Larkspur Lessons from the Potager // Linda Vater

Linda shares three specific lessons and tips she has learned by studying and observing her larkspur and poppies over time.

[@Madambroochkina]

Hi Linda. I wanted to thank you for sharing these videos everyday. I'm a nurse, working so hard in a busy unit, always night shift. I come back home with tons of physical and emotional fatigue but getting a notification from your channel makes me so happy. Watching your fairy garden and hearing your calm voice is all I need these days. Thank you

[@LindaVater]

YOU ARE MY HERO! May I use your comment as a testimonial? It makes me feel like I am contributing in some small way when I get comments like yours.

[@Madambroochkina]

@@LindaVater Sure. 😊 Thank you

[@frutter7706]

Same here! Thank you Linda and take care both of you

[@BarbdWireNRoses1]

Linda, this was such a magical space. Thank you for all of the ideas you've given over the years!

[@romiehutson5230]

Thank you I didn’t know about not pruning when plants are wet👍🏼

[@lesliehardin7963]

Never get tired of seeing the garden. I always get great ideas from watching!

[@ASH-kj9xt]

Lovely lesson on Larkspur. I definitely understand “not presentable”! That’s why I love living in the country with no close neighbors. 😂 Also, I never, ever get tired of seeing your gardens and I’m loving the frequency of your videos these days! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I always learn something, no matter the subject. 🙌💚🌿🌷

[@deeshires8721]

I so miss the walks through your garden, it was soothing and magical to me

[@caroldieter2483]

Great tips - thank you. I love your garden!

[@Mindy-s-channel]

A walk through your garden could never get old

[@wendypalmer7798]

Your yard and garden are beautiful! Thank you for the lessons. Thank you for all the inspiration ❤

[@junesmart7352]

VERY helpful, and I will never tire of seeing your gardens! There is something slightly different each time, and something new always catches my eye. Sometimes it feels we are sitting in the garden with you because it has become familiar, like a friend/neighbor's garden. That is a nice feeling.

[@irenetovar7756]

I just love your gardens, they are so beautiful, inviting, and peaceful.

[@morp3022]

Hi Mrs. Vater, I absolutely love your beautiful garden! It always feels so calming, as well as, very welcoming. I truly enjoy listening to your soothing voice explain the different plants, methods, and elements that you have incorporated into this beautiful; almost magical garden. I absolutely love The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter along with its' beautiful illustrations. As we know, Peter would oftentimes visit Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden. However, when you take us on the virtual tours of your beautiful flower garden; I believe Peter himself would happily ( all be it mischievously) hide among the beautiful foliage in your garden. Mrs. Vater, thank you for sharing your beautiful garden, and the wonderful tips that you share with those of us who "tour" your garden with you. Take care, and thank you again. Respectfully, Paula

[@almas9567]

I watch your videos daily, it is so relaxing.

[@gardenfairy9792]

Thank you for the great tips on Larkspur. I would like to grow some myself. Your garden is beautiful.

[@fayethompson1697]

What a beautiful garden I am totally inspired ! ! Im in the process of clearing a very overgrown and neglected garden . .

[@katherinearmstrong4082]

Never get tired of seeing your beautiful garden. I love the larkspur, thanks for your valuable hints.

[@serenababy6358]

This is exactly what I needed. I winter sowed larkspur for my first time and I was going to layer in poppies. I have a fence and 1 arbor vitae, 1 juniper, pots. Now I need some roses and boxwood shrubs next 😊

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

Wow Linda your garden looks amazing!

[@martiknapp762]

I love your videos I get excited every time I see you’ve posted another one! I am learning so much from you.

[@mytherapygarden3909]

I love the way you have fun with flowers 💐 🌸 🌺

[@lincasteel-butler531]

Would love to see a video on propagating boxwood topiary clippings (and other clippings).

[@RioTrini77]

I learn so much from you on every new video....thank you!

[@maryannmcrae6736]

Thank You linda. I just discovered your videos You have BREATHTAKING gardens. I enjoy listening to you and explaining how to take care of all your flowers. Thank You

[@peggyfleming656]

I would second the requests for more info on propagating myrtle and boxwood cuttings for topiaries. Always more on topiaries! I am also obsessed and managed to get my hands on some young myrtles, so I need guidance!

[@DreamsSketcher]

New to your channel. What a beautiful garden! ❤️ Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed your commentary.

[@jerikelly]

I would love a video on the dried allium bloom projects you create.😊

[@Ellie-yx8ni]

Thanks for this. I planted larkspur, poppies and bachelor buttons for the first time and I now know I should consider some supports for those beds before things get growing this spring. You are always so informative.:)

[@frutter7706]

Hi Linda, I absolutely love your videos and to me your garden is the most beautiful on KZbin. You inspired me to start doing topiary so thank you! Could you please let me know what kind of paving stones you have on your paths/patio area? Take care, Filipa

[@ellenoconnor1226]

I love seeing your garden and hearing your thoughts/ideas. Thank you for sharing your incredible garden! I'm getting started with topiary. I'm curious about when the support can be removed? I notice some of yours have the supports and others don't. Thanks, Linda!

[@peggyfleming656]

I'm zone 5, but I am making a note to plant some perennial seed in the fall. Thanks for the inspiration. I really like your recent videos.

[@Graycat1735]

What a great lesson! It is so beautiful and practical, it kind of makes me think, "Now why didn't I think of that!?" But I didn't and now I know because you told me and I thank you very much!❤

[@msmb2012]

Love your garden and videos but your topiaries are my true love. I took some cuttings of Myrtle (not compact variety, I later learned) and they have grown beautifully but now have black scale. How do you treat scale on your topiaries? Or should I just throw them out before they infect my other plants? Also would love to see your process for taking cuttings specifically for topiaries. Thank you so much for all of your beautiful and informative videos.

[@layersoflaurel]

I so enjoyed this video and your beautiful garden! Thank you for the tips, Linda! I live in zone 7B and am about to plant my larkspur plants. :)

[@mioangel1227]

OMG! So lovely! TFS! ♥️🙏

[@kindred1113]

I truly love your garden..it is phenomenal.....breath taking........MINDY

[@jenkershner2970]

I'm starting to realize that the secret to success in my beginner english cottage garden with my favorite flowers: larkspur, foxglove and verbascum is the self seeding (plus a little seeding help from me) but do you have any tips on not disturbing the seeds in the spring when you are doing garden clean up and might mistake them for weeks? This is something I think I might be doing.

[@jeane561]

The larkspur are beautiful. I have never grown them but this year I bought some of them💜🌸💜

[@jolielutrario6930]

Love your videos. You have a stunning garden. I was just wondering what color is the wooden fence shown here. My white picket fence needs to be painted this year and I do believe this color would make a vast improvement in the overall look of my house and garden. Thank you so much for providing such insight and information...

[@connieparcaro7502]

I'm still trying to grow larkspur, for the 3rd year! Wish me luck! I was able to find 1 plant, and I have purchased 3 packages of seeds, I plan on planting in the fall.

[@RaeFaeM]

Wow! Garden is beautiful and luscious, full of life. I aspire to buy land, build a house, and build a garden. I would love to spend much of my future time in garden such as you do. 💜💛💚🌳🌿😇

[@jetv1471]

Great tip about the key tags !

[@marilynmadelyn6819]

I adore your garden.

[@TrainFan2013]

Lovely! Can you talk some more about the {I think} geraniums you have potted on the ground?

[@AmberSandersCreative]

What are the large round flowers? They are magical

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Linda, I love seeing your garden at any time of the year. Have you ever considered spray painting a few of the allium spent blooms, maybe a deep royal blue, and let them stand in the garden? That might be fun to add a quick pop of color. Your lawn looks so perfect, is it artificial turf? I'm considering adding a small area in my garden. However, if it is actually growing grass, what is the cultivar? It is beautiful! ~Margie

[@susanlettis9085]

Very interesting and helpful! Thank you!

[@TonyaD_]

Always looking good

[@whatagreatlife]

Can you please tell us what the vine that is hanging over your fence… And also I would love to see a video of how you prune up your shrubs to make them look like miniature trees… I think that would be a fantastic video to watch because I would love to do that with the Mexican Ruella I have growing in my yard thank you so much.....

[@tumbleweed57]

I quite often work in my backyard in my nightgown and not presentable too. Not planned it just happens!

[@SopheakKH]

Wow, looks beautiful ❤️👍🏻

[@aimeeseattle]

I love the look of your Larkspur, it's a lighter and daintier look than a delphinium. I ordered online a pack of Larkspur. It's growing now, still small. Hoping you would sell on your site?

[@wandagarrett942]

How do you plant baskets without ruining the basket, or at least last a while?

[@joannerobinson4037]

Beautiful gardens with so much character! The basket planters are stunning. Do you move them under cover when it's raining? I'm assuming not as it would be a lot of work but I'm wondering how to protect the baskets from breaking down under all the moisture. I live in Central Florida and it rains everyday during the summer and the baskets would quickly begin to disintegrate. Thanks for sharing your garden with us.

[@edwinmartin5365]

Hi, Just watching for first time to see what you have to say about larkspur. About the beginning being "presentable", who cares about you when the garden is at its best for the camera! In my experience, real people make better gardeners than perfectly presentable ones.

[@lindaplumley4060]

What a great idea to let the plants that need support lean on something other than peony rings! Lol. That advice may seem like common sense to seasoned gardeners, but to a newbie like myself, it is SO valuable! So, thank you! Question: Did you acquire most of your knowledge through trial and error? I think KZbin is the best resource around now and am thankful to be learning from you. 🌿🌸🌷

[@user-bi8ox8fu6x]

Very very beautiful!!!

[@pamelagraham3100]

I want to start my first topiary. What do you recommend? Love your gardens!

[@christophersisson2304]

So, are you starting a product line including baskets that are weather proof?? You said in this video you were taking pictures of a project you are hoping for of things you love in your garden. Few videos ago you said if you had a product line that it would include baskets that are weatherproof. Or am I just hopeful and reading into things?

[@LindaVater]

???? Stay tuned. Not sure😉

[@FriedaBabbley]

So glad you focused on this, and loved seeing the poppies (I scattered some seed and am hopeful to see some of my own soon.) If I put down some larkspur seed in March/April (zone 6/7 midwest) will they come up okay or should I have waited till fall? I don't know what the seedlings are suppose to look like so I'm holding back on any weeding in those little areas.

[@ElizabethM824]

Always love seeing the backyard, it never gets old. When saving seed from your prized Larkspur variety, do you need to worry about cross pollination with another variety? Also, do you keep your unglazed terra cotta pots outside over the winter? I'm worried about damage but maybe I'm being too careful. We don't have crazy winters. I'm in Zone 8B in the Seattle area. Thanks.

[@ruthmccauley8546]

I am zone 6 southern KS. When you say scattering the seed in Fall is that September, Oct or Nov - or alll three? thank you.

[@LindaVater]

Sept and oct mostly:)

[@shelliecornatzer]

Can you move Larkspur to a different area? They seem so delicate, not sure how well they will transplant even if I dig deep and get all of the root.

[@tammyjones163]

I love your videos!!

[@wagnadarocha]

Hey linda, what plane do you use for the very small topiary I saw as you walk by?

[@sandybutterfly109]

Hello Linda hope you are doing well I have never missed a video of yours I have a question I have larkspur in my garden but I’m very worried because I read on an article that larkspur is poisonous and I’ve been growing them for years could you please let me know about the larkspur if poisonous or not thank you Linda and hello to Stewart

[@user-ou5qu8wx9m]

Good morning! 🥰🥰🥰

[@SuperOhsarah]

I hate to even ask how everything looks this morning after the hurricane force winds that OKC had last night:( I'm in Okemah and I had to really tie down my apple tree.

[@CN-yf3lr]

Hi again Linda! u mind telling me name of those shrubs I can cut in shapes either round or whatever shape please!?

[@sunshinegirl4101]

I just got a bonsai azalea for Mother's Day from my daughter and I was wondering if I could put it outside and if you could give me some advise on keeping it healthy?

[@pangs_garden]

Squirrel at 0:47, you have a lot of pots. How do you keep the squirrels from digging into you pots and eating your beautiful plants. I battle with squirrels and rabbits everyday. I have to put medium size landscape gravels on top of every pot I plant. I do use animal repellent on my garden beds, but it just doesn't last that long.

[@maceyloubrown]

pang_rasi she uses rocks I think. I believe she recently put a video out about it maybe?☺️

[@pangs_garden]

@@maceyloubrown I use medium size landscape gravels on my containers and it helps tremendously. Animal repellent on my garden bed which only last a few days. I also have small vegetable garden that I can never grow cucumbers or tomatoes because yep the squirrels and rabbits ate all of it and left peices all over the garden.

[@audrazadotti1843]

just starting my garden, is there a method to shrub placement? Creating the bones as you call it.

[@emilymcdarment7142]

What is the lime green tree in a pot on the left side of the screen at 1:29 into your video? It’s gorgeous!!

[@LindaVater]

A golden smoke tree

[@Cristina25578]

Very tidy with topiary but a mess with the other flowers! Sorry is just my opinion! Hugs from France!

[@P_Belle]

1:50 - i even use plants stands to hold my gazing balls

[@liveinthemoment80]

Who saw the squirrel in the tree at the beginning of the video?😍

[@P_Belle]

Question for the Topiary Queen, how can *Tree Azaleas* - the braided ones - be planted outside in East Coast z7B? #fingers-crossed

[@rubyoro0]

Do you pinch the larkspur in their early stage?

[@marialinares7809]

🌺🌹🌷🌼🦋🐜

[@AV-dx3kl]

😘💋💋💋👌

[@adunn5173]

Your garden is amazing!