Summer Rayne Oakes | Espoma Organic | Organic Fertilizer https://www.espoma.com A natural in the garden since 1929 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:35:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 How to Repot Rosemary and Blue Ginger Using Organic Soils 🌿 | Summer Rayne Oakes https://www.espoma.com/blog/how-to-repot-rosemary-and-blue-ginger-using-organic-soils-%f0%9f%8c%bf-summer-rayne-oakes/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:35:20 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=37876  Learn how to repot Rosemary and Blue Ginger plants with Summer Rayne Oakes, using organic soils and fertilizer from Espoma. […]

The post How to Repot Rosemary and Blue Ginger Using Organic Soils 🌿 | Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]>  Learn how to repot Rosemary and Blue Ginger plants with Summer Rayne Oakes, using organic soils and fertilizer from Espoma.

In this easy-to-follow guide, Summer creates a customized soil blend ideal for Rosemary—a Mediterranean herb sensitive to moisture—by mixing Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix, Espoma Organic Cactus Mix, and Perlite for excellent drainage. She then tops the soil with Espoma Organic Bonsai Mix to provide a protective layer that helps retain moisture and prevents rapid drying.

Additionally, Summer shares essential tips on repotting Weeping Blue Ginger using Espoma Organic Cactus Mix, perfect for plants that prefer higher humidity and ample root space.

For optimal plant health, fertilize your container plants regularly with Espoma Organic Grow! Liquid Plant Food.

 

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The post How to Repot Rosemary and Blue Ginger Using Organic Soils 🌿 | Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> VIDEO: Houseplant Glow-Up: Repotting with Style 🪴✨ | Summer Rayne Oakes https://www.espoma.com/espoma-videos/video-2024-houseplant-glow-up-repotting-with-style-%f0%9f%aa%b4%e2%9c%a8-summer-rayne-oakes-organic-fertilizer-organig-potting-soil-mix/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:18:17 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=37675 Join Summer Rayne Oakes as she gives her houseplants a stylish refresh! In this video, Summer demonstrates how to repot […]

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Join Summer Rayne Oakes as she gives her houseplants a stylish refresh! In this video, Summer demonstrates how to repot houseplants and add decorative touches to elevate their look. Along the way, she shares personalized plant care tips for each type of plant she’s working with. For the best results, she uses a high-quality organic potting mix like Espoma Organic Cactus Mix and recommends feeding houseplants with Espoma Organic Indoor!, a premium organic liquid fertilizer.

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The post VIDEO: Houseplant Glow-Up: Repotting with Style 🪴✨ | Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> VIDEO: Plant Fall Blooming Bulbs with Summer Rayne Oakes https://www.espoma.com/gardening/fall-gardening/2024-video-plant-fall-blooming-bulbs-%f0%9f%8c%ba-with-summer-rayne-oakes/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:43:03 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=37459 For those wanting a vibrant pop of color this fall, Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes shares her approach […]

The post VIDEO: Plant Fall Blooming Bulbs with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> 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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The post VIDEO: Plant Fall Blooming Bulbs with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> VIDEO: ANTHURIUM REPOT with Summer Rayne Oakes https://www.espoma.com/espoma-videos/2024-anthurium-repot-care-%f0%9f%8c%bf%f0%9f%8c%ba-with-summer-rayne-oakes/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:45:43 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=36852 Watch as Summer Rayne Oakes from @homesteadbrooklyn shares her repotting process for a collection of Anthurium plants. She chooses Espoma […]

The post VIDEO: ANTHURIUM REPOT with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> 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.

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The post VIDEO: ANTHURIUM REPOT with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> VIDEO: Designing a NEW Garden Part 3 ??? with Summer Rayne Oakes https://www.espoma.com/blog/2024-video-designing-a-new-garden-part-3-%f0%9f%8c%bf%f0%9f%8c%b3%f0%9f%aa%bbwith-summer-rayne-oakes/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:49:50 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=36178 Join Summer from @FlockFingerLakes as she provides the latest update on her Lawn to Garden renovation project. In this video, […]

The post VIDEO: Designing a NEW Garden Part 3 ??? with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> Join Summer from @FlockFingerLakes as she provides the latest update on her Lawn to Garden renovation project.

In this video, Summer walks you through all the new plant material added to the garden. 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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The post VIDEO: Designing a NEW Garden Part 3 ??? with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> VIDEO: DIY – BOTANICAL NIGHT LIGHT Fairy Garden ??? || Summer Rayne Oakes https://www.espoma.com/blog/2024-diy-botanical-night-light-fairy-garden-%f0%9f%8c%b5%f0%9f%8c%b8%f0%9f%aa%b4-summmer-rayne-oakes/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:43:09 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=35348 Looking for a cute DIY plant project to brighten up your home? ?? Join  @summerrayneoakes  as she combines Espoma Organic […]

The post VIDEO: DIY – BOTANICAL NIGHT LIGHT Fairy Garden ??? || Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> Looking for a cute DIY plant project to brighten up your home? ?? Join  @summerrayneoakes  as she combines Espoma Organic Bonsai Mix, Cactus Mix, and Perlite to create a unique potted diorama.

Summer feeds her cactus plants with Espoma’s Cactus! Liquid Plantfood. It provides the essential nutrients ideal for all succulents and cacti to grow and thrive.

 

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The post VIDEO: DIY – BOTANICAL NIGHT LIGHT Fairy Garden ??? || Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> VIDEO: Create a Moss Terrarium with Summer Rayne Oakes https://www.espoma.com/gardening/indoor-gardening/2023-video-create-a-moss-terrarium-%f0%9f%8c%b1%f0%9f%aa%b4-with-summer-rayne-oakes/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:17:13 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=35045 Follow along with Summer Rayne Oakes as she demonstrates how to craft a Moss Terrarium. Summer uses Espoma Organic Orchid […]

The post VIDEO: Create a Moss Terrarium with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> Follow along with Summer Rayne Oakes as she demonstrates how to craft a Moss Terrarium.

Summer uses Espoma Organic Orchid Mix, Cactus Mix, and Horticultural Charcoal to create the ideal planting medium for her terrarium.

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The post VIDEO: Create a Moss Terrarium with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> VIDEO: Planting Unusual Colored ROSES ? with Flock Finger Lakes https://www.espoma.com/fruits-vegetables/none/2023-video-planting-unusual-colored-roses-%f0%9f%8c%b9-with-flock-finger-lakes/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:16:06 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=35007 Everyone knows the classic red rose, but how about mocha-colored roses, or even purple? Follow along with Summer from  Flock […]

The post VIDEO: Planting Unusual Colored ROSES ? with Flock Finger Lakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> Everyone knows the classic red rose, but how about mocha-colored roses, or even purple? Follow along with Summer from  Flock Finger Lakes as she uses a variety of Espoma Organic products, like Rose-tone, and Espoma Organic Land & sea Gourmet Compost to transform a once-weedy bed into a beautiful rose patch!

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The post VIDEO: Planting Unusual Colored ROSES ? with Flock Finger Lakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> VIDEO: Planting a Calamondin Orange Tree ?? with Summer Rayne Oakes https://www.espoma.com/trees-shrubs/2023-planting-a-calamondin-orange-tree-%f0%9f%8d%8a%f0%9f%aa%b4-with-summer-rayne-oakes/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:54:37 +0000 https://www.espoma.com/?p=34982 Looking to add a tropical touch to your patio or indoor space? Dive into Summer Rayne Oakes‘ latest video where […]

The post VIDEO: Planting a Calamondin Orange Tree ?? with Summer Rayne Oakes first appeared on Espoma Organic.]]> Looking to add a tropical touch to your patio or indoor space? Dive into Summer Rayne Oakes‘ latest video where she shares her top citrus care tips as she plants a Calamondin orange tree. While this delightful citrus hybrid isn’t naturally suited for colder climates, it flourishes when potted under the right conditions.

For the perfect growing medium, Summer chooses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix for her citrus tree. To ensure it receives all the essential nutrients, she incorporates Citrus-tone Organic fertilizer into the pot, setting her new Calamondin orange tree on the path to thrive in its fresh new planter.

 

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