This is horrible to hear. I hope these people are caught and you can get your plants back. I met maria and Bessie about 2 weeks ago. I brought 3 neglected desert roses with me and maria and Bessie were so kind and gave me all of the information I needed to keep these roses happy and healthy. Thank you! ❤I’ll stop by again soon

Hey Maria I’m a 36 yr old man that thanks to life I’ve had to go through some drastic challenges and ever since I started watching your vids Ive grown about 20 plants and changed my life ti want you to know god will bless you and will make those who pray on pure hearted people .

Hi Maria & Betsy, I visited you from Fort Myers yesterday 7/27/2023. I was there looking for a Purple Desert Rose for my wife, unfortunately the Purple Desert Roses where not ready so I bought a Hindu Hoya Rope plant from you. It was great talking to the both of you and again picked up more knowledge on my plants that I had pictures of. Really sorry to hear about the robbery that happened I pray you recover very soon.!!! As I said I'll be back for one of those Purple Desert Roses when they are ready, Betsy took my cellphone number. I wish the very best for you and the Garden Center.!!! Thanks for everything you do, Kelly Walton The guy with the long beard. ; )

27:18 Hi Maria! glad to see you start wearing your garden hats 👒 again! 😃👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 sorry to hear about the thefts that have taken place. yes! i agree, you have to protect yourself, your business, and your property 👍🏾

Awesome video🌹🌹❤❤

Maria you are very young old what you are a very smart lady....

I was out visiting family from California. I was super excited to finally visit your place only to find out you were closed because of what happened. I saw you at the gate, but I understand that you didn't want to talk to anyone. Anyway, I'm sorry this happened to you. I live in a city that has very high crime. Loads of theft almost every day in Vallejo. I was just so bummed that I didn't get the pleasure of buying hoyas from you. I'm not sure when I'll ever get back to your place. Maybe someday I can see your place. 😏 I wish you all the best. Don't give up! PLANT THE PLANET!❤😁

Hello! I am from Russia, Saint Petersburg. I learned from your videos to have adeniums in the apartment, to raise myself. And now it's terrible to hear that they are stealing. That's low. But God sees everything and will give you more!!! Don't despair! We love you🔥

Maria, adopt a Labrador Retriever. They aye are fiercely loyal and have a very intimidating bark. They are wonderful companions and are amazing family dogs…unless their owner is in danger. They will protect their loved ones at all costs. So when you go to the garden at 2 a.m., take your furry sidekick with you and just open your car door. Anyone that is there will not be there for long. Also, a RING monitoring system would help ease your mind at home and you’ll be alerted of any movement when you’re away, even meow meow will be caught on camera. Best of luck.

Hi Maria- so sorry to hear you were robbed. I have been following you for awhile and learned how to grow desert roses from you. Stay strong- you have a good community around you.

I love Maria's garden🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🖤🖤🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙💙💛💛🧡🧡❤❤

Hi Maria!

I learned about you because I was searching info on desert roses a few months ago. Just so happens I live in the Punta Gorda/PC/NP area. Decided to stop by this morning to see and support your garden and business and see the sign that your closed due to burglaries. I'm sorry to hear this and will definitely be back when you open.

Happy summer. nice to see you wearing the hats again.

Good for you to protect yourself and your business Maria. I'm sorry this happened to you. Don't give up, you're too strong!

It’s so sad what they did to your garden, love your down to earth, and you are natural..learning a lot from your channel…wish they get caught…😢😢😢

Oh what a great surprise to see you this morning. I understand that you are having some problems with lazy people taking from a hard worker. Sorry but you Will win don't let thieves get you down. The nursery is looking better every time I se it. Thank you for the great vlog and information and love your new hair . Please keep em rolling thank you

It’s heartbreaking to hear this news after you’ve spent so much time & energy getting back on your feet. Motion lights to turn on where you believe the thieves are breaking in. Cameras will also help identify them. Without these things they knew it was easy to take whatever they wanted. With these things, they’ll think twice. Love the dog idea another follower had. After a devastating hurricane you’ll find more thieves taking advantage of those trying to build their lives back because they know they are more vulnerable. A big hug from your plant friend from GA

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing Garden Nursery I am sorry to hear that someone stole from you but that is not nice anyways welcome back love watching your video miss you Maria have a blessed day

You need cameras with sensors alarms will go off when they cross the line

Maria! You’re enjoyable to watch!

I am so sorry to hear about what happened to you 😢 It is so heartbreaking. Please accept our comfort and we will be praying for you. With love from your biggest Fan in Nigeria 🇳🇬

So sorry to hear this. Love your videos.

Omg…Betsy, no need to be camera shy. So glad you are there with Maria. Maria, maybe use some of the money for motion cameras. I want these people to be caught, I can’t even imagine how you feel, but you are resilience, a fighter you will not let them bear you down.

Sorry this happen to you. Don't worried they will be catch them. You are a kind and loving person. God bless you.

So sorry, Maria. 😢

Hi Maria, We miss n love you! Hope you are doing good 👍🏼 ❤️🙏🏼

Sorry to hear about the robberies, I hope they are caught and get what's coming to them. They are real jerks. I enjoy watching your videos on Desert Roses. It gives me alot of info and helps me.

You are so funny Maria, back to your covid day a costumes. Tell Betsy to keep you watered, your branches are wilting.😊

I’m so sorry you have been hurt so badly! May God bless you and restore your loss 10 fold! We love you both and wish you well in the future.

I love your accent!❤️

Sorry to hear that. Some people have no morals. 😡.I hope they stop. 👍❤.

Lo siento Maria muchisimas bendiciones.

Hello Ms Maria, watching from Philippine.. take care and God bless

I am so very sorry Maria. Hugs to you. 💔

Dale Maria voy a ti DTB

Hello Maria ! Thank you so much for helping with desert rose , my desert rose have rotten rot , please tell me what kind of mix soil are you using please , thank you so much .

Hello Maria and Bessie

Sorry to hear about you loss. I’m in East Tx. Get you a camera put them in jail. What color are your desert roses? I have some seeds from pink desert rose if you can use them no charge. I really enjoy your blog.

Maria, get security cameras

Omg, how terrible I'm so sorry to hear this. Can't believe there's such horrible ppl. I'm heartbroken for you 💔 stay safe

Hi Maria, for large pot can you use cut up pool noodles in the bottom of the pot so it won't be so heavy to lift. Then place potting mixture on top of the pool noodles?

WOW !!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE THE THIEVES !!!!!

Wow...☹️

Hi Maria, I am in Australia and all the Tree Aloes are in stunning flower at the moment. I have found it near impossible to find the best way to propagate from these plants. Have you done a video about propagating from these succulents. Your expertise would be appreciated Thank You.

Hi Maria! I need a favor, i live in Southern California and I just planted a 15 gallons crepe myrtle how often should I water now that’s is new? Thank you in advance. Have a great day!

I so sorry what happens to you. People are so envy . Why 😳 they do that to you. It’s hard to grow plant’s. You are good I have learn from you a lot . Do not discourage your self God be with you hopping they caught who ever done this to you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

You need a few cameras set up there soon!!

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There’s some bad people out there. I’m so sorry about what happened. 😢

It breaks my heart that this happened to you Maria! Please don't give up! We need you! I hope you find out who these assholes are!

María ¿te pregunto tu aces envíos a Puerto Rico? me gustaría una rosa del decierto doble pétalo.

So sorry to hear about the robberies maria, but i love your hat 😍🥰

Where can I buy desert rose seeds?

Thieves are scumbags !!!!

hi i am wathing you from MALTA so soory that happen to nice ladies like both of you l am MONICA keep it up and MANY THANKS XXX

Maria you need 2 or 3 dogs. Make sure you het advice on the correct type. And you can easily find a great family and yard dog at the city dog pound center. Very easy to train and they will wake you when thieves show up at night. Plus install some cameras.

Can't wait until you start selling online again.I missed your and videos.

Maybe motion sensors?

I live in Florida and I want to get some from you I have about 20 of them but I’m trying to start seeds too let me know plz

I’m So sorry I can’t believe that happened to you need to put some cameras in there for safety

Start selling attractive poison ivy with a big value price tag for the theives to take. Lol

Do you sell seeds too .

Maria: Can a desert rose die from UNDERwatering? I am So so tired of root rot. 😢

Be careful

What about adding some security guard dogs for nights?

Hopefully the Charlotte county sheriff's department is or will be half as agressave on thieves as the Polk county s/o and lee's county s/o and catch them

Maria I am so sorry people stole from you.Thieves are low lives .Maybe put up cameras. It’s a shame when you work hard to grow plants only to have them stolen.😢

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You should get a good strong dog to protect your property

maybe set up traps. 😢

Get a security system now

I will buy two peritos and let them buy them

Ypu should get an apple tag gps tacker and put one in a pot for the police to find.

I hope they are caught.

Can you install motion detector lights? OMG, I will install sensor lights and make that place look like a baseball stadium when they light up! Thieves hate light! What about cameras? You need to deter them from keep coming. Obviously this is an easy place to commit theft.

I'm sorry this happened to you

This ticts me off,Keep doing what you love, maria dios te bendiga and f*** thouse low lives people. ❤

I can't believe someone is so low down to steal your plants 😮that's terrible. I think it is someone that sells plants probably someone who lost a lot of their plants in the storm so they say they will just steal yours. I hope you shoot them in there feet. I only got 2 dessert rose seeds from my big one and I hope they will make it. Don't give up Maria if you catch them shoot them in their legs so they can't walk 😂

Get some dogs Maria it’s not fair Tht they steal

Don Said What’s You Have pillos 👂

Maria really sorry ppl feel they have to Steel from you not fair. You work so hard to get back on your feet. Maybe you should get cameras! Definitely protect your business. 🌵☘️🪴🌱