Hey Gardeners! Let me introduce myself. My name is Bobbi and I'm a gardener living in Zone 6b. I love to share simple yet effective gardening tips with you. On this channel, we will talk about all types of gardening and how you can grow beautiful things! Let’s learn and garden together. Please subscribe! Thanks in advance. Happy Gardening!
Bobbi, that's such a great idea, I'll look for some rolls of it to use next year. Hopefully, that will keep those goofy squirrels and birds away. Thank you. ~Margie🤗🌱
Hi Bobbi! Thank you so much for responding to my questions! You saved me another growing season of trial and error! It is taking me quite a long while to wrap my head around cool flowers, even after watching many videos on cool flowers and reading Lisa's book over and over. I was really confused because some people said a certain flower was cut and come again but others said it was one and done. Lisa's book gave information about how to get the second flush of flower but I think I missed that it would be a while in between flushes. It was incredibly helpful to learn that you are done with most cool flowers after the first flush because my garden is tiny and I don't want to wait for a second flush that isn't as good. I also had no idea when the cool flowers were supposed to bloom and when they were done. Out of the 8 cool flowers I attempted this year, I was really only successful with 2. I direct seeded Larkspur, Amni Majus, Bupleurum, Bells of Ireland, Nigella and Yarrow this past spring and they all grew to between 4-6 inches tall (except Larkspur which is 2 inches tall as of today). I did stock and pincushion flowers as transplants in the spring and they did beautifully. I will try a fall planting this year for anything direct-sown. I think in my zone 7b, we are growing hotter every year and if I am going to do a spring planting of cool flowers, they need to be done as transplants to have the best chance of beating the heat.
@@Bao_Tram Hey there! Glad you watched the video. Since you’re in zone 7b, you can definitely Fall sow most all the flowers you mentioned. You may want to plant out the yarrow as a transplant in the Fall instead of direct sowing. Start anything you’re planning on planting out as transplants about 8 or 9 weeks before your first frost, that way you can actually plant them out about 5 to 6 weeks before the first frost as plants in the garden. You are in a good growing zone and should be able to grow lots of nice cool flowers with your Fall planting. Don’t give up, you’ll get there!
As I’m watching, and enjoying, I’m wondering if I feel like you do when watching me make jewelry. I just want to stick the plant in the ground and not think about it. My mind just gets all curfuddled when I start thinking of planting seasons and zones and frost dates. 😅😅 I’m thinking you might feel the same about jewelry…”I don’t want to make it, just wear it! 😅😅😂
@@carriefoscatodesign Yes, I think it comes down to what we are passionate about and gifted in. I really like the “challenge” of trying to grow the more so called “advanced’ flowers 😅 I don’t ever see myself making jewelry but I am fascinated by the process and watching you create beautiful pieces but you are correct, I don’t want to make it-I just want to wear it! 😃☺️
@@newt52864 Thanks for watching! Lisa’s book The Cut Flower Handbook tells about the different groups and I think you can find that info on Johnny’s Seed website too. 🙂
I was after an orange rose and almost got Lady of Shalott but ended up with 'Bring Me Sunshine', which is more yellow than orange. Your lady is looking very orange, so I'm regretting my choice now!
@@PlasBachGarden try “At Last” Rose from Proven Winners. That has a lovely orange bloom and a light fragrance. It’s a very reliable, shrub rose. The Lady of Shalott is definitely a lovely orange rose as well. Perhaps yours will “orange” up over time?
@@GardeningOnTaylorMountain Thanks for the tip, will check that rose out! There's a hint of peach to the inside when they first open, but I'd definitely categorise them as yellow. Oh well! It's still lovely! Was hoping to make a video on my channel about the roses I've got but it's been so wet this year that they're not looking at their best....
It’s July in my time. I live in zone 9b. My hibiscus is now growing in almost full shade. I want to move it out of the day and into the light. Is it too late to transplant it. Should I wait till fall? Last year it was in better light but only got few blooms this year no flowers in sight so far
@@janetcarney6024 hi! A few things come to mind to answer your question. First, consider how big your hibiscus is. A large one would not do well if moved at this time of year. Next, I’m thinking your temps are pretty hot being in zone 9b? If you move it now, you will mostly not get any buds on it this year anyway. If it was me, I would definitely wait to move it next Spring after the new growth appears and is about 6” tall. However, yours may have foliage year around because of the zone you’re in? If you decide to move it now, I would cut the foliage back so that the plant doesn’t try and put energy in to a lot of foliage. It will be under stress when you move it. I encourage you to ask at a local nursery/greenhouse advice on this because they are familiar with your climate. If it’s a proven winners plant, you could also email them and they could help you. This is an extremely long answer and I apologize for that. I just don’t want to give you the wrong advice. You’re definitely going to have to move it at some point to more sun. Hope this helps!
That snowball plant is a total survivor!! I’m in Australia and in Brisbane they’re not common. I’ve paid a fortune to get one and I’ve just planted one because I’m so in love with them and I hope mine turns out to be as hard as yours. You’re right when you say it’s a blessing!!!! So stunning. Thanks for telling us your story!!
@@soniarose1983 Hi there in Australia! I’m happy you were able to find one! They are a very hardy shrub as you can see from mine and I’m sure yours will do beautifully for you! Thanks for watching!
Hi Bobbi! I love your garden! I too prefer the rustic look. It is nice to be able to use/find just about anything that will work. Yes Drip watering is the best, but I also enjoy the sprinkler. The birds in my area get into the spray and have a good time! How wonderful for your granddaughter to be able to work at a job she loves! And you are so blessed to have Sweet William to help you out. Keep planting and have a wonderful day!😊
@@debraflowers5905 Thank you Debra! We are enjoying the “renovated” garden space! So far, the sprinklers are working out well. Definitely drip is the best but sometimes you just have go with “2nd” best!
@@debraflowers5905 Oh great! I love it and it works perfectly but the only problem is now, my Lisis are over two feet tall! I had to remove the roof until I can add in taller side posts. They didn’t get quite as tall last year so I thought we had plenty of room. Be sure to construct yours tall enough!
Hi Bobbi! I have been having problems with RU-vid and haven't seen you in awhile. I have absolutely missed your posts. I recently retired so I have been outside alot. David Austin roses are lovely! I do have some myself. I like your trellis with your rose. They will look lovely together. Have a good day and I need to check out your posts that I've missed.😊 And yes, squishing is a needed talent when growing flowers, especially roses!
@@debraflowers5905 So happy your youtube is working again for you! I definitely miss my gardening friends when I don’t hear from them and often pray that everything is okay! I’m happy to have a David Austin in the garden. I removed all of the spent blooms and it is starting to push some new growth, yay! Thanks so much for your friendship and support!
That sure is a beautiful David Austin. My neighbour has one - or rather, I think she has one called "Generous Gardener", but she says it's just a random rose called "The Reluctant Gardener". Either way, it's gorgeous, and the fact that it isn't officially a DA means that I might be able to take a cutting...I hope.
It’s gorgeous!!! I’m so glad you got your vision! Your husband is so wonderful and supportive! Such a special place for you both to relax and enjoy for many years to come! It’s so wonderful your granddaughter is able to help! Watch an incredible bonding experience!
Thank you so much Kristine, I really appreciate your kind comments! We all are enjoying the space and my granddaughter says she loves working with me and I love working with her too!
Hi, Thanks for watching! As of June 24th, mine are in full bloom with all of the blooms mostly opened. It started forming blooms around the end of May/first of June. Little Quick Fire is the first panicle hydrangea to bloom in my zone 6b/7 garden here on the east coast of the U.S.
Me too! I love the Anne books and movies as well! Thanks for confirming about planting the salvia around roses. I love salvia anyway so it’s definitely a plus!
So glad you got an At Last! I had one for a few years in a container and it was lovely! Very nice fragrance too! Happy too that you are a Salvia lover; I’m with you, I can never get enough!
@@newt52864 Because it was in a container, it didn’t make it through one winter. You don’t have anything to worry about, the At Last is a tried and true rose!
Nice story Bobbie. The garden should be our sanctuary and resting place. It can get so overwhelming when we see so many others gardens and how they do things. I’m glad you found what works for you. I like overhead watering for convenience sake, I mean after all that is what happens when it rains. I have drip but when you begin making so many changes in the garden (like we all do) we have to make those changes with the drip as well. It takes time so until I find the time overhead water allows things to stay alive. Thanks for sharing your beautiful rustic, peaceful garden.
Thank you Renee! It’s fun to change things up in the garden and have the style that works for us. I agree with you concerning the watering situation. We have to do what works best for our needs. So far, so good with using the sprinklers! Yay! Thanks for your support my friend!
Great job! I had 4 Starry Starry Night hardy hibiscus very similar to your's. I kept them in containers here in Zone 9a in TX for 2 years. I dumped them out the 3rd spring and divided them. That was 2 years ago and I now have 8! They reach about 3' tall e en in containers. No beetle problems here but they dry out very quickly in their containers. The soil here is awful, my auger can't get thru the rocks, hence containers! I do remove spent blooms daily. I spray buds with neem oil to prevent leaf hoppers. I apply a dose of bloom booster just prior to them opening. Some flowers reach over 10" across. I love them.
Hi there in Texas! Very exciting to hear about your hibiscus and how they have increased! I imagine they are beautiful! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!
Hi Bobbi, What a great video. So many of us have been where you were. When it gets overwhelming something needs to change. Love how it looks. You have come such a long way from when I first started following you. God be with you my friend 😊❤️❤️
Thank you my dear friend! I think you are probably one of the first gardeners I met here and on my facebook page. Thank you for sticking with me these several years, I truly appreciate you! 🤗🌸💕
Love that you did this, and that you keep in perspective what works for you and your husband. What a great thing for your granddaughter to have available to her!
Bobbi, I'm delighted that your YT channel is now monetized. That's absolutely wonderful. I have been trying to redesign my flower/vegetable garden spaces this year. My daughter loves going to farm sales and she recently brought me 9 old metal elevator buckets, to use somewhere in my garden. I may add them to my cedar privacy fence... we'll have to figure that one out. I love repurposing items (especially metal) for my garden, they add such a delightful element to the space. My theory is, that if it can hold soil, it's a planter! Blessings to you and your sweet family. ~Margie🤗🦋💐🐞
Thank you Margie! It’s been fun redesigning this garden space! I hope you will share photos of your redesign on your Instagram. I would love to see that! 🤗🌸🦋
