Featuring 200 photos from 12 private Fairfield County gardens, including her own, the...
Stacy Ling is an avid gardener who loves home decor and creating casual, comfortable living spaces for her family and friends.
In the Garden by photographer Stacy Bass is an inside look at 18 spectacular New England gardens.
Join us for Episode 8 of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast where we hear from master gardener Stacy Ling of Bricks 'N Blooms.
I have a rug finish to show you. I just finished the binding last night. Do you remember a while back I posted pictures of the kit from Maria Barton with 24 wonderful wools? This is the rug. I did have a slight accident with just a little of the wool (naughty kittens were involved) so I had to make a few substitutions, so if anything you see doesn't look quite right, the fault is mine. I love it, it looks so antique-y, don't you think?? Two weeks ago was the Lost Creek Garden and Antique Show. It is a bi-annual event held on another farm a few miles away and I always look forward to this. It is about the only "show" that I ever get to go to. Local antique dealers and lots and lots of flowers! This year a man was selling little toy antique cannons made from actual antique Civil War molds. He then hand paints them, they come in a little wood box with instructions and tools as they actually fire!! The "cannonball" is a tiny wad of paper. I also found this little antique toy horse to go with it. I think it originally pulled a milk wagon. He demonstrated it by making the cannonball, loading it, a tiny bit of gunpowder rammed in, then yelled "Fire in the Hole" and lit it! Boom!! Actually, more like pop! I plan on firing it July 4! Have a nice week, in a few days I'll have a wonderful new purchase to share with you! Hugs, Melinda
Garden blogger Stacy Ling from New Jersey shares a behind the scenes look at her blog Bricks 'n Blooms plus her faves from around the web.
Follow this step-by-step guide to plan and create a thriving vegetable garden, from soil preparation to planting. Perfect for beginners!rn
We have lived in this house for over 13 years and we’re just now adding a flagstone sidewalk to get to the front door. This, although embarrassing is just par for the course. Built in 1827 this home has been an ongoing work in progress since we bought it in 2001. In fact if you...
Looking for ways to start a new garden? Instead of digging a new garden, consider a raised garden bed to grow vegetables or flowers.
Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, there are plenty of vegetable garden ideas to inspire you.
George Plumptre enjoys the grounds of Little Mynthurst Farm - a Tudor farmhouse that was the former home of Lord Baden-Powell.
Phoebe Cole-Smith raises chickens, produces maple syrup and hosts farm-to-table dinners at her home in Weston.
woman working in the greenhouse cultivation of tomatoes
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Lawn and yard inspiration on Pinterest. A number of beautiful photographs are provided.
I have an exciting farm update today for you guys! A lot of you have been asking for a quite a long time now if we were going to get chickens and guess what? We finally got some baby chicks here on white cottage farm! We set up a chicken coop in the garden and I guess you can call me the crazy chicken lady now… Why Kind & Why We ended up getting some guinea hens to start as recommended by some farm friends of ours who have them. We will most likely be adding be adding different varieties
Discover 5 quick tips to create a charming cottage garden with practical advice on plant selection, garden design, and maintaining a cohesive, colorful look.
When I met photographer Stacy Bass through Instagram, I immediately became entranced by her captivating images of exquisite gardens. I quickly fell down the rabbit hole, pouring over each and every single glorious post. And I was delighted to learn Stacy also has a fabulous book, Gardens at First Light, which I am so excited […]
Here are the best gardening tools to have on hand, whether you are a complete beginner or an expert gardener.
Phoebe Cole-Smith raises chickens, produces maple syrup and hosts farm-to-table dinners at her home in Weston.
Our little country garden received a face lift this year. We added raised beds and gravel pathways. I'm working on an article with details, but I wanted to give you a little peek at how well it is working out. The tomatoes are growing up cattle panels. The first couple of ripe ones may not have made it into the house. Instead, they went straight into my mouth. ;-) I have some new farm helpers this summer. I've caught them napping on the job a few times...good thing they are adorable! The kohlrabi has already been harvested. Strawberry plants were planted, and I am so looking forward to next year's harvest. Radishes were a first for me this year. As were sugar snap peas. We have been eating them plain and sauteed in olive oil with some s&p. If you are thinking about raised beds, I say go for it!
I took a frivolous day off yesterday to visit the new Piet Oudolf garden at the Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Somerset. We were up at the crack of dawn and got there in time for a scrumptious breakfast at the Roth Bar and Grill.
I love to garden! It is like therapy for me. But I know not all people love it or want to have a garden. In talking with people and reading different articles, I think the two main reasons are #1 They don't have enough space for one and #2 they don't want to deal with...Read More
Looking for ways to bring more hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to your garden? Learn how to design a pollinator garden with native plants by following these simple tips.
How to Transplant Citrus Trees. Citrus trees are an asset to any garden or landscape. Many of them have attractive foliage and flowers, especially in spring, and all of them produce tasty nutritious fruit. It is usually best to start a citrus tree growing in a pot indoors and transplant it outside at five or six months. Sometimes, though, you may...
A comprehensive guide to what to sow and plant in your garden all year around, taken from Benjamin Pope's book What to Sow, Grow and Do
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When it comes to growing vegetables in the garden, Mary Alice and Terry Ramsey swear by planting in raised beds and using rich and crumbly compost.
It is spring time! That means I get to start up my gardening series again. Last year we covered starting seeds indoors, garden planning and crop rotation, weed control, gardening tools & supplies, and seeds saving. Today we are going to cover a new topic....COMPOST! First up, let's chat about types of compost bins......Read More
Looking for ways to improve your garden for next year? Here are 10 must-do fall garden chores that should be done before winter arrives to prepare for the next growing season.
Seasonal splendour guides the planting and activity at Bimlow Cottage, one young family's property in Edith, NSW.
Create a stunning zone 6 garden with low-maintenance summer blooms. Choose from my curated list of beautiful, easy-to-grow flowers for continuous color all season long
Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, there are plenty of vegetable garden ideas to inspire you.
Is there anything more quaint and nostalgic than a country garden? The image conjures up scenes from the past when America was a young and growing.
If you are like me, you dive into information with the use of Pinterest and YouTube. I wanted to take the time to talk about the 3 farmer...
