Thoughts On New Proven Winners Requirement // Will You Do Tours Like P Allen Smith? // Recap 🌿

[@curtaw66]

I found a big dose of comforting humor and seasoned knowledge from these two in this Highlights episode ... we're all at different stages of our gardening paths, but the connections we all have going down that path bind us together with our common struggles when it comes to getting it done, and family that can sometimes thwart or enhance our goals. We deal with family life, through success and struggle. Laura and Aaron are young yet, and we get the privilege of them letting us into their lives, to watch them realize their dreams, allow us to be acquainted with their extended families, managing expectations, compromising when necessary, then cutting losses and moving on. What of that don't all of us do, in gardening and in our personal lives? That's why I always look forward to their videos and posts. Thank you to them, it's really only their posts I look forward to more than anything on social media, because they are real.

[@whycaresomuch2020]

❤

[@laurakay777]

Laura and Aaron are role models for what is important in life. The 3 R's: Relationships, Roses and Wreaths and honestly so so much more. 🙇🙇‍♀️🙇‍♂️👨‍👩‍👦‍👦💐🌲🌳🍅

[@sharilindsay7323]

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[@sharilindsay7323]

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[@sharilindsay7323]

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[@Tracy-zj4sr]

Can we please give some applause for the amazing lavender and white flowered Streptocarpus on the grow-light shelf off of Laura’s right elbow? That darn thing has been blooming it’s head off FOREVER!

[@eroswv]

I enjoyed Aaron's comments about the PW White Pots. He really explained both sides of the issue. I like that all of the PW plants are in the White Pots. I am so happy with PW plants that I always look for that white pot to know that I am getting quality. I do buy plants from other companies but my first choice is PW.

[@Steph-x4b]

Those pots are quality too! I've reused many.

[@mirandasimmons9435]

Maybe so, but now I can't even get them!

[@Al_D]

My first choice is actually Monrovia. I think their quality is a bit better than PW.

[@christinaqualls5212]

My eyes are always searching for the Proven Winners white pots at any garden center or nursery I go to.

[@adriankap2978]

@@mirandasimmons9435 I'm not liking the PW EcoPots at all. I tested with the tabs in soil by themselves after breaking them up and they aren't breaking down at all and it's coming up to about a year. I know PW's is doing their best to make them more eco friendly but these aren't the best option. Maybe bring back the original until they have a solid solution because I'm really missing those too. I like them for seed starts outside since I don't use grow lights etc indoors.

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

Hi - I have to add, I prefer the white containers. I trust that I am getting Proven Winners and I get that from a corporate level. I myself have questioned PW in containers other than the white one. Thank you for the explanation and update.

[@nicchauvin1096]

Any nursery can order white containers from China with literally anything printed on them. It's pretty foolish to rely on that as a fail-safe.

[@DebbyDrake]

I agree. I want Proven Winners over any other brand.

[@sueayres6139]

Ok, i have to say that as one of the blessed that was able to attend the first GAGroupie event, where we got to tour your gardens and your parents, and the events we did, I just can not imagine anyone saying they would not be happy with being there. Gardens are gardens - they are not always perfect (are they ever??) and that is not why we came for the event, it was because of our love and respect for what you do and how you have influenced us.

[@DebbyDrake]

I so much want to go visit Laura, her gardens, her mom's gardens, the store, and her family.

[@rewbew9345]

Haha! I LOL’d when Laura said, “Here. Come look at all of our trenches.” during the garden tour discussion. 🤣 I love the idea to donate to charity to take a peek at your gardens. I’ll stay tuned!

[@donnagarcia62]

I love when Aaron joins you in conversation, he is so knowledgeable and explains things so well....

[@dwohio8283]

Our Lowe's has a ton of proven winners, more than our local garden store currently.

[@skyelarshade9032]

I used to work in a small family owned greenhouse. To me it seems like proven winners can easily compromise with growers by offering the proven winners branded pots in different sizes and shapes. Or they could offer labels to cover the pots.

[@maynardgreenhouse]

They already come with big proven winners tags. There’s really no need for a different pot

[@robertarohwer3861]

Ok... I would get in my car and drive the 10 hours to come and tour your gardens.... and the fact that the cost would be a donation to a charity? Cherry on the top! HOW exciting! You guys are spectacular!

[@nasusmahgnib]

My husband and I would drive from Central Texas.

[@lissyadams6497]

I would travel from Liverpool UK to come see their garden and meet them in person. Amazing, beautiful people and babies 👶 ❤

[@payton8613]

and I would carpool with you!

[@pamelawilliams7174]

As a consumer, I appreciate PW plants being in a PW pot. I walk into a garden center and immediately scan for those white Proven Winners pots.

[@staceyallard2692]

I hope whatever it is you do - it doesn’t stop the YT videos… I love this channel so dang much it would truly break my ever Laura & Aaron (& fam) loving heart. 😊♥️

[@JH-hy6hx]

I love when the two of you talk "shop". Industry talk is always fascinating to me, not even close to my industry but still interesting!

[@dennistaft7868]

This was a nice surprise. And I'm really enjoying Aaron in the vids.

[@gillianmuspic2337]

I so respect you for your philanthropic attitude. So very generous

[@shellyash7592]

I've just started my garden a year now and because of watching your gardening channel I've learned a lot my garden is beautiful.... I think you would make a wonderful teacher.

[@elizabethblanch5871]

Aww you guys work so hard for us to see and learn. Good for PW we love PW at our house.

[@michelelee5339]

Dear Laura, thank you kindly for picking my question for today's video. I was happily surprised 🤗 love the videos with your mom. Have a lovely Easter weekend ☺️🐇🌷🐣💝

[@amysgardenstead2879]

It feels like you win the lottery when your question is picked!

[@michelelee5339]

@@amysgardenstead2879 BINGO!! 👍😄🌟

[@sarahr2498]

So glad that Aaron addressed the PW requirement issue. I’m a little late with this, but has anyone seen their local growers abandon Proven Winners. Mine did.😩 I was soooo disappointed I couldn’t find them a my local greenhouse. I walked in, asking for bubblegum, and one of owners went ballistic. Not at me, but just showing her aggravation at the requirement. There was not one white pot in the premise……I too hope this will pass. They have great plants!

[@annedial8261]

I love planters and when I see the white pots I know i have made the right choice

[@kebergify]

I'm so happy that you have Paul & his sister to help. You two are such blessings to everyone that you deserve to be supported by great people too. I'm sure that Paul is happy to have such great people to work for...truly, you guys would be awesome bosses. And 12000 bulbs is what a BOSS LADY plants herself. You go, Laura.

[@saralyleantolik607]

Yep.. met Aaron’s sister at my yard sale here in Meridian. She was wearing GA hat so stared the conversation. When I learned who she was I almost lost it. I’m obviously a huge fan 😂✌️

[@dawnbarnes8729]

Man, Laura, I’m impressed with how you can recall all the things you did in each video of the week. Even down to plant names! I can’t remember what I had for lunch! ❤️😂

[@plantitpretty2891]

I actually have seen a HUGE increase in proven winners offerings at my local garden centers. It makes me happy I can tell the difference with these plants and I’ve got my mother in law hooked too. She found out she can get free shipping on proven winners plant from the Home Depot so she ordered some hydrangeas from there this year.

[@stevenbryson4824]

I’m glad PW is requiring this. It will make finding their product so much easier mixed among everything else.

[@crystalruth3733]

Can I just say, who cares if you have help! I think it is awesome that you and Aaron are able to bless others with jobs. No one can do everything themselves and when you have the opportunity to provide a job for someone, good for you!! I just love your videos!

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

I was just hoping they did have help, I would always think, “I can’t imagine she cleans her own house!”

[@suziew5447]

I am 100% behind Proven Winners. I have been an avid plant lover all my life. I seriously never paid attention to “brands” of plants I bought. You opened my eyes to Proven Winner”plants and they are Always AMAZING!!!! My man who has never cared about outdoor plants goes straight to the white pots at the garden nursery now. It makes me smile. Proven Wimner plants are special and every gardener knows it. Thank you for introducing me to this company and inspiring me to garden more. I am in Texas zone 8a just like P Allen Smith. You both inspire me and I get so much joy watching your videos.🪴🌺🌼🙂

[@mirandasimmons9435]

Maybe so, but now I can't get what I want because my local garden center can't afford to buy all their pots and carry all the cool varieties!

[@maryjojouwstra3860]

I see Bonnie Plants in Bonnie containers. Nothing wrong with it. I love Proven Winners

[@kareharpies]

@@maryjojouwstra3860 the issue is the price. Bonnie plants swallows the cost of their own branding. PW wants growers to pay for their marketing/branding by forcing them to buy SIGNIFICANTLY expensive pots in the largest size only. These growers are the ones whose hands grow the plants you seem to think grow magically well because theyre in a white pot. Another commenter mentioned that her garden center buys their white pots at the same factory that produces the PW ones but the PW ones are triple the price. No business wants to swallow another business's in house costs.

[@kathierogers3208]

I go to garden center looking for Proven Winners products knowing I am going to get a great product. My skill in gardening went up 200 percent from following Laura’s recommendation of a stellar product such as Proven Winner and Espona. Worth the extra money.

[@sallycapotosto6927]

This is the most chaotic highlights video of yours I have ever watched....I LOVE IT!!!!! Oh, BTW, I'm really looking forward to your planting a "danjuary" tree. It sounds absolutely lovely! LOLOL Bless his heart!

[@sheilagilleland4312]

I’m so glad to see white containers in our nursery’s. As a consumer I feel like I’m getting a higher quality plant proven to do good in the area I live in and if I’m spending my money, I like knowing someone has done this work for me. I hate putting plants in the ground and loosing them because they don’t like the soil or heat in our area. I read more about the plants now but that’s after spending lots of money and wasting lots of time. Thanks Proven winners, for taking some stress off of buying plants and allowing me to just enjoy gardening.

[@Ibis333]

I think PW is within their rights to require the white pots, and customers obviously benefit by clear branding (i.e. not worrying about knock offs; ease of identification when shopping etc.). Perhaps it wouldn't be such a contentious issue if they were to drop the price or subsidize the branding/packaging for the growers. And perhaps make the pots in a few more of the standardized sizes so that growers could switch over their operations without missing a beat. Even if PW has to bear some of the cost, I think they'd gain far more in good will and added revenue than they'd lose. Edit: It also occurred to me that perhaps this requirement is the first phase of a plan to roll out the biodegradable plastic for all their plant containers. If that's the case, that would be a big deal and less to complain about.

[@maynardgreenhouse]

Yes I was thinking maybe that’s why they want to dump these on us. We’re not allowed to reuse old pots either which honestly how would they know. We can opt out of buying the pots if we use the plants for baskets or they are for landscape use. Calculating how much we would need was a totally pain.

[@lcostantino7931]

Agreed

[@bs-vo1ii]

Not that biodegradable plastic has been proven to really work

[@debmullen5977]

Aaron! Seatbelts are a 1960’s invention. Our first family station wagon was a 1963 Chevy Impala in Palamar Red. We had seatbelts installed and we’ve been belted in ever since! Love your contributions to making this planet more beautiful. I get a lot of comfort watching your videos.

[@denisedorsey2889]

I think he was referring to the year they were required by law to be worn, not when they were starting to be put in vehicles.

[@Dipfinder123]

Love the garden info, but I can’t help noticing the value I feel in just spending time around such good, comfortable, energetic and positive people!

[@rosemountfarms2897]

I knew it ! You must be delayed by work ! And wind 💨 We have massive wind storm ⛈ this week. Thank you for all you do !

[@dianegreiner4054]

Good to know that the videos shown by other garden centers are legitimate. I did see some, wondered and chose not to watch them. I appreciate you giving a heads-up. Greetings from Michigan! 😊

[@susanturner9023]

Ooooo that’s a great idea to do donation garden tour! 🥰 love it! With all your swanky sitting areas and features! I could see a super swanky cocktails and garden stroll!

[@charlottedawson850]

WOW! What a nice surprise. Will have to wait until after dinner to watch🤗🌷. Wishing you all a happy and blessed Easter weekend. ✝️💜

[@SteveL2012]

Sometimes I think the pace at which Laura works has an element of the super human. Had those trees been planted in one day, my suspicions would have been confirmed! 😀 Also, I appreciate the PW pots because I can spot what I want in a huge nursery immediately. To my surprise, I found Bordeaux supertunias at Lowe’s yesterday. I almost did the happy dance in public! 💃

[@altheab.8907]

I just have to tell you that I really appreciate seeing your gorgeous streptocarpus in the videos when your filming in the studio. It’s so beautiful and it’s still in full bloom after all this time. I’m so happy you didn’t place it out of our view, Laura. Sometimes the smallest things can bring us joy. 😊❤️

[@bcfran3g844]

I am in Canada. I go shopping for white pots. I get much better growing success with proven winners plants. I go with a list of the names that are on my wishlist.

[@Steph-x4b]

Same! My eye is drawn to those white pots like a moth to a flame. Lol

[@AttnDefDis_]

The white pots are honestly brilliant marketing. I also go for the purple First Editions pots. Great shrubs.

[@32dras]

Proven Winners arrived in my small country of Croatia in Europe! Yeeey! My sister just finished facade on their new home and she have to landscape now, I went on my favourite garden center web to search for some plants and on pictures seen white PW pots and was ..wait what?? I was so happy to see that we can also purchase their plants, it's not much, some hydrangeas and Miss series of butterfly bushes but hope it will be more in years to come. Such a great news!

[@annheide8856]

When I’m in a hurry (because, you know, I’m with Hubby and he came to the store for hardware not plants), I look very speedily for the white Proven Winners pots so I can zero in and see if my favorites are in yet. I think its wise to use the Proven Winners branding. I hope the growers get their due and can make it work to continue with Proven Winners.

[@payton8613]

Same, the white pots helps to spot them very quickly in a large garden center. I like the white.

[@lauragreen4899]

I love the idea of using your beautiful garden to raise money for charity. Don't forget the Christmas lights! People would pay to drive through and you could raise money for charity even in the winter time. I also love the fact that you talk about how you're learning and you just take us along with you so we can learn. I think that's why we all love you and your channel, because of your humility. You guys are a blessing!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Laura Green But they live there. Can you imagine hundreds and thousands of people driving through your property all Christmas season? Or even for a week or two? Too much.

[@lauragreen4899]

I meant a limited number of tickets. Say 100 spread over two nights

[@lindadavis4352]

Tours, classes, field trips for the young ~ BRILLIANT! And, the charity side of it would be wonderful. Proven Winners ~ thank you for taking the higher road.

[@ritagraham]

Well, you made my day! I’m so excited that you liked my comment and mentioned it on the recap. I just want you to know, like many others, you are the first thing I watch in the morning, and you’ve inspired and influenced me to make my yard better. Thanks again for all your hard work to teach, inform, and inspire.

[@jerushasollenberger3607]

I'm so glad you addressed the Proven Winners problem.... I just was at 3 garden centers this week and they all dropped PW this year and it really is sad. the only place that has PW around here had to almost double the price cause of the pots. It really is disappointing cause not only are they hard to find I won't be able to afford them. I know companies get to make there on decisions but it's sad that the masses will no longer be able to afford them. I also know what it is like frome a garden center perspective cause I work at one... no one is happy

[@vickieyoung7122]

My garden ctr is very displeased with PW because of the pot issue...it's going to be alot more expensive so I will not be able to get as many flowers...they are talking about dropping PW next year and I hope they do.

[@jgwood10]

PW is always overpriced. If they are trying to make money then the joke is on them if businesses don’t carry their product.

[@patriciahogg5763]

VERY disappointing… seems that avarice is the motivator… sad…

[@ritasicari7518]

@@vickieyoung7122 My local greenhouse/grower calls them "evil".

[@dennistaft7868]

I like PW plants but I don't seek them out over other growers and they are usually more expensive any way. Now prices going up for a pot that I will not keep. Guess I'll be looking for plain black pots when shopping.

[@MrRjohnson1956]

A nursery grower near me told me about the PW pots. PW pots cost $.46 each. He spent $.10 per black pot! If they grow many, that adds a big cost!

[@barbaragunder8169]

That cost is then passed on to the consumer. Our local growers increased their prices from $2.49 to $5.00 per annual due to the cost of the cans, the trays and the Proven Winners shipping cost. Most indicated that they will not grow PW next year. I love PW plants and will likely continue to buy them IF I can find them, but I will certainly no longer pack the containers full.

[@plot10homestead58]

@@barbaragunder8169 The price markup on the pots (based on this example) is $.36 each....if your local grower is doubling the price, they're making a huge profit and blaming the price increase on PW. Seems like pretty shady business to me.

[@barbaragunder8169]

@@plot10homestead58 I do believe the increase is exorbitant; however, according to several growers I spoke with they are also required to purchase the trays. In addition, they quoted an astronomical cost of shipping the pots and trays. One grower in particular is a relatively small nursery and farm who always had the best prices. She indicated that $4.85 barely covered her cost.

[@plot10homestead58]

@@barbaragunder8169 Costs are up in every industry at the moment....shipping costs, supply costs, and those costs are reflected to the consumer. The reaction to PW requiring branded pots is extreme and illogical, at best.

[@MrRjohnson1956]

@@plot10homestead58 The PW pots are larger than the black 4 inch pots, this requiring more promix. Plus they want the growers to purchase the racks to hold their "special" sized pots. It adds up. My grower is NOT doubling the price so far. 😁

[@kerry-579]

I think many people feel like they are failing if they can’t do everything themselves but the best decision I ever made was freeing myself from the unrealistic expectations of raising three boys, working full time and keeping the entire house all by myself. My husband kept encouraging me to hire someone to clean once a week. It made a huge difference and cheaper than eating dinner out for family of 5 each week.

[@sheilaflory2541]

While I enjoy many PW plants, I’ve never gone out of my way to purchase them. I usually buy plants for containers a couple times a year and pick one or two local places to shop at. I’ll be substituting whatever is available if there isn’t PW available or I don’t like the item in the white container. It’ll be like buying the store brand of something - do I care enough to pay more for disposable annual plants which will only lasts 6 months.

[@eiremerald]

Conversely, if I'm paying for a plant that needs to do well in only 6 months of growth, it had better do well, and PW are generally good at what they do. It is in their name PROVEN WINNERS. You can't get another petunia that does as well as the Supertunia Vista Bubblegum.

[@crittergirl3647]

Paul probably feels supported to identify and solve problems while he works for you because you two obviously don’t need to micromanage everything. I’m sure he knows what things you each want to make the decisions about, verses the things that you are happy have him deal with. He sure is a blessing! We need a Paul at our house!

[@lorakoester1520]

Thanks for all the gardening I have learned from you channel, and I have been gardening for well over 25 years. I was recently at a garden seminar yesterday and you and your channel was mentioned. It just made me smile and think I watch her first thing every morning And I am waiting for you to offer another garden tour and I love the fact you are tossing around by giving back to community. I would just love to the garden in person and visit andrews seed and nursery

[@adz5bneweng589]

As a marketing executive (ret), I completely understand PW wanting a consistent brand. If their pots are non-standard sizes however, that can be a big problem for the growers. If they have to retool their benches specifically for PW (and back again for their own brand...or establish new benches specifically for PW) that's expensive as labor is a huge component of overall costs.

[@BrigitteCoffman]

I agree with all other comments. BECAUSE: I am friends with our Nursery owner, and unbeknownst to me, I complained to him, in 2020-2021, that I am unhappy with the lack of *Proven Winner* plants he has. Meaning, I didn't see the *Proven Winner* pots, of all the plants he has. He guaranteed to me, they are *Proven Winner* plants, but they are shipped to him (like seedings?) and he has to repot them in *PW* pots. I had no idea what he was talking about, (and didn't questioned him) but now I understand it, because of you! Since I order in bulk for our huge property, he didn't transplant in the *PW* pots. Thank you for sharing this information with us! Now I understand! Brigitte in Tulsa Oklahoma

[@FLlife]

It seems that PW could have reached a happy medium; white pots but standard size. Personally, the bigger pots just feel like I’m paying for extra soil.

[@sharongauss9298]

The window boxes would be perfect in Benjamin’s Garden as raised beds!

[@betrueist]

Aron I can relate to your thought process! Keep adding your input! Love all your hard work!

[@chuckjackson1814]

Wow! The winds you guys get!!! I would have to your everything down! Thanks for what you do, love your channel and spirits...

[@heatherderganc5984]

You two are a blessing. Happy Easter! ⛪️

[@sandieweatherup]

You work SO SO hard and it makes my heart happy you took some 'me' time in your jammies in the greenhouse. 🌱❤ Thanks for all you share with us.

[@nezzie5071]

Oh how I enjoy all of your videos. What a blessing to hear you say you want your land to be of use. I love that! What wonderful stewards of Gods provision . That is what I think we all can do, small to large land area. We can use it for blessing others. Thank you for not only regrowing my desire to garden but reminding us to share what we have been blessed with in this world. 🤗🌹

[@lisacheezecheeze1002]

❤ the kudos to your team. GA is one of my favorite shows - because we see you do the work, the failures as well as the successes. You have too much going on (family priorities) with larger land - you need the help. Difference is you give props when props are due. I'm so excited whenever I see a new video. Thank you!

[@trisharay3572]

Im glad you threw in the recap. I thought I missed it. I looked for a post because I know you would say something but now I know where to go the community section. Thanks for the info. I learn a lot from the review recap videos. Thank you so much Aaron &, Laura & Garden Answer team!

[@kindafoggy]

Thank you for illuminating the grower/Proven Winner dilemma. I wondered why the Proven Winners annuals weren't available in local Home Depots but were available through their website. They came to us in the Seattle / Portland area from Detroit and Miami. One order shipped out of Detroit at 9:30 pm on April 5 and delivered at 8:15 on April 7 by FedEx. The other shipped out of Miami on April 4 at 9:30 pm and were delivered on April 6 at 4:26 by UPS. They were very healthy, sturdy plants, packed amazingly well and flown in and delivered with care by FedEx and UPS. Happy to plug Proven Winners, Home Depot, FedEx and UPS when they can rise above the supply chain woes so well.

[@katherinemccaffrey9463]

You guys are amazing! Love your thought process on the possibilities of your future with the gardens, especially with the proceeds going to charity. You are blessed and you’re paying it forward.

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

Garden tours for charity are a great idea. Very popular in Britain through the National Garden Scheme and possibly something similar in North America. All power to your elbow and your fantastic and selfless work.

[@Lynda5876]

Yes, stay in your lane Laura - this is your God given gift and we all are grateful that you and Aaron share your talents and expertise with us. I imagine you both ten years from now continuing down this path and look forward to seeing all your videos. God bless your family!

[@mtnprairieflowerfarm]

I've noticed a change in the Miricle Grow potting soil composition over the last several years. You're right- there seems to be a higher concentration of chunky products: little bits of wood, twigs, sometimes small rocks- kind of like they skipped a sifting step. Its frustrating and makes for slow progress when using a soil blocker or for potting up small plants.

[@tabithasherie3279]

Yes, I thought so! I love the moisture control blend. Seedlings do so well in Miracle Gro soils when up potting. This season their soil blend looks completely different than last year’s plus a lot of mold issues which I’ve never seen. I picked up Pro Mix potting soil, hopefully I can find a good replacement for M.G.

[@amandagoodlett5185]

@@tabithasherie3279 i love Pro Mix, and usually I can find a block container of ProMix for a good price.

[@Chopperdoll]

I think Proven Winners changing the containers in a year where inflation and gas prices are at an all time high is bad timing. I can understand why growers refuse to sell Proven Winners. If they did it a few years ago or waited for the economy to bounce back it would have been fine. 🌺 Love what you two bring to our lives. 🙏🏼

[@debrascott8775]

Don't you think that this is one reason why they are doing it now. This is a way for them to increase revenues in the same increasing expenses environment we all live in. PWs costs aren't static.

[@Chopperdoll]

@@debrascott8775 I’ve owned an engineering firm since 1996. As a business owner, we would never raise prices in weak economy. It doesn’t make sense. You support your vendors in the event of a high inflation year. We order about $1,000 every year from Proven Winner for our home garden. We won’t order this year, I will support our local nurseries in this time of need.

[@TD32333]

@@debrascott8775 It sounds like they've lost significant revenue due to decreased volume.

[@GardenEvolution]

@@TD32333 how do you think PW is losing money??? The last 2 years since the pandemic has been the biggest for the green industry! They arnt hurting. I get the pot switch but PW should not be making a growers pay 3x the cost of a black plastic pot. This adds bigger costs to the grower for each of those plants. In the end I support the growers not ordering as much from them and or dropping them. This gives plenty of other companies a chance to shine with their plants.

[@TheVintageGardenerNJ]

@@GardenEvolution I agree this will be good for other brands. It would be so nice to see more diversity in plant offerings in garden centers.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

I have found that when I’m out shopping I look for the white Proven Winners containers as a way to determine if Proven Winners products are offered where I’m shopping. Not all places where I live carry their products although I feel like in the last couple of years more nursery’s are and I’m grateful about that!

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Bio Cleaner is the US equivalent of the product you used on the window boxes. You can get 2 tubs of it for $12.95 on QVC. I bought my cleaner several years ago, and I have yet to open the second one, as it goes a long way. It's good for molded plastic, such as your window boxes are made of, stainless steel, porcelain, flat cooktops, countertops, plastic outdoor lawn chairs, and many other applications in and outside of the home. It is my go-to product and has saved us so many times when other cleaners will just not do the job! Sorry if this sounds like a commercial, but I just can't say enough!!

[@heatherderganc5984]

I’ve been seeing MORE Proven Winner plants this year! I am guessing because of Garden Answer videos. 👍👍

[@lorakoester1520]

I would love and would buy a coffee table picture book of your garden. ESP when more of the south garden gets more completed.

[@staceyallard2692]

🙋🏼‍♀️

[@andymeacham1508]

On the Proven Winners subject….THANK YOU for explaining all that! I completely get wanting to save money and Proven Winners plants do cost more. HOWEVER, I have tried all kinds of flowers and Proven Winners plants simply are amazing performers. I am to the point where I get so excited to walk into a nursery and see that white can! I love it because I know I’m getting an amazing plant. I agree with Aaron…it’s like Apple, Nike, or any other top brand…you get what you pay for! I wish garden centers would realize when those white cans stand out and draw us to them more than a black can.

[@joyceschneider8377]

FYI when growing up in Joliet, New Lenox , Ill area I remember a park where at the end of the season you were able to go and pick the flowers. Your thoughts about donating to charity is wonderful. Enjoy the journey you and your family is on, thank you for taking us along.

[@Emenord]

I TOTALLY get Proven Winners. In Norway, nothing is ever unbranded. I so understand their want to brand their work, and let consumers easily seek out their products. Totally understandable.

[@cagjohnso]

One of my favorite recaps. You two are so genuine

[@choctaw5050]

Funny memory… I heard my Grandmother once say: “I haven’t had a decent nap since 1933.” Lol That was her first baby. ( my Mom) Your comment reminded me of that.

[@DebzZi]

What a pleasant surprise to find an unscheduled video at 2am to help me relax instead of fretting about being awake with back pain (which has kept me out of my garden this week too!)

[@jessicacarr8333]

I was wondering why I was seeing less proven winners plants. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@janineaggott6741]

I only buy Proven Winners. Their plants are far superior to others. Laura you’re such a great spokesperson for them. I can buy one PW plant and it will perform as if I bought 4 plants. I hope they can work things out with the growers.

[@Al_D]

My first choice is actually Monrovia. I think their quality is a bit better than PW.

[@lisacheezecheeze1002]

I've had better luck with proven winner plants than others. I have no problem with their requirements.

[@cmnr8487]

Monrovia has great plants, Plant Delights, and First Editions have wonderful quality plants. PW is like disney, okay but a pain sometimes. They advertise, but then don't provide a product -I look around and often times can't find the plants I want, but there are other cartoons to watch.

[@achnix3167]

No theyre not and they arent "their" plants either...it just depends on what plant exactlyyou are looking for. Proven winners is just Marketing

[@cmnr8487]

Forgot to mention that Southern Living Plant Collection is wonderful quality, if you watch Linda Vater's videos she partners with them and grows many of their things in her yard. Also Better Homes and Gardens has a line of plants, my Lowes carries their plants. Anyone who limits to only PW is doing themselves a dis service. PW has great things; so do many other brands.

[@AC-rx7gb]

Funny thing is I've never noticed if i have purchased proven winner in the past but this year I went looking for it. Because of the white container (that I recognized from your channel) I easily spotted it and purchased my super million bells (i think that was the name) and I'm enjoying them! Thank you for all your videos

[@lizsurbanroost3624]

Personally, I don’t have an issue with PW making growers use their cans, though I do find it sad only because my local garden center does grow them on in their own branded cans, they have the signs and tags indicating they’re PW plants but the cans are theirs. I LOVE their cans, they are not only sturdier then PW cans so I can save them for other uses but they are beginner friendly, my local garden center has two colors for their cans, yellow and purple, all sun loving annuals and perennials are grown in the yellow cans, all shade loving are grown in the purple. It makes it super nice for beginners and even experienced gardeners because they can clearly see where what is just at a glance. So, although I’m not mad about the change, I am bummed.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

It seems like they could maybe send out labels for the different cans.

[@mollypitcher9380]

I agree Liz.

[@thetruehustler1365]

You know yall, thank you for being appreciative of your employee taking the initiative to do things and not getting mad and harping on them for taking the initiative without your permission. I have been in work environments where it was “you don’t do anything without asking me” but then received complaints about asking them because “they have so much on their plate”. That may be why some people are timid about asking and not just do things that are common sense. I know for me, it took away my confidence in just “handling” things.

[@allisong6]

Aaron is Mr diplomatic. It's great when u both get involved with the catch up.

[@kellyjones7871]

I always seek out those PW pots because you, and another garden content creator have educated me on the quality standards and variety of Proven Winners plants, so I know I can count on them to succeed.

[@amanuensa]

I was all arranged to come to your second garden opening, actually managed to get a ticket! Then Covid struck. We are in our 80s so don't wait too long. I'd love to see your trenches for real! You have inspired me to spend more hours on my plants than anything else. A local garden shop calls gardeners “plant parents”.

[@VintagegardenandCakes]

This is actually the first year I’ve seen proven winners In the white pots in my area. I LOVE it because I don’t have to hunt for them. I look for the white pot & make a bee line for that area. 😂

[@allisongorham7389]

I have a favorite tea towel with the saying: "A clean house is a sign of a wasted life" LIVE by this❤

[@multifaceted1051]

Just love you guys! Bless your hearts for all that you share with us. Your garden and your life. Happy Easter!

[@KyleMartin.NCRealtor]

Thank you for that last little bit of info at the end about nurseries still placing orders & it’s not too late. Being new to the industry & not a lot of money to get started, I was thinking I’ve missed the ordering window with PWs & also worried about spending the extra money not knowing what the demand is in my area. I love PW plants so much & want to have something to offer the public like what you guys have but on a smaller scale right now. Plus I have the same issues of not being able to find much PW variety to choose from around here (Lumberton NC). Thank you again for all of your content and giving me inspiration to keep moving forward with my nursery goals! ❤ 🌱

[@laurajones6486]

I totally agree with the change in miracle grows. I quit using it years ago. It was so full of wood chips.

[@barbann5091]

Hi Laura, I'm glad to hear you are thinking of doing tours. I live in Boise and a neighbor and I were thinking of asking if we could come out for a tour, but I thought you look pretty busy and maybe you couldn't. But I would sure love to come and see your gardens if you do a tour.

[@katedorman7042]

You and Aaron are so energized and happy today. I mean you always seem that way but there’s extra pep in you step today and it’s great to see and hear. What would we do without you? ❤

[@fraukeg.facchini2691]

Probably because they were done planting all these beautiful large trees! 👍😊😍

[@nancydeis7121]

I had to laugh when you were talking about not sleeping for 4 years. I remember complaining to my mom or telling her about my daughter complaining after she had her baby and my mom said heck I haven't slept a full night in 40 year or so. She said once you are a mom you will never sleep all night again. Made me laugh so hard. It sucks though because when I had my first 2 kids I was a teen mom and I got no chance to talk like moms do. If I said something I would get 'well you wanted to have a baby' thrown in my face with such disgust by most family members. I didn't realize how much damage that caused till I was older. I try my hardest to never do that to anyone young or not. I don't know how you managed anything with Benjamin. You had been married for around ten years i think and never had babies around you before. You did awesome and still amaze me. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I respect and look up to you so very much. I have even found your church and have listened to a few of Aaron's mom's bible study videos. Wonderful family-such a blessing.

[@SisterShirley]

Nancy, you keep doing what you are doing because it has worked for you. No one truly knows what is in another person's heart, but you knew what was in yours. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@jerryfrankierobertson8937]

Can you link me with Aaron’s mom’s Bible study?

[@donnagent6046]

I wouldn’t mind paying a little extra for Proven Winners perennials in the white pots, but think there should be another solution for annuals. We buy them every year for the same spaces in our gardens. I just don’t see the need to pay extra for white pots every single year. Seems to me that a Proven Winners sticker with the plant info on the cheaper pots would be enough to identify the brand.

[@karenross3457]

I really resent the marketing ploy of PW. I understand that energy costs and materials have gone in price. But to pay extra for green paint on a pot is too much. I will pay for quality but not for green paint!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Enjoyed this recap, as I always do. It gives closure to the weekly videos, answering questions and adding information. Thank you.

[@laraemitchell9064]

On the subject of the PW pots and branding, I have seen the other end of the equation, where a nursery is putting non Proven Winners plants in recycled white PW cans. I think that is something which is a problem also. I’ll bet Proven Winners company wouldn’t like that, and I, as a consumer, don’t like the idea of buying something thinking it’s PW and it’s not. 💚💚💚

[@cherylynnradziunas8539]

I actually need 200 feet of hose in my front yard and 175 feet in the back. I did buy the Eley hose reel from watching your box opening video . I have to say, it is a game changer! I bought the free standing reel with the extender and just bolted it to my garage floor. No more getting frustrated trying to tackle 200’ of hose several times a day. And the best part is…IT DOESN’T LEAK! Awesome design with the curved copper pipe to attach the garden hose. Next purchase may be their hoses. Kink resistant hoses just aren’t! Hopefully, theirs will be. Any reviews on their hoses would be helpful.

[@bettyboop1524]

Wow a surprise video - great. I was looking for something to watch and there you two were. Oh it must be an old one because it's not Sunday. Nope brand new yeah!!! It's pretty windy here and slight rain, I've already been out closing the patio umbrella and making sure my new BonFire Peach tree won't tip over. Haven't found a spot for it (don't look Laura - I might take it back) I had no idea that the peaches are "inedible" . I failed at my research, now I'm thinking "whats the point if you can't eat the fruit" Whatever happens I will give it a good home or the nursery will take it back. Have a great weekend everyone.

[@joyceschneider8377]

Aaron, Thank you for going into more depth about the white PW pots. Since finding your channel just before covid ( which was a GOD send to me in so many ways! THANK YOU BOTH!) This is my 3rd spring and I am done with buying ANYTHING else. ONLY Proven Winners , and Espoma ! THEY live, I will pay the extra. Thank you again for all of your education just wish you were on the east coast. Happy Easter