How Tall Do You Allow Your Fruit Trees to Get? // What Illness Did Aaron Have? // Recap 🌿

[@debrabohn4283]

For shovel/spade care, my Grandfather always kept a bucket of sand saturated with mineral oil that he would repeatedly jam the metal into to clean and sharpen his tools. His shovel never got rusty and was always sharp for digging! He never put a "dirty" shovel away.

[@andreaschnapp6454]

I leave mine in a bucket of sand as well!

[@susanpeterson9947]

I love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@julipolito7761]

What a great idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@cidaliapina4792]

Yes! Martha Stewart taught this trick in the early nineties.

[@kathy5216]

My dad would be appalled at the condition of my spade!

[@mukumomkttt]

Just take along on whatever needs done on your property. Don’t mind several videos in a row on clean out, planting, etc.

[@gr8gardn]

The repetition of tasks in videos is a great reminder of the reality of gardening 😂: many of us can’t clean out our beds in a single afternoon. You demonstrate how smart and satisfying it can be complete one bed at a time instead of doing all of the pruning in all of the beds, then doing all of the cut backs, etc.

[@laraemitchell9064]

Not only do we not mind seeing some of the same types of projects, but I’m sure there are always new viewers who haven’t seen it before.

[@camicri4263]

Ditto!

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

Thoughts on redundancy; Life goes in cycles, and this is the glory. What I love to watch is updates and even if you are doing the same thing in a certain garden, I want to see the current progress. Don't change your style, it's what we have come to love. 🌲

[@debrasrnek4223]

Oh my goodness, when Aaron told the dad joke I laughed and then laughed even harder about the pain cream (that is so me, but I keep going because I sooo love gardening). Thank you for the wonderful humor. GOD's blessings to you all.

[@maureenklusaritz1080]

This was so cute!🤣.. Dad joke and pain cream😂🥰

[@didisinclair3605]

Yepper!! Laughed out loud!!!

[@jessicagreen2351]

I laughed too 😂

[@Blake.Cooper]

"I don't wanna know how, it's not my lane".💯 I felt this in my bones! LOL

[@monicakoch5526]

Oh how I wish you could talk your Mom into another quick update on their remodel. I just love the process and seeing how rooms come together and the reasons for choices being made. We went through a remodel of our home which was built in 1850 and had to remove knob and tube wiring, asbestos, etc. So many factors involved that you never think about, such as shipping delays, out of stock items, injuries etc. The end result is always worth it but what a process 😮. God bless you and your family for sharing your beautiful lives with us.

[@mjrh45]

It does not matter to me what you put on a video. You are always the first video I look for every day. I enjoy every one of them.

[@marybollinger8668]

Glad to have Aaron back and his "lemon" comment!

[@dottyberendes5533]

Was surprised no one mentioned the cap blowing off your shaker. I still laugh when I think of both you & your mom’s faces. 😂

[@barbll000]

My beekeeping mentor said that when spraying fruit trees in spring to cut the grass under the trees first which should remove any clover blooms so the bees won't have forage there after spraying.

[@stephaniejunca1641]

The comment of being excited to show Aaron your work made me laugh. I do that with my husband too. I work from home but usually do a variety of tasks at lunchtime and before dinner. He comes home around 6pm, so I usually start with "Did you notice ...?" He has pointed it out to me a lot and finds it cute/silly. We have to be proud of our accomplishments big or small! 🪴

[@judyheim6998]

😅So happy you spilled the (truth)beans on cooking with the kids! It all looked so sweet and easy on the video. Never worked out like that for cooking with my four kids. So your truth set me free. We are normal! Yay!

[@TiffanyTeaLeaves]

I love watching the “boring” stuff, it’s not boring! It’s so helpful to watch and copy you to build our own good habits, plus learn how and when to do what

[@aliciariley_barefootgardener]

I also like the reminders. That yes, now is a good time to prune hydrangeas or roses. This is a good time to fertilize xyz. I've been watching for years and I haven't felt any redundancy.

[@stephaniebowlin7676]

Goodmorning!! I have been using Nature’s Willow cream and patches, since Laura introduced it to us, and it has been a game changer!! My dad, which has Parkinson’s, uses it and it has helped his pain tremendously!! Love the fact that it’s all natural ❤

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Thanks very much, Stephanie. I think we have Parkinson's in our future -- superb to know such a helpful fact. ❤

[@sherrysmith1691]

Loved the cocktail hour in the Harley. Such a perfect place to enjoy one❤

[@barbararichmond499]

I get excited about my new projects or just something I’ve accomplished outside and I want to show my husband. He’ll come look reluctantly, but he’s not into gardening. He has helped me with heavy lifting and digging out big rocks, which we have a lot of.

[@toristuart14]

Shipping from your shop cannot be beat! I ordered a pair of Felco 2’s and gloves to start my Spring garden cleanup. The Felco’s are game changers! So thankful for every video you post from your wisdom, motivation, and joy by sharing your sweet family.

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Thanks for the comment! I’ve been going back and forth about investing in Felcos.

[@gsw9112]

Samantha is taking right after you Laura with the "Ta-Da, look what we did" excitement in some of the past videos!! The last one I noticed was surprising your mom with the carrot cake. So adorable!!

[@kathleenvadney6217]

No plant will flower if it’s not getting enough sunlight. Citrus requires full all day sunlight. It might get enough light to maintain foliage but if it isn’t blooming then it’s not getting enough sun. I am a horticulture major from Texas A & M University. That’s one of the things taught about citrus.

[@DonnelleHolstein-jz3qn]

Oh, I love it that you are roller skating. Benjamin and Samantha are so lucky to grow up with all kinds of things to do. I always enjoy the versatile things in your lives! Thank you for sharing!

[@djackson2243]

Hey Garden Answer fans, who says I’m not going to watch that, she’s done it before. SAYS NO ONE EVER!!! Sometimes she thinks she is rambling, I’m still tuned in.

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Ditto!!

[@cathymcquinn9113]

I so enjoy the recap videos because of the back and forth banter between you and Aaron! Always so much fun ❤

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi guys~ Laura, please read the ingredients used to make Mrs. Butterworth. Since it seems you are suffering from inflammation, a culprit may be the corn syrup. I'm sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. This was a very diverse week of videos, but you always keep it interesting & of course informative. I'm glad y'all are getting good use of your new properties. You are blessed in return for what you give. Thanks for sharing, entertaining & educating all of us. 🙋

[@elizabethbrooks3462]

100%

[@MrRicht62167]

Awesome Aaron!!! I almost spit out my coffee all over my computer !! You both crack my @$$ up

[@Sisteryoda1440]

I always enjoy your videos and their variety of activities. Even though I may never actually do some of those projects (apartment living), I always find information that transfers and is applicable to projects I do. It’s a joy to tag along on your (and family) adventures. I also hope that the variety keeps you from video burnout, as I’m starting to see with YTers at an alarming frequency. Thanks for taking us along! Mocktail video, YES!!!!

[@DeeVineDeeZine]

I agree about the roller skates. I was really good at it when I was young, but when I had my kids and took them skating the first time, I could barely stand 😂 it is not like riding a bike!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@kathy5216]

And you don’t want to get hurt!

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Ditto! Also found that to be true about hula hoops!

[@DeeVineDeeZine]

@@Sisteryoda1440 YAAAAS! so true LOL

[@freedomofreligion3248]

I am so thankful for the Nature's Willow rec & your programs! Laura + Aaron: Thank you for being the wholesome, kind, hardworking, cute couple you are. Excellent Dad joke, Aaron.

[@judithcordell1139]

Great video as usual! Please try the Pampered Chef garlic press. I have had mine for probably 20 years. It’s very sturdy and does a great job. It’s rare that I mince garlic for a recipe. I plant a lot of garlic to use fresh but, I also freeze a good amount to get me through the winter. I break the heads apart and freeze the individual cloves in a bag with the skins on. I take the amount out for a recipe as I gather my ingredients and let them sit for a few minutes. When I get ready to use them I just squeeze them through the press and then toss the skins. I love it ! None of my garlic goes to waste from sprouting and it’s so convenient!

[@jerriecook6908]

I agree my Pamper chef garlic press is great at 20 + years it still works great.

[@allenbeachy3511]

I also love my 20 year old Pampered Chef garlic press!

[@lindaga820]

Me too !!

[@lschrage5schrage55]

Pampered Chef garlic press for the win!

[@smurfmonster]

The BEST garlic mincer that I’ve found are the ones that are circular with the handle one side of the circle and the other side has a flat area with lots of holes. You basically just roll it over the garlic clove a couple of times and the crushed garlic is on the inside of the circle and the skin stays on the outside. You just scrape each side with a knife, one lit into your recipe and the other into the trash and it’s done! Bonus is they’re REALLY quick and easy to clean, no fiddly bits just a flat area of steel with holes in it! You can thank me later 😉😁👍🏻

[@beachseeker634]

Laura, yes, please do a mocktail video! 🌿💚🌿

[@JermaineGertse]

The hydrangea video was the most helpful video I've seen on garden. I watch a lot of hydrangea pruning videos.

[@fetanorris6702]

Keep doing everything the way you’re doing things because we love it all. I myself look forward towards your video everyday.

[@lisascott7873]

Laura don't cut the funny stuff!! Lol you need a gag reel or bloopers for that stuff! I'd watch all the chatter with your mom and the kids being a mess! The good stuff😂😂

[@julipolito7761]

Never redundant! You’re right, Laura, we always learn something from your tasks you, and we, have to do in the garden. Always good reminders of the chores we need to do in the garden, and on our house plants. Thank you for allll your posts! ❤️❤️❤️

[@valerieemming6377]

I feel for your parents. Our kitchen remodel 4 years ago was slated to take 3 months, but it took 7 months to complete (with added drama). We do love it now that’s it’s complete. It definitely was a test in patience, though!

[@SleepyArcticBirds-ft4lb]

Good Morning everyone🌺🌸🌟☘️🌹

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤️

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Another fun recap! Have a great Sunday.

[@EmilysGarden902]

Good morning from eastern Canada! Your videos are making me want to get out and start the spring cleanup! But, we got 70 cm (27.5 inches) of snow last week and more on the way this week. I'll just have to be patient! 😅

[@maureenklusaritz1080]

I just love to watch your videos with Aaron and your mom!! It’s always so Much fun with my cup of coffee..😊🌷🪻..Keep them coming, Laura ❤️ Thank you.

[@lcostantino7931]

zone 8a....picked my first myer lemon gave 2/3 c.juice used to break my morning fast.....was size of a softball ....BTW ...save the rine put into cane sugar . then later use in bk coffee or tea ...yummy

[@Thehillgardens]

Thank you so much for the sweet note. I wanted to say thank you for all the work you put into your channel. We have been watching you since you did the tour of Gardeners Supply. We have learned so much from you.

[@lizsurbanroost3624]

As someone who is about to buy fruit trees and turn them into espalier trees this spring, that question about spraying when they're close to flowers was super helpful. I plan on planting a bunch of native flowers plus strawberries as a groundcover in my mini orchard, I didn't even think about the spray and those plants, I will go with your suggestion in covering the ground when I spray and see how that goes thank you :)

[@brief402]

What would be an interesting and crazy idea is that the website has a section full of the links for Laura's recipes she's been trying! And maybe throw some of her reaction phrases beside each one for funsies

[@dolliemaesone]

Lots of good cooks put the egg white thru their fingers .😊 Tell Benjamin he’s well advanced on his cooking skills !

[@sandy-rr1by]

Thank you for saying straight out that you aren't great at certain things, i.e., jug sowing and the water gardening. You garden on such a grand and larger and different scale that those styles are good for projects to sample for us who garden in more limited spaces!

[@ginnysulya9805]

lol, thank you guys great recap you had me cracking up between the lemon joke and the pain cream! 😂

[@soccermom1245]

Yes! MOCKTAIL VIDEO!

[@michelleyanche1706]

I had ACL surgery back in December and the Nature’s Willow Pain Relief Cream has been a godsend! Time to replenish!

[@karenpetrus3488]

I tried inline skating a few years ago and found myself holding onto the playground fence. A neighbor, now friend, took pity on me and brought over a hockey stick that he said would help me to balance, just as a cat's tail helps a cat. Lo and behold! Soon I could do it. I love watching your videos. Maybe a long stick or golf club might be more kid sized. Or a plastic baseball bat. And relax the knees! Happy to see the fun.

[@CindDJo]

I so appreciate that you have your own store and it feels like you sponsor your own videos. Great idea!!

[@vickiehigh9152]

I would love to listen to the chatter and watch kids be kids; it is very enjoyable seeing all of you going about your daily lives! Love to all❤

[@beckycraig-mcclure4924]

33:44 "I want Mrs. Butterworth's" **All Canadian viewers pass out**

[@seanaames6855]

😅

[@sandp161]

i can't believe no one said anything about the cat that came through the window while they were making the drinks haha

[@Rita70.]

Right! Sneaky Douglas! Or the top of the shaker that blew off unexpectedly! 💥

[@alcg3981]

In the original video there were lots of comments about Sneaky Douglas!

[@Fam4Moore]

I saw it! Thought it was a dog at first (looked so big) and had to go back and take another look, just Douglas doing his thing....

[@Sisteryoda1440]

That’s right - it would have been great to hear Laura’s comments on that!

[@deb7067]

Glad that you are all recovered from your bug. l love the Nature's Willow Pain too. It helps reduce the amount of oral pain reliever I take. Love the clean out videos as it's that time of year. I'm in Ohio and the temperature has been jumping between 20-50 degrees with snow or rain too. I noticed my daffodils are already coming up!! Love that you share your family with us! The kids are really fun to watch and listen to. Had the same experience trying to roller skate with my 3 kids too - many years ago...

[@lindameeks9711]

LOVE my Pampered Chef Garlic crusher! I've had it 12+ years. Never fails me. Not hard to clean. You won't be disappointed.

[@jenniferkessener1111]

We are gardeners, and love seeing your process chores, planting, whatever is happening. We are a bit behind you weather wise, but that just gives me a plan. I have gone back to a video to reference what I need to know. I have a zyliss garlic press that i like a lot. Very heavy duty.

[@billierenshaw3302]

It is my experience with honey suckle ….the growth habit ..it’s a beautiful vine and blooming at the top …leaving a gnarly twisted trunk ..the older the better. ..Laura yours is perfect..a piece of art …the only thing I would trim are the spindles…leaving the more mature trunk …please don’t cut it down You will-loose all of mother nature’s art work 🥰

[@carolnora8860]

Here in Michigan, I cut back my smoke bushes/trees rather severely every year. They are all the happier for it! They grow with great enthusiasm, I can barely keep them in check. A definite pleaser for sure!

[@shawnjones1483]

Ha! Maybe it was a lemon! You guys are so fun to watch! Thanks for all the work you do to help all gardeners!

[@kathydove5429]

Good Sunday morning! Love your recaps too. I made the carrot cake after watching you and the kids do it. I must say, to shared my cake with 3 other families and everyone LOVED that cake! Thank you for passing that along!! It was truly incredibly moist!! ❤️

[@LavenderDaisies]

I would vote for a mocktail version of making drinks! I don’t drink alcohol , but would love some fun ideas for moments I wish I did! Lol.

[@PatriciaAShelton-no6cq]

Good Morning from Georgia. A rainy day today, but that's ok. We've had temperatures in the high sixties for several days. Perfect for garden clean up. I have it all to do,so it does take longer. But it's getting there. Plans are adding more perrenials this year. Small flowering trees and shrubs. With perrenial borders. It will be full sun,so so pinnacle hydrangeas will go in. Hopefully they csn take the heat in my back yard.

[@Deb-xn6yr]

Hey Patricia! I'm in Georgia too 🍑 Watching Laura and waiting for the Thunderstorms ⛈️🌀 to start !! ( at least my flowers get watered lol )❤

[@MrRicht62167]

I just love the way Laura politely shuts down all the chatter of the "know it all Nancy's" that question her ways of doing things. Atta Girl Laura.

[@franpaszkowski-hood1565]

You maybe could farm your fruit out to someone that does canning for a living and trade off for doing it- they may use them for market gardening - win win- I love your videos - every morning I have to watch and hear your voices- it wouldn’t be a good day without you!!! Thankyou!!

[@lorihardman1833]

🙌 High Five Aaron! Your comedic timing was perfect! 🍋

[@NursemomB853]

I had influenza A, RSV, and pneumonia..... Wow was I sick! 103 + temps. Totally miserable. I can relate to the wiped out feeling. Much better now and up and running. Can't wait to get outside and get some yard work done. Love your videos.

[@xs8372]

I agree fruit trees look awful when they prune them in the vase shape specially in a ornamental garden, that’s why I love yours they look great and natural. I keep mine like yours I don’t mind getting a ladder to pick the fruit lol. Maybe when I get older I’ll think otherwise but for now I’ll keep mine with a central leader.

[@bjbrown6488]

So mild here, 3 jugs have sprouted. Now protecting them at night which is back in the 20's. They're looking good though, here in western Colorado.

[@barbll000]

There is a sliding frame that you can purchase to hold onto to keep you upright when roller skating or you could push a chair which is what we had friends do who were first time skaters.

[@melindaflick631]

I knew a guy who had a bunch of fruit trees, and kiwi, and none of them bloomed until he dug in a BUNCH of fish guts after a big fishing trip.

[@DarrinsDaffs]

Love this recap!! Seriously, your parents are in THE perfect position to add an AquaScape water feature to their "Addition Garden"!!!

[@cathyfields582]

Nature Willow is the only thing that works for my occasional backaches. Nothing else relieves the pain so I can sleep. So glad I saw it on your channel. When you recommend something I trust you and bought it. Also helped my husband too!!

[@adahostetler6351]

Thanks so much for introducing nature's willow to us last summer!I don't want to be without it

[@delanepamplin425]

I never cut flowers from my garden….I just love to walk around and look at them!

[@brendabraun5522]

Love, love Nature's Willow. The pain cream and pain patches are my favorite. They work to take away my pain from gardening and workouts.

[@janiceslifco146]

I truly identify with Laura about not liking real maple syrup and preferring Mrs. Butterworth on pancakes and waffles. Please don't worry about repeating any of your work on your videos. I still love watching and sometimes it takes several viewings to get things down in one's brain. Love your family and all that you do. God bless.

[@bloomingnut23]

Guys yes it can be wet ALL the time. I'm in NY by lake Ontario and it rained all the time from August through to about now haha. We usually get a ton of snow but barely any this year. It's been gray, gloomy wet muddy. For sure we're getting 3ft of snow in May🙄

[@Fam4Moore]

"Maybe it's a Lemon" cracked me up! Then Laura saying that about hanging on to the pain cream.

[@Thingys-Jill]

It is so nice to hear that somebody else does not like eating Kale! I always substitute spinach. I don't even grow kale for my chickens. I love your recap videos.

[@KathyWiley-w5o]

Laughed out loud at Aaron’s dad joke. Also, so funny when Douglas came through the window of the Hartley.

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@doanetriggs6254]

It is so helpful when you flash a reference photo for the items that people ask about. I found myself going beck to the video to view the juicer being discussed. Your videos always inspire and bring some new piece of knowledge to the forefront of our thinking! Many thanks.

[@zmiskov6223]

Hilarious! Aaron cracks the lemon joke , I start laughing and your next question states "you two crack me up". Thanks for the morning giggles 😆

[@annehedlund7333]

LEMON Aaron, what a riot! Imagine just waiting, waiting and your moment arrives! ..da dum!

[@carriemel1]

Love that lemon joke! Adorable.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Thank you for covering the spraying again! I got my fruit trees sprayed. Will try to get a second time in in a couple weeks. Just ordered a hose sprayer so I can get the tops..... mine are more mature at this point even though they are semi dwarf.

[@adz5bneweng589]

I have native honeysuckles, lonicera sempervirens, growing on each side of an arched arbor. I cut back 1/3 of the thickest stems to about 12" from the ground every 7-10 years. My strategy is to cut down 1/3 of the thickest vines every few years while maintaining a few of the thick ones. This way, I keep growth at the top while regenerating growth at the base. I love my red-flowering lonicera sempervirens as they start blooming in my z5b gardens in late spring and continue blooming through October. This provides food for the early hummingbirds and also for the stragglers at the end of the season.

[@tiffany7138]

I swear by the Pampered Chef Garlic Press!!!! Super sturdy! Consistent! And comes with a built-in easy cleaning piece.

[@wandabrown508]

Beautiful recap. I loves Aaron's "Maybe it was a lemon" joke!

[@amydeeds6248]

Yes, a mocktail video would be great and the kids could drink also. 😊

[@claytoncomeaux414]

Can we just say, "there are no boring videos found here".. gardening is a verb.

[@katemetzger3740]

Downward facing hellebores look great in hanging baskets. You can see all the detail at eye level.

[@dianabrock6383]

This is the most I have laughed with/at you guys. I loved the lemon joke Aaron. Laura I made the carrot cake to take to our churches luncheon. It was very good and no left overs. Thank you for sharing. Also I would live the mock drinks.

[@prairietn1]

French 75 is my absolute favorite! We order them in New Orleans all of the time!!

[@kellytoycow]

Garlic press - I bought off Amazon a Zulay brand (it shows up as the Amazon choice). The cleaning brush that comes with it is crap, as is the garlic peeler. The tool itself is the best one I’ve owned. We harvested 150 heads of garlic last summer - my garlic press gets a workout! I keep a toothbrush by my sink to clean it well.

[@judyklein3221]

Love the recap! The carrot cake bake was so fun with the children! Have a great week!💕

[@linrn53]

The Natures Willow pain creme has been a game changer for me. Quick relief and lasts quite a while before having to reapply.

[@gaelsterner2815]

OHHH! 🍋🍋🍋🍋Aaron that was a good one!!😂 Too funny.