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

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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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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care.

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Maria Failla

Previous Guests

Anne
Anne is the owner of The Dahlia House, a business dedicated to the cultivation and care of dahlias. She is known for her extensive knowledge of dahlia varieties and gardening techniques, sharing her passion for these stunning flowers with others. Anne has built a reputation in the gardening community for her expertise and her beautiful dahlia blooms, which have captivated many gardening enthusiasts.
Josh
Josh is one of the co-founders of StartOrganic, a company dedicated to creating office gardens that enhance employee wellness and promote a connection to nature in corporate environments. His work focuses on designing and implementing green spaces that not only beautify workplaces but also contribute to the mental and emotional well-being of employees.
Troy
Troy is the other co-founder of StartOrganic, where he collaborates with businesses to establish corporate gardens. His expertise lies in understanding the needs of companies and tailoring garden programs that foster a healthier work environment. Troy is passionate about the benefits of gardening and its positive impact on employee morale and productivity.
Andy from Andys Orchids
Andy is a renowned orchid specialist and owner of Andys Orchids, known for his extensive knowledge and passion for orchids. He has been a prominent figure in the plant community, sharing insights on orchid care and cultivation.
Molly from Rancho Cacto Nursery
Molly is the owner of Rancho Cacto Nursery, specializing in cacti and succulents. She is dedicated to educating plant enthusiasts about the care and propagation of these unique plants.
Cheyenne from Chey D Plant Lady
Cheyenne, known as Chey D Plant Lady, is a plant influencer and educator who shares her love for houseplants through social media and workshops, helping others to cultivate their own plant collections.
Justin from Costa Farms
Justin is a representative from Costa Farms, a leading grower of houseplants and garden plants. He is knowledgeable about plant trends and care, contributing to the promotion of plant wellness.
Gabrielle from The Lily Pad Bulbs
Gabrielle is the owner of The Lily Pad Bulbs, focusing on bulb plants and their cultivation. She is passionate about sharing her expertise in gardening and plant care.
Mark from Little Prince Plants
Mark is a plant expert and owner of Little Prince Plants, known for his unique selection of rare and unusual plants. He is committed to educating the public about plant care and sustainability.
Anne from The Dahlia House
Anne is the founder of The Dahlia House, specializing in dahlias and other flowering plants. She shares her gardening knowledge and promotes the beauty of flowers through her business.
Cameron from Urban Jungle Plant Shop
Cameron is a plant shop owner at Urban Jungle Plant Shop, where he curates a selection of houseplants and provides advice on plant care to urban dwellers.
Kevin from Epic Gardening
Kevin is a gardening expert and influencer behind Epic Gardening, where he shares tips and resources for gardeners of all levels, focusing on practical gardening advice.
Kamili from Plantblerd
Kamili, known as Plantblerd, is a plant enthusiast and educator who shares her passion for plants and gardening through social media, focusing on inclusivity in the plant community.
Jaques in the Garden
Jaques is a gardening influencer known for his engaging content about plant care and gardening tips, inspiring others to connect with nature.
Davida from Condo Plant Mama
Davida, known as Condo Plant Mama, is a plant influencer who specializes in houseplants suitable for small living spaces, sharing her journey and tips for urban gardening.
Krystal from Plants with Krystal
Krystal is a plant enthusiast and influencer who shares her plant care journey and tips through her platform, helping others to grow their plant collections.
Derek from Chocolate Botanist
Derek, known as the Chocolate Botanist, is a plant expert focusing on rare and exotic plants, sharing his knowledge and experiences with the plant community.
Tim from Greenlife TPG
Tim is a representative from Greenlife TPG, a company dedicated to sustainable gardening practices and plant care, promoting eco-friendly gardening solutions.
Robbie from Visit Our Garden
Robbie is an advocate for gardening and plant care, sharing insights and experiences from various gardens and plant shows to inspire others to engage with nature.
Joe Lamp'l
Joe Lamp'l is a renowned gardening expert, founder of Joe Gardener, and creator of various digital gardening courses. He has extensive experience in organic gardening and is known for his practical advice and strategies for successful gardening. Joe has been a prominent figure in the gardening community, sharing his knowledge through various platforms, including podcasts and online courses.

Topics Discussed

politicians gardeners healing connection leadership gardening reciprocity listening patience cycles nurturing community mycorrhizal networks pollinators compost growth Dahlias flower care gardening tips planting techniques Dahlia varieties indoor growing vase life fertilization container gardening office gardens employee wellness StartOrganic corporate gardening biophilic design plant care stress reduction houseplant trends plant care tips plant fail confessions Northwest Flower & Garden Show plant vendors plant influencers garden planning organic vegetable gardening soil health biodiverse gardening companion planting plant selection seed starting

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Here's the recent few episodes on Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care.

0:00 21:30

Why Politicians Should Be Gardeners: An Invitation to Rethink Leadership Through the Wisdom of Nature

Hosts
Maria Failla
Keywords
politicians gardeners healing connection leadership gardening reciprocity listening patience cycles nurturing community mycorrhizal networks pollinators compost growth

Why should politicians become gardeners? No, this is not a political post. No, I didn’t lose it! We will not be talking about sides. This is about healing, connection, and what we can learn from our gardens and our plants in a time where it feels like everything is falling apart.

Lately, I’ve been feeling this weight from watching the world spin in chaos and there’s disconnection, judgment, overwhelm, and division everywhere. We have a connection deficiency. And I’m starting to believe, with every fiber of my being, that if our leaders gardened, if all of use gardened, the world would be a kinder/greener place!

 

In this episode, we learn:

  • [02:06] Gardening as a healing tool
  • [04:21] What does reciprocity teach us?
  • [05:08] What are some leadership lessons from gardening?
  • [06:11] #1 Listening on a deeper level
  • [08:01] #2 Patience and long-term thinking
  • [10:17] #3 Cycles, perspectives, and resilience
  • [11:05] #4 Nurturing vs. controlling
  • [12:18] #5 Companion planting and community
  • [14:23] Lessons from mycorrhizal networks and pollinators
  • [16:45] Compost, death, and growth from failure
  • [18:24] What if we all lived like gardeners?


Want to rethink leadership through gardening?

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


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

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0:00 45:25

Growing Dahlias Made Easy: How to Grow Stunning Blooms from Tuber to Flower

Hosts
Maria Failla
Guests
Anne
Keywords
Dahlias flower care gardening tips planting techniques Dahlia varieties indoor growing vase life fertilization container gardening

“To know a Dahlia is to love a Dahlia.” And once you grow one, it’s like all your other flowers just kind of fade into the background. There’s just something about them. One of my most favorite flowers I have ever grown is a Dahlia called Kogane Fubuki. It was this magical pink and yellow ombre bloom that literally stopped me in my tracks every time I stepped onto my patio.

And I want you to have those magical Dahlia moments too! So I brought on Anne from The Dahlia House to walk us through every step of Dahlia care. Her story is as gorgeous as her blooms, and she generously spilled all her tips to help us get the most out of our Dahlias this year.


In this episode, we learn:

  • [02:36] Meet Anne from the Dahlia House
  • [03:07] How did Anne become the Dahlia lady?
  • [06:05] Anne’s current dahlia collection and other plants
  • [08:44] Why are dahlias popular?
  • [11:43] What are some tips for growing dahlias successfully?
  • [15:05] Show your parents you care this Mother's Day or Father's Day with a soothing Wind River Chime!
  • [16:53] What are ways to start dahlias indoors?
  • [20:16] How should dahlias be planted with regard to their "eyes"?
  • [21:50] How can you get your dahlias to bloom a lot?
  • [26:32] Tips for cutting off dahlias and extending vase life
  • [28:23] What are the light and water requirements for dahlias?
  • [30:26] Container growing and spacing
  • [32:17] How to choose the right dahlia variety for you
  • [36:02] What are some common mistakes that new Dahlia growers make?
  • [36:55] How to fertilize your dahlia
  • [38:32] Anne’s favorite Dahlia varieties and trends
  • [39:57] Where can you find Anne and The Dahlia House?
  • [40:56] Recommended flowers to grow in Jupiter, Florida


Mentioned in our conversation:


What part of the Dahlia growing process has you the most excited?

Check out the full show notes and blog here!


Thank you to our episode sponsor:

Wind River Chimes

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


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 Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
0:00 40:08

How Office Gardens Are Boosting Employee Wellness, One Plant at a Time

Hosts
Maria Failla
Guests
Josh Troy
Keywords
office gardens employee wellness StartOrganic corporate gardening biophilic design plant care stress reduction

With the push to get people back into offices, there’s a glaring question floating around the corporate world: how do we make the office a place people actually want to come back to? As someone who believes in the impact of plants not just on spaces but on people, this question has me wishing of a world where every office has its own green vegetable garden out back.

Does it sound too good to be true? Well, it’s already happening. In this episode, I sat down with Josh and Troy, the founders of StartOrganic, a company that helps employers give that opportunity to their employees. They’ve created office gardens for companies like PayPal, eBay, Intuit, and Apple, and what they’re doing is so much more than planting tomatoes.


In this episode, we learn:

  • [03:35] How StartOrganic started
  • [06:54] How did they end up designing gardens for PayPal?
  • [10:31] Scaling up with corporate programs
  • [12:05] What are the first steps in consulting with businesses on garden installation projects?
  • [14:00] What's the most unique place they’ve installed a garden?
  • [14:50] Make gardening fun with Espoma Organic’s all-natural products!
  • [16:26] What is the primary focus of StartOrganic?
  • [19:44] How they tailor their corporate garden programs to client needs
  • [22:11] PayPal’s evolving garden program
  • [24:56] How does StartOrganic help employees care for their corporate garden?
  • [26:54] Measuring the success of corporate gardens
  • [29:17] Heartwarming employee stories
  • [32:10] Can small offices start corporate gardens?
  • [34:42] What are the popular crops and seasonal offerings
  • [36:33] Where can you find StartOrganic?


Mentioned in our conversation:


How have office gardens impacted employees' well-being?

Check out the full show notes and blog here!


Thank you to our episode sponsor:

Espoma Organic

Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.


Follow Maria and Growing Joy:

Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung

Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!

Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)

Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!

Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria

Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria

Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria

Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com

Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria



Our Sponsors:
* Check out Armoire and use my code BLOOM for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
* Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
0:00 54:45

From Wishlist to Whoops: 2025 Houseplant Trends, Plant Care Tips & Plant Fail Confessions From the Northwest Flower & Garden Show

Hosts
Maria Failla
Guests
Andy from Andys Orchids Molly from Rancho Cacto Nursery Cheyenne from Chey D Plant Lady Justin from Costa Farms Gabrielle from The Lily Pad Bulbs Mark from Little Prince Plants Anne from The Dahlia House Cameron from Urban Jungle Plant Shop Kevin from Epic Gardening Kamili from Plantblerd Jaques in the Garden Davida from Condo Plant Mama Krystal from Plants with Krystal Derek from Chocolate Botanist Tim from Greenlife TPG Robbie from Visit Our Garden
Keywords
houseplant trends plant care tips plant fail confessions Northwest Flower & Garden Show plant vendors plant influencers

What plants are flying off the shelves this year? If you’ve been hanging out with me on Instagram or listening to the podcast lately, you know that part of my job is traveling the country to speak at plant shows. I love getting to see what’s new, what’s trending, and honestly… just being surrounded by thousands of plants and planty people. It fills my joy tank like nothing else.

So I thought, why not bring the magic of one of these events to YOU? This episode is your virtual behind-the-scenes pass to the recent Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle. I spent three days running around with my little mic, interviewing vendors, influencers, and anyone who would talk plants with me. I came home with so much planty intel, sore feet, and a heart full of joy.


In this episode, we learn:

  • [00:26] What I did at Northwest Flower and Garden Show!
  • [04:06] Andy from Andy’s Orchids
  • [05:30] Molly from Rancho Cacto Nursery
  • [07:16] Cheyenne from Chey D Plant Lady
  • [10:21] Gardenia Gardens and Design
  • [12:43] Justin from Costa Farms
  • [15:19] Wind River Chimes
  • [17:01] Gabrielle from The Lily Pad Bulbs
  • [18:50] Mark from Little Prince Plants
  • [20:15] Anne from The Dahlia House
  • [23:50] Cameron from Urban Jungle Plant Shop
  • [27:47] The Plant Farm
  • [29:09] Kevin from Epic Gardening
  • [34:27] Kamili from Plantblerd
  • [38:20] Jaques in the Garden
  • [42:54] Davida from Condo Plant Mama
  • [46:05] Krystal from Plants with Krystal
  • [48:08] Derek from Chocolate Botanist
  • [49:42] Tim from Greenlife TPG
  • [51:07] Robbie from Visit Our Garden


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Plants featured:


Thank you to our episode sponsor:

Wind River Chimes

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


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 Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM


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0:00 51:29

Soil & Strategy: The Two Garden Planning Secrets for Bigger, Healthier Harvests

Hosts
Maria Failla
Guests
Joe Lamp'l
Keywords
garden planning organic vegetable gardening soil health biodiverse gardening companion planting plant selection seed starting

How do you plan your garden? Actually, do you plan your gardens at all? After many years of gardening and speaking with many garden experts, I learned that a successful organic vegetable garden doesn’t just happen when you plant it; it starts on the day you plan it.

In this episode, I have the perfect recurring guest, Joe Lamp'l, to discuss planning your garden for the year ahead and making sure 2025 is your best gardening season yet. Joe is the founder of Joe Gardener and creator of many digital gardening courses I've taken, including Organic Vegetable Gardening Course (discount applied at checkout through clicking the link!).


In this episode, we learn:

  • [01:14] What is strategic garden planning?
  • [04:11] How can we make 2025 the greatest gardening season yet?
  • [08:02] Timing for starting seeds/seedlings & plant selection
  • [15:01] Whitney Johnson’s book “Go Forth and Forage"
  • [16:09] What are the most important aspects of garden planning?
  • [19:54] Why soil health is important
  • [22:33] How to improve soil health
  • [25:58] What are some useful garden planning tools?
  • [17:17] How to choose the right plants
  • [29:48] What is biodiverse gardening?
  • [31:37] Helpful local botanical centers
  • [34:48] What is companion planting?
  • [41:32] Joe’s Organic Vegetable Gardening Course


Mentioned in our conversation:


For Joe's proven and tested gardening strategies,

check out the full show notes and blog here!


Follow Joe:

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Instagram

Facebook

Podcast

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Pinterest


Thank you to our episode sponsor:

Quarto: Go Forth and Forage by Whitney Johnson

Grab yourself a copy of Go Forth and Forage: A Guide to Foraging Over 50 of the Most Common Edible & Medicinal North American Mushrooms by Whitney Johnson at your local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes and 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 Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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