spring has sprung 💐 starting seeds, a beautiful walk, house updates | weekly vlog 🖤
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Hey Fern! It’s Allison. I’m so happy you like the light meter, it was nice to meet you at the baby shower. 💕💕💕
Omg hiiii!!! Yes it was such a pleasure! 🫶 thank you so much again!
I had a very nasty and horrible neighbour she was so horrible and very rude. She recently sold her house so for the past year I've had a nice family living next door to me. Neighbours make such a huge difference. ❤❤
oh that is amazing, thank goodness she is gone! a nice family would be dream neighbours. my fingers are crossed for that. thank you so much for watching x
I cannot explain how happy I am that you liked the stickers and prints!! 🥹 (the forest friends are the bunny, cat, sage stem, non-spooky mushrooms, snail shell and banana slug hehe)
one of the best feelings ever as an artist is knowing other people like my art, and on top of that DISPLAY my art in your home?? I cannot explain how over the moon I feel. Thank you for supporting my art dreams Fern 🥹
Also I’m so excited to see your seeds grow! I planted some Alaska variegated nasturtium seeds a few weeks ago and they’ve all grown to be so big already! I’m not brave enough yet to grow veggies/herbs by seed, I bought some baby tomato plants and I wanna get strawberries, but we have a sneaky squirrel outside that ate every single one of my strawberries last spring 😭😭 big L lol. 😅
I hope that the next people who move in next door are better! Bad neighbors can really make such a difference in living environment. Bad neighbors can almost be as bad as bad roommates 😩
Also ~random~ but if you and your partner are wanting to watch a thriller horror, y’all should see Late Night with the Devil. Seems like it might be up your alley hehe.
ohhhh thank you so much again 🥹 I'm in love with everything! can't wait to see what else you come out with 💚
omg yeah honestly I feel like one of my biggest challenges is going to be keeping the critters out of the garden lol!
and I just looked up that movie and I'm super keen, can't wait to watch it!
Your seedlings look great! The humidity domes should come off once 60% or more seeds have germinated and give them overhead light minimum 12-14 hours per day. You shouldn’t have to pot up anything for a couple weeks😊 So excited for everything to grow!
thank you, this is so helpful! 🌱
Of course a bit controversial butttt I always advocate for thc. Especially concentrates because when consumed correctly it is the “healthiest” form of smoking thc. It is also the fastest acting. That being said to sleep, an indica dab wold hopefully put you to sleep. I truly view it as a medicine. Although it’s not for everyone, there are a community of people that treat it as so. All love fern
I understand your anxiety for new neighbors. My neighbors both died last year, we lived 30 years next to them and they were so nice. But now the house is for sale and I am also anxious for what kind of people will come to live there. So fingers crossed for both of us 🤞🏼
Thank you for all your lovely videos on both of your channels. 😘
Yes!!! At least those noisy neighbors are leaving. It might be a while before you get new ones. The owner might have to do some renos before listing it and it probably won't sell like that. You might be in for a nice quiet summer 😊. I love that redheaded duck at the beginning, so pretty.
sooo true, that would be such a dream! let's hope so. and right haha I loved that duck so much, super neat!
Insomnia sufferer here!
I take melatonin gummies if I'm really desperate and they knock me out but I have melatonin hangover the next day so not ideal. I've tried valerian root supplements before and I preferred it over melatonin but they're really stinky and I couldn't deal with it anymore. Tart cherry juice has been amazing for me and a new staple in my nighttime routine. It doesn't taste bad at all but so good mixed with something (I like a splash of grape Poppi). Lastly, my kind of insomnia is more trouble staying asleep than falling asleep and the Headspace app has been my savior for years now but any meditation app with a good selection of sleep tracks will do.
thank you sooo much for the suggestions. I think I'm going to pick up some tart cherry juice, it's been recommended a couple of times on here now 🍒
If you love bunnies I would recommend the book Watership Down.
Thanks for the vlog… I love the stickers.
There is term called cricketing… this can trigger sleep. Also it has to be magnesium glycinate
I'll have to look into that, thank you!
Fern have you read WATERSHIP DOWN?
No better rabbit book ever. It’s a classic.
Most highly recommend.
No I haven’t! I guess I need to now :)
You could try wearing blue light blocking glasses at night if your on the computer, orange tinted ones help with the melanin production ❤
This video kept me company in the ER last night 🥹
Aren't parasocial relationships interesting?! When my husband had to leave to tend to our kids, I told him I had a vlog to watch til he got back 💚 thank you for sharing your cozy planty vibes 🙏🏽
What about a hot shower (somehow it does something for your temp and helps you fall asleep?) and some meditation/relaxing yoga to help induce down before bed to fall asleep. You probably read before bed, but that helps me too.
Hi Fern 🌸 I struggle with falling asleep as well and listening to a podcast usually helps, Nothing Much Happens is the best. The narrator has a really lovely soothing voice and it’s like bedtime stories for grownups.
Sending spring vibes from Finland 🌿🪺✨
this is a great suggestion, thank you! happy spring 🌸
Perhaps some breathing techniques could help you falling asleep. 4-7-8 and square were the most powerful for me. Good luck 😊☀️
Wow!!!! Beacon Park looks so beautiful. What a gorgeous sunny day to walk around and enjoy nature!!!! As for the sleep issue, maybe a solution is to not fight it. Get up and do things around the house until you feel tired. A deer fence sounds a great idea. Plant native bushes around to create a private space and encourage birds into your yard.
You're going to love the sweet millions tomato! So delicious and prolific.
For marigolds, they really dont like to be covered. Sow them thickly, use a heat mat and barely cover the seeds with dirt. They are the best companion plant. I also love nasturtium. Good luck with your veggie garden! Its such a joy 💜
hey fern, I wanted to tell you that you inspire me to start reading again. That's why I have to tell you about my last book.. and because I think you would really like it. I would be happy to hear from you whether I am correct in my assumption. I'm talking about the book "Bluffs" by Kyle Perry. Can‘t wait to hear from you in the next vlog🖤
About sleep problems. My sister works in farmacity, and she adviced melatonin in the similar case. Maybe this information will be helpful for you 💚
Hi Fern, I’ve been enjoying your videos because I’m fairly new to keeping houseplants.
I had a couple of recommendations for you dealing with sleep issues and also gardening.
I bought a headband that has earphones built in. I turn on an audio book and put it on timer. It usually dies a good job of lulling me to sleep.
For gardening advice I would recommend watching Charles Dowding videos on UA-cam. He’s based on the UK but is very knowledgeable and covers lots of the basics.
Good luck with your sleep issues and also your garden! Can’t wait to see more videos.
to help with sleep- Ashwagandha root supplements. or Saint Johns wort. You can get them form like holland and Barratts in the UK don't know the equivalent where you are. Also try zinc and iron ? magnesium's great but if you can get iron and zinc supplements too they will help loads !!! hope this helps :)
I love seeing when you go to Victoria. It's on my bucket list. The PNW in general as I’ve never seen it but also specifically Victoria because it's my name, LOL. Maybe you can give me some pointers or maybe someday you'll host a meetup. Also an introvert here, as I know you are, but still. 😊
If you like T. Kingfisher and are tired of romance in fantasy, I recommend T. Kingfisher's novella Thornhedge. It's an alternate telling of Sleeping Beauty that's very sad and beautifully written. One of the main relationships can be read as romantic, but it's really not typical at all, and I read it as a really strong platonic bond.
You should check out faunwood’s art! She has some really cool prints ❤
Check out Garden Answer. She has whole videos on starting seeds!
Have you tried CBD gummies for sleep?
Hey Fern..u showed a painting of a sad pumpkin in it at 7:39..usually according to fengshui its not a good practice to put any paintings that depict sadness..brings bad luck they say..just thought of letting you know😊
Oh gosh, waiting for this beautiful weather to hit Quebec! I need my vitamin D
I also get very anxious about neighbors. I've had bad experiences as well 😔 I am also autistic and really need my home to be my quiet safe space where I feel alone. I know I'm really sensitive to noise, but I feel like it's my home, I shouldnt have to just be ok with constant noise 🤷
10:28 Hi Fern take some Melatonin with your Magnesium. It will help a lot.
Remember that cherry tomatoes gives you a lot of I wouldn’t sew many of either tomato. You’ll be giving it to the neighbors.
I feel awful for saying this but in my experience, I’ve only had bad neighbors when the house next to me is renting. They’ve had several people move in through the years and they were all awful in their own way. The houses on my street that are owned have always been pleasant neighbors. I know this is just luck of the draw but I have high hopes that whoever buys next to you will be much more peaceful.
A couple years ago I got what moves the dead from the library and didn't end up reading it, but I think I'm going to try again, and I can't wait the book recs that are paired with the tortured poets department
I live in Florida so we have central air conditioning, so pardon me for my ignorance. What is a heat pump? !
😅 I feel busy even when I’m doing nothing. 😂😂
Take your domes off now that you have sprouts
I would say for sleep help no scrolling stick to a tv show and no changing or fast forward also better if it’s on tv not on phone I know it’s hard but I promise it helps making a habit is hard but once it’s in place it gets easier
Don’t think ur gonna get worse than those dudes 😗
Have you tried those yellow glasses that block blue light and promote melatonin production? I used to use them to help me get more sleepy in the evening
Also there are micro doses edible. I started my auntie with those for sleep because the dabs worried her potency wise
huh. and it was -10 in montreal all week XD
Vitamin B1 as well. Helps a lot with sleep
Fingers crossed for wonderful new neighbors! Thanks for the great book suggestions, I just started "My Dark Vanessa" it's great so far 😊
Those stickers are just up your alley. I know you like those types of things. And so many. As you’re showing them while I write, you just let showing more and more.
I also have a hard time sleeping. Honestly a couple months ago I started playing rain sounds and laying down with my kindle and I fall asleep right away. I use to read on my phone but a reading light with a book or a kindle is better. Orrrrr they have these UA-cam videos with rain sounds and audiobooks and those help sooooo much.
Eeek! I can’t wait to see how you decorate your patio for Spring 🌷🌸 Try Rescue Remedy for your sleep issues 💗
thank you ☺️🫶 and ohhh good idea, I've seen that before but have never tried it 👀
Love the pumpkin painting. It’s nice and bright.
Whenever I have trouble getting to sleep or when I'm having anxiety I listen to Marconi union weightless in my headphones and I never remember falling asleep so relaxing and calming.
For further reference west coast seeds doesn't typically have the best germination! Maybe try a different company next season! Lots of great Canadian companies with really good germination 🌿❤️
that's good to know! I'll have to find some other brands to try out 👀
Meanwhile we have snow on the ground in Toronto now 😂
💀 sending spring vibes to you haha!
Hi Fern, suggestions for falling asleep - magnesium cream. Right before you go to bed.you can put it on your legs or your stomach and it takes about 30 minutes to feel the effects. Also, I read this book called "Breath" by James Nestor, which I thought was incredible. He talks about "mouth taping" and some people tape their entire mouth shut but that makes me too nervous so I use a tiny piece of medical tape vertically in the middle of my mouth so the sides are still open. It has been life changing for my sleep. I realize it might not be for everyone but maybe worth a try. I enjoy your channel so much!! 💜🍄
oh I've heard of both of those things but haven't tried them - thank you!
I’m so glad you liked Nettle & Bone. I am an avid Fantasy Romance girlie & I really disliked it. Gave it 2.5 stars.
I am glad too, it totally surprised me! I hope I can find a fantasy romance that I enjoy one day too 🌹🤞
There is just a few things in life as good as knowing that the neighbors that you dont like is moving 😂
LITERALLY lol. my boyfriend came inside and was like "you're going to love this news" 😂
Sometimes when I can’t sleep I have my Amazon echo play me brown noise for an allotted time. Apparently brown and green noise are effective for a good nights sleep.
good idea! I just ordered a sound machine alarm clock so I'll definitely be playing that 🤎
Hey Fern! I love you videos so much!! Serious questions though- is your partner in the FBI? Is that why we never see him lol? I know you said he is a book reader too it would be fun to see more clips of you guys together and him do some little book reviews on your channel. Also…. Could you please do a tattoo tour?
hahaha this is too funny. I intentionally keep him off camera, but maybe one day I will change my mind :)
Try drinking a little tart cherry juice before bed! Its a natural melatonin
oh good idea! thank you x
Is that where my AZ spring went? Give it back! I got HAIL today! 😂
hahaha oh nooo!
hey fern, i’m late, but happy monday! no cozy fall vibes for me in the souther hemisphere, in here is just hot pretty much all year long 😂 my plants love it tho
oooh yes they must be thriving in your weather 🌞 happy Monday and thank you so much for watching!
Try to get as much bright light in early morning to set circadian rhythms
good idea! I should start having my morning coffee on the deck now that it's warming up :)
Where is the artist for the print can you link her pls I wanna buy some prints.
Hey! Shes linked in the description :)
That park looked lovely, and loved the jazz-y music too. I can’t wait for spring!!! 🌸
it was such a stunning walk 💚
I would very gradually harden off the kale and lettuce outside. They are colder weather vegetables. Take them outside on warmish days, and let them sit outside for short periods of time. Maybe Start with 20 minutes to an hour and gradually increase it
Could wait a tiny bit longer till your seedlings have at least two true leaves. The first leaves they get aren't the true leaves
thank you so much!! appreciate your advice, especially since we're in the same climate 😃 hope you're having a wonderful spring x
OMGosh you didn't mention your nails update! They are beautiful (the change at the end of the vlog), my 2nd fave so far of your new collect (if that one is still from the Persephone one) can you tell me what its called? I must have! Love your videos, can't wait for the next one!
Ahh thank you! That shade is called Not Today Satan by Mooncat 🥰💅
@@wildfern thank you!! 🫶🫶
I hope you get nice neighbors when they buy the house.
me too 🤞
my favorite way to spend the weekend!! with fernie!
awww enjoy!! happy sunday :)
Plant more cauliflower.
I'm going to! I think the other 2 seeds are duds, so I'm going to try some more.
If I can’t sleep, I read for a little bit even if it’s super late just to get my mind off of anxiety, and I try my best to not look at the time at all. I sometimes find that L-Theanine helps me a lot personally and I don’t drink caffeine after like noon. I was struggling with sleep really badly before I started to implement those things.
Those are really great tips - thank you 😊
@@cozyplantlady11 no problem! Hope your sleep gets better soon! ❤️🌿
Gosh I am envious of how far into spring you are.. we just got 10cm of snow on Friday ☠️ The ducks are amazing! I have a pair that find my unopened pool a very comfy B&B for a few days every spring 😂 🦆🦆 My neighbours are amazing! She’s like family and I have watched her daughters grow into beautiful young women. Kisses to Olive 💚🐶 my cilantro selfseeds in my garden every year.. and I am not a fan but I let it grow. I have started tomatoes and leeks because we can’t plant outside till May 24 … unless my hubby finishes my greenhouse 😉🙃
Fern, you feeling gross & low energy, headache, etc - Sounds like me in my luteal phase! Crazy I’ve gone 30 years without fully understanding my own hormonal phases. It takes such a toll physically, mentally, and emotionally. I give myself a pass & do the bare minimum when I feel like that, too. Hope you’re feeling better 💚
Fern try winter sowing in milk jugs! Lots of videos on how to do this. I have one myself. Best method because you don't have to harden off your seedlings! Nothing wrong with seed starting inside but is sooooo much more work! Wishing you an abundant gardening season
I started veggie seedlings too. They sprouted so quickly 😮🇨🇦
We just set up the start of wood pallet garden beds ☺️ we didn’t start seeds soon enough so we’ll be purchasing starters but I’m so excited! And just a fun fact, my daughters middle name is Marigold so we’re definitely planting marigolds (for more than one reason)❤
Basil is pretty easy to grow! I think you will have good luck with it! Probably your tomatoes too 🍅
I find Badger Sleep Balm very useful for trying to fall asleep in addition to classical music when my mind is super busy... sending positive vibes your way!!
My fridge came with the capacity for an ice maker but it would have meant a plumber to bring water to the wall where the fridge is. The other thing was that it would have taken up a larger amount of space out of the freezer. I just fill two ice cube trays and I have a tray I keep them in so I can go a couple days without needing to fill the trays.
Was binge watching all your videos and this showed up🌿❤️ love your videos!
I take melatonin gummies. They definitely knock me out. 😊
Hey!! So if you’re looking for a tea to help with sleep, try passionflower and chamomile…I’m betting that will help you. If you want a tincture then look into Jamaican dogwood… it makes you drowsy. Just wanted to put that out there 😊
Welcome to home ownership!! Love the shade!
With the seedlings, you can just pinch the ones you don’t want off and eat them or separate them into their own little containers (if you want that many plants?) cherry tomatoes take a little longer so don’t worry 😊
Finished The Women today! Loved it! I wanna read Legends and Lattes too but I’m waiting to hear what you think first lol I gotta pick a new book to start tonight!
Thanks as always for the video!! 💜 Tamara
ahhh thanks tamara 🥺 you always have such great advice to offer! I will look into those. love chamomile, drank some last night :)
I will read legends and lattes next just for you haha! ☕️ so glad you've enjoyed The Women so much too.
thanks for always being here 🫶
I just started my seeds for monarch butterflies. Buying milkweed plants for the grandkids monarch. Last year I spent over $100 for milkweed plants 😭. It
became my new hobby last summer raising monarch. Once they become butterflies I take it to their house and release them.
oh wow that sounds incredible!! 🦋
Definitely Autumn here in Australia, Canberra has freezing mornings and hits 28 degrees in the afternoon, beautiful time of the year, spectacular leaves, good luck with your seeds and planting, my crop this year was dismal 😢
ahh wow, it sounds gorgeous! too bad about your crop though 😭 thank you for watching 🫶
You will like the heat mat with the corms.
Dear Fern, Marigold is super to plant it between tomatoes (against pest...basil loves tomatoes too), Nosturtium is great in salads for your bladder - the flowers are gorgeous and yummy and you can also use the young leaves for salads. If you want to repot your veggies to bigger pots, wait please for at least the first "true" leaves. Cannot wait for your updates on your garden. Kisses to Olive XX P.S. Don´t forget to ventilate your seedlings from time to time, too vet is also not so good.
thank you so much!! I really appreciate all of the tips 😁
Just what I need to start my work week off. I love to listen to your videos (main and vlog) while I'm at work to pass the time. Much love from Kentucky❤
aww thank you so much for being here 🫶☺️ have a great week x
Hey Fern it's Jason I love this video hope you're having an amazing day Sunday 👍👋🙂💯
thank you for watching Jason :) have a great week!
Ahh the perfect video while im feeling crummy. I finally started my seeds last week but not much movement yet
I hope you feel better asap 🥺
fern i love this videos so much right when i wake up and have my cup of hot tea ♥ mental health has been poopoo caca lately so you are so appreciated
awww I hope you feel better soon 🥺 I know how rough that is. thank you so much for watching x
Don’t worry, Fern; it will be a better one coming to your neighbor. Enjoy the early spring!
thank you so much ☺️
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Fern....does it bother you that your boyfriend cant fix a leaking kitchen sink, or hook up the water to your fridge? Men used to be able to do such things! Maybe I'm old fashioned, but the men today are so beta.
haha no, it doesn't bother me, but I'd sure love to learn myself! great skills to have for anyone.
I always shower just before bed so that the last 30-60min is screen free! You know basically having my little self care routine when I shower, brush my teeth, do my skincare and then I often read when I arrive at the bed (if I’m not too tired already 😂). But yeah my best tips is to avoid the screens. I can answer a text or something but no more than that! 🫡
yes such a good idea, I feel like I need to get into a nice solid routine like that 🫶
Glad to see you are starting seeds. 😊I started my own seeds and am using some of house plant stuff and knowledge to get going. Memo (YT Houseplantygoodness) just posted a helpful video for people like us who know tropical plants but are starting gardening adventures.