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

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

  • 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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  • 5 Tips for Growing in Hot Climates

    5 Tips for Growing in Hot Climates
    Sep 3 2024
    Big news, plant friends. I've moved! After four wonderful years living in the Catskills my husband and I have packed up our lives–and my plants–and headed south to Florida. That’s from Zone 6B to Zone 10B! As a lifelong New Yorker, I've only ever known four distinct seasons. But now, I’m literally going to experience a whole new gardening action in a climate that feels almost tropical. And I'm feeling like a total beginner again. So, I called in the big guns—my friend Janey from Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat. She's a hot climate gardening expert, and she's got some amazing tips for us hot climate gardeners!In this episode, we learn:[00:00] I’ve moved to Florida![04:36] What should you do when changing garden zones?[05:04] Who is Janey Santos?[12:16] What are temperennials?[13:47] What is “true annual”?[15:49] Wind River Chimes[17:24] Espoma Organic[18:50] What are other examples of temperennials?[22:03] What are some gardening tips for hot climates?[24:39] Why drip irrigation could be useful[29:09] Why should you use mulch?[31:09] The best kind of mulch[32:02] Garden Supply Company[37:56] Why should you know your season?[40:20] What does Janey’s garden look like?[43:42] Connect with JaneyMentioned in our conversation:Best for the West - Janey Santos of Dig, Plant, Water, RepeatGrowing Joy Ep 176: Landscaping in the SouthwestGrowing Joy Ep 241: Small Space Cut Flower Gardening for BeginnersGrowing Joy Ep 06: Enjoy a Living, Potted Christmas Tree for the Holiday Season!Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum®LantanaCaladiumMonroviaYoutube video: 🌱 Surprising My Pregnant Sister with a Dream Raised Bed Garden!Cool Flowers: How to Grow and Enjoy Long-Blooming Hardy Annual Flowers Using Cool Weather TechniquesFor Janey's reliable hot climate gardening tips,check out the full show notes and blog here!Follow Janey:WebsitePodcastYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTokThank you to our episode sponsors:Wind River ChimesVisit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes.Espoma OrganicVisit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.Gardener's SupplyDiscover your garden favorites and exclusive innovations at gardeners.com and use code GROWINGJOY for free shipping.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.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmariaOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/PLANTS* Check out Outdoor Electronics: www.google.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    48 mins
  • Pet Friendly Plants

    Pet Friendly Plants
    Aug 27 2024

    You've probably seen that funny meme going around that says "pets are the new children, and plants are the new pets." I couldn't agree more! We're all out here treating our plants like our babies and our pets like our kids. But what happens when these two loves collide—and your toxic plant harms your pet? In this episode, I share the different plants that are safe for our furry babies, how to keep pets away from toxic plants, and other things to keep in mind when caring for both plants and pets.


    In this episode, we learn:
    • [01:44] Things you need to know if you have pets and plants
    • [04:10] Which plants are the most toxic for pets?
    • [05:34] How do you keep your pets away from your plants?
    • [09:07] Make summer unforgettable with a personalized Wind Chime!
    • [10:42] Protect your pets and the planet with high-quality, organic plant products
    • [13:10] Which plants are pet-friendly?
    • [15:25] What other resources can help you?


    Mentioned in our conversation:
    • Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants by ASPCA
    • Pet Poison Helpline
    • Mosser Lee ML1121 River Rock Soil Cover
    • Grannick's Bitter Apple for Dogs Spray Bottle
    • GJ EP 123: How to Manage Deer, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Moles, Voles and Other Animals in Your Garden with Brie The Plant Lady


    Thank you to our episode sponsors:Wind River Chimes

    Visit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes.

    Espoma Organic

    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

    Join 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: @growingjoywithmaria

    Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria

    Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria

    Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com

    Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/PLANTS
    * Check out Manukora: manukora.com/BLOOM
    * Check out Outdoor Electronics: www.google.com
    * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    18 mins
  • Anthurium Care 101

    Anthurium Care 101
    Aug 20 2024
    Anthuriums have everything a plant parent could want. This genus has the most widely distributed, easily grown plants as well as some rare and expensive collectibles. Both its leaves and flowers are also indispensable. I especially love it because of its heart-shaped leaves and its gorgeous long, skinny stems. And I’ll tell you all about it and how to care for it in this episode of Proven Winners Mini Series.In this episode, we learn:[02:17] Why I love Anthuriums![02:55] Anthurium mental wellness note[03:56] High-level overview of the Anthurium genus![06:56] Care #1: Watering your anthurium[07:21] Care #2: Light requirements for anthurium[08:07] Care #3: Humidity needs for anthurium[09:18] How to troubleshoot your anthurium problems[12:27] Take my Plant Parent Personality test![12;46] Thank you, Proven Winners Leafjoy![14:04] What are the different Anthurium varieties?[20:49] Which Anthurium variety suits your plant personality?Mentioned in our conversation:Dome Glass ClocheGlass TerrariumGrow LightMini Watering Globe SetArching Amour™ Alexandrite is Right™ (Crystallinum)Arching Amour™ Heart's Desire™Arching Amour™ Tall Tale™ (Bird's Nest Anthurium)Arching Amour™ Follow Your Heart™ (Brownii)Growing Joy Episode 92: Begonias with Marc from NYBGThank you to our episode sponsor:Proven WinnersIf you want an indoor anthurium jungle, you’ve got to have two things: the knowledge to care for them successfully and healthy plants. Meet my new favorite houseplant grower: Proven Winner’s leafjoy™. With only the best plant genetics grown in a state-of-the-art, European greenhouse, you will not be disappointed in the variety and quality of your favorite plants from Proven Winner’s leafjoy™. This company has taken the guesswork out of plant shopping with plant tags that include scientific names and care guides, as well as color-coded collections for the different areas of your home that you want plants in!Find plant joy in leafjoy™. Head to provenwinners.com to find your local leafjoy™ dealer and let me know which plant you take home on socials!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.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmariaOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/PLANTS* Check out Manukora: manukora.com/BLOOM* Check out Outdoor Electronics: www.google.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    24 mins
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Best plant podcast ever!!!!!

I love this! I started listening this podcast also as a new plant mom, used to kill cactus like begginer. I've learned a lot and had fun listening to Maria. Also the plant community is amazing!! Grateful

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