Planting Garlic, Reseeding Lettuce & Root Cellar Update! 🌿👩‍🌾💚 // Garden Answer

[@kellymorgan8624]

I need a couple of ginger garden kitties immediately

[@lisag6416]

Me too !

[@susanlee9532]

Kelly Morgan , 😊👍❣️

[@lisadonnelly3264]

Me too 🥰🤣

[@kimmiller4057]

I have one, he’s always right there with me when I’m planting /weeding. He’s tubby, and the sweetest boy ever! ❤️

[@lisag6416]

@@kimmiller4057 Give him a belly rub from me !

[@LB-vl3qn]

Thanks for the update on your safety; I'm so very relieved to hear you're not in harm's way. Even seeing Russell and Cheddar lying in the veggie beds, I cannot be upset. That soil looks so cool and inviting, if I could lie there, too, I would. So, we lose a few greens. It's the sacrifice we cat lovers make for the privilege of being their mistresses and masters. Hope you're feeling well, Laura. You look great. Kiss Master Benjamin from me. ~ Lisa

[@be_you2023]

From Australia, prayers go out to those affected by the fires.

[@stephanieturney6292]

So relieved to hear you aren’t in the fire danger zone. My prayers are with all of you out West. 💞

[@emeraldtownpaula7570]

I live in SW WA state, no immediate danger of nearby fire but are surrounded by intense smoke. I can’t imagine the tragic loss the west side of United States is suffering. So relieved that Laura and family are safe! Has Laura announced if they’are having a boy or girl?

[@stephanieturney6292]

Paula Partlow So glad you are safe! They haven’t found out the gender yet but it sounds like it will be soon.

[@brendapoole4938]

Good morning! I’m sending prayers for all effected by the fires, tragic stories coming out from the areas! Stay safe and God Bless you all!

[@Yrutnec1]

Amen!

[@marsharenander2111]

Love your videos. I am from the other side of the state and am recovering from major surgery. I am unable to do much in my garden because of recovery but now the wildfires are keeping us indoors due to the hazardous air quality. Your videos have been a refreshing distraction during this time as I long to be in my garden but reality keeps me inside with bags packed in the event we have to evacuate. I watch and rewatch them. God bless you. You have inspired me to step outside my gardening comfort zone and try new things and I’m loving it.

[@kimeverhart6253]

I’m so sorry , Marsha, that you and your family are experiencing this awful tragedy. I will keep you all in my thoughts of hope and prayers for a control and stoppage of these devastating fires soon soon soon.

[@marsharenander2111]

Kim Everhart Thank you. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

[@joyces.9021]

You're right, Laura, how plants grow is amazing! God's creation is incredible! And when we garden, we get to partner with Him! So cool.🌷

[@sydneykasmar]

I love how seeds multiply. Plant 19 cloves of garlic this year and if each grows 19 cloves there will be 361 cloves next harvest. If all of these are planted the following year, you'll have 6,859 cloves. The third year - 130,321 cloves. In the fourth year there would be almost 2.5 million cloves. The awe and wonder of seeds and the potential of seed sharing.

[@soccermom1245]

Be fruitful and MULTIPLY!!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

And, if you have ever bought seed garlic, you realize they are charging an enormous amount for it. I think I paid about 4 or 5 dollars a head last year. Pays to save your own.

[@valeriesimon6807]

I'm very glad to hear there are no major fires close to you at the present time. I've been trying to keep track of them. It's just a horrific thing that people on the West Coast are dealing with. Prayers out for everyone out there and hope that rain and cooler weather will come in soon!

[@judycook73]

Thank you for the update to us who have been very worried about the fires and the proximity to you and your family. Our prayers are with you, your family, and all those affected by the Covid virus and the fires especially. Take care of yourself and stay safe.

[@amywiseman3246]

My Grandma had a crawl space root cellar. Creepy🕸but cool. The baskets of apples waiting to be made into amazing pies🥧 & jams😋 After all these years the smell of old apples takes me back😆Can’t wait for your ‘“root cellar”’/cold storage Laura, it will be beautiful & hold many bountiful harvests, smells, memories...less head injuries too when Benjamin goes in to collect for you🥰

[@Bamboo4U2]

We had a crawl space in the house in which I was raised. I think they're designed to be creepy.

[@veronicabelmontez9194]

I love seeing Cheddar and Russell roam the gardens without thinking they are trampling over your hard work planting lol, they are so silly. Thanks for including them in the videos! And thanks for the garlic tip, I didn’t know we needed to leave the paper on when we plant them.

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura! I'm always amazed at how much garlic you go through in a year! I'm anxious to see your "root cellar" when it's finished. It's always fun watching Russell and Cheddar playing together. Thank you for sharing!

[@deannededemarievogel-hampt9954]

I read some of the comments, and it was very nice to hear all the well wishes about the fires as I'm in Northern California and pretty much homebound because of the smoke. I am blessed to have a roof over my head. My prayers are with all who don't have that right now. Take care and God bless you and your family.

[@juneaskew6871]

LOVE SEEING RUSSELL AND CHEDDAR PLAYING! THEY REMIND ME OF MY LATE FUR BABIES GOLDIE AND HANKIE.

[@truthbetold2611]

Laura, you've taught me to plant not just for food but for looks as well. Some people may roll their eyeballs about this craze but hey it's all part of gardening.

[@cathybranly1839]

Excited to start planting garlic! I am so glad you aren't near the fires. Definitely stay out of the smokey air! My heart aches for all those who have lost their homes and towns to the fires and hurricanes.

[@Bamboo4U2]

Their homes? Those fires are killing people too.

[@cathybranly1839]

Yes. You are right.

[@Chrispy_thee_Critter]

I was laughing thinking about you all finding a “Russell wuz here” sign made out of green onion stems where the lettuce should have been. Those kittens! Such busy bees. 😂🐱🐱🐝

[@bernadinerobere1644]

I would also love a couple of baby ginger kittens these 2 are so cute love your lettuce and radishes

[@vickieandrews5709]

I would love a root cellar. I will hold off until you get yours in. I hope anx your family continue to stay safe from the wild fires. My heart aches for all the people that have loss during the wild fires.

[@cindyllewellyn6335]

I love your cats! They make me laugh. I need that right now.

[@tishgordon]

Love the pleasing music, the gardening education, the camera steadiness and editing, project updates, and knowing my favorite YT family is doing well. Praying for your continued safety among the wildfires!

[@georgiacahoone8043]

I know exactly what you feel growing your own food. This is my first year growing tomatoes and peppers, I had so much fun I am going to add two more raised beds. Laura you have inspired me to try things I would have never done. I am having so much fun enjoying my tomatoes, and they really are tasty. Thank you so much for the inspiration to try and fail because the reward and learning experience is all worth it. Bless you

[@leesaaugustine1444]

I have always wanted to plant garlic but I don't have the space right now. That is a perfect spot for your root cellar! I have always been used to root cellars being underground like my great grandparents had in their day. Can't wait to see the finished root cellar!! Stay safe & hoping the fires stay away from your part of Oregon. Also praying for those in the middle & fighting those fires! 😊🌱👨‍🚒👩‍🚒🚒🔥🙏

[@Swe3tie74]

Thank you for letting us know you guys are all safe! We’re all sending prayers and sunshine that way. Also look at you go! Getting that gorg garlic in so early this year.

[@karenhart4316]

Us Aussies know all about fires 😟🇦🇺 staying indoors is the best thing you could possibly do (re smoke) and pray for all creatures and living beings as if we didn’t have enough going on in our wonderful world , thank you for your videos I always look forward to them over breakfast 🥞 🥰🧤👒👌🐨

[@jennm2689]

I’m relieved I’m not the only one who doesn’t park in the buildings🤦🏼‍♀️ The space is precious to me for other things!

[@watercolormama6981]

So love to watch your videos. We are in the fire zone, (Molalla, Ore) fires all around us. We have been at level 3 evacuation, came home to see all my plants covered with ash. Watching you gives me hope for when all this is over. I do have a garden to come home to though, and many don't . So thankful for that. You are a bright spot in our lives now.Thank you,

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

Prayers for everyone who have been dealing with these fires so glad you and your family are in no danger! Stay safe!

[@naturegirl7777]

I saw the smokey skies at the onset of this video and was hoping you were simply having a foggy morning. God bless all of those who are suffering from these awful wildfires -- people, as well as animals. I'm excited about the root cellar and will look forward to see the transition unfold. God bless you, Aaron and Benjamin, your beloved chickens, Cheddar, Russell, and No. "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord". Psalm 150 =^..^=

[@AQuarterBaked]

Now I want to plant some garlic. I watched your tomato videos, and planted my own!

[@annas.697]

Cats are a sweet bonus 😻

[@lisag6796]

Glad you all are doing well. Hope the fires are out soon! The garlic is beautiful. The root cellar will be a nice addition. Thanks for inspiring us!! I have a lot of perennials to plant because of your passion for gardening 🌞

[@margueriteswearingen212]

Laura!! You guys make my day and I look forward to waking up to your videos💕

[@jessicadonnelly9720]

Watching those two cats brings me SO much joy!!!

[@lisac8082]

Glad to know fires are not a threat for y’all. Have been concerned. Take care.

[@pamsmedley3589]

Thank you Laura! This was an inspiring piece. We’ve been overwhelmed our community being devastated by the Creek Fire. Throughout this difficult year, my garden has been great medicine! So with that...I’m headed out to get that garden back in shape! Thank you for reminding me to get out there and make some joy!

[@8Gammie]

LOVE watching your cats play and be around you. So sweet. another great video! Hugs!

[@beckyh5967]

@gardenanswer. Please setup an evacuation plan out of state if necessary eastwards. Just in case. Please. I am praying everyone is safe.

[@lindaplatt2008]

Good evening ,it’s 908pm here in Australia ❤️glad to hear that you are all safe from the fires, we have been watching them on our nightly news , hope everyone involved will be safe ,

[@shanachrisman6638]

Thank you so much Linda. From our home in California (Lake Tahoe), we watched your fires with horror last year. All of the Aussie comments are all about the fires, so we know it’s still fresh on your minds.

[@lyonhawaii]

Good to hear you are okay. I am glad you are being careful and not getting too much smoke! May God bless and keep you all!

[@lisadonnelly3264]

That was cool Laura. Cameo appearance by the kitties 🐱🐈🐱👏 I wasn't well yesterday and spent day in bed watching ...GA videos ! All day ...haha ...talk about getting inspired for my own garden 🤗🤗

[@pjf883]

Neat way to do a cold shelter ! Awesome guys always get great ideas from you !! ❤

[@cohai5760]

2 kitties on the garden bed is my favorite part ❤️❤️❤️

[@tinacarney5052]

It makes you feel great to be able to eat what you have grown

[@DebbyBoyce]

The cats are so funny lol, good siblings.The root cellar will be great. So nice eating home grown things all winter. Stay safe out there❤

[@lindapeterson5992]

Eddie is a talented carpenter.

[@MosaicRose99]

In Northern California, we have had to live with the smoke, even orange skies for so, so long. It's been just horrible. Hubby wanted to leave California before this, now he really wants to leave. It's been one thing after another. :(

[@piotrekkaszkur1375]

Welcome Piter Artist from Poland.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

LAURA: Id love to see an experiment with the small cloves vs. The large cloves. Next year you should plant one bed with small, one bed with large, & see of theres a large difference!

[@greenthumbelina7331]

I was thinking along the same lines ...or at least mark the small cloves when planting, so you could do a side by side comparison at harvest time! I think I'll do that with mine this year, so I know if it is best to only plant the largest cloves. That's such a great idea, Candace!

[@lisawakefield5634]

I am soooo glad to hear you talk about where you live to where the fires are I have been so worried about you and your family. I love that your cats are a part of your videos. I enjoy every single one of you videos.You do inspire me so very much.Thank you .

[@seriouslyreally5413]

Everyone should have a "Eddie" on speed dial! Our go-to guy is David. David can build anything for us and has. The decorative railings for our front porch and stairs, the pergola that covers our patio that supports a huge trumpet vine, the detached 2car garage with heated bonus room, the whimsical garden gates we call The Hobbit fence and ultimately, the 800sqft addition to the house when we were ready to expand. We call this place the house that Dave built. Find a Professional builder that you work well with and put him on speed dial.

[@lmhatfield46]

I googled your area to see how close you were to the fires. I was worried. Glad you are safe and staying out of the smoke. What a year this has been.

[@Bamboo4U2]

Yeah, nowhere near them.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Any Canadian gardeners here? I’m going to do my fall bulbs video in the next week or so. Allium and garlic are this years choices 🤤

[@prlovedoctor]

Thank you so much for sharing. I found your channel this year and love watching you plant and listening to your explanations. I just ordered some garlic to try for the first time

[@mariaguerrero810]

Praying that you and your family stay safe. 🙏🏽💒

[@TheHeathermarie21]

I love the cats. They are so precious. Red cats are the best I have had 2 and they are just Mr. personalities.

[@beverlyasleson3321]

Such a pleasure watching you and your garden and now the root cellar it is coming along such fun. 👍❤️

[@diananazaroff5266]

If you get a chance, the next time you do an update of your Mom's garden, please show her cold room - if she's ok with it. I live in GA and have been debating where to put one. I'm always interested in seeing different options. Also, when you put in the CoolBot, you may wish to consider making it a unit that has heating as well as cooling. I know the room will be insulated and you'll be using a light bulb for heat, but if you get an extraordinary cold snap, it'd be nice to have that option to prevent your produce and jars from freezing.

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

GM Laura I pray you and your entire family are safe during this dangerous season with the wildfires. Thanks for everything!

[@thania2266]

Cheddar and Russell are sooooo cute!

[@beverlywilkinson8173]

Never knew it was that simple to plant garlic omg, I am really new to planting but it's so interesting and I learn so much from watching your videos ❤️😍👍🏽👏🏼🇹🇹💯

[@deezahm9143]

☕️Love my Monday mornings with Laura and coffee. You always make me smile and miss owning my home and garden, but life changes, and now I can garden thru watching you! Thank you and do stay safe. Sending prayers to all affected by the horrible fires and smoke. 💜

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@paulag.panzermd8239]

The “sped up” video of the radish thinning is so appealing - makes me wish I could do it that way. Thanks, as always, for the tour and wishing you clean air as the west coast (hopefully) recovers from these horrible fires.

[@janetbendes9216]

Hi Laura, Everything you do in gardening makes me want to "POP" outside and plant something.🌱🌷🌻🌼Thank you fir all your Tips and Stay "HEALTHY and SAFE!" 💞💌

[@gnorman8852]

You made this planting look so easy that I can't make any excuses to not plant my own fall crops 🙂

[@angieparrish7905]

I love how the chicken just went right on by!

[@DixieGirl9876]

My two male cats do the same, everyday they have to "fight" a few times. A root cellar is such a blessing! We're still having to water everyday, I envy your cooler night temps.

[@fleurjardin1012]

Always love appearances by Cheddar and Russell. They are so cute!

[@barbaraharrold5361]

Glad you guys are safe. The smoke is really bad here in California, we have a fire called the Bear fire which is super close to us to the point we evacuated for a day. The root cellar is going to be really nice when it’s done. I want to try and plant some garlic after my pumpkins are done, not as many as you but I want to try it. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe:)

[@carolbeatty2468]

Nice, coffee with Laura, Russell, and Cheddar along with some typical cat behavior lol. You may have to either use some spray bottles or put the cloches back over the lettuce bed to keep those sillies out of there. I am inspired watching you plant that garlic and may give it a try because we are supposed to be opening our center back up by Oct 1 so maybe I can get one of the beds amended and then the children can help plant garlic for the kitchen to use in their meals! Thank you for the inspiration once again and I can't wait to see the root cellar done as well!

[@debireed6128]

In our garage pantry/cellar we are using the rolling metro rack shelving sets from Costco. You can adjust the shelf heights. And because they roll easily, you can easily move them to clean or rearrange the space. Even loaded they roll so easily you can pull with one hand. Use plastic place Mats on shelves you want to keep smaller items from falling through. Then I use big 4” -S- hooks to hang smaller bags of produce on the sides to increase air flow

[@patriot98300]

I love your kitty kats so much.

[@camelscrafts]

Hey Laura! I have a project for school about what people like about gardening and I immediately thought of you What do you like about gardening? Why do you do it? What chores do you hate in the garden and why? What is harder in the garden than it should be? If you could have any tool that is not yet invented to help you for a chore in the garden what would that be? Thank you so much Laura! I love your videos, and your little red kitties :)

[@lifeonmockingbirdhill]

That’s going to be a great root cellar! I love the harvest storage thing! You’re storage room looks so neat and organized too!

[@suekuly4723]

Happy you are all safe. Scary stuff with those fires.

[@maggiejanethacker4739]

Your videos are always such a breath of fresh air! I absolutely adore you! ❤

[@kimmiller4057]

Holy smoke! You must love cooking with garlic!!

[@karenbenjafield6539]

What a great video . I’ve never grown Garlic 🧄 before . How deep should each garlic be planted ? After watching you Laura it has given me inspiration . Great idea about the root cellar . I love the way Cheddar & Russell 🐈 🐈 Are always around you filming .

[@themamabearlife3339]

She said 2".

[@karenbenjafield6539]

Laura , Thank you 😊

[@deannasilva8891]

Glad you're doing good and not out there too much right now. Thank you for sharing your progress with us. The root cellar is coming along nicely.

[@lissavarghese2505]

I just noticed you people have crossed 1 million mark subscribers. Congratulations. Keep up your efforts

[@Bamboo4U2]

Yeah, it happened on Labor Day weekend (the Sunday).

[@Blissfulspaces]

Good morning, everyone.

[@RossFamily]

You make it look so easy! The math of a master

[@GardeningkiDuniyaYT]

Excellent work

[@kathytaylor9798]

I doubled my garlic bed this year. 50 is just not enough for us when you figure that’s not even 1 a week. As always, I enjoy your videos and share often with my Garden Club and friends.

[@Bamboo4U2]

It depends on how often you cook and for how many people you cook. My friend's a chef and it's really only him and his wife (the kids are grown and living on their own) and he goes through a head a week. There's no way all of her garlic is only for her and Aaron.

[@anaavaro2892]

Love all your videos! I'm learning a lot. Show us your parent's root cellar. Perhaps make a video about theirs and yours as is getting built :)

[@janinebean4276]

Love the kitty cameo!

[@deborahmiuccio3817]

So satisfying to see you mix in the compost. We'll probably plant our garlic next weekend!

[@JillEllenLloyd]

Can you do a show on winter cover crops for the garden?

[@kellylaliberte548]

It's nice to see Cheddar making more frequent appearances. He looks just like my kitty Mickey.

[@Nicole-ge4vg]

Video idea! I think it would really fun to see a day in the life video from you guys!

[@kathy8832]

Looking forward to seeing the finished root cellar! You really go through all that garlic, wow!!! Glad to hear you all are safe and away from the fires. Praying for rain and the end of all the fires. What a year...

[@Bamboo4U2]

She's said she gives some to her extended family.

[@kathy8832]

@@Bamboo4U2 but she also showed what she had left after planting her beds and said that wasn't enough for them, that they use a lot of garlic, so she planted more.

[@ikillprettythingz7947]

I used to live in Michigan and our basement had a room that was so cold even in the summer. It had a very heavy door that I could barely push in. It had another door that led to the backyard. I used to think it was a morgue lol and played down there by myself as a kid!

[@soniabrown8895]

Very excited to see your root cellar when done!

[@abundantliving5444]

I’m so excited to see your root cellar complete

[@liasgarden7112]

Laura use TULLE that fabric used for bridal veils. Cats hate to step on it. And it’s not unsightly. Love your videos ❤️

[@Bamboo4U2]

Interesting. Never heard of that.

[@stephaniewarren9285]

So I always dreaded thining because it does disturb the other seedlings and it used to give me anxiety. However, I have since gone to snipping with fine scissors instead of pulling. It helps to lessen the disturbance to the other plants and as you said, since I don't have chickens, I put the clippings in a salad. It's a win, win! Love everything you do, even though your gardens make me feel so insignificant lol! I look forward to all of your content! You guys are amazing!!!

[@njdawn]

Oh you inspire me so much ! I’m going to get some garlic growing and start up some more lettuce today ! Do you ever share recipes from your garden ? Also , I pray you and your family are staying safe from the wildfires 🙏🏻Can’t wait to see the root cellar ! Have a great and safe day

[@scribney]

I would love some of her recipes! I have really enjoyed several of the ones she's already shared. I can't imagine using that much garlic though. I use maybe three heads a year for my large family.

[@Paula-po9kx]

I really need one of those kneeling pads, my knees are so bad I try to avoid getting down on them. Nice to see you eat and feed your family such a large variety of greens. Thank you Laura

[@Bamboo4U2]

I have the same problem. I was a runner in my 30s and I tore the meniscus in my right knee and pretty much ruined the left one too and bad knees are heriditary (my dad had his replaced), so I never do any kneeling without some support. I can't even kneel in a church.

[@Paula-po9kx]

Jake Jones I am sorry that’s so painful I’ve had three surgeries to the left knee not I’ve no cartilage in either knee so here I go to get knee replacement surgery on both. One thing we have to look forward to is after replacement surgery there will be no pain. Wishing you many pain free days and happy gardening.

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@Paula-po9kx my dad's appendix burst while he was in the hospital recovery room from knee replacement surgery. That set back his recovery quite a bit, huh? lol, talk about rotten luck, but hey, if it's gonna burst, where better to be than in a gown in a hospital bed, huh?

[@Paula-po9kx]

Jake Jones oh my word. I hope all is well now.

[@pattymedeiros9786]

I have a cool bot. It works wonderfully. Way to go. I use to live in Oregon. Miss it so much. We live in Tulsa, OK, now. Good luck with your root cellar.