Meet Stacy

Hi there! I’m Stacy Ling, the gardener behind Bricks ’n Blooms.

I’ve been gardening for nearly 30 years and it has become much more than a hobby. It’s a way of life that shapes how I grow food, decorate my home, and create spaces for family and friends to gather.

Through Bricks ’n Blooms, I share simple ways to grow beautiful flower gardens, bring plants into everyday living, and create homes that feel warm, welcoming, and connected to nature.

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My Gardening Journey

My love for gardening started almost three decades ago when I began planting flower beds around our former New Jersey home. If an area of the yard was struggling or looked a little rough, I turned it into a garden.

Most of what I learned early on came through trial and error. I believe gardening is something you learn by doing and by not being afraid to try new plants along the way.

I often joke that I follow the “motel theory of gardening.” Some plants check in, thrive, and stay. Others check in, struggle, and don’t get invited back.

As my gardens grew, so did my curiosity about how plants grow and why some thrive while others struggle. To deepen my knowledge, I became a trained Master Gardener through Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

During that time I also started a small garden design business, helping friends and neighbors plant and maintain their gardens. While I loved working with clients, I eventually stepped back so I could focus more on my own gardens and family life.

That decision ultimately led to the creation of Bricks ’n Blooms, where I now share what I’ve learned with gardeners everywhere.

A stone fountain is surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink, purple, and orange flowers in a colorful garden. Small clay pots are placed upside down on stakes among the plants.

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Living a Garden Lifestyle

Gardening doesn’t stop at the garden gate for me.

Plants influence how I cook, decorate, and live every day. I love growing ingredients for recipes, styling my home with seasonal flowers, and incorporating greenery throughout the house.

My decorating style is garden inspired, blending natural textures, flowers, greenery, and cozy cottage style elements that make a home feel relaxed and welcoming.

You’ll often see me bringing the outdoors inside with houseplants, fresh flowers, and garden-inspired decor. Creating spaces that feel comfortable, approachable, and full of life is something I truly love.

stacy ling cutting dahlias in her garden

A vibrant cottage garden bed with blooming pink, yellow, and red zinnias, surrounded by lush green foliage and purple and pink flowers, set in a sunny, landscaped yard.

A lush garden with purple and pink flowers, green foliage, and a small wooden footbridge in the background. A yellow house with a green fence is partially visible on the left, surrounded by tall trees.

Life at Our 1850 Farmhouse

I write Bricks ’n Blooms from our 1850 farmhouse in northern New Jersey, located in gardening zone 6b.

After living in our previous home for 23 years, my husband Chris and I were ready for a new project. We found a beautiful historic property on ten acres filled with ponds, formal gardens, sculptures, and wooded areas.

The house has wonderful character and charm, and the gardens have been a joy to explore and develop. Every season brings new surprises as plants emerge and new spaces begin to take shape.

Working on this home and property has become one of our favorite adventures.

1850 farmhouse with front porch and spring flowers including ajuga, ranunculas, with hostas and buckeye tree.

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

Author and Garden Educator

Sharing my gardening journey eventually grew into writing and teaching.

I am the author of The Bricks ’n Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy Care Flower Garden, published in February 2024 by Harvest House Publishers.

My second book, The Bricks ’n Blooms Beautiful and Easy Care Flower Garden Planner, publishes in March 2025.

And my third book, Filling Your Home With Life: A No-Fail Guide to Styling Your Space With the Perfect Plants is scheduled to publish October 6, 2026 but is available for pre-order here.

I’ve also had the opportunity to share gardening tips on Live with Kelly and Mark and contribute expert advice in publications including:

• Architectural Digest
• USA Today
• Birds & Blooms
• Horticulture Magazine
• Better Homes & Gardens
• People Magazine
• Garden Design

You can read more about my press here.

Two cozy armchairs with patterned pillows and blankets sit by a window, surrounded by potted plants. A round ottoman and a small table with plants are in front, and a “Fresh Herbs” sign hangs above the window. — Sunroom Before and After

A dark wooden cabinet displays a collection of vintage dishes. The shelves are filled with assorted plates, bowls, cups, and green glassware. Small gold bird figurines are interspersed throughout the arrangement for decoration. — Sunroom Before and After

If you’d like to learn more about each space inside my home, please click here.

From Attorney to Gardener

Before becoming a full-time gardener and content creator, I actually began my career as an attorney.

I graduated from Seton Hall Law School, clerked for the New Jersey Tax Court, and later worked as a senior tax consultant at Deloitte and Touche.

After starting our family, I stepped away from my legal career to focus on raising our three daughters and creating a home filled with warmth, creativity, and thriving gardens.

Over time, gardening grew from a personal passion into the work I share today through Bricks ’n Blooms.

last bouquet of flowers from the cutting garden in 2022

dahlias for days in late summer in the cut flower garden

dahlias and fountain in the potager garden

Family Life

My husband Chris and I have been married for more than 30 years and raised our three daughters here in New Jersey.

As our girls have grown and begun their own journeys, Chris and I are entering a new phase of life that includes plenty of garden projects, home renovations, and creative adventures.

A few years ago we also purchased a small cabin in southern Vermont and even appeared on an episode of House Hunters, which was a fun experience we’ll never forget.

home and garden blogger stacy ling and her family spending time together around the firepit

Home and Garden Blogger Stacy Ling and Husband Chris at Mount Snow

Come Grow With Me

If you want to grow flowers, bring plants into your home, and create beautiful spaces without making gardening complicated, you’re in the right place. Here at Bricks ’n Blooms, I share gardening tips, inspiration, and real-life projects from my gardens and home.

So let’s grab some garden gloves, dig in the dirt, and grow something beautiful together.

Watch Stacy Ling and Her Family On HGTV

I’m often asked about the episode we appeared on. It’s called Ski Condo or Lake House in Vermont. The most recent link to view the episode is HERE and you can get the behind the scenes story here.

Stacy Ling on House Hunters — Which House Should We Choose?

Thank you so much for following along.

Enjoy a beautiful day! xo