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

Auteur(s): Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness
  • Résumé

  • 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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  • Easy Houseplant Care, Houseplant Pest Control, and Motherhood and Plants
    Jan 21 2025
    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 SubstrateLECALearn more about Channy's top houseplant care tips,check out the full show notes and blog here!Follow Channy Gray Home:WebsiteShopInstagramFacebookTikTokThank 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 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: @growingjoywithmariaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    51 min
  • Beneficial Insects For Effortless Houseplant Pest Management
    Jan 14 2025
    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 HEREIn 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 youMentioned in our conversation:Monterey Horticultural OilWhat's Your Plant Parent Personality?GET THE FREE HOUSEPLANT PEST CONTROL DOWNLOAD HERELearn how to use beneficial insects to protect your houseplants,check out the full show notes and blog here!Follow JamieInstagramFacebookFollow DMV BeneficialsWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter/XYoutubeThank 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 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 Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA* Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm* Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM* Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    52 min
  • I Grew 40 New Plants in 2024: Ranked from Favorites to Flops
    Jan 7 2025
    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 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 Graza: https://graza.co/MARIA* Check out HelloFresh: https://hellofresh.com/bloom10fm* Check out Manukora: https://manukora.com/BLOOM* Check out Ollie: https://ollie.com/MARIAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    48 min

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