The Melt

Spring is finally here and the snow is slowly melting away. I tried out Grubs boots and they were the perfect thing for mucking around in the snow and slush. Grubs boots now ship to Canada! Order yours here at rainboots.ca
🌟Giveaway!🌟
Grubs Boots are giving away one pair of boots to a lucky Subscriber! Subscribe to the channel and comment on this video with what you're most looking forward to about spring. I'll select one winner on April 17th. Must be Canadian to enter. Prize will be mailed directly from Grubbs Boots.
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[@terriapearce915]

Bright eyed baby Julia is always a treat to see, LOVE the flower t-shirt! I would like to get my hands on that thermometer and a pair of good boots are a must for me. Thanks for showing the plants I will have to consider trying some of mine outside.

[@nikitalebedynski8484]

Wow a give away for Canadians only for once 😂. Here in northern Alberta I'm checking my garden spaces every day as the snow melts watching for the first signs of perennial growth, starting with the Siberian Squill in my front beds.

[@HeidiTomatoes]

Your baby girl is so cute. 😍 I am looking forward to cleaning up my garden and watching everything come back to life. 🌷 Ontario, Canada.

[@PaulaBoylan]

I LOVE what you've been able to accomplish. I had to call my honey in to show him your beautiful baby and your evolving homestead. I also wanted to thank you for creating such a useful and beautiful planner. I've been using it for a couple of years and it has been so helpful. And ... the Grubs boots look great!

[@margarethairsine8648]

I know the feeling Spring brings me and I am so glad to hear you are feeling that pep in your step too. I am as far south as you can go in Ontario and we really didn't get much snow this year a very strange mild winter. Thank you for the chance to win a pair of boots :) Peace and Love xo

[@mcoates111]

I love your greenhouse! ❤ I, too, had a difficult winter with a serious back injury: very slow to heal. My first Spring here. I love the blue sky! ❤ I moved from Vancouver Island to east of Edmonton, so I have a lot to relearn about gardening. Yours is the best channel I've found; your advice is so real and very helpful. Sweet baby, too.❤

[@PrairiePlantgirl]

The spring sun melts so much more than snow. It’s amazing how much it lifts our hearts.

[@altheab.8907]

Julia so cute. Growing like a weed……a very pretty weed! Happy to see your snow finally melting. 💖🦋🕊

[@MissBsBlooms-yo2bd]

Sooo happy spring is finally hitting here in SK!! Thanks for all of your videos.

[@jtp8610]

I am most looking forward to all the snow melting and finally getting my hands in the dirt again. I also am looking to expand my flower gardens. Nothing better than fresh flowers throughout the summer months 😊

[@c.o8016]

Love all the growing info from someone in my area! Now that the snow is melting, I can't wait to get out in the garden and watch my perennials spring back to life. The hope that comes with spring is a miracle every year!

[@lauraburger8378]

Hi from Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Spring has arrived here and there is only a small amount of snow left in my yard. Of course mud has replaced the snow so winning some new boots would be awesome. I always push the time to get an early start in the garden and boots are definitely needed for early gardening. Planted my sweet peas outside the south side of my shed today! Love your Canadian zone 3 channel!

[@ramblinrosecreative3726]

I love nothing more than when the snow starts to melt! I have been doing daily walks around my garden with every day something new melting off or starting to grow!

[@rosemacdougall2967]

That is a great give away! Anyone that knows me knows I would wear them constantly in the garden! Our snow just melted here in NS and the ground is still pretty soggy. Great video, thanks again Kristen!

[@mienkedezoete2146]

Nice to see you finally being able to get outside and I marvel at how you balance everything with a young baby plus your other children! Bravo 🙌 P.S. those boots look great!

[@innatewisdom]

Zone 3/4- was out doing “fall clean up today” too. Could definitely use those boots! 🤣

[@rosefrank148]

I am so looking forward to walking to my greenhouse, opening the door and just taking in the junk that I left in fall. Always happy to see Spring and a new beginning. I’d love to walk in your boots.

[@katjo0812]

Julia's so cute! In the Greenhouse she's like, oh mama that sun is so bright!! Completely understand! Our last snow was the mass dump of 12 inches of heavy wet snow. I live in a court.. and our property has the longest curb space..so the big snow pile goes in our yard.. parking area..after record highs the past 3 days the huge pile is down to about 3 feet! Bummer I am in the states.. need boots, renting a community garden lot this year and it's going to be a bit muddy to start.. Have A Great Day!

[@lovgren7425]

It snowed yesterday! I feel your excitement for spring so much! Every year is so exciting in central BC at this time... so many possibilities. I just found your channel, thank you for all of your posts, I have some binge watching to catch up with you!...and a boot contest? amazing! So here goes, Every spring as the snow melts the first thing I think about is "when can I put my plants in the greenhouse?" My living room is full of lights and plants waiting to go out...I might start a bit soon every year but like you said, if something goes wrong, theres some time to replant. Thanks again!

[@traceyhiebert8680]

I can’t wait to start creating a whole new garden!!!!! Yay for snow melting! And those boots look fabulous 💗

[@lindsayingram5827]

This has been a very long winter and it is finally starting to feel like spring 🌸 I look forward to watching all of the beautiful gardens grow 🌱

[@be.wellandable]

New to zone 3 and really enjoying your videos because I have been feeling overwhelmed with learning the when and what I can plant in my new space. Your videos have been inspiring. Thank you!

[@staceydesrosiers8818]

Manitoban winnipeger here 😊 , I am just loving the melt, did some raking and cleaning today with the oldest (5) and currently pregnant with 3rd baby 21 weeks! , this year il be trying to make my biggest flowere garden yet, wish me luck

[@mojop5408]

From PEI so slightly different zone, but I learn so much from you! I started with container gardening 4 years ago, 3 years ago - more containers and started a garden out at my mom's, 2 years ago - MORE containers and a 2nd garden at my moms and last year I REALLY got into flowers! Planted Tulips, Double Tulips, Allium and corcus' for the first time last fall and they are starting to peek through!! Love the boots and as someone with wide feet and calves also have a hard time finding ones to fit so glad to know they DO exist!

[@girlsglitterngiggles]

Thanks for all the zone 3 SK knowledge you share!! Bring on the melt!!!

[@mrs.mcnamara1669]

Here in Ottawa area (zone 5b) it will be almost 30 degrees. Last week we had an ice storm. Crazy Canadian weather, eh? I will be moving wood chips and maybe enjoying a nice cold beer while I enjoy my crocuses. Be kind to yourself about the clean up. You just grew a beautiful baby and that’s the best thing.

[@sandrafunnekotter2790]

We went from the freezing rain and no power for 5 days to double digit temperature within a week. The garden is picking up and my stress levels are rising! You are doing amazing - busy mama and a busy grower. 🌱 I love your boots - hoping to win a pair as well. Greetings from Montreal!

[@helenachase5627]

I had my lisianthus and sweet peas, bupleurum out on the steps today and yesterday in Regina ! Looking forward to planting them out soon. I'd love some grub boots ! My feet were soaked yesterday at the fsrm

[@artistinagarden]

Oh Kristen, I am so excited to get out in the garden and start cleaning up my mess from the fall as well, mine looks very similar to yours, lol!! 😜 Bonnie 🇨🇦

[@maryannewatt2118]

I haven't even recieved my rununculus corms from the nursery!! My sweet peas are about a foot tall- I started them way too early!! But am hardening them off and will plant them out this week. I'm in Valemount B.C. in the mountains. The snow is gone but it is very cool. Thanks, Kristen.

[@ilenehales7849]

Snow is melting, tulips are coming up, now to keep them safe from rabbit 🐇 and deer 🦌. Time to harden off ranunculus, love all your experiments and info.

[@chelseamarshall4942]

Yay for spring and the promise of new life. Excited about those boots too...would be super useful on the farm.

[@stephaniegervais3718]

Love seeing the little one with you! Solidarity, I’ve got a 6 month old helper right now too! I’m looking forward to grass so he can sit in the grass while we prep everything outside 😊

[@ShiftingRoots]

Me too!

[@jenniferapplin5605]

I feel your comments about 2022 being a rough year and how once the snow starting melting, the world was full of possibilities! I started seeds in January to get myself through...it definitely has been a rough year. I am getting ready to put some cold tolerant plants out next weekend in Northern Alberta. Happy planting Kristen.

[@ShiftingRoots]

I’m sorry it was a rough year for you too!!

[@GavinAndShea]

In late Winter / early Spring I shoveled my way to my raised bed and put up a hoop and plastic cover over it and my strawberries are greening up and the soil is thawed at least 6-8 inches! Definitely going to do that every year to get an early planting of ranunculus and anemones. It would be so nice to have a pair of your boots to make the treck in the mush when things are melting. Best wishes, Dorothy

[@priswatson]

Self compassion is the name of this game! Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing with us. Happy planting🌱

[@memphis4451]

Thank you for all great advice always! When I need a little motiviation it always great to watch your videos!

[@alliward6040]

Here in Edmonton, the snow is close to gone! Hardening off the Hardy Annual ms is the name of the game right now. Then the sweet peas are getting planted

[@kelseys6013]

I have a fresh plot in my backyard that I’m excited to get out and work up! Planning it as a perennial and cut flower garden zone.

[@shereenteixeira2890]

Thank you for focusing on zone 3. Planning to do some winter sowing of zinnias and marigolds before end of April and still plant a few things indoors. Basil etc.

[@maramesaros934]

So happy for spring!! Can’t wait to start getting some outdoor gardening going😄😍

[@melanielohman9660]

Another great video thanks! I'm excited to break ice and walk in puddles with little one plus start cleaning up what the snow uncovers. Look like some great boots... thanks for opportunity!

[@sharonrowe6355]

Melting here too, love your videos and your baby is so sweet ❤

[@elizabethsheffield6599]

You inspire me to get outside in any weather! I'd love a pair of those boots!

[@gilldunican]

Thank you for the info, my snow is 95% melted 😁 Can’t wait to get out in the garden, 1st job is creating 2 new flowerbeds (of course after the cleanup 😆)

[@Veggiehomestead]

We're a bit ahead of you here in the Maritimes, today I was fortunate enough to plant out my hardy annuals. Can't wait to see how your experiments turn out.

[@msrandi20]

I’m looking forward to getting back out and creating a couple new flower beds in my yard. I’m a bigger girl and I also have bigger calves and wider feet haha

[@kodisan08]

Keep up with the self care. The Saskatoon winter has been tough for me too! I’m potting up some dahlia’s. Can’t wait for the rest of spring to come into full swing!

[@cindyhingley]

We are finally melting here in northern Alberta. I'm planning my new front yard flower beds.

[@Nickels05]

I'm looking forward to cleaning up the yard in the spring!

[@springflowers4031]

Compassion and grace four ourselves - so important . You’ve inspired me to get cleaning my little greenhouse. Feelings on foxglove hardening off in greenhouse ? Covered ?

[@flowergrower1247]

Hello Kirsten! We have so much in common as my backyard looks the same here in Mundare, AB. I am really looking forward to spring this year because we have had a long stretch of cold weather and snow, daytime temperatures under 10C and -11C at night. I want to open up my greenhouse and get started planting all the wonderful cut flower seeds I bought this year so I can finally get my cut flower business going for real! You inspire me and I love your videos as growing anything in Zone 3A can be a challenge. Cheers! Gloria from Glorious Gardens!

[@flowergrower1247]

P.S. I would love a pair of Grub boots to help me transplant all those lovely seedlings I will grow into my cut flower garden, even though my husband Danny just bought me a new pair of black rubber boots on sale, at Peavey Mart for $25.00. Cheers again!

[@riseshine5191]

I am looking forward to getting in garden and planting my cut flowers soon

[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

Wow.u still have snow.those ranunculus looks amazing..❤❤❤ would like to use that boots here in Ontario..thank 😊

[@MlleMarisol]

Thanks for all your cold zone flower inspiration 💚 I can’t wait to wake up in those sunny spring morning to see if my flowers are growing well 🌷🌱

[@RedneckHillbillies]

Nice boots! :) Our snow is all gone now, and I'm starting from scratch on a new property. The first thing going in the ground in the next little bit will be onion sets.

[@naomisuchan3070]

Paul and I are getting ready to refill/repair our raised beds, and hopefully build some new ones in the alley. I would love to win some boots too!

[@deborahgosse1186]

I would so use those boots ,I am like you I am out in my garden in snow and mud,

[@lesfibresfantastiques7265]

I also bought a max min thermometer this year for my small greenhouse! Can't wait to know what I put in there

[@kasiam9083]

I started ranunculus and anemones for the first time this year! I'm excited to plant them in my garden and watch them grow 😊 #winnipeg

[@jeanettethiessen2476]

Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable. I can so relate to how you were feeling and the wonderful feelings of possibility that are coming with this spring. Just the other day I got my flowers and tomatoes started in doors. Also started some herbs this year too.y next project is cleaning up my yard and all the things I left undone last fall too.

[@Leed216]

I’ll be reassembling my little green house this week🌱🌱🌱

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

Lol I love your walking with the music 😂

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

Aw your baby is so sweet!! ❤ And yes I can absolutely relate to the weather amd mood/outlook shift! I was feeling really down in the dumps about all the cold and snow and then this week it's completely flipped!

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

Now that the snow is melted, I can fence my first cut flower garden!!

[@brookecalder6893]

I love the spring inspiration, thank you! I just checked my raised bed and it's ready for my (should have been fall) garlic! 😍 It's time! I would so use a pair of those boots for walking my muddy pup! 🌻

[@amyclement107]

Looks great!

[@missprairiecharm]

I'm soooo looking forward to my spring flowers popping up!❤

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

May God give you strength and patience to go this season, I suspect it won't be a smooth one , there will be a battle for your attention:)))

[@EvelynM-vlogs]

A pair of Grubs boots would be soooooo handy in our wet Vancouver Island climate. We live on a slope so when I am out working on the flower beds, and walk up to the front of the property I am sometimes walking up a mini temporary creek. I've been wearing duck shoes but they can be really slippery and don't go up the ankle or calf. I'd be more than happy to feature the Grubs boots on my videos if I won the pair! Our snow is gone and the first tulip bloomed today. Tomorrow we are getting the flower wagon out of moth balls to take up to the road and start selling tulip and daf pots as well as Camellia bouquets.

[@albertagardner2563]

My tulips are just poking too, can’t wait for the flowers 💐

[@tashkang2524]

I am in ON and I am so excited to be planting in my market garden again. The thing is that each year I wear out my boots from so much walking! My dear husband brought them to a place to get fixed but they fell apart half way through the season. Would love to see if these ones are super durable!

[@purerocklandscaping]

Rebecca here from fb :) Beautiful day here in West Quebec. Enjoying watching the snow melt here too! Would love the chance to win the boots! Hope 4 kids is treating you well. My babe is on the move now so gardening is going to be tricky haha!

[@rowenakotelniski2603]

It’s so nice to be able to follow someone in the same growing zone! With the snow melting I can hardly wait to see if everything has survived the winter. I was surprised to see some green in one of my raised beds where my parsley grew last year. I’ve never had it survive over winter before. I’d love to have a pair of boots other than my hiking boots to wear when it’s wet and mucky.

[@fermebleujaunevert9663]

I’m also excited to see my tulips!

[@CorinnesGym]

Snow has melting here is Nova Scotia for a while, I've been planting lettuce, kale, spinach and pak choi in my green house since mid of March. I'd love to have a pair of boots, mine are leaking, lol

[@donna5754]

I’m so excited to see my peonies grow and to plant dahlias for the first time !

[@smilewithlove23]

So excited for my magnolia tree to bloom!

[@amykirby9607]

Hi Kristen! I was doing this exact same thing today! Walking everywhere to speed up the snow melting haha and cleaning out greenhouse. I'd love the boots, my old winter mucks have a leak:( which is making the melt a little less enjoyable haha. But you are right, it does give a feeling of hope and possibility!

[@loribobier5910]

Thanks Kristen for your encouragement and cheering us on in Saskatchewan Zone 3. The boots look great! Every gardener needs a pair! Especially exploring the first sights of spring...get your boots on!

[@lesleyleonhardt1171]

Snow melt = dog doo cleanup and written plans for beds and garden!

[@helenachase5627]

I use cold frames this time of year for cool season annuals. Greenhouse gets way too hot

[@KristiGray-kb6pi]

Love your stuff! It's so nice to have all this great content for our planting zone. I am just waiting to get outside and start cleaning and prepping and planting. It's one of my favorite times of the year! 🌱🌷

[@amykirby9607]

I'm planting down peas in my greenhouse, think they will sprout?

[@amykirby9607]

Do you have a video about fast and cheap annuals for bouquets?

[@amykirby9607]

Hi, just curious if you picked a winner for the contest. We are getting snow right now(Thursday morning) northwest of meadow lake

[@amykirby9607]

Hi did you do your giveaway draw yet?

[@amykirby9607]

Also, where did you buy your thermometer? I'll be in stoon next Monday, hoping to pick one up