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A woman wearing a straw hat and white tank top kneels in a garden, trimming lavender plants with scissors. She smiles, surrounded by greenery and purple flowers, on a cloudy day.

How to Harvest Lavender Flowers: Capture Summer’s Best Scent

A flower bed with clusters of vibrant purple and pink petunias bordered by rocks, set against a green garden background with leafy plants and a fence.

The Petunia Flower Whisperer: Solve Common Summer Problems for Non-Stop Blooms

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Make Your Fresh Cut Flowers Last: The Ultimate Guide to Harvesting & Care

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Homemade Weed Killer with Vinegar (& 5 More Ways to Kill Weeds Naturally)

Beginner Gardening

Pink Flower

view of our 1850 farmhouse with front porch and beautiful flower gardens from the pool garden with green fence - has roses, bearded iris, buckeye tree, viburnum, and baptisia

Homemade Weed Killer with Vinegar (& 5 More Ways to Kill Weeds Naturally)

Bright yellow Rudbeckia flowers blooming in front of a cheerful house with a decorated entryway and stone pathway - black eyed susan, sedum autumn joy and gomphrena

Start Your Flower Garden Today: A Beginner’s Guide

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Flower Gardening

Pink Flower

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The #1 Trick for a Peony Bouquet That Last for Weeks (It’s All in the Bud!)

A vibrant garden scene with a variety of lush, blooming flowers in shades of red, yellow, and pink, accompanied by green foliage and terracotta pots, with a green fence in the background. Tall garden flowers are supported by green garden stakes with terra cotta clay pot toppers and netting.

Growing Showstopping Dahlias in Pots: A Step-By-Step Guide

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House Plants

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The Lazy Person’s Guide to Spider Plant Care

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

A large green leaf with white speckles (monstera thai constellation) is in focus, surrounded by vibrant purple and yellow flowers and other potted plants on a porch with beige siding and decorative lanterns in the background.

Monstera Thai Constellation Care: How to Keep Your Leaves Gorgeous

A blooming pink orchid is surrounded by various potted plants on a wooden stand near a window. The vibrant flowers contrast with the green foliage, and soft outdoor light filters through the glass.

Watering Orchids 101: Everything You Need to Know

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Garden Style Decor

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A vibrant floral centerpiece in a rustic basket on an outdoor dining table, accompanied by candles, copper mugs, and elegantly set plates, with lush greenery in the background.

Rustic Summer Charm: Your Guide to a Beautiful Outdoor Tablescape

An elegantly set outdoor dining table featuring a vibrant floral centerpiece, crystal glassware, peach napkins on white plates, and candles, surrounded by lush greenery. This DIY floral arranement features zinnias, snapdragons, and dahlias from the cutting garden.

Peach-Themed Summer Table Decor Ideas for Al Fresco Dining

Black china cabinet hutch shelves decorated for spring with faux greenery and flowers for a beautiful cottagecore aesthetic -Spring China Cabinet and Hutch Decor

How to Arrange a China Cabinet Hutch: 7 Steps for a Stunning Display

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

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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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A close-up of two shrimp tacos topped with diced mango salsa, shredded lettuce, and chopped red onions, served on a beige plate with lime wedges. This easy coconut shrimp tacos recipe also features bowls of chopped green onions, diced red onions, cilantro, and extra mango salsa for added flavor.

Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos: The Easiest Recipe You’ll Ever Try

A hand holding a piece of bruschetta topped with diced tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil, over a white plate filled with more pieces of similarly garnished bruschetta. The background is a light granite countertop, perfect for enjoying while flipping through an easy coconut shrimp tacos recipe.

Quick and Easy Bruschetta Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

A baked ricotta and spinach quiche with a golden crust sits on a board, with one slice removed and placed on a plate nearby. Chopped herbs are sprinkled on the quiche and plate, and a fork rests on a second empty plate.

Super Creamy Ricotta and Spinach Quiche Recipe

A slice of blueberry dump cake recipe on a plate with a fork, garnished with fresh blueberries. The baking dish with the remaining cobbler and stacked plates are in the background on a wooden board.

Homemade Blueberry Dump Cake: The Easiest Dessert Ever

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

A hand holding a vibrant bouquet of multicolored snapdragons, with shades ranging from soft pink to rich yellow, set against a lush garden backdrop featuring a classical fountain and terracotta pots, highlighting the beauty and serenity of a well-maintained garden.

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

A lush garden with various green plants and shrubs, including hostas and hellebores, surrounded by a small stone border. In the background, there are vibrant pink flowering bushes and a wooden picket fence. The lawn in the foreground is well-manicured.

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.

More About Stacy

Stacy’s Favorite Posts

A cozy living room features a fireplace with plants and a floral painting above. A checkered armchair with a yellow pillow sits near a wooden table adorned with potted plants and books. Sunlight streams through French doors, illuminating the space.

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

A gardener, stacy ling, in casual attire, wearing a straw hat, tends to tall green plants in a sunlit garden bed by a quaint garden shed with a shingled roof

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

A lush garden filled with colorful flowers, including vibrant purple dahlia blooms, is bathed in sunlight. A multi-tiered stone fountain stands in the background, adding a touch of elegance. Tall trees create a serene, leafy backdrop under a clear sky. Supporting tall flowers with green garden stakes that have terra cotta clay toppers and netting. Dahlia 'Thomas Edison'

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A woman wearing a straw hat and white tank top kneels in a garden, trimming lavender plants with scissors. She smiles, surrounded by greenery and purple flowers, on a cloudy day.

How to Harvest Lavender Flowers: Capture Summer’s Best Scent

A flower bed with clusters of vibrant purple and pink petunias bordered by rocks, set against a green garden background with leafy plants and a fence.

The Petunia Flower Whisperer: Solve Common Summer Problems for Non-Stop Blooms

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