Don’t apologize, you are a mom, a wife, a sister, a daughter & a friend you are allowed to feel like you aren’t yourself at times. Bottom line is you’re awesome!
I’m a mom of twins and I relate so much to “ I’m not sad but I’m not me” comment. It’s not over sharing. You are a real person who is allowed to have feelings.
Pulling off dead leaves and keeping the top of the soil clean can help with pest management. Some bugs like to make their home in dead leaves on the soil surface.
Ohh you could get one of those baby swings that attach to the door frame and keep him in your door while you care for your plants in your plant room. I LOVE that room
I feel so bad when you apologize for your house being messy and talk about struggling to keep up with your plants. Being a work from home mom is sooo tough. Just remember, even when you feel your worst, to your son, you’re always perfect!
Dont feel bad about talking about how you're feeling! I think it helps us remember were all human and not everything is great all the time. With that being said I hope it gets easier soon and you find some me time more often.
I just think you are awesome Harli G! The tone of this video was very relaxed and friendly. Like we came over for tea and got the big tour and some girl talk. The feelings you expressed are quite common for mothers of young children...I remember feeling like I barely had time to take a shower let alone care for plants, pets and children. I was basically on a 20year "no buy" with my plants. I had about 25-30 species when my son was born. Felt like that was more than enough for the time. Glad thats over...haha! I loved the idea of get togethers or plant swaps. I actually teared up thinking how much I would love to spend some time hanging out with you and the other plant folks. I just love how genuine you seem to be. Happy Growing!
You just totally crack me up with your mannerisms, your personality, your transparency and your sense of humor and that's just extra besides your plant tips and info which is awesome. Love the real grit of your video.
In a few words you summed up new motherhood so well! It's been 2 decades since I was there and you totally brought the feeling back. Thank you 💚 it was a wonderful, exhausting, beautiful time. Cherish it. It's gone in the blink of an eye.
Girl same, it just makes you more relatable. Like hanging out with a friend. I love that you shared how you're feeling. I have two younger sisters both with babies Kai's age, and daughters that are 5, you sound like a mom 💕☺️. One is also always out of breath hahaha 🤣
Gonna save this for doing chores later! Really love to watch your videos while doing some work around the house. Feels like we're hanging out together 🥺🌿💚
Haha I was trying to do plant chores while watching this video but liked the video so much I realized I was still on the couch at the end 😂 but it definitely motivated me to get up now!!
Girl! I haven't warched your videos in a while, probably since you were still pregnant (no real reasons), and I came back today to a glowing, beautiful, contagiously happy woman. You and your plants are thriving! Watching this video was so uplifting. Thank you for making my day!
That touched me too. Last year before I found plants again, I was very lost. I still am at times. I have found doing something for me. No house, kids, plant for 10 20 or 30 mins helps. Or option one is strangle someone!!
Girl, you are cute and pleasant to watch and listen to, and your plants are beautiful! I hope you won't beat yourself up so much about your "messy" home (it's lovely!), or neglecting your plants. You seem pretty "on it" to me! I bought my first plant just over a month ago, and found your channel just last night. Have subscribed! 👍🏾🪴
"it wears me out, I feel like I can't be my own person sometimes." 100% relatable. Mom of 5 here and I defiantly feel kind of lost as an individual sometimes. Sending you lots of positive vibes and air hugs.
Same with the dead leaves pulling off! My satisfaction is usually abruptly interrupted when I try these with maranta/calathea leaves for some reason 🤣 I always tug and then end up needing scissors
Yes, the first year being a mom was so hard, it was overwhelming and I definitely couldn’t just be me. Everything has changed. It’s a huge adjustment. ❤️
Please don't apologise for honesty It is so refreshing And it is life We're all feeling emotions and, right now, exhausted and tired. I must say it's refreshing to hear someone being open and real. It's the reason I love your channel. You just are. Its like having a chat with a friend, if my friends liked plants and we weren't still locked in our houses
Stay at home Mom of three here.. I feel you 1000%, but be encouraged, it gets better and as you grow into Motherhood and lil man gets bigger you will find your BEST self again
I discovered bottom-watering from watching your videos and it has changed my life 😆. Makes watering much easier to just lay my plants on a large container with water and I can just walk away. Thanks for the awesome and productive videos as always ❤❤
"I'm not sad, I just don't have time or energy to do me" This is such a mood, sometimes doing one thing for myself like putting on makeup or even a relaxing bath seems impossible.
I hear you on the never being home alone or just being worn out and not being your own person! That is 100% mom life! I for sure don't have the energy for anything with a 2 & half yr old and two dogs! You are still doing amazing! I love all the videos as a new plant person!
I enjoyed the video and appreciate your honesty. Thank you for keeping it real. And re: not having time to yourself, I appreciate you sharing that. I know a lot of people can relate. I hope there are moments in your day or week that you feel free to be yourself. Self care is important. Sending you lots of positive energy!
Hi Harli! It was fun hanging out with you while you did some chores. Your propagation boxes are awesome! Sometimes I wish I had room to do that. I usually just start Pothos and Philodendrons in water. With all you've got going it's understandable to not always get things done. That's life with a baby, pets, plants, house, husband, etc. Hang in there girl! Thanks for sharing!
You make my day. Also I am so happy we get to see your growth, thanks for allowing us to be part of your life. Starting from small prop boxes to now prop box rooms and tents like wow. Thats 👏 amazing. Props to you 🥰
harli you are a working stay at home mom. the fact that you work ( your plants are your business!) and care for a child at the same time is inspiring and you need to assert yourself to your partner if you need more you time. you deserve it.
PROP BOXES OMG I love the reason why you said you do this I ONLY have plants because beautiful souls gave me cuttings and it brought me so much joy once I had a shelf full I started doing the same thing!
Great and honest video, everything has its time and being a parent of small children is time consuming, do not forget yourself, your partner needs to step up more on the family so that you also get your time, take care of yourself💚
So excited seeing all of your propagations in your prop boxes! The plants are beautiful and I want some ☺️ Love how you show us exactly what you’re doing by bringing the camera close up. Thank you for your videos and your time! 💖💕
I have a home office so I work with my dogs and kids and my youngest (now 4) has been here w me every day of her life and I get what you’re saying completely about not always being YOU. I think it’s great that you touched on it. More people need to know that it’s normal and we’re not alone in that feeling.
When I got pregnant with my second baby I was so sick I killed almost all of my plants, she’s 10 months old now and some days I don’t even get a moment to brush my hair- you’re doing great.
I get this. I'm a single Dad and loves my indoor plants and I have a few dozen Bonsai that i grow outside and they all need TLC nearly everyday. I completely relates
The tiny begonias that were rooting are so adorable! I loved this video a lot, thank you :) And your new glasses are very nice and fit you very well, makes me wanna get some too!
Harli my girlfriend loves you.she has subscribed to your channel but can’t leave comments for some reason.she watches all of your videos and is so in to plants.we recently just went through a horrible electrical house fire where we lost everything our house our car our dog Gia and sadly she lost all of her plants which she had probably about fifty houseplants. She has been trying to rehab some of the plants that where outside of our home in flower pots on our porch but sadly I think they were way to burned to recover. Watching your videos makes her so happy because it reminds her of the house plants she used to have. She’s really struggled with the lose of our home especially our dog Gigi and Loosing the house plants was equally devastating to her. So thank you for bringing her some joy through your plant collection and all the knowledge on them.
I enjoy watching your videos soooooo much!! I love propagating and giving plants to friends and family! Lol, not nearly on your level... Yet, hopefully, someday! Thanks for being a fun and real! I get so much info and inspiration watching your videos! Thank you!
Great idea to use the bathtub to bottom water your plants! I also like to give my plants a long soak periodically, they just seem to do better than when I just top water them.
You nailed it on the head what it's like to be a mom. "I'm not sad, but I'm not me". It will get better. You'll find balance, and reaching out and asking for support is important when you need it! As your baby gets older too, you'll gain more of your autonomy back! Love you! 💜💜💜
I love watching your videos. I have learned so much, especially about propagating plants. I ordered a propagation station and have been making some of my plants fuller or just adding more of my favorites around the house. Thank you so much. I try to have some plant therapy daily, it helps, but children can make you go in 50 different directions and then you can't remember or finish the first thing you started. Plant swap or just to sit and talk to you about plants, omg that would be amazing!
Being a parent is a tough job. You make time for yourself when you can! It’s so easy to forget about YOUR self care. Don’t forget to take time to do you! Luv ya ❤️
Caption should be , "how a new mom transitions from plant babies to real baby". Give yourself some grace. After all, they're still alive.
Agreed! Anytime she asked what was wrong with her I wanted to hug her and say GIRL NOTHING YOURE JUST BUSY
Yesss we can relate 🙃
Amen! This, dear, dear girl: babies are SUPER labor intensive!
"I'm not SAD, but I'm not ME." Girl, I feel this 100%. Thanks for the inspiration to get some things done
If there ever was a sentence that a Mom can relate to... sheesh!
Yessss!!!! 🙌🏽
100%%%%%%
Yes- you are a new mom! I understood exactly what you meant.
I have a 2 year old now, and I STILL feel this haha. You kind of evolve into a new you and that's a cool thing too. You're doing amazing!!
Don’t apologize, you are a mom, a wife, a sister, a daughter & a friend you are allowed to feel like you aren’t yourself at times. Bottom line is you’re awesome!
I use thrifted plates as inexpensive plant saucers.
That’s a really cute idea
Me too! Every time I go to goodwill the first thing I look for is plates! Lol
Same!
Omg. This is brilliant. I can’t believe I haven’t thought of this before.
"What's wrong with me?" You've got a baby, a home, a business! Don't be so hard on yourself. That's a lot to manage.
Right?! And a beautiful home.
A lot to be thankful for for sure.
That's what I was thinking
Not really she has a husband
I’m a mom of twins and I relate so much to “ I’m not sad but I’m not me” comment. It’s not over sharing. You are a real person who is allowed to have feelings.
The wrapping paper cutting smoothly and pulling a leaf off neatly... YES. Literally the perfect comparison 🙌
same!
Hahaha girlllll we both uploaded today and had glasses sponsors
Two two favorite plantubers interacting gives me life every time!
I noticed Harli’s sweatshirt and came to say she should do a collab with Rachel, but maybe all 3 of you should do a video together!
Pulling off dead leaves and keeping the top of the soil clean can help with pest management. Some bugs like to make their home in dead leaves on the soil surface.
Yes!! I love these types of videos! It feels like we’re literally hanging out while we do our own chores.
Ohh you could get one of those baby swings that attach to the door frame and keep him in your door while you care for your plants in your plant room. I LOVE that room
Totally ☺️
"I just put it in the sink and water it and leave it there until I see it later." Brilliant.
I feel so bad when you apologize for your house being messy and talk about struggling to keep up with your plants. Being a work from home mom is sooo tough. Just remember, even when you feel your worst, to your son, you’re always perfect!
Dont feel bad about talking about how you're feeling! I think it helps us remember were all human and not everything is great all the time. With that being said I hope it gets easier soon and you find some me time more often.
I just love to see your face when you talk about sharing your plants with other people, it’s so wholesome 🥰
ALL moms feel the "I don't get to be just me" feeling. You're not alone!! ♥
So true!
Harli: showing off her glasses
Me: stares at her gorgeous nails the entire time
as for the fly infested lettuce stand, place some of your carnivorous plants near it! im sure they would love the flies
Girl this is the type of content I want! I love seeing you live your normal life and taking care of plants and talking about whatever is in your mind!
I just think you are awesome Harli G! The tone of this video was very relaxed and friendly. Like we came over for tea and got the big tour and some girl talk. The feelings you expressed are quite common for mothers of young children...I remember feeling like I barely had time to take a shower let alone care for plants, pets and children. I was basically on a 20year "no buy" with my plants. I had about 25-30 species when my son was born. Felt like that was more than enough for the time. Glad thats over...haha! I loved the idea of get togethers or plant swaps. I actually teared up thinking how much I would love to spend some time hanging out with you and the other plant folks. I just love how genuine you seem to be. Happy Growing!
Girl, yes. Everything you said about not having time to be “you”....relatable! You are not alone, you aren’t weird for that! ♥️
You just totally crack me up with your mannerisms, your personality, your transparency and your sense of humor and that's just extra besides your plant tips and info which is awesome. Love the real grit of your video.
In a few words you summed up new motherhood so well! It's been 2 decades since I was there and you totally brought the feeling back. Thank you 💚 it was a wonderful, exhausting, beautiful time. Cherish it. It's gone in the blink of an eye.
Best time of my life!!! Miss it, my babes are 41, and 38😍❤❤❤❤❤goes so fast.....
@@cindyvan635 yes, mine are 29, 27 and 23. Certainly not the same role as 20 years ago. Makes me sad.
The wrapping paper metaphor! It is such a good feeling 🤣🤣🤣💓💓💓
Girl same, it just makes you more relatable. Like hanging out with a friend. I love that you shared how you're feeling. I have two younger sisters both with babies Kai's age, and daughters that are 5, you sound like a mom 💕☺️. One is also always out of breath hahaha 🤣
I can also relate to watering plants in a baggy sweatshirt haha finding dead leaves from my week of neglect and " off moody, mental fog"
Gonna save this for doing chores later! Really love to watch your videos while doing some work around the house. Feels like we're hanging out together 🥺🌿💚
I think rehoming some of them is a great idea. Plants are supposed to bring joy, not anxiety.
Haha I was trying to do plant chores while watching this video but liked the video so much I realized I was still on the couch at the end 😂 but it definitely motivated me to get up now!!
Fun thing for plant saucer. I buy vintage glassware at thrift shops! It’s inexpensive and doesn’t create new waste.
Girl! I haven't warched your videos in a while, probably since you were still pregnant (no real reasons), and I came back today to a glowing, beautiful, contagiously happy woman. You and your plants are thriving! Watching this video was so uplifting. Thank you for making my day!
Lets count how many different accents Harli can do! hahaha Love her! And YES! I feel ya on the wrapping paper/plants feeling!!!
You reminded me I have some plant chores to do!!! Thankiesss
That touched me too. Last year before I found plants again, I was very lost. I still am at times. I have found doing something for me. No house, kids, plant for 10 20 or 30 mins helps. Or option one is strangle someone!!
❤️ the technical blowing in the bag 😂. You are too funny....and now I feel completely sane walking back and forth watering all my plants 🪴
Girl, you are cute and pleasant to watch and listen to, and your plants are beautiful! I hope you won't beat yourself up so much about your "messy" home (it's lovely!), or neglecting your plants. You seem pretty "on it" to me! I bought my first plant just over a month ago, and found your channel just last night. Have subscribed! 👍🏾🪴
“I don’t know why I am this way” 🤣
Story of my life! You are not alone!
Also, I commented prematurely! You be you on your Videos! I love it!
I find it VERY therapeutic going back and forth too water as well!!😍
"it wears me out, I feel like I can't be my own person sometimes." 100% relatable. Mom of 5 here and I defiantly feel kind of lost as an individual sometimes. Sending you lots of positive vibes and air hugs.
"I'm not sad, but I'm not me either" is the most relatable thing ever for a mother! 💖
Same with the dead leaves pulling off! My satisfaction is usually abruptly interrupted when I try these with maranta/calathea leaves for some reason 🤣 I always tug and then end up needing scissors
I just found your channel and when you were talking about giving props away to people and how happy it made you, it was so sweet. Subscribed.
Welcome to motherhood 😍. We all feel that way or have felt that way. My kids are older than you and I remember feeling that way.
I’m so happy I discovered you. You make me feel so seen. You are so relatable and wonderful and I really enjoy your personality. Thanks so much
You're not oversharing! You're allowed to use your channel to share however much/little you'd like. We're just here because we love and support you!
I would love to see a video of how to set up a propagation box. And then updates on how they’re doing! 🤗
Yes, the first year being a mom was so hard, it was overwhelming and I definitely couldn’t just be me. Everything has changed. It’s a huge adjustment. ❤️
This video reminded me to water my dry a** plants. Lol currently doing so while listening to Harli! 💕
Please don't apologise for honesty
It is so refreshing
And it is life
We're all feeling emotions and, right now, exhausted and tired.
I must say it's refreshing to hear someone being open and real. It's the reason I love your channel.
You just are.
Its like having a chat with a friend, if my friends liked plants and we weren't still locked in our houses
Oh Harli! LOL You're goofy and real and such a relatable energy. I think that is what I enjoy the most about your channel. :)
Prop boxes are my favorite too. It’s so satisfying to see small cuttings grow.
That was not too much Harli, you can always be real and honest!
Thank u for the honesty❤️ also thanks for being a calming plant presence and youtube human, i really appreciate the videos u make
I got these smart plugs and they've changed my world! I hooked them up to my different sets of grow lights.
I love propagating little plants to watch the growth! It’s so rewarding.
Stay at home Mom of three here.. I feel you 1000%, but be encouraged, it gets better and as you grow into Motherhood and lil man gets bigger you will find your BEST self again
These style of videos are the best!!! Please make them more often. Also, we love hearing about your life beyond the plants ❤️❤️
Harli: "Calathea makoyana, a really easy to manage calathea"
😳😳 Meanwhile mine has been knocking on Deaths door for 6 months now.
Yes to a plant swap! I’m in SLC and would definitely go!
Me too!!! Well Grantsville but I will travel for plants 🤣
you have helped me so much with my plants!! ty for being here lol I love watching and learning!!!!!
9:30 - I've started using command strip hooks on the walls to support vines and floppy branches
I discovered bottom-watering from watching your videos and it has changed my life 😆. Makes watering much easier to just lay my plants on a large container with water and I can just walk away. Thanks for the awesome and productive videos as always ❤❤
I love your prop boxes. I think it’s so cool how you just wanna share and spread love of plants.
Love how thoughtful you are about sharing with your plants friends!🤗
"I'm not sad, I just don't have time or energy to do me" This is such a mood, sometimes doing one thing for myself like putting on makeup or even a relaxing bath seems impossible.
I have never clicked so fast! Always look forward to your videos ✌🏼
More more more. That's how I feel every time I get to watch your videos. Plants or not (but like yes plants heehee), you're SO relatable 💖
I hear you on the never being home alone or just being worn out and not being your own person! That is 100% mom life! I for sure don't have the energy for anything with a 2 & half yr old and two dogs! You are still doing amazing! I love all the videos as a new plant person!
Really appreciate your honesty and realness. Thank you for being you!
I enjoyed the video and appreciate your honesty. Thank you for keeping it real. And re: not having time to yourself, I appreciate you sharing that. I know a lot of people can relate. I hope there are moments in your day or week that you feel free to be yourself. Self care is important. Sending you lots of positive energy!
Hi Harli! It was fun hanging out with you while you did some chores. Your propagation boxes are awesome! Sometimes I wish I had room to do that. I usually just start Pothos and Philodendrons in water. With all you've got going it's understandable to not always get things done. That's life with a baby, pets, plants, house, husband, etc. Hang in there girl! Thanks for sharing!
You make my day. Also I am so happy we get to see your growth, thanks for allowing us to be part of your life. Starting from small prop boxes to now prop box rooms and tents like wow. Thats 👏 amazing. Props to you 🥰
harli you are a working stay at home mom. the fact that you work ( your plants are your business!) and care for a child at the same time is inspiring and you need to assert yourself to your partner if you need more you time. you deserve it.
not making assumptions! all love just a suggestion 💚💚💚
Thanks for sharing! A lot of people feel the same about being home doing the same thing every day. You're doing great!
PROP BOXES OMG I love the reason why you said you do this I ONLY have plants because beautiful souls gave me cuttings and it brought me so much joy once I had a shelf full I started doing the same thing!
I definitely get more done when my husband isn't around. Sometimes you do just need space to yourself to be 100% you!
Great and honest video, everything has its time and being a parent of small children is time consuming, do not forget yourself, your partner needs to step up more on the family so that you also get your time, take care of yourself💚
So excited seeing all of your propagations in your prop boxes! The plants are beautiful and I want some ☺️ Love how you show us exactly what you’re doing by bringing the camera close up. Thank you for your videos and your time! 💖💕
Harli you’re not over sharing! You’re doing great and please take care of yourself!! Love your vids!!
Love ya Darlin. You have some pretty awesome prop boxes. I have 6, have them all in my grow tent at the moment. Man they grow fast. 💚💚💚💚
I have a home office so I work with my dogs and kids and my youngest (now 4) has been here w me every day of her life and I get what you’re saying completely about not always being YOU. I think it’s great that you touched on it. More people need to know that it’s normal and we’re not alone in that feeling.
When I got pregnant with my second baby I was so sick I killed almost all of my plants, she’s 10 months old now and some days I don’t even get a moment to brush my hair- you’re doing great.
I love all your videos they always inspire me so much 💚💚
I can totally related to being tired and some weeks I just can't keep up, and then other weeks I have more energy.
These are my favourite videos! Just casual houseplant chores - feels like we’re hanging out 💕
I get this. I'm a single Dad and loves my indoor plants and I have a few dozen Bonsai that i grow outside and they all need TLC nearly everyday.
I completely relates
Totally relate on the mommin’ part. We all get like that sometimes, Those moments alone are much needed! Love your plants and your life❤️
Uhm...YES on meet ups😬😬😬
The tiny begonias that were rooting are so adorable! I loved this video a lot, thank you :) And your new glasses are very nice and fit you very well, makes me wanna get some too!
They sell baby gates with cat doors on amazon!
I love your authenticity. You're one of my favorite to watch on UA-cam :)
Rewatching while i do plantie chores :))))) needed company and Harli is my fav
This was fun - this morning we did laundry, took a shower, and got ready for work - thanks for joining me. Makes it much less lonely 💚
As i stay at home mom. I feel every single thing you said.
Harli my girlfriend loves you.she has subscribed to your channel but can’t leave comments for some reason.she watches all of your videos and is so in to plants.we recently just went through a horrible electrical house fire where we lost everything our house our car our dog Gia and sadly she lost all of her plants which she had probably about fifty houseplants. She has been trying to rehab some of the plants that where outside of our home in flower pots on our porch but sadly I think they were way to burned to recover. Watching your videos makes her so happy because it reminds her of the house plants she used to have. She’s really struggled with the lose of our home especially our dog Gigi and
Loosing the house plants was equally devastating to her. So thank you for bringing her some joy through your plant collection and all the knowledge on them.
I enjoy watching your videos soooooo much!! I love propagating and giving plants to friends and family! Lol, not nearly on your level... Yet, hopefully, someday! Thanks for being a fun and real! I get so much info and inspiration watching your videos! Thank you!
Great idea to use the bathtub to bottom water your plants! I also like to give my plants a long soak periodically, they just seem to do better than when I just top water them.
I love your videos so much! Your plants bring me such a smile:) thank you for always uploading!
the analogy with the wrapping paper and dead leaf extraction was dead on! best feeling
You nailed it on the head what it's like to be a mom. "I'm not sad, but I'm not me". It will get better. You'll find balance, and reaching out and asking for support is important when you need it! As your baby gets older too, you'll gain more of your autonomy back! Love you! 💜💜💜
I wish I had plant friends like you. Everyone thinks I’m crazy for having a lot of plants. I started my first prop box yesterday!!
I love watching your videos. I have learned so much, especially about propagating plants. I ordered a propagation station and have been making some of my plants fuller or just adding more of my favorites around the house. Thank you so much. I try to have some plant therapy daily, it helps, but children can make you go in 50 different directions and then you can't remember or finish the first thing you started.
Plant swap or just to sit and talk to you about plants, omg that would be amazing!
Being a parent is a tough job. You make time for yourself when you can! It’s so easy to forget about YOUR self care. Don’t forget to take time to do you! Luv ya ❤️