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I hope you had a great week!

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Random Things Happening Behind the Scenes at Bricks ‘n Blooms

What a week it was!

Behind the Scenes

It’s been a gorgeous week here. I spent some planting time in the gardens. And was up early enough to catch a gorgeous sunrise in the gardens. So I’m going to share some of those photos with you here so you can enjoy the views too!

Last weekend, Chris and I decorated the gardens with pumpkins and cornstalks. And then I tucked in some chrysanthemums to get that beautiful pop of color.

A serene garden scene with a stone pathway leading to a table set with a pumpkin centerpiece. Surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers, a white bicycle rests on the left. Tall trees form a natural backdrop.

One of the things I love is how the flowers change during the seasons. And I don’t just mean the perennials. I am talking about how the same flower can look so different in summer and fall.

I’m growing dahlia lifestyle anemone and it was much lighter in color in the summer and now? It’s got deeper hues with an orange center. It’s so cool! Nature is really amazing and I’m in awe of how beautiful each of these flowers are.

Speaking of the dahlias, they are blooming like crazy! So I’ve been out here cutting them almost daily. It’s been hard to keep up with them all! LOL

A vibrant garden scene featuring a prominent orange and pink dahlia in the foreground. Other pink dahlias surround it, with lush green foliage and a softly blurred background, creating a serene and colorful atmosphere.
Dahlia Anemone Lifestyle
Creamy peach dahlias blooming in a garden, surrounded by lush green leaves. A bee is collecting pollen on one of the flowers. In the background, trees and a small building are visible under a clear sky.
Dahlia Shiloh Noelle
A vibrant garden filled with blooming dahlias in shades of white, pink, and magenta. The plants have lush green leaves, and the background features a softly lit sunset filtering through trees.

Speaking of the potager and cut flower garden, I figured out what animal has been eating my fennel! It was none of the above! Let me explain.

Chris added more Ring security cameras around the property and we picked up who’s been dining and dashing in the potager. IT IS A BEAR! I read that they love fennel (I mean, it does settle your stomach). But he’s not eating anything else. All of my tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, etc. are still intact!

I also moved almost all of my houseplants back indoors for the season. Some of them got really really big. My boston fern must be 4’x4′ now – it is a monster! I might have to cut it back next year to keep it in check. Have you ever done this before?

We were suppose to head up to Vermont last weekend but decided to bag it at the last minute. So instead, we went up last night so we can take one last ride on the boat before dropping it off for winterization. The views were spectacular as Vermont is in it’s peak leaf peeping season!

Close-up of a large white dahlia with soft pink and peach hues at the center. It blooms against a backdrop of green leaves, with a blurred terracotta pot in the background and a small red bud nearby.
Dahlia Cafe Au Lait

Fall into Flower Gardening

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Garden Chat and Fall Book Signing Event Was a Success!

Thanks for coming to see me at The Farm at Green Village yesterday. It was a gorgeous day and it was amazing to chat with so many you! I love that we were able to meet in person and appreciate you supporting my book!

If you missed the event or are not local and would like a signed copy of my book, click here to order and I’ll sign one for you!

trained master gardener stacy ling at her book signing event at the farm at green village

What I’m Shopping For This Week

It’s been a random week of stuff! I’m starting to look at fall decor for my home and of course, needed a few odds and ends for the garden. Here’s what I’m shopping for this week!

Since I spent time bringing my houseplants this week, it got me thinking about providing some of them with extra light. They push out SO MUCH growth in the summer with the humidity and extra light. So I bought a few of these plant lights to supplement so I can put them where I want.

They are really great too! You can set it on a timer and stick right in the plant. So far I have one in my Boston Fern and another in my heart leaf philodendron that is nowhere near a window anymore.

As I’m bringing my plants in, I’m also learning that I want more shelving and less individual plant stands. I love this rattan one and am thinking about adding it to my sunroom. It will help the space look less cluttered and fit more plants in front of my huge windows.

I’m also loving these planters! They are so pretty and I want to add a few to my front porch.

And I also really love these scalloped planters too. I’m repotting some divisions and bought a few new houseplants after the book signing event that need pretty terracotta homes.

These are the most popular products on my blog this week!

A cozy, sunlit living space resembling a charming sunroom features a white armchair with a brown striped cushion and a knitted throw. A round leather pouf rests on the floor in front. Potted plants and a small table with fall decor, including a white pumpkin, are seen in the background.

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

How to Overwinter Dahlias

Overwinter dahlia tubers with this complete guide. Learn proper lifting, storing, and replanting techniques to enjoy vibrant blooms next spring.

A vibrant garden scene featuring blooming pink dahlias surrounded by green leaves. In the background, additional dahlias and foliage are visible against a cloudy sky, creating a colorful and natural setting.

The Easiest Way to Dry Herbs

Enjoy the taste of fresh herbs all year round! Learn the easiest method for drying your favorite herbs and unlock a world of culinary possibilities.

Drying herbs from a rack. Fresh herbs, including rosemary, parsley, sage, and tarragon, hang drying from twine on a tree branch against a light-colored wall. A small, leafy potted plant is visible in the background.

Creamy Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Indulge in the warmth and spice of fall with this creamy, decadent Creamy Pumpkin Spice White Russian cocktail.

A mason jar filled with a layered iced coffee drink, garnished with a cinnamon stick and a crumbly rim, is placed on a marble countertop. In the background, other similar fall cocktails and a plate with crumbled topping are visible.
Bricks ‘n Blooms

Viral Apple Dump Cake Recipe

Discover the viral apple dump cake taking the internet by storm! This easy 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for fall and guaranteed to please any crowd

Two plates of peach cobbler topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle are placed on black plates. A dish of cobbler, a stack of additional black plates, forks, a container of whipped cream, and a tablecloth with a plaid pattern are also visible.

Rustic Fall DIY Decor: Easy Crafts for a Cozy Home

Bring the warmth of autumn indoors with these rustic fall DIY decor ideas. Learn how to create cozy crafts that add a touch of farmhouse charm to your home.

A vertical collage of four rustic fall diy decor images: Top-left shows hydrangeas, blue pruning shears, and a grapevine wreath on a table; top-right displays an autumn floral arrangement in a white pumpkin; bottom-left has hanging dried flowers; bottom-right features a colorful flower wreath.

Begonia Maculata: The Polka Dot Plant That Will Steal Your Heart

Grow the easy-care Begonia Maculata (Polka Dot Plant) at home! This guide has everything you need to know for a stunning houseplant that blooms.

A potted Begonia maculata (polka dot begonia) plant with dark green leaves featuring distinct white polka dots. The plant is placed on a decorative outdoor table with a beige and gold background.

My Latest Videos

Come join me for a tour of my flower gardens where we’re walking through the welcome garden, flora lane, potager, cutting garden, zen garden and formal garden. ​Watch it here!

A vibrant bouquet of fall flowers featuring reds, yellows, and oranges, with text overlay reading "Flower Gardening Zone 6B" and "Fall Garden Tour 2024." The background shows a garden with more colorful blooms.

Fall Gardening

Dreaming of a garden that wows every season? It all starts with fall planting! Watch the video here.

A colorful garden bed with various blooming flowers in an outdoor setting. The sky is partly cloudy, and trees are visible in the background. The text on a white and orange border reads "Fall Gardening: Get Ready for an Epic Spring Now!" with a floral logo.

Amazing Inspiration from Around the Web

I love finding cool inspiration from around the web and wanted to share some of what I’m loving right now.

Thank you so much for following along.

Enjoy a beautiful day! xo

An illustration of a pink flower with green leaves on the left, accompanied by the words "Stacy Ling" in an elegant, cursive font to the right—a perfect piece for any garden decor.
Stacy Ling

Stacy Ling is author of the best selling book, The Bricks 'n Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy-Care Flower Garden, and writes the blog Bricks ’n Blooms from her 1850 farmhouse located in zone 6b northern New Jersey. She is a trained master gardener who’s been gardening for almost 30 years and enjoys sharing her passion to help beginners find their inner green thumb, as well as discover a love for all things plants and flowers. Stacy loves to bring the outdoors inside her home and decorates with a comfy, casual, and cottagecore style. Come grow stuff and create beautiful spaces with her.

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  1. I have been growing Dahlias for about 3 years now. I have tried a new method of staking them each year and nothing seems to work very well. How do you stake yours? Thanks!

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