Can We Save This DISTASTER Weekend?

[@cindycin9]

Hey hey that's annoying 😂.. And I'm like.. hey hey your kids are adorable!! 😂

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Lol

[@charliesspace7119]

I busted out laughing when Ian said that. The honesty 😂

[@aileenxtl]

LOL, I love the "annoying" dinosaur sounds. Very relatable parent moment.

[@karacrawford7393]

You need a bed of shrubs with interesting foliage…black lace elderberry, nine bark, Cronus, etc. Low maintenance filler

[@kingonyx2195]

They definitely need viburnums, to pick the young green flowers as filler in early season, they turn white if not picked so not an loss if not picked

[@wordvendor1]

Oh, yes! Young viburnum are the most beautiful green!!!

[@wordvendor1]

Ninebark in several different shades are great fillers! Also purple sand cherries!

[@kingonyx2195]

@@wordvendor1 especially with spring green tulips or green king tulips, I can really imagine it as pure green bouquet...completely green tulips,green white tulips,green floral filler,other stuff

[@staceyallard2692]

& beautiful in the landscape!

[@colleenofarrell4848]

Hey. My name is Colleen. I have a flower farm /florist in Victoria BC. I have an idea for you. I sell what I call “ pixie” bouquets at my stand for $10. I use all the beautiful but short stems that would otherwise be pretty unusable. The broken bits from making the taller bouquets. They are super popular and sell like hotcakes! Good luck! Love your channel!!

[@karenlopez5441]

Hi, Do you sell them in mini Kraft paper wraps or in a mason jar?

[@whatnow8362]

This is a great idea! This would work well in my area where people’s incomes are a bit lower so $20+ price points aren’t always an option for everyone.

[@cbak1819]

Great idea..

[@maryellenwhan9209]

When your standing at the sink open the cupboard door and put your foot on the ledge or get a small block and put your foot up just a couple inches It will take the pressure off your back. Try it.

[@TheEmbrio]

Yes and a rubber matt... and probably another height for tables...

[@DoodleDrawArt]

I'm addicted to your videos....getting jittery ... Need my fix!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Lol, we've had a lot of projects on the go. But hopefully this weekend we will have our next video out

[@LaWhitener]

Watching you is like looking into a mirror of my doppelgänger. I have ADHD and work amazing under pressure- but often procrastinate and work inefficiently until it’s an emergency! Then I bang out something amazing. You are amazing. Don’t be so hard on yourself.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@Doktracy]

Omg-Laura, I always think the same thing! I also have a similar sense of fashion to Serena.

[@PianoVideoLessons]

Nice work! The dried flowers not only bump up your sales but also keeps your stand looking beautiful as your fresh flowers sell out! (One bouquet of tulips would look pretty sad at the end of market day!)

[@rachelgalus]

I will say I miss the veggie videos… but I’m so happy to see all the success you guys are having this year.

[@adeleramsaroop4759]

I'm so happy for you...i do hope all is well with ur eyes...an buddy isn't 'a bad cat' he's a sweet cutie....

[@kareharpies]

Serena you are a GENIUS for investing in the dried flowers. Firstly, they are less maintenance than fresh bouquets. Secondly, they beautify your farmstand and marketstand, so when fresh flowers are finishing up or sold out your table still look well stocked. And thirdly, THEY SELL! Congrats to you both but, Serina girl, i thought you were cray cray putting so much time into dried flowers during the mothers day crush ...and here they are saving your butts two weeks later lol. May the $1000+ weeks continue guys!

[@coloradotulips]

Ian, I love your intros! This one was so nostalgic of old TV show promos. “Bad cats,” indeed!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Thanks, I think Mt primary inspiration for the intros is the dukes of hazard, which I loved as a kid in the 80s

[@altheab.8907]

So happy to see all the fresh……and a lot of dried flowers selling at the market, Serina. You did an amazing job with the bouquets in spite of your lack of flowers. The white weed is beautiful and if it hold up in a vase smells like lilacs, it’s a winner. The oat-like grass in front of it was pretty nice too. You really need some fatigue mats in front of your sink and where you make your bouquets. Standing on a cement or any hard floor will hurt your knees and back. May I suggest you consider a higher counter (maybe kitchen counter height or whatever is comfortable for you) for your stem cutter and bouquet wrapping. Eliminate some of the bending. Flower buckets on the lower table so you’re not reaching up, but workspace higher. Have you looked into Kraft paper sleeves or the pot sleeves if you need larger hole? More costly, but time-saving……no folding, no stapling. Yes, you need to work smarter, not harder. Not easy to figure out, but I’m sure you’ll get there. I’m sure you’ll have some little flashes now and then that will make things easier and you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. Happens to all of us. Usually happens to me in the kitchen and I wonder why I didn’t think of it 50 years ago. LOL. So glad you had a good weekend after the dismal expectations. 😊💖🌸

[@ButterflyBox89]

Love these suggestions

[@debondwyer4334]

You guys are an inspiration. I agree with the suggestion of fatigue mats where you stand to work and also raising your work benches to suit your height. Well done on the sales!

[@Lucky_Forages_88]

I cheered out loud when I saw Serina make it too the market looking stunning in her hat! My heart sang with the success of this weeks sales and the interest in the dried bouquets as they are incredible. Bravo! I’m new here but I’m always rooting for you here in Northern California !

[@donnamcmanus7360]

For "not a lot of choices" those sure are gorgeous & pretty diverse! Don't beat yourself up regarding sustaining a new routine...it takes time & you're still in early days. I love your cat playing jungle kitty in the gardens!

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

I love your honesty. The farmer as dishwasher, lol. Bonus, all the bouquet making tips. I really enjoy the market bits. I used to have a booth at the Nakusp market, long before it all became regulated. Among other things I sold perennial bedding plants. Now in my new village location I just started selling some bedding plants. So far tomato sales have paid for the bales of Sunshine mix and a delivery of manure. Bonus, one gets to meet other gardeners.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@katelynzeiset8740]

Loved the cleanup footage. Also love at the the end "hey. That's annoying 😃 haha

[@sandrajohnson9926]

Ornamental grasses might be helpful for your filler, even hosta or herbs. You might consider wearing a back support belt. We're here to help you succeed. I envy you. I wish I had started this type business years ago. Take care. When the kids are a bit older, they can do the little jobs like folding paper & taking the debris to the compost.

[@flatbrokeatfifty]

The folding of the wrapping paper is an excellent job for the kids to do

[@lizteske4453]

Or a winter project. 😊

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@TheEmbrio]

I wish you the best for reorganizing your days to make you life more resilient. Some of the filler can probably be colected wednesdays and in the walk in fridge... perhaps different mulch on the tulips next year for less cleanup ? Etc ;)

[@lisafeck1537]

Recognizing that you guys have to get better work flows, is important. Feeling disappointment in yourself about not sticking to changes you guys have decided to do differently is reasonable, but don't dewll in that disappointment. It will hold you back, hold you down. Take the lesson of almost loosing the day to needed medical attention, and begin again, as many times as it takes, begin the day new, workong towards the goals that will benefit your entire family, and equally important, benefit your income. You guys are inspiring, a lesson for those of us who dream of doing what you are living now. You have a good thing going don't dwell in mistakes, you got this.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

💗

[@45jessiemad]

Wow!! Yall did fantastic!! So happy for yall. Yeah I don't know how you stay up so late. My last Market I stayed up to 12am and got up at 4am and could barley stay awake by the end of market. Had to go home and take a nap. 😅

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

My kids let me sleep till 10, so even when I go to bed at 4am, I'm still getting 6 hours. I normally go to bed around 1am and sleep till 9, so its not far off my normal sleep pattern

[@thenodiggardener]

It's great seeing the dried flowers really holding their own against the fresh, and that it turned out to be such a good weekend. The best part being that your health held up! As someone who has suffered for a long time with my back, especially when doing heavy work with horses, and as a past body builder, I fully recommend getting a back support!

[@mrsninastjohn]

Congratulations on another great weekend at the market 🥳 You guys are doing awesome! Both the fresh and dried bouquets looked spectacular 💐🤩

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@plaisirdelanglais]

Great job guys! Serina I suggest checking out a flower called 'St.John's wort' (Hypericum perforatum in latin). I used to collect its flower to make tea as a child, it has got calming effects. Now as an adult I have finally replanted it in my garden and used in the bouquet for my MIL this weekend. You will love the thick structural stems, they really help with holding the shape with the more other delicate flowers. Once they properly settle, they come back year after year and take over almost like borache does. Definitely check it out. They smell lovely too. The height is around 30-50 cm, perfect medium size.

[@katrinaforgues1400]

Note: Hypericum typically/classically blooms on the week of summer solstice. I live in the same area as these folks and my hypericum isn’t super close to blooming. Definitely an amazing plant to grow in the Okanagan - I get 2-3 harvests per season of the blooms. Bees love.

[@katrinaforgues1400]

yarrows are currently in bloom in the OK. Some coloured ones would be excellent. The pink go from yellow to pink and in between look so sweet like pink lemonade.

[@MeganSherow]

Congratulations on another sold out market! Just loving those kale flowers, such a gorgeous and versatile filler

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

The kale flowers are a favorite

[@kristaself126]

I’ve seen so many wonderful suggestions on growing different plants to use for your arrangements. You have lots of room to do this. At least they might be ready for next year.

[@LovesRock]

I’m liking the cream sweater, scarf and hat look on Serina 😊

[@Plant_Pantry_NZ]

🌱That white weed is Centranthus ruber Alba I'm pretty sure. 🙂🌱

[@Plant_Pantry_NZ]

Can get it in pink too

[@whatnow8362]

Soon your kids will be the perfect little helpers to fold paper and clean buckets.

[@KarliAlaineViggers]

Love this week's intro

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

Awesome! Now I need to know how things went at the road side stand! Did you sell all 12 there?

[@pinoygoldandsilverjewelrie9534]

I’m curious too!

[@kareharpies]

I bet they did sell out!

[@stacis4254]

Serina, you're an artist. The arrangements were all gorgeous! Your kids and cats are pretty dang cute, too. :-)

[@beckyslife6307]

Buddy was cute being bad! 😂 Serina, you've got to take care of yourself. Gorgeous bouquets. Awesome job at the market😊 The black and white kitty is beautiful🐱

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@LittleGardenBigDreams]

Amazing as always 🌸🌷 Absolutely love your bouquet making and market videos xx Cathi xx 😘

[@lisafeck1537]

The bouquets are gorgeous. Well done.

[@yout54352]

You have a real talent for design! You looked gorgeous at the market with your orange scarf! And I love the hat!

[@m3l633]

I am a flower farmer in Australia. It is currently 2.49am and I am watching your videos while making bouquets. Don't be too hard on yourself, you make me feel more normal! 😁

[@jb5959]

Absolutely beautiful bouquets from what started out as an amazingly rough week!

[@jesssmart6379]

The last fresh bouquet left at market was my favourite! Loved the colours in that one Well done on a successful market !

[@susanturner9023]

Oh Selena I’m hoping your eye issues are over come soon anyone working as hard as you guys you do need and deserve smooth times! Xoxo 🥀

[@amandabispo2949]

My grandmother would have been stoked to buy your dried flowers back in the day. She used to make and sell dried floral arrangements and had the hardest time getting her hands on good dried flowers. She dried most of them herself from her own garden and had 2 neighbors that grew flowers for her as well. Keep killing it guys!!

[@stitchychris6065]

Glad you pulled it off! When I was standing a lot for my job, my boss bought big rubber mats from Princess Auto. They really made a difference. Put them wherever you stand. I love other commenters idea of Ninebark. I have one and I use it as bouquet filler throughout the season. The foliage is nice but then you have the flowers and later the little diamond shaped fruit. I keeps in a vase for a long time too.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@noragoss5857]

That is wonderful. I love seeing the market sales. The best to you this summer…

[@thomasreiling4797]

You guys always make me feel better as a Farmer's market salesperson. I raise & sell bedding plants at the Moose Lake, MN Farmer's Market and I'm always behind on Friday night. But somehow "we" always seem to pull it off. Always look forward to your videos.

[@ncgreenie6707]

I absolutely love your videos. They are so beautiful and fun to watch. I truly appreciate your insight into your work/life balance. I hope you’re not too hard on yourself because there is always room to grow- maybe you’re just at the Ranunculus stage and need one more week to get there 😆 💕 💜

[@briehoblin8478]

Your bouquets are so beautiful and unique. I swear I watch every new video to keep seeing how you put the flowers together. I love the slightly competitive "how will we do at this market?" format too. I hope someday you'll teach flower arranging classes online.

[@sunitashastry5270]

Fantastic! Loved your tulips and your broccoli flowers. they looked lovely together. Dried flowers have their place in home decor. Hope more people can see that.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

The dried have been selling really good - even better then last year. I think they will be back in trend for a while

[@howthetidefalls]

OMG, Leah's expression 30:14. 😂She has zero patience lol

[@g.christelbecker6349]

thank you for what you two are doing! You are making the world more beautiful and much more happy!!!

[@kaitlynh3076]

Hi there! Your farm and bouquets are so beautiful. I also love your channel and your cat helpers. I'm a new time gardener here and this is actually my first comment ever on a video. I use to be a floral designer so I know all the hard work and late nights that goes into prepping flowers to arrange. I love the idea of growing your own flowers to make bouquets out of. You are super hardworking and inspiring to watch! I didn't read through all the comments, so I'm not sure if someone suggested this yet but thought I would maybe suggest something that might save a little time. For those precut papers you have that you fold to put the bouquets in..if you angle the paper with a tip of the paper at the top and lay the bouquet you made on it you could use natural raffia ribbon(twine or anything really) and bow tie around it and not have to prefold the paper. We did this a lot especially around holidays when it was extra busy and it was super quick for us! Also you might not need to use a rubber bands to hold the flowers together so that's another step saved (and less ouchies for when the rubber bands break on you LOL.) I know its an extra expense but might be worth it if it saves you time :) I also think it looks quite nice, because to me it kinda looks more like a gift with the bow tie.. especially for people buying flowers for others. Just a suggestion to maybe try and see if it works for you/ saves you some time. Cheers!

[@kele1264]

Cloud photo is awesome! You know I absolutely love the footage of Buddy! Bo with his big purr hanging out during bouquet time. And awww, Fatty running to his mama's arms! 💖😻 So glad, Serina, that neither your back hurting or your eye issues complicated things in a big way. The stand looked awesome! You guys rallied and exceeded the sales goal! So far flowers have been easier and more profitable for you, it seems. Great! You know I still want to see a peek now and then of the veggies you grow for yourselves. Happy that this is working out so well for you! 💐

[@salpon]

The flowers looked great. Hopefully there are a lot more options next week though! I'm really enjoying the bleeding hearts.

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

At least there is no waste you are squeezing every dime out of those tulips ⚘🌷⚘🌷

[@beckymiller6703]

I'm so happy for you! I hold my breath til the end with hoping it is a happy day. Good on you!

[@victoriakreative]

Great outcome in the end despite everything. An awesome reminder of perseverance. Which I need right now. Been Worrying and now I can’t sleep and it’s 2:27 am. Thank you for sharing your content.

[@denisej4522]

Well done!! Your analysis, strategy and hard work paid off!

[@crt9082]

Yay ! Success in the end !! I love the dried flowers !!! I would totally buy some if i was in town.

[@susanturner9023]

🌻🌸💐🌸✌🏻🙏🏼❤️love what you do!

[@marandaranda]

Love the bouquets as always. You guys work so hard! I’m still not over those queen of night tulips they make everything they’re paired with pop

[@pinoygoldandsilverjewelrie9534]

I would love Serena to have a hair pamper day! You deserve it so please do

With her daughter....

[@davelawson2564]

@ and hire help during busy/sick days

[@AnnMarieConwaySC]

Your family is so blessed....fantastic gardening skills ..wonderful work ethic..and two beautiful children to raise. God is showing you love each time you can look in their eyes.

[@solsticesummer982]

Beautiful! I’m always amazed, but Our Girl definitely knows what she’s doing!! I love this couple!!

[@halinawiecek2297]

Serina the dark tulips they look so beautiful awesome bouquet 💐 and an awesome job both of you thank you for video, I can't wait to see you which flowers going to be next take care.

[@ScrapaLapaMagdalenaLawedziak]

I'm verry happy, that this change is working so great for you :)

[@rattriffic]

I love seeing all of the hard work pay off for you guys. It has been awesome to watch just how far you have come. The dried bouquets are super smart even if you didn't sell any of them it would still be smart to bring a handful of them so you never look like you are sold out. They make your booth look extra full and inviting about a lot of people think they are real walk up and realize they are dried and end up buying them Anyhow. When you walk through Pike's market in Seattle some of the sellers have bundles of dried flowers and they are always so beautiful and many people buy them. You guys look so happy and not stressed in this video.

[@vanessab2726]

You guys are a testament to the fact that farming is hard back breaking work. Your bouquets are beautiful and it’s wonderful to be able to work for yourselves but Serina I worry about you. You look tired. I am praying for you and your family. It may be wise for you to hire someone to help lighten the burden. I know it will cut into your profits but your health and quality of life is really important. ❤️

[@pinoygoldandsilverjewelrie9534]

On track! Congratulations for a successful weekend. I am excited for the upcoming weeks! Stay safe and healthy guys!

[@THuuDo]

I would honestly go so I could get your dried flower bouquets! They’re lovely!

[@eliskacharlottew.2408]

DEAD at the end *screeching from the child*** "HEY thats annoying" lmaooooo agreed

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

It's fun to show the real stuff lol

[@Jan-R-]

After several near disaster prep videos, I can already guess and believe that you and Ian will be doing super ok ❤️🥰

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Lol

[@MariaSantos-ex8sh]

I noticed you got your florist grade cutter good for you

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

It's nice to have

[@bperez185]

I'm super happy for you guys!!💐❤️

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Flowers beautiful such hard work 💐💖

[@juliepizzolato1911]

This made me emotional...in alll the right ways 💚🌻🌿

[@slgoad]

Congrats....great market! I have to admit, I usually think of dried flowers in the fall because retail bombards buyers with red, oranges, creams, and browns, but your dried flowers are gorgeous. So many pretty, bright colors that are perfect for year round use! Do you ever use dried foliage in with fresh bouquets? I think I would give it a try. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your creativity so much.

[@gardengirl7446]

So thrilled for your success! You deserve it ❤

[@cindyfournier7003]

Great job guys !! xo

[@evieh9930]

Some guy I saw on Instagram showed a great tip. He put a brush in a drill and washed his buckets really fast. Just a thought 😉

[@gardengirl7446]

This is the BEST farm show on KZbin! EXCELLENT content always! Thanks!

[@pameladeville1422]

How about trying to wear a Velcro back brace? An adjustable one. I started to wear one when I garden and it has helped a lot.

[@seemadoreswamy3992]

Following you guys since recently...gorgeous farm and farmhouse. Could you grow gardenia and anthuriums too?

[@lindajarvis4919]

For a filler buy spirea bushes. They come in yellow ish green foliage and darker foliage. In the spring it has pretty flowers on it. The foliage is delicate. You can also reproduce it too by layering a branch if it. In fact a lot of times it does it naturally. I think flower hills farms buys it pre cut paper for bouquets. Not sure though.

[@t.m1607]

Serina, I live your market hat! 😍

[@emilasmith4279]

Well done! So on the prepping ahead of time, while you’re cleaning the flowers could you start grouping the bouquets since they go back in the cooler anyways? Sure seems like grabbing a bunch of pre-grouped flowers and adding the fillers and banding them would be a lot quicker in the end. Just a thought. 🌷🌸🌷🌸🌷🌸🌷

[@barbarafegley5566]

You might consider getting a rolling seat for gardeners to use when cutting stems. It would save wear and tear on your back

[@pinkyfromhaughtfarms6550]

I always get a kick out of Ian's intros 😂💚

[@lindamoore4043]

You guys work so HARD!!

[@janetbicker3840]

Yay! Congrats!!

[@catherinepeng3927]

Congratulations 🥳

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Well done. Mind your health 🌟🌟

[@AngelicViola]

You should install a CCTV inside your roadside stand :)

[@kristalynncreates]

If you could find some way to store the wraps long term folding bouquet wraps could be a winter job. And there is nothing wrong with just tulips in a bouquet. It would make things easier, and some people prefer just a bunch of tulips.

[@Marialyse]

Standing on concrete is one of the hardest things on a back. I use pallets to stand on. If the height is too high then cut the side boards down and frame in for support. This made a big difference in my back.

[@craftsandcats12]

Bad caaats :😂 so relatable

[@sunitashastry5270]

Yes. Add some shrubs ninebark, elderberry etc. They would provide great fillers.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

We are definitely excited to add some more perennials into the future

[@margarethatton2965]

Raising your table height might help save your back from aching. We use pvc pipes around the legs. This only works on straight legged tables though.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

The thing that has been killing me is the taller sink counter. A lower surface is a lot more comfortable for my body. I've always struggled with working at counter height

[@TheEmbrio]

Glad you can take some care of your health!!. I think the roadside stand needs some glam and fixed schedule of refilling perhaps to make it a habit/reliable/attractive place.

[@marypritchett115]

I love happy endings! Great job guys.