Can I just say how blessed and thankful we are to be surrounded by such a hard working, loving family!!? Michael and I were completely overjoyed by all the help! Believe me, we need it! 🥰🥰🥰
@terrya.4 жыл бұрын
You are! I love your garden, Susan! It is so pleasant and peaceful.
@oishd60774 жыл бұрын
Ma'am your garden is beyond gorgeous. !! You and your daughter are my biggest garden inspirations! .
@KZ-xj4tt4 жыл бұрын
You raised them right. 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing your beautiful gardens with us.
@christinenovack64094 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy seeing your beautiful garden & family Susan.
@angelicac53424 жыл бұрын
You guys have the most amazing garden. Practically museum quality....I personally would pay admission to stroll and enjoy for a few hours. You have impeccable taste with your design and layout
@neverstopdreaming24094 жыл бұрын
When I start my sentence with “Laura said...” my husband doesn’t ask anymore ” who is Laura “? You’ve become a part of our family. Gardening rocks!
@audreywy17434 жыл бұрын
Lol, my fiance just calls her Laura now too. When we go to a garden center (3 times this week so far!) He'll say, hey... didn't Laura have this tool, plant, etc? ... lol.
@kelliejackson66334 жыл бұрын
My husband calls her my girl as in "are you watching your girl again?" . Lol.😊
@jennetteanderson85774 жыл бұрын
That happens at my house too! My husband hears Laura’s voice when I watch on my phone and now asks if I want to watch on the TV instead so that we can both watch together.
@michellemagne65624 жыл бұрын
Same!
@s_a_e32934 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@HappyCats174 жыл бұрын
Gonna have to rewatch this one; I melted into a complete puddle of mush at the adorableness of the ABCs and missed the rest of the video......
@HappinessandSweetTea4 жыл бұрын
Their garden is so grand. Wonderful all of you came together to get the clean up done, and Mom is amazing making sure everyone was fed. 🙂💚 Benjamin is so cute, and too cute with his ABCs and bringing you the camera. Hehe 💙
@suziperret4684 ай бұрын
How sweet to look into the past from here in 2024. Laura and Arron, you family is growing beautifully and now with Samantha, a perfect little sister for Benjamin.❤
@bjalist4 жыл бұрын
You never cease to amaze me how many plants you can fit into one planter!
@xerika1984x4 жыл бұрын
I'm 35 and I live in Italy and right now in all the country we are not supposed to go out or meet people because of this virus... We all must stay at home for a month and we can go out only to buy food or medicines... I'd like to garden but I can't go shopping for plants so I just cleaned up a little the garden... I love watching your videos, you keep me company!you inspire me so much!!! Benjamin is sooo cute! 😘😘
@lisarmahan4 жыл бұрын
OMG Benjamin is so precious it so strange to think we've been watching him since he was a Newborn And now ABC's ❤ Love videos of your parents place 🌿🌸🌿
@charmanehenderson46254 жыл бұрын
Aww....he is such a smart big boy. So helpful.
@angiehorn32804 жыл бұрын
Love the way you all seem to cherish one another.
@imsassi4 жыл бұрын
This is the only way to spend spring --- WITH FAMILY IN THE DIRT. Thank you Lord for all the love and beauty ! Windowbox is gorgeous...my favorite yellow ! The most wonderful feeling of "tired" at the end of the day.
@allysonh64104 жыл бұрын
Look at her Shove all those plants in there!!! 😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰💯💯Love it! BEAUTIFUL kitty!!!
@barbaracoleman66414 жыл бұрын
Best garden party ever. Mom and Dad get their garden chore done. You get fed and get to work in your childhood garden while satisfying your gardening itch!😀
@joyclarke89424 жыл бұрын
I knew I loved your Mom's taste but really had to chuckle when I saw your Dad with the exact same coffee mugs which we have in his hand. Your parents garden is heaven on earth :-)
@DrunkenHomemaker4 жыл бұрын
Seeing your dad with your son makes my heart burst. You have such a lovely family.
@lorrierogers42244 жыл бұрын
Incredible garden, it is always more enjoyable when everyone is on board to complete a goal, I bet at the end of the day, your mom beamed with such pride that her family is an awesome bunch! LOVE OF FAMILY is every woman's life mission and moments like this feels like an accomplishment! Way to go.
@alexcarrn284 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I forgot to comment about the fountain. Such wonderful sounds all around while you're working. And bless Benjamin's little heart for singing to us the ABC song. They grow up so fast. Thanks again.
@truebluedaphne94114 жыл бұрын
It never fails to amaze me how planting containers and window boxes add so much to the overall aesthetic. That being said I’m adding that this was one of my favorite Garden Answer videos because it had it all from gardening to food to family to pets and even cuteness overload by Benjamin.
@rachelhoffman36164 жыл бұрын
I love how you interact with Benjamin. Such a sweet momma to that sweet boy. Melted my heart this morning! 😘😘
@PleasantPrickles4 жыл бұрын
You are such good kids! Nice that Mom fed you goodies all day! I love their garden, it has an elegant quality to it. Looks like Benjamin will also have wonderful memories in this garden, just like you. What a precious little boy! 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌸
@martharice49164 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful gift for your parents that you all pitched in to help. If only my yard could get cleaned up that quickly! 😂 That window box is glorious!!!
@kathleenwhite97414 жыл бұрын
Boy oh boy does their yard really flush out in the growing season!!! It's so awesome of you guys to help your folks out. Benjamin boy is soooooo cute! Thanks Laura for bringing us along for the fun 😁❣️😍
@daniellestanke53594 жыл бұрын
Wow I loved this!! Seeing your parents garden when it is asleep really helps you see the infrastructure! So encouraging to see that even the most dreamy of gardens is sleepy in the winter and early spring!! Thank you and thanks to your parents for sharing!!
@Vicfric4 жыл бұрын
I am always so amazed at the difference between your winter and summer gardens. I am in Southern California and we don’t really have winter. Most of our trees are evergreen so we just see the difference because the flowers are not blooming and the roses are all pruned back. I do love how your plants all come back fresh every year it is like magic!
@seanmadden36204 жыл бұрын
So it's the start of week two of Coronavirus lockdown here in Milan, Italy, and you have brightened my day no end. Looking forward to checking out more of your previous videos over the coming week. Pure magic. Thank you.
@carlawatson78594 жыл бұрын
Love, Love, Love the family gather and I so appreciate how good y'all are to your Grandparents and Parents. That is a good life.
@shaunah.creations92332 жыл бұрын
I’m watching this in 2022 and seeing little Benjamin was so sweeettt. I wanted to cry because of how precious that was. It reminds me of my son who’s now 3.5 yo old almost Benjamin’s age now 😭 they grow up so fast. Thank you for sharing that sweet moment of him singing the ABCs and playing.
@barbarajarrell40934 жыл бұрын
Wow, you sure make all that hard work look real easy. I know its not though, lol...!!!! So nice to see family and friends working together! Thank you for sharing with all of us. Your parents sure do have a lovely garden. ⛲🌲🌸 And those sweet fur babies...😺🐈 Love yours and Benjamin's "abc" song. 🎶 So sweet! Love the fire, the lunch and cookie break. Would your Mom want to share her cookie recipe? Yum! 👍🍪 Hello to you and Aaron and Benjamin, and your sister, brother, Mom and Dad. And Lordy, let's not forget Chris. Such a hard worker! 💪 All of you are...!!!! 👏Everyone having their own unique talent. ❤ Laura, you're such a sweet person. I'm so grateful for all the hard work you guys put into bringing all of your videos to us! It brings a ton of information along with the beauty of having gardens. You guys are a godsend! I'm sending blessings, good energy, and love your way, now and always...!!!! Hope y'all have a good day. I know you'll rest good with all that hard work, lol...!!!! Bye for now...🙋❤✨
@rachellleleux9064 жыл бұрын
What a sweet family. Benjamin singing ABCs warms my heart. You're mom is a ray of sunshine. Thanks so much for sharing!
@ja-uh9gz4 жыл бұрын
You are an artist with plant containers..the choices are beautiful! I love how that windowbox turned out! Also, your artistic eye continues to your own personal landscapes and choices/arrangement of shrubs, trees and plants at your home. I see where you got that talent..your parents. Their gardens are spectacular..even at this stage in the late winter/early spring transition. Love your videos, Laura..thank you!
@katiegray144 жыл бұрын
What a gift you gave us by showing us their garden again. Thank you, M & S!!
@MsAponte694 жыл бұрын
Its so nice to see, that your family gathers to help out. I hope my kids come around and gather to assist me in the garden when I start to need more help.
@normasutherland56034 жыл бұрын
Love watching you. I'm a 72 petite woman who worked in a factory for 39 years and would come home and garden for stress release. Sounds crazy but nothing gave me such peace and still does to this day. I have started cleaning the flower beds and replanting some miss placed shrubs and trees. Anticipating a beautiful year. Thanks so much for sharing all the videos. inspiring for sure.
@hhoversonhh4 жыл бұрын
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@keithlee39944 жыл бұрын
Lovely family and Benjamin is so adorable singing his ABC’s
@CC-ci8gn4 жыл бұрын
When Benjamin grabbed that camera my heart melted! You are so sweet to help your parents!
@juliehinkel6084 жыл бұрын
What is lovely about your channel is you don’t only show us how to grow healthy gardens but how to grow healthy families. This videos says a lot about the values your parents passed down to you all. Blessings
@Provysjourney4 жыл бұрын
The family that gardens together, stays together!!! Wow!! What a garden!! What a family!! And cookies!😘😘
@marysetliff24414 жыл бұрын
What a joy of a day !! Family, food, fun, cats, and Benjamin !! What a wonderful memory for everyone. That window box is gorgeous !!
@ramibu2394 жыл бұрын
Laura the cat whisperer!😂😍😘🐱😸 Love your parents yard! So envious of all those Hellebores!🌸
@frectiedmenthos14 жыл бұрын
Watching this is therapeutical. You guys send such positive vibes.
@egsuperduty4 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see you guys lighten the load for ur parents.
@shawnisenor9064 жыл бұрын
I always get a warm glow when I see videos with you and your family. Most family dynamics I know are always varying degrees of dysfunctional! Please tell me it’s not just a social media ploy but that all of you are really best friends. Goals, for sure. As always, thanks so much for sharing.
@colleenwick39424 жыл бұрын
Benjamin is a natural in front of the camera. He is growing up so fast. Enjoyed watching.
@audreywy17434 жыл бұрын
I love seeing the real work that goes into maintaining a beautiful garden. It keeps me calm when we're outside knowing what the end result can be. What a beautiful cat, both of them. ♡
@Dizvillager4 жыл бұрын
Chris is worth his weight I gold! I think a whole landscape crew would have been exhausted by all that work. I bet everyone slept great that night 😀
@brittywren28774 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing like dang Chris is really working. Not that they all weren't.
@bjohnson11494 жыл бұрын
Sweet, smart Benjamin. What a doll he is and what an awesome place he will have to grow up surrounded by love and gardens. OH, how I envy your youth and your energy!
@charleyfolkes4 жыл бұрын
‘ Napper by Nature ‘ ! Sounds like a good name for a band ! Wow, cookies, a fire outside, lunch ! What a great day !
@jimoviegirl4 жыл бұрын
My 8 year old daughter watch with me and when she saw Benjamin she said omgosh look how big Benjamin is now. Great job on the garden well worth 4 cookies in my opinion. Xx
@paulettewaller98334 жыл бұрын
4 cookies and a BLT😊
@jezo20084 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing to see Benjamin growing up right in front of us. Be blessed
@thecreativegardener1764 жыл бұрын
Hope we will have spring garden tour of your parent's garden Its my favorite
@cherreebomb4 жыл бұрын
I just ❤️ your parents garden!! 🤩 Thanks for taking us along to see it in another season. It’s really made me want to up my winter interest game! 🌲Thanks to Mike & Susan as well!💕
@lauraparker1084 жыл бұрын
Kristi Brandt yes! Their winter structure is so amazing to me. Well, everything about their garden is so amazing to me.
@nursingandnature4 жыл бұрын
I had a few happy tears during that alphabet. So incredibly precious.
@noemierollindedebeaumont11304 жыл бұрын
You know, now as i age (i'm only a little older than two decades 😅), i realize i prefer these moments to anything else. Just spending time and bonding with the people you love is wonderful 😏 ! I would have no problem if an offer to have a day as this one was gifted to me for my birthday or christmas ! I love gardening, the outdoor, a good fire, good food, good meaningful talks and messing around with siblings. There's not a lot that's better on this earth !
@gendeb96664 жыл бұрын
For those of us who are grandparents but don’t get to see them very often, Benjamin and the abc’s was certainly a heart-ripper. 🥰😍❤️😍🥰
@katwi58704 жыл бұрын
There are now words to explain how much I love all this family time together just laughing and working together.
@annienunes44364 жыл бұрын
Your so very blessed to have a loving family and have them be alive and healthy . Your such a amazing daughter. We love your shows and what you teach us🌺🌷💐🐝 thank you all😘
@renee724 жыл бұрын
The ever-elusive papa. Your dad looks like one very wonderful fellow to hang out with.
@survivor40414 жыл бұрын
Omgoodness your son is so beautiful and I love the energy of your whole family
@sandyg87944 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, Aaron, Benjamin, Monica, Mom, Dad, Joe and Chris! It was awesome watching all of you working together to get most of the cleanup done. I'm sure the folks are very happy with all of the accomplishments. Benjamin did really good with his ABC's! You're Mom is so sweet to make cookies and lunch for all of you! The kitties are so pretty. Thank you for taking us along with you! I absolutely love your parents garden!
@itsmewende4 жыл бұрын
Your parents place, it's beyond words, the walls are Wonderful. The look on Benjamin's face when the egg was quiet = priceless, and the alphabet song, come on.! I think if you don't have a cat in the garden, the garden isn't really complete. Is Chris someone you've known for a long time.? And lastly, you are going to give us at least a quick tour of your parents garden when the tulips are in bloom, right.!
@kittywoods71554 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see families getting together to help make light work. 💕
@ilenehorowitz30604 жыл бұрын
I stopped in the middle of the video and ran out to do some cleanup. You are truly an inspiration!!!
@MidwestGirl4 жыл бұрын
Oh, boy! I need that crew at my house! What an incredible amount of work you all did! The window box is soooooo lovely! Everything looks fantastic! That fountain is lovely, too! Thank you for sharing Benjamin and your family with us! Can't believe he is already singing his ABCs! Wow!
@cindyblangeard4 жыл бұрын
I love at the end where you showed a snip of the late spring vs late winter garden.. Really illustrated the difference in seasons and adore the fountain!
@janetbrown87854 жыл бұрын
So sweet hearing Benjamin sing his ABC's. So happy to see a family working and enjoying being together. Beautiful ❤️💐
@tammyc19034 жыл бұрын
Be still my heart...Benjamin singing his ABC’s was adorable.
@Ladythyme4 жыл бұрын
Window boxes.... just when I think it’s all done .... she puts in another plant! Lol I probably would have stopped at four! Lol.... looked amazing!
@joycetaggart31234 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the work day at your parents. When my daughter was little we used to go to my parents to help with all kinds of things. I love the feel of family. I can feel the love between you and Benjamin has grandparents. So special. No regrets. He is so cute and isn't it fun to teach him. Joyce
@daniellestanke53594 жыл бұрын
Chris has my dream job! To work in a garden all day but to be working side by side with Laura is the icing on that cake! I'm so jelly!!
@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane4 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful family in such a beautiful place! My eyes watered up when you were singing the abc's with Benjamin... so sweet! He looks like he is getting so much taller!
@peggyluna46704 жыл бұрын
He’s growing up...and we’re so privileged to see it happening!!😊😊❤️❤️ I Love Your Parent’s Garden Video’s 😍😍😍😍😍😍💚💚💚💚
@stellaandion55534 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Laura and company👏👏👏 Good job👏👏👏Your mother is so sweet by preparing lunch👏👏❤ Many blessings for everyone ❤
@sherrywhitaker33694 жыл бұрын
Once again❤️WHAT A BLESSING YOU ALL ARE TO YOUR MOM AND DAD!!!!! Window box is gorgeous! I love your mom’s garden! I love to hear little Benjamin’s sweet little voice❤️God Bless you and your family Laura! Sherry-Knoxville,Tennessee
@deborahfromdcspetersoncity92134 жыл бұрын
I love how the window box and other planters turned out with what you put in them, just beautiful!
@leesaaugustine14444 жыл бұрын
Family memories - so precious! I have always loved your parent's home & location! So many memories & more to be made! Benjamin is so cute & busy with his trucks & filming! Everything looks so clean & tidy after the clean up, I need to start mine! The window box is gorgeous & full of color!! 😃🌲🌳🌻🌺🌼🌷🌿🌞👨👩👧👦🌿
@elizabethhill99989 ай бұрын
To see a family working together is amazing
@krystal63944 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely the best! Very informative, encouraging, motivating with amazing family time and fun! Beautiful! I Love your parents' garden videos~ so peaceful. The best of it all was Benjamin singing his ABCs … a million times better than watching any TV! Thank You Laura for sharing! Made my day!
@BoB-rf2dv4 жыл бұрын
Chris, you are a machine man! All of you guys were GREAT! You too Aaron! Benjamin, you are such a vlog stealer! I absolutely love the music by the way. The slow-mo when Laura was planting the window box as well. Great editing dude!
@helencortecero90174 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura. Love ❤️Love ❤️ Your mom’s garden! I look forward to seeing you add some type of rock walls to your garden. It will truly give your garden some wonderful interest.
@6muecas4 жыл бұрын
I love seeing the interaction of Benjamin in the video. He is such a sweet boy.❤
@GardeningSpirit4 жыл бұрын
i love seeing gardens this way. in the winter, you can see the bones of a garden. and i feel seeing it like this is just as important as a vid when everything is in full bloom. one gets a better sense of spacing, flow, etc needed in a garden. thanks for sharing!
@karenross34574 жыл бұрын
I can see why you love dry stacked walls. They set a beautiful stage for the plantings. Each garden room is a delight. Looking forward to the Spring tour.
@lisawalters54824 жыл бұрын
How sweet. Many hands do make easy work. Families together is so important and for you and Aaron to be such a great example for Benjamin is special. They have a wonderful garden. Tfs. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@alynneradencic8414 жыл бұрын
Usually I watch your Vlog at the beginning of my day or during my lunch break when I am working. I garden in Georgua and we have had the 2nd rainiest February on record and March is rainy so far too, But yesterday and today I spent my day cleaning out part of my back garden and planting 4 azaleas. Thank you Laura and Aaron for your inspiring garden work. You are all blessed to live near your family, and we are all blessed that you share your happiness and good fortune. Benjamin is soo cute and sweet and we love the mischievous and sweet kitty bits too!
@pamketron4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Lots of hard work today. I’m sure your parents are so thankful for your help. Many makes it go quicker and have fun in the process. That flower box is gorgeous! So many beautiful plants. Of course, the best part of the day was Benjamin singing his ABCs. So adorable. Pretty cats too! Love & Hugs! 🤗💜🤗
@jessicabuben93534 жыл бұрын
I can't decide which part of this video is my favorite! I love it all! Benjamin is just so squishable!! Thank you so much for sharing your parents gorgeous garden with us! Also thank you so much for sharing your wonderful family! I love every time we get to see/meet them so much! This is so inspirational and makes me so eager to get out there and work! I also love seeing the bones of your parents' garden because we live on a hill and our backyard and side yards or basically just one big slope. This helps me visualize how we can eventually make levels someday. Like I said, love everything about this!
@janejohnson64114 жыл бұрын
It is so nice when family gets together and helps each other out. Your parents garden is a treasure and I love spring in the garden because it is new beginnings and a sample of what is to come. Your Mom is the sweetest person ever and Benjamin is the cutest little boy and you are all so blessed. I just want to thank you for taking everyone on this journey and you have inspired so many people in your love of gardening that it just spills over into our everyday lives. By the way that window box is really beautiful, love that heurchera.
@donnabraam26604 жыл бұрын
Just melts my heart to see family being so helpful like this! God bless you Laura and family! Benjamin is so adorable!
@cindydunn30364 жыл бұрын
Garden Party!! Go, Chris! What a helper! 🌱
@jacquelinewells75754 жыл бұрын
Benjamin is so cute and getting so big. Plus already saying his abc's is amazing.
@pambuehler64024 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful garden and property! Once again, Benjamin stole the show singing the ABC's! He is adorable!
@brendabraun55224 жыл бұрын
I know it was a full day's work for you but I love to watch it all get done in fast mode. So nice of you to help your parents. Beautiful gardens.
@cathrinagroiss6044 жыл бұрын
It's so wonderful to see how much of a 'family affair' this all is for you. The memories, the rituals, the love, and cute Benjamin growing right in the middle of it. Beautiful
@ernestomondragonromero30244 жыл бұрын
Satisfaction! I love ur parent's garden. It's so nice the mistery of every close section!!! So nice.
@suzanneb52294 жыл бұрын
You all did such a good job on your parent's garden, it looks so fresh. Benjamin was the star singing his ABC's. You have such a wonderful family. I wish I could get my family over to my garden to help clean up!
@harrietweeden36584 жыл бұрын
It's always good seeing families working together
@jonahssisteralphaomegapsal80464 жыл бұрын
Wonderful family memories! The apricot tree brought back good memories of my grandmother's apricot tree in her front garden. Her garden had a variety of flowers, but her favorite flowers were white roses and deep blue hydrangeas. Loved the team work. Soon Benjamin will be the one supervising. Blessings!
@Cenepk1014 жыл бұрын
Window basket is stunning !!!! What a great idea to put the Jap Map in a pot & Add the pretties at the base. I have a baby one. Think I will do that. Duh... Don't know why I didn't think of that. Also have a wisteria I am training into a standard. Might be nice !!!! Love your parents garden so much. Was great to visit there again !!!!
@cindyblackwell10384 жыл бұрын
God has truly blessed you with the gift of gardening I also have the desire to be in my garden.. I did clean up for spring, I can't wait I'm from Michigan so it's a slow start here but thank God for spring. Love your videos love watching your family seeing Benjamin and all the cats such a joy and wonderful videos God bless you and your family
@paulasallotment4 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh that window basket is amazing!! I’d love to see a future video on trailing plants for hanging baskets and window boxes 🙏🏻