How to choose and plant winter pots

[@GrannysGarden]

I like the way Jane Beedle explains things in such a calm manner while at the same time giving a host of information and tips. She'll inspire more than one of us to try some alternative plants for Christmas containers.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alejandro26_]

Thanks for subtitle the video!: I'm learning the English tongue with you and I love plants. Greetings from Córdoba Capital, Argentina!!!

[@chrisdaniels3929]

Hi, good luck with your English, from England.

[@alejandro26_]

@@chrisdaniels3929, ¡muchas gracias! ¡Espero estés bien! ¡Saludos!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Bienvenido al jardin de medio talle. Yo vivía en el Peru para muchos años y de vez en cuando, miro los videos de KZbin para acordarme de mi Español tambien.

[@alejandro26_]

@@TheMiddlesizedGarden, ¡qué bueno que hables el español! ¡Inesperado! Te deseo todo el éxito. ¡Muchos saludos y Dios te bendiga!

[@hellohouselovers1747]

No dumping!!! The up-cycled window box!! Fabulous!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you! Hope you haven't found yet more asbestos and that Bon Accord is sunny and happy.

[@alizacooper2937]

I love the idea of making a " mock up" of the window box in the trolley.

[@j.m.7056]

Alexandra, I always enjoy the videos that include Jane. Like you, she is quite articulate and to the point when sharing information.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you so much!

[@kenneyg100]

That did look inspiring. I so agree about not wasting plants (or money). My cyclamen from last year are starting to flower now and I love the idea with the battery Christmas lights🤗I feel inspired.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@watersrising8044]

Lovely to see Baker Jane! Great episode, thank you.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Annathranholm]

The windowbox turned out amazing

[@anitahouten8367]

Brilliant videos, inspiring. I look forward to watching them each week. Suitable for people new to gardening and more experienced gardeners. You can't have too much of a good thing.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you like them!

[@lifeinseason]

I’m envious of your climate! I uploaded my last gardening video this week. I’ll be covered in snow for the next 6 months. 😭🇨🇦

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

We think snow is very exciting, but you're right - we probably wouldn't if we had 6 months a year!

[@Flower_hoarder]

🌿🌺🌿NICE VIDEO 🌿🌺🌿

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you very much!

[@itsmewende]

I'd be happy with any of these combinations. It's inspired me to empty my huge container and plant it for winter. Thanks for sharing all of Jane's tips.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

You are so welcome!

[@mariedeyo7399]

Hello, nice Video 👍Gaulteria will flower again and have berries. I have them in windowboxes for years and even if they look like they are not comming back, they will. Sometimes they skip a year. So dont toss them out. 🌟 have a happy 1st Advent. 🌟

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thanks for the info!

[@chrisdaniels3929]

Thank you. Just quality.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@themontephone875]

Oh! Great timing! I didn’t know what to do...I would like to do this this Winter !

[@helenweatherby1694]

Great advice.

[@lucynolan5954]

Loved this ! Such a great idea and what lovely suggestions of plants. Thanks!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MyFocusVaries]

Just what I was looking for. I love Wintergreen. It's got such great 4 season interest. Glossy foliage, white blossoms, the very long lasting berries! Thank you.

[@themontephone875]

I love your questions...

[@colliegardenmaintenance729]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colliegardenmaintenance729]

Really enjoy the channel and there seems to be lots of very useful snippets of information in your uploads. Design stuff is very good. Always forwarding those ones. Neil

[@carole-f8x]

Thank you Alexandra for this video. I love all the ideas. I have a few big pots with Alberta Spruce and will have to look for some little plants to add that will hopefully survive a winter in. New Jersey. Not a cyclamen...thats for sure. Have a great weekend! ❤️

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@PatriciaG99]

Great video, thank you 😊

[@jerryodell1192]

Hey it’s the great British baking show lady! That’s my favorite Baking show👍 or I am mistaken and look foolish☺️So cool new subscriber from North Carolina Jerry

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

You're absolutely right! Jane's a professional garden designer and since Great British Bake Off is now moving more into cookery, running workshops and talks online and in person (when we're not locked down)

[@ikillprettythingz7947]

I have ornamental cabbages that are still going strong. Would love to add go it LOL giving me ideas 😊 also Thank you for including the infos in the description. Very helpful 😋

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

Loved it...,

[@MultiMarou]

Merci ! Can you make a video on very long lasting container plants that we don’t have to renew every season?

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Yes, I will - I thought I had done so as there is a post on the Middlesized Garden blog, which I attach here as you may find it helpful. However, I didn't make the accompanying video, so I will try to do that. The pots in the post have been in my garden for several years now without being changed. www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/10-easy-care-evergreen-pots-for-year-round-impact/

[@Cassieskins21]

Hello, where is a good place to get large stone pots online? Thank you

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

It depends on where you live and also delivery is likely to be expensive when you're buying large stone pots online. It also very much depends on your budget and whether you want real stone or are happy with good lookalikes, such as those made with resin or concrete mixes. It's probably best to google 'stone pots near me' and start from there - sorry not to be more specific, but I hope that helps.

[@themontephone875]

Interesting...compost and webels (?)...it’s not a good white curl bug

[@chrisdaniels3929]

Vine weevils, that eat roots as grubs and leaves as adults...

[@itsallaboutlight]

Is what you call compost, what we in the US call potting soil?

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Yes, I think that is the same. It is the soil mix we put in the pot. Your term is more accurate, I think, as 'potting compost' is more 'potting soil' than actual compost. Thank you.

[@themontephone875]

!what a pot! Where do I buy this in USA??

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

I'm not sure but it is terracotta, so you should be able to find something similar. Sorry that's not very helpful, but perhaps someone reading the comments will be able to advise!

[@elsagrace3893]

Camera man should have turned the guest a quarter turn to her left to get rid of the shadows on her face. It’s quite unflattering light on the upbeat attractive lady. Really enjoyed the information, demonstration and chat.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Interesting and thank you.

[@itsallaboutlight]

What zone are you growing in?

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Approximately equivalent to a Zone 9 or perhaps 8b - it doesn't correlate exactly.

[@themontephone875]

That’s my guilt...spending and then having to dump them later...

[@meggiwick7601]

😁😂🙂