Is Benjamin Always so Well Behaved? // How Many Siblings Do You Have? // Recap 🌿

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Snow Day Garden Tour! - bit.ly/3ISlCZM
Making a Wreath with Materials Foraged From Our Garden! - bit.ly/3e3Hjbc
Antiquing with My Sister for My Mom’s Christmas Present! - bit.ly/3p5wT0S
Decorating a Tree at The Children’s Relief Nursery + Flower Bed Cleanup! - bit.ly/3E54rAD
Decorating Our Mantel! - bit.ly/3yAGNLn
Putting Lights on the Hartley Greenhouse + Christmas Light Tour!!! - bit.ly/3mfXmqW

[@beth5765]

I really enjoyed the increased amount of conversation between you and Aaron on all the topics. It is nice to see how you process all your ideas. Enjoying your family dynamics is almost as fun as enjoying your garden information.

[@Miguel195211]

I too think bringing in Aaron is very beneficial as this a team business not a unilateral one. Besides Aaron has better knowledge of the nuts & bolts of the operation.

[@julietaylor1344]

Yes, I agree! It's good to see Aaron in the videos too! Aaron you seem to be more comfortable!? It's good to hear from you, what you would like done to the house and outside! Rip it all down and start over!😹

[@suemcelroy2519]

I agree 😍😍

[@pamboone6921]

I honestly think you will have so many regrets if you don’t take days off to enjoy your babies, it’s like “don’t blink” with kids!! And when the our babies are grown we find ourselves so sad!! You know like a bitter/sweet type of thing. We want them to grow And succeed, and happy but ohhh mercy we sure miss the baby/little kids things so much! Love you guys so much, you’re just so awesome!! Merry Christmas ❤️🎄❤️

[@choctaw5050]

Ditto.. what Beth said! Lol

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

"We will only be posting 5 videos a week + one over here so 6 videos" I´m sorry for laughing 🤣🤣🤣 But I hope you guys understand that 5 videos a week are ALOT! Most people post one video a week! Ofc you should have the weekends of. Even if you love your job it´s important to have breaks 🥰

[@plot10homestead58]

When it's your full time job, one video per week just won't cut it.

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

@@plot10homestead58 Not really true. Most KZbin in Sweden put out one video a week and it's their fulltime job 😊

[@plot10homestead58]

@@Dixiwonderlandyoutube Well, I guess the KZbinrs in Sweden just aren't as motivated 🤣

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

@@plot10homestead58 That might be true 🤣

[@creative227]

Yes, yes, yes! We will take whatever you give! It's so important to take care of yourselves and children, family! You can burn out even when you love what you do!❤️😀

[@emilyjones7061]

Good morning! I would LOVE to see a "drive through" style Christmas lights tour! ❤❤❤

[@tulle7358]

Yes, indeed 🙏🏽❤️

[@deborahpellerito6117]

Yes!

[@awakentiedyecompany]

I second this!! Those are always the best.

[@dulcemateus2858]

Yes, please!

[@jenniferwilkerson6495]

Yes, please! The Christmas light tour video was pretty short/fast, my mom and I watched it again on slowmo. So we would love to see more lights!

[@eleniemmanouilidou24]

You don't have to apologize for posting "only" 6 videos a week! Most people post one or two every week! You definitely have to spend as much time with your beautiful children and create priceless memories! We love you guys no matter how many videos you post! Much love to all of you from Greece!

[@susanhorn3910]

AGREED! AGREED!

[@NikJaKen]

We would be happy with 2 postings a week! Please, enjoy your lovely family and estate. Make the best choices for them, and we support you!

[@cherylmiller2963]

Agree 100%. Your children are only little once enjoy them while you can.

[@darkhorse9472]

Ditto

[@kims4529]

Yes to a lights tour!! The overhead shots are beautiful, but it would be so fun to see them as you see them.

[@joyceschneider8377]

on the gator :-)

[@prairie2gem]

And in case it doesn't snow, please do a driving/video tour anyway! ☺️

[@melodykaufer5696]

Now that you 've teased us with the neighborhood lights..can Aaron do a flyover😀😳 Love your lights so peaceful and beautiful! Also love the fireplace decorations with the mini trees..perfect! Would love to see pic of Benjamin's trucks on the rock ledges.. lol...he needs a truck tree! Thank you for sharing...have a wonderful..joyful Christmas!🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@crystalclark9939]

Yes, a car tour of the lights would be fun.

[@Miguel195211]

Actually I think the five days a week and taking weekends off is an excellent idea. You need time to recoup and get fresh ideas by taking time off. I don’t think your followers expect seven days a week of filming. Not many KZbinrs film five days a week. Enjoy family life! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[@debstill9487]

Loved the recap, as always, but I find myself just enjoying the conversational back and forth between Laura & Aaron. I truly appreciate the lack of foul language which is so prevalent these days. Thank you! It's refreshing. And YES to another tour of your Christmas lights, please.

[@crazyflowerlady1060]

Everyone needs time off especially for family. God bless you for all you do to make our lives enjoyable.

[@lindzwild3346]

I don't think anyone minds when you have a yearly repeat. In some years it might not apply to our own garden projects but the next year it may. I don't think I would mind a garlic video every year lol. A remodel would be sooo fun to watch!!

[@donnaengland335]

Agree. I’ve also noticed in watching older and newer videos on the same topic, that Laura provides new insights and perspectives as she is doing the projects.

[@lydialink768]

I enjoyed the garlic video again this year. I have been watching for several years now and I planted garlic for the first time this year. I watched as many garlic videos I could find first. I am excited to watch them grow. So I will need a harvest video next year so I will know what to do then. Thank you for all your videos

[@franklin29412]

This Old House team sounds like the way to go. They specialize in preserving and updating homes like yours. If they aren't able to come to your area, they may know where to direct you to the appropriate professionals. Love their projects. Decades of experience.

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

Evangeline Johnson great recommendation This Old House is building “green” for our future.

[@pkk3387]

I was thinking the very same thing! Imagine what the experts on This Old House could do to their charming home!

[@pegpowell2486]

You need a life and you don’t have to justify it to anyone. We will all understand. Love what you’re doing and sharing your lives. Bless you and the family.

[@sltal53]

We traveled everywhere including China and Italy as soon as the kids were 1 year. We brought the very light weight umbrella stroller everywhere. Our kids took dozens of naps in that stroller while we were traveling. We must have worn through 4 or 5 of them during their youth. In fact , there is a destroyed umbrella stroller in a garbage can in the Forbidden City in Beijing

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

My grandfather advised me, long ago, to enjoy all the seasons in my life and to take time for them. It's been a blessing for me and I know it will be a blessing for you! I am thrilled that you took the weekend off!!! Good for you!

[@cyndiburns7932]

About storing Christmas lights ... My husband takes a stiff piece of cardboard from a delivery box about 6 inches by about 12-24 inches (or longer if needed), depending on the length of your Christmas lights and wraps the strands around it. We have several of these stored inside a large plastic bin. We stand them up on their skinny side and put another piece of cardboard in between so they can't get stuck on the neighboring lights. Since you have more lights than us, you could put one layer on top of another with a large piece of cardboard in between layers. This way there is no detangling needed. Hope this helps🥰🎄

[@lisalemaster9383]

Good morning 🌞. Yes, please take time and enjoy your family. The children grow up so fast and before you know it, boom! How did you get so big? Unlike plants, impossible to trim them back down to a foot or two. 😂. Enjoy the holidays🎄❤️🎄⛄❄️☃️

[@shellisspace]

We replaced all the supply and sewer in our 100+ year old home recently. From galvanized to pex. We also had new supply "stubbed in" for a future upstairs bathroom. Our Plumber brought a crew of 5 and got 90% done in one day and was able to only have water off for only the one day and finished everything the next morning. On the electrical we replaced as we remodeled each room, my husband was able to do that himself as he knows electrical. We added over a dozen new outlets, which is great!

[@pennywalker8910]

This is your job. Hardly anyone works everyday take time for your family enjoy those babies while they are young it only lasts for a short time .

[@itskathyslife6066]

Love that you shared your old house issues with us- (gave me a little trip down memory lane!) even tho you say all is not perfect, in the world of video it sure looks like it! 😉 Hate that you have all the issues an old house has (we lived in an 1917ish old house for 40+ years and remodeled the remodels). These people that say “we are remodeling”, only to find out they are PAINTING! haven’t lived! 😂🤣 when you look into your dining room and see the dirt below-you are remodeling! 😄 we gutted, replumbed, rewired, burnt wood, went to furnaces, added on and now at retirement age we decided to move on and built much smaller. Enjoy your BIG house while you are young and your kids are too. We enjoy watching Garden Answer because,like you, we are starting all new gardens (again) - amending soil and trying to create those spots for interest year. GA is our perfect go too for that! Keep those occasional entertaining videos coming too - as I plan on doing much more of that too!!!😃🍰🧁🥂🍸Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@themamabearlife3339]

I really enjoyed the conversation about your house and what you'd like to do to it in the future. Your house is so gorgeous, and I love the history of it. So I love hearing about your plans, and even hearing about the problems! It is a reminder that we all go through problems and deal with things.

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

Renovating an older home to make it the space that works for you is so worth it. So many wait to renovate or fix something until they are thinking about selling and it’s lost time for a more joyous daily life. Especially if you’re homebodies, like you are. Everything is really expensive right now but making a list of “must have”, “would like”, and “would be nice, but can live without” will help an architect or contractor help you through the process. I was a Construction Project Manager for 35 years and meeting owner expectations is always a challenge. Asking the right questions of the owners is key. I loved being a PM and hearing you banter reminded me of how much I miss helping people through the process. You’ve brought so much daily joy and a revised love of gardening into my life. I wish you many blessings and a very Merry Christmas.

[@lindameeks9711]

I work just Saturdays at a garden center. Yesterday morning while making what will be my last Christmas arrangements this season across from the owner's daughter, I said, Laura didn't post a video today, Did you notice?🤔 😲 How awesome that your videos become such a routine in so many lives. Waking up and logging on to KZbin for that 7 AM video. I think you could pull out a mop and bucket and people would watch. I think we all agree, Your content always interesting & educational! Please take anytime needed, we CAN'T have Garden Answer Burn Out!! Have a very Merry Christmas!!! 🎅🌲❤

[@thistooiseds3215]

Witnessing you guys processing life out loud is a wonderful treat. Don’t shy away.

[@desireehouse]

I’d love a second tour. I also think a compilation of the past years would be fun too. ✨

[@nancybrown8489]

I enjoy going back and watching your old videos. I love, love, love when you add in a clip of an old video that pertains to the video you are currently doing.

[@arlenaroche4960]

I am so glad to hear you are taking a break on weekends. Everyone deserves a break. I will miss the videos but I would rather you be able to just have some down time.

[@lbstclair29]

I love the "here we are doing a garlic video again". I'm over here like I have seen them all. I know exactly what to do with garlic and I don't even grow it. 😂

[@jodinepaus5818]

Hello guys, cement is the powder that gets mixed with other ingredients to create concrete. Well that’s how my dad explained it to me once anyway! 😉 Also more light tours? Yes please!!!

[@laurajones6486]

We own a construction company and calling concrete , cement drives my husband crazy 😜

[@cindypatin3577]

My cousin’s dad was in construction and taught engineering classes. The difference between cement and concrete was on ALL of his tests. 👍😂

[@denisefaust1290]

My husband is a civil engineer and it makes him nuts when I mix them up. Ha!

[@KF-ur4mo]

I have horses and can totally relate to the whole “I just want to smell them” thing. Something about them is so good for the soul.

[@jenniferd1703]

Me too....I've got horses..they smell the best!!!!

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

It feels like we're all at the kitchen table having a conversation...thank you so much for including us it's such a warm feeling : D

[@kittenpawsbb]

It would be cute to have old fashioned lamp post throughout the property. 🤗🎄

[@stephanieraymoure5886]

Would LOVE to see a drive through Christmas light show!!!!

[@heatherbright7214]

I absolutely love the weeping willow with the lights on.

[@lisaskatesIRL]

Reels for lights for free; make friends with a Home Depot associate and ask for the d rope and chain reels they trow away in the hardware section. I used to work there and that's what I did. A cool cashier would save them for you somewhere and you can pick up a load when you come in. ✌🏻

[@elizabethbetlejewski195]

Aaron is spot on with everything he said about copper piping. Dealing with the same issues. Goal is to finally gut and replace all of it with CPVC.

[@jessihays7890]

Definitely spot on. Replace all the copper if you have the means to do so. We had a bathroom and kitchen leak shortly after we bought our house, and got rid of the cooper.

[@joyceschneider8377]

The "mail time" about tools, is really wonderful. I really like know what is good and bad about something. I have learned so much about tools from you and Aaron. Thank you.

[@21shalimar]

yes! I agree, the only mail time that would be fun is when you get promo stuff for gardening tools, gadgets and anything pertaining to the great outdoors. We don't need to see what people send you.

[@user-uq1nm3iv8i]

@@21shalimar Agreed!

[@ann2155]

Absolutely I for one would 💕 to see the light from a vehicle angle. Every year we do a light tour around town and the neighboring towns to see the lights. Also we have finally figured out that you Miss Laura are not actually a super human as we all assume. Lol. You do sweat just like the rest of us. Again thanks for all you guys do for your viewers.

[@darrylcelestemorales477]

We use panels of cardboard to wind up our lights just squares and you can reel the lights properly and even label them. And we also uses totes to store the reeled up lights on the cardboard. Apologies if someone has suggested this already!

[@laurahazel6884]

Stiff cardboard is the way to go! That's what I do, too. And an empty paper towel cardboard roll with notches cut on each end for starting and ending a string is the perfect size for your standard 100 light string.

[@annehedlund7333]

I did the same cardboard holders with notches for .mine. The plus is you can write the light length and location on the cardboard.

[@darrylcelestemorales477]

@@annehedlund7333 i think we’re going the extra mile this year and hopefully we remember to put matchy-matchy labels on the lights to correspond to their cardboard but its seriously the easiest and cheapest way to store them.

[@suekuly4723]

Yes please. Another tour of the lights would be wonderful.

[@slowery4336]

Laura….never force yourself to do a project that your heart is not in it….don’t do it just to do it. Everything you do is entertaining and informing for all of us……your fans.

[@sunabubus]

Comments and questions that made into this video: From "Snow Day Garden Tour!" video 1) 4:32 Russel running in the snow is great winter interest too. 2) 4:47 Is Benjamin always so well behaved? It seems he knows you are working and he needs to be quiet! I'm so impressed... 3) 6:04 I know you have power plugs for your porch lights, but how do you get power to the lights on the trees and arbors? 4) 8:41 What happened to your waterfal/pond you put in last year with The Pong Guy and Aquascape? 5) 10:18 Laura, as I follow you on this video... you spoke about your parking. How about building a covered shed/arbor on the right side of the barn? 6) 11:27 Why don't you bring the hedge of the boxwood forward and curve at the driveway to give direction? 7) 14:08 Are your plants native to the natural environment? (not invasives) 8) 15:08 Maybe for the road where you DON'T want to move the pots but also don't want cars to drive, you put something else right in the center of the gravel right there? Like a sign, a statue? From "Making a Wreath with Materials Foraged From Our Garden!" video 1) 16:22 The photography and the music are exquisite! Ken outdid himself on this one! 2) 17:03 Aaron, I'm a little paranoid after the photoshopped sky thumbnails, was the snow really coming down like that or did you play more tricks on us? Laura the wreath was beautiful! 3) 17:54 Hey L&A, is the Garden Answer website link in the description box not working? It's not coming up in google search either. 4) 18:13 What's the name of the kind of the crabapple trees that holds on to it's berries throghout the winter? 5) 18:38 I wonder if I put a red dogwood will it be ready for cutting next Christmas 6) 20:10 How many bundles did it take to go around the wreath and what size was the wreath form? 7) 20:31 How are your raised beds holding up? Do you think you will have to replace them sooner down the road? 8) 22:38 The ivy woven throughout is fun and whimsical touch. A long time ago you made a video on making a living wreath, would you ever do a living ivy wreath? From "Antiquing with My Sister for My Mom’s Christmas Present!" video 1) 24:31 These girsl and their gorgeous hair! Love this channel. You get so much of all the things to love! Plants, antiques, moms, and a fun sense of humour. 2) 24:43 Ok I need that white framed forest painting that was in the Christmas store. Anyone know the name of the store so I can find out about the painting? 3) 25:03 I enjoyed the video, great sibling shopping! I am curious, wouldn't your mom see this video title and watch it? 4) 25:12 What antique store is this in Oregon? 5) 25:24 Does your sister have a gorgeous garden too? 6) 26:09 Did anyone else see the title and think "I bet it's a bistro set"? 7) 27:16 How many siblings do you have? 8) 27:25 Did anyone catch what song it was that Laura said she walked down the aisle to? From "Decorating a Tree at The Children’s Relief Nursery + Flower Bed Cleanup! " video 1) 29:24 What a lovely display at the Children’s Relief Center. The candy canes are always fun for kids on a tree. I also loved that you took the time to show the birds coming to their feeders. All these recent videos have really contributed to the Christmas spirit for me this year!! 2) 30:47 I am so curious to see what is under those bricks! Time lapse of demo day? 3) 31:13 Can you o a video when you divide the grass with lots of close ups? 4) 31:52 Do you ever play the piano for your channel videos? Love this! 5) 32:51 Laura, can you give the backstory as to how you got involved with the Children's Relief nursery? If it's ok to share. 6) 34:07 Will you be doing any mail times in the near future? 7) 36:49 I have been meaning to ask you, snakes, do you have any snakes? I remember there was a dead in on the driveway. 8) 38:41 I know you have many exciting projects for several garden spaces, but do you ever think you will run out of projects in the gardens? From "Decorating Our Mantel!" video 1) 41:46 When Samantha smiles, she looks like you. When she's serious, she looks like Aaron. She's beautiful. Such a happy baby. Cute footage with Russel. 2) 42:44 Just a thought but what about a white wash on your fireplace stone? It would be so much easier than re-facing. Thanks for awlays sharing with us! 3) 48:43 Beautiful! Can you list the source for the fairy lights? 4) 49:06 I loved the twig trees, are you going to use them in another project? They would look with Easter eggs on them! 5) 50:13 Hi Laura! Great video as always! Would you mind if I use some screenshots of your garden as reference for my drawings? 6) 50:25 Is your grandmother artsy like you and your mother? From "Putting Lights on the Hartley Greenhouse + Christmas Light Tour!!! " video 1) 54:32 Every year I think, how is Aarongoing to top himself with Christmas lights? I'm so thankful that you love Christmas, these light displays are so magical! I so look forward to you guys sharing them with us! I1m wishing you guys the merriest of a Christmas season! PS, the willow and the red trees on the west walkway are amazing! 2) 55:35 Wow! Have you considered keeping the white lights that line your driveway up for at least a little while to help people see where they need to go? 3) 56:28 Gorgeous! How do you store all those lights?! 4) 57:37 So beautiful and magical! May I aks what kind of "hook" you used to string the lights on the top of the Hartley? 5) 58:55 Did I miss it? How long did it take to put the lights on the Hartley? Beautiful display! Merry Christmas! 6) 59:01 When do you take them down again? What's a good rule of thumb? 7) 59:21 Wow. I was trying to figure out if the BLINING lights were your yard or someone else? Love it. What fun. Thanks for sharing with us. 8) 1:00:15 The lights are spectacular! I really love the drone footage at the end - what drone do you reccommend, as I've been looking for one?

[@dryb3301]

Wow , thanks

[@angelaengler2387]

Goodness gracious! They should hire you!

[@jacqydickison8717]

😲

[@darian9670]

Youre awesome

[@kathyhentschel8104]

I found Garden Answer spring of 2021. I learned so much and started developing spaces in my yard turning them into gardens! Now I have paid more attention to the sun and shade areas and what plants would work better. Through your channel I connected with Creekside in NC since we are in central South Carolina (sandy soil). We visited Creekside in November to pick up some treasures. Our 4 children are married adults and I have more time to focus on gardening. Thanks so much for the information and inspiration! I also love watching your young family grow!🌱🪴💐❤️

[@maynardgreenhouse]

Yes I think we would all love another lights video. We could join you with hot chocolate while virtually riding the gator. 😉 Also if it was me I’d leave the lights in the Willow tree as long as possible. Gorgeous anytime of year

[@laraemitchell9064]

Yes, I think I commented on the lights tour video. The weeping willow tree is my favorite of all the lights.

[@alystodola]

Yes! This!

[@blueberrymuffinsmix]

Awwww Michael W. Smith! 🥺 I grew up listening to his Christmas albums!

[@mariaconnolly2488]

You can totally go on vacation with young kids and still nap them! Especially if you go to a resort that has local activities. Like a beach resort or a resort that has activities on site. Or get a camper!

[@lisaguinther5577]

Please do not feel bad for taking weekends off, you need that time with your family and to enjoy your personal life!! Merry Christmas to you all!🎄🤶🏻🎅🏻

[@NinjaOrchids]

I am totally with Aaron on the houserefurb plans! Get in, get it done right and settle 👍🏼

[@ritasicari7518]

Getting an experienced architect is key. There will always be things you'll wish you had done differently when the project is done, and someone with lots of experience will help you avoid some of those afterthoughts.

[@gallopinggma]

Absolutely love the Christmas light videos! Would love a how to or at least more explanation of how they did the willow. Another video on the lights would be great. Make as many different angles as you want, we watch them all! Thanks so much for all you do, I watch faithfully.

[@leonardhayes4520]

Yes, love more videos of the lights,this time of year

[@sueayres6139]

YES to another tour of just lights at different angles!!! Please!! Snow or no snow :)

[@robertarohwer3861]

Oh PLEASE do a drive by of the lights.... they're so gorgeous... we need to see them again!!! Also... felt like I was sitting in a comfy chair listening to your conversation about remodeling your house! Just shows how comfortable you all are talking in front of the camera and how easily we all just become part of the 'family' :) Thanks for being you!

[@KZ-xj4tt]

I would like to see the lights again. 🙂

[@emmylivingston4380]

I remember when my oldest was about 7 years old, I had broken my ankle. Let me tell you....having a hyperactive boy that you CAN'T run after is hard. I had to make him go jump on his bed to expel some of that energy, so I completely understand the running around the house. 😁

[@DebzZi]

Another light tour please 🙏 great idea!! You definitely need to showo off all your effort appropriately!! Get yr money's worth for sure 😁😁😁🤩😍

[@kristinar7144]

I am serious about my kids' naptimes too! So worth it :)

[@amysgardenstead2879]

Mail time started out fun but did turn into a monster. I’m glad you are keeping it private. It was fun to see the back and forth between you and Aaron.

[@themamabearlife3339]

Yes! I'd love a drive through Christmas light tour! How fun!

[@carolinaochoa7900]

I love, love, love flower arrangement videos and don’t mind if you do many per season.

[@carroldahl461]

Yes, please do a drive through so we can see the lights from that angle.

[@gaylerichards7409]

Hey, how about hire the “Boise Boys” to do a remodel? Watch their show! They do fantastic things. Love the recap. It’s nice to have Aaron involved.

[@mclark4314]

what a great idea, although I haven't seen them post anything in a long time...

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Always love the recap especially with the interaction with Aaron.

[@billiebuffalo]

I still don’t appreciate any of the vacations my family took when I was a toddler. Benjamin is old enough to remember some things but Samantha will appreciate it later that you waited a bit.

[@ritasicari7518]

I don't think kids really remember vacations and travel all that much. It's the little day-to-day things and traditions that stay with them and really form who they are.

[@redrojasrojas6189]

My grandpa used to reel the lights on a rolled up newspaper or the paper tube from the wrapping paper. Works like a charm. I have a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old daughter. my three-year-old runs around the house till I count to ten. It’s best thing in the world to her. they are to funny 😄

[@valerieunger211]

Yes yes yes on the Just Lights tour!! Please! Pretty please! And take the kids. 🥰

[@maryjocollard8282]

A drive thru tour in the Gator! Just bundle up. Would love to see more of the South garden lights. And Paul did an excellent job on the willow.

[@BirdsongCrochet]

Thanks for answering my comment about drones, excited to see my name mentioned!! You talked about wanting brick planter beds in this video - maybe just re-use the old bricks in front of the butterfly garden once you tear all that out. I know how much you love recycling supplies! And YES, MORE XMAS LIGHT TOURS!!! Thanks again!

[@tericamcginnis3282]

I've wondered about you taking some time off like even be off between Christmas and New Years - the WHOLE WEEK!!! You definitely deserve to. And when school starts for your kids you'll be ready. During that time IF you were doing something you wanted to share you could always make it - a video and use it for a fill in when needed. There could be several ways to build a cushion to "buy" a long weekend. Even without kids you deserve it!!! Now my song and dance might be different if you were leaving us. I just so much enjoy your posts!

[@jeanniecollier6763]

YES ANOTHER LIGHT TOUR would be GREAT!!

[@maryspreng9797]

What about putting the fountain in the orchard where you want the hidden seating? You will be able to sit drink coffee and listen to waterfalls in your hidden meadow

[@melodykaufer5696]

Great idea..lol...but wonder how long Laura actually sits down. I have a feeling her coffee gets cold..because there is always something that grabs your attention that needs doing...now! But a moveable bistro table sounds perfect. And one more place to put together a planter!

[@cherrycoke7099]

Finally an hour long recap video!! I am living for this🔥

[@kinascribble]

Took a break from youtube and I come back to SO much garden answer content AND Aaron is on camera during recaps now?? From silent cameraman to voice behind the camera to this? Love it!!

[@michelleb438]

Yes, please do an extended light tour! We can't get enough. I've already watched the one three or four times since it is so fast. Also, we love seeing Aaron on camera and listening to your discussions. You two are fun!

[@jennyboivin6184]

Yes on an extended cut of the light tour! I’d love that!

[@wildesfam]

Listening to you guys talk about your house…..you should contact “This Old House” to come work on your house. It would be a perfect fit!

[@dianak4461]

I applaud your decision to step back from your seven day a week schedule. You have worked hard, have launched a solid business and have earned this opportunity. You deserve the time with family and to pursue and cultivate other interests off camera. You have expressed many times how important your privacy is to you. Hats off to you as you move into this next phase of your lives, business and careers.

[@marilef7691]

Thumbs up for following a nap time. Rested babies are happy babies, rested babies are healthy babies and rested children are achievers. This grandma has been there!!

[@jayesbeautifulchaos2244]

I bet Benjamin would LOVE the Kiwico subscription boxes. He’s at that perfect age.

[@asaliden4584]

That was perfect! Painting some furniture and put on this video, just listening at your talk. It took precisely the whole video to paint this piece. I feel like I’m sitting chatting with som loved friends. Thank you for this channel, it means a lot to me to not be so lonely that I feel from time to time. ❤️ Merry Christmas to all of you! 🤶🏼🌲🌺🌲

[@kathyschwable1298]

Ahhhhh...... The joys of owning an old home!! We are restoring an 1863 house and it's an adventure!! Have fun and just don't get overwhelmed. You have to take it in small chunks and not look at the whole job.

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

Good for you-family first- your priorities are in good order🙏🏻

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

Please rethink using fossil fuels for the damage caused to the environment. From fracking to burning it causes climate change, warmer ocean temperatures and storms, forest fires, tornadoes even earthquakes have been contributed to fracking. You are the next generation to make the changes. Save thhe polar bears and pollinators 😄

[@ritasicari7518]

@@Jpatmeadowbrook What do we use in the mean-time?

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

Rita Sicari Climate change is costing NJ and NY lives and property. Sea level rise, tornadoes, storms and many people and vehicles. Pipelines, gas powered power plants are our fight to help our environment. Don’t forget the polar bears are drowning🌍 For Garden Answer’s Benjamin and his sister too.

[@ritasicari7518]

@@Jpatmeadowbrook You didn't answer my question. You just spouted unscientific fear porn.

[@angelab.883]

Hi, y’all! I’m a preservation architect and specifically love old buildings, but my team and I are based in South Dakota. ☺️ We do travel all over the northlands doing projects, though, and I have family in Boise, so I’m always looking for an excuse to head that direction. Would happily connect. 😁

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

tag them on their insyagram or facebook group so they see this more than once!

[@be_you2023]

Yes to another tour... so much hard work went into this, so, yes please.

[@sherryeemery6615]

There’s an old English saying “ Horses sweat, men perspire, women glow” , so when you’re out in the garden you’re not sweating, you’re just glowing !!!

[@cathymcquinn9113]

YES YES YES! Drive by video!! Go slow. Love to digest all the hard work that has been done❣️🎄

[@lindzwild3346]

You definitely need a baby grand!! Would love to hear you play sometime.

[@paigerollins7383]

When y’all pull up that raised brick circle, could you re-use those bricks(or at least the ones that don’t get destroyed) for raised brick beds in the vegetable garden🤷🏻‍♀️

[@pamelap7841]

Or use the old bricks as a walk way through the orchard or to the shed door.

[@ShelbyJolicoeur]

You know what would be AMAZING? If you took another one of those 360 videos around your property for the Christmas light video. That way people could swing around and take it all in. And in my case, I could watch while wearing my VR and feel like I am really there! 🤩 PS I have been watching since your very first videos and I love every type of video you make. They are authentic and align with what is really going on with your lives. They don't need to follow any trend, the content doesn't need to be something you have never done before, Benjamin doesn't even need to be quiet. I am here for it all ❤️

[@genieadams808]

You will NEVER regret taking more time with your family! Do it!!!

[@SenterStuff]

Yes, please! We’d love to see the lights from that perspective! And having the drone footage on every video until Christmas or New Year’s Day would be lovely too! Can’t get enough of that! Wishing you and all you family that you so sweetly share with us a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🌸💜🎄💜🌸 ~Cassandra Senter, Laguna Beach, Florida

[@cindylou82kingdom36]

Enjoy your family activities and hobbies! We don’t need to experience everything with you all. I appreciate what you share. It’s informative and fun!😁

[@amytransue8756]

You are so right about the pipes, Aaron! My husband and I live in a 100 year old house and have had leaks in our kitchen ceiling three times. Three times, my husband repaired them. This past summer, the fourth leak happened. My husband was DONE. The entire ceiling came down and ALL the copper pipes were replaced with the pipes you mentioned…( and then an entire kitchen remodel ensued!!!). You are right…living in an old house just calls for remodeling!

[@tammyhoushour8070]

I'm so glad you are taking off the weekend's .you guy's shouldn't work so much really ...we love you all and want you to have a life other than work .Sooooo happy 😄🙏💖

[@desireehouse]

I’ve done a living wreath with succulents and put it on a wreath holder meant for a cemetery. If you tuck it in with other plants growing in the garden it s a neat surprise.

[@lynnlong1656]

More light tours. I am currently rewatching previous years Christmas videos. A Christmas playlist would be awesome in the future.

[@kellyluce533]

Yes another tour of lights from the view of a car. Ohh I love lights.

[@victoriabryce1683]

Yes please another slowed down lights tour!!!! Thank you 😄😄😄😄😄

[@cathysnedeger9026]

YES!! another light tour, please!!❤️🎄

[@tiaGSA]

Hi Laura maybe a 360 video tour of the lights would be cool.

[@veronicas2883]

Yes, yes, yes to another light tour!!!!!

[@dustyrose284]

Idea: Keep those days off for family time, fun times while satisfying viewers. How about filming every project in Spring and Summer, hold the extra overflow vids, to post on Sunday, or when going on vacation, or events you guys attend, or whatever crops up in life? In Spring and Summer one week holding back a vid on planting, preparing soils, planting, creative projects or home, garden maintaining will make little differences... 💛💛💛💛 to your family. Or surprise us in the dead of winter, (most of us get tired in of waiting in Jan. and Feb for Spring to land) with a Spring, Summer, Late Fall vid of beauty, overhead vid of the property in full bloom or a creative project you or Aaron have done that we did not see coming!

[@Sathiera]

30:58 I was a youth leader at my church in 2000 and one of my fellow leaders was a civil engineer. He would always correct anyone who said cement, which cracked me up. He said the cement is what holds the concrete together so I have, in the last 21 years called it concrete instead of cement. 😂