Huge Food Harvest + Planting 9 of the New Maples! 🍅🫑🌳 // Garden Answer

[@samiam159007]

Oh I so so so hope you and hubby have more children to enjoy that beautiful yard!

[@stephanieblume5448]

WOW! What an immediate impact the trees make towards looking like a cohesive park-like setting! Beautiful! How wonderful that you are realizing your dreams every day.

[@babe9293]

The drone footage of the trees makes you think you’re driving to a huge mansion. I just love everything you’re doing to the property. The harvest was huge and I believe that alkaline soil helps with the production of your flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Everything is just lovely. Thank you for your inspiration and for sharing your journey!❤️❤️❤️

[@HiddenHavenGardensTX]

Florist here :) You can spray it with hairspray! Recommend some cheap aerosol like Aquanet... it works great on pampas grass as well for all the little fly aways. The amaranth will crumble a little bit, but overall should be fine. Can't wait to see the completed projects (and brick patio by the kitchen door ;) )

[@themamabearlife3339]

Agree! I used to be a Florist too, & we dried a lot of flowers. Hairspray was what we used too. Also, we used rubber bands instead of wire when bundling & hanging the flowers. Because the rubber bands are flexible & will shrink with the flowers as they dry up.

[@TreeHugginT]

💜💜

[@jenniferhoopes8326]

Yep! Not a florist but was told by my grandma, hairspray😁

[@verawallace9055]

I have that in my back garden, never pay too much attention to them but they keep coming back ,the guy that help me with the raised bed thought it was weed

[@lealeclerc920]

Yes!! Aquanet is what my grandmother used both on her dried flowers and her hair! lol They didn't call it "helmet head" for nothing...😉

[@nikkichamberlain2915]

Aaron’s arboretum is coming along! Seriously such an impact,though - everything is looking amazing. Thank you for taking us all along this journey!

[@deannacullen569]

Anyone else hit the pause button over and over again just to take it all in?!? The aerial footage just breathes life into my late summer headspace. I close my eyes and dream of gardening projects; such refreshing inspiration. Thank you!❤

[@josweatt898]

Yes! Watching GA videos is like reading a good book. You take breaks to make them last as long as possible!

[@carolwarmoth8744]

Oh wow, the drone footage was awesome. It really gives us a good look into your vision for the property. Loved the camera angles while using the auger. Your creativity really pulls us in. At this point I’m so invested in what you’re doing I’m chomping at the bit to see what the next day brings 😃

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Same here!!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

YES, YES, AND YES!!!! I love it when Aaron puts up the drone and films everything! The arial view of the new trees from above gives the true picture of the plan and I DO love it. 10 years down the road you will be thrilled with how it looks I’m certain. Would it possibly be a helpful idea to put a tarp underneath that amaranth to catch whatever falls? Cleanup would be so much easier. The produce is amazing, beautiful, and I am thrilled you chose to give so much away 😊!!

[@phammond18]

What a harvest! Everything looks so good. The boys did a great job with the trees….anyone else find the dirt spinning off the auger oddly satisfying to watch? Lol

[@stephanieslaughter2511]

Yes that was satisfying to me too! Lol. Love that they showed it like that

[@vtwlim67]

Yes loved it❤❤

[@jenniferhoopes8326]

Yep!!

[@annehedlund7333]

Oh yeah!

[@janreneashman1915]

Yes, always my favorite part of their planting trees videos.

[@alisonwise3444]

Not only are you guys talented horticulturists and designers, but you're great videographers! I love your camera work. It makes watching your videos even more pleasurable 💚

[@aileenjoybraza8375]

Aww. I always dreamed of having my own farm. And I won't stop striving til I get there! I am in awe with your farm. So tidy ♥️

[@codeewilliams9821]

The music was perfection on the harvest, everytime you pulled another piece I was like "eewwwwee". Great job to your team all around 👏 👏 Things are looking more lovely by the day per the usual though 😉

[@pandrews9392]

Wow, what a harvest! Love green peppers, they look yummy. The trees look beautiful. You guys make everything so easy. 🇨🇦

[@kellykinsey3567]

Wow your harvest is amazing!! I have never had anything like that in Florida! I love the trees, it look beautiful!!

[@Meg_Davis]

Absolutely beautiful. Aaron did an amazing job getting all that footage and watching them work so diligently and cleanly was a delight!!

[@claudiaceleste777]

Such a perfect start to the video, easing into the Dawn morning quietly the same as slowly sipping your coffee and breathing in the clear air around you. Very impressed by how clean the kept the lawn, love that the guys are just as obsessed as Laura is. It’s going to be such a beautiful vista once it all grows in ❤

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

Laura i feel your excitement with those trees. What a sight ! I see the vision and the shade to come. You give all of us so much to anticipate and the information on all the new garden plants is priceless and very helpful. We all wish ,those of us with small backyard gardens, we had a bit more space 😊. It keeps getting to the vision you and Arron have for this gorgeous property.!

[@paulahaynes6131]

Awesome harvest and the trees oh my. Hey the low spot would be a great place for your water feature. ❤

[@susanmikan8447]

it looks great with the driveway lined on both sides

[@carolcowser1461]

The trees are definitely Aaron’s “Babies”! They have the placing and planting process down to a science. Love to see his and your dream take shape. BTW our green peppers have never been so prolific this year in Illinois. So great!

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura ☕️Those trees 🌳 look amazing! I love how Aaron & Paul took their time to contain the dirt with tarps; so smart 🤓 The drone footage is awesome! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@claysdee]

Love everything in today's video. I for one, would love to see the pepper/tomato prep. I am loving seeing the harvesting, etc. Makes me think of my granddaddy....he was the ultimate gardener in the family. And the rest....watching my grandmama and Mama put things up, plus the time I spent with mama in her kitchen canning etc and with my grandmama on her front porch shelling. I have such great memories of that front porch and her.....eating watermelon, shelling things, even watching her churn butter, esp me as a really small thing trying to manipulate that churn, which was about as big as me lol. Boy, I didn't mean to write a book but the beautiful memories just flooded me today watching you harvest and talk about what you were going to do with it. One tip, or maybe you already do this, I have, when I've had more than I can use soon, chopped onions and bell peppers up, bagged them and frozen them that way....like you can buy them....then when I need some, they are already chopped and can be sauteed, thrown in a pot of soup, etc

[@leahjunkins988]

These trees are going to make a majestic presence on your property in a few years. I can’t believe how far this property has come!! Great job Laura and Aaron.

[@karenmiller5206]

We love our silver maples!! 45 years old...enjoying your daily videos...your family is such a joy to watch...you are a busy woman!

[@markadonis9427]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@ladybuglady5]

Laura, I spray cattails with hair spray to keep from going to seed. It may help with those stems/flowers you want to preserve . Love your channel and you, Aaron and the kiddies are adorable.

[@mitzi605]

Seeing the whole view flying over the trees brought tears to my eyes it was so beautiful

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Same here!! I rewatched the drone part a few times.

[@ammorales1524]

Awesome harvest, Laura! Your plans to share the bounty with friends, family and others is exemplary. 🙏💖

[@mkitchens8163]

I'm glad you posed the question about how to dry amaranth since I was wondering the same thing! This is my first time growing.

[@amydeeds6248]

Wonderful drone shots! Thanks Aaron 👍🏻. And I wish for more sun, less wet areas lol. You have sooooo many options with all the sun you get-less flowers with shade plants. It would be nice to have a combination of sun and shade. 😊

[@daintyflygirl4va]

Wow beautiful harvest

[@maeganduuuuh]

Everyday I come home from work exhausted and watch your videos and I'm suddenly full of energy right after. No kidding ❤️

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Greetings, Laura, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 I love ❤️ the new trees in the open area. It really draws a line around it and softens the space. Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍💓

[@jessicalisska8883]

I preserve flowers for a living, and amaranth dries well with a lot of air! I typically lay it flat, but hanging would work well too I think! It is kind of fragile when dried though. The flowers get a little powdery and crumbly. Spraying it with hairspray while it’s upside down could help hold it together a little better. You might always be sweeping away the little crumbles though. I will also say that once it’s dry it doesn’t bend as much, so dry it in the shape that you want to use it in. If you want it to come out of the bottom of an arrangement, I would make sure it dries in a cascading shape! Love your channel!

[@fjackson816]

Those trees are BEAUTIFUL! Tree lover here and am always thrilled to see more trees planted anywhere. Blessings to you all.

[@msv3402]

Your garden is looking is more and more fabulous with every plant that you place in it. The ice cream and the cookies look delicious. I really hope you share the recipes. The trees look fantastic in the grassy lawn area! It really makes everything come together.😊❤

[@beverlyasleson3321]

Wow what a good looking harvest glad to hear you will freeze the bell peppers as they don’t last long. and you will share your harvest to family and friends. The guys did an amazing job on the trees that is hard work good job Aaron, it looks great. Can’t wait for the next video of pavers around the Hartley ❤ oh and don’t forget your helper Benjamin he’s going to help a lot as he grows up.

[@stuartemmason3595]

There is something so satisfying about the tree planting (and of course harvesting). I think it's the immediate impact of the trees in the ground that is just so gratifying and impactful. Just love it. Hard work though with so many. Anyhow, thanks for another great video.

[@marybethlove6817]

Even as Laura was explaining the plans for the grass area, I was saying (out loud to my living room!) "Now, move on to the other areas of the property, this area looks awesome and can wait". Great minds... Thanks, once again, for taking us along for the wonderful ride!

[@klubxhead]

This gave me goosebumps! So cool to see how all the different areas that we usually see separate are all connected.

[@debbiecolton1753]

You have done such a beautiful job with your land. It beautiful. It’s looking more and more like a park. What a great gift for your kids.🥰

[@janetzveare7459]

Only Garden Answer can make digging a hole with an auger beautiful! Especially with the music! Bravo! Very entertaining and satisfying to watch. So jealous of your harvest too! Omg! 👏

[@creativejessy8896]

I love to cook tomato pasta sauce and preserve it in glass. It’s great for a quick dinner and to give as a present 🤗

[@silverfish8307]

When I lived in Africa we always filled the hole half full of water before planting to make sure the roots had water 👍🏻

[@meliss36]

Laura, your garden harvest is glorious!! so beautiful sitting in those baskets. 🌳Love the trees!

[@reneepypiak5427]

It’s amazing what you’ve done this year! You should do a comparison pic of the beginning of the season to present. It’s a wonderful journey your taking all of us on. Thank you

[@bluebirdhomestead]

The drone footage of those trees is perfect ❤❤

[@themanwithnoname7576]

A huge evergreen in the center of the lawn would look awesome lit up for Christmas

[@jengus1951]

So impressed with the harvest, and the guys being so neat & tidy in their planting of the trees!!! Looks beautiful!

[@jeffjennings6117]

I really like the aerial views as it gives me a better point of reference where each garden is.

[@MarianneRuffhaven]

I agree. I love the drone videos.

[@shelleysanders8315]

Something special about watching those trees get planted! So beautiful! So much impact! 🌳😊

[@Chet_Thornbushel]

I’m glad you are heading into setting up composting at your place- all those maple leaves will make AMAZING compost!

[@jacquelinewells7575]

I look so forward every year to seeing you pick your harvest. It’s always so pretty and you always have such an abundance of everything. Plus it’s always so kind of you to always give the majority of it away. Especially after all the work and care you put into it. I’m sure your parents enjoy getting some of it. The trees are going to look absolutely beautiful out there on the lawn. Can’t wait to see them grow over the years to come.

[@dorenenagy564]

Oh my goodness, that is beautiful. I loved the drone footage. Yay! Aaron that was awesome. I could just sit here and keep hitting replay. It always relaxes me to watch the drone footage. That harvest Laura was awesome also. Your garden really has done well this year. All the plants that have popped up on their own and then the fruit trees, my mouth waters everytime you mention the nectarines and show them. It is wonderful that you share your harvest with friends and family. For that reason, you will always be blessed. 🦋

[@inabates8919]

You can definitely see, Aaron is in his element planting tree’s. ❣️

[@mariafolch8067]

Great job guys!! I could see Aaron smiling ear to ear. I recognized Paul; however, was the extra hand Eddy, Chris or Benny? Kudos to all three leaving the area so clean. Can't wait to listen to Aaron's comments on the weekly Highlights. He is getting his trees planted. The harvest was huge. Good job!! and the Amaranth project interests me. Hopefully you will give us an update when you take them down and do something with them.🌾

[@LadyCourtney13]

Good morning all! Got my GA fix, off to work outside, mid-atlantic, we have a cold front coming through, woohoo....temps dropping, and I'm moving shrubs, creating or updating a garden bed. All have a great day!

[@stephanieslaughter2511]

Yes I finally got a cooler day today too! I'm in the Kansas city area. I'm having my coffee and then gonna get out there to do some maintenance stuff, creating new beds for next spring, and getting some seeds in the ground that will be able to winter over for the spring! Hope you have a great day!

[@buckeyejen1076]

I want to commend you on the high quality of your video production. I love how you change the style from time to time. The opening of this video was so wonderful. It just draws you in as we take in all of the beauty you have created. Thank you so much for sharing the journey to create your vision. Your joy flows through these videos and brightens my life.

[@dianequist835]

Amazing harvest!! WOW! You did good! I know you(Laura) got burned out with canning a few years ago, but my mind went into happy dance mode with everything I would can and preserve. Salsa, chutney, straight up tomatoes in halves and diced. Looking at rows and rows of beautiful jars of goodness on pantry shelves makes me SO happy. But I know you make so many others happy with gifts of produce, and that's a great thing as well.

[@susanjohnstone8185]

Perhaps some of the tomatoes could be dehydrated or even sundried.

[@MyBackyardScience]

Yesterday I said the trees would make the lawn area look like a park, and now that the trees are in place, it really is showing to be true! It looks fantastic!

[@shirleenswartz496]

Aaron you should build a little Railroad going all over your Ranch. The Kids would love it!

[@zormier2002]

Make stuffed peppers and freeze them. Chopped the sweet peppers and freeze them for sauces and different recipes. Slice the green peppers for fajitas and freeze them. Ect.

[@ValereeSayre]

Your gardens are so beautiful. A dream come true. How lovely.

[@vickimurphy590]

What a great video of a bountiful harvest and magnificent trees being planted. Thanks for sharing.

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

It’s amazing the difference trees make in a space! That was a huge garden harvest!🌳🍅🫑

[@ddd-ro2ty]

Would love to see a canning or preserving video! What will you do with all those peppers!?

[@k.j.2481]

Wow Aaron, loved the camera position on the front of the tractor/digger. Great perspective to the power of the machine. The trees look really good, like they've always been there.

[@judyingram4846]

Wow, your harvest is so beautiful. The bell peppers are so Hugh and lush. I'm amazed every year how much veggies and fruit y'all grow. I just love to see how much you grow. The tree's are going to be so beautiful. Benjamin and Samantha Grace and all their friends through the years are going to make so many memories in that area. They will ne et forget it. Love your little family much 💙❤️💙❤️

[@michelesimpson2237]

Cowboy candy! Love that stuff. Oh Laura this is so so exciting seeing all those trees going in. It’s going to be fantastic

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Oh when these mature this will be stunning. It looks beautiful already.

[@shellyroman1321]

What a busy day for you guys! How wonderful! At the flower shop where I work, we dry and use amaranth that we get from our local flower farmers. It dries beautiful with minimal shedding. As a fixative (if needed) we use just hairspray... the cheaper the better 😉

[@tessfaust3094]

I wish I lived closer to enjoy that AWESOME produce! Laura, God gave you a HUGE green thumb. Seeing Benjamin helping you was so sweet. I so love all of the added trees. Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!

[@lynettelewis5688]

Beautiful harvest - so colorful. The grass looks so lush and the trees make a beautiful statement. Can you do some drone footage of all of the south garden beds (or all beds) before the summer blooms fade, and plants die back, so we can see the beauty and color of everything growing together?

[@claudycee]

Ok Laura and Aaron, it’s time you gave us a printable sketch of your property 😂. I love the aerial footage but I need to be able to follow along when you say n/s/e/w for those of us who are directionally challenged. Love everything you do and thank you for teaching me so much!

[@WastingThyme]

I was sitting here with my morning coffee having a great giggle. We have moved 5 times in 7 years and everywhere we go we plant trees!!!!! My family always jokes when we finishing planting our last tree, it's time to move. The property looks beautiful - can't wait to see how those trees look a couple of years down the road.

[@susannahallanic1167]

OMGOSH! Beautiful plan! Thank you so much for doing a drone sequence! Y'all have given me so much inspiration and information for a couple of years now. Thank you for that too!

[@maryvallas772]

The way they ever so neatly planted those trees with zero mess really sang to my heart! Bravo!!!! Excellent drone footage too!

[@addykins100]

I click on the latest Garden Answer video, and without knowing what it’s about, I instantly have a smile on my face!😊

[@meliss36]

🌳 OH I LOVE where you placed those beautiful trees!! So BEAUTIFUL!

[@lanabisson2675]

Laura, did you know you can freeze tomatoes for later canning. The skins slip right off when thawed, you can throw them in a large slow cook electric roaster, and can up sauces like tomato sauce, sloppy joe sauce. When I am super busy I just wash core and make an x on bottom of tomato and freeze them til I have time to can them. Its a nice late fall project. If I lived near you I would love some of the tomatoes. Lol

[@lorindav5549]

I have also just washed and frozen tomatoes. When I need more room in the big freezer, I'll take out a shopping bag of tomatoes and allow them to thaw overnight. The more tomatoes you have the bigger of a container you'll need. Once they are mostly thawed, I'll give them a gentle squeeze to remove more of the water and then run them through my Squeezo (tomato mill machine). No need to remove the skins, cores, or seeds, the Squeezo takes care of it. I do run the pulp through at least twice. Makes the freshest tomato sauce ever. You can cook it down further for nice thick sauces or use as really nice spaghetti sauce. I like that it makes it so that I can bottle the sauce when it's cold outside and there is no garden yelling at me to come pick more stuff Now.

[@dkutie4real]

The Drone footage is Awesome and Absolutely GREATTT placement for your new maples!! 🌺

[@debbiejacks2085]

What a harvest! Are you concerned at all about the tree roots disrupting the water lines as the tree matures? Can’t wait to see all the fall color! PS - Aaron, I spoke to you at the Grand Garden Show about adding additional member badges beyond 24 months. Please don’t forget.😊

[@tammydeschenes4857]

I also flinched when I saw how close the tree was to water lines. In my area maple tree roots spread far, grow big and can be quite damaging. I wonder if they grow differently in their area. Only time will tell I guess. But the view is AMAZING! Great job! So inspiring!

[@staceyallard2692]

So awesome! Just beautiful trees!! Question- what about some triple trunk birch trees where the water pools during large downpours? Birch trees would give that park like feel for sure. & they’re beautiful. Great job Aaron & Paul. Nice harvest Laura! Looks like a lot of ppl will benefit from your good sweat & tears !!🍅 🫑 🌶 🥒 🍑 😊♥️

[@D4ni3773]

Looking good!

[@geaizee-JZ]

Holy cow impressive job planting the trees and leaving it so neat and tidy. Hope there wasn't any sun burn!

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Morning all. OMG Laura. I don't think I've seen better produce in a store. You certainly have a green thumb! Beautiful Produce! I'm sure those who benefit from your generosity are very grateful! Loved the tree planting too. Very Interesting. Enjoy your day. xo

[@tkap581]

Mom dried grasses for years-- hung upside down and then sprayed with old fashioned hair spray. I have some of her dried grasses that are 40 years old

[@alextownsend3456]

ohhh my goodness, I can just imagine when Benjamin and Samantha grow up and want to have their weddings at their parents house... Can you just picture how beautiful those trees will be and the memories they will tell about playing on that lawn... Keep up the great work. Can't imagine my mornings without you guys to inspire me for the day. Thanks for sharing pretty much your life with us. 💚

[@Twistnsine]

Wow, I'm only 2 minutes in, and already emotional! Imagine what this will add to the space, the land and even your life! Thinking of the kids playing, family gatherings etc. It looks gorgeous, well done you guys! 😍🌳🌳🌳

[@camicri4263]

Wow!!! Huge impact with the trees! I can already envision how is going to look when they are all grown! Drone footage is amazing, is going to look like an estate property!!! So exciting!💞 Such a great harvest, this year I have no garden, we moved and starting out from scratch with orchard, vegetable garden and flower garden! It's going to be a long process!!!🚡😏😏 Hugs to you all! The guys did an amazing job planting the trees!💞

[@maxinemann2490]

You will NOT regret buying the vacuum sealer! We've had one for years. Making big batches of say, chili, or just seasoning chicken/pork, etc and freezing it makes mealtime easier. FYI, don't forget to label sealing date and what is in the package if beef. Hard to tell what the cut is later. Also, if you season something, put that on too. We use a sharpie marker. In the freezer, we have containers that keep the packages upright and is easier to sort items. Also makes rotating much, much easier.

[@kat1984]

Shade trees are awesome. I live in the low desert and trees are life savers. I'm excited to see the increased bird and wildlife activity. I'm glad you don't have venomous snakes where you live, we always check for rattlesnakes before we do anything in the shade

[@candicespencer2021]

I love the placement of the trees! The vege harvest was huge!

[@elisecurran9497]

"Wow" is the word of the day: Wow to all those new trees along the lane....what a wonderful thing is a tree, and so many now! And WOW to that harvest....what a blessing to be able to share it, too!

[@maureenbrophy7852]

What beautiful crumbly earth for the trees. Great harvest 👏👏👏

[@LB-vl3qn]

Amazing what a line of trees will do. I can't wait to see how they color up this Fall. Very exciting! ~ Lisa

[@rhondamurff9101]

No BioTone in the tree hole? Fun to watch the process!! No doubt about it, you guys are very hard working!❤

[@jeromegagnon8335]

Hey Laura, it looks beautiful. Only thing is that if in the future there is a disease or insect that attacks the Autumn red Maples, you would loose all that beautiful alley. It would been wise to diversify your tree alley… Thanks again and have a great day

[@chafrajayfra32]

Maples are gorgeous ❤. You all have done sooooo much this season

[@altheab.8907]

Great harvest, Laura. I think you’ll love your vacuum sealer. No ice crystals form. Never any freezer burn. Takes some extra time and the bags are costly , but well worth it. I love mine! Great for meat and chicken too. I put paper towel on with the meats and chicken to keep the juices from going up into the seal area. Works like a charm. That amaranth is magnificent! Huge! It should dry well for you. The trees look great. What a good the guys did. They look like they’ve always been there. 😊💖🦋🕊

[@julierussell1406]

Good job!! Looks amazing! My dad just passed away and watching you everyday helps me stay present and looking forward to my gardening passion.