Spring Sowing and Terracotta Pots

So happy to be outside and sowing seeds and working in the greenhouse.I am also working to protect our new terracotta plants from frost damage and from drying out too much in summer.
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[@thissunchild]

Dear Terri, I hope you never stop making these videos. You are changing people's lives; mine, for sure. 🙏🏾♥️ 🕯️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wow, thank you. So glad to hear that you find them so helpful. Have a very happy new year xx

[@tennesseenana4838]

Oiling those pots is a brilliant idea! I've never gotten real terracotta pots because they crack, etc. We can have frost here until the middle of April. Love the way your greenhouse has turned out. It looks like it's very enjoyable to work in.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yes it is enjoyable - I love the extra space. I just came across this tip - do a little more research, Some people line their pots with bubble-wrap and some people oil them inside too - I think it depends on your climate. xx

[@lindaedwards7840]

Good morning to you Terri, lovely photograph of the area, what beautiful countryside you have to enjoy and inspire your work. I have one or two terracotta pots mostly don't do too bad, only one this year small pieces came off it in slices, giving me the impression the clay had been layered , the pot though remains whole.pretty much like the skyline in your photograph the clouds are in layers and different shapes but put together its whole, gaspingly beautiful sky. Hugs and Blessings 💚🌹

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I love our countryside very much and yes the sky is incredible - so high and so wide. That sounds kind of silly but you will know what I mean. It is the sky that attracts so many artists here - it is always changing. xx

[@lindaedwards7840]

🙏🌹

[@tiawagner8006]

I have absolutely enjoyed every one of your videos and have learned something new every time. Definitely things I will share with my children. So sad how doing simple things yourself inside and outside of your home has been forgotten. It’s like we have forgotten how to tend for ourselves. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! I hope the upcoming spring brings you plenty of blessings and energy!!! 💫

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

And may it bring the same to you Tia. I think you are right, too many people give away their power and think they can't do things for themselves???? xx

[@daggy1778]

thank you,Dear terri,for the valuable tip with the potts...I dont know that.............have a nice sunday.....here in Kiel its very frosty and yesterday I have snow........................Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Cold here but lovely with blue skies. Just found this tip so hope it is helpful for you too. xx

[@debbienolan656]

Thank you for this information. I've never in all my years heard about oiling terra cotta pots. Living in a cold northern climate in the states my pots do like to crack. Large ones are so expensive that they're not worth spending the money on, but I do love them so. I must try this!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Best of luck! xx

[@Valerie-cz2xz]

Drinking my coffee then out to oil my pots, Thanks for the tip never known about this before.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I only recently came across it. Hope it works for you xx

[@karenneese3115]

I've always loved terracotta pots however I've lost so many here with our Ohio climate. I will definitely be using this idea. Thank you for this great idea!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Make sure the pot is completely empty, clean and dry if it is one you have already used. xx

[@DaisyDebs]

Ooh what gorgeous terracotta pots ! What a great idea to protect them from the frost . 🌿🌿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Three coats so it should work here in our mild climate and prevent evaporation too. xx

[@bethwhite2857]

Gosh Terri I've been gardening 50 years and never heard of oiling tera cota pots.. thanks for the idea.. Your greenhouse is wonderful I could spend hours in there puttering 💕🤠

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yes, it is a place where time just disappears!😂

[@rumorhasit9506]

I didn't know about oiling the pots either. Good idea.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

There are other ways to seal the pots but this is the most natural. xx

[@leebay6093]

Greenhouse looks great Terri, Lol and you have done a wonderful renovation, can’t wait to see your new garden

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Lee - definitely more pleasant working in there now. xx

[@hetty2974]

Oh my goodness, goodmorning terri,its that time again for a nice of tea and to watch your film, bless you and thankyou,xxso looking forward, xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Good morning to you Hetty . Have a lovely Sunday. xx

[@gardentours]

Yes, you can never have too much lavender 💜 I'm planning to grow more this year as well.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

i have to - so many uses for such a beautiful and giving plant xx

[@123uschie]

The greenhouse looks great ,have a good week Terri.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I just need to clean the windows to let in the light. Enjoy your week xx

[@morningstarstorey5609]

Happy Spring is moving towards us here in USA! I'm looking forward to it!! Thank you for share with us all!! ❤😉❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

A Happy Spring to you and hope it arrives soon xx

[@squinky7108]

Thanks Terry ,Lol and pets a lovely brisk spring day ! I love terra cotta pots everything grows so much better in them. Disturbing info on cheap oil makes one think twice about buying it for consumption! Looking forward to your pots filled with lovely fragrant lavender, rosemary ....the best smells ! Love and blessings from Canada xo

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Love and blessings to you too Squinky - yes, do be careful with cheap veg oils in clear plastic. I am looking forward to summer with all those fragrances. xx

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

You are sowing and in New Zealand I'm harvesting =-) . Collecting jars from the rubbish transfer station boiling them up and getting them ready to fill with garden produce. The Mother's season slowly turning. Enjoy placing and organising your pots, it's great fun. Take care. =-)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I have friends in NZ and it is always interesting to reflect on those opposites. Enjoy making your chutneys and jams and whatever else. Enjoy the cosy evenings xx

[@apothecareyarts4076]

All my days I'd never heard of oiling the terracotta pots! This is fantastic. Thank you, Terri. By the way, thanks again for the recommendation of the beautiful book Corrag. Read it in a day and half of rest.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome and so glad you enjoyed the book xx

[@lolhardiman5247]

I've just read it too (I get her hand-me-downs). What a beautiful book!

[@susand8638]

I loved it too. I didn’t want it to end ❤

[@randolphfriend8260]

💙 😁 I never thought of oiling my pots. 🎉 I like the idea of a stone (gravel) greenhouse floor.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

The old part has a gravel floor. Hope the oil helps your pots xx

[@lindabrown293]

Your greenhouse looks wonderful Terri, such a transformation!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I love it - lots of room and more light and airy xx

[@hetty2974]

Thanks so much terri, oh yes thoroughly enjoyed, mmmm!thinking of lavender, and chamomile,,so much to look forward to and be grateful, hugs and thankyou s,take care,hsve a super day and your loved ones including the lovely girls(chickens )xxxxbye for now 😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Hetty - we will and you too xx

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

I never heard of oiling pots before. Thanks for the tip x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope it helps. Good for evaporation prevention too. I put three coats on in all. xx

[@KenLattari]

-2 f this morning, but hope springs eternal! Much cleaning up on our property is ahead of us which I adore! Cheers from Maine!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope does spring eternal and all that cleaning up is a welcome chore isn't it. Hope you get some warm weather soon. xx

[@kavannahlight5378]

It looks as if you are getting a great start on the garden! I'm holding my breath here in SW FL. It is record-breaking hot weather ( high 80°s and low 90°s). I built a shade house this year, just in time! Now dealing with an armadillo invasion, they dig right into the roots of my garden plants. I don't give up easily (it's that Irish blood 😉). It lightened up my heart to see this great video and how well things are going there!! ALWAYS A GREAT INSPIRATION! Thank you both!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

How do you cope? I think I would wilt into a pool of mush with that heat! Hope your shade house helps and hope your armadillos move on soon!! Blessings Carolyn xx

[@kavannahlight5378]

@Danu's Irish Herb Garden Thank you! I found the perfect natural solution to those pesky critters! Castor Oil! They just hate it, so I put it all around my gardens, and they moved on to greener pastures. I love the exciting health benefits of castor oil packs. It truly is a gift from Mother Earth! (even in the garden!)

[@lorihouchin4732]

New Subscriber I've been watching you all day from Indiana in the USA and I love everything about your channel what your teaching is wonderful I'm very glad I found your videos and thanks for making them 👍😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome! Thank you xx

[@olgaholow2901]

Lovely terracotta pots....well done Terri!! And your greenhouse is a very brillant idea to gain more space .. Thanks a lot ...big big hugs from Wales...🥰🥰😘😘😘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Big hugs to you too Olga. xxx Have a wonderful week. Hope this little tip is useful to you xx

[@juniperstarotandmagic]

I love ❤️ your videos, YOU and your home are just so beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing all of it with us. Much love ❤️ to you xo

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Awww! Thank you Juniper. You are very kind and i am so glad that you are enjoying the films xx

[@lulucly]

I learned something today. Never thought about oiling the outside of terra cotta! Your garden will be beautiful!!!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I hope so. So many plans for it, I hope they work out xx

[@witchy8578]

Looks wonderful and I love your terracotta pots Terri, the herbs will look beautiful in them 💜💜💜🌿🌻🌺

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Witchy - i think they will too😀 xx

[@forestbirdgirl]

And the micro greens are going to be a great salad, thanks Terri…

[@alanhoughton3252]

Thanks Mam, Great tip bout oiling yer pots, I'll be doin that next time on my own terracottas it's so sensible when you think bout it!

[@louisecockell3101]

I adore these videos. Thankyou Terri ✨🌱

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you for watching and glad you enjoy them xx

[@dianesimmons9199]

Good Morning Terri…love your new greenhouse…looks nice…👍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks so much - it feels nice to work in there - more roomy and airy and bright xx

[@scheralgreider5406]

Oh I love those pots!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me too - can't wait to get them planted up. xx

[@Ladythyme]

I so love your potting shed (“greenhouse “)❤❤❤… I so wish I had the sunlight to grow all things… I have a little patch which makes it very valuable gardening real estate…and all reserved for my herbs 😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you have a patch for herbs- it is surprising what you can achieve even with a little patch and less time weeding too so more time to enjoy the herbs😀

[@Ladythyme]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden that what I tell them (my herbs) all of the time! Lol 😀

[@jenniferscottthebeewrangler]

Wonderful to see the newly improved greenhouse! I love the oiling pots idea, very good for me even though I am in an almost tropical climate. It will keep the water in for summer & we do freeze here on occasion.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think it will be beneficial. And keeping water in during summer is always good. xx

[@argentinagalos6205]

I love the terracotta pots and I thank you for the idea of oiling them ! I have never done this and I think it's an excellent idea !

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope it works well for you xx

[@IslandBuzzy]

Thank you for your motivation! ❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome Victoria - glad you found it so. xx

[@rodrigues1892]

Thank you for an interesting video, new garden plans looking good. Nice to see your dogs with you, they are such company. Your hair suits you up. Have a good week from Portugal ❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

The dogs are great company, glad you enjoyed the video xx

[@LornaSpeakman-tu1kl]

Just love your site Terri , I find that you have lots of wonderful tips and advice on planting and your herb remedies.

[@christinebrown6154]

Great tip.. Thanks Terri 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome! xx

[@jeanneamato8278]

Lavender oil is one of the best things to have near you for burns. I burned my finger on the inside of a pizza oven almost down to the bone i immediately put Lav. Oil on it and it stopped the pain, it didn’t blister or scar. Never without it.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are right! Lavender and Calendula infused oil are just perfect for burns xx

[@kestrelfeather]

Lovely pots! I bet those pots weigh a lot. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

A little heavy - definitely heavy with soil in them😂

[@dmariewalker6880]

Your channel came up & I’ve watched two videos, then subbed. I love terracotta planters, never knew about oiling them but it makes sense. I’m in the USA and bring my pots into the garage, it gets below freezing here. It’s April 5 & was 30 degrees, we don’t plant till May.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Welcome! xx

[@mikeinportland30]

So clever with the pots!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I just came across this idea and thought I would share. Will be good to reduce evaporation in the summer. xx

[@maxinedefty9462]

Thank you Terri for the tip of oiling terracotta pots, I will have to do the few I have. Where you visiting Navan Fort in Armagh, i live about 20 mile from it, it's a great place to visit. Your last video was great about The Holy Well. The ancient graveyard looks identical to the ancient Church of Ireland graveyard that is five minutes walk from my house. My dad is buried in it, and it was once an ancient pagan site. From my kitchen window I'm looking across a field to what was once a Rath, it's great all the ancient sites. If you get time sometime and Google Magherally old church and graveyard it is steeped in history, one of the Brontes got married in the old ruin church. The Bronte homeland is not far from me either, Patrick Bronte was born in Rathfriland northern Ireland. Thank you again xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

What a view - sounds wonderful. Yes i was in Armagh and hope to put out a film about that. The graveyard was on my home, in Faughert near Dundalk. Lots of fairy folk near you i bet. xx

[@maxinedefty9390]

Sure is Terri, Dundalk not that far either, I’m just 15 miles from the border at Newry. Looking forward to Navan Fort video, take care and thank you again for taking the time to post xx

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

What beautiful pots! I have 'oiled' the bottom of pots with Vaseline in the past... but will try this too. Thank you Terri and Lol. x💞

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That sounds like a good idea too. xx

[@TheStarcruiser]

Hello Terri! I should try oiling my terracotta pots. The summer here in Central Queensland is very hot! Keeping my herbs hydrated is a full-time job, so this might work. Wishing a Beautiful Full Moon Tonight!🌝🌟🐝🌺🌸

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you StarCruiser! I put on three coats and you can always top up so long as the surface is clean. xx

[@JanTrewhitt]

That seems like a great idea to oil the pots!! Good luck with all your spring projects! Blessings.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you Jan, thanks so much xx

[@suezb5445]

Have a great week ahead Terri Love to you xxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Love to you too Suez, blessings for the week. xx

[@PhDGoldVee]

My journey has been reawakened recently. I wanted to connect to nature and left 🇬🇧 for 🇮🇪 in 2000. I couldn’t see the lessons at the time as Catholicism, EU dominance, racism, etc confused me. Now I am beginning to see how my experiences shaped me. There is also huge connections between African and Native American; with the Ancient Cultures! We are all so connected through this as people. I love your videos 🧡

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So many of us are throwing off the old conditioning of church and state. We all came out of Africa so no surprise that our ancient cultures share so much. WE just have to remember those connections and all will be well xx

[@mirandaandrea8215]

Top tip Teri! Gorgeous pots! X🌀

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you like them! Hope the tip will be helpful. xx

[@vallip4254]

I have greenhouse and terracotta pot envy ..x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Ha ha! I would be too. Big thanks to Lol for making the greenhouse. xx

[@jamieloom22]

The shed is looking great. I love the new pots looking forward to seeing how they look when dry. I never thought about oiling terra cotta pots, it makes perfect sense. I prefer terra cotta but some of my plants get dry very quickly so I had to switch them to hard plastic. I might give this a try this spring during re-potting. Blessings xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

This helps with evaporation so it might help your pots if the plants are drying out. The colour returned to normal and I applied three thick coats. xx

[@janeandclementine]

Thank you so much for this tip. I’m in Northern Canada and, sadly, lose and have to replace many terracotta pots each May. I’m excited to try this!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Keeping fingers crossed for you xx

[@cynthiahamblin-perry5880]

Wow, I never knew you could oil pots to protect them/help hold water. I can't leave mine out in winter here but I do clean them out and keep in greenhouse which subjects them to temp. changes. I will try this! Thanks for the tip! Blessings!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome Cynthia - someone passed on the tip to me so it goes around. Hope it works for you xx

[@joytanner2903]

Thank you so much for this great tip! Can’t wait to try it, will have to wait until the snow melts. Regards from Toronto. Have a great week Terri!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Joy - hope it works for you too xx

[@aldas3831]

Hi Terry, for the greenhouse floor, consider crushed stone rather then concrete. It’s easy on your back and also permeable and cheaper. Cheers!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks for the tip - not sure what you mean by crushed stone, it is not something we have here. xx

[@aldas3831]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden gravel! And pound it in place to level it.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

@@aldas3831 Ha ha! Of course. The old half of the greenhouse has a gravel floor which is great. The only drawback is compost and soil falling into it and then weeds growing but that is not really a problem so could do gravel. thanks again.

[@donnam4612]

What a lovely greenhouse and work space.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I have a lot more room now. xx

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thanks I never thought of oils on a pot

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

To prevent frost damage in winter and excess evaporation in summer xx

[@katherinemcconnell1531]

….💦Never Heard Of Oiling Pots And I Love That Idea ~ Seems Like It Would Prolong The Life Of The Pot ~ Going To Give This A Try ~ Thanks For Sharing💦….

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hoping it will. I gave them three coats xx

[@feeonaghchambers7403]

Fabulous as always. I’m in the North of Ireland & had frost damage to a couple of my large terracotta pots this winter- will use your oiling method for any replacements! Thank you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome. I put on three coats but you may need more. xx

[@alisonrittener5606]

Yes, I agree about the lavender! Love your greenhouse! You’ve inspired me to get started! Thank you🥰

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Brilliant! xx

[@ahnaahna7278]

I love your hair!!! And thank you for your very nice videos. Keep me subscribed here! ❤️🏡. Ahna USA

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you for subscribing - you are very welcome here. xx

[@MegaJudith94]

Amazing like always ❤😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks MegaJudith, glad you enjoyed it, xx

[@MegaJudith94]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden you’re welcome 🦚

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Have a wonderful week

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Empress - you too xx

[@cockerlass1689]

Fantastic Glad it’s all coming in well Terri ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Seems to be in the flow xx

[@williamkauffman5745]

very nice pots

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think so. I love the rustic look xx

[@tracicomstock3489]

Your videos are my favorite! I simply adore your dogs and cat esp.

[@DebiSmithPouliot]

We just got a little bit of snow yesterday, but I so wish I could be starting some seeds. Still too early here.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Very frustrating for you - but it won't be much longer xx

[@zim2303]

Love it😍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks xx😀

[@dwaynecuster]

I'm excited to get out into my community garden plot. Last year I tried to grow lavender but it is a tough seed to sprout! Needless to say, nothing came up. I probably should have started them indoors and then sown the sprouts outside. 20/20 hindsight. If I lived down the road, I'd stop by and help you both! I love doing outdoor planting and growing. ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I have found Lavender difficult to sprout too but fortunately a lady a few miles up the road does it easily so I can get some from her. Thanks for the offer of help, we shall enjoy you here in spirit xx😀

[@lizatrue7543]

Really surprised to see you oil your terra cotta. I live at 6,000' elevation in Colorado. We have extreme temps both cold and hot and I've never heard of this. We have terra cotta and use them and keep them outside year round and have never had issues. I love the permeability of the product and use them exclusively rather than plastic, or other, because of this. But, who knows, your area may be different. Your greenhouse is looking really good. Nice to see things come along.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Surprising that they don't suffer frost damage! Maybe your pots are super strong!?? We don't really get frost damage here on the coast so i am just preparing for all eventualities - mainly to prevent evaporation in summer. Greenhouse is a great space now - lots of room to breathe xx

[@marydunn3867]

What a clever solution for terracotta pots .I'm not sure it would be enough for our winters here I always wrap ours in bubble wrap,not pretty but effective !I was horrified to hear about the rancid oil ,yuch ☹️. xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Definitely best to stick to organic oil in dark glass bottles. The other type is likely to be rancid and deodorised and is oxidised too with all the light and heat. Bubble wrap could go inside too and the oil might help with evaporation xx

[@irvingblink6849]

Was hoping to learn about the microgreen planting; perhaps a later video?

[@RobinCurrie]

Thank you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome

[@joancollier4488]

Brilliant idea as I have lots of terracotta pots which I have 'worried' about lasting through frosts. I am so pleased to have found your videos to help with my gardening skills!

[@stephanieholloway8100]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge🥰. The place you went to sounds magical. My ancestral roots are in Ireland, County Donegal and Glasgow City,UK and surrounding areas. I would love to visit Ireland some day. I am in love with history. I love lavender as well💜I made lavender, passion flower, ginger salve for gifts this past year, as well as calendula and lavender salve💚🥰💚 thank you for sharing all that you do! Much love from Tennessee, US

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Much love to you Stephanie, your salves sound wonderful - perfect gifts xx

[@aariley2]

We just soak them in water. If there is scaling, just scrub. The plain terra cotta lets the plants breathe better has been our experience. But we live in the Southern US. Totally different climate.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

From other comments these pots behave differently wherever they are. xx

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful pots in a wonderful greenhouse & a very wise woman! I must try oiling my indoor terracotta pots because the soil dries out so fast. I think I’ll try coconut oil but will try to research this. I read that you used 3 coats of sunflower oil. Did the color change back to brown when they dried? Blessings to all🤗💜🇨🇦

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I used three coats because once it was dried the pots looked exactly the same. I figured that the oil had been drawn into the terracotta so put on two more coats - 3 is a magical number. Colour was back to the original colour xx

[@Hannah-eq5ff]

I used terracottas indoors but they tend to crystalize if that is the word. Terracottas are great for outdoors or in a greenhouse. Now I use ceramic pots indoors.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

How unusual - can't understand that ??

[@Hannah-eq5ff]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I'm not really sure it could be the temperature of the house that's causes the crystalization & mold on the pots. I was disappointed because I love using terracotta pots and I bought so many of them.

[@flowerfairy1950]

🧡 those terracotta pots 🧡

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me too xx

[@melissasprinkel1670]

Never knew to do this thank you ❤

[@jeanninef2110]

Thanks for this idea !

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome! xx

[@keikonooner3756]

I did not know that you could oil terracotta pots to protect them from frost. That's cool!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I only found out recently. Helps to stop evaporation too. xx

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Terri, I do love terra cotta but obviously my climate does not really allow unfortunately. However did find it most interesting coating with oil to help, interesting to me was your thoughts re sunflower oil? Do you have a video on the different oils good bad etc? Would like to know Thankyou blessings to you and yours from a snowy southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 🐝

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hi Beverley, no i don't have a video about oils but I would definitely advise everyone to avoid "veg" oil in clear plastic bottles as it will have oxidised and may be dangerous to consume. That is the information from any good nutritionist. xx Always buy organic oil that is cold pressed. xx

[@beverley1539]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden thanks Terri🇨🇦🐝

[@alisonrittener5606]

I learnt something new today🤪 We get very hot weather here … I do hope I can find some cool pots like yours🤪

[@joshandersons6914]

Love your videos

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hurray! Delighted to hear that xx

[@seanwhitfield4581]

😊👍👏👏👏👏💚🙏 Thankyou!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome xx

[@tracyrupp4882]

What a great idea for the pots! We are going to try your microgreens in small styrofoam coolers. Can these be grown in an apartment window, since they don't have to grow very large?

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Of course, once they are a healthy three to four inches - depending on what you are growing, cut them time and again. I have put in peas, kale, some coriander and some lettuces.xx

[@morgaine373]

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[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you! xx

[@ramonajolley1966]

Hello! The pots are beautiful. I'd love to find some here in NC. The sifter that you are using where did you get it? I could use something like that. Thank you so much. Take care!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

The sifter is from an old dehydrator! You can buy real ones in garden centres, they are called riddles. I use this because it looks pretty much the same and does the same job re-purposed. xx

[@annaleechrista]

Did the colour of the pots lighten up again after the oil dried? Thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yes they did. I put on three coats of oil - quite liberally dolloped on - and the pots returned to their original colour xx

[@wendysweet2753]

I shall have a few Lavenders for sale as I have taken lots of cuttings Angustifolia varieties dm me x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I was actually going to ask you a few things.... Thanks, I'll be in touch xx

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

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[@themilitantbaker]

Can I ask the name of the sacred site you visited in Northern Ireland?

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It has a number of names - Emain Macha, and Navan Fort although it is in Armagh, not Navan xx

[@themilitantbaker]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden thank you so much!

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

You grow fruit tree you have land

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I grow apple trees and fruit bushes xx Only a couple of apple trees

[@laurapavone3513]

Terra cotta literally translation: cooked dirt 🪴

[@saorgaza6068]

I love your videos and I have also been working on my land to grow my own herbs/ fruit and vegetables, improve biodiversity and also prefer nature-based spirituality to all the oppressive religions. I personally don't like the term 'Northern Ireland' and believe all 32 counties to be one country, and certainly from all our culture, paganism, music, language, native sports and folklore, there is no division of our country, Of course everyone is free and should be free to call anywhere, anything they want to, but just for me in this particular video, I stopped watching this video after a few seconds when I heard 'Northern Ireland'. I would have just said I was in Co. Armagh, but of course each to their own

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I agree totally with your point of view and the only reason I said NI was for the non Irish viewers