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[@PinkPrudie29]

Don’t change a thing Laura! We watch you because you’re you!!! You’ll never please everyone, so stay true to who you are, because that’s why you’re successful and loved by so many of your viewers!

[@laurencarleton236]

Oh I don't know about anyone else, but please don't rush through those garden pictures from viewers. I love see other viewer's gardens they've worked so hard on. And I can only imagine how proud I would be if I actually got to have my garden shown on the channel! 🥰

[@naylorj75]

I use the pause button constantly to enjoy gathering ideas. Takes me a long time but I enjoy every picture.❤

[@artistapprentice7021]

My sentiment exactly. I want to savor the pictures and respective ideas. 💚

[@sheilaasbjeld8979]

I love watching the long videos , just pause it then come back

[@livinginbliss]

Completely agree!

[@marthabradas8873]

I so agree!!!

[@ClassicallyMish]

The smile on Aaron’s face when Laura said, “We can do both”. 😂

[@laurapeterson4052]

Don't change the length of the garden inspiration videos, but if you do please make them LONGER! 🤣

[@AgendaInMind]

Yes, I only watch the highlight show, not the daily videos on the other channel.. I don’t ever watch the YT shorts from anyone on earth. I have too much to do to be tied to a screen constantly tapping it. I put in my buds and do housework.

[@trainingolives3370]

Oh man, pausing this video to say that I really feel the opposite about going faster with each garden submission. I SO enjoy those and really like seeing each picture in detail. I could watch you doing those for an hour! Please don’t speed up. We don’t all feel that way 😅

[@marthabradas8873]

agree!!!

[@amydutiel3990]

I so agree to this!

[@penelopejane5285]

Same.

[@joemcdaniel6341]

Glad to see some companies are sponsoring you. Because of you I have Hoselink, Falco, Proven Winner, Colorblend, Johnny Seeds, Espoma, Gorilla Carts, and many more brands in my gardens. Most of these I learned about from you. So you should reap some benefits from them.

[@sherilynkoss4546]

Hilarious conversation on proper attire and equipment to me. I grew up with opposing points of view in both parents. Mother demanded proper attire/tools, and last year my dad used a Dollar store steak knife to trim a maple vine in his hawaiian shirt. 😝

[@cynthiafisher9907]

That was a good balance!

[@lindafreeman1687]

I think it is awesome that you give your help the credit they deserve. So many people (managers/bosses) choose to take the credit themselves. You are awesome in so many ways. Love all the info, advice and videos you contribute to the gardening community. We, also, got a beautiful, wet snow yesterday. Huge flakes.... I love all four seasons.

[@Yrutnec1]

I love Sundays - Yeah! I survived a Saturday/without Laura and Aaron. I catch ya before going into Worship ---- the recap videos are so uplifting and bring such a calm restful Peace....I thank you both!

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

That’s I do that as well!

[@jgg7377]

Yes…. She, they have been a part of my life for sooo many years ( from the first video ever made) I would feel so off that day like something was missing) BUT everyone needs to take a break! So I just rewatch some older videos! Just not the same without hearing Hey guys, how’s it going! Going great now! Thank you! Lol

[@cheriberry9633]

Laura & Aaron… the pre-worship team. 😂

[@christophernorris8064]

@@cheriberry9633 😉They are the POST-worship team at my house; after church--Sunday lunch, then settle down to watch and then nap a bit! Awesome Sunday!

[@proberts6283]

I first heard about Hoselink from you and Aaron. I talked to my husband about purchasing one as we are growing older and dragging that hose around was the most difficult thing to do. He rolled his eyes! We purchased one last year and both agree that it is the best investment we've made. We are planning to order another one in the spring. Thank you Hoselink for manufacturing a quality product that has made such a significant difference in our gardening lives!

[@carolynclark8312]

I agree. I totally hated rolling up my hoses after use. Love my Hoselink. I have one on each side of house. Lifesaver!

[@Meems56]

I’ve bought 5 hoselinks so far! I gave 2 away at Christmas! They’re awesome! And by the way buy FROM the source not Amazon because they’re more expensive!

[@lindaga820]

Thank you for your endorsement for Hoselink . My husband also rolled his eyes when I mentioned it last summer. This spring I definitely are going to get one, I'm 72 and tired of rolling out and rerolling it back up !-

[@loricawley54]

We got an 82ft Hoselink last fall (2022) bc my dr said dragging a heavy hose around isn’t good for my BP. My hubby also rolled his eyes, but has since said he’s so glad we got it!

[@kellielander3481]

I ordered one for my Dad for Christmas. I can’t wait to start using it in the spring. I’m betting that he’ll love it and order another one for the back patio.

[@abackm94]

Been watching for a few years and just seeing you both work together not only as spouses and business partners but true companions! This video really shines how well you guys enjoy the other just in daily dreams, goals... And chores! Happy ten plus years together! Keep doing what you do this is what is fun to watch ( the knowledge too! Thank you both!) Glad you take time out for family that's important! Thank you for the MANY hours of your time ...even the hours we don't see like editing! Happy gardening 2023!

[@daracobb530]

No

[@lanamolczyk5139]

I remember getting terrible heal pain when I was in my late 30's (after 3rd baby) and it was the beginning of plantar fascitis. I got custom orthotics and it was a game changer.

[@marthasidney2387]

My thought also.

[@LindsayC-LVT]

I was just like you with my feet until now in my mid 30s. I am an equine vet tech that spends 10hrs a day on my feet! I spent a month on crutches over the summer, had shockwave treatments and now have to use inserts due to heel spur pain and plantar fasciitis! I missed a lot of the gardening and yard work that I love bc of it! Moral of the story.. take care of your feet and don’t wait until you are crippled to get them looked at 🙃!

[@heatherw.2751]

I was talking to the screen when she said she felt like she stepped on something, saying “no, go see a dr!” My husband said the same thing a couple years ago but it turned out to be plantar fasciitis and it’s still a painful problem for him!! Take care of your feet folks!

[@sherrywhitaker3369]

Planters fasciitis is horrible and almost debilitating!!! I’m 67 and love gardening! I spend 95% of life in New Balance Tennis shoes with extra inserts!!!

[@BS-j1965]

Yesssss! I had the heel too and did go to the docs found out I had plantar fasciitis. I now wear orthotic shoes made for people with shot feet🤣and they are not cheap!! I’m 77 years old and I will not let my feet stop me from gardening👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@desireehouse]

I have plantar fasciitis too, from walking upwards of 21,000 steps/shift at work. If Laura sees this, she needs to make sure she addresses her heal pain asap, because if it’s PF, it can be debilitating. I’m in a FB group for it and found stretching exercises that made a world of difference. Also, wearing supportive shoes for my high arches (Vionics, Algeria- lots of people wear Hoka shoes but I don’t have experience with them). It’s been 2 years and I’m finally better, but know it’s still there and could come back if I don’t take good care of my feet and calf.

[@glendapeters8899]

This summer I had heel pain in the foot that doesn't have an arch. I started wearing my Birkenstock softbed slide sandals everywhere including in the house as those were the only shoes that didn't cause pain. I then ordered a marked down pair just for wearing in the house. No more heel pain and I can now wear other shoes! I should have been wearing good arched shoes in the house years ago.

[@msmaddox2918]

Personally, I love the long GA videos! 😍

[@terryblase3234]

The longer the better! 😁

[@rofleury2801]

You should see how many screen captures I’ve taken while watching the inspirational gardens!! Thank you so much for sharing them… & you and Aaron are a blessing!

[@cindygoodwyn1655]

You two are the sweetest couple! I've learned so much from you. You make me so excited to keep gardening. Thank you for continuing to do what you do. Always keep in mind that the MAJORITY of your followers love and care about you and your family. Don't listen to the rest...

[@lollyreg97]

You mentioned that you don't want to plant orange tulips alongside pink tulips..... Orange and pink is one of my favorite color combinations!!! I think it's best when the shades, or intensities, of the colors are near the same. Like I wouldn't use a dark orange with a light pink. But I love having my pink echinacea next to my orange day lilies. Try it sometime!

[@amyfrancois9121]

👍🏻Barbie Pink & Tangerine look great and a dash a DEEP purple add intense color together…🛍️💜💕🧡

[@Floraltherapyfe]

You should try princess Irene if you haven’t already, looks so awesome

[@nancyw5779]

I love the combination. Colorblends even has a pink/orange blend called Jacques and Jill. Years ago there was a field of poppies - red, pink, orange mixed together. So lovely.

[@lauraduchek5080]

Pink and orange are gorgeous together!

[@kathierogers3208]

Yes!! I can’t wait for the water features to be done. It will be gorgeous!

[@kellyluce533]

Laura and Aaron Just a quick note to say thank you for sharing your kiddos and letting them be who they are. Every time I see them it is just a little extra special time. I miss my kiddos at that age . Mine are now 30, 24, 23. I enjoy them now but it is different.

[@pattywarne9190]

You do not need to rush thru the videos, I am always like what only 15 minutes, lol. Keep blessing us with all the videos!

[@Katsimagination21]

To the lady looking for black crates, go to,your local grocery store or produce stand, a lot of produce is shipped in those crates , most are willing to give you one or two, or sell them to you, for the most part they are either recycled, or given back to the produce supplier. Hope this helps 😊

[@janetwagnon5195]

Harbor Freight has one for sale $19.

[@beetee3272]

You can also order them on Amazon, in the depth and height you need…different styles, size of hole spacing, collapsible and with handles for easy moving.

[@catherineshiddengarden2596]

You can do the seed sowing in jugs directly in your garden. Just use your garden as the base. Put the top of the jug on top. Then you don’t have to transplant. 😊

[@BS-j1965]

How are you able to dig into the soil? This is a great idea👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@laurelrosegardens6454]

@@BS-j1965 Most seeds don't need to be sown very deep so I imagine you could scratch down just a little bit in the soil. Either that or maybe set the seed on top of the soil and cover with a bit of potting soil? My issue is that my garden is covered in about 2 feet of snow all winter, otherwise I'd give this a try. Maybe next fall before we get a bunch of snow I'll try.

[@leslieollerhead1114]

Depends on your climate can’t do it in very cold areas that has loads of winter snow.

[@wynorawishum5860]

Love the recap. Wear the more supportive shoes, you will be glad when you are my age and have foot issues. I really like that you live your life on your terms and not try to appease the viewers. There is no way to please everyone. Also, please don't shorten any videos. I would watch 2, 3 or more hours of your videos. 📽

[@sherilynkoss4546]

Very inconvenient to wear arch supports in shoes when gardening. Better arch support built in now will postpone insert drama later!

[@maryanderson6897]

Glad to hear you are taking care of your feet. My husband developed heel pain that turned out to be plantar fasciitis. It grounded him!

[@ljenkins7317]

I LOVE everything that you do right now!! Please don't change to make a few select viewers happy. As viewers, we can make our own adjustments if we need to. The viewer submission videos are some of my favorites! It's such a privilege to see other people's hard work. On another note, my husband and I always have a puzzle going! It's such a relaxing and bonding thing for us to do together (when we can't garden, or course!)

[@heatheryoungbloom5085]

PLEASE don't rush the videos!!!! If people want they can ff but I LOVE looking at everything. I love you guys and these videos not only teach me, but they calm me down. I have severe PTSD and being able to pop into your world of beauty helps more than you know! Thank you!❤️

[@zaneymay]

I've had ducks for 3 years for my food forest. They free range and they help so much with slugs and other bugs. When I put in seedlings I have to protect them until they are mature. We love our ducks. Cayuga ducks are considered quite for a duck and they don't fly. We have two small concrete ponds for them and we use the water as compost tea. One pond is set up with an irrigation system.

[@dianak4461]

I appreciate the time you take to look at and describe the submissions in the "Beautiful Garden Inspiration" vlogs. Your comments help me understand HOW such things as structure, texture, rhythm and scale make for a pleasing space. I am gaining a clearer understanding of the WHY behind why I find a garden pleasing.

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

I like my Sloggers for wearing in the garden. I can easily slip them on and off at the back door when I come in the house. They are easy to clean (just hose them off) and they are incredibly comfortable. It's all about comfort!!!

[@geebeilfuss5201]

The dirt on your face comment - I just want to say that I love that you just do life!! Life is messy, and gardening is no different, and in fact is a good example of walking through the hard/messy to bring something beautiful. We have all been there, with something on our face that we would prefer not be there. So I get it. But please don’t become self-conscious or feel pressure to “be perfect”. You just keep doing what you do! You and your family are such a blessing!

[@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981]

Laura ya know when you said about tulips clashing. I was thinking orange, pink. and purple might surprise you. You might want to try it in it's own area but that color vibe I like it.

[@terryblase3234]

I have 3 kids ( adults now) all born on the same day, but different years. It was easy when they were young because we just had birthday parties with each set of grandparents. It got tricky when they got into school but now as grown ups we just plan one birthday meal for them. My daughter lives across the state so she and her family come back so everyone can celebrate together. My husband's and my birthdays are only 3 days apart so we use to have 2 birthday celebrations a year and be done. My birthday is on Valentine's Day so until I was about 40 my mom made me a heart shaped Cherry Chip birthday cake with cherry frosting....still my all time favorite 💕

[@missthang4770]

Laura, you have an excellent, above-average vocabulary! Never doubt your use of words. It's such a pleasure to hear you and Aaron speak.

[@andrealemmond7457]

Laura and Aaron- do the videos as long as you want! I personally can’t get through a day without watching GA! On Saturday’s I go and re-watch old videos! GA is one of the three KZbin channels I watch! Love your content and I’m getting SUPER EXCITED about this coming season! ❤️

[@kimgurley472]

So, my birthday is right after Christmas, and my family always appreciates a "hint" list from me to cover Christmas & my birthday "wishes." At the top of my list: a Hoselink!!! I'm thrilled to say that the fam came through for me!!!!! Never been happier than when my Hoselink was carried through the front door!!!! 🎉🎈🎊🎁

[@laurieanne9712]

Yay! The initial ad was Laura doing the grow tray for Gardeners!

[@angelinajaime7835]

I love your videos Lora please don’t change them I love how you spend time with your family especially when you go out with your mom .

[@sandrasoehngen3498]

Love that your kiddo’s birthdays are so close together. My girls are exactly 4 yrs apart (Feb 2nd and Feb 3rd). When their birthdays fell on Super Bowl Sunday it was a big party. Now that they’ve gotten older, we have a son-in-law whose birthday is Feb 1st. I call it our 3 days of birthday celebration. I will be starting my winter sowing project soon. I picked up some poppy seeds last night. I can’t wait!!

[@heatherw.2751]

My friends and I all have birthdays a couple days apart in June, the 12th, 14th, 16th and 18th. We throw a big barbecue and call it our Gemini bash! So much fun!!

[@nancytregaskis9601]

Please don't shorten your videos! They're perfect and i'm kind of sad when they're over!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Laura and Aaron, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 🌞 We are enjoying 80°F/60°F-great time to get out and do cleanup and early Seeding. Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍

[@dignit1620]

Don’t change a think, love your relaxed approach to life.

[@elsiekuipers5788]

I appreciate your parenting skills. Our girls had Dec and Jan birthdays which seemed too close to Christmas. We usually gave them clothes and lower key gifts for their birthday but they chose the supper menu and had friends over and we planned fun activities to do on their birthdays. When the school year was over in June they got "passing presents" which they had so much fun participating in picking out. It spread the gift giving out and incorporated the winter then summer seasons. 🤣good for the budget too.

[@CAHM_1]

My son December 24, my sister 25, my husband 26, and my mother 27th! Bring on the fun!! I always made a point to do a fun activity, food and rice crispy cake and a really good gift. I was determined to prove that a Christmas birthday for a kid, was not the crap-shoot people would say to me! The parents of my son's friends appreciated me taking their kids for the day so they could hunker-down on their Christmas chores. Lol. 19th birthday, done! My job is done!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@CAHM_1It feels like it right now, but I have 7 kids from 27-46 and I doubt your job is done!

[@frasersgirl4383]

Oh my gosh! Leave your videos as they are now which is perfect!!!

[@gardentotable1770]

I love seeing other viewers gardens!

[@karenbarnes5517]

Laura look at you now! To Me you can touch a plant and make is magical for all your viewers! 🎉 your so blessed, I’m enjoying your blessing!

[@bobbihofacker2706]

Two things we have asked and asked for a video asking to be shown in detail all the different methods to install the hoselinks. What about using the pictures that were sent in to make some videos ahead. Then when you want to take a day off, birthdays, etc. You have a few videos saved back.

[@renatabieniek8768]

Laura, just a quick note! You ALWAYS look good!! No matter what you wear or whatever happens to end up on your face:) you work with dirt, after all!!!! And plants, and various weather conditions! I cannot imagine why anybody would even comment on it, my goodness.. I think you are so sooo natural with all you do and let me tell ya.. if you ever happen to have a slight piece of anything on your face, girl, you wear it to gracefully! You are the best!!!

[@susanjacobs279]

Happy Happy Birthday Samantha!!! May God Always bless and protect this precious 🙏 little angel 😇 💖 from Heaven 😇 💖

[@glennnanod3160]

I just really enjoy these discussions between Laura and Aaron. Makes me smile on Sundays. Informative yes but I just love the banter. 👏👫🤙🌲🌷🌼🐈

[@thelhime]

Heel pain may be plantar fasciitis. I'm a runner and that's where it presents for me, which is a classic symptom. It may not have been bad Vans, but rather wearing the same type of shoe/sole repeatedly. Swapping to different sole types helps. I also find wearing a low heeled shoe intermittently can help. Also try warming up your feet before you get out of bed. When your angry fascia is suddenly stretched when getting out of bed and putting your weight on it, it can become worse. Those are my best nuggets of advice! - Kati, Levi's wife ;)

[@GoodGriefCB]

I love love love your house! It looks comfy and cozy. I love your style. I especially love the shopping trips you and your mom go on. Isn’t it time for another?

[@susanb2409]

Community utility boxes in our city in VT have been painted by local artists and are beautiful. Lots of different designs, but all colorful with flowers, animals and other themes.

[@marthabradas8873]

Please continue taking your time on your videos, I love all the details, and I enjoy so much! I pause if I need to do something. I follow/subscribe many gardeners, growers, etc. but your quality due to your experience and knowledge is not only fun, but very informative and somewhat rare to tell you the truth!🥰

[@Alex-sun7]

You both make this videos so easy and simple it makes me believe I’m there with you guys talking like family😂…Great job thank you😂

[@shirleythomas2136]

Take care of your feet Laura. I had Plantar faciitis and it can be very painful. Shoes with good arch support are essential when you are on your feet all day everyday like you. You are still young, but take care of those feet of yours. Love your videos and watching your family grow. I watch you everyday first thing with my morning coffee. God bless you and your sweet family.

[@janined8685]

I have been enjoying the compilation of videos from viewers and how perfect that we get to watch them now when we’re in the planning stage for the upcoming season. I’m inspired by your beautiful gardens and the viewer’s and I look forward to each and every video you post. I am in awe of how much talent, creativity and flat out hard work was involved to get the results we see in every video. Fabulous!😊

[@jacquip644]

Here on Long Island. I just had my backyard pretty much leveled...lots of overgrowth that got away from me. I'm so happy I found your channel. I can't wait to start planting.

[@laurieaves]

Welcome to the Garden Answer community!

[@wandalohr7731]

Good morning! ☀️ Just happy and blessed to share a little time with you!!

[@deezahm9143]

❄️Good morning everyone! Getting snow in Southeast Michigan today too. Enjoying a cuppa with Laura and Aaron is a great start to any day. Enjoying the smiles and laughs ☕️⛄️

[@catherineshiddengarden2596]

Hi, from N of Detroit. Lightly snowing here. ❄️

[@BS-j1965]

Hello from Pinckney Michigan it’s snowing here too so pretty👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@catherineshiddengarden2596]

@@BS-j1965 poppy seeds are directly sown on top. If you need to dig deeper. Boil water & apply to soften the soil. 😉

[@Don-ju9zv]

Snowing in Spokane WA too!

[@Paquest1362]

Hi L&A I love your videos no matter how long or short they are 😊. I also like how kind and direct you are when shutting down everyone trying to tell you how to run your business ❤.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Yes!

[@donnabraden3126]

Crows eat snails! Oh, and a fun project would be to decorate or paint or decoupage or anything your heart desires those Hoselinks!

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Laura and Aaron, you do you!!! The length of time you spend on videos is perfect. There are ways to pause, OR slow, or speed up videos for those who want a slower or faster pace to your videos!

[@bigboy77dk]

I do have a good amount of slags and snails in my garden... But a natural way, I deal with it, is, that I try to attract hedgehogs! If you are lucky enough to have these cute little critters around, then they will actually eat slugs and snails! So I have a little pond, that is accessible for small animals. I also made sure, that if an animal where to fall in the water, there is ways to easily get out of the water again!! That is important to remember! And I have hedges and bushes, for hidingplaces. I actually also keep a few "messy" and undisturbed, quiet corners in my garden, all for the hedgehogs to have safe spaces.

[@heatherw.2751]

Hedgehogs are adorable! Wish I had them in my garden!!

[@aquafishcspeia2921]

Birds eat them too don't they? Flocks are always chirping in my yard around 4am in the summer 😂

[@deniseryczek9769]

We just ordered two Hoselinks and now can't wait for them. Thank you for the code. I think these will change our life and at our age, that is always welcome.

[@jenm9754]

I completely agree about the birthdays! I am 39 yr old and my childhood birthdays always felt magical because I ate whatever was my favorite food and picked the cake- and it was always celebrated at home! I have continued that with my toddlers- 6,4,and 2. First birthday was a big one and the rest are just immediate family, favorite food and cake. I honestly do not know why or how people always make such big displays. Besides setting the standard, how can you spend that much money each year, especially for multiple children! Put it away for them for the future instead. Thanks for another great recap.

[@MarileeBluhm19]

Good morning! Just have to share my funny but awesome Hoselink story with you… I had told my husband late last summer that all I wanted for Christmas was a Hoselink, he agreed and I waited till closer to Christmas to order. Unbeknownst to me my daughter who also loves to garden knew that I wanted one for Christmas snd ordered one for me… wait the story gets more interesting.. my son in law knew how much my daughter wanted one also so he ordered one for her for Christmas! Wait there is more to this story 😂😂 ! So a couple weeks before Christmas I got on their website and placed my order for mine and thought well Jessica would really like one of these to! So with the bulk pricing Hoselink offered I ordered her one also…a few days later I was talking to my son in law and told him I had ordered the Hoselink for Jessica and there was a long drawn out silence on the phone…he was like Oh you didn’t?!!! So long story short we each ended up with 2 Hoselink and we couldn’t be more excited for spring to get here to use them!

[@mariafolch8067]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Ohhh you had me in stitches!! Enjoy them!!

[@upnorth21]

Black Crates-they are so helpful! I was able to buy them from our garden nursery for about $5. I imagine they got their bulbs in them and thankfully they were willing to sell them!

[@saraw8503]

My mother’s birthday was Jan. 13 and every year it seemed to surprise me. Just as I was relaxing in the after Christmas fog….boom! Birthday.

[@kelliez9991]

The Hartley looks beautiful in the snow

[@thedorkasaur]

I don't normally comment, but watching these videos really is such a inspiration. Not just in gardening, but in life. Sharing tidbits of your family life just make me realise what we should all aspire to have. And aspire to be. The way you speak about your team, acknowledge and show gratefulness is something I feel so rare these days. Thank you for being you, and sharing as you do.

[@folee_edge]

My neighbor's ducks eat so many slugs - in their yard, in my yard, down the whole street...but the hostas look ah-mazing.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Definitely get some 🦆🦆 and I cannot wait for Greg to come back 🥰

[@barbaraayres2617]

People now now go WAY over board, for birthdays, it is better to have your children not except lots of presents,but appreciate what they get! You and Aaron are great parents.

[@andreasbeyert7405]

Your snowy garden is beautiful 😍

[@suestracks]

Ducks eat TONS of slugs. We had half an acre and they ate the slugs on all of the immediate neighbours too. It was lovely.

[@julievanagtmael787]

I agree with the others - please do not rush through the videos. I am learning how to pick up on the details of a landscape through you and not just take in the whole picture and stop. You have helped me learn to look into it for things I may be able to replicate even if the bug picture is not something I could do.

[@BabsonPlumCreek]

I did a big birthday for my 5 kids four times in their growing up years: 6,9, 12, 16. I think they felt the love, and honestly I don’t know how parents do a friend birthday party every year. This is as much as I could handle. Love you guys for so many reasons! Keep up the great work!

[@jenniferbrooks-rieck8797]

I love these videos of inspiration. Don't stop, great ideas.

[@gr8gardn]

Winter sowing tip for slug prone areas: fan out a pleated coffee filter to cover inside the bottom of the jug before adding soil. Really helps keep slugs from coming in the bottom drainage holes. It’s not a perfect fit but very effective. Keep soil loss to a minimum also. 🌟

[@aprilh200]

Love these videos and as a nurse. I can tell you the importance of good shoes and taking care of your feet. I highly recommend good supportive shoes.

[@sheilagilleland4312]

I love putting puzzles together also!

[@syrhmk]

Set up a sprinkler that shoots up like a rainfall so that the kids can run around and you dont need to water plants around it 😂 I remember my childhood, my dad plant around this small garden nook he created in our townhouse and i would bring the hose to ‘play in the rain’ while water the plants

[@robinroeder9451]

Hello from NC - just ordered a hoselink for the front yard - can’t wait for spring. Love, love, love your channel!💛💛💛

[@wilnellialima9944]

Love my Sunday routine. Wake up and relax w breakfast in my plant room while watching GA weekly recap. I am a lucky girl! Also, it's called getting old Laura (feet problem lol) j/k! I am 45 and can't even wear regular shoes without inserts. Some of the brands I like are help my feet are Vionics and Chocos. They are expensive but worth it because if you don't take care if your feet then your back will start giving you issues. Then your legs and then your neck and.....basically you just start falling apart lol. Good luck! Keep everything you do the way you do it. That's why you're the most watched gardening channel on YT!

[@mireillewilson5911]

No, long videos are so much better. You're lucky to have grown up in such a wonderful family that loves you. Not all of us had that.

[@adz5bneweng589]

Hosta and deer: in my MA gardens I've found that deer will eat the variegated forms before the solid green/blue versions. Eventually all will be eaten. I will protect hostas by inserting twigs into the mound in a criss-cross starburst pattern which does keep the majority of the plant protected.

[@stephaniebowlin7676]

Good Morning!! My favorite time of day ❤ I love the long videos!!

[@tonybaroud6820]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from?

[@denisewood75]

I bought 2 82 foot hoselink because of you this last summer. Oh what a change it has made. I'm 60 and love to garden. Not that great at it but since your videos I've grown. Thank you. ( really didn't like lugging hoses around everwhere)

[@pamelacallaway3922]

The pace you go through the plants and activities is great. Not rushing is so beneficial to us as viewers and learners. I’m not a novice gardener, but I love watching how new ideas and gizmos impact me as I develop my landscape.

[@devonboland7293]

I’m throwing a 1st birthday party for my grandson. I rented a hall and decorating it with 4 backdrops. It will take me 8 hours to decorate this hall. One backdrop behind him, one behind the cake/dessert table, one behind the drink table, and the entryway will be decorated. He will have a special backdrop behind him with a map of the world, balloons, vintage suitcases, vintage airplanes, and a teepee. Tables will have real table clothes, custom centerpieces that I made, and place settings and napkins folded as trees. The theme is “Adventure Awaits” that features vintage airplanes, vintage trucks, and woodland theme (fishing/camping). We are having catered food, his own special cake, cookies, cupcakes, and ice cream. I own a Wedding and Party rental business and coordinate parties large and small. I absolutely love to plan and decorate for weddings and parties. In 2022, I did 65 events with the largest one being a 1000 guest. My grandsons birthday will have 48 guest which is tiny event for me. Yes, I’ll do this for every grandchild.

[@shaneseft]

Joining in with the others that say not to change, you’re perfect the way you are. But seriously, if anything I think the majority of us would watch longer videos …very happily!

[@zormier2002]

I think you are a great mom Laura. They way you include your children in your activities is inspiring. I am happy to see that you don’t knit pick your kids and don’t tell them to go play or whatever…

[@lourdestsimeoni]

Please keep doing what works for you. I love it, and I watch your videos again and again. I’m the re-run Queen 🤴. Makes my earth Heaven! Every day my best! ❤

[@susanhall9216]

HoseLink is now one of my “go to” family gifts - thanks to GA!!! I love having a tidy hose life!

[@judyingram4846]

Good morning y'all. Always love the Sunday recaps. Here from NE Oklahoma ❤️

[@msamelienp]

I'm in western WA (The Pacific North Wet") and use "Deadline" Liquid Slug & Snail killer. I squirt it around each plant completely. My cat does not mess with it.

[@denisefaust1290]

Happy Birthday to the kids! Glad you were able to enjoy time together.

[@etownem9]

My kids are similar ages to yours and I also can't wait to have a puzzle going again. I tried last winter but everyone wanted to 'help' :)

[@codeewilliams9821]

Could we see a garden organization/processing of tools video from use to cleaning to all you do to maintain your supplies? As well as others submissions in a pt. 2? All things OCD organization is my joy!! I just have not found the right flow for organization of pots, tools, supplies(fert,soils,insect,sprayers,water) it always ends in a dirty pile in outside or in our spare garage bay (that then gets onto my Expedition, keeping it pristine is another joy). I so admire you, the channel, your beautiful gardens and little ones are adorable in all aspects! Blessings from 7b NE GA ❤

[@chrissheets4865]

I loved the little dirt smudge on your face. Looked like a real working gardener…actually probably still cleaner than me usually. 😂 I will watch any length of videos you do so do whatever you prefer. I typically think the longer the better!