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

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

  1. 1天前

    Water Saving Techniques for Your Garden

    How can we conserve water while maintaining healthy, attractive gardens, no matter what climate you're in? Record-breaking heat waves, devastating droughts, wildfires scorching millions of acres, floods turning streets into rivers—we've seen it all this year. As climate extremes test our resilience, our gardens are feeling the impact too. How do we ensure our gardens not only survive but also grow in these unpredictable conditions? Let’s talk about water-saving techniques and strategies to keep your garden lush and sustainable with Noelle Johnson, aka the “Arizona plant lady.” She’s a horticulturist, landscape consultant, and the author of the new book, ‘The Water-Smart Garden.’ In this episode, we learn:[02:53] How Noelle became a plant expert[04:36] Why water conservation is important[07:27] What does water conservation look like?[08:27] Identifying drought conditions[09:56] Water-saving tips for renters[10:49] What are the plants great for different plant zones?[13:43] Drought-tolerant plants[15:28] Espoma Organics’ premium gardening products[16:58] AHS Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening[18:52] Why you should go to a local nursery[20:34] Making soil more efficient at water retention[23:32] How mulch and ground cover help with water retention[26:36] What are ollas for water saving?[30:46] What are different ways of saving rainwater? (rain barrel, swale, creek beds, etc)[36:32] What is xeriscaping?[40:33] How can you reduce the water your lawn needs?[44:14] Smart irrigation controllers[45:30] Beginner tips for water conservation[47:20] Advanced water conservation strategies[49:14] ’The Water Smart Garden’ Mentioned in our conversation:Gardening Books by Noelle JohnsonDrought.govGrowing Joy 253: 5 Tips for Growing in Hot ClimatesTruDrop self-watering planters - Crescent Garden For Noelle's complete list of water-saving tips,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Noelle: Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok Thank you to our episode sponsors:Wind River ChimesVisit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes. Quarto: American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Perennial GardeningGrab a copy of Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening at your favorite local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Quarto.com, or Amazon.com. Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA * Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm * Check out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/growingjoyjan * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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  2. 1月28日

    Plant Inspired Vacations

    Did you know you can use your plant passion as inspiration for how and where you go on vacation? I'm sure many of us have already done this on a small scale. Maybe you've been on a trip and kept taking pictures of plants that look just like the ones you have at home. Or perhaps you've insisted on visiting a local plant shop or botanical garden while on vacation (guilty as charged!). But plant friends, that can be just the beginning of how you travel and botanize for your plant passion. And we're going to dive into everything you need to know about it today with my horticulturist bestie Leslie Halleck, who has been on the show many times, and Marcia Castro Rosenberg, listener-turned-plant-shop owner and also a dear friend of mine. Leslie and Marcia have actually teamed up to create a once-in-a-lifetime trip called Botany & Betterment in The Amazon! It's a seven-day riverboat and jungle adventure on the Rio Negro River in Brazil this August 2025. In this episode, we learn:[03:40] Get to know Marcia[07:51] Leslie’s botanizing trips[11:32] What is botanizing?[15:17] Support sustainable gardening with Espoma Organic’s premium gardening products![16:52] Bring nature back to your garden with Kelly Norris's Your Natural Garden[18:55] What are their most memorable botanizing experiences?[25:37] What are the botanizing basics?[30:14] Where can you find plant keys & field guides[34:57] On creating the ultimate Amazon trip: ‘Botany & Betterment’[39:23] Hiring local guides for your trip[43:50] Building community and personal growth[49:45] Where can you find more info about Leslie and Marcia Mentioned in our conversation:AllTrailsBotany & Betterment in The Amazon!Tiny Plants, by Leslie HalleckRooting For You Store To know more about Leslie and Marcia's botanizing adventures,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Leslie: Website Shop Facebook X Pinterest YouTube Instagram Follow Marcia: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Thank you to our episode sponsors:Espoma OrganicVisit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront. Quarto: Your Natural Garden by Kelly D. NorrisGrab a copy of Your Natural Garden by Kelly Norris at your favorite local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, quarto.com or amazon.com to get inspired and take action on your garden. Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA * Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm * Check out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/growingjoyjan * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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  3. 1月21日

    Easy Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pest Control, and Motherhood and Plants

    If you’re a plant lover, you’ve probably come across Chantel, the brilliant mind behind @channygrayhome on Instagram. Over the past few years, she has built a community of over half a million plant enthusiasts. But there’s so much more to her than her incredible follower count. In this episode, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my chat with Channy—where we talked about her plant history, her love for DIYs, her big move from the Arizona desert to lush Iowa, and how she juggles being a plant mom and a mom to three kids. In this episode, we learn:[03:15] How Channy and I met at a Botanical Garden[07:28] What has Channy’s plant journey been like?[15:14] Add serenity to your life in 2025 and beat the winter blues with Wind River Chimes![16:56] Start your kitchen garden today by grabbing a copy of Kitchen Garden Living by Bailey Van Tassel[19:10] What does pest prevention mean for Channy?[21:12] Channy’s new plant soap for pest control![23:57] What does a bubble bath for plants look like?[25:07] How to balance motherhood and plant care[28:17] Top tips to make plant care easy and fun![30:06] Decorating with plant cuttings[32:03] Lechuza pon vs LECA[33:54] How did Channy get into DIY projects?[35:30] Moving to Iowa and preparing for changes[38:02] What does Channy’s family think of her plant collection?[40:38] What it feels like to have 500k+ followers[43:00] What are her future plans for Channy Gray Home?[44:30] Where can you find Channy on social media? Mentioned in our conversation:Growing Joy Ep 240: How to Move with Houseplants with Becca De La PlantsGrowing Joy Ep 226: How to Repot HouseplantsGrowing Joy Ep 109: Passive Hydroponics 2.0 and the LECA VS PON DebatePlant Soap by Channy Gray HomeLECHUZA-PON Plant SubstrateLECA Learn more about Channy's top houseplant care tips,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Channy Gray Home: Website Shop Instagram Facebook TikTok Thank you to our episode sponsors:Espoma OrganicVisit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront. Quarto: The Water-Smart Garden by Noelle JohnsonGrab a copy of Kitchen Garden Living at your favorite local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Quarto.com, or Amazon.com to get inspired and grow organically. Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA * Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm * Check out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/growingjoyjan * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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  4. 1月14日

    Beneficial Insects For Effortless Houseplant Pest Management

    When I visited the Seattle Spheres and saw the famous green wall with its 40,000 plants, I was mesmerized. But what really caught my eye were these strange little plastic baggies hanging off some stems. I wondered if they were hurting the plants at first. But then I looked closer, I realized those bags were filled with insects. Beneficial insects, to be exact. And they were there to manage pests naturally. So if you’re like me and have struggled with pests like spider mites, thrips, or mealybugs on your plants, this episode with Jamie Stanton from DMV Beneficials should show you how beneficial insects work in deterring pests naturally. GET THE FREE HOUSEPLANT PEST CONTROL DOWNLOAD HERE In this episode, we learn:[02:34] Download my new houseplant pest guide for free![03:37] Meet Jamie from DMV Beneficials[06:59] What is a “beneficial insect” and what makes it beneficial?[09:59] Why not just use pesticides?[12:01] How do these beneficial predators work with your houseplants?[13:42] What are the risks of releasing beneficial insects in your home?[14:38] Can beneficial insects sting us?[15:19] Never worry about water restriction ever again by picking up a copy of "The Water Smart Garden" by Noelle Johnson[16:32] Discover high-quality organic gardening products with Espoma Organic[18:22] Stay away from these beneficial insects![20:42] How to get started[28:10] Can we see the mites we release?[29:35] Beneficial insect against scales[29:46] Effective thrips management[33:44] Can you use beneficials in tandem with pesticides?[34:51] Top houseplant pests that give the most headaches[41:31] How does sustainability play into beneficials?[48:19] Where to find DMV Beneficials near you Mentioned in our conversation:Monterey Horticultural OilWhat's Your Plant Parent Personality? GET THE FREE HOUSEPLANT PEST CONTROL DOWNLOAD HERE Learn how to use beneficial insects to protect your houseplants,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Jamie Instagram Facebook Follow DMV Beneficials Website Instagram Facebook Twitter/X Youtube Thank you to our episode sponsors:Espoma OrganicVisit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront. Quarto: The Water-Smart Garden by Noelle JohnsonGrab a copy of The Water-Smart Garden by Noelle Johnson at your favorite local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, quarto.com, or amazon.com to get inspired and take action on your garden. Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA * Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm * Check out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/growingjoyjan * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    52 分钟

  5. 1月7日

    I Grew 40 New Plants in 2024: Ranked from Favorites to Flops

    I can't believe we're already in 2025, but I am SO excited to spill all the tea about my wild plant experiment from last year. In 2024, I totally went for it and added over 40 new plant species to my collection—and it was quite the adventure! Some of these plants thrived, some flopped, and yes, some didn’t make it. So in this episode, I’m sharing it all—from my favorites to my fails—and what I learned along the way. In this episode, we learn:[01:51] Reflecting on 2024[04:31] What’s your plant parent personality?[06:38] Why I now consider myself a low maintenance plant parent[09:08] How I fell in love with Ficus (and fell out of love with Calathea)[11:52] My success with Anthuriums and Alocasia[13:37] Why my most repurchased plants are philodendrons (+ pothos)[15:19] Start 2025 with soothing premium chimes with Wind River![17:00] Grow your best garden yet with the AHS Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening![19:39] Why there is less light in your house than you believe[20:50] My top favorite plants in 2024[33:44] My least favorite plants in 2024[37:56] Plants that didn’t make it in 2024 :([42:53] What's in store for my 2025 houseplant collection? Mentioned in our conversation:What's Your Plant Parent Personality?Growing Joy Ep 147: How to Care For Carnivorous Plants Indoors with Damon of California CarnivoresGrowing Joy Ep 269: Carnivorous Plants: The Houseplant Pest Control You Never Thought Of with Kenny CooganGrowing Joy Ep 247: Growing Joy "After Dark": Spilling the Planty Tea with Kamili Bell Hill and Agatha IsabelHow Carnivorous Plants Can Be Used for Pest Control // Indoor Carnivorous PlantsFull Soltech Highland Light and Wallygrow Eco Wall Planter Greenwall Set Up and ReviewÅKERBÄR greenhouse, in/outdoor/white, 45 cm - IKEAFor a complete list of my 2024 plant collection ranked,check out the full show notes and blog here! Thank you to our episode sponsors:Wind River ChimesVisit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes. Quarto: American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable GardeningGrab a copy of the Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening at your favorite local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, quarto.com or amazon.com to start growing organically. Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA * Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm * Check out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/growingjoyjan * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    48 分钟

  6. 2024/12/31

    The Role of Nature in Personal Growth

    What role do you think nature plays in your life? For me, it has always been a deeper way to improve my mental, physical, and emotional health. In fact, it’s not just me who thinks this way. The minute I hopped into the digital recording studio, I knew that my guest was someone very similar to me! I’ve been following Marcus Bridgewater, better known as Garden Marcus, for years, and I’m so happy to say that he surpassed my dreams of what this conversation on plants and wellness could have been. In this episode, we learn:[02:12] Who is Marcus from Garden Marcus?[04:49] Something we have in common![09:03] How did Garden Marcus get started?[12:50] How did Marcus first start gardening?[17:01] Our crazy plant parent stories[18:56] Community and isolation[20:37] Why we need more green spaces[27:41] How to be a more “grounding” person[30:08] How disconnected is the world from nature?[33:08] Exploring plant life parallels[36:37] How to understand “feelings”[39:35] How to awaken to nature’s presence[43:27] How Marcus’s book came to be[46:11] Mind, body, and spirit[47:32] What it means to be “community loyal”[48:23] Garden Marcus vs. Marcus Bridgewater[51:04] Check out Seasons of Growth: The New Journal[53:30] Where to follow/find Garden Marcus Mentioned in this conversation:How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself by Marcus BridgewaterSeasons of Growth: A Journal for Well-Being Inspired by Marcus BridgewaterChoice ForwardRedwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park Service) For more plant-life parallels,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA * Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm * Check out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/growingjoyjan * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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  7. 2024/12/24

    Carnivorous Plants: The Houseplant Pest Control You Never Thought Of

    Plant friends, did you know your houseplants can double as pest control? Carnivorous plants don’t just survive—they hunt. Venus flytraps can snap down on unsuspecting flies, while pitcher plants lure bugs into their slippery traps. These carnivorous plants themselves are nature’s own pest management system. So I’ve brought on a guest who knows everything there is to know about them: Kenny Coogan, the head of education at the International Carnivorous Plant Society. Kenny has been growing carnivorous plants for about 20 years, and about five years ago, he joined the ICPS as the education director. He quit his day job and turned his passion into his profession, running a carnivorous plant nursery in Florida. As he puts it, "Carnivorous plants are my life." In this episode, we learn:[01:47] What’s not to love about carnivorous plants?[04:52] Who is Kenny?[08:01] Some facts about Venus flytraps[09:57] What is a carnivorous plant?[12:54] Where do we find carnivorous plants outdoors?[15:36] Don’t let your houseplants wither this winter with Soltech Growlights![16:57] Nourish your houseplants with Espoma Organic’s gentle and premium fertilizers![18:57] What triggers carnivorous plants’ dormancy?[19:57] What carnivorous plants do to their prey[24:17] Specific care for temperate carnivorous plants[27:31] Specific care for tropical carnivorous plants[32:43] Can you feed carnivorous plants hamburger? (how to hand-feed them)[36:41] Trigger mechanism of Venus flytraps[38:48] How much light do Venus flytraps love?[42:58] What are the best houseplant-friendly carnivorous plants?[48:26] Watering and potting tips for carnivorous plants[50:30] Common mistakes and troubleshooting  Mentioned in our conversation:International Carnivorous Plant SocietyICPS Classroom GrantsVerdant LyfeVenus Fly Traps & More Carnivorous PlantsFlorida's Carnivorous Plants: Understanding, Identifying, and Cultivating the State's Native Species by Kenny CooganLittle Shop of Horrors (1986) - IMDbCarnivorous Plants Animated Series by ICPSCarnivorex 3D printer model programs | ICPS For carnivorous plants' care basics and feeding tips,check out the full show notes and blog here!   Thank you to our episode sponsors:Soltech SolutionsCheck them out at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code "bloom15". Espoma OrganicVisit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront. Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA * Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm * Check out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/growingjoyjan * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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  8. 2024/12/17

    How to Work with The Winter Equinox

    As the winter solstice–or the longest night of the year–approaches, how does it reflect and represent you? This is the season of dormancy, a time when plants, the earth, and even we are drawn to rest, recharge, and prepare for growth. In this final installment of our 2024 seasonal sessions, on the pod once again is my dear friend and our resident green witch, Rachael of Our Infinite Nature. She shared with me how the winter solstice can help us honor cycles of rest and renewal. It was a lovely way to end a year of seasonal explorations, covering everything from the practical ways we can live in harmony with the season to what the quiet time of winter can teach us. In this episode, we learn:[03:55] What is the cyclical nature of life?[05:38] How to rebrand winter inside ourselves[10:38] How does the earth respond to winter?[13:48] How to prepare your winter garden[15:25] Give your plants the sunlight, even on the coldest days, with Soltech Grow Lights![16:47] Find peace in the chaos with personalized Wind River Chimes![19:26] Why focus on your inner growth[23:06] Astrological guide to winter solstice (Capricorn season)[29:39] Shop exclusive garden gifts and essentials at Gardener's Supply Company![30:45] How to honor the winter solstice[37:08] What is the role of our nervous system?[39:19] Rest and digest[42:02] Winter solstice visualization/meditation[55:53] Where can you follow Rachael? Mentioned in our conversation:Growing Joy Episode 229: Why You Should Care About the Spring EquinoxGrowing Joy Episode 242: Why You Should Care About the Summer SolsticeGrowing Joy Episode 256: What You Need to Know About the Autumnal EquinoxGet Rachael’s book, Self-Care for Eco-AnxietyJoin the 2025 Intuitive Magic Group Coaching For Rachael's insightful recommendations on navigating the new season,check out the full show notes and blog here! Follow Rachael: Website Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube Thank you to our episode sponsors:Soltech SolutionsCheck them out at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code "bloom15". Wind River ChimesVisit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes. Gardener's SupplyDiscover your garden favorites and exclusive innovations at gardeners.com and use code GROWINGJOY for free shipping. Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA * Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm * Check out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/growingjoyjan * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM * Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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

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