Dahlia Update Tour & Arrangement! 🌸💚✂️// Garden Answer

[@hellodarling9073]

,,I'm not gonna show you everything today" proceeds to show us every single flower. 😄 That's why we love you! 💜

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 ☺️

[@kaylac3367]

Oh heavens! I can't even describe how beautiful that arrangement is! I've heard your background story about all the different types of jobs and college trying to find your calling. You prove every day that gardening is it. But there's so much more than that. One of the gifts God blessed you with is giving/sharing and inspiring. Well done! 😀

[@deborahbarone1465]

I wholeheartedly agree! God has blessed Laura with such a nurturing heart. She also helps us fall in love with variety, colour and movement. She’s got the nurturing heart of a mentor/teacher.♥️

[@helenbaxter5270]

Bravo

[@nolagirl7082]

Which video was that? Where she talks about her different jobs and career choices??

[@amyhoff1501]

Russell loves you so much, he always seeks you out . Those cushy twist ties is something I nee ,too

[@LULC0759]

Right on cue at 2:40...Russell sees a hand that’s meant for him🤣🤣 The Dahlias are going to be glorious when all blooming.

[@ransfordrowe6409]

I'm in Dahlia heaven thanks to this video.Wow such a lovely variety of flower shapes,colours and sizes.Well done

[@billiebuffalo]

What a stunning arrangement. It’s like a Renoir painting come to life ❤️

[@Bamboo4U2]

I can appreciate the work that goes into the arrangement but I know I'd never have the patience (or desire) to do it myself. I'd probably just enjoy them in the landscape until it's time to dig 'em up.

[@theresagarcia9401]

@@Bamboo4U2 1111

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@theresagarcia9401 uh...hunh? Are you speaking binary to me?

[@angieparrish7905]

Those are the dreamiest colors ever!

[@malliemargaret2895]

I get as much pleasure from seeing Laura's genuine happiness with her flowers as I do the beauty of the flowers. I was trying to explain that to someone recently, that gardening is not just about the plants, but about the process, and the potential in everything we grow. What a great video to start the day. Thanks for that. :)

[@helenbaxter5270]

I am so proud of you guys. U had such a vision and worked hard to see all of your fruit for your labor.

[@tvcat3665]

My 95 year old aunt used to love the dinner plate dahlia that was given to her. Thanks for the memory.

[@ameliamartinez4431]

Hi Laura,you are so blessed,every thing u plant comes alive.u have the gift that the good Lord has given u to b able to share with all💕so don’t feel guilty u are doing a great job ❤️stay safe and 😊 thank you

[@shellyroman1321]

That's it...I'm coming over to help you gather some of those gorgeous flowers! 😉 I have been a florist for more that 35 years and the thought of being able to get out to my own garden and cut "my own" flowers to enjoy in my home, excites me! How awesome! My favorite colors are deep shades of oranges and golds....so when you say "Sahara" , "Terra Cotta" and "Brown Sugar"...my heart sings~♡~ I am intimated by dahlias but you make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing your excitement and energy...I appreciate you!🧡

[@Bamboo4U2]

Hey, speaking as a professional, what's your opinion on her arrangements? Any tips, comments, criticisms or suggestions for her? It would be interesting to hear/read from a professional perspective.

[@Sullivan_Owen]

@@Bamboo4U2 I've been a designer for 10 years and I've tried to offer Laura some feedback and suggestions since her viewers are likely following her lead but unfortunately they don't seem to make it through all the comments. This design is a bit more balanced than the last one with the sunflowers, that one didn't have enough foliage and structure, the flowers were all be stacked and crushing each other. This one is a beautiful palette but the use of foam means you can just stick the flowers wherever and in my opinion you don't really learn how to build well designed pieces. Designing really requires a methodical approach to building a palette of shapes, textures and foliage to act as an armature for the special flowers. You also use a lot more flowers when using foam so it's wasteful besides being not great for the environment. I personally think this design is too tall and blocky for the size of the vessel and think it's a vessel better suited for a lower, wider centerpiece style design. I don't think Laura means for these to be instructive but it would be nice to include more information on designing well made arrangements, not just pretty and I would like to see less foam which late summer flowers really do not like at all. In my experience dahlias don't make it more than a day or two in foam, it causes air blockage. But like chefs, there are all kinds of floral designers and my style/taste is certainly not for everyone. I would have used the hyacinth beans and actually recently did in one of my designs cut from my garden.

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@Sullivan_Owen almost everything you said about the foam I knew or intuitively understood except the air blockage. I knew nothing about that. Good to know. The other, more esoteric elements of design (scale of the vessel, structure of the design and the palette selection) are completely lost on me. That's when I started doodling and wandered off in art class, lol. I do have an appreciation for the art of it. I'm just lost on...well, nearly all of the composition. Thanks. Great to hear/read from a professional.

[@zaria5785]

Sullivan Owen thank you for saying something about the hyacinth beans. I’m not a pro but I have made flower arrangements and bouquets for friends, events and weddings. I would’ve added the hyacinth beans to the arrangement also. It gives such a nice contrast to the color selection going on in the vase. I do think the pedestal that the wooden bowl is sitting on gives it enough height to appreciate each flower in the arrangement because it’s allowing light in. Probably better for how it looks on camera. I do appreciate you stating that more flowers are needed for an arrangement that’s lower. I too appreciate learning that the air pockets in the foam may shorten bloom time. Thanks for your input. 🙏🏻

[@deborahbarone1465]

@Sullivan Owen Laura has made videos about how much she dislikes foam and told us of the danger it is to the environment. Laure prefers to use a wire or other woven or bunched up chicken wire frog. Positivity is Laura and Aaron’s goal, which they achieve every video. Growing up in our house we had what was called the Thumper Rule which goes like this: If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all!!!

[@dawnitalutz1953]

that music almost matches the beauty of the floral arrangement. Both are beautiful!!!!!

[@Melissa-gg8xc]

haha! "You can see the drip hole is on the top..." ::Russell gets in for a *much* closer look. And a bonus scratch::

[@MidwestGirl]

I love that you have bulbs from Floret AND Home Depot - and you have no shame in that! Something for everyone's budget! Thanks for sharing!

[@bethlovesthings]

Three things: 1. The fact that we are almost guaranteed a suprise cat in every video makes me so genuinely happy 2. I just love seeing the sunflowers peaking over the top of the dahlia patch too. Majestic. 3. I forget that you guys hit over 1 mill subs and it makes me smile everytime I see it haha such a lovely community. 💖 Still waiting for that pony tail video 🤣

[@GardengateDreamer]

Love seeing the honey bees on your flowers, they are so beautiful!! No reason for thumbs down on this video!!!

[@tiffinyharrington9307]

That arrangement is LUSCIOUS! The Cafe au Lait dahlias are divine. Love this💗

[@waureenkyriacou5056]

all the white varieties are enormous , and gorgeous.....anyone would love these in a flower bed

[@martinaparsons5776]

I love all your arrangements they are always so beautiful! And Russell is the best...🐈

[@janineroberts4611]

Just watching your cut flower garden encourage me to buy one acre land in the future so I can have my own cut flower garden as well as vegetable garden. The flower arrangement is gorgeous!!! Super love!!! You have inspired me in so many ways since day one I have watch your channel five years ago.

[@lyser1015]

I ordered 16 tubers of Cafe Au Lait from Eden Brothers a couple weeks ago, and I can't wait to get flowers next year!!! I have never grown dahlias before, but I decided to give it a try. I'm also going to attempt to start a small flower farm on a portion of my one acre property. Even if I'm not successful in sales, I'm going to have so many gorgeous blooms that I can still enjoy 😊

[@cherigreen4471]

Wishing you lots of luck on your new venture and like you said you will have gorgeous blooms to enjoy!

[@trace9657]

I think the Cafe Au Lait was my favorite, I like the pure white varieties too. I have three purple varieties, two bloomed fairly well, but they are done now. The other one has fantastic foliage, no blooms. Strange.

[@ssiissoojj]

Russel!!! He is a star! Beautiful garden, awesome dahlias. I always put your 75 flower bouquets give away, when I have a gloomy day. Makes me happy instantly. Thank you for your work!

[@dawnmartin4286]

All the different dahlias are gorgeous perfection. The arrangement is beautiful, once again. Thank you for sharing all this beauty! (And Russell...) 😍💚

[@zukosmom3780]

Laura, you are such an inspiration. You love gardening so much and it shows. You are very talented too when it comes to flower arrangements. Beautiful

[@nancyarroyo1758]

That flower arrangement looks gorgeous.

[@vickieandrews5709]

Oh Laura, you should be very proud of your gifts. Your are creative in so many different areas. I just love your flower garden and the gorgeous arrangement.

[@mikedanalarson847]

STUNNING!!! What a beautiful way to start the day 🦋🐝🌸🌻

[@coloraturaElise]

Amazing flower arrangement! Professional work from a non-professional arranger = Professional Arranger!!

[@sarahclements8938]

Today I am 8 months from getting married to my future husband and we will be looking for a house in a couple months! I've already been dreaming/visioning my landscaping and garden at our firat home and I am really wanting to plant some Dahlias and Zinnias! Your work is such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing!

[@Bamboo4U2]

What gardening zone will you be in?

[@sarahclements8938]

@@Bamboo4U2 6b. I currently live in that same zone lol.

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@sarahclements8938 ah, I'm a 7a, so we're close. Normal precipitation? More/less?

[@sarahclements8938]

@@Bamboo4U2 yes we get precipitation. I'd say more so in the late spring "April showers bring May flowers". Can have some rain in the winter. Varies. Sometimes I feel like some weeks we could get all 4 seasons in one week lol

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@sarahclements8938 wow, sounds perfect for gardening. Best of luck to you.

[@deborahmouille1718]

Wow! A flower lovers eye candy! What a display of perfection, Laura! The more I watch you, the more inspired I get to plant 'more!' Simply gorgeous!

[@ajlugton1]

So exciting! Just coming into spring here in Australia, and my dahlias are only just starting to put their little green heads above the ground. I only have about 10 plants, but can't wait to see them all in bloom over summer!

[@BethJacksonkd4ypb]

I love that the cats find you where ever you are and want to spend time with you. That shows you are a great and loving kitty momma.

[@alivingston2490]

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! I have been so excited to see an update on the dahlias. No matter how much you say that you aren't a florist...I disagree! Your skills amaze me!

[@Bamboo4U2]

It looks to me like she's been practicing this for years. I wonder if there are any professional florists among us who can comment on her arrangements.

[@willowingchintz]

@@Bamboo4U2 Does it truly matter? I think we know Laura is not a "florist" but the majority of us love her arrangements. Really she makes the arrangements for her own enjoyment and for her family. I did go over to the person that commented on her arrangement and have to say I love Laura's arrangements better. To each his own and we need to remember that Laura is not a professional and never pretends to be one.

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@willowingchintz does it truly matter you ask? Well, considering I ASKED THE QUESTION, I'd say (evidently) it does to me. Don't tell me what I get to ask of others in a discussion forum. It's weird, power-trippy nonsense.

[@laurarosario7750]

I just love hearing your upbeat voice in the morning while I work. You are so refreshing... and knowledgeable!

[@vmcougarintn5035]

I see the 'director' is inspecting your work today, he's a real star. Laura, you make arranging flowers look easy. Mine never come out like that. (Grin) Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.

[@sweetchildmine08]

Stunning floral arrangement, girl you got talent!

[@lisadonnelly3264]

Kiora from New Zesland 🌏 loved seeing all the Dahlias 🤗The arrangement is so beautiful 🌿🌺🌿 Bet your Mum loves coming to your cut flower garden and getting some blooms fof her place 😍

[@peggyshook6746]

You have gift of arranging flowers

[@shirleysenkler781]

That arrangement is perfection! The colors are stunning, I will probably add some dahlias next year. Can't decide which type of flower I like the most but those tightly curled petals are so different from anything in my garden. I have mostly peony, hydrangea, heuchera, hosta and sedum so a good variety of flower shapes and sizes. You are such a good influence on this amateur.

[@marlenebennett6148]

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[@nancyhoskins197]

Congratulations on your flourishing cutting garden, Laura and Aaron!You crafted a stunning floral arrangement, Laura! Your eye for color, texture, size, shape is admirable!

[@nutritionfacts727]

Thank you for being such a inspiration! I never did flower arrangements ever before but after watching your videos for long time now. I go in my yard and find what flowers I have and trying to find different texture leaves and make my own arrangement and that brings so much joy to me but also to my family !!

[@nhunter6506]

Yes! Me too! And incorporating her attitudes toward plants has brought a world of difference to my life !

[@cassandraexum4600]

Such a wonderful job with the flowers! And the close ups from 16:30-17:00 were incredible... I could FEEL my blood pressure dropping. Have a lovely day 💕

[@pambuehler6402]

Perfection - the video, the floral arrangement, the music and your garden!

[@woodydietz7512]

I love your freestyle way of arranging flowers 💐. I think what is available in the garden makes you rethink how to arrange them. Lovely ! The music in the background took me back to college when all our friends played various instruments together and it was a great memory! Thanks

[@lindalee601]

Oh how pretty! Its soft and relaxing to the eyes. 🌻💗🌻💗

[@twinklesharma9547]

I feel so blessed to get to watch your videos and learn so much from you Laura, I got excited when you said you have tons of more flowers to cut and make bouquets, looking forward to more videos on bouquets and flower arrangements!

[@sonialegault8673]

Very beautiful, love the cat visits.

[@fizzypop1858]

Gorgeous flowers, Laura. You showed some of them with spots of dust and that reminded me of all my flowers and veggies that are covered in ash from all the fires here in the Rogue Valley, and other parts of Oregon and California. We've got ash all over everything. (Sigh) But, my plants are still alive and I'm not complaining. I have family who lost everything to the fire; escaped in his vehicle with only the clothes on his back as the flames devoured his entire home. We helped other family members evacuate their homes last week, too; luckily, they didn't lose anything. I am grateful the fires are being put out, the smoke is going away, and the ashes will soon stop falling all around us. We could sure use some rain and drought relief here in the PNW.

[@laurensinclair529]

Love this arrangement! You are such an inspiration to my sister and I. We are in our 20s and both grew things from seed for the first time this year. It is so rewarding. Also I was pregnant last year with my first. When I forgot things I blamed it on “pregnancy brain” .

[@stacygibson9759]

Everything is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I was tickled over my couple of Dahlias. What it would be to have that many!! I am in awe of all your flowers!! You have inspired me so much!!! And I have learned so much!!!! Thank you!

[@gracejimenez1370]

What a gorgeous arrangement...perfection!!! I can’t wait for next year and see your new flower space and see what changes you do.

[@kristendonato141]

That bouquet takes my breath away! The colors. The textures. The structure! Fabulous!

[@lolanytzsfootprints7215]

I’m so in love with your cut flower garden❤️

[@suekuly4723]

Those flowers are so pretty. Isn’t Mother Nature amazing! Love your arrangement. You always make it look so easy🙌🏻

[@kathy8832]

You make the most beautiful arrangements. The colors are gorgeous.

[@carolbeatty2468]

Oh wow what a way to start my day, coffee with Laura, and Russell along with such an amazing arrangement of flowers!!!!!!! You have such a good eye for combining color and texture with flowers and I love watching your arrangement building. Thank you for such a peaceful, beautiful way to start my day!!!

[@miracerro6136]

such a beautiful place to live....i hope someday i’m gonna have this kind of thing but not as big garden as yours...you are such an inspiration to me and everyone else...more videos please😉😘😘😘

[@joyces.9021]

That celosia and those snapdragons just ......incredible. You have a wonderful eye for combining colour and texture.❤️

[@mcpheejesus5945]

Gifted & anointed hands you have there, Laura. You & Russell make me smile every single day. You're a superior gardener and a joy to watch. Keep up the great work! May God bless you & yours always.

[@cherylschumacher1832]

You genuinely seem over joyed at how great everything is growing😊 Love your talent and enthusiasm, seeing Russell doesn’t hurt either 💐🌸🌺🐈

[@rj_0401]

i'm watching from my computer and i couldn't resist the urge to cuddle Russell as soon as he appeared

[@deannededemarievogel-hampt9954]

LAURA, THE ARRANGEMENT IS GORGEOUS!!!I love the warmth of the colors 😍 You have made me fall in love 😍 with dahlias, that cafe Ole is so beautiful . I hope your smokey air is starting to get better. Take care and God bless you all.

[@mercedesmisa3383]

Watching from Philippines.What a beautiful flower arrangement Laura.😍❤

[@joannemcnaughton9604]

Extremely talented lady you are! Fresh flowers in your home are truly good for your soul!!

[@adriennegarcia2986]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous arrangement!!!

[@Elle_emental]

I love the bachelor's buttons and the celosia! The textures add something special to the softer flowers. I really enjoy the overall structure.

[@susievarady275]

What a beautiful arrangement. Your flowers are just lovely.

[@sharronr]

What a glorious arrangement. Only God could create something so magical and your hands to plant and care for them.

[@marthamiriam8983]

Talented Laura, that was beautiful, EVERYTHING!!

[@judithjohnson2111]

I love watching you cut & arrange flowers. Especially to the beautiful guitar music playing in the background. A treat seeing all your flowers. So amazing.Oh my gosh" the color". Hard to believe there was nothing there such a short time ago. So much joy. Thanks & God bless.

[@reginacaporn]

Absolutely beautiful Laura, you are a very talented lady x

[@MissPrissy6688]

Drip tape info very helpful. Love your show. Your little family...adorable.

[@agonz1438]

I'm just in aww---so gorgeous! Your garden is glorious and your arrangement is absolutely dreamy! I thank you so much for sharing!

[@robbingarcia4072]

So beautiful! I would love to see a video where you take apart a larger arrangement then create a smaller arrangement with the flowers that still have more vase life! 💚🌸

[@judygray7718]

Beautiful composition and structure in arrangement.....you are gifted, my dear! Lovely🌲🌿

[@oliviaivey1035]

Just Stunning. You make little miracles with your hands. Love how it came out.

[@MommaFromScratch]

I just planted my first dahlias I’m so excited but nervous I did them to close. I didn’t realize they get so tall. One day hoping to have a cut garden like yours

[@angelamesman4025]

L p

[@robertrafferty4102]

Laura you have a great eye for floral arrangement design. The dahlias are gorgeous and Russel is a scene stealer. I enjoy your videos everyday.

[@brendapoole4938]

Just beautiful! I want to try a “small” area of these next year, so pretty!

[@nurhayatimn6871]

It is amazing to see how your cut flower garden has evolved. Loving every bit of it!

[@irispresley3182]

They are beautiful.

[@evelynrosa3562]

Your Dahlia's are absolutely beautiful!!! I grow Dahlia's in California (9b), though, it's been a struggle this year with such a long stretch of triple digit days and nights without a breeze that my plants developed powdery mildew. Then, just when I thought I got it cleared up it's back again and again. Yours made me realize its all worth the challenges. Thank you so much for focusing on your Dahlias today... I really needed it. You are a rock star!

[@Bamboo4U2]

And to all those who habitually rant about how much money Laura spends on plants (despite this being her business), this was probably the least expensive (cost-wise) arrangement she's ever done. Sure, there was the cost of the infrastructure/investment of the drip tape and staking materials but they're all reusable. Next year, her only costs would be seeds and new tubers, if she likes. I'm not big on dahlias but the pom-pom variety is spectacular, at least from a geometric perspective. It's remarkable nature creates such perfect structure in flower blooms, huh? Can't wait for the tree-planting video....

[@Bamboo4U2]

@Ella Blun you kinda just proved my point, lol. Thanks! Kisses, Jake

[@ritasicari7518]

@Ella Blun She's been attacked many times for the amount of plants she buys. The fact that you use the term 'filthy rich' shows that you're jealous. Why on earth do you care how much property she buys? Five acres is more than some have but much less than others. What does it matter to you? And your comment about getting paid to defend her?...Get a grip, woman.

[@donbsea]

Your choice of music to "Cut Flowers" with is very nice. Oh heck, the whole video is very nice. Love the work you two put out for us.

[@Madeen1982]

Laura : "You can see the drip hole..." Russell : "Ha! Not anymore!"

[@liarossi123]

Laura, you are truly living your dream! You have such a gift 💝, thank you from the bottom of our hearts💜 for sharing it! 💐

[@nhunter6506]

Amazing growth! Russell is fun! I’m going to try drip tape next year!

[@haleymclaughlin9770]

Are you kidding me with that arrangement!! Gorgeous! That would be so inspiring to have in the house. Thank you for sharing!

[@mysterious7215]

NAMASTE LAURA I WISH YOU MAY BE SAFE .LOVE FROM INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@iartistdotme]

Love those tiny sunbrellas in the arrangement - hanging down to protect any honey bees or fairies that call it home!

[@lorrainewilson9818]

Russell just came for a little loving lol

[@risalangdon9883]

Beautiful, that snow bound has more of a snow ❄ flake appearance. Just love it!!

[@kerryjean2223]

Dearest Laura, My Mum would love you as her daughter. When I was a little girl, I asked my Mum to cut some flowers out of her garden so I could take a bunch of flowers to my school teacher. She said no, only because she couldn't bring herself to give up her flowers. Anyway, I was crying on my way to school because of it, and a lady up the road whom was outside and had a garden full of blooming roses asked me why I was crying. I told her and she said that she would have a bunch of flowers ready for me to take to my teacher the next day. It was massive. And so beautiful. But, it wasn't until decades later that I realised my Mum would have really appreciated those gorgeous flowers herself x

[@BongSnay007]

Wonderful story. I love that.

[@deborahbarone1465]

Absolutely brilliant! I just love that you put all the different dahlias and flowers together and what a stunning result! It looks a lot like the arrangements I drew and painted in art class. You’ve definitely got an artists eye. Your arrangements all have such great movement. I can’t wait until we move to Idaho and I check out what all I can plant there. Laura, your an inspiration to me! If I can get just a quarter of your success I’ll be over the moon. You’ve inspired me to get my Master Gardeners license. I can not wait!! Thank you for all you and Aaron do to nurture the love of all different plants and our green thumbs. You guys ROCK!!!!♥️

[@LaurieEggleston37]

I love the "Shaggy" dahlias! Thank you for sharing! They are just gorgeous! I learned something - pinching. I wondered why I had a few short-stemmed flowers! Do you pinch when they are just budding - wait for them to open?

[@Bamboo4U2]

Great question (about when and where to pinch back).

[@berniecelee5062]

Laurie: blog.longfield-gardens.com/how-and-why-to-pinch-your-dahlias/#:~:text=This%20holds%20true%20whether%20you%20are%20growing%20border,rapidly%20and%20will%20quickly%20recover%20from%20being%20pinched.

[@LariTanner]

The bees are going to town in your flower beds, that's awesome! Beautiful flowers!

[@donniellecarney7067]

[@stickfusion]

Beautiful!!! Fresh cut flowers from your garden in your home every week💐🌺🌻