I so enjoyed this video. Cried many times over how great your Dad and family is. Wish more families could be like yours and raise productive kind children.
I’m so appreciative that your dad consistently affirms your mothers influence in yall’s overall success. There is no ego, just love. Exactly what you’d need a father to be.
What a good guy. Smart, thoughtful, kind. He is exactly what I expected. You can tell he is enamored with his family. Thank you for taking the time to do that, Mike!
This has been the best show you have had. I love your dads show and answers. Thank you for having your dad. I love what you do. Thank you. Gracie from Mississippi
I have to agree 👍. It's one of the best shows / interviews. Love your dad. He is so honest and all-around wonderful person ❤️. Thank you, Laura and Aaron Hello from Canada 🇨🇦.
I was so excited to see this video and your Dad did not disappoint. You both did a fantastic job Laura. I am sure you felt loved as he expressed his pride in you and Aaron, I know I felt it 🥰.
Your dad is awesome, your mom too! His message about his attitude towards the home renovation and how he realized he was bringing down your mom’s excitement and optimistic vibe and has tried to fix that was a powerful message that everyone should take note of. I bet your mom really appreciated him recognizing that and trying.
I get the feeling that they make each other who they are. ( While thinking too bad they're taken!). Together, to me you are good people and a lovely family.
This video is why Garden Answer is such a great channel. It's not just Laura with the expertise and gardening know-how. It's Aaron, Mom (Susan), Monica and now Dad. Your Dad had a very subtle insight of his own preference to good gardening practices. Wonderful video.
My biggest take aways --- he referred to his wife as a "Force" and that's all I had to hear to understand how his kids grew up so confident and successful, two parents with mutual respect. He's humble, wise, and generously gave credit to those around him. I just loved this interview!
The thing I think I love most about your channel is that it is garden focused and neutral to controversy. I am not a religious person, but I know that you guys are. However I never feel like I’m not welcome here. Thank you for being who you are without needing me to believe the exact way you do.
I grew up in a home that wasn’t “Christ” centered, as did my children, and we all turned out pretty well. That being said, it is apparent that your parents lead by example and you grew up in a home filled with love. It was fun to see how much you look and act like your dad.
It's such a blessing for you Laura to have both of your parents around. Wish my parents were still around.😔 Continue doing what you do Laura and Aaron. You both are doing a wonderful jobs. May God bless ❤ Love all your videos.🥰👍🏻
Dads are the best. It's a huge blessing to have a dad that cheers for you in life! This interview made me call my 75 yr old dad to tell him how much I love him!
What a wonderful, down to earth man/father/grandfather. No nonsense, tells it like it is, not a fake bone in his body. We need more people like your father! Thank you for sharing him with us. It was a truly enjoyable interview!
Laura, your dad is naturally a public speaker, whether he admits it or not. So many times my eyes were filled with tears, seeing your relationship with your dad reveal itself. Love and respect is the key to any relationship and you two seem to epitomize it. He is a natural salesperson! I can see where you get your attitude and passion. Best Wishes for the holidays to your and your family extended. Living in Ontario Canada, I feel a connection to your area, as it has a historical connection. Your family is a inspiration to gardening. I look forward to another year of gardening with you.
I watch Sandy Brock. She raises sheep and her husband farms land near Ontario, Ca. I was there when I was 15, too. I went on a 2200 mile bicycle trip through Canada with a group called De cycles for Christ. I was a long way from home and all the Canadians we met made us feel at home along the way. I live in Texas. It was in the mid 70s when we did that land some of the kids, I kid you not, thought we still got around with horses and wagons. They thought we wouldn't know how to ride those fancy 10 speed bicycles that we all rode. Ha! Isn't that the funniest thing???🤣
Could listen to your Dad all day! What a wealth of knowledge! Can definitely see how you have become the wonderful human being you are Laura. Thank you Mike for sharing. I hope he reads all the comments. We GA subs love “The Family”! Thank you Laura for sharing your family with us.
I had a little laugh when your Dad said he orders things that no one knows about - instantly the big plastic Santa boots popped in my mind. So funny. ❤😂
Loved your Dad! I could sit and listen to him all day. Loved his quote, "it's not called catching, it's called fishing!". Loved how he wants to encourage and support your Mom during the construction process. Loved how he still remembers you running out to greet him as a child. So impressed with who your Dad is. Salt of the earth, real man.
I appreciate his willingness to give your mom the credit she deserves is helping build the garden center and with being the disciplinarian in the family. 😊
The gentle giant! What a treat to hear your Dad's perspective on all things gardening and more. Wish more parents throughout the land were more like them. You are truly blessed.
I love this. Love to hear him speak I could listen to him for a long time he was his self and boy I did I realize how much you are like him and the love of what you do you are truly blessed hope we get to see this again. Would love to see you all get together will be amazing. Thank you for what you do for us 💜💜
Oh my gosh... your dad is funny! Not to mention, sweet, gentle, and strong. Laura, how proud are you to feature (and honor) your dad in this great video? I can see the pride and love in your eyes as he speaks and tells his stories. Thank you for sharing what an amazing man your father is!♡
What a lovely gentleman your father is. Nothing wrong with speaking your mind, sir. I was smiling so much to hear him state how proud of all of his kids he is, giving your mother credit for raising you kids in the formative years, and how important family is. Great time listening to him. Thank-you for sharing.
Mike and Susan is where Laura got her work ethic. Instead of allowing their future adults to laze around after school they taught them to work that family matters. They seem like a wonderful couple. I would like to see an interview with both Mike and Susan.
Oh what a gift this was! He’s such a good soul for doing this! I love the fact that you openly discussed being raised in a Christ centered home and were raised attending church…as your dad said, “it’s so important!” Please pass on our thanks for his time and for sharing his amazing knowledge!
@@jeezumcrow8655no one, Christ centered or not has to accept all other’s choices. I don’t accept someone who chooses to physically abuse a child. Or someone who intentionally murdered someone. The list goes on…There are good and bad choices in life and clearly not all “choices” are acceptable and good. And think about your comment, it’s clearly making a judgement call on what you want the “Christ centered” home to be….😊
"It's not called 'catching', it's called 'fishing". I love this. I really like your parents. They are so down to earth and have wonderful, warm personalities. I feel cosy listening to them.
I see so much of Monica in your dad...or maybe him in her! This was such a wonderful conversation and I loved learning more about his life's journey. So many fun stories!
A loving, accepting home is built on respect for other’s beliefs regardless if that includes religion or not. I actually respect Aaron and Laura for not making their religion (or political views) a central focus or topic of their gardening channel, as that would certainly alienate viewers.
Without a doubt, your father is a top guy! I absolutely loved the sneak peek into what drives and motivates him - and it all comes down to family. What an incredible person.
dang I can't add anymore to this...everyone has already gave kutos......great family we need more like yours ....blessing to all ....n thank you AGAIN ....
"So we can fight on screen?" Am I the only one who thinks they would have the most wholesome polite fights you have ever seen? Gosh they are just an amazing family all around
Laura! Your Dad is amazing! To be one who says he avoids the camera, he is warm, comfortable, kind and knowledgeable, right there in the lens!! I loved this post!
Thank you Michael for sitting down with Laura and making this video. Your thoughts and experience in gardening are much appreciated . It is so wonderful to meet and get to know the great man we get a glimpse of in videos. Can tell your family and beautiful wife Susan are your greatest treasure .
Laura, getting to know your parents through videos like this shows us how you turned out to be the woman we so love to watch! So thank you Susan and Mike for being great parents and raising Laura to be the person she is today!
One of your best videos! Thank you to your dad for being open and sharing with everyone. My favorite part was when he said, "If you see us walking on the train tracks, we're working things out." Best advice ever! Open communication is the key to lasting relationships ❤
Your Dad is a real treasure! What a great role model for your children, love of God, love of family, love of community and a darn hard worker. He and your Mom have been Blessed!
I thought Garden Answer couldn’t get any better ... but it just did. Thank you for your time and wisdom, Mike. Your family sets a great example and is admirable and inspiring. Many thanks to Laura and Aaron, too, for sharing all of this genuine goodness and common sense with us.
This reminded me so much of my own Dad. He was so much like your Dad in his manner and the love that just poured out. Your dad's knowledge and his time to explain what he wants to say is so thoughtful. It really shows how faith and close family support you had. Please tell your Dad how much I appreciated this beautiful discussion. Now I think I'll go have my lil cry. I still miss my Daddy!
True gold for a Dad! Best combination of provider and supporter. You can just see the hard work he has put into his life through the years that has resulted into an amazing success. Yet he gives credit to everyone else. Very wise.
Yahoo, you got Dad into the Q&A video. What a wonderful Dad! Just love, like Mom, he just keeps it REAL! Would be fun to have all 4 of you do one. I can't wait
Mike is a real STAND UP guy! I reeally enjoyed this Laura and Team! I appreciated his candor, humor, awesome wisdom and the love he has for his family!
Your Dad is a great guy and I could liteally listen to him for hours. And I absolutely love your Mom. You had the best role models and are truly blessed. I too grew up going to church every Sunday and was lucky to have wonderful parents. Your parents are both wise, kind and fun. I can't wait for your upcomng "round table".
Laura, I lost my Dad a few years ago. Hearing you and your dad’s conversation really made me miss mine. I think my Dad would have liked your dad. One of my favorite things to do was to hear my dad’s thoughts on things. He had so much life experience, wisdom, knowledge, and frankness…. Just like your Dad. Thank you for inviting him to connect with us viewers. I also loved how he praised all the work your mom did in regards to the garden center and as a mother. It really reinforces that beautiful family-as-a-team mentality that I see in you all. Thank you!
Hi Laura, Looove your Dad. Family man through and through. Answers without fluff, straight to the point and genuine. Love his take on relationships and how he freely talk about it (Respect, supporting each other even when not agreeing). I wrote this comment piece by piece as I watched the video. Your Dad is so knowledgeable and still passionate about his craft. Love how he spoke about enjoying simple things in life like “fishing” not “catching” 🙂 wild flowers, driving about in the mountains, picnic by the lake etc… Great episode 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 and yes to part 2😀
It was such a wonderful Q&A. Please thank your dad for me...very refreshing to hear a man express himself in a thoughtful, caring way...especially loved hearing him talk about your mom and raising a family, the respect & love he has for her really shone through! He expressed himself so well with all questions, what a lovely man! I was telling my husband that this would be such a lovely video for couples to watch...there was so much in this video that was so inspirational. I feel very blessed, as I see a lot of my husband in him. Thank you so much, take really good care of yourself & each other. Lots of love and appreciation, Kathy ❤(Ontario, Canada)
Your Dad is such an awesome guy, we felt the love and appreciation he has for his family. I love how he talks about your Mom, even after all these years he still thinks the world of her, so precious ❤
Very enjoyable to meet your Dad. He is so likeable. Practical, common sense, a good heart, great candor, humble, and just the right amount of maybe a streak of ornerinous here and there. Really like him! Thank you for having him on!!
Absolutely hands down one of my favorite videos. This was a fantastic question and answer segment. I'm really glad your dad said yes to doing it. He's a natural at it. Can't wait for the round table talk and your mom and dad interview
Love this interview! Loved hearing your Dad’s stories from business to family. Also , great to hear your Dad talk about hay farming, seed and family farms. Thank you!
I also grew up in a Christ centered home. It is the best! I love that you brought this out with your Dad in the interview. The love in your family is evident. Thank you for sharing all of this with us.❤ Also great to have your Dad on video for future years.
Laura the Q&A with your Dad was awesome. He was a wonderful speaker and loved listening to his responses. He is just what i expected him to be very gracious. I have always wished I loved closer because I would love seeing everyone in person, and, I love gardening. Thank you Laura for asking the questions an Aaron filming. As always I enjoyed the time you share on video. Benjamin popping in saying he went to the library!!!
Be proud of your father. He's very well-spoken but is able to convey his thoughts in plain speak. He's direct which is always admirable to me. He is fully vested in the future and doesn't seem to shy away from challenges at all. What a great person you get to call Dad! Interesting conversation today.
I have to echo all the nice comments, what a nice time listening to this conversation- and I think you’re right about the plant guarantee. My grandmother always said they are not selling “eternity plants” 💐
What a pleasure to meet and hear from your dad. Laura, clearly you were blessed with a great, caring, and loving family. The knowledge your dad shared was impressive and he clearly has a love and passion for the business and, especially, his family. I was also impressed that he gave so much credit to your mom who is not only his true love, but also his business partner. What a great Christian family you, Joseph and Monica were born into.
Have you considered adding a Cabin kit to the Dirt Lands? You have TWO She Sheds, but what about the Guys? Young son will grow up soon and he and dad would have a great place to have talks and time together in a cabin. Research?
Been a long time subscriber and learned so much from you and Aaron, but this video with your dad is priceless. All the info, the expertise, the appreciation he expressed again and again for Susan was absolutely delightful to watch.
What a beautiful man!! It is so wonderful to finally get to know him! You can see so much of him in you and Monica. His mannerisms, softness, and charm. This video is such a treat! Thank you for sharing! ❤
So, are we going to get Q&A with your Dad part 2, and with your mum part 3? I feel very motivated after listening to them. They both have such a great energy. 😊
When you set this up did you realize how important this q&a would be for your family? Having this story from your dad on how he started at Andrews and expanded the business recorded for all of time is such a legacy for you and your siblings, your children and for your kids children years from now. You have amazing parents!! I can see how your moms and dads personalities just blend so well!! Thanks for sharing your extended family with us.
It was so nice to just hear you and your Dad chat about gardening…not hard to see where you get your work ethic and your sunny disposition from…just love both of your parents. I now see where your passion for everything nature comes from.
Fabulous interview! You can tell you kids were brought up in a Christ-centered home. The joy of the Lord is evident in all of you. Thanks for sharing your dad with us. He “sparkles” as much as your mom in his own way. 😍
My husband and I came to the garden center in March of this year to pick up a Bonanza Peach tree that my husband bought me for our 20th anniversary. We actually had lunch at the little sandwich shop you spoke about on the corner, it was delicious. The little peach tree took to its new home and has grown very well. It was fun walking through the garden center in person and I actually spoke to your mom as she asked if we needed any help while walking around enjoying all the beautiful plants.
A camera natural, so many words of wisdom. Love his words of wisdom, love for family and your mom. Kindness and love. Loved todays episode, would love, love, love the round table discussion. Thank you for sharing your dad with us today.
I loved hearing about your mom being a stay at home mom. That helped me so much as I am being a stay home mom to my 4 yo son currently. And loved hearing about your parents meeting 🥰
Loved your dad’s comment about small family farms. Our small family farm has been since 1866. It’s been through a lot of different farming ways but the one thing that we desire to remain is the “family farm” outlook. We have three young grandsons that hopefully will be able to keep things going. Your dad is a very encouraging person, you are very blessed Laura.
This made me smile and tear up at times. I was 23 when my dad passed, he was only 53. I’d give anything to sit and chat with him. Only thing missing from this was a wedding photo of him and your mom when he was describing their courtship ❤
Laura, thank you for sharing your dad with us. He is a blessing to everyone. Knowledge, wisdom, patience, belief, forward-thinking, passion, respect, and his love for his family all wrapped into one guy. This truly explains the why, the who, the how of you; along with the combination of the character of your mom.
That man epitomizes husband/father/businessman/gentleman. So thoughtful. A complete gentleman ❤
I couldn’t agree more!
Agree 💯 %!
I so enjoyed this video. Cried many times over how great your Dad and family is. Wish more families could be like yours and raise productive kind children.
I’m so appreciative that your dad consistently affirms your mothers influence in yall’s overall success. There is no ego, just love. Exactly what you’d need a father to be.
We need more like him! Christ centered is the key!❤
So true!!
I can totally see A lot of Dads Traits In Aaron they are both very similar
What a good guy. Smart, thoughtful, kind. He is exactly what I expected. You can tell he is enamored with his family. Thank you for taking the time to do that, Mike!
This has been the best show you have had. I love your dads show and answers. Thank you for having your dad. I love what you do. Thank you. Gracie from Mississippi
I have to agree 👍. It's one of the best shows / interviews. Love your dad. He is so honest and all-around wonderful person ❤️.
Thank you, Laura and Aaron
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦.
Agree….nice to finally meet you Mike, you have a very nice family!
Great video with a great Dad / business owner. He has so much great insight on the plant / seed industry. Would love to see another video.
I was so excited to see this video and your Dad did not disappoint. You both did a fantastic job Laura. I am sure you felt loved as he expressed his pride in you and Aaron, I know I felt it 🥰.
Your dad is awesome, your mom too! His message about his attitude towards the home renovation and how he realized he was bringing down your mom’s excitement and optimistic vibe and has tried to fix that was a powerful message that everyone should take note of. I bet your mom really appreciated him recognizing that and trying.
Oh wasn’t that comment just beautiful! Many marriages would benefit from hearing this. 🥰
I get the feeling that they make each other who they are. ( While thinking too bad they're taken!). Together, to me you are good people and a lovely family.
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This video is why Garden Answer is such a great channel. It's not just Laura with the expertise and gardening know-how. It's Aaron, Mom (Susan), Monica and now Dad. Your Dad had a very subtle insight of his own preference to good gardening practices. Wonderful video.
My biggest take aways --- he referred to his wife as a "Force" and that's all I had to hear to understand how his kids grew up so confident and successful, two parents with mutual respect. He's humble, wise, and generously gave credit to those around him. I just loved this interview!
You covered this so perfectly. Thank you for saying it all so well!
I concur well descriptive comment! Loved the video!
The thing I think I love most about your channel is that it is garden focused and neutral to controversy. I am not a religious person, but I know that you guys are. However I never feel like I’m not welcome here. Thank you for being who you are without needing me to believe the exact way you do.
No one truly trying to walk the walk, would ever want you to feel anything but welcome.😊
I grew up in a home that wasn’t “Christ” centered, as did my children, and we all turned out pretty well. That being said, it is apparent that your parents lead by example and you grew up in a home filled with love. It was fun to see how much you look and act like your dad.
So well said!
Same here
It's such a blessing for you Laura to have both of your parents around. Wish my parents were still around.😔
Continue doing what you do Laura and Aaron. You both are doing a wonderful jobs. May God bless ❤
Love all your videos.🥰👍🏻
The BIG GIANT has a HEART OF GOLD! i so enjoyed listening to his conversation - his depth of knowledge is huge! Thanks DAD!!!! 🤎🤎🤎
Your dad is a sweet humble man. What a treasure you have!
Dads are the best. It's a huge blessing to have a dad that cheers for you in life! This interview made me call my 75 yr old dad to tell him how much I love him!
Mike, thank you so much for joining us today!! So nice to hear from the man who raised such a wonderful woman!!
Apparently it was all Susan, lol. 😊
What a Dad! Honest, hardworking, gentle, kind, all the things that a Dad sound be.
Thanks for saying what I was trying to say.
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Monica has so many of your dad's mannerisms and facial expressions! Loved hearing all his stories.
Yes that's what I thought too
The Kurth genes are strong. Laura and both Benjamin and Samantha are spitting images of her dad!
Yes! I was just thinking that, I really see her in him.
What a wonderful, down to earth man/father/grandfather. No nonsense, tells it like it is, not a fake bone in his body. We need more people like your father! Thank you for sharing him with us. It was a truly enjoyable interview!
Laura, your dad is naturally a public speaker, whether he admits it or not. So many times my eyes were filled with tears, seeing your relationship with your dad reveal itself. Love and respect is the key to any relationship and you two seem to epitomize it. He is a natural salesperson! I can see where you get your attitude and passion.
Best Wishes for the holidays to your and your family extended. Living in Ontario Canada, I feel a connection to your area, as it has a historical connection. Your family is a inspiration to gardening. I look forward to another year of gardening with you.
I watch Sandy Brock. She raises sheep and her husband farms land near Ontario, Ca. I was there when I was 15, too. I went on a 2200 mile bicycle trip through Canada with a group called De cycles for Christ. I was a long way from home and all the Canadians we met made us feel at home along the way. I live in Texas. It was in the mid 70s when we did that land some of the kids, I kid you not, thought we still got around with horses and wagons. They thought we wouldn't know how to ride those fancy 10 speed bicycles that we all rode. Ha! Isn't that the funniest thing???🤣
What a wonderful surprise this morning, thanks Dad for chatting with us!!!!
Could listen to your Dad all day! What a wealth of knowledge! Can definitely see how you have become the wonderful human being you are Laura. Thank you Mike for sharing. I hope he reads all the comments. We GA subs love “The Family”! Thank you Laura for sharing your family with us.
"There's the dad." ❤️
I had a little laugh when your Dad said he orders things that no one knows about - instantly the big plastic Santa boots popped in my mind. So funny. ❤😂
Your Dad is as much fun as your Mom!
Loved your Dad! I could sit and listen to him all day. Loved his quote, "it's not called catching, it's called fishing!". Loved how he wants to encourage and support your Mom during the construction process. Loved how he still remembers you running out to greet him as a child. So impressed with who your Dad is. Salt of the earth, real man.
Dad, you have a good screen presence too! It is a true pleasure following all of your family!
He was a natural on screen !.. Very impressive.
I appreciate his willingness to give your mom the credit she deserves is helping build the garden center and with being the disciplinarian in the family. 😊
I see where y’all get your twinkle. ❤🇨🇦😊 Your mum gave y’all sparkle, but your dad gave you the twinkle. So blessed. Thank you for this!!
Your dad is refreshingly down to earth
Hope you interview him in the future again.
The gentle giant! What a treat to hear your Dad's perspective on all things gardening and more. Wish more parents throughout the land were more like them. You are truly blessed.
I love this. Love to hear him speak I could listen to him for a long time he was his self and boy I did I realize how much you are like him and the love of what you do you are truly blessed hope we get to see this again. Would love to see you all get together will be amazing. Thank you for what you do for us 💜💜
Dads are so important, especially for their daughters. You're so lucky to have a good one. So wonderful to see.
Oh my gosh... your dad is funny! Not to mention, sweet, gentle, and strong. Laura, how proud are you to feature (and honor) your dad in this great video? I can see the pride and love in your eyes as he speaks and tells his stories. Thank you for sharing what an amazing man your father is!♡
What a lovely gentleman your father is. Nothing wrong with speaking your mind, sir. I was smiling so much to hear him state how proud of all of his kids he is, giving your mother credit for raising you kids in the formative years, and how important family is. Great time listening to him. Thank-you for sharing.
Oh my goodness Monica is a carbon copy of her Dad. What a super nice guy. Thanks for letting us meet you Mr. Mike.
That was my first thought! Monica is his junior!
I thought that also!
Mike and Susan is where Laura got her work ethic. Instead of allowing their future adults to laze around after school they taught them to work that family matters. They seem like a wonderful couple. I would like to see an interview with both Mike and Susan.
Oh what a gift this was! He’s such a good soul for doing this! I love the fact that you openly discussed being raised in a Christ centered home and were raised attending church…as your dad said, “it’s so important!”
Please pass on our thanks for his time and for sharing his amazing knowledge!
As long as the Christ centered home accepts all and is non judgmental of other’s choices.
@@jeezumcrow8655no one, Christ centered or not has to accept all other’s choices. I don’t accept someone who chooses to physically abuse a child. Or someone who intentionally murdered someone. The list goes on…There are good and bad choices in life and clearly not all “choices” are acceptable and good. And think about your comment, it’s clearly making a judgement call on what you want the “Christ centered” home to be….😊
@@JesusSaves-JohnKJByou know what she means. But as for me, I'll stay away from all religion
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Clearly that went over your head or your being purposely obtuse. 🙄🤦🏻♀️
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!! Yes!! You,Aaron,mom,dad, video!! Great job, Laura and Mr. Dad!!
LOVE it, Dad! Thanks for agreeing to be on camera. Now....bring on Susan, too...yeah!
“ Its called fishing, not catching” Greatest quote of the year!
Your dad is precious 🥹 what a blessing! Grateful to meet you, Garden Dad!
It is so nice to hear from your dad. I LOVE how he admires and complements your mother. What a great example for his children❤️
Thank you for sharing your dad with us! He is a gem. You have wonderful parents that have set great examples for their children.
"It's not called 'catching', it's called 'fishing". I love this. I really like your parents. They are so down to earth and have wonderful, warm personalities. I feel cosy listening to them.
Loved that comment by dad!
OH MY GOODNESS! Monica really favors your dad. I couldn’t stop comparing their similarities and mannerisms. Nice to meet him.
Totally !!! It’s uncanny!
Your dad is such an interesting man. He shared a wealth of knowledge and is just such a kind, calm, good man!
I see so much of Monica in your dad...or maybe him in her! This was such a wonderful conversation and I loved learning more about his life's journey. So many fun stories!
First thing I thought - there's Monica!
Yep I saw Monicas immediately!
🇨🇦 A Christ centered home is a home built on The Rock. Thank you Laura for being open to share your faith ❤️
A loving, accepting home is built on respect for other’s beliefs regardless if that includes religion or not. I actually respect Aaron and Laura for not making their religion (or political views) a central focus or topic of their gardening channel, as that would certainly alienate viewers.
Without a doubt, your father is a top guy! I absolutely loved the sneak peek into what drives and motivates him - and it all comes down to family. What an incredible person.
dang I can't add anymore to this...everyone has already gave kutos......great family we need more like yours ....blessing to all ....n thank you AGAIN ....
"So we can fight on screen?"
Am I the only one who thinks they would have the most wholesome polite fights you have ever seen? Gosh they are just an amazing family all around
Your Dad is a very special man. He's a great dad. Enjoyed it so much! Please have him on more. Love it!😊❤
Laura! Your Dad is amazing! To be one who says he avoids the camera, he is warm, comfortable, kind and knowledgeable, right there in the lens!! I loved this post!
Laura, this interview is going to be your most treasured video, along with the interviews with your mom. It’s also a legacy for your kids.❤
Tell your Dad thank you. He did a great job.
Thank you Michael for sitting down with Laura and making this video. Your thoughts and experience in gardening are much appreciated . It is so wonderful to meet and get to know the great man we get a glimpse of in videos. Can tell your family and beautiful wife Susan are your greatest treasure .
Laura, getting to know your parents through videos like this shows us how you turned out to be the woman we so love to watch! So thank you Susan and Mike for being great parents and raising Laura to be the person she is today!
One of your best videos! Thank you to your dad for being open and sharing with everyone. My favorite part was when he said, "If you see us walking on the train tracks, we're working things out." Best advice ever! Open communication is the key to lasting relationships ❤
Your Dad is a real treasure! What a great role model for your children, love of God, love of family, love of community and a darn hard worker. He and your Mom have been Blessed!
I thought Garden Answer couldn’t get any better ... but it just did. Thank you for your time and wisdom, Mike. Your family sets a great example and is admirable and inspiring. Many thanks to Laura and Aaron, too, for sharing all of this genuine goodness and common sense with us.
This reminded me so much of my own Dad. He was so much like your Dad in his manner and the love that just poured out. Your dad's knowledge and his time to explain what he wants to say is so thoughtful. It really shows how faith and close family support you had. Please tell your Dad how much I appreciated this beautiful discussion. Now I think I'll go have my lil cry. I still miss my Daddy!
Monicas looks JUST like her dad!!!! This was great! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!!
They both have just the FRIENDLIEST eyes!
I was just thinking the same thing !!!
Agreed!!🇨🇦❤️
I understand why Andrews is so successful… such kind souls own and operate it! I loved this! Thanks for sharing your parents with us! You’re blessed!
Your dad is so cute with his "aw, shucks" demeanor. Would love to see other Q&A sessions. Thanks for the video!
True gold for a Dad! Best combination of provider and supporter. You can just see the hard work he has put into his life through the years that has resulted into an amazing success. Yet he gives credit to everyone else. Very wise.
What a sweet, soft man. In all the good ways. Thank you for sharing your dad with us!
Yahoo, you got Dad into the Q&A video. What a wonderful Dad! Just love, like Mom, he just keeps it REAL! Would be fun to have all 4 of you do one. I can't wait
I saw the thumbnail, and I couldn’t hit play fast enough! So many thanks to your dad for being on camera:)
Mike is a real STAND UP guy! I reeally enjoyed this Laura and Team! I appreciated his candor, humor, awesome wisdom and the love he has for his family!
“Keep it enjoyable” is the best advice ever about any aspect of life. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Your Dad is a great guy and I could liteally listen to him for hours. And I absolutely love your Mom. You had the best role models and are truly blessed. I too grew up going to church every Sunday and was lucky to have wonderful parents. Your parents are both wise, kind and fun. I can't wait for your upcomng "round table".
Laura, I lost my Dad a few years ago. Hearing you and your dad’s conversation really made me miss mine. I think my Dad would have liked your dad. One of my favorite things to do was to hear my dad’s thoughts on things. He had so much life experience, wisdom, knowledge, and frankness…. Just like your Dad. Thank you for inviting him to connect with us viewers. I also loved how he praised all the work your mom did in regards to the garden center and as a mother. It really reinforces that beautiful family-as-a-team mentality that I see in you all. Thank you!
I think my dad may have known Laura’s dad. At least when Laura’s dad was really first getting into the running of Andrews. 💚
I thought the same thing. We're lucky to have had dads that we miss so much.
Thank you Laura’s dad!! It was awesome to meet you. 🌸🌸🌸
Hi Laura, Looove your Dad. Family man through and through. Answers without fluff, straight to the point and genuine. Love his take on relationships and how he freely talk about it (Respect, supporting each other even when not agreeing).
I wrote this comment piece by piece as I watched the video.
Your Dad is so knowledgeable and still passionate about his craft. Love how he spoke about enjoying simple things in life like “fishing” not “catching” 🙂 wild flowers, driving about in the mountains, picnic by the lake etc…
Great episode 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 and yes to part 2😀
It was such a wonderful Q&A. Please thank your dad for me...very refreshing to hear a man express himself in a thoughtful, caring way...especially loved hearing him talk about your mom and raising a family, the respect & love he has for her really shone through! He expressed himself so well with all questions, what a lovely man! I was telling my husband that this would be such a lovely video for couples to watch...there was so much in this video that was so inspirational. I feel very blessed, as I see a lot of my husband in him. Thank you so much, take really good care of yourself & each other. Lots of love and appreciation, Kathy ❤(Ontario, Canada)
Your Dad is such an awesome guy, we felt the love and appreciation he has for his family. I love how he talks about your Mom, even after all these years he still thinks the world of her, so precious ❤
This just made my morning. What a wonderful conversation to record and have. Thanks to your Dad, Mike.
Very enjoyable to meet your Dad. He is so likeable. Practical, common sense, a good heart, great candor, humble, and just the right amount of maybe a streak of ornerinous here and there. Really like him! Thank you for having him on!!
The man, the myth, the legend! So nice to see him interact with Laura and Aaron. There’s obviously a lot of love and respect there. ❤
What a sweet video! Your dad seems like a very intelligent and pleasant man. Thank you for sharing your time with us!
Absolutely hands down one of my favorite videos. This was a fantastic question and answer segment. I'm really glad your dad said yes to doing it. He's a natural at it. Can't wait for the round table talk and your mom and dad interview
Love this interview! Loved hearing your Dad’s stories from business to family. Also , great to hear your Dad talk about hay farming, seed and family farms.
Thank you!
I also grew up in a Christ centered home. It is the best! I love that you brought this out with your Dad in the interview. The love in your family is evident. Thank you for sharing all of this with us.❤ Also great to have your Dad on video for future years.
I can see exactly why him and your mother have been so successful. Humility, kindness, curiosity, and a good sense of humor.
Laura the Q&A with your Dad was awesome. He was a wonderful speaker and loved listening to his responses. He is just what i expected him to be very gracious. I have always wished I loved closer because I would love seeing everyone in person, and, I love gardening. Thank you Laura for asking the questions an Aaron filming. As always I enjoyed the time you share on video. Benjamin popping in saying he went to the library!!!
An incredibly grounded, down to earth, man. What a lovely family.
Be proud of your father. He's very well-spoken but is able to convey his thoughts in plain speak. He's direct which is always admirable to me. He is fully vested in the future and doesn't seem to shy away from challenges at all. What a great person you get to call Dad! Interesting conversation today.
I have to echo all the nice comments, what a nice time listening to this conversation- and I think you’re right about the plant guarantee. My grandmother always said they are not selling “eternity plants” 💐
What a pleasure to meet and hear from your dad. Laura, clearly you were blessed with a great, caring, and loving family. The knowledge your dad shared was impressive and he clearly has a love and passion for the business and, especially, his family. I was also impressed that he gave so much credit to your mom who is not only his true love, but also his business partner. What a great Christian family you, Joseph and Monica were born into.
Have you considered adding a Cabin kit to the Dirt Lands? You have TWO She Sheds, but what about the Guys? Young son will grow up soon and he and dad would have a great place to have talks and time together in a cabin. Research?
Been a long time subscriber and learned so much from you and Aaron, but this video with your dad is priceless. All the info, the expertise, the appreciation he expressed again and again for Susan was absolutely delightful to watch.
What a beautiful man!! It is so wonderful to finally get to know him! You can see so much of him in you and Monica. His mannerisms, softness, and charm. This video is such a treat! Thank you for sharing! ❤
So, are we going to get Q&A with your Dad part 2, and with your mum part 3? I feel very motivated after listening to them. They both have such a great energy. 😊
When you set this up did you realize how important this q&a would be for your family? Having this story from your dad on how he started at Andrews and expanded the business recorded for all of time is such a legacy for you and your siblings, your children and for your kids children years from now. You have amazing parents!! I can see how your moms and dads personalities just blend so well!! Thanks for sharing your extended family with us.
My goodness Monica looks like your Dad! He seems like a lovely human. You guys are so lucky to have such a nurturing family xx
It was so nice to just hear you and your Dad chat about gardening…not hard to see where you get your work ethic and your sunny disposition from…just love both of your parents. I now see where your passion for everything nature comes from.
Laura…he is just a gem! So easy to see how you became who you are with parents like you have. Enjoyed this so much!
Fabulous interview! You can tell you kids were brought up in a Christ-centered home. The joy of the Lord is evident in all of you. Thanks for sharing your dad with us. He “sparkles” as much as your mom in his own way. 😍
I so agree with you! I LOVED hearing that part!
Me too!! Loved it!!@@terri.schenk
My husband and I came to the garden center in March of this year to pick up a Bonanza Peach tree that my husband bought me for our 20th anniversary. We actually had lunch at the little sandwich shop you spoke about on the corner, it was delicious. The little peach tree took to its new home and has grown very well. It was fun walking through the garden center in person and I actually spoke to your mom as she asked if we needed any help while walking around enjoying all the beautiful plants.
A Christ-centered family man! Refreshing! Can’t wait to meet Aaron’s family! Keep shining your light!
A camera natural, so many words of wisdom. Love his words of wisdom, love for family and your mom. Kindness and love. Loved todays episode, would love, love, love the round table discussion. Thank you for sharing your dad with us today.
I loved hearing about your mom being a stay at home mom. That helped me so much as I am being a stay home mom to my 4 yo son currently. And loved hearing about your parents meeting 🥰
Dad is a natural …looks like he caught the bug for the camera! It would be super cool to see and hear more advice from pops👏
Loved your dad’s comment about small family farms. Our small family farm has been since 1866. It’s been through a lot of different farming ways but the one thing that we desire to remain is the “family farm” outlook. We have three young grandsons that hopefully will be able to keep things going. Your dad is a very encouraging person, you are very blessed Laura.
Golly! 1866?! That's amazing! Keep up the good work!
@@dotw2172 thank you
This made me smile and tear up at times. I was 23 when my dad passed, he was only 53. I’d give anything to sit and chat with him. Only thing missing from this was a wedding photo of him and your mom when he was describing their courtship ❤
Laura, thank you for sharing your dad with us. He is a blessing to everyone. Knowledge, wisdom, patience, belief, forward-thinking, passion, respect, and his love for his family all wrapped into one guy. This truly explains the why, the who, the how of you; along with the combination of the character of your mom.