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[@dellablair5854]

We actually appreciate that you show us both sides of gardening. Not just the pretty side, but the hard side

[@CrazyCatLady1968]

Laura showing her hands with the blackberry stains made me think of my sweet dog Dottie Sue, whose favorite place to lay in the yard was under the mulberry tree. She was a beautiful cream American bulldog & she would be covered in varying shades of purple streaks 😂 One time we were at the vet in the waiting room & someone asked me what kind of dog she was & they were so tickled when they discovered her “markings” were actually mulberry stains! 😂 Oh Dottie Sue you were my funny funny girl 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@mrsbongiovanni3106]

That’s really sweet!😊

[@KaLinaAgriculture]

Hi Garden Answer! I'm from Cambodia ,i learning English by your videos for my listening skill .

[@ritasicari7518]

You're doing great! Keep up the good work!

[@sharoncoon5439]

You’re doing great.

[@zormier2002]

That is so awesome! Good for you for learning new things ❤❤

[@Protect-Privacy]

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the way she speaks, but just know she speaks in a very informal, colloquial manner that follows a different set of rules from what you would find in a standard (American) English textbook. Yay for you! Learning languages is fun, but hard. I’m learning my sixth language now in preparation to move out of the US. It’s a real challenge!

[@pamelawoodall5891]

@@Protect-PrivacyGood for you, wish I could.

[@sherilynkoss4546]

After loosing 2, and nearly loosing 5 Green Tower Boxwoods, and watching your great pred mite drone drop last year, I started applying pred mites since early spring. The new growth was healthy and practically glossy. The bad spider mites tried to take my Salvia instead (right in between my GT boxwoods). The bad mites should be called FIRE mites - it's like trying to put out a fire in a windstorm. I believe I'm winning though, in using the pred mites. I used systemic treatments up until last winter and it didn't really work. I also tried systemic treat on my Blue Chiffon hibiscus and nearly killed them. This year the early pred mites (right when hibiscus started new growth) made for lush and healthy hibiscus plants. Thank you for sharing so much, Laura!❤

[@lindagardener855]

Will the good insects you had dropped in colonise, or do you have to apply every year? I’m hoping to create an environment where the good bugs will flourish. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@betsybugsmith5324]

⁠@@lindagardener855 you will have to apply only if you are having issues. The only way to grow a colony of good guys is to keep an infestation of some bad bugs. Once their food supply is gone they move on.

[@lindagardener855]

@@betsybugsmith5324 oh, thank you for that. I should be good then, because there are a gazillion bad bugs in my garden😆

[@mapndo2337]

losing

[@Newcreations525]

Awe the limelights😢

[@angelaengler2387]

It’s such a bummer about the spider mites damaging your Limelight hydrangeas but it helps me feel better about the things that go wrong in my garden! I sometimes feel like I am failing but seeing that your beautiful garden has bad things happen and how you deal with it is SO HELPFUL ❤️

[@laurahazel6884]

We got an unexpected mini garden tour through your whole space, watching you release the bugs everywhere. Bonus!

[@SallyMickley]

How is Bethany’s farm with the fires so close? I’ve been praying for all the people who are affected by the fires and smoke. Stay safe and know you are in our thoughts❤️

[@camicri4263]

Yes please update us on Bethany's house! Praying she is ok!

[@laraemitchell9064]

Seeing Russell and Douglas fussing at each other, it made me think of Cheddar.. I remember you said he went to live at Bethany’s house; have you heard how he’s doing over there? And how are the fires affecting Bethany’s property? Hoping she’s not in immediate danger. The big thunderstorms are a double edged sword. Cause damage with the wind and lightening, but I was hoping the rain they brought would quench some of the fire.

[@toniwright-ro6tk]

Oh, I love it when you show us "real life." We gardeners are in a constant battle even if it's just keeping things watered, dead headed, or insect attacks. It's the same in gardens all over the world. I'm praying for you to get on top of the pests in your beautiful garden. ❤ Toni in the UK 🇬🇧

[@carolhettinger3696]

❤I hope this doesn't sound weird but I love you Laura. Yep. You make my life of loving gardening so much enjoyable. I don't have a friend to share with, well except you! Thank you for all you do.

[@CandaceMillerPhD]

You’ve got all of us too Carol!

[@brendadevauld-m7c]

Thanks for showing the reality of gardening. I appreciate that you share not only what is going well but what is not going well. I guess that is the truth of gardening!

[@donnasantamaria8317]

Laura, your work ethic amazes me! You work circles around every other garden channel I watch! I have enjoyed watching you from the beginning! Love everything you do!

[@ShelbyJolicoeur]

Do you guys remember Benjamin told you that was not the same type of birch? I think about it every time I see them. He was convinced and I believed him. 😂 Yum blackberry jam is my favorite.

[@Kings.2828]

I was seriously thinking this. 😂it was different anyway. Benjamin spotted it

[@2CorgiMom]

Money shot at the End! You know your followers so well, knowing we were expecting BlackBerry Jam and a big bite to close out the video! Thanks Laura!

[@carolmccall9087]

Laura, when I lose/break a stem from any of my coleus, I just make a narrow hole in the ground and stick/plant the stem in. After about a week of watering the coleus stem will take hold, and you have a whole new plant. It always amazes me!! 🌿

[@mollynickerson]

I feel bad for loving this video so much since you're dealing with pests and storm damage! But that is the essence of Garden Answer to me -- you make watching you walk through your gorgeous garden, accompanied by beautiful music, so soothing and lovely to watch! Thank you (and your editors!) for all you do!

[@loricorulli7922]

The minor tone of the music as you were applying the mites was so fitting 😢

[@kristibost5723]

Oh Laura.. when I saw the hydrangeas, I said out loud “oh NOOO!!” I’m so sorry. I know this is how gardening goes, holy moly!!!! I know that you will get on top of it, but man!!! My morning coffee just isn’t a good cup unless I’m watching you and yours. ♥️♥️

[@sarahp271]

I appreciate seeing the “not so perfect” side of gardening. Makes me feel better about my own battles with bugs! And the berries are amazing! My dad and I used to go across the street to the cow pasture and pick tons of blackberries that my mom would make into pies or cobbler! I loved that so much!! My mom would let the berries sit in cold water first before cooking them and I was always amazed at the amount of tiny worms that would come out of them!! So I always soak my berries now, even store bought ones! 😂

[@rtshaw3621]

So sorry for the damage but gardeners are always fighting natures negatives. North Ohio has high temps and a lack of rain. My hydrangeas are suffering. So very glad you didn't get any worse than you did. Prayers out to all those who are dealing with fire . My heart goes out to all of you. May God keep you safe and give you peace in your trials.

[@mernany]

I planted those Priscilla supertunia this year and you’re so right, they are georgeous!! But I have to go through and pull all the spent flowers because they are so glaringly visible

[@AD-jd3hh]

Finally Spidex! It's the only mite that can keep up with my annual spider mite problem. You'll be surprised how quickly they work.

[@LindaKing-jr4fz]

Glad you waited a day so you didn't lose any of your "bug killers." Always love how "the earth" smells after a good rainstorm in the summer. What a wonderful bounty of blackberries and flowers 💐

[@klhwalker]

Petrichor The smell of earth after rain is called petrichor, which comes from the Greek words petra (stone) and ichor (the golden fluid of the Greek gods' veins). The smell is caused by a combination of oils released from plants during dry weather and chemicals released by soil bacteria when it rains

[@helenchueva8728]

Очень красиво в вашем саду, приятно смотреть на целеустремлённого человека❤

[@terrymaki7086]

Laura..it looks delicious and satisfying to enjoy homemade freshly harvested product. I'm Jelly.😂🎉.

[@ninas6060]

Oh my goodness! Blackberry jam, pie, cobbler! Beautiful!

[@KenIvywood]

You have a great attitude and you make it real that things will happen in the garden and life goes on. Thank you for sharing your spider mites journey. Love your channel it my morning routine. Thank you.

[@lindaga820]

Those strawflowers are sooo pretty ! I find it quite interesting that they have that paper like feel. What a bountiful berry harvest ! Yummy jam 😊

[@railiedouglas3018]

We lost our home & my parents home in the Bushfires here in Australia in November 2019. Plus our enormous machinery shed & nearly all our machinery & equipment. I sincerely hope you & your family are not impacted by your wildfires. It’s a very tense time! I feel for you with the terrible spider mite damage in your garden. Mine was burned comprehensively but still some things regrew. I now live smack in the middle of town & am gardening on a double block next to the Nursery. Establishing a new garden. Life goes on!

[@emptychair8141]

🙏

[@annehedlund7333]

Blessings on you

[@krisy-in-italy]

So sad, I hope you are able to rebuild. 💜

[@carolburke6168]

Watching your video today, I was surprised to hear you use the word muggy in response to your weather! I live in Connecticut and we deal with that in our summer. Always enjoy your positive take on problems we all face in our gardens. Especially loved the jam made from your bounty of blackberries…a perfect ending to a great day.

[@cherylt6888]

Bug damage is so heart breaking….Hope those mites are under control real soon. Berry Harvest was amazing.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Afternoon Everyone 🥰

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

ALL the berries look just FABULOUS😊!!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Good luck with your beneficial insects; hopefully they will take care of the problem. The berry harvest was awesome. When I was growing up, we would go out to our back pasture edges and pick buckets of blackberries and mother would make jellies that we would eat on the rest of the year. I never actually ate store bought jelly until I was grown (we always had delicious homemade strawberry, blackberry, plum, apple and pear). I miss those days. You are making memories that your children will cherish forever. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@RHirtz-hu9qw]

Yum that blackberry jam. Delicious! I just had a huge coleus all broken off by wind and rain. I was sad but…life goes on. Thanks for keeping gardening real! Ps - the BT is working for the supertunia budworms. Getting blooms again!

[@marlenemengel3604]

I'm glad I wasn't responsible for counting all those mites/ beneficial bugs. 😅 Have a great day. 👍😎

[@janet8838]

Aw Laura, you are a trooper. Chin up.! We've all been there at some point.

[@chrisrfan]

Thank you so much for showing us, “the good, the bad and the ugly” of gardening! We can all relate! My hydrangeas look like yours, but not because of mites but DEER! I don’t think there are predatory mites big enough to take care of deer! 😂😂😂

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi Guys~ WOW... That was like a mini-speed-tour!😉 Despite the damage, everything looks beautiful. The grass will grow inches quickly after that rain. The first plant I put in my barren yard was a blackberry. I love going out & eat berries for breakfast off the vine. I planted five Golden Rasberries but only one survived. I have two more to plant once I decide where to put them. I managed to get two blueberry plants to grow (Our Florida soil is sand!) after modifying the soil. I also used Espoma Land & Sea as mulch which helped my fruit trees, too. Good luck fighting the good fight with predators! Thanks for a great video...as always! 🙋

[@barbararobinson-cs3ym]

I appreciate showing us the fruit harvest amazing. Love the strawflowers. Thank you,

[@doreen9838]

Oh how I wished I had gardeners to help this old body! Love your blackberries and straw flowers !! I use to have fruit of all kinds but have to much trouble with ants.

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

It was like a garden tour darn you’ve so much beauty and now you must feel great treating everything ! How long did it take ?? Your hard work attention to detail is so appreciated!! Love this info for beneficial .

[@karencrane6325]

I can’t believe the birds stay out of your berries!

[@prometeled]

the cats

[@CrispeeCrisps15]

@@prometeledno they feed the birds they aren’t scared of the cats

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Mulberry trees really help with birds, they tend to prefer them. However, I live in Laura’s area and my mulberries are long gone. The birds don’t seem to bother my blackberries either, though. They did take after my tart cherries when they were really ripe.

[@karencrane6325]

@@cynthiafisher9907 I’m in Kansas… they go after anything!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@karencrane6325 Ugh! I’m sorry.

[@CatCaretakerID]

Oh, those hydrangeas usually a full glorious display, it's hard to see them that way. I like those sweet containers outside the Flower Shed. She made jam from the berries - how fun. Yum!

[@tinaclauson5238]

What a wonderful productive day you had! Love these videos so inspiring. 😊💜🦋🥀

[@Becca31578]

Something about the way the strawflowers sound I love! So crunchy LOL!!

[@be_you2023]

Hi Laura, I enjoy all your content, a mixed bag day is one of my favourites. I hope you and your community are safe; praying for you all.

[@iartistdotme]

YOU ALWAYS end on a happy note - really appreciate that from you since I also end your video with a smile!

[@garykirk9888]

Amazing the amount of work it takes to sustain a garden Aron also you Laura deserves props. Them Blackberries looked awesome so did that Jam… enjoyed the video

[@cg741graf5]

Wowzza on those triple crowns! What a beautiful fruit and the harvest looks plentiful! For how much Blackberries cost in the store, especially organic, what a savings and know what you are getting.

[@gailforbes7834]

Gardening is fun, rewarding and trying all at the same time! So sorry about the weather and mites you have had, but I love the fact that you problem solved, and in the end of your video focused on the positives! Your jam looked fabulous! A much needed reminder, the garden mirrors life in so many ways! I hold on to that when things get challenging! Thank you!👍🏻❤️

[@barbaraayres2617]

Your jam looked so yummy, kids will enjoy that, Aaron too!💕

[@janicestrong6895]

I saw a lot of beauty as you were dealing with the challenges! Thank you for positively and honestly sharing the challenges. we all have.

[@robingrunzweig1880]

oh gosh, spider mites and all those boxwoods... that's a job! here's hoping the beneficials are having a feast! sounds like the valley is having a plague of them though, weird... bugs, heat, weeds, weird weather situations: gardening is not for the faint of heart... we are persistent though! looks like it's still really smoky there, too... love those strawflowers! and the berries, yummmm.... and a big thank you for showing the good, the bad, and the ugly - it's one of the most admirable things about your videos: you don't couch the truth in just the "pretty" stuff, and that means a lot to this gardener... 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

[@zukosmom3780]

My mouth fell open when you showed us your hydrangeas 😮😮😮

[@KenIvywood]

Oh my goodness the garden with boxwood and geraniums is absolutely gorgeous!

[@tinadonaldsonaita]

You got your steps in for the day for sure!! Good luck, hope you have success with the predatory mites/insects!

[@MissCorgi315]

Thank you so much for showing the damaged plants, so educational. I’m battling issues on my fruit trees and somehow it helps to know I’m not alone in my battles. ❤

[@donnabraden3126]

It was a great mini tour of your property as you “dusted”!!!

[@mimicentavo]

Laura. thanks for the close up shots on the straw flowers. I'm sure it takes more time to orchestrate that, but it gives the viewer such visual delight and helps us to understand why you love them for projets! (We're also suffering from the smoke here in Eagle Crest but the rain yesterday sure did help clear the air) Keep up the good work! You are a bright spot in my day. ;)

[@yvonnealexander3241]

Another productive day, my mouth was watering at the end with the fresh homemade jam and toast

[@billyjobobb]

The driveway on the west side is really looking beautiful with the brick edging, the boxwoods and the TREES!

[@alishahhanif4343]

I can’t wait to see the zinnias in bloom I really hope to see a tour

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤️

[@CrazyCatLady1968]

❤🌹

[@christiemay4444]

What a fun day! Jam looks so delicious! Fresh blackberries and vanilla ice cream! Yummy!

[@loristeele4115]

I never understood that spider mites thrive in the dust. I try to grow vines on the sides of my chicken coop and they Always get spider mites. Now I know why. Chickens stir up a tremendous amount of dust….i learn something from you every video!

[@grisespino5342]

I’m glad you all made it thru the storm. Prayers for those that got hit hard. Nothing like rain water 💦 for plants 🌱

[@anniemedlin1722]

My Granny would also make black berry cobbler with the part is crust on top...oh my! So yummy!

[@kathystarnes6744]

Wow! Those blackberries are huge! Yum! The flowers look so pretty too 💚

[@shadedfromreality]

The spider mites are out of control this year! Thank you for trying these items out. I sure hope they work because I would love to try something new!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

OMG!!! The hydrangeas!!! I was SO shocked to see the extent of the damage on them!!😮

[@peaceatferngully8369]

🙏 hope your mom and dad and sister and her family are all safe too

[@summitsandy]

I live on a former vineyard in Central Valley, CA (Zone 9b) where it's very hot, dry, windy and dusty all summer; daily highs are often over 100 degF and there is typically no rain from May to October. Most of the trees, shrubs, perennial beds, roses and orchard are watered by individual drip emitters or half-inch perforated tubes and mulched with leaves, compost or arborist wood chips I've tried a new approach this year - - on really hot days, I give everything a quick spray with a hose in the late afternoon to cool the plants off, raise the humidity a bit and wash off the dust. It seems to be working!. Flowering and fruiting have slowed but the plants are thriving and pest free .

[@kimbar11]

I’d love a cut flower garden tour! 💜💚🩷

[@emptychair8141]

Search for the cut flower tours in past years. She cut back on flowers alot this year . Realizing she always did too much she did not do as many this yr. And of course she had a thrip problem and caused her to plant less. But i have seen the tours in past videos.

[@HoustonKeith72]

I’m so sorry about the fires. Very scary. I’m keeping your family and all in your area in my prayers.

[@kristenlenox8809]

So jealous of all your delicious blackberries!! My favorite berry! Thanks for sharing everything in this video. It helps to keep it real for all of us with our various garden struggles.

[@JeanetteFigaro-Barr]

Oh those spider mites!!!! I never win. I don’t want to hurt the beneficial insects but what a job to hand pick and cleaning my small grandma garden. Thank you

[@Matt_H2O]

Oh I love the dried flower basket full, so much colour and texture. And the Blackberries and jam had my mouth watering. Yum!! 💖💖🌸🌸

[@kathycamasso6672]

Next year I just have to plant strawflowers! They so beautiful and so fun too with their crunchy texture!

[@rubyhopper6751]

The blackberry jam looked delicious. Your flowers are absolutely beautiful. Love the echinacea, which is my all time favorite flowers.

[@carolynmangipudi9898]

Hello Garden Answer friends. Outside of critters meaning ,deer, rabbits & chipmunks in our zone 5b Northern Michigam territory..we deal with japanse beetles.. lil buggers. We do count our blessings everyday, since as we see mother nature & natural disasters keep us humble & grounded. At least we have a home, garden & yard to maintain...Prayers to those dealing with the Natural disasters. Thanks for the video Laura. Fantastic harvest & the flowers are beautiful..😊

[@heatherw.2751]

I know what you mean! I live in NC about 10 miles inland from the coast and this time of year makes me anxious. We have been lucky in my neck of the woods for the past several years but I know at some point that luck will run out and a terrible hurricane will be upon us. But until then, I appreciate all the beautiful things!

[@mkb2228]

Love the blackberries! My mother made the best blackberry cobbler. Wonderful memories. When we picked them they had thorns, we wore long sleeves. But it was worth it.

[@vl1637]

You remind me of the energizer bunny❤

[@tinasalerno51]

Oh my word!!! They had a feast on your hydrangeas. It happens to the best of us.🌸🌸

[@cynthiaann4465]

The straw flowers are just so pretty❣️Can’t wait for you to show us the Zinnias in bloom❣️

[@hollyw.]

Glad I’m not the only one dealing with bug issues. I tossed some plants already this season 😞 Thanks for sharing this video! Love the channel.

[@mlm7598]

Everything looks so beautiful. I was glad to hear about the boxwood as I have several that are looking a bit less than they should so tomorrow I want to give them a look to see if there is really an issue. We've had so much cool weather and only a week or two of hot weather to even grow anything. Tomatoes are still flowering and I don't know that there is even a promise of having any fruit on them this year. It's been crazy cool weather in our part of the PNW and I get so disappointed with this years garden. Loving to stop by your channel often and watch any videos I have missed. I hope the good bugs help the situation with the situations with your bad things happening in the plants you spoke of. Hopefully the fires are contained and no more lightning storms. Thank you for all you share........I have gotten so much assist with your sharing different situations. Love your channel and esp when your mother and you have a day. I love that! Blessings for a great week!

[@emiliagambonisofiasflowers1701]

Oh my!!! spider mites!!! You are so positive and that is so inspiring ....Thank you for showing the good, the bad and the ugly :)

[@MyrsGarden]

Amazing BlackBerry harvest, Laura! Inspired by you, I have Fall Gold and Heritage Raspberries planted as well. They just started forming some berries so I’m super excited to get fruit the first year. I also have Triple Crown and Big Daddy Blackberries going. Your jam looks sooo good and I can’t wait to try my hand at it. Greetings from Rhode Island, 6b

[@cindielbrecht557]

I love blackberry jam! My fav!

[@annehedlund7333]

Thanks for leading the charge against Mites. Before we had no idea where to begin. That storm did so much physical damage to plants like coleus. So sad, but fire would be far worse! Stay safe😊

[@juliepuhr9806]

THANK YOU for sharing the good, the bad and the ugly

[@jillcochran9794]

And blackberry bushes are just so pretty with the berries on!

[@cindybohl9593]

So sorry about the spider mites. I am dealing with Japanese Beetles, moles and chipmunks. Thanks for showing that you have to deal with pest issues too. Those blackberries are beautiful!!! Just wow! I can’t believe you don’t have to cover them….to hide them from the birds.

[@melissajones9334]

Even though you have damaging storms and bad bugs, your positive attitude makes me happy and everything still looks gorgeous. One question, how many miles each, do you think you, Aaron, Paul and Bethany walk in a day? It would be interesting to know. Thank you for your knowledge, enthusiasm and positivity.

[@hollyhasegawa4240]

Oh Laura I really really enjoyed watching this great video, your beautiful garden is so gorgeous looking and so great that you treated those spider mites, some of those bugs are so frustrating, it is also possible to get those on your house plants, I have been dealing with mealy bugs on my houseplants mostly my Hoya and I have been treating them and finally most of them are dying and my Hoya that I haven't lost are coming back and that makes me so happy, this is the first year that I have had those darn bugs, I have those irritating fungus knats and luckily I have those sticky traps that catch them and they die. I am also so impressed with your beautiful and delicious looking blackberries and the jam that you made looks so delicious and I do love the taste of those berries and I remember my aunt had those and I would pick them and eat them also. Thanks so much again for this great video and I will really look forward to your next one. I hope that you have a blessed and beautiful rest of your day, sending love and hugs, bye!! 😂😂🥰😘💜💜💜💜💜

[@dnice9168]

Laura, I'm loving the berry production. That triple crown, what a winner. I'm in Nothern CA, my blackberry varieties were a Logenberry and a Marionberry. The later grows on the banks and canals like weeds. The size is amazing... longer than size of the triple crown. The Delta island I live on has the Boats and Berries festival every August. So fun.

[@staceyallard2692]

I’m sorry about the rough weather and the fires in your area. I’m praying everyone is safe and healthy. I hope your predatory mites work!! Watching you enjoy the fruits of your labor (literally 😂) is so awesome & so inspiring! 😊♥️

[@5262janna]

In my house it would be blackberry cobbler time. Blackberries freeze so easy, they are a great fruit. Enjoy!

[@wdfamily_027]

Mine too!😊

[@r.h.4567]

Stephanie from The Chateau Diaries has blackberries growing over metal trellis tunnels in her walled garden that they can walk through and pick the berries. The are intermingled with different colors of clematis.

[@lindagage7315]

Love that you teach us alot in your videos! Well done

[@kristineshoemaker3679]

I’m with on the summer this year. Grasshoppers are my problem. They seem to love my dahlias. Weather! But there are small pockets of the garden that I can stare at and say love it.