The Biggest Mistake: Flower Gardening in Spring

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Hi! My name is Crane. I grow cut flowers in my suburban cottage home garden in a naturalistic style in New Jersey Zone 7. I make garden bouquets and sell at the roadside stand in front of my house. I also grow all kinds of vegetables and, sometimes, cook. I grow ornamental landscape plants and trees as well as create sanctuary for wildlife, birds, insects, etc. Thank very much for visiting my channel. Any question, please let me know in the comment.

Komentáře • 138

  • @GardenerPhyl
    @GardenerPhyl Před 5 měsíci +17

    I came for the flowers, I stay for your wisdom, humour and humanity. Crane, I always feel better for watching your videos. Thank you for being you. 🌱

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Awww… thank you ☺️😊❤️ your comment just made my day. So happy to hear that

  • @lavinapoppleton1396
    @lavinapoppleton1396 Před 5 měsíci +12

    Gardens are to be enjoyed by everyone, kids and adults alike. Thank you for reminding all of us of that.
    Your videos are wonderful and very enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your garden.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 Thank you 🥰

  • @pamakers8439
    @pamakers8439 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Live ..life ,and be happy 😊. This was a great video 💯love the way the kids enjoyed your flowers 💐Everyone loves the beautiful colors ..💛🤗

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

  • @barbaralamoreaux328
    @barbaralamoreaux328 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Crane, this was super helpful for me! Some CZcamsrs seem to know everything; I am encouraged to learn that you make mistakes and still have a beautiful home and garden. Keep sharing your triumphs and your wisdom about the human experience.💐🌺🌸

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Awww 🥰 Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

  • @donnawest866
    @donnawest866 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Thanks for sharing your mistakes and experiences with us Crane. It’s all helpful! The kiddos were having so much fun! They must love visiting you and Jason!

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you 🥰 You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻

  • @beckyscheller9358
    @beckyscheller9358 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I bet you are the favorite uncle. Your videos name such a joy to watch. Always feel better after watching. I once wore a blouse that had lots of embroidery on it inside out to the grocery store. 🤪.

  • @LINativePlantConservation
    @LINativePlantConservation Před 4 měsíci +4

    "a pain in the nicotiana!" What the hellebore?! i love that!!!

  • @AmberWaves-WA-State
    @AmberWaves-WA-State Před 5 měsíci +5

    Youre videos are informative, grin worthy, heart warming, move fast enough, and you share so much floral and yard beauty and family love. Thank you, from your flower community!

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Awww 🥰 You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻

  • @tahoe13868
    @tahoe13868 Před 5 měsíci +6

    What a sweet video Crane! Good information. 🌸🏵🌺🌻🌼

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you 🥰 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸😊😊😊😊

  • @valerieoster8049
    @valerieoster8049 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The celebrations in your garden look so happy! What beautiful memories the children will have making bouquets. I started my small flower farm last season so that I could provide florals for our new wedding venue. On the days when I didn’t have a wedding, I put out a U pick sign and had such a wonderful time letting people cut flowers. They were all so happy in the flowers. I got to meet so many precious people. I also asked them to take a free extra jar to fill up and to give away to bless someone else. I just can’t wait for this new season to spread more flower joy.
    Thank you for sharing your mistakes with all of us. I hope you are feeling better!

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Awww 🥰 I 100% agree and i am excited for you.

  • @maryannharding6235
    @maryannharding6235 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Buahahahaha!! 😂😂 I burst out loud laughing when you said you learned that ranunculus are a "Pain in the nicotiana!" Then I had to rewind and listen again because it was just so funny and relatable. I think we've all had a plant that just is a pain in the trowel for us all. You are so cute and your videos are always guaranteed to make me happy or ponder something and just be grateful for all the joy that our gardens bring us. ❤ PS your arrangement was gorgeous 😍

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      😅😂🤣 I am glad you enjoy the video and laugh 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

  • @dawnwalker152
    @dawnwalker152 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You are the best Crane.....I love your channel, your love for flowers/plants/nature.....your knowledge and your humbleness and humor. Keep it going guys....no where to go but up with CZcams.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ Thank you very much for joining my little journey 🥰❤️🙏🏻

  • @daynamichelle4657
    @daynamichelle4657 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a magical garden for an Easter egg hunt! Your nieces and nephews are lucky to have you both.
    Also….the reason for the stares in the garden centre…you had me laughing so hard because that’s totally something I would do!

  • @jcking6785
    @jcking6785 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Crane, you are a beautiful human being! And you create such beautiful flower arrangements.🌷💐🪻

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

  • @el0quentpilgrim
    @el0quentpilgrim Před 5 měsíci +1

    I absolutely love the stories you tell in your videos! I appreciate you sharing the beauty as well as the struggles. The story about your trip to the garden center made me LOL, how funny!! I hope you’re feeling better ❤

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Awww 🥰😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂 I am glad you enjoy the video 😊 Thank you 🥰 I do feel better now. 🤞🏻

  • @myhanh2454
    @myhanh2454 Před 5 měsíci +1

    We are all making mistakes, thanks for sharing it with us and your beautiful flowers garden!

  • @LG-gw6xw
    @LG-gw6xw Před 4 měsíci

    Learning from our mistakes is priceless. But yes unfortunately there is also a real cost to it so if we can learn from your mistakes maybe we save money in the long run.
    How nice the kids made arrangements! Enjoyed it.

  • @kimstalter8866
    @kimstalter8866 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your videos. I have learned so much from watching your channel. I love seeing how beautiful your garden and arrangements are and have been inspired! My favorite part is when you share your personal experiences and thoughts about life. You are so genuine and your sweet spirit shines.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

  • @gardenfairygodmother1893
    @gardenfairygodmother1893 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I saw on your community post that you hadn't been feeling well. I hope you feel better soon. ❤ from the UK.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ I am good now. The rain washed away the pollen little bit this week 😊🥰❤️

  • @brendarushka9966
    @brendarushka9966 Před 5 měsíci +2

    As always love your videos! It is so fun to see kids running and enjoying a garden.
    Love the arrangement you made and take care of your health!

  • @Macgregoriae
    @Macgregoriae Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful chatty video. You are a blast 💚🧡💛🙏🏻

  • @donnaterrell938
    @donnaterrell938 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love your flower arrangements! So happy to have come across your channel.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 4 měsíci

      Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

  • @ilenehales7849
    @ilenehales7849 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video Crane. We all make mistakes as long as we keep learning and trying.

  • @anapaulacrawford5837
    @anapaulacrawford5837 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hello , Crane ! 😊
    I laughed almost through the ole video. You are not alone , I have made the same mistakes or even worse 😂😂 conclusion, we learned, didn't we ?
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Thank you for what you do , and God bless.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Yes we learned. I feel like we also enjoyed the journey too. Although we complain from time to time lol. Thank you you too 🙏🏻🥰❤️

  • @denisepraski6417
    @denisepraski6417 Před měsícem

    I love your beautiful gardens!! Thank you for all you're helpful knowledge!! I am a retired florist, and I love to watch you make those beautiful awesome boutiques!! You are so very talented!!😊

  • @pattiohare4280
    @pattiohare4280 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love your humor and heart!
    Your Easter tables looked beautiful! It looked like you and your family had a great day!
    I wanted to share a gardening mistake/lesson that I learned from.
    I had 3 little boys. (All in their 30’s now) One summer they were playing in our backyard and I ran inside the house for something. When I came outside I stood in horror as all the petunias I had planted in a huge barrel on my patio were laying out in the lawn. My 3 year old had taken a whiffle bat and whacked them all off. I think I cried! You know what though? Those petunias came back fuller and more healthier looking in just a few weeks. I learned that those leggy petunias need to be trimmed back mid-summer if you want them to look good. Now every year I trim my petunias around July 4th. I call it the ZACH WHACK! 😂 I think of that day when I’m doing it and wish I had those dear little boys back in my garden trampling my flowers and sending flowers through the air!😍

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 4 měsíci

      What a great story. Thank you so much for your support ❤️ thank you Zack! We learn from him 😊🥰❤️

  • @KathyConti-rl8vn
    @KathyConti-rl8vn Před 3 měsíci

    Crane--thank you for bringing happiness, humor, and great tips on growing and designing with flowers. Love your channel! Keep going!

  • @Sweetnessjuju13
    @Sweetnessjuju13 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Crane you crack me up! Your obvious joy in all things gardening is so inspiring! I had not thought to put Japanese quince in my arrangements, it is so lovely!❤

  • @michelleduong02
    @michelleduong02 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I enjoyed and learned so much watching your channel.

  • @Asmygardengrow
    @Asmygardengrow Před 5 měsíci +1

    Another fantastic video. Thank you for sharing your mistakes it will help me to be more mindful…OMG , the gardening center story was hilarious 😂

  • @time2bcreative
    @time2bcreative Před 5 měsíci +1

    Happy spring Crane and Jason… thank you for always sharing such delightful stories with all of us… I’m so excited I’ll be playing in my dirt tomorrow, pulling weeds, planting a few seeds and just enjoying my little garden… sending you smiles

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you 🥰 Happy Gardening. I am also pulling 1 million weeds in my garden.😅😂🤣

  • @zozomathebula1101
    @zozomathebula1101 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Uncle Crane, you have just helped me. I was just like you. I was looking over ppl in my garden. I have just learnt that I must allow everyone, especially kids to enjoy and learn in the garden. You have just converted me. Thank you so much. By the way, all your mistakes with ranunclus,I have committed. We learn from our mistakes. I always fail with daffodils. Maybe my climate is not suitable.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Awww 🥰 yes yes yes! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

  • @hotrodmom86
    @hotrodmom86 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You truly are joy Crane!!🎉

  • @bryonyhellis
    @bryonyhellis Před 5 měsíci +1

    One of my favorite things is to have the kiddos arrange bouquets. I show them what’s available, and from those options they can arrange something special to take home. You are a great uncle, good job 👌

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      That’s awesome. I agree. Thank you 🥰❤️❤️❤️

  • @marycarroll2550
    @marycarroll2550 Před 5 měsíci +1

    When I first started watching, I had to stop and exclaim. I just bought that same blue and white bowl in HomeGoods for flower arranging!💙

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci +1

      😄😄😄😄😄 I bought them for my kitchen but I saw the potential

  • @daiseegray9110
    @daiseegray9110 Před 5 měsíci +1

    My celosia and verbena seedlings 🌱 have been so tiny for weeks. Hopefully the start growing soon. LOL so funny your story! Love 💕 you! 🌼🐝

  • @lindahipwell7059
    @lindahipwell7059 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Crane…. You have the best you tube videos … I learn from you… you make me laugh…. You are honest with your successes and losses… and personally…. Your flower arrangements are so beautiful…. Thankyou so much for continuing… from this flower friend I really thankyou.. ❤❤❤

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

  • @gardeningonthewestforkwith8994
    @gardeningonthewestforkwith8994 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Laughed out loud about feeling famous yet you are to me and us!! Love you bringing me into your life hole in pants and all🤦‍♀️gotta love that reality!!
    To have one of Gracie’s dahlia how wonderful ! I watch North Lawn Flower Farm she’s so knowledgeable . Lover her new library! Anyway yes learning from just doing is the best part of gardening!!
    Happy April!

  • @KatariinaKorhonen
    @KatariinaKorhonen Před 5 měsíci +2

    🤣🤣🤣 You're hilarious!!! So that's why they were staring at you! Greetings from Finland!👋 We still have snow❄️❄️❄️

  • @darmuehlhausen5167
    @darmuehlhausen5167 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Crane, you are amazing at growing flowers but I agree , there are some that are a pain in the you know what! I do think you have your seed starting soil too wet. Laura from Garden Answer says you should not be able to squeeze water out of your soil. Keep gardening, you bring joy to many.❤

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 4 měsíci

      Awww… thank you ☺️😊❤️ I agree with you and Laura. It will cause algae and mold easily!

  • @julsg123
    @julsg123 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Not sure what happened but I think my first comment is missing. I want to say I love the "famous" story and the "DINNER IS READY", lol! Thank you for the reminder that we should enjoy our garden with all. We are making memories after all! Keep doing you Crane!

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      😅😂😅😂😅😂😅 You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻

  • @khayescobar1819
    @khayescobar1819 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow Crane your garden is so beautiful lots of different flowers thank you for sharing keep the videos coming. Love from Washington State 👍🙏❤️😊

  • @dianepuskas6362
    @dianepuskas6362 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That was a funny story! Have fun

  • @serenababy6358
    @serenababy6358 Před měsícem +1

    I can totally relate to garden mistakes lol. Ranunculus!! OMG! Pain in the nassturtium!
    1. Started ranunculus, veggies, sunflowers, zinnias, sweet peas too late.
    2. Killed all my anise hyssop seedlings that were looking so gorgeous. Killed some of my bells and tomatoes too.
    3. Nearly killed all my rudbeckia and they got stunted. Slowly recovering.
    4. Couldn't get any herbs or columbine to germinate 😅
    5. Tulips and daffs were a failure. Got 3 nice blooms out og 75 lol!
    I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting
    (Positive note: had success w/ Lisianthus, Snaps, jalapeños, celosia &nasturtium)

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před měsícem +1

      Awww… thank you ☺️😊❤️ for sharing. Seems like you are very positive person. Thank you very much for joining my little journey 🥰❤️🙏🏻

  • @doreen4405
    @doreen4405 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Crane you crack me up! I love your stories!!❤ And you eat Spam! I love Spam. 😊

  • @ltlwlwl5057
    @ltlwlwl5057 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You're too cute! Love your personality....😊

  • @sarahheffernan5176
    @sarahheffernan5176 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You are such an inspiration 🌸💗😊💫🌱🙏

  • @kenuwithblackyandkiri7438
    @kenuwithblackyandkiri7438 Před 5 měsíci +1

    An amazing video with cute kids. Nice to see the way that u do gardening
    Wish u all the best!!

  • @thebluestarz
    @thebluestarz Před 5 měsíci +1

    ครูCrane! ลุงCrane! Thank you for sharing your mistakes and learned lessons. Just goes to show how resilient flower friends are even when we as humans make mistakes! 5555

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      ขอบคุณครับ 🥰🙏🏻 Thank you 🥰 yes we do

  • @LINativePlantConservation
    @LINativePlantConservation Před 4 měsíci +1

    yes, i kept temp records and April is still too cold. May 1s or after is good to plant everything, April we just had 36*F nights... and days were like winter.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 4 měsíci

      Good idea! Yes, better be safe than sorry 😊🥰❤️

  • @rhondaschenk5727
    @rhondaschenk5727 Před 5 měsíci +1

    We’re all making mistakes. Crane! I love the way you make mistakes and keep it very light hearted! Great video! Thank you! ❤

  • @Redbarngardens
    @Redbarngardens Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love that you made floral arrangements with the kids!!! ❤💐

  • @stacynagle5192
    @stacynagle5192 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Dinner is ready!!! 😂

  • @susymurillo5758
    @susymurillo5758 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I just love your videos! ? Have you ever tried to grow Larkspur. They are so beautiful. Blessings from Southern California 🙏

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you 🥰 yes I do. I started them in fall. They are coming strongly now 😊🥰❤️

  • @sandrasealey1699
    @sandrasealey1699 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you

  • @linhmoberly4493
    @linhmoberly4493 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi Crane, how is everything? Hope u are feeling better. U are so funny 😂….it’s hard being a celebrity 👍👍 I’m in central Jersey.. It has been raining …not able to do any gardening. My ground is so wet and can’t walk on it. Ur arrangements are amazing. When can u direct sow seeds outdoors ( like verbena bonariensis , bells of Ireland , love and the mist ) .. ? Thanks. Love ur videos

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ You can sow now. It’s a perfect time. Verbena and perennial might bloom next year though.

  • @saralyleantolik607
    @saralyleantolik607 Před 5 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @anniewildmush1284
    @anniewildmush1284 Před 5 měsíci +1

    i was like that . now.. oh u broke a plant.. its ok ill plant something else... no big deal... took me a few year.... my neighbour painted a little fence but painted my daffodils also lolll. ❤

  • @jameswesnga7709
    @jameswesnga7709 Před 5 měsíci +1

    @7:06' Crane naughty?? Never! 😁 Is your asthma/allergy under control? Please take care. Enjoying your videos as per usual. And the best thing is Uncle Crane is no longer Uncle Crane-ky! 😜😇😆

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Haha. Cranky Crane. That’s what I call my self sometimes haha. Yes I have been seeing doctor. Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

  • @WiscoGarden
    @WiscoGarden Před 5 měsíci +1

    Crane! You are the cutest! Gotta laugh! Hopefully you were wearing cute undies! 🫣🤣

  • @Rolf.arfarf
    @Rolf.arfarf Před 5 měsíci +1

  • @mandyt8178
    @mandyt8178 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the wonderful video. Have you tried the Darwin type of tulip? They are better at coming back each year.

    • @cranerygardens
      @cranerygardens  Před 5 měsíci

      You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 Thank you 🥰 I will try!

  • @theresadyjach5406
    @theresadyjach5406 Před 5 měsíci +1

    YES, THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT TALK ABOUT FALSE INFORMATION , THOSE ARE NOT MISTAKES, BUT MORE INFORMATION FOR US. TRUTHS

  • @hopemorrison2367
    @hopemorrison2367 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hey

  • @gardengirl7446
    @gardengirl7446 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The daffodil you don't know name of u
    Is delnashaugh

  • @bertharios7413
    @bertharios7413 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I killed my Lisianthus . The same way for fertilizer 😭 72 😭😭😭

  • @peggyromero9310
    @peggyromero9310 Před 5 měsíci +1

    🤣

  • @sandrasealey1699
    @sandrasealey1699 Před 5 měsíci +1