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What a week it was!

In the Garden

We haven’t had a frost yet and rain is nowhere in sight. It’s really bad because everything is so dry and I am done watering stuff. As a result, I’m pushing back dividing and transplanting perennials until the weather helps me take care of things.

Since I haven’t spent time dividing anything yet, I pulled all of my tender perennials and some annuals this week to overwinter them indoors while I have the time. I think the savings for me next year from doing all this will be close to $500. So totally worth doing!

I still have to bring my bouganvillea indoors – it quadrupled in size since purchasing it in the spring! Because it is so large, I needed to enlist my husband to help me relocate it to my garage for winter storage.

Garden scene with lavender flowers in the foreground, vibrant pink and white flowers in the middle ground, and a small, white, decorative gazebo in the background. Lush green lawn and trees with autumn foliage surround the scene.

After getting all those perennials in the ground last weekend, I noticed the deer came through and nibbled on some of the plants. Of course, I did not spray them before planting like I usually do, so I’m on damage control now. The plants will be fine but see – can’t get complacent. Ever! (This is the deer repellent that I used after the fact.)

Oh and did you see the stuff I’ve been making from my garden flowers? On Instagram, I shared this video about making a wreath for my front door using an old grapevine wreath with hydrangeas, celosia, ageratum, gomphrena, and magnolia foliage to create a lush unique look! I love how it turned out, don’t you? Watch this quick Instagram reel here.

A vibrant arrangement of various flowers, including bright orange, light green, deep red, and purple blooms, surrounded by lush green leaves. The colors contrast beautifully, creating a visually striking display.

My Latest Obsession

I’ve got a new obsession I cannot wait to tell you about! So I’ve been growing indoor plants for several years. I’ve even got a few that are well over 15 years old. It took me a while to find success with them before I got the hang of it and I’ve been growing a lot of the same plants since I started from propagating.

After challenging myself this past winter with plants I failed with as well as some newbies. They’ve all been thriving and I am hooked on trying more!!! I’ve been adding some plant babies lately and looking into more rare or hard-to-find indoor plants that look so cool (but easy) to grow.

So as we shift from working outdoors in the gardens, I’ll be sharing some indoor gardening experiences, what I’m growing, how my home is filling in and blooming! It took me some time to branch out into new things and I’m really excited about trying different plants I’ve not worked with before. Stay tuned!

A large spider plant in a decorative stand is in the foreground, with a colorful garden in the background. The garden features rocks, pink flowers, and green foliage, surrounded by a wooden path and a stone-edged area.

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’ve been bitten by the rare indoor houseplant bug, I’m preparing my home to be even more hospitable to indoor plants so they all thrive. After watching some of the newbies really flourish outdoors this summer, I decided to bring that environment indoors for the winter. So plants that will receive less than stellar light are getting plant lights and I’m adding more humidity to my sunroom and family rooms.

This is the humidifier I bought. It’s pretty cute, right? I noticed my calathea, alocasia, and ferns didn’t love the drier air so putting moisture back into the air will help these thrive more while they are indoors for the season.

Alocasia plant with large, dark green leaves in a beige pot, placed on a table by a sunlit window. Another plant with heart-shaped leaves is in a yellow pot on the same table. Sunlight highlights the texture and veins of the leaves.

And I can’t recommend adding humidity into the indoor environment enough! The sunroom feels like a true tropical haven now between the plants and the extra humidity. I love it!

I also bought this systemic and organic houseplant insecticide to keep them all healthy. I’ve not used it before but saw it recommended by other gardeners that I trust so I’m going to use it.

And finally, I purchase clear nursery pots! This will help me see the soil so I can see how the roots are doing and how dry the soil is.

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

A lush garden scene featuring wooden planters filled with a variety of vibrant flowers and grasses, including red blooms and tall ornamental grasses. The background shows a leafy green setting with string lights overhead on a stone patio.

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

Overwintering Geraniums: 4 Easy Methods for Year-Round Blooms

Don’t let your geraniums die! Overwintering geraniums is easy enough where you can enjoy colorful blooms all year long.

From Bulb to Bloom: How to Plant Daffodil Bulbs

Learn how to plant daffodil bulbs for a stunning spring garden! This easy-to-follow guide covers everything from soil prep to post-planting care.

A lush garden is filled with blooming yellow and white daffodils. In the background, a green fence is set against trees with orange foliage, suggesting late afternoon light. The scene conveys a peaceful, vibrant springtime ambiance.

African Violet Care Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Beginners

Learn how to grow healthy, blooming African violets with this beginner-friendly guide. Tips on light, watering, soil, and more.

A decorative ceramic pot contains vibrant African violets in shades of purple and pink. The plant's green leaves surround the blooms. The pot sits on a wooden surface, with a blurred background of other plants.

How to Overwinter Caladium Plants for Stunning Summer Color

Don’t buy new caladiums every year! Learn how to overwinter caladium plants with these simple tips for stunning summer color.

A vibrant caladium plant with heart-shaped leaves displaying striking red veins and white speckles, potted in a decorative container. The plant is situated outdoors, surrounded by a lush garden with various green and flowering plants in the background.

Best Recipe for Pasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta Fazool)

Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Pasta Fagioli (or Pasta Fazool)! This easy recipe delivers the best hearty, flavorful soup, perfect for any night of the week.

A warm bowl of pasta fazool with a spoon rests in a brown ceramic mug. The soup is garnished with chopped herbs and grated cheese. Surrounding the bowl are two small glass dishes, one with fresh chopped herbs and the other with shaved cheese. A knitted blanket is in the background.

Steal the Anthropologie Look for Less: Fall Dupes You’ll Love

Love Anthropologie’s fall style but not the price tag? Steal the look with these budget-friendly Anthropologie dupes for your home.

Anthropologie Fall looks for 2024 include a cozy and elegant living room and bedroom with neutral decor

My Latest Videos

DIY Flower Art

Learn how to dry flowers and create beautiful DIY flower art using dried blooms and an upcycled frame! This step-by-step tutorial covers everything from drying flowers with silica gel to arranging and gluing them for a stunning display. Perfect for adding a unique, personal touch to your home décor. Watch it here!