Starting My Ranunculus and Anemones a ✨NEW✨ Way! :: Experimenting While Mobility Challenged 😉

[@lindasomerville4450]

Janey, do not worry about your lighting or any of the things. We are just happy to see you making such a huge effort to continue you gardening channel! Jason is a true hero.

[@coleenholloway6747]

This is a great opportunity to imagine more accessible ways to approach gardening. Those of us with chronic illness or varying levels of mobility will benefit from seeing you work through it!

[@ashac7183]

Hello any fellow spoonies! We’re out here trying to do the best we can 💕

[@coleenholloway6747]

@@ashac7183 🧡🥄

[@Rotten_Ralph]

​@ashac7183 hello fellow spoonies

[@rebjones6484]

Janey You don't have to apologize for anything. The fact that you are out there still filming is incredible.. We are all rooting for you and appreciate all you are doing. God Bless

[@jeuler7266]

I’m fully functioning, at the moment, but love your take on “disabled gardening”! This past 12 months I’ve had three separate issues that kept me from being able to get in my garden for about two months each time. We do what we can with what we have and make it work, just as you are doing. 😊 Loved this take on presprouting, can wait to see how they grow!

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Janey 🌺 The ranunculus will grow will for you .l planted ranunculus in containers two years agoand every year they are flowering and now they grow . Have awonderful day .🌻🌺🌻

[@kfetter9046]

Believe me, I have often thought that I should start a channel for disabled gardeners! I have had so many things happen where I was not able to garden because of back pain, or knee pain, or whatever. It was so frustrating. I found a wonderful book called "The Abled Gardener," and got several ideas from that. You really have to get creative when you are not able to bend or twist, kneel, or lift, etc. You are doing a great job, but be sure the rest that foot. Don't you need to keep it elevated? At least you know that in a few weeks you will be putting all of this behind you, and will be able to get out into your garden. Hugs! 🥰💐

[@susanmason3432]

Video idea 💡: Segments on gardening with physical disabilities. Perhaps there are some gardeners in our sweet community who would join you in a zoom type or submission video(s). When you mentioned “this is how you do it with a disability”, I wanted to post another comment 😊. Get well prayers still pointing towards you 🙏🙏🙏. Thank you Jason and girls for showing so much love and taking up the chores that mom can’t do right now. ❤❤❤

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Morning Everyone 🍂🍁🍂

[@staceyalarcon4027]

I actually think this is wonderful gardening content that isn’t offered anywhere else. Showing ways to garden with mobility issues or a disability is very inspiring. Get yourself a cast cover to keep your splint clean while outside.

[@shelleymalone4427]

Apologize away woman! Most of us aren’t listening. We are just happy that you are on the mend, smiling through it all with Jason by your side. Sending more healing thoughts your way. 🥰

[@loisspencer5968]

Janey I can tell you are craving a gardening fix, laughed out loud when Jason had to blow off your splint so cute 💕

[@tannisadam1946]

Hilarious! 😂 he blows off the dirt with a leaf blower. Love it!

[@abeerali7834]

Happy to see your progress in recovering Janey. And yes, Jason is definitely your hero ❤ I also think this scooter came down from heaven 😊 Thank you Robbie! Looking forward for an update on these plants 👌

[@grettamcbean258]

You are amazing. You don’t let nothing hold you down for too long. I admire you! God bless you that you have a husband who believes in you and supports your garden also your family. Whatever you do ,don’t overdue you with your leg and foot. Get well soon! God bless!❤❤

[@salimorton641]

Janey, you are so sweet. And Jason is a gem. And Robbie's delivery of the knee scooter was so helpful and generous of his grandmother! I hope your method with the flowers works! Being laid up with accidental issues can be challenging, but not having to use crutches all the time is a blessing! ❤

[@keelecampbell818]

Good morning, 18* here in Southwest Virginia this morning. I'm envious of your warm weather

[@lonaphillips9617]

This is a good video especially for someone who may be disabled. Being able to plant and watch things grow is great therapy. Keep making lemonade out of lemons!

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Janey, this was such a sweet video. You are trying so hard , we all just want you to get well and don't over do it. I will always watch yor video's ❤

[@annetteladle5116]

Janey! You are wonderful to us but please take care of yourself and don’t over do it. Loved seeing Jason blow off your leg. Lol. 🌺🌸🌼

[@debrasherron2843]

Janey you don't have to apologize for anything. I am just happy to see your smiling face. Also this sounds like a good idea to try.

[@karenkincaid174]

I love that… Disabled gardening!

[@kathytrohoske421]

Janet you seem happy with your hands in the dirt🌺.

[@thegoldenbloomsfarm]

Thank you for this tip! I am planning on growing ranunculus for the first time next spring and I will use this method (zone 4b).

[@eileenchang2173]

Hi Janey, I will also try this method. I think it will provide a stronger root system and is a good indicator for me to know when to move the corms out to the garden. (Zone 5) 🌸❤️🇨🇦

[@karenlansford7813]

As you write & video in your Garden Journal, you are sharing a beautiful testimony of Love🧡 I grew Cosmos from seed this year and cant imagine life without them now! I cut them before our freeze, and the sweet fragrance filled our home. ••Amazon has 8’ strip led lights to transform the lighting inside of your metal shop very inexpensively. It would be like a showroom with no shadows. We hardwired ours but they can plug in to a socket.

[@susanmason3432]

Thank you Janey for being a good patient and following Dr. Orders 👏👏👏. I’m going to try starting ranaculus in trays! I’m in NW Florida Zone 9a and am super thankful for your videos. Most of the Florida videos are in Zone 10, tropical area. Big palm trees (once established) are the only tropical plant that grows successfully for me year round.

[@allenslater9234]

Janey, so happy to see your face. Take it easy and get well.💖

[@EmmyUnwindWorld]

Your creativity and determination shine through in this video! Excited to see your ranunculus and anemones experiment while being mobility-challenged. 🌸💪

[@sandykoenig1666]

Good to see you being able to do a little something plant wise. Don't over do. 🌿🌺

[@suekrebs3497]

Living in zone 5a, southern Wisconsin and I use a similar method. I soak my ranunculus and anemones in February. I put them into a flat of moist soil in the cool basement in a dark area. I monitor daily to make sure the soil is moist but not too moist. I pot them up as they sprout into a 32 or 48 cell flat and put them under grow lights located in the basement where it is cooler. I prepare the outside spot in the fall so that it is ready in March to plant. I put Espoma Land and Sea compost down in the spring and plant because the ground is still frozen. I have hoops and cover. The beauty of ranunculus and anemones is worth it!

[@robertarohwer3861]

Ingenious! Truly. Just being able to "do things in the garden" is a good thing!

[@amyhulbert4828]

It’ll work great… I found Lennies video a few years ago. Water once and DON’T WATER AGAIN for a bit…. That’s the only problem I had the first time. I’m zone 9 b as well I actually did a few successions starting in September by putting them in the “flower fridge” for a few weeks and there was a lot less rot. Hope you heal quickly!

[@KimatRevAcres]

Janey, I live in Zone 4 trying ranunculus for the first time this spring you have inspired me to give your planting method a try. Thanks and glad to see you up and moving around.

[@rhondafisher72]

So happy you are feeling better, of course Jason to the rescue. Hang in there all with be ok.

[@bronwynodonnell8548]

Well done Janey 🤞 cheers Bronwyn

[@lindathompson8100]

Good afternoon Janey, just a thought ,maybe Jason can go up and take down the plastic cover to your lights. IT may be that it just has a peel and stick onto the plastic. He may be able to take it off and have it completely clear for you. Might work!

[@bcmlutz]

This is exactly how I do ranunculus and anemones every year. In zone 3b in northern Ontario Canada I have to plant as plugs or I’d never enjoy these beauties.

[@michellebaynes4350]

Good Morning Janey from Petaluma love that Jason is from Petaluma. I always learn something new from you. Thank you!

[@christinabuffington4257]

Good Job, Janey! Great to see you up and “around”. I’m sure everything is going to come out perfect. Your smiling face is always good to see, in any lighting. You are a ray of sunshine and a wealth of knowledge 😊

[@mardisteffenhagen]

Oh Janey,where there is a will there is a way🤣🥰

[@oneimaginarygirl5]

You are such an inspiration, you always seem to find a way to get things done despite the circumstances. ❤

[@gracefulgrowing144]

Okay so here's the very first thing I have to say: it's warm enough for shorts?? I'm so cold where I live! I always grow my renuccious and anonymous impots because our springs are so rainy that it's just easier. But I'm actually gonna grow them this winter in my greenhouse just to have some flowers. I think the way you did it is perfect. I see nothing out of the ordinary by the way you did that. It worked out great.❤❤

[@karolgordon7596]

Janie, I had back surgery in June and had to use a walker for a few ways. I bought this off of Amazon to strap on the front to carry things to the kitchen or wherever. Just thought it might be helpful for your scooter! On Amazon it’s like $17. BlackWiicare Walker Basket for Folding Walker, Basket for Walkers for Seniors with Cup Holder, Foldable Walker Bag, Walker Accessories Gift for Friends, Family and Elders, Not Fit Rollator Walker - Black. Hang in there, this time is needed for healing and you will be happy it heals well in the long run.

[@karolgordon7596]

Well I just saw you have a basket already! 😊

[@donnasmalley3713]

They will be gorgeous! I can't wait to see them

[@nancyquesada8092]

Learned a lot watching you. Going to try this method. Can you please let me know where you got the large tray to hold all the small seeding trays?

[@cathyhatfield5340]

Janey keep your chin up you’ve got this! Nothing will stop gardener where there is a will there is a way👍😎❤️ enjoy what you can do and be sure to ask for help🥰

[@lisahumlicektaylor2682]

Thanks Janey. I think I have planted some upside-down. I would think twice regarding the fountain's extention cord and holding a hose. Jason is definitely a keeper.

[@patsampson6990]

Thank you for that lesson in planting corms! Now I feel comfortable in trying them myself! It is 25 degrees here this morning and i think I'll wait a couple hours before going outside in my garden!!

[@jillrenier3194]

Lol the faux skylight definitely isn’t ur style. Just happy to see ur pretty face! Thanks so much I’m going to try this method as well. Hope your feeling a little better, prayers for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@donitaschilly444]

Janey, please be extra careful with your scooter. My cousin was using one and it moved when getting in bed and she fell again. A gardener will always find a way to keep gardening!

[@vickiemifflin2854]

Great determination Janey. Glad to see you up and about.

[@kristinepeterson6761]

I had a ankle fusion surgery 4 years ago. I have 3 titanium screws. Non weight bearing for 6 weeks was awful. At least I had a hard case. You were right about the pain being unbearable. I had 2 c-sections so I thought no problem. If I can do that with infants this will be nothing. I think when it comes to the bone it’s a different story. I felt like a scene out of Misery. Lol. Sending you so much love and support!! I’m so glad you found a way to get your hands dirty! I think this will work wonderful for you! Absolutely love seeing more Jason!! He’s such a sweetheart!

[@gardenfairy9792]

Disabled gardening, I love it! The first thought I had Janey when Jason put the trays on the ground by the deck is that the squirrel that goes under the deck might try digging in the trays that you just planted. I had seedlings planted in pots and a squirrel dug them all up. I hope this doesn't happen to you.

[@cheryljames929]

So glad you’re back. Take care.

[@lindab424]

I look forward to seeing how this experiment works. Where I live in Australia we have a very cold winters with frost so if your experiment works I will give it a try here next year. I think Ranunculus plants are so pretty. Glad you are finding ways to keep your hand into the gardening.

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

HI, Janey: Good to see you are making do the best you can and getting around a little, finding small projects like today help satisfy your love of gardening while you recuperate! Now that you have a little down time, it would be a perfect time to plan the projects for your home, such as the kitchen lighting. What other lighting/electrical needs to get done, and how can you bundle those projects together and get an electrician to come over and take care of them all at once? It would be a nice time to do some shopping on-line to find a new kitchen light!!! Didn't you also indicate you wanted an outside light on your office, and replace the one on the garage too? Just a thought!! Hope you are feeling better each day.

[@yvonnealexander3241]

The kitchen lighting is fine. That looked like a good way to start them, wish I lived in a zone 8/9 zone

[@suzibow]

Hi, I remember you wanted ideas for videos for while you recover. I would love to have a system to keep not only my seeds but my annuals and preannuals documented in an easy format. I'm not an organized person. I made a big mistake and didn't read the back of my packages. Then the tags I used washed out. Sharpies don't work. So if you can come up with a well organized system that maybe can be printed that has dates and whatever one needs to remember. Like how tall they get and the sun they like etc. :) I hope your recovery is going well. I have many more ideas too. :)

[@DiannaSmith-f6r]

Dear Janey, You are such a super Gardner! Jason is a super hero. You both impress me to my core. The yard blower tickled me!😂 “pointy side up” got it!!! Girl, where there’s a will there’s a way! Keep healing! 🌿💙🌿

[@pat9604]

Excited to see how this works out! You got your hands in some soil, and I know that made you feel better.

[@-sstevens5444]

So feeling your pain... I was on a scooter for months and months, so I had to improvise a lot. Hanging a bag of the handle bars helps, along with a home-made cup holder. Where is your cool dark place to germinate? Then will they need grow lights? How are the office seeds growing? Only 5-wks to go...

[@tinaryan4917]

Love that you are showing another way to grow these plants! Can't wait to see the progress as I've never been very successful in soaking and planting in a pot. Starting them might be the best way... I'm in Zone 7b

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

The past few mornings in Houston have been 36 and 60s during the day. Monday we are back up to 86 in the afternoon, plants get so confused here 😫 your house looks great btw

[@veronicaviramontes9489]

Thanks you encourage me. I’m contemplating a knee replacement . I’ve put it off for a while now. I feel disabled I HAVNT been able to kneel not even in church the few times I go. Any who after seeing you I don’t see why I can’t get done type of scooter and move around. Maybe I’ll pay someone to drop them into the ground in early spring . Thanks feel and heal quickly

[@nadineschmidt2507]

Awesome job Janey, option’s for gardening is always welcome. So glad to see you back, Jason is amazingly helpful. So glad I came upon your channel last winter.❤️

[@tbryant1966]

You're so cute!!! Hope they grow 😊

[@pamulapowell3951]

There gonna be pretty! Get Well Soon!! 💐

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Great job Janey🌿 I did pre-sprouting one yr and then they succumbed in the garden because it was too hot here in GA! Zone 8 too! Crazy I’ll just have to keep buying flowers !

[@gaylerichards7409]

Nice to see you up and about Janey.

[@cacticollector6542]

I really enjoy your channel Thank you. We appreciate you and your hubby. ❤

[@katheo2]

Lighting: Janey, you can probably just change out the lens (the sky pieces) and put in clear. It would be fairly inexpensive and easy to cut them to the size you need. Hope you are healing well. Take care of yourself! ps.You've got a real gem in Jason and your family is so sweet and supportive!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thanks Janey. I might just try this process for Ranunculus, I’ve never ever been able to successfully grow them, something always happens. This will be my last attempt at growing them for sure. They’re beautiful flowers and I envy anyone that can grow them successfully in a cold climate zone 6a. Getting around my house when I had a similar surgery years ago was quite comical, I didn’t have a scooter so it was either crutches or crawl 🤣 I did crawl a lot because I hated the crutches. I was much younger and stronger back then and I could easily pull myself up out of a crawl. Now if I get down on my knees there’s no telling if I’ll ever be able to get back up.😂 Get better soon. 🦃🍁🍂💚🙃

[@dawnreynolds519]

Great idea! I live in zone 5 and I think I’m going to try that! Thanks for making the video while still healing from your surgery.

[@JRP58]

You and Jason are a good team.

[@itsmewende]

It's so nice to see you up and about, Robbie sure had a fabulous idea giving you that "scooter". This time of yr flies by, you'll be planting again before ya know it.

[@dinaducheny3450]

Love this idea. Thanks for sharing. I normally just start them in the 1020 tray. I know you like the Epic 6 cell, so do I, but you could order the 4 cells which are larger for this project. Maybe an idea for next year if this test proves to work for you. I have the 4 cells so I will be using those to try this method. Thanks again for the idea. Glad you see you up and about.

[@carolyost6733]

Jason to the rescue! Jason, were you superman for Halloween and Janey Wonder woman? You guys are so cute. Yes 32 here in my neighborhood, 5B, this morning. Yesterday in the 20s. Do i cut back lavendar now ir early spring? Can't remember. I had the mist beautiful lavender this year.

[@tinarollins8]

I think your lights may have a defuser that looks like clouds on them. I was looking at something similarly on Amazon for my office lights at work.

[@leeannoneal4847]

So happy to see you back in your “garden!” I need to get going on my seed starts…

[@reneelyall6976]

You are doing GREAT!!!!🥰

[@christophertaylor9826]

Great job and very creative, please be careful and us viewers love you.❤

[@denisewatson3038]

Well done Janey. Where there's a will there's a way😊 x

[@kellycornett6219]

Thank you Janey for the link. I’m a new gardener and always searching for new ideas and different ways to experiment with plants. Praying for a speedy recovery for you. Hugs

[@AlBGood]

I appreciate what you are doing today so much. I had knee and hip surgery and bending and squatting still problematic for me. So starting plants using your method it’s going to help me so much. If it wasn’t for husband I wouldn’t have a garden. Thank you.

[@deemckinney1486]

The zones have always confused me. I just kind of figure out what works because we our in our micro climate …. Appreciate it just video so much, you encouraged me to even do a little on the hard days❤

[@vickimiracle5077]

Best Wishes for fast healing. You inspire me to think outside the box. I could really start some bulbs early to. Thank you. I want to try Gladiolas... May have to be in bigger pots. Lol

[@stefmcclure9386]

Thank you for this video! I bought ranunculus this year for the fist time so this is very helpful. I live in SC in zone 8a and I think this method will work great for me. You and Jason are amazing together ❤

[@nicoletihista7031]

You are such a trooper! I think I might try this in zone 4 under my grow lights! Thanks for sharing!

[@tracythomas343]

You’ve got me thinking about ways I can garden and use spaces in my home. I have some mobility and energy challenges. I’m always looking for ways of working with them instead of fighting against them.

[@TrixieJFerguson]

Hi Janie. Sorry about your injury and current predicament. 😢 Just wanting to clarify about the ranunculus … I live in zone 8b (south-central Texas) and we do get freezes here. Usually not colder than about 25 degrees but the past couple of years we had a humdinger freeze each year. Last year was my first year growing ranunculus and when the big freeze was coming I layered some really bad straw over the foliage that had already started growing, and then I laid a frost blanket over the straw. We got down to around 12 degrees and my ranunculus made it. Other, less dramatic freezes occurred as well, but I didn’t cover or protect them for those events and they did well. I think they are hardy to around 25-28 degrees?? Not exactly sure, but I wanted to share my experience with your viewers in case there are others in the warmer zones that still get freezing temps in the winter. I hope you heal up well and are back on your feet asap. Hugs!

[@happytobehere4246]

A quick inexpensive fix. Go to tsp plastics with the exact measurements. They have some nice choices. Instant and super easy. Just make sure the area is painted white for best light.

[@happytobehere4246]

I am sure you know I mean tap plastic. Big finger typo.

[@ireneunruh9370]

Kudos Janey for getting those corms started! Curious if the roots wouldn’t be happier if you just placed them in a flat tray with potting soil?

[@susanparker-heitel702]

Check the price of those light covers. If they are standard size I think you will be surprised how inexpensive they are. Last time I bought them I got change from a $20. That was maybe 10 years ago in a previous house

[@Rachel-mp6kf]

Girl the lighting look good lol

[@friedahickman3164]

good luck!!

[@athomewithjenny]

Oh wow! I learned so much! Ofc I always do here lol I am zone 7b in west Tennessee and we have a few hard freezes every winter. Thanks for all the info!! ❤❤

[@cindyannefontenot]

Very cool experiment! ❤

[@robinbennett881]

Giving us options. Thanks for sharing.

[@deemckinney1486]

Hi Janey we live way northern California on the coast up by Crescent City Humboldt, County Eureka. So funny how they do the zones they say we are also a 9B totally different … than yours.

[@annahodson6686]

I’m in northern New Zealand and it is hot and humid (zone 10a). I have terrible luck with ranunculus, always rot (pre sprout or direct) but have had amazing flowers growing them from seed not corms

[@cherylskornik1512]

GREAT JOB!