Petals and Metal Flower Farm

Petals and Metal Flower Farm

Gardening in Ohio on the edge of zones 5 and 6. We are a husband and wife team creating our slice of heaven on the last 2 acres of what was once a large farm. We will have plant sales in the spring and starting in the summer of 2023, a u-pick flower farm.

Hoophouse Tour of Plants

Hoophouse Tour of Plants

Winter Sowing With Kids

Winter Sowing With Kids

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  • @marcwashburn6134
    @marcwashburn613429 күн бұрын

    i have had 3 chip drops and they have all been great....some better quality than others...but who cares...i just pay $20 to sweeten the pot and it never taken more than a week to get the chips :)

  • @thomasmalone2348
    @thomasmalone2348Ай бұрын

    Thanks for some good.info. I'm building my frame now for.my hoop.household

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetalАй бұрын

    You're welcome! Good luck with yours and happy growing!

  • @maureenmckenna5220
    @maureenmckenna5220Ай бұрын

    Bought 9 Moonlight yarrow, because the color is just breathtaking. They don’t require much water, so one went into a corner where the sprinkler hardly reaches. Only one, and it is a gorgeous clump now.

  • @MoonPhaze5
    @MoonPhaze52 ай бұрын

    Love this!! 🧡🌼💚 Thank you. 😊

  • @rachelhorn8823
    @rachelhorn88232 ай бұрын

    Managing yarrow is something else. Bought two wee ones and now they are over 3ft wide and 3 ft. Tall. I'm thinking next year of selling those and my bergamot that have just shot out all over.

  • @angelaledet3689
    @angelaledet36892 ай бұрын

    If you have fungal gnats or white mildew on top of soil in house plants how do you get rid of them all

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal2 ай бұрын

    If you have mildew, the soil is too wet. Let it dry out, that will help with the fungus gnat larvae. You can try mosquito bits also. If it's a bad infestation, change your soil.

  • @jonijoseph4438
    @jonijoseph44382 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video 😊full of information presented in a loving knowledgeable way easy to listen to.Thanks

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @user-mm2sj9jl6p
    @user-mm2sj9jl6p2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal2 ай бұрын

    You bet

  • @VivaLaPluto1518
    @VivaLaPluto15182 ай бұрын

    Love this idea, very inspiring to keep tackling those unique pots!

  • @leanndemars3278
    @leanndemars32782 ай бұрын

    Yes ❤ March 1st bought 5 pound bag of starting mix..... FUNGAL GNATS 😢 I did everything but my Early seedlings where goners so I used heat is what I used💚💚💚💚💚

  • @DavidSmith-vz9uu
    @DavidSmith-vz9uu2 ай бұрын

    I bought my papaver roots at Walmart in the spring in April and they had delicate green growth on them, I obviously had to take them out of the package and I wanted to nurse them in a small pot for a while since they were tiny and delicate, I planted them in a 5" pot with the green growth exposed above the soil level and put them out in full sun and it was an 83 degree day and 5 hours later the green growth sprouting from the roots withered and turned brown, did I kill them? I brought them back inside, what should I do?

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal2 ай бұрын

    Sunburnt from not hardening off. There's a chance that they may come back from that. I would put them outside on a porch or something, take care of them and see if you get any new sprouts. When plants haven't been exposed to the elements the sudden shock can set them back quite a bit.

  • @DavidSmith-vz9uu
    @DavidSmith-vz9uu2 ай бұрын

    @@PetalsAndMetal yeah that's what I figured, I'm kinda frustrated with myself because I bought them yesterday and I knew I probably should have kept them temporarily in indirect light and I didn't expect the temperature to be 83 degrees in April. Definitely hotter than usual for this time of year. My plan was to harden them off but just made the mistake of putting them in full sun on a hot day

  • @carenallen5841
    @carenallen58412 ай бұрын

    I planted 2023.....yellow and a pink. 2 plants..yarrow....I'm in lower Michigan and its spring 4/15/24... they are growing back nicely......I enjoyed these easy care plants..I pruned regularly when needed

  • @brandonhemphill6816
    @brandonhemphill68163 ай бұрын

    A ridge beam for support the long way would have prevented that damage and 2 cross support braces Nice set up im building one with a 3 foot wall

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal3 ай бұрын

    I'm planning 3' walls on my next one so I can go wider. Will most likely do some support too. Thanks!

  • @oiuicxch
    @oiuicxch3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! ❤

  • @user-od1fo3lj4q
    @user-od1fo3lj4q3 ай бұрын

    How long until this boomer figures out that here video has no audio There should be an award for low effort

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal3 ай бұрын

    Check your sound system because there is sound.

  • @ZenPepperClub
    @ZenPepperClub3 ай бұрын

    Eat clit

  • @bjbrown6488
    @bjbrown64883 ай бұрын

    Do you have any idea how long these will take to sprout above ground? Thank you.😊

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal3 ай бұрын

    In a pot or in the ground?

  • @carlsykes4807
    @carlsykes48074 ай бұрын

    Above and betond, your awsome chic, are you married 😉😎👍

  • @hillbillyfranks
    @hillbillyfranks4 ай бұрын

    Just subscribe to your general enjoy it I'll be watching more we're gonna put a hoop house up this year but I got a greenhouse so that's what we're doing Stay safe and have a good day

  • @HomesteadPreparedNewsletter
    @HomesteadPreparedNewsletter4 ай бұрын

    This was perfect! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all that. Personally, I used to have ornamental grasses and had a heck of a time cutting them back... LOL. We're gonna put your video in the next issue. Thanks!

  • @blackrocks8413
    @blackrocks84134 ай бұрын

    your husband is right, those posts are great. Wait until you try to pull one out. They are tough to get out. Often taking some digging. If I were to attempt this.....I'd use them. I use them to hold up my hog panels in my tomato garden. Nice house, ya''ll knew what you were doing

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. We had a bad storm come through the other night and it's still standing 😊

  • @jotex54
    @jotex544 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much for sharing these 4 methods. Just a quick question about temperature - the soil should heat to 180 Fahrenheit, right?

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal4 ай бұрын

    Yes, Fahrenheit

  • @jcdeco60
    @jcdeco604 ай бұрын

    Great tips! Very helpful. I bought straw for around my raised beds last year, I’ll be using my dried grasses! Thanks!

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @LilDirt12
    @LilDirt124 ай бұрын

    Awesome!! Thank you for simplifying these different methods. Appreciate it! ❤️

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @barbarastepien-foad4519
    @barbarastepien-foad45194 ай бұрын

    You are a star ❤ I am planting these hopefully this year....you are very informative and you show everything in clewr detail, well done that woman, greetngs from across the pond x

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much!

  • @maryannl9321
    @maryannl93214 ай бұрын

    Is it okay to seal the ziploc bag as soon as it cools? Will it still feel moist? Will it get moldy? I wanted to make shower favors with seed packets and bagged soil in a pot but now I’m nervous. Thanks

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal4 ай бұрын

    Once it's cooled, yes. I would keep an eye on it if it's super moist. Maybe open the bag once in awhile if it's going to be a long time.

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal4 ай бұрын

    It's shouldn't mold since it's been sterilized.

  • @maryannl9321
    @maryannl93214 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the quick reply!

  • @ethannguyen5428
    @ethannguyen54285 ай бұрын

    Do you cut back to the points it’s just soil and no leaves and stems are showing? And is it done right before winter?

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal5 ай бұрын

    I leave a couple of inches all around, basically giving it a big haircut. I bring them in when night temperatures start getting in the mid 50's.

  • @marci.curious
    @marci.curious5 ай бұрын

    I shared this a while back when i 1st found your video. But its been a minute or 2 since then, soooo.. imma share it again!😁😁😁! Tagging you of course beautiful human!😊✌🏻tysm for sharing this. For those of us who are newbeez/clueless, this not only comes in handy& teaches us 🙏🏻 YOU are out here saving lives!!😊

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing!! Def not try to save any gnats lives, lol

  • @maganam209
    @maganam2095 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the information 😊

  • @tyannaclark1196
    @tyannaclark11966 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks so much, you are great at teaching. I have made myself a seed tracker/sow calendar. Also, I think you should add a screenshot of your spreadsheet to this KZread video's thumbnail, to reach more people looking for this!

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊 what I really need to do is redo the video, lol. My editing skills are much better now. Thanks for the suggestion on the thumbnail. Good luck growing this year!

  • @starrystarrynight9822
    @starrystarrynight98226 ай бұрын

    If you're using a soil like Miracle-Gro are you going to damage the nutrients that Miracle Grow puts in their by microwaving?

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal6 ай бұрын

    I do my own fertilizing so that's not something I've been concerned about so I can't really answer your question.

  • @CAMDEC1217
    @CAMDEC12176 ай бұрын

    How did you attach those vertical studs to the 2/4s on top and bottom of side walls? Did you just toenail the screws?

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal6 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @arnorrian1
    @arnorrian17 ай бұрын

    I tried winter sowing yarrow. I got over 70 plants from two water jugs. Summer Pastels and Colorado mix.

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal7 ай бұрын

    That's awesome! What did you do with all of them?

  • @arnorrian1
    @arnorrian17 ай бұрын

    @@PetalsAndMetal Planted some, gave away some to friends and family, and I plan on selling the rest in the spring.

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal7 ай бұрын

    Winter sowing perennials is so easy!

  • @arnorrian1
    @arnorrian17 ай бұрын

    @@PetalsAndMetal Yes, some species are very easy. But some not so much.

  • @callieclarkwiren1289
    @callieclarkwiren12897 ай бұрын

    If I’m working with a small bag of potting soil, is it safe to put the whole bag in the microwave or oven? Will the plastic melt? It would make it a lot easier than finding a container (and I really don’t want to use my good baking dishes). I’m using 8qt bags or smaller.

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal7 ай бұрын

    Do not put plastic in your microwave.

  • @onecatsopinion
    @onecatsopinion7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @joannemulvey7955
    @joannemulvey79558 ай бұрын

    Can/should this method be used for a small outdoor garden bed? What about the PH that outdoor and indoor plants need? Thank you for the great information in your video!

  • @user-sj7sf8jm2m
    @user-sj7sf8jm2m8 ай бұрын

    My Graceful Grass Prince Tut has been outside planted in my garden all summer and fall. Is it possible to take the new growth and repot it in container and bring inside for winter?

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    I'd certainly give it a try. If you don't you'll never know 😊. I don't have experience with one planted in the ground so that's the best advice I can offer.

  • @bethalvarez6956
    @bethalvarez69568 ай бұрын

    Amazon has metal zip ties they’re awesome

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    Will def use those next time. Hopefully someone will see your comment and save themselves some aggravation.

  • @sabine3769
    @sabine37698 ай бұрын

    Just tie it with a string

  • @louannshaffer3888
    @louannshaffer38888 ай бұрын

    So can I eat that potato

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    It will taste awful. These are bred for ornamental not for eating.

  • @barbmattes8743
    @barbmattes87438 ай бұрын

    My King Tut plants were originally in the exact container you showed and I planted them in to a 10" wide pot - not in the ground. Can I just bring that pot inside for the winter? Or would I still need to repot them into a larger pot. I don't think I'll plant them in the ground next year either. (if they make it)

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    I repotted mine to give it room to grow because it was really root bound. If yours isn't root bound, it should be ok. Mine struggled a bit over the winter but once I put it back out, it went all gangbusters again.

  • @proudarmedreadytobugaloode6295
    @proudarmedreadytobugaloode62958 ай бұрын

    Not at all helpful.

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    What would you like to know? Perhaps you would like to watch my longer version? kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIaVrNufetvaepc.htmlsi=kyGP3C2cn8-LM4bF

  • @MrChewbone69
    @MrChewbone698 ай бұрын

    Should she have said it in some other language for you?

  • @kb1236
    @kb12368 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the great info!

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    You bet!

  • @user-er5sn5ci9f
    @user-er5sn5ci9f8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. Very informative. I have some coleus to overwinter. Thank you ❤

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @dobnerk
    @dobnerk9 ай бұрын

    Great job making this video! So much information!

  • @tifflet818
    @tifflet8189 ай бұрын

    I want to do this, but I’d have to re pot it. What kind of insecticidal soap do you use? I always have tons of bugs outside. Right now my pots of begonias have lots of ants in them 😩 I hate any bug. How do I make sure I won’t bring bugs indoors? Also, my window sills are very low to ground and with kids it won’t work. So can I place on a nightstand that is right front of a window?

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    Yes to using something to bring the plants up off the floor. I mix my own insecticidal soap. A few drops of soap in spray bottle. You can drench your plant by putting it into a container a bit larger than the one it is in and leaving it to soak for 30 mins or so. The bugs will come out to the surface, hopefully dead, from drowning.

  • @gardingyrl3501
    @gardingyrl35019 ай бұрын

    How warm is the temperature in your room

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    Usually 72-74 degrees. We keep our home pretty warm.

  • @chrisgardenier3656
    @chrisgardenier36569 ай бұрын

    Question for you. I bought some potting mix I want to sterilize. I do not want gnats or other critters. In the past all new mix I have bought has been contaminated. So returning and buying another isnt ideal. What do you do to readd micronutrients to your soil after sterilization? I worry I will kill all benificial nutrients.

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    I don't do anything after I've microwaved it.

  • @tinaknutsen
    @tinaknutsen9 ай бұрын

    I would like to try this now…is it to soon? (9/30/23 ) I am in zone 8b PNW Or do I need to wait? Typically we get our first frost mid October-November. Have been growing 🤔 through planting withdrawals since hand surgergy … 6 months later and I still can’t lift or hold a pound or two. So I think this would be doable and who doesn’t look forward to pretty flowers? TY😊

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    Yes, much too early. You need to wait a minimum for winter solstice.

  • @DerafsheKavian
    @DerafsheKavian9 ай бұрын

    Hi, Any updates on the phlox sowing/planting/propagation? Wonder how they turned out.

  • @PetalsAndMetal
    @PetalsAndMetal8 ай бұрын

    They were doing well until I forgot to water them 😭. I have 1 remaining.