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VIDEO: Planting Camassia with Summer Rayne Oakes!

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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

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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

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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: Growing VEGGIES with Summer Rayne Oakes ??

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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

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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

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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

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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: SPRING GARDEN TOUR???with Summer Rayne Oakes

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Catch up with Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes as she takes you on an early spring garden tour of her beautiful green space. In this video, Summer walks through her gardens, sharing insights and tips on her plant material and how she’s preparing for the growing season. Watch as Summer demonstrates how she uses Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix to fill her raised beds, ensuring her plants have the best growing medium for success.

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VIDEO: How to Plant LILIES in the Garden ??? || Flock Finger Lakes

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Join Summer Rayne Oakes from  Flock Finger Lakes as she guides you through the process of planting lilies in the garden.

In this tutorial, Summer demonstrates the proper techniques for planting these exquisite flowers and shares invaluable plant care tips to help you ensure your plants thrive.

Summer uses Espoma Organic Bulb-tone to feed her lily bulbs, providing them with the essential nutrients they need to bloom.

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VIDEO: Planting Lilies in Containers with Summer Rayne Oakes ??|| Flock Finger Lakes

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Planting Lilies is a great way to beautify your outdoor space.?Check out the video below as Summer Rayne Oakes From Flock Finger Lakes walks you through the planting process step by step.
Summer fills her outdoor containers with Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix and plants her Lily bulbs with Espoma Organic Bulb-tone to ensure her lilies have the best growing conditions to bloom successfully.

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