Propagating Fig Cuttings, Planting Butterfly Peas & Studio Tidy Up! 🌿✂️💪 // Garden Answer

[@jfaifua]

I've been watching for years. You've been inspiring this 70+ year old to try new things in my very loved gardens. You amaze me with your energy, great attitude and best of all common sense! I lost my husband eight months ago and after being together for 50+ years, I think I would have lost my grip, if I hadn't become even more obsessed with growing plants. This is my third year starting seed trays and I've become a flower seed-a-holic! I am really excited to try new plants that have a chance in my Sierras climate! Right now my cabin looks like a mad scientist lives here with seed trays, racks and grow lightsin the kitchen and my laundry's washer and dryer covered in plants and lights...and right now I am looking at feet of snow! I always talk about you to friends and famiy, and they know you as my guru! I thought it would be good for you to know your effect on this oldster retired schoolmarm and that I think you are one hell of a teacher!

[@camirichardson7485]

I'm sorry for your loss, Janice. I'm sure your flowers respond to your love and care. I'm glad you have them.

[@genevapriest6190]

So agree!!!

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

You may not realize how valuable the organizing and clean-up videos are but if one is a gardener, crafter, DIYer, the need for lots of”stuff” is sometimes overwhelming. I really appreciate how you organize without overthinking the project. I also love how you re-home previously loved objects. Spring is the time we tend to want to clean up, purge, sort so these videos are timely. Thank you!

[@ninalovett7839]

Looks like it’s time for another antiquing trip to find a cabinet to store things in the studio. ☺️

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you for the shoutout Laura! Those fig cuttings will root well, and it will be fun to see the roots of that extra cutting through the clear plastic.

[@hollyharrison5165]

One year later...Aaron has doubled in height after sitting under that grow light...🤣

[@gilliandawson6567]

🤣

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

😂😂😂

[@camicri4263]

🤣🤣🤣

[@astorybookfinish5055]

😂

[@RG-nv8nc]

That's hilarious!

[@laraemitchell9064]

I’m really looking forward to seeing how the figs turn out, as well as the rest of the seed starting production. Everything is looking so nice in your greenhouse and the studio. 💚💚💚

[@kaylac3367]

Golly, that's got to feel really nice to have everything cleaned up and organized! Great job! Greenhouse and Studio look great! What's next?! 😁

[@2ManyTomatoes]

Love watching you organize! You do such a great job staying on top of things as busy as you are. Its exciting to see all of the thins you have growing.

[@marinbandel2574]

Good morning Laura! Shout out to you, Laura, for always being so generous with sharing Info on other channels that help you and for acknowledging Paul and Bethany as you do! Love the studio all tidy. What a great sense of calm. Hugs from N.C..❤️

[@MyBackyardScience]

The Greenhouse looks fantastic, and now the studio 🎙 looks amazing as well! 😀

[@karenagin2363]

The dried flowers would make an adorable set of fairy wings for Samantha. You could allow her to help by placing them on either clear contact paper or laminating sheets.

[@BarbsintheGarden]

Oh, I just saw that done! So 😍 pretty!

[@janreneashman1915]

That's a really cute idea.

[@hairsprayartist]

What a clever idea!

[@lynnlong1656]

Urban Farmstead has some really really informative videos. So glad you mentioned him.

[@VeryGreenly]

Wow! Who doesn’t love a great cleaning video?! With seed planting and rooting figs! Great video! Thanks for taking us asking for the ride.

[@margaritacanincia1906]

You always inspire me to be a better me. Thank you!

[@lydiamilanovic1761]

Love, love these tidying/organizing projects because they inspire me. That's my weak spot so any encouragement is much appreciated💚

[@alcg3981]

I have to say that I love the new 'sound', which is none at all😎, just the natural sounds of whatever is happening at the moment in the background. If that were me, I'd be humming or talking to my work or who knows ... 😸😹

[@plantabundance]

Great looking studio! I love that you gave a shout out to the channel whose fig propagating technique you followed. Take care : )

[@WildOrchardOasisFarm]

Hey Dan! Good to see you here. Love your channel! 👩‍🌾

[@galeparker1067]

Can you mention that channel's name here? 🥰🇨🇦

[@sheilastromberger2275]

@@galeparker1067 She said it/showed it at about 9:05. The Urban Farmstead.

[@galeparker1067]

@@sheilastromberger2275 thank you Sheila! ✌️🥰

[@WhittAcres]

Gorgeous! Love how full the greenhouse is right now. You make me want to buy all the seeds in the store!

[@cwhittaker6714]

Me too! She gets me so inspired for gardening!

[@WhittAcres]

I know it!

[@jgg7377]

I am ready for spring and all the beautiful flowers 🌺🌼🌺🌷🪷🌹

[@teresaholland4790]

You’re very blessed to have a great big two-story building to put your extra in😉

[@kymzyanks]

I always laugh when you show your studio. It looks like my office. I’m a professional wedding photographer and hobbiest gardener, so I also have photography equipment mixed in among the plants. I’m glad to see the dehumidifier next to the camera equipment. 😉

[@greenkitty6482]

Oh! It feels so good to get a space cleared and organized. It’s inspiring; thanks for bringing us along😀

[@cindycuzner3886]

After watching this I am so motivated to get my seed starting and organizing going! Thanks Laura and crew!!!! ❤

[@michelesimpson2237]

Good job. Always feels better to have an organized space.

[@jenniferhubbs5633]

Laura! You must get a pergola - every Beautiful Gardens video you mention how much you love a pergola. I recently watched the layout of the new brick patio - you sit there all the time - make some sort of pergola - you won't regret it! Love everything you do!

[@deborahmiuccio3817]

I'm glad it's not just me that has the mess of gardening supplies! I need a massive clean up too. Thanks for sharing an inspiring!

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura! The studio looks so much better. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@titi7178]

I have been very successful at propagating my Brown Turkey fig by dipping the cuttings in rooting hormone powder and them placing the cuttings in a pot full of moisten sand. Yes , sand, not soil . Then I place a plastic bag on top for humidity and leave for a couple of weeks. Them I take the plastic bag off and after a month or so I wiggle the cutting to see if it feels firm. If so, them we have roots. So I transplant it to a pot with potting soil and let it thrive.

[@susanhensley2038]

I'm currently sitting in my home office/craft/sewing room and I am groaning in jealousy!!!! I have great plans to clean this room. I have new vinyl waterproof flooring, painted a focal wall dark green, new blinds, ....you brought up so many wonderful ideas!!!!

[@jimbailey3705]

We just got snow here too! I can't wait to see the fig cuttings being propagated. I really need to start propagating some cuttings too...

[@marilynnorford7049]

All the organization and spring cleanup has worn me out! Seriously, thank you for the motivational uplift! I so enjoy your presentation s, and although headed toward 80, I love to learn new things! I’m off to my aunt’s today for fig cuttings from our family’s “home place,” for starts for myself and the younger generations.

[@sc3pt1c4L]

What brilliant yellow pots, I want some. Therapeutic episode. Chilled me out nicely.

[@tammyhoushour8070]

Organizing is hard for me ...I love being organized but it's so stressful for me to figure out the best way so it takes me forever. ..I love watching you just go for it and it work's out perfectly. It's a gift lol

[@jenniferchoo9413]

So glad you mentioned Kyle @ Urban Farmstand! He is local to my area and love his videos.

[@terresiagregg9326]

Thanks Laura for the video it was amazing its awesome that you made room for Aaron's desk love all your videos

[@kfaulknerstudio]

I couldn’t resist ordering the Gardener’s Supply yellow seed starting kit for my Sun Gold tomato seeds. 💛 They have great stuff!

[@jgwood10]

Glad $35 wasn’t a problem for you! They are too costly when there’s so many items on the market.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@jgwood10They will last a long time, though.

[@jgwood10]

@@cynthiafisher9907 maybe!

[@sherrymcbride4967]

The butterfly pea grows wild where I live in Central Arkansas. Beautiful. I also have a Chicago fig that I grow in a pot because I have such a rocky shady yard. It gave me about 80 figs last year. Yum.

[@bettyharvath5217]

Good morning from Delaware GA friends.

[@rosemountfarms2897]

Hands up ! Who like me wants two Lauras to take care of our clutter? Boy is she good 👍 Talk about a motivational influencer. 😅

[@1944JerriMellas]

She is the Energizer Bunny😂

[@taraallison4353]

Reminds me to get my potting shed reorganized…thanks a bunches!

[@folee_edge]

I always learn something from these videos... usually that I am missing a tool that I now absolutely need to have 😁

[@rosalindash6830]

The spinach container brilliant!!

[@kimmy0868]

My Aunt has one of the greenest thumbs I know, she does her rose cuttings like you did the fig, she plants them in the ground tho and puts quart mason jars over them to create the moisture dome. Can’t wait to see if they root! I had my epic fail, tried pre sprouting a few Ranunculus corms, after two weeks I checked them and they are completely rotten. I Give lol. Out of 18 corms last year, 4 grew and 1 bloomed. Just 1 single bloom before they died back. I’m Done😂

[@vjohnson2400]

I just love an ordered space it’s helps me have clearer thoughts.

[@GloryToGodAlmighty]

Russell on his throne in the green house. It's nice of you to make a large cat dome full of plants and grass for the cats.

[@lyonhawaii]

Yes, after moving from TX to Alaska I am glad I kept my some of my craft stuff. They are nice to have for when the grandkids come over. And of course the gardening materials too!!!!! They enjoy watching the seeds and plants grow and are learning so much along with me!

[@cynthiarafferty7662]

Stylin' with seed starting! What a great design. Love it!

[@cv7357]

The oscillating fan on high speed filming looked to be dancing away to the beat of the music 🌞 Great job on that shelf Paul...curved corners and everything!

[@RevAcres01]

Inside clean up always a great project when the weather is crappy outside. 👍

[@candiceb3269]

Making great use of a crummy gardening day

[@joyces.9021]

David the Good is also a good channel for learning about plant propagation. I am enjoying his book "Free Plants for Everyone". Looking forward to seeing how these cuttings root in!

[@DianeCee0]

That extra large seed starting tray would be great for starting sunflowers. I have to protect my sunflower seedlings from squirrels.

[@digsindirt4490]

Excellent point! Ooooh… I may need to go buy some now. LOL

[@terrilarock-stewart7725]

Laura, I saw on another gardeners channel (Dig,Plant,Water,Repeat) she went to a garden that I thought you may enjoy her review. It is FiLoLi gardens and the orchard is something I thought of you and your orchard. I hope you enjoy.

[@called7bn]

I love these reorganization projects. Thank you for sharing the process. There is something so inspiring about watching others organize. The studio looks great.

[@lindahilko7965]

Wow that tidy up made ME feel better too 😊 Looks great and you’ll enjoy being in that tidy space even more now! Thanks for sharing and the motivation to do the same in my place. We have another snow fall coming today so it’s the perfect project for a snowy day. Looking forward to seeing those new plantings pop.

[@louisaholman3838]

Sweet! Aaron is going to feel special.

[@Denise_B17]

Yes I love those shelves. I too use pieces of plywood for a way of keeping small things on the shelves.

[@michelleworkman5725]

I used a cut up cardboard on my metal shelf unit like yours. Then put my heat mats on top for seed starting. Working great. I also used a seed tray with the wicking mats on top of the heat mat. It kept the water warm and the seeds germinated quickly. Wondering if it was the warm water

[@LULC0759]

The best propagation KZbin videos I’ve seen is Mike Kincaid. A great channel of info.

[@melissabean8144]

I love your green house, and the studio looks great too. All organized and so plentiful. I enjoy your videos, always information and fun too. 🎉

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning,!🌻🐝

[@margaret8056]

WONDERFUL INFORMATION THANKS LAURA DIDNT SEE RUSSELL TODAY

[@upnorth21]

Love these tidy up videos...really gets you motivated! Looking forward to trying to propegate my Pagoda Dogwood tree, that is half dead. these videos are very helpful!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Greetings, Laura, from Windermere Florida zone 9b 🇺🇸🌺🇺🇸 I have Chicago Cold Hardy Figs from Baker's Creek and planted last March. They are just now showing new leaves 🍃 Thanks for the info👍 Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾 👍 💓

[@NinjaOrchids]

😍 love the reorganization of the studio 👍🏼 Hi Paul 👋🏻😃

[@MP-js5ro]

Love Urban Farmstead!!

[@cynthiamillentree4886]

What a wonderful day to just clean, and have fun planting more things. I just received my yellow grow kit from GS and it is so, so pretty! The yellow makes you smile, and it will really make you smile when the plants get to popping up. This kit will last quite some time., and I plan on going back for more. Functional.

[@CS-bn4un]

Gotta love the fan "dancing" to the beat during the clean-up portion. 🤗 And more importantly, though our messes are bigger in our various garden storage and prep areas, I feel like we are "in good company" if y'all have such mixed and need-attention areas!

[@brittanyriley]

Would love a video going over the indoor plants you have in your studio =)

[@montyshinn8704]

Must try some fig cuttings today. Thanks Laura for the inspiration. I love being organized. It sure doesn’t take long for things to pile up. Good job!😊

[@danielleheil4802]

Laura, I think you and your mom would enjoy the gin Empress 1908!! It’s a beautiful gin made with butterfly pea flower and it’s not only delicious but SO beautiful!!! Would be a gorgeous addition to your cocktail hour in on Hartley!! 🍸 Cheers!

[@violetamayer6298]

Great cleaning and organizing video. For some reason it feels really good to watch 😁😁

[@AlexasGarden]

The video is full of important events! So many necessary things have again found their place in this room and will help you again! I hope the figs will soon show the first roots!

[@Ingrid-pg1gs]

The butterfly peas are what they use in Disney World to make many of their blue drinks. That could be fun to try :)

[@tinagary-carter9316]

you have encouraged me to try a fig! I'm so excited, figs go so great with chicken.....

[@RealBradMiller]

I planted a little pot of Black Knowlian morning glories just to see how they'd do in my kitchen window. Woke up this morning to a bloom! The moonflower vines(ipomoea) I have sitting in my large north-facing window are about a foot tall and have buds on them, I think it has something to do with them being a bit pot-bound, as I thought it was strictly the warm weather which promoted blooms. Counting fifteen blooms so far! Can't wait to plant them in a warm, protected spot and watch them do their thing!

[@elisecurran9497]

Thanks for giving credit to where you got this idea!

[@aprilwentzell3288]

Butterfly pea is good tea and natural food coloring.

[@Denise_B17]

Screenshotted the butterfly seeds. They are beautiful. I want to try them. Just ordered them! I am so excited!’

[@Denise_B17]

I love how you recycle those spinach containers. I do that too. And with several plastic containers.

[@paulahammett]

I used to tell daddy that the oxygen in the greenhouse just had to make you feel good! LOL but I totally understand being in that greenhouse and starting seeds etc. Dad had a nursery and his 'heat table' had hot water pipes that ran the distance and over head mist..I can so remember him rooting on that table and also starting veggies. Miss my daddy this time of the year the most!! THanks so much for sharing!

[@judyingram4846]

This is so awesome, didn't know you could root figs like this. I can't wait to see how many sprite's and root. Thank you for all the information ❤️

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Afternoon! 🌞 Now is the time to organize before gardening season gets shifted into high gear!! 🧹🌿😃

[@gaylerichards7409]

Great video Laura! Such a motivating video! Can’t wait to see the new seeds and the fig propagation.

[@Sweettomatovine]

Your studio is very beautiful. Great educational video

[@s.barlow7062]

Enjoy watching you try new things and convert household containers.

[@klcpca]

I don't have a Paul to make wooden shelves for me so I use cardboard to cover wire shelving to make them level for smaller items.... the studio looks great!!

[@DownSpriggLane]

Looks great! You can buy clear mats for your silver bookshelves instead of the wood shelves. I got mine from Amazon.

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Can’t wait to see the fig branches root. Think I’m going to look for a Chicago fig to put in my house.

[@farfromhomeDotnet]

I completely agree about clean spaces before the growing season. (Same for the Holidays) It makes my mind more at peace as the hectic of planting comes. Your space looks amazing and yeah for Aaron's new desk.

[@kerryasquith1867]

The studio looks great. So nice to have a designated space, I've got a bunch of seed trays squeezed onto my window at the moment.

[@lyonhawaii]

Our snow is just rearranging itself here due to the high winds but no new snow. Yes! They say we are going to have a lot of run off when the snow melts.

[@kathydove5429]

What can I say? Laura, you inspire me! Good job, looks wonderful and gets the creative juices going!! Have a great weekend!

[@karenschwartz5209]

Wow, that is a nice seed starting container.

[@j.miller9700]

Looks really nice. What a great room.

[@donhorn548]

We have enjoyed and learned so much watching your videos. So looking forward to this spring. Thank your for Garden Answer..

[@kteaching5106]

Yes cleaning and organizing 😄 so motivated

[@lyonhawaii]

Last year we did magnolia peas here. Their blooms were just beautiful! I plan to use them again. I will have to get some butterfly peas!

[@jeanbrewer576]

Good morning Laura and family. Greenhouse and Studio look awesome. Propagating never works for me want to propagate my roses I've got a root starter but keep forgetting to use it maybe that's my problem. Thank you Laura for sharing stay warm. Supposed to be in the sixties in the Oklahoma Panhandle, Texas County this weekend let's see if the weather man is right LOL. Have a great rest of the day and weekend stay warm. 👋🙂🌱

[@melaniengzuer]

Hey Laura! I plant butterfly pea flowers every summer. I tried planting earlier and also during the summer, it will all come up at around the same time. Very late but it will show up. We use the flowers for a lot of Southeast Asian desserts. Just wanted to let you know to be patient with it. When it starts to grow, it takes off like crazy