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[@deniseb2571]

OMGoodness! Epic episode. Russell in the tree, Benjamin getting "tools", wind advisory! Laura thanks for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of gardening. Can't wait to see those coralberry's. 🌱

[@dlsdyer9071]

We often learn more from the things that don't necessarily work out. "I failed my way to success." Michael Jordan

[@sophiazworldz]

It was just yesterday I was waiting with many others for Benjamin’s arrival. Today I’m watching him instructing mamma to wait while he gathers his supplies for the cut flower garden. An insight of a probable future with him telling us to wait while he gathers his supplies😂 My heart swells with pride for Laura and her family. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️🥰🌺🌸

[@allthenuts9179]

So much happening in this video I don't know where to start. The opening scene with Benjamin and Russell playing, Benjamin getting all the "tools", the butterfly bush limbs "all up in my bussiness", Benjamin trying to play with the dog and you wrestling with the landscape fabric in the wind. Action packed, I love it!

[@marieandruby]

I felt so bad for you when the landscape fabric went flying! The best part of the video was when Benjamin told you to wait while he got some 'tools'. Such a wonderful little helper. 💚🌿

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Oh my goodness, you have my total sympathy. That wind would be the final straw. We have wind, storms, lightning and hurricanes, but your weekly winds would put me in the ground. And you still had enough "calm" to joke about the brick. God Bless You 💕💚💕

[@Pteshka]

My grandfather used to say: there are 2 things in life you can watch forever, the sea and somebody else working! So makes me want to go to the garden and chop chop chop!

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

I love that saying! Never heard it before!

[@kimbar11]

Oh no! The landscape fabric. I loved the last line of the video: “I think I need to brush my teeth.” Thanks for keeping it real.

[@benvarga6089]

Benjamin and Russel are the dynamic duo!

[@tadvanness342]

I really appreciate how you show the "good, bad, and ugly" of gardening. It makes me feel so much better about some of my misadventures. :-)

[@maryannedeaton4085]

Wow! I did feel for Laura when she had to deal with that huge piece of run away landscape fabric. Before she laid the fabric it was in a "tidy" roll all brand new and easy to roll out. I did think to myself at that time how easy everything looked as Laura rolled out the fabric from the perfect giant roll. I reflected at how my projects never go that perfectly easy. Then the giant wind came and made this project look like my kind of a project. I know it was heavy and that any person would get very tired lugging that weight against a strong gale of wind. Laura is real and just like me as we continue to PLOW through to bring our desired result. Thank you so much for showing the end of the landscaping project, Laura. You are truly an amazing all around gardener come rain, shine, snow, or wind.

[@stefuhfuhmarie]

Omg Laura😭😂 the footage of you fully becoming the last air bender at the end of the video just sent me into another dimension. Sending you so much love and toothpaste 💜😂

[@nindyhunt]

Garden Answer channel is like my favorite movie or reality show combined. Each episode grabs all my emotions and I fall in love even more. This is my 6th year of daily viewing this channel and reviewing older episodes too! Sending you love Laura in your hard work.

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@gardengirl7446]

There are VERY FEW PEOPLE who would be willing to share their lives...home....garden...children...pets and SOULS so generously with the world. We are so grateful Aaron and Laura. We need this show. Its spiritual medicine at a very deep level. THANK YOU! We love you guys so much!

[@bethgaither1214]

My heart sunk for you at the end of the video. Hopefully the seeds will be ok. If not you'll randomly find lovely flowers somewhere else on your property as a surprise.❤

[@Emilid2009]

What a precious gift you're giving to your son. I'm a relatively new subscriber, but it's just so admirable how much he is learning from you just by being in your presence. (My babies are almost all adults! I miss this young age!)

[@norinenagle6730]

me too! Miss those days!

[@candicespencer2021]

Oh my Benjamin helping you cut plants back was soo stinking sweet and him getting more tools for momma!!! We need live videos of Samantha playing inside with daddy after her nap!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Yes! & love your name btw! 😁

[@CookiesAndCosmos]

* I can see where you learned your work ethic by watching you with Benjamin. Work is fun and accomplishing things feels good! 💪🚜🌻 * Hope everything survived the wind! * Give Benjamin and Samantha Grace a hug for all of us 💕

[@lisastariha1460]

I LOVE that you encourage Benjamin to help and learn! It's always easier to do it yourself to get a task completed quicker - but seeing his sweet face set with determination to cut that branch - priceless!

[@Agonza830]

"Whatcha doin over there momma?" That boy makes me melt!

[@celtsrcoming]

Usually I watch these on my phone while I'm eating breakfast. Today I decided to cast it to my tv. Man was that worth it! Holy wind. At the end, i thought the landscape fabric was going to take you with it! 😟

[@MarenM4085]

Me too. For a second I thought she was going to fly away.

[@kymzyanks]

Agggghhhh!!! Poor girl, I felt your frustration.. You held yourself together better than I would have though..

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

Don't want to know what she said off camera 🤐🤣

[@dianep4258]

Awww what a great up close shot of Cheddar warming up on the bricks.

[@joanneedwards5630]

Yep loved that too!

[@strngenchantedgirl]

I love how involved Benjamin is becoming with everything Laura does. He wants to help. So cute.

[@joannecraft-lane8660]

Oh, it just warms my heart to see you and Benjamin pruning the shrubs together ❤

[@3in2Art]

Man! Laura remains cool under the most frustrating circumstances! She’s my hero! 💪🏻👍👏🏼🙏🏻🥰

[@sandranason823]

I'm so impressed you never give up. If nothing else you will have the wonderful memory of working in the garden with Benjamin.

[@kellyknoblock2854]

Oh Laura, I just love how "real life" your videos are!

[@malliemargaret2895]

This gave me flashbacks to me "helping" my mom weed her day lily bed. And her expression when she realized that I was pulling up the day lilies. Benjamin is a waaaay better helper than I was.

[@susancole5834]

So cute to see Benjamin getting old enough to be able to not only help you , but you being able to start passing your knowledge on to him. Love the videos with him!

[@pegcurrie3337]

I love the magic of trimming away all the dead and dry to find that lovely spring green.

[@Mklockhart]

I feel like I’m starting to watch your videos more for the cuteness of Benjamin, than the huge wealth of gardening information I gain. Never share the stage with a child or an animal, they will steal the attention! I love that he’s your helper!!! Thanks for your daily inspiration we all appreciate you! 🌸🌷😍

[@beasleyben9191]

You dragging that landscape cloth brought back memories of my self many years ago! The things we do to try to save a crop be it flowers, vegetables or shrubs. Prayers that yours don't get get blown away or dry up!

[@bernicehoggsfav]

OMG! Benjamin helping and bringing supplies! I'm dying!! Cuteness overload!

[@theacripps8099]

The look on Cheddar's face when you stole his warmest bricks!!! LOL!! I really feel for you with the windstorms, here our problem is more heavy rain in the Spring but I truly hope your seeds made it through because I can't wait to see the early flower crop!! And I know a lot of people say it but I can't believe how much you get done in a day with a new baby!! Inspirational lady.

[@jeaniaconn5529]

Oh no, that wind!!! Love seeing Benjamin helping out I do not think you could have accomplished anything without all the tools he brought ;). Here's to hoping that your seeds survive! Mother nature is a beast!!!

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@stephanieblume5448]

I'm curious if Benjamin remembered and pressed you on using the 'tools' he brought with you to the garden. So cute. I felt your frustration over the wind at the end and I might be ticked off too, after the time you've invested. It's gonna turn out ok. Thanks for sharing & keeping it real! HAPPY EASTER!!!

[@joanneedwards5630]

Yeay, thank you for translation - t' off means ticked off! I tried googling it but no joy. I'm over in Scotland here so need some help with the translation sometimes, teehee. Thank you!

[@camilia3749]

the wind saga am i right lol , i wasn't expecting that ending at all , i am praying your hard work won't go to waste dear laura

[@caronshogan2436]

“What are you doing over there mama?” Best helper in the world!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Wow. The wind is ferocious. Benjamin is a great helper. Hope your seeds survive

[@theresarasche3173]

I just love toddlers and Benjamin is adorable and sweet ❤️. My youngest granddaughter is 5 now and I'm enjoying the toddler stage with your babies 🥰

[@21shalimar]

I live up on Lake Ontario and the entire time you were putting that landscape fabric down I was saying, "Nope, not enough to hold it down in the wind.You're going to need staples or boulders!" experience .

[@angiebrockett7621]

New Gardner in Ohio: Love to watching Benjamin and Russell playing and running around. Oh no all of that hard work. I will pray 🙏 for your seeds

[@rachelrobinson6512]

🙏🌱 My heart broke when I saw the landscape fabric and dirt blowing

[@annemoses8045]

Love watching Benjamin and Russell play together!

[@HCLight100]

Wind is my worst nemesis in terms of weather. It will undo in a minute what we spend hours to accomplish. I can relate to your frustration, Laura.

[@aiangalang8452]

You are such a cute and adorable little helper, Benjamin! 😊

[@tashaallen8760]

I’m sensing the making of an true “master gardener” even though he may not be aware of it 😉either that or a cinematographer ☺️ thanks for sharing 😊🙏🏽

[@gardengirl1944]

Heavens, I thought you might be on your way to Oz in that wind storm. Benjamin is such a nice little boy and you are such wonderful parents. I just love how devoted Russell is to you. He wants to be a real boy, too. Talk about gardening in adversity and doing it with grace.

[@nycgingercat]

I'm new to this channel but I love that you were willing to film the winds during your distress. You're really dedicated to showing your audience the obstacles you're willing to face with your gardening life. Thank you for that!

[@anitahadley2871]

That dog reminded me of the dog in Funny Farm! “Sure likes to run”. I hope your seeds all make it. That was some fierce wind!

[@lynnlong1656]

I sooooo LOVED the end. I really needed this today. Thank you for lifting me up. Sorry that your hard work was dashed by the wind.

[@rosa632]

I always look forward to learning from you, Laura. This channel is filled with so much goodness, comfort and gardening inspiration. Here’s to All the Growing!!! 🪴

[@michelew5810]

You are truly my hero. A model mother (the way you interact with Benjamin is inspirational), the consummate gardener prepping the bed bush by bush, and a gritty gal braving the gales. Watching you capture and drag that cloth in the wind was priceless. Me in my warm quilt, tucked in for the night, watching my pre-sleep Laura fix shouting, "You go, girl!", as the tumbleweed flys past.

[@judyjohnson7468]

OMGosh!! I felt Soo Sorry for you with the Wind!! Hang in there. The Joys of Gardening!! Hugs 😘❤❤

[@sf55514]

How fun for Benjamin. What a cute helper. Your not kidding about the winds wow.

[@pamelalane6576]

OKLAHOMA where the wind comes sweeping across bthe plains. ....no it's Oregon!!! Bless your heart you work hard . Inspired me to get off my bum here in Missouri and get started in my garden. Love your videos!

[@jennsedor]

My daughter and I love watching you and Benjamin work together. She is only a few months younger. Her favorite clips are when you two are feeding the chickens. We watch those over and over and over!

[@melindamoore9449]

Love that you get to take Benjamin to work with you every day. What a wonderful learning experience for him! The next generation of gardners/horticulturalist/farmer/botinist/animal lover/problem solver! The benefits will show themselves in all areas of his young life. Sometimes it may seem you could get it done faster without your shadow but your patience and love will rub off on him as well as the knowledge, exercise and untold experiences. So much wonder to behold. Great job Laura and Aaron!! Love it. (So sorry about that wind ruining your hard work!! What a workout!! It is a test I know you will rise to and succeed. Blessings to you all.)

[@glyndwrgardens3318]

“The best laid plans of mice and men” Most Dramatic ending of any of your videos

[@thewanderingooak]

Benjamin is just the sweetest. I hope I have a little boy as good as him someday.

[@verawallace9055]

Yep he never seems to get mad lol

[@SammieSea]

Hey @GardenAnswer, here is a reminder to look back at this precious video of tiny Benjamin and his sweet baby voice.What a little angel!

[@norinenagle6730]

I love how Benjamin is really a good helper and how you let him use the tools and encourage him.

[@cindyhand6880]

Hoping your seeds and all make it thru this crazy weather. We've had major wind for two days now. And tonight and tomorrow it will drop in the low 20s. Then mid 70s. Plants and trees don't know what to do. Praying everybody's stuff survives. Have a blessed week. God bless.

[@rjjnick]

Oh goodness! I feel so bad for you and I can relate to this video so much! This would definitely happen to me 😂 Stuff that wind!!! You are awesome 😀😀😀

[@deannasilva8891]

Wow, that was something else!! Those winds almost knocked you down. Benjamin is going to be such a great helper. I hope your plants will be ok. Love the videos.

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@kebergify]

Oh Laura! You have the BEST attitude in the face of unexpected challenges..."I feel like I need to brush my teeth now." I'm glad you were able to wrestle that fabric inside and that you were not injured! Appreciate another great video by you guys!

[@marthaz1183]

I find it so amazing how she could name the plants 🪴 when there just few inches tall and no leaves. She is definitely true gardener.

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@marthaz1183]

Hi Walter, I am doing fine today!

[@Walter_Nicolas]

@@marthaz1183 ohh that's nice. So where are you from if I may ask?

[@evelyn.scott4]

When the wind took off with the landscape fabric, I burst out, “Oh, no!” and totally startled my four month old whom I was rocking to sleep. I felt so bad for you, Laura! Looking back, what would or even could you have done differently?

[@msroro3127]

Benjamin is the star of this episode. He’s such a good helper. He will be in the family business.

[@wherethewildthingsare]

I just love how much benjamin can start helping now that he is getting older- so sweet! Also all the animals seem to be really enjoying the nice weather. 💕

[@HeavenintheGarden]

I'm not laughing at you... I'm laughing WITH you! That wind is fierce! I hope your seeds remain where you planted them and you just have a funny story to tell. Wonder if the white "quilt" fabric would have been a better choice? Valiant effort Laura! 😉👌

[@gracebowden9454]

I died laughing when Benjamin brings your “tools”. What a precious boy!

[@honeytearz1228]

Aaaaaah. One day someone will be calling me mama too the way Benjamin does. Soo adorable. The way he speaks is just so sweet.

[@janevt.5914]

Absolutely love seeing Benjamin and your interaction with him in your videos. He is a gardener in the making and such a sweetie ( just like his mom and dad).

[@laurenwellman2516]

Oh no!! So sorry about the wind ruining your set up with the landscape fabric 😪. Lots of prayers that the seeds will be fine. On the flip side, Benjamin is such an adorable helper!! 🥰

[@angiedawn5569]

Good morning all !

[@andreaschnapp6454]

I’m a horticulturist and arborist and I did not know that butterfly Bush flowers ONLY on new wood. Learned something new. Thanks, Laura.

[@beverlyhvidding2772]

Oh my word! Watching you battle that landscape fabric in the wind was something I will never forget. It gave me a new respect for you and the elements that you are battling out there!

[@ashleighscott9896]

Oooh no 😂 all that work just to get blown away a few minutes later. At least everything is watered in well... A few years ago i started sewing my fall seeds, and 2 days later hurricane Florence hit my town and stayed there for 3 or 4 days, lots of wind and rain.... I had the best germination ever in my fall garden.... So don't loose hope ☺️

[@Hlorrh40]

you have a super little helper. He is a big help. I have a grandson who is now 6, he is a big helper too. AWESOME WORK Buddy,. There is an saying about March. It can come in like a lion or come in like a lamb. this year I think it came in like a lamb and is going out like a LION. thus the wind. Hang one. Happy Easter! He LIVES!

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

It is so fun to see Benjamin out with you these days and playing around and helping out. He is at a great age where he talking and interacting and exploring. 💖

[@valeriedevereux5912]

That dog is like mine. She sees the neighbors out and has to go say hi. Oh my, you worked so hard on that landscape fabric. Your property is beautiful, which shows your dedication.

[@sandy-rr1by]

well, somebody in idaho will have some beautiful flowers.

[@tvcat3665]

Some seeds went over the border! lol

[@rebekahhoover2109]

So sorry about the wind, Laura! Thanks for sharing the good the bad and the ugly. I know all the effort you’re putting in now to create a bit of shelter on the property (not to mention beauty) will be so worth it! In the mean time, I hope your seeds fare okay!! 💕💕

[@JermaineGertse]

Somehow her plants alway come out on top.... I can't wait to see how it all turns out...

[@rebekahhoover2109]

@@JermaineGertse so true! She's amazing!

[@tanyareynolds2382]

I had so much empathy for Laura watching her drag that landscape fabric in the wind. I also had to laugh though too because I feel like I watch Laura creating master pieces in her garden, but fighting landscape fabric in the wind is what it looks like when I am working in my garden.. LOL. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@itcho1954]

I love how he's helping you with pruning and especially filming!

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@juliedorey5254]

Oh my gosh I don't know how you deal with the wind storms. I would be so nervous about anything newly planted being blown away 😱💨

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@lindabeaulieu6770]

I want a coral berry shrub! Wow, that wind. Hope your seeds will be ok.

[@tinam9844]

Everything is trial and error, and we all can learn alot from our Mother Nature weather. Just love that Benjamin helps and you just let him be a kid and go with the flow, so cute?

[@marybethwilliams5015]

so good to see Benjamin helping out. when he's about 12 he will be so independent and want to do his own thing, enjoy him!!!

[@tomasitaguerrero7092]

Looks like you’ll soon have some great help with little Ben helping loading up supplies and watering so cute

[@Mimi2JJG]

Ugh....Bermuda grass 😩. We’re in NC and we have a Bermuda lawn. It’s awful. It’s ok in the summer when well maintained. But otherwise, it’s not the greatest and it infiltrates everything like crazy. We’re constantly pulling it out. Love your channel! You guys give me so many great ideas ❤️

[@katielumpkin1166]

The very first part of the video when Russel is playing with Benjamin melted my heart❤️ so cute!!!!

[@katherineparrish5309]

I teach 3 year olds just like Benjamin and it’s so fun to see how he’s grown!

[@nancyh8026]

Benjamin is such a wonderful helper, gardening maintenance and filming...look out Aaron ;). Is it just me or did the neighbor move his camper and the garage cover back a bit so it won’t be in plain sight of the Hartley?!?

[@ashleysuarez2432]

Love your channel so much!. You've inspired and taught my family many, many things! Thank you!!

[@katherinecornette5315]

These episodes with maintenance are so appreciated. As I go thru my garden spring sometimes I cannot remember how hard to cut back flowering shrubs. Thank you for talking thru it with us 👍🌸🌱

[@bridget3047]

cheddar is like umm what are you doing with my brinks???

[@joanneedwards5630]

Teehee, I thought that too. So nice to see him enjoying the warmth and some love. Seldom see him.

[@katherinemurphy8883]

I could just feel the warmth of that sun and the bricks penetrating his sweet body. Makes you want to purr.

[@kathybridges508]

I felt so bad for you. Hope the seeds are ok

[@sheriosborne7855]

You're the hardest working gardener I know. That's why I watch all your videos. I'm a newbie so I am continuing to teeter between current and old videos I'm currently in July 2019 and loving it. I learn a lot from you, your garden is living proof that you know your stuff.

[@LB-vl3qn]

Bless your little cotton socks, Laura. If those seeds don't come up, it won't be for a lack of trying on your part. Benjamin melts my heart. He is so sweet it hurts my teeth. I'd forgotten how beautiful Cheddar is. He reminds me of a ginger we used to have. Did you know that ginger cats are almost always boys? Just like calicoes are almost always girls. Little bit of kitty trivia to distract you from worrying about those seeds. You did your best, my dear. ~ Lisa

[@loriboyce942]

Its like watching the movie “The Martian”. Laura looked like she was trying to plant a garden in the harsh conditions on Mars. She was just missing her space suit.

[@katedorman7042]

Mark Watney would approve.

[@louismundinger5000]

@@katedorman7042 I'm sure Mark Watney asked him self WWLD......(What Would Laura Do)

[@katedorman7042]

@@louismundinger5000 😂

[@LULC0759]

I read this before I saw the end of video...🤣so true. Wow they get some wind out there.

[@GardenMinistry.]

This is so accurate 😄😄