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That's awesome! Lemon Balm is such a wonderful plant to grow and use. 🌿 It's not only beautiful in the garden but also so versatile for teas, calming remedies, and more. What’s your favorite way to use it? 😊

Absolutely, well said! ✨ Lemon balm truly has that magical quality with its gentle yet powerful benefits. 🌿 How do you like to use it: teas, tinctures, or something else?

You're absolutely right! 😊 While their cuteness is a bonus, meeting their needs is what truly matters.

I agree! They are so fascinating. Thanks for watching!

You are very welcome! Glad the video helped!

You're welcome!

I do breed them and sell out fast. Good luck, they are slow to breed but fairly easy!

Wow nice

That’s beautiful to hear! Thanks for watching!

You are so welcome, Same to you!

Most welcome 😊

Calamondin can grow in northeast Alabama, but it’s important to consider the climate. They thrive in warm, tropical to subtropical regions and are sensitive to frost. So you may have to cover some nights

@terramatergardens Great news, thanks. I plan on growing Calamondin Orchard and for some good plan B, I will grow some in pots.

I’ll add a video on that topic in the future!

Yes, it's pretty interesting! Unlike many other types of snails, Japanese trapdoor snails don’t lay eggs. Instead, they give birth to live young.

I agree!

Thank you so much for the kind words!

I appreciate your feedback! I'm working on improving my delivery.

@@terramatergardensYou sounded perfect 👍🏻

EVERYTHING! They eat algae, biofilm, decaying plant matter, leftover fish food, fish waste, dead or decomposing organisms, they'll even eat some soft aquatic plants if the plants are struggling.

@@terramatergardens do I need to put extra food for the snails or will they just eat the left over fish food

@@Amandarobertson-d7o No, you never want to feed these snails directly. They will multiply rapidly if you do. They will be perfectly fine eating whatever is left over.

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are geraniums related to begonias? I love that earthy scent ✨

Great question! Geraniums and begonias aren’t directly related, they belong to different plant families. However, they do share some similarities, like being easy to grow favorites for gardeners! And yes, that earthy scent of geraniums is amazing, it's one of their most unique features! Thanks for watching and sharing your love for plants!

Thanks for the comment!

Me too!

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and the bit of history on red giant mustard. As for why they should be kept away from beans, strawberries, it mainly comes down to companion planting principles. Mustard greens can exude chemicals into the soil that may inhibit the growth of beans and other legumes. With strawberries, mustard greens can compete heavily for nutrients, and their strong flavor/aroma might deter pollinators or beneficial insects. Some gardeners also avoid planting them near certain nightshades like tomatoes due to potential pest attraction.

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Thank you for your input! I can see why you might think it looks like mint, Lemon Verbena and certain mints can appear similar at first glance, especially when it comes to their elongated leaves. However, there are a few key differences to note: Lemon Verbena leaves are often smooth or very subtly serrated, but they aren’t as deeply toothed as most mint varieties.Crushing the leaves is often the giveaway. I got this from Pikes nursery (not that nurseries never get idenficiations wrong), but it is lemon verbena. I have grown it many times. Yours may just appear to be slightly change, through adaption or reversion. Thanks again for the discussion, always great to exchange plant knowledge!

@@terramatergardens hehe ;) Hello TMG, just testin you! You're right! While your plant certainly looks similar to a young mint plant, especially one shot of it and because of the water reflections on it. But the the elongated and rather straight thin stems (compared to mint) give it away.

Please do!

What makes you say that?

Thank you for pointing that out! You're absolutely correct-the Phyllovates genus was reclassified, and the Texas Unicorn Mantis is now Pseudovates chlorophaea. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention, and I’ll make a note to update the video description. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and for watching! 🌿🦗

thank you

t's generally not recommended to handle them directly. They can bite if they feel threatened, and their bite can be painful.

glad you like!

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The smell can vary depending on the individual plant and environmental conditions. While some people describe the scent as unpleasant, resembling rotting meat, others find it more subtle and even slightly sweet. The intensity of the smell can also vary depending on factors like temperature and humidity. It's best to experience the scent on your own in my opinion.