What Happened To Your Other Chickens? How Much is the Electric Bill? // Garden Answer

[@mirandahills6107]

I find it incredibly irritating that you have to state that you aren't trying to make money. Why are so many people who watch, enjoy, and learn from your videos against you making money. You put a tremendous amount of time and energy into your videos and have been successful, there is nothing wrong with profiting from your labor and knowledge. Thank you for teaching me so much, I hope you reap all the rewards you have earned and deserve.

[@adrabruzzese7610]

Miranda Hills, well said. They work so hard and I've learned so much. I'm a better gardener thanks to Laura.

[@dianajean4837]

I agree. The amount of knowledge Laura passes on you would have to get a horticultural degree to have. The years of experience she shares are invaluable. I have been a Master Gardner for 40 years and I have learned more from Laura than I have from anyone in all those years. If you are a true gardener, you know this!

[@Bamboo4U2]

Hear! Hear! Garden Answer! In da house!

[@ajgem5467]

So well spoken! I was annoyed that Laura had to defend herself in any of these areas!! I am not a “gardener” but have learned so so much and am planning to garden now because of the things I’ve learned from her and her alone! Keep doing what you’re doing Laura!

[@wyleenblack6947]

Wow & I find people that make mean uncalled remarks incredibly Irritating! Merry Christmas😳

[@taylorswf23]

When we bought chickens the employee encouraged us to purchase double what we want because that’s the expected survival rate: half. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Living on a farm teaches us to deal with death. It’s sad for but the animals move on and so do we... thanks for sharing your victories / trials with us. I know you expose yourself to a lot of harsh voices but we all learn so much ☺️

[@ashleycox4735]

Well said Taylor S. Trials matter just as much as victories or we wouldn't have them. I'm glad Laura is brave and wise enough to share hers wit us.

[@RogerC12]

11:57 Laura please, please put in a gate! I've been watching for 3 seasons now and trust me I would love to see the garden in real life, but I would never ever go past the estate planters.

[@GardenMinistry.]

6:04 Oh my word! That moment when Laura reads your comment out loud, and you squeal and almost pass out from excitement. I am without a doubt a #gardenanswergroupie 😆😍 love you Laura! ❤️ By the way, I am bilangual and speak Spanish fluently, I am so proud of you for starting a Spanish channel and I hope it catches on with the Hispanic/Latino community!

[@Meg_Davis]

YooToobgurl86 Merry Christmas!

[@GardenMinistry.]

@@Meg_Davis Merry Christmas to you too! 🎅

[@Miguel195211]

YooToobgurl86 me too! ¡Feliz Navidad! 🎄

[@nancyarroyo1758]

Laura, you are a blessing to your community and to the whole world

[@EG-bz1ig]

You are such a gracious person, both of you actually! I could NEVER do what you do, and I certainly wouldn't put up with people coming up on our private property, no matter how much of a 'fan' they are. The nerve of some people. Also the 'opinions' of everyone on everything, I don't know how you put up with it, I admire you both for what you do and all the hard work you put into this channel. About the chickens, it happened to us too, and we come from farming backgrounds, we lost three of our new chickens in the first two months to an unknown reason, but then you get over it and move on. You are doing a wonderful job!!

[@dayanaherranz2983]

I am so excited about Garden Answer Espanol! I've tried to show my parents your videos, but they never pay attention for long because they don't know what you are saying.

[@dowth3]

I'm sorry for the loss of your hens. It's hard enough to lose them without having to deal with judgment. I was grateful to see the structure and to learn so much!

[@joseysuiter5472]

Thank you so much for having a Spanish speaking channel! Now I can share your wonderful videos with my dad. He started my love for gardening. 🌺Merry Christmas

[@HappyCats17]

I can't believe people would drive onto your property! I love going out looking at Christmas lights, but that's a step too far. Please get a gate!

[@blackpepper8430]

Tammy H I second the gate! I’m sure as she gets more popular there will be more ‘drive by’s’. A gate would help you feel somewhat protected.

[@gretchenburton7184]

Yes, gate, please protect yourselves. I wish I had been more protective and guarded when I moved to my current location. Theft and vandalism are costly but more devastating emotionally. Please know it is ok to protect oneself.

[@marthaestrada8125]

I just listened to planting potatoes in Spanish. It was good. However, in Spanish we often use more words to describe things and the interpreter does a great job but she has to talk really fast and at times her voice sounds like it was fast forwarded. I do realize that she has to talk fast in order to keep the pace with what you are saying. Thank you for this Q & A. Have a blessed Merry Christmas with your entire family.

[@rubyoro0]

I can almost swear they put some parts in 2x speed. No one can possibly talk that fast. Well unless they do auctions. L0L

[@vmcougarintn5035]

I have decided that Aaron is the comedian of the family. (He hands you the doorknob. LOL) It was wonderful to hear that someone won those sets of pans. I would have loved them, still, I knew that others would get more use out of them than I. (Grin 70+ as it's perks, ladies.) Sorry about the chickens dying. It is never a good thing when a pet dies. I would rather they all went like my Patches did this year. In and out having 18 years of fun and then just sleeping away. It was hard nevertheless, he had become an important part of my daily life. The best thing about watching you is that I get to relive my younger years. I too love to garden only now it isn't nearly as easy. So watching younger folk take joy in something that gave me so many years of pleasure is a treat. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone at your end of the camera! Aaron, leave the doorknobs alone dear. (Grin)

[@Meg_Davis]

vmcougar in TN I hope I can have your contentment one day ♡

[@vmcougarintn5035]

@@Meg_Davis Meg, I do have days when I am itching to get out in the dirt. However, I have excepted my limitations. Makes life much easier. You all enjoy gardening for me now.

[@SEHull-jy7kz]

We all understand and support you. Anyone who has experience with animals know sometimes things happen out of your control. I dream of a greenhouse too. I would live in it. Probably not in my future but praying for you to get one. I also agree that the gazebo doesn't match the rest of the property. Thank you for teaching me so much! Merry Christmas ❤

[@gretchenburton7184]

Have dreamt of living in a greenhousr for years. Have imagined a greenhouse 'house'...

[@AluminumCloud74]

I love how open and honest you are, and the trust you have in your viewership to be able to respect your personal decisions around what you share, why, and when. Thank you!

[@adrabruzzese7610]

Laura, i how kind you are to your animals. Russell ,Cheddar and the girls are so lucky. Benjamin is so fortunate to grow up around so much beauty, the veggie garden and the animals. Happy Holidays to you guys.

[@6muecas]

That's so awesome you have a spanish channel. Mom my always ask me where I get my ideas from and she has watched you in English but mom.always has 10000 questions because she doesnt understand everything that is said. Now with the Spanish Channel my mom can understand your videos/teachings better. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤❤

[@ashleycox4735]

i love that your chickens are pets. Your entire family is so sweet. And you deserve to make money. Just because you enjoy what you do should not make you feel guilty.

[@MiaSong23]

We purchased chickens from Murray McMurray (they have a catalog) a couple years ago. They were Domer chicks and we have something come through and they was just laid over the next day. No signs or symptoms. It was scary! Thankfully a few was resilient, but we was afraid of bird flu and such. Who knows. Just have to watch for a trend if you go with the same breeder. The breeder we got them from was so nice and gave our money back. They were beautiful chickens. Also, you have a great eye for interior design! So enjoyed the lights, Aaron. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas! Happy New Year and great blessings to each of you!

[@acorngraphistbadance7627]

I have always admired your physical strength! You lift bags of soil and seed with seemingly no effort!! Next lifetime--I'll be really strong!

[@irmadiaz2838]

Thank you so much for the Spanish channel!! My mom is so excited she loves watching you!!!

[@rachelmckee8980]

Elena Lopez this is awesome, Laura and Aaron!! Thank you for the inclusivity!!! 🇪🇸🇨🇱🇩🇴🇨🇿🇲🇽

[@ABLeveryday]

Hey, Don't get discouraged by haters about the chickens; mortality is a reality of the world from which too many people are sheltered and you shouldn't let their discomfort make you feel guilty. Love the winter garden tour too! I enjoy mine as much as in the summer.

[@tinaford6]

How about opening your drive for one night in cooperation with your local food bank? Admission to drive through would be a donation (non perishable food) and limit it to 5 mph max. Or some other local charity?

[@callumbyars32]

Such a good idea!

[@darleneguerin5761]

Loved that you addressed my comment concerning witch hazels. Had one in my previous garden and it was always a delight to see those spidery yellow flowers in late winter. Moved to our downsizer home last year from 4 acres to less than one. The only thing planted here was a sad rose of sharon. Worked all spring,summer and fall in the yard and can't wait for spring when bulbs and flowers and shrubs start growing. I will surely be adding a witch hazel here.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

That was a great question! I will try to look for a Helena witch hazel as Laura suggested

[@corywilson6795]

Thanks for answering my question!! I planted a hedge of firelight hydrangeas in the fall and I worry about them😂 Never in my life would I have thought I would ever say anything like that. You have inspired me to get out in my yard and plant things and now I’m obsessed lol!!

[@gardenanswer]

And hearing things like that is what keeps me going!!! 👍🙌

[@donaldmorgan9155]

Garden Answer k

[@dobaleedo]

It's really hard to watch this almost 2 years later and hear how excited you are for all the upcoming events that never happened.

[@barbarasmith6756]

How very special of you to think of Spanish videos! Also, I have become very fond of cute little Benjamin because he is so energetic and very expressive! I hope we get to see him growing up in your videos (only if that's totally ok with you guys). In the meantime, it has been my pleasure to watch him too. My favorite part is when he was checking put the camera equipment while you were decorating the church for Christmas. His response when you questioned him was priceless to me! 😂 MERRY CHRISTMAS! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

[@jillrulli8535]

I'm so glad to know of a way to meaningfully support you guys (beyond swag and contributions, etc). Happy to support the espanol channel. I think its wonderful! Way to go you guys. Proud of you!

[@pierinaipinze3262]

It’s great that you have an Spanish channel. I finally can share my passion with my mom and she will be able to understand you!! Thanks!

[@teresagoins6820]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Laura! Thank you so much for providing us with hours and hours of wonderful videos throughout the year! We truly appreciate all of your hard work! Now enjoy your beautiful family!

[@jwesen]

Merry Christmas Laura!! Please know we are so grateful for you and your family. This channel brings so much joy to many.

[@ajkrakovsky6513]

I usually let your videos play in the background when I’m home or when I leave for my animals. I will definitely play the español channel for them!! ❤️❤️😬

[@marlaschaefer2544]

From the start of finding your videos, I have watched daily and gone back to glean ALL the older videos, too. Referencing them has also been so much help. Thanks so much for sharing and being real with us. Enjoy your lovely family and the precious time with them this season. Met your mom and she's a doll, too. I hope my daughter and I will be able to attend the June activities this upcoming 2020. Tickets will hopefully not disappear sooo quickly. :)

[@SillySallySarah]

Laura and Aaron, you both do such an incredible job on your channels! Thank you for all the hard work!

[@TheJenny46151]

Omg this girl is so inspiring, I can not wait for spring!

[@sherristockfleth746]

Marans (silent S) I LOVE that breed! Don't feel so bad about the chicken death thing....sometimes those things happen. I have been raising chickens for almost 7 years and some didn't make it through the first day and two of my current 15 are from my original flock. My husband calls my chickens the 30k chickens....they are my pets/hobby that happen to give us eggs for part of the year. but they most certainly don't pay for themselves since I am running a future old hen nursing home. I love your coop.

[@theresaglass1831]

I wonder if it’s possible your chickens may have contracted something from other critters coming around the coop? I suppose that’s something you’ll never have an answer for. Enjoy the girls you have left. 🥰. You both do such a wonderful job on all your videos. Enjoy your Christmas. Blessings to all your families. 🥰🎄

[@emkn1479]

I’m so excited about your new Spanish channel! Learning the Spanish language used to be a passion of mine, but I’ve moved away from it over the years. Gardening and growing are now my love, so marrying the two is so fitting. I can’t wait to learn terminology and such! Thanks for this, count me as a viewer. I mean, another reason to watch EVEN MORE Garden Answer? Hello, yes.

[@sabrinaqualley5743]

Done - subscribed to the Spanish channel, watched and liked all 3 videos. I don't remember a whole lot of Spanish from my high school classes, but I understood a little of what was being said. The potato one, though - that was some super fast talking. Now back to watching the rest of this video.

[@desibellon3907]

Oh friend, im sorry about your chickens! Ive cried with every chicken ive lost! Also I love my chickens. When you did your coop, I built myself a new bigger one so I could double my flock. Animals, plants & sweet kiddoes... Its a good life!

[@pamelalenerville8477]

I still think you would love a Silkie chicken and name her Madame Pompadour 😂 sorry for your loss of your others. I'm sure that was tough. Thank you Laura! YOU are the reason that I realized it was ok to remove what was here and really start to create the garden I've always dreamed of. I started following just before you moved there, so I feel like I'm doing mine as you are yours...and I have learned things I didn't know, but mostly I learned that if it doesn't work, that's ok, start again and do what you love. We have alot of gardening likes that are the same so it's been fun to get inspired and think, "yes! That's exactly what I need, a hydrangea hedge"....lo and behold, in go 7 little limelights 😂 so thank you again and Merry Christmas to you, Aaron, Benjamin, and the rest of your family. 💚💚

[@ramibu239]

I had a pet Silkie as a kid & it followed me around like a dog!🤗 My Dad had white ones, but mine was a little black one named Licorice. It would come and cuddle up next to me when I sat down, let me rock it like a baby in my arms (lying on its it's back)...oh, I loved that chicken!😆 Always wanted a Polish too cause they have that Phyllis Diller hair doo!!!😁

[@jamesshiel2274]

So cathartic to me! I've said this before but I am so not the demographic you probably think you have! It's so inspiring and there's no political affiliation, there's just kindness, and the religious aspects are respectful and it doesn't feel like your force feeding me your beliefs. Thank you so much for your videos and hard work. Happy Christmas:)

[@carolsummerfield5060]

You and Aaron are very inspiring. You are doing a service for all of us. Just being yourself.And all the Gardening info.

[@ramibu239]

MERRY CHRISTMAS LAURA, AARON, BENJAMIN, RUSSELL, CHEDDAR & THE "GIRLS"!👨‍👩‍👧😺😾🐔🎅🤶🎄👼🏼🎁⛄🕊 Thanks for help bringing back to me the joy of gardening this past year!!!

[@sandradavid4080]

Merry Christmas from a very hot Perth Western Australia. Christmas Day is going to be 36°C (97°F) my garden is looking very pretty with the many frangipani trees I have flowering at the moment

[@liamsavarese3753]

Funny that you pulled the doorknob off the door, Aaron.

[@ip4265]

Both husband and I are constantly doing that on our Andersen door - looks there is a flaw in the design! And we are unable to fix that!!!!!

[@SillySallySarah]

@@ip4265 Same here! Constant struggle with our Andersen door! My husband is at wit's end! Can't fix it!

[@ip4265]

Sarah Herr :((( and husband already replaced the screws and the rod with the brand new ones, the handle still slides off often. And hate this double locking mechanism on the patio door! So do regret going for Andersen!!!! I wonder if Aaron and Laura also have Andersen....

[@liamsavarese3753]

​@@ip4265 Maybe they did go to Andersen

[@wandygonzalez8078]

Love all your videos Laura!!!! I cant wait to see what you have for us this coming year. Since I found your channel I have learned so much. And seeing Benjamin growing up has been amazing. He is a cutie pie!!! Thank you for everything you do. If I ever had to pay to watch your videos. Without a doubt I would. You deserve every penny.

[@Lydias.channel.]

Merry Christmas to you all! I'm so sorry for the loss of your hens. Absolutely try not to dwell on it. Much love to you!

[@VirtuallyJessie]

THANK YOU for doing videos in Spanish !!!!! my grandmother loves to garden and unfortunately my mother (the one that helps me translate some more advanced Spanish words )is not really into it and so I myself had to learn how to garden and how it works from watching your KZbin videos and I get so excited with showing my grandmother garden projects and plants you have planted but I really don’t know how to translate the gardening terms because I’m so new to it so I’m excited to finally show my grandmother your videos!!!!!!☺️so thank you for providing videos of a hobby that my grandmother and I can bond with and enjoy

[@tammiereilly8829]

Hi Laura. I've never commented on a video before. I stumbled onto your channel a couple of months ago and just love your informative content and your very upbeat and positive demeanor. The lampshade in your living room is on the Ballard Design website. Its been there for a couple of years but I think they only carry it during the holidays. I'm excited that you are holding an event to tour your garden. My husband said he's putting it on his calendar for next year. (So exciting). I have recently moved to Washington state and it is a completely different gardening beast than sunny Southern California. But the new varities of plants are thrilling and the idea of having Hydrangeas is so exciting. We bought a 5 acre farm and are starting from scratch because the previous owner was not a gardener. Your videos are helping me to see my garden on a larger scale. Just placed my order from Murray McMurray for my first chickens ever and am having my husband build a large coop and run similar to yours. Fantastic coop. I love for things to be not only functional but also beautiful to look at. Continue with your wonderful videos. You certainly have more energy than myself. May God Bless you and your family in this coming year.

[@nat2080]

Hi Laura (from Orkney Scotland) I came across your channel a few months back, and have since binged watched all your videos. I love your channel! in my opinion it's better than any T.V gardening show I've seen. Your garden is stunning. Not only have you inspired me, you have helped me in my own garden already :) Thank you for sharing all you do with us.

[@rachellleleux906]

Don't feel bad, you are doing everything you can to keep those chickens healthy! The ones that made it are living their best life!

[@suzanneb5229]

I agree with the others, get an electric gate. I would be tempted to go on your driveway myself but would never actually do it. The lights are gorgeous along with all the winter interest. I love your chickens but do not have the property to keep them so thinking about getting honey bees but need to do more research. Will definitely plant more pollinator plants in the spring. You inspire me to have a better garden and am always wowed by Aaron's work with the camera and drone. Always love to see videos that include Benjamin, Russell, Cheddar and the girls. I am so happy I found your videos about a year ago. So inspiring!! Thank you

[@chaley5588]

Merry Christmas to you as well! May you have the merriest of memory making with family and friends this holiday season.

[@gabbyrico4877]

Garden answer español is helpful I'm fluent in both languages and the translator does a great job

[@emmathienes8588]

You should make a sign for the entrance to the private part of your drive that welcomes viewing from that distance but politely asks them to not enter.

[@sandigomez6773]

Merry Christmas, Laura, Aaron & Benjamin! I’m so thankful you have been a part of my garden journey this last year! I have loved your videos and have learned so much!! Hope the holidays are special and memorable for all of you and your family! 🎄🎁🎊♥️

[@bradjohnson361]

At this point if Hartley botanical greenhouses hasn't heard your cry for one....your going to have to save up lol we are looking into building our own and heating it cooling it as well.

[@Tina37212]

LOL They really want it for free.

[@melissam6320]

Think of the publicity Hartley would get if they helped Laura get one... I'd love to see it happening too!! 😍😍 Maybe they would do an affordable Garden Answer version?!?! 😁

[@kyledavis1333]

They put a lot of money they earn from KZbin etc..back into the videos! This KZbin channel is their full time job. It takes a lot of their time filming and editing the videos

[@Tina37212]

@@kyledavis1333 Plus they have sponsorship money. Never quit your day job when dealing with youtube. They keep changing their algorithm. Glad Laura still works p/t at parents garden center.

[@dianajean4837]

Merry Christmas Laura, Aaron, Benjamin and to all your wonderful family members ! May your day be Blessed in the Joy of the Lord!

[@bishop2b394]

I know that when you put yourself out there you have to expect nasty people with nasty comments but you aren't expected to pay attention to these people or let it bother you. I'm not on KZbin and I run into these people off and on. I just brush them off and always always remember that the only person and people who I care what they think are My Lord, my family & friends. God Bless.

[@heinkristen1]

Loved the snow tour!

[@melissam6320]

You have been such a joy for me this year. I really enjoy your videos and they inspire me to get out in my yard more. Thank you for being so honest about people in private drive and scrutinizing your handling of the chickens. I'm sure most of us know what you mean and are sad for your loss of the chickens. It could happen to anyone and a bit harder when a personal hobby is enjoyed publicly. We have a responsibility to be respectful observers. I hope 2020 brings you continued happiness and success and thank you so much for sharing! Hugs to you, Aaron and your families! 😊

[@maggiemarion8669]

Great question and answer again, of course. Having grown up in the country I remember that all our animals were in and out but now that I live in a congested area and I can’t let my cat out except on the screened in lanai. There are just too many cars and more dangers. If I lived in the country I am sure they would have more freedom. People need to realize there are different circumstances for almost anything and their way may not be anyone else’s way. So sorry for the disappointment of losing your chicks but some things can’t be controlled. These are looking very healthy. Merry Christmas enjoy the time.

[@mariankay6482]

Oh Laura! I so agree with you on the topic of animals! We had chickens and it's so painful to lose one of those precious little girls! I have always been an indoor outdoor person when it comes to our animals but, the house we live in now is next to a really busy street. Our cats weren't used to that and I have had to keep them inside here. It just breaks my heart when I see them look out the window at other cats who roam the neighborhood. I have also seen or heard 3 of those cats be hit by cars! We are working towards a screened in back porch so they and we can have a nice place to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors more. We do have ways for them to climb and play in the house but it's just not the same. I wish they could go out and be free to run and play in our yard! They just don't understand property lines or busy streets! I can't stand the thought of one of them getting hit by a car!!! Ppll are so thoughtless about animals and children and they drive over the speed limits and don't pay attention! If they did what was right, maybe, I would consider it, but they don't! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!! Have the best 2020 possible and I so look forward to all the new ideas and info you will be sharing in the coming year! Blessings to all of you at Garden Answer!

[@alanaflores1452]

I am so glad that your channel popped up on my home feed months ago. I subscribed instantly . I have watched all of your videos since. Even went back and watched a bunch of your earlier videos. Merry Christmas to your family from North Carolina .

[@stellaandion5553]

I love how you care for your beautiful animals,thank so much for being so kind...God bless you for everything that you do ❤MERRY CHRISTMAS,❤

[@carolbeatty2468]

Thank you so much for being willing to put yourself out there and answer all the questions. It must be difficult at times to understand the comments that aren't very nice but you handle them graciously and I appreciate your honesty. Love the names for your chickens and they sound like characters from some books I read as a child so I wonder..... Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year!!

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I have a greenhouse I love and use all winter long and is where you can find me much of the time but I still have a Hartley Botanic on my must have list. My husband keeps telling me he can make mine look like the Victorian Lodge but that has yet to happen. I hear you about better utilizing the space where the gazebo is. Though pretty, if you don't get much use out of it then replacing it with the greenhouse is a good choice. And a Hartley Botanic greenhouse would be just gorgeous there. I love my Black Copper Marans hens and their dark eggs are actually a bit richer than others.

[@brunaoliveira8530]

Thank you for being so thoughtful and making possible for information to get closer to everyone! My mom loves watching your videos, but she doesn't speak any English so she only watches the short versions- or asks me to be her translator :D . Our mother language is actually Portuguese, but Spanish is close enough that we can understand the videos clearly :) I think many Brazilians will benefit from it too! Keep up the great work guys

[@inezvasquez8104]

Wow! spanish! my mom will be so excited! Hurray! thank you!

[@traciannveno]

Get an electric gate. It will help keep your property safe and help people who don’t have good boundary’s (which is a lot of people now adays) and people who think just because you are in the public eye it is okay to violate your privacy ( also a ton of people) Stay safe! Thank you for the videos!

[@freyaegrey]

The energy question is so funny to me. When it comes to my garden, my garden business, any kind of outdoor work, I have almost as much energy as Laura. But when it comes to my house, laundry, dishes, or anything not outside related, I have absolutely no energy.

[@greatgardensforall]

Faylyn Hillier saaame!

[@conniegregory6669]

Thank you so much for all of your gardening wisdom. Love your wholesome outlook and presentation. Have a very blessed Merry Christmas!!

[@erikasmith4427]

Laura, you're such a BEAUTIFUL lady in and out. I LOVE your humbleness, and sweet disposition. I also love your advice and tips. Very informative, and straight to the point. May God bless you and your family.

[@tara7261]

Could you PLEASE do so many more videos on the vegetable garden this year? You hardly did any this year which is so sad, I’d love to see literally any update on it throughout the season. And honestly the random square garden by the barn where they have the basket ball hoop would be a great place to either move the gazebo to put the greenhouse where the gazebo is, or just put the greenhouse in that random square garden.

[@garden-core]

It should not feel weird hearing your words translated into Spanish! Glad you are doing it. More than 25% of Americans are Spanish speaking and I think we ll should be. How wonderful!

[@gardenanswer]

Aaron and I are hoping to learn! (And teach Benjamin along the way! Actually...he’ll probably learn faster than us and be teaching us in the end! 😆)

[@PhilippeTuinman]

For the tartan lampshade if people want one: mod podge some tartan fabric to a round lampshade, tadaa

[@lifestylebyvita]

You have a channel in spanish! 🙌🏻 How wonderful! My mother always watches but doesn’t understand a word of English! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you for all you do, I wish you guys tons of success in all you do. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@dennistaft7868]

By the way your yard has inspired me. We bought our house and 3 1/2 acres 15 yrs ago and I have add more plants every year, mostly bushes trees and shrubs. This spring I'm going to have my Father come plow up about an acre so that I can plant seeds. I want a mix of anything. I guess it would be more like a cottage garden. I've picked up a lot of tips from you like grouping and drifts. I just hope I can pull it off with out a full garden of weeds. I've also appreciated the fertilizer and other tips you give us. Thanks so much.

[@helenamesich9578]

Oh, yes! Please! I would love for you to have a Hartley Botanic greenhouse! I'd probably watch and rewatch that greenhouse video forever. Such a dream.

[@pattidavis8043]

I enjoy these overview videos so much.....getting to hear others questions and attention drawn to things I miss (like the lamp) lol......I would have NEVER seen that Merry Christmas!

[@emilyhartside1292]

Do you worry about KZbinr burn out? So many of the other channels I watch are taking this holiday season to announce that they are taking time away from KZbin. All of them are saying it’s because they are just burnt out from creating videos. I love GA videos! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@callumbyars32]

Laura has a video on the channel about it already, hope that helps :)

[@Jack-oc2xq]

They addressed a question like this a couple of weeks ago in a video like this I think

[@jonicarter9684]

Laura anyone who has chickens know that you will lose some along the way. Your girls have a lovely place to live. My husband tells everyone that our eggs cost about twenty dollars a dozen because of all the things we buy them. They love the mill worms and we grow sprouts for them which they really love. Merry Christmas from Southern California

[@suzannebuenaventura1743]

My sister started with 10 and she lost several, and may be down to 4 as well. Her significant other lost all 10! I have a feeling it's common. Don't be too hard on yourself; you're doing amazing! I so want chickens now!

[@texasanglophile2297]

Laura, Thank you so much for all the time and effort you and Aaron put into your videos. We've been watching you from almost the beginning and enjoy the information you have provided. Have a Very Happy Christmas.

[@Fearful-v6x]

I had solar panels installed on my home in September 2015, and the electric bill has been almost nonexistent since. One December the electric bill, was less than $10.00, because it had been very overcast the month before.

[@chauntem.8841]

Maybe its on their list! I know its on my list lol I always hear amazing things about going solar!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Sounds like lots of fun for the June Garden Tour! I really appreciate your videos, I have completely changed the way I garden since I started watching & following you! I am always learning & evolving in the way I garden! Pets are wonderful of all types, my three dogs - 2 St. Bernards & a Siberian Husky - and a cat are my four legged children! 😊🎅🤶🎄☃️🐓🐶🐶🐈❄❄

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! Thank you for another great weekly recap! It's always fun seeing your answers to viewers questions. I still don't think you should ever get rid of the gazebo. It's beautiful just the way it is because it looks so "natural". I know you'd like it to fit in better with your other buildings/home, but why not let it just be beautiful the way it is? Just my opinion. As long as it has shade, it seems like you could use it all summer, too. Thank you for sharing!

[@sherrywalker4619]

Thank you so much for encouraging us to garden. Merry Christmas to you and your awesome family!

[@newsak1]

Thanks for the recap! I just got my Garden Answer sweatshirt in the mail and can't wait to wear it proudly! Super soft and comfy.

[@TexasMyTexas]

You should add a disclaimer saying... If you’ve never been responsible for livestock, then you have no opinion. 💁🏼‍♀️ Keep up the good work. Y’all do an awesome job! 🤠

[@heididuncan6194]

You can find the lamp shades on amazon, I seen it also and did some digging! If you type in tartan plaid lamp shade it will bring up some options. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@christinasanders2742]

Laura, Aaron and Benjamin...Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Alabama! I was able to meet and talk with you Laura at the Charlotte NC event. You were so sweet and gracious...just like I knew you would be. I would so love to come to the June garden event at your home...and see Andrews Seed! Just want you to know that your videos are always inspiring. We have a new home with a yard that is pretty much a blank slate. We moved from a house that we lived in for 14 years and the yard was so pretty because it had matured over the years. The Lord willing I am looking foward to planning this one and watching it turn into a beautiful garden too! Keep inspiring us....and please ignore all the negative comments from people. There are some people who just can't be happy with things or accept the good with the bad that life brings!

[@traciannveno]

Also click on the adds a bunch! It will help Laura and her family to make more videos for us all and hopefully build up their garden and get that gazebo!! And an electric gate for safety ❤️

[@Provysjourney]

You've come a long way baby!! So happy to see your success!! Thank you for sharing so much!! You and Aaron are the bomb! And Benjamin is a cutie!

[@budoneof15]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for the channel. Your videos are definitely something I look forward to in the morning with my coffee. Looking forward for next year. I hope I can make it to the group tour in Oregon.

[@mehmay2518]

I actually have 2 of the tartan Christmas lamps in my bedroom and I bought them at Pier 1!! ❤️🎄😁

[@marlaschaefer2544]

Good to know...

[@barbll000]

I agree with giving away the gazebo,. It's nice but it doesn't match any of the structures on the property so to me it's a bit of an albatross. I know some people pressure you to tell about this or that, such as the chickens, and I'm glad that you have the wisdom to wait until you're ready to talk about it. There's nothing wrong with having boundaries. Wishing you are a fantastic Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be blessed, pressed down, shaken, and overflowing. xoxoxoxo

[@chauntem.8841]

Uhhhh, I just enjoy how ya think about events/projects within the community, your family &friends businesses. It truly amazing to see you & Aaron doing such amazing things together. One day your son will see all this & be so proud of you all thinking of others not only in words but by actions. I love that ya are very humble but your very kindly about your beliefs on the respect from home life to animal care. Sadly, you shouldn't have to be but we understand sometimes people just arent nice. Its ok there's more love than hate here so they'll be drowned out. Lol 🤗Merry Christmas 🎅🤶#savingupforatourticketoneday

[@patjones5723]

You are a wealth of information and deliver it sooooooooo well...ty!! Oh...and MERRY CHRISTMAS :)

[@carolpope1145]

Loved the recap. Merry Christmas May your holiday be blessed beyond measure.

[@crudakewiz]

Yay! Glad you mentioned about doing beginner gardening videos! Always great for refreshers, hoping for vegetable garden basics! 🥬🍅🥦🥕🌽🌶🍉🤞🏼🤞🏼