Unboxing My NEW Grow Lights & Baking a BEAUTIFUL Tea-Time Treat!

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Kevin, you don’t need grow lights. You’ve grown another 10,000 subscribers since reaching 100,000. 😉 HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY ☘️❤️xx

[@jane-yr7gs]

Jimmy 💚 had a blast didn’t forget Granny’s 🥃 hope you had a Hooley too 😂

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

@@jane-yr7gs Awh!!! Thank you! Yes, we were out last night with our Italian besties. Had a great night too. 😂❤️☘️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@jane-yr7gs]

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[@AvaT42]

Wow! I did not even notice that!! 10,000!

[@karined8237]

I'm a 45 old french woman who just discovered your channel and I'm currently binge watching all the videos I missed ! It is full of nice tips and delicious recipes , lot of beauty , talent and good heart in every video. We do share love of good wine and food amongst other things Thank you to share all of these things with us from all around the world 🌎. Hello and big hug to everyone watching this as well.

[@elaineteut9579]

A big hug back to you. Kevin is such a talented and gentle man. I love all his ideas, love of beautiful dish ware, flowers and gardening.

[@karined8237]

@@elaineteut9579 Thank you for your reply Elaine :) I'm low-key jealous of Kevin's friends , I wish I could taste his great food , smell and see the flowers, walk around magnificent house and garden and enjoy great company

[@mifasola1]

He is the best isn't he?

[@christinakoerner3385]

A hug back to to it's wonderful to connect this way

[@karined8237]

@@christinakoerner3385 thank you Christina !

[@karensimon876]

Kevin, thank you so much for being a safe harbour in this storm we are all living in.

[@edward3dofficial]

This is a beautiful way to live, enjoying simple pleasures and appreciating the beauty in every moment. Thank you for sharing!

[@anamenendez1997]

Our treat! Sunday with Kevin! Yay!

[@gloriarangott8803]

Sunday tea with Kevin❤....and shelving I adore. Delightful... Happy St Patricks Day

[@jazzander5314]

Hi, Kevin! In the last few weeks since I've been watching, you've taken me back to how my Mum and Dad used to garden. They were proud new homeowners without much money, but they were very resourceful! They would go to the woods and load up the trunk of the car with loam for the new gardens. They also were great at snipping roses to start new ones. Dad built all of the beautiful porticos, arbours, fences and gates too. In the end, they had gardens that were so beautiful, they won the provincial awards for the most beautiful gardens 3 times, which was the maximum that you could win. You remind me very much of them in your love for what you do. I have gained a new enthusiasm for projects both inside my house. Thank you, Kevin❤

[@anacardenas3979]

❤❤😊

[@juliepowell5941]

What a lovely comment. I enjoyed hearing about your parents and their good work...thank you!

[@smrk2452]

The final images of the tea set with the cake in the music room are award worthy. I had to watch it again, stop the video to feast my eyes. So beautiful.

[@TheNerak99]

I like how gentle your voice is. When I watch cooking videos where they are yelling and super hyper, I can't understand them. Thank you.

[@staceys1870]

Exactly!! The loud voices and fast talking is grating on the soul!

[@feniciacia]

"Dear Kevin, thank you for allowing us to share your lovely and peaceful home. Greetings from Argentina."

[@lisaray9404]

Great video! That is an excellent deal on your metal shelving. At that price, you were smart to pick up two or three of them, especially for sturdy storage of kitchen equipment and pantry items. Thank you for the lovely tea and cake. Everything looks so nice. You are right in teaching us to take care of ourselves and rewarding our hard work and strong efforts with good things. Thank you so much. Big hugs to you and your family from your fans in FLA! 🤗Take care and be safe! 😊💖🙏🏻

[@chelitamm]

Every sunday I'm here. Thanks for all'! From Italia. Graziella❤

[@polyesterdreamboat]

I enjoy Kevin's content for its own sake; he is clearly passionate about what he does. However, I also let it percolate, and thought about it some more. I believe that more specifically, I appreciate that this is a person who is absolutely sure of what they enjoy. The intent, the aesthetic, the process, and the final result all speak to someone who knows how they want to spend their days, and is absolutely doing so. What a blessing!

[@susanprice7202]

It's a great day---New Content posted by Kevin! Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

[@dianecarver4018]

I have truly run out of adjectives to describe how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you Kevin 💕

[@nancydavieau]

I Love spending time with Kevin His inner-spirit always comes through and lifts me up ❤ Thank You Kevin (watching from Ohio)

[@susanwilliams1575]

Thank you Kevin for the tranquility your videos provide me. You are remarkable!

[@retrogamedreamer8761]

Your channel brings so much joy and pleasant energy to my soul. Thank you from Sweden 🙌🏻

[@connierhoden5685]

Beautiful! Can’t tell you how much your appreciated!❤️

[@sandrafraser8120]

Even though I live so far away in Australia I still feel part of the family cooking ,assembling things, planting and shopping ,I love strolling through the beautiful gardens, it such a treat to see one of your videos popping up Kevin, thank you so much.💐🐝...Happy Spring.

[@maryannmaher3120]

My twin sister, in Tucson Arizona, and I watch your videos religiously and we were just talking about how fun your videos are! We are totally addicted to your entire lifestyle and the fact that you choose all of us to be your friends. I think you're so funny with saying, "I am not Bob, the builder". How often we have all felt that way...except that you are Bob,the builder, because it worked out beautifully! We just love the little rewards and the cakes and all the wonderful things that you make for us when you work so hard. Thank you for being wonderful!!! The queens and crabapple branches are miraculously beautiful!!! Your videos make us all want to live in a four- seasons climate so that we can see the snow and the Spring flowers and everything that you get to experience! Such a beautiful life that you have!

[@susanprentice6075]

Is there really a Mr Fox? I think you are superb. Love the house and beautiful gardens. A dream life!

[@maryreddell6529]

Yes, look at older videos. He was on around Christmas time. He is camera shy.

[@staceys1870]

There is, but he chooses not to be filmed. = )

[@lindab34]

Yes, I saw him in the hallway. He looked like a jolly Father Christmas.@@maryreddell6529

[@scrappingranny]

Fair enough some people don’t like to be on camera all the time I don’t blame them

[@susanprentice6075]

Glad to know there is really a Mr Fox. You deserve someone special in your life!

[@MaryLuminary]

Sunday morning coffee with Kevin. Now I'm ready to face my week! Amazing how you put that shelf together. I have one still in the box waiting for me to gain the confidence and motivation to assemble. Maybe today's the day. The strawberry tea cake looks delicious and lovely for spring. I think that's the fanciest teapot I've ever seen. Fun to see Avery and cats staircase action. Adorable! "May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door." Happy St.Patrick's Day! Thank you for the great video.Take care and see you next time.💚🍀💚🍀🍰🍓🍋🫖💚🍀🐕🌷🐈‍⬛🌷🐈🍀💚🍀

[@StuartCarmichael-r4r]

Such a lovely time -thank you so much for inviting us, Kevin.

[@kimberlypruitt161]

Kevin, I just love how you make everything look so elegant and inviting. You always set such a lovely table! The cake looks delicious and you did such a good job on your shelving. Thank you for sharing!

[@karinx6637]

GRÜßE from Germany..thanks for this Moment..🇩🇪♻️

[@lindaherrera8269]

hi good morning 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ beatifull house and your garden😊❤

[@susannewlove2115]

Peaceful, gentle, calm, relaxing….you, the music, the tasks…all done with TLC…and taking pride in making your home the best it can be. The comments are just as uplifting, too. I have to rewatch many videos as you simply are so relaxing that I can drift off…that’s a good thing.

[@charlottea.cavatica8423]

What a treat to have you brightening my Sunday. Job well done on shelving and grow lights! I already have the mason jar preserver you told us about before-now have to order roses and lavender. You are such a sweet inspiration to all your legions of viewers and make our lives so very special ❤. Strawberry extract, who knew? Got the lavender extract paste which I shared with a friend. Such fun for you to inspire new goodies. Thanks so much😊

[@jyotivora9952]

Dear Kevin,you are surrounded by wonderful beauty and your persona is so much in synch with aesthetic and finesse oriented things!!!You share it so unreservedly with us.Thank you,most profusely.

[@mawahebkirkukli3892]

I enjoy your videos and I watched all of it ❤❤❤

[@sandraforsythe6966]

I can't even tell you how much these videos mean too me, and thousands of others! You sir, are a remarkable human being. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lisabyl3240]

The crocuses are lovely! I love seeing the frost signs of Spring flowers popping up. I remember one March , I was in Cape Cod, MA and saw the tips of daffodils coming up on Resurrection Day! It was like the flowers were resurrecting as Jesus did! They rise again too. Amen❤

[@PJ-zb6gi]

That cake is simply beautiful. What a dessert table centrepiece. Thank you, Kevin. And Happy St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️

[@Pattycarrasco]

Maravilloso

[@kathyfawcett220]

Thank you for tea Kevin 😊, Happy St Patrick’s Day, can’t wait to make your cake, I just love your channel, the calm, the love, and all those good things ❤😊.

[@terriemartinez9989]

I love the colorful setting. Just lovely. The cake and sprouts for a centerpiece are just as colorful. Very Springy! ☘️🌷💐 Thank you for another great video. 🕊️☘️💚🎶

[@jonna3474]

Texas Here. Great show once again. Thank you!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Kevin, since you are new with using plant grow lights check out the timing and spacing between various types of plants and the lights. The amount of light requirements and need to move your lights up or down might require chains to do so in your setup. A timer to turn the lights on/off makes it a foolproof situation to avoid issues that could kill your plants. I hope you see this, I would love to know you are successful in this new endeavor 😊!

[@susans1679]

Also chiming in with advice, having learned a lot over the past few years. Definitely put your lights on timers. 16 hours on, 8 hours off. There is a good one by Fosman on Amazon that is surge protected. Four of the plugs are timers, four are regular. You will need the regular plugs for fans (I suggest two for your setup). Air circulation is a must to prevent fungus gnats and to develop strong plants. You might also want a couple of heat mats once you get going. I have used chains to raise and lower lights as suggested above but now find it easier to raise the seedling trays using all those boxes I get from Amazon or Starbucks coffee boxes from Costco. I can tell you that seed starting is truly addictive (as evidenced by the four flats of pansies I grew and have just potted out in my urns - Toronto🇨🇦). You will likely expand your seed starting over the next few years as you learn what works for you and will get the itch to start right after Christmas!! I LOVE your videos that I just started watching a couple of months ago. Have tried a number of your recipes and have even gotten the urge to clean some silver!!!

[@UnforgettableClassics]

Hi Kevin, well, you're nice and early with getting organised for plant growing. Your new racking unit is indeed a handsome addition, as are the lights and positioning your new unit in front of the long window as you have will ensure excellent results going forward into summer. Great trip out as usual. I love watching the houses as you pass. All very old and so much history attached to each one. Your local nursery is another of your local stores I love visiting with you and a black and white store cat! An extra treat for sure as well as seeing your own furry family on return! Beautiful looking cake. I've used rose petals in tea but never on top of a cake. As you said, you almost had to force yourself to cut into it the result was so beautiful. Your quince branches look simply beautiful on the table. I planted up a tub of daffodils and deep purple hyacinths a couple of weeks ago for the foyer of the block I live in. Unfortunately, just as they began blooming everything started to bend and lean over so I replaced the tub with some early flowering pelargoniums, cut the bent blooms and put them into vases for my sitting room and kitchen. The hyacinths have been oozing beautiful perfume now for days. Delicious and far too nice to discard to the gardening room! Thank you so much, as always, for a fantastic visit. I see I have other visits to catch up on. You are being so productive just now. It's clearly the Spring Bounce!! As Ever, Steve.

[@carolpipher4839]

🍀~Love how you treat yourself so well, yet so simple ~Cheers!🌷

[@emazey5044]

That cake looks amazing, a must try! Watching on the first day of spring, Happy spring! 🐇🌷💫💕

[@jxnbmer22]

Rose and lavender✨🌹💜What a romantic cake!

[@r.c.4016]

So happy to see your subscribers are increasing . 🎉🎉🎉Your channel is the very best Kevin.❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bergantin23]

Oh Kevin, so great to see you instead of me doing this. I am 81, have done SO many of these projects. Love your videos and the happiness you share with so many. Cheers from Barcelona.

[@arj-peace]

The blooming branches are amazing! And the tea cake looks divine. Happy first day of spring to you, your family, and all your fans here. May hope bloom in our hearts and kindness shine from us all. 🌻🌱🌹🌿☀🥰

[@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits]

UNPACKING is always great to see. I love to see you unpack your new beautiful items. It is a treat unpacking your goodies.

[@royalgal8046]

KLJ 👏👏💐 Thank You for sharing your days with us! Just the tonic we all need in today’s world. Love you!

[@Essie492]

Kevin, you live so beautifully. Your videos inspire me and lift my soul.

[@PerriePhillips]

☂️Happy Spring Kevin ! I hope the season brings joy and passion in full bloom.🌹

[@sek4amk729]

Happy St Patrick's Day

[@Montanez823]

Top of the morning to ya!❤❤😊

[@Kaylyc]

In Germany we call them forest strawberries 🍓 fairy folk made you a present and planted them 🧚‍♂️

[@mlsl218wc]

Kevin I thoroughly enjoyed this segment on your channel. It is a real treat to relax and watch your daily tasks in your beautiful home and especially the tours in your various garden sections. Thank you for your inspiration, enthusiasm and many ideas.

[@autumnjewel357]

Kevin, you'll never know how much joy & inspiration you've brought into my life. I'm a new subscriber, your channel came up on my sidebar. You have a distinct look alike to my late husband, Richard, so I immediately clicked on your channel. Then your mannerisms reminded me so much of Mr Rodgers. As I've been watching older episodes I realized others felt exactly as I did. Living alone without my love, I realized how unmotivated & depressing I've become. I can't just make a meal from scratch for myself, alone. ( lost weight, just grab a protein drink or protein bar) You have brighten my days. I actually felt like cleaning! Thank you so much! My late husband and you have a similar personality. I remember his joy in putting up grow lights. He absolutely loved gardening & flowers as you do. Yet, I was the cook, hostess for gatherings. Your voice is soothing, like his. His occupation gave him privilege to travel world, which often I was privileged to go,with him, as a hostess to clients. I've already learned much from your cooking. Please keep up with your wonderful programs. Much love from all of your followers. Love reading all the comments. Your a wonderful gift to brighten our days.💕

[@lilahasson5110]

It’s such a delight to be with you Kevin. Each video is always so enjoyable. Have a great week!❤

[@mavishairs3754]

Kevin you are so passionate in whatever you do I love you for that also have a wonderful day be well!

[@bubblebuddy4682]

23:00 WOW the colours of teacups, plates, teacake, flowering branches are in perfect harmony, a true spring rainbow 🌈

[@fabianneuner9625]

Love from Vienna.. Servus aus Wien ❤

[@СветланаАлборова-т2ф]

Классная выпечка. Great baking.

[@guitargalsings]

Hi Kevin, I'm a new subscriber. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your channel. Classy, relaxing and quite informative! I'm learning so much from you! Thank you for the effort and hours you put into your KZbin channel for all of your fans. You home is also lovely.

[@marymauldin3229]

What a day in the neighborhood. The garden is coming out beautifully.

[@vologjanka]

Добрый день,как уютно у вас

[@ChristyAndre62]

I just love your channel and you. Informative, pleasant and peaceful- thank you

[@jeenamariamascarenhas7118]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and gardens and kitchen with us.

[@maryjeanettewalton3663]

Kevin you have accomplished a lot today. It's always great to see your gardens, they go on for ever. Your personal haven. Looking forward to seeing which plants you choose to go under the grow lights. The strawberry cake looks delicious and after all the work you have done today be sure to enjoy more than one slice. Always enjoy seeing your fur babies they are so beautiful.❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@dorishodge4451]

Hi, Kevin. I just have to tell you that I made your Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili from your last video for supper last night and it was delicious! I would never have thought to put those items together, but they really work well. My husband ate 3 bowls. I will definitely be making this again as we have adopted a plant based diet and this just fits the bill. So keep the vegan recipes coming as well as all your tips and tricks for home making and gardening. I enjoy you channel so much!

[@mattwright3768]

No wonder kevin needs to bake all these delicious cakes, I've heard growing exotic plant's can work up an appetite😉

[@tyrashida]

I like the way you welcome us with smiles and kindness…..very soothing….. Rashida Harding Arizona

[@ramona7160]

It’s been a joy spending time with YOU on this St. Patty’s day. Beautiful cake, lovely home. Bye,until the next video. 🦋

[@RJ-wj4el]

Best regards from Germany 😍💐 I always take special time to sit and enjoy your videos. It feels so good to slow down in this hectic world. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life 🌻🌞🌻

[@sherry450]

Your garden and your channel are growing 😊🎉❤

[@lillian7035]

Everything about this video is exquisite. Thank you.

[@dlgoodwin1542]

I’m finally settled in and anxiously getting ready to watch this video. It’s such joy to watch all your episodes, and I certainly love your content. Thanks Kevin for all you do.

[@barbarakrall1184]

The quince blossoms and crabapple branches are so lovely! The strawberry and lemon cake is making my mouth water. "Show-up strawberries" are a delight. Watching your videos makes my blood pressure go down!!

[@christinehillebrand3667]

I love how you celebrate every day ! Very inspireing

[@kitwren1797]

I have 6 of those shelves. Love them. My BIL was a chef and I got them when he moved. One shelf is in my garage for Instant Pot, Ice Maker, overflow LocknLock containers, bread maker, etc. The other shelves are in my machine knitting/quilting room. Mine are on wheels that lock.

[@KarlaGustafson-vq1ch]

I just made your sweet potato-black bean chili recipe! Delicious!! The mark of a great cook is the ability to create "pantry meals" that are on par with any "planned for" and "shopped for" meal. Well done! Some more pantry recipes, please? :)

[@carolelane6341]

That cake was the most beautiful item of food I've seen in a long time! I'm like you, I would hate to cut it as it's so perfect. I would have taken a photo of it first, although I guess you'll always have it on video. How blissfully you and your spouse must live, because of your domestic efforts.

[@jane-yr7gs]

Another Fabulous video thanks for sharing love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kevin

[@susanm9824]

The cake looked absolutely stunning!❤

[@deebrake]

Thank you Kevin, have a good day.

[@idabrophy4590]

Thank you Kevin for all the beauty you bring into our life

[@lilialessandra4963]

Thank you so much. Here in the East of France we got the same climate. You give so many ideas for my garden. The purple crocus are lovely. I made the cake. Instead of the rose petals I used primroses petals from my garden. Very nice idea. Thank you again Kevin. ❤

[@lilialessandra4963]

@DavidGreg-mc2lv Hello I live in Metz, France. Thank you for your lovely message. From Spain to Texas waow!

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Funny sychronicity... I've just rearranged my storeroom that adjoins my very small kitchen. Now I have all my electric kitchen appliances in easy reach and so much more space on the kitchen shelves. I had to really dive head first into and under the kitchen storage to get anything out! Now, Kevin, I'll be doing a lot more baking, steaming and blending + + + Amazing to see those clippings spring to bloom; I'll have to try that sometime. Oh, I live in a rather lovely apartment with a nice sized garden - just enough for an old woman! Oh, I live in Cyprus.

[@gerryrandallfox2402]

Happy St Patrick's Day Kevin 😊

[@dameannemac]

You are always just what I need when I am feeling low Regarding grow lights, you don't need grow lights. Regular shop lights work fine. I have violas, pansies, and petunias sprouting just fine.

[@reb_d1143]

I really appreciate the way Kevin gives the ingredients in metric units, it is very helpful for subscribers such as I who do not reside in the U.S. Thank you, Sir 💐

[@enough1494]

I just love hanging out with you, wish it could be in person. Oh and afternoon tea with you in the garden. Priceless. Such a soothing soul. Much love and gratitude to you. 🙏💕

[@ednawilliams3608]

Oh Kevin that cake looked scrumptious and beautiful too. Will definitely be trying it. Another lovely video.

[@ladyjustice6883]

Thank you for another super enjoyable video!! 😊❤

[@ireneposti6813]

Kevin, you always amaze me, I don’t know how you managed to set up those shelves all by yourself. It’s always a pleasure to watch you.❤

[@abbylamarine7672]

I have had several of those very shelves, which I bought at Costco, for many years, and I can tell you they have remained sturdy and bright. I also wanted to say good for you for using your microplane in what I think is the way that makes sense. 😉 Leaving the lemon somewhat stationary while moving the microplane around it, instead of the other way around, allows you to gather the zest without fighting the slippery lemon. Yay, Kevin! It's the little things that make cooking more fun. Thank you for this wonderful video, your marvelous personality, and the inspiration to do and enjoy more in my home. You're the best. ❤

[@angelgardener2748]

I so love when you take us along to do errands. The Garden Market was awesome and I envy your great spots to shop!! You will enjoy those grow lights.

[@blueRosesforme]

Beautiful loaf cake, you make it so special. Your camera friend deserves a thousand thanks for a great job. I'm goin' in for a replay. I enjoyed your video so much!🍰🥰🥰♥

[@mavep2855]

I love the quince branches, they go so well in the music room and with your tea set. I notice the cups are on the large side allowing for a good cup of tea. The loaf looked very pretty and sounded delicious. Have fun with your grow lights.☘️💚

[@bevsprague1731]

Thank you for sharing the early blossoms from your garden. Our nights are still cold so no early blooms at my house. 😊

[@dolorescraig8322]

Good evening from Ireland and your best Irish supporter. Happy St. Patrick's Day. 7.45pm here. Love what you do.

[@angelinaduganNy]

Happy St Patrick's Day to you from New York.

[@dolorescraig8322]

@@angelinaduganNy Thankyou! Hope you had a good one too.

[@oliviamariagoanta5252]

From Romania, Europe, with love ❤❤❤

[@_Kelly3125]

Thank you for another lovely video Kevin. The Quince blossoms are so beautiful!

[@deea7348]

Oh, Avery was all jazzed up scampering down the stairs…lol…..lovely video Mr. Kevin. I love using edible rose petals in Middle Eastern foods…..🪻🌻🌹🌺🌿🌸🌷