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Ode to garden flowers

February 20, 2019 Summer Rayne Oakes

I took the liberty to write about the flowers in my garden that I have strong memories of.

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In garden Tags Hyacinth, tulips, Peony, Paeonia lactiflora, Alcea rosea, tulipa, tulip, Tiger Lily, Lilium lancifolium, Forsythia, Hay-scented fern, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Forget-me-nots, Myosotis scorpioides, Syringa vulgaris, Lilac
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Is “gardener” a dirty word?

September 21, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes
A photo of the landscaped area of The Assemblage in New York. Photo by: Morano Landscape & Garden Design

A photo of the landscaped area of The Assemblage in New York. Photo by: Morano Landscape & Garden Design

When Valerio Morano Sagliocco was in high school in Westchester County, New York, he was reluctant to share that his parents were gardeners and landscapers because it was looked down upon. But now a third-generation landscape designer running his grandfather’s business, he couldn’t be prouder.

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In garden Tags gardener, landscape design, National Association of Landscape Professionals, landscape design career, urban landscape design, landscaping, WhyILandscape
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Landscaping the sky: green roofs in the city

September 17, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes

Landscaping the ground in the city is challenging given the lack of space—but landscaping the sky with green roofs? Well that’s an opportunity if we ever have seen one!

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In garden Tags green roof, green roofs, urban greening, urban greenspaces, National Association of Landscape Professionals, landscape design, urban landscaping, urban landscape design, urban garden, Kingsland Wildflowers
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Making a woodland terrarium for the home.

March 26, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes
Terrariums can be as simple or as elaborate as you would like, provided that you have some basic elements—namely stones and charcoal to help create a drainage medium—and of course a terrarium!

Terrariums can be as simple or as elaborate as you would like, provided that you have some basic elements—namely stones and charcoal to help create a drainage medium—and of course a terrarium!

There is a sense of whimsy that comes with a terrarium full of plants. In a way, you—the planter—become a cross between god and a Lilliputian landscape architect, carefully creating and devising a miniature ecosystem, that when planned out well, can pretty much take care of itself. 

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In garden, home Tags terrarium, plant terrarium, woodland terrarium, how to make a terrarium garden, terrarium garden
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Make a DIY seed box out of a recycled wine box

March 5, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes

Stop by your local wine shop to see if they have any extra wooden wine boxes on hand. They serve as a perfect, upcycled DIY seed box. 

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In garden Tags zero waste, recycle, wine box, seed box
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Houseplant Masterclass launches on Kickstarter

February 1, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes

It gives me great joy to announce that I’ve just launched a Kickstarter to raise funds for How to Make a Plant Love You: Houseplant Masterclass and I'd love your support!

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In garden Tags houseplant masterclass, kickstarter, gardening, indoor plant care, houseplant care, houseplant workshops
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Turn a vintage sled into a DIY plant shelf

January 29, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes
An earlier shot of my kitchen when the heart leaf philodendrons were still bushy and far less curtain-like than they are today. Photo: JAG Studios.  

An earlier shot of my kitchen when the heart leaf philodendrons were still bushy and far less curtain-like than they are today. Photo: JAG Studios.  

If you're able to affix objects securely from your ceiling, then you may want to consider converting your old toboggan into a plant shelf and cup and pot holder. 

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In garden, home Tags DIY plant ideas for home, sled garden
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3 plant podcasts I'm listening to

January 15, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes

Sometimes it's challenging to stay up on all the cool stuff happening in the Plant Kingdom, which is why it's a good strategy to fill your ears and your minds with the best plant podcasts out there. 

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In garden Tags botany, botany podcast, plant podcast
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6 ways to increase humidity for houseplants

January 8, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes

Maidenhair fern are just some of the many species that prefer more humid environments when indoors. Here are some tips to help build humidity for your houseplants.

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In garden Tags humidity, humidity for houseplants
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How to grow a Vicks plant at home

January 1, 2018 Summer Rayne Oakes

Vicks plant is a fuzzy succulent that has a strong smell reminiscent to Vick's Vap-O-Rub. In warmer climates, it's perfect for growing outdoors, but for those in colder climates, you'll want to pot it up indoors. 

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In garden Tags Plectranthus tomentosa, Vicks plant, herbs, herbal remedy
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