Starting Zonal Geraniums From Seed ( a GREAT Flower for Beginners!) 🌸🥰💚 // Garden Answer

[@kathierogers3208]

I ordered geranium seeds right after I saw this video and they hadn’t arrived on the date the were suppose to so I just made a call to Swallow Tail Gardens about my order of geranium seeds and was told by a very nice lady that my order would arrive in 2 days. She apologized for that but said they had an unexpected surge of orders that week. I started to laugh and said I bet Laura had something to do with that and she laughed back and said yes, our angel Laura woke everyone about growing geraniums. 💗🥰😆

[@azwildcats70]

Can I just say that I love Ken's editing style?!? He's showing a fun personality with the Top Gun reference and other edits in the past that make me truly laugh out loud. - Lorie Whitt-Winyard

[@tagm56]

I had to rewind to watch again to confirm that was what I saw! What a hoot! :)

[@AngelaSissySnyder]

I did too! 😂😂😂

[@urmysunshine90]

In her recap video a couple weeks ago he inserted a hilarious clip of himself, I died laughing!

[@valeriearellano4465]

And the image was up and gone so quickly! After the vlog ended, I had to check the comments to see if any one else saw it. 😂😊

[@tiemposprofeticos5820]

I had to rewind too😅

[@carolnora8860]

Good morning garden friends - one day closer to SPRING!!!! 😍

[@jillkeim3587]

This video was just what I needed to start the day. Such a pretty view in the Hartley with the sun and the pretty geraniums and your cheerful , positive self. My mother has been in the hospital for 14 days and still a ways to go. We are heading into a snow storm today and I probably won't be able to go see her. It's been a rough go lately, and your videos provide some peace and cheer. Thank you Laura & Aaron.

[@GardenMinistry.]

Hoping your mother makes a full recovery 🙏🏽 💞

[@ritasicari7518]

Best wishes to you and your family.

[@deezahm9143]

🙏Praying for you and your dear mom.❤

[@barbaramclean5995]

Sending you a virtual hug and lots of best wishes 💚

[@subritton2079]

Best wishes, Jill. Keep on gardening.

[@mirandasands74]

I’ve gotta say, I’m loving Ken’s personality coming out more in his editing!

[@joydaniel597]

I look at your place and feel like you’re in a resort all the time. There’s so much place to hangout, there’s the Hartley, the cute shed, the porch, the studio, the chicken coop and to stroll around the garden and sit on those gorgeous benches.

[@jackielaures4060]

“I’m not going to be doing any seed starting in the Hartley…” says Laura as she cannot help herself and does, in fact, start seeds in the Hartley. you grow girl.

[@rootelation486]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@NorthCarolinian81]

"you grow girl" 😂😂😂

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

🤣🤣I thought of the same moment and I remember myself saying "never, say never when it comes to your passion"

[@kerryschultz7116]

Absolutely!!!!! 🪴 🌸 🌺

[@janreneashman1915]

We all knew she was going to find a way to start seeds in the Hartley, can't fool us 🥰

[@AllTheArtsy]

I knew she wouldnt be able to help but grow seeds in the Hartley 😅 It's just such a lovely place to be working in, seeing the snow and the plants, rather than always being in the studio instead. Love Benjamin's solo tea, well, hot choco, party. The rose set is so darling in his tiny hands 💓

[@buckeyejen1076]

The cutest thing was seeing Benjamin’s little hand signal to stop pouring cocoa when the perfect ratio of marshmallows to hot chocolate was reached. ❤

[@maureenlogan7674]

Benjamin is So adorable 😍! He's such a nice quiet and polite boy!

[@patternandcraft]

Geraniums (well, pelargoniums) remind me of my grandma, she had a big planter box full of them outside her kitchen window and since she lived in California they were perennial rather than annual. She also had a big bougainvillea vine growing up the side of the house and across the roof roof by her back door that’s seemed like it was always in bloom- definitely inspired my love for gardening!

[@barbarar9798]

As much as I love seeing Fall and Holiday videos- there is nothing like the coming of Spring and Summer and seed starting 🌺🌸🌻🌷💕

[@clmtdmmjcmm4489]

Just wanted to say “THANK YOU” for keeping your videos about plants, growing things and keeping everything positive. Lots of unpleasant things happening in this world. You keep me looking forward to the future.😁

[@ash6811]

I’m watching this and just thinking wow, this is so soothing. Having your hands in the dirt with the sound of running water from your little fountain while looking out on the snow must feel a little magical.

[@sandistolle4874]

So - another table for the center of the Hartley means another antique trip! 👏 Excellent! Geraniums are a great go-to plant!

[@twilde3754]

Laura said, "I just need to find it," that's the story of my life. So fun to watch -- can't wait to see the growth of the geraniums.

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

Laura I just love watching you in the space ! The sky and the boxwoods against the snow !! Enjoy this space ! Geraniums are more durable than I thought ! I’m encouraged to use in window box!

[@marniroberson8980]

I noticed that amazing sky too. Gorgeous!

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

@@marniroberson8980 and I just ordered geranium seeds if Laura says they are easy …. I’m so impressionable lol🤔🌞😎

[@marinbandel2574]

Good morning Laura and Benjamin. Great seed starting today and love the views from the Hartley. So sweet parenting, having Benjamin with you for hot chocolate while you worked. Private Mom time while Samantha Grace napped. That was truly lovely. Hugs from N.C..❤️

[@mercyrn35]

I put zonal geraniums in a planter with coleus in full sun and they exploded with blooms! It was my absolute favorite mix to date! The zonal geraniums were quite beautiful and stood out among the massive coleus. Watching you in your beautiful garden brings me so much joy and inspiration ❤

[@altheasegura671]

Where do you live? My zonal geraniums bloom all summer in light shade, but they indoors resting, healthy.

[@hannabrennan7166]

Oh Ken 😂 thanks for a little Maverick to start the day off right.

[@sallycapotosto6927]

I chuckled too. 😂 And Ken always picks the best music for her videos!

[@jennygagnon1182]

"Talk to me, Laura!" 😀

[@ramikhirfan7851]

Geraniums is one of my favourite flower plants, as low maintenance and tolerate cold and heat. They look superb inside the Hartley with snow in the background, its magical. Bravo Laura. 👏

[@staceyallard2692]

Yay!! Laura started seeds in the Hartley!! Good on you girl! It was very beautiful and calming to watch seed starts out there! 😊♥️

[@wandabrown508]

The Hartley is looking glorious! What a joy that you're getting so much use out of it during its first winter!

[@terrihart2133]

Geraniums remind me of my mother. The colors are so pretty. I even like the smell of the plant.

[@missthang4770]

Laura, the greenhouse is indeed a blessing and one that you richly deserve. You are hands down the hardest working, most positive and creative gardener I've seen. May the blessings continue coming you and your family's way.

[@Twistnsine]

I am so excited to follow this project 😍 My grandmother had so many pellargoniums/geraniums and she showed me how to propagate just by snipping off the top and putting it in water. They root very easily. Also the plant will branch out and get more full. Every year I get a new light pink pellargonium in her honor. They always flower vigorously and I absolutely love them 💕 Loved this video, Laura 🙏🥰

[@pamelakilgus6070]

Good morning 😃 I absolutely love when you do projects in the Hartley !!! You could fold your laundry 🧺 in here and I would watch 😂 I started my seed geraniums a month ago and they are looking beautiful 😍

[@karenabendshien846]

Lovely! Don't worry about under the sink, when you get to it, you get to it! Thanks Laura 😊

[@marniroberson8980]

Love that subliminal Maverick. The new Top Gun is probably the only movie my husband has watched start to finish and two times in the theatre. I have really enjoyed geraniums. I am starting seeds for many varieties this year as a memorial to my mother-in-law who passed away several months ago. Geraniums were her favorite - they will have a place in our home and garden from now on.

[@lauriespiker5952]

We know exactly how you feel, Laura, without you having to express it. ❤ You are such a blessing! Thank you SO much for sharing your conservatory (and sweet Benjamin) with us!

[@andreabenson2491]

When the video began with you sitting and explaining...the scene of you in the Hartley with the snow covered exterior, it just looked so magical👍👏❤️❤️❤️

[@janetpayne4236]

I love the cup and saucer with the Hot chocolate pot- how sweet to see Benjamin enjoying it too!

[@TrixieJFerguson]

I had a coral colored geranium with a reddish vein in the leaves for the past two years and it was breathtaking. Last summer it died and I was so sad. I recently discovered the Maverick series Coral (ironically from Swallowtail Gardens) and I ordered them immediately. I got my seeds the other week and I am so excited to get them started and very hopeful that these are the geraniums that I had before. I hope they are and I hope you love them as much as I did. 😍 PS … I also got the apple blossom. ❤

[@M4R1N4]

Wow, how cool! I decided to try geraniums this year and went searching online for seeds.. Swallowtail came up (never heard of them before) and I was taken with the Mavericks, esp the coral! Have you started them yet? Any growth?

[@leopardlily3398]

So nice to relax and enjoy the comfort of these videos. It’s so so pretty inside the Hartley.. the juxtaposition of tender green plants against the blanket of crisp white snow. Ahh magic. Just love seeing Benjamin enjoying hot coco in that adorable tea set 🌸🫖😋

[@lillieallen7695]

I rarely comment on this but after seeing your little Benjamin have his hot chocolate while you planted, I smiled and enjoyed it just as much as he did. I watch your video's every day and a few older ones to refresh my skills of planting and caring of my plants. I have retired and am new to the game. I love your Hartley and how you have it decorated. As you say, "you do you," and the heck with what other's feel you need to do. Hi to mom and God Bless all of you.

[@kaylah3889]

Geraniums remind me of growing up because my mom always had red geraniums on the front porch. That smell takes me back ❤

[@barbarawitt9989]

I love their smell also!

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

Your geraniums are amazing. I like them, such a great idea to start them from seeds. Thank you for your inspiration.😍

[@beckysgarden5851]

I started Geraniums from seed for the first time last year and love it. I'm wintering over several of them. I love the varieties you are starting, they will look beautiful in the Hartley! And Ken has been on point with his editing lately, so much fun to watch 😊

[@rosewedemeyer]

Can you share where you purchased the geranium seeds?

[@altheasegura671]

PARKSEED

[@sherimiller621]

This video inspired me to start some geraniums from seed. I've always been a person to buy my plants already grown. I've never tried to grow them myself. I don't have a whole lot of room in my small space, but who needs a dining room to eat anyway? I'll just fill it with plants instead. :) Thank you Laura and Aaron for being so inspiring. I never miss a video!

[@debbietubbs7620]

I asked for geranium seeds, grow trays and heated mat for Christmas. What a wonderful surprise to see you planting geranium seeds in this video, thank you!

[@aprilscott3022]

This was the perfect video! The beautiful geranium blooms, the snow in the background… the joy emanating from you is contagious! Last year you inspired me to start geranium seeds, despite having zero equipment.. no grow lights, no heat pads, no greenhouse, I even used saran wrap in lieu of a humidity done, and they grew beautifully. The art of creating and growing something yourself is a whole different feeling and that is what you inspired me to do, so thank you. This video today helped get me into gear to order my seeds and grow them again (I wasn’t going to and I don’t know why). Trying out swallow tail for my seeds- fingers crossed for another success. Thank you, Laura, for being a positive light for us all! 🌸

[@ZussieMakesit]

Geraniums are super satisfying to deadhead! I love that ASMR sound when you clip the flower stem 😅

[@learningaswego9287]

I love when you do a video about growing from seed! They are scarce on KZbin and I so value your way of teaching! Would love to see more videos about growing from seed☺️ I love the ones about planting containers and such with purchased plants but that is mostly out of my budget, so this is so helpful!

[@rangerjudi9144]

Had no idea geraniums were easy so easy to grow from seed! Yes, a huge money saver. Thanks Laura! The Hartley is gorgeous, a perfect place to enjoy big bloom geraniums in terra cotta pots. A classic ☺️ 🌸

[@alliepopoff325]

I so appreciate the tour of the greenhouse and the incredible plants you have in there. We had a huge snowstorm hit today (southern Ontario, Canada) and I can't tell you how nice it was to watch you start some seeds in that beautiful space. It's helping me get through and think positively as we approach spring!

[@dianarios6022]

I've been away for a bit and I gotta say it was really nice to listen to your familiar friendly voice and of course all the plant talk! So glad to be back.

[@donnadennison876]

Thank you for this video. I do believe that I will try some geraniums. With the passing of my husband at Thanksgiving of 2021 and my son in June of 2022, I have had a hard time. I think it's time to start gardening again. Thank you so much.

[@mollypitcher9380]

(2024) I hope you have gotten back to gardening again. I’m watching this video to get geranium ideas. 🌸

[@cwoodard4062]

Gardening is the best way to heal after a life changing trauma.

[@cwoodard4062]

Thanks for all the information on geranium. I love the time you have made to help people understand how to grow plants from seeds. And where to find the seeds.

[@mirjasbeautychannel]

You can also store them like in a paper bag or similar to dahlia tubers, cool and dark for a few months, many does that here in Sweden. Because we have no sunlight for a few months during the winter.

[@barbarasantini]

Thank you :)

[@cathyorseske2564]

Laura you are a pleasure to watch doing your planting. Very enjoyable for sure

[@acchristianson]

I love the fun Ken has been having with editing lately. *chef's kiss*

[@ElderandOakFarm]

2:25 & I'm already sold! As soon as you said they tolerate high humidity... thats one of the things I love about you, Laura, is that you always try to include information about plants that may pertain to us gardener's in other climates! So helpful!

[@AZ-pf8qq]

Artists would be in heaven at your place, wow!

[@JaneTrinidadHennes]

This is great info. I love planting geraniums! ❤️

[@nikkiclark2752]

😂 so funny that quick pic of “Maverick” in this video. I’ve never had great luck with geraniums but u inspired me to try again. ❤

[@AngelaSissySnyder]

I had to back up to see the “Maverick” pop in pic! 😂😂😂 Ken at work there I’ll bet! ❤

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Laura, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 🌞 🇺🇸 We are supposed to hit 80°F today ⛱️🌞⛱️ I love geraniums and they grow well until summer. Our heat is too stressful. Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍

[@terrihart2133]

Nothing better than a Hot chocolate party with Benjamin and planting seeds!😍

[@sherylemoore8626]

Seed starting in the Hartley! How exciting. Love the hot chocolate set. I actually collect hot chocolate pots. Its so nice to see you not only using them but sharing with your children how to make the simplest things a little extra special.

[@pattidavis8043]

The Hartley is actually a blessing for all of us. It's around 30degrees here in Middle TN today and I'm just needing to see bright cheery beauty Thanks for sharing.

[@laurencarleton236]

Love the setting of the video today! I'm having daydreams of setting up my laptop in there and working at my job. Can you imagine being able to be on a video meeting and having this as your backdrop? Pure heaven. 🌺🌼🏵🥰 Insurance would never be so magical!! LOL!

[@cheesekake1841]

Hi Laura and Aaron, Please do updates on these geraniums in the next few months, I would love to see how they're doing. Thank you! 🤞🤞

[@rasheawhite3644]

Hi, sissy!🥰 I will make time for you, sissy no matter how busy my schedule gets, with God's help.🙏🏾💕😘🥰

[@lindawhite1114]

The word you were looking for to express how you loved today's project out in the Hartley . . . . JOY!!!!

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Geraniums are always in my garden. They are a sweet reminder of my grandmother who loved all flowers but always had geraniums. The love of this plant is shared by my mother and sister as well. I’ve never once in my many years of planting large pots using geraniums, ever started by growing them from seed. As you often do, you’ve inspired me to give it a try. Also, this same grandmother would have tea parties with my sister, cousin and myself using small little tea cups like Benjamin used. I’ve got those cups and saucers and have enjoyed tea with my granddaughter and great nieces as well. A very special video for me today, thank you.

[@sabrinacopas1636]

The little shot of Maverick was perfect, now I won't forget the name.

[@angieyair]

I grew up in Tijuana Mexico, and my grandmother had them, so every time I see them or smell them, they remind me of her. Love your videos. Have a great day.

[@deborahkilgore8694]

The snow in the background makes the Hartley look more amazing.

[@roxanneelsey6266]

Love the quick picture of Tom Cruise when she first said Maverick Series!

[@judydwiggins3456]

I started geraniums for the first time last year. They were so easy and I had wonderful results. Lots of bright red flowers. You inspired me to plant again.

[@pecan11]

I like that Ken is adding some add ins briefly.

[@kebergify]

I think I'd love starting seeds in a Hartley too!!! It's absolutely perfect and so so pretty. So glad that you have it so I can live vicariously through you.

[@tracyalward8445]

I new Laura you could not help yourself starting some seeds in the Hartley. The Hartley has become your happy place ❤🌸🌺🌹🌻

[@sherilynkoss4546]

Love the open center of the room. Shows off all the happy plants inside! Your happiness is adding to their beauty!

[@naturalflow157]

As someone who knows gardening, I truly appreciate it and find it extremely valuable as it helps me to become much better and not kill all my plants and seeds. Absolutely great and happy I came across your video, :) Thank you and wishing you all the best.

[@sherilynkoss4546]

Love geraniums - reminds me of Switzerland. Their colors with snow all around are so stunning in winter.

[@courtneycullen6289]

I think this is my second year (no, third!) planting a bunch more maverick geraniums and I really recommend them. I have perhaps a dozen I started last year that I dug up and I caved and bought a couple packets of orange, because I saw them as a part of a display at a local restaurant and they look so cute. I so appreciate this old video because the geraniums bring such happiness inside in December and January and then look so great in the spring and fall.

[@barbs.7367]

Loved this! Can’t wait to see them grow 👍🏼. The amaryllis is gorgeous btw!

[@elisecurran9497]

So glad to see the Hartley being used as an actual greenhouse....yay! Also, I was thinking during a video last week "Laura's going to need another mister, maybe 2!"

[@susanjacobs279]

Good to see you precious Benjamin! ❤️ YOU absolutely 💯 have the best momma ❤️

[@anneh7217]

I had the good fortune to work in a greenhouse for a few years. Loved it! I was in charge of the geranium greenhouse, oh goodness how amazing it was to work with the plants from when they were in tiny cells to their full grown glory. The array of colors were so rewarding, what an beautiful breathtaking show. Very pleased to see you planting these amazing plants! Thanks Laura for all that you do.....very helpful information.

[@lorrainel2314]

The view of the garden from the Hartley is just lovely ❤

[@chichitex1252]

I never even thought of planting geranium seeds…I’ve always bought early and the price or color often changes my plans!❤

[@AGB-vy2ci]

I'm so glad i found your channel.. i'm a 'newbie' and my dad always loved geraniums.. i live in central Ohio and in the past have just bought my geraniums from a local flower shop, but thought this year, i'd try and grow them from seed. I have 'over wintered' my past plants and had success.. I have porch railing planters where they will go that face the east.. anyway, enough rambling.. thanks for the information.. you're a delight to listen to..

[@claytoncomeaux414]

Benjamin is such a little gentleman. Totally starting geraniums from seeds.

[@monicagallagher6355]

I agree, those beautiful geraniums have been so eye-catching in the Hartley. It’s going to be a geranium year now!

[@mmelven8558]

My aunt taught me this method of overwintering geraniums. I don't have a lot of geraniums, si this method works for me Carefully dig up the geraniums before the first fall frost. Remove all of the soil from the plant’s roots. Place one or two plants in a large paper sack and store in a cool (45- to 50-degree F), dry location. (Or hang the plants upside down in a cool, dry location. She hung them in her unfinished basement.) The foliage and the shoot tips will eventually die. Around the middle/end of March remove all shriveled, dead material and prune back to firm, green, live stem tissue. After pruning, pot the plants and water thoroughly. Place the potted geraniums in a sunny window or under artificial lighting. Geraniums that are pruned and potted in March should develop into attractive plants that can be planted outdoors after the last frost.

[@belindapace1669]

Everything looks great, but the view is the show stopper!! Enjoy!!

[@lindak7499]

Thank you for a fun video. When I saw your Amaryllis I was reminded that while shopping at Home Depot at Christmas I purchased one that was not blooming and on sale (I'm frugal). Well it bloomed and 4 gorgeous red blossoms appeared. When they finally died I removed them, put them in boiling water with some vinegar and boiled them for a while, then put 4 small pieces of fabric in the water and continued boiling. Finally I removed the flowers and let the fabric steep in the hot vinegar water. There were 2 different types of fabric and one (I think linen) held the color better than the other. Then I rinsed them out. Since I am going to use them in something that will not get washed, I feel confident they will be OK. I should add that currently another stalk came up and I now have 4 more red blooms. I think I will dye some fabric again.

[@michelleschmadeka66]

Ok Ken, nice cameo of Maverick worked in at the beginning. It made me smile.

[@terridee9637]

I love looking at the plants with snow in the background It’s so Zen

[@CelebrateEverything]

What a Lovely and Inspiring video. And I giggled when Benjamin popped up having cocoa from a beautiful pot in a beautiful cup! So Delightful!!! My heart was there with you enjoying the moment.

[@urmysunshine90]

Can't wait to see what you do with so many geraniums! I hope a big massive display somewhere!

[@mollypitcher9380]

Oh ok … you talked me into it… I’ll (happily) grow some geraniums.🌸

[@pamkirkpatrick7534]

Love geraniums! Beautiful! I caught that "Maverick moment"

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

I am so jealous. I wish I had the room to germinate seeds. I love geraniums!! I am getting so excited to see what all you and Aaron plant/ do in the garden and your yard this year!!! I keep showing pictures of Aaron's beautiful grass to my husband. He just tells me that's a pretty lawn. He gets a sandwich for dinner. Benjamin buddy,I would have sat with you and had a cup of hot chocolate while mom planted up some flowers. I love anything chocolate, and I love to watch your mom work her magic. You know that God gave your mom many special talents. From being a great mother (which is the best gift) and working with flowers, making floral arrangements, being a wife, giving to others, loving the Lord, sharing her talents with us, going antiquing with Nana and aunt Monica ( which she doesn't invite me along with them...lol) helping others when they need help, my list could go on and on. Just know that you,Samantha Grace, and your dad are extremely lucky to have a special lady in your life. Thank you for sharing her with us.

[@debmcgimpy5958]

I so enjoy your videos! I happened upon you 2 years ago. Because of you i started growing from seeds. How totally exciting and rewarding. You are a wealth of knowledge, and i have benefited from it. Wish i had seen this video earlier, as i LOVE geraniums. (Life got busy!) I will grow them next year. Thank you!!!!

[@shasita3361]

What a good idea! I've been looking for ways to save money, especially on anuals. Starting them early from seed is a great idea that I'm definitily going to try!

[@connienovotny2461]

Ordering my seeds today! I never thought about starting Geraniums from seeds before! Thanks for the inspiration! Love seeing you in the Hartley and Benjamin of course! 💙 Ken editing a chuckle for us too😁

[@exinilda]

The ‘ maverick ‘ flash was hilarious.. everything looks awesome!!!

[@Gin0827]

Good morning GA family!!😊❤