How Do Your Cat's Not Destroy Your Seedlings? // Why Do You Need Electricity to Water? // Recap 🌿

[@jeansunderland6115]

I always look forward to Sunday mornings. Your recap videos with Aaron are most enjoyable! Through the week you are my daily routine. My husband often says, "are you watching your girl". He knows that you start off my day! Love you and your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your life with us!❤

[@DeniseMacRae]

Starts my days also!!!

[@bettyboop1524]

If you're getting more feral cats around that is probably why Cheddar is spraying more. It's his way of telling the strangers to keep their distance. I know it is not a fun part of cat ownership, he is only protecting his your property. In the long run it may help keep the invaders away. 😿 Please don't try to re-home him, he'd never understand being given away.

[@vickieyoung7122]

💯

[@samanthalonghurst-howes1465]

Completely agree with you.

[@alfp8765]

Exactly. It would be cruel.

[@denisefaust1290]

Guys, I’m sure he was joking.

[@francineh.7825]

As a person with 6 rescues living with me, yes I completely agree. Benjamin and Samantha love and give affection to the cats so I will hold the thought that Aaron will let Cheddar stay.

[@Gpotpot]

Laura, your face when he talks about getting rid of Cheddar! 😂 This is a safe space, you get that off your chest Aaron because I know Laura would not let that happen.

[@IWasntListeningToYou]

Cheddar spraying is good, it's keeping untold amounts of pesky leaf eating critters out of your gardens and outbuildings. He is the alpha of the cats, so it's his job. Any animal that crosses his barrier is fair game. Give him extra pets, not a trip elsewhere. He is just doing his job of being a cat. 😊

[@pamelawoodall5891]

Absolutely!

[@brigitterauscher5031]

Completely agree!

[@eury5405]

Cat's actually spray to attract cat's....their spray does not repel pests or other animals, quite the contrary unfortunately.

[@claudiaceleste777]

@@eury5405yes and no. An intact male is spraying to keep intruders out, but also to let female cats know he’s available. Females and neutered cats generally don’t spray but that’s not to say they won’t. I believe all the GA cats are neutered; spraying can also be a stress reaction to outside issues however I think Cheddar is really desperately trying to warn the feral cats away. I have a similar issue with a male who was neutered at six months, and who started spraying at four years of age because strays were coming onto the property overnight, and he was really anxious!

[@sandy-rr1by]

The comment about Paul is the best! He needs to ask for likeness pay like the ball players get!!! HAAA!!! what I like about Paul, is knowing how much help you actually get. I am impressed with your strength and capability and sometimes forget that there is so much to do that help is necessary...and you own up to it giving credit when it's due! This is the only channel that I always, always, always watch.

[@mariannecurry-tc8cd]

Hello, My husband thinks you should find an Artist to paint the electric box faux brick looking. An Artist can make that look just like the Hartley brick and then it would just blend in! Love your show and watch every day with our tea and coffee. 😘

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

That’s a good idea. And, even if it’s not perfect, it will still be easier to disguise with plants.

[@VeryGreenly]

Great idea!!💡

[@sivlow264]

Aron, don’t underestimate the job that Cheddar is doing in protecting your property from being invaded by feral cats. He marks (sprays) because he smells cats that doesn’t belong to the household.

[@alcg3981]

Yep, the Watchcat!

[@jisson57]

Good point!!

[@w.bovgvereav5761]

I Agree ... " Good Boy, Cheddar ! " ( ... and if Cheddar keeps it up, " Send him down the road. " ~ Aaron ) ... Geez !

[@maynardgreenhouse]

They’re great mousers. Also keep the rat population down. When you have chickens rats are bound to show up.

[@tylerj6182]

And not to be that snowflake, but lots of people trap and cull cats that are left out in rural areas 😢

[@pattmundie9504]

I'm disappointed in Aaron's comments about the cats - especially Cheddar. 😢 Please be kind and don't "get rid of him." Patience and understanding Aaron.🙏

[@AprilRoses-3]

Don’t be disappointed everybody has their moments. I’m sure he won’t get rid of the cats. 🙄

[@amystull5832]

Aaron..... solar.... 🌞🌞🌞 research and research what it does "Under" the solar panels. And the sweet cats are protecting You and your family.... they protect you for protecting and caring for them. Let them do their jobs!! 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈 Love you all and have been watching since 2017 after back surgery.... You start my day.... Everyday!!! ❤🌷🌷🐰🐣🐇💝

[@michaellmiles4920]

I have a neighbor who has a small farm and put up solar panels in one of her pastures. She says that her animals, sheep, llama, etc. lay under the solar panels using it as shade and relief from the heat.

[@babieangels]

DEAR AARON AND LAURA❤ PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE LOVED AND RESPECTED BY SO MANY! PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE OPEN AND HONEST ABOUT YOUR IDEAS AND OPINIONS. I HAVE NOT ALWAYS AGREED WITH IT ALL, BUT AM MATURE ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL ALLOWED TO HAVE AND EXPRESS OUR OPINIONS FREELY. ❤ MAY YOUR LIVES CONTINUE TO BE FRUITFUL AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING ALL YOU DO WITH US!

[@lurk1953]

Ok. I like them too. Was your caps lock button stuck? Hahaha

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Typing in all caps means you are shouting.

[@babieangels]

Or, just wanted my comment to stand out. Mission accomplished. 😜

[@holly_kay5570]

Rude caps...I won't read that

[@babieangels]

@@holly_kay5570 Oh no! Whatever shall I do now? 🙄 THEN DON’T. 😹

[@sandialdrich1308]

Paul comes with the house 😝🤣😄💙 You two crack me up.

[@jen6202]

Oh my goodness! The Hartley looks great for the recap! I miss your Recaps being in the sun porch that is attached to the house. I know it is a small area, but that looked great for the Recaps too.❤ I love the windows and natural light!!!

[@blendedwithmadonnadevlin6520]

Aaron is correct…. I’m in my 24th year as a residential real estate appraiser. Adding solar doesn’t add to the value of your home. Your property is what we refer to as a pink elephant. It will take a special kind of buyer to purchase your home for the true value. It will take a lot of time and national marketing time. I had a pink elephant here in Maine with an insane lake and Mountain View and when I saw the for sale sign go up I wished I would get the job to appraise it. Well….I got the job and it was horribly hard to make sure I did all the proper research. I would absolutely love to get to walk through your property but I think I learned my lesson….I wouldn’t want the responsibility of being the appraiser. 😂 I had my son at 29 which initially I felt I was late having him but I’m so glad I did. Like Laura, I was able to work the majority of my time at home and have my son there as well (with daily help).

[@UncleNinGarden]

Watching Laura and Aaron for many years, you inspired me to start gardening in my high rise apartment and be on KZbin. Thank you both 🙏

[@DebbieRoycroft-gj9hg]

Hi Laura and Aaron, 🌻When you once shared about getting hurtful comments, I thought to myself, “No way, who would find fault in you two?” Then I started to read the comments about Cheddar and my oh my! The opinions and disagreements are flying high. I often think if we could see each other face to face to discuss our differences 95% of our comments would be kinder and gentler. I wish this was the case in every situation where we disagree with each other. Please, everyone, let’s tread lightly and lovingly with each other and if you feel you just can’t, then please refrain from commenting at all. Keeping the peace is so much more important than sharing our negative feelings. Laura and Aaron, I’m sorry you’ve gotten so many “insights“ today about Cheddar. I’m sorry if you’ve read the comments. I hope you both have a restful weekend. I love your videos and I look forward to each one. 🌻🌷🪴

[@judybrock5360]

GA is a thriving business and anyone’s business is open to and better expect feedback and comments from the public. It’s not a “ friendship” relationship with their followers nor a hobby for Laura and Aaron. The comments both positive and negative are expected and will only allow them to modify and improve their product. 😊

[@DebbieRoycroft-gj9hg]

@@judybrock5360 Judy, what an odd thing to say. Being rude is not acceptable. Their cats and their decisions about their cats has nothing to do with their “thriving” business. They’re off limits, but if need be and comment as they may, at least use kindness. That’s the issue, I gently beg to differ with you, Laura and Aaron are more than a business to me, I consider them to be my friends. That’s why I said something. It hurts to read so many comments degrading them. I’ll bet it’s not just me that feels this way either. Have a nice day, Judy.

[@judybrock5360]

I think the cat lovers would argue that Aaron’s comments did not come from a place of “kindness”. He is now taking a little heat for his cat comments. This is the KZbin world Debbie, and sure Aaron has some regret for what he said,.....but he did ask for it a little .

[@alekgust]

I agree Debbie! The same opinion can be shared if you really feel strongly without the rudeness and assumptions.

[@dianedalrymple7711]

I have had many male cats over all the years we have lived here and have never once had trouble with any of them spraying. They were however all neutered which they say does eliminate spraying and were mostly inside cats. We LOVE all of the cats😻😻

[@joneephillips6979]

Neuter!

[@Anne-rl2mg]

Really enjoyed hearing Aaron talk about grid-down scenarios. My husband and I talk about this too.

[@GloryToGodAlmighty]

Thank you Aaron! Being prepared for all possible outcomes is part of life. I'm glad to see you be a voice to this! There's so much uncertainty this year and I'm not a prepper either but it's something that is something I think about.

[@christiemay4444]

I absolutely love your Sunday recaps. Fun to hear other's comments and questions. Really chuckled at Aaron's comment, "the other side of Oregon," as I have lived my entire, almost 73 years, "on the other side," and have never dreamed of living elsewhere. Perfect location, about an hour from the beach/ocean, and same for the mountains/snow. I do, however, find "your side" beautiful. Oregon is the best!!!

[@donnabraden3126]

I know this is hard to believe, with the prices and crap, but that’s how I feel about California. I was born here and every single family member has lived here so it’s been my home. I even feel a connection with the actual land, like in Hawaii, how they talk about the Aloha Spirit, I feel there’s a kind of Aloha Spirit in California.

[@Sisteryoda1440]

@@donnabraden3126 I grew up in the San Fernando Valley. I’ve been living in other states for decades but California still holds a special place in my heart ♥️

[@donnabraden3126]

@@Sisteryoda1440 I know, right? I never mean to be ungrateful for other states where I’ve lived, but I am just unhappy unless I’m in California.

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

I love y'all's Sunday recaps, because I love Aaron and Laura's back and forth talking. Thank y'all for always sharing all these with us. Your channel is one of my very favorites. Laura you and Aaron always make me feel better❤

[@charlottea.cavatica8423]

Laura, you always look great but especially so today! Fantastic hair❤

[@ProfCirillo]

I thought the same!

[@lblak59]

I love her hair today. She looks great.

[@Thinking.Of.Some.Handle]

Her hair is always on point! Wish she showed us how she does it, but I understand it's a garden channel.

[@rhondaschenk5727]

Laura the grapevine mess is real life! I appreciate that you show the bad with the good. All of us have the same situations.

[@AkSonya1010]

Aaron, three years ago I bought myself a dethatcher (I have a huge thatch problem because of clay soil) After dethatching I rake & blow my yard but I can’t get it all up so I’ve started burning my lawn with a weed burner. It’s made an incredible difference in how green my grass is. Last year I started leveling my lawn with sand & compost so I’m starting to look like a golf lawn. ❤ I have always been into flowers & gardening but recently thrilled to make my lawn look incredible.

[@Gin0827]

Thanks for your comment.

[@leightonshehan7423]

I’ve watched this channel since the VERY beginning and watch them everyday, but why do the comments about cheddar, with the boots and “send him down the road,” make me… 😬😬😬😬.

[@jettabartholomew1118]

Disappointed to hear Aaron's take on Cheddar. It's not Cheddar's fault ferals are coming around. I think a great many of us would dearly miss Cheddar 😢.

[@StaceyFernandes-ek9ks]

i love these recaps! i love how you and Aaron communicate, so respectful so caring and just amazing!!! my hubs is laughing at me cause during this video you showed or said some item or plant you use or have and if i either have it too or know what your saying about a plant or something, i get so excited and happy!! so my hubs just cracks up!!! thanks guys! have a great week 😊

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning,Laura & Aaron ☕️ Another great recap. Looking forward to seeing the next episode. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈🐈

[@tarawright7950]

Aaron is spot on with his thinking when it comes to taking care of yourself when/if the grid goes down. I’m glad you have him, Laura.

[@Champion749]

Laura your hair looks fantastic this video . And I have all male cats and I know the smell from the spray can be strong. But being a animal lover I just clean a lot outside. Never had a problem in the house.

[@Colacurcio]

Aaron,, have patience, you guys are so good, and God blessed you all so much.please don't get rid of Cheddar. Let her and the other 2 , be able to live the wonderful life that you offered them There must be a reason why she's doing it. Maybe you can take her to a vet. Laura, please .... I have watched your videos since the beginning ,and I know you have a huge heart.thanks for listening.

[@AllintheDetail]

Yes, he was talking out of frustration as we have probably all felt at some point with our pets but family cares for all three cats and will continue to provide the love and safety.

[@Talula72]

Loved the "prepper" conversation. It's good to think thru some of these things, even if you dont need them. By nature I love to ve a prepared person.

[@GardenerPeg]

I ordered the Felco gloves from your shop and I love them! They are the best gardening gloves I have ever used! Also, I received them in the mail very quickly.

[@Gin0827]

Same here. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@chaune11]

I'm not worried about an apocalypse, but I always wonder what marketable skillset do people have if it happened? Can you cook? Can you grow food? Do you sew? Can you build things? It makes you re-evaluate what we consider important today.

[@patjackson3506]

Love your recap videos. My Sunday morning highlight.

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Y’all…if you keep complaining and saying don’t talk about this or that…you can probably kiss the recap video goodbye and having interactions with Aaron and Laura. A and L y’all are doing great! 🥰

[@marebear09]

Agreed. That would be so sad. I honestly appreciate hearing their viewpoints on everything they share.

[@babieangels]

Well said! But one thing I have noticed, is these two are tough cookies!

[@LiveAlcheme]

The community has every right to ask questions, share feedback, etc. The great people all over the world in this community massively add to the vibrancy, information and experience of this channel. Shaming people and silencing voices is used for control which seems to me is opposite of what this channel is about.

[@topcat700]

I doubt it. It's part of their income and likely how they pay their help. I rarely watch the recap anyway.

[@TheGiddyGeranium]

@@LiveAlchemeYes, but if you look at the first comments about the cats, they were accusatory and a little bit too much.

[@DreamWithCaroline]

💜🎶 Good Morning Garden Answer .. Spring has sprung.. as we Spring ahead in TIME .. Thanks for the Recap .. Beautiful sunshine down your way .. Have a Beautiful day 💜🎶🇨🇦

[@karenmartin4076]

Love the recap! And we LOVE all the cats! Literally wait to see them in every video! Lol!

[@kkate9366]

Your Heartly looks perfect! The perfect amount of plants-living space and you’re able to enjoy the space. Too many plants just looks messy.

[@NinjaOrchids]

Sometimes the reddish hue on leaves is a signal that the seedlings are getting too much light. It’s the anthocyanin that comes up (like a sunburn for us) indicating it’s too much. Cold does the same thing, as Laura said). Orchids do the same thing. Hope this helps someone. ❤

[@Gin0827]

Thank you!

[@NinjaOrchids]

@@Gin0827 🫶🏼 you are welcome!

[@gelinda2718]

I absolutely love the Hartley just the way it is inside and out looks relaxing when you go in not to much stuff to much stuff drive me Nuts!

[@angielyons2146]

I second the shoutout to Ken! The things I ordered arrived quickly (I’m in Ohio) which surprised me a bit since I usually have to wait a while to receive anything from that side of the country 😂. PS… you are so right about the Mesto sprayer. It makes watering my seedlings so easy. Love it!

[@roxannebrooks3054]

Love watching Paul. Please show him doing more projects.

[@pattidavis8043]

Loved the filming in the Hartley.....oh how I'm ready for the beautiful weather. Let's go!

[@sandydavidshofer1204]

Paul saves the day for SOoo many things!

[@krybastian2611]

I love the recap in the Hartley- reminds me of the old sun porch days….

[@connie6623]

We enjoy the recap videos. Thank you Garden Answer!

[@heiditwigg2541]

Solar is a great idea, but considering how much wind your area gets, have you thought about a windmill. I saw one shaped like a tree with spinning leaves.

[@YSLRD]

Does it kill birds?

[@coloraturaElise]

@@YSLRD They can, for sure, but I've heard that if the blades are black instead of white, fewer birds hit them, presumably because they can see them better against the sky.

[@LindaKrippel]

Ahh, my Sunday morning is complete! Thanks for another great video Laura and Aaron!

[@brendad.3353]

Good morning and happy "almost" spring! Love you guys, thanks for sharing! We installed a bank of solar panels in 2021. We didn't want them on the ground because we only have 2 acres, so put them on the roof of an outbuilding 50x80. Solved the space issue, blends in to roof and bonus: keeps some sun off roof, lowering the summer Temps a bit. Win-win! Take care!

[@jm5627]

I love your channel and love watching and learning more about gardening. I wouldn't blame you, though, if you kept your pets and children off camera. There are too many crazy, too involved commenters. It's unfortunate but true. Your childrens inheritance is no ones business, if you love or end up rehoming a pet, no ones business. To the commenters, this is a gardening channel.

[@kevinbrumfield2028]

Hi guys, I love your posts and was amazed at your discussion on prepping. Seems like more and more people are interested in this. I wanted to recommend the book One Second After to Aaron. This truly puts into perspective just how unprepared most of us are. Thank you!

[@risalangdon9883]

Burning the lawn does work! We did this several years ago when we were having problems with the lawn and the results were stunning!!!! It recovered and regrew very quickly. I honestly only remember the yard looking charred for just 3 to 5 days. Was just remarkable!!!

[@Stephanie-cq8mf]

I use chamomile tea water in my seed starter mix to reduce fungus risk (and cinnamon). But you MUST let it cool down before you sow your seeds. I made that mistake once, just not thinking in the moment and no germination happened.

[@samanthalonghurst-howes1465]

My three cats are part of my family, I would never ever consider “sending them down the road” for any reason!

[@gloriaboyd5274]

You are correct, there is plenty room there for those kittys, so don’t get to big for your pants mister Aron😮

[@sharonthompson7999]

Didn't realize you were SUCH JERKS. UNSUBSCRIBING NOW. Don't get anymore animals you are not suites for animal ownership especially horses. Will miss your mom.

[@YSLRD]

I wouldn't do it, but dealing with him also wouldn't make me miserable. They would never abandon him. He would go somewhere he's wanted.

[@ebbypetes]

That's you and your choices. Their choices are different. It's ok you guys will live if people don't think like you.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@ebbypetesI agree! My next door neighbor feeds feral cats and has some totes for them to sleep in. However, sh doesn’t necessarily water them or take them to the vet, etc. There are a lot of them and they come to my house every day and spray on everything they pass, it seems, including my outside doors. It’s so gross! They have sprayed on my welcome mat and when it rains we have inadvertently tracked their urine throughout the house. At first I couldn’t figure out where the smell was coming from. It was disgusting! Thankfully, our tiny town just passed a cat ordinance, they will be trapping and sending them down the road!

[@gaylerichards7409]

Laura, your hair and makeup look amazing!

[@stephanieprice722]

Aaron always thinks future. It's a good way to think. He and Laura are such a good match and create the purfect balance between them. Pun intended. 😺😂

[@raeperonneau4941]

Laura, your hair is looking amazing! I don’t know if you’re doing anything different but it looks so thick and lush. Gives me a bit of hair envy every morning. lol

[@amcluesent]

It's being so cheerful that keeps Aaron going...🤣

[@jimlight6952]

We've been using ground leaf compost for mulch here in southern Ohio for the past two years and it is definitely better than the wood mulch we used to use. It has really added nice loose soil on the top layer in all our beds, and what few weeds do emerge are so easy to pull out. Just had 14 yards delivered this past week. Will start spreading this week. Definitely recommend it.

[@cathymassett1133]

We burn our Bermuda all the time. It takes 3-5 days for the charcoal to dissipate. Leaves a brown green lawn that looks fantastic. It is easy to contain if you have a couple of hoses. Try it this year. Your pasture area would do great.

[@rachelbarth1271]

Laura, you look so beautiful today! Like you just stepped out of the hair salon ❤

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Love listening to you two. So glad Aaron got comfortable being mic’ed and on camera!

[@fancypinkg]

Cheddar happens to be loved by all of us and you need to see that he also has good things about him . He brings joy to many and doesn’t deserve to lose his home to possibly be euthanized as many lose their homes. Aaron you need to be more forgiving.All three cats are impart of the family we love to watch. Some love to watch the kids and others like me enjoy the 3 cats.

[@vickieyoung7122]

Same here...I love watching the cats

[@Maine931]

I love the cats! If they don’t want him, I’m sure there is a viewer close by that would take him.

[@fancypinkg]

They can get deterrents for trouble aéreas but spraying it is not a 365 day thing . I know and learned they do it when they are trying to tell you something , danger, their health , fear, etc. Cheddar loves his bothers and the kids and so much Laura. It would be so cruel to rip him of his family. Imagine his little heart beating fast on a carrier being taken away not knowing what is happening and what he did so wrong to rip him out of his family. That would be a stub in the heart of us viewers and the end of me watching them.

[@alishaludwig1801]

Who here cares more about the cats than Aaron? 🙋‍♀️

[@fancypinkg]

If they say that I would not believe that is what happened to him.

[@sonyarogersmissmagic8587]

He's spraying because of Douglas. Most male cats spray to mark their territory, or they have bladder stones. Once the medical is taken care of, they usually stop. But with lots of strays coming around, you're going to have that problem. My indoor outdoor male cats don't spray in the house, but when they go outside, you can watch them freshen up their perimeter. Lol

[@mernany]

Man I love the recaps! I love hearing Aaron’s opinions, ideas, and shenanigans. The way you two banter back and forth is so fun! You are just a get team!

[@VictoriaBard]

My green velvet boxwoods did the exact same thing. I planted close to 20 in spring and they did great until winter. I pulled them all the following spring and put in Japanese hollys, and they have preformed beautifully. They are short, tidy and easy to maintain. I am in Nashville, zone 7b.

[@tlastknight]

Love ❤️ love this time of the week with both of you intetacting...I really like how you used the Hartley as a nice comfortable n beautiful place to hang out.. One day will visit parents garden shop..love you guys very much for all the enjoyable honest n beautiful videos

[@rhondaschmidt2071]

If the new feral cats are why cheddar is spraying more then send the new feral cats down the road. Cheddar was there first, he deserves to stay. And he's used to your family and his buddy.

[@Melsgottagreenthumb]

I love to hear Aaron go on with his thoughts and visions and trying to fit in the logic that fits your lifestyle 😂.

[@lgrillo]

I actually like it better when you don’t have something in the middle of the Hartley. It just disrupts the flow and makes it seem smaller. So beautiful in there with gorgeous plants.

[@sharoncoon5439]

Good morning Laura and Aaron and all !!

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Love these highlights videos. Thank you for all you teach us!

[@lauraaaa2010]

This needs to be a podcast!

[@SD-pn1jw]

Hey guys be careful with the solar companies some of them have really bad reviews. Laura, great hair day.

[@DianeZerbonia]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Her hair looks great!!😂

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

Insurance companies also hate it. Make sure you can keep your homeowners insurance with it.

[@GrabeRodrick]

I don't think I will see a big problem in my lifetime. I love to hear you two discuss life

[@CardsbyMaaike]

wouldn't a windmill work as well as solar? as you have a lot of wind? I suppose the Hartley is more a conservatory than greenhouse?

[@heathererickson270]

Not sure why but I found Aarons cavalier attitude about getting rid of Cheddar kind of offensive . I am a regular fan and watcher but this is making me not quite so interested in watching . I know there will be people who will jump all over me for this comment but it is what it is.

[@rubarbme]

Agree. I was turned off.

[@lauragreen4899]

When mentioned what if you had your kids sooner....I think you would still be doing what you're doing but your kids would be older, in school and helping out around the property. I think you would be right where you are today. And you are work from home parents. That is the best!

[@courtneymilner6062]

Aaron, a SHTF situation is not far off of most people’s minds. That’s why gardening has become such a popular hobby in the past 4 years. People are subconsciously preparing themselves..at least the smart resourceful people are

[@4acrehobbytfarm]

I am on vacation when I garden❤😊I know Laura loves her garden

[@suzsnide03]

We had the what if conversation at work, kinda. I asked what if we have an earthquake, how are you getting across the river. In the event of an earthquake bridges would be shut done until they are deemed safe. We all mostly live on the Illinois side of the Mississippi but work on the Missouri side. At the time, we all had small kids who were in daycare on the Illinois side. I had a plan and others were horrified that they didn't have a plan. So everyone decided that they were following me to get back across the river. It was an eye opening conversation.

[@smithy3996]

I love the scent of the Russian Olives in bloom! I’m over in Nampa and they grow along the creek near our house. In the springtime the sweet smell fills the air for weeks.

[@bexsatanas253]

We used to burn the grass when I was a kid. It did grow back fairly quickly, although I don’t know if it was healthier or not. We did it when our only lawnmower was a push mower and had half an acre of lawn. It’s an old timey solution.

[@susieqmartin2746]

We have a natural gas Generac Generator so worth it. Solar you would have to replace batteries every few years. They take up space and kill birds! Where we are it is common to loose power. One thanksgiving no power but we had power and a great meal!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I’ve been thinking about this. Do you mind me asking how much of an investment I could expect to make in one for a 2400 square foot house? Or approximately?

[@Gin0827]

@@cynthiafisher9907Cynthia, we looked into it. You would look for a whole house Generac. They currently range between 5 and 7 thousand at Lowe’s. A 250 gal propane tank was our situation and it did not have enough surface propane so the Propane Co. said we would need a 500 gal. Propane tank to be optimal. You can lease the Propane tanks so that is recurring costs along with refills. Then installation of all that is dependent on your area. Electricians are putting them in frequently so they can drop you a quick quote. All components combined run around 10K. Hope that helps.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@Gin0827 Oh, thank you so much! We have natural gas, so maybe it would be a bit less for us. It sounds doable and a good idea in case of a power outage.

[@susiethomas6032]

Just managed to watch the highlights video (Monday) because Sunday was Mother’s Day here in the uk. Sitting down enjoying a coffee, then screamed with delight when you read my question regarding lights for seed starting. Thank you so much because I did try to find the answer for myself but couldn’t find what I wanted, plus I kept getting advertisements for grow lights. Easter is my birthday (8th April) so I think a very early birthday present to myself is on the cards. Unfortunately I’ve just killed a load of Calendula seeds because they were leggy and I thought I could transplant them a little deeper in pots……nope! Going to reseed as soon as I get some grow lights.

[@theheritagehousesc]

Rye grass stays green in the winter but you will need to keep cutting in the winter. I just spread rye seeds two weeks ago and gas all germinated. We burn grass in the south. Fires kills bad insects in there as well and for sure helps your grass stay healthier. So if you want to spread rye grass you still can. It will die once temperatures start heating up and will come back in the winter. When it comes to prepping, I like to be prepared for at least a year in case, if anything happens. We do have a generator because of hurricanes and secondary heating system. Other than that we don't over prep, You are right Aaron; you have to be able to defend what you have as well. Our state just passed constitutional carry so there would be no problem 😂

[@Stephanie-cq8mf]

Lady banks rose is also thornless. It’s a pretty yellow rose

[@laurelcomeaux4723]

We have a variety here in the south called Peggy Martin, also thornless, but I can’t think of any that are not climbing roses.

[@AZJH8374]

My nursery sold me bags of annual rye, & perennial rye mixed up. Oops. My surprise when rye was coming up & l hadn't planted it yet. Lol

[@BobCthegardener]

Hi guys, quick info for Aaron... the life span of a solar panel is about 15 years so just as you're breaking even you have to replace them 😢

[@ellieziaie5389]

You could clad your barns with solar panels ( that are specific for walls) and your roofs

[@CarolynOfria-hn3ty]

Good morning Aaron and Laura. Love my Sunday mornings with you two! Aaron look at tall fescue to keep the grass green in the winter. I have a blend of tall fescue and KY blue. My fescue stays green all winter in zone 6b. Blessings

[@heatherw.2751]

I love the deep, rich green of tall fescue!!! It’s my favorite grass but I cannot grow it in my yard. In my area it takes tons of water and shade to grow it and even then it gets diseased and thins due to heat and humidity. It’s gorgeous though!!!

[@slammer83az]

Hair looks great btw.

[@beckyteixeira7466]

Love the cats!

[@leahkogut]

Lauras facial expression about Cheddar. 😅

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤️

[@karolmolpus9536]

Morning!!! Happy Sunday

[@patticraven6610]

My only complaint is the recap videos are too short😂 I really enjoy the back and forth with you and Aaron!!😊

[@genieadams808]

I love seeing the pallet pathway to nowhere right over Aaron's shoulder!!! His favorite thing! 😂

[@foxflower9560]

In reference to the Green Velvet boxwoods, I have them and Sprinters. My Sprinters always get horrible spider mites, and my Green Velvets never have spider mites. I'd be interested to see if you experience that in your garden. I feel both look the same in the winter in terms of burn. I feel my Spinters look slightly worse. The Green Velvets do not have the glossy leaves that the Sprinters hold onto year round. I hope this helps.