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[@staceyallard2692]

Gets me excited!! IM SO OVER WINTER! & the cold 🥶 & the grey skies & the snow!!! ❄️ IM OVER IT!!!! Good morning everyone!

[@Gin0827]

I am too. If they would stop seeding the clouds we would not have this crazy weather.

[@dustyflats3832]

I don’t handle March well AT ALL!

[@1erickjon]

Your coldframes on the side of the Hartley would be a perfect place to raise your lettuce. Prop the windows open so it stays cool, but kept from freezing...they'd LOVE it!

[@kgardennerd]

FUNGUS GNAT P.S.A. - mix 3 parts water to 1 part hydrogen peroxide and throughly water plants/soil. It kills the eggs and larvae in the soil and also acts as an oxygenator/fertilizer for the plants. Typically only have to do 2, maybe three, waterings and the gnats are gone. It’s also great to do as a preventative for new plants (especially houseplants) and soil.

[@cinziadeluca5074]

Wow, your parents can leave product outside the store when the Garden Centre is closed and no one will take it 😲😲😲, that's wonderful 😀.

[@paulw317]

Wow what kind of a world is that where you don't have to worry about thiefs 🥰

[@Debbie3360]

I think most garden centers don’t bring in soil or fertilizer etc at night. They put the pellets out & leave them. Thieves aren’t interested & gardener’s would probably leave cash or go back & pay.

[@cinziadeluca5074]

@@Debbie3360 I wish that I lived in a place where this is still the norm. Unfortunately where I live, even if it wasn't stolen, it would most likely be vandalised.

[@Debbie3360]

@@e.s.4136 I wasn’t thinking flowers the garden centers don’t have them out but in a spot in back where you have to walk through store. I was thinking topsoil fertilizer the big bags

[@pgc6591]

This is common practice here in Mid-Missouri.

[@pattiannv3232]

Fresca, geraniums and flip flops: three of my favorite things! Thanks for inserting the pictures of the flowers when you talk about them !! Love this channel ❤️

[@dustyflats3832]

And the Fresco has now just flew off the shelves just like the coral geranium seeds😂

[@conniesanrn2730]

I dislike Fresca so much. It tastes awful to me 😂

[@terrymenz5838]

Talk to a local landscaper and ask them for the pots and flats after they plant a big job. That is how I get a huge number of supplies for free!

[@mkb2228]

Laura I recently retired and you have given me the inspiration to start gardening in my retirement years. Did gardening with my dad back when I was younger and I treasure those memories. Also did food preservation from that garden with mom. Gives me much a sense of satisfaction. Thank you!

[@vickijensen404]

I did this also! I never gardened until I retired - three years ago. I started in Michigan and then had to leave everything, year two, and moved to Colorado. So I am starting over. But, Laura is my partner!!!

[@GardenHappy]

That is such a nice story to share Martha!!! Welcome to the wonderful world if gardening! So happy you can enjoy your retirement in the garden! Yay!!! Liz

[@be_you2023]

Welcome! I hope your gardening journey continues to be one of lovely memories. May your garden bring you abundance of joy, harvest and beauty to behold.

[@joannechapman8455]

Veggies with the google eyes…so darn cute! 🥰 your and your sister and mother are so creative…a wonderfully creative team.

[@lisafenno4563]

I would love to have a running tab at a garden center. That would be too cool

[@nanamarler8282]

I’d be broke 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 and owe more than my paycheck

[@lizsurbanroost3624]

that would be scary, it would get out of hand so fast LOL

[@maryrekar2150]

Hi Laura. Are you still pinching yourself every time you are in the Hartley🎉? It is such a beautiful space and I am enjoying watch ing you design it as your space. Love your down to earth and Realspeak videos❤Thank you for all the time heart and effort you put into them.

[@DebzZi]

I'd be eating bread to pay it off 😆

[@WitchyBs]

NOOOO! I would be getting a 2nd job to pay them off...LOLoLOl!!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

9:47 Plants are just so beautiful! I love that you can have your parent's nursery to privately shop at! 😄🌻-Cara

[@nikkikirk1985]

Yay the busy music is back, that means planting days are approaching ☺️

[@robinjohnston8180]

I usually grow outside in the yard! I start my tomatoes inside and my green peppers are in a mesh bag in pots out on my lettuce table. So glad you have had such great success with your flowers and other plants!

[@connieepson6617]

The geraniums look incredible!

[@christinan9989]

Is there a chance we can get an evening tour? I noticed you have some patio lights in the greenhouse and I think it probably looks so whimsical. I would also love to see what the flower shed and Hartley look like in the evening with lights on.

[@tammyadams1262]

Love the winter coat with the flip flops 🩴

[@vickibroussard1895]

I bought those tongs from Gardeners Supply and they are a game changer when repotting seedlings. Thank you Laura for showing those to us in a previous video.

[@LadyCourtney13]

I bought them this year, looking forward to using them.

[@anitacox651]

Does anyone know if Gardener’s Supply ships to Canada? Is there a Canadian equivalent?

[@heatherd212]

@@anitacox651 I checked their website and it says they don’t ship outside of the US. Lee Valley is Canadian 🇨🇦

[@Ibis333]

@@anitacox651 Veseys (in PEI) carries some Gardener's Supply products including these tongs, the GrowEase kits, and Sunlite Garden grow lights.

[@WhittAcres]

You're so prepared this year, aspiring to be like you one day!

[@kilochase5560]

Love your channels!

[@colegillespie4325]

Hey Laura! I know this might not be the fanciest solution. But when I’m replanting my seedlings at this stage I usually just use a solo cup with a hole in the bottom. Just an idea when you need that size pot in a pinch. Love your video!

[@Winnie-Kay]

That is a great idea. Thanks.

[@vickieyoung7122]

Yes...they work great

[@GardenKath]

Yep, they’re great. I’ve even started using them to start my sweet peas in. They need the extra root room, and I don’t have to worry about up-potting them, which they hate.

[@n.w.414]

You can use any size cups. I also like the smaller paper Dixie cups.

[@Twistnsine]

Ooh I'll take that, thank you 👏🙏😍

[@cyoteg5025]

20 degrees, rainy and Laura is wearing slides and no socks! Pushing it a bit LOL! Would so love to start geraniums from seed.

[@dustyflats3832]

I did for first time and they are really quite easy. I just wish I would have placed my order sooner as her video caused a sell out on the coral geraniums I had in my basket. Oh well.

[@jamiepeterson4466]

I ordered geranium seeds both last year and this year from Etsy dealers and had great luck with them.

[@chrissihr1031]

Thank you for sharing the struggles as well as the successes, Laura! I learn something new every time you have trouble with a new tray of seedlings. Your channel has always been an excellent classroom for me as a relatively new gardener. ♥️

[@laraemitchell9064]

I love that Laura shares the few problems that happen as well as the many successes!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Laura, from Windermere Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇺🇸 Oh my goodness, I'm loving all of your Seedlings, especially the Dusty Miller and your Hibiscus 🌺 Your cut Garden is going to be gorgeous. Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾 👍 💓 ♥️Peggy♥️

[@annmeersman]

Sandals and a coat - you’re a woman after my own heart! Great message to consider how many seeds you start early to potting up and space. Wish I had thought of that before I planted my seeds - yikes! I learn so much from you. Love your channel!

[@vickieyoung7122]

Everything looks so vibrant and beautiful...I want a greenhouse like that..I could just live in it !

[@kathy8832]

Good morning!! Laura’s wearing sandals already!! Lol! That lettuce looks so good and the geraniums too. Looking forward to planting this season.

[@gretap3917]

That 3 tier plant stand behind you is lovely. ❤

[@risalangdon9883]

Laura. On the long flats that have the ones on the ends reaching inward. Turn your flats around so the light starts pulling them back the other direction. Should help the situation.

[@adamolsen6411]

The curtain under the sink looks great! I think the gray fabric was the best choice.

[@debraelliott3485]

Yes, those fungus gnats are a menace. But, this winter has been wonderful, very few gnats, maybe one a week. I resently found out why that is. My house plants have a winter unheated room in the house. Then, we add a new pretty dog crate to the livingroom. I was able to moved some of the houseplants to sit atop the crate. Gorgeous. One day as I was watering those plants something moved... A lovely little frog. Who I assume came in the house with the plants in October. I named it Jewel. My husband named it Waldo because we have to hunt for it every day. ( where Is Waldo? ) He is happy, I'm happy and so are my plants.

[@carolstuff]

Love the lettuce. They’d make great temporary houseplants😀

[@Sharon-Me]

A couple of weeks ago I came across two boxes of tulips in my garage that I didn't have time to plant last fall and after watching you I was inspired to plant them up in indoor planters that is, and now they are all coming up, yeah😁

[@roseann7982]

Good morning

[@lauraduchek5080]

We have such a short season here I always pot up so I can enjoy the flowers longer. I plant between 2 and 3 thousand each year. Plus I always buy new varieties...it's an addiction. I just love to pops of color from annuals in my perennial beds.

[@dustyflats3832]

I feel like I have that many. Trying many new to me perennials in winter sow and the fragile ones inside. Still have to do the annuals yet. It will be a busy spring.

[@jenniferschnieder6316]

It's raining beautifully here in Peoria Arizona. Another perfect day to watch Garden Answer. Thank you Laura & Aaron & family & kitties and your extended families for all the fun. Have an awesome day!

[@ayelaii]

Laura, this is my first year growing flowers from seed and I also struggled with a huge fungus gnat infestation. I saw someone recommend nematodes (they arrive as a "tea bag" that you put in a watering can). You just have to treat them twice (about 1-2 weeks apart), and it really worked for me! I've only treated once so far, but I've seen a dramatic reduction in gnats (like only one or two have been flying around). I feel pretty confident the second treatment will be the last of it!

[@debihediger4760]

I’ve been told that when you buy soil, there’s probably fungus gnats eggs in it that either you pour boiling water over it and mix it in before you use it what I did and I put it in the deep freeze for like three days and so far this year I don’t have any fungus gnats. I hope that’s what fix the situation because I know I have bought soil in different places and brought it home and even in some of my cactus soil had them.

[@Twistnsine]

I am so inspired by you Laura, thank you so much for the way you share your knowledge and to Ken/Aaron, for the amazing video formats 🙏😍👏

[@Pervydachny]

Hello Laura! The seedling looks amazing! I really love geraniums. I wish you continued success👍🌿😘💛💙

[@sherry2836]

I'm so glad you showed your lisianthus. I sowed seeds on 2/7, under lights and I need a magnifying glass to see that they have germinated and some even have a second set of leaves! I doubt they will be big enough to plant out when the weather says it's time. Thanks for giving me hope for them! But then the ranunculus grow so fast! Your lettuces look so vibrant and gorgeous. And I am fascinated to see that you grow geraniums from seed; how exciting for you to watch all this growth around you.

[@heatherd212]

🇨🇦 Growing geraniums from seed is really easy and super fast. Not to mention very satisfying 😉

[@terresiagregg9326]

Good morning Laura so love your videos they are so calming and informative the flowers look. Awesome

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

I love this time of year--seed starting and transplanting! Just FYI, many penstemon seeds require cold, moist stratification before they will germinate.

[@dustyflats3832]

Good to know as I have them in winter sow containers. Hope all the perennials do well as I’m looking forward to some new varieties I’ve never tried.

[@judyklein3221]

Wow, Laura, you have been really successful with your starts. Your flower garden is going to be magnificent! I absolutely love the raised bed lettuce. So pretty.

[@sandy-rr1by]

I appreciate that you show some fails now and then. Most of my flowers by seed, are fails. Love watching your processes!

[@camicri4263]

Good morning Garden Answer! Have a blessed week everyone!🤗❤️

[@kimklicker1886]

Spring is just around the corner.....down jacket and sandals!!!!❤❤❤

[@zormier2002]

Wow! Those veggies look great. I love how all you ladies work together to accomplish your successes.

[@sarahbelmonte8888]

Hi Laura, I just love watching your videos they have been such an inspiration for me as I have chronic health issues - I also live in Queensland, Australia zone 10 or 11 (sun-tropical) but even though different climates, I learn sooo much, but just enjoy the channel even more. I wanted to mention about fungus gnats… I have loads of houseplants and was loosing the battle when I learned about ‘Pure’ Cinnamon sprinkled over the top of soil. I learned it from watching Indian KZbin videos and ever since I very rarely see even 1. Must be the Pure cinnamon, you can get it at health food stores, not the kitchen stuff. Hope it helps.

[@laraemitchell9064]

I need to find pure cinnamon for my own culinary and health needs. We have a specialty spice store in OKC. I’m gonna go check there.

[@ritasicari7518]

Is 'Pure' a brand name or type of cinnamon?

[@sarahbelmonte8888]

@@ritasicari7518 no it means it’s pure cinnamon.

[@ginnysulya9805]

My Lisianthus looks about the same as yours I was happy that they are actually as big as they are! I scraped my algae off just this week and also trying not to overwater! I am running out of space but so happy to have so many plants doing well! Once the temperatures stay above freezing I can move the less tender plants to my sun porch! ☘️☘️🌿🌿😁

[@debsleeth2558]

Have faith! My Lisianthus look just like yours, itty bitty with fungus gnats and all. I made the mistake of transplanting them last year thinking they might need more room and lost most of them so this year I’m leaving them alone. Your videos have encouraged me to try new varieties of plants and I’ve set up my indoor light system to grow my own. How very gratifying to see how these tiny seeds grow into something so beautiful! Thank you!

[@dustyflats3832]

My non stop begonias are in suspended animation also. Sooo Slow.

[@kerriealaska___8382]

FRESCA!! ❤ I just *knew* we were soul sistuhs!! 😂

[@wandakelly2173]

Thanks so much for the seed planting video about the geraniums! You inspired me and I purchased the Maverick orange. Like you, I just up-potted mine. I’ve always grown geraniums but never from seed. How fun! Had I known how well they would germinate and grow, I would have planted the whole pack! Next year! Thank you!

[@mrspaulsen1717]

Me too! Thanks for the update!

[@ronareid7956]

Good Morning Garden Answer Fans and Lovers. It's a delight to visit in the Hartley and the greenhouse and see all the beautiful plants and flowers and to watch Laura planting. Seedling tours are super helpful too! Thanks for Everything Laura! Could the Ranuculous be potted up for the cold frames attached to the Hartley? Looks as if the second lot of Hyacinths, that were there, have been moved inside now. Would love to see the largest arrangement of Hyacinths in bloom! Peace and Love. Spring is Near.

[@christinawyckoff2164]

Try small glass jar or little container with a smaller opening at the top put vinegar in it natural go in it and drowned set it around your plants dump it every week and renew it with fresh vinegar

[@specialladyleemedlin142]

Morning Sweet Laura.Your starts look so great , one more week to Spring. My seedlings our looking ready to go our side. Have a great day, Wanda In Ok.

[@susanturner9023]

Lol, Laura’s repotting to the music 😂 if that was intentionally timed to speed up to match it was very well done! And the Garden-center window looks amazing! Love the google 👀 veggies! 🍓🥦🥕✌🏻🙏🏼❤️

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

What a spring and summer show your gardens will be more beautiful! You are great to have as a resource 🌞

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Love to watch your seeds grow. This is so calming and amazing, little miss green hands, not just green thumb

[@michelleowen5652]

Oh my your well on your way to your plants starting to grow. Feels like spring at your place.

[@blueberrypieology3088]

Learned so much from you today again. Especially helpful how you showed the different stages your seedlings were in and you explained wether or not you would keep the dome off or how long you’d still keep those on.

[@sharonbarfield4284]

Those Artichokes! I'm so excited for you. I bought seeds last year and when I received the package, it was crammed with seeds (80) and had a note that germination rate was very low. Sadly, none sprouted. Maybe next year.

[@virafloria2556]

Hey GA family! Gorgeous seedlings! And those ranunculus roots! My goodness! Did I miss hollyhock seedlings? I just started mine a week ago and was wondering how yours were doing Hope everyone is having a wonderful day 🌞

[@dustyflats3832]

Oh, it was ranunculus that were so root bound. Wow, they must grow fast.

[@jamiepeterson4466]

I've been growing Hollyhocks for years and I've found that in the late summer when the seeds have dried I sprinkle the seeds in the area I want more of them to grow. They always remind me of my Grandma's farm.

[@patstone5674]

So happy to see where your lisianthus are at this stage. I give myself a seed starting challenge every year and this year, it's lizzies. They came up after about two+ weeks and haven't budged since. Tiny things that I would have scrapped, but hanging in there due to your advice that they take off when they get outside. Fingers crossed. (I know first hand now why everyone says to buy plugs)

[@Tracymw99]

Mine haven’t grown in months

[@jeanmariedenning62]

I love the elbow approach to the levered door knob access . I switched my exit doors to my patios to levers . Whether carrying food or plantings, so handy!!❤️❤️❤️

[@katmacie2369]

Watching this while my generator is plugged in. Here we sit in the dark in VT under 3ft of snow and day 2 of power outage. LOL Looking like we have a few more days of no power and all I want to do is plant! I told my husband he was going to have to plow my garden so it will thaw fast enough for spring time.

[@marybanks3863]

Glad to see you wearing your sandals

[@matthewwaystout2535]

I followed your advice using sand on top of all my plants and fungus gnats are gone!

[@maritzaingles318]

Laura thank so much for the inspiration of the head planter with succulents

[@deneseharris]

Thank you for sharing all the wonderful seedlings.

[@robinjohnston8180]

My Snap dragons came up in my flower garden! We have had so much rain I was surprised!

[@conniesanrn2730]

I bought some gnatrol after you mentioned it on a previous video. It has been a lifesaver. I bought it from the Gardners workshop. 4 oz container which will last a long time, costs $40 with shipping.

[@laltman5005]

You inspired me to plant some seeds today.

[@janehynes8319]

Exciting times! New life warms my heart ❤️

[@MsLynnie2]

I purchased those tongs. Huge difference. So easy to get plants out. Thank you for the tip,❤️

[@DeAnne9743]

I am celebrating today because I am finally seeing evidence of my lisianthus growing their first set of true leaves after 6 long weeks. They are sloths.

[@meganblasco2]

Fresca is the best!! Love it mixed with fresh squeezed orange 🍊 juice!

[@meganblasco2]

P.S. you are such a hard worker🎉

[@cgilly1858]

And a little vodka splash when you are able!😂

[@tammywinter9268]

I only wish I had space for a green house, I have an awesome potting shed I would love to put a lean to green house on, watching you every day makes me want to be more productive with growing things. As always Thank You Laura.

[@sandialdrich1308]

All the seeds are looking great! 😊

[@adunn5173]

I’m so glad to hear that about the Lisianthus, mine are looking so puny

[@LifebytheBowRiver]

oooooooh, you're wearing sandals !! I am so jealous! (looks out at deep snow 🏔❄🏂)

[@GardenHappy]

I love how prepared you are! Your videos are always so i spiring!!! 🧡❤️💜💙💚 Liz from California

[@babieangels]

Come on Spring! Question: is that moss growing in the flats (with foxglove,etc) and is it something to worry about?

[@pamlindsey9695]

All the seedlings look fantastic!

[@Chet_Thornbushel]

Maybe a fun experiment to try with the fungal gnats- carnivorous plants! Sundews have sticky leaves that would probably work well for tiny little gnats. I don’t recall ever seeing you grow carnivorous plants? It might be a good excuse to make some content in them. And I bet Benjamin would find them pretty fascinating at the age he’s at right now 😊

[@408Dolly]

Hi Laura! I love the veggies in the windows. They are so cute. Great job!

[@lynnlong1656]

The Gnatrol Baccillus bacteria is not the same strain as the usual one that you get from garden centers to treat other problems. Gnatrol and Mosquito Bits are Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis. That is why it is hard to find. Gardners Workshop sells it in small quantities.

[@dustyflats3832]

I just got mosquito bits, but it lists other ingredient than BT, so I didn’t use it yet especially on lettuce. I did use the peroxide water drench and that knocked the gnats out, but I didn’t want to use on non stop begonias because they are so frail yet. So I have sticky traps for the Very few left. Hopefully we can get planting before too long as it’s getting crowded.😊

[@lynnlong1656]

@@dustyflats3832 Interesting mine says Bt subspecies israeliensis and other ingredients. I guess you are referring to the unknown other ingredients). It worked really well for me but is a pain to soak the bits. The gnatrol would be easier but it's not cheap. I do understand those frail delicate things and not wanting to do any harm to them.

[@jamiepeterson4466]

@@lynnlong1656 I put the bits in old pairs of socks and then put them in buckets of water for about 30 minutes.

[@folee_edge]

I love those tongs - definitely worth the price 👍👍

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Beautiful, beautiful plants! Isn't it so satisfying! I have had some pelleted seed lose quite a bit of their germ rate, but some, like my pelleted lisianthus, I've grown from the same pack for the past 3 years, & I didn't notice much of a decrease. (& I usually get about an 80%+ germ rate)

[@Lillianv7]

You do such an amazing job inspiring all of us all the time. Do you ever run out of ideas? And if so who do you look to for inspiration to keep your creativity going?

[@eyrerosecottage1970]

Those geraniums are so pretty! I'm looking forward to seeing everything in bloom! I've experienced the same exact thing with lisianthus! This is my third year growing them, and they look ridiculously small, even though I started them in early January. I love watching your videos! Thanks for all you do!

[@dianebevans6864]

I got a kick out of seeing you moving the plants in your sandals. Love the google eye peas and veggies.

[@jamiepeterson4466]

It makes me cold. 🤣

[@olive-grey-green]

I’m convinced now! For years I’ve been intimidated by growing from seed. Looked for excuses - no space or not enough light, easier to buy from the nursery, etc. But one can totally get a compact seedling cart and see where it takes you! Than you Laura ❤

[@wynorawishum5860]

Love these videos. They are very informative and educational. Also, makes me excited for spring!

[@djvino12]

Hi Laura! Have you ever talked about why you switched your ice of choice? I remember you loving the crushed ice and even bought a new ice machine!! 🧊

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Wow, amazing success with this year’s seedlings!! A genuine nursery operation!! Love the video 🌱🌱🌱💕

[@jenniferbuck9676]

Ok this is just a silly comment, but I love the music that is attached in your videos. I wish some were used several times. The music for this video made the think of all the John Hughes or just 80's/90's movies. Keep up the good work your wonderful!!

[@susang4423]

Yes. Thank you. I have such horrible germination rate with pelleted seed.

[@alcg3981]

On a different note ... You inspired me to get out and prune and spray my roses. I'm in Zone 6 I believe (Paris suburbs) and today and tomorrow are the only window in a 2 week rain, cold, colder temps forecast! And the first time doing anything garden related since mid-December. So I got a little Vitamin D today and will get much more tomorrow. Today I also got a jump on baby weeds growing between some paver steps. Felt sooo good to get a jump on those.

[@maureengee364]

WOW there coming up amazing. Those lettuce are so so cute. You definitely have a green thumb darling. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. Appreciated.💯💯💯🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@3l3llala13]

A fresh glass of Fresca for Russel !

[@mariaalvarez4761]

Love your angel baby boy eating blueberries! He's so gorgeous, a Texan Grandma

[@aliciakendall88]

The music reminds of like a 80’s sneaker commercial lol I picture someone jogging in 80’s workout gear haha I like it!