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I HATE finding plant labels everywhere in my garden at the end-of-year clean-up. There's no need for plastic labels, instead, get a roll of cheap masking tape, write the name of the plant on it with a Sharpie, and slap it on the outside of the pot, cup, or whatever you like to plant in. That way there's less plastic ending up in your garden. If you need to label the plant while it's in the ground, draw up a diagram of where things are planted.

Beautiful garden 😍 ❤ I think ill start a flower garden from seed after seeing this!

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This was an absolutely inspiring video. I am in zone nine and I want to get my flower garden going here. Thank you for doing such a beautiful job! New subscriber.

Ok, Now we all know what not to do, but still no one knows WHAT to do when trimming the crepe Myrtle. Video provided no info on HOW TO trim the Myrtle.

Can’t wait to try this method!

Be careful! There are 2 different Tithonia’s, rotundifolia, which you have, and the diversifolia (yellow) which is extremely invasive. Thank you for sharing the rotundifolia! It’s quite extraordinary! Can’t wait to add it to my garden.

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Questions I have….i have some smaller clear plastic containers that close, almost like a lettuce box, but smaller. I am in zone 9b, if that makes any difference. My question is, can I winter sow or start winter sowing in the smaller containers and then transfer them to something larger once they need the room? And also, since they are boxes, would I just put more holes in the top, since there is no spout?

You are a beautiful soul- great transparency, good honesty we can see your heart (I can see your heart) I’ve been sad since losing my husband to ALS and gardening has saved my life, but because I’m in North Texas I can’t seem to get it together, but I watch you all the time for encouragement this year. I’m finally going winter so along with you, I am warmer than you so I will have to wait later than you but still preparing still looking for seeds and as soon as I find them, they’re not gonna be the same as yours, but I’m gonna give it a try. Thank you so much for all your doing. Into 2025 with your head held high.

Wow, that looked easy! That's beautiful! ❤

Are there follow ups to show how they do once in the ground? I’m afraid they go leggy? No need to apologise for wonderful enthusiasm! 😊

Great video. The vents on the pots are for root air pruning. It’s same idea as soil blocking.

Stunning plants so pretty .🌺🌻🌺

I love a garden craft project! Thank you!! I have never heard of this before.

Hi Kim, I’ve never heard of this. I’m definitely going to try it out.

I love this idea! Thank you so much for sharing😊

Hi Kim🌺 .You did beautiful containers and they look amazing and you can make containers with fabric and cement . Have a great day .🌺🌻🌺

Never heard of this but will try it thanks for sharing

wow, that is beautiful. i love it!!! thanks for sharing.

The planter I’m fixing to make is using an old filing cabinet. Several TH-cam videos of it but none by you. I love the large metal containers. Check them out. I’ve gotta try this one!

Do you have a video about your espalier behind you? I want to make one❤

What a great idea, thanks for sharing fellow southern gardener💚💚!!

I seriously just purchased my first packet of Tithonia a couple weeks ago after watching your videos and seeing how lovely they are! Can’t wait to sow them in the spring! Thank you for sharing : ) 🇲🇽 mexican sunflower here I come!

Same! I hadn't heard of these before and after watching your videos, I ordered some seeds from Etsy (couldnt find any seeds locally). They are my FAVORITES! And you weren't kidding, ALL the creatures love it-beautiful bees, butterflies and my hummingbirds❤ Thank you so much for sharing the Tithonia pro tip! Im in 7b and not a pro by any means but this was SO EASY to grow from seed!

My Tithonia have been blooming their hearts out for months.

AWESOME!!! I think I was almost as excited as you were ... I have a suggestion that I think may help. Lavender as well as many herbs and perennials need a bit colder stratification than you are getting from March forward ... maybe try starting some in February, or any time after Winter solstice ... Good luck... and happy growing!

I wrote you several videos back as I’d just found you & was bing watching. I planted 13 packets of 25 seeds ea. The packets said native to my area & fall planting. However I found a few needed cold stratification & no packets told what I needed to do like that. I just scattered on prepped soil & lightly stepped on. Water daily w/ light spray. All packets said 1-2 wks to germinate and it took almost 4 wks to even show up little sprouts. Only one plant has actually now formed little plants (a sage). Still waiting but soooo encouraged I have life. It’s been almost a month! Unseasonably warm here in zone 9 on the gulf of Ms. It is low 90’s in day & still 80’s at night. Hope they make it & I’ll be smarter next time. I’m saving milk jugs now. So excited thanks to you!

Love the videos I grew the orange last year it does not over winter in western pa. This year i got yellow will have to remember to save seeds . Thank you for your videos

I planted it at our winter spot in Central Florida two years ago, more new plants from the naturally dropped seeds for the second time, starting to bloom now 🧡

Does it come in yellow ?

Hi Kim 🌺 . This plant is amazing also in my garden and I love its pretty orange flowers . Have a great day .🌺🌻🌺

I grew this over the summer after seeing your videos… zone 8a. It’s a keeper for sure but mine got infested with whiteflies. Also little moths are drawn to them at nighttime… I’m talking hundreds of moths were on mine. I’d shake the plant in the evening and it was like something out of a horror movie, Lol

Hey Kim, this Flower looks sooo pretty and it’s so amazing to have so much blossoms in this time of the year 😍😍😍. I have found the seeds of the tithonia 1 months ago, so I can grow her for the next season 🤩. Sorry for my terrible English ❤.

Can Mexican sunflower be grown in a pot?

P.S. I'm hoping to grow them as a privacy fence type plant next year. :) And I'm in North GA Zone 7b/8a

I grew these for the first time this year after seeing your video about them last year. And you aren't kidding, they truly are fantastic! They were always covered in butterflies and bees and I can't wait to grow them again next year! :)

like you said wow!!! they are beautiful. i am in zone 8b and would love to grow some of them. thanks for sharing. i will try them this coming summer.

Thanks for the video. I’m in zone 7A and have grown Tithonia thanks to your previous videos but never on its side. Already planning for next year!

Wow! They look stunning! You're onto something there! A Tithonia hedge! When you say "they fell over" did the stems not break 🤔? Mine seems too delicate to fall over without breaking.

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Hey Kim, you are inspiring! I found your videos late last season and put this flower on my list...I started my own Tithonia from seed and have been enjoying them all summer. The amount of pollinators has been incredible, if there was a record for it, planting this sure helped set all time record in my garden! Every time I see them, I think of you and your Joy when you talked about them last summer. I'm so glad to see you back on YT! Go girl! Hey from close by in NC! 🧡

I have found that pinching back tithonia can make a big difference with size control, but only after having a 12 foot sunflower tower!

I love these! I planted them for the first time this year after watching one of your videos from last year. Mine did the same as yours after a storm came through, and they are still beautiful. We've had two frosts a couple of weeks ago, and it didn't hurt them at all. I'm in southern Virginia.