In my garden with HortTube's Jim Putnam 🌿 Zone 5 vs. 7B

[@dawndawn6946]

Erin, you are such a good interviewer! Great questions! So interesting to hear the answers.

[@peggyjk]

I found Jim several years back and loved the fact he didn’t use a lot of fertilizer, just leaves and wood chips which is how I’ve been gardening for over 25 years and that has improved our soil 10 fold. We’re in zone 5, Michigan and he has tons of great gardening advice even for us.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

A very interesting video Erin and Jim, liked the point about movement. And so true that we can transcend our specific climate zones

[@ryanharvey1098]

Another great channel to follow, The Middle-Sized Garden!

[@rosyortzd9566]

So happy to see you here, I also follow you ❤️ @The Middle-Size Garden

[@rosyortzd9566]

@@ryanharvey1098 Yes!

[@barbaramccann7944]

An hour of gardening work is done, a tea break with Erin and Jim is a perfect respite before I head back outside!

[@saraw8503]

As a MasterGardener, (coastal NC..zone 8), I tell homeowners that lawn grass is the only plant that required 40 pruning per year.

[@naturalroots]

hi Sara are you on youtube woukd love to subscribe

[@maryannrule2305]

Of all the brilliant and helpful takeaways from this video, for me, the one that resonated the most was the idea of incorporating movement in landscape design which led me to understand why I gravitate toward some gardens more than others. Thank you so much… really appreciate your knowledge and advice.

[@tracybunch19]

This makes me so happy! Two of my very favorites gardeners!!!

[@monicadawnjune6]

My sister lives in Wisconsin zone 5 and I live in Virginia zone 7b. She can't grow certain things like Crepe Myrtle like I can. I don't grow spruce trees like she does. But, we share a love for Hostas that we mail back and forth to each other. Thise are the plants I love best because they came from her

[@MarianneRuffhaven]

Well that was fun. One thing I will add more of after watching this..... Movement. Plants that sway in the breeze. I often wondered why I liked one section of my garden more than all the others is the movement. I need to focus on that in more areas. Movement makes the garden feel Alive. Thank you Erin. Thank you Jim.

[@carolcowser1461]

Erin, this was an amazingly interesting conversation . Thanks so much.

[@marybeth4002]

Love, love, love these two - so knowledgeable and interesting. My takeaway: movement in the garden is important and also... everything shouldn't be seen from the street - keep something a surprise. Love it. Oh, and the fact that it doesn't have to be over complicated.. Please get together again - next year?

[@willhigginbotham6748]

Erin again proving her value to the community with another great collab. Great questions/topics too. Thanks Erin and Jim!

[@AJones-xo3jg]

Curves!!!!That is what I have learned since watching these videos. It is easier to mow as well.

[@sandrasmith8100]

Two of my favorite people! So great to get the comparisons, I am in zone 8b and I have learned so much from both of you! Thank you both for sharing!

[@lisarobinsonbailey5469]

I am so happy to see two of my favorites gardeners in one video! Such a great conversation. Thank you both.

[@kelj7711]

Jim’s fantastic. Thanks for doing these videos together! I learn so much.

[@emkn1479]

She’s clearly a journalist 💁‍♀️ Great info, especially about applying broad principles across growing zones. And I love Jim’s takeaway…I wondered if he had any grasses. Anymore there are some beautiful ones out there that stay pretty tight and upright and some cute little guys too. I’ve been adding more myself and it does make a difference! Not just during the growing season but during winter as well.

[@32dras]

I'm from Europe, I didn't know about Jim or his channel, tnx Erin for introducing one more great gardening channel to me, never too much of good gardening channel's 😊

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

I loved every second of this video! Thank you!

[@karenmoring8217]

Awesome seeing the two of you collaborating. You are both such amazing gardeners and are so inspirational.

[@SusanKRowe]

I’ve been following Jim since he moved to his current property. Great guest to have !

[@LeanneD4]

Two of my favorite gardeners! This was awesome!

[@heatherw.2751]

I love these two!! So glad they got together! Now we need to get Erin down here to visit Jim’s garden!!

[@betsyschaffitzel1044]

I watch both of you and this was an excellent interview! So thankful for both of you! Love both of your gardens! Thanks for all the gardening wisdom!!

[@RG-nv8nc]

Very good questions Erin. It was lovely seeing you both in one space!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

I love Jim he’s a credit to Garden Kingdom 💕

[@nancyw5779]

Great video! Something I’d want from your garden, Erin, is those poppies! 💕

[@ashleyamelia08]

the wind in the background @4:42 had me cracking up lol.

[@Notapansygardener]

You both are GREAT!! Erin, I found you through Jim!! You both are inspirational 💕🪴

[@soniakirk7909]

Been watching you both for years...fun to see you together sharing your garden expertise!

[@kristinastoltzfus6032]

Two of my favorites in one pkace! 😍

[@thebeginnergarden8961]

Oh wow what a great combination the two of you are so knowledgeable, I watch you both even though My zone is 6B, thank you for asking so many great questions.

[@wendywerner3242]

Two of my favorite plant 🌱🌾🌻 people 💛🍀

[@cece_marie]

Great interview! Your questions about learning from other gardens and zones were great. While I love chat that gets into the (only!) proverbial weeds, mile-high stuff really gets me excited to jump into my own garden. Now off to find ways to incorporate more movement and rooms!

[@kristaself126]

And another fun video with two of my favorite gardeners. 🎉

[@juliabinford6500]

Enjoyed your conversation. I agree wholeheartedly with Jim that movement adds to any garden.

[@susanschellberg4509]

Great interview. Two of my favorite gardeners. Loved your points about similarities and differences between your two zones.

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Erin ☕️ What a perfect guest! Question 🙋🏼‍♀️ what is he going to take from your garden? 😂

[@GardenKath]

Right? 😂 I was trying to guess too. A clump of Hakonechloa, perhaps?

[@kathleenscholten8592]

I loved that question too. I think Jim's answer about movement was spot on. His garden isn't formal but it always seems a bit stiff. I didn't know it was so new. I'm Zone 10a and have learned so much watching your Channel even though we live in completely different climates.

[@donnanowik7955]

At about 5 minutes in, I glanced away momentarily and suddenly caught a flash of a large dark "bird" flapping his wings behind you. Talk about movement in the garden!

[@amynelsongreen3243]

This was really fun! I enjoy both your channels for the unique things you each bring to gardening, so it’s fun to see you compare notes with each other too. Thanks to you both!

[@bradtisch7803]

Great video! I love it when my favorite gardening KZbinrs do crossover videos. Jim is the man!

[@barbarasantee6963]

Two of my favorites. Love that you shared your time with us.

[@Victoria-pt6ll]

Great conversation! Loved the visit and chats between you both. I always enjoy and learn so much!

[@SeaBatiste]

Great interview. Jim's comment about wanting plants to have a story really speaks to me. Thank you for this!

[@AngelaSissySnyder]

What a treat to see Jim in your garden! You are both fantastic gardeners and this interview is wonderful! Love both your channels!

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Love to see my 2 Haden guru utubers together!!! I KNOW SPEAKING FROM PENSACOLA FL JIM IS SO LOVING YOUR COOL WEATHER ERIN!!! Thanks A BUNCH!! Judy

[@susanahgerzsabek7497]

How I love watching this Erin and Jim, am waiting for Laura and Aaron to be with Jim. I garden in Austria zone 7b

[@susanbaker2796]

I agree. I am waiting for Jim to travel to Oregon and tour with Laura and Aaron at Garden Answer.

[@catherinemoran3325]

This was the best video - when two youtube garden channels can discuss their garden zones and associated plant options. The interview with Jim reminded me so much of Shelly Ryan and the Wisconsin Gardener - there is no better compliment than that, Erin.

[@JudyG53]

So fun watching the two of you! Erin & Jim have wonderful gardens and knowledge. ❤

[@beverlybiersdorf3966]

Great video with the two of you. BRAVO.

[@catlady1462]

Consorting with a companion in common! Lovely interview.

[@kimbar11]

Two of my favorites together! 💜

[@RevAcres01]

I found Jim a year ago he's a wealth of knowledge. Great interview thanks for having him in your garden.

[@upnorth21]

Thank you for introducing us to Jim. I think when I saw what zone he lived in (I;m zone 5b) I thought not to watch, but as he said we can have a lot in common. I could definitely relate to two things he said...I love it when a plant has a story, whether given to you, or picked up at a garden tour. Also if you meet someone who gardens, your are instantly friends! Will definitely subscribe to his channel! Loved the poppy background in the video :)

[@joanotto9984]

Two great gardeners in one shot!

[@julieb1028]

2 of my favorite gardeners! Erin, your yard is gorgeous!!!

[@LMWerner]

So much fun! I could listen to you forever! The two of you, Yulia/Y Garden, Alexandra/The Middle-Sized Garden, Jason/Fraser Valley Rose Farm and The Horti-Culturalists are some of my favorite Garden channels here on YT. You're all so inspiring and the amount of knowledge you share are amazing! 💚 But seing some of you together makes me a bit childishly delighted to be honest ☺️🤩😅 Obviously there's so many more (Claus Dalby, Bunny Guinness, Garden Ninja, Linda Vater......) I'm still missing out of sooo many. So thanks to the both of you! 🌱

[@amydeeds6248]

Great interview! 🙌🏻 I love his comment about how not everything should be visible from the street-I am trying to do that now. After thinking about garden walks I have been on, the most beautiful ones have unexpected areas. But, it is hard not to put your showiest plants front and center lol. ☺️

[@lisaoswalt5233]

Alright!! This was fun! Jim & Erin at her house, in her garden! He was probably in overdrive as to what he wanted to take back home for his house & garden!

[@SarahELong100]

Two of my favorite KZbin gardeners! So happy to see you all together! Fun conversation.

[@turtlelilysgarden5258]

My 2 favorites in one place!

[@freyartz]

Just as excellent as I thought it would be... 👍

[@wbspopcorn]

Really enjoyed you showing off your garden on Jim’s channel. Having followed you for a while it was great to see how all the hard work, trials and tribulations have paid off. Your garden is magnificent Erin! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@sammysworld5485]

I watch you both & love you both! Your channels changed my life. I’m now a smart, educated gardener. Thank you!

[@tararisser]

so wonderful to see you guys in a video together! I follow you both. :) And I'm in Nova Scotia, so you can imagine the garden differences lol We're behind everyone.

[@may0blunderer]

My two favourite garden hosts. Fantastic.

[@nicolechew1029]

What a great interview! I've watched Jim for years and I love his garden and his travels. Great questions Erin!

[@SteveL2012]

I agree with earlier comments: you are a great interviewer with engaging questions, Erin. The visual representation of the design principle (use curves) in your garden was stunning. The beautiful curving lawn with perennial and bulb borders is absolutely gorgeous. I have lived in zone 7a, 9a and now 8b, and I have applied these ideas and principles in every garden. The hardest thing is when I can’t sustain plants that I fell in love with in zone 7 because of the heat index where I currently live! Love this channel and can’t wait to see you exceed 100k!

[@annkendall528]

Lovin this video, two great gardeners.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Wow, if this is a great Sunday morning treat. Two of my favourite people in the garden world that I follow on KZbin. Loved hearing the interview and opinions on the different zones with plantings. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@creative227]

Excellent compare/ contrast of gardens!

[@colleenherrington3460]

Outstanding interview! The gardening energy between you two is palpable. Would love to see an encore at some point👩‍🌾🪴🧑‍🌾

[@marylynnhaynes7558]

Two of my favorite “garden gurus”❤️

[@theresaholden7580]

Thanks Erin, loved your interview with Jim. I subscribe to you both.

[@leighcontella811]

I was anxiously awaiting these videos and they did not disappoint! Two very genuine people that love to garden and want you to succeed! Thanks, guys!! 🙂🥳

[@lindylou3519]

Oh yes, been following Jim since he moved to his house & was just beginning to work on his landscape.

[@nolagirl7082]

Hey Erin! New subscriber here, I’m from Jim’s channel. I’m a new gardener and live in New Orleans, zone 9A. I’m so happy to be here! Sounds like you have a lot of knowledge and I look forward to picking up a few tips from you🌼🌸🌻

[@maryanns6182]

I love the “lawn with a purpose” comment!!! Unfortunately for many that answer is an HOA. WHY do they maintain that we have to have this??? These organizations need to rethink these requirements.

[@bethheerten1132]

The more I garden the more glad I am that we avoided buying property that had an HOA.

[@MrsTitina]

Great to see you both together! Such a pleasure!!

[@sarahhayhurst9944]

Great video. Great advice. Thanks very much. 👍🌴🌻🌱

[@jenniferhooks2454]

Great video! I have been following both channels for similar length of time. I have learned a lot! Both of you have beautiful landscapes, just in different ways.

[@peggydove8756]

LOVED this video!! Thank you!!

[@cpaslick1]

I came across both you and Jim at about the same time. I'm on the WI/IL border, so I wasn't sure that Jim's channel would help me out, but it absolutely does! There is so much information he shares that applies no matter what zone you are gardening in.

[@kkcarricaburu6042]

This was wonderful.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Erin, you asked Jim some really great questions, and I really enjoyed your interview with him! I've been watching both of you for quite some time, and I have to tell you how inspiring it was to watch this. ~Margie🦋💚🌞

[@cindydunn3036]

Great video & I really like these 2 gardeners. They are great teachers with wonderful gardens and are relatable. The work they show makes you believe it is achievable🌱👍

[@MsSkent17]

Instant friends! YES JIM 💚💚💚 lol

[@tammyhoushour8070]

What a nice surprise to watch 2 of my favorite gardener's 🤗❤

[@nikkid6395]

Great interview/ chat Erin! Yes I also watch Mr. Jim's channel as his conditions are similar to my Texas 8A area down to the clay soil.

[@rosyortzd9566]

I'm so happy you guys did a video together, I follow both of you. I'm in zone 5 close around your area ❤️

[@synapticburst]

Hi Erin - love your channel and have been learning from you for over a year since I found you. Delighted to see you talking to the excellent Jim Puttnam! Totally agree with what you said about people in different zones learning from each other. For example, I garden in zone 9 USDA, but actually I'm in Ireland so our climate is not typical zone 9. We have a much less hot climate. Temperate oceanic better describes our weather. Regardless of climactic difference, I have learned so much from your excellent channel and also from Jim's. There are many overlaps between us all and perhaps we can all teach each other about what might be possible in our zones. I find your explanations of things so very helpful as a relative novice myself. Please keep making your excellent and super enjoyable videos! Very best wishes from East Ireland 🌸

[@delphinenyirahabimanam.d.8510]

I wish this video was longer! Thanks Erin and Jim!

[@jenniferwalsh6568]

A man who loves curves is my kind of man! Great job Jim!! 👏🏼 Great job Erin on the collab!! Love them!!

[@tastyfishsauce4410]

I am glad I stumbled on your channel. I'm from NE Illinois less than 5 miles from Great America and Zone 5B is kind of hard for a novice gardener like me due to shortened season, extreme temps and mostly lack of knowledge/experience. I'm also very impatient so I feel that at least somebody from my neck of the woods is able to do it and be succesful gardening. Thank you.

[@kaylac3367]

Erin your garden is absolutely gorgeous! Great interview. Love Jim and follow him as well.

[@betsybugsmith5324]

Lots of great information from two great gardeners not only in this video but all of their videos. Love watching and learning from y’all😍 Zone 7b/8a.

[@taranorton6769]

Two of my favorites in one video! Such common sense advice. Really enjoyed watching!

[@robintranchina6588]

That was a great discussion! Erin, you were point on with your questions for Jim. I’m moving from the New Orleans area to Foley, AL IN October & will have a blank slate with new construction. I thought about hiring Jim to do a consultation, but his suggestions about going to arboretums & botanical gardens, joining a garden club, was something I hadn’t thought about. Thank you, I throughly enjoyed this video!

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

great video! so fun! nice to see him here!

[@cynthiaborden4209]

Jim and Erin and no mention of Dahlia's 😁nice interview