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A black Labrador puppy sits on a hexagonal-tiled floor, looking up with curious eyes. The tiles are a mix of beige and dark colors, and there is a white kitchen cabinet visible in the background.

First Week With Our New Puppy, Gus!

Admittedly, the entire week was focused on acclimating the new member of our family in our home. From potty training to teaching him basic commands, it’s been a busy week!

It took a few days for our older girl Koda to get used to him but she loves having him to running around with. She is still a bit big for him so we’ve been going on walks around the formal garden together and they are loving the bonding time as a pack.

I’ve got him crate trained so he sleeps in there all night long and spends some quiet time during the day in it as well. I’m home for the most part so training him hasn’t been too difficult so far.

He’s learning basic commands with ease but potty training has been two steps forward and one step back, so that is going to take some time.

Because I’ve been spending so much time with our new puppers, I have to say, doing anything garden related has fallen by the wayside. I’ve done my daily plant checks and watering chores where needed but for the most part, it’s been a week of fend for yourselves in lieu of round the clock puppy care.

A woman (stacy ling) smiles while sitting on a couch with a black Labrador puppy resting on her lap. In the background, a cooking show is playing on a TV.
A small black labrador puppy sits on a tan and black hexagonal tiled floor, looking up. Its ears are floppy, and its tail is slightly curled. The lighting highlights the puppy's shiny coat.

New Plants to Love

Another week and I got some more new plants! Here’s what I snagged.

  • Anthurium Queen of Hearts
  • Pothos Pearls and Jade
  • Syngonium Batik
  • Hoya Kerri Inner Variegated
  • Philodendron El Guapo
  • Sansevieria Whale Fin
  • Sansevieria Mikado

More Amaryllis Blooms

And honestly, this has been a great year of amaryllis flowers. I’m glad I ordered a few different varieties so something is continually blooming here!

Preorder My Second Book Here!

My next book publishes with Harvest House Publishers on March 11, 2025! Did you preorder yet? The Bricks ‘n Blooms Beautiful and Easy Flower Garden Planner is available now for preorder and is a great accompaniment to my first book.

A person wearing a denim jacket smiles while holding a floral-patterned book titled "The First-Time Gardener: Flower & Garden Planner." They are standing in a room with various plants and a sign that reads "Fresh Herbs.

What I’m Shopping For This Week

It’s been a random week of stuff! Here’s what I’m shopping for this week!

Snapdragon seedlings growing in biodegradable pots under a purple glow of LED grow lights, with the early stage of plant growth visible, set in an indoor seed starting tray.

Seed Starting You’ll Need

If you are planning to start seeds indoors this year, here is a list of supplies you’ll need to get it going! I am starting my seeds in the next few weeks for zone 6b.

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

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table adorned with candles and a flower vase. A dark leather sofa with decorative pillows sits behind, and two floral paintings hang on the wall. Sunlight streams in through windows, casting a warm glow.

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

How to Create a Low-Maintenance Everblooming Garden

Enjoy colorful blooms year-round without the constant upkeep. Discover the secrets to a low-maintenance everblooming garden.

A colorful garden filled with various blooming flowers, including pink petunias and red coneflowers, sits alongside a walking path. Lush green trees and a house are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Syngonium Milk Confetti: The Complete Care Guide For Your Indoor Garden

Add a splash of pink to your home with Syngonium Milk Confetti! This guide has all you need to grow this uniquely beautiful plant.

A potted syngonium milk confetti plant with large green leaves featuring pinkish-brown spots sits on a glass table. The table has a floral pattern, and there's a beige armchair and a fireplace in the warmly lit background.

Warning: This Oreo Dump Cake Is Dangerously Delicious

Sinfully delicious oreo dump cake! So easy to make, you won’t believe it. Get the recipe and prepare to be addicted!

A plate with a slice of oreo dump cake recipe topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce. Crumbled cookies are sprinkled on top. In the background are more plates, a baking dish, and extra cookies on the table.

Growing Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra): The Whimsical Shade Perennial

Learn how to grow enchanting bleeding hearts (dicentra) in your shade garden! This guide covers planting, care, and more

Pink bleeding heart flowers in bloom, with blue flowers and lush green foliage in the background, conveying a vibrant spring garden scene.

Growing Coreopsis (Tickseed) for a Pollinator Garden and Endless Summer Blooms

Attract pollinators and enjoy a low-maintenance garden with coreopsis (tickseed). This guide covers everything you need to know.

growing pink coreopsis (tickseed) in a vibrant flower garden that attracts pollinators

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

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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 master gardener who’s been gardening for over 25 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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4 Comments

  2. His name is “Gus”?
    Are you a Lonesome Dove” fan?

    PS he is awesome
    Thanks for sharing
    I hope he loves the snow!❄️

    Reply