Starting the First Seeds for the Nursery : Flower Hill Farm

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  • @lurk1953
    @lurk1953 Рік тому +1

    “ I’m not a meteorologist “. Lol. You’re so cute. Love listening to your comments. ❤️👍🌸

  • @jenniferwolford4646
    @jenniferwolford4646 Рік тому

    One long video sounds amazing to me, but what will make you the most $$$ Nicole!! Whatever helps you is what matters to me!! Or else we won't be worth your time anymore and we sure would miss you!!

  • @barbaravickroy7563
    @barbaravickroy7563 Рік тому

    l am so enjoying being allowed to go along on your journey. 60 years ago, my sister, her husband, my husband and l started a rock shop in Escondido CA....so many exciting, hard work moments...lots of memories. Anyway....thanks for letting me tag along, and mega wishes for your successes. 💕😎

  • @toyajohnson769
    @toyajohnson769 Рік тому +20

    Happy Valentines day! I agree with your second idea for videos. Portion the updates out so you can bank some videos to put up. Gives you time to work on other more important stuff, while keeping your UA-cam peeps satisfied. Pace yourself so you dont turn a blessing into a curse. You're doing awesome though, so happy for you and your family. We're behind ya all the way 👍🏽!

  • @cortneynichols8537
    @cortneynichols8537 Рік тому

    I'm weird but I LOVE sifting my soil! I do it while I can't do much else, super satisfying and relaxing 💗

  • @christinerenee5616
    @christinerenee5616 Рік тому +26

    I would personally love to see the shorter videos even if they are just raw and unedited because I'm so excited to know about your progress. I would still like to see a longer video later too when you have time to put it all together.

  • @lorindav5549
    @lorindav5549 Рік тому +39

    For pansies I usually buy 6 packs, but lately they've only been offered in 4 packs. I like 6 packs because they are cheaper, smaller, and I can get more variety. They grow quickly and fill in.

    • @tjbuttsful
      @tjbuttsful Рік тому +7

      I have bought them in 4" pots, but much prefer 6-packs -- so much more convenient, and you can really justify buying lots and packing them in tightly in a container.

    • @cass77788
      @cass77788 Рік тому +1

      it's so sad but I used to buy coleus in 6 packs now they only sell 1 plant at 5 bucks, what a ripoff, so I buy seeds instead, the six packs have practically disappeared.

  • @katrienvh4289
    @katrienvh4289 Рік тому +36

    Put your products on a shelf near the checkout so people can see them while they are waiting to pay. It's always good to have them on different locations 2, because strange as it may sound, people often look over things.

    • @joanholeman1117
      @joanholeman1117 Рік тому

      I am not getting notifications from you. Thanks

  • @greenthumbelina7331
    @greenthumbelina7331 Рік тому +6

    Nicole, I noticed last year that greenhouses were selling certain annuals in 4-packs, which were sold in 6-packs in previous years. Personally, I prefer to purchase my annuals in 6-packs, giving me more plants for my money! That being said, in the harder-to-find and new varieties I don't mind paying a bit extra to get exactly what I want. I'm happy to hear that your mom is doing well and is ready to get on with life! Give her (and all of your sweet helpful family and friends) our love! ~Margie🤗💕🌱

  • @paulavance3987
    @paulavance3987 Рік тому +19

    I vote for shorter videos...but I will be grateful for whatever you can get accomplished. Thank you!!!

  • @jrockwood7764
    @jrockwood7764 Рік тому +22

    It’s a beautiful thing to see how your family pulls together to make your dream come true.

  • @michelewhitt7545
    @michelewhitt7545 Рік тому

    😳🤨. You are holding back on us with videos of the nursery! 🤣😂. Love your channel and good job! What ever you choose- we will enjoy the video

  • @myrrhidian3166
    @myrrhidian3166 Рік тому +15

    Spring is overwhelming for just the average home gardener, so I can't imagine how busy you must be with youtube, the nursery, cut flower growing and your personal garden! I'm already impressed at how frequently you manage to upload, so no complaints here. The varieties of viola you chose are so beautiful! 6 packs seem like the right size to me. Also, the "Laeta" in Laeta Fire is Latin for cheerful :)

  • @elizabeth1234..
    @elizabeth1234.. Рік тому

    They're beautiful dirt brownies ready to pop with spring beauty

  • @pdb189
    @pdb189 Рік тому +1

    Love that Sunflower Steve hat

  • @heathertebb645
    @heathertebb645 Рік тому

    I can often find time for a couple of short videos, the longer ones I tend to put aside to watch later. And then sometimes I forget to go back to them. So for me the short ones work best.

  • @barbistudtmann5584
    @barbistudtmann5584 Рік тому

    I always buy a bowl of pansies for my birthday on April 13. Here in MN, zone4B it is usually snowing and the bowl of spring time makes me smile. I can usually keep the pot happy and blooming until fall frost. Love me my pansies!!

  • @juliereis146
    @juliereis146 Рік тому

    Awe you’re starting on my grandson’s birthday 🥰🥰 he just turned 1 yr old ❣️🥰❣️🥰

  • @laurenehulbig9331
    @laurenehulbig9331 Рік тому

    Hi Nicole! For bigger production we direct seeded them in 1206…12 six pacs to a 1020 tray. 2-3 seeds per cell. Super easy! But the soil blocks are perfect for potting up into a 4”. This is exciting…love watching the journey.

  • @coricardinale7440
    @coricardinale7440 Рік тому

    I love your videos so I want a few different ones, however, do what is easy for you. Love yourself on Valentines day❤

  • @jayjohnson3724
    @jayjohnson3724 Рік тому

    We are coming up from Schenectady when you open. Love this channel. You turned me onto flowers.
    Thanks.

  • @melissaafkrichardson9204
    @melissaafkrichardson9204 Рік тому +4

    Show us the progress in whatever way is quickest and easiest for you darl 😁💜

  • @pocketsofmayhem
    @pocketsofmayhem Рік тому +5

    I work for a grower-retailer and we plant 3 pansy seedlings in a 4” pot. We grow that Mulberry Shades for both spring and fall because it is soooooo popular 😍

  • @nilukaperera7739
    @nilukaperera7739 Рік тому

    Very best wishes for a successful nursery business! You are a hard working person (just like me).

  • @gardeninggrandma5247
    @gardeninggrandma5247 Рік тому +5

    Your journey is amazing. Whatever is easier for you, I can't wait to see more videos!!! I can only imagine how busy you must be!! If I lived nearby, I'd love to come by to help!! 😃😃

  • @kathystarnes6744
    @kathystarnes6744 Рік тому +1

    All the clips in one video! Yay! Love the green door!!!

  • @ShirleyJDavis
    @ShirleyJDavis Рік тому

    We will be here when it comes.

  • @lizbethjane7397
    @lizbethjane7397 Рік тому +3

    Hi Nicole in the garden centre where I work we always sell pansies and violas in six packs. Also we sell 20 packs in smaller quantities that always sell out quickly xx

  • @ginnysulya9805
    @ginnysulya9805 Рік тому +4

    I used to buy viola in 6 packs but rare to find them now! I grew the Antique Laeta Violas from Baker Creek last year in 4 packs! They were so pretty! I vote send out short videos! It is looking great, so excited for you! 🙏💖😘🤗

  • @katiecirino7967
    @katiecirino7967 Рік тому +3

    I bought 6 packs of violas and was super happy with that.

  • @r.m.podlewski1887
    @r.m.podlewski1887 Рік тому +1

    At our Greenhouse in Askov, MN we plant the Majestic Giant pansy in 4” pots & sell them as a Mother’s Day gift for kids to give to Mom. They have a huge flower so the kids love them. Of course other people like them too. We grow/sell the rest of our
    Pansy varieties in 4 packs. Very common in this area.(60 miles South/East of Duluth, MN)

  • @digsindirt4490
    @digsindirt4490 Рік тому +3

    Congratulations to the first garden center seeds of the year! 🎉

  • @natalyhollingsworth5322
    @natalyhollingsworth5322 Рік тому

    Six packs!! Love them!

  • @dksgardenoasis
    @dksgardenoasis Рік тому +1

    You're so lucky you have family to help you. I'm a one woman show and just starting my 1st season with cut flowers and I could use a clone of me right now.

  • @sueradell1545
    @sueradell1545 Рік тому +6

    Pretty colors for your pansies and violas. One of my favorite early flowers. I buy 6- packs because I plant quite a few. There is a pretty bluish and white pansy from Botanical Interests if you decide to start more.🙂

  • @mellfraze8112
    @mellfraze8112 Рік тому +8

    I usually buy pansies & violas in 6 packs, more cost effective.
    Slug magic is my favorite product for managing slugs in my garden, it works really well.

  • @laurie4914
    @laurie4914 Рік тому +3

    Tip: Use painter's tape instead of masking tape. It's easier to take off and doesn't leave a sticky residue on your trays. Also you can easily move it to the next tray if you are potting up.

  • @findmysoulgarden914
    @findmysoulgarden914 Рік тому

    I ♥️ Baker Creek too!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @rebekahmccabe3195
    @rebekahmccabe3195 Рік тому

    6 packs for the win!! I specifically shop at nursery’s that offer 6 packs. Not in everything but at least in some varieties like small annuals.

  • @karenm5681
    @karenm5681 Рік тому

    Before I was a flower farmer/florist I used to buy pansies in six packs. Now I buy packs of seeds and soil block them myself!🤣😂😊

  • @kathysteele7669
    @kathysteele7669 Рік тому +1

    4” pots for designer plants 6 pack for every day pansies. You are the best

  • @mayraguambana6980
    @mayraguambana6980 Рік тому +4

    I don’t have much plants 🌱 but I have a few on planters but your videos are so fun to watch them ❤
    ❤Happy Valentine’s Day Nicole

  • @desireehouse
    @desireehouse Рік тому +3

    I like that you’re offering pest control products. Many nurseries do not. I have bought pansies mostly in 6 packs but now I see them in 4 packs. As far as your videos, I’ve heard Aaron from GA once say that he thought putting videos out at different times messed with the YT algorithm. I wonder if you put a few smaller ones out at the same time each day would change the amount of views you get 🤷‍♀️. I’m clearly not in the loop 😂 but wonder if consistency in timing plays into how often the videos are offered up to non-subscribers.

  • @nikitalebedynski8484
    @nikitalebedynski8484 Рік тому +7

    I'm a fan of 6 packs for filler annuals but in my experience it's usually more generic varieties offered this way. I'm quite impressed that you are starting so many varieties of pansies and in that case individual pots might be better to allow people to curate their selection.

  • @nicolesalata6770
    @nicolesalata6770 Рік тому

    I agree with many other's comments, 6 packs for common varieties and special/fancy varieties in the single pots.

  • @ElderandOakFarm
    @ElderandOakFarm Рік тому +2

    I usually buy Pansies in 6 pks. For the cost savings (if I don't start from seed myself)

  • @shandysgarden
    @shandysgarden Рік тому +1

    I think it would be so interesting just to see it all out there as a patchwork quilt!! Just put it all up and let us figure out. It would be fun. You could even be narrating it. We love your breed of crazy, girl! 🤣 😳 ☺️

  • @dshollins5864
    @dshollins5864 Рік тому

    Looking good!

  • @SunshineCountryChickens
    @SunshineCountryChickens Рік тому +1

    So excited to see your flowers growing youre so good at this!

  • @sislertx
    @sislertx Рік тому

    Holy moly i need that horse shoe bad..i could leave my phone charging and move around..WHAT IS THE MAKER!!!

  • @rhondaschenk5727
    @rhondaschenk5727 Рік тому

    Everything is looking great! Eeeekkk! So happy for you!

  • @seasonswithanthony5509
    @seasonswithanthony5509 Рік тому +2

    The local garden center near me do pansies primarily in 4inch pots, towards the end of spring I see a few 4 pack options. However the big box stores (lowes and home depot) have 6 pack pansies!

  • @kittiew260
    @kittiew260 Рік тому

    Nicole I am so excited to see your journey this season as a greenhouse owner. Love flower and all your sharing. Tyvm to you and your amazing family. Keep up the fantastic videos.
    FYI the veggie boys call that machine cookie monster with a magnet. Please put cookie on your machine. He eats the soil and helps so much. 😉

  • @seedsaverdiane5636
    @seedsaverdiane5636 Рік тому +3

    I use both sizes. Six packs in bedding gardens and 4 inch in containers.

    • @spontaneousun
      @spontaneousun Рік тому

      Seconding this, although I usually use primarily 6 packs. However, I also help my mom plant out her school’s garden and there we use 4” in the three big barrel planters to fill them out and have an inviting look from the get go.

  • @katherinelipari6610
    @katherinelipari6610 Рік тому

    I do 6 packs for pansies and viola. I like them along the edge of my beds and so I need them in bulk.

  • @kathykat3548
    @kathykat3548 Рік тому

    I've always bought 6 packs of pansy and viola plants

  • @rustflowerranch
    @rustflowerranch Рік тому +2

    Bring us the whole story I’m ready for a whole hour of you! Great job, this is going to be amazing!

  • @BramptonGardener
    @BramptonGardener Рік тому

    Yay I started my passes 2 weeks ago they're doing good. I also am trying the frizzle sizzle, and I got sangria punch.
    I've never bought pansies, I always say I will but they never have them when I want them, so I decided to start from seeds.
    I guess I can thank my years of drywall taping to toughen up my hands.

  • @kathyv3909
    @kathyv3909 Рік тому

    violas: 6 packs / length of videos to come: shorter stories (to feed my addiction) / you: I appreciate

  • @stacyssassystyles
    @stacyssassystyles Рік тому

    I love a LONG video- and I do 6 packs for all my flowers :)

  • @xiovlogz
    @xiovlogz Рік тому

    I love six packs of flowers. I'm in tx and for whatever reason the last couple of years it has been gard to find them. I even over heard a lawn guy say that he didn't understand why they are so hard to find.

  • @bryanschmidt2938
    @bryanschmidt2938 Рік тому +1

    Just lump it all together. You're busy. Get one more thing off your plate. Whatever you do, will be wonderful.

  • @nathinaduncan4328
    @nathinaduncan4328 Рік тому

    I love that you actually scared me when you whipped around in the beginning!!!! Thanks for posting about planting violas! I soooo want to get going on these 💗

  • @ellenhart3253
    @ellenhart3253 Рік тому

    6pks are great to have, we started planting up 9" mum pots for pansy pots.... with 5 per pot and they sell out every year .

  • @kathyberndt3192
    @kathyberndt3192 Рік тому

    I usually buy 6 packs when I purchase pansies ❤. Happy Valentine 💝

  • @katrienvh4289
    @katrienvh4289 Рік тому +2

    In Belgium, they sell them in 8 or 10 packs. Same for petunia, little mariegolds, busy lizzies,... 6 packs is only for the bigger plugs like geraniums etc. here.

  • @ineedmickey5170
    @ineedmickey5170 Рік тому +1

    Never clicked on a video this fast EVER!!!! Can’t wait….❤

  • @radmilamiljanic5977
    @radmilamiljanic5977 Рік тому +2

    Ask your grandpa to look at your seeds, he seem to have magic in his eyes:))) May God bless your new beginning! Happy for the Queen Mother to have recovered so fast, she's a champion🤩

  • @NicolesGardenNS
    @NicolesGardenNS Рік тому

    It’s so fascinating to follow this process. Thanks (as usual) for sharing!

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 Рік тому

    It’s so cool that your town still has a whistle at noon!

  • @sarabackmo
    @sarabackmo Рік тому

    Don’t know if you have any use of it, but this is how I work with videos in my business. Right now I meet a colleague once a week to film at my nursery/farm. She brings the videos back to her place to edit, upload a dummy at UA-cam for me to give feedback to and then a second version to publish. Often I also film with a GoPro and she just pick up the SD-card and bring home to edit. This gives me the opportunity to publish lots of videos an photos, without having to spend evenings editing myself. It’s definitely worth the money since I can do my job at the farm and also do writing, classes and other things in my influencer-business. And sleep 🥰 All things we publish are excellent “ads” for the nursery and the web shop , which makes it all very well spent money.
    We also grow pansies, but buy them as plug plants grown from seeds last summer. We get them and plant them in fall, overwinter in frost free greenhouse and start to sell wonderful flowering pansies already in February, along with grape hyacinths, crocuses and other cuties 🌸
    Good luck! Love to follow the progress 🌿

  • @Sharonmarieb
    @Sharonmarieb Рік тому +1

    6 packs!! Those r so beautiful!!😊

  • @meandmysunshine1
    @meandmysunshine1 Рік тому +2

    So excited for you! The first seeds.
    Where I buy my pansies or violas, they are always in 4 packs.
    Other places I go, sometimes, sell various seedlings in 6 packs. Thus less time needed to grow as the seedlings are smaller than the 4 packs. Those seedlings are bigger. For violas and pansies, you kind of need a little bigger seedlings. You know how our winters are. Straight into summer with barely a spring. Then the pansies are done, with the heat. I have never seen pansies in 4" pots. I would not buy them because with our practically non-existent springs, well they just do not last as long.
    When I was watching one of your videos, you were planting Stock. This year I have decided to try and use Stock for early blooms, instead of pansies. Not sure how well that will work. It is an experiment.
    I am in eastern ON, and we seem to have very similar weather. Take care!
    Try and get some rest too. You have a load of work to do.
    Eileen
    😊💕🎶🍁🇨🇦🎵

  • @majoyap3403
    @majoyap3403 Рік тому

    I would love to see shorter videos. And I hope you take a videp. On how that soil machine works, because it's so fascinating. 😍😊

  • @cynthiagustafson2541
    @cynthiagustafson2541 Рік тому +2

    I grow most of my seedlings now but when I was buying them I tried to get 6 packs because they were more cost effective.

  • @valjalava1951
    @valjalava1951 Рік тому

    Great video

  • @jaded2306
    @jaded2306 Рік тому +3

    So excited to see the progress!

  • @DragonflyArtz1
    @DragonflyArtz1 Рік тому +1

    Love the variety selections on your Pansies and Viola. 6 pks in 2" cells is how I usually buy them. I cant wait until you get your Plugs and seedlings in. Love your new soil filling machine! I have been watching how suppliers get them in, grow them on and ship them out. I could totally see you evolving to that. Hope you don't stress yourself out too much. Isa no gooda for you. Don't forget to take care of Nicole!💋 Happy Valentine's Day! ❤‍🩹

  • @Everythingoffthedome
    @Everythingoffthedome Рік тому

    Please to meet you... So glad I came across your channel..❤️

  • @themainer1267
    @themainer1267 Рік тому

    This whole new journey is so exciting. If you put all your product (Bonide for example) out on the display shelf, it might save time handling it--sample on display, remainder in the back, then moving remainder in the back to sample display. It doesn't take much time, but every minute counts. Customers see display and need more so constantly ask, "Do you have any in the back?" Then your assistants may or may not know so have to check, then go get it. When the regular customers come in you can have them conditioned to either continually ask the question or know that what they see is what there is. Also easier to inventory. Love the idea of you offering the products.

  • @LilChefKimi
    @LilChefKimi Рік тому

    I’d like to get caught up all at once! You’re the best. 💜

  • @tatianamaria1
    @tatianamaria1 Рік тому

    Do a bunch of long chunk vids. Cuz it's gonna get bizzzy! Love the content 💚🌱

  • @farfromhomeDotnet
    @farfromhomeDotnet Рік тому +2

    Short or long, either are fine! I have tiny viola and pansy seedlings, I love being able to start something early!

  • @suziqbrown7073
    @suziqbrown7073 Рік тому +1

    So looking forward to any updates on the nursery

  • @betsymaltby6788
    @betsymaltby6788 Рік тому

    For my pots I like the 4 packs, I can tuck a lot in to fill out the space. For the landscape I like the 4" pots to fill in gaps while waiting for perennials to fill in. I like to have a nice pop of color in the Spring, but know once the heat hits, they are fried. I also love to plant the bright solid orange colored pansies in the fall; if we have a mild enough winter, they come back strong in the Spring. Zone 6b NJ. Make it easy on yourself...post one long video, we'll grab the popcorn and watch!
    🍿

  • @debbroderick7246
    @debbroderick7246 Рік тому

    I usually buy 6 packs, easy to carry, fit nicely in one pot and are beautiful 😢

  • @SaraChristopherson
    @SaraChristopherson Рік тому

    Favorite Bonide products: Captain Jack's Deadbug and Deadweed brews, Copper Fungicide, Rose Rx (we use on everything)

  • @Elizabeth45840
    @Elizabeth45840 Рік тому

    ❤So excited for you!

  • @healingbloomsfarm
    @healingbloomsfarm Рік тому

    Just ordered my neck speaker! It’s genius! Thx for sharing!

  • @jeanniehall1440
    @jeanniehall1440 Рік тому +2

    Couple ideas: If you have plants that normally have certain issues, you might put the suggested solution nearby to offer .. like for Asian lady bug traps, 🐞 or aphid products for certain plants. I always seem to buy that product if it's next to certain plants, because I forget to purchase

  • @Blake.Cooper
    @Blake.Cooper Рік тому +1

    YEA!!!!!! Nursery update!!!

  • @RuthanneR1
    @RuthanneR1 Рік тому

    Have you seen the new Swift Blockers out of MI? The company is named Swift Blocker. Bloom and Gray has a great UA-cam video showing how they work. It is her first seed starting video for 2023. I'm pre-ordering the .9-inch half tray blocker to allow space for watering down the center.

  • @lindis2660
    @lindis2660 Рік тому +3

    So happy for you in this new adventure! How do you plan to label and price your plants (not actual price but barcodes, sales numbers, etc).

  • @SunshineFlora
    @SunshineFlora Рік тому +1

    Can't wait to see the progress! So exciting!!

  • @amyjones2490
    @amyjones2490 Рік тому

    If I buy them I buy 6 packs but the last few years I grow my own. My favorite is bunny ears viola. So cute!

  • @jessicabowen2760
    @jessicabowen2760 Рік тому

    I like 4-6 packs so I can use them in container project!

  • @CynthiaHollenberger
    @CynthiaHollenberger Рік тому

    I've seen the smaller violas as 6packs, with pansies in small single pots or 4packs.

  • @SaraChristopherson
    @SaraChristopherson Рік тому

    Working at a nursery, we sell both 6 pack and 4". Some people want more plants, some want bigger plants. Even in 4" they are inexpensive plants and sell quickly.

  • @rhondaschenk5727
    @rhondaschenk5727 Рік тому

    We have been missing you! But we know you’re super busy getting everything ready!

  • @pathoward5721
    @pathoward5721 Рік тому

    Happy Valentine’s Day sweetheart! I buy 6 packs in November and they last until May, the summer heat kills them😂