I really admire your integrity in your approach to you tube. Stick with it because I truly think interest in the plant haulers is dropping off. I can't watch people removing fluff and gushing over two leaves anymore. I can't figure out why it takes some plantubers 2 hours to repot 4 plants when you can clean out your whole greenhouse in the same time. I thank you for your humour and genuiness. You are my favourite plant tuber, so likeable and real.
🏡The thing that draws me to your videos is the realness. Real thoughts and natural, relaxed chats. Out of the thousands of content creators so many are stiff, overly scripted, annoying to listen to. I can easily watch hour of your plant advice, success, failures, banter with AJ or projects with Tim. The trip to Miami was interesting of course but I'm much more interested in watching you clean out your green house for over an hour. I love the year long updates on how a particular plant you have cared for is going and would watch that over watching someone unboxing high price tiny plants I can't buy here in Oz. Its cool to learn about new plant varieties but learning how to make and extend a moss pole is relatable. Something I could do. Do what you need to do to fund your dreams but I hope we get to keep a little SPG as well.
Hi Jan, greetings from a fellow geman living in dark, rainy denmark. I really appreciate you having standards of sponsor ships. Testing a product for 3 month before recommending it is definitely enough in my opinion. You also always be honest with how long you used it and give reasons for your opinion, so absolutely transparent and perfect. And whenever it fails after 9month you will keep us updated, no need to feel bad about it.
Personally, I find your content pretty entertaining and I especially appreciate the videos that were filmed over the course of 12 months for progress updates
Please take more sponsorships. Anything you can tie to your plants or the king (Bradley) would be totally fine with me! Cleaning products that help with the aftermath of re-pots, coffee because it gives you the energy for plant care, meal boxes because they make life so much easier. I love your integrity, and that's what makes you taking sponsorships ok.
I watch your content everyday. They are why my plants are thriving. There is nothing more beautiful than doing what you enjoy. Keep coming up with ideas things will get better.
Thanks, Jan, for your candor. Watching you bin your winter-killed plants gave me joy. Bye, slime! Love your channel, your content and your no-BS approach to filming. You’ve helped my planty existence in positive ways only. Keep it up. 😊bHoping your future choices in life produce desired results for you! Cheers! 🎉❤👩🏾🌾
Nothing better than a few hours of power washing every thing lol!! Once I start all of a sudden the deck, the siding, the car.. my pets.. my children.. kidding.. kind of hahaha
Hey Jan you've motivated me to get back on my care routine, watching you clean the greenhouse was soo satisfying. I have been a bit neglectful of my plants due to my depression. I would definitely buy merch from you, I know you've given your thoughts on the subject in the past. You are absolutely my number one favorite plant content creator and it was nice to see Tim🏡.
You did all that in a day wow!! Enjoyed watching while working on a project. I wish you well on decisions you are facing. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. 😊
🏡 Found a house with some foliage to boot! Here’s to the pursuit and achievement of goals! Thanks for all you put into your content. It certainly makes an impact for so many people. Cheers to the future!
I thought it was wonderful that you shared your thought on your business with us! Honestly, if it is something that is on your mind constantly and it is something that affects you and your work on your channel it´s coming across as way more authentic if you talk about it. Not everything is always flowers and sunshine, and it is nice that you feel comfortable enough to share what doens´t work too.
Excited to watch your journey 🥰 My husband is German also, so I love your sense of humour - your hate of Alocasia is my favourite form of entertainment 😆
I appreciate the timing on this video. You are coming out of winter, while many of us are going into winter. Sharing the successes and failures helps me to plan how to keep my plants alive during the coming months. Also, I’m very curious about what you are doing with your alocasia! Gonna have to keep watching, I guess, because I know you will only share when you can give an honest assessment of what you are doing. But dang it I wannna know noooooow! 😂 I love your content. Enjoyable work is still work. You benefit all of us with not only entertainment, and education. Thank you!
You are always so free and open with the reality of youtube. I appreciate this and all the plant advice. I would be interested in how you started in this adventure. I am connected to a new youtube channel and was wondering what or how I could help to promote the channel. I put your videos on repeat and hopefully you will post a video telling us about the last move and show or tell us about your new home 🏡
I absolutely enjoy your content here on TH-cam and Instagram! I live in Pennsylvania in the US, so your videos have generally already been up 5-6 hours by the time I convince myself to get out of bed, but they are my favorite part of the day. Nothing like a good cup of coffee, plants and S.P.G.! 💚🌿🐾
I made my first moss pole yesterday for my philodendron Florida ghost and I’m so excited to see it grow. Putting what I’ve learned from you into action and hopefully someday I hope to have plants half as beautiful as yours. 😊
That was a lot of work! Your plants will thank you for the clean glass! I truly, from my heart, wish you all the success and your dreams come true! IF you did a patreon, even with $3 level, I think you would find a lot of us would love to support. I do that for favorite creators and I love the opportunity! You’ve taught me so much- A true master classes of moss pole growing. Love when you talk from the heart.
I love going to botanical gardens, though I find myself more drawn to the outside gardens. There is something peaceful about being among the beautiful plants. But I also noticed that I don’t watch much of the videos of visits to the botanical gardens. It is not the same. There is nothing wrong with such videos. I am merely relaying my response to them. After all, there are many fine videos we all bypass because they do not fit within our field of interest. I find I like the informative videos the best where I can learn something, either something we or expand an area I am familiar with. Happy house hunting! I love having my own place, but is in a small town. But then I like the smaller towns and don’t mind driving.
🏡 thanks for keeping me company this morning! i love that bc im in the US i get new spg videos early in the day. Also its nice that you are so open with us and feel you can share so much, because im sure a lot of your viewers (myself included) who also rent share the same worries and hopes for the future. will i live in this house next year? idk. probably not. it would be nice to own my own place but financially thats not in my cards right now either. i hope things work out as close to your vision for the future as possible, and i wish i had more advice for you. all i can say is i love your videos and ill be here to watch them as long as oyu keep posting 💚
You’re definitely not a typical Instagram influencer, I think of the fake reviews, makeup artists, food bloggers, you’re definitely an educator, WAY.MORE.SUBSTANCE! Visiting Hawaii got me into plants, you’ve kept me interested in them, and into moss poles! I want plants as big as we find in Hawaii! (Within reason when growing inside ;) If you didn’t decline everything and just gave your first impressions on a product being clear that you’ve only used it however long? Yes I’m definitely “your people” 😂❤ That napenthes Rokko is CRAZY!
Gosh facing moving again, you poor thing. Hope you can crack the real estate market soon. I've been a home owner for about the same time you've been a youtuber after years of renting and moving regularly. It is lovely to finally feel settled. It's wonderful establishing my gardens knowing they are part of a long term investment and adding value. Being able to establish a food jungle as well as tree canopy and of course my vast aroid and hoya and other plants. It will happen for you...believe in yourself, you will make it happen. Your 'can do' attitude has always impressed me.
I enjoy the plant contexts but being able to talk through what you’re feeling and releasing what’s going in your head is a great thing. I did a bunch of repottings yesterday with talking to myself about everything that came up throughout mine repotting. The answers will come. Something about dealing with the plants help with grounding and realizing things. Keep going. Everything will work out.
🏡 it’s so cathartic to deep clean a space. I love your videos, it really feels like hanging out with a friend. I’m also in rented and I can’t see how I’m ever going to buy but if watching your videos helps you then I’m happy to help, at least one of us should live the dream, right?! 😂 My cat, Godfrey, sends love to Brad 🐾
I totally get what you are saying Jan & you are working so darn hard to make this channel work. We are here for you to vent your frustrations & support you in whatever your decision is. Maybe do a list of the pros & cons of what will work for you, you maybe surprised what one wins out. I have really enjoyed you not pushing patreon or buying coffees etc I can just enjoy your content with no pressure (or guilt 🤣🤣). We all trust your integrity & the proof of the pudding is the amount of subscribers you have. I really, really hate slugs & I would have used your snips to cut it up 🤭🤭 That rain has me giggling & a Hoya 😲 You are the best but Jan comes first xx 🏠 🏡
🏡 i 100% understand the house and money stress and the overthinking. I hope you keep going and find the answers you need. We will be supporting you no matter what the future holds☺️ also, i loved this video and your rants 😊 ..and the sluggg😂😂😂
I love your chanel for the steadiness and realness. All the plant chore videos and Dr SPG are my favourite to sit through entirely. An idea for content, maybe ask your local subscribers with a collection if they would be down for an in-person dr SPG analysis? Of course build rapport, suss out everyone first because you dont want to go to a strangers house, but 1 whole video could be you visiting 1 persons collection and giving feedback...? The subscriber gets a free advice and you get 1 video? Just an idea (because i would love for you to visit and analysis my light and plant position 😂)
I get value from all your videos. If it’s learning a new way to repot, build a moss pole. I even pick up decorative rope from the show me your collection videos. I find new plant to add to my wishlist when you do tours. And I get the joy from the videos when you’re having goofy moments.
That thumbnail is everything 🖤 But my absolute favorite videos have to be the ones where you and Tim are working away in his plant collection! If you could find a way to do that more, even for different people, I think that could be really informative and also super fun to watch. Either way Jan, I'm here for You. 🎶"No one will know, no one will knooooow"🎵
Your concerns are very understandable to me, apartments in Bavaria are also very expensive right now. It is indeed very confusing not to be sure how long one can continue living in an apartment. You are doing a great job! I wish you the best of luck 🏡🍀🙂
second post, sorry. Keep up the good work, I gonna rewatch all your videos or just have them run muted in the backround to help you out as good as I can. I really like your videos, they are informative and entertaining. I have about 150 plants myself and most of the stuff you talk about I already know, but I still watch every video (I also watch a few others, it´s just so calming to talk about plants). you are great company while I´m doing other things, mainly beeing at work. Nothing better than filling the silence on a slow day with some SPG :D I hope you find a way to increase your revenue and yes, you absolutely deserve to be payed for your work. If people watch content creators they don´t think are worth being payed, then maybe they should just stop watching them as it clearly gives them nothing. The only video idea I can think of would be some type of cooperation, I don´t know how many creators are close to you for a inperson thing, but I have seen others do something online. they had a little plant glow up challenge. They all bought a plant for 10€ ? and showed the progress over 3 month. Really enjoied that. I watched it at KillThatPlant in case you want to check it out.
With over 1000 plants indoor and outdoor I became overwhelmed during winter and got a greenhouse to house a lot of my indoor plants as I was running out of room. I found another hobby and neglected watching any plant videos. I really appreciate your authentic honesty and yes you are really entertaining. I didn't know you were vegan, I am vegan also not for health reasons but for the animals. That doesn't mean I like slugs what a pesky slug you have there. Anyway thank you for all you have taught me over the years and now that it is summer again I am back to caring for the plants and gardening outside and will definitely be watching more of your videos. Hope your channel continues to grow and that your dreams of owning a home will come true soon. Sydney is really expensive I don't know how we are supposed to get ahead when a choc chip cookie is $8 in Lane Cove if I didn't need the sugar hit I would have given it back to the cafe and said are you kidding me?
I appreciate that you keep it real. When you do a review, people know (at least they should) that it's based on your limited experience with it. As long as you disclose that it's your first impression or it's a 3 month review, it's still true. You can do a follow up after another 3-6 months if you feel it's worth it, like if there were any significant changes in your opinion or to reinforce that your first impression is standing true. Stay true to your integrity, but I think it's ok to do sponsorships with limited experience with the product, as long as you say so.
I love watching you because of your honesty and integrity. If sponsors pay well enough for you to achieve your own home unfortunately you may have to consider dancing with the devil. As the saying goes ... nice guys finish last. Unfortunately my husband and myself have learned that throughout our lifetime. Just a thought. Love you and Brad❤
Oh nooo and I'm just leaving to work 😭 well, I'll watch after for sure, that's my favourite king of vid right after cleaning your garden 😁 have a nice day Jan! 🌿💚
Oh Jan don't apologize for the rant! Your fans surely understand 😉 I would really miss you if you don't continue the channel 🥹 you were the first TH-cam-er I started following after searching for DIY mosspoles. And now my house is a full blown jungle with probably 50 mosspoles 🤭 and that's beside all the other plants 😇 Chat's/visits with AJ are ALWAYS hilarious ❤ Maybe reach out to do collabs with other planty-TH-cam'ers? And doesn't have to be irl, maybe via Zoom or something? One that immediately comes to mind is Memo from HouseplantyGoodness in the UK. I would so much want to see a chat between you 2. You being the mosspole king and Memo being the janky-support-stick king 😁 I know it's a difficult choice to make, and we would miss you so much, but you have to make sure it works for you! Much love and a big hug from the tiny European country; Belgium 😘
I love when you recommend products because I know you wouldn’t recommend it unless it was good. Most people online recommend anything and everything. You never know who you can trust. That’s why I really appreciate all the time, effort, and consideration that you put into it. If you do decide to “lower your standards “ (I think that is how you worded it) and test products for a shorter amount of time. I think that would be fine. Just let us know you haven’t tried it long and maybe do a follow up video letting people know if you still recommend it. Just an idea😁
This video is serendipity. Im constantly thinking of how to move out the city, acquire my own home. Lets just say im trying not to go mad with these thoughts. I cant say i love my job but im good at it. Working 8-5 and i still cant afford to buy. Anyway regardless of what your job description is, u still put in the WORK to film, inform and educate on your channel,.isn't that work?! Look, you will figure it out and hopefully we will continue to support the channel and see when you move into your own home.
Want to drop a comment halfway through! I don’t think your content is too niche. I love that you haven’t “sold your soul” as they say. You’re my favorite creator because of the genuine content! It’s informative. And of course, it doesn’t meet that consumer immediate gratification criteria- that’s why some of those people probably get views. We are all a bit immediate gratification like, and your content really shows hard work, recycling instead of just using and tossing, and the rewards of doing so! I wish Australia wasn’t so far. Put up an Amazon store, I’d like to see the Australian version, I’ve already looked up the recommendations you’ve done, and I’d continue to do so. I think a lot of people would,we can always use your recommendations and source it from our country! And I’d never describe you as an influencer! You are, but being in LA you’re not the norm! Def an educator! Don’t change! Hi Bradley! 🌱❤️🐈😍👻
i both love and hate that you guys have opposite seasons to me in the us 😂 i love seeing your summer growth when im sad in our gloomy winter but it also makes me soo jealous waiting for summer to come back around again!
As a new planty content creator myself I would definitely like to hear your thoughts on that topic, how you started and what you did to improve 😄Great video as always!! 🏘
This thumbnail is hilarious 😂 Due to the bank holiday over here I could watch this video without having to pause and go to work which makes it even more enjoyable 😊 I don't know much about making money as a content creator but I wouldn't mind watching more of your videos if you would post more content (hint😅). And from an older person with a german-overthinking mind: You are only young so you got to try what you would really like to try as long as you are independent and only Bradley relies on you as the breadwinner🥰🐱
More videos on your entire collection plz. I know you already have it but you can try regular update where you go around in your house to show off your plants. I personally like to play them and fall asleep.
I appreciate the depth you go into with your videos. I don't get the appeal of watching people find things in Home Depot, especially since it's a big company that takes no pride or care in it's items. I do enjoy the more niche plant stores or cool collections. I like your channel because of the information and expertise that you share. Even if you are literally on the opposite side of the world from me (hello 👋 from Canada ) Also I wonder if it would make sense for you to reach out to brands you enjoy to see if they would be interested in sponsoring you?
I enjoy all your content Jan.. You know now what works better,your honesty is very appreciated , Hope you can buy your first home ,and get the first home buyer assistance if you can!!! I don't get why people view the videos and don't do something as simple as 👍 Come on everyone just do it at the start so you don't forget pls!!👍is another way to help a little.... You should consider a couple of sponsors ,and be comfortable with it,most U tubers do that and is fine,trust yourself ! I know properties near Sydney Olympic Park (Homebush) are more affordable than other Sydney homes ,and is still very central,a villa would be perfect for you or ground level apartment with a courtyard ,start small with room to move to a bigger home later,you are young . I understand exactly where you are at,my two kids are in your shoes ,so I talk like a mum to you 💚. Good luck and keep your dreams alive ,you will get there !! 🌿Looking fine considering the winter just finished... Yes to the hoya✨ A great video🏠 👌 💚🌿🍀🌵💚
You know Jan, I have been watching your videos for several years now and I cannot fathom when people say you should not get payed for what you do. First of all you absolutely should, considering the inspiration that you pass on, the knowledge and the time you spend creating content. I really think that people who say you shouldn't be making money from you videos are just salty about it. Second of all, I think your followers are really happy for you to get paid because of how honest you are and we can truly tell that you are not in this for the money in the first place. Plant care is such a niche topic, and no one goes in it for the money because is not the most lucrative thing you can do on youtube. If you really look at the top earners on youtube, none of them are plant related content creators. Third of all, you should not beat yourself up over your recommendations not being as good as you initially thought. We know that at the time you suggest something, there are many factors at play (e.g. things actually work for you at the time, you can't always have it your way when you make a business deal, and so on). Again, it's very nice that you are being honest about it. Lastly, go ahead, do more click-baity content, maybe collaborate with other plant people in Sydney, AJ too. Show more of the difficult sides of caring for plants, when you don't have the energy and inspiration. It is so relatable. My plants look a lot worse since I've sent you my video in reactions 2. But seeing your struggles through the winter and everything, it gave me the kick to get back on the hobby, get new plants, order the fertiliser i really wanted. All this to say a big THANK YOU for what you do. I really appreciate your content, your tips, and you genuine vibes. All the best to you and Brad! Viktorija from the Netherlands :)
Random thoughts: 1. Outdoor weatherproof power cables and boxes are available at Bunnings. You could discretely run it out from inside, if aesthetic Jan would permit 🙂 2. The length of a video can be off putting to potential viewers, and yours are the only long ones I watch. Maybe you could chop them into 2 or 3 parts for more views/ same effort? 3. I love your travel videos so I'm surprised and disappointed that they don't get more views. You could start memberships with special content for those who want to watch having contributed to costs? And only take us along if you're going anyway. 4. Take the sponsors! Just say whether or not you've tested and how long for. You don't have to feel responsible for faults that might arise, and you're very good with updates anyway. Great day's work! Hi Tim 👋 Greenhouse looks fabulous and raring to go. 🤩🏡
Jan, if you are reading this: You have excellent linguistic skills. You can translate from English to German and vice versa. Just send out your applications to some of the biggest translation companies in the world. First, it will be difficult but after a few years, you can make 10k-20k per month, working online while taking care of your plants at home.
You're lucky you were not growing plants outside this summer in Germany. We had BILLIONS of slugs and snails over here! I constantly find some inside the house, that are living in the plants I moved back inside for winter 🤯
With the solar..have to make sure the panel is clean all the time. Any dust or dirt will reduce the amount of sun being utilised..and depending on the set-up..get an MPPT controller from the panel to the battery. Will extract more energy from panel to battery.
Maybe you could talk with specialists, plant specialists in your area in Sydney and NSW , show us what can be imported there etc , I'm in NZ so we dont have a wide range due to Biosecurity
It sounds like the plantuber world struggle is real, you are not alone in needing to roll with the changes financially ( K.Ellen , Pretty in green both recently touched on this subject) As far as sponsorships, take them as experiments in real time that clearly are defined as a means to pay the bills. Speaking on views, I love watching your content, but have recently struggled to set aside large blocks of time to sit and watch these longer videos, so you might get stuck in watch later😢. I don't want to miss a thing just letting it run in the background. Good luck with the house hunting again, it makes for great content at least 😹 😻🏡
I absolutely admire you Jan, you are you, Sydney plant guy. You are not the products you use. You are far to hard on yourself. Hahaha a gurney in the United States is completely different than a gurney in Australia 😂
My favorite plant-tuber! Hi from USA. Im prepping for winter over here and setting up my first grow lights. Can I ask how cold your winters are over there? I'm probably too afraid of spiders to ever visit 😅🤣
I really admire your integrity in your approach to you tube. Stick with it because I truly think interest in the plant haulers is dropping off. I can't watch people removing fluff and gushing over two leaves anymore. I can't figure out why it takes some plantubers 2 hours to repot 4 plants when you can clean out your whole greenhouse in the same time. I thank you for your humour and genuiness. You are my favourite plant tuber, so likeable and real.
🏡The thing that draws me to your videos is the realness. Real thoughts and natural, relaxed chats. Out of the thousands of content creators so many are stiff, overly scripted, annoying to listen to. I can easily watch hour of your plant advice, success, failures, banter with AJ or projects with Tim. The trip to Miami was interesting of course but I'm much more interested in watching you clean out your green house for over an hour. I love the year long updates on how a particular plant you have cared for is going and would watch that over watching someone unboxing high price tiny plants I can't buy here in Oz. Its cool to learn about new plant varieties but learning how to make and extend a moss pole is relatable. Something I could do.
Do what you need to do to fund your dreams but I hope we get to keep a little SPG as well.
Hi Jan, greetings from a fellow geman living in dark, rainy denmark.
I really appreciate you having standards of sponsor ships. Testing a product for 3 month before recommending it is definitely enough in my opinion. You also always be honest with how long you used it and give reasons for your opinion, so absolutely transparent and perfect.
And whenever it fails after 9month you will keep us updated, no need to feel bad about it.
Personally, I find your content pretty entertaining and I especially appreciate the videos that were filmed over the course of 12 months for progress updates
Tim is such a good friend, everyone should have a Tim ❤
Please take more sponsorships. Anything you can tie to your plants or the king (Bradley) would be totally fine with me! Cleaning products that help with the aftermath of re-pots, coffee because it gives you the energy for plant care, meal boxes because they make life so much easier. I love your integrity, and that's what makes you taking sponsorships ok.
I watch your content everyday. They are why my plants are thriving. There is nothing more beautiful than doing what you enjoy. Keep coming up with ideas things will get better.
I admire your integrity and your honesty your channel is the best. To many creators push things they never use. ❤
I really appreciate your integrity and am cheering you on as you strive to fulfill your dreams! Chin scritches to Bradles!
Thanks, Jan, for your candor.
Watching you bin your winter-killed plants gave me joy. Bye, slime!
Love your channel, your content and your no-BS approach to filming. You’ve helped my planty existence in positive ways only.
Keep it up. 😊bHoping your future choices in life produce desired results for you!
Cheers! 🎉❤👩🏾🌾
🏡 you are literally the cutest. I don’t typically watch long videos but you’re so genuine and real and I just love your content. ❤
The greenhouse (and Jan) spray down made me smile. 😂You’re funny and not afraid to look silly- keep it real❤
Stay true to you, that's the SPG we love. With housing/ buying your own home, look outside the areas you may normally look at - that's how I did it
Nothing better than a few hours of power washing every thing lol!! Once I start all of a sudden the deck, the siding, the car.. my pets.. my children.. kidding.. kind of hahaha
Keeping it “real” as always Jan thanks 🐯
I've been Binge watching your videos AND sharing them where I'm allowed. Especially the moss pole ones. ❤
I’ve always loved your videos, you and wildfern are my two favorites. I appreciate your videos so much! You’re a great guy and plant parent
Hey Jan you've motivated me to get back on my care routine, watching you clean the greenhouse was soo satisfying. I have been a bit neglectful of my plants due to my depression. I would definitely buy merch from you, I know you've given your thoughts on the subject in the past. You are absolutely my number one favorite plant content creator and it was nice to see Tim🏡.
🏠 Love that you captured the thunder. Your garden looks so lush and tropical
You did all that in a day wow!! Enjoyed watching while working on a project. I wish you well on decisions you are facing. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. 😊
HAHAHA i love watching you and the sassyness! i learned alot as well. Thank you for making my day better ❤
🏡 Found a house with some foliage to boot! Here’s to the pursuit and achievement of goals! Thanks for all you put into your content. It certainly makes an impact for so many people. Cheers to the future!
I thought it was wonderful that you shared your thought on your business with us! Honestly, if it is something that is on your mind constantly and it is something that affects you and your work on your channel it´s coming across as way more authentic if you talk about it. Not everything is always flowers and sunshine, and it is nice that you feel comfortable enough to share what doens´t work too.
Excited to watch your journey 🥰 My husband is German also, so I love your sense of humour - your hate of Alocasia is my favourite form of entertainment 😆
I appreciate the timing on this video. You are coming out of winter, while many of us are going into winter. Sharing the successes and failures helps me to plan how to keep my plants alive during the coming months.
Also, I’m very curious about what you are doing with your alocasia! Gonna have to keep watching, I guess, because I know you will only share when you can give an honest assessment of what you are doing. But dang it I wannna know noooooow! 😂
I love your content. Enjoyable work is still work. You benefit all of us with not only entertainment, and education. Thank you!
You are always so free and open with the reality of youtube. I appreciate this and all the plant advice. I would be interested in how you started in this adventure. I am connected to a new youtube channel and was wondering what or how I could help to promote the channel. I put your videos on repeat and hopefully you will post a video telling us about the last move and show or tell us about your new home 🏡
I absolutely enjoy your content here on TH-cam and Instagram! I live in Pennsylvania in the US, so your videos have generally already been up 5-6 hours by the time I convince myself to get out of bed, but they are my favorite part of the day. Nothing like a good cup of coffee, plants and S.P.G.! 💚🌿🐾
Thank you for all the hard work. Hope you get to balance it all. ❤🍀🌾🌻
It is always educational and relaxing to watch your videos. Thank you always for putting this thoughtful video for your subscribers to enjoy. ❤ 🪴
🏡 lalalalalaaaa.... jokes aside, I really enjoy these kinds of videos 💚
Your videos motivate me to no end to get on my plant chores, i highly appreciate it❤.
Good luck
Your current place is lovely, but when you get that 🏡 of your own, it will be phenomenal to be able to make the changes you want.
🏡 Great video. Love your channel, all the best with whatever the future holds for you 🌱🌱🌱
Thank you:)
I made my first moss pole yesterday for my philodendron Florida ghost and I’m so excited to see it grow. Putting what I’ve learned from you into action and hopefully someday I hope to have plants half as beautiful as yours. 😊
👍 I appreciate your naming each plant. I'm learning a lot from this channel.
That was a lot of work! Your plants will thank you for the clean glass!
I truly, from my heart, wish you all the success and your dreams come true!
IF you did a patreon, even with $3 level, I think you would find a lot of us would love to support. I do that for favorite creators and I love the opportunity! You’ve taught me so much- A true master classes of moss pole growing.
Love when you talk from the heart.
The last 20 minutes is what I was waiting for. 😮💨
I love going to botanical gardens, though I find myself more drawn to the outside gardens. There is something peaceful about being among the beautiful plants. But I also noticed that I don’t watch much of the videos of visits to the botanical gardens. It is not the same. There is nothing wrong with such videos. I am merely relaying my response to them. After all, there are many fine videos we all bypass because they do not fit within our field of interest.
I find I like the informative videos the best where I can learn something, either something we or expand an area I am familiar with.
Happy house hunting! I love having my own place, but is in a small town. But then I like the smaller towns and don’t mind driving.
🏡 thanks for keeping me company this morning! i love that bc im in the US i get new spg videos early in the day. Also its nice that you are so open with us and feel you can share so much, because im sure a lot of your viewers (myself included) who also rent share the same worries and hopes for the future. will i live in this house next year? idk. probably not. it would be nice to own my own place but financially thats not in my cards right now either. i hope things work out as close to your vision for the future as possible, and i wish i had more advice for you. all i can say is i love your videos and ill be here to watch them as long as oyu keep posting 💚
These are my favorite videos, its great comfort content and I love to see how you take care of your plants.
Thanks, I find it quite therapeutic too! 😊
You’re definitely not a typical Instagram influencer, I think of the fake reviews, makeup artists, food bloggers, you’re definitely an educator, WAY.MORE.SUBSTANCE! Visiting Hawaii got me into plants, you’ve kept me interested in them, and into moss poles! I want plants as big as we find in Hawaii! (Within reason when growing inside ;)
If you didn’t decline everything and just gave your first impressions on a product being clear that you’ve only used it however long?
Yes I’m definitely “your people” 😂❤
That napenthes Rokko is CRAZY!
The thumbnail for the video cracked me up this morning. Wishing you all the best for homeownership hopefully, in the near future!! 🏡
I love watching your planted vedio ❤❤❤ from phillipines
Gosh facing moving again, you poor thing. Hope you can crack the real estate market soon. I've been a home owner for about the same time you've been a youtuber after years of renting and moving regularly. It is lovely to finally feel settled. It's wonderful establishing my gardens knowing they are part of a long term investment and adding value. Being able to establish a food jungle as well as tree canopy and of course my vast aroid and hoya and other plants. It will happen for you...believe in yourself, you will make it happen. Your 'can do' attitude has always impressed me.
I enjoy the plant contexts but being able to talk through what you’re feeling and releasing what’s going in your head is a great thing. I did a bunch of repottings yesterday with talking to myself about everything that came up throughout mine repotting. The answers will come. Something about dealing with the plants help with grounding and realizing things. Keep going. Everything will work out.
Love the green house, lucky guy 🏠
🏡 it’s so cathartic to deep clean a space. I love your videos, it really feels like hanging out with a friend. I’m also in rented and I can’t see how I’m ever going to buy but if watching your videos helps you then I’m happy to help, at least one of us should live the dream, right?! 😂 My cat, Godfrey, sends love to Brad 🐾
I totally get what you are saying Jan & you are working so darn hard to make this channel work. We are here for you to vent your frustrations & support you in whatever your decision is. Maybe do a list of the pros & cons of what will work for you, you maybe surprised what one wins out. I have really enjoyed you not pushing patreon or buying coffees etc I can just enjoy your content with no pressure (or guilt 🤣🤣). We all trust your integrity & the proof of the pudding is the amount of subscribers you have. I really, really hate slugs & I would have used your snips to cut it up 🤭🤭 That rain has me giggling & a Hoya 😲 You are the best but Jan comes first xx 🏠 🏡
Totally agree! I love your videos. You’ve helped us a lot with your content! And about venting your thoughts….keep doing it! I am a fan!! 🎉
🏡 i 100% understand the house and money stress and the overthinking. I hope you keep going and find the answers you need. We will be supporting you no matter what the future holds☺️ also, i loved this video and your rants 😊 ..and the sluggg😂😂😂
I love your chanel for the steadiness and realness. All the plant chore videos and Dr SPG are my favourite to sit through entirely.
An idea for content, maybe ask your local subscribers with a collection if they would be down for an in-person dr SPG analysis?
Of course build rapport, suss out everyone first because you dont want to go to a strangers house, but 1 whole video could be you visiting 1 persons collection and giving feedback...? The subscriber gets a free advice and you get 1 video?
Just an idea (because i would love for you to visit and analysis my light and plant position 😂)
Please keep going! I love watching your channel ❤
I get value from all your videos. If it’s learning a new way to repot, build a moss pole. I even pick up decorative rope from the show me your collection videos. I find new plant to add to my wishlist when you do tours. And I get the joy from the videos when you’re having goofy moments.
Tips. Decorative tips. Man! Fat fingers today!😂
That thumbnail is everything 🖤
But my absolute favorite videos have to be the ones where you and Tim are working away in his plant collection! If you could find a way to do that more, even for different people, I think that could be really informative and also super fun to watch. Either way Jan, I'm here for You.
🎶"No one will know, no one will knooooow"🎵
your very lucky to have this
Your concerns are very understandable to me, apartments in Bavaria are also very expensive right now. It is indeed very confusing not to be sure how long one can continue living in an apartment. You are doing a great job! I wish you the best of luck 🏡🍀🙂
🏠 time to watch again 😃
second post, sorry.
Keep up the good work, I gonna rewatch all your videos or just have them run muted in the backround to help you out as good as I can. I really like your videos, they are informative and entertaining. I have about 150 plants myself and most of the stuff you talk about I already know, but I still watch every video (I also watch a few others, it´s just so calming to talk about plants). you are great company while I´m doing other things, mainly beeing at work. Nothing better than filling the silence on a slow day with some SPG :D
I hope you find a way to increase your revenue and yes, you absolutely deserve to be payed for your work. If people watch content creators they don´t think are worth being payed, then maybe they should just stop watching them as it clearly gives them nothing.
The only video idea I can think of would be some type of cooperation, I don´t know how many creators are close to you for a inperson thing, but I have seen others do something online. they had a little plant glow up challenge. They all bought a plant for 10€ ? and showed the progress over 3 month. Really enjoied that. I watched it at KillThatPlant in case you want to check it out.
With over 1000 plants indoor and outdoor I became overwhelmed during winter and got a greenhouse to house a lot of my indoor plants as I was running out of room. I found another hobby and neglected watching any plant videos. I really appreciate your authentic honesty and yes you are really entertaining. I didn't know you were vegan, I am vegan also not for health reasons but for the animals. That doesn't mean I like slugs what a pesky slug you have there. Anyway thank you for all you have taught me over the years and now that it is summer again I am back to caring for the plants and gardening outside and will definitely be watching more of your videos. Hope your channel continues to grow and that your dreams of owning a home will come true soon. Sydney is really expensive I don't know how we are supposed to get ahead when a choc chip cookie is $8 in Lane Cove if I didn't need the sugar hit I would have given it back to the cafe and said are you kidding me?
I appreciate that you keep it real.
When you do a review, people know (at least they should) that it's based on your limited experience with it. As long as you disclose that it's your first impression or it's a 3 month review, it's still true. You can do a follow up after another 3-6 months if you feel it's worth it, like if there were any significant changes in your opinion or to reinforce that your first impression is standing true. Stay true to your integrity, but I think it's ok to do sponsorships with limited experience with the product, as long as you say so.
Brad looked like a tiger in the jungle
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I love watching you because of your honesty and integrity. If sponsors pay well enough for you to achieve your own home unfortunately you may have to consider dancing with the devil. As the saying goes ... nice guys finish last. Unfortunately my husband and myself have learned that throughout our lifetime. Just a thought. Love you and Brad❤
Oh nooo and I'm just leaving to work 😭 well, I'll watch after for sure, that's my favourite king of vid right after cleaning your garden 😁 have a nice day Jan! 🌿💚
You too :)
Thanks for the great video! 🏡
🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡 wish you all the luck in your future endeavors
I am up early enough this is perfect timing!
Oh Jan don't apologize for the rant! Your fans surely understand 😉
I would really miss you if you don't continue the channel 🥹 you were the first TH-cam-er I started following after searching for DIY mosspoles. And now my house is a full blown jungle with probably 50 mosspoles 🤭 and that's beside all the other plants 😇
Chat's/visits with AJ are ALWAYS hilarious ❤
Maybe reach out to do collabs with other planty-TH-cam'ers? And doesn't have to be irl, maybe via Zoom or something?
One that immediately comes to mind is Memo from HouseplantyGoodness in the UK. I would so much want to see a chat between you 2. You being the mosspole king and Memo being the janky-support-stick king 😁
I know it's a difficult choice to make, and we would miss you so much, but you have to make sure it works for you!
Much love and a big hug from the tiny European country; Belgium 😘
I love when you recommend products because I know you wouldn’t recommend it unless it was good. Most people online recommend anything and everything. You never know who you can trust. That’s why I really appreciate all the time, effort, and consideration that you put into it. If you do decide to “lower your standards “ (I think that is how you worded it) and test products for a shorter amount of time. I think that would be fine. Just let us know you haven’t tried it long and maybe do a follow up video letting people know if you still recommend it. Just an idea😁
This video is serendipity. Im constantly thinking of how to move out the city, acquire my own home. Lets just say im trying not to go mad with these thoughts. I cant say i love my job but im good at it. Working 8-5 and i still cant afford to buy. Anyway regardless of what your job description is, u still put in the WORK to film, inform and educate on your channel,.isn't that work?! Look, you will figure it out and hopefully we will continue to support the channel and see when you move into your own home.
I need some positive planty vibes right now! I just discovered root mealies on my ‘fishtail Hoya’ Ahhhh!😫😫😫
Natalie 💚🌿🪴
Sending positive vibes :)
Great work, well done!
Want to drop a comment halfway through! I don’t think your content is too niche. I love that you haven’t “sold your soul” as they say. You’re my favorite creator because of the genuine content! It’s informative. And of course, it doesn’t meet that consumer immediate gratification criteria- that’s why some of those people probably get views. We are all a bit immediate gratification like, and your content really shows hard work, recycling instead of just using and tossing, and the rewards of doing so! I wish Australia wasn’t so far. Put up an Amazon store, I’d like to see the Australian version, I’ve already looked up the recommendations you’ve done, and I’d continue to do so. I think a lot of people would,we can always use your recommendations and source it from our country! And I’d never describe you as an influencer! You are, but being in LA you’re not the norm! Def an educator! Don’t change! Hi Bradley! 🌱❤️🐈😍👻
i both love and hate that you guys have opposite seasons to me in the us 😂 i love seeing your summer growth when im sad in our gloomy winter but it also makes me soo jealous waiting for summer to come back around again!
As a new planty content creator myself I would definitely like to hear your thoughts on that topic, how you started and what you did to improve 😄Great video as always!! 🏘
🏯You can only do what you think is best for you, with the information you have at the time. Keep on trucking. 😉
I like you, l like your channel. Thank you for your work❤
Liebes dieses Format ♡
This thumbnail is hilarious 😂
Due to the bank holiday over here I could watch this video without having to pause and go to work which makes it even more enjoyable 😊
I don't know much about making money as a content creator but I wouldn't mind watching more of your videos if you would post more content (hint😅).
And from an older person with a german-overthinking mind: You are only young so you got to try what you would really like to try as long as you are independent and only Bradley relies on you as the breadwinner🥰🐱
🏠🏠🏠🏠 Love your videos!! Thank you
More videos on your entire collection plz. I know you already have it but you can try regular update where you go around in your house to show off your plants. I personally like to play them and fall asleep.
I love your vids! And your cat😊 🏡
I appreciate the depth you go into with your videos. I don't get the appeal of watching people find things in Home Depot, especially since it's a big company that takes no pride or care in it's items. I do enjoy the more niche plant stores or cool collections. I like your channel because of the information and expertise that you share. Even if you are literally on the opposite side of the world from me (hello 👋 from Canada )
Also I wonder if it would make sense for you to reach out to brands you enjoy to see if they would be interested in sponsoring you?
🏠Another great video. I hate slugs too 🤮
Thank you:)
I’ll comment every time - you’re the best plant content on you tube 💚 btw my patraciae with the three leaves had root rot 😢
I enjoy all your content Jan..
You know now what works better,your honesty is very appreciated ,
Hope you can buy your first home ,and get the first home buyer assistance if you can!!!
I don't get why people view the videos and don't do something as simple as 👍
Come on everyone just do it at the start so you don't forget pls!!👍is another way to help a little....
You should consider a couple of sponsors ,and be comfortable with it,most U tubers do that and is fine,trust yourself !
I know properties near
Sydney Olympic Park (Homebush)
are more affordable than other Sydney homes ,and is still very central,a villa would be perfect for you or ground level apartment with a courtyard ,start small with room to move to a bigger home later,you are young .
I understand exactly where you are at,my two kids are in your shoes ,so I talk like a mum to you 💚.
Good luck and keep your dreams alive ,you will get there !!
🌿Looking fine considering the winter just finished...
Yes to the hoya✨
A great video🏠 👌
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You know Jan, I have been watching your videos for several years now and I cannot fathom when people say you should not get payed for what you do.
First of all you absolutely should, considering the inspiration that you pass on, the knowledge and the time you spend creating content. I really think that people who say you shouldn't be making money from you videos are just salty about it.
Second of all, I think your followers are really happy for you to get paid because of how honest you are and we can truly tell that you are not in this for the money in the first place. Plant care is such a niche topic, and no one goes in it for the money because is not the most lucrative thing you can do on youtube. If you really look at the top earners on youtube, none of them are plant related content creators.
Third of all, you should not beat yourself up over your recommendations not being as good as you initially thought. We know that at the time you suggest something, there are many factors at play (e.g. things actually work for you at the time, you can't always have it your way when you make a business deal, and so on). Again, it's very nice that you are being honest about it.
Lastly, go ahead, do more click-baity content, maybe collaborate with other plant people in Sydney, AJ too. Show more of the difficult sides of caring for plants, when you don't have the energy and inspiration. It is so relatable. My plants look a lot worse since I've sent you my video in reactions 2. But seeing your struggles through the winter and everything, it gave me the kick to get back on the hobby, get new plants, order the fertiliser i really wanted.
All this to say a big THANK YOU for what you do. I really appreciate your content, your tips, and you genuine vibes. All the best to you and Brad!
Viktorija from the Netherlands :)
Random thoughts:
1. Outdoor weatherproof power cables and boxes are available at Bunnings. You could discretely run it out from inside, if aesthetic Jan would permit 🙂
2. The length of a video can be off putting to potential viewers, and yours are the only long ones I watch. Maybe you could chop them into 2 or 3 parts for more views/ same effort?
3. I love your travel videos so I'm surprised and disappointed that they don't get more views. You could start memberships with special content for those who want to watch having contributed to costs? And only take us along if you're going anyway.
4. Take the sponsors! Just say whether or not you've tested and how long for. You don't have to feel responsible for faults that might arise, and you're very good with updates anyway.
Great day's work! Hi Tim 👋 Greenhouse looks fabulous and raring to go. 🤩🏡
Jan, if you are reading this: You have excellent linguistic skills. You can translate from English to German and vice versa. Just send out your applications to some of the biggest translation companies in the world. First, it will be difficult but after a few years, you can make 10k-20k per month, working online while taking care of your plants at home.
You're lucky you were not growing plants outside this summer in Germany. We had BILLIONS of slugs and snails over here! I constantly find some inside the house, that are living in the plants I moved back inside for winter 🤯
With the solar..have to make sure the panel is clean all the time. Any dust or dirt will reduce the amount of sun being utilised..and depending on the set-up..get an MPPT controller from the panel to the battery. Will extract more energy from panel to battery.
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Great video.
Maybe you could talk with specialists, plant specialists in your area in Sydney and NSW , show us what can be imported there etc , I'm in NZ so we dont have a wide range due to Biosecurity
🏡 The thing about human growth is that you need to feel the squeeze, before the bloom. You are feeling the squeeze, but stick with it Yan.❤
🏠 come live up on the Central Coast. Plenty of room for you here!
That’s where I’ve been looking hehe :)
God I love thunder storms
I’m glad you have high standards ;I wouldn’t trust you otherwise. Companies who are making good products should appreciate that and use you.
🏠Love the realness of your videos and truly want you to keep going
It sounds like the plantuber world struggle is real, you are not alone in needing to roll with the changes financially ( K.Ellen , Pretty in green both recently touched on this subject) As far as sponsorships, take them as experiments in real time that clearly are defined as a means to pay the bills. Speaking on views, I love watching your content, but have recently struggled to set aside large blocks of time to sit and watch these longer videos, so you might get stuck in watch later😢. I don't want to miss a thing just letting it run in the background. Good luck with the house hunting again, it makes for great content at least 😹 😻🏡
I absolutely admire you Jan, you are you, Sydney plant guy. You are not the products you use. You are far to hard on yourself. Hahaha a gurney in the United States is completely different than a gurney in Australia 😂
My favorite plant-tuber! Hi from USA. Im prepping for winter over here and setting up my first grow lights.
Can I ask how cold your winters are over there? I'm probably too afraid of spiders to ever visit 😅🤣
🏡 Thanks for sharing! With all those variegated monsteras, curious how many plants you sell?