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VIDEO: Planting Daylilies with Summer Rayne Oakes 🌼

June 10, 2025/in Blog, Container Gardening, Espoma Videos, Flowers, Summer Rayne Oakes

Watch Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes dig into one of the summer’s easiest and most rewarding perennials—daylilies! She plants standout varieties like the ‘Jersey Spider’ and shares helpful tips for getting them established in both containers and garden beds.

To give her plants the best start, Summer uses Espoma Organic Potting Mix, a rich, organic, well-draining blend that includes mycorrhizae to support deep root growth. Then she feeds with Espoma Organic Flower-tone, our organic slow-release fertilizer formulated to promote strong stems and lasting blooms.

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VIDEO: Spring Garden Awakening with Summer Rayne Oakes 🌿

May 20, 2025/in Blog, Bulbs, Flowers, Spring Gardening, Summer Rayne Oakes

Spring is stirring in the Finger Lakes, and Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes is already deep into her garden chores. In this video, she takes us on an early-season walk through her ever-evolving landscape highlighting emerging bulbs, sharing design plans, and laying the groundwork for a bountiful, sustainable year ahead.

Summer uses organic products for all her gardening projects—including our trusted Tone line of organic fertilizers, premium Potting Mixes, and organic Liquid Fertilizers—to create healthy, thriving spaces across her property. When planting new bulbs like daffodils and tulips, she relies on Espoma Organic Bulb-tone to set them up for success. And whenever she plants something new, Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus is her go-to to support strong root development from day one.

For all her new garden beds, Summer builds nutrient-rich soil from the ground up with Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix, Land & Sea Gourmet Compost, and our premium Potting Mix—ensuring each planting area is full of organic matter, supports microbial life, and has optimum moisture-holding capacity.

From rewilding meadows and restoring forest edges to designing pollinator patches and building a 60-foot sustainable chicken coop, Summer’s garden isn’t just beautiful—it’s intentional. Her approach reflects a great mission: to nourish plants, support biodiversity, and build a healthier planet from the soil up. 🌱

Watch the full garden walk to get inspired for your own spring garden reset!

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VIDEO: Planting Camassia with Summer Rayne Oakes!

December 2, 2024/in Blog, Bulbs, Espoma Videos, Flowers, Summer Rayne Oakes

Camassia, a native North American bulb, is a stunning spring bloomer that thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. Often underutilized these bulbs are known for their striking blue, lavender, or white flowers.

In this video, Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes shows how to plant Camassia bulbs and shares her top plant care tips. Summer recommends mixing in a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bulb-tone when planting. This practice ensures these bulbs get the nutrients they need to produce big, beautiful blooms.

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VIDEO: Planting Native Violets from Seed and Plant Plugs 🌸 with Summer Rayne Oakes

November 12, 2024/in Blog, Fall Gardening, Summer Rayne Oakes

Join Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes as she works to create a diverse garden by blending a variety of native and native-adjacent plant species.

Each plant choice contributes to the garden’s ecological value, from nitrogen-fixing Dalea to pollinator-attracting violets and rare asters. Summer uses an organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to provide these plants with the nutrients needed for successful establishment. Summer provides valuable insights into building rich soil, designing a visually harmonious layout, and managing weeds naturally to create a beautiful, pollinator-supporting garden.

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VIDEO: Decorating with TILLANDSIA (Air Plants) ? with Summer Rayne Oakes

September 17, 2024/in Blog, Summer Rayne Oakes

Join Summer Rayne Oakes as she creates a stunning Tillandsia display for her garden.

Summer uses Espoma Organic Indoor! to soak her Tillandsia plants, ensuring they stay hydrated and receive the nutrients they need to thrive!

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VIDEO: Growing VEGGIES with Summer Rayne Oakes ??

September 10, 2024/in Blog, Fruits & Vegetables, Summer Rayne Oakes

Take a tour of the lush vegetable gardens cultivated by Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes. Summer built her raised garden beds using a combination of Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix, Land & Sea Compost, and Bio-tone Starter Plus to provide her plants with the essential growing conditions for producing delicious fruits and vegetables.

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VIDEO: Designing a NEW Garden Part 2 ???with Summer Rayne Oakes

August 13, 2024/in Blog, Summer Rayne Oakes

Join Summer from @FlockFingerLakes as she provides an exciting update on her Lawn to Garden renovation project.

In this video, Summer shares her insights into her various tasks, from edging garden beds to planting new trees, shrubs, and flowering plants. Summer has been transforming her garden area using Espoma Organic products, including Potting Soil Mix, Raised Bed Mix, Land & Sea Gourmet Compost, and Mushroom Compost.

For all her new plantings, she trusts Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure her plants receive the essential nutrients they need to establish strong roots and thrive in their new environment.

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VIDEO: Designing a NEW Garden with Summer Rayne Oakes

August 2, 2024/in Blog, Summer Rayne Oakes

Follow along with Summer Rayne Oakes from @FlockFingerLakes as she guides you through the design process for creating a brand-new garden space. Summer has transformed her garden areas using Espoma Organic Potting Soil, Raised Bed Mix, and Land & Sea Gourmet Compost. She relies on Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus for all her new plantings, ensuring they receive the essential nutrients to establish strong roots and thrive in their new environment.

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VIDEO: Planting up a Gazebo Trellis ?with Summer Rayne Oakes

July 8, 2024/in Blog, Flowers, Summer Rayne Oakes

Join Summer Rayne Oakes from @FlockFingerLakes as she adds the climbing plant Lonicera reticulata ‘Kintzley’s Ghost’ honeysuckle vine to her gazebo. Summer uses Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix and Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to give her plants the nutrients they need to thrive.

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VIDEO: Planting NATIVE FLAME AZALEAS ? with Summer Rayne Oakes

May 30, 2024/in Blog, Summer Rayne Oakes

Watch Summer Rayne Oakes from @FlockFingerLakes as she plants native Flame azaleas in her garden space. Using Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier to lower her soil pH, Summer ensures the best growing conditions for her new plants. Flame azaleas are known for their vibrant blossoms and support for local ecosystems, making them a stunning and beneficial addition to any garden. Check out the video below For a detailed walkthrough and Summer’s expert tips.