I can't believe I forgot to mention marigolds! Another flower that's super easy to direct sow and use for cut flowers! Thank you so much for watching. You are so, so appreciated.

@monawolfe

3 жыл бұрын

Marigolds are too stinky though, never was a fan. Too many other amazing flowers one can grow. How about Lobelia for a short plant you can put in containers & front of the borders? I grew last year & loved them.

@BrenHaas

3 жыл бұрын

@@monawolfe, not all the time.. there are some new varieties that aren't as 'stinky'. I like the stinky ones because I sweat they keep the bad bugs away from my tomatoes.

@candaceelder1289

3 жыл бұрын

@@monawolfe I used to hate them smell, but nit doesn't bother me anymore. But they're help so much with repelling pests and attracting beneficial insects that they're worth it.

@andreachua657

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! How do you grow marigolds for cut flower? I cant find any vids on youtube! Ive tried growing but they flowef mutiple buds in one stem, please do a video pls

@itskathyslife6066

2 жыл бұрын

Great info!! Would you recommend a low tunnel for starters??

Who else has unrealistic expectations about how many flowers we can cram into our garden🙋🏻‍♀️

@angelicac.6995

3 жыл бұрын

I only have light in the very back of my yard. It’s paved back there so I can only have a container garden. That hasn’t stopped me from buying about 20 packets of seeds with grand plans to cram flowers into every strip of sunlight I might have 😅

@Victoriaxx08

3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to buy a house with 1/10th acre. I want to grow a years worth of veggies and all the flowers. Haha it’s definitely not happening but I’ll be damned if I don’t try

@theproperty541

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@CreatorHouseVlogs

Жыл бұрын

Me

@montoya26

Жыл бұрын

I live at an apartment complex. Nothing will stop me.

I often watch your videos at night as I’m going to sleep and thinking about flowers. I get so relaxed I fall asleep like a baby...Your little sweet voice is so relaxing, lol. But I like to think some of your knowledge has been programmed into my brain bc I’m growing all kindsa things I didn’t know I wanted to grow using your winter sowing method & propagating using the bottles. Seeds are cheap, but it does take time & energy I’m reminding myself, so no, I can’t grow ALL the flowers even though my magical child brain thinks so! 😜🌸

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I'm still trying to convince myself that I don't have space to grow ALL THE FLOWERS. LOL!

@monawolfe

3 жыл бұрын

@@TONYAwiththeflowers I think I just NEED to experience NEW plants & a big variety. You could grow ALL the flowers by sowing fewer of each? Lol But they all need different things so you could go crazy trying to remember what to do with each at different times. I have lots of perennials & house plants that keep me busy, otherwise I’d grow more varieties.

Another snowy day in Wisconsin so seeing colorful garden flowers is a special treat. 22 winter sowing jugs under the snow so far. So much to look forward to in the garden this spring and summer. Thanks for another enjoyable video!

Yours were some of the first videos I watched when I first started gardening two years ago. I started simple like you suggested and have branched out to lots of different things and currently focus on native plants. I still love and appreciate your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

@thevagabondsageinthewoods

3 ай бұрын

I too love the native varieties. Just adopting a wildflower garden helped me learn so much, about the flowers and the pollinators who love them!

Thanks so much for this info! I've been learning about cut flowers, and your channel has had a lot of great info, including this one!

So pretty! I can't wait for this summer's flower gardening. I love zinnias.

I absolutely love how you take pictures of your beautiful flowers. If I ever start a flower magazine, I would love to put your work on the cover And promote your work !

As always, Togo’s information and views of beauty always make the day better!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

You make the most beautiful bouquets! You really understand color combinations. Also love seeing your pretty face in the videos.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment :) Hope you're having a great day!

Love all the content coming out lately!! Thank you 💐

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love all these flowers

Great information here. All your flowers are looking gorgeous.

I fell in love with basil last year--so glad you included it! I am growing around 10 varieties of it this year!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love when plants are both useful and beautiful!

Thank you so, soo much! I’m also in zone 6b and all the flowers you mentioned are ones that I can easily grow. Thanks too for the sunflower info. I had planned a variety that will, I fear, become too tall, so thanks again❤

I’m already jealous I saw hot pink peony’s.

I love your garden tips and your videos just keep getting better! Great job!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) :)

That was a really great informative video! Good job 👏🏻

Thank you for these first cut flower garden videos ☺️💖

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

This video was great! I am currently planning my first cut flower garden for 2024.

Oh yay! I’m also in Kentucky. That makes this even more helpful!

Getting my first small cut flower garden ready to go, mostly using the winter sowing method since I have limited space inside - Cosmos, Cleome, and Asters into soda bottles this afternoon! Also love the new thumbnails for your videos, really catches your eye when scrolling.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for noticing! :) :) I'm really hoping to make the channel better this year. Good luck winter sowing!

Wow, so pretty! Exactly what I'm doing this summer. Thx!💐

@cland1232

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, what I HOPE to start this summer.

What a great video. Thanks you.

Sowing zinnias & this was helpful today! 💗🌸

California have good weather to grow plants, yet its been cold at night, I appreciate your tips how to grow👍🏽

I always start my vegetables from seed but this year thanks to all you wonderful flower growers, I will be starting a lot of flowers from seed too. I’m in zone 4b so still a little early to start, but soon! Thanks!!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

That's so exciting! Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

Thanks for this information!

I always buy more zinnia seeds after watching your videos! Thank you for the info! Im growing so much more this year than last and sharing it on my channel as well :)

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I'm the same way - I can never feel like I have enough seeds. Happy gardening! :)

I love that your videos focus on the flowers, they're beautiful to watch over and over, even as a screensaver. Side note about comments, I just logged onto my laptop to leave a comment for you (as per request on one of the video's I watched the other day-I usually watch on the TV) and it was so hard to find the comment area!! Weird...it was allllll the way on the bottom and didn't even show up when I used ctrl+f and typed in comment-No result. And no, I'm not 1,000 years old lol Just thought I'd let you know. Thanks again

@gardengatesopen

3 жыл бұрын

It IS weird that you found a video that still has that format! It must've slipped thru the cracks bcuz that's where ALL the comments, on all the videos used to be, but You Tube has since changed the comment location. Maybe it was sometime last year? Or maybe in late 2019. I don't remember exactly when. But yeah, that's pretty weird!!

Beautiful images and helpful information for those of us who are beginners 🦋🌈♥️

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

I love how you explain things!!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! :)

@silentmelody4707

Жыл бұрын

It's detailed without being too much to take in, so glad cause I have no experience in this area

Thanks for the helpful information and beautiful pictures.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Loving the new thumbnails btw! So professional and very pretty

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad someone noticed the change! I'm hoping it helps the channel. :) :)

Que hermoso vivero 🌷🍀☘️🌿🌷 gracias por compartir.

Busy day for me, but I still managed to relax with your video !!! Nice one 👍

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you're having a great day!

@gardengatesopen

3 жыл бұрын

@@TONYAwiththeflowers ❤ Thanks Doll ! ❤

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! :)

Lovely as always!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

So fun to see you in this video!! 😄

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in a lot of the older videos, that's where all this footage came from. Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

Love your videos....pls do a video on fertilizers and type of compost you use

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll add that to my video list. Thanks for watching! :)

This was so helpful! We have planted veggies and fruit. I’d love to add a cut flower garden

I had no idea amaranths got that tall! They are striking for sure! So glad you made an appearance in this video! 🤗

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I mostly grow the taller ones, but there are several really pretty short dwarf varieties, as well. I think 'Green Thumb' is one of my favorites for bouquets.

Thank you so much for your videos.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Lovely and informative as always!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

What a great video! :) All of these are on my list for 2021 along with so many others

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

Your channel is awesome. Keep the zinnia advice coming. Experimenting with growing them in a large new greenhouse for the first time.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

It’s fun to find someone nearer to me in Missouri. So many are other countries. Subscribing. I just like to grow flowers in my yard.

Um also...YOUR GARDEN IS GORGEOUS!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Great information!

Oooh! I like this bouquet! 8:25

Great video as always! Been busy researching when I should plant each variety, what LIKES cold weather,, what's just cold TOLERANT, each succession, what to pinch what NOT to pinch, etc.! So that I can hopefully have some blooms like yours! 😁

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! :) :) Thanks for watching!

@daniellebradley2728

3 жыл бұрын

Would the Lisa Mason Ziegler book help with this, because I’ve been wondering this too?

@ElderandOakFarm

3 жыл бұрын

@@daniellebradley2728 I think so... I've been trying not to buy anymore books but it looks like I'm going to have to!

Really enjoyed your video. Loving those double delight sunflowers. I am looking forward to growing more sunflowers this year. Zinnias I just haven’t managed to grow here in Scotland outdoors. I would love to though as they are a fantastic cut flower!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Sunflowers are always one of my favorites, as well! Thanks so much for watching! Happy gardening! 🌱🌱🌱

Great info and encouragement!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I have been thinking of doing a cut flower garden but it seemed so overwhelming After watching your video I think I might just be able to do this. Thank you for the free garden planner pdf..

@TONYAwiththeflowers

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks for watching! :)

Just started my brain flowers!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

That's so exciting! I still have a few months before it's time to start them here.

Looking out at snow -2F. LOVED watching this video.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I hope that you're staying warm! Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

I am excited to grow some new flowers this year... growing dahlias and zinnias and more sunflowers!!!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

Great info! Thanks

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! :)

Your video is a year old , and I am just beginning so it's an absolute perfect find !!! I'm getting ready to retire soon and presue this as a hobby. Looking forward to following you and hope to fine you on Facebook as well ❣️ S.W. Michigan here.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

2 жыл бұрын

💚💚💚

@silentmelody4707

Жыл бұрын

Omg I actually found a comment not a year old haha but totally agree. I'm starting off gardening so far I've been growing a few succulents but really love flowers and want to pursue this as a hobby as well 😄😄

I think those orange cosmos are actually a type of marigold. I like them for flower crowns.

another great video :)

The Ranunculus at the start is one is in my top 5 favorites ever, wish they bloomed all summer. My Zinnas got at least 6' tall last yr, they were amazing. My mom loved Sunflowers, she was always upset that they never faced the house, good tip about pollen-less. "Get carried away with what we see online", you're one channel that does that for me =^)

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I just love ranunculus! Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

@itsmewende

3 жыл бұрын

@@TONYAwiththeflowers Thank you so much for sharing =^)

I'm in Atlanta and I grew my first flowers 2 years ago. zinnia and cosmos were insanely easy to grow, I didn't really know what I was doing and they looked amazing. This year I'm growing profusion zinnias. Next year I'm going to try bulbs, there's just seemed advanced

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

Helpful. 👍🏻

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

Hi.. can you make a video how and when we should cut the flowers of the plant. And how to extend the life of these flowers in vase.. not getting this video anywhere on youtube.. and after cutting these flowers the plant grow more flowers in same season

Need more bottles y’all. There’s only so much Simply Orange Light one can drink!! 😜

@solvejrgenson3563

3 жыл бұрын

omg the struggle is REAL! I've been contemplating going around on recycling day to find some more water/milk jugs. 😅🙈

@monawolfe

3 жыл бұрын

@@solvejrgenson3563 THAT’s a great idea! I thought about posting on my neighborhood FB group.

@daniellebradley2728

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. I’ve switched where I buy my milk for now so I can get more of the non-opaque bottles.

@reginavu4041

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve resorted to eating those giant spinach containers very quickly!

@monawolfe

3 жыл бұрын

@@reginavu4041 I’ve got 22 lined up like good little soldiers! In other news, I’ve gained 22 lbs!!😂

Lovely photography, so inspiring! I also love zinnias and have had many neighbors ask to take my dried seed heads. I will be trying the "brain" celosia for the first time this year. Do they reseed? My favorite amaranth is called "love lies bleeding" which are long drooping red ropes. Thank you for another video.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, celosia will definitely re-seed themselves. I've tried to grow love-lies-bleeding before, but for whatever reason, I always have terrible luck with it. Maybe I'll have to try again! :)

Can you pretty please do a video on how you fill in your spreadsheet for succession planting? 😘🙋🏼‍♀️

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I'll add that to my video list. I'll have to figure out how to edit it first, though! LOL! Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

Linda y bendecida noche

Thanks for the great video! What flowers are at 0:20? They’re so beautiful.

Thank you for your video! It was super informative. My husband and I are avid gardeners and have several gardens on our property...woodland garden, pond garden, perennial garden and vegetables. This year we are designing a cut flower garden. We don't have a greenhouse or planting lights...so I am going to try my hand at planting the seeds directly in the soil. We live in PA and are zone 6. I realize that our bloom time will be later due to this...any tips would be appreciated.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

The winter sowing method was really helpful when I first started growing flowers, also learning more about hardy annual flowers. Good luck! Thanks so much for watching! :)

Thank you for another informative video, I hope to work up the nerve to try ranunculas, they intimidate me.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully, I can make some more videos about them this spring that will be helpful. They're definitely one of my favorites!

I have always hated those big monstrous sunflowers that r bigger than me. Flowers should b dainty and delicate, imo. Butt. . . . I have a back yard that is a fish bowl and all the neighbors love to come and talk every ding dang time I am out there. So. . . . I will try those massive, scary asss sunflowers (secession planting) so I can get some work done such as, planting permanent, people blocking plants, in my back yard without conversing (wasting time) with ALL The People. I am feeling extra introverted today. Thanks for reading. 😊 -Shannon

@marytee9946

3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful garden makes people want to stop and admire and talk to the talented gardener!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand - I have very unfriendly, sometimes problematic neighbors. Lol!

Hey! You made a quick appearance!?!? (edit) THREE appearances!?! Lol .. And I ordered some celosia seeds this year (to have more than the standard cone shape they have in the stores).. I forgot I had ordered them until I went to check on my order status. lol

Thank you for another great video! Do you know what varieties are in the thumbnail? These are just some of the colors I'm wanting to grow ❤ (home gardener)

Nice cameo :)

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) :)

Do you have a video on how you built your tunnel? I need to build one this year

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do. I'll post the link to it in the "community" tab of my channel.

also i love amaranth .... going to try and grow them in the patch i previously had sunflowers - gets too hot & dry for them there, maybe the amaranth will fare better in that spot.

@monawolfe

3 жыл бұрын

I grew Red Spike last years, praying for some volunteers this year.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Amaranth are definitely tough. I don't think I ever water them during the summer. Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

👌💕

Are all of these videos and pics your own? Which camera are you using? So beautiful.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are. Footage from this video actually came from several different cameras over the years, as the channel has grown. They are all Canon, though. Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

I wonder what is the point of last frost date when I can’t plant out heat loving plants until a month after the last frost date?

Hey so I have watched your videos on having cut flowers in your landscape and I am thinking of doing something similar. My question is how do you take care of the ground your growing annuals in? Do you till? Do you just throw compost down in the small areas before you plant every time and just break up the ground with a shovel?

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

My beds are now mostly no-till. I simply pile the compost on top and turn it into the soil with a shovel. Hope that helps! :) :)

Did I miss which seeds to direct sowed??? I don’t have enough room and light in my cottage to grow strong enough seedlings 😔

Do you have to stake your amaranth?

What variety is the red amaranth ?

Any suggestions for colder wet summers? Basil and celosia dont grow at all at where i am.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I don't have much experience with cool summer weather. Ours are very, very hot.

Thanks!! What zinnia is at 1:30? It’s to die for!!!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Those are 'Benary's Giant Salmon Rose' zinnias. It's one of my favorite colors. Thanks so much for watching! :)

Idk my zone. I’m a beginner. It’s cold here. Alway been told by my old timers to never plant before the first full moon in June. Frost usually comes around mid September to ward the end more so but we do get 23/24 hrs of sun light in June and lots in July. I want to plant Gladiolas (my all time fav) any hints?? Please!!!!

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I would definitely start by searching for the last frost date in your area online. Most tender plants, like gladiolus, can be planted then and begin growing through summer. Thanks so much for watching! Happy gardening!

What part of Ky?

This was very helpful! I’ll have to figure out this Patreon thing soon. Side note-maybe I’ve watched TOO many of your videos? I continuously talk to you during the video like I know you. As if you can hear me. For instance “You sound exhausted, go get some rest.” Or, my new fav from this video....”Girl! Watch out for that snake!” 😱 Ugh! We obviously use different landscape fabric down here. Lol At least you know people care about you! 🤷🏻‍♀️

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

That's too funny. I totally do the same thing when I watch KZread videos. LOL!

Would you mind telling me how far apart you plant your zinnias, Snapdragons, Cosmos, & celosia?

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Most of my plants are spaced about 6 inches apart, with the exception being larger blooms like sunflowers and some varieties of celosia. Thanks for watching! :)

@candaceelder1289

3 жыл бұрын

@@TONYAwiththeflowers ty!

I wish my garden weeds wildflower

I am located in garden zone 7b are we similar???

So how do you get the pests off your flowers in order to deliver them?

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea for a video! Any insects usually leave during the conditioning process, but there are a few things I do to make sure they're gone.

those red celosia DO look like brains. freaky!

People still have table cloths?

Is it always true that the red-pink-white cosmos variety is rarely more than 50% germination? In my experience over last several years is that the yellow-orange variety of cosmos is the fastest, (or worst depending on your view) reseeder in the world! Zinnia and cosmos seeds are kinda similar in size but never get good germ on the pink cosmos while zinnias and yellow-orange cosmos are 90%+ germ.

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

That's interesting. I haven't planted cosmos in a few years. Perhaps, I'll have to try sowing them again and pay special attention to the germination rates. Thanks so much for watching!

💗💗🌾🏵🌺🌻

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

How much square footage to you plant in?

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

My total growing space is about 30'x30'

@karenlopez5441

3 жыл бұрын

What a productive space!

How close do you sow your zinnias? I’m I. Georgia 7B and it’s so hot and humid. I don’t want to grow them so close that they don’t get good air flow. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge of flowers. I’m learning a lot. This is my first growing season -Moonshadow Flower Farm✌️❤️

@TONYAwiththeflowers

3 жыл бұрын

I plant mine about 6 inches apart. I make sure to plant as much into my small space as possible. Lol! Thank you so much for watching! :) :)

@cynthiaparrish3738

3 жыл бұрын

@@TONYAwiththeflowers I’m growing in a small space as well so I’m paying close attention to spacing. 6” it is for me too then. Thanks so much!✌️❤️🌻🌸🐝🦋