Early spring day in the life of this flower farmer: or who needs the gym when you can barrow mulch

[@irishcottagerenovation9900]

Great video as always. I’ve learnt here in the soggy west of Ireland you make use of any dry day and appreciate it even more,let alone if the sun is out. Sometimes I just sit for five and warm my face and quietly listen to the garden. Spring is bursting here and the light is drawing out. Thank you for sharing.

[@theflowerfarmer]

so true - the feeling of the sun on one's head is like a massage x

[@uteberg4781]

So nice to hear Fabrizios voice this time!! 🌸 Good luck with the weather and your wild flower meadow!! Greetings from denmark 🤗🌻

[@dianethompson8079]

Agreed! I think (hope) it's only a matter of time until Fabrizio starts to participate in front of the camera...... #babysteps

[@theflowerfarmer]

hello Denmark xxx

[@theflowerfarmer]

Lol Fabrizio's been keeping far from the camera for fifteen years, so I wouldn't hold your breath x

[@uteberg4781]

@@theflowerfarmer Hej Georgie xxx!🌻 It was such a nice add on, the appearance of Fabrizio! :) And I somehow already thought this will be an exceptional happening ;) But it was nice to hear and see the man at your side, with the love for wildlife and native orchids 🌸 🌿 Have a nice spring both of you, I hope rain stopps soon (same here 🙄)! This afternoon sunshine is on the forecast .... WHAT IS THIS? Can't remember .... 😬 But rain gave me plenty of time for your books, at the moment "The flower farmer's year" 😀 So rain doesn't always mind! 😉 🤗

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

I always try and comment on videos as I really appreciate it when people comment on mine. Hasn't the weather this week been glorious. Good to see a bit of Fabrizio action!😄

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you very much Cerri x

[@user-bb6hh4fh4y]

Hi Georgie 😊Just wanted to thank you so very much for your amazing little videos. Love your enthusiasm you are a wonderful inspiration to us all. You bring a smile every session! Thank you 🤗😜🌸🌺☀️☀️

[@theflowerfarmer]

You are so welcome! x

[@annettemills3067]

Morning I'm with you on not getting the job done as quickly as possible but thoroughly enjoying the process🦋🌱

[@theflowerfarmer]

glad I'm not alone x

[@jennyjohnson9012]

I can't wait to see your flower meadow! I just want lots of warm spring sunshine to put a spring in our steps. We all need it xx

[@theflowerfarmer]

Me too!! x

[@celiamuncaster2046]

We have had the warmest winter ever here in London, Ontario Canada so I removed groundhog fencing this week and tidied the border before Mr. Groundhog woke up. Saw him yesterday and finished today. Yes - Spring is coming. Always cheered by your clips.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@gerriwalsh9846]

Expecting more than 40 cm of snow here in eastern Newfoundland, Canada, starting tomorrow, so I am choosing to live Spring vicariously through your videos :)

[@theflowerfarmer]

you are wise x stay warm x

[@gardenfunwithjane4897]

It is so wonderful to get vitamin d especially at this time of the year. Hi from Utah our weather is so up and down. Snow storms one day and spring sunshine the next. At least it's watering my newly planted roses from last season ❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

hello Utah - yes, it feels one step forward two steps back doesn't it sometimes #spring x

[@Julia21d]

Where is sweet little Teacake? Thank you and Fabrizio for such wonderful inspiration. Lovely jumper as well. 💚🌿🐶

[@theflowerfarmer]

lol - she's keeping out of the wind sunbathing by the back step where it's sheltered in the yard x

[@debrabolduc9928]

Such a wonderful way to raise spirits, out gardening on a sunny day! Even if it's squelching underfoot! It's been raining here all day in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada, grey and sodden. But it will snow again soon, so at least we've no need to shovel this today. My last frost date is the 2ndish week of June, Zone 4, sigh. We're not done winter yet, so your garden saves my sanity, you know! Thank you very much for these videos!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're very welcome x

[@samanthaw1419]

The sun is the best tonic, I've been out for hours this week, all of my windows are open, it feels like spring.

[@theflowerfarmer]

I love the smell of it x

[@Lethersee]

Thank you once again. Your weather is exactly identical to ours in western Oregon, USA. Amazing. But you are more determined. You are out there in the coldish, and mud. I haven't made it yet. I so enjoy your channel.

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it - and glad you enjoy the channel x

[@valerieoster8049]

I love your videos! Yes, the incessant busyness has made me very tired. I started a flower farm last Spring. We had lovely weather on Tuesday here in Central Ohio. I overdid it working outside. I am amazed at how sore all my muscles are this week. Obviously, I haven’t been keeping in shape through the winter like you. It’s a new season of life at 58yrs.🤪

[@theflowerfarmer]

yes we have to keep really fit for this job x

[@jolewis-brown6608]

Thanks for the springy video 😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're welcome x

[@tracydresch]

Your vlogs are always inspiring and send me out of the door to see what my Evesham garden can offer up for the 30 stem challenge. Thank you so much for this

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're very welcome x

[@cyhomer]

We’ve had some unbelievably mild and sunny weather here in SW Michigan on the shore of Lake Michigan. I’ve never accomplished so much, so early in the season…sowing flower seeds now..hoping our fruit tree buds don’t get nipped tho. HAPPY GARDENING! 🌾🌻

[@theflowerfarmer]

happy gardening to you too x

[@rodrigues1892]

Your garden is so lovely and all the bird song is amazing. Thank you for another fun and interesting video. Love your jumper 💚 best wishes x

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you so much x

[@esthermalone2318]

merci Georgie le printemps est’la’ 🪴🌱🪺🌷🪻🌳🪴🌱🍀☘️🌿🐝🦋🐦‍⬛

[@theflowerfarmer]

enfin! x

[@user-oi8ys8pb6n]

Thanks, another great watch. Inspired me to get out there and divide!

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@rosemarybushea3447]

Ah, March! Transplanting seedlings to bigger pots here. Love the video, always inspiring and informative!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@helenagreenwood2305]

Love a few hours in the sun - I just can't go out when it's so cold 🥺 I've got lots of seedlings going in the house and pots of plants to get into the ground when the temps go up a bit more - love from cloudy Whitby 💙

[@theflowerfarmer]

Sounds great! x

[@user-lm3ye4db7v]

Excited to see your seeds come to life . Love your earrings 😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@susanmeek4947]

I prefer these choices also.

[@theflowerfarmer]

excellent x

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

Lovely day spreading seed , we've had 2 days of sunshine here in PNW Washington was out sprucing up my beds Frost here too 🌞 Happy plant sale 😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x happy gardening x

[@deidralewandowski2659]

i love the information you provide but I must say, you have made me want to find a sweater just like you have! your style seems to strike me as something I would like to follow. I am thinking you are going to tell me to hit the thrift shops since I am in the states. Thank you for everything Georgie - you are a delight to know! Deidra

[@theflowerfarmer]

this sweater was my Christmas present from Fabrizio - from a company called Eribe Knitwear in Scotland x

[@pattymoore8351]

Can't wait to see this garden!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

sooooon x

[@sharonrobillard5163]

Had a similar day to you☀️although yet not as far along with things greening up and pushing new growth here on the front range of Colorado we are expecting snow on Friday! But Spring is definitely coming as the bulbs are popping up 🌷I too love to hear the birdsong just so cheerful … 🪶happy days 💕

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@vickirichardson8698]

I love your show, good luck on your plant sale.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thankyou x

[@beckyscheller9358]

Lovely video and nice the hear Fabrizio voice. Hit and miss on the sunny days. Daffs blooming so happy days. Now planning my own meadow of mixed seeds. Thanks for the idea❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@morganhillfarmvt]

You are an inspiration! Love to watch you!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@maggieshorten4938]

Hi Georgie! Enjoying your lovely vlogs as always! It's raining a lot here in Cork, Ireland also! But we know some sunny times are on the way! :) 🌈 x

[@theflowerfarmer]

there will be summer - eventually! x

[@paulinedellar566]

Such an enjoyable watch, as always. Was wondering about your brilliant trolley for moving the mulch, but I’m sure you’ve thought of that 🍀

[@theflowerfarmer]

Trolley doesn't pour well - and would need lining - so we'd end up double shovelling x

[@bernajohnson751]

The start of autumn here (southern Australia )and it’s dry, dry, DRY! Our only source of water is our tank and we had to cart water. This is why I am definitely leaning into hardy perennials 🙃 PS 42 degrees Celsius forecast for the next 2 days….fire danger high …

[@theflowerfarmer]

ooh sounds hot - I'm slightly dreading this summer here as we have had the mildest wettest winter and everything's about a month ahead x

[@ShirleyJDavis]

Thanks for being there for us to learn more about plants and growing them.

[@theflowerfarmer]

pleasure x

[@ellenpaasch4743]

You continue to be such an inspiration!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@janhenson293]

Thank you for giving us so much inspiration and it's lovely to hear his Masters voice😊. The sun and the birds are the best health tonic there is along with your videos. Love your earings. Jan uk

[@theflowerfarmer]

thankyou x

[@tamiratliff4459]

How refreshing, love the sounds of the birds , I can't wait to see your corn meadow take bloom, thank you ❤😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

Me too! x

[@lafarmhouse]

beautiful ❤gardening thank you

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're welcome x

[@nicolabradley5761]

Super lovely video and cant wait to see how the wild flower patch progresses! I dont know how on earth anybody could accuse you of not pulling your weight, you and are so committed and hard working i always think you seem to never rest! First time i have heard fabrizio talk he has a lovely sexy voice!!! Sorry I am unable to buy you a coffee or join the club but can I say just how much I thoroughly enjoy all your videos and look forward to them immensely x

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you very much Nicola xxx

[@joettedignanweir6893]

Hello Georgie, I enjoy your videos very much. I have to say, I’m envious that your spring season is ahead of us here in the States - Northeast Ohio to be specific. I’m planning to start some bare root roses this year and wondered which David Austin shrub roses you had found the best for cutting? Thanks so much for your time.

[@theflowerfarmer]

we have lots: Vanessa bell and queen of Sweden both faves x

[@annettemills3067]

I've started my war on vine weevil grubs 😢 ( roses in pots) 😮

[@theflowerfarmer]

good luck - the robins will thank you for the treats x

[@joannbaumann4028]

March!

[@theflowerfarmer]

at last! x

[@salward6709]

That mulch looks lovely stuff......what make is it Georgie?

[@theflowerfarmer]

it's from Dalefoot in Penrith x

[@janepeters5732]

I love all your videos. I try to watch a new one as soon as it comes out. But I do have a question. I know I am totally overrun with earwigs, slugs, Cucumber beetles, Japanese beetles the list goes on and on. I never hear you mention if you also deal with these creatures. Just wondering. Everything looks so lush and healthy!😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

we've been gardening organically here since we arrived in 2004 so we have a really flourishing ecosystem which means we don't suffer too much from pests and disease as there's always someone in the food web to eat the pest or control the disease for us. xxx

[@janepeters5732]

Wish I could be so lucky…I garden organically using diatomaceous earth only when I’m at my wits end and I use a lot of row cover for insects for some of the pests! I have to wonder what eats earwigs and Japanese beetles🤪. Happy Gardening

[@joyneill3709]

What are u mulching with please. I may have missed it. Love the channel thanks form the west of Ireland

[@theflowerfarmer]

Lakeland Gold from Dalefoot in Penrith x

[@oliviahamilton2061]

At what kind of temperatures do you wrap up your young plants? I’ve been doing it in the greenhouse if dropping below 5/6 Celsius but I think I may be mollycoddling!

[@theflowerfarmer]

only the delicate little people get wrapped up: dahlias, tomatoes and chillies, aubergines, cobea and a few other tender babies and they are totes wrapped up right now in this blackthorn winter cold - the hardy babies, annuals and perennials, are toughing it out outside in the wind and rain and weather unless a frost threatens then I whip them into the studio for the night x

[@oliviahamilton2061]

@@theflowerfarmer thank you so much p.s. I got 7 lupins out of one £5 lupin pot from the garden centre today - thank you for the inspiration!

[@gillyjaynes8558]

I'm having a plant sale at the end of May. Does that count? 😂

[@theflowerfarmer]

yes! xxx

[@gillyjaynes8558]

❤️

[@doodle3161]

On the subject of freshly exposed earth does anyone know how to stop cats using it as a litter tray? At this time of year my garden seems to be the cat toilet for the whole street 😦

[@samanthaw1419]

bamboo canes! My neighbours darlings chose my front garden over winter 😫 I put a load of canes in and wired some horizontally. They gave me a filthy look when the next walked past 😂

[@MyFocusVaries]

I have a similar problem; construction in our neighborhood has diverted many dog walkers past our house where they let their pups pee on the lavender that grows at the edge of my garden! Exasperating. When I walk my wee Shadow, I don't let him pee on landscaped properties! There are plenty of weeds and fence posts for marking. I'm going to move the lavender (with gloves!!)

[@doodle3161]

⁠great idea! Ta!

[@theflowerfarmer]

oh no! xxx

[@theflowerfarmer]

brilliant x

[@bruceknisely2171]

What's a jumper. Just kidding. I think I know.

[@testtest-gz7jl]

l remember asking whats a sweater

[@MyFocusVaries]

:) yes, the translation to North American is "sweater"

[@theflowerfarmer]

I love a jumper/sweater x