Here in zone 6B Jersey, 2nd winter overwintering my lotus (a simple pretty pink with green center smaller flower) - transferred to a 9 gallon plastic pond liner from Low’s. It was in ground with water and soil covered with 4 layers of burlap and then coconut mulch on top and more leaves over it secured with netting. And hope all is fine in spring and will let it just grow there). Btw, i love water lettuce plants floating on top for clear clean water and saved some in garage in water. The 1st winter I just dug a hole in ground and put the smaller lotus pot in ground and covered with soil (less than 1feet), it was a surprise this spring to see the roots still multiplied and thrived in ground during winter! I’m a no fuss gardener, the less I do, the better😁 enjoy your channel and tips!
My experiment was planting a thicket garden for wildlife (6 corylus, 8 gro low sumac) with native viburnum. Planted in 2020. Saw the first suckers this year. Pretty fall color! Hopeful this little yard will contribute for birds and critters. 🥰
This year was a weather struggle. Zone 6a here in Michigan and I suffered from powdery mildew for the first time this year. One win for me was I started growing dahlias. Needless to say there is now another dahlia addict in the 🌎!!! Thank you so much for the videos.
I had a lot here in Northern Utah too (6). I guess I always got it at the end of the season with my squash (is that normal?) but I did notice it so much more so on my flowers.
@@jenniferwolford4646 I always get powdery mildew in my 6a Michigan garden. Usually on my basil and squash. I just accept it and plant two rounds of plants…for basil at least b/c one round is enough for zucchini…start new seeds indoors when I set the the first round of basil out. Then at the first sign of PW I pull the plants and put the fresh seedlings in. Amazingly it works. I don’t know how b/c I think PW lives on in the soil, but maybe I pull first round before it really establishes itself in the soil. Not sure, but I love pesto and get plenty of it from my garden ☺️😋
@@TheImpatientGardener It is now 11/7 and my double knock out pink rose bushes are covered... I have treated them extensively should I prune off the mildew parts. They are a focal point of my front garden.
My favorite is the “for the record” bit. I am diving into flower farming and going to learn as I go. I am learning and making my business plans now. I know how to grow plants and this is a passion of mine. I know its not all roses or at least roses have thrones. But the excitement of building a business based in flowers is thrilling.
When I lived in Saskachewan ( so like minus 40degrees C in the dark season !) I would empty my pond in the fall, clean it and pull out the lotus planter boxes, cut off the growth, let them dry out in the garage for a week or two, then place the pots into a plastic bag, left unsealed and put in the coolest part of my basement. Simply put pots into the pond when you refill in the spring. Easier than Dahlias!)))
The fall colors in your garden are really lovely. Missing my Mequon garden but enjoying an unusually colorful fall in Nashville. Also I finally spent the money on the deer resistant spray you use and it’s working the best of anything I’ve ever tried. So thanks for that.
Kindred spirit: I also put two ice cubes in my white wine, for which I receive much derision. But now I can point out that I am not alone, in that a very classy lady in Wisconsin also does this.
Hahah Erin my fridge is like yours! My daughter always says our fridge always looks full but it's just all condiments. I tell her she is welcome to cook some food to fill it up any time! As always, thanks for the video
Oh, thank heaven the boxwoods are all right! I remember that whole saga and how stressful it was for you. And, I continue to be intrigued by your lotus experiment. Perhaps one day I'll attempt to grow them myself. Looking forward to seeing how the tubers overwinter. ~ Lisa
Love your attitude of will try and see what happens! That is fun in gardening, learning and finding what works for you and your area. Lotus was beautiful this year and I hope your tubers make it to the next but I would still get a back up, what's worst that can happen? You have 4 different types instead of two, right lol?
I grew dahlias for the first time this year! Made every mistake and many didn't bloom, but miss Labyrinth did and she's all I really wanted to see! All thanks to your dahlia tour video from last year!
Just a little tip - we have similar buckets that our water plants are in. We drilled holes in the bucket and added black plastic rope to create handles to make it easier to get them out of the water since they can be super heavy. Thanks for putting out fun and informative videos.
Lotus's look amazing...thank you for taking us on your learning journey's...I successfully overwintered Dahlia's a friend gave me and grew them...wonderful boost of confidence!
I am fortunate to have a bigger pond as well as a large stock tank. I move the lotus to the bottom of the pond to overwinter . Most of the extra work you did now will just save you work when you pot in the spring but ?I think that the pots in the basement could just be kept damp without standing water. They are certainly worth over wintering
I experimented growing snapdragons from seed to plant out in the fall. It went great!! I had started seeds in the spring as well, and those didn't do as well. Zone 8a southeast VA! I also dug up my pepper plants and potted them to bring indoors today to see if I can overwinter them. First time doing that as well. If it fails, oh well. But if it works I'll have peppers so much earlier!
So fun to follow along on the lotus tubers! And the trees in your yard are gorgeous. This year I am loving watching the structure of the trunks and branches emerge as the leaves fall (your beech trees and the birch in front of those maples!). So many joyful moments to be had watching nature do it’s thing!
Glad the Boxwoods are ok. I still think a tank heater in the stock tank would be easier. It's what farmers do to keep the water from freezing for their livestock. Can't wait to see if the experiment works. I would order lotus in the Spring just on case. Can't have too many flowers. 😁😁😁
What fun! Will stayed tuned. Something I tried this past summer was planting ferns. Two macho and two Kimberly Queen is half day sun in pots in eastern VA 8b. They were fabulous! Lots of water and fertilizer. On repeat for next summer. The machos are wintering over in the garage🤞🏻
Wow! What an absolutely fascinating upload Erin! Your fall color is fabulous and the diversity of plants are impressive. That vegetable garden and its entryway is welcoming and charming. Thanks for the tips on overwintering your lotus plants. Those were some pretty healthy tubers 😱
“Holy smokes” she says. I was giggling at your very genuine surprise. These are huge and awesome. I think you have a good plan in place. Can’t wait to see them in the Spring, if they all make it where will you put them? I think I am going out to dig up my dahlias today, it’s been a week since our first hard frost and most people say 2 weeks but if I wait till next weekend it will be freezing out and right now it’s mid 50’s. Wish me luck, it’s my first time.
Not really an experiment, maybe more of a curiosity, but I planted my potted tree form hibiscuses in the ground late August. It is November, and those things are blooming like crazy! 🤞🏻Hoping they will still be alive next season. I usually buy them as annuals here in zone 8. I’ve been dabbling with propagation as well. Some things have worked wonderfully. Some things failed miserably. I’ll keep trying to see what I can do. Good luck with the lotus.
This was a beautiful fall tour Erin - thank you for sharing and I've been enjoying the music. I experimented with everything in a container: Perennials, evergreens (boxwood, Ilex, dwarf spruce), dahlias from tubers, fruits (blueberry =0 and fig=6), grasses, butterfly bushes, hydrangea - now I too have to see what survives Zone 6 W PA winter...the garage is full!
You should be able to easily find candied lotus roots and pickled lotus roots at an Asian grocery store. It's very fibrous. I prefer the candied lotus roots. The texture is like that of dried pineapple. But a bit more fibrous. The flavor is nutty kinda like potato candy.
My experiment was growing carrots in plastic cups from the convenience store. Because of covid you had to get a new cup every time you got a drink. So I have a LOT! I should have planted the longer variety of carrots and thinned correctly but I got 2 nice little scarlet Nantes. And I hate carrots! Next year will be better I hope
Hi, here is South Korea n I live in the zone 6.(I am not sure about the zone number. The temperature went down to minus 20 degree Celsius for about a week last winter.) I also have a lotus. In my case, I fill water up to the top of the container n cover it with a small plastic greenhouse. In winter, the top of the container freeze, but the water under the top doesn't. My lotus is buried in the container, not in a small pot separated from the pond container. This method worked. My lotus overwintered n bloomed this summer. If you guys live in the zone like mine, give it a try. I love the Impacient Gardener.:)
Hello, Erin 👋🏻. I absolutely love ❤️ the Lotus and was so super excited to watch you grow them, they were beautiful 🤩 Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 both storing methods work! 🙌🏻 Have a Blessed Night 😊
Honestly time is flying spring will be here in a sec and I can’t wait to see !!! We’re you live is breath taking I love seeing your Newfie’s in the background my niece has one I lust love the big Jub ❤️😊
Hi, enjoyed this vid and that glorious Japanese Maple of yours. Wow, that is beautiful. Late late fall here in central IL Champaign Urbana. Trees are so beautiful here this week. A couple of weeks later at least than usual. I sure do like watching your vids and beautiful yard. TY. Have a nice weekend. I edited because you don't have a large city yard like me.....you have MAJOR property. :) Take care
Well Can’t wait till spring Erin and I hope it works.This year I left some short dehlia tubers in my raise bed, if they don’t come I’ll just get more.I did all of my bulbs and I covered them like Claus does🤔😊
My experiment this year is to try to over winer caladiums. Half I dug up and will keep in the garage. The other half I left in a pot and pot in a protected outdoor area. We will see what happens 🤷
Good luck with the lotus, the tubers look so healthy. This will be my first year of storing dahlia tubers after seeing all of your beautiful dahlias. It seems like such a pain in the neck but I will try. (This will be my experiment) I'm so afraid I'll forget to check them & they'll dry out. I'm happy the other boxwoods look so healthy, hopefully your hard work paid off. 💚💚💚
I'm so with you on what comes after fall 👎. Yes, nice colors. Nice music! I'm happy for you with your boxwoods 🙌 I love love love your Lotus 😍 Tuber World Record!😉! Thanks for sharing! Stay warm. Time for me to hibernate again. Cheers!
Lotus....! Love that stuff. The ones in the fridge...in plastic bags (closed bags) should work. The ones in with the Dahlia tubers most likely won't work. Sorry. Too dry for them. They are under the mud at the bottom of a pond in winter in nature. So they need to stay in an environment that remains wet. In the fridge in a plastic bag they will not dry out. With tubers that generally need to stay dryish all winter, a lotus tuber ain't gonna be happy. That said...if you really want to have fun. Try growing a lotus from seed... Cool process
@Jamie Peterson it might work. I'd be Leary of sealing the bag. I just put mine where they won't freeze in a container that holds water - what I planted the tubers in - I use the bottom 8-10 inches of a cheap plastic garbage can as a planter. Works well to contain the roots when under water, and fine to overwinter the tubers - which I do under a deck up against the house under a covering of chopped leaves (zone 7). The deck let's rain into the pots and the house gives enough warmth to keep them from freezing. It's worked pretty good for a few years for me. In the spring I pull the pots out and flip them over and divide the tubers. Smelly job but satisfying in the end. Happy Lotusing....
I grow dwarf lotus every year in zone 6. I grow in a 20 gallon tub. They will over winter just fine. Every part of the lotus is edible. I harvest the tubers to thin out the over growth. Scrub and sanitize with dilute bleach. Rinse very well. Slice the tubers to reveal the inner cavities. It makes a stunning pattern. Stir fry . the tubers have a very pleasant bland taste and crunchy texture. Enjoy#
Another delightful and funny Erin video! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful fall Wisconsin foliage. You live on Lake Michigan! I'm even more jealous of your home and garden now! I'd like to know how you grew the Lotus in the pot. Do you have to water it extensively all the time?
Hi Erin! I grew figs this year after you recommended watching There She Grows growing figs in a pot. I grew one in a pot and had great luck. I got about a dozen small but tasty figs! The one I planted in my garden took a really long time to come up but finally did. It looks great but didn’t produce any fruit. I’m in southern Illinois zone 6 so I’m hoping it will next year. The one in a pot is already wintering in my unseated garage. It’s an experiment for sure, but what do I have to lose, right!!?? Thanks for all your inspiration 🌺🌺
I love your videos, they are so inspirational and education too! I was wondering if you could use the common names for plants as I'm not a Master Gardener and it would be super helpful. Thanks for considering. Chris
I try to use both, but some plants are mostly known by their botanical names. For instance, I truly have no idea if there's a common name for Orixa and if there is, I've never heard it. And of course, it's very hard to look up common names because they can vary so much from place to place. But I swear I try when I know them!
I tried Caladiums and Dahlia first time this year, first lesson learned dont put dahlia in containers also caladiums need a lot more fertilizer. Now well, i'm figuring out how to store them overwinter just had the first hard frost like 2 days ago so they are currently in the garage in the drying phase before they get brought in and packed some how? I think I'm going to use shredded paper since I have alot on hand hope that it works
Totally off topic, I love your garden gate gorgeous. I’m wondering if your husband made that or did you purchase it ? If purchased can you share information. We just built a new vegetable garden and I would love something like your gate. Thanks love your channel
Thank you! I love my little gate. Since I knew I'd probably have one garden gate in this lifetime I wanted something special so I had it custom built locally to a design I came up with (based on something I saw on Kate Marker's Instagram).
Keep apples away? For daffodils, it’s recommended that you don’t store bulbs in your refrigerator if you have apples in there as Apples release ethylene gas. Will apples have the same effect on lotus?
@@TheImpatientGardener which variety did you buy? I’m looking at Bergen and see so many varieties…want to buy one of the sale items, and see some marked for “beginners”. I’m going to use a pot, slightly smaller than the one you used.
Why don't you buy a pond de-icer? It would keep the fish alive and the lotus. I have one in a small goldfish pond and one in a koi pond. Neither froze at all. Bonny zone 5.
A few reasons: 1. I want the tank out of the way during winter. 2. No electricity out there and I don't love having three 100-foot electrical cords stretched over the yard all winter. 3. I'm OK with the $15 in feeder fish moving on.
Here in zone 6B Jersey, 2nd winter overwintering my lotus (a simple pretty pink with green center smaller flower) - transferred to a 9 gallon plastic pond liner from Low’s. It was in ground with water and soil covered with 4 layers of burlap and then coconut mulch on top and more leaves over it secured with netting. And hope all is fine in spring and will let it just grow there). Btw, i love water lettuce plants floating on top for clear clean water and saved some in garage in water. The 1st winter I just dug a hole in ground and put the smaller lotus pot in ground and covered with soil (less than 1feet), it was a surprise this spring to see the roots still multiplied and thrived in ground during winter! I’m a no fuss gardener, the less I do, the better😁 enjoy your channel and tips!
My experiment was planting a thicket garden for wildlife (6 corylus, 8 gro low sumac) with native viburnum. Planted in 2020. Saw the first suckers this year. Pretty fall color! Hopeful this little yard will contribute for birds and critters. 🥰
Oh lovely!
This year was a weather struggle. Zone 6a here in Michigan and I suffered from powdery mildew for the first time this year. One win for me was I started growing dahlias. Needless to say there is now another dahlia addict in the 🌎!!!
Thank you so much for the videos.
Powdery mildew everywhere here this year!
I had a lot here in Northern Utah too (6). I guess I always got it at the end of the season with my squash (is that normal?) but I did notice it so much more so on my flowers.
@@jenniferwolford4646 I always get powdery mildew in my 6a Michigan garden. Usually on my basil and squash. I just accept it and plant two rounds of plants…for basil at least b/c one round is enough for zucchini…start new seeds indoors when I set the the first round of basil out. Then at the first sign of PW I pull the plants and put the fresh seedlings in. Amazingly it works. I don’t know how b/c I think PW lives on in the soil, but maybe I pull first round before it really establishes itself in the soil. Not sure, but I love pesto and get plenty of it from my garden ☺️😋
@@darlenerabe-kerr2743 what a great method. I will try it for next year as powdery mildew is always an issue in my NJ garden
@@TheImpatientGardener It is now 11/7 and my double knock out pink rose bushes are covered... I have treated them extensively should I prune off the mildew parts. They are a focal point of my front garden.
My favorite is the “for the record” bit. I am diving into flower farming and going to learn as I go. I am learning and making my business plans now. I know how to grow plants and this is a passion of mine. I know its not all roses or at least roses have thrones. But the excitement of building a business based in flowers is thrilling.
Good luck! Sounds like you’ve got the right attitude!
When I lived in Saskachewan ( so like minus 40degrees C in the dark season !) I would empty my pond in the fall, clean it and pull out the lotus planter boxes, cut off the growth, let them dry out in the garage for a week or two, then place the pots into a plastic bag, left unsealed and put in the coolest part of my basement. Simply put pots into the pond when you refill in the spring. Easier than Dahlias!)))
THANK YOU!
Can’t wait for spring to see what happens. I’ve got my fingers crossed for you and your Lotus 🙏🏻♥️
Your autumn color is stunning! Maple in the opening shot literally took my breath away. And a peek at Lake Michigan to top it off. Thanks Erin.
You make gardening fun, not fun enough for me to do much of it but fun to watch. Love your attitude!
Love your sense of humour. The fish achieved their purpose. 😬🗯👍
That maple! Beautiful! We’ll be looking forward to spring with you.
The fall colors in your garden are really lovely. Missing my Mequon garden but enjoying an unusually colorful fall in Nashville. Also I finally spent the money on the deer resistant spray you use and it’s working the best of anything I’ve ever tried. So thanks for that.
Kindred spirit: I also put two ice cubes in my white wine, for which I receive much derision. But now I can
point out that I am not alone, in that a very classy lady in Wisconsin also does this.
I don't know about classy but I do like cold sauvignon blanc without having to chug it before it gets too warm.
@@TheImpatientGardener Exactly
Hahah Erin my fridge is like yours! My daughter always says our fridge always looks full but it's just all condiments. I tell her she is welcome to cook some food to fill it up any time! As always, thanks for the video
Erin you have an eye for photography and music - stunning! Thanks for sharing.
Oh, thank heaven the boxwoods are all right! I remember that whole saga and how stressful it was for you. And, I continue to be intrigued by your lotus experiment. Perhaps one day I'll attempt to grow them myself. Looking forward to seeing how the tubers overwinter. ~ Lisa
Beautiful fall color! I appreciated the music and peaceful images.
Fantastic colours, everything is just starting in my yard with yellow. Thanks for sharing your happenings. 👍❤️😊
Love your attitude of will try and see what happens! That is fun in gardening, learning and finding what works for you and your area. Lotus was beautiful this year and I hope your tubers make it to the next but I would still get a back up, what's worst that can happen? You have 4 different types instead of two, right lol?
I grew dahlias for the first time this year! Made every mistake and many didn't bloom, but miss Labyrinth did and she's all I really wanted to see! All thanks to your dahlia tour video from last year!
For all I don't envy your winters, having aconite still blooming this late in the fall is pretty nice. :)
Just a little tip - we have similar buckets that our water plants are in. We drilled holes in the bucket and added black plastic rope to create handles to make it easier to get them out of the water since they can be super heavy. Thanks for putting out fun and informative videos.
EVERYTHING I did in the garden this year was an experiment. I’m a first year gardener. Do much joy and excitement. And some disappointments.
What a great year it was. Thanks for turning me onto Lotus - I'm gonna try it on a small scale in the spring.
Warmest regards
Jennie
Wow your garden still looking absolutely stunning.
I grow lotuses too but leave the containers in garage in winter in zone 6b. Can't wait to see your tubers status in spring. Hope they do well for you.
Lotus's look amazing...thank you for taking us on your learning journey's...I successfully overwintered Dahlia's a friend gave me and grew them...wonderful boost of confidence!
I am fortunate to have a bigger pond as well as a large stock tank. I move the lotus to the bottom of the pond to overwinter . Most of the extra work you did now will just save you work when you pot in the spring but ?I think that the pots in the basement could just be kept damp without standing water.
They are certainly worth over wintering
Gardening = cautiously optimistic! Love it. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
I experimented growing snapdragons from seed to plant out in the fall. It went great!! I had started seeds in the spring as well, and those didn't do as well. Zone 8a southeast VA! I also dug up my pepper plants and potted them to bring indoors today to see if I can overwinter them. First time doing that as well. If it fails, oh well. But if it works I'll have peppers so much earlier!
Your property is so beautiful. I am in central Mississippi and we only have moderate color in the fall. Thanks for sharing your views!
The tree is so beautiful and to have it sit in the window way is amazing to see every morning. God is amazing everything he creates is perfect
So fun to follow along on the lotus tubers! And the trees in your yard are gorgeous. This year I am loving watching the structure of the trunks and branches emerge as the leaves fall (your beech trees and the birch in front of those maples!). So many joyful moments to be had watching nature do it’s thing!
Glad the Boxwoods are ok. I still think a tank heater in the stock tank would be easier. It's what farmers do to keep the water from freezing for their livestock. Can't wait to see if the experiment works. I would order lotus in the Spring just on case. Can't have too many flowers. 😁😁😁
The lotus was so beautiful! Hopefully they survive
What fun! Will stayed tuned. Something I tried this past summer was planting ferns. Two macho and two Kimberly Queen is half day sun in pots in eastern VA 8b. They were fabulous! Lots of water and fertilizer. On repeat for next summer. The machos are wintering over in the garage🤞🏻
Yes! NOT looking forward to the next season. Do not like fall (mess) or winter but that thing behind you is gorgeous 🥰
That Acer is absolutely gorgeous! Fall colors are my favorite. If a spot opens up in my yard, I'm buying one of those.
Wow! What an absolutely fascinating upload Erin! Your fall color is fabulous and the diversity of plants are impressive.
That vegetable garden and its entryway is welcoming and charming. Thanks for the tips on overwintering your lotus plants. Those were some pretty healthy tubers 😱
Wow I didn’t realize you backed onto Lake Michigan, that’s awesome!
My experiments - I grew dahlias from tubers and seed. I was inspired by you! Thank you! I loved the process and the blooms. 💕
“Holy smokes” she says. I was giggling at your very genuine surprise. These are huge and awesome. I think you have a good plan in place. Can’t wait to see them in the Spring, if they all make it where will you put them? I think I am going out to dig up my dahlias today, it’s been a week since our first hard frost and most people say 2 weeks but if I wait till next weekend it will be freezing out and right now it’s mid 50’s. Wish me luck, it’s my first time.
Your fall color is gorgeous! We’re still waiting for the leaves to turn in Texas so I really enjoyed this (including the music!). Thanks, Erin!
Not really an experiment, maybe more of a curiosity, but I planted my potted tree form hibiscuses in the ground late August. It is November, and those things are blooming like crazy! 🤞🏻Hoping they will still be alive next season. I usually buy them as annuals here in zone 8.
I’ve been dabbling with propagation as well. Some things have worked wonderfully. Some things failed miserably. I’ll keep trying to see what I can do. Good luck with the lotus.
This was a beautiful fall tour Erin - thank you for sharing and I've been enjoying the music.
I experimented with everything in a container: Perennials, evergreens (boxwood, Ilex, dwarf spruce), dahlias from tubers, fruits (blueberry =0 and fig=6), grasses, butterfly bushes, hydrangea - now I too have to see what survives Zone 6 W PA winter...the garage is full!
Wonderful autumn colour, so beautiful just love your voice Erin, makes listening to your video's a pleasure.
You should be able to easily find candied lotus roots and pickled lotus roots at an Asian grocery store. It's very fibrous. I prefer the candied lotus roots. The texture is like that of dried pineapple. But a bit more fibrous. The flavor is nutty kinda like potato candy.
The scenery here is amazing, it's so beautiful❤
My experiment was growing carrots in plastic cups from the convenience store. Because of covid you had to get a new cup every time you got a drink. So I have a LOT! I should have planted the longer variety of carrots and thinned correctly but I got 2 nice little scarlet Nantes. And I hate carrots! Next year will be better I hope
Interesting to see the tubers! I experimented with climbing snapdragon, Asarina Scandens, they were really easy and floriferous
On my list!
Stunning fall colors! Thank you for sharing!
Hi, here is South Korea n I live in the zone 6.(I am not sure about the zone number. The temperature went down to minus 20 degree Celsius for about a week last winter.) I also have a lotus. In my case, I fill water up to the top of the container n cover it with a small plastic greenhouse. In winter, the top of the container freeze, but the water under the top doesn't. My lotus is buried in the container, not in a small pot separated from the pond container. This method worked. My lotus overwintered n bloomed this summer. If you guys live in the zone like mine, give it a try. I love the Impacient Gardener.:)
Great tips! Thank you so much.
Hello, Erin 👋🏻. I absolutely love ❤️ the Lotus and was so super excited to watch you grow them, they were beautiful 🤩 Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 both storing methods work! 🙌🏻 Have a Blessed Night 😊
Those colors are amazing
That tree is beautiful! 🍁🍂
Honestly time is flying spring will be here in a sec and I can’t wait to see !!! We’re you live is breath taking I love seeing your Newfie’s in the background my niece has one I lust love the big Jub ❤️😊
Great videos and your forest is beautiful.
Hi, enjoyed this vid and that glorious Japanese Maple of yours. Wow, that is beautiful. Late late fall here in central IL Champaign Urbana. Trees are so beautiful here this week. A couple of weeks later at least than usual. I sure do like watching your vids and beautiful yard. TY. Have a nice weekend. I edited because you don't have a large city yard like me.....you have MAJOR property. :) Take care
I'm LOVING your experiments!! Immensely!!
Well Can’t wait till spring Erin and I hope it works.This year I left some short dehlia tubers in my raise bed, if they don’t come I’ll just get more.I did all of my bulbs and I covered them like Claus does🤔😊
Your garden took on a beautiful fall array.
My experiment this year is to try to over winer caladiums. Half I dug up and will keep in the garage. The other half I left in a pot and pot in a protected outdoor area. We will see what happens 🤷
This year has been a good year for fall color. I'm in Georgia. Dogwood usually colors up first for us. Fingers crossed for the lotus!
Beautiful fall color!! And how cool to see Lake Michigan!!!!! 😍
That tree is gorgeous!!! Good luck with the lotus.
Good luck with the lotus, the tubers look so healthy. This will be my first year of storing dahlia tubers after seeing all of your beautiful dahlias. It seems like such a pain in the neck but I will try. (This will be my experiment) I'm so afraid I'll forget to check them & they'll dry out. I'm happy the other boxwoods look so healthy, hopefully your hard work paid off. 💚💚💚
Interesting, I can't wait for the end of your experiment. Thanks for sharing.
Great video ,music your property is lovely and you are so very knowledgeable and daring love it!! Thank you for you’re videos and blogs.
I'm so with you on what comes after fall 👎. Yes, nice colors. Nice music! I'm
happy for you with your boxwoods 🙌
I love love love your Lotus 😍 Tuber World Record!😉! Thanks for sharing! Stay warm. Time for me to hibernate again. Cheers!
The colors of the leaves are amazing. I'm in Louisiana, & we don't have that here (at least not where I live)🍁🍂
Love this video! Encourages me to try again. I am a Michigander so the same environment
Now I want a lotus!
Gorgeous! Where do you source your Monkshood? That purple is perfection.
Lotus....! Love that stuff. The ones in the fridge...in plastic bags (closed bags) should work. The ones in with the Dahlia tubers most likely won't work. Sorry.
Too dry for them. They are under the mud at the bottom of a pond in winter in nature. So they need to stay in an environment that remains wet. In the fridge in a plastic bag they will not dry out. With tubers that generally need to stay dryish all winter, a lotus tuber ain't gonna be happy.
That said...if you really want to have fun. Try growing a lotus from seed... Cool process
Great info. Thank you!
@Jamie Peterson it might work. I'd be Leary of sealing the bag. I just put mine where they won't freeze in a container that holds water - what I planted the tubers in - I use the bottom 8-10 inches of a cheap plastic garbage can as a planter. Works well to contain the roots when under water, and fine to overwinter the tubers - which I do under a deck up against the house under a covering of chopped leaves (zone 7). The deck let's rain into the pots and the house gives enough warmth to keep them from freezing. It's worked pretty good for a few years for me. In the spring I pull the pots out and flip them over and divide the tubers. Smelly job but satisfying in the end. Happy Lotusing....
GORGEOUSNESS in your yard❤️❤️
I grow dwarf lotus every year in zone 6. I grow in a 20 gallon tub. They will over winter just fine. Every part of the lotus is edible. I harvest the tubers to thin out the over growth. Scrub and sanitize with dilute bleach. Rinse very well. Slice the tubers to reveal the inner cavities. It makes a stunning pattern. Stir fry . the tubers have a very pleasant bland taste and crunchy texture. Enjoy#
Thank you so much for sharing that!
Another delightful and funny Erin video! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful fall Wisconsin foliage. You live on Lake Michigan! I'm even more jealous of your home and garden now! I'd like to know how you grew the Lotus in the pot. Do you have to water it extensively all the time?
Beautiful thanks for sharing it with us.
Erin, will you be using the same method as last year for storing your dahlias? If you do anything different, let us know
Hi Erin! I grew figs this year after you recommended watching There She Grows growing figs in a pot. I grew one in a pot and had great luck. I got about a dozen small but tasty figs! The one I planted in my garden took a really long time to come up but finally did. It looks great but didn’t produce any fruit. I’m in southern Illinois zone 6 so I’m hoping it will next year. The one in a pot is already wintering in my unseated garage. It’s an experiment for sure, but what do I have to lose, right!!?? Thanks for all your inspiration 🌺🌺
your garden this autumn is amazing ( u k )
I love your videos, they are so inspirational and education too! I was wondering if you could use the common names for plants as I'm not a Master Gardener and it would be super helpful. Thanks for considering. Chris
I try to use both, but some plants are mostly known by their botanical names. For instance, I truly have no idea if there's a common name for Orixa and if there is, I've never heard it. And of course, it's very hard to look up common names because they can vary so much from place to place. But I swear I try when I know them!
@@TheImpatientGardener Thanks Erin, I appreciate it!
I tried Caladiums and Dahlia first time this year, first lesson learned dont put dahlia in containers also caladiums need a lot more fertilizer. Now well, i'm figuring out how to store them overwinter just had the first hard frost like 2 days ago so they are currently in the garage in the drying phase before they get brought in and packed some how? I think I'm going to use shredded paper since I have alot on hand hope that it works
Too bad you don’t have a spare frig( beer frig) to use for such activities!
Love your vlog🌿
I picked up a little mini fridge for free that my neighbors were giving away and now it's my designated seed fridge 👍
Good idea!
Totally off topic, I love your garden gate gorgeous. I’m wondering if your husband made that or did you purchase it ? If purchased can you share information. We just built a new vegetable garden and I would love something like your gate. Thanks love your channel
Thank you! I love my little gate. Since I knew I'd probably have one garden gate in this lifetime I wanted something special so I had it custom built locally to a design I came up with (based on something I saw on Kate Marker's Instagram).
I’m curious too. ☺️😆👏
What are the chances of moving 11 yr old boxwood hedges? Green velvet and Green Mountain are the variety.
How to keep lotus root in winter. 2nd. Got lotus seeds.&
Applied tips for germination.
But not germination.Advice
Me. India
Keep apples away? For daffodils, it’s recommended that you don’t store bulbs in your refrigerator if you have apples in there as Apples release ethylene gas. Will apples have the same effect on lotus?
I don't know, but I had the same though and figured it would be best to be safe rather than sorry on that.
Have you peeled at your lotus with your dahlias yet? I’m going to try one this yeat!
Yes, I checked them out just last weekend. They actually look pretty good. The ones I put in the fridge are toast, I think.
@@TheImpatientGardener which variety did you buy? I’m looking at Bergen and see so many varieties…want to buy one of the sale items, and see some marked for “beginners”. I’m going to use a pot, slightly smaller than the one you used.
Why don't you buy a pond de-icer? It would keep the fish alive and the lotus. I have one in a small goldfish pond and one in a koi pond. Neither froze at all. Bonny zone 5.
A few reasons: 1. I want the tank out of the way during winter. 2. No electricity out there and I don't love having three 100-foot electrical cords stretched over the yard all winter. 3. I'm OK with the $15 in feeder fish moving on.
Hello dear friend I’m watching video and like
how do you know if you have boxwood blighti dont know what to look for i have something eating my boxwoods
Do deer like boxwood?
Thankfully no. In fact they have to be one of the most reliable deer resistant shrubs there is.
I never even knew you lived on the water.
It's more water adjacent. There's a row of houses between us and the lake, but we get glimpses of the lake, especially in winter.
@@TheImpatientGardener there are a lot of properties like that out East here in ‘the Hamptons’. It does have a part to play in your microclimate. 😉
Where do you get your background music? It’s so lovely.
I use a service called Epidemic Sound.