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

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

  • Résumé

  • 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
    © 2017 Bloom and Grow, LLC
    Voir plus Voir moins
Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale
Voir plus Voir moins
Épisodes
  • What Is Naturalistic Gardening and Why It Might Change How You Garden Forever

    What Is Naturalistic Gardening and Why It Might Change How You Garden Forever
    May 6 2025
    How do you create a natural garden? Is that even possible? I want to bring you to the style of garden that’s not only sustainable but also more resilient, and honestly, more fun. In fact, it might even be the future of gardening. Natural or naturalistic garden is an approach that’s all about working with nature instead of trying to control it. To help explain this topic, I brought on my dear friend, Kelly D Norris, a renowned horticulturalist, award-winning plantsman, and the author of  Your Natural Garden.In this episode, we learn:[02:40] How did Kelly get started with gardening?[07:46] What is a natural garden?[09:06] What are "native plants" in natural gardening?[13:42] How does ecological landscape design look in different settings?[15:43] Coolibar[17:42] Wind River Chimes[19:30] Ecological landscape designs[22:41] How to measure direct sunlight[29:04] Rewilding and selecting plants[31:18] Dovetail Workwear[33:08] Espoma Organic[34:27] Regional plant palettes and resources[39:12] How does ecological gardening vary across US regions?[40:23] How to create ecosystems for wildlife[44:20] Tips for achieving a natural garden[47:37] "Aesthetics of ecology" and "ecology of aesthetics"[52:01] Where can you find Kelly and his book online?Mentioned in our conversation:"Your Natural Garden", book by Kelly D Norris"New Naturalism", book by Kelly D NorrisGrowing Joy Ep 274: Plant Inspired Vacations with Leslie Halleck and Marcia Castro-RosenbergSun Seeker for IOS and AndroidSunCalciNaturalist appNational Wildlife FederationAHS Garden Network - American Horticultural SocietyMembership - American Horticultural SocietyAmerican Public Gardens AssociationThe Bane of BeautyInterested in taking the first steps in creating a natural garden?Check out the full show notes and blog here!Follow Kelly:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInThank you to our episode sponsors:CoolibarProtect your skin with Coolibar and save 25% off your order at coolibar.com with code GROWINGJOY25.Wind River ChimesVisit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes.Dovetail WorkwearGrab a pair today and get 10% off at dovetailworkwear.com/growingjoy. The discount is applied at checkout and promo is limited to one per person.Espoma OrganicVisit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront. Follow Maria and Growing Joy:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Voir plus Voir moins
    55 min
  • Plant Mythbusters: Debunking 5 Viral Plant Hacks with The Chocolate Botanist

    Plant Mythbusters: Debunking 5 Viral Plant Hacks with The Chocolate Botanist
    Apr 29 2025

    Have you ever seen one of those viral plant hack videos where someone sprinkles banana peels in their soil or ices their orchid? If you’re wondering if they work, I hate to be the bearer of bad news because the answer is no. Sorry, plant friends.

    In this episode, I will be separating fact from fiction with my dear friend, Derek Haynes aka The Chocolate Botanist. Derek is a plant biologist who’s not afraid to call out the myths, explain the real science behind plant care, and help us simplify things.

    Let’s bust 5 of the biggest houseplant myths floating around online.

    In this episode, we learn:
    • [01:03] Meet Derek, the Chocolate Botanist
    • [08:03] Fighting misinformation online
    • [10:37] Does banana water work?
    • [15:15] Simplify your plant care with Espoma Organic’s high quality products!
    • [18:05] Which fertilizer is perfect for you?
    • [20:53] Do coffee grounds work?
    • [25:09] Do eggshells work?
    • [28:36] Is it effective to water plants with ice cubes?


    Mentioned in our conversation:
    • Growing Joy Ep. 283: From Wishlist to Whoops: 2025 Houseplant Trends, Plant Care Tips & Plant Fail Confessions From the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
    • Growing Joy Ep. 116: Houseplant Identification Basics from Derek from The Crazy Botanist


    Get all the myth-busting goodness in one place...

    Check out the full show notes and blog here!


    Follow Derek The Chocolate Botanist:

    Instagram

    YouTube

    Facebook

    X


    Thank you to our episode sponsor:Espoma Organic

    As we welcome the season of growing and gardening, make sure you're using nontoxic products in the garden! Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To top it all off, they have a huge sustainability commitment with a 100% solar-powered plant, zero waste manufacturing, and eco-friendly packaging.

    Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.


    Follow Maria and Growing Joy:

    Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung


    Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)

    Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!

    Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria

    Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria

    Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria

    Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com

    Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria



    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Voir plus Voir moins
    36 min
  • Why Politicians Should Be Gardeners: An Invitation to Rethink Leadership Through the Wisdom of Nature

    Why Politicians Should Be Gardeners: An Invitation to Rethink Leadership Through the Wisdom of Nature
    Apr 22 2025

    Why should politicians become gardeners? No, this is not a political post. No, I didn’t lose it! We will not be talking about sides. This is about healing, connection, and what we can learn from our gardens and our plants in a time where it feels like everything is falling apart.

    Lately, I’ve been feeling this weight from watching the world spin in chaos and there’s disconnection, judgment, overwhelm, and division everywhere. We have a connection deficiency. And I’m starting to believe, with every fiber of my being, that if our leaders gardened, if all of use gardened, the world would be a kinder/greener place!

    In this episode, we learn:
    • [02:06] Gardening as a healing tool
    • [04:21] What does reciprocity teach us?
    • [05:08] What are some leadership lessons from gardening?
    • [06:11] #1 Listening on a deeper level
    • [08:01] #2 Patience and long-term thinking
    • [10:17] #3 Cycles, perspectives, and resilience
    • [11:05] #4 Nurturing vs. controlling
    • [12:18] #5 Companion planting and community
    • [14:23] Lessons from mycorrhizal networks and pollinators
    • [16:45] Compost, death, and growth from failure
    • [18:24] What if we all lived like gardeners?


    Want to rethink leadership through gardening?

    Check out the full show notes and blog here!


    Follow Maria and Growing Joy:

    Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung


    Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)

    Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!

    Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria

    Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria

    Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria

    Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com

    Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria



    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Voir plus Voir moins
    22 min

Ce que les auditeurs disent de Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care

Moyenne des évaluations de clients

Évaluations – Cliquez sur les onglets pour changer la source des évaluations.

Évaluations sur Audible.ca

Évaluations sur Amazon.ca
Il n'y a pas encore de critiques pour ce titre.