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Our Long Weekend in Vermont

While we were in Vermont last weekend, Chris and I stopped by the outdoor flea market and seriously, I found the best stuff!!! I was mostly looking for vintage crocks and other ways to display my plants and check out this ceramic umbrella stand I found and jar! We actually didn’t have enough cash with us on Saturday, so we went back Sunday and the vendor knocked off more $. I was pretty stoked!

A beige ceramic planter with green accents and embossed garland and cameo designs sits on the open tailgate of a black truck outdoors in bright sunlight.

A large, weathered ceramic jug with a decorative pattern sits on a wooden table at an outdoor flea market, surrounded by vintage items including a “NO SMOKING” sign, a glass globe, and framed artwork.

The weather was absolutely gorgeous too! So we also went boating on the lake which is like my most favorite thing to do! My daughter, Shana tagged along for the trip with her friend from NYC and we had the best time!

Two women smiling and wearing sunglasses pose for a selfie outdoors on a sunny day, with blue sky and water in the background. One wears a blue sweatshirt; the other has long hair and a black top. — Hanging with my daughter Shana on the boat!

A smiling man and woman sit on a boat. The man wears sunglasses, a hat, and a gray shirt, while the woman wears sunglasses and a bright pink sweatshirt. Trees and water are visible in the background.

We took them out to dinner at Clara’s Cucina in Wilmington, Vermont and seriously, it is the best food ever! The gardens are beautiful and the views a pretty spectacular too. We dined outdoors and watched the sunset over the mountains. It got a little chilly while we were dining, but I didn’t care – it was so good. I cannot wait to go back.

A man and woman smile together outdoors in the sunlight, with trees, a grassy field, and hills in the background. The man wears glasses and a blue shirt; the woman has brown hair and wears a denim jacket.

In the Gardens

After an amazing weekend in Vermont with Chris, Shana and her friend, I got right back into things here in the gardens. I am preparing for a huge shrub order from Proven Winners in another week or so where I needed to remove some not so great plants in the pool gardens so we can go all in on…hydrangeas! That garden will be epic – I can’t wait to share more with you when the plants arrive!

My cut flower garden got a ton of use this week! I hosted a Snip ‘n Sip Party with my friends and we literally had the best time ever. I don’t know why I never thought of doing this before but after hosting one…I am definately doing it again! My friends made the prettiest bouquets and it was really fun for me to share my flowers with them in this way.

Next time thought, they need to bring two vases each cause we barely put a dent in the blooms! Here are some pics from our party!

A group of nine women smile around a table filled with colorful flowers and vases in an outdoor garden setting. Lush greenery and blooming plants surround them as they enjoy a sunny day together. — First Snip ”n Sip Party!

A group of people clink mason jars filled with drinks in a toast outdoors. Bright flowers and greenery are in the background, and one jar holds a pink flower. Hands with bracelets and summer attire are visible.

A person wearing a blue shirt and sunhat tends to tall flowers in a lush garden. There is a stone fountain nearby, and another person is partially visible in the foreground. The area is surrounded by greenery and colorful blooms.

A group of women gather around an outdoor table arranging colorful flowers in vases. The scene is bright and lively, with trees and garden plants in the background. Some women are smiling and chatting as they work.

Several people gather around an outdoor table arranging colorful flowers in vases, surrounded by lush greenery. Buckets of flowers and garden tools are nearby, and the group appears to be enjoying a creative activity together.

A smiling woman in a sunhat arranges colorful flowers in vases on a wooden table outdoors, surrounded by a lush garden. Another person is visible in the background near a green garden arch. Gardening tools are scattered on the table. — My good friend Nazia

A woman wearing sunglasses and an apron kneels on a patio, smiling while arranging colorful flowers in a black bucket. She is surrounded by lush greenery and blooming garden beds. — Stacy Ling

Three women stand in a garden. One smiles while holding a colorful bouquet of flowers. Another woman in sunglasses stands behind her, and a third is partially visible on the left. Lush greenery and blooming flowers surround them. — The smiles of my friends with all the flowers made my heart feel very full!

Colorful bouquets of assorted flowers in glass vases sit on a rustic wooden table outdoors, surrounded by scissors, flower stems, and leaves, with a green fence and trees in the background. — The finished bouquets!

Plants of the Week!

I’m 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!

A colorful close-up of various zinnia flowers in shades of pink, orange, yellow, and peach, with vibrant green leaves scattered throughout the arrangement. — I have to give a special shoutout to my zinnias because they’ve had a great season and are showing signs the time is near for them to call it day.

Clusters of vibrant purple globe amaranth flowers bloom among green leaves in a lush garden, with a lattice fence and blurred greenery in the background. A terra cotta pot sits atop a fence post. — QIS Purple Gomphrena

Close-up of a pale peach dahlia flower in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves and several pink dahlias in the blurred background, with trees in the distance. — Breakout Dahlia

Bright purple dahlias bloom among yellow and orange strawflowers, surrounded by lush green leaves, with a blurred background of trees and foliage. — Karma Lagoon Dahlias and Strawflowers

A cluster of green leafy plants with round, pinkish-purple flower heads growing on tall stems, surrounded by lush foliage in an outdoor garden setting. — Raspberry Creme Gomphrena

A close-up of a vibrant purple dahlia flower blooming next to a green garden stake topped with a brown cap, surrounded by lush green leaves. — Thomas Edison Dahlias

Clusters of pink flowers with green leaves grow in a garden, surrounded by purple blooms and lush greenery, with trees and grass visible in the blurred background. — Coraljade Stonecrop Sedum

What I’m Shopping For This Week

The viral Christmas tree is back in stock and I’m sure will sell out. If you are in the market for a new faux Christmas tree – I would get it now!
If you want a whimsical look, I love these faux cosmo branches for your fall decor. I don’t love cosmos as a cut flower, so these are really fun for indoor decor.
It’s planting season! This is a great time to neaten up your borders and get a sharp clean edge on your gardens with the root slayer.
I also can’t imagine planting without my garden kneeler! Saves my knees and back from those aches and pains. Getting older is no fun!
Need more deer repellent. I’m starting to notice a lot of nibbles!
I bought another one of these plant stands for my sunroom. They hold 7 plants and save floor space (unless you have like a 100 houseplants like me then maybe they help you manage it more hahaha)

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

A lush garden filled with colorful flowers, leafy plants, and a stone birdbath in the center, surrounded by greenery and string lights hanging overhead. Trees provide shade in the background.

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