Yup. People say, "you must have a green thumb," I say "I've probably killed more plants than I have fostered but a garden is an experiment and you never know whether something will thrive unless you try it." I don't want people to give up just because they kill some plants, especially at the beginning.
Well then, I am growing as a gardener for sure because I kill something every year. This video was fascinating! It was so great to hear Tony Avent talk about those plants. I did not know about Juniper Level Botanical Garden. I will make it a point to check it out. Thanks so much for sharing this visit with Tony Avent. I learn so much when I watch these plant masters videos. Keep doing them!
Jim, you’ve just gone on my dream date. How wonderful to spend time to Tony. I’m a smarter person every time I hear him speak (and a poorer person every time the Plant Delights catalog shows up). This is a delightful video. Thanks for bringing us along, Jim.
This video is loaded with info, I had to take notes. Top three revelations ~ 1.) test of a superb gardener -- winter garden. 2.) be sure to check if a hellebore is sterile or not and 3.) I need a Solar Flare Holly in my life. Very motivating to see an expert (in any field) truly excited about what they do. Looking forward to the future videos you mentioned with Mr. Avent!
Oh Jim, you have outdone yourself with this series. You are feeding the adventurous side of my garden . I absolutely loved this. Thank you so much. How inspirational.
I honestly don’t think I could ever get bored with listening to his advanced knowledge. What an amazing video, so much passion in what he does!!!! Thank you for sharing this.
Wonderful interview with Tony. Thank you, Jim, for this series with major horticulturists. Tony's advocacy for diversity is admirable. He understands the adventure of gardening.
Tony Avent is a garden treasure! I had the pleasure of being a Master Gardener, learning from some of his students and seeing this amazing garden when it was in it’s infancy. It truly is magical!
I love this video... love the attitude and honesty about gardening all year long. Giving lots of encouragement to get out in your garden and learn your environment and it's ok to fail, it's important to fail. I laughed out loud when Tony said.. 'put your pruning shears away , you're doing it because your neighbor is doing it' - and then I realized, he's right !!
Jim, I appreciate all your videos, but especially your Plant Master's Series! Gosh I just learn so much and I am glued to every word. Thanks for putting out superb content...take care!
Jim, it was wonderful to listen to Tony Avent talk about the different plants in the botanic garden. His enthusiasm and passion for growing such a unique and diverse collection of plants are truly inspiring. Thank you!
I feel like Holly would approve of the cat trying to steal the show. :) Seriously though thanks for this vid, and I can't wait for the next. So many interesting plants! I especially love the Schefflera and the Wheel Tree with those marvelous seed heads.
I became aware of Plant Delights in the early 2000s when I was a new gardener. Going there for a tour is definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for providing this interview with Tony Avant!
Fantastic video, per usual. I enjoy these guests you have on the channel. Such a wealth of experience and knowledge interwoven into a beautiful content creation. Thanks, Mr. Putnam.
When I was in horticulture at NCSU, I studied tests that had been completed by Tony. I had no idea who he was at that time. Later I became aware of who he was and marveled how he transformed the NC fairgrounds from a bland landscape, to a beautiful blossoming, magical place. I’ve been to his gardens-they are beyond amazing. He is more than a horticulturalist, he’s a preservationist, landscape architect and artist. Thank you for this video, and thank you Tony for all you do!
What an honor. Really looking forward to the rest of the series. Their online selection is incredible. Definitely planning to visit this year. Thanks Jim and Tony 💖💖💖
Wonderful video Jim. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Thank you to Mr. Avent for his work and passion. I look forward to additional tours with him I have added this place to my bucket list.
I first visited Juniper Level last fall and will be there one of the upcoming weekends! I'm lucky because it's only 12 minutes from me. I was absolutely amazed at how many different kinds of plants they have, and maybe I could soak it all in after several years of visits. Even shopping the greenhouses, I was overwhelmed! (Also, that cat is really sweet; I've scratched his head myself.)
I have attended an open-house at Plant Delights Nursery- it is incredibly inspirational!!!! I bought two Voodoo Lilies that are more and more fascinating every year - they only bloom every 10 years, so probably 5 years to go… Mr. Avent is a passionate genius. It is unique to find both qualities in one person. Thanks for “introducing “ him to us Jim !!!
What a great great interview. It is loaded information. I like Tony’s saying, if it looks good in winter it will be fabulous in other seasons. Thank you Jim to bring us such this great channel to allow me to learn to be a gardener.
Was looking back through my Plants Delight catalog & this pops up! I've finally propagated enough Fuschia Angel Earrings to consider killing one 😂 While I try to promote natives, I'm not a purist. Problem is, not all plant breeders are as conscientious as Tony & don't consider the invasive problems. I've battled too much Ligustrum, Wisteria & Ivy to become complacent with imported plants. I like that good folks are keeping an eye out for additions that wont eat the world. Great interview Jim & Tony!
Great video! I've visited Plant Delights many times during their open houses and really enjoyed hearing details about the gardens and plants from Tony Avent.
I have to say it was funny about the no pruning thing and then Jim pointed out how he had cut some of the Holly for the pathway. Lol I was also thinking, how can you take a shovel and move a mature tree that needs pruning? I did love what he said about killing plants being part of gardening. Very supportive.
Stunning gardens and a lovely nursery 🥰 I love looking and learning about different plants 🥰 Thank You Tony for your wonderful collection of favourite plants 🥰
I loved this video and all your videos with great American gardeners, like Michael Dirr. I learn so much from your channel! There are a lot of gardening channels out there but very few of them bring the serious content and information that you have on yours. You are the gardener's gardening channel -- and far and away my favorite! (Also, love Holly and Griffin!!)
Truly a special and unique garden. Have visited in the Spring and Summer so far. Planning to get there in the other two seasons sometime too! Well worth the trip from anywhere as you mentioned. Peony time is awesome, by the way, along with the carnivorous plants collection!!
I think you should do a palm/ tropical plant video there too, see quite a few around in background of shots. These things feed me right now as it very cold and brown outside right now even the evergreens are in there winter "brown".
Thanks Jim for bringing Tony into our homes again! When I moved to Raleigh from CA I fell in love with his N&O columns and have beautiful plants thriving for more than 20 years from Plant Delights!!
Super video Jim! I Love visiting Juniper Level Garden. I could stay out there the entire day. Unfortunately, no one else in my household is as passionate about plants as I. Your videos are great service to the public and for the industry.
I have bought a number of plants from Plant Delights that are very happy in my zone 6b country garden -- just wish there were more of Tony's treasures hardy in zone 6. I have to rip out my terrace garden in NYC (zone 7b) to do some roof repairs. One consolation is that I am going to replant with some of the zone 7 treasures you and Tony have. (Hauling many of the existing plants out to the country where they will be much happier in more sun.) Tony's nursery and gardens have long been on my must-visit list. My husband is commenting in the background that you guys sound even more enthusiastic about plants than Monty Don... Thanks again to you both for a great video.
Great video! Definitely want to make a visit to this very special garden. Upon seaching the Plant Delight site I was disappointed to find that many of the plants highlighted in the video were not available for purchase. Hopefully they will become available at some point. For now choosing other great plants will be purchased to fill in our empty spots in our garden. Thanks for sharing such a great resource.
WOW I was surprised to see the Wheel tree there....I have a large one in a pot on my patio here in Spokane Wa. zone 6a. They make a great patio plant and are rarely seen. They are evergreen and loves the shade. Loved the video with Plants Delight.
Great video, Jim! I really enjoyed hearing Tony. His perspective on growing diversity in our gardens was interesting considering the push towards natives in many horticulture circles.
This was an excellent video. It's so nice to see someone who doesn't do much pruning. It seems to me that just when peoples' shrubs look their most beautiful, full and soft, the owner turns them into balls, squares or pyramids. No such thing in nature.
Thank you for this great interview and a look at the garden. I don’t recall what source led me to Plant Delights but it is terrific to hear wisdom the genius behind this amazing resource. Now I’m off to go “killing plants”! 😂
Careful...just to ask for a fir from Turkey grown on the west coast doesn't mean it will grow here in the southeast. The reason why is because it will likely be grafted onto balsam or whatever for, few of which will grow here...Tony said his was a seedling so to succeed you would need it as a seedling or grafted onto a fir that will survive here...many will not live here....
Love Tony but there isn’t anyone going to order you that fir. Great content. Wish Tony was still mailing their catalog. His humor is unparalleled. Fairly certain he coined the term Native Nazi to through shade on those stubborn individuals who think the only worthy plants are native. His take on what constitutes a native species is a must read
There are several western Oregon growers who list it -- and multiple western Oregon growers who make their living shipping truckloads east..... A garden center that brings in a load every spring could make it happen. But it won't be cheap.
“If you aren’t killing plants, you aren’t growing as a gardener.” I love that. Makes me feel better 😂
It's very true!!
@@JimPutnam Agreed! Thanks for the awesome content, Jim.
I heard that! I killed a couple of shrubs just this year! Live and Learn!
Yup. People say, "you must have a green thumb," I say "I've probably killed more plants than I have fostered but a garden is an experiment and you never know whether something will thrive unless you try it." I don't want people to give up just because they kill some plants, especially at the beginning.
Well then, I am growing as a gardener for sure because I kill something every year. This video was fascinating! It was so great to hear Tony Avent talk about those plants. I did not know about Juniper Level Botanical Garden. I will make it a point to check it out. Thanks so much for sharing this visit with Tony Avent. I learn so much when I watch these plant masters videos. Keep doing them!
Jim, you’ve just gone on my dream date. How wonderful to spend time to Tony. I’m a smarter person every time I hear him speak (and a poorer person every time the Plant Delights catalog shows up). This is a delightful video. Thanks for bringing us along, Jim.
what a cute chubby little cat 2:17
This video is loaded with info, I had to take notes. Top three revelations ~ 1.) test of a superb gardener -- winter garden. 2.) be sure to check if a hellebore is sterile or not and 3.) I need a Solar Flare Holly in my life. Very motivating to see an expert (in any field) truly excited about what they do. Looking forward to the future videos you mentioned with Mr. Avent!
Oh Jim, you have outdone yourself with this series. You are feeding the adventurous side of my garden . I absolutely loved this. Thank you so much. How inspirational.
I honestly don’t think I could ever get bored with listening to his advanced knowledge. What an amazing video, so much passion in what he does!!!! Thank you for sharing this.
“Every plant has the potential to solve a problem for humans.” I hear ya brother!
Wonderful interview with Tony. Thank you, Jim, for this series with major horticulturists. Tony's advocacy for diversity is admirable. He understands the adventure of gardening.
Tony Avent is a garden treasure! I had the pleasure of being a Master Gardener, learning from some of his students and seeing this amazing garden when it was in it’s infancy. It truly is magical!
I love this video... love the attitude and honesty about gardening all year long. Giving lots of encouragement to get out in your garden and learn your environment and it's ok to fail, it's important to fail. I laughed out loud when Tony said.. 'put your pruning shears away , you're doing it because your neighbor is doing it' - and then I realized, he's right !!
Jim, I appreciate all your videos, but especially your Plant Master's Series! Gosh I just learn so much and I am glued to every word. Thanks for putting out superb content...take care!
I could listen to Tony Avent speak about plants all day.
I remember Tony's N and O column and his work at the State Fair - he is a riot!
Same here!
Jim, it was wonderful to listen to Tony Avent talk about the different plants in the botanic garden. His enthusiasm and passion for growing such a unique and diverse collection of plants are truly inspiring. Thank you!
I will never get tired of hearing about the 'winter garden'. I'm all for broad-leafed evergreens.
A true passion to be admired. He also loves cats. Priceless. TY!
Thanks Jim for introducing Tony and Plants Delight.
I feel like Holly would approve of the cat trying to steal the show. :) Seriously though thanks for this vid, and I can't wait for the next. So many interesting plants! I especially love the Schefflera and the Wheel Tree with those marvelous seed heads.
Love Tony's perspective on pruning. Looking forward to the next videos Jim!
I became aware of Plant Delights in the early 2000s when I was a new gardener. Going there for a tour is definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for providing this interview with Tony Avant!
Top quality content here. This kind of video is why my TV gathers dust!
Fantastic video, per usual. I enjoy these guests you have on the channel. Such a wealth of experience and knowledge interwoven into a beautiful content creation. Thanks, Mr. Putnam.
When I was in horticulture at NCSU, I studied tests that had been completed by Tony. I had no idea who he was at that time. Later I became aware of who he was and marveled how he transformed the NC fairgrounds from a bland landscape, to a beautiful blossoming, magical place.
I’ve been to his gardens-they are beyond amazing. He is more than a horticulturalist, he’s a preservationist, landscape architect and artist. Thank you for this video, and thank you Tony for all you do!
What a passionate gardener!! Hope I can get to one of his open houses!
Special indeed. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
What an honor. Really looking forward to the rest of the series. Their online selection is incredible. Definitely planning to visit this year. Thanks Jim and Tony 💖💖💖
Another great tour!!! I have long admired and enjoyed listening to Tony.
Wonderful video Jim. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Thank you to Mr. Avent for his work and passion. I look forward to additional tours with him I have added this place to my bucket list.
Always learning something new ! And killing plants 😉
So much info and wisdom packed into 1 video!
I first visited Juniper Level last fall and will be there one of the upcoming weekends! I'm lucky because it's only 12 minutes from me. I was absolutely amazed at how many different kinds of plants they have, and maybe I could soak it all in after several years of visits. Even shopping the greenhouses, I was overwhelmed! (Also, that cat is really sweet; I've scratched his head myself.)
I have attended an open-house at Plant Delights Nursery- it is incredibly inspirational!!!! I bought two Voodoo Lilies that are more and more fascinating every year - they only bloom every 10 years, so probably 5 years to go… Mr. Avent is a passionate genius. It is unique to find both qualities in one person. Thanks for “introducing “ him to us Jim !!!
Margie- very smart horticulturistl. Thanks jim.
What a great great interview. It is loaded information. I like Tony’s saying, if it looks good in winter it will be fabulous in other seasons. Thank you Jim to bring us such this great channel to allow me to learn to be a gardener.
This was an amazing talk/video!!!
Absolutely wonderful video! So great to see such passion One of the best tours you've done
Thank you!
Was looking back through my Plants Delight catalog & this pops up!
I've finally propagated enough Fuschia Angel Earrings to consider killing one 😂
While I try to promote natives, I'm not a purist. Problem is, not all plant breeders are as conscientious as Tony & don't consider the invasive problems. I've battled too much Ligustrum, Wisteria & Ivy to become complacent with imported plants. I like that good folks are keeping an eye out for additions that wont eat the world.
Great interview Jim & Tony!
This was an amazing video. I would to see more of this garden and hear from Mr. Avent.
I love these types of videos. Thanks for doing this. I'm learning so much.
Great video! I've visited Plant Delights many times during their open houses and really enjoyed hearing details about the gardens and plants from Tony Avent.
Absolutely amazing place! Thank you for showing us this center and this man
I’d love to visit that garden and support the work y’all are doing.
I have to say it was funny about the no pruning thing and then Jim pointed out how he had cut some of the Holly for the pathway. Lol I was also thinking, how can you take a shovel and move a mature tree that needs pruning? I did love what he said about killing plants being part of gardening. Very supportive.
This garden is one of my favorite places and I attempt to go to the open houses at least 2 times a year. Can’t wait for the next video.
Awesome. I also will have a few things with employees. Amazing home gardens as well!
Lovely!
Stunning gardens and a lovely nursery 🥰 I love looking and learning about different plants 🥰 Thank You Tony for your wonderful collection of favourite plants 🥰
Thanks for watching. I'm doing more with him and some of the employees. It is an amazing collection of plants and knowledge.
He’s incredible!!
Omg I like this garden
That place looks amazing! Really enjoyed this video. Thank you.
Very informative video, I will have to visit Plants Delight Nursery. Thanks for the info.
I loved this video and all your videos with great American gardeners, like Michael Dirr. I learn so much from your channel! There are a lot of gardening channels out there but very few of them bring the serious content and information that you have on yours. You are the gardener's gardening channel -- and far and away my favorite! (Also, love Holly and Griffin!!)
Thanks so much for that feedback!
I don't prune plants either. Glad to hear Mr. Avent say that!
Truly a special and unique garden. Have visited in the Spring and Summer so far. Planning to get there in the other two seasons sometime too! Well worth the trip from anywhere as you mentioned. Peony time is awesome, by the way, along with the carnivorous plants collection!!
LOVE peony time!!!!!
I think you should do a palm/ tropical plant video there too, see quite a few around in background of shots. These things feed me right now as it very cold and brown outside right now even the evergreens are in there winter "brown".
Thanks Jim for bringing Tony into our homes again! When I moved to Raleigh from CA I fell in love with his N&O columns and have beautiful plants thriving for more than 20 years from Plant Delights!!
Nice tour, that Wheel Tree looks like a cross between a Holly and Japanese Maple.
Great video! I loved all the info on hellebores and I feel so much better about all the plants I've killed.🙂
Super video Jim! I Love visiting Juniper Level Garden. I could stay out there the entire day. Unfortunately, no one else in my household is as passionate about plants as I. Your videos are great service to the public and for the industry.
Thank you so much for watching. I really enjoy doing this type of video
I’ve killed many peony roots and trees but I still try growing them in my zone 10 garden. Hopefully someday They can bloom in my garden 😀😜😀
Great video! Look forward to seeing more from this garden.
I've got quite a few plants in my cart. I need to just pull the trigger and order them! I hope to tour this garden one day.
I have bought a number of plants from Plant Delights that are very happy in my zone 6b country garden -- just wish there were more of Tony's treasures hardy in zone 6. I have to rip out my terrace garden in NYC (zone 7b) to do some roof repairs. One consolation is that I am going to replant with some of the zone 7 treasures you and Tony have. (Hauling many of the existing plants out to the country where they will be much happier in more sun.) Tony's nursery and gardens have long been on my must-visit list. My husband is commenting in the background that you guys sound even more enthusiastic about plants than Monty Don... Thanks again to you both for a great video.
Love the perspective on biodiversity!
Great information, enjoyed all the information.
Looking forward to future videos. Will it include their crevice garden? It’s pushing the boundaries of plants that can be grown in the mid Atlantic.
Yes, and I'm doing a video at Jeremy's house. He is the person who brings those things to life
Great video! Definitely want to make a visit to this very special garden. Upon seaching the Plant Delight site I was disappointed to find that many of the plants highlighted in the video were not available for purchase. Hopefully they will become available at some point. For now choosing other great plants will be purchased to fill in our empty spots in our garden. Thanks for sharing such a great resource.
WOW I was surprised to see the Wheel tree there....I have a large one in a pot on my patio here in Spokane Wa. zone 6a. They make a great patio plant and are rarely seen. They are evergreen and loves the shade. Loved the video with Plants Delight.
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks so much for this!
Thanks for watching!
Great video, Jim! I really enjoyed hearing Tony. His perspective on growing diversity in our gardens was interesting considering the push towards natives in many horticulture circles.
So enjoy this Plant Masters Series of videos. Looking forward to more!
This was an excellent video. It's so nice to see someone who doesn't do much pruning. It seems to me that just when peoples' shrubs look their most beautiful, full and soft, the owner turns them into balls, squares or pyramids. No such thing in nature.
Great video and info!!
Thank you for this great interview and a look at the garden. I don’t recall what source led me to Plant Delights but it is terrific to hear wisdom the genius behind this amazing resource. Now I’m off to go “killing plants”! 😂
Great video! Would love to see more tour of the garden as a whole ❤️
very good!!
Fascinating video, love hearing the passion about plants these experts have. I have a feeling my garden budget is going to take a hit early this year!
Superb
Packed with great gardening wisdom! But I don’t think I’ll ever be ok with dead plants😆 even though it’s a vital part of the learning process.
I want one of those fir trees!!
I love his philosophy on gardening and life, I want to try some hellebores. I needed to know the cat's name.
Kit Kat is the name of the cat.
@@bethcleveland8708 Thank you
What is that variegated plant in the beginning of the video? It's so bright and eye-catching!
Variegated Gardenia
Great. Ready to see more. What is the heavily variegated plant between the both of you around 7:33 in the video?
Careful...just to ask for a fir from Turkey grown on the west coast doesn't mean it will grow here in the southeast. The reason why is because it will likely be grafted onto balsam or whatever for, few of which will grow here...Tony said his was a seedling so to succeed you would need it as a seedling or grafted onto a fir that will survive here...many will not live here....
I need to have a pen and pad with me as I watch these videos. Think I need a ruskus.
Any thoughts on whether the solar flare oakleaf holly would be happy in container as it is so slow growing?
What is the best way to train your rose to a chain link fence
I like how he says that people are pruning plants because they put them in the wrong locations lol.
👋😃
will acuba grow under a river birch then?
What is the name of the yellow shrub behind you?
I didn’t think anyone was better at killing plants than me!
Love Tony but there isn’t anyone going to order you that fir. Great content. Wish Tony was still mailing their catalog. His humor is unparalleled. Fairly certain he coined the term Native Nazi to through shade on those stubborn individuals who think the only worthy plants are native. His take on what constitutes a native species is a must read
There are several western Oregon growers who list it -- and multiple western Oregon growers who make their living shipping truckloads east.....
A garden center that brings in a load every spring could make it happen. But it won't be cheap.