Summer Rayne Oakes

Connecting people back to nature. Author. Nature Lover. Host of 'Plant One On Me', 'Flock Finger Lakes' @YouTube and the 'Bad Seeds' podcast. 💚

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1 early bird spot left on our group Botanical Tour through Costa Rica this December 2026: https://t.co/4jV21Ir1Hq

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We were pleased to get an email from the folks over at Leo Berbee Bulb Co letting us know that their parents were huge fans of Flock. They lovingly sent us a box of really beautiful, healthy bulbs and perennials to plant last month in early April:
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Anyone renovating a home will know that renovation jobs can run the gamut—from fairly easy fixes to outright challenges. We sat down together to list out our top 8 most hated renovation jobs that we’ve done on the land since getting here 5 years ago. https://t.co/SPK7RnYYjA

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On a trip to Albany, we made a stop off at the well-known nursery, @Faddegons, which has been going strong for 105 years. They have perennials, annuals and a very impressive houseplant collection alongside great plant-related decor and books. https://t.co/en6wIr6zik

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There are a # of wonderful herbaceous perennials for hummingbirds that you can plant but what about spring-planted bulbs that will bloom throughout summer up through the hummingbird's migration back home? Thanks to @FlowerBulbscom for inspo & education! https://t.co/mZggCbvHDX

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It's been a cooler and wetter spring this year, but the freezes may have very well passed and that means it's time to get out and garden!
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One's gardens are never done—especially when you're just getting started! This year will be no different, and we'll be diving into a combination of landscaping and hardscaping in 2026—on both new and old gardens.

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Take a tour through this impressive student-run tropical and succulent greenhouse on @Cornell campus, which is managed by the student group, Hortus Forum.

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We're offering $100 off our COSTA RICA (Dec 2026) and COLOMBIA (Feb 2027) Botanical Adventures through tomorrow, April 23rd, 11:59PM PST Code: TROVAVERS100 You can find out more about trips here: https://t.co/Bt5qpaP31k

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On our recent road trip, we took a detour to WildThings Rescue Nursery, run by Dawn Foglia. ⁣Tucked away down a relatively unassuming dirt road, one would think Dawn doesn’t get a lot of passersby, but her native plants have built a loyal following. ⁣
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Touring one of our amazing local dome greenhouses, Tioga Gardens: https://t.co/I33DMMqTpe

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Lucky us that we had 2 days of sun in March and 2 days of sun in April thus far, so what better way to spend it than with time in the garden? We cut back some of the garden, mow down the meadow, and prep the beds for planting in May w/ @espoma. https://t.co/i030uICqq2

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One of the larger indoor greening projects in my Brooklyn apartment was a green wall that was assembled out of a gutter system back in 2013. Now that we are renovating, we have a perfect opportunity for a new and improved system:

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We're back on the Common House renovations, and this time we'll take you through 20 of the less visible, unsexy renovations that are definitely making this house more comfortable, more energy-efficient, and a better home overall. ⁣

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When furniture designers Barbara and Robert “Tiff” Tiffany purchased a 10,500-square-foot historic grain and saw mill over thirty years ago, they had no idea what they were in for.
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We have one early-bird spot left on our group Botanical Tour to Colombia Feb 2027. We have a special trip lined up that will involve a number of botanical gardens and hiking through three of the country's eco-regions to see quite a range of plants: https://t.co/gsQIGFuPp0

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New Botanical Tours: COLOMBIA & COSTA RICA - https://t.co/Pg5NFHeX3D

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Since 1913, @fishkillfarms has weathered wars, markets, storms, and shifting tastes—but its future now rests with a new generation. Third-generation farmer, Josh Morgenthau — decided to take on his late grandfather's farming legacy.

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Charles Cresson has been gardening for more than 60 years—but what makes this place truly special is that he’s been tending the same piece of land his great-grandfather gardened over a century ago. This isn’t just a garden; it’s a living lineage.

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This past Dec we had a MARVELOUS tour through the lowland tropical forests of Costa Rica and decided we had to do a Part Deux this coming December 2026. If you're interested in going on group botanical tour with newfound friends, here's a second chance: https://t.co/jaoA2OSCfW