Hi all, trying something different today - a Podcast-style recording with AJ from Growing Grounds. Perfect to play in the background while getting on top of all your plant maintenance. Make sure to follow Growing Grounds: -Instagram: instagram.com/growinggrounds/?hl=en -Website: growingrounds.square.site/
That is exactly what I do! I have a room devoted to this new addiction I have making moss poles for my new Aroid collection. I recently downsized from a 'fish bowl' home full of windows to a smaller home surrounded by porches...so the windows are obstructed and it felt so dark comparatively...so depressing! I needed a greenhouse but living in the North Eastern USA made that idea too costly to heat during our long cold winters...SO...I decided to create a 'greenhouse' I live in! I purchased lots of LED grow lights and a truckload of new plants after finding your UA-cam channel. I taught Horticulture as a career and now partially retired I needed to try something more challenging than Bonsai for my sanity. Thank you so much for your content, you have changed my life and I am very excited to grow plants with your substrate and moss poles...so cool to water with bottles as I like things clean and tidy, no soil makes this happen! Yesterday I had to add my first extension! I watch lots of other Hort UA-camrs but you are my fav hands down! Thanks for this solution...your channel is an anti-depressant and I am pulling my Hort friends on board with me! You are a treasure! You should be very proud of your accomplishment and I have a renewed faith in humanity from you sharing your knowledge...x
I love all of your videos, but I really think my favorites are now the ones with AJ in them 😊 The two of you obviously enjoy each others company, and both have so much info to share. Thanks to you both!!
I thought it was a really interesting point about growing plants in conditions similar to that which the customers will be taking their plants home to. And using the same supplies. It’s like when you get a kitten and you use the same food and kitty litter the breeder used. It makes perfect sense.
I bought GT Foliage Focus and the bloom option because Jan's plants are so amazing and three weeks later I have new foliage spilling out everywhere. Even my ferns haven't complained. Great tip. You should buy shares. Thanks guys. 🙏👍
Opening windows where I am is impossible. Between the mosquitos and lack of airflow we would all melt. It is indeed a dance to make these beautiful plants thrive in our homes. Her greenhouse is stunning and she is so personable.
🐞 I love the collaborations Jan and Aj so much. As they traverse the topic of plant keeping , they really get into the nitty gritty of how to be consistent in the principles while being flexible in the application. 👏🏾
Great video guys! I absolutely loved this and will be applying some new knowledge for my aroids! 💗 However, as an active outdoor gardener/horticulturist I’d like to add: Soil and dirt are NOT the same thing. Dirt is dead and does not support life. You can’t plant a productive garden in dirt. Whereas Soil is full of beneficial bacteria, fungi, algae, worms and other tiny creatures that are the foundation of a very important symbiotic ecosystem! The difference between the two is: compost.
Oh wow, this video was informative and so much fun to watch 😁 You guys really work well together. I look forward to more like this. Thanks and take care! 🐞 🐞 🐞
You two have such great chemistry! Lots of good information as well! AJ cracks me up! Tell her she’s beautiful as well,seems like a lovely genuine person! 🐛🐛🐛💚
Thank you so much for this! I'm setting up a greenhouse now. I've only ever grown houseplants, mostly airoids, indoors so I'm facing a lot of questions and challenges I'm not used to. This is exactly what I needed! Thanks so much 🙏🏾
I have 40 plants in my bathroom lol! There is a plant window in there so great light. Most of my expensive plants are there and are thriving. Constant growth. I know all bathrooms are different 🤣
SPG so humble asking for advice when we all know you have some of the biggest indoor aroids on youtube 😅😮….. AJ greenhouse so cool , especially the mister on the floor 😊 . Very nice tips very insightful thank you awesome video
Great info. I am in TX, USA and I acclimated my aroids to be outside under polycarbonate. I noticed that my plants do need water EVERYDAY and they are just sooooo happy. I’ll be doing this every growing season. Husband wants to get me a greenhouse! We will see how that goes!!
Aj. My suggestion for you re temperature varients.. ad another layer of cement but make it a heated floor so much cheaper than running actual heaters babe.. . And another wonderful vid from you both. Love it
such an informative video. I learnt so much from AJ's growing condition vs your indoor condition as well. I'm glad both of you guys are able to share so much. I'm just commenting because I stayed to the very end haha🐞
🐛 Thanks for another great video! I enjoyed listening and learning from both of you and your experience with plants. I'm still relatively new as a plant parent, but have been inspired by the videos on your channel and will definitely check out AJ on her social media 😀 🪴
Because of your Chanel, I’m starting to keep indoor plants again after around 40 years! I’m even going to copy your medium mix. AJ’s channel will be the next for me to study. Only thing I have trouble with is hearing the names of the products you use for pest control and feeding, maybe if you could mention the products a bit slower and tell us we’re to buy them from, that would be much appreciate. Best wishes from Victoria x
I have been following you and have learnt a lot. I am in Mount Gambier, coldest place in Australia and been growing aroids for 11 years. My first moss poles were steel wire about 25 cm diameter ! You and A J have some great knowledge . I love your growth techniques - no wonder you were awarded. She has utilised thermal mass in wall substructure. Very clever -Phil.
Wow, I was wondering why my Cuprea's leaves were trying to face the ground when I put it outside in really bright light. Never occurred to me it could be too much light. Thanks AJ!
🦋 So cool to compare the two different approaches, the similarities and differences are intriguing and it goes to illustrate that point you make so often; we all need to do things in a way that suits us and our specific life, environment, and plants.
🕷️🐛🐝 Great tips, guys - I made the commercial potting mix mistake recently, and now I've got 1 plant in root rot rehab, and 2 in the fungus gnat naughty corner (aka outside). Lesson learnt 😅
I have to keep my bathroom door open for my cat, so I popped in some grow lights and my air plants and peperomias loveee it in there, can’t keep either one of those varieties alive anywhere else, I have tried sooo many times. But the ones I gave up on and threw i. My bathroom to have a slow death are now thriving, huge bushy and wild lol. I think it is mainly humidity and air flow tho bc the placement of the bathroom in the hall w the door being open. Idk if I’d trust my fancy philos or alocasias in there tho.
Hi all,
trying something different today - a Podcast-style recording with AJ from Growing Grounds. Perfect to play in the background while getting on top of all your plant maintenance.
Make sure to follow Growing Grounds:
-Instagram: instagram.com/growinggrounds/?hl=en
-Website: growingrounds.square.site/
Loved listening whilst reporting. Please can you guys start a podcast!!
That is exactly what I do! I have a room devoted to this new addiction I have making moss poles for my new Aroid collection. I recently downsized from a 'fish bowl' home full of windows to a smaller home surrounded by porches...so the windows are obstructed and it felt so dark comparatively...so depressing! I needed a greenhouse but living in the North Eastern USA made that idea too costly to heat during our long cold winters...SO...I decided to create a 'greenhouse' I live in! I purchased lots of LED grow lights and a truckload of new plants after finding your UA-cam channel. I taught Horticulture as a career and now partially retired I needed to try something more challenging than Bonsai for my sanity. Thank you so much for your content, you have changed my life and I am very excited to grow plants with your substrate and moss poles...so cool to water with bottles as I like things clean and tidy, no soil makes this happen! Yesterday I had to add my first extension! I watch lots of other Hort UA-camrs but you are my fav hands down! Thanks for this solution...your channel is an anti-depressant and I am pulling my Hort friends on board with me! You are a treasure! You should be very proud of your accomplishment and I have a renewed faith in humanity from you sharing your knowledge...x
I love all of your videos, but I really think my favorites are now the ones with AJ in them 😊 The two of you obviously enjoy each others company, and both have so much info to share. Thanks to you both!!
Thank you :)
Thank you so much for sharing all those amazing big gorgeous amazing plants well done you does a great job with your pants lovely collection
Thanks :)
I thought it was a really interesting point about growing plants in conditions similar to that which the customers will be taking their plants home to. And using the same supplies. It’s like when you get a kitten and you use the same food and kitty litter the breeder used. It makes perfect sense.
🐠🕸 you guys are adorable!
So much knowledge and experience in one video
Thank you! 😊
So fun! Haha! I love this. That vetchii so distracting tho, I want one. Hahaha.
stayed right till the very end... wouldn't want to miss out the camaraderie for anything!😍😍😍
Thanks :)
Love the gag reel at the end
I bought GT Foliage Focus and the bloom option because Jan's plants are so amazing and three weeks later I have new foliage spilling out everywhere. Even my ferns haven't complained. Great tip. You should buy shares. Thanks guys. 🙏👍
Cheers :)
🌿🐛 love the bloopers 😂
Opening windows where I am is impossible. Between the mosquitos and lack of airflow we would all melt. It is indeed a dance to make these beautiful plants thrive in our homes. Her greenhouse is stunning and she is so personable.
🐞This was by far the best 'chat' Ive watched. Very informative and I just couldn't get enough of looking at AJ's plants! 👍😄
Thanks :)
🐞 I love the collaborations Jan and Aj so much. As they traverse the topic of plant keeping , they really get into the nitty gritty of how to be consistent in the principles while being flexible in the application. 👏🏾
Thank you :)
Great video guys! I absolutely loved this and will be applying some new knowledge for my aroids! 💗
However, as an active outdoor gardener/horticulturist I’d like to add: Soil and dirt are NOT the same thing. Dirt is dead and does not support life. You can’t plant a productive garden in dirt.
Whereas Soil is full of beneficial bacteria, fungi, algae, worms and other tiny creatures that are the foundation of a very important symbiotic ecosystem!
The difference between the two is: compost.
Great info :) cheers :)
I dont mind watering a bit more with the freedraining potting medium but it is a problem when going on vacation with no one to water my plants.
There’s products that can help you with that! I’ll be reviewing some of those products really soon ☺️🙌🏼
Oh wow, this video was informative and so much fun to watch 😁 You guys really work well together. I look forward to more like this. Thanks and take care! 🐞 🐞 🐞
Thank you :)
You two have such great chemistry! Lots of good information as well! AJ cracks me up! Tell her she’s beautiful as well,seems like a lovely genuine person! 🐛🐛🐛💚
She really is :) thank you
Thank you for this vidéo 💚🇫🇷🙏 ☺️🐛🐛🐛
🐛I watched until the very end! Love you two together! A fun and informative video! Thank you!!!🕷
🐛🐝 I love watching you two!! 🥰 So informative! Thank you for your hard work making this content for us!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
🕸so informative and entertaining 🤩. Great video
My package on the way from Growing Grounds, thanks AJ ❤
Happy growing :)
Love you both ! 💚
A great green house👍
💚🌵🌱☘️
Great video! I love doing my plant chores while listening to this sort of video 🕷🐛😊
Thank you so much for this! I'm setting up a greenhouse now. I've only ever grown houseplants, mostly airoids, indoors so I'm facing a lot of questions and challenges I'm not used to. This is exactly what I needed! Thanks so much 🙏🏾
Thanks :)
I have 40 plants in my bathroom lol! There is a plant window in there so great light. Most of my expensive plants are there and are thriving. Constant growth. I know all bathrooms are different 🤣
Lucky you :)
🐛 Great chat !
SPG so humble asking for advice when we all know you have some of the biggest indoor aroids on youtube 😅😮…..
AJ greenhouse so cool , especially the mister on the floor 😊 . Very nice tips very insightful thank you awesome video
You guys are wonderfull!! 🦋
🐛 I’m working on watching all of your videos from start to finish. I think I’m half way there.
I like you and your content a lot. 🐞
Thank you:)
Hey Jan I really enjoyed this podcast style chitchat. Full of golden nuggets of info as always - tgank you both! Here's the 🐛 you guys asked for!
Great info. I am in TX, USA and I acclimated my aroids to be outside under polycarbonate. I noticed that my plants do need water EVERYDAY and they are just sooooo happy. I’ll be doing this every growing season. Husband wants to get me a greenhouse! We will see how that goes!!
Happy growing :)
Was fascinated by the plant 'in between' you guys in the background...would love a close up of it!
Aj. My suggestion for you re temperature varients.. ad another layer of cement but make it a heated floor so much cheaper than running actual heaters babe.. .
And another wonderful vid from you both. Love it
We are both just renting so we can’t do renovations like that :/
such an informative video. I learnt so much from AJ's growing condition vs your indoor condition as well. I'm glad both of you guys are able to share so much. I'm just commenting because I stayed to the very end haha🐞
Thank you :)
Loved this 🐌
🕷🐛🕸🦋Loved this video 🐞🐝🪲
🐛 Thanks for another great video! I enjoyed listening and learning from both of you and your experience with plants. I'm still relatively new as a plant parent, but have been inspired by the videos on your channel and will definitely check out AJ on her social media 😀 🪴
Love it! Great info!🐛🐞🐝
Love your plants ☘️🕷🌱
🐛 This was great! Thanks!!
🐞love all the great information you both gave
Thank you:)
Because of your Chanel, I’m starting to keep indoor plants again after around 40 years! I’m even going to copy your medium mix. AJ’s channel will be the next for me to study. Only thing I have trouble with is hearing the names of the products you use for pest control and feeding, maybe if you could mention the products a bit slower and tell us we’re to buy them from, that would be much appreciate. Best wishes from Victoria x
I have been following you and have learnt a lot. I am in Mount Gambier, coldest place in Australia and been growing aroids for 11 years. My first moss poles were steel wire about 25 cm diameter ! You and A J have some great knowledge . I love your growth techniques - no wonder you were awarded. She has utilised thermal mass in wall substructure. Very clever -Phil.
Thanks :)
Great video! 🐛
love watching you guys 😂 made it to the end lmfao 🐛
Excellent video 🪲
🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛
Thanks for the great video, I learnt heaps!
You guys crack me up 😂 🐞🐛
I watched till the end so good to have people from Sydney where I live talking about plants thanks
Thanks :)
🪲Love you guys!
Wow, I was wondering why my Cuprea's leaves were trying to face the ground when I put it outside in really bright light. Never occurred to me it could be too much light. Thanks AJ!
🐝🐝🐝. Thanks for the video!
Thanks :)
Watched to the end and LOVED this chat! 🐛
Thank you :)
🐛 Thank you, very interesting !
Oh my goodness, the bloopers 😆😆😆
😅😅😅
Great video 🐛
🐛I love AJ!
🦋 So cool to compare the two different approaches, the similarities and differences are intriguing and it goes to illustrate that point you make so often; we all need to do things in a way that suits us and our specific life, environment, and plants.
Thank you :)
🐈⬛ 🐞 🐛 great video!
You two are the best!! Thanks for all the great info! 🐛
Thanks :)
🕷 thanks. That was useful information ❤
Thanks :)
Wow..nice video...success always..from Malaysia
🐛 I love having your videos on while I’m tending to all my plant chores! This was fun & informative. Thank you!
Thanks :)
Meanwhile here in in NB Canada we can get -40c or below and in norther parts of Canada it get even colder , I am amazed how people survive up there.
You guys are funny!! Love your collab, big fan from Oregon, US. 💖🐞
Thank you :)
💚 u 2❗️
AJ, just love your personality and your knowledge. I already follow you on IG, but you need a UA-cam channel.
I do 😂 there’s just nothing on it just yet but I’m working on it 🙌🏼
🐞Love the content. Bloopers at the end are priceless.
Thanks :)
🪱 what a cool video guys! love the banter you both have 😁 very informative thanks 👍
🐛 And AJ, your plants are so pretty😍
Thanks :)
🐛So fun to see you both nerd out over plants.
Thanks :)
Great content Jan and AJ .. thank you for the information you shared ☺️. Would love to visit growing ground very soon 👍🏻
Watching from far northern Ca.
🕷️🐛🐝 Great tips, guys - I made the commercial potting mix mistake recently, and now I've got 1 plant in root rot rehab, and 2 in the fungus gnat naughty corner (aka outside). Lesson learnt 😅
🐛 loved the video!
GT is now available in New Zealand too
Yay :) good to know
🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🌎🌨☃🍁from Alberta, Canada
i enjoyed this video alot 🐛
That was awesome, I’d love to see more videos like this 🐞
Thank you :)
Very interesting video 🐛
Thanks :)
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Loved the bloopers 🤣 I needed a good laugh today
Thanks :)
❤loved the informative n casual video 🎉
Thanks :)
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Great video Jan and AJ.
I also like that the foliage focus is coloured so I can tell which bottles I have added it to 🪰
Thanks :)
haha the hate for the word soil 🐛
Westerly winds in summer is a killer
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great video guys 🙂🐛
Thanks :)
Is there a fertilizer similar to what you use in Aus that is sold internationally comparable?
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I have to keep my bathroom door open for my cat, so I popped in some grow lights and my air plants and peperomias loveee it in there, can’t keep either one of those varieties alive anywhere else, I have tried sooo many times. But the ones I gave up on and threw i. My bathroom to have a slow death are now thriving, huge bushy and wild lol. I think it is mainly humidity and air flow tho bc the placement of the bathroom in the hall w the door being open. Idk if I’d trust my fancy philos or alocasias in there tho.
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🐛🐛🐛love watching you both made me laugh out loud so many times an can I get foliage focus in America
Yes you can :) have a look at my community tab, I have posted a link & discount there :)
She is beautiful 😍
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I’m just getting started with my collection and I’m just getting started with aroids and I’m learning so much from you and AJ thanks so much
😊😃😁😃