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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: Plant Fall Blooming Bulbs with Summer Rayne Oakes

October 29, 2024/in Blog, Fall Gardening, Summer Rayne Oakes

For those wanting a vibrant pop of color this fall, Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes shares her approach to planting beautiful fall bulbs like saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) in her garden. Known for its delicate red stigmas that produce the high-value spice saffron, this plant requires careful planning and timing to thrive. Summer Rayne explains her process for selecting ideal planting spots, and preparing nutrient-rich soil using a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bulb-tone.

Summer demonstrates how to plant each corm with a hori-hori knife, ensuring they’re set at the right depth and orientation for optimal growth. With a few helpful tips on moisture control and harvesting, she reveals why these crocuses are a beautiful and practical addition to any garden. Follow her journey to see how these stunning plants will enhance her fall landscape!

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VIDEO: ANTHURIUM REPOT with Summer Rayne Oakes

October 2, 2024/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Indoor Gardening, Indoor Gardening, Summer Rayne Oakes

Watch as Summer Rayne Oakes from @homesteadbrooklyn shares her repotting process for a collection of Anthurium plants. She chooses Espoma Organic Potting Mix, Orchid Mix, and Perlite, to craft the perfect potting blend. Summer feeds her plants with Espoma Organic Indoor! liquid plant food to provide the right balance of nutrients to promote healthy foliage and blooms.

The Potting Mix serves as a nutrient-rich foundation for strong root development, while the Orchid Mix adds essential bark pieces for better aeration, mirroring the natural environment of Anthuriums. Perlite improves drainage and helps prevent root rot, making it perfect for these water-sensitive plants.

Get inspired by Summer’s approach to plant care and see how she transforms her Anthuriums’ new home.

Learn more about Summer Rayne Oakes here:

Website: homesteadbrooklyn.com

YouTube: @summerrayneoakes

Facebook: facebook.com/homesteadbrooklyn

Instagram: instagram.com/homesteadbrooklyn

Twitter (X): twitter.com/sroakes

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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!

Learn more about Summer Rayne Oakes here:

Website: homesteadbrooklyn.com

YouTube: @summerrayneoakes

Facebook: facebook.com/homesteadbrooklyn

Instagram: instagram.com/homesteadbrooklyn

Twitter (X): twitter.com/sroakes

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VIDEO: Planting A Succulent Buddha Bowl with Summer Rayne Oakes

September 1, 2023/in Blog, Bonsai, Succulents, Succulents, Summer Rayne Oakes

Revitalize your outdoor space or that sunny spot by your window with a hardy succulent arrangement. Follow along with Summer Rayne Oakes as she crafts a beautiful, relaxing succulent Buddha bowl. Summer blends Espoma Organic Cactus Mix, Bonsai Mix, Perlite, and Horticultural Charcoal to create the ultimate growing medium for her succulents.

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Part 2 – Update and Refresh

In this video, Summer Rayne Oakes gives her outdoor succulent Buddha bowl a much-needed makeover. After a wet winter, a rainy spring, and some unexpected animal visitors, the planter is ready for a fresh start. She refreshes the soil with Espoma Organic Cactus Mix, Perlite, and Bonsai Mix.