Planting Sunflowers 🌻, Sowing Seeds 🌱, Making Plans 🥰...

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[@GardenwithJoanna]

Team overcommit here! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I think gardeners are generally some of the most optimistic, hope filled people-just look at the level at which we all start too many seeds and impulse buy at the garden centers every spring. 😆 So you say overcommit-I say hope filled! It will be beautiful! Happy gardening! 🌸

[@RachelTsTime]

As a gardener with major depression. I actually agree with this❤. Gardening gives me a space to look forward to. Keeps me going when I’m in a rut

[@karenfarris4585]

For the third year in a row, I’ve overbought plants for my beds. Also, I keep expanding my flowerbeds. I find peace when I’m out in my flowerbeds and I can zone out to what’s going on out in the world. Therapy at its best. 😊Go Janey Go!!!!👏

[@GardenwithJoanna]

@@RachelTsTime Well said. Sending you hugs. It's not an easy battle.💗

[@miickeyp1695]

I think it would be beautiful to spread the seedlings a little more randomly in the center island so it looks like a wild flower field. 😊

[@LindaYates-t8b]

Ha! I was just going to comment the same thing. Since the outline of the front bed is more curved than straight, it seems that some freeform areas of the flower seedlings might look beautful.

[@FarmgirlFriday]

@@LindaYates-t8bI think water needs to be a big consideration though, and watering rows will be much easier. I used to grow cut flowers and even in rows they are gorgeous.

[@kkeenan536]

Jason’s so cute, “how many holes will I have to dig” 😆 Yes to flowers in the front! Just think how good it will be for your spirit when you pull in the driveway to see beauty 💚🌸

[@mkowal1112]

Hose idea. Perhaps add a small 25 ft hose to your existing hose link hook up with a easy off hook up for watering behind the green house. Much less expensive then having a plumber come for a visit.lol

[@AGloriousLife]

I was thinking the same thing! Either purchase a 25' extension hose or a 100' hose rather than hire a plumber!

[@kkeenan536]

I think the problem might be that the Hose Link hoses don’t have the regular fittings on the end. They come with HL brand sprayers & they don’t screw on the end ☹

[@barbaramccann7944]

@@kkeenan536 Hoselink sells a 16’ leader hose. Perhaps that’s enough to move the hoselink to make it work more efficiently. Or, pull hoselink as far as it will go and use quick connect fitting with extension at the end, and then add sprayer to extension. Also, I’ve switched from their sprayer to my Dram sprayer..

[@elkeerickson5300]

I was going to suggest the same. I use the 25' Zero-G with the Hoselink quick connects. The 25' hose is lightweight and can be carried around in a cart with other tools and connected up with other main hoses in different locations when needed. The 25' lightweight section is much easier to maneuver within a greenhouse or among areas with delicate plants.

[@professormama]

I have this problem in my backyard, too, with 82 feet not being enough reach. The Hoselink shutoff valve and quick connects make it super easy to connect to a 25-foot Water Right hose that I keep coiled up on a hook in the back garden. It's not as seamless as having a tap back there, but it's definitely cheaper, and no trenching needed!

[@katjo812]

Scatter seeds of zinnias with Sunflowers directly sown in that front area would be beautiful! I understand the want to have it organized, but at least curved rainbow lines would give the look of not being so formal, happy planting!😎🌼🌸🌼🌺😉🌸🌼🌺

[@jenniferkessener1111]

We can all live vicariously through you Jeanie. I am here for it.

[@camillesnyder6604]

I was thinking, how will she have enough grow lights and shelf space for all of those seeds? And then you said greenhouse. Of course! The greenhouse! Light, warmth, space! Brilliant.

[@tammydeschenes4857]

I think the center island flower field is a great idea. As long as you weren’t planning on making any progress on it this year with your original design. It’s going to be amazing!

[@peggyfrommanitoba7310]

I’m thinking all of the pollinators will be having a town hall meeting tonight, getting the word out that Janey’s field of flower dreams will be bursting into color this year! 🐝🦋🌺🇨🇦

[@terrizimmerman5297]

A wildflower island would be amazing

[@joannef5980]

I love videos of your garden. My absolute favorite is seeing your garden progress. Love it. So fun to watch your journey!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Loving Jeffrey-time in the greenhouse!! Loving your potting bench area! Loving the flower field!!! Dream big! 🥳💕🌱🌱🌱☀️☀️☀️

[@pconan1]

❤❤Dear Janie, as I watched the “spying on the goats” videos, as you peeked through the fence with the camera and I saw all that beautiful, green, refreshing and cooling, grass, I was wishing you’d put a few areas in your yard that were less brown/grey dead material. No offense. I enjoy watching EVERYTHING you do. The big picture is lovely but if you aren’t planning on doing that for years then grassy green areas would give the eye a needed rest. So possibly the flowers in the center will help a little. I Love you and your channel. Be safe and well. ❤❤❤

[@pamd1861]

Omg that's a great idea. Why not? Can you imagine all the butterflies and Hummers visiting that space and the color! Beautiful!!

[@patriciaschafer3199]

I love your idea of flowers bbn in the front center garden, but I think you'll regret the straight lines of planting...I think a wide border of flowers around the entire length with random sowing of flowers in natural clumps in the center so you can wander thru...🌿

[@FarmgirlFriday]

@@patriciaschafer3199if the purpose is to serve as cutting flowers, the rows will really be best. I’ve grown them both ways and the rows work so much better, especially for watering. And they actually still look really pretty!

[@norahrose3946]

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[@kathytrohoske421]

Love the overcommitment...one thing leads to another 😅

[@InHisGardenCreations]

I love that you are going to plant in the center island, but don’t just do rows! What about graduating the flowers from shortest to tallest around the perimeter of the island. I know light and all of that will affect the flowers growth, but it would be so cool to have the innermost row in taller sunflowers and create a hidden space in the middle of nothing but a bench or chair where you can go in sit down and be surrounded by plants.

[@moranmike36]

We love your channel! Many thanks!

[@lonaphillips9617]

GO FOR IT!!!

[@myrusticgardens]

I think it’s a great idea to put the cut flower garden up there because I bet the watering will help the soil be more workable in the future! These will be almost like a cover crop! ☺️ Loved Jason’s reaction by the way! 🤭

[@MsDisnyfan]

HAHA all gardeners are the same. Keeping it simple then spring comes and the world opens up to us. Overcommitment at it's finest. lol

[@lainyjane4581]

can't wait to see all those flowers. yes to over commit. it will be so fun no matter what. drooling at all those colors/seeds. it will be spectacular. way to go. do think you should do it yourself tho and give the hubs a break.

[@pamulapowell3951]

I think it would be Gorgeous🥰 We grow zinnias and Cosmo's everywhere by sowing straight on the tilled ground they come up gorgeous!!

[@NusratZ2]

Great idea! You can also just spread all the seeds. Would look like wildflower meadow.

[@wendymckee6627]

Ur husband is like mine. I say I have an idea and he is like….. ohhhhhhkay. What do I have to do. 😂

[@tapinviewpastoral]

Great idea re field of flowers maybe echo the shape of the paths along the sides?

[@jaynelloyd007]

Oh my, I can imagine a sea of zinnia Dahlia and celosia.and some fluffy cosmos dreamy 😍

[@sharonsnelson399]

Hoselink have extension hoses that may help you. 1.5m & 5m are available to us in Australia, perhaps worth an enquiry to see if these are available to you, can help you reach that little bit extra distance.

[@Starrynite11]

The flower field will be 100% worth the work! 🌸💐🌺🌷🌻

[@barbaracole4314]

I've got seed trays in doors under lights right now , love.to grow flowers.

[@mskfh01]

The chard would be beautiful in the zig zag planter also

[@terrycourtney8011]

Oh this is a good idea, I love Swiss chard to eat and it is so good for you, and the rainbow chard is also so decorative as well!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

I totally agree 🥰

[@nadaferris5928]

Mazurka zinnia is wonderful with the bicolours. They are a bit shorter and do well in pots if you have less space or less areas of sun. SF Bay Area [near the Bay].

[@pjmans]

Janie, repot the swiss chard by the vego garden beds

[@carolmacdonald8437]

Hi Janey, I can't wait to see your sunflowers blooming around the greenhouse. Great temporary option! Why not just run drip irrigation hoses back there? I'm really bad at watering, so popping in the drippers has to part of my planting process.😊

[@lindabradley8661]

That will look pretty, but still waiting for grass the puppy needs grass but I love flowers and i think it will look pretty.

[@dmcr8171]

If you don't want to pay a plumber just attach a duel connector to your current tap, run a hose back to the green house and set up the hose link back there. How will you keep Monty from trampling the sunflower seedlings?

[@destinyreinhart]

I would’ve direct seeded the zinnias. We have good germination when we do that here in 6b after our last frost. Takes a lot less time not having to transplant each one and root in right away so there isn’t any recovery time. Cut flower farm in the front will be beautiful. Good luck. 👍

[@Deb-xn6yr]

Kitty rolling around in the sun 🔆 So sweet! My dog is lying in the bay window in the sun . They seem to know that we are "starving" for that natural Vit D 🌞🌞 !! I think the sunflowers will be so cheerful ! From (a chilly Georgia) with love ❤

[@hayleyhenson6443]

I don’t have good experience with dahlias and celosia in full sun here in zone 8b… but we are the hot and humid, you are the hot and dry. Maybe it makes a difference

[@tracythomas343]

Your center island is going to be fabulous! I overdue it all the time. My family lectures me that I need to limit how long I’m in the garden. Having MS gets in my way! 😁💐🪴

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Janey, I LOVE the fact that you are taking on a flower field, right in your own front yard. That's why you bought the property, right? You have the space to do it, so why not? I think I would group like flowers together in small circular groups vs. lines of flowers. It will create the feel you are going for and inspire that front garden for the future. Who knows, you may decide to add some winding paths in-between the flowers too!! Remember when Laura went into a barren field and started planting? If she can do it, so can you!! However you decide to do it, it will be beautiful. And congrats tot you for taking this on. That's what gardeners do. We plant the spaces we have to make them look beautiful! Can't wait to see it.

[@jennifergreene8891]

Happy 1st day of Spring

[@lauramccoy1195]

I do this every year! I’m a seed addict. It is so fun to see them pop up in the trays when I’m desperate for spring warmth and color. Then, when it’s go time I always say, “WHAT have you done!?!” 😂 But it’s so worth it when it all fills in your garden!

[@lauramccoy1195]

PS, I loved how happy Jeffrey was in the greenhouse and your stellar use of the force to sway Jason! Lol

[@karendahl1944]

I love Jason's reaction. I didn't hear him say "yes". LOL

[@andreaa8057]

Just buy a 25 ft hose to add to the one you have

[@lindaga820]

Yes !! So much cheaper .

[@azyEmpero]

put fountain in the middle❤ starting around the fountain, put all flowers you love , at the edges, put supertunia different colors all around❤ set garden bench to enjoy your hard work❤

[@itsmewende]

Awww,Jeffery, I bet he is loving it in there. I know you plan to replace the pergolas, you should look into the retractable canvas covers. You could have sun when you want and not when you don't. Where I live, there's thousands of farm acres in about a 10 mile radius, one farm plants probably 50 acres of sunflowers, part of that is cut into a maze. They also have over the yrs built a ginormous farm market there too. Your patch is going to be so lovely, they'll even face the house. I wish you would get a hat that the sun can not peek thru, my mom ended up with skin cancer from the pinholes, Dr warned her it's intensified thru those holes. LOL,...Jason knows you well 😊

[@linakhoury6623]

Wow Janey 🌺. I can't wait to see the island senter full of flowers and you can also plant supertunias or zinnias around the island it going to be amazing .The seeds collection are wonderful . Have a great day .🌻🌺🌻

[@carolcummings8886]

Janey, love how your garden is coming together! Question, what fertilizer are you putting in holes with new plants. Keep up your good work, it's definitely showing! Thanks, from SE Alabama

[@shelleymalone4427]

I laughed at Jason’s response to your great idea. I know when I tell my husband I have an idea, he fully understands that means I have work for him to do. 😂🤣😂

[@annadavis6361]

Do it Janey!!!!!!! Plant the center island! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@how2house]

Catio! Jeffrey would be the happiest boy ❤

[@colleenreimer3639]

Why not sow all those seeds! Just imagine all the pollinators visiting! It will be beautiful!

[@lesliehardin7963]

Good to see Jeffrey! Doesn’t Hose Link have extensions?

[@thejlos]

Make sure you use weed fabric!!

[@lorrainemcwhorter2796]

Your flower field is going to be beautiful Janey💕🌷🎋💖

[@lelyluck]

It will be a beautiful view from the inside looking out to the center. I’m also doing flower rows this year. How exciting.

[@heidijones1516]

Hey Janey, I'm envious of all your space, that center area is perfect for those seeds you are starting. I have the same seeds from Floret and several other pkgs of the Queen series of zinnias. Then there are the cosmos. geraniums, gomphrena, marigolds, and dahlias etc etc, talk about optomistic over commitment!! All jammed in to a somewhat established, always in flux and ever changing !/4 acre. For me, now more than ever with what is going on around the world and here at home it's my way of staying hopeful and distracted, to be immersed in the beauty and miracle of nature.

[@tholiman1911]

I would leave some veggies!! Just in case 🤷🏻‍♀️ Ya can’t eat All flowers 🤣

[@ErinsGardenGeek]

Janey: Where did you get the seed starting tray from and do you like it? Looking to purchase one and liked the size of the one you used in the video. Thank you for sharing your garden with us!

[@iancampbell168]

I think that’s a great idea for the center island! Great way to use the space whilst it’s not going to be developed his year and you get to use up your seeds! Can’t wait for it all to grow up🌱

[@debsmith8102]

You have a beautiful setup Janey! How will you shade the greenhouse in summer? Or not use it in summer?♥️♥️

[@TheHobbyHomesteader556]

I was under the impression that Zinnias perform better when direct sown in the ground because they dont like their roots being messed with????

[@hildachacon001]

LOVE JEFFREY!! ❤😻❤. What fertilizer are you using for your plants in this video?

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

The sunflower well look so beautiful when it blooms in your garden.

[@verabauman3017]

Love your channel. I know you said this before but I can’t find it. Can you share the link again of where you purchased your hat? Thanks

[@sheilastromberger2275]

It’s linked in the description

[@RVBadlands2015]

Do you ever plant California natives. Most garden centers don’t have them in our area.

[@قناةطبخالمغربيالاصيل]

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[@tracyoconnor-mcgraw4952]

Jason’s a good hubs ❤🌻

[@mardisteffenhagen]

Well,you can’t waste all those seeds for goodness sake 😂🥰

[@tammyrice1529]

I’m love how Jason’s excitement depended upon how much digging he has to do. That would be exactly what my husband would say. The flower field will be beautiful.

[@jeanniehall1440]

When your cleaning out your seed trays for the next batch, are you cleaning with bleach water solution?

[@bettyjocohagen7955]

🌸🌻HAPPY SPRING!!! Good morning from Kentucky!!! I'm so excited for the year! I hope you got my THANK YOU THANK YOU for the chip drop idea. My chip are so fantastic! I'm so jealous you get to put your sunflowers out already. It's 25 degrees here this morning!🏵🌼🪴💖⚘️

[@Gardeningphu]

❤❤❤

[@barbaracole4314]

25 degrees wow for spring that's very cold! That's why we live here in Ca. We get 4 seasons just mild winters... I live just outside of Redding and it's the 2nd sunniest city in America.

[@bettyjocohagen7955]

@barbaracole4314 that's the Ohio Valley! The locals know we never put anything in the ground before the Kentucky Derby! Lol

[@Cynthia-zz1vi]

Totally love the center island being a flower garden might as well do it ❤❤❤❤❤ Jason is so sweet with his hesitation 😂

[@ThePieceFullGarden]

I LOVE the cut flower garden idea!! I had a feeling you would do something 😂😂 I’m the same way! But it’s going to be beautiful!

[@janfarrar1315]

Janey you have an amazing “man-power” team !!!! It’s fantastic the amount of ground that they cover for you❤. The flower field will be lovely. Do you have to plant the flowers in rows because of irrigation issues? If not, maybe consider a cottage effect with a scattered, blended look. Looking forward to the blooms !!

[@raolopp5158]

I would say it is worth it for sure (the flower field idea). But wont it be too hot for too long in the summer for yall like zinnias yea but still.

[@jilld8097]

You have taken a sad, neglected “house” and turned it into a “home” full of so much love!❤️

[@doloresramirez3289]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dragonweengs4010]

Jason’s so sweet 😂 he looked tired just thinking about it! I actually liked his idea of tossing the seeds out, like a wild flower field. Probably hard to water tho.

[@inthegardenwithgwen]

🌱🌷🌱Thanks Janey! it is so fun seeing your garden progressing. I am getting ready to move to a new built house and I am going to have to start a garden from scratch. You give me a lot of inspiration for the process. 🌱🌸🌱

[@KimatRevAcres]

Over committed spoken like a true gardener. The middle island was calling for a planting look forward to your cut flower garden.

[@debrabray8855]

😊

[@lauriemashburn6073]

I just ran a good quality black Craftsman hose from the house spigot. It can be hidden under soil, mulch (which you have scored😂). Then install your Hoselink and leave the attached water source on. You can use a “Y” at the spigot if needed. Mine has been this way for a few years with no problem at all. No plumber needed. It is like a water extension cord.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 genius!!!!

[@marilynbates5939]

Where did you get your straw hat?

[@cindyannefontenot]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! I’ve been thinking, ever since we found out you can’t do anything deep in the center island, that it would be PERFECT to make it a cut flower garden!! I mean come on, it’s perfect!!! You cannot do just two rows!! Go all out!! At least 4-6 rows…it’ll look off if you only do two rows!! ❤🌸🌸🌸

[@michelesimpson2237]

All my Floret zinnia seedlings are about 4 inches tall. Super excited.

[@ACozziGarden]

Just “go for it” sweet friend!! You will learn tons about what works in your garden and have all kinds of pretty blooms along the way. I love your spirit of adventure (and Jason’s “accommodating” smile). 😀😅😂 You’re the best!!💕💕

[@kfetter9046]

Janey, this was one of my favorite videos. It was so peaceful and relaxing watching the seed starting process, watching Jeffrey soak up the sun, and it was hilarious watching you start "overcommiting," and then presenting your ideas to Jason, LOL! I don't blame you! I think a flower field is a great use of the middle island while you wait to implement your landscape plan. I love it! Question: what did you put in the holes for the sunflowers? Was it Sure Start and compost? Did you "harden them off?" I have a sunflower seedling, but don't know if I need to baby it or not when I transplant it.🌱🌻💐

[@patriciacole8773]

Random ❣️🌸🌿 And please plant cosmos ‼️ I’m planting apricotta and a reddish/ burgundy cosmos with emerald tower basil🌿🌟✨🌟✨💦💦💯💥❤️😊

[@Vicfric]

Aren’t the sunflowers going to get trampled by the dog and maybe others when they are so small?

[@tapinviewpastoral]

I’m an Australian farmer who loves to garden….you are in farming country?…..maybe a ‘mini farm’ in the centre, like a checkerboard of sunflowers, wheat, canola etc, bought in bulk from the local farm store for a few dollars? Sorry, I’m also a retired Art teacher so get too many ideas😅 PS you’d only have to scratch the seed into the mulch, produce seed is wildly strong about germinating

[@grisespino5342]

Swiss chard would make beautiful filler 💐. How about drip irrigation around the greenhouse. The emitter every 12” type. So enjoyed this pottering around the garden 🌻🐈

[@nightdate]

Build your kitty a catico

[@wendymckee6627]

Well. That will look stunning. Cannot wait to see it.

[@thedirtygardener]

Hello. My name is Liz and I like to Overcommit! 🙋‍♀️ 😂 All kidding aside, what a great idea to use the front as a cut flower field. If you’re not ready for that phase of the master plan, why not use it for something else in the meantime? I think it’s brilliant! And kudos to Jason for going along with the plan. What a team player! Go Jason! ❤

[@Usernameblahblahnblah]

Hi Janey, I was just catching up on videos. Everything looks so amazing. You guys have done so much already. One of thr videos you mentioned adding mulch over your concrete. I was thinking maybe try painting your floor design from your greenhouse. Using a paver to sketch out the design and paint it in. Just another suggestion to soften the look of concrete and add a little pizazz. I look forward to seeing what you do. Happy spring!

[@kathy5216]

I can see Shea and Sadie selling bouquets 💐 from the flower field…college funds?! They did such a good job with the lemonade stand…I would love to see your signature pink supertunias edging the flower field…maybe you could get some from the Proven Winners event you are helping with….

[@jamieflint2550]

Yessss do it!!! It'll be so beautiful!! Think of all the bouquets! And as you know, it can easily be reversed next year if your decide to start the landscaping plans there 😊

[@jerryborges705]

You are so inspiring and your enthusiasm is so contagious! Love watching everyday and I am amazed at all of the progress you’ve made so far. May I make a suggestion about the Butane tank, we also have one, I’m thinking that a trellis around it and Bougainville planted around it. Bougainville love the sun, and once established requires lower water. They bloom constantly with bright deep pink flowers and there is also Jasmine. Love and Blessings. ❤

[@barabarasevents]

Jamie! Your tulips are absolutely beautiful up against the black fence… What an inspiration for me I also have a black fence. I love it… Your tulips are beautiful girl.