Starting a Bed and Breakfast? // Do You Feel Guilty Wasting Food? // Recap 🌿 

These gifts you receive represent an overwhelming amount of love and caring from your viewing family. It seems it is becoming overwhelming for you, and I hope the Garden Answer Family will consider making donations instead, in honor of you, Aaron, Benjamin, and Baby Girl - to the Treasure Valley Children's Relief Center, or any organization or charity. There are so many organizations and individuals in such great need. When a donation is received in someone's honor, a note is sent to that person letting them know they have been honored. This would be such a beautiful way for us to show our love and appreciation for you and your family. We should Spread The Love - as you yourself always seem to do. ❤❤❤❤❤

I love having Aaron mic'ed up :) It's natural that she interacts with him during filming, and it's nice to be able to hear him well.

I rescued a cat that had been dumped on the street in the cold. She had tons of health issues. I'm allergic, so I gave her to my mom after getting her healthy. She walked into my mom's house, curled up on my mom's lap, and never showed any interest in going outside again. Cats are very clear about what they want.

Laura. you have such a beautiful disposition. THANK YOU !

People, please stop judging others on how they manage their pets. These cats are CLEARLY happy in their lives, and could not have a more responsible owner. If they wanted to be inside they would be howling at the door. Please just PLEASE keep your judgmental comments to yourself.

I just want to let you know that I LOVE that you plant a zillion bulbs and that you have and abundance of beautiful pots! I love seeing all the garden equipment that you have and how you use it and the smiles that it brings to Benjamin when he wants to help out or go for a ride. I love that you feed your chickens with all kinds of vegetables and you use vegetables for other things to make the world beautiful. I love your family and the example you show of what a family that works together looks like and what they can achieve. I love that people can see the results after many years of all the work, teaching, patients and prays that both your parents so obviously poured into you, Laura and Aaron, and that you in return are passing that onto Benjamin and your soon to be new baby girl. Thank you for living life so openly and allowing others to see your talents, whether it is planting a plant, making a wreath, flying a drone, or making a video and matching it to the perfect music. P.S. I also love animals! Thank you for giving Russell and Cheddar a dream life. Love, food, shelter, and freedom, the world would be a different place if every animal and human had those thing. Merry Christmas to you all and I pray blessings over all your families and also that 2021 will be a year that you double in wisdom, double in subscribers, double in talent and double in income!! 😀

The giving of a gift is a way to show you are thinking of someone. It is a tangible piece of a moment of thought. Though the item may not stay with you, the memory always will. The truth of a gift is that someone was thinking of you!

Love how Aaron participated even more this time. You both do so well together. I think it is a great idea for him to do a vlog while on maternity leave 😁

I wouldn't even address what you do with the gifts you've received from Fans. Once a gift is given, it's yours to do with as you see fit.

How is it that, “Russell, are you full of beans?” Is my biggest take a way from this video. Love your content and those cats are the greatest!

Thank you for not editing out the moments with Russell 🥰

Thank you for making 2020 suck less. Merry Christmas!

I didn't feel that Russell and Cheddar were out in the cold. I took it that they were just looking out the doorway at the snow. I actually loved that little part. My daughter's cat gets left out in the cold if she doesn't come back after being called. Then she'll come in eat and then want to go back out. Anyone one can tell they are being well taken care of.

Whoever commented about cat neglect... you must be new here 😅 These are the most loved and spoiled cats. Their lives are literally an adventure in this property

I left FB 4+ yrs ago and so glad I did!

Watching you talk to your cats when they pop in, it’s like your talking to little kids making mischief ❤️

We understand about your posting a video and not being consistent. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy baby girl.

Around 7:49, Laura gave an unintentional funny. "What if we were kept inside?" WE WERE! This year. Haha! Good one.

Thank you Aaron and Laura. You’re so positive in how you deal with the silly comments and questions you receive. Above all else you are a great source of inspiration and kindness. Merry Christmas!

Take your time Laura. We Love You! To the people who email you when you don't post. Get a life. Why so needy? Facebook is a scam!

Re: wasting food as decoration, i think it's much better to use something biodegradable like fruit and then compost out when you stop using it than using plastic decorations that will clutter the earth forever!

Boy do I agree. My cats love being outside.

My favorite part is that when you get those negative passive aggressive comments, you address them with laughter! It's so uplifting. You can't change the envy or hate in people's hearts, but you don't have to let it poison your happiness. Your positive energy is such a huge inspiration Laura and Aaron!

Facebook is crap. They don't care about all these scammers! You take care of yourself and your family. I enjoy going through old videos! Such a joy 😹. Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤️. All the best ❣️😺 for new baby coming soon.

I still chuckle to myself when I think about you saying you thought you could just put Benjamin in a backpack thing and carry on as usual.🤣

ya gotta love how Russell ALWAYS finds his way on set!

Three things: 1) Keep the Mulberry tree! It may not "fit perfectly" but it has such character and it has such a glorious history! Imagine all that it has seen! Let it live its life until it is no longer safe. 2) Aaron: The light display is so beautiful--so impressive--and most certainly expresses a ton of artistry in the many, many decisions you made! Beautifully done! 3) Laura: You inspire me every day during this difficult time. When I don't think I can do something or I don't quite have the motivation to get something done, I think of all you accomplish--all that you envision and make happen. Thank you for this! It means more than you will ever know!

Love that Aaron is joining in on conversations.

I'm with you Laura. I rather go without until I find exactly what I want instead of spending money on something I really didn't want.

Yeah, Jim Putnam at Hortube is great! And glad to see Jenny from Creekside in there too. North Carolina folks like me!

Thank you for all of your inspiration. Blessing to you and your families at this exciting time! Take all the time you need. We can catch up on past videos while you take a break.

Give yourself all the time you need for your baby girl. We all understand. Those first few weeks are so precious. Praying for a safe and healthy delivery!

I appreciate your taking the time to answer questions. I may not comment a lot, but I watch and learn. Have I tried any of the things you've done? No, because I am 72 and not well. Besides my husband kills everything I plant with weed killer. The man should really be in a desert. Thank you very much for sharing. Happy Holidays and stay safe.

Aaron your creativity in outlining that tree from trunk out the limbs was stunning! That’s creativity! 😁

🐈🐈 they're built for the outside

Hello Aaron&Laura, You are all so dear! It is a joy for us to see God work in &through your lives&as He blesses you, watching your family, garden and lives grow.Please realize, this is His ministry through you! As you learn, as you lean on Him, others see & gain faith. In a tough year, you have been a balm to souls.

Flower Hill Farm and You Can't Eat the Grass are my favorite smaller garden channels. So kind of you to ask! It's gratifying to see such a supportive and positive community.

You should be a UN ambassador. You are full of grace.

Just a suggestion darlin... Tell everyone you're gonna do a weekly vlog so that way if there's more, IT'S A BONUS! That way you're not stressing (omg! You're pregnant, you don't need the stress!🥺) Plus, that'll get it set for your recovery after the baby girl arrives. We love your videos BUT your true followers/ fans care more about your wellbeing!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Merry Christmas darlin! ✝️🎄✝️🎅✝️🤶✝️🎁✝️

Your cats have the best life! I love watching them wandering through the plants and enjoying the falling snow. Or squeezing next to you for some camera time. They live happy lives😊

I wouldn't worry about people asking and talking about your cats. They are famous cats and I see how you love on them. And they're Always included in most videos. Love you two. Many blessings to you.

Laura, I love how pragmatic you are. I’ve started reminding myself to “raise the ordinary to extraordinary.” Thanks to you and your Mom for that one. Merry Christmas! PS The gravel versus pavement negotiations make me laugh every time. Just so relatable. ❤️

Aaron shouldn't worry about a ''creative'' display area. The work you guys have done to your home , and property show the creativity and all his work to light it highlights that creativity with a beauty that is stunning. It was so beautiful and I feel certain that many, many others loved it too. You guys nailed it !! Merry Christmas !!

Your comment about having a certain idea about how to decorate and finding out what it costs reminded me of my mom. You could take her to a store blindfolded and she would pick out the most expensive thing, but the crazy thing is it's usually the most elegant/simple things.

I can't plant 100 tulips, but it doesn't bother me. I planted 30, and I can't wait until spring to see them! These videos are definitely inspiring to me, I get ideas and use them in my own way, that's the point of these wonderful videos.

I would love to see @missorchidgirl or @lauralovesucculents would be amazing! I think of you guys as family so thank you! for highlighting other amazing people

Really enjoyed your banter today!😆 God bless you all!🎄🇨🇦❤️

I absolutely love your recap videos, especially lately where Aaron has a microphone! You guys should title the videos “weekly recap with Laura and Aaron”! This is absolutely my favorite channel to watch! The inspiration and ideas for me to use as a starting point on so many random things, is amazing! I know I could never plant 5000 tulip bulbs, but the idea of putting them in pots is amazing! Thank you for sharing your vision and inspiration with us!

Facebook is NOT concerned with fake news or that kind of stuff, they don't really care, especially to youtubers.

It is a wonderful environment for those cats....I've moved from Oregon where we had a yard to Arizona next to a wash where there are major wild animals. My cats missed the outside so I built a Catio....an enclosed patio for cats. Those cats are so active and happy.

This year is finally almost over. We just wanted to thank you for all the inspiration. We tackled our drip systems for the flower beds and they are so much better now. They waste much less water than the ones we were using. We also installed new landscape lighting and we planted lots of different types of shrubs and other plants. We were both so excited about it all. You were our inspiration. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy this time counting down to welcoming your baby.

So happy you mentioned HortTube with Jim Putnam. Hopefully you can include him in a future video. He has an awesome channel. Thanks.

Aaron, what are some lighting projects you would like to do someday? You just talked about feeling you did't get to use much creativity this year. Maybe some things that Benjamin would especially like? Christmas characters? Gingerbread house? Maybe you guys should come up with 2 nights in December where you let people drive through if they bring a food, or money donation for your community food bank.

She never waste food she is the most generous kind hearted person ever ..

Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas. You all are so special to me and all of your other followers. Please do not worry about what kind of schedule you will be keeping the rest of this year and through when baby girl is born. We will miss you terribly, but I am sure everyone understands and wants what is best for you and your family. It will be even more special when you are able to release a video. Take care and thank you for all that you, Aaron, Benjamin, Russell and Cheddar do.

Laura playing the piano to a video is 100% worth the effort .. what a way to romance our ordinary video !!

I have to share that I was at my local Gardener supply today picking up a couple things and my son noticed they had one of your video's playing and had to point it out to me since I watch all your videos and sometimes he will watch them with me. you are such an inspiration.

I can see your genuinely beautiful heart when you speak.❤️ Your diligence, hard work, and positive attitude is refreshing and much appreciated! MERRY CHRISTMAS and aloha from Hawaii!🌴

I was so happy to see Garden AddictZ in your recent video. Her love for hydrangeas is the cutest thing ever.

If you tube is monitoring this I vote your channel the the most valued in 2020! Gardening has got me through so many periods in my life. Happy times and some more trying. Its true retail therapy can cheer you up but it can become wasteful and just stuff. Gardening allows you to produce, feel productive and always feels hopeful. Even if something doesn't work out you feel inspired to keep trying, figure out the best solutions to the environment you're in. Ummm...sounds like 2020!🤣 Thank you guys for sharing your journey. So many life lessons can be learned from a garden and its not about the size! Window sink gardens work! I know especially with another baby coming you may not want to think of another project BUT seriously consider keeping a journal now weaving your lives and garden lessons. Todays journals will be a great storybook for later. Do not blink, these days will be your long ago that quick!💕

My cats LOVE outside and are happiest to come in and out as they please. They have fur and they are plenty warm.

Y'all are so sweet and have such tact dealing with Debbie downers! How is using something from nature for decorating wasteful? No need to feed the trolls. Also glad you mentioned Jim Putnam, his channel is super informative for the warmer zones.

My cats love being outside. I used to live in the city and now live in the country. The animals are so happy to have space to roam.

People and their opinions 🙄 the cats are the masters after all, we are just their caretakers 😸 If they don’t want to go outside, they won’t. I’m in a rural area and my cat would honestly die of sadness if he couldn’t get outside 😿 When I lived in the city they were kept in for their own safety.

Aaron, the entire light display is AMAZING. The WOW factor comes in with the collection of all of the lights together. You did an unbelievable job. It was so thoroughly enjoyable watching it. I watched it several times. 🎄☺️

Thank you for all you do. COVID-19 era depression was eliminated for me by watching your channel most mornings. Blessing for next years new Petunias and new baby girl.

Hello Laura and Aaron. I just wanted to say thank you so much for this channel. I found it earlier, last January and have been a fan ever since. You have inspired me to give flower growing a try. But because my ground is so rocky and poor, I am using large containers. I've been picking them up at the end of the growing seasons at places like Rural King and Menards, even Walmart. I'm trying to get very large pots that I can lift into my SUV to take home. I planted up several of them with bulk Tulip bulbs like 60 + in a planter and can't wait for spring when I can put them out and watch them grow and display for all the neighbors to see. You have introduced me to Espomia products and Now have bags or all the TONES and 20 bags of Land and see Compost! I got seeds from Johnny's and Eden Brothers. I can't wait to start start showing off my flower in my front lawn, which is a knoll so they will be off the road and closer to the cabin. I might however, place a large pot or two down near the mailbox and plant them with something fun like Zinnias or maybe even Lavender. I work about 60 hours a week so containers is the way for me to go right now until I decide to move to a flatter piece of land and can put in a real garden. But because of you, I have been so excited. I am wishing you the very best for the coming year with you ever growing family.

Laughing so hard at the back and forth you and Aaron have in all of your videos. It reminds me so much of the conversations me and my husband have on daily bases. Can’t wait until this darn pandemic ends and we can hopefully catch you at a garden show. Wishing all the best for you all. ❤️

Don’t worry about us. I appreciate anything you do

I love Jim Putnam. Would be great to see a collaboration

I love watching both of you interact. You are both so respectful when you talk, even when you disagree. It reminds me of my own happy marriage. Thank you for showing people that marriages don't have to be what "Hollywood" puts into movies and shows. Have a happy New Year!

OMGGG.. She answered my question.. she ACTUALLY answered my question.. I can now die in peace.. #sweating #panting 😆

Ok Laura, I have been watching your channel for a good while now. I have a small acreage and even less money but have been gardening my whole life. But your information and knowledge have inspired and allowed me to start my own seedlings and build myself a tiny cold frame. This allowed me to have a lot more flowers and garden vegetables this year than I have ever been able to in the past! I even shared with neighbors. I loved it. I was so proud and enjoyed it so much. So keep inspiring. Keep planting those 100 petunias! Thank you!

O M G… the lights are absolutely amazing! Totally creative and beautifully done. I cannot imagine how long that would have taken. Be proud of what you have done, both of you!

Hope you do not feel pressured to create Video content everyday right now ! As long as you come back 🥰 we have one outdoor cat who has a heated house to stay in . My daughter taught her how to open the front door by jumping up and pulling on the handle when she was a kitten and that has become a problem 🤣 She didn’t manage to teach her how to close it behind herself! Now she’s teaching the house dog how to close doors 😂

I so agree with Aaron. Its almost like Facebook is letting it happen.

Christmas with Benjamin is going to be incredible. The innocence, awe and excitement of children never fails to tug at my heartstrings. They grow up so quickly. I was thinking of you today in relation to time off: most people have annual leave and maternity leave, I think you deserve both! I use my laptop to watch you and lots of recommendations come up daily. One can do a GA search for so many topics, great fun; also try 'filter' by oldest first to find your earlier videos. I know most people already are aware of this but I picked up the 'search' tip from a subscriber who often answered queries and was very helpful. Wishing you a happy, healthy and fun Christmas!

Your answer about "wasting" food was great. I like your perspective!

Gardener Scott!! He always has such good information and is so thorough with everything he talks about...definitely more vegetables and naturalized landscaping in his videos!

🎄You two are so great together! I enjoy your “discussions” so much. Take all the time you need during this blessed time before Baby L. Can’t wait to meet her. I know Santa will be extra generous with Benjamin! Merry Christmas to you and your entire family 🤶🏻🎁🎄🙏❤️

Hi Laura, I've been watching your channel since 2015. You were my first site/channel to watch. I'm 70 and have been gardening for 50 years. And I'm a retired florist. A few months ago I started Peggy Helbling's Garden What You've Got I do short videos on how to garden using just what you have. And easy peasy tips for the small gardener. I would love to have your input. You mentioned it in this video about giving small channels a helping hand. I only have 159 subscribers, small enough? You are so busy that I wonder if you or Aaron will even see this comment. If you do please know I think the world of you and your family. I feel like I know your Mom (retired florist) Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and an early Baby Girl 💕

This was fun listening to you and Aaron, About the driveway issue - definitely gravel! The sound, the look, the relaxing country feel are all perfect for your setting. Blacktop makes me feel like I need to hurry. Gravel helps to slow things down. There’s my two cents for what it’s worth. Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you so much for helping us all get through a trying year!💕

Grow what you want with the space you have and enjoy!🌸🌺🌷🌻🌼🌻🌿🍃🌱🌳🍂🍁🌾🪴🎋🎍🍄🌲💐

Jim Putnam is fantastic!!! Erin is good for truly “ impatience”. You guys are fab but you do SO big it can be had to relate but oh so beautiful to watch.

Have a wonderful holiday. You deserve some family time right now.

Always love the recap video. Wonderful. Thank you so very much for sharing.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

In your video you ask what small channel to feature on your channel. Homegrown Garden has a wonderful channel. She’s in the UK, and has recently lost her dream job working as a gardener for a private estate. She’s looking for a job during this tough time, and I think a little exposure on your channel might give her a great boost to keep doing what she loves to do! Love you guys!

So glad to hear you mention Horttube and MIGardener, those were the two I was missing. I loved that video though. Jim has mentioned y'all and being in touch with Aaron a couple of times. Of course I am not sure how the timing worked out, but he did say a couple of weeks ago that his son was graduating college and they would be traveling together. I suspect he would have selected a camellia of some sort for that video, but that is just my theory.

And you have TONS of videos for me to watch from the past! I saw a great succulent planting you did in 2014! And Like how tos for drip system, favorite plants, etc, etc etc

I love that you are sharing your success with other RU-vidrs and introducing them to your followers. Someday... someday... :)

Thank you for answering so many questions and Merry Christmas to you all!!

Good for you to let your pets roam outside. My 14 yr old toy poodle is allowed in my yard in all weather. Somedays she stays out longer then others, just to feel free. She can come in whenever she wants.

Ps. I already left a comment but I enjoy Aaron speaking with you in the videos. Also you both seem so humble and just like good people. One of the reasons I love watching you!

Laura, I have learned so much about how to create layers in the garden and make my garden look more varied and enjoyable. I have no where near the land you have but you really inspire me!

Awesome again! Merry Christmas, breathe and enjoy! Love you guys!

We'll be here always!!!!! I love the purple tree, so impressive. Love all the lite trees. Your property looks so inviting with the lights.

Aaron. You do so well on camera. Laura and yourself make a great team. 👍

Loved the banter between you and Aaron. Such a fun video!

Merry Christmas to you and you're families! Hope you have a wonderful restful holiday. Thank you for all the footage,and knowledge you passed on to us this year! God bless, stay safe, and can't wait to see your new baby! ❤

Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!!! ❤️❤️