreative]

Happy anniversary Crane and Jason and congrats on your 10,000 🎉subscribers. Continue to just be yourself Crane we all adore you both. And every video I learn something new about my garden. Sending you smiles from California

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@christieglenn1756]

Very nice informative, left you an Abo. Greetings from Germany Happy Gardening 👩‍🌾 🙋‍♀️🌸🌺

[@dianepuskas6362]

Congratulations on your recent milestone of 10K subscribers! So much information was packed into the video, I will definitely be rewatching it. Enjoy the cool cloudy weather this weekend - perfect for gardening :-)

[@creativespaceslandscaping]

Happy anniversary to you both! And congratulations on your 10k subscribers! So the "weed" you mentioned that grows in your garden (@17:13) we can grow here in South Florida as well. We call it Florida pepper (Lepidium virginicum) , you can actually eat the seeds (& plant), they're quite spicy and tangy! Its also a host plant for many butterflies and is considered medicinal among many Indigenous American tribe's. Keep up the great work & your beautiful videos! - Sheri xoxo

[@thepleatedpetal]

The sweetest video out there! You’re so amazing talented, I’m so glad you are seeing that!

[@Tobhiyah]

Also, it really touched my heart when you shared that you also get anxiety and it's not always easy. Thank you for being so vulnerable with us.😊

[@anniefrankenstein1989]

Omg and the succulents ! I have been working on houseplant propagations too, love the tips !

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 🥰

[@el0quentpilgrim]

congratulations crane! today i see it’s over 11,000 subscribers 🎉🎉🎉 i hope your channel continues to grow, just like your beautiful flowers. ❤❤

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️