🪴 long Q&A chatty repot | why I'm sober, favourite book, first garden thoughts

[@imorca1994]

Dear Molly's, Please Sponsor Fern. Love, All of Us

[@-_M___M_-]

Molly's & Book of the Month. Seriously. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@sydneyelise7260]

I’m easily influenced by Fern (She says while wearing mooncat polish 😂)

[@Anah-B]

MY EXACT THOUGHT. Like ma’ams it’s about time 💀💀

[@ashleygonzalez5886]

Yesss! ❤❤❤

[@joyfulgirlrecovery7526]

Getting clean and sober was no joke so to the person that asked the Q about sobriety- I’m so proud of you!!!! It took me to my late 30’s to let go of substances! I just hit 5 and a half years clean and sober this month. I’m also proud of you Fern for figuring out your relationship to alcohol so early on - I wish I had. I literally lost everything and have had to crawl out of addiction . My plant hobby helps me so much.

[@andyandbee]

Good job! Same here, took me til 29 years of age and phew the toll it took on me physically was insane :( and now the mental toll because I’m not used to dealing with stress the proper way lol, plants are such a blessing and help so much with stress but also they can *ADD* too my stress.

[@vlong7112]

OMG! A vlog and main channel video in one day?! Bless 🙌🏽

[@wildfern]

yes hahah my schedule got a little crazy - enjoyyy 🤗🌱

[@VickyHafler]

🪴🪴🪴 Loved this video. Question for you… Do you think it odd that an older lady enjoys watching you so much? I’m mom of 6, grandma to 20 and great grandma to 8. But I don’t miss one of your videos! I hope you’re enjoying your time in the east.

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’m 67 and love watching Ferns videos. She’s a breath of fresh air.

[@janetshepherd9062]

⁠@@lisaanglim9588I am 77 and love watching these chatty potting vids.

[@celestialynx]

I think she did a pool in the past and there were a lot of ladies +50. 😊

[@lindacornett8944]

I’m right there with you. Older but love watching Fern😊

[@cbail1323]

I think it's cool! ❤

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’m feeling burnt out right now. Some haven’t been watered in 10 days. It’s time to start watering them again. I got depressed and then didn’t take my anti depressants. And then spiraled out. But I’m back to taking them. I’m feeling better.

[@Amandkpa]

😊

[@louiserattigan3574]

I don’t know if this will help you. But I get like this a lot. So now I have a cheap fish tank with some gravel at the bottom and a bunch of my plants live in their with a filter and aerator on a timer as well as the grow light above. These are all plants that’s need watering often and I’ve been able to step away for two weeks at a time and not worry about my favourites. Hope this helps and that the ups and downs don’t send you spiralling too often x

[@lisaanglim9588]

@@louiserattigan3574 thank you. I never thought of a fish tank.

[@lisaanglim9588]

You can do bulbs. It’s not too late. As long as you can dig in the ground. I’ve planted bulbs in November.

[@Kepexd]

I think the ground should be 10°C and go colder from there. Atleast in Finland its not even the time to plant bulbs yet. Too warm and I can't believe we've had such warm days in September! If you plant them too early they start to grow already. Also if its really being on - degrees (C), you can cover them up with some chopped tree bark or gauze. Its not late yet :)

[@alexadaenchilada297]

🌿 your videos are my comfort videos. Thanks for the cozy-plant-bestie vibes ✨️

[@strangetimes67]

Hey girlie! You are doing a great job and don’t ever forget it… especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed or down. Love the videos! 🌿

[@KylieStorm-w3o]

🌱🌱🌱 Thank you for being awesome Fern! I always look forward to your videos. I’m also on the sober train, 1.5 years strong! Sending you lots of love 💗

[@danielacallejas3820]

I love love love your content. I literally look forward to your videos. I don’t have any friends that are in the plant hobby so this is all I have lol🪴 Thank you for leaving content queued up for us while you’re enjoying your vaycay 😊

[@-_M___M_-]

I`m not surprised you're sober. I think I got the vibe from all the books and board games.🤓🎲📚 Becoming sober is one of the best decision I have made in my life. I honestly wish I had made it earlier. Also vegetarian for 30 years now/vegan for 14. Being sober & vegan is much easier today than it was. So many alternatives are available and it is not as 'weird' as it used to be. People are curious and open about it. I wish I had more sober & vegan people among my friends. ✌🏼🌿🥤

[@lacieplants]

🌱the thought of someone trolling you with mean comments fills me with rage lol idk how someone could have anything negative to say about you or your content. i look forward to your videos so much especially to wind down after work, when im doing chores/plant chores etc. anyway love the long chatty vibes 💚

[@pattybottorff6094]

🌱 Fern, your motivation is so inspiring. Take it from a 58-year-old. It is a struggle to stay motivated sometimes. Seeing how you do it is so helpful. I love your content and have learned so much from you, as I am new to caring for houseplants. Stay strong and keep doing what you do so well. ❤

[@beverlysullivan1427]

I have a suggestion for you. Have you ever thought about making a terrarium? I think you would make a neat and different one. I would LOVE, LOVE, to see longer and more frequent videos. I couldn't get enough when you did your daily week long videos. 😊

[@idiosyncraticgirl1]

My Hoya obovata, Australis Lisa, have boomed under Sansi grow lights and a Bstrip standing grow light ( which seems incredibly dull but the plants are thriving). I leave my grow lights on for 12 hours. I also feed my plants heavily.🌿

[@Toadlily647]

Same, my only Hoya blooms have been under grow lights. Barrina lights about 12-18" away from them on for like 12 hrs too. 🌸🌱

[@ag62182]

Which Sansi lights do you use?

[@hankkeast6331]

I so need a planty friend…. Your videos help! Thank you

[@donnasmalley3713]

Thank you for keeping the channel through life's ups and downs. I have felt invested in several channels that disappeared without warning. I have supported Devon Smedley's channel after she had a bad accident and hurt three fingers while pruning. She was a great example of resilience after my daughter fell and shattered her shoulder joint

[@nicolemickle1851]

Thank you for answering my question Fern. I appreciate your outlook and advice 🌿

[@ivanalennock6511]

🌱🪴thank you so much for being with us all these years❤

[@van.gravies]

🌱🪴🌷 Loved this! Perfect for getting cozy and settling down for the night with some vegan pizza and a bev ☕️

[@pigeon.woman24]

Fern your channel has brought me so much joy and confidence in my life. I am around your age and a bit alt and also love plants. Your videos have always been such a cozy spot and it’s really cool to see other people living a life that I want to live. Because of your channel and Harli G’s I have been growing my plants and feeling more and more proud to be a woman. You’re the best! 🐸

[@Planty-Mandy]

Hi Fern, just wanted to say that you encouraged me today! I have an autistic kiddo in grade 8 who is really struggling with school (now trying online). I was starting to really worry about future prospects. But you reminded me that an advanced education isn’t always necessary. It will be ok.

[@hithere2468]

I know you said you didn't like fantasy, but Piranesi is fantasy. 😄The world of speculative fiction is larger and more diverse than what most people realize. Great choice for a favorite book. Loved the video! 🪴

[@Soil_scales7888]

Oh gosh. I’m sick and I’ve been binge watching your videos alllllll day. When I saw you had a new video I freaked 😂😂you made my day by posting this!!!!

[@lalama637]

I did that yesterday, binged watch all of them…glad to see this one posted.

[@lisaanglim9588]

I think you make a lot of peoples day much better. I know it does mine.

[@lisaanglim9588]

My all time favorite band is Queen. Love me some Freddie Mercury. I got to see them in concert one time. They were soooo good.

[@cindyvan635]

Saw them also, great band! 😍

[@dcbacher789]

Great bands. My new obsession is Billy Strings. Can’t get enough of them. And their concerts are the best I’ve ever been too.

[@paigeward5668]

🌱I love the long videos. Thank you for the great planty content🌱

[@debs_7163]

Always love how you talk about gratitude. I obviously don't know you, but watching your content and seeing how nice and honest and modest you are makes me feel like listening to a friend talk about things we both love and appreciate. It gives me a lot of comfort. Thank you ❤

[@lisaanglim9588]

One zucchini plant is usually enough for two people. You can also cut them sooner so they are smaller when you cook and eat.

[@lisaanglim9588]

I just looked at the time. I’ve watched almost the whole video before looking at how long it is. I can’t believe that I sat through the whole thing and it’s almost 1.5 hours. It’s been a very fun and interesting. It’s been a very Ferny day with two videos to a watch.

[@suziehall7413]

I look forward to watching your videos! 😊 Please keep doing it! You’re doing an amazing job!💚🪴💚

[@sanjeedatazrinshutrishna3449]

Love you so much! You are my comfort KZbin/content to watch. 🌿

[@plantyeddie]

don’t ever stop making content. your channel brings me so much joy! 🌱🌲

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much 🥺

[@PetraEmmy]

FYI that hydrangea will get fairly big so give it space. I love all the different varieties. Cadence 🩷 Olive 💖Hopefully Cadence has an ok time while you’re away. I am excited to go watch The Wild Robot movie 🍿 and I am sooo grateful for you ❤my FAVOURITE BAND FOREVER is KISS ..🌱

[@jamielopiccolo1512]

🍄 Thank you for another planty video, Fern. Thank you for the precious vibes you share!🪴

[@IslandTropical]

Loooooooove a long chatty repot + Q&A!! Also 👀 I’ve only ever gotten Hoya blooms by using grow lights! I use a 20W Dommia grow light from Amazon under book shelf tiers. I have the Hoyas within a few inches of those lights, and have them running ~14 hours a day 🪴 I get tons of beautiful sunstress this way as well ☺️

[@theminimalistninja]

I love love love your long & chatty videos so so much! 🌿

[@karenmcnair3982]

I am so impressed by how patient you are getting almost all the moss off the roots. My least favorite plant chore! 🌱🌿💚

[@ori7408]

🪴🪴I save your videos for when I do my plant chores every week. I definitely feel more motivated to do them when I pair it with your content, especially when I'm in one of my burnout phases. Thank you, Fern 😭❤️ Also I agree about the college pressure so early on! I work as an Academic advisor in higher education and every once in awhile I encourage a student to take a semester or two off so they can explore their interests more and be in the real world. I honestly wish I took a year or two off before college because if I could go back, I would have chosen a different path for myself.

[@kaitymcclary8839]

I love all your videos 😊 thanks for sharing your tips and about your life! And yeah, definitely interested in the Hoya vs grow lights question 🌻

[@LeafyLounge0105]

I’m with you on currently feeling like a Calathea 🤣…here’s to us being more like Hoyas soon!💚🩵

[@torquess454]

I’ve kinda gotten away from Hoya recently, I’ve got a select few right now, selling my more common ones that are overgrown, I’ve gotta make room for all the plants I put outside for the summer I gave up my bookshelf to plants… trying to rectify that with my purge rn When I start my garden next year, whatever we don’t use or give to fam and friends, I’ll be taking to our food bank, they’re always so short on produce, and they’ve helped me in the past in my drinking days, sober now, I wanna give back, so even when grocery shopping I pick up what I appreciated getting when I had to go, and donate it If I don’t get outdoors enough, or especially in winter, I tan at a salon for my mental health, this and vitamin b, and magnesium work wonders. I started with flower gardening this year, LOTS TO LEARN!! You’re lucky you realized alcohol is a poison early, I got addicted so badly I almost ruined my life, almost unalived myself multiple times. To battle the hangover and anxiety I’d drink more. So grateful for every day now and for AA that stuck with me until I stopped for good. My whole family’s been affected as well, fell right into that loop. I have that lil swinging pot too, I put my living stones in it, looks like his brains showing 😂 Always appreciate you and what you give ❤❤❤

[@itscarolinemary]

I would love if you did educational planty content for newbies.. in short form content or a long form video (whatever works). You could do different topics. I'm into plants but definitely a newbie. You answered one question that was very educational so I thought I'd suggest it. 💚

[@Mayla.and.plants]

I’m 38 and I’m completely sober from 1,5 year…. 😇 after drinking occasionally very often, I get same feelings after 30 hangovers gets very bad, and mental health too…. What I want to say : I thought is gonna be hard to quit alcohol- because of social pressure and all those kind of occasions…. But this was the easiest part 🥹 the headrest was to face myself and my feelings which was masking all of those years …. Make me just unhappy in general - now because I take this journey and I did care about my mental health 🌷🌺 light came over after real darkness - there is no even 1 thing about I miss about drinking 🪷 plants help me deal with balance and all journey 🥹 That’s a part of growing - we can see another perspective after years - if is alkohol, school, relationships and whatever 💚🌷 send You so much positive vibes Fern and all of You! 🫶🏻

[@kathrynyoung635]

Looking forward to seeing your dark hydrangea in the front garden 🌺

[@keekers8785]

🌱🌵 Thanks for helping me get though my insane rehabbing plant chores today! I haven’t been able to get anything done since breaking my leg so today was an exciting day!

[@ejtom]

Thank you so much for being you Fern. Love your content and your positive energy and perspective on life. Keep it up. Watching your videos has helped me as a welcomed distraction since the last 6 months have been tough for me as I am getting over a break up, and being in the mood to take care of my plant babies was tough but i'm starting to get back in the groove. I know you mentioned you are on a 10 day break so I hope you are having a great time, you deserve the break. it's awesome that you queued up some videos for us while you are way. thanks!

[@lindaedwards4632]

I can’t imagine people leaving nasty comments ☹️ Your newish plants are all doing so well. Enjoy your trip out east 😀🇨🇦🌵

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

This was a fun video!! My Tears Ricochet is a 10/10 choice for favourite!! It's one of mine (along with Exile) ☺️ A few songs from TTPD(including the anthology) have made it into my top favourites as well! It's 99% of what I've been listening to since the album was released 🫣 I only recently started adding more artists back into rotation 😅

[@LaurenMichelle1985]

Love your words re: nursing. I also went to school for nursing right out of high school, because that’s what my counselors told me I “should” do. It was 1504820% not my vibe. You’ve got to do what makes you happy 🤗

[@BoojiePanda]

All of my Hoyas that have flowered have been under grow lights (Monios T5 and T8, 14 hours per day, some inside IKEA cabinets, some outside of cabinets). I had gone through so many different flowering fertilizers, but the MSU Orchid fertilizer is what finally got mine to flower. 🌻

[@JuanellHopper]

Drowning in zucchini 😂 we were drowning in eggs at one time with our chickens. They were laying up to 50 a day! 😮 we gave away a lot of eggs

[@lisaanglim9588]

😂😂😂

[@moiraslater8526]

You have a lot of chickens!

[@nikithesnakelady8912]

Congratulations on being sober!

[@kristathompson9888]

Oh my gosh I actually started to tear up when you were talking about Cadence crossing the rainbow bridge 🥺

[@madamplant]

Such a great answer on sobriety. Such a smart lady❤

[@kawaiilyka]

I bought the Piranesi ebook right after watching this video. Read it in one day, and now I’m feeling melancholy for a house I’ve never stepped foot in! Please recommend more books like it 🙏

[@jpgypsyxo]

19:38 as far as the garden is concerned, I absolutely agree with your thoughts. I feel like because it’s compostable and goes back into the earth, it’s not so bad if there is some waste. Use what you can, give away or donate what you can, just doing what you can in general is better than nothing. At the end of the day, it fulfilled its purpose for getting you out in the sun, putting some food on you and others tables, gaining some practice and saving a little coin in the process is pure success!

[@jpgypsyxo]

1:14:58 yes! It’s absolutely why! I’m the same way. I worked 15 years in the service industry and used to be so outgoing and was always doing so much that I feel like it wore me out. Now I’m a cat granny that waters my plants on the porch in my robe with my coffee and goes to bed as early as possible! 😂😂 Sorry for all the comments. I just always have so much to say. 😅

[@cherylk4779]

Hi Fern, you’re definitely that creator for me. Love your whole vibe and the content you create. I’ve learned so much and it helps motivate me with my own chores etc. Grateful for the time and energy you invest 🌿🌱

[@shawnamarie190]

🌱🍃🌵🌿 You make my work days so much better lol thank you for the chill videos always, vlog and main. I love what looks like a new potting mat!

[@buella9269]

Loooove these videos! I appreciate your gentle, genuine spirit and feel like I’m hanging out with a buddy doing planty stuffs. 🌱🌱🌱

[@Plantitasaparte]

Love your content 🫶🏻 Definitely you’re my confort youtuber of choice ✨🧚‍♀️🌿

[@Maria-vu6hm]

🌱🌱🌱 thank you so much Fern for hanging out with us!

[@Dusty_Mint]

This was an epic intro, Fern. And a super chill hangout. You're the best.

[@beckyharrison3230]

Thank you Fern for this video, I really enjoyed it and you do make a difference with your content creation. I love your content, your honesty as well as your planty advice. Much love from Cambridge UK xxx

[@elmerhernandez5810]

Love watching your vids while I work from home 🌱🍃🌵

[@madisonjulia866]

got ready before going into the studio for the day with fern and I get to watch this right when I get home 😭🫶 bless ur soul I hope you’re having a lovely vacation

[@MarkKravchuk]

It feels so nice to have one of your videos on my home page☺️

[@A-N-D-Y-O-U]

You're my favorite KZbinr, Fern. ❤ I hope Molly's sponsors your channel! You totally deserve it. Your videos are so soothing and helpful. You make great suggestions and have influenced me to get Rousseau poles, and I plan to get the lights you suggest in the future.

[@Lillianv7]

First how lucky are we that we get this many videos so close together 🙌🏻🙌🏻 thank you! Also you are who I watch when I’m feeling plant burn out!

[@jessofthejungle]

Fern you’re gonna love this. My daughters name is Novella 💓 She just turned 3 🥹

[@brittaneewright]

🌵 🍃 🌱 LOVE watching your videos when I take care of my planty chores!!

[@ashleighspaulding6954]

🌿Fern I'm sending you a big hug. Thanks so much for being you

[@Kristearchive]

Love your videos 🪴 I got into the houseplant hobby only months ago and now I’m addicted 💛

[@PaulaHendricks-f4s]

Not sure if you have any plans to do this video again but I loved your spooky videos you did last year! I’ve been really hoping you are doing them again this year. It’s probably one of my favorite videos of the year! 👻

[@zainajenkins]

My Alocasia tandurusa had spider mites constantly until I started using a makeup brush during pest treatment as it destroys spider mites webbing which are hydrophobic. Makes sense why they seem to always come back! I haven’t seen any mites for the past 3 months and I carefully check weekly 😄

[@neesyg.3294]

Made it to the end and loved every minute, Awesome video!!!

[@saramarie9455]

🖤🖤🖤Fern i appreciate you sooo much, im having a hard day and this video is giving me so much happiness🫶🏼 ..so, thank you dear🖤 you are THE best!!!!

[@haleyolsen666]

🌱 thanks for the cozy planty vibes always ✨

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

Hey, hello! Of course I watch the whole thing! You're the best! 💚🌱🌵🍃 I hope you're having fun on your trip!

[@vanessaogonzalez6405]

🌱🪴💚💚 just love all your videos, both planty and your vlog channels, I watched them all since your very first one!🤭🤭 Thank you for your advice! 😊

[@catharinabezuidenhout6833]

🌱 From Ontario here 😁 I just recently discovered your channel and I love your videos. Gteat thing of being a newbie is I can go back and binge all your old videos 💚

[@kristarepp2607]

🌱 thank you for answering my question. Love these Q&A’s. It feels like we are just chilling with you at your table chatting away ❤. Hope you are having a fab time out east!

[@ag62182]

🌱 hope you’re having the best vacay!

[@sierrafoote3583]

Oh my gosh I just started reading Piranesi in a book club I’m in!! I’m even more excited to read it now hearing that it’s one of your favorites! Hope you are having a beautiful time on vacation Fern!!

[@lindacornett8944]

Thanks for another great video. Always makes my day when you have one pop up. Never get tired of them. Thanks for your down to earth attitude and honesty and no put ons, just being your amazing beautiful self!

[@lindacornett8944]

🌺

[@sierrafoote3583]

That was my question about identifying healthy/unhealthy roots. That was very helpful thank you!!🪴

[@donnatrigg]

Fern - you are my favorite youtuber. I crush nearly every video you post immediately. I'm always so excited when you post! it's hard to not feel like we're friends, even though you don't know me :)

[@Gypsikitty]

🪴🌱🌿 I loved this video so much and I honestly learned a lot ! Thank you for your content and your name is seriously perfect haha. Can't wait for the next one !💙

[@kymsalow7676]

Hi Fern, from Iowa. My hoya obovata and hoya krinkle eight are currently blooming, under Sansi 10 watt growlights, on 16 hours a day, in fact the obovata has two new peduncles besides the one that's blooming. These are the first hoya blooms for me.

[@itscinna5540]

I love the long repot videos ❤🌱

[@angela86753]

This has been such a wonderful video. It makes me so happy when you post. I even did some plant chores that I had been putting off for so long that literally took me 10 minutes to do. Was nice seeing the cuties Olive and Cadence 🧡🌿

[@dianespring3228]

You always put out great content. My granddaughter has been to see Taylor 3 times she is a hard core swiftie 😊

[@mburd_115]

🪴 love the Q&As, thanks so much for sharing! 💚

[@donnang16]

Thanks Fern for another great video! 🌱

[@joyellacuna4541]

Who on earth would be rude to wildfern she’s a precious planty angel 🥺

[@jpgypsyxo]

48:18 bullet journaling is my ONLY way of staying on track. Don’t hand me a planner, I’ll never touch it. It’s the creativity and individuality that comes with the bujo for me. ❤

[@badplantsofkim]

Thank you for all this content !! Love it as usual ❤

[@jennmanning624]

Your vids really encourage me and inspire me! Thank you! Can't wait to get my Pings this weekend! 🌱🌵🎍🍃

[@seekhim1560]

🌱🌿🪴🌵🎍🌾🌻 I am binge watching your channels because I got so far behind! Trying to get my Hoya collection into the house and deal with all of the outdoor plants has set me back big time! I love your content and have been watching for years! You are kind of like my sixth daughter! Take care and don’t ever let those negative comments get under your skin! 🍁🍂🌾Happy fall!

[@wildfern]

awe hi and thank you so much for catching up on the videos 💚 happy fall, enjoy the rest of it!! ☕️