Where I Buy EVERYTHING | Flower Farmer Shopping Guide

[@iyzabel]

Oh no, it’s no longer Ian but… Mister Darcy! 😅

[@BramptonGardener]

Hehe the best commercial ever

[@aquafishcspeia2921]

Loved it! 😂

[@kimkennedy123]

So I guess you could say that you have a "Bucket List" for buckets? Another great, informative video. I want to grow flowers!

[@kele1264]

Lady Serina and Sir Ian, this is hilarious! And so well done! Established Titles could never find a better ad for their product! They should reward you handsomely, as befits your status as Lady and Lord!

[@lynnt3747]

You need to be highlighted on Duluth's website - they always highlight hard working people, especially women who wear their clothes while doing what they love. You'd be perfect!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Lol, totally. I'd love to work for them for free clothes, lol.

[@marvettebarkerthompson455]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💥💯 I felt off my chair when Ian came up out of the water and then you swooned 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ihopeugrow]

A couple of yt channels I’m subscribed to removed Established Titles as their sponsor. They found out that they’re a scam. I hope this is not the case with you. You work so hard and spend a lot of time on your videos. Nobody deserves to be scammed. More power YCETG!!!

[@KACn5582]

Your sponsorship video is *chefs kiss* perfection! A pensive Lady Serena and cold, semi-waterlogged Ian. I can't wait to see new ones. Not sure how you will top this one though.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I know! We will have to try another one, but I might use this again too, because I love it, lol

[@BramptonGardener]

@@YouCantEatTheGrass it's soooo good

[@LittleGardenBigDreams]

Gosh you’ve come so far when you look at that footage of the farm from when you started! Amazing amount of work you guys have done xx Cathi xx 😘

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

It's sp fun to have those original drone shots of the empty farm

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

That intro to Established titles was Hysterical! Lady Serina, I can see why you became faint when Mr. Darcy arose from the water in all his glory. Thanks for your generous information. I'm not a flower farmer, just a home gardener, but when you did a video on the Sunflower Seed company I ended up spending a pretty penny on multiple varieties....you are dangerous to the pocket book! Thanks anyway, you're terrific!

[@anneramirez9577]

Mr. Darcy? Oh, I thought he was Jaime! Scottish Laird and all…

[@katrinar9310]

Ian is dedicated! Jumping in that freezing lake in the winter! Thank you for taking the time to share your resources with us. It's been super fun following along with your farming journey Ian, Serina, Lia, Sam, and kitties. All the best for the new year guys. Blessings, -Kate

[@karenslater343]

It was filmed when it was still warm

[@kele1264]

Thanks so much, Serina, for showing and telling us about where you got all the stuff we ask you about, and for providing links and suggestions! Great job! Love the drone footage, Ian!

[@karensbradburn8708]

Omg your commercial is amazing you guys knocked that one out the ballpark 😂🥰

[@cbak1819]

The best video for beginner gardeners or farmers, thanks Serena and Ian ❤

[@ninemoonplanet]

In your future, go for a heat exchange system, provides heat and cool.. I use Lee Valley Tools for garden supplies. They're a bit more expensive, but the quality is much better. I won't use Uline because of the owners funding extreme right-wing people all through Canada and the US. Richard Uihlein pushes for some laws that I just can't abide. I wondered where the buckets came from, will see if local suppliers have them as Princess Auto seems expensive, maybe too expensive. Check out Lee Valley, they have a couple of hand tools that are almost unbreakable. I bought a long handled cultivator, it's amazing for strength and durability.

[@MyFocusVaries]

I love Lee Valley's long handled loop hoe for weeding!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I've gotten a lot of my hoes from Lee Valley. They have a nice selection of good quality tools

[@mammyoffgrid]

Thank you so much!!! Being Canadian this is so appreciated.

[@kimclayton7728]

Love this video! Thank you for taking the time to put this together. PS I can hear the sweet kitty purring at the end 🥰

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Bo purrs so loud. He also likes to rub against the tripod, silly boy

[@carolhendley760]

Thank you so much Serena and Ian for sharing this info with us. You’re the best!

[@snownurse]

after watching you guys for a while..your presentation at the farmers market..everything just pops..its always beautiful

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Thanks

[@karac.a.]

Thank you! ❤

[@trishapomeroy9251]

OMGosh! That bulb planter for planting in landscape fabric is brilliant! I used landscape fabric for the first time this year and found planting my starts in it to be horrible....to the point I had considered not using it anymore. Thank you so much Serina! What a fantastic comprehensive video.

[@Phernaldo]

The slo-mo scene on the beach and in the lake is Oscar material. Freakin fantastic!

[@marianstallings7344]

Our deli and restaurants sell the food grade pails frosting, relish ect came in. Some are the size of the kitty litter buckets, and usually they charge a buck or two.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Great idea for getting buckets

[@mirlamurillo3473]

Hahaha Ian the model. Awesome clips you guys!

[@dorastobbe3485]

Serena, what a great idea to share the things you like using for flower farming. I live in BC's Cariboo and just started growing flowers from seeds due being stuck at home during covid. Your site is one of the ones I found during that time that was helpful. This is my third winter of seed-planting. Thinking of trying lisianthus. It has been so rewarding and it's fun to make bouquets to give away all summer. But what I really wanted to tell you is how much I laughed as I enjoyed your ad for EstablishedTitles. You guys killed me laughing! I like knowing you were in Kelowna filming it all. What a hoot that Ian is so willing to play along with the fun. I love seeing your teamwork as farmer/videographers.

[@ivettesantana4319]

Omg! i actually cracked up outloud with your scene at the beach and the husband lol🤣😂

[@dianethompson8079]

Thank you so much for all this! I just stumbled upon your channel yesterday and have been enjoying your videos so much! As an East Van. house dweller, I'm blessed with a back yard where I plan to transition half of the beds from veggies to cutting flowers. Your knowledge, generosity and passion make me even MORE excited to roll out my '23 plan. Also, I'm looking forward to seeing your 2023 blooms and what you create with them. So much joy in what you do!

[@christinecave3534]

OMG the Established Titles Commercial YOU TWO NAILED IT !!!! ha ha ha!!! I LOVE it ... !!!! The most hard working duo couple i have ever seen who peppers their teamwork with sarcasm... I never would have expected the pride and prejudice moment ... !!! The water scene is absolutely the best !!!!!!!

[@thefarmerswifecanada]

Love this video. Your personality is just priceless Serena! 😂❤ I want some of those overalls.

[@kristalsimon8797]

Casually going back and watching older videos to pump that all up!

[@stacyssassystyles]

I love your sponsor bit- it's the best!!

[@cathiharris5809]

This was super helpful. I’m not a flower farmer but I do like to grow a cut flower garden and so much of what you shared I can adopt in a much smaller form. Thank you so much!!

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

OMG, Lady Serena! I look forward to seeing you on Downton Abbey soon! You look amazing.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Lol

[@carolinedenaro866]

Thank you for taking your time and sharing this information! I am a fan!

[@katherineluckyluckham1463]

Thanks for all the candid info!

[@karalee6522]

I would love to see you guys do a little "origin story" episode! How did you decide "let's be farmers!"?

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks again for sharing Serina! You are such a kind, unselfish and very funny human. All the info is very helpful! Thanks again for sharing your research! 💯 ❣️ Happy Holidays to you, Ian and kids.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

💗💗💗

[@liseforget1687]

Amazing video. Thank you so much from a fellow Canadian

[@rickiests]

I love your sponsor advertisement!!! I was super excited about this video....and then the awesome advertisement made my day😊

[@SurvivalBetty]

There's one thing I know for sure, I want to actually see more sponsored content because that was incredibly funny! 🤣

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

We want to make more like this, lol. This was so fun

[@MyFocusVaries]

Thanks for the product list. Useful!

[@carolyncarlon9870]

Thank you for this helpful episode! I’m changing my small grass front yard in Vermont into a raised-bed flower farm. (Will be called Keep Smilin’ Flower Stand) Started with cardboard and now covered with wood chips. Earthworms are prolific! Volunteer pumpkin crop (erupted from donated pile of leaves) helped me tell others of my future flowers. Gave away the pumpkins (of all sizes) helped me spread the word!!! Loads of future clients already. Especially neighborhood kids! Carolyn/Vermont Cat Lady (originally from San Diego, California)

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Nice! That's so fun! Good luck

[@oliviawang8183]

lollll Serena! I love your personality!

[@metalmassacre84]

Thank you!

[@ivettesantana4319]

I am glad I did not fall in the bandwagon with the photo case. I keep mine in shoe boxes, alphabetically ordered like a file system lol. I also added the snips to my amazon cart because i buy 4 snips every year from dollar tree because I know they will break. In winter I will get the gloves because I just suffer with cold hands and didnt even know they had these. I am glad I watched your video because I hate shopping unless is for plants, seeds flowers etc lol

[@JLee-pc2vc]

Serena, instead of a handheld bulb planter for planting into your landscape fabric, you might want to check out a ProPlugger. It allows you to do the same thing as the bulb planter only standing up using your leg strength instead of down on the ground using hand strength. I love mine!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I'm really comfortable working at ground level, so sometimes the tools I prefer will be bad for other people. It's part of the reason that Ian and I are do well paired - he's strong at working standing up, I'm good at fine work on the ground, lol

[@JLee-pc2vc]

@@YouCantEatTheGrass I used to be really comfortable on the ground, but nearing 50, my knees have definitely paid the price for it. Love your channel! I always learn something from your videos. I've bought a lot of the seeds you recommend and they are always winners. Juliet, Muir, and Mokum rule! Happy Holidays!

[@cbak1819]

Lisa Mason Ziegler😂 love her❤

[@serenababy6358]

Thank you for sharing this info!

[@artysciencegal2521]

I find Tilley hats really good.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I love Tilleys too. I have a wool one that is my favorite hat

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I have a hat similar to your winter hat. Love it! Shell jacket...Coat them with silicon spray. Canadian Tire sells it.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Thanks for the tip

[@emilyb5972]

This conversation is so funny. Everything we buy comes from The biggest polluters. They spray whole mountains with green paint . They spray the ground, dead trees . Your phone your cloths everything in your house is shipped here .

[@Bleepbloopitty]

I look forward to watching your videos every week ♥️🙆 Love you guys

[@Dwynfal]

Super info Serena, thanks! Would love to have a video covering of your favourite gardening/farming books and knowledge resources (such as other KZbin channels or websites), etc. Where do you do when you want inspiration or information on specific plants/flowers or gardening/farming techniques. I know you have a list but it would be interesting to hear your opinions on each as I've found that great books/resources for one thing are not so great for another, and so on.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

This video was getting crazy long, so I talked about the book list in this week's live video. The first half an hour has me going over what the books are about, and why I like them. Here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6mwgJh7q9-Sptk

[@jenblindert9093]

QUESTION: Can you do a video on when you clean your garden snips? Mine are pretty gummed up and dull and I’d like to see how to clean them properly.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I'm definitely not doing it properly, lol. I have a food grade lubricant that came with a farm tool, and I just put some onto the joint, let it soak in for a few hours, and then wipe them down. I'll also wash them in soapy water first if they have lots of plant gunk on them, then do the lube. I have a sharpening stone, and will run it over them once a year. But the snips aren't sharp like a blade, even when they are new, so I don't worry too much. I lose my snips so often, that it keeps up a steady supply of fresh ones coming to the farm, lol

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

Your established title video is hilarious!

[@christinahutchinson3662]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience!

[@eileenstarr6607]

You guys are hilarious! Love to you both and your family. Thank you for amazing content! ❤

[@apriloestman8304]

Thank you for making this video. I'm entering my third year of flower farming and found your information here to be very helpful. Keep up the great work.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Thanks

[@aliladavies]

Haha that is the best sponsored ad I've seen on KZbin!🤣 Well done!!

[@lindajones9191]

Have you done a video or produced a list of the flowers you like to direct sow? This video has been very helpful and I love hearing successful growers talk about their planting process and what they are comfortable starting outside even in colder climates.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I can direct sow a lot of stuff in the spring because we are really dry. I also want to do the least amount of seedlings possible because they take a lot of work, lol. Almost everything is able to be direct sown if you can figure out the conditions of your farm, and get your weeds under control

[@DannMarotta]

Best! AD! EVER!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Lol

[@PrairieHeirloomFarm]

In the US we can get very high quality landscape fabric from our NRCS county office for a very good price.

[@audreyvann5336]

Loved the extra ad footage! 😘 Also the overalls 👍

[@shannonh425]

I just picked up Jonny’s buckets 10 of them 13q for 41$ plus 20$ shipping I was feeling guilty about purchasing them but when you mentioned they were your dream buckets kinda made me feel better about getting them I was in desperate need of buckets last year I was holding my flowers in random vases it was a mess it always took me so long to wash all the vases when I was done picking the flowers. I would have used old random buckets .but we live on a dairy farm & buckets are important my husband would not give me any of his buckets . & if I bought some buckets he would steal them from me so Jonny’s buckets don’t have a handle so he won’t mess with these buckets

[@blooooop1]

Have you thought of using an auger powered by a drill for planting? There are many different companies and options even where you can use them standing up.Think Power Planter is a company in the US not sure about others

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

We have a bulb auger, but I'm not a big fan of it. My soil is so loose and sandy that it actually makes it really hard to make clean holes for me, because it just digs itself into the ground, but doesn't lift any of the dirt out of the hole. I like the bulb planter because it makes a clean scope of soil. But it will be different for everyone, especially if you have heavy clay soil

[@suzannestack7784]

All great , I'll definitely try a wire weeder. I love my hori hori knife!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I think I use my skinny shovel the same as a hori hori. I should try one out at some point

[@suzannestack7784]

@@YouCantEatTheGrass I like the sharp serrated edge, it cuts right in. I'll be picking up a trowel like yours .

[@MyFocusVaries]

I love my long handled loop hoe from Lee Valley for weeding. Don't like kneeling to weed

[@katjo0812]

You two r hilarious! Love the skits! Hope you have the chance to do another big production like the Halloween one from couple years ago

[@rattriffic]

For regular folks who are not trying to grow at scale and you're just needing 10 or 20 small pots to bump up your seedlings. Check with your local garden centers that are not big Box. Many of them have recycled programs where you can drop off your pots, and whoever needs them can take whatever they want. I know you say you like those tiny cell trays, but I wonder if you have tried soil blocking? It was a total game changer. You can Grow a lot more in a smaller area. I fit 80 seedlings in Of 4" by 8 container. I will never go back to growing anything in little cell trays. Might be worth it for you to check it out if you haven't already considered it.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I'm not a huge fan of the mini soil blocker. They definitely have a purpose, and I like using them for slow growing perennials that I then bump up to trays to finish growing. I think a lot of the stuff that other farmers like to grow in the blocks, I like to direct seed, so its less of a space channel for me. I also think that any growing technique - the success you achieve has to do with your mastery of the system. I'm sure I could figure out soil blocks 100%, but instead I've been putting my learning into the winstrip trays

[@meadowsofbliss8722]

Serena, thank you for sharing your suppliers. One last "bucket" question--do you mind sharing what SIZE bucket you use?

[@victorial3293]

Thank you SO much for this video. Super helpful, really appreciate it.

[@colleenhenderson632]

Have you ever looked at Geo seeds in the US me and my sister buy from them for the commercial greenhouse and also cut flowers they have great prices but you need to order early so they come in on time. We have definitely saved a lot of money buying from them.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

There was some issues last year with them shipping to Canada, and I just haven't had the energy to investigate it further. We bought from ball this year - I'm working on our unboxing right now.

[@ambergreen5531]

This is a very useful video! Thanks for all the great information.

[@VampireLeigh]

Linen is really good for fabric as well it’s nice and breathable :)

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I have some linen shirts too that I really like. They were trendy for men a decade ago, so they pop up in thrift stores for me

[@nathaliepelikan5563]

Thank you so much for the video! I think this one is one of my favorite! thank you for inspiring me!

[@syjohnston6603]

"grow out before you put out"... got it! :D

[@traceyrigney8742]

Great video. Thank you for putting this together and sharing the information.

[@halinawiecek2297]

Thank you for the video, those dry flowers look beautiful I miss the fresh flowers from your garden, take care.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

April will be here sooner then expect, and then it will be tulips again. And growing starts in Jan

[@theosrubegoldberg9660]

I've just ordered 50 cell Winstrip trays from Fedco (Maine). They sell the 72 cell trays too. I'm saving on shipping costs by having them delivered to a "depot" in Connecticut. Maybe this is useful for other growers in New England & New York? Love your farming videos, keep up the good work.

[@thriftschooling]

I was not expecting the Lady Serena bit, love your creativity! Well done! Which type of soil blockers do you use?

[@doubleornothingtwostep]

Y'all are so awesome. I've loooovoed finding this channel and making my way through your videos. Thank y'all so much for all you do and Happy Thanksgiving to your adorable family. Love from Texas!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Thanks 💗

[@auslin16]

We love Duluth! My partner works on a horse farm and is very hard on his clothes. He has winter and the summer weight duluth overalls and they have held up very well. He tried some carhartt ones but they basically fell apart within a season.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

I find the carhart stuff is really scratchy too, whereas the Duluth was soft to wear.

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

If they don't have it do I need to bother growing it lol that should be there tag line

[@sarahgardner9537]

Thank you for this video! Gathered some great Christmas gift ideas! Also wanted to buy some of your merch - any plans to bring back “tomato-based life form” shirts?

[@MrsGloverk]

Serena, this was so helpful! I have ordered the seed trays and wire weeder. So grateful I have an alternative to soil blocks. Thank you :)

[@cbak1819]

Painters, mechanics or woodworkers use that type of low wheel cart.

[@heatherj3030]

What a helpful video! Thanks Serena❤

[@judytelles3518]

Hi, I dip in and out of your posts, I watch Jessica, from roots and refuge and some of the guys doing veg. Jessica has her feminine side. Her hair has been done. I want you to include a perfume for yourself, an identity fragrance, a red, orangey red or pink lipstick for us all to see. To be worn and topped up throughout the day and a piece of jewellery. Big and obvious on your clothing. You can get fancier and also practical hats, which are a fashion statement and sew a ribbon to keep them on your head. Better glasses. I want to see your hair with layers of brown and blonde. I love your voice. You work very hard. I hope you are looking after your skin. Your hands look good, thank goodness for gloves. Treat yourself to a shearling hat. I am looking at Northlawn also.

[@dweb9409]

Super great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@xx5779]

Amazing video, so helpful. Truly your best ever🇨🇦

[@UrbanCountryStyleByJudy]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!! 😘

[@dianeshort8066]

This was a great informative video. Thank you.

[@nelliecarnelos1476]

Thank you❤

[@xiaominyue8821]

At the end, was that a purring cat? For a second I thought Ian fell asleep and was snoring….😂😂😂

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Bo purrs so loud, lol

[@darcdh]

So informative! What about your hoops? What kind do you prefer and what size? And covers?

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

My high tunnels came from farmers friend originally (I bought them second hand). But great spot to check out for easy pricing

[@jeannet9592]

Woah, that was a lot of information! Thank you so much!

[@carolleimbach6407]

Thank you! So helpful!

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Great video. Serena❤

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Love this, I'm getting those gloves!

[@claudiaellis3015]

Thank you so much Serina and Ian for the wonderful information, I really love your channel! You guys are a so hard working couple, creative, fun and funny. I really don’t know how you can do everything that you do… the farm, markets, making videos, house work and having kids!. I have a question about what exact brand and model if posible are your cordless drill and bulb auger? I have seen one that you use with a handle to the side, It looks pretty handy when you were putting the plugs in the ground.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Ian owned a couple Dewalt cordless drills, so we always buy everything Dewalt now so that the batteries always match each other (they are one of the biggest investments with the cordless tools). I personally don't know a lot, but it seems like all those tool brands now a days both can suck and be awesome. We've bought multiple battery tools that have been broken out of the box, but also have some that have really withstood some serious use. The auger bit was just something I quickly found on Amazon. I find that it isn't what I need, because it only pulls itself into the ground, when what I really need is an auger that will lift soil out of the hole. It's only really useful for us on hard soil. When things are fluffy, the bulb planter actually is faster and easier on my body (because the drill can be heavy in the hand)

[@ticouna]

Great video, Q: is it possible for one person only to start a flower cut farm?

[@dan.1235]

Absolutely loved this video! So helpful. Can you tell me the model of BCS tractor you decided on? What attachments did you get?

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

739? The smaller one? Something like that. We have a tiller

[@dan.1235]

@@YouCantEatTheGrass thanks for your quick reply!