Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care

Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness

Looking for free, natural ways to decrease stress and increase joy and calm in your life? The answer might be simpler than you think: houseplants, gardening and nature. On Growing Joy with Plants, learn alongside Happy Plant Lady, Maria Failla to care for plants, engage with nature, and use them to manage your overwhelm, anxiety and experience happiness and calm you thought was only available on vacation.Plant care is self care. Come grow some joy with us. Follow along on socials @growingjoywithmaria

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Nov 9, 2021 · 59 min
Plantrepreneurship, Plant Styling and Planty Tiktok with Reagan Kastner
Plantrepreneurship, or entrepreneurship in the plant space, feels like it’s at an all-time high these days. With the massive shifts our society has gone through, people are feeling more drawn to plants and so many businesses are popping up designed to serve our plant community, and many members of our community are looking to transition into the world of plants professionally! I’ve noticed more and more plant consultants popping up on my social media feeds, and when I was thinking of an inspirin
Nov 3, 2021 · 24 min
I've waited almost a year to tell you this: Why I created the Bloom & Grow Garden Society
I've waited almost a year to share this mini episode with you: the why behind the Bloom & Grow Garden Society
Nov 2, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
Planty Fake News/ 3 Plant Care Myths Busted with Leslie Halleck
Whether you've been around the block of plant parenthood a few times or you're just beginning your journey, you’ve likely seen some version of what I like to call "planty fake news" or plant care myths: allegedly fool-proof hacks that seem too good to be true, old wives' tales that have been translated one too many times, or plant care claims that just seem super confusing. When I started my journey from plant killer to plant lady, I fell prey to a lot of these myths, and this podcast is a testa
Oct 29, 2021 · 41 min
Maria's Favorite Things 2021
I'm so excited to geek out on my favorite planty products with you, plant friends! The holiday season is just around the corner, and what perfect way to show your appreciation and love for the plant parents in your life (or for yourself) than to give them great planty gifts? The holiday season is also a great way to maybe invite our non-planty friends to try growing! I've got an amazing list of plant accessories, plant gift sets, books, and more—with exclusive coupon codes to support our beloved
Oct 19, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
Aquatic Plants and Planted Aquariums 101
I admit it, plant friends; I was totally unaware of a total subsect of the plant community: the planted aquarium world. There is a whole corner of the plant world dedicated to elevating our common fishtanks to living, growing underwater worlds that look like art. Aquatic gardeners are using aquatic plants to aquascape insanely beautiful aquariums. It is biophilia in the highest sense because you have so many aspects of the natural world indoors, and you even get to keep cute fishies! I had many
Oct 5, 2021 · 48 min
Lessons from Plants for 2021
Plant friends, I've been sharing with you my overwhelm, burnout, and general processing of everything that's happening in our world right now. It’s been so nice to connect with so many of you who share similar feelings. I'm also grateful to have had my plant collection to turn to and use as a tool for wellness in these trying times. Several of you had recommended Lessons from Plants by Beronda Montgomery and from page one, I felt like I had met a Plant Soul Sister in this author. Her book seemed
Sep 21, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Designing and Revitalizing a Garden in a New Home
2020 had us all looking at our homes and asking ourselves if our current lifestyles were truly working for us or if it was time for a change. Billy and I desired more space, more nature, and a new opportunity to grow, which is why we moved upstate. An interesting question rose up when we moved and stared at our new surroundings and new gardening zone with a bit of overwhelm: now what? I've heard this question from so many members of our community who also made a big move, purchased a new home, a
Sep 7, 2021 · 37 min
Plant Parent Confessions with Members of the Garden Party Platform
Honestly, I've been feeling so overwhelmed and uninterested in curating my thoughts and feelings about plants and plant parenthood. It’s been a hell of a year and although I’m all about keeping it positive, I’m also all about keeping it real. And lately, social media has made it hard to share authentically. That's why when Christy, a Garden Party founding member, started this plant parent confessional in the Garden Party platform, members had space to post about things they do that wouldn’t pass
Aug 24, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Culinary Medicine from Our Gardens
Not only is growing your own food a fabulous hobby and a way to reconnect with the food chain, the earth, and yourself, it’s also a way to serve our bodies in a deeper way by feeding them with fresh, organic produce. Not to mention, a freshly picked cherry tomato or piece of lettuce tastes infinitely more delicious than a store-bought one. I’ve really enjoyed diving deep into gardening through the My First Garden Series on this podcast, and as a way to celebrate all our hard work, I've invited s
Aug 10, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
Plant Care Routines: The Plant Friend Hang Series
Plant Routines: the crucial part of every plant parent's plant care practice that ensures that our plants (and our minds) are happy and healthy. Going from plant killer to plant lady, I found that I became as attached to my plant care routine, as I was to my plants. The act of disconnecting with a screen to reconnect with these plants and nature, is also a way to clear space to reconnect with yourself. I have learned that a plant care routine practice is so much deeper than just a soil moisture
Jul 27, 2021 · 54 min
How to Root Bare Nodes or "Wet Sticks"
The first time I heard about wet stick propagation, I had no idea it even existed! That's why when I got an offer from a listener, Joey (@joey_de_la_plants), for a variegated Monstera 'Albo' wetstick (and I knew I wanted that plant but I had no idea what “wetstick” meant), I went down a research rabbit hole to know more about the process of rooting it. For the last 5 months, my node has not only rooted, but started growing!. So when I connected with Payton from Bloom Daddy Plants—who actively us
Jul 13, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Flower Power: How to Grow Cut Flowers All Season Long (for Beginners)
When I first got into gardening, I got very fixated on the food I could grow for myself, but what I’m realizing is growing flowers can be as appealing as growing food — and flowers, being the pollinator magnets they are, are crucial to a healthy garden and a healthy mind. I’ve been so curious about cut flower gardening and connected with this episode's guest on Clubhouse, and started picking her brain about what cut flowers I should try as an ultra beginner. Brooklyn's passion for plants, her se
Jun 29, 2021 · 45 min
The Studies Behind the Plant/Person Connection with Dr Sue Stuart-Smith
#plantsmakepeoplehappy, this hashtag has almost 8 million posts so far and there’s a reason for it. It’s just true. Plants, nature, and the act of witnessing life itself make people happy, more connected, and more empowered. The plant/person connection is hard to explain, yet everyone knows it. We all feel this connection to our plant collection. Our hearts swell with new growth, and sometimes even grieve losses. Over the last year and a half, I’ve dove rather deeply into exploring this plant-pe
Jun 28, 2021 · 10 min
I did something exciting! Welcome to the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App!!!!!!
In this mini episode, I share the why behind the creation of the Garden Party Community Platform & App and give you all the details of what’s inside! Become a Founding Plant Friend of the Garden Party (Offer expires July 1st- you can get a whole years membership for the amount of one 8 inch plant!) https://community.bloomandgrowradio.com/Check our a tour on the Youtube Channel!
Jun 15, 2021 · 45 min
In-Ground Gardening Basics with My New Plant Friend, Melody
This isn't a story about gardening, plant friends. This is an episode on plant friendship. Melody is a local gardener who lives 15 minutes from me and has one of the most unbelievable gardens I’ve ever seen! Her backyard is a whimsical garden oasis, with a gazebo, greenhouse, and a different flower or bloom everywhere you look. In this episode, I share the story of how I met Melody and Melody gives us a deeper understanding of soil, how it's alive, and how to make it the best soil for growing. H
Jun 1, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Palm Care 101 with Chris Satch
When I look at a large gorgeous palm, outside or indoors, I immediately get tropical vibes from their huge leaves, the way they sway in the wind, and the way the leaves cascade over their delicate stems. They just have a certain something that creates an instant jungle vibe. However, palms are also notoriously tricky plants to successfully care for! Lucky for us, Chris of NYC Plant Doctor comes to the rescue with expert advice and knowledge on how to properly care for our palms, and how not to k
May 18, 2021 · 40 min
4 "Plant Care Hacks" I No Longer Do and Other Shifts in My Plant Care Practice
Plant friends, I’ve been fortunate enough to take a lot of deeper dives in the science of plant care since quarantine happened and my outlook on plant care and the hobby of keeping plants has dramatically shifted in the last year and a half. I find myself turning away from blogs and towards textbooks and have a new deep appreciation for the horticulturalists on this show who can truly dive deeper with us and explain the why behind the how of all the practices we are told to do on care cards and
May 11, 2021 · 1 hr 20 min
How to Manage Deer, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Moles, Voles and Other Animals in Your Garden with Brie The Plant Lady
When I polled our listener community about your top requests for outdoor garden-related episodes, the number one request surprised me: it wasn’t managing fertilizer, succession planting, or garden design. It was how to manage pesky animals getting into your gardens! Today, I have the answer to your prayers: Brie from briegrows.com walks us through such a comprehensive list of practices and solutions for managing pests and other critters in the garden. This conversation really helps us rethink th
May 4, 2021 · 44 min
Plants and Pets: What You Need to Know // Pet Proof Your Plants
Did you know that some of our favorite houseplants are actually toxic to pets? I was able to interview Anastasia from Leaf & Paw about Pets and Plants and how to be both a pet parent and a plant parent. Anastasia has a blog dedicated to her passion for collecting plants while caring for her two cats and a hedgehog. In this episode, she walks us through what we need to know about toxicity, how to style with pets in mind, and the top 10 best and worst plants for our pets.
Apr 20, 2021 · 58 min
Plant Trend Alert: Tiny Plants with Leslie Halleck
If you are obsessed with teensy tiny things like me, tiny plants are the new trend that will further liven up your space - no matter how limited it is! Take a deep dive into the tiny plants world with Leslie Halleck and learn about the best care tips for your tiny plants, with a bonus section where she recommends the best tiny plants for EVERY plant parent!

Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care

Plantrepreneurship, Plant Styling and Planty Tiktok with Reagan Kastner

I've waited almost a year to tell you this: Why I created the Bloom & Grow Garden Society

Planty Fake News/ 3 Plant Care Myths Busted with Leslie Halleck

Maria's Favorite Things 2021

Aquatic Plants and Planted Aquariums 101

Lessons from Plants for 2021

Designing and Revitalizing a Garden in a New Home

Plant Parent Confessions with Members of the Garden Party Platform

Culinary Medicine from Our Gardens

Plant Care Routines: The Plant Friend Hang Series

How to Root Bare Nodes or "Wet Sticks"

Flower Power: How to Grow Cut Flowers All Season Long (for Beginners)

The Studies Behind the Plant/Person Connection with Dr Sue Stuart-Smith

I did something exciting! Welcome to the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App!!!!!!

In-Ground Gardening Basics with My New Plant Friend, Melody

Palm Care 101 with Chris Satch

4 "Plant Care Hacks" I No Longer Do and Other Shifts in My Plant Care Practice

How to Manage Deer, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Moles, Voles and Other Animals in Your Garden with Brie The Plant Lady

Plants and Pets: What You Need to Know // Pet Proof Your Plants

Plant Trend Alert: Tiny Plants with Leslie Halleck