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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Apr 13, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Designing and Planning my Garden // Coaching with Nicole of Gardenary
I think we all know that there are a lot of lessons to be learned in the garden and that's twofold: literally how to garden and how to grow food, reconnect with our food chain, and deepen our relationship with nature. In this episode, I invite Nicole from Gardenary for an in-depth garden coaching and amazing tips on garden placing and trellis-making, sprinkled with wonderful insights about self-love, reconnecting with nature, and just life in general. Let's dive in, Plant Friends!
Apr 6, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Intro to Bonsai
Do any of you remember that store in the mall that sold mini bonsai trees and meditative water features? I was pretty obsessed with them as a kid but I definitely had killed several of those trees in my teenage years, and I’m put at ease to hear I’m not the only one after speaking to many of you on Instagram about bonsai and to our guest, Bjorn from Eisei-en Bonsai. We cover a lot about this niche hobby of bonsai within an already niche of plant care, so let's get to it!
Mar 23, 2021 · 54 min
Understanding Hardiness Zones, Frost Dates and Microclimates in the Garden, #118
Rochelle from Pith & Vigor joins us today to understand hardiness zones, microclimates and more and how they affect our garden.
Mar 9, 2021 · 38 min
Alocasia Care with Enid from NSE Tropicals
Today we are joined by Enid from NSE Tropicals againt o dive deep into Alocasia care and best plants for different types of plant parents. I dare you to not try this amazing genus of plants after listening, sweet plant friend.
Feb 23, 2021 · 55 min
Houseplant Identification Basics with The Crazy Botanist
Ever look at a plant and have no idea what it is? Todays conversation with Derek from The Crazy Botanist is ALL about what to do when you find yourself in that situation, and how to "zoom out" and understand the basics of plant ID.
Feb 9, 2021 · 39 min
Anthurium Care with Enid from NSE Tropicals
When I think Jungle Vibes, anthuriums always come to mind. Their large leaves, mesmerizing vein patterns in the leaves, long slim stems and gorgeous flowers have such a prehistoric look to them. Today the Queen of Anthurium, Enid from NSE Tropicals, joins us for a great chat about all things Anthurium and the best Anthuriums for beginners, advanced plant parents and more.
Jan 26, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Seed Starting 101 with Joe Lamp'l, #114
My dear plant friend Joe from Joe Gardener Podcast joins us today for a wonderful tutorial on Seed Starting 101 which I am SO excited about as I launch into my first vegetable garden this year! Stay tuned till the end for a special offering from me and Joe.
Jan 19, 2021 · 41 min
Plants & the Home Office: Why and How to Green Up Your Work From Home Office Space // #plantywfh, ep 113
Today Maria breaks down Biophilic design principals and how to apply them to your work from home office to cultivate a little more joy in your work day. #plantywfh
Jan 12, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
Humidity Deep Dive and Winter Plant Care with the Plant Daddy Podcast Daddies, #112
Welcome back to Season 6! We kick off the season with an EPIC conversation with Stephen and Matthew from Plant Daddy podcast about humidity, winter plant care and so much more!
Jan 11, 2021 · 1 min
Trailer: Bloom and Grow Radio Podcast
Curious about what Bloom and Grow Radio Podcast is all about? Listen to the 90 second trailer for a welcome from host, Maria.
Dec 29, 2020 · 46 min
The Art of the Plant Pause and Managing Plant Parent Overwhelm
Today's special year end episode addresses Plant Parent Overwhelm, strategies for dealing with it, Maria's tips for going on a plant pause and special clips from Episode 43: Your Brain on Plants
Dec 15, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
Low Waste Plant Parenthood with @farmernicknyc
I’m so excited to welcome Nick Cutsumpas of @farmernicknyc to the podcast and share this conversation with you and to inform and encourage our community to think about how we can apply these concepts of low waste living to not only our lives, but to our hobby of plant care!
Dec 8, 2020 · 59 min
Episode 109: Passive Hydroponics 2.0 and the LECA VS PON Debate
Kay from @inrootedlove joins me a year after her Passive Hydro 101 episode to follow up on a year of passive hydro life, troubleshooting and discussing the differences between PON and LECA.
Nov 24, 2020 · 57 min
How to Use Plants to Create Restorative Environments, #108
I recently took Intro to Horticultural Therapy at NYBG and Anne Meore, my teacher, joins me today to discuss the biggest lessons learned in class, review some studies we learned about on the science behind the plant/people connection and to discuss the concept and use of restorative spaces. I am becoming more curious about the science behind the plant/person connection and Anne and I dive deep on how to use plants to create restorative opportunities for ourselves.
Nov 10, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min
How to Care For a Large Urban Jungle with @cyrilcybernated, @soulsistaplants and @welcometothejunglehome
Join Maria and 3 special guests for an EPIC conversation about how to care for and manage our growing indoor jungles. We are joined by @cyrilcybernated, @soulsistaplants and @welcometothejunglehome - expert plant parents who have been caring for 75+ plants for years and share SO MUCH amazing insight to how to successfully care for a LARGE plant collection!
Oct 27, 2020 · 1 hr 4 min
Hoya Care Basics and Best Hoyas for Your Lifestyle with Doug from Vermont Hoya
Doug from Vermont Hoya joins me today for an EPIC chat on all things hoya: history, care, troubleshooting, myth busting and MATCHMAKING the perfect hoya for every type of Plant Parent! If you remotely interested in Hoyas - don't miss this episode!
Oct 13, 2020 · 58 min
How Plants Communicate Through VOCs and the "Wood Wide Web" with Dr Elle Barnes from NYBG
Today we invite Dr Elle Barnes back to the show to discuss what VOCs actually are, their misconception in the houseplant community and how trees and plants communicate above and below ground. Don't miss this one!
Sep 29, 2020 · 50 min
Indoor Plant Projects for Kids with MrDTimes3
@mrdtimes3 joins me again on the podcast to talk about 5 easy plant projects to do at home with your kids. Classrooms look a lot different these days, and we are hoping to give you some fun ideas to get your kids curious and always blooming and growing :)
Sep 15, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
How to Water Your Plants with Chris Satch
Chris Satch joins me today to discuss ALL THINGS WATERING. This episode is NOT to be missed if you have any questions around how to water plants, top vs bottom watering, brown leaves, and if spritzing really works!
Sep 1, 2020 · 1 hr 51 min
Episode 102: Garden to Table! Herb Inspired Recipes
Today is focused on getting our beautifully grown herbs we've worked on all summer into our bellies! I'm joined by some badass female chefs, Priyanka Naik, Serena Wolf, Becca Newman and Billy (my Fiance) and Mama Failla, to discuss their favorite herbs, why they cook with them and their favorite herb inspired recipe! There is something for everyone on this episode!

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

Designing and Planning my Garden // Coaching with Nicole of Gardenary

Intro to Bonsai

Understanding Hardiness Zones, Frost Dates and Microclimates in the Garden, #118

Alocasia Care with Enid from NSE Tropicals

Houseplant Identification Basics with The Crazy Botanist

Anthurium Care with Enid from NSE Tropicals

Seed Starting 101 with Joe Lamp'l, #114

Plants & the Home Office: Why and How to Green Up Your Work From Home Office Space // #plantywfh, ep 113

Humidity Deep Dive and Winter Plant Care with the Plant Daddy Podcast Daddies, #112

Trailer: Bloom and Grow Radio Podcast

The Art of the Plant Pause and Managing Plant Parent Overwhelm

Low Waste Plant Parenthood with @farmernicknyc

Episode 109: Passive Hydroponics 2.0 and the LECA VS PON Debate

How to Use Plants to Create Restorative Environments, #108

How to Care For a Large Urban Jungle with @cyrilcybernated, @soulsistaplants and @welcometothejunglehome

Hoya Care Basics and Best Hoyas for Your Lifestyle with Doug from Vermont Hoya

How Plants Communicate Through VOCs and the "Wood Wide Web" with Dr Elle Barnes from NYBG

Indoor Plant Projects for Kids with MrDTimes3

How to Water Your Plants with Chris Satch

Episode 102: Garden to Table! Herb Inspired Recipes