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[@pameladibenedetti6768]

Back in the 70's my Mom joined a houseplant club. They send her a file box that looks like a green house and every month she was sent 10 or so cards. Each one was for a different plant. They contained so much info. My Mom passed this down to me (there were 2 boxes). I was having problems with my African Violet, pulled out the card and what do you know!! The card said that these plants do not like cold water! So now I water them with warm water and have beautiful plants! I now have 3 plants because the original plant grew so big!! I don't know if this is new info to a lot of people but it sure was for me!

[@glyndwrgardens3318]

I had a partial set of these when I was a kid in the 70s but it is long gone. Last year I found a complete set in an estate sale and I won the bid! I love it!

[@barbararichmond499]

Hey, I didn’t know about the warm water either. Good to know this info.

[@bethkrager6529]

Good info! Thanks!

[@tammym110]

I remember those. My dad used to get those cards.

[@angelalormand719]

My mom had one of those. I need to see if she still has it

[@carolaaron5424]

I enjoyed seeing the old kitchen in that part of the house. How interesting that was the kitchen in 1919. Also loved the magnetic grow lights. What a great idea. :-)

[@lindak7499]

Yes and it sort of reminded me of a butler's pantry.

[@annehedlund7333]

The magnetic lights are genius- so easy to set up. None of us would have known this, thank you.

[@dianequist835]

As much as love this video with all of its useful information for future projects, let me just say I'm drooling over the old kitchen! Are the built in cabinets original as well, because they are a gem! And that cubby!! Be still my heart. To see an original kitchen like that in near original condition is a dream come true. Maybe not to everyone, but it sure is to me ❤

[@aimeegoebel1641]

I’m right there with you! Wanted to see more if it!

[@mtak1127]

Diane, I completely agree.

[@clionamm]

Me too! I love the unique features you find in old houses.

[@ruthdodge-arnold9439]

My sentiments exactly‼️🥰

[@shelleyt5117]

I was mesmerized by that old kitchen area too, and the cubby that Laura flew by in the video. I watched that segment a few times! I think the cubby would be a favorite quiet place for me. I wonder where a stove or icebox would have been. And then it opened up to the piano room...wow, what a secret ; )

[@emmylivingston4380]

I didn't realize how much I have missed these tutorial style videos until today! Don't get me wrong... I learn something or am inspired, or just downright enjoy every single video you put out but this was great. Thank you for feeding us!!🌷

[@yvencia1150]

Good morning everyone have lovely Garden day 🥲🥲😍😊🙂🌱🌱🌱🌱🌻🌼🌺☕🌅

[@YSLRD]

😊💐💃💐

[@chriss8467]

Good morning/afternoon everyone

[@GardeningOnTaylorMountain]

Wow! Not only do I want to say how much we all glean from your gardening expertise Laura, but I want to add that the camera angles and editing are just superb! The KZbin instructor channels all teach to improve your channel by at least one element in each video. You guys are going above and beyond that! Being a gardening KZbin creator myself-I am no where near this quality of video but I’m certainly inspired by you and Aaron! Both in gardening and video abilities! Thanks for all you do for your subscribers 💚

[@susievarady275]

What’s beautiful home you have. You brought back many memories for me today. My mother used to raise violets to make a living. She you sell them to the florists in our area while we were growing up. They were beautiful. She had a green thumb me not so much.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

That Begonia is absolutely gorgeous 💕

[@marmaladesunrise]

Enjoyable video, Laura. Hope you & Aaron keep your old farmhouse. It is full of character. The new ones & even custom built are inferior to houses of the past.

[@KlausM4]

Hello Laura, because spring is coming, in some areas we do already have it, can you dedicate one video for fertilizers, NPK numbers, explanation of the ratio, how can we test the NPK in the soil and how to add it properly into the soil? I believe you will explain it like a pro. I have asked 5 garden centres and 2 had no idea and 3 said it's not important to add anything just liquid fertilizer. I like slow release fertilizer instead. Thank you for your consideration. 🤘

[@jgwood10]

They have a few older videos covering fertilizers. Check their playlist.

[@kyla-kylenlee8107]

Vj

[@meagantrout2127]

I know they did some soil tests last year but I don’t think they got a definite answer with the results (they did a couple of different send away tests). I know that they did switch from slow release (espoma flower tone) to a weekly fertilizer for their annual flowers.

[@sandybriscoe7614]

Your house is so interesting. I would love love love to see you play the piano at the end of each show. It would be a beautiful way to end your videos. Thanks, Laura, for all of your hard work to entertain us.

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura☕️ Everything is looking so great! Your planting videos feed my soul during this cold 🥶 Winter. I love the vase you chose for the the Begonia 😍 and how the terra-cotta pot looks aged🙌🏻. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@maxinemann2490]

Years ago I lived in an apt that had the perfect conditions for growing violets. I propagated leaves without a dome and they grew beautifully. I had so MANY! I would plant the little newbies in tea cups and give them away to friends and family. My "Mom" plants were HUGE. If I remember right, they were about 10' across.

[@holly_kay5570]

There is nothing so beautiful as a tray full of future plants!

[@ya-ya1766]

I have had terrible luck with my succulents but after watching you share and seeing all your new plants, I’m back at it. I am grooming, rooting and buying more. Thanks, Laura. You always inspire.

[@cathyrodeheaver8694]

FINALLY african violets shown. Mine are in full bloom all winter which bring bright color during the winter. Especially beautiful with the colorful blooms and snow background. Good class.

[@PottingAbout]

I was waiting for Laura's violet update too :) Alas, I only have one in bloom now but it's just enough to keep me going until spring

[@shirleysenkler781]

That small urn is the perfect choice for the begonia. Growing up my grandma always had African violets, their flowers are so pretty.

[@tammiebrown6717]

I inherited a African Violet and a philodendron from a ex boss a client told me to delute coffee with water and it would make my philodendron leaves a dark green. She was right it was beautiful. So at the same time I shared the coffee water on my African Violet it also loved the coffee water. My clients all ask what I did to the African Violet, it was so big and so beautiful. They couldn't believe that coffee water could do that to a plant.

[@aimeegoebel1641]

What’s the dilution ratio? How much water to coffee?

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Greetings from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 We have dropped to 35°F this morning ❄🥶❄ Cozy inside and I love watching what you're doing in the 🥶 cold

[@andreabenson2491]

👏that was very informative - my mom loved and was very successful with African violets - maybe now I can again try one in her honor! Thanks Laura you are like a little plant doctor especially when you were watering with the syringe! 👏❤️I'll go forth with a little knowledge and a 🙏prayer.....TY

[@jenw5854]

I know you worry a bit about projects going into a different day like this one did, but I didn’t find it disruptive at all. It’s terrific that you had the flexibility to just pause and catch back up later!

[@kippicummins6842]

Love that room! Especially the bar it is well stocked! 😉

[@butterflybluffhomesteadsmi4601]

That was my thoughts, how wonderful to make a cocktail and then go listen to the piano!

[@suestoltzfus1605]

Loved seeing the old kitchen The built in cabinets were lovely

[@67horses]

Good morning all stay safe and blessed day

[@starsrhi2335]

HELLO FROM TEXAS - VERY INTERESTING SHOW. LEARNED A LOT. I TRIED THE VIOLETS AT ONE TIME, I'M NOT A FAN OF GROWING THEM, BUT LOVE THEIR BEAUTY. I'VE ALWAYS HAD A GREEN THUMB, AND MY PLANTS LOVE ME.......AND I TALK TO THEM......AND IT'S FUNNY, BECAUSE MY FATHER USED TO TALK TO HIS TREES, PLANTS, ETC., AND THEY GREW SOOOO WELL. I ENJOY YOUR SHOW, VERY CREATIVE AND FILLED WITH JOY. HUGS TO YOUR LITTLE ONES TOO. TAKE CARE, AND BE SAFE, ALL OF YOU - IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

[@amyparker1762]

Perfect timing. My African violet needs this done desperately. Now I know how!! Thanks again Laura! 🌸

[@laraemitchell9064]

Love the succulents in the tray. That looks good even if you don’t do anything else with them. My daughter has had some success with African violets. She started out with two plants. Over the last few years, she has propagated the leaves she’s groomed off and has created dozens and dozens of new plants. We now have around 30 plants that seem to be in constant bloom. Plus she’s given away at least that many more plants to friends. (She has only used the outside leaves in her propagation efforts and always directly into soil. And she never covers them with plastic)

[@theflossi56]

My bank had an African violet that was huge, it had to be a foot across with tons of flowers. The teller said they just watered it nothing else. I never had luck with flowers just leaves

[@carolnelsongerontologist]

Good morning. So excited to see what you do with the African Violets.

[@lincolnbuttigieg4613]

good moring

[@mindbodysoil66]

G' morning! 🌞 Planning on giving my daughter succulents when she closes on her first home. These segments are so helpful as I have no experience, but I feel they will be great for her. Thank you!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Cute name for your channel!

[@n.w.414]

As long as she has a bright window to set them in. Succulents need lots of light.

[@mindbodysoil66]

@@cynthiafisher9907 thank you!

[@mindbodysoil66]

@@n.w.414 great info Thank you!

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@seasonswithanthony5509]

Thank you for always inspiring me (and I think anyone who watched your videos) to garden and work on fun projects, you have inspired me to do so many fun things, thanks!

[@seasonswithanthony5509]

Yay, another awesome garden answer video!!

[@maureenkenny3425]

So many questions answered about African Violets my sister and I were gifted my aunts collection when she passed and I had so many questions some I found answers for but this video answered many more….but one what can you do if you are not getting any blooms ? Very Healthy plants but no signs of blooms? Thank you for all you information you provide in such a accessible way.

[@jamesthomas280]

blooms always come to plants that are nice and healthy and in the right conditions. African violets love bright indirect sunlight all day (morning sun if you can provide it is good too!) They can be fertilised once a month with specialist fertiliser which can promote blooms. Having them in a smaller pot is good too! 1/3 the size of the crown of the plant is a good size for the pot as they bloom easier when potbound. Hope this helps!

[@trainingolives3370]

I put African Violet fertilizer in a casserole dish with water and bottom water it every month or so. They do not like overhead water at all. Doing this, they stay in bloom for me.

[@PottingAbout]

Hi Maureen, there are several things that violets need to bloom but the basics are, the right temperatures, enough light, enough moisture and fertilizer when required. I have a few videos on this if you want to have a look :)

[@maureenkenny3425]

Thank you for all the suggestions

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Good morning y’all! Another fun week of watching Garden Answer! Lots of tips today. 🥰🌱

[@judygray7718]

Thanks for sharing. I Always gain a bit of gardening knowledge with each video.

[@sunnyidaho3135]

Laura, you barely showed the Christmas gift from Aaron. Girl, you love your coffee☕️. It was my treat to myself during the first lockdown. It’s my morning indulgence and I love 💕it!

[@tinashockley2782]

Loved the mini house tour! Your style is beautiful.

[@MyBackyardScience]

It's amazing how easy it is to root these succulents!

[@lorrihernandez341]

Thanks for the African violet tutorial! I have one in need of triage!!

[@lizmerritt2148]

Love the way you inspire with every video! I want to try a bunch of new indoor plants now. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@lauriebartkowiak8849]

This is exactly the information I needed! Thank you!! Now I can go work on my African violets and succulents. Thank you for sharing.

[@lorikolecki3321]

Oh the swinging door and glass front cabinets are divine!!

[@livhonestly]

I like how you explain everything. Thank you so much!💚💚💚

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura! I especially enjoyed the tutorial on African Violets. I really enjoy them, but haven't had very good luck with them. I usually threw them away when the stem got so long and the lower leaves died off. Now that I know what to do, I will try them again. I love seeing the older part of your house! If not asking too much, would you mind showing us the original part of the house? I think it would be fun to see it. The little nook looks like it may have been a breakfast nook. It looks like it would be a good spot for activities for Benjamin and Samantha Grace. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@inezchappell2087]

Great Information!! Loved the cubby in the kitchen!!

[@nicolechew1029]

That tray of violets was very satisfying!!

[@jeannettebalcom6826]

You have such a beautiful home. Thank you for sharing.

[@1powercam]

The BEST part of getting ready for my Monday work day is starting my day with a video with Laura ❤❤❤❤

[@denisemulkey3116]

Interesting to see part of the "old house." Old houses are so fascinating. Beautiful.

[@bryonyhellis]

Really enjoyed this, I’ve never tried African violets before, such pretty foliage.

[@joannghram5832]

Really enjoyed this video. I didn’t know you could start new violets by taking a leaf cutting. Learned a lot. Thanks Laura 😊

[@barbll000]

These plants are so satisfying to propagate successfully. Great video.

[@willowingchintz]

They all look great potted up and domed.

[@lauraduchek5080]

I enjoyed this video! Something relaxing about it!

[@kathleensabourin556]

This is such a timely video for me! I have an African Violet in desperate need of attention and I will definitely try the leaf propagation too! Thanks Laura!🥰

[@meghantewksbury492]

What a great way to start a Monday 🌱

[@flowerszoneforever]

Amazing work Laura! Well done!

[@marciadynes7628]

Fun projects doing some repotting today going to snow all day so give some spring fever already ! 😀😍

[@joaniemerrill8354]

Very interesting video! I would never have attempted propagation. You give me confidence to try new things! Thank you!

[@LaurieEggleston37]

You saved my African Violet today and I got to see your piano again! Great video! Thank you!

[@sherilynkoss4546]

I was literally just thinking I needed to review your last violet video, and here you are, with an even better one. The rooting hormone, leaf propigating, root trimming and discussion about water rooting answered all my questions and more! Thank you!

[@ktownfun]

Super inspiring as always, love your energy!!! thank you for another awesome video! 🏹🌱💞🏹

[@elizabethmitchell0071]

My African Violet has continued to bloom since this past late September...I groomed her up this past Friday and has all new blooms. Crazy❤

[@djackson2243]

Great video very informative. Love the pace of our videos. You can deliver valued information at a pace that holds our interest. Thanks.

[@missouriartiste]

So your old kitchen in a Butler's Panty...so cool!

[@kimmiller4057]

Your house is SO beautiful! I love old homes with originally wood trim and floors. With your taste in decorating it's just perfect! And the Steinway is absolutely perfect! 💚 Well done!

[@judithhiggins5764]

After watching your video this morning I decided to groom my African violets. Thank you for the nudge!

[@isaacbowen1583]

Okay so do y’all eat in the cubby? That is so COOL!

[@teambabeable]

I'm loving the ASMR vibes in this video!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Fun and helpful video. I used to do Africa violets and propagated them the same way. Makes me want to grow them again.

[@nedra4wv304]

I have never been one interested in house plants, but now, after the last few videos, you have me wondering which ones I can start with. Thank you for your inspiration 😋!

[@lindamurray9575]

Never had much luck with African violets, but watching this video has given me hope to try again! Thank you Laura 🌷

[@brigitterauscher5031]

I love this old kitchen, it has a lot of charm! So nice to have a room like this as a secondary workspace and a temporary dumping space for all kinds of stuff!

[@tandyking5381]

WOW just WOW!!! I absolutely love your home. That old kitchen is gorgeous. I see why y’all bought that house. It has so much room. That little nook is so cute. I wish I had a room to be able to work on things in the house. My husband planted a little garden last year and he canned a lot of stuff. He’s already getting it ready to plant it this year. He plants food and I plant flowers. We love to be out there together. I have learned so much by watching you and Aaron. My tulips are coming up and I watched your video on how to take care of them when it freezes. So many videos to go back a rewatch to learn. Thank you for what you do and yes I drink my morning coffee watching y’all. Oh the begonia with the urn is beautiful.

[@Katsimagination21]

Perfect timing on this one Laura ! My daughter in law just brought over a crazy wild happy bean peperomia plant and said HELP !! We have cut it up into 18 little plants and are waiting for them to callous over before putting into new pots . This just reassured me that we are doing it the right way ! Thank you so much for all your videos ! ❤️🤞🌸

[@rhondafisher72]

Just did the same thing with mine, not as many but hoping I get a few to grow. Love propagating plants.

[@deb135]

That little cubby in the old kitchen is so cute, i see 2 little kids being creative on that table in the near future. We really need a whole house tour soon, but what a treat to see that.

[@Kauaigrown17]

I remember that container you put the begonia in from the triple urn challenge years ago! I loved that fountain arrangement you made ☺️

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

That old part of your house is fantastic!

[@tasanastasi7799]

Excellent Presentation .Bravo ! .. .gonna try growng succulants ..u made it loo pretty easy ..Thank you

[@sherizapara2992]

Great tips on the violets, thankx!!

[@kbechtel33]

Very good demonstration.

[@elisecurran9497]

That was really useful to see how to refresh african violets. I've always pinched off older outer leaves, but didn't know you could unpot it and refresh the plant by repotting it.

[@mtak1127]

I just love your home, every inch. Really love the old part. Guess it's because I am old..lol, I have been wondering about violets. I have two that are in the same pot I got them in two years ago. They are starting to bloom right now. They are my favorite plant ever. So I will be trying what you suggested. Wish me luck.

[@foodforestnextdoor4534]

I still can’t believe people can have plants and cats in the same home. My cat treats my houseplants like an all-you-can-eat buffet! All my plants are outdoors. 🐈

[@aimeegoebel1641]

So in love with that little cubby! Wish I could’ve seen it a little better! Really appreciated this video. I have a bunch of African violets and did not know the proper way to handle this part of their care. Thanks!

[@themainer1267]

I'm wondering if the new three-piece grow light in the corner will fade the chair. Love this video of African violets. Reminds me so much of my grandmother and her windowsill filled with African violets covered in flowers.

[@meagantrout2127]

I was wondering that about the painting that they hung up too.

[@themainer1267]

@@meagantrout2127 Oh, yes. You're right. It's a beautiful painting. Maybe the bulbs are such that they don't fade. I now have a faded rectangular area on my work bench top that is exactly the size of my seedling tray. :-)

[@kathleenlanglinais1072]

Awesome info, thanks Laura! I'm sharing to my 17 year old granddaughter, Mallory, who loves succulents. Hoping to stoke her fire for plants! I, too, love African Violets and am hoping she takes an interest in them, as well.

[@lynnlewis6355]

Great tutorial video with a lot of informative content on propagating violets. I agree with other commenters, please bring back some more in depth tutorials to Garden Answer.

[@LULC0759]

You have such a cool house…your kids are going to love growing up there❤️

[@samanthafletcher5933]

Your house is beyond beautiful

[@honoregale856]

Once again a wonderful informative video. I am learning so much about houseplants! I had never heard of growlights before. I must admit succulents have never really appealed to me but now you have inspired to search some out in the garden centre. In the UK we grow winter tolerant sedums outdoors known as house leeks!

[@cnorovich48]

Hey Laura! Great segment on African violets….a much loved houseplant that I’ll always associate with my mom. She used to grow gorgeous African violets and had care tips that I always assumed were “old wives tales”. For instance, she swore by adding an aspirin to the watering can before she watered….she was extremely careful not to get the leaves wet, (so she watered them by putting the water in a saucer under the pot), and she always grew the violets in a North facing window. I must admit she had terrific success so she must have done something right. Thank you for all the great tips and for me, the nostalgic look back at caring for this lovely little plant. 🪴

[@leesaaugustine1444]

I agree with you I need some color! This video came along at the right time for me, I need to groom my violets & wasn't quite sure how to go about it! 🙂🌿🪴💚

[@sandrasmith8100]

I have always been intimidated by African violets, maybe I will give them a try! Thanks for sharing and making the process look easy? Lol we will see! ♥️

[@karenbaker5485]

I was thinking I wanted to look into getting some more African Violets. I used to have them & loved them. I probably could have saved the old ones if I had this info. Looking forward to getting back into growing African Violets. Thanks for sharing.

[@Talula72]

African Violets have always been one of my favorite houseplants. About 5 years ago I found some miniature ones at a local store. I had been on the hunt for years. They are so fun to grow and propagate. The mature plants measure about 3 inches across and are prolific bloomers.

[@elliestell2696]

Great video with the violets

[@mistyroach1758]

Good morning 😃 so glad to see this video . Very informative. African violets are a little difficult for me to grow .