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Growing Sunflowers From Seed in Your Flower Garden

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10 Simple Companion Planting Ideas for Natural Pest Control & Better Harvests

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Your Dream Peony Plant Starts Here: The Essential Planting Guide

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How to Keep Cut Hydrangeas Fresh: The Secrets to Long-Lasting Blooms

Beginner Gardening

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Start Your Flower Garden Today: A Beginner’s Guide

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How to Create Stunning Window Boxes: Top Tips for Planting Flowers

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Flower Gardening

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Planting Dahlia Tubers Like a Pro: A Beginner’s Guide to Big, Beautiful Blooms

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Growing Clematis Vine: Climbing Beauty For Your Cottage Garden

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House Plants

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A close-up of a green houseplant with elongated, patterned leaves. The plant is in a woven basket, with a blurred natural background of greenery and stones.

The Secret to a Blooming Lipstick Plant

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Monstera Thai Constellation: A Care Guide

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Watering Orchids 101: Everything You Need to Know

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Propagating Aloe Vera Plant: A Practical Guide for Home Gardeners

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Garden Style Decor

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Repurposing Vintage Crocks: Easy Decor for Houseplants and Fresh Flower Bouquets

cut hydrangea Centerpiece idea for a picnic date with friends

How to Keep Cut Hydrangeas Fresh: The Secrets to Long-Lasting Blooms

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10 Outdoor Table Setting Ideas for Chic Alfresco Dining

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Fresh Front Porch Ideas for a Breezy Summer

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Grow a Thriving Flower Garden

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What’s In the Bricks ‘n Blooms Guide?

Gardening basics to set you up for success
Great garden design ideas with ready-made plans for you to follow
Easy-care instructions for a wide variety of flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs

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Recipes From My Garden

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Homemade Blueberry Dump Cake: The Easiest Dessert Ever

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Easy Blueberry Mojito Recipe: Refreshing and Ready in Minutes

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Mozzarella and Tomato Caprese Appetizer Bites

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Easy Prosciutto and Melon Salad with Burrata Recipe

MEET STACY

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HEY FRIENDS!

If you are interested in growing a garden and decorating your home, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a passionate master gardener on a mission to empower beginners to cultivate their green thumb and unlock the joy of plants and flowers. I share practical tips and inspiration for organic gardening, low-maintenance plants, and creating a cozy, casual home filled with personality. Join me on this journey to discover the beauty, peace, and satisfaction of nurturing life and creating a space you love.

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Organic Pest Control for Flower Gardens: Your Ultimate Guide to Pest-Free Blooms

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Cut Flower Garden Design: A Beginner’s Guide to Non-Stop Color

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How to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden

stacy ling cutting zinnia flowers in her garden

HEY FRIENDS!

If you are interested in growing a garden and decorating your home, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a passionate master gardener on a mission to empower beginners to cultivate their green thumb and unlock the joy of plants and flowers. I share practical tips and inspiration for organic gardening, low-maintenance plants, and creating a cozy, casual home filled with personality. Join me on this journey to discover the beauty, peace, and satisfaction of nurturing life and creating a space you love.

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Stacy’s Favorite Posts

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Easy Houseplants for Busy People: Your Stress-Free Guide to Indoor Plants

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My 10 Must-Have Garden Tools for the Budding Green Thumb

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A vibrant sunflower with a large, bright yellow bloom and a thick green stem, standing in front of lush trees. Three bees are visible harvesting sunflower seeds from the flower’s disc.

Growing Sunflowers From Seed in Your Flower Garden

vintage crock pot with beautiful flower bouquet with sunflowers, eucalyptus and eryngium on round coffee table with wire cloche lantern and small faux plant

Repurposing Vintage Crocks: Easy Decor for Houseplants and Fresh Flower Bouquets

A close-up of a garden bed with blooming chive flowers featuring purple spherical blossoms, surrounded by green foliage and wooden garden borders.

10 Simple Companion Planting Ideas for Natural Pest Control & Better Harvests

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