Planting Herb Seeds + Indoor Herb Growing Tips! 🌿💚 // Garden Answer

[@karenl5378]

You mentioned in one of your videos that teaching isn’t your gift; I completely disagree! I have learned so much from watching your videos. I love how you present your content; it doesn’t overwhelm. You really give me the confidence to tackle some of the projects you do. Also, want to mention that I love the humility that you have and the gracious way you represent yourself on your channel! 😊🙌

[@MW-gw5sq]

I totally agree, she's an amazing teacher who inspires me to try new things!

[@triciabrooks2520]

I agree. ❤

[@fransak2723]

I use old broken mini blind slats for tagging plants.

[@meganswan143]

Me too, been doing it for years.

[@sandy-rr1by]

@fransak what marker do you use?

[@lauralangelett2905]

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[@kathy02ster]

Paint markers! www.shoplet.com/BIC-Intensity-Paint-Markers/BICPMPTP71AST/spdv?pt=rk_frg_pla&ppp=g_eZrZKxnPO6Lw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlbnRqK7-7QIVFIiGCh2xjg0fEAQYASABEgJcpPD_BwE

[@sandy-rr1by]

@@kathy02ster thank you! 1st year gardening, i had so many plants come up and no clue what they were after awhile!!!

[@tilaramonroe3567]

The new studio is fabulous! Everything looks so professional!!! Motivated me to start some herbs!!! 🌻👩🏼‍🌾🌻

[@dlsdyer9071]

My green basil, tarragon and corn salad did not germinate. My citrus, lemon grass, strawberries, parsley, cilantro, dill, radishes, St. john's Wort and nasturtium are doing well under the grow lights. The herbs germinated well. Did have a problem with gnats. Captain Jack's did not work, but a layer of sand did eradicate them. Will be starting seeds plantings for our southern outdoor garden in about one month.

[@mattd4070]

So excited for your new space. Seeing this excites me for another garden year.

[@pamketron]

Yum! Nothing like fresh herbs when cooking. Snow on the ground and fresh herbs in the window - perfect!

[@peggyshook6746]

This makes me want a grow light even more

[@MickeyMacks1]

They are a game changer! I have a Root Farm LED one that I love, I want more. I did get a floor lamp grow light this fall for my fiddleleaf fig and rubber tree to share. What I really want is the bamboo setup she has for starting seeds, but for now I'll try winter sowing.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

I'm getting excited for the start of a new growing season. Yesterday, I placed my last seed order for 2021, at least, it's my last seed order for this year's garden ...until I see something new that I just have to try growing! Gardening is my addiction of choice. I don't drink, don't smoke, don't do drugs, but I DO plant and propagate! ~Margie

[@nawab-_-2530]

I just planted my herbs from seed a week ago and they’re all starting to sprout 🌱. I planted rosemary, lavender, thyme, oregano and german chamomile. And I already have healthy basil, cilantro and mint growing. So excited.

[@carolray9156]

GOOD FREAKING JOB!! I STARTED one a couple of days ago. . don't know if I did it right... it's on my window sill ... I live in a Apt and don't have much space. It's a east exposure the best I can do

[@emkn1479]

As far as plant markers, since mine don’t need to be pretty but just utilitarian I’m reusing old tags from things I bought in multiples and also cutting large yogurt or food tubs vertically into strips that I angle at one end and stick in the soil. This way I’m reusing plastic instead of throwing some out just to buy more. I’m even thinking of spray painting them and reusing every season. This won’t work for everyone but I personally have to try something to reuse the plastic I already have 🤷‍♀️🌱

[@lovereal3407]

Wow love that idea!

[@SisterShirley]

@@ladikmk What a great idea!

[@digsindirt4490]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. We have a lot of yogurt cups I can repurpose.

[@twobluestripes]

That’s a great way to reuse plastic!!

[@emkn1479]

I’m glad everyone finds this suggestion helpful! I also have added drainage holes to large yogurt tubs to use when potting up seedlings, I need to get better at this though. A local small scale greenhouse takes old plastic pots to reuse so I can give those away and then to stick to our ever-growing pile of yogurt tubs 👍 2021 goals!

[@GrannysGarden]

It was great to see your first real video from your new studio. No coat, no freezing hands, what a difference! I'm expecting delivery of my new seed trays this week. I need to feel the soil again.

[@stephaniewarren9285]

Yes! Basil is so easy to start. I have a tower garden that I run all winter for greens and herbs and basil germinates really fast!

[@carolray9156]

What's a "garden tower"

[@cbennett864]

What is a Tower Garden? A tower garden is vertical, but you use it to grow food aeroponically. A tower garden comprises large plastic columns, allowing water to flow throughout it. See the Frugal Gardener

[@tvcat3665]

A mini start of the 2021 garden season. It is nice to plant something in the dead of winter.🌱

[@FR-tb7xh]

Fabulous video! Thank you! This spring I put together a new 8 LED light 5-shelf system from Amazon to support my passion - cooking! No more will I pay $4+ for a single dish’s herbs. While most of the seeds I planted germinated and sprouted under the new lights and humidity domes, several stopped growing after I removed the domes. In particular, my chives doubled in height when I moved them from the strong direct LEDs to my protected southern window light. Conversely, my basil (which I bought live from Trader Joe’s) is going crazy under the lights - I’ve used and pruned and successfully started so many rootings from it in Mason jars -it’s taking over an entire shelf! My rosemarys seem to like toggling. I love having my plants consolidated to support my kitchen and outdoor container pot candidates, and get real joy caring after each one several times a day. Bien sur - tomorrow’s an antipasti!

[@sydneykasmar]

Fun to see you playing in the dirt. Even more exciting is when the seeds pop out of the soil.

[@annac0292]

Suffering from depression atm and i find myself always binging your videos. Well today I got up and cleaned off the dead leaves from my one plant and watered it. Setting a weekly reminder to water it!

[@DarleneStLouis]

Laura, since you are soon to add to your family, it would be so fun to see videos of your garden from the day you first purchased your property until now. Each video could cover a section of your property showing the changes and the growth made throughout the years. You could update the videos annually to add the current year's changes and then re-post them at the end of each year.

[@sardee1315]

Indoor herbs are my nemesis! I never seem to be able to sustain a good growing environment and if they actually get big enough to start to use then they seem to get little gnat bugs. However, seeing something starting to grow in January in Ohio seems worth it even if it dies! Here in Ohio, February is about the grayest and most depressing month due to the weather. If I start herbs indoors in January there might be some fresh green color to tide us over till spring seed starts in March! Excellent idea!!

[@sherribrown6031]

Love your new studio. So bright and the sound is excellent (no echoing). It's nice to know you are warm & cozy while you film! 💖

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

This was so helpful Laura because I have invested in some self-watering trays after I watched your previous video on the studio set-up where you praised them so highly. But I was wondering if you could use a heat mat with them or not. Now you’ve answered my question here by saying not to use the water reservoir until the seeds have sprouted and when you no longer need the heat mat. Thank you - I understand perfectly now and it all makes sense!!

[@pdiz]

Thank you, learned a lot as someone that bought a raised flower bed because they look pretty and doesn't know a thing about anything if it's not a car or computer. Hoping to get my herbs planted this Labor Day weekend!

[@jezori6367]

You are an amazing teacher Laura, thank you.

[@Annagracewatson104]

So glad I found your channel. I appreciate how you communicate everything so clearly and stay on topic throughout. Hard for me to watch some people because most of them insert their own pointless & irrelevant jibber jabber that’s completely off topic from what the video is supposed to be about. You’re also unlike the others in the way that you aren’t the least bit annoying. Thank you for making these videos & keep up the great work!

[@LoriSkees]

My goal this year is to become a four season gardener. I am excited to plant some seeds indoors. I’m in Ohio in Zone 6 also so your tips are especially helpful. Another great video...thanks!

[@carolray9156]

What the hell is zone 6???🤪

[@cbennett864]

planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

[@tabithahatch4560]

Wow!!! Love the video in the new studio, it was by far excellent before but it is gorgeous in the new space, perfect lighting as well. Love seeing your business grow!!!

[@anutk8751]

HOW ARE YOUR LETTUCE & SPINACH PLANTS DOING IN THE HEATED RAISED GARDEN BED?

[@ExperimentsOfThought]

She has a heated raised garden bed? When did that happen? I missed that.

[@jennynuber4533]

@@ExperimentsOfThought she added heat coils to one of the beds in her raised garden. Cannot remember exactly when. Think it was November.

[@ExperimentsOfThought]

@@jennynuber4533 oh. Ok. Didn’t notice. Might have missed that episode. She’s just too busy to keep up with sometimes haha

[@RevAcres01]

The new studio is wonderful excited for a new year of gardening with Laura.

[@chrispetersen6402]

I had great success with purple basil grown indoors in a south facing window. I did find that the seeds took longer to germinate and grow into seedlings than my other seeds which were mostly flowers. I grew the basil in a flower pot and seeded heavily purple basil is always harder to find here in New York, so growing my own was a perfect solution.

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

I did it! I watched this video and bought my first grow light. I picked the mini bamboo one and all of the needed accessories. I wish Gardeners Supply told you which trays and Matt fit with each type of grow light. I figured it out but if you have a connection there, mention it😝. I also bought seeds. Can’t wIt to start growing.❤️👍🏼

[@patrich9225]

I would like to be your friend, and family because you are such a nice person, and just so generous. It warms my heart in this day of me me me. Love your show.

[@CoraBlu080605]

Good timing. I purchased a few heat mats yesterday and never considered that I’m set up to grow herbs inside now. Also, the sound in the new studio is perfect. No echo.

[@kathierogers3208]

The new studio works fantastically. Thanks for these small projects. I need ideas to get us thru this self quarantine I’m in right now. 🥴

[@ginacampbell3418]

You've mentioned a few times about having your lights on timers, do you have your fan on a timer as well or is the fan constantly going? This year I am starting my veggie garden 100% from seed for the first time, as well as adding a mini cut flower garden from seed, all thanks to your inspiration and the knowledge you share. Your videos have not only helped to completely transform my landscape and garden into my favorite place on earth, but have allowed me to 'grow' deeper into my passion for gardening and you have honestly changed my life forever 💜

[@deborahmiuccio3817]

a fan constantly going is best for air circulation!

[@rhiannonwillert9524]

I've had seed starting on my mind so much lately! I'm so looking forward to some new growth and a new gardening season. Thank you for the tips 🥰

[@dianak4461]

What a delight to have your first video of 2021 take place in your new studio. Congratulations! The subject reminded me that my grandmother always grew chives in the flowerbed outside the kitchen door at their dairy farm in Washington's Kittitas Valley. She would snip chives to add to the morning's scrambled eggs, which were also fresh from the farm's flock. They were so yummy! You inspired me to try chives in a pot on the windowsill this winter. Thank you for the inspiration, and for bringing forth such happy childhood memories of the farm.

[@estherm6754]

I love all seed starting videos! The winter sowing and seed starting updates were my highlight of last year!

[@verawallace9055]

Am obsessed with winter sowing this year, my containers, the soil and the seeds are all ready to go, tape and markers too ,my first time trying to start seeds this way, hope i will be successful

[@YSLRD]

@@verawallace9055 Me, too. I just found out it's a thing.

[@verawallace9055]

@@YSLRD Y Garden have videos on KZbin of how to too, good luck

[@estherm6754]

Yes me too! Have been saving up my milk jugs! 😁

[@michellebarnett2585]

Oh yay, we get to go shopping with Laura as well and would love to browse a bit more in Mum and Dads store.

[@rosemountfarms2897]

The video in the new space is fabulous! Thanks for the refresher on seed starting, I am getting going on some flowers very soon and this gave me a extra boost to get it done. Happy New to all! Take care and we will be watching and waiting to see new baby and your seedling soon.

[@robingrunzweig1880]

that grow light unit is such a great size... and fresh herbs, what's better?? there is such a feeling of satisfaction cutting fresh herbs from your own garden to add to your foods, and the taste can't be beat... that will look so nice in your kitchen, too 🙂 in a "couple of weeks", you're likely to be one very busy momma!! 🙂 ❤ thanks for the video!! 🙂 ❤

[@annkingsley9677]

Loved the new studio. And it was a great subject to cover at this time when we all our anxious to grow something. One thing I did notice was that with your black sweatshirt and the black tray and soil sometimes it was hard to see what you were doing. Not sure if anyone else had the same problem.

[@leslieollerhead1114]

I had no problems with it.

[@annkingsley9677]

@@leslieollerhead1114 glad to hear others didn’t have that issue. Her posts are too great to miss anything.

[@JoeyR1210]

Love this! My gardener supply box just arrive with those seed starter kits and that exact same trowel. You always say how much you like it so I’m giving it a try! The plan is to start my garden, which is a container garden, from seed this year instead of nursery plants.

[@katherinekelly4782]

I use my kids old diaper wipe warmer as my seed starting heat mat. It only holds a six pack of starter pots but it was free and I love it. I only use it for the first week and it really helps with germination. I use it continuously until all my seeds have been started.

[@johnsagewilson]

The studio looks awesome!! I love seeing the grow light shelves behind you

[@nancywraight9226]

Excellent video! Learned a lot about the herb garden in pots. Also.....love the studio, nice and bright and your voice is really clear. Thanks for sharing. Nancy, Ajax, Ontario, Canada. 🇨🇦

[@Bamboo4U2]

So, how good does it feel not to worry about getting soil on a carpet?

[@approachableplantsbyjessie495]

oh my gosh, this is the perfect video for my life right now! i've been super interested in growing food in my home!

[@sharonmika4786]

You know what I love about your videos? You always consider that a lot of us do not live in high desert and we will have to adjust. Love the studio! 💕💫

[@ladydrone2345]

l've had a Rosemary plant in the kitchen window for years. lt stays compact and has suffered the neglect of sporadic waterings and days of being completely dry. When l painted the kitchen l put the plant on the floor of a dark closet for a few days with no ill effects! lt's a tough one.

[@wendyburston3132]

What zone are you in? My rosemary plant died when I brought it inside. I'm zone 5.

[@ladydrone2345]

@@wendyburston3132 l'm 5b, but l never did plant it out. l brought it home with the intention of planting, but started using it and enjoyed having it in the kitchen. So it came straight from the garden centre to the house.

[@ortizurbangarden]

The new studio looks fantastic! The sound was great as well! No echo 😁

[@jeannie8050]

Loving how the studio is coming together! Idea: overhead cameras :) So you do't have to tilt anything and risk it all falling out ;) and you could use your potting tray to contain the mess!

[@lindawoody8501]

This video was very helpful. I am a beginner when it comes to growing herbs indoors. Thanks!

[@mylovelycrazylife]

Omg yes! I planted parsley outside for the first time this year and it’s still going! We’re in zone 8b and have had several freezes so far. My catnip is also still doing pretty well. I’m curious to see as winter continues how both do.

[@felixpuncrocoi]

Yay! The studio works great 👍 I think I want to try an herb garden outside this year. I tend to neglect everything inside 🤭

[@emilyderisma4806]

I am debating on getting the bamboo mini grow light garden...I love the fact that it's pretty and you don't have to adjust the light because it's so bright....

[@julietbowden6189]

Good explanation of the self watering tray. I was given one years ago and was still dumbfounded after reading the directions how it really worked! Thank you!

[@donnanowik7955]

I live 3000 miles away in PA, but HAPPY YOU NEAR! The joys of your videos are a great way to start 2021.

[@nicolewinters7828]

Like the studio! You’ll want to wear another colour than black though (for better contrast). At times you blended in with the dark soil and black trays.

[@debbiemackall6786]

First video in the new space! New year. Looking good!

[@juliabinford6500]

I never knew the herbs that like cooler temps and lower light. I’m in the Pacific Northwest, and I now know why some herbs do well outside for me. Love the studio!!!!

[@emmakirton5612]

lavender is my nemesis i cant seem to keep them alive

[@recetaskuma]

I have my lavender plant in the sunniest spot and not so close to the window and it seems to like it. I hope this will be useful to you. Good luck. 💙💐

[@cathyl4622]

Agreed.

[@MakeItSo_ST]

If you love stir fries, growing Thai basil indoors will give you a year-round flavor boost! I also like growing chives indoors.

[@denisedorsey2889]

Nedega Dolma Ooooh, I love Thai basil! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@GLG-mf2ev]

Most people cover their plants. Plants go both ways in day the take in carbon dioxide but at night the roots take in oxygen.

[@myrnaedmisten599]

How fun to see you in the new studio!!

[@jeannet9592]

I wish I had a shopping spree at Gardener’s Supply! Wouldn’t that be fun! I really like the green water bottle!

[@debjohnson5976]

Good morning! Wow- the new studio is amazing-nicely organized and bright. Thanks for the demo of the bamboo grow light- this is the one in my wish list and herbs will be perfect for me! Nicely done!!!

[@MarisaPierson]

Hehe! Living Houston, we have a 4-year-old rosemary bush that I never water, fertilize, etc. Literally the only attention it gets is when I go out to cut some sprigs for cooking, and it is happy as a clam 😆

[@karenhart4316]

Thought , a tap with a sink in the studio would be a great advantage for your plantings in there ! Huh ? Maybe … just a thought Laura 🙌great potting space in your new studio ! 🤩🧤👒🐨🦘🥰🇦🇺

[@theresabonstrom3423]

This was a great refresher, thank you! Q: if I only want a few plants of each herb, is there any problems with planting seeds in 6" pots, instead of these small cells? Then I wouldn't need to repot again later, right? Thanks 💚

[@originalchoochoo]

I've wondered that also.

[@maureenlevy207]

That's what I do. You just can't use the self-watering tray which I absolutely love but there's too much soil for the roots to even get the water. So you have to keep misting them with the water bottle.

[@theresabonstrom3423]

@@maureenlevy207 that's helpful, thank you!

[@donnasantamaria8317]

@@maureenlevy207 I saw on Gardeners supply that they offer the capillary matting cloth which you can use to line your pots with. This draws the water up the sides of the pot. Check out their pop out pots which are designed this way and have replacement liners available. They are very reasonably priced. Also check out their self watering window sill plant trays.

[@sandy-rr1by]

hdepot or lowes has a pump sprayer repair kit, about $7. the part you need is the little button gasket on the bottom of the pump. just a push in button. super easy repair.

[@lindaforystek5028]

I am loving the studio! On a cold winters day, you can film in a nicely heated space. I can see how it will bring more ease and joy into your lives. Thank you for doing what you love and bringing us along for the ride! Happy New Year 🎆

[@lovelyladygodbless143]

Shining in your new studio look nice and bright 🤗👌

[@cherylschumacher1832]

Oh my, first video in the new studio! So exciting I can’t wait to start my seeds for spring transplants. Grow lights have been off for too long, just another month or so they’ll be up and running 😜

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! It was fun watching you planting seeds in the new studio. I'd like to start some herbs inside, but don't have room for a grow light setup. Thank you for sharing!

[@kimmartin2522]

Your not alone, if I dont mark my stuff I will forget for sure! I love basil and rosemary to cook with!

[@marcymcdermott5530]

Whoot, whoot...new studio looks & sounds awesome!! 💚😉

[@paulahancock420]

Oh my gosh, you are a mind reader! I got herb seeds for Christmas and wanted to start them indoors, but couldn't find any information online. As always, you are an inspiration and make everything look so "doable."

[@approachableplantsbyjessie495]

anyone else just absolutely lust over those growlight sets??? just me?

[@jessic4339]

First video in the studio! It looks so nice and professional!

[@mindbodysoil66]

Thank you! And love the new studio! 🎉Happy New Year!🎉

[@cindyswain6613]

Happy New Year 🎉 This gives me a good motivator to take down my tree and get some new life growing for the new season ☺️. It's makes me a bit sad to take down Christmas decorations but this will definitely help. Thank you.

[@dennistaft7868]

growing something now would be so rewarding.

[@melissam874]

Loved this ❤ The Space looks fabulous also. Baby Girl will be here soon and I can't wait!!!!

[@potatopotatoeOG]

Enjoying the lighting in the Studio 😊👏🏾great job guys. The echoe died down too!. (I guess because you're using the lavalier mic)

[@judybarker3117]

The “furniture” absorbs some of the sound, too,

[@nicolechew1029]

Great video!! The new space looks wonderful. You talking about checking on your seeds reminded me of one of my favorite memes. It's Ace Ventura staring at the camera very closely and the caption says "what my seeds see every 30 minutes" 🤣💓

[@lucyyoung9406]

Your own studio, Congratulations!

[@nathankuhns]

Filming in the studio looks great!!!

[@holly_kay5570]

I'm so inspired to start my own herb plants now!!!

[@Cinthia0423]

Who else is rooting for that one dill seed to make it somehow 👍

[@confucius2833]

I planted dill. Barely came out. The thing looks so sad 😂

[@HeferCat]

I planted dill and it grew like 4 feet tall. The insects loved it 🦋

[@eringeoffrion9159]

I like the angle you’ve chosen for shooting. 😁👍 I’ve always really liked seeing the plants growing as your backdrop. It provides inspiration in addition to nice aesthetics. I’m so happy to watch your channel bloom and grow! Keep up the great work!

[@judithjohnson2111]

Thank You. You covered everything I need to know. Happy new growing season.😌

[@sheilamuleadygirardi]

I love seeing the grow light stands behind you as you film... so much better than a blank wall. Questions: do you sterilize your terra cotta plants after each use and how long do you keep your extra seeds that you don't plant? Thanks for all the great information!!!😊

[@recetaskuma]

I also replant some seeds from my herbs every three years because It seems to keep them healthy and the main stem not so strong, but I do this because I have them in pots. Good luck with your herbs to everyone💙😊🌼

[@bonniepick6949]

Omg, me too with the basil indoors. It always does really well for me. That and mint.

[@HappyTerraceGardening]

Good morning Laura....Let's all your dreams come true this year, I wish you a very happy new year! May the new year fill your heart with all the joy and bring you pleasure and profitable news all year round ! Happy New Year 2021.May this year be full of happiness......love from India 💞💞💞

[@austinwhite5312]

I bet you’ll end up putting in a sink one day 😁 for the Little things like washing your hands after mixing the seed starting mix 🤷🏻‍♂️ I dream of a potting table with a working little sink😆

[@tishgordon]

I agree and think she will eventually like to have one. She could easily do that without running plumbing. A deep utilitarian sink (like used in most laundry rooms) can be hooked up to a hose.

[@marthafigueroa4686]

The studio looks awesome and sounds great not echoey. Thank you for the info on herbs.

[@joshbloom1006]

Thank you for the info. I’ve been able to start and grow lavender inside in my Aerogarden hydroponically, seeds typically germinate in 14 days and keep going.

[@DonnaMK64]

Talk about perfect timing. 😀 I just ordered and awaiting the arrival of two SunBlaster systems, one specifically for growing herbs. I wasn’t sure about soil, and was on the fence about a grow mat. You answered both. Thank you Laura!

[@cherylparks9780]

Hapy New Year!!!!🥳🎉🥳 Can’t wait to see these little babies emerge. I love spices in my life. They really do grow quite nicely under grow lights. 🌿🌿🍃🍃🌱🌱🪴🪴💕💗❤️💚

[@marcomarco9141]

First video in the studio. Woo Hoo!

[@marymarks7046]

I need to do this. I have the perfect place with southern exposure to grow herbs indoors. Tfs Laura.