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Random Things Happening Behind the Scenes at Bricks ‘n Blooms

A lush garden with purple and green plants, a bed of rocks in the foreground, a wooden footbridge in the background, and a yellow house with a green fence at the side, surrounded by tall, leafy trees.

In the Garden

The new cottage garden looks incredibly beautiful right now with thalictrum (meadow rue), alliums, and so much more – did you catch the tour on my YouTube Channel yet? I’ll share some highlights throughout this post but let me tell you – it is gorgeous here right now in this garden. I’ve got the tour linked below.

Another highlight is my pond in the zen garden that is starting to bloom. Rhododendrons, mountain laurel, Japanese snowbell and lots of sunpatiens have brightened up this space. It’s breathtaking and a great spot to relax, unwind, and enjoy the koi fish.

We’ve had a ton of rain this week so planting has been slowed down. But I managed to plant all of my supertunia borders, some planters, and a few other nooks and crannies around the gardens but I’m definitely not finished yet! More to follow.

A small garden pond with clear water is surrounded by rocks, green plants, and pink flowers. A gentle waterfall cascades over stones, and lush foliage frames the peaceful landscaped scene.

Plants of the Week!

I’m going to start highlighting some favorite garden blooms from the week so you can see the plants and varieties I’m growing. Here are a few that I’m loving this week!

Two large, round clusters of purple allium flowers bloom in the foreground of a lush garden, with more purple allium blooms and greenery visible in the background.
Globemaster Alliums
A vibrant garden bed with blooming purple flowers and lush green foliage, bordered by a green picket fence and a yellow house, with a well-kept lawn and trees in the background.
Indiglo Girl Salvia
A cluster of pale blue flowers with slender green leaves grows in a mulched garden bed, with lush green foliage and trees visible in the background.
Amsonia String Theory
Clusters of delicate, fluffy light purple flowers with green stems and leaves grow in a lush garden. The background shows more greenery, trees, and a house partially visible on the left.
Thalictrum (Meadow Rue) Cotton Candy
A garden scene with a large, bushy rose plant covered in vibrant red blooms in the foreground, green foliage and white flowering shrubs in the background, and purple alliums near a stone wall.
Knockout Roses
A hand holds a large, pale purple clematis flower with layered petals in front of green leaves and a dark green fence.
Clematis Josephine Regal

A Garden Party With Martha Stewart

This week, I was invited to attend a Garden Party with Martha Stewart who is such an ICON. She answered lots of questions, talked about her Bedford gardens, and shared her perspective on gardening as we celebrated the release of her 101st book! Can you believe she’s written that many books? Speaking of which…did you buy it yet? If not, grab your copy here.

One of biggest takeaways for me was how she adapted after the emerald ash borer took out several trees in her Bedford garden. She explained how she rolled with the changes and created a bird sanctuary after the loss. It was a great lesson that not all things grow as we plan and as gardeners, must be able to adapt with nature.

I also met some gardening friends in real life – Resh Gala – a fellow New Jersey gardener and the Curly Cultivators.

Two people (martha stewart and kevin) sit on stage during a discussion. The woman on the left speaks while holding a card; the man on the right listens. A green book is displayed on the table between them, with a green "Threads" backdrop behind.
Two women smiling for a selfie indoors. One is wearing a pink patterned top, and the other is wearing a straw hat and denim jacket. A green backdrop with "Threads" logos is visible behind them.
Four women stand smiling together in front of a green backdrop with "Threads" and circular "M" logos, all wearing colorful, patterned dresses and event badges. Flowers and greenery are visible at their feet.

Date Night at a Gala

Chris and I snuck out for an evening of fun at a Gala that his company was sponsoring. Would you believe I spent the day in the gardens just before we went out? Yup! Had lots of dirt under my nails but I cleaned up well before attending the event.

Link to where I bought my dress here. I bought this a few years ago, but they’ve got lots of great looks!

A smiling couple stands on grass in a garden. The woman wears a long teal dress and holds a woven bag; the man wears a gray blazer, white shirt, and brown shoes. Colorful flowers and green trees fill the background.

My Daughter Graduated From Rutgers

My oldest daughter Mackenzie graduated from Rutgers University with her Masters in Social Work. She has worked so hard over the last year and a half and we are incredibly proud of her achievement.

A group of five people smiling and taking a selfie at an outdoor graduation ceremony, with one person wearing a cap and gown. The background shows flags and a building labeled "Jersey Mike's Arena.

Get Your Bloom On With 25% Off Everything This Weekend Only!!

Holiday weekend vibes here in the shop! Get your bloom on with flower apparel and more in the shop here.

A woman wearing a straw hat, sunglasses, and a bright pink shirt that says "Get Your Bloom On" sits in a garden surrounded by blooming pink tulips and green foliage, smiling at the camera on a sunny day.

What I’m Shopping For This Week

In the Garden

  • Deer Repellent – I’ve already run out!
  • Bt – this will help with budworm on petunias. I planted such a large border I want to keep them looking great all season long.
  • This fertilizer for planting my new lilacs and smoketree plants. It will help get the roots off to a great start as they establish in my garden.

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

Two vibrant pink peonies with ruffled petals bloom in a garden bed, surrounded by green foliage, with a stone wall and a yellow house visible in the blurred background.

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

How to Grow Black-Eyed Susans: A Beginner’s Guide to Sunny Blooms

Learn how to grow black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) with this beginner-friendly guide. Discover easy tips for planting, care, and enjoying these sunny blooms in your garden.

A close-up image of bright yellow coneflowers with prominent dark brown centers, densely packed and filling the frame with vibrant color.

Watering Orchids 101: Everything You Need to Know

Are you overwatering or underwatering your orchids? This watering orchids guide provides clear instructions and tips to keep your plants thriving.

A sunlit room with a variety of potted plants on wooden shelves. The focal point is a blooming pink orchid with vibrant flowers cascading downwards. Other plants with lush green leaves surround it, adding a rich contrast.

Effortless BBQ Recipes for a Stress-Free Summer Cookout

Fire up the grill without the fuss! Discover delicious, easy BBQ recipes perfect for a relaxed summer cookout. Impress your guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Your stress-free summer starts here!

A collage of summer BBQ dishes featuring a caprese salad, peanut butter pie, lemonade, relish with tomatoes and cucumber, potato salad, lemon tea in mason jars, and a text overlay reading "Effortless BBQ Recipes for a Stress-Free Summer Cookout - stacycng.com" showcases the best BBQ recipes for your get-together.

Growing Yarrow for a Stunning, Low-Maintenance Flower Garden

Discover the beauty and benefits of growing yarrow! This easy-to-grow perennial attracts pollinators, resists pests, and adds vibrant color to your garden with minimal effort.

growing vibrant pink achillea (yarrow) flowers in a lush garden

Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes

Craving a classic? Wait until you try this easy chicken salad with grapes sandwich that can be ready in 15 minutes!

A hand holds a small croissant sandwich filled with chicken salad with grapes. More similar mini croissant sandwiches, each bursting with chicken salad with grapes, are arranged on a white tray in the background on a speckled countertop.

Design Your Dream Backyard Porch with Pest-Repelling Plants

Backyard porch design tips with beautiful flowers and plants that keep bugs away. Create your dream oasis for summer without the bites!

A cozy outdoor living space features cushioned wicker chairs, floral pillows, a glass-topped table with a bouquet of vibrant flowers, a pitcher of lemonade, a glass jar of lemonade, and a magazine. Potted plants and vibrant pink flowers adorn the backyard design in the background.

My Zen Garden Tour in Spring: Pond Blooms and a Cool Impatiens Trick

Watch it here.

Pink impatiens flowers surrounded by green leaves with bold white and black text overlay that reads: "GENIUS IMPATIENS TRICK.

Spring Cottage Garden Inspiration: Thalictrum (Meadow Rue), Amsonia, & More! 🌸

Watch it here.

A lush garden with purple spring flowers, green plants, and a small wooden bridge over a grassy area. Large text reads “Unique Spring Blooms” with a purple daisy on the right.

Daffodil and Tulip After Bloom Care

Watch it here.

A colorful garden with yellow daffodils and pink tulips. Bold text over the flowers reads, "ARE YOU DOING THIS WRONG??.

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 a trained master gardener, content creator, and author of three gardening books focused on creating beautiful, easy-care spaces. She shares practical gardening advice, seasonal inspiration, and ideas for bringing the beauty of the garden indoors.

Stacy gardens and films from her 1850 farmhouse in northern New Jersey (Zone 6b) and has 30 years of hands-on experience.

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6 Comments

  1. What a crazy week!! Martha was just the icing on the cake.
    I woke up to a sunny morning and I think I’m in shock!!

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  3. Your gardens, I have no appropriate descriptor, as to how beautiful they are. Architectural, stunning, gorgeous, a feat of nature, breathtaking, see what I mean? Oh, eye candy, the pictures are beautiful, yet somehow do they do the gardens justice fully, all great visual objects are better in person, I will have to live vicariously through your pictures. Kim

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    1. THANK YOU Kim!!! It’s truly an honor that we we are living here! And so much fun putting my spin on the bones the former homeowners created!

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