Hi, I’m Stacy and it’s so nice to meet you! Thanks for dropping by.

Welcome to my home and garden.

I’m a trained master gardener who lives and grows expansive gardens in northern New Jersey, zone 6b. I’ve been gardening for over 25 years and enjoy helping beginner gardeners find their inner green thumb, as well as discover a love for all things plants and flowers.

Oh and I love to bring the outdoors inside my home too. I’m so glad you are here cause I’d love to show you around!

Tour My 1850 Farmhouse

A few years ago, we moved to our gorgeous 1850 farmhouse located on over ten acres in north-central New Jersey. We live about 45 minutes from NYC, an hour from the Jersey Shore, and an hour from the Poconos, PA. It’s not far from our old family home (you can read all about the old house at the end of this post.)

This home and property were a unique and beautiful find for us. And while we weren’t actively looking to move at the time (ok maybe more casually looking?) we found this and fell in love with it!

Wait until you see why!

A charming two-story beige house with a covered front porch surrounded by lush, colorful garden beds featuring yellow and pink flowers under a warm, sunlit setting.
A quaint outdoor dining area at dusk, illuminated by string lights overhead. The table is set for an intimate meal, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. A vintage bicycle rests against a fence, adding a charming touch to the serene garden pathway scene.
A serene garden scene featuring a small stone waterfall flowing into a pond adorned with lily pads. Surrounding the pond are various green plants, rocks, and trees, with a stone lantern positioned near the waterfall, adding a touch of tranquility to the environment.
A lush garden filled with an array of vibrant flowers, including pink, purple, and red blooms, lines a paved pathway. In the background, there is a white house surrounded by tall trees and verdant greenery, creating a serene and picturesque scene.

The Gardens

As you can see, we’ve got lots of garden rooms and outdoor living spaces. There are a lot of great bones here with specimen plants, ponds, tree sculptures, and garden statues.

It’s really gorgeous! I’ve made lots of changes here since moving in and it continues to be a work in progress. Here are some garden strolls where you can see the transformations.

Here are just a few of the gardens you’ll see in my posts. If you’d like to see my gardens in real time, I share them all the time on my YouTube Channel. Come join me over there to see the gardens in action.

A person wearing a floral dress and a wide-brimmed hat walks down a path in a garden lined with yellow flowers. Tall trees with green leaves form an arch overhead, creating a serene and picturesque setting. Inspired by Stacy Ling, the person carries a small basket in one hand.
Vibrant garden with tall yellow flowers and pink blooms in front of a white house with hanging flower baskets. growing rudbeckia, sedum autumn joy and gomphrena (globe amaranth). Growing sedum autumn joy with black eyed susan is a lovely plant combination.
A rustic ceramic vase filled with vibrant, mixed flowers including sunflowers, dahlias, and greenery sits on a white, vintage garden chair. The chair is placed on a grassy lawn with a colorful garden and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A vibrant garden with a variety of blooming flowers, including pink and yellow zinnias, under bright sunlight. A paved pathway leads through the greenery, with a house and trees visible in the background. Sun rays add a warm glow to the scene.
close up of green arbor with dogwood tree blooms, pool and garages

Our Vintage Farmhouse

While we have incredible gardens here on our 10-acre property, our 1850 farmhouse is super cool too. It has lots of character and charm. And the former homeowners took impeccable care of it. This is what our home looked like when we first moved in.

vintage farmhouse home tour front entry with stair railing
Vintage Farmhouse Dining room travertine floor tile
how to remove upholstered walls
sunroom in my vintage farmhouse
before and after room makeovers

I shared a full home tour HERE so we have something to refer back to as we update it.

It was really dark and heavy on the faux finishes so we spent quite a bit of time lightening it up to create brighter spaces. You can see all the changes in these posts:

Here’s what my home looks like now.

sharing easy care indoor plant care basics and how I maintain them in my sunroom with white swivel accent chairs, snake plants, spider plants, and boston fern.
dining room decorated for fall with crystal chandelier and neutral pumpkin centerpiece
Neutral Fall Table Decorations
A dining table decorated with a wicker basket holding a ceramic pot, orange foliage, and mushroom sculptures. Two lit candles in ornate holders flank the arrangement. A crystal chandelier hangs above. Plush chairs and greenery are in the background.

Before we take on anything major, we wanted to give our new home a neutral look so we can step back, appreciate the bones, and decorate from there. Although we made some changes, our home still has lots of faux finishes, some of which are really unique and amazing. But it’s coming along and I love where it’s going.

We’ve got a lot more DIYs planned both inside our home and outside in the gardens. I can’t wait to tell you more about what we’ll be doing! To see my new home through the seasons, you can check out these seasonal home tours.

A cozy room with a wooden chess table in the center, two chairs, and a decorative rug. A white piano in the background is adorned with small paintings, plants, and a vintage clock. Wall art and greenery enhance the homey atmosphere.
A cozy living room with a dark gray sectional sofa adorned with warm-toned throw pillows and a beige blanket. A wooden coffee table holds a lit candle, a plant, and decorative items. Bright natural light enters through large windows with a garden view.
A cozy living room corner with a light gray armchair, draped with a green throw, and a brown patterned pillow. Nearby, a wooden side table holds a potted plant. Behind, a dresser with sunflowers and more plants add a fresh touch. Natural light streams in.

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Enjoy your day! xoxo

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small cottage garden in fall with sedum autumn joy, rudbeckia and celosia overlooking the valley in fall with a sugar pumpkin
close up of the front porch in fall with corn stalks, pumpkins, rudbeckia and more fall garden flowers
formal garden at sunset
front yard garden view of potager garden and front yard landscaping in front of 1850 farmhouse with hardscaping and stone steps, green garden fence with arbor covered with lonicera and a japanese barberry
new garden in front of 1850 farmhouse
black lab laying on deck in the zen garden at sunset in fall
Small pond garden with japanese maple and garden sculptures with blooming azalea and daffodils -37 Backyard Living Space Ideas
Zen garden koi pond with Japanese Maple and Garden Sculpture
tulips that bloom like peonies