Saltwater Sounds Weekly: Everything's Coming Up Tulips

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This and That…

Hello! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!

We got so much done in the garden this past week, and I couldn’t be happier to be back at it, getting my hands dirty again. I’ll share more about the gardening projects we worked on later in the post.

As you can see from the picture above, the tulips in the raised beds are blooming and look fabulous!

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This is always my favorite part of spring… when the tulips in the raised beds bloom. I already have neighbors and friends coming to cut flowers. How fun is that?

Around the Garden and Greenhouse

I had to show you just one more tulip picture.

We also got the dahlia tubers dug up and split. I’ll be honest, it’s my least favorite thing to do, but it’s definitely worth it.

I missed my sweet girl Lucy this year. She always loved laying on the tarp while I divided the tubers.

The fish compost is about two-thirds done, so hopefully, we can get the rest spread next week.

Our organic fish compost is from Oly Mountain Fish Compost and is nearly odorless. We spread it in the garden beds every April.

SHOP FOR THE GARDEN

My Favorite Finds and Deals This Week

Gardening Products by BugHut

I am so excited to use these products from BugHut throughout the growing season.

Here are some reasons you should use BugHut products in your garden…

Eco-Friendly
Pollinator-Friendly
Free of Harsh Chemicals
Made in the USA

They also have a “Jump Into Spring” kit that includes everything you’ll need to care for your plants and garden. This kit is the perfect BugHut starter pack!

The kit includes the following:

Magic Mix
De-Stressor Concentrate
Booster Concentrate
Enhancer Sprayer
Nutrition
Insect Control
Soil Wizard Shaker Bottle
BugHut Rain Gauge

Check their website and save 15% off your purchase with code “shiplapandshells15”.

SHOP BUGHUT PRODUCTS FOR YOUR GARDEN

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My Favorite Inspiration Around the Web This Week

This Connecticut coast Colonial home.

These clever ways to add light to a room without wiring.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your mom some love than with some Cookies For Mother’s Day Recipes from Janine at Happy Happy Nester?

This St. Croix home.