Pollinators and Planting in Dry Shade

[@luckysmummy5325]

Amazed you say dry for Bergenias, John. I'm a fairly novice gardener, started mainly with bits & pieces taken (with consent!) from my parents' garden, including a common-or-garden Bergenia. Its growing really well in pretty damp light shade, on clay soil which has had loads of garden compost dug in over last couple years . I've a septic tank under the lawn which means the lawn & north-facing main border never dry out & quite boggy in winter months. It seems happy, I've divided part of it off this year & that one's doing well also. If I have a plant that divides easily, I'll put bits around the garden to see how they do, as things don't seem to always go by the books! Absolutely LOVE your videos, thankyou so much. You're a super inspiring gardener!

[@charlottewelliver3095]

Hi John. This is Charlotte from America..I live in Pennsylvania not the Great Lakes area. It was nice to hear we are not the only ones living on Humpty Dumpty Road. Thank you for your videos--we really enjoy them.

[@martinadams5382]

Thanks a million from Australia !👏👏👍. Loving the informative videos, especially the on screen pop-up plant names ! Such an inspirational, fun gardener ! 🎯🪴

[@77sun222]

Hi John Take it easy. You go around your chores so fast. Wishing you rain. Love to Teddy😁

[@denisecarvill4705]

John we visited your beautiful garden last Monday when on holiday. We always call in when we’re in the south to bring home some nice plants for our garden. Your pond is a sight to behold! We were very sorry we didn’t have the grandchildren with us to see it. We’ll just have to make a return journey!

[@whitevoodooman7276]

I like how you dig and plant things

[@mabelgoddard5813]

Good morning! Having coffee while watching your video. It’s amazing how you remember the name of the plants! 🥰👏👏🌱👩‍🌾

[@wjs5773]

Your videos are always such fun and I always learn something and sometimes many things. Today is no exception.

[@michellesleaford4748]

You are so inspiring and straight to the point. Thankyou

[@christopherhills1609]

Such a fun filled video…loved it

[@karlsenula9495]

I saw someone comment that you have a lovely pond ... love to see a video of it and what you planted in and around it.

[@buds8423]

Rat run! 😆 Perfect term, and so true!

[@stephanieamedee7172]

I love your enthusiasm and always am inspired!!!

[@lisajelle714]

I am amazed how you can see tiny little plants hiding in the mulch! Loved your anecdote about the plant growing in the trees, which most people don’t see because they’re looking at the road they’re driving on! Love your sense of humor.

[@maxthecat14]

I have been cleanig out my shed and tool chest, and thought I would relax with one of you videos and a cup of tea.I am now re energised, and feel able to finish the job. There is not much gardening I can do as it is so dry here in the SE of England that my heavy clay soil has turned as hard as concrete! I baled out the bath the other day to keep the front garden alive, But I can feel a hosepipe ban creeping closer.

[@kelj7711]

Thank you John and David!! I always enjoy your videos. 😊

[@quelabenesvlogs6590]

Hello friend sending full support godbless

[@carmenbailey1560]

Energetic gardener at work again and on his day off, busy, busy busy.Thanks for sharing your busy day. 👍❤️😊

[@DavidS-qp6zp]

Thank you for the list of plant names. Sometimes I'll take a photo (with my phone) of the screen to remember the name of a plant. I wish that I was able to find some of the excellent cultivars in my home state that you have available over there.

[@doreenlatimer6379]

Thanks for the video on your day off. That is so e tough digging in spots. Always enjoy your plant info.

[@HolidayGlow]

Liriope are EVERYWHERE in Australia as well, probably even moreso than the US. They are used in so many council/commercial/shopping center plantings along with Dianella and Lomandras.

[@flowerfairy1950]

Liriope very popular in Oz too. I think Helen Dillon said Buddleja "doesn't die well"

[@laurenb6451]

Thank you for another wonderful video. This year is the first time I am also growing Lychnis. I planted seeds and am surprised that they’re blooming the first year. I also look around while driving but am careful not to hit anythingLOL. (Usually see amazing birds). I dislike Liriope because it spreads too much plus it is difficult to cut back last year’s foliage in spring. You made a bunch of really hilarious comments which I enjoyed very much.💚😹

[@SuperGarden78]

8:58 - Telekia speciosa, syn. Buphtahlmum

[@AmericanaGardens]

You are a darling and I love your channel! I will be mentioning you on my upcoming KZbin video: My 10 Favorite Gardeners!

[@SleepyKittens]

I love how you do not amend your native soil, but rely on wood mulch so slowly break down. Excessive amending causes a perched water table, and death to the roots of most plants. Some people do not believe in bucket lists, but I will have to add your garden center to mine. You need to adopt a garden cat or two.

[@SisterFromAnotherPlanet]

"It's easy!" 😂

[@dogblessamerica]

The Persicaria is probably Orangefield, John

[@deborahsanders2186]

Can you tell me the name of the plant (7:47-8) that you pass by while the caption for Lychnis … is being displayed. Chartreuse, dark stem, deeply lobed with air pink flower sprays? Lovely :)

[@rn2020]

Looks like a rodgersia to me.

[@olsonlr]

Can geranium Rosanne be propagated by cuttings? Tried under mist once and failed.

[@alexhogan1]

Very easily divided in autumn 👍

[@sheenabaxter935]

John do you like hostas, my neighbour gave me 3 out of his garden.

[@iangarlick5739]

We were always breaking spade handles too on the nursery I worked in. The owner bought us fibreglass ones. Horrible to work with.

[@abeckwith6561]

Dill?

[@denisecarvill4705]

🤣🌸👏🌼👏