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

Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness
Plant Care
Gardening
Houseplants
Houseplant Care
Self-Care
Horticulture
Sustainability
Hoya
Homesteading
Watering Techniques
Humidity
Native Plants
Interior Design
Anthurium
Sustainable Practices
Container Gardening
Organic Gardening
Wellness
Composting
Philodendron

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

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Ferns are some of the most gorgeous houseplants you can grow... and one of the oldest plants on the planet. They're basically living dinosaurs. But if you've ever watched a maidenhair fern grow in a sidewalk crack, only to crumble the second you brin... more

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Paco Calvo
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Maria Failla
Host of Growing Joy with Plants; focuses on wellness through plant care and mindful living; widely described as the primary host with a warm, uplifting style.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 340 ratings
  • Love the pod!

    I’m relatively new to houseplants but found so much peace with summer gardening, I decided to bring it indoors. I JUST got my snake plant this week so the timing is perfect!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meg6804
    United States2 months ago
  • Love your show !

    Thank you so much for all of the great information ! I literally had a roomful of thriving plants many years ago (when we only had dogs;). Then my husband got a cat that would eat all of my plants, so the plants had to go. So I am just now getting back to it and your tips really do help- a lot ! Thanks again ! P.S. I love the beautiful song in the intro ! You have a beautiful voice !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justawnd
    United States5 months ago
  • Love your show !

    Thank you so much for all of the great information ! I literally had a roomful of thriving plants many years ago (when we only had dogs;). Then my husband got a cat that would eat all of my plants, so the plants had to go. So I am just now getting back to it and your tips really do help- a lot ! Thanks again ! P.S. I love the beautiful song in the into !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justawnd
    United States5 months ago
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    i reaaly luv plants and i have 18 plants; 9 self-grown and 9 bought. it really helped me to gorw my plants better 😌😊😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bUrble_slayer
    Netherlands6 months ago
  • Love the leaves 🍁 episode!

    You can also layer leaves on cardboard sheets and start a No dig garden the following spring. The leaves will have broken down and you can put compost over them and start a garden. Leaves save my wrists and back from having to till or dig. This was the best interview! Thanks.🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁💕🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🌱

    Apple Podcasts
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    bug🍀
    United States8 months ago

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Fern Care Guide: Easy Care Ferns for Plant Parents: Best of Growing Joy Replay
Q: What are your watering hacks for ferns?
Water by hand using a bright, medium-light window, avoid letting soil dry out, and consider smart humidity strategies like humidity trays or elevated humidification rather than relying on misting.
Feeling hopeless? Try growing flowers. Here's how.
Q: How do you handle selling or distributing your flowers while balancing a corporate job?
Claudia discusses exploring subscriptions (CSA) and a possible flower stand, using workplace orders as a start, and planning scalable delivery or pick-up systems to stabilize income.
Feeling hopeless? Try growing flowers. Here's how.
Q: What's your planting strategy for your cut flower beds?
She describes three dedicated beds for dahlias, zinnias, and fillers, with tight spacing (about 10 inches for dahlias) and careful airflow management. She also mentions rotating crops and keeping performance high through regular feeding and soil amendments.
Feeling hopeless? Try growing flowers. Here's how.
Q: How did you transition from hobbyist to full-fledged flower farmer without burning out?
Claudia explains that building a sustainable routine, starting seeds indoors, using drip irrigation, and gradually expanding beds while keeping the joy of flowers at the center allowed her to scale without losing the joy or community focus.
How to Keep Calatheas Alive Without Losing Your Mind: Best of Growing Joy Replay
Q: Why is Calathea Medallion harder to care for than others?
Calathea Medallion typically requires lower light and higher humidity than some other varieties, making it more sensitive to dry air and brighter indoor conditions; a larger terrarium or controlled humidity helps stabilize its environment.

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This show blends practical plant care with science, nature, and self-care, often featuring experts who translate botanical concepts into actionable gardening tips. Episodes cover plant intelligence, pest management with beneficial insects, hydrangea care, sweet peas, edible landscaping, mushrooms, herbs, and permaculture, all framed around joyful, low-stress gardening and everyday wellness. A standout theme is its warm, encouraging host who weaves personal anecdotes with expert knowledge, sometimes including sponsor moments or brand mentions that align with DIY gardening and plant lifestyle. The mix appeals to beginners seeking approachable guidance and long-time plant lovers craving deeper context and community around cultivating joy throu... more

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1. Lisa from Houseplant Guru
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4. Sarah Wagstaff
5. Marc Hachadourian
6. Oliver Heath
7. Paco Calvo
8. Natalie Lawrence

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