Podcasts about growing joy

Although the thumbs typing this are decidedly *not* green, this week's exploration has been nurtured into fruition with love just for our botanically inclined culties.  Whether you spent quarantine scrolling through other people's nurseries on #planstagram until your eyes glazed over green, or nobly undertook the task of cultivating an amateur jungle of your own leafy companions, in recent years it seems harder than ever to resist the allure of one of mankind's oldest cohabitants: houseplants! But is the plant mommy life really the uber-zen, ultra-grounded, self-care-queen hobby we've been looking for, or just another tool of the algorithm to thwart the ~growth~ of our time, money, and IRL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS?!? Melodramatic? At SLAC? Never! Here to help Reese and Amanda plant the seeds of healthy skepticism into this seemingly wholesome pastime is arbiter of plant wisdom in both audio and print format Maria Failla of Growing Joy with Plants (@growingjoywithmaria)! Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles. Thank you to our sponsors! This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/cult Find exactly what you're booking for on ⁠https://Booking.com⁠, Booking.YEAH! Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/CULT to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Head to ⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT⁠ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULT Please consider donating to those affected by the Los Angeles Fires. Some organizations that Team SLAC are donating to are:  https://mutualaidla.org/ https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout https://shorturl.at/SGW9w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Date: 12/15/24 Series: Advent 2024: Awaiting the King Passage: Philippians 2:1-11 Speaker: Senior Pastor Clay Smith

Joy to the World — "Growing Joy" — 12.01.24 by One Life Church

At a new job, Jenna was put in charge of some beautiful plants that are imbued with deep significance to their co-workers. But despite Jenna's best efforts, the plants aren't doing so hot. Can the browning leaves, flopping stems, and dry soil be nursed back to health before it's too late? On this episode, Carvell Wallace brings on Maria Failla, host of the Growing Joy podcast and author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). Maria addresses Jenna and other listeners' questions on the How To! hotline, breaking down plant care basics and offering up practical tips to make growing houseplants fun!  If you liked this episode check out: How To Save the Planet, Starting With Your Yard and How To Restore Nature in the Heart of a City.  Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. This episode was produced by Sara McCrae and Rosemary Belson. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a new job, Jenna was put in charge of some beautiful plants that are imbued with deep significance to their co-workers. But despite Jenna's best efforts, the plants aren't doing so hot. Can the browning leaves, flopping stems, and dry soil be nursed back to health before it's too late? On this episode, Carvell Wallace brings on Maria Failla, host of the Growing Joy podcast and author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). Maria addresses Jenna and other listeners' questions on the How To! hotline, breaking down plant care basics and offering up practical tips to make growing houseplants fun!  If you liked this episode check out: How To Save the Planet, Starting With Your Yard and How To Restore Nature in the Heart of a City.  Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. This episode was produced by Sara McCrae and Rosemary Belson. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a new job, Jenna was put in charge of some beautiful plants that are imbued with deep significance to their co-workers. But despite Jenna's best efforts, the plants aren't doing so hot. Can the browning leaves, flopping stems, and dry soil be nursed back to health before it's too late? On this episode, Carvell Wallace brings on Maria Failla, host of the Growing Joy podcast and author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). Maria addresses Jenna and other listeners' questions on the How To! hotline, breaking down plant care basics and offering up practical tips to make growing houseplants fun!  If you liked this episode check out: How To Save the Planet, Starting With Your Yard and How To Restore Nature in the Heart of a City.  Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. This episode was produced by Sara McCrae and Rosemary Belson. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a new job, Jenna was put in charge of some beautiful plants that are imbued with deep significance to their co-workers. But despite Jenna's best efforts, the plants aren't doing so hot. Can the browning leaves, flopping stems, and dry soil be nursed back to health before it's too late? On this episode, Carvell Wallace brings on Maria Failla, host of the Growing Joy podcast and author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). Maria addresses Jenna and other listeners' questions on the How To! hotline, breaking down plant care basics and offering up practical tips to make growing houseplants fun!  If you liked this episode check out: How To Save the Planet, Starting With Your Yard and How To Restore Nature in the Heart of a City.  Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. This episode was produced by Sara McCrae and Rosemary Belson. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janey's friend Maria Failla from Growing Joy with Maria is joining her on the podcast today! Join them to talk about Maria's fascinating journey from Broadway actress and plant killer to full-time happy plant lady! They will also discuss easy, practical tips from picking the right plant for your lifestyle, understanding your indoor light and much more! Maria is a wealth of information for all of you beginner “plant parents!” She is here to help you to care for houseplants successfully and still get the benefits of gardening, but inside. If you're looking to start your houseplant journey this is a must listen.Maria is an author, podcast host, educator and Plant Killer Turned Happy Plant lady! If you like what you heard, please check her out:Listen to her podcast. On apple. On Spotify.Check out Maria's Website and take the plant parent personality quiz! Maria on YouTubeMaria on InstagramMaria on FacebookOrder her bookLove what you're hearing?Make sure to check out more from Janey:StoreFacebookInstagramYouTubeDig, Plant, Water, Repeat is produced in association with Caloroga Shark Media. Hear other shows from Caloroga Shark along with subscription info and Merch with free shipping here!

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The plants that live indoors with you need special care to get through the coldest, darkest months of the year. To share her expert tips on winter houseplant care, joining me on the podcast this week is Maria Failla of Growing Joy. Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

Happy almost New Year, plant friends! For my last episode of 2023, I wanted to get a little reflective about the joy and growing parts of “Growing Joy.” This year, I bravely held a funeral for many of my houseplants that were no longer bringing me joy. Yes—I lost a LOT of houseplants this year. Some of the plants I said goodbye to weren't even fully dead yet. They just weren't happy in my home anymore, and I took it upon myself to consciously let them go in a ritualized way that released me from guilt.This is a taboo subject for some plant parents. But I believe we need to openly discuss “plant loss” to release guilt and make space for more plant joy. So I'll be walking you through my plant funeral experience, and how you can perform your own plant audit to grow even more joy in 2024!In this episode, we learn:[00:00] I recently held a funeral for my dead houseplants this year[01:21] Why I performed a plant audit of my entire collection![03:47] Let's celebrate plant loss together[04:09] An excerpt from my book about plant death[04:41] Two options when a plant dies[04:52] Option A: Let it confirm you're a failure, then give up[05:21] Option B: Allow it to make you more curious and a better plant parent[06:33] Why I had such dramatic plant loss this year (I was diagnosed with melanoma!!)[08:52] Allow your plant collection to grow and change as much as you will in your lifetime[09:40] Why I felt guilty about failing to care for the Hoya plants Marcia gave me[10:25] Learn 30 simple and budget-friendly gardening projects with ¡Verdura! – Living a Garden Life[11:45] Find your perfect houseplant with Proven Winners LeafJoy's high-quality, diverse selection[13:53] Steps for performing your own plant audit[14:26] #1 Give yourself a nice amount of time, play music, clear table space[15:33] #2 Walk through your entire collection and assess its state[17:09] #3 Revisit neutral plants - do they spark joy or not?[18:20] #4 Gratitude ritual[19:20] #5 Figure out the highest vibe way to discard your plants[19:56] #6 Donate your healthy plants[20:19] You're still a good person![20:56] Consider "life audit" too - are aspects that need culling?[22:05] Where can you find me on social media?Mentioned in our conversation:Book by Maria Failla Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)Book by Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago ¡Verdura! – Living a Garden LifeBook by Marie Kondō Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up (The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up)Lomi's tabletop composterFor a detailed list of ways to do a plant audit,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsors:Quarto: ¡Verdura! – Living a Garden Life by Perla Sofía Curbelo-SantiagoCelebrates the power of adding more green to your life with 30 simple and budget-friendly gardening projects that promote well-being through plants. Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago of Agrochic.com has put together 30 projects found in ¡Verdura! to transform the initial spark of joy from plants into a healthy habit that enhances your life in many ways.¡Verdura! is available January 2nd so preorder at your favorite local bookstore, quarto.com, bookshop.org, Barnes and Noble or amazon.com.Proven WinnersIf you want to have success with houseplants, 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 Quince and use my code joy for a great deal: https://www.quince.com/* Check out Quince: https://www.quince.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I still clearly remember the first time I used an Espoma product—their liquid indoor plant food to be exact. I had struggled so much with trying to find the right fertilizer for my houseplant collection, leading to a huge mess all over my kitchen from failed mixing attempts. But when I tried their simple liquid formula, I finally had the answer to my search, and healthy, thriving plants with gorgeous growth. And I became a lifelong Espoma convert!Little did I know then about the impressive 95-year history behind this organic garden brand. Espoma has been family-owned for four generations, starting way back in 1929. As my passion for gardening expanded over the years, Espoma continued to be my go-to for quality potting mixes, organic fertilizers and magical “tones” to feed all my container plants and garden beds.I've loved learning more behind the scenes over the past several years while partnering with Espoma on the Growing Joy podcast. The Brunner family leading this company today truly feels like family themselves in how they've supported my own budding planty business. In this episode, I wanted to highlight their heritage, expertise, and products that have nourished gardens for nearly a century.In this episode, we learn:[04:48] An overview of what four generations of Espoma's 95 year-history looked like![18:03] How was Jeremy's first 10 years at the company after he graduated?[18:25] How they address each other at work[20:07] How has the family business influenced their company culture and relationships with employees?[22:51] Where can you find the best-quality cultivated indoor plants?[24:49] What does being “keepers” of the company mean for Jeremy? (Stewardship model)[27:02] What is the Bank of Espoma?[29:27] What's the history of their famous Holly Tone?[33:19] How do they approach Espoma's product development?[38:43] On expanding and building a new facility![44:07] Why Espoma hid its sustainability approach? (organic before organic was cool!)[49:10] How do they navigate the complexity of different certifications?[52:05] On solar-powered facilities and sustainability commitments![53:50] Their greatest accomplishments as a family-run company[01:00:40] How the Espoma brand has evolved on social media[01:05:43] What does Jaime enjoy most about the business and working with her family?[01:08:11] The story of how my lime tree Limey was successfully shipped to Florida![01:09:38] Where can you find Espoma?Mentioned in our conversation:Growing Joy Episode 193: War Gardens, Victory Gardens Or Pandemic Gardens: The History Behind Why People Grow Plants In Hard Times With Maggie StuckyGrowing Joy Episode 205: Houseplant Styling Tips, How To Be A Professional Houseplant Stylist And All Things Maryah GreeneSoltech Grow LightsSummer Rayne OaksHolly Society of AmericaEspoma Product LinesCDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture)For a deeper dive into Espoma's sustainability commitment,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsors:Proven WinnersIf you want to have success with houseplants, 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 Espoma Organic:WebsiteInstagramTwitter/XFacebookYouTubePinterestTikTokFollow 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 Quince and use my code joy for a great deal: https://www.quince.com/* Check out Quince: https://www.quince.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Do you still feel the passion you had for plants when you started this game? Or are you just turning up to work each day, going through the motions?My guest Maria Failla from the Growing Joy Podcast is here to teach us how to "connect with nature," "find our joy," or practice "self care," even if those terms don't really resonate with us.Plant care is a form of therapy that's being used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, disabilities, and people of different ages. Even if you don't have access to a horticultural therapist, you can still take advantage of the healing power of plants by slowing down, breathing steadily, and turning your attention to the plants that you care for.Maria treats her mind like a garden where she sows seeds of joy, gratitude and wellness, and celebrates her harvest each and every day. As she points out, there will always be the weeds of negative emotion but through practice, we can learn to recognise and work with them so we don't feel overwhelmed.EPISODE LINKSGrowing Joy's website: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/podcast/Maria's book, Growing Joy - The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants): https://growingjoywithmaria.com/bookApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-joy-with-plants-wellness-rooted-in-nature/id1313519159Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33ExNjMA35y9Uv7ceJZaOKYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bloomandgrowradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/Hort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

In ep.172 I talked about ten career pathways in amenity horticulture. It was a quick run through some of the most important jobs in our industry, and pathways you can take throughout each sector. In this episode, I dig into these pathways in a bit more detail with the help of Growing Joy's podcast host Maria Failla. As an indoor plant enthusiast and hort media professional, she was able to walk me through some of the nuance that may be lost if you're new to this industry.Whether you're a gardening enthusiast who's open to a career change, you're a hort student unsure of the end destination, or you're an established pro looking to deepen your understanding of the industry as a whole, don't miss this episode because you'll learn:-What the difference is between jobs in propagation, wholesale and production nurseries,-What the difference is between landscape architects and landscape designers,-How to get into horticulture media,-And much, much more...EPISODE LINKSGrowing Joy's website: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/podcast/Maria's book, Growing Joy - The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants): https://growingjoywithmaria.com/bookApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-joy-with-plants-wellness-rooted-in-nature/id1313519159Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33ExNjMA35y9Uv7ceJZaOKYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bloomandgrowradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/Hort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

This episode's guest, Alicia DeVore, didn't always have a green thumb. But through motherhood, she found that gardening was the outlet she had been looking for! Tune in to this episode to find out how you can create your own garden anywhere (yes, really!) and grow joy for yourself and for your kids. We dig into the emotional benefits of gardening, how to keep it going all year long, and how this can create a bonding experience with our children. Find out more about what Alicia is up to by following these links: Website Pinterest Facebook Instagram Email Alicia

Following Paul's example, we should speak words of blessing and grace to one another, thank God for one another, and pray for one another … with JOY.  

Is your houseplant suddenly dropping leaves, getting spots, or just looking sick? Plant diseases can strike fear into any plant parent's heart. One day your plant baby is thriving, and the next it's on the decline! Plant diseases happen to the best of us. Even expert growers deal with fungal, bacterial, and viral plant infections. The good news is that many common houseplant diseases are treatable if caught early. But plant friends, you need to first know how to accurately identify them.In the third episode of the Grow Better series with my dear friend, Leslie Halleck, we explore how to spot symptoms, diagnose plant illnesses, build a first aid kit, and nurse your plants back to health.In this episode, we learn:[07:00] What is a plant disease?[09:55] Why do plants get these diseases? (the disease triangle)[11:47] Factors involved when a pathogen meets a host[13:11] Difference between signs and symptoms[16:36] Challenges of identifying plant symptoms[20:17] Is it enough to know what the disease is before you start treating it?[20:51] General guidelines for identifying different types of diseases (fungal, viral, and bacterial)[24:37] What are some common misconceptions about bacterial and fungal disease infections?[28:19] Disease #1 Powdery Mildew[30:46] Enjoy a 15% discount on Soltech's Grove LED Bar Light as a member of the Growing Joy community![32:30] Does the idea of gifting mindfulness through resonating wind chimes intrigue you?[34:30] Disease #2 Molds[38:12] Disease #3 Leaf spots[41:14] Importance of having fungicides in a houseplant care kit![43:14] Disease #4 Root rot[45:05] Considerations for propagating specific species (e.g., African violets)[48:23] Why do viruses generally have no effective treatments?[48:43] What are the go-to resources for diagnosing plant disease?[56:26] What is the best course of action for treating black rot on a Dracula or any orchid?[59:25] Keep your plants healthy by practicing prevention and environmental managementMentioned in our conversation:Leslie Halleck's BooksDavid Gerald Hessayon BooksFor disease-specific treatment guides,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsor:Soltech SolutionsBring the beauty of nature into your home. Soltech Solutions makes the grow lights you've heard me talk about for years: whether you are looking for a pendant light, track lighting, or a simple bulb to screw into any standard light fixture, Soltech has got you covered. They offer quality products with great customer service, free shipping, and a 5-year warranty. Keep the sun shining and the plants green inside your home with Soltech Solutions.Check them out at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code "bloom15".Wind River ChimesTap into the power of mindfulness and bring more peace, serenity, and magic into your home with chimes. Wind River is a Virginia-based company creating premium handcrafted and hand-tuned wind chimes for over 35 years. If you are looking for a new way to grow joy in your life and find a moment of peace, a Wind River chime is the perfect addition for your home or garden. Plus, it's a perfect personalized gift for your loved ones!Visit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on all Corinthian Bells wind chimes.Follow Leslie:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterFollow 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 Quince: https://www.quince.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Leah and Cole chat with Tashia Hart (Red Lake Nation), a culinary ethnobotanist, artist, photographer, award-winning author, and cook. As a multifaceted artist, Tashia's art reflects the stages of her life, connections to nature and food. She shares about the making of her most recent work, Native Love Jams, a “sweet” romance that explores the relationships of love and food. Tashia also shares how adversity from publishers led to the creation of her publishing company (Not) Too Far Removed Press and how connecting to plants and nature has helped her along her path. Miigwech to Tashia for chatting! Tashia has a collection of food and love-themed illustrations on display at the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) titled “Indigenous Expressions Love Culture and Reinvention” – a co-presentation with artist Sam Zimmerman and bead artist Chenoa Williams. In addition to Native Love Jams, Tashia has authored Girl Unreserved, Gidjie and the Wolves,  and The Good Berry Cookbook.

Intrigued by the recent houseplant episode with Maria Faiella? Me too!Listen to the trailer of her podcast here, then go subscribe to her Growing Joy with Plants podcast.It's meaty and practical and I know you'll love it!Subscribe to Maria's podcast: Growing Joy with Plants (https://link.chtbl.com/b1s82K-h)Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses): http://oldfashionedbook.com/Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationWeekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.comMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

In the fast-paced society we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the pressure to succeed. While there is nothing wrong with wanting to achieve success, the way you approach it can either have a very positive or very negative impact on your health and happiness. As someone who knows all too well what it feels like to overwork, I've come up with five strategies that have helped me find more joy, inner peace, and excitement about all aspects of my life, all of which I share with you in this episode. If you're listening to this podcast, you probably place a high amount of value on achievement, so I really hope that you walk away from this feeling inspired to find work that you feel intrinsically motivated to do, stop setting unrealistic timelines, and celebrate the little wins!  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Podcast Movement Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation: What's the Difference?  The Good Enough Job The Enneagram Personality Test Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network August Break Episodes: Creative Journeys Battling Inner Voices and External Pressure with Carl Tart Following your Joy, Passion & Purpose with Desta Tedros Reff  Reclaiming Autonomy and Growing Joy with Maria Failla  Corporate Journeys Building Safer, More Equitable Workplaces with Lexi B. Redefining Success with Ashley Menzies Babatunde Reflections on Resilience & Social Impact with Jessica Salinas Entrepreneurship Upscaling your Business & Life with Scott D. Clary Curiosity, Failure, and Loving the Process with Dileep Thazhmon  A Sustainable Approach to Building a Business with Laurelyn Harrig  Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

You *think* you're gardening to get fresh tomatoes and green beans, but did you know that the time you're spending with your plants is also reducing stress? Or that your house plants can regulate your nervous system?In this podcast episode, I'm joined by author and podcaster Maria Faiella as we dive into the deep connection we humans share with nature and how we can cultivate it in our modern lives. Whether you live on 5 acres or in 500 square feet, Maria will inspire you to grow something and gain the benefits.Check out Maria's podcast: Growing Joy with Plants (https://link.chtbl.com/LzT-Wyw3)Listen to Maria's podcast episode on growing lights here: https://link.chtbl.com/JKvLpq9C Learn more about Maria's book, Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Plants here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/bookTake Maria's Plant Parent Personality Test here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/personalityFollow Maria on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/Try FOR JARS lids: http://theprairiehomestead.com/forjars (use code PURPOSE10 for 10% off)Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses): http://oldfashionedbook.com/Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationWeekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.comMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

Today we discuss and apply our best indoor decor tips to your outside. All the rules apply - find out how!  Kelly was interviewed by Maria Failla on her podcast Growing Joy, and we are so excited to share that interview with you! Kelly shared her decorating tips that apply to your garden. Of course she starts with our favorite tip, which is to take a photo of the area first. That works for your home or your garden. DTT DEFINES floral frog We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is Butter Wakefield's home tour HERE Anita's crush is the charming pink wallet that protects your RFID chipped credit cards HERE SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT: Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE ANITA AND KELLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week! Kelly's IG HERE Kelly's Youtube HERE Kelly's blog HERE Anita's IG HERE Anita's blog HERE SUBSCRIBE: Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! LEAVE A REVIEW: If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI:25:25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey! This is Summer Rayne Oakes, host of Bad Seeds. Our season is wrapped, but if you want even more plant content, I wanted to recommend another podcast that I love.  Growing Joy with Plants explores the plant person connection, and teaches you how to care for plants successfully and cultivate joy in your life by doing so. Click over to Growing Joy with Plants and subscribe, and take a listen to this short trailer to get to know Maria better. You can listen on Apple, Spotify, and follow Maria on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Because we always want to share what we love with you and never want you to miss out on the good stuff ... Today we highlight the Growing Joy Podcast! It is Fabulous, free and yes, filled with Joy! We are definitely crushing on it and want you to follow the show. Growing Joy is hosted by Maria Failla, a plant loving lady who has earned her green thumb and is now sharing all she has cultivated with you! Maria is often joined by knowledgeable guests who dig in on all things plants with her. Add some joy and planty knowledge to your life by subscribing for free to the Growing Joy Podcast. Kelly was recently a guest on Maria's podcast and you can listen HERE Check out Maria's website Growing Joy with Maria Listen & follow/subscribe to her podcast Growing Joy Get Maria's fantastic book HERE Find Maria on IG as Growing Joy with Maria Take Maria's plant personality quiz HERE Here's to adding plants & growing joy! XX, Kelly & Anita Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria is here to help us grow joy in our homes and gardens. She's a plant parent with loads of personality and great tips. You'll enjoy this episode even if you don't know your Aspidistra from a Dieffenbachia. Maria is full of personality and she gets us so excited to grab up some new plants for our homes and gardens. Kelly was recently a guest on Maria's podcast and you can listen HERE Check out Maria's website Growing Joy with Maria Listen to her podcast Growing Joy Find Maria on IG as Growing Joy with Maria Take Maria's plant personality quiz HERE. DTT defines bachelor's chest We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. CRUSHES Anita's crush is the IT Crowd TV show. Kelly's crush is Heather Taylor Home. SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week! Anita's IG Kelly's IG Anita's blog Kelly's blog Kelly's Youtube Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are joined by Maria Failla to hear about her journey from Broadway to becoming a professional podcaster in the gardening space. Maria hosts the Growing Joy with Plants Podcast, which is the top Home & Garden podcast about houseplants and gardening in the world, and is the author of the book Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). Maria is evidently a natural-born leader and performer and she is dedicated to using her voice to help people cultivate joy in their lives through plant care. In this episode, we hear her astounding life story of achieving her lifelong dream, recognizing the toll it was taking on her sense of self-worth, and marching forth to reclaim her autonomy and sense of intuition. We learn about her pivot to the podcast and how it transformed her from plant killer to plant lady. Maria also opens up about how the pandemic steered her in a drastically new direction and shares the “exquisitely painful” process of writing her book. Tune in to discover how Maria released her plans and turned to nature to regulate her nervous system and find greater joy than ever before! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Maria Failla on Instagram Maria Failla on TikTok Growing Joy with Plants Podcast Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) Growing Joy Garden Society Community App free trial Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

Plant killer turned plant lady and become plant powerhouse. I am so inspired to now surround myself with a million plants thanks to Maria Failla. Maria is an author, host of the growing joy podcast, speaker, broadway singer, and of course - plant-preneur. In this episode, we talk about making your new best plant friend at home. Maria also shares her story, how plant care is self-care, taking care of low-maintenance plants, traveling with plants, and more. We also wrap with a long but memorable (not-so) rapid fire as we talk about our love for Taylor Swift and other entertainment. So much plant gold in this episode. Enjoy Maria's magic!SPONSOR SPECIAL OFFERS hereCONNECT WITH MARIA growingjoywithmaria.comig @growingjoywithmariatiktok @growingjoywithmariayoutube growing joy with mariapodcast Growing Joy with MariaCONNECT WITH RAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comMY SHOP eyesofaspen.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSOR SPECIAL OFFERS hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The answer to a happier, more connected life may be as simple as connecting with nature. Enter houseplants, a.k.a. an easy and accessible way to bring the outside in. Although caring for plants has been shown to reduce stress, increase joy, and cultivate connections with ourselves, others and the earth, many of us are epic plant killers. What then?On today's show author and podcaster Maria Failla teaches a crash course on houseplant care for novice and intermediate listeners so that we (fingers crossed!) never kill a houseplant again.Here's a preview:[4:30] Why do plants make us feel so good? Here's what science says[10:45] How to create your plant collection for under $20[19:00] How to successfully grow houseplants in cold, dark, and drafty homes[23:00] Exactly when and how to "pot up"[28:00] Brown leaves, yellow leaves, plants with "legs", pests, orchids that won't re-bloom, and other common plant woesResources mentioned:Maria's Plant Parent Personality TestEspoma OrganicHand Me UpYoung PlanetJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This was such a FUN conversation that you are NOT going to want to miss!I had the honor and privilege of sitting down and chatting with Maria Failla who was forced to start scared on something new during the pandemic. We talked about how she went from being a successful Broadway performer, plant killer to a plant lady and how she is on a mission to help everyone successfully care for plants and make the world a kinder and greener place.She wrote a book called Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) where she helps the reader discover the power of plants to help disconnect from the stress and anxiety of modern life and grow more joy in your world. **Did you know that succulents are one of the HARDEST plants to take care of?!You are really going to LOVE this chat!WAYS TO CONNECT WITH MARIE ~-  www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria- Growing Joy: https://a.co/d/6cHQo9o- GrowingJoywithMaria.com - Take the Plant Parent Personality quiz!- Growing Joy with Maria Podcast: http://bit.ly/3jfCiTaWAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!SPONSORS OF THE SHOW ~- Gut Personal's Gut Testing Package:Curious about what's going on in your gut?! Get the answers you've been looking for and personalized supplement recommendations to feel your best. This package includes:     - 1- Comprehensive Stool Test (kit will be shipped directly to you)     - 1- 60 Minute Private Results Session with our dietitian     - Personalized supplement protocol and nutrition recommendations, based on your test resultsGo to www.gutpersonal.com/Chrysty10 click on PROGRAMS and then click on GUT TESTING PACKAGE… Make sure to use code: CHRYSTY10 at check out to save $150! WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~- SHARE it with a Mama friend who might also find value in it and who may also need our girlfriend chats!- POST it on social media and tag me so I can get PUMPED and personally say thank you for taking the time to get our message out to more Mamas!- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it!- FOLLOW the podcast on your listening platform so you don't miss any of our girlfriend chats!*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.I am SO grateful that you're here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER.  xo,Chrysty

In the middle of winter when the Christmas greenery has been taken down but it's not yet time for spring planting, I find myself craving the color and life found in houseplants. This is a perfect time of year to dive into what it takes to create a home full of thriving houseplants, and there's no one better to discuss this with than Maria of Growing Joy Podcast, a self-proclaimed Plant Lady. If you consider yourself a plant killer, you are in good company because both Maria and I have had our fair share of plant fails. May this episode inspire you to try a new plant variety or tending method as you grow your houseplant collection. In this episode, we cover: The top two mistakes people make when it comes to houseplants What your personality + lighting in your home say about what kind of plants you need Breaking down some popular houseplant varieties and why they are not as easy to grow as you might think Options for creating more light in your home if you don't get enough natural light Everything you need to know about growing plants in your window sill Why you might want to propagate a plant and how to do it How you can grow beautiful blooms in your home when it's too cold to grow outside Making sure your houseplants are getting adequate nutrition Should you transition your plants between indoors and outdoors as the seasons change? How you can grow herbs and vegetables indoors all year long Creating the right outdoor garden for you and your family View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com 5 DAY BLOG CHALLENGE | Visit bit.ly/5DayBlogChallenge CONNECT Maria Failla of Growing Joy | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

*tap tap* ...Is this thing still on? Our hiatus has lasted slightly longer than we expected, but Maria from Growing Joy is on the very short list of people who can coax us out of podcast retirement. We hope you enjoy this conversation about caudex plants– a flavor we both love!From Growing Joy Podcast:"Are you ready to add some unique, eye-catching beauty to your plant collection? Meet the caudex plant—also known as the foot, Stephania erecta, or even the Potato Plant. While these plants may be stunning, they can be a handful to take care of without proper knowledge. Join us as we explore the world of caudex plants with expert guests Stephen and Matthew from the Plant Daddy Podcast. From the well-known Stephania erecta to other varieties that are more accessible and easy to care for, we'll share everything you need to know to be successful with caudex plants."Growing Joy with Maria Podcast - Empowering Plant Parents Worldwide

In this week's episode, my special guest is Maria Failla, Author of Growing Joy, The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness and Host of Growing Joy Podcast She is also the Founder of Bloom & Grow Garden Society, Plant expert, Teacher, Speaker, and Professional Singer! Marie has been featured in The New York Times, Refinery29, The Washington Post, Apartment Therapy and TimeOut New York, just to name a few. She's on the show today to help us change our perspectives on plants and teach us how greenery can improve our overall well-being. During our conversation with Maria: We dived into her story and what inspired her to create Bloom and Grow Radio (2 million podcast downloads) Why a book - why Growing Joy? How to cultivate happiness through plants How plants impact our overall health and well-being. Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, or on your podcast platform. Show Notes

Maria Failla, the author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness, wasn't always a plant lady: in fact, she was a self-proclaimed plant killer. But after some time, trust, and patience, she discovered that plants have a lot to teach us about growth, dormancy, and well-being – and she explores all that and more on her podcast, also called Growing Joy. She joined Leah in studio last year to dig into why our green friends are unexpected metaphors for meaningful life lessons. Follow Maria on LinkedIn Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

The answer to a happier, more connected life could be simpler than you think: learning to care for plants and connect with nature. Houseplants and gardening do more than beautify our homes and lawns, the act of caring for them helps us reduce stress, increase joy and cultivate connections with ourselves, others and the earth. Deep, right?  On the Growing Joy Podcast, learn alongside host and author Maria Failla to not only care for plants, but how to simply and affordably use plants to manage your overwhelm, anxiety and stress and live a happier, more connected and calm life. Plant care is self care. Come grow some joy with us. Follow along on socials @growingjoywithmariaTake the Plant Parent Personality Test https://growingjoywithmaria.com/personalityGrab our free downloads: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/freebiesVisit the website! https://growingjoywithmaria.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We changed our name! Bloom & Grow Radio is now Growing Joy with Maria! This is just a mini episode reminding you that this week you'll see our name and podcast art change. But don't worry: it's the same Maria, same planty heart and inspiration, just a new upgraded look inspired by my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness. I feel like this rebrand is like a juvenile Monstera that has grown into a fenestrated one!Last week's episode titled “We're Growing” is a deep dive on the motivations behind this rebrand.  My business coach actually interviews ME about everything that's gone on behind the scenes since I took this podcast full time. Here are the improvements you'll enjoy this year because of this rebrand:Weekly episodes instead of every other week2 episodes about plant care per month (which is what B&GR currently delivered) and then two MORE episodes that can be community panels about plants/gardening or interviews with wellness experts who specialize in nature based therapies like forest bathing, horticultural therapy, biophilia, plant intelligence and more. So we've DOUBLED the content!On this mini episode, I take you behind the scenes of the audio design and inspiration for our new theme song. Get excited to explore how to build a rich, beautiful, joyful life alongside your plants. This year is going to be filled with so much UNBELIEVABLE educational content to help you 1) care for your plants successfully but then 2) take it to the next level and explore just why plants make us happy and how plant care can be the most effective form of self care. Let's keep blooming and keep growing JOY, Plant Friends!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I have been hard at work over the past years to grow my business and bring you better content and experience. We want to thank you for being a part of our journey and sharing your love for plants with us. This 2023, we are so excited to announce that we are rebranding into Growing Joy With Maria! In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and business coach, Callie England, to share with you the behind-the-scenes of my business, life, mental health challenges, the lessons I have learned, and why I'm rebranding.In this episode, we learn:[01:46] We are growing: Bloom & Grow is rebranding![03:02] Here's what's upcoming![04:13] Exploring wellness through the lens of plants[05:32] Growing Joy with Maria: Keep Blooming and Growing Joy![06:48] Meet Maria's business coach and friend, Callie England[09:44] Maria and Callie's friendship history[11:03] How Callie went from WallyGrow to coaching creative entrepreneurs[11:47] Callie's battle with cancer[13:25] Maria and Callie's first phone call – and the beginning of everything[14:26] What makes entrepreneurship lonely?[15:38] Women empowerment in business[18:21] Bloom & Grow's evolution from a passion project to a full-time career[20:49] Securing sponsorships for your business[22:19] Getting recognized in a plant shop![23:57] Getting through the pandemic as an entrepreneur[26:22] Maria's concern about monetizing Bloom & Grow[28:14] What Maria learned from working with ad agencies[30:27] Keeping business and brand reputation in balance[34:17] Maria's mental health journey through Bloom & Grow[38:37] Healing your mind through plant care[45:10] Authenticity and toxic positivity[47:13] What can we expect from Growing Joy in 2023?[52:10] Callie's creative process behind Growing Joy's rebranding[54:12] The drawback of doing many things all at once[54:42] Knowing when to say “No”[57:18] How to get in touch with Callie![1:00:20] Sneak peek of the next Growing Joy With Maria's episodes!Mentioned in our conversation:WallyGrowCatsBloom and Grow Radio's first 10 episodes:Episode 1: The Story Behind Bloom And Grow Radio!Episode 2: Top 5 Houseplants For Beginners And Learning Kindness With The Sill's Christopher SatchEpisode 3: How To Not Kill Your Succulent And Learning Resilience With Diana Zarins Of How To SucculentsEpisode 4: Summer Rayne Oakes: Plants For The Advanced Plant Parent And Practicing PatienceEpisode 5: Cut Christmas Tree Care And Supporting Local Businesses With Mary Jeanne Packer Of The Christmas Tree Farmers AssociationEpisode 6: Enjoy A Living, Potted Christmas Tree For The Holiday Season! With Joe Lamp'l Of Growing A Greener World And The Joe Gardener Show Podcast.Episode 7: The Operating System: Plant Propagation 101 And Using Plants To DisconnectEpisode 8: Dirty Talk And The Creation Of Houseplant Journal With Darryl ChengEpisode 9: Double Joy: Plants And Cats And Poisonous Plants To Avoid With @Plant_Lady_is_the_New_Cat_LadyEpisode 10: Plant Side Chat #1: Bloom And Grow At Your Own RateFor more info on Growing Joy with Maria,check out the full show notes and blog here!Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: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 Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How do you prep your houseplants for winter? Winter is coming, and for some of you plant friends, it's already here! Plant parents tend to fear winter, but as long as you understand the changes your plants are experiencing, it doesn't need to be nerve-wracking. After living through multiple winters with my plant babies, specifically in small apartments and large homes, I've definitely learned a lot through trial and error. In this episode, we will go through as many tips and insights as possible to help set you and your plants up for success through the winter. So, plant friends, let's dive in and learn how winter impacts our plants and some actionable steps to take to ensure their health and happiness!Give the gift of Growing Joy!Gift your loved ones copies of Growing Joy and get a free personalized bookplate and month to the Garden Party!Visit bit.ly/giftgrowingjoy to redeem!In this episode, we learn:[05:28] The effect of light on the growth of plants[06:52] How winter impacts your plants[07:34] Why leaf drop isn't necessarily bad[07:55] Do some people experience more light in winter?[09:15] What is quiescence and how does it affect plants?[10:09] Are all plants dormant during the winter season?[10:50] Is preemptive pruning really necessary?[11:30] Supplementing high-light plants with grow lights during the winter[13:14] How should you water your plants during winter?[14:29] Which is better? Watering routine or plant care routine?[15:47] Beware of the one-size fits all suggestions on plant care[16:41] Why you shouldn't assume your plant is dead[18:19] Things to keep in mind with plant shopping during winter[21:30] Where to get seeds for your spring garden[22:52] The best gardening products that are safe for you, for your pets, and for the planet[24:21] How your plants get affected by humidity [26:03] Using a humidifier in your household[29:03] How to protect your plants from drafty windows during winter[30:40] How to clean your humidifiers[31:46] When can you stop watering your plants?[32:42] How to deal with pest outbreaks during winter[34:21] How can you apply this concept of quiescence to yourself?[37:08] The rule of 10% less in adapting acquiesce in your lifeMentioned in our conversation:YouTube video My Home Grow light Tour!YouTube video Moisture Meter and Hygrometer ReviewGrow LightsHygrometersRadiatorsHumidifiersFor a detailed summary and extra winter tips,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsors:Territorial Seed CompanyIt's time to start planning for growing season 2023! If you're looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden.Get an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order at territorialseed.com.Espoma OrganicEspoma 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.Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.Give the gift of Growing Joy!Gift your loved ones copies of Growing Joy and get a free personalized bookplate and month to the Garden Party!Visit bit.ly/giftgrowingjoy to redeem!Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: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 Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Cait & Lindsay are excited to announce a Rewire Holiday Giveaway happening between Dec. 6 - Dec. 13! Giveaway details – here are the products & services included in the giveaway bundle: 1 FREE introductory 1 hour coaching or reiki session PLUS 50% off one of Soulfully's individual packages from Meghan Read, Energy Healing & Life Coach Check out Ep. 14 to hear more from Meghan Access to Cait's Signature Talk Academy course to help you uplevel your public speaking and storytelling skills from Cait Ross, CEO & Founder of Potential Haus 1 month of free access to Reset from Lindsay Mitchell, CEO of Vital-side 1 free 1:1 Human Design session from Bethany Bubenzer, Brand & Business Mentor Check out Ep. 20 to hear more from Bethany Signed copy of Growing Joy and a free 1- month membership to Garden Party from Maria Failla Check out Ep. 47 to hear more from Mari 1 Grounding Bag and 1 Faraday Bag from Justin Frandson  Check out Ep. 28 to hear more from Justin How to enter the giveaway: Leave a 5 star review on Rewire on Apple podcast Leave a RAVING review in the comment section Take a screenshot of that review and email it over with your name & address to rewirethepodcast@gmail.com One lucky winner will be randomly chosen & emailed with details to claim your goodies! Episode Description: Do you ever find yourself wondering how science and spirituality can coexist equally? And how you can use both to manifest the things you want in life? Lindsay and Cait are joined by transformational mentor, Suzanne Adams, to discuss her self-actualization journey and why at a certain point in her life she decided to question everything. Suzanne talks about the inevitable discomfort that can often come when you find yourself on a personal healing journey, how to embody the frequency of what you truly desire, and why certainty is an illusion. Suzanne is a seasoned speaker who has taken the mic on NBC, The CW, and Fox—as well as on stages ranging from TEDx, Hay House, The American Heart Association, LuluLemon, and many more. Suzanne is also a bestselling author, transformational mentor and strategist with book endorsements from Lewis Howes, Gabby Bernstein, and Lisa Nichols. Her latest book, Quantum Vibes – which was inspired by her groundbreaking Tedx Talk (that has garnered over two million views by the way), is an inspiring read that demonstrates how the combination of the Law of Attraction, spirituality, and science can work brilliantly in your favor to deliver you the contentment and success you've long desired.    Show Notes: - Suzanne's story: in 2011, she went to a luxury spa retreat in Sedona & dove head-first into shamanic astrology, chakra clearing, and tarot card reading - Suzanne's journey living “a surface level life” up until 2011 - She has a “soul resonance” moment in this retreat - she felt something in her body when her mind didn't understand what was going on - In 2013, she had a “quantum moment” or “dark night of the soul,” where everything in her life started to change - Feelings she had pushed down for years started to bubble up, and she drank wine to numb the pain of these scary feelings - Divine intervention: when Suzanne's clock never changed from 4:59 PM, so she couldn't drink during her 5 pm daily happy hour. This is when she started to question everything - She started researching self-help, joy, and happiness. This is when she attended retreats and hired coaches to reconnect with authentic herself - Suzanne's first steps: learning to override her logical, rational mind and understanding energy & frequency and how it feels in her body - Certainty is an illusion, a falsified sense of safety - There is always going to be discomfort in the healing journey - we can do things like practice self-love, self-care, and find a community to connect with our overall mission - “I have to believe in me more than I believe in my fear” - The definition of energetics – the intention of what you say & your actions; who you are being and what you are embodying; it's a feeling - Understanding our own triggers, desires, missions, etc. that informs how we tune into our own energy and the frequency of what we want to create - Science brings understanding to spirituality; when we understand we all have a vibration, we can make the feelings tangible - Start with small habit changes: changing what you watch on TV or meditating for 10 minutes/ day - The importance of learning how to balance our masculine (do) with our feminine (be/receive) energies - Dreaming from the field of what you desire (without needing to know the how) vs. dreaming from what you've already seen being done - Asking yourself, “What is my soul desire?” Then, you start becoming an energetic match to what you desire. Then, do one step at a time - The importance of marinating in your successes & “pinch me” moments   Resources -Visit Suzanne's Website -Suzanne's Instagram: @suzanneadamsinc  -Related Podcast Episodes: Ep. 56 - Unbottle Your Truest Potential -Suzanne's books: Girl Awakened and Quantum Vibes -Visit the Vital-Side Homepage here -Sign up for the Rewire: The Vital-Side Membership -Lindsay's Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay's Website -Cait's Instagram: @caitrossco -Visit Cait's Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast   Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer

Cait & Lindsay are excited to announce a Rewire Holiday Giveaway happening between Dec. 6 - Dec. 13! Giveaway details – here are the products & services included in the giveaway bundle: 1 FREE introductory 1 hour coaching or reiki session PLUS 50% off one of Soulfully's individual packages from Meghan Read, Energy Healing & Life Coach Check out Ep. 14 to hear more from Meghan   Access to Cait's Signature Talk Academy course to help you uplevel your public speaking and storytelling skills from Cait Ross, CEO & Founder of Potential Haus   1 month of free access to Reset from Lindsay Mitchell, CEO of Vital-side   1 free 1:1 Human Design session from Bethany Bubenzer, Brand & Business Mentor Check out Ep. 20 to hear more from Bethany   Signed copy of Growing Joy and a free 1- month membership to Garden Party from Maria Failla Check out Ep. 47 to hear more from Maria 1 Grounding Bag and 1 Faraday Bag from Justin Frandson  Check out Ep. 28 to hear more from Justin BONUS ITEM: $100 off Rainbow Reset (3 week meal program) from Heather Emerson, Founder of Prep to Your Door Organic Zero-Waste Food Delivery  Check out Ep. 2 to hear more from Heather How to enter the giveaway: Leave a 5 star review on Rewire on Apple podcast Leave a RAVING review in the comment section Take a screenshot of that review and email it over with your name & address to rewirethepodcast@gmail.com One lucky winner will be randomly chosen & emailed with details to claim your goodies! Episode Description: Are you looking to start your own business but are unsure of where to start? Or perhaps you're already on an entrepreneurial journey and are looking to gain inspiration & momentum by surrounding yourself with other like-minded people on a similar path? Lindsay and Cait are joined by Shark Tank alum, Anthony France, CEO & Founder of M.C. Squares to talk about all of the ingredients that go into running a successful business. Anthony shares his experience & learning lessons of being featured on the popular network show, Shark Tank. He also shares more on why leading with kindness is key in any business, the importance of running your business with sustainability in mind, and how to build & structure your support systems – both your team & your support at home. Anthony & M.C. Squares have been featured on Good Morning America, Bloomberg, USA Today, BuzzFeed and many more well-known publications for the work they are doing to increase sustainability and reduce waste. Along with founding 6 different successful companies and holding dozens of patents, Anthony has held leadership positions in creative direction, feature film post-production, technological architecture, marketing automation, enterprise product development, and product manufacturing.   Show Notes: - Anthony's background as a serial entrepreneur and his background in design thinking & Technology - Dealing with a 5 year non-compete and pivoting into the physical products space. - The center of brainstorming: the white board + sticky notes - Starting M.C. Squares & launching their first product in 2016 - When you organize, you are conquering your chaos - this allows you to calm and clear - Trying out for Shark Tank 5 different times + Anthony's desire to be part of the Shark Tank Community - Being at Shark Tank... “the worst best week of my life” - The 3 archetypes of people that are casted on Shark Tank: 1) the hero 2) the villain and 3) the fool - Anthony making a deal with Kevin on Shark Tank - Anthony's learning lessons & mistakes made while on Shark Tank.... Overpreparing in an effort to appear as a true company (vs. just a product) made him feel & appear to be less organized - Anthony's experience as a founder of multiple startups - cultivating passion is the first thing you need to start a business. - Reference to the Princess Bride - “What's your noble cause?” Reconnecting with that cause is a great reminder to be reignited about passion, especially during the days that feel stressful. - How to cultivate a team with similar values - hiring is the most important thing that founders can do - There are benefits to working in a startup like building your career path, so hiring is a part of creating that company culture - Hiring a team that can fill in the gaps with what you aren't great at as the founder/leader of the business - Kindness is key - looking for kind team members is key in growing your business - Leading from a place of servant leadership – you, as the founder is there to serve the employees. - Kolbe A Index: Assessment that measures the instinctive ways you take action when you strive. Use your custom Kolbe A Index Results to be more productive, less stressed, and unlock joy in your business. Kolbe A can also be used in the hiring process as you bring on new team members. - “Nothing is sustainable” -- all we can do is try our best based on the value system that we have. - Building a sustainable business – facility is 100% wind power; helping people stay organized and feel better mentally. - Our values are unique to us - we do our best as humans to do our best in order to create ripple effects in the world - Anthony's current biggest challenge: scaling & finding the capital to scale - Finding a support system at home + having a team you can rely on is one of the most critical pieces to building a successful business - Best advice for starting a business - “Don't do it.” And if this talked you out of starting a business, starting a business is not for you.   Resources -Visit Anthony's Website and use Discount Code Welcome20 -Visit Anthony's LinkedIn here -Take the KOLBE A™ INDEX here -Purchase Strength Finders here -Visit the Vital-Side Homepage here -Sign up for the Rewire: The Vital-Side Membership -Lindsay's Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay's Website -Cait's Instagram: @caitrossco -Visit Cait's Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer

How do you tackle a different garden zone than what you're used to? Moving can be a tremendous and significant change in our lives, with so much excitement and opportunities awaiting us in new places. However, for gardeners like us, it can mean a scary and stressful time starting from scratch with our gardens, especially in a completely different gardening zone. This is what Mama Failla, an expert gardener in Zone 7, had to learn and adapt to when she and Father Failla moved to a Zone 10, which is in tropical Florida. In this episode, Mama Failla imparts practical gardening and motherly advice on moving and facing the different seasons of life with optimism and resilience.Give the gift of Growing Joy! Gift your loved ones copies of Growing Joy and get a free personalized bookplate and month to the Garden Party!Visit bit.ly/giftgrowingjoy to redeem!In this episode, we learn:[01:36] Maria's updates from sunny Florida[03:06] A gift idea for yourself and for your other plant friends[06:03] How moving can influence one's self and gardener identity[11:22] What has moving from New York to Florida been like for Mama Failla?[13:42] How long does it take to adjust to a new garden zone?[17:09] The difference between New York soil and Florida soil[20:22] The best plant accessories for gifting this holiday season[23:43] What are practical ways to prepare for a new garden zone and climate?[28:34] On the importance of determining sun exposure in your new garden[31:40] Why you need to consider growing in pots or container gardens[33:52] Where to get the best advice on your new garden zone[37:48] The best gardening products to set your garden up for success[40:17] Why gardening should be fun and experimental![43:49] Mama Failla shares how she deals with the current season of life she's in[49:29] What are Mama Failla's plans for her garden next year?[52:51] Maria's reflections on transitions and her gardening journeyMentioned in our conversation:BAGR Episode 20: Talking Tomatoes With Craig LeHoullier And My MOMBAGR Episode 91: My Mom's 10 Tips For Beginning Gardeners And Edible LandscapersFREE 2-week trial to the Garden Party!To see Mama Failla's new gardening zone checklist,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsors:Modern SproutWhen you think of planty products and accessories, you need to think Modern Sprout. With gorgeous different lines of planty products and accessories from grow lights to watering cans to the cutest gift sets, Modern Sprout has got you covered for this holiday season.Visit modernsprout.com/growingjoy to see my top gift picks for the holidays and use code GROWINGJOY at checkout for 20% off sitewide.Espoma OrganicEspoma 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.Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.Give the gift of Growing Joy!Gift your loved ones copies of Growing Joy and get a free personalized bookplate and month to the Garden Party!Visit bit.ly/giftgrowingjoy to redeem!Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: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 Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you worried about leaving your plants at home this holiday season? When I was constantly on the road for shows as a musical theater performer, I became a professional traveler and learned a lot of dos and don'ts when it comes to leaving your plant babies at home. The experience can be scary: it can make traveling—what is supposed to be exciting and relaxing—a time filled with anxiety. In this episode, I share many helpful tips you can start implementing on your plant collection so you can enjoy your vacations and holidays stress-free!Give the gift of Growing Joy! Gift your loved ones copies of Growing Joy and get a free personalized bookplate and month to the Garden Party!Visit bit.ly/giftgrowingjoy to redeem!In this episode, we learn:[01:28] Maria's fall updates[02:24] Have you been to the kindest and plantiest corner of the internet yet? [03:03] The perfect planty gift for your loved ones this holiday[04:56] What inspired Maria to do an episode on plants and traveling[09:46] Your next favorite kitchen appliance![12:40] Understanding your plants' lighting needs when you're on vacation[15:12] The importance of using grow lights in your home[17:37] How to make sure your plants get good air circulation while you're gone[19:28] Maria shares her experience of accidentally leaving her plants in extremely hot temperatures[21:31] How to keep your plants watered while you're away[25:23] Different watering hacks when on vacation[29:36] Where to get stylish and functional plant accessories for gifting[33:40] Why you need to cut off dead and yellowing leaves from your plants[35:31] Should you hire a plant sitter when you go on vacation?[40:40] Why putting your plants in the bathtub while you're away might not work[41:33] How to avoid root rot in plants[42:34] Why the greenhouse method won't work when you're on vacation[44:33] Maria's reminder about the role of plants in our lives[46:17] What to keep in mind as you travel and move around this holiday seasonMentioned in our conversation:Self-watering plantersWatering spikesWatering orbsWatering Can plantsitter appFREE 2-week trial to the Garden Party!For a detailed summary of Maria's tips and tricks,check out the full blog and show notes here!Thank you to our episode sponsors:Modern SproutWhen you think of planty products and accessories, you need to think Modern Sprout. With gorgeous different lines of planty products and accessories from grow lights to watering cans to the cutest gift sets, Modern Sprout has got you covered for this holiday season.Visit modernsprout.com/growingjoy to see my top gift picks for the holidays and use code GROWINGJOY at checkout for 20% off sitewide.LomiLomi is a small countertop composter that is the perfect solution to reducing your garbage footprint and food waste. This sleek composter enables you to compost hassle-free: just take your food scraps and put it in the Lomi, press a button, and you're set! Lomi is giving a rare discount $50 off with code BLOOM at checkout!Go to pela.com and redeem your special gift and use code BLOOM at checkout!Give the gift of Growing Joy! Gift your loved ones copies of Growing Joy and get a free personalized bookplate and month to the Garden Party!Visit bit.ly/giftgrowingjoy to redeem!Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: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 Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee    Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events   1747 Birth of Antoine Nicolas Duchesne ("do-Shane"), French botanist, gardener, and professor at Versailles. A specialist in strawberries and gourds, Duchesne was a student of Bernard de Jussieu at the Royal Garden in Paris. A plant pioneer, Duchesne recognized that mutation was a natural occurrence and that plants could be altered through mutation at any time. And when he was a young botanist, Duchesne began experimenting with strawberries. Ever since the 1300s, wild strawberries have been incorporated into gardens. But, on July 6, 1764, Duchesne created the modern strawberry - the strawberry we know and love today. Strawberries are members of the rose family, and their seeds are on the outside of the fruit. Just how many seeds are on a single strawberry? Well, the average strawberry has around 200 seeds. Now, if you're wondering whether to cut your strawberry plants back for winter, you should cut your plants back about three inches after your final harvest.  As you tidy up your strawberry plants for winter, you can remove all dead leaves and trimmings. Right about now, strawberry growers are winterizing their plants, which is pretty straightforward. Simply cover your plants with 6-8 inches of mulch. Then when spring returns, remove the winterizing mulch as your strawberry plants wake up and start growing.    1817 On this day, James Madison, America's fourth President, was elected to serve as the President of his local Agricultural Society. James had just retired from his presidential duties and quickly resumed his passion for cultivating the land. James spent many hours every day working in his four-acre Montpelier garden. The horse-shoe-shaped bed was assumed to be an homage to the floor of the house of representatives.  The following May, James spoke to his fellow farmers and gardeners in the Agricultural Society about some of the latest discoveries in agriculture, such as the benefits of incorporating manure to leverage nitrogen and optimizing the water for plant uptake.  James Madison was one of America's earliest conservationists. He was primarily concerned with preserving the land and wise stewardship of natural resources.   1817 Birth of Joseph Stayman, Kansas horticulturist. His obituary announcement said, Dr. Stayman is dead at Leavenworth. He came to Kansas in 1859 and brought a half million fruit grafts with him, from which he started the fruit industry of the state. The doctor was well-named, and lived true to the name as his fruit trees were.   Joseph helped establish the Kansas State Horticultural Society in 1866. He dropped his medical practice to pursue horticulture and bred new varieties of apples, strawberries, and grapes at his orchards, which hosted over 3,000 trees. Joseph specifically worked to cultivate varieties best suited to the Kansas soil and climate.  Joseph was a renaissance man and developed skills across a spectrum of skills and science. He bred the famous Clyde strawberry and established himself as an outstanding botanical artist (many of his drawings are at the Smithsonian). And Joseph was one of the country's best checker players. Some games lasted months to a year since Joseph played many matches by correspondence.   1849 Birth of James Whitcomb Riley, American writer and poet. In his poem, The Ripest Peach, he wrote, The ripest peach is highest on the tree -- And so her love, beyond the reach of me, Is dearest in my sight. Sweet breezes, bow Her heart down to me where I worship now! She looms aloft where every eye may see The ripest peach is highest on the tree.   In the US, over thirty states grow peaches. The peach season varies by state, but it usually ends by early October.  Peaches are a member of the rose family and are rich in vitamins A and C.  Freestone peaches are the type of peaches that we buy whole and eat raw. The Clingstone peach is canned commercially. Clingstone peaches get their name because Cling peaches have stones that cling to the peach flesh. By extracting the stone, the fruit is damaged yet still tasty, so processing and canning are ways to redeem the damaged fruit. And although Georgia is known for its peaches, California produces more peaches every year.   Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Growing Joy by Maria Failla ("Fy-ELL-ah") This book came out in 2022, and the subtitle is The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants). And Maria says her book is full of planty practices to grow your way to a happier and more peaceful life. Well, this is another garden book that was conceived during the early days of the pandemic. And if you remember that time, so many of us were feeling disconnected and stressed and anxious - and we were looking for ways to feel more anchored, healthy, stronger, and positive. And this was definitely the case with Maria. In fact, she introduces her book this way: We've only just met, but I'm going to confess something to you. I wrote this book about joy in what seemed to be the least joyful period in my life. Funny how that happens. When I first envisioned this book, I had my list of ideas and practices all lined up and tied in a pretty bow for you. But then there was a little plot twist. And when the time came around for me to actually write this book, My life kind of imploded in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. lost my job. My wedding was postponed due to social distancing. And through a series of unexpected events, my partner and had to move three times in a year - with a six-month stint living with my parents. The ultimate romantic dream for any engaged couple.   So you can tell that Maria is doing a fantastic job setting the stage. And a lot of this sounds SO relatable for so many of us. But then Maria had an epiphany. And she writes, I looked around at my plant collection and I noticed that my plants also looked miserable. Limp leaves, thirsty, yearning for light, and seeing them so unhappy made me pause and realize how much I related to them. And in the midst of moving pivoting and mourning, I had let the beautiful practices and routines that I had developed lapse.   And then she writes, This realization hit me like a two-ton bag of potting mix.    (I love that Maria has plenty of little snippets of humor in her book that will surely bring a chuckle.) Maria continues. A deeper realization set in. let my plant care routine lapse, and I'd also let my therapy and workout appointments slip through the cracks. I stopped checking in with my friends and my screen time was at an all-time high; my plants and I both needed some serious nurturing.   Maria concludes: I don't claim to have all the answers, but I do know that if you're open to it, this stuff works. No matter what season of life you're in, whether you're simply looking for fun ways to enliven your days, suggestions for how to take the next step forward in plant parenthood, or maybe you're looking for something deeper. But wherever you are, I see you and I'm here for you. And let's grow some joy together, one leaf at a time.   As you can tell, Maria's book is perfectly titled, Growing Joy. This book is 272 pages of connecting with plants and ourselves and, in the process, gaining new insights and a more positive and healthier lifestyle. This book is a delightful mix of self-care through plant care, helping you to feel more joyous, grounded, and optimistic. I think it's the perfect book as we all come back into our homes and snuggle in, cozy in, and get ready for winter. You can get a copy of Growing Joy by Maria Failla and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $8.   Botanic Spark 2015 It was on this day that Thomas Rainer and Claudia West's Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes debuted. Eight years ago, it was through this book that Thomas introduced the notion of gardens as communities, which makes gardeners much more sensitive to concepts like density and diversity in our plantings. I love what they write at the beginning of their book because I think it sets the tone for what they are trying to accomplish: The way plants grow in the wild and the way they grow in our gardens is starkly different. In nature, plants thrive even in inhospitable environments; in our gardens, plants often lack the vigor of their wild counterparts, even when we lavish them with rich soils and frequent water. In nature, plants richly cover the ground; in too many of our gardens, plants are placed far apart and mulched heavily to keep out weeds. In nature, plants have an order, an individual harmony resulting from their adaptation to a site; our gardens are often arbitrary assortments from various habitats, related only by our personal preferences.... In fact, the very activities that define gardening weeding, watering, fertilizing, and mulching - all imply a dependency of plants on the gardener for survival. Gardeners are often frustrated when some plants spread beyond their predetermined location and are surprised while others struggle to get established... A further complication is the availability of plants from every corner of the globe... So how do we shift the paradigm, making desirable plantings that look and function sympathetically with how they evolve in nature? By observing and embracing the wisdom of natural plant communities.   A master of garden design and designing with native plants, Thomas wrote his vision of the Post-Wild World: The front lines of the battle for nature are not in the Amazon rainforest or the Alaskan wilderness; the front lines are our backyards, medians, parking lots, and elementary schools.   and The uncertainty of the future will provide an incredible gift: it will liberate planting from all those forces that try to tame it...   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Maria Failla dreamed a dream of being on Broadway her whole life and reached it — just in time for the pandemic to shut everything down. Silver lining: it enabled her to transition her side hustle — being a “happy plant lady” — to become her main hustle. Listen in as the podcaster and author of GROWING JOY brings her Lesley Knope energy to this conversation, complete with using plants to change your outlook, routine, and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's conversation, I'm sitting down with Maria Failla. Maria is the author of the recently published book 'Growing Joy - The Plant Lovers Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)', the host of the 'Bloom and Grow Radio Show' Podcast, and leader of the Bloom and Grow Garden Society. We're going behind the scenes of writing her new book 'Growing Joy' and diving into all things life lessons from the garden. Episode Details:[3:30] A little bit about Maria - author, podcaster, speaker, actress, singer[6:00] The winding road to now - living in the messy middle for 2+ years[10:15] There's no destination in the self-growth journey [12:40] Learning to be okay with the mess[13:40] Diving into Maria's new book 'Growing Joy'[15:30] Life lessons learned from the garden[17:00] Behind the scenes of writing the book[21:00] Look at a plant before you look at a screen.[26:26] How learning to care for plants taught Maria to care for herself[26:56] 'It's not about the tomato' - one of my favorite life lessons from the book![31:30] On the power of perspective[35:40] Sponsor shoutout! [37:05] The duality of what you see on social media versus what is actually going on - and the power in sharing authentically [39:33] Holding space for different emotions simultaneously[43:50] Maria's 'what if' moment[44:50] The power in fear setting - *vulnerability alert*[47:15] On following your intuitive whispers[50:30] Behind the scenes of podcasting [51:45] How to connect with Maria!ENTER TO WINLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or slide into my DMs @butwhatifyoudidpod to share your favorite takeaway from the episode by 7/25/22 to be entered to win a copy of 'Growing Joy'.Connect with Maria!Plant Parent Personality QuizMaria's Website - where you'll find most things mentioned in the episode!Bloom and Grow Radio Show PodcastMaria's Planty CommunityGrowing Joy the Book - available wherever books are sold!Maria's Instagram - @BloomandgrowmariaConnect with Alyson!Alyson's Instagram - @butwhatifyoudidpodJoin us on Discord! Want episodes delivered straight to your inbox?!One-on-One Life Coaching - book a free connection call!Today's Sponsor is Gut PLeave us a 5 star review, screenshot and send to @butwhatifyoudidpod on IG and Alyson will gift you a free one to one Breathwork session as a thank you for being apart of our amazing community. Offer good until end of 2024. **This is an affiliate link - I do receive a small commission when you use my link to shop. This helps to offset the costs of the show. Check out GutPersonal! - Use code 'Butwhatifyoudid' to save 10%Connect with AlysonConnect with Khloe1:1 Life Coaching with Alyson Follow along with the Podcast on Social!Check out our Community Newsletter--> Subscribe here!

Plant friends, the most awaited day is here: it's Growing Joy's Pub Day! To celebrate Growing Joy hitting the bookstores and to give thanks to the wonderful community behind Bloom and Grow, I've asked community members to share with us how plants help them grow joy. This episode is a wonderful reminder of what plants can do for us: from helping us learn about the world around us, to rediscovering our inner child, to guiding our healing may it be a spiritual, mental, or emotional one, to building a community of like-minded plant people, and many more. I'm so excited to bring to you this heartwarming compilation, and of course, my love letter to plants, Growing Joy: A Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (And Plants). Enjoy!Order my book!Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast,so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!In this episode we learn:[00:09] What this special episode is about[02:35] Pub Day is here![03:20] What Growing Joy is about[04:26] The irony behind Growing Joy[05:03] How a community made Growing Joy possible[07:50] An excerpt from Growing Joy's chapter ‘Practice Kindness'[09:23] How plants help us connect with ourselves and with other people - Jane[10:46] How plants bring calmness and remind us it's okay to take things slow - Christy[11:44] How plants remind us of the special bonds we have with people - Meredith[12:21] A little fun fact about the humble beginnings of Bloom and Grow[14:20] How plants bring us joy while traveling - Aaron[15:21] How plants help us accept failure as part of our growth - Toni[16:22] How plants encourage us to learn something new every day - Marc, Marie & Miles[17:49] How plants help us grow joy by learning, sharing and giving - Samantha[20:24] Cultivating your curiosity with plants, beyond Growing Joy[21:25] How plants help us heal physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and more - Nancy, Pamela & Willow[27:26] How growing flowers help grow joy - Michael[28:00] How growing your own food brings joy - Jodi[29:09] How taking care of lithops grow joy - Jamie[30:22] How plants give us a sense of purpose - Tina[31:53] How plants reignite our passion and help us pursue careers that we love - Roos, Chloe, Ami, Rachael, Renee & Bailey[38:17] How plants build a community that grows joy - Nicki & Steven[40:08] Maria shares tips on building a community and enjoying activities together[41:20] How plants help us reconnect with ourselves - Marcia, Karen, Otis, Darlene, Amy, Kamili & Connor[47:36] Maria's goal behind writing Growing Joy[49:02] The introduction of Growing Joy: A Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (And Plants)Featured plant friends:Jane Ouding - @flowerland_janeChristy Leitch - @teaandfrondsMeredith Fages ProskinAaron Albano - @aaronjalbanoToni Leitgab - @tonilaviece22Marc Crick - @arcanebotanyMarie Scwab - @schwaberryMilesSamantha Leung - @hemlevaNancy Nowick-Kauk - @plantyogamamaPam Garnett - @its_pam_elaWillow Star Wright - @hanginwithplantsMichael Beck - @coloradobeckJodi Bunting - @simpletraditionsfarmJamie Johnson - @minnesotamesembsTina Gustafson - @elevatedgardeningazRoos Kocken - @plantwithroosChloe Tsudama Ami Polite - @politegardensRachael Cohen - @infinitesucculentRenee Molina - @kreativegardensColah B Tawkin - @blackinthegardenBailey Bunting - @botanicalbailsNicki - @plantpotsnwhatnotsSteven Thyken - @hausplantdaddyMarcia Castro-Rosenberg - @rootingforyoulvKaren Pinkoski - @karenpinkoskiOtis Schroeder - @otisfittrainingDarlene Zavala - @darlinggreenthingsAmy Lefavour - @amikinskywalker42Kamili Bell Hill - @plantblerdConnor Raehsler - @craehslerJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Society!The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.Click here to join us!Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: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!Take the Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Now that Summer weather has finally reached us here in Seattle, we sit down to share our plant-oriented reading and listening lists. Then we welcome Maria Failla back on the show to tell us about her new book, Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants), one we both loved! Remember almanacs? Which Plant Daddy gives Ortho some credit? And how are the Chinquapins doing? Happy Summer, y'all!Don't forget to pick up your copy of Growing Joy!https://bloomandgrowradio.com/bookThen on the After Show, we continue chatting with Maria to ask her a few more questions about the process of writing Growing Joy, and who she would have wanted to record the audio version if it hadn't been her. To listen, head over to Patreon - Official Patrons get to listen ad-free with exclusive access to our After Shows!https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcastShow notes: https://www.plantdaddypodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ep-143-our-planty-summer-reading-lists

Maria Failla of podcast Bloom & Grow Radio joins me to share tips from her new book Growing Joy, including dealing with plant overwhelm, and we discuss her love affair with planty books. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-books-maria-failla

Maria is a "Plant Killer Turned Plant Lady" on a mission to help everyone successfully care for plants and make the world a kinder and greener place. After learning to care for plants successfully and experiencing the exponential joy that caring for plants brought to her life, she founded the Bloom & Grow Radio Podcast to learn alongside her listeners as she interviews experts in all aspects of plant care. Maria spent the last decade as a professional musical theater performer and has been seen in Broadway musicals in New York and around the world. She's thrilled to now use her voice to help people grow more joy in their lives, through plant care with the podcast, virtual Garden Society, and book, Growing Joy.

Maria Failla, the voice of Bloom and Grow Radio, has written a book called Growing Joy. She and I discuss the positive aspects about growing and that when you help a plant to live, you are really helping yourself with time in reflection and nature, all the while not being near a screen. Our Plant of the Week is the Kalmia latifolia, or Mountain Laurel, and I deal with questions on native bog plants, amending soil, and pruning Japanese maples. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intothegarden/support

If you have been gardening for any amount of time, you've experienced how being with plants can bring great joy. My guest this week, self-professed plant killer turned plant lady Maria Failla, has penned a book that explores how and why plants lift our spirits, and she's here to share the wellness benefits of raising houseplants and gardening.

Aroids have always been fascinating, with their different leaf shapes, structures, and texture, it's no surprise that this set of plants is only growing more and more popular today. In this episode, we welcome back the queen of the aroids, Enid from NSE Tropicals, to discuss five popular and unique aroids to try growing this summer! Enid is just such a well of knowledge on more unusual aroids and she shares some more unique types that we might want to introduce to our collections. This episode is definitely geared towards you curious collector plant parent types out there, so let's dive in!Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Society!The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.Click here to join us!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast,so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!In this episode we learn:[00:49] Free membership to the Garden Society? Yes, please![02:47] Enid's book and NSE Tropicals updates[05:40] Why are aroids so popular? Why are aroids the perfect beginner houseplants?[08:31] What makes houseplants ‘rare'?[11:59] Aside from NSE Tropicals, where can you source 'rare' plants?[13:11] What you need to know when sourcing plants internationally[15:57] What do people need to look out for when buying plants abroad?[17:04] Where to get the best seeds for your spring garden![18:27] The best and wide-variety selection of plant tones and fertilizers for you[20:28] Unique Aroid #1: Philodendron tortum[23:57] The magic of watching a houseplant leaf unfurl[24:43] Unique Aroid #2: Philodendron bernardopazii[27:01] Unique Aroid #3: Anthurium veitchii[29:28] What kind of light do these rare aroids need?[29:58] Unique Aroid #4: Anthurium ‘Selby's Silver'[32:10] Shoutout to Bloom and Grow listener, Joey![34:36] Unique Aroid #5: Philodendron distantilobum[36:54] Bonus plant: The Offolteranium[37:57] Enid shares the inspiration behind her book Welcome to the Jungle[38:59] Where to get Enid's book[41:16] Take advantage of this sweet Growing Joy offer!Mentioned in our conversation:Welcome to the Jungle: Rare Tropical Houseplants to Collect, Grow, and Love, book by Enid OffolterThank you to our episode sponsors:Territorial Seed CompanyExcited for this year's growing season? If you're looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.comEspoma OrganicEspoma 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 learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.Follow Enid: WebsiteInstagramFacebookFollow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio:PRE-ORDER LINK: 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!Take the Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Plant friends, in celebration of the launch of my new book, Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants), which is about my personal journey with plants, I want to celebrate YOUR stories on launch day.  Growing Joy is not just about my personal journey with my plants, it's about the thousands of stories I have heard from listeners about how plants have helped them heal, grow and find more joy. This is your official invitation to join the #GrowingJoyChallenge and share YOUR story with the world. Tune in for the details!Submit your stories here by April 30th!In this episode:[00:37] What plants mean to Maria[00:57] Why Growing Joy is about YOU[01:57] How you can share your story with the world![04:36] In-depth tutorials for the #GrowingJoyChallenge[00:57] How to pre-order Growing Joy[05:39] Let's cultivate more joy in the world!Submit your stories here by April 30th!Growing Joy Pre-Order LinkGrowing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Society!The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.Click here to join us!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast,so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio:Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet!Take the Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

They produce some of the most desirable flowers we know and love, but a bulb can be very confusing to an amateur gardener. We look at this little stub and think, "Seriously, a daffodil is going to sprout up from this thing?" As tropical houseplant growers, bulbs can be a totally different game when it comes to caring, with different sets of tips to be mindful of. Jenks Farmer is a bulb expert and lifelong gardener and in this ep, he joins us to break down everything you need to know about bulbs. Let's dive in!Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Society!The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.Click here to join us!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast,so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!In this episode we learn:[00:49] Growing Joy updates and invitation[02:04] Watering technique tips and water quality lecture[04:05] How Jenks became the bulb expert he is today[07:35] What is a bulb? How do we identify bulbs?[11:52] Listener question: When is the best time to plant alliums? Will the plants reproduce over time?[12:43] Where can you find bulbs in nature?[14:33] Beginner terms: Annuals vs perennials[15:10] What is a naturalized garden?[16:29] When do you plant different kinds of bulbs?[18:35] How does ground temperature trigger bulb growth?[19:03] How do you force bulbs indoors?[23:14] How do bulbs grow? Why do we need to divide bulbs?[24:53] The best gardening products for any gardening situation[26:14] Where to get pre-grown plants and seeds for your spring garden[27:47] Why do we need to dry bulbs? How do you store dry bulbs?[28:16] How do you store caladiums?[31:04] Jenks' indoor bulb recommendations[32:00] Do all bulbs go dormant?[34:21] How do you plant bulbs? Do bulbs have to be planted right side up?[35:32] What is the ideal soil mixture for bulbs? How often should you fertilize bulbs?[37:08] How deep should bulbs be planted? Why is depth important?[39:17] Jenks' bulb recommendations for every season![42:05] Why does Jenks like crinums?[42:50] Where do crinums originate from?[44:11] Where can crinums grow in the country?[45:29] Why Jenks wrote a book on crinums[48:04] Where to find Jenks online[50:01] Maria's gardening plans update and spring announcementsMentioned in our conversation:PRE-ORDER LINK: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungThe Crinum Book, book by Augustus Jenks FarmerFunky Little Flower Farm, book by Augustus Jenkins FarmerDeep-Rooted Wisdom: Skills and Stories from Generations of Gardeners, book by Augustus Jenkins FarmerJenks Farmer's bulb and containersThank you to our episode sponsors:Territorial Seed CompanyExcited for this year's growing season? If you're looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.comEspoma OrganicEspoma 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 learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.Follow Jenks: WebsiteInstagramYouTubeBooksFollow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio:Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet!Take the Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Plant friends, this has been in the works for almost two years and I am so excited to finally be able to share it with you! Two YEARS of quietly working on a very special project with our guest, and not being able to talk about it! We will dive more into this project in the second half of this episode, but more importantly, we get to know Samantha Leung. Samantha, the founder of the well-known plant brand Hemleva, is the real deal. She's so freaking smart, she's kind, she's generous, she's honest, and she's built her business with such integrity and hustle and grown a thriving business that creates botanically inspired products. In this episode, we are so lucky to be joined by Samantha to learn how she got to where she is now, and I've been lucky enough to have gotten to know her offline over the last year because we've been working on a very special project! Find out what it is in the ep!Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Society!The Bloom and Grow Garden Society is your one-stop shop for plant parenthood growth. When you join, you'll gain full access to the Garden Party Community Platform and App PLUS monthly plant care lectures with Horticulturist in Residence Leslie Halleck, monthly office hours with Leslie to troubleshoot your personal plant care issues and monthly Growing Joy Calls with Maria to develop our community of Society Members and explore the plant/person connection.Click here to join us!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast,so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up!In this episode we learn:[01:27] What to expect from this episode[04:26] How one woman's jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history[05:41] What was Samantha's first-ever product?[06:28] How Samantha got started with pins[08:44] Why are plants important to Samantha?[10:28] How plants carry our memories with them[12:26] Where did Hemleva get its name from and what does it mean?[15:10] What was Hemleva's first year in business like?[17:50] How did Samantha go about Hemleva's logistics and business requirements?[20:04] What other crafts has Samantha tried building a business for?[23:02] Maria shares some of the challenges as a woman entrepreneur[26:15] How does Samantha handle her entrepreneur days?[27:42] Where to get the high-quality vegetable plants this season[29:17] The best indoor and outdoor gardening products for you and your pets[31:47] How does Samantha ideate, develop, and execute a product?[33:56] What tools does Samantha use to create a product?[35:27] How does Samantha source people and businesses she works with?[37:49] What does the process or ordering samples look like for Hemleva?[39:36] How does Samantha decide her inventory?[41:00] How profit margins differ in different business categories[44:19] In what ways is Hemleva structured to give back to different organizations?[45:57] What does One Percent for the Planet do?[47:56] What does work-life balance look like for Samantha?[50:47] How to figure out your own workflow and work schedule[52:37] How baking helps Samantha with her focus[54:24] Maria and Samantha's very special collaboration![56:26] Asking Samantha to illustrate the book cover[01:00:20] Samantha shares her experience illustrating her first book[01:03:32] Growing Joy merch collection with Hemleva![01:04:44] Your official invitation to the Growing Joy launch celebration[01:06:09] How to join the Growing Joy giveaway for a free book![01:07:54] Samantha shares a juicy sneak peek of Growing Joy[01:10:56] Sisterhood of The Traveling Plants[01:11:58] How Samantha inspires Maria[01:13:29] Maria's reflections on writing a book and running a podcastMentioned in our conversation:PRE-ORDER LINK: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungFolia CollectiveBAGR Episode: How to Start a Plant Shop with Folia CollectiveRead My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewelry Box, book by Madeleine AlbrightYou Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, book by Jen SinceroCharity NavigatorChinese for Affirmative Action1% for the PlanetThank you to our episode sponsors:Territorial Seed CompanyExcited for this year's growing season? If you're looking for plants for your garden, skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy vegetable plants right to your door! They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. They are offering an exclusive discount just for listeners of Bloom & Grow Radio, use code GROW10 to get 10% off your first order. Order now at territorialseed.comEspoma OrganicEspoma 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 learn more about their pet safe indoor and outdoor gardening products, visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.Follow Samantha: WebsiteInstagramPinterestFollow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio:Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet!Take the Bloom and Grow 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 and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadioTiktok: @bloomandgrowradioSubscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /BloomandgrowradioWebsite: www.bloomandgrowradio.comJoin the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-clubAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Simon Holloway is one of the directors of Vegepod, and has a deep passion for the mental health benefits of gardening and growing your own food. He also has quite a disdain for duopoly-controlled food supply chains, but you'll have to listen to explore that bit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In this episode we had the pleasure of getting to chat with Maria from Growing Joy with Plants (FKA Bloom and Grow Radio). Maria left us feeling so empowered and ready to conquer life. Join us as we chat about all things self care and plants, and a few other tangents.Go Support Maria! https://linktr.ee/growingjoywithmaria?fbclid=PAAaY7zmlTMiQwJ7cDHf7i6ukBJjBMPtPQpJ3fMkeK-QjhDZvgm02oduGimRwJoin our Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/pottedtogetherFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pottedtogetherSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2MSqbBCcshc3gCdVuA4DIQFollow Adam: https://www.instagram.com/knotdude; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxijnxIopEnFTLvzXBOiyrAFollow Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/mycleanleaves; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2R0_AF1HE1b0YGG9eMM-wFollow Becca: https://www.instagram.com/delaplants; https://www.youtube.com/beccadelaplants