I love that Aaron added the comment about your beauty. He knew it would embarrass you, so he was teasing you a bit, but he obviously knows how beautiful you are too. You two are couple goals!
We stuck along because the transformation is so going to worth it. Regardless Your most of your followers have fallen in love with you guys. Keep chugging along and being genuinely yourself! 😊
Us fans aren't going anywhere, Laura! I personally, just love watching your & Aaron's dream for your property's ever evolving creation. I would love to see your stacked stone walls being done. Thank you, I enjoy every days video and your Garden Answer Highlights segments too.
@@gaysullivan1942 So, what is the definition? I've only heard of someone handling something 'Ham-handed', which I assume to be sloppy or clumsily. BTW, I love that phrase!
🌺🌿🌻Laura, You've asked twice now how we stuck around when your south garden was just an empty field... I can say for me, & I'm sure there's others that think this too, I actually prefer watching you build something from nothing, as opposed to just planting a new plant in an already perfect garden. I like seeing how you handled weeds, or handled digging & planting in really hard dirt. You have given me a lot of ideas on how I can tackle things. Seeing the two of you tackle the empty south field is more real life to most people. Because very few people start out with a perfect garden... It gives hope & encouragement that ANYBODY can take ANYTHING & turn it into something wonderful.
As to how the audience sticks with you through the 'powder dirt' stage, I will say any true gardener is mesmerized by planting. There is nothing happier or more thrilling than watching a garden take shape & plants go into the ground. It's so satisfying to watch even when someone else is doing it! Thanks for sharing the joy! And YES! Deer jump fences! A fence has to be at least 7ft. tall as white tail deer have trouble seeing closeup up to around 6ft., so usually won't try any taller fence.
Also if you angle the fence ( not straight up and down) the deer can not jump it. (It's something fence installers do not like doing but they will if you insist. ) Deer can jump high and they can jump wide, like over a stream, but they can not jump a comination of high and wide. ( hope that made sense ) I live in a forest surrounded by a herd of 30 - 40 deer. I grow over 80 varieties of Hosta inside my fence. No deer issues.
@@MarianneRuffhaven I've also heard if you put up two fences, at least 4 ft apart, deer cannot clear it, even if the fence is only 4 ft tall. There are ways to keep them out - just depends on how much $$ you are willing to spend to do so ... all y'all have great deer deterring ideas ... thanks for sharing !!!
I have a cemetery which used to belong to my house and there’s a cast iron heavy duty six foot fence between us which adult deer can clear but the babies constantly get caught in. The ambulance crews have had to use that special saw several times in the past thirty years to release trapped fawns. We have a regular herd of about fifteen that visit the pasture regularly……but they are blocked from front hosta garden!
@@maynardgreenhouse yeah, I know people around here go 10 foot if possible. I assume some of that is due to rolling layout they can see in from on a hill type thing....
Was so Amazing to meet you two as well as Jenny and Jerry at the Grand Garden Show. This was a Bucket List trip for me and meeting all of you was the Icing on the Cake for me. Thank you so much 💓 I find it amusing that you thought Mackinac Island was humid. I come from Iowa Zone 5 and thought Mackinac Island was refreshing and much less humid than where I came from. 💖💖💖 I did see a riding lawn mower while I was there. There is an unbelievable amount of grass on this island. It would take weeks just to mow it all. I don't think a tie is required but a suit jacket is required.
Laura, I have seen so many gardens in person and all over UA-cam! Yours and your Mama's are truly my favorite gardens that I have EVER seen. They both are so peaceful even to watch! Your gardens make me feel like I could just live in them. I just want to thank you and Aaron for sharing your breathtaking garden with us. God bless
We stuck around because you are amazing, because we are just as thrilled as you to see how it will develope, and at least for me because I have learned more new things in the last years from following you than in many years before! As an 60+ old Swedish lady with more than 30 years of gardening in a totally diffrent climat this feels amazing!! 🙏🙏🙏 Thank You ❤️❤️❤️
Both Laura and Aaron are attractive, but their real beauty shines out from within. They are genuinely lovable, they exude kindness and generosity. What the world needs more of for sure. 🤗
Yes, there are deer on the island. Yes, they can jump fences: our farmers (3 hours from Mackinac) build fences 10’ tall to keep them out of orchards. Winter population on Mackinac Island is about 500 people-there’s a school, medical facility, store, etc…. On the garden tours, docents specifically told us NOT to pet the horses.
Yes on Key West they have tiny deer that people leave alone and don’t freak out when they see them in their yards but instead treat them like Sacred cows. So cute.
I planted a hydrangea in June and it looked great for a couple of weeks then turned totally brown. I saw a “Laura video” where she cut everything back and hoped for the best , so I did that. A month later, it had a ton of new growth :) So glad I did not give up on one of my favorite flowers!
😂😂 the look Aaron gave Laura when she said “going ham” is the same look my son gives me when I say it. I’m glad it’s not just me that isn’t hip to the new stuff….see, I even still say “hip”, that’s my lane and I guess I need to realize it once and for all 😂😂
@Sophia Patrillo, 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Keep doing it, just to embarrass your son; especially, if his friends are around.... Us parents must keep our children humble.😉
Appreciated attending the Garden Show this year! Absolutely beautiful experience and worth the trip. The down pour of rain was so welcoming and enjoyable to walk in. A shout out to all the PW volunteers that made the tours in the private gardens possible.
I giggled when you were talking about your wardrobe at the Grand Garden event. I am sooo with you on that! The best part of retirement for me is wearing capris, not wearing makeup 17 hours a day …and throwing my hair up in a ponytail!
Funny, I thought the same about Jacks comment! Roses are phenomenal and I was disappointed to not see any. I can’t say I was exactly thrilled with his garden choices. Just me! I’m more impressed with Garden answers gardens! I would so be down to visit your property, it’s heavenly 🤍
Hi Kimmy, I was able to attend the garden show! Jack Explained that he only uses plants that are tried and true plants that don’t have to be fussed with! If a plant requires extra attention, it will not be used! He knows what it takes to keep the garden looking good during all of the summer months! Just like Laura in her garden, she knows what works best! I do too love roses but they sure are hard here in Missouri! 😁
It's your energy, love of plants, giving us little details, suggestions, how to.Aarons expertise,the kids. Mom, dad,sister,the list goes on and on. Thank you for educating us as well as brightening our lives.
You can follow Jack Barnwell on his UA-cam channel if you're interested. His latest video is of his grandparent's first cottage on Mackinac Island. He says in the video that his grandparents bought and his grandma still owns the Hotel Iroquois on the island. He states he spent summers on the island from the time he was a little boy. He seems to have a great passion for helping keep this iconic island's traditional Victorian vibe while making it even more beautiful. Yes, many of the homes here are worth millions. And they are at least as famous as the "painted ladies" homes of San Francisco. There's history here worth preserving in my opinion and it's a magical place to visit. The horses and buggies and old homes are like stepping back in time. I appreciate that people with the means to do so are spending some of their money to preserve these homes for their own legacies as well as for visitors. Because they care and spend the money, we regular people can simply walk the streets for the price of a fast ferry ride to the island (which is a lot of fun) walk back in time. and enjoy this historic place.
Following you guys allows me to figure out what may look good for my own limited space. I can't try every plant that my eyes land on in my local garden center. With limited space, I have to control myself, and know what I'll be working with for the season. Things that don't work out have a bigger effect on a smaller space. Through you, I can determine growth patterns, shapes, and textures and develop a plan on how I could apply the knowledge. For instance, one thing I learned from you is to use color patters and textures. In my much younger days, it was all about flowers. Flowers, however, mostly work as interests when they exist, and most plants aren't in-bloom 6 months a year.
Love You and your Family, especially Benjamin and Samantha's enthusiasm! Your videos are my blessing from God! I am 69 years old and like Benjamin my Mother started my gardening path when I was 3 years old! I just want to let you know that a clear piece of glass will protect your antiques from the drops of water. God bless
I watch all the videos, a lot of the older ones. Laura you are a teacher and a gardener who gets her hands dirty. I love that! I too love playing in the dirt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, family and yourself.
Arron has a great idea with the dug out pathways for stacked stone walls. It’d be such a cozy feeling walking with a change in perspective seeing plants at different heights. Highly recommend carrying the idea out. Watch for water lines 🤙🏽
Lol, the Grand Hotel charges $10.00 a person just to walk on the porch & I remember the strict dress code use to be up held years ago. I recommend you watch the video about how the winter is on the island. The snowmobile trail that they line with used Christmas trees to show the way from the mainland to the island. Sometimes there is open water and that is crazy! Michigan, the winter wonderland.
Girl, if you want to pick an audience with vision, patience, and imagination who can see potential in a blank slate, gardeners are IT! We are inspired by witnessing the hard work that goes into creating something beautiful, so those of us who have been here a while are thrilled to watch the south garden take shape as we imagine along with you. Thanks for bringing us along!
I watched Jack in a tour a year ago when he toured his log cabin. He plays the piano and said he gets “ caught up in it!” Laura I wish you would share your classical piano talent while showing your gardens sometime!
Laura, you should totally bring your mum to the next proven winners show on mackinaw island! She would LOVE those gardens, and it would be such a good time seeing you two puttering around with jack. Thanks for all the great videos!
I was born in Michigan and lived there my whole life until recently. If you have a home “up north”, everyone calls them cottages. And best time to travel there is June - September. It’s still pretty cold in May. I enjoyed watching you and home tour. I highly recommend Jack’s book on The Gardens of Mackinac. It’s got history and the gardens.
Oh Laura, the way the gardens have grown is amazing. In answer to your question "why we stayed around during all this growth" You are ALWAYS doing something. You two have a PLAN and it is coming together. You are the energy bunny. The tours you did with Jack was so wonderful. He explains what is going on in his mind as he looks at a landscape. I did see an old video of him in his log cabin cooking a salmon dinner....you and your Mom would have fun with that. Did you know he plays the piano??
I live in Wisconsin and after years of struggling with Japanese beetles and mildew etc.., I pulled my roses, hollyhocks, and Rose of Sharon trees🥵 I'm sure others have more time to deal with this, but I don't unfortunately! I literally could shake my Rose of Sharon trees and see hundreds of Japanese Beetles fly off! When I started gardening years ago, this was not the case. I have decided to opt for all my beautiful hydrangeas, hostas, lilacs, clematis , and annuals. I have deer, turkeys, raccoons, and an occasional possum. I have found solutions for these guys! The rabbits are the trickiest to keep out of veggies until the plants grow enough! I just so enjoy that you do not have most of these issues!
It’s the journey, Laura, not the little stops in between, and having you and Aaron on the trip, make it all such fun and informative. We gardeners are always searching for more information and ideas, and you guys have planted a plethora of different plants, in many different conditions, all of which give support to the rest of us out here. And, the presentation is always straight forward and quick moving. Even if we don’t use the exact idea, the culture of the show is always positive, changing and beautiful. A wonderful place to be for we amateurs. Thanks for providing a venue that speaks to other garden enthusiasts. Always a pleasure.
I have 24 - Rose of Sharon’s on my outer border of land. They are 8 to 12 feet high…the hummingbirds love them. My husband uses mulch to keep moisture & weeds down. We have many sparrow nests in them…the Rose of Sharons are 13 years old. I enjoy your channel & commentary! May God continue to bless your family, your beautiful home & land! 🕊
The best time is I would say end of May thru October. I’m a Michigan Native and have even been up in Mackinac City in mid November. October is a season a Fall color and the further north you go the better the color. I love the history of Mackinac and the history of how our lakes were formed and the ships it’s taken.
Kim, Here's a little Tiger Trivia for you: Mackinaw City is in the lower peninsula. Mackinac Island is of course the island. Notice the different spellings. It took me years to properly spell them.
So clear that the climate in any given area, dictates so much of what you can plant and what will succeed. Best to look around at neighbors’ successful gardens to see what will work where you live.
Laura’s “hi-ya!” made me grin, because if Samantha Grace is anything like my rambunctious daughter was as a little girl, trees will be climbed, walls will be scaled, ponds will be swam, frogs will be studied, and walls will be “hi-ya”d. Oh, and I would fly from Australia to see your garden in real life Laura and Aaron 💚
I loved the video of you in the rain. What a fun your. Seeing your sweet daughter immediately bite into a tomato that you and Benjamin had picked was priceless.
I think so many of us viewers would travel to see your beautiful gardens! I have loved seeing the transformation of your property. Your soil and climate is so similar to mine, but we do tend to get more humid mid to late summer. It gives me hope to see all of your flowers, shrubs, and trees just loving life. You and Aaron have inspired me to really dive head first into gardening in the last year and add beauty and interest to my home. I'm hoping to remodel the front entry and porch to our home next year and I've got so many ideas ❤️ Thank you for the continued inspiration!
I follow you because you give details, successes and fails, I appreciate your knowledge and sense of style and organization in your different gardens. I also enjoy the communication between you and Aaron, and how you work through problems together. I also enjoy your voice cadence. It’s like visiting with a friend. Thank you for your Garden Answer Channel.
Yes! 😬Please create a beautiful, believable houseplant line! I would definitely purchase and I bet many would. Consider other people’s busy lives and different size homes and environments. Go “ham” on the idea of a line. Lol I literally lol on that one. So cute
I think having the dress code after six is wonderful, we are getting way to casual in our dress. Sometimes it is just so nice to dress up. Living in New Orleans we have several restaurants that require a coat for gentleman. They keep extras in a closet in case someone forgets.
Yes, everyone does feel that way about where they live. The pros and cons of any area are there for everyone to deal with, just as you said about hosta. You have wind and heat in Oregon, we have deer and rabbits, and the beastly sun, in Williamsburg, VA, which peeks through any hole in the canopy to burn hosta. We all have learned the hard way. I am desperate right now to have cone flowers some where in my garden. Just bought a bunch, AGAIN, and covered them completely with bird netting, instead of spraying and taking any chances. Don’t know if I will have to cover them forever, but I will win the battle for now, a very good feeling.
I had Japanese beetles earlier this year on the East Coast. I put out a bird feeder and boom! Gone! The bird feeder brought in all types of birds and some of them just love those Japanese beetles!
@@cynthiafisher9907 love your reply. I did some research 1st. I ended up using a mixed seed for wild birds. I've seen starlings, doves, Cardinals Etc and everyday I have to fill it. Well I put a big giant Cup in there I don't fill it all the way up as the one time I did they tipped it over. It was all over the ground.. I don't have a squirrel issue so it's definitely birds eating it I see them. Now I have a hummingbird that visits everyday. Feeding from the Dahlia's which are nothing to brag about but he finds interest in them and I find interest in him. Now I'm happy to feed them throughout the winter. It's been most joyous
@@cynthiafisher9907 upon reading back I saw a typo. It said Daddy instead of Dahlia! I think my phone is laughing at me behind my back. It has a tendency to change my words after I hit send! I hope this made sense LOL have a great day girl
Laura, my son (6’4” young man that you might remember) and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both at the Grand Garden Show. The Q&A you did with Jenny was so much fun! Great questions were submitted. We have adopted one of your sayings as our own, “I should just always get a cart!” Thank you for making the Show a great experience and being such down to earth people. We highly recommend it for anyone who is contemplating going next year.
Laura and Aaron, definite yes to a joint project with Jack Barnwell! Just like when Jennie from Creekside came to visit. Both your channels would benefit and PW. I was thinking that when you guys were together. He could plan a section ahead of time, and then you could do a fun implementation video(s) Love both of you guys and your content!💜🌸💜💐💜🌺💜
Glad you both have decided to remove the boxwoods. Take pics because they were good for while they lasted. But Aaron is right about using the space differently. It will look more in sync with the natural look of the other improvements you've made. Glad you're back. Thank you for the vids you did up there. Aaron & you are so complimentary together. Thank you for all you do.
Jack is an incredible landscape designer, I really enjoyed the tours! Thank you for taking us with you. Can't wait to see what you'll be doing this fall.
Hi Laura, i feel you do not dislike house plants as I see your joy around them. Could be that your work is all about the garden and your home is your respite. With house plants there is no (clocking off) and when you get home from a long day they are a reminder that there is still more work to be done? Love them anyway x
Its so funny sitting here being from Michigan and nodding my head or answering your questions. One answer is anytime is a great time to visit the island. Love being able to tour the gardens that are only viewed from the road. Often wondered what’s behind. Lots of beauty in Northern Michigan. Maybe one day I will be able to make the garden show.
You have such a God given creative talent and if everyone else feels the way I do, you give us inspiration for our own spaces. I can’t wait from day to day to watch what task you have in mind.
Aaron and Laura, it was nice to see and hear you at the Grand Garden Show.Being a 'local', I had the privilege of volunteering again. It is fun to see and hear you represent our Mackinac County and Mackinac Island so accurately. Thanks for the highlights !!
Relating to the deer questions (first vid re Mackinac Island), yes, Aaron, deer DO jump fences. When I gardened on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada (about 1.5 hours north of Butchart Gardens, Laura), if you didn't want deer chowing on your plants, you fenced - and the fence had to be AT LEAST 6 feet tall. Also, there's a natural product called Bobbex which was my saviour in my front gardens which were not fenced to that extent. It's comprised of garlic, eggs (I think) and a number of other natural ingredients that deter deer, rabbits, etc don't like. However it needs to be applied every 10 days to 2 weeks to be truly effective. The animals particularly love the new, tender growth, so regular applications saved my plantings. It's the only way I saved my roses, etc. in the front. I never planted tulips or hostas in the front, though, because they are true deer candy!
Laura you and your hubby are amazing. I love your content and even ventured out to do more planting because of you. I was just a little bit disappointed when you broke the attire rules while at the Garden Show and then publicly shared it. Someone else may try it and be asked to leave. Just a little disrespectful. That being said, I totally get not being comfortable. I’m not sure that I even have business casual clothes I can fit in anymore. May you all continue to be blessed. Can’t wait for the next videos.
I started following Jack Barnwell because of the introduction on your channel. He is amazing! You could bribe him to visit your gardens with your gorgeous piano, he plays too! 😄
Jenna, not sure you will see this. Very few people ever mention this but your hydrangea may have root rot. If it were my plant, I would dig it up making sure I got all the rootball & check it for rot. Then when it was replanted, I would set it a little high. Not enough water is not always the issue. Sometimes it is too much that causes a problem.
I love it when you and Aaron go off-topic! It makes me feel as though I'm sitting in the room with you guys. I even "answer" - weird, I know. I'll bet I'm not alone in this. 🤣🤣
Everyone has their own vision and style. I like that you and Aaron have put your personal tastes and talents to life on your property. You may see other plantings and landscape ideas that inspire you but you put your own touch to the final production. Keep doing this and don’t take too much advise from others. Keep it your own! I take inspiration from you but I enjoy making it my own when I landscape (I have enjoyed changing things up in my yard with your wonderful videos).
I love Aaron’s idea with stacked stone- a sunken garden would be really special. You two are fun to watch talking through your ideas. I did lunch with Laura in 2019 and we met wonderful people and it was a great memory from the show.
The tour with just the music was so nice to relax and watch. A visit there is not in my financial budget (living on Social Security) but your videos make me feel like I have been there too. I may put that video on a loop and watch and listen as I clean house . Thank you for all you do that is so inspiring and helpful to us gardeners.
@@staceyallard2692It was my mistake. The video started up automatically on my feed and I thought it was done by Aaron on the end. In fact it is a video put out by the island to show off the gardens.
I love hearing the planning and brainstorming in action! We are like a fly on the wall for garden planning. It sounds like the kiddos did great while you were traveling too! What a blessing.
Lots of people, with lots of money in this country. One of the great things about this country is the number of millionaires and multimillionaires who achieve that level every year. They aren’t famous, just very wealthy, and they use it for this kind of life. Lovely.
Are you kidding me? “Why did you guys stick around?” It was a riveting and thrilling experience. Yes, an “experience.” You guys allowed us to experience it alongside you. The nuances of the journey is critical to bringing us along for the ride and you were diligent about keeping us abreast with the details. Your “mars” Landscspe was just as inspiring as any blank canvas to an artist. The possibilities are endless. And… as someone else said earlier in the comments, we stuck around because we’re bonded with you guys. We feel a vested interest in your work and your dreams. Thx for all the inspiration you’ve provided. It’s not just put into practice into my garden spaces. You guys have impacted my life, lifestyle and developed my perspective on life. Sharing our stories is a powerful thing. Hopefully you guys feel the sincerity of that statement as it’s expressed in all the numerous ways by your many subscribers.
Good morning, Laura & Aaron. Great recap. Would love to make a trip with my sisters 👯♀️ to the island. The size of the “cottages” is astounding. Makes you wonder what their primary residence looks like. Welcome home! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈
I have been watching the recaps for as long as you have been posting. I think these recaps are as inspiring to you two as they are to us! You have some amazing discussions between the two of you. When you are speaking, I can see the visions in your head as you are trying to articulate your points of views to each other. 😀
I talked to one of the residents of the island and there are about 500+ permanent residents there. Lots of restaurants and tourist shop do close but there are some that stay open for the locals . In the winter the residents are in charge of plowing 6 feet deep snow on majority of the roads . The city only plows through the Main Street near the docks.
Great recap, thank you! In regards to roses, I have stopped growing them completely here in the east coast because of powdery mildew, black spot, beetles and sawfly larvae. I don’t spray pesticides in my garden and roses don’t take to a humid climate as well unless you are willing to spray which I am not any longer. I do love them though!
I loved that comment from the person who said you should be a model cause you are gorgeous. That's true Laura! And so sweet and kind of funny that Aaron added this question.
I can't believe how excited and impatient I feel when you talk about the future planting of trees and projects. It feels like forever sometimes for them to materialize. I do understand that each project must wait for the weather and time to do it but keeps me on the edge of my seat. The planting of trees in the large grass area out front and replacing the cracked/damaged tree by the greenhouse has been a while coming. Don't get me wrong, flowers are just as exciting but we don't have to wait for those videos. Love your videos and the excitement they give. Thank you and have a great week.
Oh Laura I'm with you about house plants. Don't enjoy them, they get dusty, buggy and are a lot of work. I have a Christmas cactus that almost ended up in the trash because it adds nothing to my home. Now as Fall starts I may leave it in the window to see if it will flower.
Same. Which is why I only bother growing herbs and medicinal plants in the home. Or starts for Spring. I love the look of plants around the house but not the work. They bring gnats in the house too. So I just buy fake ones and a lot of people think they're real.
Yes, deer can jump a fence as high as 12 feet! So far at my new place I have not had to deal with deer yet!! But my neighbors with three big barking dogs moved last week. I hope the new neighbors have dogs as they seem to have kept the deer away (they are all around me). I do have bunnies. But so far they are happy just eating the undergrowth in my wooded area. If they turn into a problem I am going to plant a lettuce garden near the edge of my property for them.
I stick around because you two are so genuine snd good at gardening. Though I am older now and have a smaller garden it is totally a “Laura inspired” garden… and I love it!
YES!!! Create a line of NICE houseplants!! I would pay a GOOD price if they don't look fake! Love you guys...you amaze me with your work ethic!! Keep up the good work!
I love that Aaron added the comment about your beauty. He knew it would embarrass you, so he was teasing you a bit, but he obviously knows how beautiful you are too. You two are couple goals!
I loved her reaction to that comment. And she is a beautiful young lady. Aaron is so funny.
So so true
Beautiful inside and out.
That made me laugh so hard! 😆 Laura IS drop dead gorgeous!
Agreed! I said the same thing!! Definitely goals!!!! 💙💙💙💙💙
We stuck along because the transformation is so going to worth it. Regardless Your most of your followers have fallen in love with you guys. Keep chugging along and being genuinely yourself! 😊
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Us fans aren't going anywhere, Laura! I personally, just love watching your & Aaron's dream for your property's ever evolving creation. I would love to see your stacked stone walls being done. Thank you, I enjoy every days video and your Garden Answer Highlights segments too.
Yes because it was fun to see what could happen! And there was always something else to your videos besides the dirt. Your personalities!
"Going ham" Laura is hilarious but Aaron's reaction to her saying that was even more funny. 🤣
I had to Google it!😂🤣
@@gaysullivan1942 So, what is the definition? I've only heard of someone handling something
'Ham-handed', which I assume to be sloppy or clumsily. BTW, I love that phrase!
Im familiar with the term “going whole hog.”
@@SisterShirley hard as a mother- 😂
Googled it. Don’t think Laura will use that term again if she looks it up 😁
🌺🌿🌻Laura, You've asked twice now how we stuck around when your south garden was just an empty field... I can say for me, & I'm sure there's others that think this too, I actually prefer watching you build something from nothing, as opposed to just planting a new plant in an already perfect garden. I like seeing how you handled weeds, or handled digging & planting in really hard dirt. You have given me a lot of ideas on how I can tackle things. Seeing the two of you tackle the empty south field is more real life to most people. Because very few people start out with a perfect garden... It gives hope & encouragement that ANYBODY can take ANYTHING & turn it into something wonderful.
As to how the audience sticks with you through the 'powder dirt' stage, I will say any true gardener is mesmerized by planting. There is nothing happier or more thrilling than watching a garden take shape & plants go into the ground. It's so satisfying to watch even when someone else is doing it! Thanks for sharing the joy!
And YES! Deer jump fences! A fence has to be at least 7ft. tall as white tail deer have trouble seeing closeup up to around 6ft., so usually won't try any taller fence.
The wholesale nursery we buy from have 9 ft fences bc 7 ft didn’t cut it
Also if you angle the fence ( not straight up and down) the deer can not jump it. (It's something fence installers do not like doing but they will if you insist. ) Deer can jump high and they can jump wide, like over a stream, but they can not jump a comination of high and wide. ( hope that made sense ) I live in a forest surrounded by a herd of 30 - 40 deer. I grow over 80 varieties of Hosta inside my fence. No deer issues.
@@MarianneRuffhaven I've also heard if you put up two fences, at least 4 ft apart, deer cannot clear it, even if the fence is only 4 ft tall. There are ways to keep them out - just depends on how much $$ you are willing to spend to do so ... all y'all have great deer deterring ideas ... thanks for sharing !!!
I have a cemetery which used to belong to my house and there’s a cast iron heavy duty six foot fence between us which adult deer can clear but the babies constantly get caught in. The ambulance crews have had to use that special saw several times in the past thirty years to release trapped fawns. We have a regular herd of about fifteen that visit the pasture regularly……but they are blocked from front hosta garden!
@@maynardgreenhouse yeah, I know people around here go 10 foot if possible. I assume some of that is due to rolling layout they can see in from on a hill type thing....
HAM= Hard as a mother…. 😂😂😂 Love your innocence, Laura!!!
I have never even heard this expression.. lol
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It is actually a saying even before that when you ran full out in a county fair or state fair foot race to win an actual ham as a prize....
Googled it. 😳 learned something today…
I had no idea what she was saying. Lol learning every day
Was so Amazing to meet you two as well as Jenny and Jerry at the Grand Garden Show. This was a Bucket List trip for me and meeting all of you was the Icing on the Cake for me. Thank you so much 💓
I find it amusing that you thought Mackinac Island was humid. I come from Iowa Zone 5 and thought Mackinac Island was refreshing and much less humid than where I came from. 💖💖💖
I did see a riding lawn mower while I was there. There is an unbelievable amount of grass on this island. It would take weeks just to mow it all.
I don't think a tie is required but a suit jacket is required.
Laura, I have seen so many gardens in person and all over UA-cam! Yours and your Mama's are truly my favorite gardens that I have EVER seen. They both are so peaceful even to watch! Your gardens make me feel like I could just live in them. I just want to thank you and Aaron for sharing your breathtaking garden with us. God bless
Yes, I feel the same way. All the videos and all the other flower beds are just NOT as beautiful and peaceful as Laura and her Mom's. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We stuck around because you are amazing, because we are just as thrilled as you to see how it will develope, and at least for me because I have learned more new things in the last years from following you than in many years before! As an 60+ old Swedish lady with more than 30 years of gardening in a totally diffrent climat this feels amazing!! 🙏🙏🙏 Thank You ❤️❤️❤️
Both Laura and Aaron are attractive, but their real beauty shines out from within. They are genuinely lovable, they exude kindness and generosity. What the world needs more of for sure. 🤗
Yes, there are deer on the island. Yes, they can jump fences: our farmers (3 hours from Mackinac) build fences 10’ tall to keep them out of orchards.
Winter population on Mackinac Island is about 500 people-there’s a school, medical facility, store, etc….
On the garden tours, docents specifically told us NOT to pet the horses.
Yes on Key West they have tiny deer that people leave alone and don’t freak out when they see them in their yards but instead treat them like Sacred cows. So cute.
I planted a hydrangea in June and it looked great for a couple of weeks then turned totally brown. I saw a “Laura video” where she cut everything back and hoped for the best , so I did that. A month later, it had a ton of new growth :) So glad I did not give up on one of my favorite flowers!
Whew!😊
😂😂 the look Aaron gave Laura when she said “going ham” is the same look my son gives me when I say it. I’m glad it’s not just me that isn’t hip to the new stuff….see, I even still say “hip”, that’s my lane and I guess I need to realize it once and for all 😂😂
@Sophia Patrillo, 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Keep doing it, just to embarrass your son; especially, if his friends are around.... Us parents must keep our children humble.😉
@@kimberleyfrasquillo3684 🤣🤣🤣I like the way you think 💯🤣
It freaks me out that so many expressions I used when I was younger now mean the total opposite! 🤔
Jack did a great tour of the Brigadoon Cottage with Jenny from Gardening with Creekside.
Appreciated attending the Garden Show this year! Absolutely beautiful experience and worth the trip. The down pour of rain was so welcoming and enjoyable to walk in. A shout out to all the PW volunteers that made the tours in the private gardens possible.
You are welcome. It is our privilege to serve AND to live in this amazing part of the world !!
I giggled when you were talking about your wardrobe at the Grand Garden event. I am sooo with you on that! The best part of retirement for me is wearing capris, not wearing makeup 17 hours a day …and throwing my hair up in a ponytail!
Funny, I thought the same about Jacks comment! Roses are phenomenal and I was disappointed to not see any. I can’t say I was exactly thrilled with his garden choices. Just me! I’m more impressed with Garden answers gardens!
I would so be down to visit your property, it’s heavenly 🤍
Hi Kimmy, I was able to attend the garden show! Jack Explained that he only uses plants that are tried and true plants that don’t have to be fussed with! If a plant requires extra attention, it will not be used!
He knows what it takes to keep the garden looking good during all of the summer months! Just like Laura in her garden, she knows what works best! I do too love roses but they sure are hard here in Missouri! 😁
It's your energy, love of plants, giving us little details, suggestions, how to.Aarons expertise,the kids. Mom, dad,sister,the list goes on and on. Thank you for educating us as well as brightening our lives.
You can follow Jack Barnwell on his UA-cam channel if you're interested. His latest video is of his grandparent's first cottage on Mackinac Island. He says in the video that his grandparents bought and his grandma still owns the Hotel Iroquois on the island. He states he spent summers on the island from the time he was a little boy. He seems to have a great passion for helping keep this iconic island's traditional Victorian vibe while making it even more beautiful. Yes, many of the homes here are worth millions. And they are at least as famous as the "painted ladies" homes of San Francisco. There's history here worth preserving in my opinion and it's a magical place to visit. The horses and buggies and old homes are like stepping back in time. I appreciate that people with the means to do so are spending some of their money to preserve these homes for their own legacies as well as for visitors. Because they care and spend the money, we regular people can simply walk the streets for the price of a fast ferry ride to the island (which is a lot of fun) walk back in time. and enjoy this historic place.
Following you guys allows me to figure out what may look good for my own limited space. I can't try every plant that my eyes land on in my local garden center. With limited space, I have to control myself, and know what I'll be working with for the season. Things that don't work out have a bigger effect on a smaller space. Through you, I can determine growth patterns, shapes, and textures and develop a plan on how I could apply the knowledge. For instance, one thing I learned from you is to use color patters and textures. In my much younger days, it was all about flowers. Flowers, however, mostly work as interests when they exist, and most plants aren't in-bloom 6 months a year.
Love You and your Family, especially Benjamin and Samantha's enthusiasm! Your videos are my blessing from God!
I am 69 years old and like Benjamin my Mother started my gardening path when I was 3 years old!
I just want to let you know that a clear piece of glass will protect your antiques from the drops of water.
God bless
I watch all the videos, a lot of the older ones. Laura you are a teacher and a gardener who gets her hands dirty. I love that! I too love playing in the dirt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, family and yourself.
The Lilac Festival is an amazing time to be on the Island. I follow Jack's UA-cam and he gives tours on the Island from time to time.
What is his UA-cam channel?
@@GoingGreenMom i searched Jack Barnwell and found it that way.
@@GoingGreenMom
ua-cam.com/users/JackBarnwellDesign
Arron has a great idea with the dug out pathways for stacked stone walls. It’d be such a cozy feeling walking with a change in perspective seeing plants at different heights. Highly recommend carrying the idea out. Watch for water lines 🤙🏽
Lol, the Grand Hotel charges $10.00 a person just to walk on the porch & I remember the strict dress code use to be up held years ago. I recommend you watch the video about how the winter is on the island. The snowmobile trail that they line with used Christmas trees to show the way from the mainland to the island. Sometimes there is open water and that is crazy! Michigan, the winter wonderland.
Girl, if you want to pick an audience with vision, patience, and imagination who can see potential in a blank slate, gardeners are IT! We are inspired by witnessing the hard work that goes into creating something beautiful, so those of us who have been here a while are thrilled to watch the south garden take shape as we imagine along with you. Thanks for bringing us along!
The secret garden was so whimsical!! So pretty and charming.
I watched Jack in a tour a year ago when he toured his log cabin. He plays the piano and said he gets “ caught up in it!” Laura I wish you would share your classical piano talent while showing your gardens sometime!
Laura, you should totally bring your mum to the next proven winners show on mackinaw island! She would LOVE those gardens, and it would be such a good time seeing you two puttering around with jack. Thanks for all the great videos!
I was born in Michigan and lived there my whole life until recently. If you have a home “up north”, everyone calls them cottages. And best time to travel there is June - September. It’s still pretty cold in May. I enjoyed watching you and home tour. I highly recommend Jack’s book on The Gardens of Mackinac. It’s got history and the gardens.
His book may be hard to find? Not listed on Amazon, for example ...
@@dianequist835 go to his website. It’s in stock.
🤣🤣🤣she says she's deleting the question!! HAHA! She is beautiful! Her eyes are gorgeous
Oh Laura, the way the gardens have grown is amazing. In answer to your question "why we stayed around during all this growth" You are ALWAYS doing something. You two have a PLAN and it is coming together. You are the energy bunny. The tours you did with Jack was so wonderful. He explains what is going on in his mind as he looks at a landscape.
I did see an old video of him in his log cabin cooking a salmon dinner....you and your Mom would have fun with that. Did you know he plays the piano??
Joyce- hahaha, i JUST watched that video of jack last night!!!
He’s adorable!!! I’m pretty sure I’m going to try that salmon recipe this fall too!
I saw the same video of Jack making the salmon dinner. He is such an artist & craftsman, as are members of his family.
I live in Wisconsin and after years of struggling with Japanese beetles and mildew etc.., I pulled my roses, hollyhocks, and Rose of Sharon trees🥵 I'm sure others have more time to deal with this, but I don't unfortunately! I literally could shake my Rose of Sharon trees and see hundreds of Japanese Beetles fly off! When I started gardening years ago, this was not the case. I have decided to opt for all my beautiful hydrangeas, hostas, lilacs, clematis , and annuals. I have deer, turkeys, raccoons, and an occasional possum. I have found solutions for these guys! The rabbits are the trickiest to keep out of veggies until the plants grow enough! I just so enjoy that you do not have most of these issues!
Love drone footage, would love to see more of it. It put things into perspective so much differently.
It’s the journey, Laura, not the little stops in between, and having you and Aaron on the trip, make it all such fun and informative. We gardeners are always searching for more information and ideas, and you guys have planted a plethora of different plants, in many different conditions, all of which give support to the rest of us out here. And, the presentation is always straight forward and quick moving. Even if we don’t use the exact idea, the culture of the show is always positive, changing and beautiful. A wonderful place to be for we amateurs. Thanks for providing a venue that speaks to other garden enthusiasts. Always a pleasure.
I have 24 - Rose of Sharon’s on my outer border of land. They are 8 to 12 feet high…the hummingbirds love them. My husband uses mulch to keep moisture & weeds down. We have many sparrow nests in them…the Rose of Sharons are 13 years old. I enjoy your channel & commentary! May God continue to bless your family, your beautiful home & land! 🕊
Had to Google going ham...hard as a m......! Learn more than just gardening with Laura and Aaron😆
We stick around because it is fun to be on the journey with you. We become a part of it too. Thank you!
The best time is I would say end of May thru October. I’m a Michigan Native and have even been up in Mackinac City in mid November. October is a season a Fall color and the further north you go the better the color. I love the history of Mackinac and the history of how our lakes were formed and the ships it’s taken.
Kim,
Here's a little Tiger Trivia for you:
Mackinaw City is in the lower peninsula.
Mackinac Island is of course the island.
Notice the different spellings.
It took me years to properly spell them.
They have a lovely Christmas tree lighting and carol sing the first week of December. Great time to be on the island. Few tourists!
I had to pass on TWO opportunities to visit this year (due to the C🙄😤). Goals for next year.
You being so excited to show us the secret garden that you’d do it in the rain… that was special!
So clear that the climate in any given area, dictates so much of what you can plant and what will succeed. Best to look around at neighbors’ successful gardens to see what will work where you live.
Laura’s “hi-ya!” made me grin, because if Samantha Grace is anything like my rambunctious daughter was as a little girl, trees will be climbed, walls will be scaled, ponds will be swam, frogs will be studied, and walls will be “hi-ya”d.
Oh, and I would fly from Australia to see your garden in real life Laura and Aaron 💚
Claudia, I'm in South Africa and also dream of visiting Laura and Aaron's garden!!! Think I'd need to win the Lottery but it's good to dream😁
Their garden, her mum's and Mackinac Island. Aussie here too.
@@loissaedder2214 we’ll have to create a travel garden club 😎
I loved the video of you in the rain. What a fun your. Seeing your sweet daughter immediately bite into a tomato that you and Benjamin had picked was priceless.
I think so many of us viewers would travel to see your beautiful gardens! I have loved seeing the transformation of your property. Your soil and climate is so similar to mine, but we do tend to get more humid mid to late summer. It gives me hope to see all of your flowers, shrubs, and trees just loving life. You and Aaron have inspired me to really dive head first into gardening in the last year and add beauty and interest to my home. I'm hoping to remodel the front entry and porch to our home next year and I've got so many ideas ❤️ Thank you for the continued inspiration!
I follow you because you give details, successes and fails, I appreciate your knowledge and sense of style and organization in your different gardens. I also enjoy the communication between you and Aaron, and how you work through problems together.
I also enjoy your voice cadence. It’s like visiting with a friend. Thank you for your Garden Answer Channel.
Yes! 😬Please create a beautiful, believable houseplant line! I would definitely purchase and I bet many would. Consider other people’s busy lives and different size homes and environments. Go “ham” on the idea of a line.
Lol I literally lol on that one. So cute
We stuck because we knew you would make it beautiful. And you do not disappoint.
Laura YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL WITH OUT MAKEUP!! You once said that you look sick without makeup. I cant agree with you. You are gorgeous.
I think having the dress code after six is wonderful, we are getting way to casual in our dress. Sometimes it is just so nice to dress up. Living in New Orleans we have several restaurants that require a coat for gentleman. They keep extras in a closet in case someone forgets.
Yes, everyone does feel that way about where they live. The pros and cons of any area are there for everyone to deal with, just as you said about hosta. You have wind and heat in Oregon, we have deer and rabbits, and the beastly sun, in Williamsburg, VA, which peeks through any hole in the canopy to burn hosta. We all have learned the hard way. I am desperate right now to have cone flowers some where in my garden. Just bought a bunch, AGAIN, and covered them completely with bird netting, instead of spraying and taking any chances. Don’t know if I will have to cover them forever, but I will win the battle for now, a very good feeling.
We stuck around because we knew y'all would work your magic on the area! Can't wait for the Hartley grounds to start!
I imagine Laura felt like a fairy in a magical rain garden. 🧚♀️🦋🌳
I had Japanese beetles earlier this year on the East Coast. I put out a bird feeder and boom! Gone! The bird feeder brought in all types of birds and some of them just love those Japanese beetles!
Cool!
@@cynthiafisher9907 love your reply. I did some research 1st. I ended up using a mixed seed for wild birds. I've seen starlings, doves, Cardinals Etc and everyday I have to fill it. Well I put a big giant Cup in there I don't fill it all the way up as the one time I did they tipped it over. It was all over the ground.. I don't have a squirrel issue so it's definitely birds eating it I see them. Now I have a hummingbird that visits everyday. Feeding from the Dahlia's which are nothing to brag about but he finds interest in them and I find interest in him. Now I'm happy to feed them throughout the winter. It's been most joyous
@@vlrissolo I’m so happy for both of you!
@@cynthiafisher9907 upon reading back I saw a typo. It said Daddy instead of Dahlia! I think my phone is laughing at me behind my back. It has a tendency to change my words after I hit send! I hope this made sense LOL have a great day girl
Laura, my son (6’4” young man that you might remember) and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both at the Grand Garden Show. The Q&A you did with Jenny was so much fun! Great questions were submitted. We have adopted one of your sayings as our own, “I should just always get a cart!” Thank you for making the Show a great experience and being such down to earth people. We highly recommend it for anyone who is contemplating going next year.
Laura and Aaron, definite yes to a joint project with Jack Barnwell!
Just like when Jennie from Creekside came to visit. Both your channels would benefit and PW. I was thinking that when you guys were together.
He could plan a section ahead of time, and then you could do a fun implementation video(s)
Love both of you guys and your content!💜🌸💜💐💜🌺💜
I think ideas are fine. But designed by Jack Barnwell would no longer be Laura and Erin’s garden.
Glad you both have decided to remove the boxwoods. Take pics because they were good for while they lasted. But Aaron is right about using the space differently. It will look more in sync with the natural look of the other improvements you've made.
Glad you're back. Thank you for the vids you did up there.
Aaron & you are so complimentary together.
Thank you for all you do.
Jack is an incredible landscape designer, I really enjoyed the tours! Thank you for taking us with you. Can't wait to see what you'll be doing this fall.
Good morning Laura & Aaron! So enjoyed this week's videos! So cool you & Jenny got to see each other. I love you all! Have a great weekend 💚 🌺🌻🌷🌱🌾🍁🍂🍃
I think it would be amazingly fun to have Jack walk around your garden with you!
Invite Jack by telling him you have a Steinway piano! He plays beautifully!!!
Hi Laura, i feel you do not dislike house plants as I see your joy around them. Could be that your work is all about the garden and your home is your respite. With house plants there is no (clocking off) and when you get home from a long day they are a reminder that there is still more work to be done? Love them anyway x
Its so funny sitting here being from Michigan and nodding my head or answering your questions. One answer is anytime is a great time to visit the island. Love being able to tour the gardens that are only viewed from the road. Often wondered what’s behind. Lots of beauty in Northern Michigan. Maybe one day I will be able to make the garden show.
You have such a God given creative talent and if everyone else feels the way I do, you give us inspiration for our own spaces. I can’t wait from day to day to watch what task you have in mind.
That is in fact the correct use of going ham, Laura :)
Aaron and Laura, it was nice to see and hear you at the Grand Garden Show.Being a 'local', I had the privilege of volunteering again. It is fun to see and hear you represent our Mackinac County and Mackinac Island so accurately. Thanks for the highlights !!
Relating to the deer questions (first vid re Mackinac Island), yes, Aaron, deer DO jump fences. When I gardened on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada (about 1.5 hours north of Butchart Gardens, Laura), if you didn't want deer chowing on your plants, you fenced - and the fence had to be AT LEAST 6 feet tall. Also, there's a natural product called Bobbex which was my saviour in my front gardens which were not fenced to that extent. It's comprised of garlic, eggs (I think) and a number of other natural ingredients that deter deer, rabbits, etc don't like. However it needs to be applied every 10 days to 2 weeks to be truly effective. The animals particularly love the new, tender growth, so regular applications saved my plantings. It's the only way I saved my roses, etc. in the front. I never planted tulips or hostas in the front, though, because they are true deer candy!
Laura you and your hubby are amazing. I love your content and even ventured out to do more planting because of you.
I was just a little bit disappointed when you broke the attire rules while at the Garden Show and then publicly shared it. Someone else may try it and be asked to leave. Just a little disrespectful. That being said, I totally get not being comfortable. I’m not sure that I even have business casual clothes I can fit in anymore. May you all continue to be blessed. Can’t wait for the next videos.
As a MI resident, I can tell you that Japanese beetles decimate roses! They eat buds and flowers, I pulled mine all out.
I started following Jack Barnwell because of the introduction on your channel. He is amazing! You could bribe him to visit your gardens with your gorgeous piano, he plays too! 😄
That would be fun to see them play together!
Jenna, not sure you will see this. Very few people ever mention this but your hydrangea may have root rot. If it were my plant, I would dig it up making sure I got all the rootball & check it for rot. Then when it was replanted, I would set it a little high. Not enough water is not always the issue. Sometimes it is too much that causes a problem.
I love it when you and Aaron go off-topic! It makes me feel as though I'm sitting in the room with you guys. I even "answer" - weird, I know. I'll bet I'm not alone in this. 🤣🤣
Everyone has their own vision and style. I like that you and Aaron have put your personal tastes and talents to life on your property. You may see other plantings and landscape ideas that inspire you but you put your own touch to the final production. Keep doing this and don’t take too much advise from others. Keep it your own! I take inspiration from you but I enjoy making it my own when I landscape (I have enjoyed changing things up in my yard with your wonderful videos).
I love Aaron’s idea with stacked stone- a sunken garden would be really special. You two are fun to watch talking through your ideas. I did lunch with Laura in 2019 and we met wonderful people and it was a great memory from the show.
The tour with just the music was so nice to relax and watch. A visit there is not in my financial budget (living on Social Security) but your videos make me feel like I have been there too. I may put that video on a loop and watch and listen as I clean house . Thank you for all you do that is so inspiring and helpful to us gardeners.
Did I miss a video? I don’t remember one with just music..??
@@staceyallard2692It was my mistake. The video started up automatically on my feed and I thought it was done by Aaron on the end. In fact it is a video put out by the island to show off the gardens.
I love hearing the planning and brainstorming in action! We are like a fly on the wall for garden planning. It sounds like the kiddos did great while you were traveling too! What a blessing.
Laura said "Going HAM"! 😂 😂 😂 😂. That's DEFINITELY slang and you DEFINITELY used it right! 😂 💯🤌🏿
it's knowing that there is more to come, your viewers have faith in you, thank you for sharing your knowledge and gifts.
I love the fact that Aaron seems to be on board and encouraging in whatever your visions
are. What a wonderful husband!
Lots of people, with lots of money in this country. One of the great things about this country is the number of millionaires and multimillionaires who achieve that level every year. They aren’t famous, just very wealthy, and they use it for this kind of life. Lovely.
I am so happy that you took us along on this journey from bare land to a beautiful garden in the making!
Aaron is right about the stacked stone.
I think we all fell a little bit in love with Jack 😍 his passion for his work shines through his smile.
Good morning GA family! Cloudy day here in southeast Michigan. I’m “hermiting” this weekend! 🤓
It seems, the working mini vacation rejuvenated you both! I see a fresh glow with those smiles 😃
Are you kidding me? “Why did you guys stick around?”
It was a riveting and thrilling experience. Yes, an “experience.” You guys allowed us to experience it alongside you. The nuances of the journey is critical to bringing us along for the ride and you were diligent about keeping us abreast with the details.
Your “mars” Landscspe was just as inspiring as any blank canvas to an artist. The possibilities are endless.
And… as someone else said earlier in the comments, we stuck around because we’re bonded with you guys. We feel a vested interest in your work and your dreams.
Thx for all the inspiration you’ve provided. It’s not just put into practice into my garden spaces. You guys have impacted my life, lifestyle and developed my perspective on life.
Sharing our stories is a powerful thing. Hopefully you guys feel the sincerity of that statement as it’s expressed in all the numerous ways by your many subscribers.
Protect your antique tables. Have glass cut to fit the top. Your local glass shop can do it or there are online sources.
Especially the one in the Hartley!
@@joemcdaniel6341 Yes, I think even the sun will ruin that beautiful table.
Good morning, Laura & Aaron. Great recap. Would love to make a trip with my sisters 👯♀️ to the island. The size of the “cottages” is astounding. Makes you wonder what their primary residence looks like. Welcome home! Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈
I have been watching the recaps for as long as you have been posting. I think these recaps are as inspiring to you two as they are to us! You have some amazing discussions between the two of you. When you are speaking, I can see the visions in your head as you are trying to articulate your points of views to each other. 😀
I remember visiting Mac Island. I remember, fudge, horse poop, beautiful hotel, beautiful homes and beautiful landscapes. And bicycle bells.
I talked to one of the residents of the island and there are about 500+ permanent residents there. Lots of restaurants and tourist shop do close but there are some that stay open for the locals . In the winter the residents are in charge of plowing 6 feet deep snow on majority of the roads . The city only plows through the Main Street near the docks.
I been to Mackinac Island at the end of June and the lilacs were in full bloom. I feel that’s the best time to visit the island.
Great recap, thank you! In regards to roses, I have stopped growing them completely here in the east coast because of powdery mildew, black spot, beetles and sawfly larvae. I don’t spray pesticides in my garden and roses don’t take to a humid climate as well unless you are willing to spray which I am not any longer. I do love them though!
Aaron, you looked so handsome in a dress shirt and suit coat. Some occasions call for dressier attire and you stepped up to the plate. Great job.
I absolutely love Laura. I have just learned so much.
I loved that comment from the person who said you should be a model cause you are gorgeous. That's true Laura! And so sweet and kind of funny that Aaron added this question.
I can't believe how excited and impatient I feel when you talk about the future planting of trees and projects. It feels like forever sometimes for them to materialize. I do understand that each project must wait for the weather and time to do it but keeps me on the edge of my seat. The planting of trees in the large grass area out front and replacing the cracked/damaged tree by the greenhouse has been a while coming. Don't get me wrong, flowers are just as exciting but we don't have to wait for those videos. Love your videos and the excitement they give. Thank you and have a great week.
Oh Laura I'm with you about house plants. Don't enjoy them, they get dusty, buggy and are a lot of work. I have a Christmas cactus that almost ended up in the trash because it adds nothing to my home. Now as Fall starts I may leave it in the window to see if it will flower.
Laura has plenty of houseplants. Apparently she likes them.
Same. Which is why I only bother growing herbs and medicinal plants in the home. Or starts for Spring. I love the look of plants around the house but not the work. They bring gnats in the house too. So I just buy fake ones and a lot of people think they're real.
Yes, deer can jump a fence as high as 12 feet! So far at my new place I have not had to deal with deer yet!! But my neighbors with three big barking dogs moved last week. I hope the new neighbors have dogs as they seem to have kept the deer away (they are all around me). I do have bunnies. But so far they are happy just eating the undergrowth in my wooded area. If they turn into a problem I am going to plant a lettuce garden near the edge of my property for them.
That’s a lovely thing to do for the bunnies! They’ll definitely appreciate it.
I stick around because you two are so genuine snd good at gardening. Though I am older now and have a smaller garden it is totally a “Laura inspired” garden… and I love it!
YES!!! Create a line of NICE houseplants!! I would pay a GOOD price if they don't look fake! Love you guys...you amaze me with your work ethic!! Keep up the good work!