addressing my messy & cluttered ikea greenhouse cabinet 🌿

Welcome to PLANT WEEK day 5! My Milsbo tall cabinet has gotten a little out of control and cluttered so it's time to tackle that area. Enjoy :)
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[@__lynzee41141]

Rather than getting rid of the cabinet, maybe you could remove the doors to make the plants more accessible? Loving all the videos this week 😊😊

[@wildfern]

Ooo I’ve never seen that done before! Honestly I like that idea

[@GreenWitch1]

I second that! I’ve never understood the expense of a grow cabinet. Mine all live together in my home environment 🤷‍♀️ It does create a separation between you & your plants. Do it Fern 😊

[@jessicabellone913]

Great idea!

[@wootlesswocks]

I had the same thought. I don’t have the space for a cabinet that is just for plants, but I get the idea of having plants out to appreciate

[@LeafyConversations]

Same @greenwitch1 I have never owned a cabinet it was not conducive to my home. My husband built me beautiful tables, so I use those. I love this idea of removing the doors @wildfern!

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

"I don't really care about monstera obliqua right now" , next clip I notice the monstera obliqua shirt, and the cackle that came out of my mouth 😂😂

[@nattiemae]

Ditto, I died

[@danielacallejas3820]

Literally the reason I came to the comments 😂🤭

[@sharlaangulo3649]

Came to say this too! 😂🤣

[@livyjg123]

SAME 😂 It’s an obituary

[@butterflymuse2707]

Noticed that too 😂😂😂

[@beverlysullivan1427]

I'm so sad this weekly video series is ending. I wish you could do this more often. You are so calming and informative. Thank you for all your great information. 😊😊😊

[@lacieplants]

Lol "im just kind of over obliqua right now.." while wearing your obliqua shirt 😅 has anyone ever been more relatable than this? lol loved this week of chores, it has helped me so much to get through the holiday!! 💚 the 4th is a big deal in my little town and im not a crowd person and im just so glad ive had extra plant bestie vibes all week. thank you so much fern 💚

[@wildfern]

Hahaha omg this is so funny I didn’t even notice 🤣 And I’m so glad to be able to bring you some relaxed planty vibes this week - thank you for watching 🫶

[@faithewarren-agee5604]

You are just precious. The way you love and care for your plants and the love you show for your fur babies just warms my heart.

[@Purrfectfoliage]

Came here to say thank you so much for this beautiful week of plant chores! And I am absolutely in LOVE with your nails and that shirt!! OMG somebody help me!

[@emilymarie1331]

also the irony of you not loving the obliqua while having one on your shirt is so funny 😂

[@kermitlovescats6921]

PLS- i was abt to say that lmao😭

[@claudineplantas6475]

Thank you Fern for sharing!! I have had lunch with you 4/5 days this week! It has been super nice and motivating to get going with my procrastinated plant chores!! 💪💪💪🌱 hope you are doing well 🙌☺️

[@kristarepp2607]

You did a great job with this reset of the Milsbo tall. I love the different colors and textures, especially on the bottom half. And oh my, I missed Mr gigas! He is something special! In terms of getting rid of the cabinet, if you decide not to have it there , maybe you could store it in the basement for a bit. That way if you change your mind and decide you really do want it then you don’t have to repurchase it all. And even if you do find something else more permanent for that spot, you can always sell the Milsbo tall down the road. Just a thought.

[@PlantedinPlatinum]

It feels so good to downsize a cluttered space!! Good job Fern 👏💚

[@suzym4706]

New sub here, not too many KZbinrs grab my attention, I just can’t. Luv the way you’re straight to the point no fluff no mess. Binging your vids, so helpful! ❤✌🏼🪴

[@suzym4706]

Also, wasn’t too sure about Hoyas until I watched your Hoyas vids, my shipment came in last week and alls good for now!😅thanks for the inspo! 🌱🙌🏼

[@Jen_Eve_Loves]

Loved this week!! Why don’t you just take the doors off your milsbo tall for a while and see how you feel about it being kind of an open shelf? I think it would look fab and you wouldn’t have to spend any money Plus you could remove weather stripping if you like it x

[@mariadanielabolano3661]

🌿🌿🎀🌿🎀day 5!!!!!🌿🌿🎀🌿🎀🌿🌿 we’re sat and ready 🌸🎀🎀🧚🏼 TYSM Fern!!

[@sallyfeldman1256]

I still love my milsbo cabinet! I actually have it in a little niche that it fits into perfectly. It’s away from windows/ natural light so it brightens up an otherwise darkened area. I do keep some of my fussy plants in there, it gives me the opportunity to grow them. Otherwise all my other plants fend for themselves in ambient room air and natural light…… ha, mostly. I do augment one plant stand with barina lights. I’m lucky. I have a wall of south facing windows.

[@itscarolinemary]

That hairy plant is so unique, don't get rid of it 💚🌱

[@wildfern]

I agree! I tried to grow it in a cool big vase before and it died but I’m going to try again 😅

[@jennieleon5087]

Oh I loved your little week series of chores. You just emulated everything we all feel! So I can report I have done the top shelf of my Milsbo wide and thoroughly cleaned it. But sitting on top of the cabinet I have about 6 large clear acrylic bins with all my alocasia and anthurium babies in for my shop. I really needed to go through them all decide what needed repotting, what needed to come out and what needed to sta y. It was such a well needed job to do. BTW I have a Hoya like your Sumatra that has grown all through the grid! I thought this series of videos really spoilt us this week and was sooooo useful. Please do it again maybe in Fall. Thank you Fern for inspiring and pushing me to do the same myself. X

[@madamplant]

I'm so glad you linked all the videos. I've only seen 1 so far😢

[@saraialegria]

I feel you Fern! When I sized down in my collection, I considered selling my mislbo however, I'm glad I ended up keeping it and just moved it to a high traveled area. This way I end up looking at it more often. But also, I'm in the desert and the 5 plants I have in the thrive 😅

[@honiebird3789]

Thanks Fern, It's been so nice to watch your helpful videos this week!

[@carolstuff]

Thanks so much for taking the time to film for 5 consecutive days; i really enjoyed & appreciate your thoughtfulness Fern!

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

Thank you for doing this week of videos ❤ it's been nice knowing I'll have something fun to watch each day 😊

[@lisaanglim9588]

I have absolutely loved this whole series. It’s nice to see your smiling face every day. After this I’m off to water 41 plants plus checking on the o es on the west facing window. The sun will be shining in the window in a minute.

[@itsaxZOMBIE]

I see that whole ppg mooncat collection on your fingies! So cute 🥰 Also i giggled when you were like “i just don’t really care for the obliqua” (cuts to you wearing a m. Obliqua shirt) lol

[@lindacornett8944]

You are the reason I drove two hours to get a used Milsbro cabinet and set it up following your directions. I still love it and so do my Hoyas. Think you would miss it if you get rid of it. Thanks for videos this week. Loved them all!

[@jessicabellone913]

Awww thank you so much Fern! I loved this entire week of videos! You put out great content which is informative, inspiring and relaxing! You do so much! Make sure you take care of yourself too 🥰

[@carolinemahalak]

I love watching your videos while I do plant chores myself! 💞

[@madisonwilliams9885]

Im loving these weekly plant chores videos ❤

[@LordanJauzon]

I decluttered my Rudsta a few days ago after discovering spider mites and like you, was unsure initially, but after a few days I’m loving the simple decluttered look - hope this is the case for you. Thanks for the fun week and have a great weekend! Enjoy your new vibe ☺️🤏🏻

[@simransandhu2769]

I know it may be a lot of work, but maybe Canadians can bid on some of the plants you're looking to get rid of? I know you probably prefer selling locally, but it might feel worth it with the bidding method!!!

[@vlong7112]

I was at Disneyland today and it took so much self control to wait and watch at home 😂

[@michaelastechele7921]

Like, than watch🤣

[@wildfern]

you're the best - thank you!!

[@mariadanielabolano3661]

🫡always🫡

[@ashleygonzalez5886]

ALWAYS ☺️☀️✅

[@PetraEmmy]

Always 😂😂😂🎉

[@kaylaschregardus4062]

I feel so spoiled yet so lucky to get to see Fern everyday this week :)

[@emmi7883]

I never pulled the trigger on a cabinet and I’m kind of glad. This week was a treat, thanks!

[@alena4505]

Watching this series has made me check my plants for pests more often and I found flat mites on 2 plants and mealies on 1 😅

[@Flora41411]

Cabinet looks great. It's perfect. Don't get rid of it

[@penni7155]

I have so enjoyed this week of plant chores. I've also gotten a lot of things done with my plants and house. Thanks for the boost in motivation! I am however sad that it's over. I really hope you do more of these over the course of the year. Much love 💕

[@angela86753]

I love your nails today! So pretty 🧡🌿

[@wildfern]

thank youuuu

[@juultje222]

So excited for day 5!! Thank you so much for all the effort you put into these videos 🥰🌿

[@wildfern]

You're so welcome! :) thank you for watching :)

[@morganezzell4193]

Maybe if you got a second tall cabinet & place them on either side of the tv you’d enjoy them more. Plus, more room for plants. 😉☺️

[@veronikgiroux5870]

Agreed with the cabinet 👍🏻 loved more when its open to see better❤ it looks great So fun all week videos, should be a season thing ❤

[@tleigh4583]

I think you could put a dark backdrop on the back of the cabinet to help the plants stand out more

[@LeafyConversations]

You have a few plants there that I would have to let go. LOL! 😆 My Mom and I were talking about letting some go today when they just don’t make us happy anymore.

[@LeafyLovey]

Beautiful video. The cabinet in the bottom is just so whimsical and lovely. You could try one of those beautiful mauve/pink powder pots in the top. You could even put one of your beautiful painted pots. I remember when you got that cabinet and all you did to it. It has been used well. Either way you gained from it. Just loved these videos. You have made this week so great, better!

[@amystaniland3079]

Honestly my plant inspiration

[@hillarylove2305]

Omg please put black contact paper on the back of your cabinet I think the contrast against the plants would make them pop so much 😮

[@celestialynx]

Just when you are finishing your 5th day I am starting mine tomorrow - back from holiday, some plants required immediate rescue today. I have a lot of work ahead of me 💪🏻

[@angelafay90]

Love watching you care for you plants. ❤ I have to watch a little Fern every day or I can't make it through the day 😂 May I ask where you got the tee shirt you're wearing? It's the boom!

[@butterflymuse2707]

I was inspired to do my own plant chores alongside you! Thanks for a great week! ❤🎉

[@JasonPesterContracting]

I'm new to your channel love it. Crazy plant collection. I'm slowly going through all your videos, very down-to-earth and inspires Me as well as most likely everybody else that watches your channel. Keep it up. You're killing it. :)

[@lenaleven7191]

This week was amazing! So sad that it's over now 😢 how should we all survive without daily videos and how did we ever survive with fern every day???? ❤❤

[@rhondafisher72]

Fern, this was a great week. You definitely got me moving to clean and rearrange some stuff.

[@BLANKU2]

I had a weird cabinet that I just walked past a million times and was on the fence over until one day I threw something of color in there and slowly this room item I for the most part ignored because of this little bonus area of color. I found this tiny small crystal light fixture and hung it inside my cabinet - not used as a light source - but with the crystals hanging down on it the light from the window would give off all these little rainbows of color making it look quite magical.

[@brittarogan2476]

Thanx Fern for sharing your week of plant chores, it has been amazing watching all week.Your videos are so Pro! 🌿

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

I have approx. 200 plants and my Milsbo tall is definitely the most neglected of all! I feel the exact same way. I think I have a thing about they're all fine and protected in there, luckily they're all doing well. I never weather-stripped my cabinet. Imho, given you're in BC I don't think it's necessary. - Yeah, speaking of inspiration - thank you! I stopped the vid 3 x's looking for plants and going thru your Amz. shop, but i always come back to finish it :)

[@mianlero]

Looks beautiful now, its kinda a incubator for some plant. 😊❤ Great week. Thanks for spoiled us.

[@lynec8317]

Love love love the nail polish colors! I think your cabinet looks great. Give it some time, I'm sure you'll love it. It will be easier for you to actually see your plants. 🥰

[@KozyKiPlants]

I had so much fun watching this series!! Thank you so much for this series!! ❤🪴

[@robinprice6879]

Thank you so much for all your hard work and commitment getting all this content made for us. I really appreciate it

[@OMM-kl1zu]

I really love your Milsbo cabinet. I wonder if it would be the cure for some of my fussy Calatheas. Winter has hit and many have curled up/crisped up their leaves in protest. As a final solution to saving them I have placed them in a prop box placed over a heating mat. I have really enjoyed your week of planty chores.

[@kristathompson9888]

I have loved every video this week!!! Thanks so much for sharing 5 videos with us 💚💚💚

[@user-hi5rk7eg2g]

I feel overwhelmed by my plants too sometimes, and I have like 65 only, but some of them grew so big I can't find a spot for them. I did one turn of giving some of them away, and I feel like I should do another round. And If you are saying - I don't even really like that plant - thats your sign to get rid of it honey - you won't miss it! :) You did so many things this week, I feel inpired to finally do repotting which is so long overdue...

[@lleo9703]

If you prefer open shelves compared to cabinet then go for it! 😊 but maybe save the cabinet as a quarantine area for new or rehab in plants. Maybe you could move it to the basement.

[@adriac21]

Thank you it was a great week I loved cant wait for another when whenever u r ready so fun to watch and informative. Loved it 😍

[@danieladeutsch1708]

Dear Fern, the cabinet is gorgeous! It breathes. Thank you so much for these wonderful 5 days of your hard work, I hope, you enjoy the summer fully. XX

[@Marlur]

Aw this week was so fun! Really enjoyed this series! :P

[@oliviadrake9980]

loved this week Fern!!!! I hope you do these once in a while

[@saramarie9455]

Appreciate you so much Fern🩷♥️🩷♥️🩷 A metaphor about life that rings so true being a planty person is that life like plants are ever changing & ever growing so i say if you are ready to let go of your cabinet or any plant with gratitude for what youve learned and how its served you, do it!!! The question thats never failed me is “do i want to bring this into my future?”

[@badplantsofkim]

It’s so cool to see your greenhouse cabinet again, it has been a while !! Such a great job on the reset of the cabinet ❤

[@wildfern]

Thank you!! 😊

[@AlysiaTribeca]

I bought the short Milsbo like 3 years ago and never put it together because I was gonna move soon but even later I'm still not in a rush to set it up because I already feel a disconnect to my plants in my mini greenhouse. I still love the look of the cabinet though so maybe I'll use it for my mug collection or something

[@seekhim1560]

Oh, you give me so much motivation to take care of my plants! Truth! I repotted so many plants this week! ❤

[@m3msilva]

I love your new milsbo setup. I use my milsbo tall and wide for my orchids. I kept the glass shelves and I think it makes it a cleaner look and not so stressful. I like being able to walk by and see each shelf and the new flower spikes. I think your arrangement of plants is awesome and I love you talking and telling us your thoughts on why you put stuff where. great video.

[@lindaedwards4632]

Thank you so much for the week of plant chores 👍 Really enjoyed this series 😀🇨🇦

[@kimsplants]

You have such a lovely home! Also thank you for sharing the feeling of overwhelm with us, I can relate so much and it feels good to hear I’m not alone in the struggle 💚

[@lisaanglim9588]

Those roots!! Make me laugh 🤣

[@tiffer0022]

Your nails look so cute! Love the different colors 💅🏼

[@halliedobbins]

This was such a fun series Fern! Thank you so much for all the extra content 💚

[@lisaanglim9588]

Yep it’s dirty. Hut it always feels so good to clean something. 😊

[@kathylovejoy2569]

Fern, I wouldn't get rid of your Milsbo Cabinet. So much work and expense, setting them up. I have one like that, only white I love it would never get rid of it. My plants love it in there. I would really like to got the wide one as well. As my collection seems to be Growing. LOL But I don't have big plants, mostly cactus and succulents. As we just don't have enough room in our small house, for big plants. I have really been loving your daily shows. Each one so interesting. As I have been watching, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered 2 big bags of Molly's Cactus and Succulent. This will be my second order, I ran out before I could get the last 6 of them re-potted, But they are loving that mix. Thank you so much for taking us along on these wonderful shows. I know I will be watching again. Have a Great Day Kathy from Alberta.

[@Lisalamouss]

Thank you for these videos! It was a pleasure to see you take care of your plants all week! 😊you are clearly inspiring!

[@wildfern]

thank you very much :)

[@hilltopgemini9200]

Thank you for your dedication this week!!🥰🌵

[@saramarie9455]

4:30 ahhh the caudata that started my love for caudata’s 😍 ..gosh i love your hoya serpens🫶🏼🐾🐾

[@lisaanglim9588]

I love the look of a forgettii leaf.

[@lisaanglim9588]

What is the ficus supposed to look like? I’d it vining or creeping plant?

[@rosewagner4018]

Loved binge watch you this week! I find your videos motivational and relaxing. This was the best week ever! Ty 🌿💚

[@gwenbates4259]

what do you usually do with the plants you decide not to keep?

[@wildfern]

give them away or compost. depends if they likely have pests or not.

[@alysciaquichocho6831]

What clips do you use on the grid to hold plants up?

[@wildfern]

SKADIS clips from Ikea

[@theminimalistninja]

Loved this weekly series so so much! 🥰

[@robinprice6879]

What are the green stakes you use called and where to you get them? Thanks

[@wildfern]

Hey! Here’s the stakes: amzn.to/3zA4RCv

[@robinprice6879]

@@wildfern thanks again.

[@dshondarj]

I enjoy your videos but I especially enjoyed this series!!

[@htkaiser7511]

May I ask what is the shelf you use for your Milsbo tall? It looks like metal with slots.

[@wildfern]

It was custom made from this etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ietsmetplantjesnl/?etsrc=sdt&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY8T37UVGuEaT6XDdAdiFjMlX6DukmmS4BOgNU0XkkoLokyrX3MfwQrOS0_aem_KscAeAobX15AlMznq0aD0w&load_webview=1&bid=oPViZUeML3cHZITvRAcadLJCDdRk

[@isabellemaurice5815]

Bonjour et merci pour chacune de tes vidéos ! 😊 Je comprends tes impressions concernant les plantes en vitrine, et bravo pour ton honnêteté ! Moi, si j'avais acheté l'une de ces jolies vitrines, je craindrais d'être un peu éloignée de mes plantes, d'en être "déconnectée". Pourtant, certaines s'y plairaient beaucoup... 💚🍀

[@aub_k2819]

It was an awesome week, Fern! 🌿 Thanks so much for doing this! It's definitely inspiring , and your material is so beautifully done, as are you and your plants! You definitely deserve a fancy lavender tea 🍵💜 🤣

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much 🥹🥰🌱

[@PlantedPages14]

Are you going to put your aurea micans on a moss pole?

[@wildfern]

I’m not planning on it, but maybe I’ll change my mind :)

[@laurenemme]

I loved this series!! Such a fun format! 🪴

[@margimorris7360]

OMG now I need to clean my plant shelf, it's so dusty 🤦‍♀ thanks Fern 🤣

[@jaynekirk8431]

Loved plant week :) thank you

[@ciarrasmith1715]

My burtoniae varigated lives in room humidity and also has a very small root system for how fast it grows! ❤

[@itscarolinemary]

Your hair is so long 🔥 cute pigtails and nails

[@emilymarie1331]

Fern! I’m loving these SO MUCH 😭

[@wildfern]

Omg blesss 🥹🥰🫶🌿

[@The.weaving.witch.]

I've been having the same thought with my cabinet. But I'm thinking of instead of getting rid of it, turning it into a proper terrarium. I feel like it would be a better decor piece. I've been super inspired by Benji and Harli G.