Seed Starting: 1,000+ Annual Flowers! 🌸🙌🌿 // Garden Answer

[@TheFarmOnSleepyHollow]

Great job editing the seed starting process, Ken! Loved how each step was shown quickly and the amplified sound was awesome - from the sound of Laura scrunching the soil to check the water content to the birds chirping in the background! Nicely done!

[@MM-bk8np]

Garden ASMR

[@gretchenburton7184]

Yes!!! Beautifully done!!!

[@milliethemillinator3154]

Yes! Beautiful job, Ken! I admire those kinds of attention to detail.

[@stephaniestatnick]

Yes, that sound! Great job Laura for getting the mic in there, so fun.

[@TheAndreawixson]

I didn’t even watch closely because I was paying more attention to the sound 😂

[@kimmontenegro2258]

You know you're getting old when you watch Laura and are impressed by how she can repeatedly crouch without getting dizzy or achy 🤪😂🤣🤣👵

[@stephaniefuller]

I love rosella jam. It's just delicious.

[@kimmiller4057]

I swear, the clip of you getting your hands into the wet soul to mix it up gets me all kinds of excited!! I'm a "no gloves" type of gardener. I want to feel the plants, the soil. And get dirt under my nails! 😂 Strange, I know! But this is why I get manicures every 2 weeks. I can't wait to get my hands in the dirt!! Come on Spring!!

[@kimmiller4057]

PS....I'm walking on the treadmill and not wearing reading glasses my apologies for any type-o's 😂

[@Candylandavenue1]

Now I’m going to place a new seed order 😂 you just never realize that you don’t have enough flowers until you watch a Garden Answer video

[@astorybookfinish5055]

IKR! Every seed company should send her a check every year!

[@Gloriusblooms]

I’ve got a hold of myself 😅I used to want everything I see but I have way too many seeds already.

[@lakeishasmith3569]

Facts I got 50 and thought that was a lot! Laura takes out the big guns and plants 1,000🥴

[@Gloriusblooms]

@@lakeishasmith3569 yes but have you seen their property? I don’t try to compare 🥰🌱🌸🌺🌼

[@saraw8503]

Truth

[@PathToAgile]

Thank you so much for this video! This will be my first time growing flowers from seeds, and your guidance will be incredibly helpful. I also have to say, I always look forward to seeing Russell in your videos-he’s the star of the show in my eyes! 🐈😂

[@ingrid6926]

The transition from ASMR to music was so perfect! Great work, Ken!

[@kebergify]

Ken, I really loved the shots in quick succession of each step of the process, it was just spot-on! Since Laura just explained what she'd be doing, then we cut to watching it quickly. I enjoyed it...and can't imagine using a toothpick, Laura, to pick up those tiny seeds!! WHOA. Great job, all!

[@judyheim6998]

Don’t apologize for multiple seed starting videos. I love them and by comments it seems I’m not alone. I love seeing the different flowers you are planting as seeds. It gives me ideas- way too many actually! This was a lovely video. Thanks for the good start to my day. And now I go paint.

[@egustagomez8877]

Many many people are saying it already, but holy cow Ken is doing awesome work. I have noticed the past couple videos from the highlights channel have been stepped up editing wise. Ever since the beautiful garden video where that question asked for more circles 😂😂 And as always, Laura you are making the end of winter brighter and easier to tolerate. I can’t wait for Spring!

[@allieduvall9216]

Ok this editing is seriously stunning. All the different closeups and all the real life sounds were so captivating. When the music started right when Laura set down the mister... perfection. Major props to your editor!

[@stephaniestatnick]

Yes great editing and great camera and mic set up.

[@mmsanrio]

I was curious too Laura! 🤓 Blue Rottnest Daisy comes from: Rottnest Island sits just offshore from the city of Perth, in Western Australia. A protected nature reserve, it's home to the quokka, a small wallaby-like marsupial. White-sand beaches and secluded coves include the Basin, with its shallow waters, and Thomson Bay, the main hub and ferry port. Strickland Bay is known for its surf breaks, while reef breaks occur at Radar Reef, off the island's far western tip.(thx google! lol)

[@linsmith2310]

Thanks for taking Us with U, it was fantastic our Granddaughter was over and got too watch how U choose and Ur calming voice, I can't Thank U Enough!! This Summer were going too change our yard, because both of U, Ur Easy do it approach, my family in for helping!! Granddaughter is 18, moved in she's taking college classes close, we will hv her help too, how Exciting!! Thank U for having the patience and yep repeating All What U Enjoy and Do!! Thank U from the bottom of Our Hearts!! Keep Rocking Life Beautifully!!

[@Twistnsine]

Oh Ken (and Laura!) you spoil us 🎶😍🙌💐

[@debrarodzinak9286]

I get so excited when Laura's in the Hartley with a basket of seeds! Oh the possibilities! I learn SO MUCH!!! Thank you!

[@barbarajohnson1348]

The Hartley gives off such a peaceful vibe. Plants look super too.

[@michelesimpson2237]

Good morning gardeners ❤️🌸

[@deezahm9143]

☕️Good morning Laura and GA friends. An exciting way to begin each day is watching Laura work her magic in the garden . 🌷💕🌸💚🌱

[@JanieH10]

I’ve watched you start seeds for a few years now but each year I get more confident in doing this task. What seems monotonous to you is invaluable to me. 🌸🤗

[@jaynehemmings8552]

My sister lives in Perth, Australia. I recognised Rottnest Island. It exists - it's offshore from Perth, Western Australia surrounded by coral reefs & shipwrecks, birds and other animals. Apparently you can stay there too. Now, I need to get my much smaller collection of seeds ready. Thank you, Laura.

[@kristinburton4953]

G'day from WA.

[@melialei]

Ah, you make me jealous girls. I grew up in Vic.

[@railiedouglas3018]

Rottnest Island is off the coast of Western Australia 🇦🇺 It’s where the adorable quokka lives. I’ll be really interested to see how this flower performs for you Laura.

[@gretchenkaszuba734]

Loved the guitar music during planting, I bet Aaron could play that. Last year I found the video you did featuring Monica's beautiful voice with you on piano and Aaron on guitar. I put it on GA Groupies. Everyone LOVED it. Thank you for all you do.

[@egustagomez8877]

What video was that?

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@egustagomez8877I think it’s on Aaron’s channel. It’s pretty old.

[@mmelven8558]

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[@anneandrews7053]

Beautiful video. Laura your love of not only gardening but your love of God, family and friends inspire me everyday, and I thank your! If I could request…you playing the baby grand for some of the music, we know Ken could implement a beautiful piece! ♥️💚 again I thank you for my start of EVERYday, love Anne

[@JCain-hq2mx]

OMGosh! I have the same black 3 tier growing rack that you do (set up in our office). I filled it full a couple of days ago and it has been a nail biter because I only have an unheated hoop house and soooo many more seeds to start. Then, here is Laura...loading her racks with seed trays...front to back! Jaw drop! I have been using the big trays and only 2 of the Jiffy type trays fit per shelf! So here I am at 930 pm with flashlight in hand rescuing my other babies from the hoop house. This doubles my space for trays! You are a wonderful and I am a faithful fan and follower. THANK YOU! Jewell

[@Housewarmin]

What a joy it is to see you sitting in your Hartley just talking about seeds. I remember when you bought that home. Wow, how things change ❤ All the love from Baton Rouge.

[@LiVe-gq5tu]

12:52 Aster Countess (Aster paeon) 55cm tall 22-25cm wide Bloom size 10-12cm Up to 10-12 flowers per plant Oh, and the packing says, it doesn't like wind.

[@gordoncook3629]

hi Laura, love all your videos just wanted to let you know that the Rottnest Island daisy is from Western Australia, they also grow on the mainland. Rottnest Island has become somewhat famous after Rodger Fedderer visited and had selfies with the Quokkas ( marsupials) on the Island, very popular holiday place. it is approx 19klms South of Perth . those daisies should grow very well in your area as our weather is dry like yours. thanks for all your great videos have been watching you ever since you moved to your beautiful property. Dianne Cook Safety Bay WA

[@kelli4444]

Luv the behind the scenes shots of draggin' those trays around....Your so relatable ❤

[@judygraham2561]

The cold frames at the Hartley would be perfect place for the bell flowers.

[@kathy5216]

Regarding the ruffled brain celosia…one of our gardeners uses the rich pink flowers with winter centerpieces also using hydrangea blooms and eucalyptus…gorgeous!

[@alikak808]

I can barely get 1 tray of flowers to come up yet Laura is like the garden queen about to plant 1000 seeds wow wow wow love the GA fam and videos also the ASMR portion has to be my favorite part in the video thanks ken

[@stephenhope7319]

I love the laid back attitude, dont get too technical, do what works for your style. Thats how I approach my veg/herb garden especially for companion plants and flowers to attract pollinators. Go with what works and dont stress about it. Thanks for another great video.

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@LB-vl3qn]

I, too, appreciate all the information Johnny's puts on their seed packets and wish all seed sellers did so. Baker Creek, I'm looking at you. Just recently, I came across a vendor that's new to me but who lots of GA friends probably know and that's Renee's Garden. They have a lovely selection and their website is absolutely loaded with everything one would ever want to know about seeds and growing veggies and flowers. I have more seeds than places to grow this year, but I'll be ordering from them next year. Wishing good germination for all! ~ Lisa

[@loribethartist6353]

Laura I haven’t been watching you over the winter, in December I lost the ability to walk and had tremors so bad that I couldn’t lift a cup to my mouth. After a few hospital stays and more specialists I was diagnosed with FND (functional neurologic disorder). After a few months of therapy I’m walking while using a walker (and working on moving to a cane 🦯) and actually excited about planning my garden this year! I just didn’t want to think about it when I was basically on bed rest, not knowing if I would be able or not ❤

[@karengamboa6524]

I loved the ASMR feel of Laura planting the first tray of seeds. It was so relaxing

[@nallen1833]

Thank you for doing these seed starting videos. Because of them - this is the first year I have grow lights, a few trays, and starting seeds indoors. But I’m nervous - I don’t want to lose any precious baby plants! My geraniums are all up and doing great. Thanks for inspiring and giving me confidence to try something new ❤

[@Gem_ma]

Yay Australian flowers!!! Rottnest island is home of the Qukkoas - worth a google they’re the sweetest ❤

[@marticombs6995]

Roselle hibiscus can also be dried and they taste PHENOMENAL! They’re somewhat like cranberries but a touch sweeter and the texture is like fruit roll ups. I’m growing them this year, too, after discovering the fried options. CostPlus carries the dried option if you want to do a taste test. You have the food dehydrator so definitely check out the process of when to harvest & what parts. You will not be sorry.

[@elizabethbazeley190]

I grow these every year in Brisbane, Australia. You actually harvest the "pods" after they flower and use the calix in jams and the centre part has pectin to help the jam set. You can also use the calixes blended and dried like a fruit roll up. The plants get HUGE so make sure you can get to all sides of the plant - I planted mine against a wall one year and I struggled to get the the back side!

[@684jewel]

Oh my. I am in zone 9 so it’s warm here already! Love your videos. Thank you for inspiring all of us!

[@bhazleton]

Just moved to Idaho from California. I miss the long planting season.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@bhazletonAnd what do you like about Idaho?

[@payton8613]

Same here in 9b. I just planted all my seedlings outside in flower beds today and putting my grow lights away.

[@MsSpillsbury]

Laura, you have a terrific voice, so don’t take this personally but the ASMR portion of the video touched my winter weary soul. Spring is here, at least where you live. Love it.

[@tinam9844]

Great work, Laura always love to watch you do this. I learn something new every time. I'm excited to be doing this myself. Yahoo for Spring to start our beautiful Mother Nature magic ❤

[@lindameeks9711]

Love your seed starting videos! I started seeds in January. I was home from work after a surgery. Bored! Snap dragon, Painted tongue, Asters, Straw flower, Ageratum, stock, eucalyptus, celosia, bells of Ireland, dara & more. Started Lisanthus in December. I'm hoping we have an early spring!! I am out of room!

[@stephaniestatnick]

If you are able to, start moving most of those outside at least during the day most of them can even take some frost (not celosia) check each one. Look for Lisa Mason Zeigler she has great info on cold hardy flowers.

[@lindastephens7068]

I am new to seed starting and have learned so much from all of your videos. Is it possible to show us a quick glimpse of your seeds progress every week or so, so that we can see more of the growing process and what is to be expected? Thanks...love your channel.

[@kstari]

Johnny's is about a 45 minute drive from my house. Love them & love your videos!

[@julipolito7761]

Never apologize for seed starting! We love to see the start to finish! Thank you for sharing your learned info! ❤️❤️🌱🪴

[@cshamber]

I especially like it because I like to see things that I am actually doing at the same time. So when I am seed starting, I like to see seed starting videos. When its blooming and cutting time I look for those videos, fall clean up etc., etc. So I hope she doesn't stop them!!!

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

I love to watch the seeds planting in seed starting trays. This gives inspiration as well as anticipating the future of the plantings in the garden. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day!

[@marysumner335]

I bought cosmo seeds for the first time. Can't wait to try them!

[@tammyhoushour8070]

Love the process...also I have to go bake a cake now ...the domes going on remind me of covering a cake my family will thank you lol 🙌❤

[@angelasharp8851]

I will never tire of seed starting videos. It’s inspiring to see you get things started. If there was only one or two, I would miss out.

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Laura, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 🌺🇺🇸 You are amazing at your diverse taste in flowers, annuals and perennials. We are already feeling the heat of summer, but night time temps are dropping into the 60's. Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾 👍 💓

[@clairel8720]

Rottnest Island is local to me! Makes me so happy to see this daisy in your mix

[@olgak506]

hi Laura! well, if its too many seed starting videos, may be you can do some type of LOOKING BACK at your favorite PLANT COMBOS, some flower beds, containers you did over the years ? thats a lot of editing for sure but oh its so INSPIRATIONAL for this new growing season 😍😍🥰 it could be a whole new series, coz you have so many places you change out every year .. its so much fun to refresh and look back, because it does get lost in the mass of everyday videos foe sure .. also you have a ton of drone footage of your property changing , that would be a beautiful video to compile them over the years, magical video!! I like rewatching garden tours from summer months in the dead of winter and I noticed there is a lot of that drone footage adding up over the years , besides those transformation videos are always super popular

[@emma_erussell]

So fun to see you growing an Australian native annual! We call Ptilotus 'Mulla Mulla' here. Of the 120 species, all are native to Aus but one! It grows in abundance in Central Australia (think iconic red dirt and gorges) and flowers during our winter through to early spring. Will be interesting to see how it performs in your Spring/Summer! P.S. Ptilotus has a silent 'P', think: til-low-tuss

[@kellystewart2977]

Can't wait to see some of the arrangements you make from all those flowers. Your yard is going to be so colorful and beautiful 😍

[@bettyharvath5217]

Watching from Delaware hope you have had a great day GA friends.

[@folee_edge]

Ken, great editing, my man. Your talent is noticed. 👍

[@marybethgardener111]

those tiny seeds! the precision! the patience you have! awesome

[@bethjackson6358]

Hi Laura, nothing to do with gardening, but I have to say looking absolutely gorgeous in todays video.. just thought to myself you are a beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside..look forward to seeing your videos every day..

[@meaganskinner8565]

I too thought too soon?? When I transplanted my tomato starts today in East TX🤞🏻

[@yiayia100]

WOW, that's lots of planting to watch in a couple months‼️‼️

[@BrittanyS143]

💚 💜 yayy!! I was making all my pots yesterday!! I did my hibiscus, cosmo, white marigolds, Holly hocks, and purple forget me knots! Thanks for sharing, Laura!

[@seriouslyreally5413]

The Campanulas (Canterbury Bells) are perennial in Spokane (5a,) readily self sow and "strays" are very easy to dig up and transplant wherever you want them. We have them popping up everywhere in our flower beds because the previous owners as they got too old to tend to their yard just let them naturalize at will. They are a show stopper. We have blue, white & pink. Huge bells but very tall (up to 4-5ft) so the long heavy flower spikes fall over easily. A "must stake, but well worth it" flower.

[@kristinstoffel3995]

I love when you show pictures from your own garden when talking about the flowers. It gives me a better sense of how they grow. Thanks for all the information!

[@cbvickers4044]

Wow Laura, you have the patience of Job. At 17:45 you were planting teeny tiny seeds and all I could think was, "no way". And yes, I also will be purchasing seeds from Johnny's! Thank you again for another well produced video. 🌱🥰💚

[@mitcheljh]

Thanks!

[@MoniqueARuiz]

Really loved the style of this video once you went out into the greenhouse to start the seeds.

[@elizabethneisinger5608]

oooo... that's some good quality camera work :) ps. I am SO excited about spring! These videos are so exciting at this time of year!

[@GardenerPhyl]

The ASMR in this video is a huge win for me! 🌱

[@clarissamiles]

Great job! How fun is it that I'm seed starting while watching Laura starting seeds. I'm starting many of the same seeds for my cutting garden.

[@sjames8883]

Just helped us all relax more with that seed starting ASMR 🙌 😌

[@Daffodils2Daisies]

Do you ever think about what your life would be like if you never started Garden Answer? Would you still be at the town house? Would you have tried to move to more acres? Out of state? I'm so thankful you did start the channel because everything I know is because of you!

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

All the videos are fabulous......this one was outstanding.......loved the whole seed planting portion! Great job Ken!

[@1Stacey4me]

Loved the ASMR and music overlay versions of a process we’ve seen dozens of time. I always like to watch the seed starting videos and loved this new vantage point. Great video.

[@msmaddox2918]

Hi Laura! I used the wintersowing method for my Campanulas and they did great!

[@rajsamb]

Love for you is growing in the heart

[@loriolsen5785]

I recently began watching your channel because I am now searching for inspiration and wisdom about growing flowers around my property. We've lived here for 2 years, and so far, we've worked on getting the vegetable garden up. Now, I want to make our property beautiful, as I told my husband. I live in Colorado in 5b. I want to cultivate mostly perennial, heat and drought loving gardens in the various yard areas. This is a huge undertaking, but I will be watching your channel for ideas and encouragement! Thanks!

[@dannysalazar4009]

I’m really glad you are feeling good today I’m sure that you’re going to feel good and I love your smile so much and I’m so glad you’re getting some good rest I’m sure that you’ll get some good sleep tonight love to see you soon bye

[@amberpoynter3303]

Fabulous video filming and editing, the sounds of planting, the quick cuts of action steps - and then perfectly blended into the music underneath. Excellent info as always Laura - I'm excited to plant a couple areas that have not gotten the attention lately. Zone 4b, and a touch soon for our frost date, but gearing up. My indoor options for seedlings are limited, hoping to up my perennial game and get some repeat performers going.

[@13dulcie]

Seed starting ASMR?!?! I loved it!!! Great job. Then the music kicked in. Pure perfection. I wish my yard was big enough to plant all those plants. I can't wait to see how it turns out.💗

[@eleanoraddy4683]

Ooh I'm trying that toothpick trick! That's genius

[@Yrutnec1]

Maybe Aaron should build a 'crosswalk' to connect the heated greenhouse and the studio - and line that passage with grow lights with a different temp. that you need. Not only would it look darling but so utilitarian. Thanks for the video! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@egustagomez8877]

Holy cow! This would be so amazing. Imagine to plants!! 😍😍

[@GoingGreenMom]

I loved the brain coral looking celestia. When I had a flower CSA the person making bouquets often added it as sort of a lower level below some small sunflowers or black eyed Susan's..... the yellows were probably my favorite, the red fuzziness against the golden flowers was lovely. Sometimes she would have some borage or bachelors buttons or other smallish blue flowers in with them as well to have all the colors your Mom uses in the garden space if it was a more well rounded color bouquet instead of just focusing on 2 colors.

[@kylekayvlogger126]

Good morning. Hope you all have a beautiful day. 😊

[@MyBackyardScience]

Love the step by step sequences! 😀

[@WhittAcres]

Wow, so much potential in those trays. Excited to see the results!

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day 🥰

[@jeanbrewer576]

Good morning Laura and family I'm excited to see all those seedlings when there ready for planting. Thank you for sharing. Have a great rest of the day. 👋🙂🌱🌻🌸🌷

[@cstillwagon]

Have you thought about adding more grow lights in the studio for more plants? Seems like you have a pretty tall wall that could house a few more lights.

[@mindbodysoil66]

G' morning! 🌞 I feel so far behind! I just set out my Winter Sow jugs. Hoping to get my soil blocks started this weekend. I'm in Zone 5B, so actually it not safe to p lo ant out most things until Mother's Day weekend. Thank you for always providing great content.

[@stephanieberan3857]

Thank you for inspiration this morning, Laura! My husband built me a greenhouse for this season, I have filled it up already! I still need tomatoes and my 4-6 week flowers as well. Watching you move things to the studio made me think I still have all my grow lights and shelving in the basement. I'm heading downstairs to start more seeds! Happy growing!

[@Ambers_Team]

So motivating for me too! ❤

[@leahaw9606]

In australia we use rosella to make cocktail syrup. That may be more to your liking than tea.

[@conniesanrn2730]

The asmr on the seed starting was chefs kiss 💋

[@sunflowerflight]

It is always a great day when Laura makes a seed starting video. I always magically find more room in my cut flower garden for a few more plants. Thank you so much for all the inspiration you give!

[@Champion749]

Good kick action on the door !!!!!!!

[@Appaa3455]

The toothpick strategy 🤯😅 genius!!!

[@jaynedimarco3103]

Trachymene is blue lace flower which Floret sells seeds for. I am really looking forward to watching you grow it since I have tried for two years now with no success. I started seeds in trays in the greenhouse the first year, used the cold sowing method the second year. So this year I will be starting in soil blocks. Wish me luck.

[@adamluikart6388]

Omg a full ASMR video of seed starting on the highlights would be amazing!!

[@lindagoodrich2928]

Your seed starting videos always get me excited about spring! Great and very helpful video.

[@annaa.396]

Seed starting ASMR! 😂 Another great video! Thanks for doing what you do to motivate us all.