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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
Horticulture
Self-Care
Sustainability
Humidity
Hoya
Homesteading
Watering Techniques
Native Plants
Interior Design
Anthurium
Sustainable Practices
Container Gardening
Organic Gardening
Mindfulness
Wellness
Indoor Plants

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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Justin Hancock
Horticulturist at Costa Farms
Costa Farms
Episode: How Houseplants Get Made: Plant Breeding, Trend Forecasting and What It Takes to Grow Millions of Plants
Danny Trejo
Founder of Via Citrus, citrus enthusiast
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Episode: Indoor Citrus Trees: Light, Water, and Fruiting Tips: Best of Growing Joy Replay
Leslie Halleck
Plant educator, horticulturist, author of Home Greenhouse Revival
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Episode: Listen to This Before You Buy a Greenhouse!
Mary Kelava
Flower language expert, author of A Bouquet of Words
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Episode: The Secret Language of Flowers Every Plant Lover Should Know
Samantha from House Plus Plant
Plant designer and influencer, author-to-be for House Plus Plant
House Plus Plant
Episode: Elevate Your Interior Decor with Plants: A Plant Design Crash Course
Cathy Haynes
Author of The Fullness of Time, Marking the Day by Birdsong Blooms Shadows and Stars
Riverhead Books (publisher)
Episode: How to Tell Time with Your Garden (And Not a Watch)
Lindsay Sisti
Propagation expert
AllThePlantBabies (Instagram: AllThePlantBabies)
Episode: How to Propagate Pothos and Other Vining Indoor Plants
Janice Cox
Garden and natural beauty expert
Self-Described expert; author and journalist (Mother Earth News connections referenced)
Episode: Grow Your Own Luffa: Luffa Gardening Tips for Plant Lovers
Perla Sofia Curbelo-Santiago
Author of Verdura, Living a Garden Life
agroshick.com
Episode: Why Plant Parents Need Nighttime Garden Break for Mindful Gardening

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Maria Failla
Host of Growing Joy with Plants

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k 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 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 intro ! You have a beautiful voice !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justawnd
    United States8 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 States9 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
    Netherlands10 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
    5
    bug🍀
    United Statesa year ago

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How Houseplants Get Made: Plant Breeding, Trend Forecasting and What It Takes to Grow Millions of Plants
Q: What is the difference between breeding and selection in this context?
Breeding creates new genetic combinations (often sexually through pollen exchange), while selection and propagation of existing mutations or selections are used to commercialize and scale proven varieties.
How Houseplants Get Made: Plant Breeding, Trend Forecasting and What It Takes to Grow Millions of Plants
Q: How long does it take for a new plant to go from discovery to shelves?
Typically three to five years from discovery to store shelves, depending on the testing process, propagation needs, and market readiness.
How to Propagate Pothos and Other Vining Indoor Plants
Q: How long should you wait for roots to develop in water before transferring to soil?
Aim for about 1.5 to 2 inches of roots with some branching; this usually takes 3 to 6 weeks, after which you can pot into soil with moisture-guided watering.
How to Propagate Pothos and Other Vining Indoor Plants
Q: What happens when you prune the top of a pothos and how does apical dominance affect growth?
Removing the apex releases auxillary buds along the vine; these buds become activated and start branching, producing a bushier plant rather than a taller, singular growth.
How to Propagate Pothos and Other Vining Indoor Plants
Q: Could you summarize the most common types of pothos cuttings and where to make the cut?
Take a tip cutting just below a node, removing any leaves that would be submerged in water; you can also use a 'wet stick' style cut by making cuts on both sides of a node, but most beginners start with a simple end cut.

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A wellness-forward show that centers on plants, gardening, and nature as practical paths to reduced stress and increased joy. Across episodes, the conversation blends houseplant care, design-minded gardening, and holistic living, with guest experts ranging from plant-care educators and arborists to garden designers and authors. Unique strengths include approachable, hands-on how-tos (propagation, repotting, biophilic design) alongside personal stories that connect plant care to mental health, mindfulness, and everyday joy. Sponsorships and product plugs appear naturally within practical demonstrations, making it useful for listeners who want tangible plant-pampering tips and inspiration for home and work spaces. The show consistently emphas... more

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2. Danny Trejo
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4. Mary Kelava
5. Samantha from House Plus Plant
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7. Lindsay Sisti
8. Janice Cox

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