Hydrangea Field Update : One Year After Planting : Flower Hill Farm

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

This is so exciting to see. 🤩😍 I come for the flowers, I stay for the personality. 🙂🍿

[@kuchdilsecreationsbysonali9605]

Ditto I love her zest

[@debbymyers921]

Oh heck yes! Thanks for the giggles😆🤗❤️

[@terrihart2133]

So true!!

[@kimbar11]

The outtakes were especially funny today.

[@amysgardenstead2879]

Well said.

[@sevbell8307]

You are doing great work dear.... You really show us the man in woman!👍🏽

[@jenniferwolford4646]

Thanks for putting a smile on my face tonight Nicole! I had to put my mom on hospice last week and the doctor said she could be gone in a week. Kidney failure and sepsis. She's hanging on and I'm doing all I can but I'm exhausted and just 😩! You're such an inspiration to me! Thank you Nicole, thank you for your help, your encouragement and all your hard work! Oh and the laughter, I so needed that today!! ❤️❤️

[@bethheerten1132]

Prayers for you and you mom, Jennifer. May these last days be peaceful.

[@jenniferwolford4646]

@@bethheerten1132 Thank you Beth!! So kind of you!! ❤️

[@drekfletch]

Hydrangea skirt, part of an excellent outfit paired with a gladiolus blouse.

[@gloriaruiz2332]

😂 wow somebody is happy in the field of beautiful hydrangeas. I’m happy for you and with you.👏🏻great job!!!.

[@Talula72]

You and your fun personality bring so much to this world! Thanks for sharing with us in the flower world.

[@fernandaalbuquerque6872]

A video everyday? I get so excited every time you post. Love it keep them coming.

[@sweetakhadgi8077]

Back to back videos.. Feeling so lucky 😍😍

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Four days in a row!

[@sweetakhadgi8077]

@@FlowerHillFarm still can't get enough of these videos... Congratulations on buying nursery and hoping to see more of nursery renovation too😊😊

[@karenm5681]

On a roll!

[@naeelabdur-rahman4303]

Limelight will be a big seller for you at the new nursery and lucky for you the patent recently expired and you will have a huge amount of cuttings for propagation .

[@coralle2]

So I learned that limelight is patented. Do you know if selling as cut flowers need to pay royalties?

[@naeelabdur-rahman4303]

@@coralle2 I guess you didn't read the whole comment but limelight is no longer under patent anyone can propagate it. LEGALLY.

[@coralle2]

Oh sorry I just reread your comment and saw it. Thanks for the information. I don’t know much about patents but can’t they redo it again? When I read up on the patents it only mentioned cuttings but nothing on selling the flowers. So I am guessing even if they have it patented you can still legally sell the blooms as cut flowers.

[@naeelabdur-rahman4303]

@@coralle2 I'm not to familiar with companies redoing patents in the plant world,normally what they will do is come up with a slight manipulation to the original plant and change the name. For example "limelight prime" is basically the same plant but is supposed to have stronger and sturdier stems/branches so they don't flop as much when they collect too much rain water.Limelight prime went under patent shortly before the patent on limelight expired. As far as selling the blooms as cut flowers I'm not sure but I don't think patents restrict you from selling the blooms. I do know if the name is trademarked you can not use the name limelight even if the patent is expired. But you can use the name Pannicle Hydrangea and inform customers they are limelight. Cut flower arrangements rarely identify the types of flowers in an arrangement.Plant patents generally apply to propagation.

[@coralle2]

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer and explain so clearly. It totally make sense

[@jujug7114]

Absolutely love seeing your videos pop up, I could watch you all day 😊 you make anyone laugh on a bad day 🤣 congrats on the nursery 💐

[@wordvendor1]

Wow, those grew fast! I love them. That mauvey-pink at the end of the summer 💜!!!

[@Angfree]

You can use the weed eater where there is rocks.

[@elizabethwoolley4986]

❤💚💜❤💚💜 loving your 🐝 kind t shirt also 🌼

[@terrihart2133]

I got my first hydrangea this year. Looking forward to some beauty.

[@juliepuhr9806]

Thanks for making me smile Nicole

[@marydrew3568]

The limelight hydrangeas are tough as well! They will take the heat and are drought tolerant for hydrangeas. I fertilize them three times a year: once as they are waking up, once as they bloom and again late september. I find that to help as they get started, if your soil is not amended. Once established, you can back off to twice a year.

[@brandi4111]

Do you water regularly?? Or just let the rain take care of them?

[@camicri4263]

Beautiful! In couple of years will be huge! 🤗🤗💗💜

[@flowerswiththefossfamily5941]

Love your bloopers at the end! 😂 my husband always gets a kick out of you! 😂

[@jowyatt9519]

You look great in yellow.

[@marie-evemichaud5251]

I just am in love with everything you do and all you teach me. I litterally grow a flower garden because of you and I LOVE IT! All your new adventures are making me super excited and you are super fun all the time! Thank you for bringing lots of brightness and light in this world. 🙏☺

[@majoyap3403]

I would really love to see you harvesting hydrangeas 😍❤️

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Nicole. Gorgeous Hydrangea’s 😍

[@user-vx6tc8mv9y]

Ooh Hydrangea Christmas Wreath

[@pamulapowell3951]

Gorgeous

[@kimbar11]

Beautiful!

[@nicomyth]

I actually use the echinachea heads without the petals. They can be a really cool textural element in a bouquet and dry beautifully. If you spray them with some color or glitter spray they look nice dried in wreaths. 🙂 Love 💘 your hydrangeas!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I added one in my bouquet making video earlier this week! They are so fun-

[@Ashley-gt3hn]

Your Videos brighten my day, Thank you for all you do, keep up the great work.

[@janeta2559]

Added 2 more to my garden this year. Invincibelle Mini Mauvette and little quick fire . Love them

[@DragonflyArtz1]

I like them. I love them. I need some more of them. Ha! They are growing tall already. Next year- look out! Flower Towers! You must feel all bubbly inside. I know I would. I can't wait to see all of the amazing things you do with your new prospects! 😜☮🎠

[@debramoore7049]

Absolutely love them beautiful one of my favorites 😍

[@quirkycottageshenanigans9003]

Simply stunning! The hydrangeas are thriving at your farm. Well done!

[@jeanneamato8278]

Hydrangeas are beauteous. You are hilarious.

[@jteddie]

Next year. Proven Winners is coming out an awesome hydrangea called Puffer Fish Hydrangea that you might want to look at. It has huge flower head.

[@kim-is9tq]

Puffer fish hydrangeas look spectacular! Can not wait for them next year!

[@nikkikennedy551]

I just love watching your videos.. they always make me laugh.. and as a budding flower farmer, you are my biggest inspiration ❤️ ♥️

[@christiensgarden3325]

❤️ Might have to copy you on this the hydrangea field is gorgeous

[@lucpar23]

looks great! in 3 years they will be massive!

[@amyurich4616]

I have a row of hydrangeas that I planted in 2020 so mine are a year older and I planted from that same size container. Its amazing for their third summer and second full year in the ground how much growth they put on. Last year they were 3-4 feet and this year they are in the 5-6 feet range. They are also getting nice and full coming together as I want them to form a hedge. I look forward to them getting a little better each year.

[@brandi4111]

Do you have to water regularly?

[@amyurich4616]

@@brandi4111 Their first year if we didn't get rain I watered them once a week. Now that they are established they don't require much. I did feed them rosetone in the spring. We did have a spell this summer where we went a while without rain and were consistently over 90. They were getting ready to open so I did water to make sure the blooms stayed nice but thats it.

[@ready2run2006]

Your hydrangeas look beautiful! 😍 You probably already know this but when you plant your new peonies, don’t burn the landscape fabric. Cut a cross instead which supposedly is better for weed suppression. Saw that on a podcast with Dave Dowling.

[@arnorrian1]

You should try Cardinal basil from Baker Creek as a filler. Long stalks, and has a huge dark purple flower ball on top.

[@gailwhite822]

I planted little limes last year & they are growing exactly like your limelight’s are, some strong tall ones and then a hydrangea skirt around them. I’m also in NY east of you near Vermont. I’ll check out the comments on how to take care of the cut ones.

[@julschristey3406]

So beautiful again , your on a role Nicole

[@stephaniecampbell3015]

I love it!! Your property looks beautiful. So excited for you on harvests and your nursery purchase!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lkiohiun]

So beautiful!!!❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@michelleredig1910]

"Welcome to the party" lmao that made my entire day lol and my goodness do I love your hydrangeas! I'm slowly adding more and more to my tiny little yard I could like I died and went to heaven in a filed of them

[@carolannjacques268]

Thanks!

[@phaedragardeness]

Argghhh 😍😍😍😍 my favourite flower! Looks amazing!!!

[@melonieroe7310]

beautiful. I love your hat..thanks for the update. I really enjoyed this video.

[@jcfink9468]

Wow!! And these hydrangea are ONE year old?!? Niiiice. 😳😍 (Your outtakes at the end are always my favorite (you are a crack up), but the ones in this video literally had me crying 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣)

[@Pervydachny]

Hello! Great video. I really like what you are doing. Thank you for the wonderful content. Happiness to you and your loved ones👍👍👍🌻

[@Edu_Kate]

Gosh! That growth is amazing.

[@meandmysunshine1]

2nd year, excellent!

[@jcking6785]

“Looseneck Goosestrife”! Hahaha! I knew exactly what you were talking about!! I understand why you grow it but after having it overrun nearly everything in one of my flower beds, it has literally taken me over a decade to get it all pulled out. Well, most of it, anyway. I might try it again someday if I can figure out a way to restrain it as I love those crooked flower heads! My Limelight is over 10’ tall and would probably be just as wide if I didn’t prune it severely in late winter. (I ignored the tag and planted it too close to my shed and other shrubs - imagine anyone doing that, ha)! I do love it in all stages including the dried stage in winter. I cut them with really long stems and lightly spritz them with gold spray paint to use in holiday decorations. Ones I haven’t painted have lasted years! 🤎

[@candiceeckelberry7524]

Never heard of that. Could someone do a quick sketch of a Looseneck Goosestrife.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

The end but made me so happy. Ty

[@risalangdon9883]

Gorgeous field!!!

[@kimbar11]

Either PW or Espoma recommends Rose Tone for hydrangeas. I heard it on Garden Answer. It’s worked well for me!

[@carolshepherd4894]

Love ya girl! Uppity Make me so happy🥰

[@melindadagrosa3660]

DEER!!! I have a row of nine limelights planted three years ago and they are still only about 12 inches tall which is smaller than when I planted the three gallon plants. They just never get the opportunity to put on new growth because the deer are there every night to nibble it off. I have tried three different sprays to no avail. Oak leaf seem to be doing OK in the shady areas though.

[@y.peffle2802]

replant! my mom had the same problem, replanted in a different spot and they are beautiful now

[@pathoward5721]

I have deer 🦌 problem! Here’s a hack my husband found! I tried everything! I was going to put up electric fence so my husband said Irish ☘️ spring soap…..so I cut some up and put in little Sashe bags put them on a 14 inch stick and put one on each plant! Also on my day lily’s! It works…..the deer 🦌 stopped casein my yard!! Problem solved!

[@meshelle_kimeko]

Need more updates on hydrangeas 😍😍

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

Hydrangea is the easiest, when I pruned mine I stick the one I pruned on the ground and they just grew and now they are flowering too.

[@NeccoWecco]

remember you can propagate your hydrangea when you prune them! just stuck the pruned end in the grounfd

[@samanthaw1419]

I always let my hydrangeas dry, such a stunning dried flower. keep on eye on when to do it though...the white/pink brown easily. x

[@farmgirl4460]

Tipton and Hurst has what they call “happy’s video’s” on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Every time he uses hydrangeas he says you have to take all the leaves off. The leaves soak up the water and the flower doesn’t last as long.

[@patsyjennings5133]

You have the world by the tail girl. Don't forget to take care of you

[@annmoore1431]

I just love you!! You always make me laugh!!

[@yoclark2723]

I love hydrangeas but have not been able to grow them as it's just too dang hot for most of the year. I would have to have them in shade all day. (zone 10b) I've killed at least a dozen of them. Yours are so gorgeous!

[@karenm5681]

Yes! You said push mower for your pathways! Ok, so…recently and about a year ago I was seriously considering buying a push mower but got talked out of it both times. One of the concerns was that when the weeds/ grass get too high, it apparently becomes frustratingly difficult to push. What is your experience with the push mower and tall grass/weeds and would you recommend that I buy one? (Or maybe I should just get a battery powered weed whacker instead?)

[@carla7246]

I have some columbine that I planted from seed that took 4 years to bloom. Most took 3 years. I'm in the PNW.

[@alissaeyre8302]

Regarding columbine... The ones I planted took a couple years to bloom, so hopefully next year!!!

[@ranidhillon3251]

Good spirit 🙂

[@lululuna3209]

Love you 💗💗💗💗 thanks for the video

[@carriecraiger3929]

Are they the “limelight prime”? Or the “original” limelight? They look awesome. I have 2 in the first season and I am super impressed! I love them!

[@margaretlitchhult5034]

Love love hydrangeas but the deer also love them, I’m surprised that you don’t have that problem!!

[@karenm5681]

For drying Hydrangeas, make sure that the petals/ blooms are quite mature before harvesting. Harvesting them too young makes a wimpy, sad, curled in on itself dried flower that is only good for the compost heap. (Learn from my mistake) The petals feel almost papery or leathery, the blooms have an almost crunchy/ crisp feel to them when the timing is right. It’s hard to describe, but don’t worry, you’ll develop the feel for it… this year will be great for observing, learning, trial and error, then see the dried hydrangea results and make adjustments as needed! Wishing you all the best! Hope this is helpful!🥰

[@mccs5372]

Great tips! Any advice on how to keep hydrangea cut flowers from wilting in a vase after a couple of days?

[@barbarafegley5566]

I hAd the same problem with bugs going after the cone flowers. Watch that gooseneck loosetife it will take over the farm.

[@KR-dk6ng]

Beautiful.... So happy to see the progress. I was just wondering what happened to the Russian sage that you planted in one of your first videos?

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I mowed it down. It wasn't producing much and wasn't worth weeding or mowing around.

[@theresarogers463]

How far apart did you plant your hydrangeas? I would love to know your spacing

[@MattTheVegan]

Heck yeah! 👏

[@royshaul2392]

How is your lavender doing??

[@familyboccassini4695]

🐝😍Love the shirt 😍🐝

[@rhondawishart546]

Dear ate two of mine. And I'm two weeks behind you even though i am in CT Zone 6 i

[@williebones53]

I love your hydrangea video. I can’t find more than one variety at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Where can I order them online?

[@CapriceGVR]

How can I save my ranunculus and anemones comes to grow next year?

[@mlantrip50]

I was just wondering why you don't put the landscape fabric over the entire field and leave space in between the rows for walking when you plant so you don't have all the work of cutting back the weeds? It might be worth the extra expense of the fabric.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I thought about laying fabric in between. It might be a solution for next year. I like the way the mulch layer we use builds the beds up, and tucks in the fabric underground so we don't have to secure it to the ground, which was much better than trying to pin fabric across the entire space. The hydrangeas are actually about 5 inches higher in the beds than the ground. Who knows! Maybe we will lay fabric in between the rows next spring.

[@laurie4914]

Having living pathways are good for the soil.

[@vadagrindy3508]

Do deer bother your hydrangea fields or do you have to fence?

[@lloydbentz7707]

want that hat!!!! 8)

[@nancyk8153]

when do you cut the hydrangeas?

[@peggyjk]

Will you be cutting the hydrangeas back to the ground each year to get those tall stems? I believe Sunflower Steve does. My limelight’s are 8 feet tall, love them!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Not to the ground but yes. A good trim.

[@s.b.6571]

Girl you are crazy..I love ya!

[@hopemorrison2367]

Hi Nicole do you know a good source to order brugmansia / angel trumpet plants

[@crazyflowerlady1060]

I live in Rhode Island and the deer destroyed my hydrangeas and many other plants like japanese anemones, morning glories, amaranthas, sunflowers, and especially daylillies and tigerlillies. If you can fence your hydrangeas i would.

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Lovely! Have you found the way to hydrate them to last in a vase?

[@Edu_Kate]

Go to her bouquet-building video from a few days ago. Tons of advice in the comments.

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

@@Edu_Kate I know. I just wondered if she found one that suited her needs:)))

[@gregciotti2620]

Hi drain gias !

[@ruthoie7626]

Lucy you....Montana mule deer love hydrangeas

[@meagantrout2127]

You may have mentioned it when you put them in last year, but do you have plans to add any macrophilia hydrangeas? I would think that you have acidic soil in NY so maybe you could also get blue blooms?

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Limelight is a variety of hydrangea that will not change color no matter what the PH of the soil is. It's a Paniculata.

[@katrienvh4289]

Why don't you put landscape fabric between the rows? Then you don't have to mow. I saw a flower farmer that uses the very wide landscape fabric for her perennials, looked very nice.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

My mulch layer creates raised beds and tucks the cloth underground so we don't need to use anything to hold the fabric down. I do prefer the look of mowed spaces between the rows but it is a pain to keep up. We are considering covering the rows with fabric but there are also cons to that as well, including more voles living under the fabric to eat the plants. So many decisions!

[@katrienvh4289]

@@FlowerHillFarm yes, an other advantage is that when it rains, that you don't get mud on the flowers if there is fabric everywhere. (I love that in the veggie garden), and ants also love to make nests under the fabric (I use the fabric a lot in my veggie garden but doesn't really seem to bother my plants, only potatoes don't like the ants, but there I don't even have the fabric 😀) .

[@maryanderson6897]

You are a nut! I mean that in a good way. Lol

[@601salsa]

Do you sell honey? If you have bees check out vino farm bee barn.... might make life easier for you.

[@thegardenhouse8892]

Once the deer figure out how tasty they are, you will have a problem

[@atefbasha1809]

But your Eyes very very very beautiful Nicole 💏💏💏✌💪🇺🇸

[@nancyschriver113]

Columbine bloom around mothers day.