🏡 Thought of an idea. I watch your videos many times. Every night while falling to sleep. You make me laugh (which sometimes is hard to do 😟) but you do, plus I learn so much. I’m learning things I didn’t hear the 1,2 or 3rd time I watched. Or I wasn’t looking for the specific information that time, just “falling to sleep”. LOL. Literally, watching You-tube videos is how I relax at night. Please don’t judge. Now, I know this is not everyone’s ideal way to fall to sleep. But EVERY NIGHT, why don’t we all go turn our computers, phones, tablets or all of the above on and have it play one of Jan’s videos. Better yet, set it to one of his playlists so it just keeps playing and playing and playing. Clicking those number of views up for Jan so he can keep doing this- Forever. Lol. Corporate jobs, while perfect for some people, aren’t the only way to make it in this world. Let’s help Jan succeed and better yet, get this boy a house!! Everyone on board?? WE GOT THIS JAN!! Now, Go Team Jan!!!!!!
Same!!! I get into such a good, positive, relaxed zone when I watch and me and my cat, Akira, fall asleep to an SPG video almost every night! I just re-watch old ones!
Great idea! I know Jungle Haven's YT video of plant tour auto pops up running after almost every video (no matter whose channel) I watch, can you set yours to do that.
@@growingratitude-paulaf334 I’m not sure. 🤔 Hopefully someone who knows YT well can help us with this. I find if I go into one of their Playlists and start those, it seems to keep playing the next one in the playlist. But I have the same thing happen when I’m just watching a new video or something. I’ll see if one of my kids knows how or I’ll do some more studying and see what I can find out. Please let me know if you happen to find out! Thanks!
🏡 really enjoy your videos a lot! Instead of binge watching some random show, I like to come back and just watch and listen to you taking care of your plants! ❤️
I really admire your integrity in your approach to you tube. Stick with it because I truly think interest in the plant haulers is dropping off. I can't watch people removing fluff and gushing over two leaves anymore. I can't figure out why it takes some plantubers 2 hours to repot 4 plants when you can clean out your whole greenhouse in the same time. I thank you for your humour and genuiness. You are my favourite plant tuber, so likeable and real.
Please take more sponsorships. Anything you can tie to your plants or the king (Bradley) would be totally fine with me! Cleaning products that help with the aftermath of re-pots, coffee because it gives you the energy for plant care, meal boxes because they make life so much easier. I love your integrity, and that's what makes you taking sponsorships ok.
@@jesshandyside6261 YES! Take that money & get that house. We’re here for it. If you dont someone else will. Just don’t forget us indoor apartment growers when you’re in your mansion with vast gardens and cathedral greenhouses 😂💚
🏡The thing that draws me to your videos is the realness. Real thoughts and natural, relaxed chats. Out of the thousands of content creators so many are stiff, overly scripted, annoying to listen to. I can easily watch hour of your plant advice, success, failures, banter with AJ or projects with Tim. The trip to Miami was interesting of course but I'm much more interested in watching you clean out your green house for over an hour. I love the year long updates on how a particular plant you have cared for is going and would watch that over watching someone unboxing high price tiny plants I can't buy here in Oz. Its cool to learn about new plant varieties but learning how to make and extend a moss pole is relatable. Something I could do. Do what you need to do to fund your dreams but I hope we get to keep a little SPG as well.
Personally, I find your content pretty entertaining and I especially appreciate the videos that were filmed over the course of 12 months for progress updates
Hi Jan, greetings from a fellow geman living in dark, rainy denmark. I really appreciate you having standards of sponsor ships. Testing a product for 3 month before recommending it is definitely enough in my opinion. You also always be honest with how long you used it and give reasons for your opinion, so absolutely transparent and perfect. And whenever it fails after 9month you will keep us updated, no need to feel bad about it.
I watch your content everyday. They are why my plants are thriving. There is nothing more beautiful than doing what you enjoy. Keep coming up with ideas things will get better.
Jan, you are very smart and well centered person. Love the integrity you have on your job and the respect you offer to your audience. I learn a lot from your videos and feel encourage for your love of nature, and apply everything I learned! Be positive and I am sure your business will be as you want… keep going♥️
Nothing better than a few hours of power washing every thing lol!! Once I start all of a sudden the deck, the siding, the car.. my pets.. my children.. kidding.. kind of hahaha
I collected plants in 2021. I think I had like more than 50 plants at that time and 90% died on me. And I thought I was a bad momma plant, so I gave up and didn't collect anymore. Then I saw ur YT channel in January of this year. You were so realistic and practical. I love your videos and got the confidence to collect again and this time, I nailed it. I since then collected 20+ plants and they are all thriving. So, thank you so much. You are an angel. 🥰♥️
All of your videos are amazing. I love the mix of videos you make. serious and informative, silly and goody, outings to see plants in the wild (or in a mall 😊) going to nurseries and of course Bradley videos. Reviewing other subscribers collections is fantastic. Seeing how everyone sets up their collection and how they take care of their plants is so much fun.
What a wonderful video Jan! Thank you for filming ALL OF IT! I know how hard it is to film and edit on top of all the work that goes into Plant chores. 🏡
Thanks, Jan, for your candor. Watching you bin your winter-killed plants gave me joy. Bye, slime! Love your channel, your content and your no-BS approach to filming. You’ve helped my planty existence in positive ways only. Keep it up. 😊bHoping your future choices in life produce desired results for you! Cheers! 🎉❤👩🏾🌾
I understand about having your own place. I do Family day care from home and did it from rental properties for years then had to move around a bit and had to close down my business each time. I was horrible,t hen we just took a leap and applied for a loan and lucky enough we found the right person to help us and now we don’t have to worry about moving or closing down my business and restarting again. We moved from the central coast to the Hunter valley so a bit of a change. This allowed us to have a bigger house with bigger land. I now have my own garden that I put all the effort into and not worry about leaving it. I was consumed about buying our own house, so I know where you are coming from. It does take a load off your shoulders. Also love watching your videos. I don’t really have many indoor plants but enjoy watching you, your plants and knowledge and Brad. Keep positive don’t go down without a fight.
That was a lot of work! Your plants will thank you for the clean glass! I truly, from my heart, wish you all the success and your dreams come true! IF you did a patreon, even with $3 level, I think you would find a lot of us would love to support. I do that for favorite creators and I love the opportunity! You’ve taught me so much- A true master classes of moss pole growing. Love when you talk from the heart.
Oh Jan my heart aches for you, you should be able to carry on as you are, but earning more money, your so passionate about your plants it would be such a shame if you couldn’t make this work for you, and Braddles would be devastated not having you there all the time. I really hope you manage to work things out so you can have your dream and your dream job. ❤ from the uk
I love your approach to working in the content creation space. You only work with brands to genuinely use and are knowledgeable about and stray away from pushing unnecessary consumption/purchasing on viewers. It’s always made me comfortable trusting your advice and you always have deep dives on why and how you use any products that are sponsors with pros and cons you’ve discovered. Your transparent approach has always kept me around (plus Brad and the gorgeous plants ❤). I’ll do what I can to help share your work!
Thanks so much, that's really kind of you to say! I try my best to be honest and transparent about everything I use, and I'm glad that resonates with you. :)
I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your channel. You are one of the very first content creators that I watched and encouraged me to get started in a hobby that I have always loved but have not had for several years. I'm retired now and have been for several years so too severe back issues. So to limitations that I have insurance needed to find a hobby that I could do and enjoy. I have always loved plants. I've learned so much from you already and look forward to learning so much more from you. I hope you will be able to obtain the goals you have set for yourself and will be able to continue what you love. I'm from Illinois in USA. Thank you for all you do for us. 🏡
🏠Don't feel bad about your rant! I love hearing how you are doing and the reality of things. Good luck to you, and you will always have a faithful follower and avid watcher of your videos. I think it would be very interesting to hear and see how you have created and built your channel and your videos. You probably are going to roll your eyes.....but my favorite videos are the everyday repots and plant care....I am sure you get sick of that! Lol! 🤣 I also love when you take a plant and do updates over a long period of time to see how it grows and changes....good or bad. Keep up the good work and the faith! Your dream of owning a home will come true....I am sure of it!
I love all your videos but my favorites are when people send you photos/videos of their collection and you watch and respond to them. I love seeing your reaction and seeing other peoples collections. I also really enjoy the videos you do with Tim and AJ. Your moss pole videos have taught me so much and you've really inspired me and helped me to grow my collection. I watch several plant content creators but you are my favorite! I hope you're able to stick with it.
Thank you :) yes, definitely love all the ones with community involvement :) but they are also by far the most time consuming ones to produce :) but also fun!
Hello friend. This is your bif sis from the US. I just wanted to give you your flowers💐 You have educated me on an array of planty related subjects and some out -of- box plant growing methods. I thank you and that whatever your choice is, I gladly stand behind and congratulate you on your future endeavors!! Many blessings 😘🥰👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❣️
Your video matches perfect with having a nice wintersun afternoon in Austria with plant chores of cleaning and filling up my indoor winter greenhouse ♡
I enjoy the plant contexts but being able to talk through what you’re feeling and releasing what’s going in your head is a great thing. I did a bunch of repottings yesterday with talking to myself about everything that came up throughout mine repotting. The answers will come. Something about dealing with the plants help with grounding and realizing things. Keep going. Everything will work out.
You are always so free and open with the reality of youtube. I appreciate this and all the plant advice. I would be interested in how you started in this adventure. I am connected to a new youtube channel and was wondering what or how I could help to promote the channel. I put your videos on repeat and hopefully you will post a video telling us about the last move and show or tell us about your new home 🏡
Thank you :) appreciate it :) but frustrating for me sometimes, putting 12 months of filming into it & then seeing 'plant haul' videos outperform my videos by a lot :D
I love your long videos because it really feels like we get to know you better when you can just talk and let it all out. I think that's really special! Maybe some people aren't into all that extra, but my brain wanders and goes on tangents while I'm doing plant care just like yours does so I relate to you sooo much! I think I am definitely your people. Keep being yourself and collecting more of us to support you. I'm here for all of it! 🏡
Hey Jan you've motivated me to get back on my care routine, watching you clean the greenhouse was soo satisfying. I have been a bit neglectful of my plants due to my depression. I would definitely buy merch from you, I know you've given your thoughts on the subject in the past. You are absolutely my number one favorite plant content creator and it was nice to see Tim🏡.
🏠🏡🏘️🏚️🛖I just watched the whole video ! Loved it but falling asleep. Too tired to give you a meaningful comment but will watch it again tomorrow and comment then. Good night 😴
🏡 Found a house with some foliage to boot! Here’s to the pursuit and achievement of goals! Thanks for all you put into your content. It certainly makes an impact for so many people. Cheers to the future!
I appreciate the depth you go into with your videos. I don't get the appeal of watching people find things in Home Depot, especially since it's a big company that takes no pride or care in it's items. I do enjoy the more niche plant stores or cool collections. I like your channel because of the information and expertise that you share. Even if you are literally on the opposite side of the world from me (hello 👋 from Canada ) Also I wonder if it would make sense for you to reach out to brands you enjoy to see if they would be interested in sponsoring you?
Might I suggest a branding collaboration with Grow Vertical, like a special edition pole and setup a distribution deal with Planthaul for your US audience. I imagine bulk shipping a product here would be cheaper for everyone and probably a bit easier. Also for your Australian audience maybe start offering your special premium blend growing substrate and offer that with AJ at shows and possibly her website as well. As far as your power issues I would suggest a temporary permanent solution with an outdoor rated extension cord ran through some conduit and a waterproof outlet box mounted to your greenhouse. If there isn’t an outdoor plug already I’ve had good luck running it from indoor and cable managing it under the door threshold.
32:24 I love Watching your stuff. I’ve been going back and watching all the older things and when it’s late and I can’t sleep, I’ll put on a video I’ve already watched and fall asleep to it 😂 so I promise I’m doing my part! I absolutely love the content you put out and I want you to be successful so you’ll keep doing it!
I thought it was wonderful that you shared your thought on your business with us! Honestly, if it is something that is on your mind constantly and it is something that affects you and your work on your channel it´s coming across as way more authentic if you talk about it. Not everything is always flowers and sunshine, and it is nice that you feel comfortable enough to share what doens´t work too.
Greenhouse looks great. I love makeover or overhaul videos. They’re so satisfying. lol I understand, owning your own home would open up an opportunity for different content. I personally enjoy your videos. Thanks again 🌿🏡
I hope you ”never” stop making your entertaining videos, but of course the most important thing is that you have a good life. Wish you the best 🌿💕 Anne in Sweden
I absolutely enjoy your content here on UA-cam and Instagram! I live in Pennsylvania in the US, so your videos have generally already been up 5-6 hours by the time I convince myself to get out of bed, but they are my favorite part of the day. Nothing like a good cup of coffee, plants and S.P.G.! 💚🌿🐾
Thank you, it was a very relaxing video ! Don't change please I also like that you don’t hide the reality : plants die. That’s the hard truth of every indoor (and in greenhouse) grower !
You’re definitely not a typical Instagram influencer, I think of the fake reviews, makeup artists, food bloggers, you’re definitely an educator, WAY.MORE.SUBSTANCE! Visiting Hawaii got me into plants, you’ve kept me interested in them, and into moss poles! I want plants as big as we find in Hawaii! (Within reason when growing inside ;) If you didn’t decline everything and just gave your first impressions on a product being clear that you’ve only used it however long? Yes I’m definitely “your people” 😂❤ That napenthes Rokko is CRAZY!
hehe I'll see how I go with sponsorships going forward ... I just really hate filming content I don't feel good about ... I hate publishing it & I get anxious about it, so they better pay me well to go through all that haha :D
I totally get what you are saying Jan & you are working so darn hard to make this channel work. We are here for you to vent your frustrations & support you in whatever your decision is. Maybe do a list of the pros & cons of what will work for you, you maybe surprised what one wins out. I have really enjoyed you not pushing patreon or buying coffees etc I can just enjoy your content with no pressure (or guilt 🤣🤣). We all trust your integrity & the proof of the pudding is the amount of subscribers you have. I really, really hate slugs & I would have used your snips to cut it up 🤭🤭 That rain has me giggling & a Hoya 😲 You are the best but Jan comes first xx 🏠 🏡
🏡 I recently came across your channel at a time when I really needed inspiration and healthy distraction. Joining your channel as a new avid fan. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you on your journey.🌺🙏🪴
🏡 i 100% understand the house and money stress and the overthinking. I hope you keep going and find the answers you need. We will be supporting you no matter what the future holds☺️ also, i loved this video and your rants 😊 ..and the sluggg😂😂😂
🏠 Thanks for sharing Really can understand all things u are talking about! Agree Thank you very much My favorite type of videos (long and with lots of talking) ❤
Want to drop a comment halfway through! I don’t think your content is too niche. I love that you haven’t “sold your soul” as they say. You’re my favorite creator because of the genuine content! It’s informative. And of course, it doesn’t meet that consumer immediate gratification criteria- that’s why some of those people probably get views. We are all a bit immediate gratification like, and your content really shows hard work, recycling instead of just using and tossing, and the rewards of doing so! I wish Australia wasn’t so far. Put up an Amazon store, I’d like to see the Australian version, I’ve already looked up the recommendations you’ve done, and I’d continue to do so. I think a lot of people would,we can always use your recommendations and source it from our country! And I’d never describe you as an influencer! You are, but being in LA you’re not the norm! Def an educator! Don’t change! Hi Bradley! 🌱❤️🐈😍👻
hehe thank you :) I think the 'too niche' thing is more a problem for brands. Bunnings for example... only wants to work with me on Plant related content. Somebody suggested I could work with brands that produce filming equipment .... but they would rather work with somebody in the 'tech space' who has accumulated an audience that follows them for tech content etc. which is understandable. Ultimately, I want to make content I feel passionate about, not just content because the niche is lucrative. But the plant niche & the fact I live on an island in the middle of nowhere is definitely quite limiting :P
@ I get that, I love that you don’t sell out to sponsors. Unfortunately, I’ve got no access to bunnings, and grow vertical the shipping was too much all the way to the states. What about reviewing other plant tutorials? Not to be mean, or gossipy- but maybe even in a colab type thing? I see so many different contradicting opinions when I’m searching for one particular plant or care. It occurs to me that half the time the creator may not have had the plant long enough for something to go wrong. It would be interesting to see you review it since you’ve got proven abilities.
Keep doing what your doing Jan, I have learned so much from you without all the fluff. I look forward to all your content and videos. Your very inspiring :). Love the greenhouse as well.
You did all that in a day wow!! Enjoyed watching while working on a project. I wish you well on decisions you are facing. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. 😊
Oh nooo and I'm just leaving to work 😭 well, I'll watch after for sure, that's my favourite king of vid right after cleaning your garden 😁 have a nice day Jan! 🌿💚
Your concerns are very understandable to me, apartments in Bavaria are also very expensive right now. It is indeed very confusing not to be sure how long one can continue living in an apartment. You are doing a great job! I wish you the best of luck 🏡🍀🙂
@ People who are time poor happily pay for services that make their life easier. The troubleshooting you do would be very helpful for viewers managing their own plants.
🏡 thanks for keeping me company this morning! i love that bc im in the US i get new spg videos early in the day. Also its nice that you are so open with us and feel you can share so much, because im sure a lot of your viewers (myself included) who also rent share the same worries and hopes for the future. will i live in this house next year? idk. probably not. it would be nice to own my own place but financially thats not in my cards right now either. i hope things work out as close to your vision for the future as possible, and i wish i had more advice for you. all i can say is i love your videos and ill be here to watch them as long as oyu keep posting 💚
More videos on your entire collection plz. I know you already have it but you can try regular update where you go around in your house to show off your plants. I personally like to play them and fall asleep.
I get value from all your videos. If it’s learning a new way to repot, build a moss pole. I even pick up decorative rope from the show me your collection videos. I find new plant to add to my wishlist when you do tours. And I get the joy from the videos when you’re having goofy moments.
🏠 I really do like your content and am learning a lot about aroids and anthuriums. I love the videos where you go to other places like botanical gardens and love to hear your thoughts on things too like in this video. Love that the plants got a little rain...and you did too haha!
I admire your realness. But I think that we (your viewers) need to speak these praises about you to our own friends & family & followers so that you can obtain more subscribers. Yes, us telling you that you're awesome and your content is watchable, etc, is great for you & your ego/motivation to keep creating, but the SPG Army needs to get recruiting more viewers.
I really appreciate your honesty when it comes to sponsors and how difficult that can be because they are just throwing money at you but you don’t think it will help your brand. Personally, I wouldn’t mind if you needed to add some brand deals into your vids bc you gotta do what you gotta do and I think most fans of UA-cam are understanding. I watch through the sponsors to support them. Additionally, I do hw to your vids so I appreciate how long they are lol
Thank you :) problem is, they aren't even throwing money at me :D so it's off brand & not lucrative either .... feels like a lose-lose most of the time :D
so worth the cleaning and everyone is ready for a new season...awesome job!! I love the variety of other plants like black lipstick plants and pitcher plants too
🏡 Hello from Melbourne!! Your videos keep me interested in growing and caring for my plants. You show that not every plant is going to be a success story. It encourages me to keep tending to the hobby and to find the plants that love me back! All the best for you, your channel, and your beautiful kitty. I am looking forward to the growth of this channel and believe you're creating something really special ❤.
I appreciate the timing on this video. You are coming out of winter, while many of us are going into winter. Sharing the successes and failures helps me to plan how to keep my plants alive during the coming months. Also, I’m very curious about what you are doing with your alocasia! Gonna have to keep watching, I guess, because I know you will only share when you can give an honest assessment of what you are doing. But dang it I wannna know noooooow! 😂 I love your content. Enjoyable work is still work. You benefit all of us with not only entertainment, and education. Thank you!
🏡 Thought of an idea. I watch your videos many times. Every night while falling to sleep. You make me laugh (which sometimes is hard to do 😟) but you do, plus I learn so much. I’m learning things I didn’t hear the 1,2 or 3rd time I watched. Or I wasn’t looking for the specific information that time, just “falling to sleep”. LOL. Literally, watching You-tube videos is how I relax at night. Please don’t judge. Now, I know this is not everyone’s ideal way to fall to sleep. But EVERY NIGHT, why don’t we all go turn our computers, phones, tablets or all of the above on and have it play one of Jan’s videos. Better yet, set it to one of his playlists so it just keeps playing and playing and playing. Clicking those number of views up for Jan so he can keep doing this- Forever. Lol. Corporate jobs, while perfect for some people, aren’t the only way to make it in this world. Let’s help Jan succeed and better yet, get this boy a house!! Everyone on board?? WE GOT THIS JAN!! Now, Go Team Jan!!!!!!
You are so sweet :) thank you so much !!
P.S.: I also love falling asleep to YT videos (not my own hehe) :)
Same!!! I get into such a good, positive, relaxed zone when I watch and me and my cat, Akira, fall asleep to an SPG video almost every night! I just re-watch old ones!
Great idea! I know Jungle Haven's YT video of plant tour auto pops up running after almost every video (no matter whose channel) I watch, can you set yours to do that.
I do this too. 100%
@@growingratitude-paulaf334 I’m not sure. 🤔 Hopefully someone who knows YT well can help us with this. I find if I go into one of their Playlists and start those, it seems to keep playing the next one in the playlist. But I have the same thing happen when I’m just watching a new video or something. I’ll see if one of my kids knows how or I’ll do some more studying and see what I can find out. Please let me know if you happen to find out! Thanks!
🏡 really enjoy your videos a lot! Instead of binge watching some random show, I like to come back and just watch and listen to you taking care of your plants! ❤️
That’s so nice :) thank you!!!
I really admire your integrity in your approach to you tube. Stick with it because I truly think interest in the plant haulers is dropping off. I can't watch people removing fluff and gushing over two leaves anymore. I can't figure out why it takes some plantubers 2 hours to repot 4 plants when you can clean out your whole greenhouse in the same time. I thank you for your humour and genuiness. You are my favourite plant tuber, so likeable and real.
Thank you so much :) really appreciate it
Please take more sponsorships. Anything you can tie to your plants or the king (Bradley) would be totally fine with me! Cleaning products that help with the aftermath of re-pots, coffee because it gives you the energy for plant care, meal boxes because they make life so much easier. I love your integrity, and that's what makes you taking sponsorships ok.
@@jesshandyside6261 YES! Take that money & get that house. We’re here for it. If you dont someone else will. Just don’t forget us indoor apartment growers when you’re in your mansion with vast gardens and cathedral greenhouses 😂💚
Hehe I'll try my best :) thanks for the encouragement !
🏡The thing that draws me to your videos is the realness. Real thoughts and natural, relaxed chats. Out of the thousands of content creators so many are stiff, overly scripted, annoying to listen to. I can easily watch hour of your plant advice, success, failures, banter with AJ or projects with Tim. The trip to Miami was interesting of course but I'm much more interested in watching you clean out your green house for over an hour. I love the year long updates on how a particular plant you have cared for is going and would watch that over watching someone unboxing high price tiny plants I can't buy here in Oz. Its cool to learn about new plant varieties but learning how to make and extend a moss pole is relatable. Something I could do.
Do what you need to do to fund your dreams but I hope we get to keep a little SPG as well.
Thank you so much :) appreciate it !!
Personally, I find your content pretty entertaining and I especially appreciate the videos that were filmed over the course of 12 months for progress updates
Thank you:)
Tim is such a good friend, everyone should have a Tim ❤
We do !! :)
Thanks Linda,very kind 😊
@@lindadaa I want a friend like Tim
Hi Jan, greetings from a fellow geman living in dark, rainy denmark.
I really appreciate you having standards of sponsor ships. Testing a product for 3 month before recommending it is definitely enough in my opinion. You also always be honest with how long you used it and give reasons for your opinion, so absolutely transparent and perfect.
And whenever it fails after 9month you will keep us updated, no need to feel bad about it.
Danke :)
These are my favorite videos, its great comfort content and I love to see how you take care of your plants.
Thanks, I find it quite therapeutic too! 😊
I made it to the end and loved every minute of it! 🏡 Happy Growing.
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
The greenhouse (and Jan) spray down made me smile. 😂You’re funny and not afraid to look silly- keep it real❤
Silly is my default :D thanks !
Very nice to see Tim again!!! I suggest that you two work together on some projects because the dynamics is epic!
Haha he's a good guy! 😊
Thank you 😊
I think its important to talk about your doubts and hopes! That makes you authentic! Thanks for sharing!❤
Thanks for listening :)
I watch your content everyday. They are why my plants are thriving. There is nothing more beautiful than doing what you enjoy. Keep coming up with ideas things will get better.
Thank you:)
Jan, you are very smart and well centered person. Love the integrity you have on your job and the respect you offer to your audience.
I learn a lot from your videos and feel encourage for your love of nature, and apply everything I learned!
Be positive and I am sure your business will be as you want… keep going♥️
Thanks so much!! Appreciate it :)
Stay true to you, that's the SPG we love. With housing/ buying your own home, look outside the areas you may normally look at - that's how I did it
Would love a video for content creators 👋🏼 love how grounded and honest you are!
Thank you:)
Nothing better than a few hours of power washing every thing lol!! Once I start all of a sudden the deck, the siding, the car.. my pets.. my children.. kidding.. kind of hahaha
So satisfying haha :D
I admire your integrity and your honesty your channel is the best. To many creators push things they never use. ❤
Thank you :) appreciate it :)
I collected plants in 2021. I think I had like more than 50 plants at that time and 90% died on me. And I thought I was a bad momma plant, so I gave up and didn't collect anymore. Then I saw ur YT channel in January of this year. You were so realistic and practical. I love your videos and got the confidence to collect again and this time, I nailed it. I since then collected 20+ plants and they are all thriving. So, thank you so much. You are an angel. 🥰♥️
Wow, that's amazing! Happy to have played a part in helping you find your plant groove! :)
All of your videos are amazing. I love the mix of videos you make. serious and informative, silly and goody, outings to see plants in the wild (or in a mall 😊) going to nurseries and of course Bradley videos. Reviewing other subscribers collections is fantastic. Seeing how everyone sets up their collection and how they take care of their plants is so much fun.
Thank you :) love adding variety to my content to keep it interesting for you, but also for me hehe :)
What a wonderful video Jan! Thank you for filming ALL OF IT! I know how hard it is to film and edit on top of all the work that goes into Plant chores. 🏡
I’ve actially come to enjoy the editing process now that I have more time to do it :) butbthe filming is exhausting haha
@ it truly is!
Thanks, Jan, for your candor.
Watching you bin your winter-killed plants gave me joy. Bye, slime!
Love your channel, your content and your no-BS approach to filming. You’ve helped my planty existence in positive ways only.
Keep it up. 😊bHoping your future choices in life produce desired results for you!
Cheers! 🎉❤👩🏾🌾
Thank you :) appreciate it
I also love when Tim shows up!!!
I understand about having your own place. I do Family day care from home and did it from rental properties for years then had to move around a bit and had to close down my business each time. I was horrible,t hen we just took a leap and applied for a loan and lucky enough we found the right person to help us and now we don’t have to worry about moving or closing down my business and restarting again. We moved from the central coast to the Hunter valley so a bit of a change. This allowed us to have a bigger house with bigger land. I now have my own garden that I put all the effort into and not worry about leaving it. I was consumed about buying our own house, so I know where you are coming from. It does take a load off your shoulders. Also love watching your videos. I don’t really have many indoor plants but enjoy watching you, your plants and knowledge and Brad. Keep positive don’t go down without a fight.
That was a lot of work! Your plants will thank you for the clean glass!
I truly, from my heart, wish you all the success and your dreams come true!
IF you did a patreon, even with $3 level, I think you would find a lot of us would love to support. I do that for favorite creators and I love the opportunity! You’ve taught me so much- A true master classes of moss pole growing.
Love when you talk from the heart.
Thank you!! Really appreciate it :) Happy growing !
I’ve always loved your videos, you and wildfern are my two favorites. I appreciate your videos so much! You’re a great guy and plant parent
Thank you so much :)
Oh Jan my heart aches for you, you should be able to carry on as you are, but earning more money, your so passionate about your plants it would be such a shame if you couldn’t make this work for you, and Braddles would be devastated not having you there all the time. I really hope you manage to work things out so you can have your dream and your dream job. ❤ from the uk
Thank you :) fingers crossed !!:)
I love your approach to working in the content creation space. You only work with brands to genuinely use and are knowledgeable about and stray away from pushing unnecessary consumption/purchasing on viewers. It’s always made me comfortable trusting your advice and you always have deep dives on why and how you use any products that are sponsors with pros and cons you’ve discovered. Your transparent approach has always kept me around (plus Brad and the gorgeous plants ❤). I’ll do what I can to help share your work!
Thanks so much, that's really kind of you to say! I try my best to be honest and transparent about everything I use, and I'm glad that resonates with you. :)
I really appreciate your integrity and am cheering you on as you strive to fulfill your dreams! Chin scritches to Bradles!
Thanks :)
I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your channel. You are one of the very first content creators that I watched and encouraged me to get started in a hobby that I have always loved but have not had for several years. I'm retired now and have been for several years so too severe back issues. So to limitations that I have insurance needed to find a hobby that I could do and enjoy. I have always loved plants. I've learned so much from you already and look forward to learning so much more from you. I hope you will be able to obtain the goals you have set for yourself and will be able to continue what you love. I'm from Illinois in USA. Thank you for all you do for us. 🏡
Thank you :) appreciate the support !! Happy growing :)
🏠Don't feel bad about your rant! I love hearing how you are doing and the reality of things. Good luck to you, and you will always have a faithful follower and avid watcher of your videos. I think it would be very interesting to hear and see how you have created and built your channel and your videos. You probably are going to roll your eyes.....but my favorite videos are the everyday repots and plant care....I am sure you get sick of that! Lol! 🤣 I also love when you take a plant and do updates over a long period of time to see how it grows and changes....good or bad. Keep up the good work and the faith! Your dream of owning a home will come true....I am sure of it!
Keeping it “real” as always Jan thanks 🐯
Thanks :)
Jan, thank you for your videos. I really like spending this time with you 🏡
Thanks for always coming along :)
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I find your videos very relaxing and I love the insight into your mind!❤
🏠 I will watch again 😴fell asleep halfway thru. Not because I wasn't interested but I was exhausted from work. Will give it another go tomorrow 😁
haha all good ! I so often fall asleep watching YT videos :D
I love all your videos but my favorites are when people send you photos/videos of their collection and you watch and respond to them. I love seeing your reaction and seeing other peoples collections. I also really enjoy the videos you do with Tim and AJ. Your moss pole videos have taught me so much and you've really inspired me and helped me to grow my collection. I watch several plant content creators but you are my favorite! I hope you're able to stick with it.
Thank you :) yes, definitely love all the ones with community involvement :) but they are also by far the most time consuming ones to produce :) but also fun!
Hello friend. This is your bif sis from the US. I just wanted to give you your flowers💐 You have educated me on an array of planty related subjects and some out -of- box plant growing methods. I thank you and that whatever your choice is, I gladly stand behind and congratulate you on your future endeavors!! Many blessings 😘🥰👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❣️
That is so kind of you, thank you so much!! 💚
Your video matches perfect with having a nice wintersun afternoon in Austria with plant chores of cleaning and filling up my indoor winter greenhouse ♡
I enjoy the plant contexts but being able to talk through what you’re feeling and releasing what’s going in your head is a great thing. I did a bunch of repottings yesterday with talking to myself about everything that came up throughout mine repotting. The answers will come. Something about dealing with the plants help with grounding and realizing things. Keep going. Everything will work out.
One day at a time :) thank you!
Looks a lot better, even in the rain 🏠
Thanks :)
Great job ! 🧹🧼🧽 Can’t wait to see which plants you are going to add 🌿🌿 🏡
Thank you! 🤗
Rewatching and watching on purpose 😊
Appreciate it !!
@sydneyplantguy 🫶
🏡 Great video. Love your channel, all the best with whatever the future holds for you 🌱🌱🌱
Thank you:)
You are always so free and open with the reality of youtube. I appreciate this and all the plant advice. I would be interested in how you started in this adventure. I am connected to a new youtube channel and was wondering what or how I could help to promote the channel. I put your videos on repeat and hopefully you will post a video telling us about the last move and show or tell us about your new home 🏡
Thanks for the support :)
I like your 12 month video alot. Mutch better than "hey, hers my new plants" i always enjoy the journey❤
Thank you :) appreciate it :) but frustrating for me sometimes, putting 12 months of filming into it & then seeing 'plant haul' videos outperform my videos by a lot :D
@sydneyplantguy i hear you😅 must be annoying for you.
I love your long videos because it really feels like we get to know you better when you can just talk and let it all out. I think that's really special! Maybe some people aren't into all that extra, but my brain wanders and goes on tangents while I'm doing plant care just like yours does so I relate to you sooo much! I think I am definitely your people. Keep being yourself and collecting more of us to support you. I'm here for all of it! 🏡
Thank you! So glad you connect with the longer videos! :)
Hey Jan you've motivated me to get back on my care routine, watching you clean the greenhouse was soo satisfying. I have been a bit neglectful of my plants due to my depression. I would definitely buy merch from you, I know you've given your thoughts on the subject in the past. You are absolutely my number one favorite plant content creator and it was nice to see Tim🏡.
Thank you so much :) appreciate it :)
I've been Binge watching your videos AND sharing them where I'm allowed. Especially the moss pole ones. ❤
Thank you :) appreciate it !
Great adventure with you today. You are always interesting, even when you just ruminate! 🏡
Thank you so much! 😊
🏠🏡🏘️🏚️🛖I just watched the whole video ! Loved it but falling asleep. Too tired to give you a meaningful comment but will watch it again tomorrow and comment then. Good night 😴
Hehe thank you:) & goodnight
🏡 Found a house with some foliage to boot! Here’s to the pursuit and achievement of goals! Thanks for all you put into your content. It certainly makes an impact for so many people. Cheers to the future!
Thanks :) happy growing !
🏡 you are literally the cutest. I don’t typically watch long videos but you’re so genuine and real and I just love your content. ❤
Thank you:)
👍 I appreciate your naming each plant. I'm learning a lot from this channel.
Thanks :)
I appreciate the depth you go into with your videos. I don't get the appeal of watching people find things in Home Depot, especially since it's a big company that takes no pride or care in it's items. I do enjoy the more niche plant stores or cool collections. I like your channel because of the information and expertise that you share. Even if you are literally on the opposite side of the world from me (hello 👋 from Canada )
Also I wonder if it would make sense for you to reach out to brands you enjoy to see if they would be interested in sponsoring you?
Thank you :) I have done a bit of outreach (unsuccessfully) but suppose gotta do a bit more :)
Same! I can’t STAND big box store videos.
Might I suggest a branding collaboration with Grow Vertical, like a special edition pole and setup a distribution deal with Planthaul for your US audience. I imagine bulk shipping a product here would be cheaper for everyone and probably a bit easier. Also for your Australian audience maybe start offering your special premium blend growing substrate and offer that with AJ at shows and possibly her website as well. As far as your power issues I would suggest a temporary permanent solution with an outdoor rated extension cord ran through some conduit and a waterproof outlet box mounted to your greenhouse. If there isn’t an outdoor plug already I’ve had good luck running it from indoor and cable managing it under the door threshold.
Thank you for the suggestions :)
32:24 I love Watching your stuff. I’ve been going back and watching all the older things and when it’s late and I can’t sleep, I’ll put on a video I’ve already watched and fall asleep to it 😂 so I promise I’m doing my part! I absolutely love the content you put out and I want you to be successful so you’ll keep doing it!
Hehe thank you!! I appreciate it :)
I thought it was wonderful that you shared your thought on your business with us! Honestly, if it is something that is on your mind constantly and it is something that affects you and your work on your channel it´s coming across as way more authentic if you talk about it. Not everything is always flowers and sunshine, and it is nice that you feel comfortable enough to share what doens´t work too.
Thank you:) appreciate it :)
Greenhouse looks great. I love makeover or overhaul videos. They’re so satisfying. lol I understand, owning your own home would open up an opportunity for different content. I personally enjoy your videos. Thanks again 🌿🏡
Thank you :) sky would be the limit !!! hehe :)
🏡 Loved your video, thank you for this relaxing time you gave me❤ Life if busy at the moment, but definitely will find time to watch your videos!
Thank you:)
The last 20 minutes is what I was waiting for. 😮💨
I love your videos. I find them very entertaining and so does my husband. Love from Canada ❤
Thank you:)
I hope you ”never” stop making your entertaining videos, but of course the most important thing is that you have a good life. Wish you the best 🌿💕 Anne in Sweden
I appreciate that! Thanks :)
I absolutely enjoy your content here on UA-cam and Instagram! I live in Pennsylvania in the US, so your videos have generally already been up 5-6 hours by the time I convince myself to get out of bed, but they are my favorite part of the day. Nothing like a good cup of coffee, plants and S.P.G.! 💚🌿🐾
Thank you so much :) appreciate it :)
Thank you, it was a very relaxing video ! Don't change please
I also like that you don’t hide the reality : plants die. That’s the hard truth of every indoor (and in greenhouse) grower !
Thanks :)
You’re definitely not a typical Instagram influencer, I think of the fake reviews, makeup artists, food bloggers, you’re definitely an educator, WAY.MORE.SUBSTANCE! Visiting Hawaii got me into plants, you’ve kept me interested in them, and into moss poles! I want plants as big as we find in Hawaii! (Within reason when growing inside ;)
If you didn’t decline everything and just gave your first impressions on a product being clear that you’ve only used it however long?
Yes I’m definitely “your people” 😂❤
That napenthes Rokko is CRAZY!
hehe I'll see how I go with sponsorships going forward ... I just really hate filming content I don't feel good about ... I hate publishing it & I get anxious about it, so they better pay me well to go through all that haha :D
I totally get what you are saying Jan & you are working so darn hard to make this channel work. We are here for you to vent your frustrations & support you in whatever your decision is. Maybe do a list of the pros & cons of what will work for you, you maybe surprised what one wins out. I have really enjoyed you not pushing patreon or buying coffees etc I can just enjoy your content with no pressure (or guilt 🤣🤣). We all trust your integrity & the proof of the pudding is the amount of subscribers you have. I really, really hate slugs & I would have used your snips to cut it up 🤭🤭 That rain has me giggling & a Hoya 😲 You are the best but Jan comes first xx 🏠 🏡
Totally agree! I love your videos. You’ve helped us a lot with your content! And about venting your thoughts….keep doing it! I am a fan!! 🎉
Thanks heather :) always appreciate the support !
I would LOVE hearing about how you got into content creation and what it has been like for you to make this into your living! Thank you!
Will work on something :)
🏡 I recently came across your channel at a time when I really needed inspiration and healthy distraction. Joining your channel as a new avid fan. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you on your journey.🌺🙏🪴
Thanks for joining in!! 🙏
Merci Jan. It's a big job and we like it. Thanks.
Glad you like it!:)
🏡 i 100% understand the house and money stress and the overthinking. I hope you keep going and find the answers you need. We will be supporting you no matter what the future holds☺️ also, i loved this video and your rants 😊 ..and the sluggg😂😂😂
Thank you:)
Brad looked like a tiger in the jungle
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Well he is !!!
🏠 Love that you captured the thunder. Your garden looks so lush and tropical
Thanks :)
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Thanks for sharing
Really can understand all things u are talking about!
Agree
Thank you very much
My favorite type of videos (long and with lots of talking)
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Thank you:)
Want to drop a comment halfway through! I don’t think your content is too niche. I love that you haven’t “sold your soul” as they say. You’re my favorite creator because of the genuine content! It’s informative. And of course, it doesn’t meet that consumer immediate gratification criteria- that’s why some of those people probably get views. We are all a bit immediate gratification like, and your content really shows hard work, recycling instead of just using and tossing, and the rewards of doing so! I wish Australia wasn’t so far. Put up an Amazon store, I’d like to see the Australian version, I’ve already looked up the recommendations you’ve done, and I’d continue to do so. I think a lot of people would,we can always use your recommendations and source it from our country! And I’d never describe you as an influencer! You are, but being in LA you’re not the norm! Def an educator! Don’t change! Hi Bradley! 🌱❤️🐈😍👻
hehe thank you :) I think the 'too niche' thing is more a problem for brands. Bunnings for example... only wants to work with me on Plant related content. Somebody suggested I could work with brands that produce filming equipment .... but they would rather work with somebody in the 'tech space' who has accumulated an audience that follows them for tech content etc. which is understandable. Ultimately, I want to make content I feel passionate about, not just content because the niche is lucrative. But the plant niche & the fact I live on an island in the middle of nowhere is definitely quite limiting :P
@ I get that, I love that you don’t sell out to sponsors. Unfortunately, I’ve got no access to bunnings, and grow vertical the shipping was too much all the way to the states. What about reviewing other plant tutorials? Not to be mean, or gossipy- but maybe even in a colab type thing? I see so many different contradicting opinions when I’m searching for one particular plant or care. It occurs to me that half the time the creator may not have had the plant long enough for something to go wrong. It would be interesting to see you review it since you’ve got proven abilities.
Keep doing what your doing Jan, I have learned so much from you without all the fluff. I look forward to all your content and videos. Your very inspiring :). Love the greenhouse as well.
Thank you:)
Your videos motivate me to no end to get on my plant chores, i highly appreciate it❤.
Good luck
You got this! 💪 happy growing :)
Ooooh I love a long video, thanks for doing this deep dive for us!
HAHAHA i love watching you and the sassyness! i learned alot as well. Thank you for making my day better ❤
Thank you:)
You did all that in a day wow!! Enjoyed watching while working on a project. I wish you well on decisions you are facing. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. 😊
Hehe I am very efficient :P thanks :)
Oh nooo and I'm just leaving to work 😭 well, I'll watch after for sure, that's my favourite king of vid right after cleaning your garden 😁 have a nice day Jan! 🌿💚
You too :)
Your concerns are very understandable to me, apartments in Bavaria are also very expensive right now. It is indeed very confusing not to be sure how long one can continue living in an apartment. You are doing a great job! I wish you the best of luck 🏡🍀🙂
Yeah I think housing is a worldwide issue these days !! At least we're all in it together :) Thanks !
Doctor SPG house visit was a great series. Do this as a paid service and video content at the same time.
wouldn't feel comfortable charging for it tbh ... but glad you like the series :)
@ People who are time poor happily pay for services that make their life easier. The troubleshooting you do would be very helpful for viewers managing their own plants.
Hi from california, just wanted to say you have inspired me to just be happy with my collection and see it grow. Thank you.
That’s awesome :) happy growing :)
Thanks for the great video! 🏡
🏡 thanks for keeping me company this morning! i love that bc im in the US i get new spg videos early in the day. Also its nice that you are so open with us and feel you can share so much, because im sure a lot of your viewers (myself included) who also rent share the same worries and hopes for the future. will i live in this house next year? idk. probably not. it would be nice to own my own place but financially thats not in my cards right now either. i hope things work out as close to your vision for the future as possible, and i wish i had more advice for you. all i can say is i love your videos and ill be here to watch them as long as oyu keep posting 💚
Thank you :) always feels good to know others are in the same boat is well hehe :)
🏡I really enjoy your videos. Your logical way of growing beautiful plants really helps me in my plant journey. Thank you for all you do!
Thanks so much 😊 happy growing :)
More videos on your entire collection plz. I know you already have it but you can try regular update where you go around in your house to show off your plants. I personally like to play them and fall asleep.
Actually filmed a looong one yesterday :)
I get value from all your videos. If it’s learning a new way to repot, build a moss pole. I even pick up decorative rope from the show me your collection videos. I find new plant to add to my wishlist when you do tours. And I get the joy from the videos when you’re having goofy moments.
Tips. Decorative tips. Man! Fat fingers today!😂
hehe thank you :) Glad my videos make a difference :)
🏠 I really do like your content and am learning a lot about aroids and anthuriums. I love the videos where you go to other places like botanical gardens and love to hear your thoughts on things too like in this video. Love that the plants got a little rain...and you did too haha!
Thank you:)
I admire your realness. But I think that we (your viewers) need to speak these praises about you to our own friends & family & followers so that you can obtain more subscribers. Yes, us telling you that you're awesome and your content is watchable, etc, is great for you & your ego/motivation to keep creating, but the SPG Army needs to get recruiting more viewers.
Thank you so much!!! And yes!! Let’s create a whole SPG army of watchers :) appreciate it!
🏡 here for everything, that is ahead of you ❤
Great relaxing video 😊
I really appreciate your honesty when it comes to sponsors and how difficult that can be because they are just throwing money at you but you don’t think it will help your brand. Personally, I wouldn’t mind if you needed to add some brand deals into your vids bc you gotta do what you gotta do and I think most fans of UA-cam are understanding. I watch through the sponsors to support them. Additionally, I do hw to your vids so I appreciate how long they are lol
Thank you :) problem is, they aren't even throwing money at me :D so it's off brand & not lucrative either .... feels like a lose-lose most of the time :D
so worth the cleaning and everyone is ready for a new season...awesome job!! I love the variety of other plants like black lipstick plants and pitcher plants too
Thank you:)
🏡 Hello from Melbourne!! Your videos keep me interested in growing and caring for my plants. You show that not every plant is going to be a success story. It encourages me to keep tending to the hobby and to find the plants that love me back! All the best for you, your channel, and your beautiful kitty. I am looking forward to the growth of this channel and believe you're creating something really special ❤.
Thanks for your kind words - so glad to hear you're enjoying the channel :)
Thank you for all the hard work. Hope you get to balance it all. ❤🍀🌾🌻
Thanks :)
Yes please tips on content creating while doing planty things
🏠 one day you’ll have a beautiful home to call your own ❤
Fingers crossed :)
I appreciate the timing on this video. You are coming out of winter, while many of us are going into winter. Sharing the successes and failures helps me to plan how to keep my plants alive during the coming months.
Also, I’m very curious about what you are doing with your alocasia! Gonna have to keep watching, I guess, because I know you will only share when you can give an honest assessment of what you are doing. But dang it I wannna know noooooow! 😂
I love your content. Enjoyable work is still work. You benefit all of us with not only entertainment, and education. Thank you!
U'll get a few sneak peaks over the coming weeks :) thank you!
Good job with the cleaning. I wouldn’t need the gym after that work out. Thanks for another fab video. Hoping your 🏡 dream comes true soon.
Thank you:)